Neon challenge - Daring Cards Makers

Well, I've had this stamp a couple of years and this is the first time I've used it.  It feels good to be breaking out of my normal style for a change !

Card making event

Well, I enjoyed myself today up at the Holiday Inn in the Card Class run by Sharon Curtis. Thanks Sharon for delivering some real pretty cards for us to try our hand at .... Here's the results ........

Inspiration from magazines

Last night I went through 4 very old card making magazines just before I tiffed them out.  I cut out quite a few pictures of cards that triggered thoughts or ideas. Tonight I stuck the pictures in my inspirations book and started crafting away. Before I knew it I'd made 3 cards ........

 Simple designs, quick to make and keep in stock for emergencies. 

Crafty Individuals

I love Crafty Individuals rubber stamps.  This gorgeous steampunk stamp was sent out free with some other stamps I ordered. Mmmmm. Must check out their website ....

Cheery Lynn Designs - Pretty Pretty Bows (Set of 2) B422

This card has used the smaller of the 2 bows - what I love about this die is that you can coordinate with your main design and this helps pull the card together.  The paper with the cogs is from the Time Flies Collection by Craftwork Cards.

Marianne Creatables - Die no. LR0236

Wow.  I've never bought a die like this before but had a bit of a splurge at the Papercraft Fair at the National Motorcycle Museum last weekend. I love the lattice effect.

Colours - Card Challenge

This week the Daring Card Makers challenge is to use yellows and oranges in a seasonal flavour card so here we go ....