Friend(s).

Its good to have friends. Whether they are my IRL friends or my 'virtual' friends I count myself lucky to have people around me who will make me laugh and pick me up when I am down.

The challenge over at CASology this week is Friend. It was also the Less is More theme last week but I've missed the boat with that one!

I stamped the Darkoom door quote in black Versafine and clear embossed before getting inky with a range of Distress inks and a stencil. Some matting and layering and I called it job done!

I'm really taken with this quote and have some other ideas spinning around in my head about how I'll use it next. If you want to see some FAB-U-LOUS cards head on over to CASology to see what the DT girls and the challenge entrants have created. There's some stunning stuff on show!

Wishing you elf and happiness all year long.

I adore this little Stamping Bella elf. Isn't he cute?

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to try and play along at Less is More more often. Each Saturday I look for the challenge theme and come up with a few ideas but then real life gets in the way and before I know it, its Saturday again!

LIM Week 206 is all about 'New Beginnings' and even though its a dreaded 'one layer week' I'm playing along! I printed the greeting using my PC and cut the card to size before stamping this sweet little character in the bottom corner to balance with the text. I then coloured with Promarkers and pencils.

Finally, I'd like to welcome Sid as my newest follower! Its great to have you on board, Sid and I hope you'll enjoy visiting my blog as much as I always enjoy dropping by at Harpies Crafty Corner.

Happy crafting everyone!

An elf isn't just for Christmas...

Happy New Year everyone!
Let's get the new year off to a great start with something NEW over at Naughty or Nice Challenges. That's right, this month we want to see your naughty or nice cards featuring something new. This could be a new stamp, a new technique, new materials or tools... anything new to welcome in a new year!

My card features lots of lovely new goodies: adorable elves Buddy and Jolly (my newest purchase from Stampingbella), subtle detailing using the Magical Background stamp from Hero Arts (newly purchased and currently in the sale at Craft Mojo), gorgeous new twine (thanks, Tobi) and my new Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables by Lawn Fawn!

I fell head over heels in 'stamp love' with these little guys when I saw them on Alice's blog a few weeks ago. I knew this stamp would be perfect for a little New Year's sarcasm as Buddy and Jolly look like they're having a conversation!

As always my teamies have created some fabulous inspiration to get you started for the new 'NEW' challenge so why not head over and take a look!