Monday, 18 April 2011

A little catch up post...

Well this week I have been dabbling in all sorts.  I have been making a few bits for my Easter Swap organised by the lovely Hookin' with LaaLaa so I can't really show them until my partner Gill The Vintage Gardener has received them.
What I can show you though is these cards.  
I dabbled in cardmaking many moons ago but pretty much gave it up as I am rubbish at it.  However recently I got some free Cupcake stamps with the Simply Homemade Magazine and they were just to sweet not to use.

I had never used these rubber sheet stamps before; back in my day it was all red rubber on chunks of wood.  I took advice from an expert card maker (thanks Judith) and got cracking.
 

 They are quite simple but I really enjoyed getting my stuff out again messing with promarkers and ink ~ I had it all over!  
I'm quite pleased with how they turned out.

Last week I won a giveaway hosted by the lovely Vintage Vicki, I was delighted and really pleased with what arrived, everything was right up my street!


There was a definite Red White and Blue theme, can't imagine why :)


 
Im a sucker for a brooch.


I will try my best not to kill these!

 I love it all thanks again Vicki x


p.s.don't forget there is still time to enter my Tea Cup Candle Giveaway.


~ ♥ TTFN ♥ ~

19 comments:

LaaLaa said...

Lovely cards! They are so pretty. What are promarkers? Am I being blonde? Lovely giveaway goodies too. Did't you do well. xxxxx

Bethany said...

You win the cutest things!!
Your cards are adorable :)

Jackie said...

Lovely cards Kandi - cupcakes too - my favourite! What lovely goodies Vicki sent! xx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards! Lucky you having Gill as a partner, she is really lovely!

Missed you while I was awol!!

daisychain said...

What gorgeous treasures! xo

♥ emma bear forever ♥ said...

Lovely cards Kandi, I have not used my stamps yet from the mag ~ they look daunting lol. Love all the goodies from Vicki, I received a brooch from her in my spring swap and it's gorgeous xx

Gilly Tee said...

Soe lovely stuff.
Gillx

Anonymous said...

Love your cards and what a lovely giveaway. I posted your parcel today, so it should be with you soon.
Love Gill

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VintageVicki said...

Your cards look great - I've some of those stamps but no idea really how to use them to their best.

Glad you like your parcel - here's hoping the pansies survive longer than the chocolate ;)

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards, such pretty colours. Great giveaway goodies too :) x

Alex said...

What fab giveaway goodies - love the brooch!

And is there any craft you aren't good at?! The stamping looks so professional.

lemonade kitty said...

You certainly did well in the swap with all those lovely goodies. You'll have to wear your brooch for the royal wedding, Lucey xx

Wendy said...

Your cards are lovely, you're not rubbish at it at all! Great win, well done!

Lucy in the Clouds said...

Lucky girl, that rosette/corsage is lovely! xx

hart44 said...

Your cards are so pretty Lisa :) I don't think there is anything you can't turn your hand to craft wise lol. So tallented :)
Lovely gifts too :)
Sue x

Unknown said...

Lovely cards lisa, mmm i love cupcakes x

dizzytina said...

Wow your cards are stunning Hun is there no end to your talent x x

Maria - A Playful Stitch said...

I love the cards you made - so pretty!