Bobbi & Stocking...

Hi all! Hope you're well. Drama here. Hubby has torn his calf muscle and is signed off work for time being! 

Just what we need!! Looks like we'll have to leave a few day trips we had planned with the kids. He can't walk at all...just hobble!

Anyway, I'm here to share a Christmas make with you today, using the super cute Bobbi from DigiStamp Boutique. This image is called Bobbi & Stocking, and is on special offer at the mo!

I Used;

Copics & Prisma Pencils,

LOTV paper pad,

Memory Box Gabriella Border Die,

Marianne Designs Holly Die,

Go Kreate circle dies,

Craftwork Cards shaped card blank,

Core'dinations Vintage cardstock,

Pearls.

You can see all the latest releases over in the boutique HERE.

Thanks so much for looking!

Jenny xx

Spring Is Here! (At least it is over at DigiStamp Boutique)...

Hi all! It's been a little while since I last posted. Due to things going on here, and some Internet issues, I just haven't been able to. But I'm here at last with some Spring inspiration for you. Spring...that's a laugh! We actually have blizzards of snow here at the mo, and the schools were closed today.

Anyway, back to my card. It actually started out as a Mother's Day card a few weeks back - ran out of time, trip to the card shop, hangs head in shame! - so ended up as a Birthday card for my Nan. 

Products;

Image 'Easter Collection 2' - DigiStamp Boutique

Ditty Roses Digital Papers - DigiStamp Boutique.

Copics,

LOTV Tag Sentiment Stamps,

Wooden Shapes,

Various Flowers,

Nesties,

Card Candi,

Ribbon.

 There's plenty more Easter/Spring inspiration to be had over at DigiStamp Boutique HERE.

Thanks so much for visiting me today!

Jenny xx

The Sugar Bowl 95 ~ Erika's Sketch

Hi all. I'm here to tell you about the new challenge we have for you today over at The Sugar Bowl. 

A fab sketch by Erika, with the option of using the scrummy Autumn colour palette shown below...

For my DT card, I used this Simply Adorable 'Nathan' digi stamp from Funky Kits.

I paper pieced his jumper with some Pink Petticoat spotty paper, and coloured the rest with my Copics.

The Birthday Wish List is a fab stamp by Whimsy Stamps, and the tag sentiments are Lili Of The Valley.

Hope you'll join us....four Sugar Nellie stamps for the lucky winner (or 6 if entries exceed 100!)

Thanks so much for looking,

Jenny xx

Lili Of The Valley ~ Anything But A Square!...

Hi all. Hope you're ok. The children have gone back to school today. It's Ben's first day in reception class. Can't believe it's a year since he started in the nursery class! How time flies...

I've been rushing around getting a food shop done, and catching up on boring stuff like washing. But I did manage to quickly finish off this card for Lili's Little Fairies Challenge, Anything But A Square.

Love this Lili Of The Valley stamp....a dream to colour with my Copics.

Other Ingredients;

Go Kreate Oval Dies,

Lili Of The Valley Krafty Christmas Paper Pad,

Lili Of The Valley Christmas & Regular Sentiment Tag Stamps,

Stardust Stickles,
Other bits & bobs from the depths of my stash!

Other challenges entering into;
Creative Card Crew - Christmas
Anything Goes Challenges - Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas - Christmas Florals

Must dash. The children are finishing school soon. 

Thanks so much for popping by!

Jenny xx

DigiStamp Boutique DT Card...

Hi all, hope you're having a good week? It's busy here again. But this time next week the children should be back at school, and normality will hopefully be returning here at Inky Hands Towers.

Somehow I managed to squeeze in a little crafty time and make a DT card for DigiStamp Boutique. This is also a commissioned card I've been asked to make for a Wedding Anniversary. I used this very sweet & versatile image from the Louie Love Collection.

I used the PNG version of Louie, and layered him up in 'Page Plus' onto one of Pink Gem Designs stunning Distressed Hearts digi papers. Louie remained blank ready to colour, but with a pretty heart background. 

I used Copics to colour, and Copic glitter pen to add faux stitching and writing in the heart.

Other Ingredients;

Prima 'Tea Thyme' papers,

Memory Box La Rue Heart Die,

Fleur De Lis Square Dies,

Leone Em leaf punch,

X Cut Scallop Border Punch,

Lili Of The Valley Tag Sentiment Stamps,

Fabric Alphabet Thickers,

Blooms and Trim from my stash,

Dovecraft Buttons,

Stardust Stickles.

Thank you so much for looking. 

Off to find some cheap breakdown cover now. My AA cover has just expired and I wouldn't be without it now after we had to be recovered whilst on holiday in Wales last month. 

PS, sorry if you are still hearing those stupid audio ads on my blog. They are nothing to do with me. If anyone knows a fix I would to hear it.

Jenny xx

The Sugar Bowl....

Hi all on this rainy Father's Day (here in the UK). What better weather to stay in and craft?.. 

So today I made a little creation for the latest challenge over at The Sugar Bowl, following a fab sketch by Maria Therese with the optional theme 'One For The Boys'. 

I used this adorable 'Nathan' digi stamp from funky Kits, and coloured him with my Copics.

Other Ingredients;

Papermania Card Blank,

Webster's Pages,

Other papers from my scraps box,

Lili Of The Valley Sentiment Tag stamps,

Tim Holtz Distress Markers,

Whimsy Corner Dies,

Red Copic Glitter Pen (for faux stitching),

Mini Brads.

I used my Distress Markers to ink up the sentiment stamps. I used 3 colours including Black Soot & Barn Door to give a multi coloured, distressed finish. Just remember to give your stamp a quick huff of breath to revive the ink before stamping.

I am loving my Distress Markers so far. I'd been wondering whether to get them or not for weeks, but eventually gave in and went for the full set (early birthday treat) .

I've also been having a go at water colouring with them this weekend.

I will hopefully show you some finished images using them really soon.

Thanks so much for popping by. I'm off to get all the school things ready for the morning then I'll pop back for a catch up with your blogs too.

Jenny xx

CES Challenges ~ Photo Inspiration!...

  Hi all. A new challenge over at CES Challenges for you today. Sheena's turn this time, and she has a gorgeous inspirational photo for you;

For my DT card I also followed the sketch challenge over at Lili's Little Fairies, using this sweet Lili Of The Valley image which I coloured mainly with Copics and a little with Flexmarkers.

  From Crafty Emma's Store I used various flower & 'on the edge' card blank.

I also used Nesties from Pink Gem Designs,

Bo Bunny Sweet Tooth papers,
Star Dust Stickles,

Brown card,

And a Craftwork Cards Sentiment.

 Hope you've all had a good week? We have lovely weather here in Stoke on Trent today.

I'm off to enjoy it now.

Please do check out the other fabulous DT makes.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jenny xx

LOTV Challenge...

 Hi all! Thanks for bearing with me this week whilst I've been busy with the holiday aftermath. I'm getting on top of things now, so hopefully I'll soon be back up to full speed with my blogging and be able to visit you more. I think I left my mojo on holiday but earlier this week I had to make a commission I'd promised to do. Then I found an ace sketch by Pops over on the Lili Of The Valley Challenge blog, and this card kind of fell into place quite quite easily (thanks Pops). HOWEVER......I am too late to enter my card for that chall now, so will enter it into their current 'Missing You' challenge. I hope it's fits....lol.....long distance love maybe?.....

So of course this cute stamp is from Lili Of The Valley, and I coloured it with my Copics.

Other Ingredients;

Authentique papers - 'Uncommon' (Crafty Emma's Store),

Tulle flowers (Joanna Sheen),

Wooden Shapes (Quixotic Paperie)

Wooden Words (The Works),

Heart Nesties (Pink Gem Designs),

X Cut Scallop Punch,

Stickles,

Lace.

Many thanks for looking!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #83 ~ Clash Of The Colours...

Hi all. A quick scheduled post from me today to tell you about our new challenge over at Fab'n'Funky.

We want to see 'A Clash Of The Colours'

My image and sentiment are by Lili Of The Valley and I used my Copics & chalks to colour.

 I love Echo Park papers as they are so bright and cheery. I have used the downloadable versions today printed onto Papermill linen card. But if you don't do digi papers Crafty Emma has loads of Echo Park pads in stock including new releases and pre orders.

 Other ingredients;

Sewing machine,

Craftwork cards 'On the edge' card blank,

kraft,

Matha Stewart butterfly punch,

corner rounder,

Pokey tool,

Making Memories metal tab,

ribbons (grosgrain & ruffled gingham)

 Please check out the challenge blog for the rest of the fab DT makes and for details of this weeks generous sponsor.

I will enter this into the Lili Of The Valley 'fun & games' challenge.

Many thanks for your kind birthday greetings by the way, and also those who have sent me gorgeous cards. Thanks also for your well wishes re my Son....truly appreciated.

I am trying to catch up with you all throughout this week.

Jenny xx 

Sweet Stampin ~ One For The Boys...

Hi all. What a week I've had! No crafty time for me this week. Luckily I was quite organised a few weeks ago and made a few cards in advance, including this one. It was actually made to order for a June Birthday, and I knew it would be just perfect for my  Sweet Stampin DT card, a theme chosen by our lovely Vicky;

'One for The Boys!'

I just love this cute Lili Of The Valley stamp. I used Copics to colour him.

Other Ingredients;

Papermania Birdsong papers,

Martha Stewart zigzag punch,

X cut leaf punch,

Leone Em evergreen punch,

Craftwork cards sentiment,

Hydrangeas & mini blossoms (Crafty Emma's store),

Cork alphabet stickers,
Distress Stickles

Fairy Dust Crafts are kindly sponsoring us this week....hope you'll join us!

Lots more DT inspiration on the challenge blog.

Challenges Entered Into;

My time to craft - bird watcher

Scrapalicious #11 - use a bear

Crafty Purple Frog - summer fun

Crafts & Me - summertime

Many thanks for looking.

Back later with my CES Challenges card.

Jenny xx

CES Challenges #43 ~ Woodland Creatures...

Hi again! I'm back with a scheduled post to tell you about today's challenge over at CES Challenges.

This week our lovely Shell has chosen 'WOODLAND CREATURES' as our theme.

So I used this little cutie from LOTV, and coloured with Copics.

From Crafty Emma's fab store I used 6x6 card blank, mini blossoms, hydrangeas, card candi, & a cork buckle.

Crafty Emma currently has a fab special offer of 20% off all pre order items {HERE} There are some gorgeous new pads from Echo Park!

Other ingredients;

Papermania Birdsong paper,

Martha Stewart zig zag punch,

Go Kreate dies,

Leone Em leaf punch,

WOC roses,

Cork alphabet stickers,

Ribbon.

Please join us if you can. There's a £10 CES voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!

A few challenges to enter into;

Wee Memories - summertime

Sisterhood Of Crafters - Male Birthday/Anniversary

Thanks so much for stopping by. Back tonight to catch up with you too!

Jenny xx

My Sweet Stampin Debut ~ Playing In The Summer Sun...

Hi all! Big thanks for all your kind comments this week. I've tried to get around to as many of you as possible, but really sorry if I haven't managed to yet. 

So very excited today. Time for my Sweet Stampin debut!

Our monthly sponsor for June is Prairie Fairy Designs

The theme for this weeks challenge is 'Playing In The Summer Sun'....

and what a fab weekly sponsor for my first DT assignment, Lili Of The Valley!

I have used this very cute stamp by Lili Of The Valley for my DT card, and used Copics to colour.

The cloud paper is by Pink Petticoat, and the gorgeous spotty paper is Pink Gem Designs.

I also used my Martha Stewart zig zag punch and sewing machine.

Hope you decide to join in the fun!

Please see the challenge blog for lots more DT inspiration. 

Back later with my post for CES Challenges.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #74 - "Let's all go "Cute and Cuddly!"...

Hi all!  Mega quick post from a busy old me today. Trying to catch up with house stuff this week before the children break up for half term. So apologies that I probably haven't got around to you this week. I'll catch up with you all soon though!

So time for our weekly Fab'n'Funky challenge. This week the theme is.....

CUTE & CUDDLY!

 I used this little cutey from Lili Of The Valley, and used Copics & Promarkers to colour.

The fabby digital dp's and sentiment stamp are Pink Gem Designs.

I also used my Fiskars apron lace punch, and favourite Leone Em ash branch punch.

I'll also put this into the latest Lili Of The Valley challenge....here comes summer.

Right, the rubber gloves are calling me. Thanks for stopping by!

Jenny xx