Snail Mail

Hi Guys!

So wow, when was the last time I did a clean and simple design? I mean a real clean and simple design? I can barely recognize myself but wait I see some kraft! Oh it is me afterall!

Anyway, I said that last week I posted the last of my Stacey Yacula images but then I got a surprise cos I found out that Purple Onion Designs was hosting us over at The Catered Crop!

So I said, ok, if you twist my arm I'll make one more......lol

No, I needed no twisting, these images just beg to be inked!

A close up below:

And sooooooo this week's Recipe Swap at the Catered Crop is.......

"The Letter B"

So put on your thinking caps and think of things beginning with B: Babies, Bugs,  Buttons, Boys, Boleros, Bats, Bowling Balls, Bellies...you get the idea......

Cant wait to see what you come up with!

Some challenges:

Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - #158 Bugs & Blooms

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Cards & Things - 1E, JFF SKETCH* 

Toadstool and Flutter

Hi All!

So today is my last card as GD for Purple Onion and  my last Stacey Yacula creation for you all.

I'm sure I'll be stalking her blog in the months to come, the girl is insanely talented!

Anyway! Todays card is pretty self explanatory. I simply colored the image with pastel pencils and mounted it on cardstock with a bit of twine and two buttons. Just let the image do the talking. :)

Recipe:

Image: Purple Onion "Toadstool and Flutter"

Twine: from stash

CarbOthello Pastel pencils on Pastel Paper

Buttons: Home Sew

Cardstock: Coordinations

Hope you enjoy todays creation!

Meet Rosy~ Purple Onion Designs

Hi Guys!

Ready for another Purple Onion Designs Critter?

Today we have Rosy the Rabbit. I just love her mellow expression, this stamp would work well for almost any occasion, even a sympathy or thinking of you card.

Recipe:

Image: Rosy (Purple Onion Designs)

Paper: MME

Punch: Martha Stewart

Button and Twine: from stash

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities

"Ribbon": just paper scraps cut like ribbon

And a close up cos I just know you want one. lol

ok, its just me. :)

Thats it for today, I hope you get some craft time this weekend and I look forward to seeing all your creations (if Blogger Dashboard will let me).

Have a great weekend!

Meet Peep~ Purple Onion Designs

Hi Guys!

Well today I have another card for you featuring the artwork of Stacey Yacula for Purple Onion Designs.

Today we meet Peep. You may have seen Peep around already a bit as other designers have got their hands on him and worker their magic. Not that Peep needs any help from us, he's just as cute as can be all by his wittle twitttle self, don't you think?

So I wasn't sure what kind of bird Peep was supposed to be so I decided to make him one of my favorites, an Eastern Bluebird~ just love these little sweeties!!

Recipe:

Image: Purple Onion Designs "Peep"

Colors: Prismacolors and Lyras on Kraft

Paper: MME

Punch: Martha Stewart

Die: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Button, twine and ric rac: from stash

Thanks so much for coming by!

See you tomorrow :)

Challenges:
Crafty Creations - yellow and one other color
Paper Shelter Challenge - wings
Sisterhood of Crafters  - - recycle, reuse, renew (scrap cardstock, kraft, ribbons etc)
Stampavie and More - #166 Spring
Whimsy Inspiration -- #35 punches/diecuts
Creative Card Crew - #8 Kraft week 2
Die Cuttin' Divas - must include a Die-cut -#61 Gardens
Paperminutes - #213 Use Your Newest Stamp
Paper Take Weekly - A Stitch In Time
Tuesday Throwdown - #94 Recycling (scrap bits of paper, ribbon etc)
Craft Your Passion - Die Cuts and Punches
Creative Mondays - Yellow and Sunshine

Hello Sunshine~ Meet Freckles and Tucker

Hi Guys!

Today I have something rather special for you. Michele, over at Purple Onion Designs asked if I would be interested in showcasing a brand spankin new line of rubber stamps by the amazing artist Stacey Yacula. I was told they were adorable woodland creatures and so of course I said yes!!! and I'm so glad I did cos they are as CUTE AS CUTE CAN BE!

So today I am using the frog (Freckles) and snail  (Tucker) which I put together in the same space to make them "friends".

Frogs don't eat snails, do they? Well, anyway, they look friendly enough. :)

Now what you're seeing today  is a preview of the new stamp line, you can have a look at some more gorgeous samples here on the  Purple Onion Designs blog in the coming days and weeks and I, too, will be adding more samples here on my own blog throughout the month.

If you like what you see, the shop will be open for orders this Tuesday the 17th.

Recipe:

Image: POD

Colors: Prismacolors and Lyras on Kraft

Paper: Prima

Buttons: from stash

Flourish: Spellbinders

OK, now for the fun part!

One very happy person is going to receive this froggie and snail stamp set!

All you have to do is add your name to Mr Linky below and a winner will be picked Sunday night. (the 15th)