Christmas Clover

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

I'm here to share the latest release at Digital Delights.

This little cutie is called Christmas Clover and comes complete with the sentiment. I've coloured her using Copics and glitter pens. I've also added glitter to the wings...

The backing paper is by First Edition and is from the Christmas Wishes 6x6 pad. 

I've added a couple of mini crackers cut in mirri card. I got the die in my Tattered Lace advent calendar.

I hope you'll check out the rest of the release.

Crafty Hugs

Helen x

Gingerbread Slippy

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

There's a new challenge at Digital Delights by Louby Lou

As usual it's Anything goes as long as you include a stamp. Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used the super cute Gingerbread Slippy, which I've coloured using copics. I've added glitter to the fur parts of his hat. I've used a couple of different papers from an A5 paper pack called Jolly Santa by Andrea Jayne. I've finished off with a lovely red bow and a sentiment cut in red mirri board using a Creative Expressions die.

I hope you'll join us in the challenge.

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs Helen x

Tipsy Lola

Hi everyone

I hope you're all well.

There's a new release at Digital Delights by Louby Lou

I was given the super cute Tipsy Lola Set to play with...

I've coloured with Copics with added glitter. The backing paper is by First Edition. I've added a few snowflakes and some twine as finishing touches.

I hope you'll pop over and check out the rest of the release and also take advantage of the fabulous items on offer for fantastic prices.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy crafting

Helen x

Challenge 15 with Digital Delights

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

A new challenge has started at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

As usual it's anything goes as long as there's a stamp, either digital or rubber.

Here's my inspiration...

He's called Caroling Slippy and you can find him HERE.

I've coloured him using Copics and mounted him with glue gel, curving him slightly with a bone folder, to add dimension.

The backing papers are from 2 different paper packs...

The Berry Merry Christmas pack and the Sparkle & Magic pack.

I've added some Washi tape featuring music as he's singing. I've also added a bow, die cut sentiment in glitter card and some hot fix gems. 

I hope you'll join our challenge.

Crafty hugs

Helen x

There's Snow-one like you...

Hi everyone,

There's a new release at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

I got to work with the super cute Gifting Snowie McFee. You also get the sentiment...

I've coloured using copics with added Glamour Dust glitter, applied with a Quickie glue pen. The papers are called Winter Wonderland by Crafts House and are pearlised. I've used liquid pearls for the finishing touch. I hope you'll take a look at the rest of the release by clicking on the link at the top.

Thanks for visiting, I hope to see you again soon.

Under The Weather with Digital Delights

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

There's a new challenge at Digital Delights by Louby Loo.

Here's my little bit of inspiration using the super cute Splish Splash Susie and the Feel Better Sentiment Set

I've used a cloud shaped die to cut out the sentiment (I think it's a memory box one). I've coloured her using copics, taking my colours from the backing paper, adding a handmade flower (made by my best friend Susie) as a finishing touch.  Hopefully this would make someone smile if they were feeling unwell.

Thanks for visiting, I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen xx

Zombie Time!

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

There's a new release at Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Wendy has created some fab halloween images with backing papers to match.

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

The image is called Zomberz and can be found HERE. It comes complete with the sentiment. I've also used the Spookinz digital  papers which you can find HERE. I've coloured the image with Copics and matted everything with black card from my stash. This would make a great invitation for a Halloween party. Make sure you check out the rest of the release...you won't be disappointed.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy crafting

Helen x

Fairy Flower Power Daisy with Digital Delights

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all keeping well. 

There's a new challenge at Digital Delights by Louby Loo. As usual it's anything goes as long as it features a stamp (either digital or rubber). 

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used the delightful Fairy Flower Power Daisy but I've coloured her flowers differently to show it doesn't have to just be a daisy. I've used copics and added some glitter magic glitter to the wings and around the heart shape (Tattered lace die). I used paper from the Dovecraft Back To Basics Bright Spark paper pack, which I bought from our local Asda. I chose 3 co-ordinating papers and used black card for the matting. To finish off I added a flower cut using a Sue Wilson die, with a candi in the centre and 3 adhesive pearls to the top corner to balance the flower. I haven't added a sentiment so this could be used for different purposes as it is or a sentiment added later. You can find lots of lovely images, papers and sentiments if you visit the shop HERE.

Anyway, I need to go and help my hubby now. He's been sorting the summerhouse and found a jigsaw which had spilled out of its box. There should be 1000 pieces. We've counted twice and got 1003 pieces!! Now we're gonna have to make the jigsaw to find out what doesn't belong and if we've got all the bits of the original one.

Happy crafting

Hugs Helen x

August new release from Digital Delights

Hi everyone,

I'm here to share one of the image sets from the latest release at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

Here's Bobo Betty...

 I've coloured her with copics and teamed her with a new co-ordinating paper from Clowning around pack. I've matted with red and added some ribbon to finish off. She's sure to brighten anyone's day. 

There's lots more inspiration and the rest of the images in this release HERE.

Thanks for visiting, I hope I'll see you again soon.

Helen x

Surprise Mickey with Digital Delights

Hi everyone.

I hope you're all well and enjoying the summer.

It's time for Challenge #12 at Digital Delights.

As usual it's Anything goes as long as you include a stamp (either digital or rubber). Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used the super cute Surprise Mickey Monkey and coloured him using Copics. I combined a couple of backing papers which have been in my stash for years. I got them from a Warehouse which was selling off a load of stock quite a few years ago now. They're from some pads called cardstock Stackers by Generations. I've added some spotty ribbon over the join, matted everything with red card from my stash and finished off with a couple of Spellbinder stars with a small blue brad in the middle.

I hope you'll pop over to the challenge HERE and check out the fabulous inspiration from my talented team mates.

Thanks for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Helen x

A recipe with Ruby

Hi everyone. I hope you're all well and enjoying the sunshine.

There's a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow.

This time we have a recipe for you...

1. Image

2.Patterened Papers

3. Embellishments

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

The image is from a LOTV artpad (Set 25 Magical Fairies). I've cut it using a Tattered Lace Charisma Frame die and edged with Spun Sugar distress ink. The sentiment is from a Spellbinder die cut from glitter card. Finishing touches include some spotty ribbon from my stash and 3 flowers handmade by my best friend Susie (she made me loads at Christmas). 

Now it's your turn. Don't forget out to check out the rest of the design team's inspiration.

Thanks for visiting.

See you soon.

Helen x

Christmas in July with Sparkles

Hi everyone, hope you're all well.

There's a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges.

It's a nice simple one this time...Christmas in July.

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

The image is from the Daisy Mae Draws Warmest Wishes ready to colour art book from The Hobby House. I've coloured him using copics and added some glitter. I've used a couple of backing papers from my stash, matting with both turquoise and red card. I finished off with an Anita's message tag sentiment. 

You can check out the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates and also see what you could win HERE.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy crafting

Helen xx

Meet Fast Food Freddy

Hi everyone.

I'm here to share the delightful Fast Food Freddy with you. He's part of the new release at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

I've teamed him with a new set of papers called Poppin Fun.

I've used Copics to colour this little cutie, layering with black card from my stash.

I've used Tonic dies and finished off with 4 small navy brads and some twine. A simple card to show off the fab image and sentiment.

To see the rest of the new release at Digital Delights visit HERE.

You won't be disappointed.

Happy crafting

Helen x

Snowflakes with Sparkles

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

There's a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges

Our theme for the month is Snowflakes.

I made a card using my first attempt at a crocheted snowflake...

I've fastened the centre of the snowflake using a star shaped brad to a circle of silver shimmer card before gluing the rest of it. I've then set it on foam pads and added it to the striped backing paper from the Winter Wonderland collection by Crafts House. To finish off I added the Winter Wishes sentiment.

I hope you'll join in. You could win a great prize...

very generously donated by my Team mate Sandra.

Thanks for visiting.

I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen 

Grilling Percy with Digital Delights Challenge #11

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

It's time for a new challenge at Digital Delights.

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used the super cute Grilling Percy together with the fabulous Grillin and Chillin digital paper pack. I've coloured Percy using Copics and made his apron co-ordinate with the papers, matting with black card from my stash and adding ribbon and a bow as the finishing touch. I cut Percy out with a Tonic die and edged the panel with Black Soot distress ink.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge. Don't forget to check out the great inspiration from my very talented team mates and have a look at the awesome shop HERE. You don't have to use a Digital Delights image to enter but we love it when you do. Can't wait to see all the fantastic entries. You could win a gift voucher to spend in our shop.

Thanks for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

Hip to be square with Ruby's Rainbow

Hi everyone.

There's a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow.

The theme is Hip to be square. We'd like to see a square base card.

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used a LOTV image from the Bunnies artpad and teamed it up with some papers from my stash. I also found the sentiment tag in my stash and thought it went perfectly. I've added some ribbon and pearls as finishing touches.

Now it's your turn. I can't wait to see your fabulous projects.

Happy crafting

Helen xx

Wedding/Anniversary/Engagement with Sparkles

Hi everyone,

There's a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges.

Our theme this month is When you marry in June.

We'd love to see your wedding, anniversary or engagement makes.

I chose to make an anniversary card...

I've used a LOTV image from the Cute Cottage Garden artpad, which I've cut using Tattered lace dies. I embossed the front of the card blank using a mask which came free with Simply Cards & Papercraft at some point. I matted the image using Core'dinations Nostalgia Sandable card, adding some ribbon which came from The Hobby House, which is also where the charm came from. I finished off with a circadesign sentiment and a few pearls.

Our sponsor this month is the fabulous Bugaboo

Thanks for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen 

T for Treasure

Hi everyone.

I hope you're all well.

I'm here to share the latest release at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

I'm introducing the lovely T Treasure.

I've also used the super cute digital papers Ahoy Matey.

I've coloured him using Copics, adding some gems above and below the image.

The ribbon is by Dovecraft and I've used Tonic dies.

I hope you'll check out the rest of the alphabet HERE.

Thanks for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

Meet Geoffrey

Hi everyone,

there's a new challenge starting at Ruby's Rainbow

It's my turn to choose the theme and I chose

Anything BUT a card.

I'm loving learning to crochet at the minute and want you to meet Geoffrey!

Isn't he cute? I've made him following a pattern from this book...

My best friend Susie bought me the book for my birthday in April and I love it. So far I've made the giraffe, the elephant, the monkey and the hippo. I can't decide what to make next...I have the wool to do any of the projects! We seem to be getting as addicted to buying wool as papercraft supplies, lol

Anyhow, I hope you'll pop over and take a look at the awesome inspiration from my very talented team mates. You won't be disappointed.

Hope to see you again soon

Hugs Helen x

Use 2 dies with Sparkles Christmas Challenges

Hi everyone.

I hope you're all well.

There's a new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges

The theme this month is to use 2 dies (or more if you wish)

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used a LOTV topper which I've cut using a Tonic circle die and matted with a Tonic Scalloped circle die. I cut the backing paper using a Tattered Lace square die and added a Spellbinder star in a contrasting colour. I added a strip of ribbon and a sentiment to finish off. Simple...

Now it's your turn. Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates. You could even win our Spotlight prize...

3 digi stamps from

Thanks for visiting. I'm going to spend the day with my best friend Sue crocheting. I know we'll spend most of the day laughing. Then I'm really looking forward to seeing the new Ninja Turtles film with my hubby Ted this evening..Sad I know, lol

Hugs Helen x

Challenge #10 at Digital Delights by Louby Lou

Hi everyone.

There's a new challenge started at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

It's anything goes with a stamped image (either digital or rubber).

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've made a shaker card using the following Digital Delights products...

Bat Brian

Super Hero digital paper pack

Birthday Sentiment set

I've coloured using Copics and used black card from my stash for all the matting and the frame for the shaker, which I cut using Tonic dies. I've used foam tape to form the shaker element, filling it with sequin stars.

I hope you'll check out the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

I would like to enter this for the following:-

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Father's Day/Male

Creative Knockouts - Anything goes

Aud Sentiments - Anything goes + a sentiment

Cardz 4 Guyz - Hip to be square

Creative Card Crew - Masculine

TTCRD - Anything goes

Thanks for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

Red, green & white with Ruby's Rainbow (a crochet update)

Hi everyone.

I hope you're all well.

It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow.

Our theme is Red, Green and White/Cream.

I decided to crochet a Christmas stocking instead of making a card. You may have read in previous posts that I'm learning to crochet. My best friend Susie bought me a couple of books and some wool for my birthday in April. I've mostly been making toys but thought I'd have a go at a stocking...

The heel part was quite tricky but I'm really pleased with the finished product. It even looks like the one on the cover of the book!

I hope you'll pop over to the challenge and check out the fabulous inspiration from my very talented team mates.

Thank you so much for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

Animal Magic with Sparkles & a DT call

Hi everyone.

It's time for the new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges

Our theme is Animal Magic.

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I made this for my Crazy Cat Lady sister-in-law using Hunkydory's Little book of Furry Friends.  The backing paper is by First Edition and I've used a Tattered Lace die for the sentiment and the two small butterflies, which compliment the one in the image. I finished off with some spotty ribbon and a couple of pearls. 

Now it's your turn...and don't forget to check out the DT call (HERE)

I would like to enter this for the following:-

Glitter'N'Sparkle - Ribbon or lace

Alphabet Challenge Blog - F for Furry Friends

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - May

Thanks for stopping by. I'm going to get some more chores done before it's time to sit down and watch our local football team in the play-off final at Wembley. My two daughters are on their way to London with their Uncle and Aunty at the moment and I've got my late husband's parents coming over to watch it here as it's too much for them now to travel to Wembley and they don't have the channel on their TV. So all that's remains to be said is "Up the Mariners", good luck Grimsby Town.

Hugs Helen x

New Release from Digital Delight by Louby Lou

Hi everyone.

There's a new release over at Digital Delights by Louby Lou

We have a character alphabet for you. Here's G Giraffe.

I've coloured him using copics. The backing papers are by Dovecraft and are Back to basics Blue Skies 6x6 (purchased from Asda...they fell in my trolley as I passed...honestly). I've used Tonic Oval dies, Tattered Lace Squares and Scalloped circle and a spellbinder number die to add the age one of my great nephews will be on his next birthday. The navy card used for all the matting is from my stash.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you'll check out the fabulous inspiration from the rest of Team 2 HERE.

Hugs Helen x

A transparent element with Ruby's Rainbow

Hi everyone.

There's a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow.

Our theme is Use a transparent element.

I chose to make a shaker card using acetate...

I've used the Hunkydory Little Book Of Golden Oldies for the image and sentiment and Dovecraft Back to Basics Blue Skies papers for the background.

I've used foam tape behind the frame (Tonic dies) to form the shaker element, adding sequin stars. The overall card size is A5.

I think my Dad will love this...guess I'll find out on the 26th, lol.

I would like to enter this for the following:-

TTRCD - Anything goes

Our Crafty Corner - Anything goes

Thank you so much for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

Hostess Monday at Digital Delights

Hi everyone, I hope you're all well.

Today it's my turn to be the hostess over at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

Here's my card...

 You can see how I made it if you pop over to the link HERE.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Helen 

Christmas Cuties with Sparkles

Hi everyone,

I hope you're all well.

I'm here to share the new challenge at Sparkles Christmas Challenges

It's my turn to choose the theme. I picked Christmas Cuties, so we want to see cute images on your creations please. Here's mine...

The image is from a Ready To Colour Art Book which I bought from The Hobby House. It's called Winter Wonderland and you can find it HERE.

I've coloured him using Copics and added some glitter to his scarf, hat and snowflakes.

The backing papers are from my stash...I'm trying to use up what I've got rather than keep buying more as there's no room in my craft room at the moment, lol.

I've cut the snowflake from glitter card and the sentiment from Mirri, also adding a couple of trees and some organza. Now it's your turn. I can't wait to see what you create.

You could even win our fabulous prize...

I would like to enter this for the following:-

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - May

CHNC - Anything goes

CHNC extra - May

Thanks for visiting. I'm going to wish my youngest daughter Nikki a Happy Birthday in a mo as I just heard her alarm go off. See you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

Challenge #9 at Digital Delights

Hi everyone.

It's time for the new challenge at Digital Delights by Louby Lou

As usual it's Anything Goes as long as there's either a digital or rubber stamped image used. Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used the super cute Harry Hedgehog, which you can find HERE.

The sentiment is also from Digital Delights and can be found HERE.

I've coloured using Copics and Atyou Spica glitter pens.

Papers : Dovecraft Sugar & Spice (12x12), Core'dinations (6x6)       

Dies: Tattered Lace Squares, Charisma Frames 1, Mini Butterfly      

Tonic Ovals, Spellbinder A2 curved border.                   

Embellishments: Organza, pearls, ladybird charm                              

He's so cute and great to colour. Don't worry if colouring's not your thing as you can get him already coloured if you'd prefer.

I hope you'll take the time to check out the challenge, where you can see some more fantastic inspiration using the fabulous artwork from Digital Delights.

I would like to enter this for the following:-

Addicted to stamps and more - Anything goes

Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

Stampavie and more - Button or charm

Thank you so much for visiting. I hope I'll see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

April Showers with Ruby's Rainbow

Hi everyone.

I hope you're all well.

It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow.

Our theme is April Showers.

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

 I started by cutting a 6x6 card blank into a circle. I flattened off the circle at the back so that the card stands correctly.  The image and backing paper have been taken from a Crafter's Inspiration cd-rom (Issue 7) using the samples from Scruffy Little Kitten. I chose a couple of complimentary colours in Core'dinations to set off the cute image. I've used various dies including Spellbinders, Tattered Lace and Marianne, adding a heart shaped doily, some organza and a little umbrella charm. I hope you like it. Now it's your turn. There's lots of fabulous inspiration over on the blog. I look forward to seeing your wonderful creations.

Happy crafting

Helen xx

Thinking of you with Sparkles (and a crochet update)

Hi everyone.

There's a new challenge at Sparkles Monthly Challenges.

Our theme for this month is Thinking of you.

Here's my little bit of inspiration...

I've used a LOTV image from Set 27 Beautiful Blooms to make this A6 card. I cut the image out using a Tonic die. The sentiment is also LOTV, stamped with Versafine in Tuxedo black and cut with a Tonic die from the same oval set. I've used some Papermania textured cardstock for the backing, cutting into the top edge with a Die'sire Lattice Flourish Edge'able die (Crafters Companion). I kept the card simple as I don't think it needs anything else. 

I hope you'll check out the challenge here.

You could win a fabulous prize from our sponsor for this month.

Thanks for visiting. I've got a friend coming to visit shortly as it was my birthday yesterday and we're long overdue a catchup.  I've got lots of new projects to try to crochet thanks to my hubby, 2 daughters and best friend Susie. I'll keep you updated.  They include some Starwars toys, some Wizard of Oz toys and various animals and Christmas projects. Enough to keep me busy for years, lol.  I've started attempting a cardigan. This is the start of the back of it...

So far so good...

Thanks for visiting. I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x

New Release with Digital Delights

Hi everyone.

I'm here to share the new release over at Digital Delights by Louby Lou.

We're featuring an awesome set of zodiac images. They're really cute. I was given Libra to work with so I made this card ready for my Mum's birthday in October...

You can find the image here.

I've coloured with Copics and added glitter. 

I've used Spellbinder dies to display the image (circle and large stately circle).

The sentiment is part of the Birthday Sentiment set , which you can find here.

I've displayed it using Tattered Lace Charisma Frames 1 dies.

The backing papers are by First Edition from the New Leaf 8x8 pad.  I used a Go Kreate die behind the image. I've used a papermania 8x8 card blank and used black card for the matting.

To finish off I've added some gold ribbon, tied with a bow maker and printed some Tattered Lace Charisma Flowers, which I then die cut with the matching dies and arranged around the image.

I hope you'll check out the fantastic creations from the rest of Team 2. 

I would like to enter this for the following:-

Aud Sentiments - Anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - April

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything goes

The Papershelter - Flowers everywhere

Thank you so much for visiting. I hope I'll see you again soon.

Hugs Helen 

Happy 5th Birthday to Ruby's Rainbow

Hi everyone.

There's a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow.

It's our 5th birthday and we're celebrating by giving away some candy. Pop over to the blog for more details. Our theme for this fortnight is to use your favourite colour. Here's mine...

I seem to be going through a phase of favouring blue at the moment so I chose some papers from my stash and an image from a LOTV artpad (Set 1 Vintage Boys). The image has been cut out using a Tonic die. The other two dies are Tattered Lace and the sentiment LOTV. I've used Faded jeans distress ink and finished off with some card candy. Now it's your turn...

Don't forget to check out the challenge here.

Thanks for visiting. I hope I'll see you again soon.

Hugs Helen xx

Bear or Mouse?

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't been around much lately blogging cards but I've discovered a new hobby and I'm finding it very addictive! I'm learning to crochet...from books and magazines and also with my best friend Susie.  I've just finished this project and would like your opinion on what it is please!!

It's supposed to be a bear. I've only used some cheap wool (from Poundstretcher) so that probably makes a difference to him but ?????

What do you think? Is he a bear or should I try and make him a tail?

I'm slightly concerned as I'm hoping to try to make myself a cardigan and now I'm worried it'll turn out looking like something else...

Here's a couple of little dogs I've also managed to cobble together, lol

They're only key ring sized. The one on the right gave us a laugh as Susie bought me the kit to make him and also bought herself the same kit. We compared them the other day and her's is loads bigger than mine, lol. She's now called Slack Alice and she's christened me Tight A**e!!

It's certainly giving us some giggles this crocheting lark , which isn't a bad thing. You're supposed to enjoy hobbies aren't you.

Anyhow, better go. I've got someone here decorating my dining room for the next few days so I ought to go make him a coffee before I nip out to 'Fat club'. 

Thanks for visiting. I really do value your feedback. Hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen xx

A CAS Christmas at Sparkles

hi everyone.

The new challenge has started at Sparkles Christmas Challenges.

Our theme for April is CAS

Clean & Simple.

Here's mine...

I made a card blank using a fairly large die, which I then folded in half. I then added a die cut poinsettia and a sentiment die cut from silver glitter card.  There's nothing more to say really...

I hope you'll join us. We have a fab sponsor for this month offering a $12 voucher to the lucky winner...

Thanks for visiting. Hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Helen x