Cute Critter Wishes

 One of my favourite little critters ...

This was my first attempt ... can you spot the error?

Easier to see on the close-up! I didn't mask the flowers when I was doing the distressing around the circle!

Which colour sky do you prefer?

My entry to ...

... AAA Cards : Sketch & optional Critters

... Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Anything Goes

... TimeOut Challenge : Movies I choose "The Hedgehog" based on the book "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" which was translated from the French "L'Élégance du hérisson" by Muriel Barbery. Loved the book!!

Birthday Mandala 1 & 2

 Getting some new supplies inked up ! I tried the Altenew Mandala Builder Set. It's 6" square.

I decided to try make 2 cards on the standard card size, so this is the first. The sentiment is from the Simon Says Stamp Birthday Word Mix.

The part I trimmed, was put on a new card.

It was only after I saw it displayed there amongst my other cards, that I thought I should have but some tea cups on top as if the pattern was part of a tablecloth!

My mind works slowly sometimes.

I added Nuvo Crystal Drops to add interest.

My entry to ...

... Altenew June Inspiration Challenge

... Addicted to Stamps : Birthday

Sea Shell Wishes for you

Our beaches will be re-opening as of 1 July. Yay!

I used the smooshing technique to do the sand (with Antique Linen) and sea (Speckled Egg). I stamped the ink pad on a sheet of plastic, spritzed with some water and then smooshed it on the card. I also added some splatters afterwards to give some more texture.

My entry to ...

... Freshly Made Sketches #491

... The Card Concept #158 : Long Summer Days

... Addicted to Stamps & More #408 : Birthdays

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Beach Birthday

I unpacked my new Stampin' Up set ... Friends are like Seashells. I was inspired by Narelle's card amongst the other challenges.

My entry to ...

... Addicted to CAS #199 : Beach

... Fusions : Seashells

... Seize the Birthday #216 : Nautical

... Freshly Made Sketches #490 I hope it's ok that I switched the sketch from right hand side, to the left hand side.

... NBUS #27

Birthday Flower

 A quick bold CAS card ...

My entry to ...

... Just Add Ink #558 Sketch

... CAS on Friday #207 : Flowers

... The Flower Challenge #57 : CAS

... AAA Birthday #26 : Flowers

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It's your Birthday ... Woohoo!

I could not resist pairing these 2 sets together when I was asked for fun cards. It is the first time I'm using the Surprise Gift set.

I put a little arrow tab so that the recipient will know to pull up the lid of the gift.

Here's a little hint of the fun to come ...

Woohoo Indeed! I love these fun girlfriends.

Here is the action  ...

My entry to ...

... Die Cut Divas : Birthday

... NBUS #27

Be Still

Sometimes you just need a little peace and quiet ... and tranquility.

My entry to ...

... Inkspirational #240 - I was inspired by the mountains, trees and water.

... Less is More #444 - Favourite Technique One of my favourite is to ink and spritz and then stamp so that you get a watercolour effect.

... CAS Mix Up Watercolour : Flight

... The Card Concept : Vacation Time

... Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Make a Scene

More Doodle Blooms

Here is the last of my few left-over doodle flowers. I thought I would change things up by using a coloured cardstock as the background. Love the colour combination of turquoise, lime and grey ... with lightness of white embossing paste and the Alexandra Renke Champagne bubbles stencil (NBUS).

I haven't decided what sentiment I want on this card, so I'm leaving it plain for the moment.

My entry to ...

... Just Us Girls Challenge #586 : Spots or Dots

... Addicted to Stamps & More #406 : Make your Mark

... NBUS #27

... Less is More #444 : Favourite Technique One of my favourite is stamp, colour, die cut and a touch of embossing paste for texture.