Alcohol Inks

Two more cards made today both using Alcohol Inks, Pesto, Currant & Caramel.
The card on the right was put through my Cuttlebug using Perfect Paisley Embossing Folder, backing paper is from K & CO - Classic K McKenna range.
I added flowers from my stash in tones to match the card with a small pink brad for the centre of the flower.
The card on the left has the Floral Fantasy Embossing Folder and Happy Birthday Folder attached to backing paper from K & CO Hydrangea Stripe pad.
To add a little sparkle Red Gems have been added, again from my stash.
I have quite a few K & Co paper pads which I intend to use this year.

I have entered these into Craftyanns challenge blog.
I hope Ann thinks they are acceptable as this is my first try with Alcohol Inks.

I am also entering Cynthia's challenge 85 which is to recycle. My recyled piece is the biscuit wrapping paper plus glossy card left over from other cards to which I added Alcohol Inks for depth.
Hoping Cynthia likes my entry

Recycle With Craft Stamper Freebie

The latest FREE Stamp from Craft Stamper Magazine plus a recycled Biscuit Wrapper.
5.25 x 5.25 square base card to which I added a backing paper from Basic Grey - Sultry range. The gold paper is a biscuit wrapper recycled. Stamp is the latest one with February issue of Craft Stamper and has been designed by Glenda. Glenda has lovely sample cards in the magazine using this stamp. I have subscribed to the magazine as I think it is the best around for stamping and techniques.

Swirls meets Joanna Sheen

Here a a few cards I have made today. The backing papers were 12x12 from my stash, sorry, can't remember the name. I used Swirls stamps from Personal Impressions stamped with Versafine Vintage Sepia and Archival Coffee Inks. I added a couple of flowers, again from stash to match the bp. The images are from Joanna Sheen's CD Floral Fantasy.
3 more to add to my birthday card box.

THE STAMPMAN BLOG HOP WINNERS

The hostess team from Jill's are delighted to announce the winners of the Candy offered by each of us.

H – Jill - Selection of Moonglow products - JulyeB



N - Janet - Choice of one of the new 3 Kay Carley DVDs - Charlotte



Y – Debbie - A choice of a Aspects of Design Stamp Sheet - Susan



T – Michelle - 400 assorted round brads - Helen



O – Vix - Selection of Moonglow products - Cheryl



Y – Tracey - A choice of a Aspects of Design Stamp Sheet - Stamping Sue



O – Avril - 400 assorted round brads - Wilma



U – Kay - Choice of one of the new 3 Kay Carley DVDs - Shairon



A –Teri - A choice of a Aspects of Design Stamp Sheet - Laura



N – Emma - Selection of Moonglow products - Ginger



D – Lisa - 400 assorted round brads - Zoechaos



Y – Sarah - A choice of a Aspects of Design Stamp Sheet - Sid



O – Christine - Choice of one of the new 3 Kay Carley DVDs - Brenda



U – Lynne - 400 assorted round brads - Julie Riley



R – PatR - Selection of Moonglow products - Lynne in NI



S - Lyn (blackdragon) - A choice of a Aspects of Design Stamp Sheet - Sally H

I am sure you agree that these are fantastic prizes donated by Jill and I am sure you will enjoy using them
Thanks so much for taking part, for me this was a first and I would lke to thank you all for leaving such lovely comments on my blog.
I have never had so many comments, all that remains is for me to wish you all
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS.
I hope that you will continue to support all of us and I look forward to visiting you all throughout the year to see what you are up.

Please pop over to Jill's blog where you will see a link for you to choose your prize

Christine xx

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

HERE IS MY FIRST CARD FOR 2010

It fits nicely with two of my favourite challenges, firstly, Craftyann
and secondly, Cynthia

My card base is 5.25 x 5.25 to which I added paper from my stash.
The two stamped images are:
Just for You from Papermania
Swirls & Flourishes Set 1 from Personal Impressions.
Both stamped using Oregano Distress Ink from Ranger

The background of the flower is a piece of glossy card which I covered with Ranger Alcohol Inks, Pesto, Cranberry & Caramel.
This was then put through my Cuttlebug using my Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder.

Both sets of stamps are new and the Alcohol Inks were a christmas present from my sister. I am now hooked on these inks so I will be adding to my collection

I hope that my card is acceptable for both challenges.

12 more hours to take part in The Stampman Blog Hop

A little reminder that you have just less than 12 hours left to take part in The Stampman Blog Hop.
Pop over to Jill's to take part.
Great prizes and super blogs to visit along the way.
I am thrilled to have been part of this blog hop and to see all your creations, some of which are near to my home.
Huge thanks to Jill for making this possible