Saturday 21 December 2019

Penny Black Mid Month Reminder

Hello All
I hope you are all well...and all ready for Xmas...
this is the  last Challenge for Penny Black Challenge ...this year Theme is Sparkle and Shine or Anything Goes....if anyone would like to enter....
Take a look at my card below....


Card Recipe
Penny Black Stamp...
First Edition Paper Pad...
Tonic Message Die ...
Sue Wilson Poinsettia Dies...
Thanks for stopping by at this very busy time...
Hugs Sylvie xx
Message Tonic..

Sunday 8 December 2019

CCC Humorous

Hello All
I hope you are nearly ready for Father Christmas.....i have not done much blogging  lately as making lots more Christmas Cards...for a couple of Craft Fairs..
Our CCC Theme this time is Humorous....not sure if you call my card that but its a fun card....
Take a look a my card below....


 Card Recipe
Daisy Mae Border Dies....
Spellbinder Die....
Ornate Die Sue Wilson
a real favoutite ....
Thanks for stopping by ....
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 7 December 2019

PBSC sparkle and Shine

Hello All
I hope you are all well...sorry i havent been around much i have been busy making lots of Xmas cards for a couple of Craft
It is the First Saturday in December so time for our Penny Black Saturday Challenge...our Theme is as always Anything Goes or Sparkle and Shine.....
Take a look at my card below....


Card Recipe
Penny Black Wreath Stamp.....
First Edit6ion Paper Pad...
Tonic Message Die ...
Rose Gold mirri Card ....
thanks for stopping by at this busy time...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 17 November 2019

Pretty Pink

Hello All
I hope you are well... it is turning colder here in Gibraltar....
I made this card a while ago and forgot to post it...
take a look at my card below....



Card Recipe
Pretty Pink Die
Message Die CC....
Clarity Background Paper,,,,,
A simple card ..but looks Fabulous...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 10 November 2019

CCC Anything Goes

Hello All
I hope you are all well....
our CCC this time is Anything Goes... the Theme is chosen by the lovely Zoe....
love this Theme ....
Take a look at my card below....



Card Recipe
LOTV Paper Pads...
LOTV Art Pad....
i always add some extra colour...
Sue Wilson Frosty Snowflake Corner Die ...
Heart6felt Creations Poinsellia Die..Stamps ...
Memory Box Window Die...
Message Stamps Lisa Horton...
The message looks a bit wonky...but can assure you it is straight ...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 2 November 2019

PBSC Tags or Anything Goes

Hello All
I hope you are all well..
PBSC 's Theme this time is Tags or Anything Goes....November Already .....i have chosen the later....
Take a look at my card below...the mirri Card is not very Photograghic....



Card Recipe
Penny Black Stamp...
SU Love Papers...
Crafters Companion Mirri Card....
Copics for colouring ....
Thanks for Stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Monday 28 October 2019

PBSC Mid Month Reminder

Hello All
I hope we are all well....
I am sorry i should have posted my card last week....it was our Penny Black Mid Month
Reminder..
.our Theme is Black White and One other colour....
Take a look at my card Below....



Card Recipe
Penny Black Stamp....
Tim Holtz Lace Dies...
Barbara Gray Messages ...
Oxide Wilt6ed Violet....
Thanks for Stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 26 October 2019

CCC Polar Bears / Penquins

Hello All
I hope you are all well....my cold keeps coming and going....a lot of people in Gib seem to have it....
The weather here is still gorgeous....
Our CCC Theme this fortnight is Polar Bears or Penquins....
I have used a really cute stamp set using a Mama Elephant Stamp Set....
Take a look at my card below....


Card Recipe
Mama Elephant Stamp Set...
Glossy Accents...
Glamour Dust...
Embossing Folder Free with Mag...
 Mica Magic by John Lockwood...
Sue Wilson Message Die....
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie ..xx                                                                                                          

Saturday 12 October 2019

CCC Nativity of Anything Goes

Hello All
I hope you are all well....i have been really under the weather ..sickness...Cold ...i really did feel lousy....but a feeling a lot better...
I have only one Nativity Stamp ...which i have used before so going with A/Goes....for our CCC.....
Take a look at my card below ....



Card Recipe
Heartfelt Creatios Xmas Kit from Hochanda....
inc Dies Stamps and Papers....
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 28 September 2019

CCC Icicles or A/Goes

Hello Everyone
Thanks for all my Birthday Messages...  we went to Torremolios...for my Birthday ....
My Uncles Funeral was a  wonderful celebration of his life... he lived it to the full...and the weather was so Beautiful....
My card is Anything Goes... for our CCC... as with being away ... have not had time to catch up on my card making ....
So take a look at my card below... using a C.Companion Die...


Card Recipe
Crafters Companion Die....
Red Mirri Card ...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 21 September 2019

Penny Black Mid Month Reminder

Hello All
I hope you are all well...cooling down a little here in Gib...so i am pleased...
It is our Mid Month Reminder here at Penny Black Challenge....our Theme is as always Anything Goes ...or old/ neglected...my card i have used a  very Neglected Stamp....
Take a look below.....



Card Recipe
PB Stamp...
LOTV Paper Pad...
Tim Holtz Lace Die ...
Flowers Hobby craft...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 15 September 2019

CCC Anything Goes

Hello All
I hope you are all well..
I go to the UK..Tomorrow ...my Uncle passed away a couple of weeks ago...the Funeral is on Wednesday...he was a good age ...but still very sad....
Our CCC Themes this week is Anything Goes...i love this easy peasy one...
Take a look at my card below....


Card Recipe
Snow Stencil SSS....
Phil Martin EP...
Heatfelt Creations...Hochanda...
Stamps and Dies....
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Monday 9 September 2019

Under the Sea

Hello Everyone
How are you all today.....
I bought this Die Under the Sea.....from Hochanda...they made some super Easy cards...
Take a look below....


Card Recipe
Ink used for  Backgroud SU....
Die  Namic Waves  Dies...
Card Sixxiz pack from Hochanda...
Glossy Accents on the Bubbles...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 7 September 2019

PBSC Use something Old/ Neglected

Hello All
I hope you are all well....Weather still hot here....
It is the 1st Saturday in Sept....so PBSC is here ....our Theme is Something old/Neglected....i have lots Neglected Everything.....think we all have...i have used a Stickeroo....really ancient...more than 10 years old....
Our sponcor is as always !23 Stitch....$20....
Take a look a my card below.....


Card Recipe
PB Stickeroos..
LOTV Paper Pad...
Craftwork Cards Message ...
Doilly Die  Marianne Designs ?...
We do hope you can join in our Challenge....
Hugs Sylvie xx

Thursday 5 September 2019

Inky Background

Hello All
I hope you are all well....I have made another card with a Tonic Die....made an Inky Background with Tonic Pens....and CC...Sparkle Pens ....
Take a look at my card below....



Card Recipe
Papermania Scalloped Card ....
Tonic Die...
Sparkle Pens...
Message LOTV Stamp...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Monday 2 September 2019

Hello All
I hope you are all well.....
I made this card a little while ago... and forgot to post it.... using crafters Companion  embossing Folder...
Take a look below....



Card a Recipe CC Embossing and Die Folder... Papers Clarity .... Thanks for stopping by... Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 31 August 2019

Snowman/Snowmen CCC

Hello All
I hope you are all well ....still really hot here....
CCC is round again ... where does the time go.....September already.....
I have used a very old Stamp...of course it has to be Rubber...
Take a look at my card below....


Card Recipe
SSS Falling Snow Stencil....
John Next Door...Message Die ...
cut twice and off set...
Koi Pens.....
Festive Snowmen Stamps Happen USA..
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Monday 26 August 2019

Sizzix Strawberry

Hello All
I hope you are all well...
Here's another card I made a few weeks ago...
this Strawberry looks good enough to eat...
Take a look at my card below...



Card Recipe Sixxiz Die... sixxiz Card... Glossy Accents ... Thanks for stopping by... Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 17 August 2019

CCC Two Patterned Papers

Hello All
The weather here in Gib is still roasting....hows your weather ?.....where yopu live ...
Time again for our CCC...Where a few of us Girlies...make a Christmas card ...every Two Weeks....so by the time Xmas is here you have quite a few cards in your Stash....
Our Theme this time is use Two Patterned Papers....and i did some Paper Piecing.....on the Robin.....Simple card.....
Take a look at my Cards Below......




Card Recipe
LOTV Paper Pads....
Woodward Stamps .
Lil`Inkers Stitched Mats ...
Corner Die ?.....
Gems from Stash...
Thanks for stopping By ...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 11 August 2019

Ice Cream anyone

Hello All
I hope you are all well....very hot here in Gib....
I made this card a while ago ... using a Sixxiz Die ....makes a nice small card ...
Take a look below .....




Card Recipe
Sixxiz IceCream Die .... Sixxiz Card from Hochanda ... Glossy Accents... Thanks for stopping by ... Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 4 August 2019

CCC Non Traditional Colours

Hello All
How are you all.... Really hot here in Gib... not crafting weather at all...
Our little Christmas Club Card Challenge ... this time is my Choice... which is non Traditional Colours... i have used the same Pete Hughes Sizzix Die....using Grey and Kraft card.... i really love the way it turned out....
Take a look below.....





Card Recipe
Sizzix Wreath Die...
Background  Die Tim Holtz...
Craftwork Cards Message ....
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Tuesday 30 July 2019

Tonic Die

Hello All
I hope you are all well...
Very hot here ... to hot to craft ... this card I made a while ago...
Another Die i have had for a long time...from Tonic ...the lovely Paula Pascual....making some cards with it on Hochanda....
Take a look at my card below...


Card Recipe
Tonic Die ..Hochanda...
Paula Pascual Message...
Card Sizzix lovely Textured Card ....
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 20 July 2019

CCC Trees or A/Goes

Hello All
I hope you are all well...  I have just got back from London  meeting up with my Fabulous Granddaughter Gemma..we did Three Westend Shows... we had a fabulous time... Kew Gardens was amazing... I got home feeling shattered... but thoroughly enjoyed...
So my card for our CCC is a card I made before going away... using a Sizzix Pete Hughes Wreath Die... I have had it some time... and not used it ...  I am pleased with the outcome...
Take a look below.....


card Recipe
Studio Light Paper Pad...
Sixxiz Pete Hughes Dies....
Tim Holtz Reindeer Die ...
Thanks for stopping by....
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 7 July 2019

CCC Baubles

Hello All
I hope you are all well...busy busy here in Gibraltar ...as we have Te Island Games here....
CCC this weeks Theme is Baubles ...i have used Scandinavian Dies from Crafters Companion....not used before...I  am pleased with the outcome....i have made two cards with all the same Collection....
Take a look below...





Card Recipe
Scandinavian Christmas Dies...
Embossing Folder CC..
Message Die Hobby craft...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 6 July 2019

Penny Black Pin Stripe

Hello All
I hope you are all well....
PBSC this Month s Theme is Food and or Drink...or as always Anything Goes...which i have chosen....
I Have used another Wood Mounted Rubber Stamp....to make this simple card ....called Pin Striped...
Take a look below...


Card Recipe
Die Namic Border Dies...
Cheery Lynn Doily Die ...
Water Coloured Pencils ...
Message Stamp Clearly Besotted...
Sizzix Textured Card ....
Thanks for stopping by ...
Hugs Sylvie x

Sunday 23 June 2019

Wise Men Sizzix

Hello All
I hope you are all well....
We have had gorgeous weather this week... how is yours?....?
It is time for our CCC where our Theme is Christmas Flowers ... or Anything Goes ...
I have chosen the later...
I have had this Tim Holtz Sizzix Die for some time....i have seen a few cards on Pinterest....so took inspiration from them.....
Take a look at my card below....



Card Recipe
La Blanche Stencil...
Tonic Message Die ...
Tim Holtz Wise Men Die....
SU. Blue ink pad....
Die Namics Snowy Hill Dies...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 15 June 2019

PBSC Mid Month Reminder

Hello Everyone
I hope you are all well....I think my Mojo has returned ...i have made 15 Cards this week....including 5 Christmas ...
It is our Mid Month Reminder...at PBSC.... as always Anything goes....or Partial Stamping...
Take a look at my card below...


Card Recipe
P.B.Stamp called Chearful....
Coloured with Watercoloured Pencils ...
Doily Cheery Lyn...
Sixxiz Paper Pack from Hochanda...
Clearly Besotted Message ..
Tonic Rose Gold Sequins ...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Thursday 13 June 2019

Card for my Brother

Hello All
This is a very simple card i made for my Brother....
Using some Cork sheets....and Tim Holtz Cogs ....
Take a look below....


Card Recipe
LOTV Papers ...
Tim Holtz Dies...
Cork Self Adhesive Sheets
Die=Namic Letter Dies...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Tuesday 11 June 2019

Go Wild

Hello All......
This is another card i made from the Craftwork Cards Kit....gorgeous Papers and Toppers
Take a look at my card below.....





Card Recipe 
Craftwork Cards Kit.....
Thanks for stopping by ...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 9 June 2019

CCC Reindeer

Hello All
 I hope you are all well....
Our CCC Theme this week is Reindeer..... I have used a topper from a paper pad... Die cut it and backed each piece with red satin card... a really simple card... but effective... take a look at my card below....
Picture not very good to windy to take my usual way on my Balcony...




Card Recipe 
Sue Wilson Ornate Die ....
CC. Red Mirri Card...
Topper from Card Pack....
Thanks for stopping by ...
Hugs Sylvie xxx

Sunday 2 June 2019

CCC.Lights/ Lanterns

Hello All
I hope you are all well...
I am a week late with my Post to our CCC ...our Theme was Lights ..Lanterns...i have used a candle Die ...i have had for Months ...even years...
Take a look at my card Below...i am pleased with the outcome ....


Card Recipe
Die -Namics Candle Die ....
John Next Door Embossing Folder...
Tonic Message Die ...
Snowflake SSS....
Sue Wilson Ornate Die
Thanks for stopping by ...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 1 June 2019

PBSC partial stamping or A/ G

Hello All
I am just about getting over my trip to the Uk... my friend Joans funeral... she had a brilliant send off ... she was so Special to me
As there are  no Birmingham flights to Gib... so Luton was my only option...so a very long journey... enough of all this moaning....
Penny  Black Saturday Challenge ... for this Month ... June already is Partial Staming or as always Anything Goes...i have chosen the later....
Take a look at my card below....



Card Recipe
Penny Black Stamp and Message Set...
Oxide Inks for Background ...
SSS Stencils....
Glasses Die Die-Namics ...
Papermania Card Blank Craft Stash....
Thanks for stopping by ....
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 18 May 2019

PBSC Create your own Background

Hello All
I have scheduled this post as I am in the Uk....travelling back to Gibraltar tonight..
It is time for our Mid Month reminder for PBSC ... our Theme is Create your own Background or Anything Goes...
I have used a SSS stencil... love this Stencil for Wedding Cards... using Nuevo Mousse from Tonic Studios... now they are on Create and Craft ... I don't watch them... I love  Hochanda... with Leonie ... she is such fun..
Take a look at my card below...





Card Recipe
PB Stamp...
SSS Heart Stencil...
Nuevo Mousse ....
Message Free Download from Paula Pascal...
Pearls from Stash...
 Thanks for stopping by ...
hugs Sylvie xx

Wednesday 15 May 2019

More Shoes

Hello All
Thanks for stopping by....i have Sheduled my post as i am in the UK..visiting Friends and Family....
Here is another card i made with a Hero Art Stamp Set......using a Stampin Up Background Stamp...it looks like the Shaving Foam Technique.....



Card Recipe
Hero Arts Shoe Stamp Set...
CC Border Die ....
Nice simple Card...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 12 May 2019

CCC Children at Christmas

Hello All
I hope you are all well...
.I have Scheduled this post as i am in the uk...visiting Freinds and Family ...

CCC is here again where our Theme is Children at Christmas.....Chosen by the lovely Kate...
Take a look at my Rocker Card  card below....


Card Recipe
Hobby House Toppers...
Whichcraft Rocker Card....
Sue Wilson Message Die..
SSS Snowflake Die....
First Edition Papers...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Thursday 9 May 2019

Polkadoodles

Hello All
I watched on Hochanda the lovely Nicky and Lou...from Polkadoodles...there Stamps and Papers are Fabulous...and a very good price....
This is a Sheduled post as i am in the UK.....
Take a look at my card below....


Card Recipe
Tim Holtz Lace Border Dies....
Polkadoodles Stamps and Papers...
I am really pleased with my card....
Thanks for Stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 4 May 2019

PBSC Create your own Background

Hello All
Thanks for stopping by today....
Its the First Saturday of the month....so time for Penny Black Saturday Challenge...our theme is Make your own background or Anything Goes......
Our Sponsor as always is 123 Stitch $ 20 .....many Thanks to them...

Take a look at my Card below......


Card Recipe
Penny Black stamp...unused i have had it for years...
Inked the background and Stencilled....
Clarity Card Blank...
Promarkers for colouring...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Tuesday 30 April 2019

Mothers Day Card

Hello All

Here is another Mothers Day Card...( I forgot to post this card )using the Crafters Companion Die...and Oxide Inks ...
Take a look at my card below....




Card Recipe Crafters Companion Die... Oxide Inks ... Thanks for stopping by... Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 28 April 2019

CCC Cosy Cute Christmas

Hello All
I hope you are all well......
Our Christmas Card Clubs Challenge this time is Cosy Cute Christmas ....the lovely Rachels Choice...a lot of C's There....
My card is certainly cute.....
Take a look at my card below....



Card Recipe 
LOTV Stamp and Papers....
Copics for Colouring....
Sue Wilson Die....
CC.Die....
Poinsettia Dies SSS...
Thanks for stopping by....
Hugs Sylvie xx

Thursday 25 April 2019

Shoes you can never have to many

Hello All
I hope you are all well....
I had some very sad news this week my dear friend Joan died on monday....i am going over to Coventry to see her on the 7th...i will miss her so much....as she wa slike a Mum to me....she would have been 97 in August.......
I found this Hero Arts Stampset tucked away in the cupboard... think i have used it once....
its a lovely set as  well...
Take a look at my card below...


Card Recipe
Hero Arts Shoe Stamp set...
Glossy Accents...
Red Copic Pen...
Message another old set by Paula Pascual....
A very simple card but looks good...
Have a nice day...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 20 April 2019

PB. Mid Month Reminder Spring Colours

Hello All
I hope you are all well.....Penny Black Saturday Challenge ...its our Mid Month Reminder...
our Theme is Spring Flowers or Anything Goes....
I have used another Stickeroo...not sure if they still make them?....
We do hope you can join us...if you would like to be a guest Designer but GD after you enter your card on the Blog.....

Take a look at my Card Below ..


Card Recipe
Crafty Individuals Papers...
Stickeroo PB Sticker ...
Tim Holtz Die...
Die-Namics Postage Stamp Dies ....
Thanks for stopping By ...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Friday 19 April 2019

Another Easter Card

Hello All
I hope you are all well.....
This is my last Easter Card ....using the gorgeous LOTV Stamp...love there stamps...
Take a look at my card below...



Card Recipe
LOTV Papers and Stamp...
Spellbinders Ornate Die...
Flowers Hobby craft...
Die-Namic Scallop Border Die
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Thursday 18 April 2019

Mama Elephant Easter Card

Hello All
I hope you are all well....
Here is another Easter Card using the Mama Elephant Stamp set....
Take a look at my card below...


Card Recipe
Mama Elephant Stamp set....
Papers LOTV...
Fence Marrianne Designs...
Tiny Flower Die Joanna Sheen...
Sun Die Lili`Inkers...
Thanks for stopping by ...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Wednesday 17 April 2019

Another Easter Card

Hello Friends and Crafter
As promised another Easter Card ....using LOTV Stamp....
Take a look below...



Card Recipe
LOTV Papers and Stamp...
Spellbinders Oval Die ...
CC.Border Dies ...
Coloured with Water colour Pencils ...
Thanks for stopping by...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Tuesday 16 April 2019

Easter Card from free Dies

Hello All
Thanks for stopping by today...i hope you are all well...
I have made a few Easter Cards..so i will be showing one or two over the next few days....
This card is using a free Die from Alternew...on Simply Cards and Papercraft Mag....
take a look below...


Card Recipe
Free Daffodil Die from Craft Mag...
Spellbinders Dies...
LOTV Message ....
CC Border Die...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Sunday 14 April 2019

CCC Children at Christmas

Hi All
I hope you are all well...and your weather is good where you live...fabulous weather her at the moment...we went on a Picnic on Friday in Spain...
I think I have done the wrong week !!!
Our CCC this weeks Theme is  Children at Christmas ..i found in my Stash some Hobby House Toppers must have had them for over 8 Years...bought at Ally Pally....

Take a look at my card below...




Card Recipe
 Hobby House Topper..
Copics for extra colouring...
Sue Wilson Message Die...
First Edition Paper Pad..
SSS.Snowflake Border Dies ...
Whichcraft Rocker Card ...
Enjoy your Sunday...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Tuesday 9 April 2019

Woodware Cup Cake

Hello All
thanks for stopping by today.....i made this fun card awhile ago...using a Francoise Read Woodware Stamp....
Take a look at my card below...
i have tried to use one of Francoise Techniques with Pens on the Background...i used Sparkle pens ..


Card Recipe
Woodware Stamp...
Sparkle Pens...
Copic Markers...
Papermania dl Card...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Saturday 6 April 2019

PBSC Fresh Spring Colours

Hello All
It is the first Saturday in April... so time for another Penny Black Saturday Challenge... our Theme is Fresh Spring Colours... or Anything Goes...
Our sponsor is as always....123Stitch $20 Voucher ......
Take a look at my card below...



Card Recipe
PB Stickeroo....years old...
Die Namics Postage stamp Edge Dies...
Crafters Companion Dies...
Flowers Hobbycraft...
Thanks for stopping By ...
Hugs Sylvie xx