Spring...

Isn't quite in the air today here in the North East of England. 

However, it's the theme of this months Uniko VIP Facebook Group challenge, so that's what I am sharing here too.

I still have lots of fussy cut flowers using the Ink & Flip Layering Retro Flowers Stencil and I am still having fun thinking of ways to use them.

Today I decided to pair them with the stem & leaves from Flower Power 1. And as it is Mother's Day here in the UK at the weekend, I decided to add this sentiment, which is a mix from Everyday Love Sentiments and Everyday Spring Sentiments.

As you can see I stamped the leaves in Parsley ink onto my card base and then adhered the flowers using foam tape. And of course a few enamel dots to the flower centres. 

That's all I have for today. 

Crafty Hugs

Mothering Sunday

Hello & Happy Sunday.

Today in the UK is Mothering Sunday. One of the most bittersweet days of the year for me. Where I am blessed beyond measure to be a mum to two amazing boys. I am so proud of them and they bring me joy and love every day.

But then another year adds to the 15 already passed that I don't get to spend it with my mum, loved and missed so much. Sad that she never got to see me get married, have The Beans or get to dote on them like my parents in law do.

Still, I got to make a card for my mother in law who over the years has been a blessing and taken me under her wing like a daughter of her own. 

Of course it had to be flowers and I fancied inking up the Stencil - Layering Picked Posies as I thought she would appreciate this one.

I kept it simple and added a sentiment from Everyday Love Sentiments and Everyday Spring Sentiments, along with a few enamel dots.

It's been a nice family day, although a little tiring as the clocks sprung forward this morning and I woke early, baked and cooked a Sunday roast. 

Time to chill before a fun filled week prepping for Crafterama Gateshead tomorrow. 

Crafty Hugs

 

Simple Spotlight Saturday 💐

Hello & Happy Weekend, 

I planned on sharing this card yesterday, but due to some technical difficulties I wasn't able to edit my photos. Technical support obtained from my husband and I am back, just need him to sort all the others I have on my list - haha! 

Anyway, back to my card.

I still had Spring Botanicals Daffodil on my desk from my last card I shared using it HERE. I wanted another quick and cheerful colouring technique, so opted for the spotlight technique.

Here I trimmed a piece of printer paper to the size of my card panel. I then die cut 3 circles to use as a mask to ink through. You could choose any shape or even the Stencil -  Mid Century Modern Shapes is a good choice. 

I then inked with Clementine & Honeysuckle, Buttercup & Sprout, then Oceanside and Harbour inks through each circle. 

Once I was happy I stamped thee Daffodil and then added the Happy Mother's Day sentiment which is a mix of stamps from Everyday Love Sentiments and Everyday Spring Sentiments. A trio of Buttercup enamel dots finished the card for me. 

One for the Mother-in-law tomorrow! 

Crafty Hugs