You're Special

Hello. Everything you need to make this card (and more) is in the 'Hello Birdie' kit in the Buttons for Brains shop. It is a fairly easy card to put together and just needs a hint of colouring - I used copic pens. 

See you tomorrow with my Papertake Weekly design team card. I'm off round the blogs for a nosey now - I've a lot of catching up to do.

 

DigiStamp Boutique - design team card

Hello. I'm a little with my card tonight - we spoiled my wee Mum a bit and had a lovely day - choccies, flowers and a nice meal. A glass of red for us and a dram of whisky for her! 

Anyhoo, here is Sunday's DigiStamp Boutique card. I have used the adorable Stanley and coloured with copics. The papers are 'It's a Celebration' by Carta Bella and are available here in the Buttons for Brains shop.

 

Thank You - the Carta Bella 'it's a celebration' Kit

Hello. Opening day of the Buttons for Brains shop passed without a hitch. A quick trip to the post office this morning and all the orders are on their way, thank you. 

That takes us nicely to todays card made using the 'it's a celebration' kit. This kit has a choice of three different stamp sets - 'thank you', 'happy birthday' and 'have a wonderful day'. All the details are here.  

I've even made a little video run through of the kit, watch it here - no laughing now!

 

Hello....just because

Hello. Well, I have calmed down a little after all the excitement of opening day and I have two cards to share. 

The 'just because' card was made using items from the Curiosity Kit and the 'hello' card using items from the Garden Kit. 

I am entering two challenges...

Cute Card Thursday...Floral Delights
Creative Inspirations...It's a Girl Thing

 

We are open!

 The ribbon has been cut and the Buttons for Brains online shop is now open!

 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

  Hello. 

It's Tuesday and time for another Papertake Challenge. 

This week it's...

 Sketchie Free For All

 You can use this one or choose another from the 

Papertake library of sketches.

We have a fabby prize from our sponsors -

Simon Says Stamp 

a $25 gift voucher

 

For my card I watercoloured one of my favourite little Penny Black stamps. Call me old fashioned but my wood mounted Penny Blacks are still amongst some of my favourite stamps. I even forgive them for taking up so much room in the old crafty space!

 For more gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and all the details on how to enter visit 

The Papertake Weekly Challenge.

See you there!

 

Quacky and baby Quack

Hello. This week's DigiStamp Boutique card features Quacky and baby Quack. I coloured with Copics and the papers are by Doodlebug. 

Remember to enter the customer competition if you make something using any of the Boutique's images. All the info' is here. There's a £15 voucher up for grabs!

 

Buttons for Brains - sneaky peek

 Hello.

 The Buttons for Brains online shop is in the final stages of development.

Here's a peak at the new shop logo.....

 And I'm having great fun making up the kits from all this gorgeous stash....

 Another sneak peek tomorrow!

 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

 Hello. It's Tuesday! 

Time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge.

 And this week it's...

 

For Mum

(or for a special lady)

 

 
We have a very generous prize from our sponsors - 

The Ribbon Girl

 For my card I used a Penny Black stamp called 'never stop dancing' which I watercoloured (why does my brown always look orange!!) and cut out. The sentiment is by Hero Arts.

For more gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and all the details on how to enter visit 

The Papertake Weekly Challenge.

See you there!

 
 

 My exciting news!

Buttons for Brains website selling card making kits and more is coming soon.

Please pop over and 'like' the shop facebook page - be the first to hear about our opening offers and giveaways!

 

Cutie

Hello. Meet Quacky, brand new and available now (and on special offer) at the DigiStamp Boutique. I coloured Quacky with copics and pencils. The background has been cut with my new die - Floral Fusion Die-namics. 

OK, that's it from me, short and sweet tonight. Although I do have something very exciting to tell about my next adventure in the world of craft. But more of that later!

 

You bring sunshine

Hello. I know, I know - there are raindrops on a card about the sun! But I smudged a little bit of glue, so now you know why the raindrops are there. 

The sentiment stamp and papers are from Simon Says Stamp.The dies are by Lawn Fawn, they are just new but already I can tell I will use them a lot.

See you on Sunday with my DigiStamp Boutique card.
 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

Hello. It's Tuesday! 

Time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge.

 And this week it's...

 

Bingo!

 Choose any row - up, down, across or diagonally.

We have a very generous prize from our sponsors - 

Whiff of Joy

(Two digital stamps)

For my card I chose buttons, free and flowers - bingo!

I used an image from my Lili of the Valley art pad 'Jack, Patch and Puss.The die cut 'hello' is by Avery Elle.

For more gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and all the details on how to enter visit 

The Papertake Weekly Challenge.

See you there!

 

Mother's Day

 Hello. Here I am with Sunday's DigiStamp Boutique card.

I used a gorgeous image from the 'Blooming Lovely' set. 

You also get four useful sentiments.

I coloured with my pencils and the papers are from 

Lili of the Valley.

So, yes. I did make it to the SECC for Hobbycrafts. I got a few bits and bobs but was really disappointed with the show. I think a lot of the companies have stopped making the trip north. Might think about going south for the next one. Can anyone tell me which is the best one?

 

love blooms

Hello. I was looking for something a little bit different and found these - Dilly Beans Digi Stamps. These images are great for colouring practice - I used my pencils. 

The Hobbycraft Show in Glasgow starts tomorrow. I missed the last one due to my Mum's house move so I was looking forward to this one. The only thing is we are taking delivery of some new furniture on Friday and the charity van is coming tomorrow to pick up the old stuff. Not keen on going at the weekend it's far too busy (and I don't have sharp elbows). Please keep your fingers crossed for me that the van comes early!
 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

Hello. It's Tuesday! 

Time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge.

 And this week it's...

Anything Goes 

(optional extra - make your own flowers)

We have a very generous prize from our sponsors - 

Lili of the Valley

a £10 gift voucher

For my card I watercoloured a Penny Black stamp 'you are the bestest'. The flowers are diecut and the little sentiment is from Craftwork Cards.

For more gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and all the details on how to enter visit 

The Papertake Weekly Challenge.

See you there!

 

what's up buttercup

Hello. I'm here with my usual Sunday DigiStamp Boutique card. I have used images from the Pretty Garden Flower Set. It's brand new and on special offer at the mo'. 

I coloured with copics and the paper is by DoodleBug.

Remember to enter the customer competition if you make a card using any of the Boutique's images. 

All the details are here.