Friday 29 November 2013

SC Elf Christmas card

Hi Crafty friends,

Oh gosh, how cute is this little fella from Saturated Canary? He was so much fun to colour and I've added some gold embossing around the image and a bit of distressing and inking around all the papers. 

Image:                     Saturated Canary  (click on name to be taken to the store)
FWAB products:     Antique gold pearls
Other products:       Lace, ribbon, glitter
Colouring:              Copic Markers


Flourish with a Bling are a retail store as well as wholesale so you can buy direct from us now! We have some fantastic themed packs (eg. Bling, vintage, fairy garden, boys, princess etc) at amazing prices, you can check them all out by clicking here. If you mention my blog (Lucy) when ordering we will send you a bonus Jasmine laser flourish!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

A Creative Romance - Vintage
A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles
AllSorts - Bring on the bling
Bunny Zoe - Shabby chic / Vintage
Challenges 4 Everybody -  Anything goes
Challenges and Candies - Shabby chic
Christmas Cards all year round - Winter wonderland
Clear it out -  Anything goes plus a snowflake (stamped & embossed)
CMC Copic -  Anything goes
Craft-room Challenge - Vintage Christmas
Crafts and Me - Vintage Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge - For a child
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes Christmas
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Creatalicious - Christmas time
Creative Card Crew - Sweet treats
Creative Fingers - Anything goes
Creative Moments -  Anything goes/vintage
Creative Shopping - Santa and helpers
Deep Ocean - Favourite colour combo - red and green
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Vintage
Hanna & Friends - Little presents
Hobby Cutz - Anything goes 
Inky Impressions - Presents and gifts (candycane)
Oldie but a Goodie - Ribbon and/or lace + old item (lace)
One Stitch at a Time - Bingo - Green, 3+ layers, lace
Party Time Tuesday - Anything goes
Ribbon Carousel - Holidays and Celebrations plus ribbon/lace/twine
Saturated Canary - Distress
Simon Says Stamp -  Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes 
Sweet Stampin' - Celebrations
Totally Gorjuss - Child's Christmas
Totally Papercrafts - Ho Ho Holidays
Wags n whiskers - Things with wings
Whoopsi Daisy - Things with wings

Finally, that's all my cards for tonight, I hope one of them inspired you in some way, I know you all inspire me! Have a brilliant weekend, and thank you so much for any sweet comments you might leave,

XOX Lucy

Tiddly Inks traditional Christmas card

Hi Crafty friends,

Yes, I'm still going strong with my latest cards hehe. If you follow you me you may notice that I've only just used this image on a blue and brown Christmas card. Now I couldn't help but use it with traditional colours as it's such a gorgeous Tiddly Inks image. I used texture paint on the snowman to give him an authentic "snow" look and added fine glitter to the little girl's white trim.

Image:                    Tiddly Inks (click on name to be taken to the store)
FWAB used:             Red pearls & black rhinestones on the snowman
Other products:      Texture paint on snowman, glitter
Colouring:              Copic Markers


Flourish with a Bling are a retail store as well as wholesale so you can buy direct from us now! We have some fantastic themed packs (eg. Bling, vintage, fairy garden, boys, princess etc) at amazing prices, you can check them all out by clicking here. If you mention my blog (Lucy) when ordering we will send you a bonus Jasmine laser flourish!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything goes
A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles
AllSorts - Bring on the bling
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes
As you like it - Fave digi and why - So difficult as I have so many faves but this has to be one of them which is why I've used it twice in the last 2 weeks!
Aud Sentiments - Any sentiment
Bearly Mine - Anything goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes 
Christmas Cards all year round - Winter Wonderland
Clear it out -  Anything goes plus a snowflake
Copic Marker Norge -  Anything goes Christmas
The Corrosive Challenge - Happy Holidays  
Craftyhands - Sparkle and bling
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge - For a child
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes Christmas
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Creatalicious - Christmas time
Creative Fingers - Anything goes 
Creative Shopping - Santa and helpers
Deep Ocean - Favourite colour combo - red and green
Delightful Challenges - Favourite things - Flowers
Glitter & Sparkle - Show us some snow
Hobby Cutz -  Anything goes
Love to Create - 3 Favourite embellishments - Flowers, ticket, ribbon
Moving Along with the Times - Girly but no pink 
Oldie but a Goodie - Ribbon and/or lace plus old item (snowflake)
Party Time Tuesday - Anything goes 
Ribbon Carousel - Holidays and Celebrations plus ribbon/lace/twine
Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes 
Sister Act - Anything goes 
Stampin for the Weekend - Feeling festive
Through the Craftroom Door - Anything goes
Tiddly Inks - Anything goes
Totally Gorjuss - Child's Christmas
Totally Papercrafts - Ho Ho Holidays
I hope you've enjoyed my latest cards, I have one more to go shortly, please stay tuned :)

XOX Lucy

Recycled Christmas card


Hi Crafty friends,

I'm back lol. Now here's a card totally out of my craft style, I have used a recycled card front. I just loved this image so had to add it to a homemade card with some extra trimmings.




I am entering this card into the following challenges:

A Creative Romance - Vintage
A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles
Bunny Zoe - Shabby Chic / Vintage
C... is for Challenge - Ornaments
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes 
Craft-room Challenge - Vintage Christmas
Crafts and Me - Vintage Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes Christmas
Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon
Creatalicious - Christmas time
Creative Moments -  Anything goes/Vintage
Deep Ocean - Favourite colour combo - red and green
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Vintage
Glitter & Sparkle - Show us some snow (on the ground)
Hanna & Friends - Little presents
Inky Impressions - Presents and gifts 
Moving Along with the Times - Girly but no pink 
Ribbon Carousel - Holidays and Celebrations plus ribbon/lace/twine
Sassy Studio Designs - Are you green (recycle)
Sister Act - Anything goes 
Stamp & Create - Feathers or leaves
Wags n whiskers - Things with wings
Whoopsi Daisy - Things with wings

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, I hope you enjoyed it, would love to see you here again,
XOX Lucy

Hobbybook Christmas Kitten card


Ok, Ok, for those who know my style, 2 clean and simple cards tonight is crazy I know lol but I felt both of the gorgeous images didn't need too much or it would take away from them and their "cuteness" lol. I always create my cards with the image inspiring me but I would also love to try adding this cat sitting under a lovely Christmas tree too, wouldn't he look so sweet?

Image:       Hobbybook (click on name to be taken to the store)
FWAB products:  Antique gold pearls (see below for link)
Other products:   Spellbinders Grand Calibur and dies, fine glitter
Colouring:              Copic Markers


Flourish with a Bling are a retail store as well as wholesale so you can buy direct from us now! We have some fantastic themed packs (eg. Bling, vintage, fairy garden, boys, princess etc) at amazing prices, you can check them all out by clicking here. If you mention my blog (Lucy) when ordering we will send you a bonus Jasmine laser flourish!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

4 Krafty Girlz - Anything goes
A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles
As you like it - Fave digi & why - This image is just so festive and adorable and easy to colour.
Aud Sentiments - Any sentiment
Bearly Mine - Anything goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes
Copic Marker Norge -  Anything goes Christmas
Crafting from the Heart -  Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes Christmas
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
Creatalicious - Christmas time
Creative Fingers - Anything goes 
Deep Ocean - Favourite colour combo - red and white
Dream Valley - Clean and simple
Fab N Funky - Cute critters
Hobby Cutz - Anything goes
Kaboodle Doodles - Buttons and twine
Lexi's Creations - Christmas
Moving Along with the Times - Girly but no pink
Paper Nest Dolls - Anything goes with a bow
Party Time Tuesday - Anything goes 
Ribbon Carousel - Holidays and Celebrations plus ribbon/lace/twine
Scrapper's Delight - Make it sparkle
Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes 
Sister Act - Anything goes 
Songbird Challenges - Die another Day
Sweet Stamps - Holidays
Through the Craftroom Door -  Anything goes
Totally Gorjuss - Child's Christmas
Totally Papercrafts - Ho Ho Holidays

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, I hope you enjoyed it, would love to see you here again,
XOX Lucy

Bugaboo Ladybird Christmas

Hi Crafty friends,

I have a lot of cards to upload as I have been busy creating cards to give to friends and family. I'll make all my posts short and sweet so hopefully you'll check them all out.

Here is an unusual style card for me, clean and simple, I love the sentiment though and thought this gorgeous Bugaboo image went perfectly with it.

Image:                    Bugaboo  (click on name to be taken to the store)
Other products:     Sentiment rub-on
Colouring:              Copic Markers



I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes w/optional create your own challenge (used sponsor image)
A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles
Aud Sentiments - Any sentiment
Catch the Bug - Photo inspiration (trees and colours)
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes 
Crafty Cardmakers - Clean and simple
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge - For a child
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes Christmas
Cutie Pie - Cute scenes and backgrounds
Deep Ocean - Favourite colour combo - red and green
Dream Valley - Clean and simple
Little Miss Muffet - It'll be all white on the night
Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes 
Sister Act - Anything goes
Totally Gorjuss - Child's Christmas

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, I hope you enjoyed it, would love to see you here again,
XOX Lucy

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Hannah Lynn Thank you card


Hi Everyone,

I hope you like the card I created today, my daughter chose the colours for the gorgeous image by Hannah Lynn. I love colouring this hair, it takes a while but it's so much fun.

Image:                      Hannah Lynn  
FWAB products:     Jack vine leaves
Colouring:                Copic Markers






Flourish with a Bling are a retail store as well as wholesale so you can buy direct from us now! We have some fantastic themed packs (eg. Bling, vintage, fairy garden, boys, princess etc) at amazing prices, you can check them all out by clicking here. If you mention my blog (Lucy) when ordering we will send you a bonus Jasmine laser flourish!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with optional Create your own challenge
A Creative Romance - Vintage
A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles
AllSorts - Bring on the bling
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes 
Aud Sentiments - Any sentiment
Bunny Zoe - Shabby chic/Vintage
Catch the Bug - Photo inspiration - Colours
Challenges 4 Everybody -  Anything goes 
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - So grateful
CMC Copic -  Anything goes 
Come and Get it - Anything goes with optional use a digi
Craft your Passion - Thanks giving/ Give thanks
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Craftyhands - Sparkle and bling
Creative Fingers -  Anything goes with optional use metal
Deep Ocean - Fave colour combos - Mauve and green
Di's Digis - Thanksgiving/Thank you cards
Digitally Sweet -  Anything goes
Jellypark - Give thanks
Jo's Scrap Shack - Thankful
Lacy Sunshine -  Anything goes 
Love to Create - Use 3 Favourite embellies - Flowers, pearls, lace
Loves Rubber Stamps - Shabby chic/Vintage
Milk Coffee - Thanksgiving/Thankful/Thank you cards
One Stitch at a Time - Bingo - Lace, 3+ layers, Green
Paper Nest Dolls - Add a bow
Party Time Tuesday - Colour combo challenge
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges -  Anything goes
Ribbon Carousel - Holidays and celebrations plus ribbon
Sassy Studio Designs - Count your blessings
Savvy Homemade Cards - Give thanks
Sister Act - Anything goes 
The Squirrel & the Fox - Use violet
Stamp & Create - Feathers or leaves (leaves)
Totally Papercrafts - Add a bow
Whoopsi Daisy - Things with wings (the butterflies)
Word Art Wednesday -  Anything goes

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, I hope you enjoyed it, would love to see you here again,
XOX Lucy

Monday 25 November 2013

Christmas Kitten card

Hi Crafty friends,

OMGoodness, have you seen the new Christmas Di's Digi images that have been released? They are all absolutely gorgeous and I want them all lol!!! This is one of my faves, so cute! 

Image:            Di's Digis
Colouring:       Copic markers



I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes with optional create your own theme
A Gem of a Challenge - Sparkles
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes 
As you like it - Spots or stripes & why - my last 2 entries were spots because they are my fave but I do have a soft spot for stripes as well, I do love the way they look when they are vertical.
Bearly Mine - Traditional red and green Christmas plus dies
Catch the Bug - Photo inspiration - Colours
Challenges 4 Everybody -  Anything goes 
CMC Copic - Anything goes  
Come and Get it - Anything goes with optional use a digi 
The Corrosive Challenge - Happy Holidays
Craft-room Challenge - Photo inspiration - the stripes
Crafting for all seasons - Stitching
Crafts 4 Eternity - Glitter and sparkle
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge - For a child
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes
Crafty Ribbons - Stitching plus ribbon
Creatalicious - Christmas time
Creative Corner - Heavy metal (Kiss embellishment)
Creative Fingers -  Anything goes with optional use metal
Cutie Pie - Cute scenes and backgrounds
Deep Ocean - Fave colour combos - Red and green
Digistamps 4 Joy - Stitching
Digitally Sweet -  Anything goes
Inky Impressions - Hats, scarves and gloves
Just Inspirational -  Wooden embellishment (corner)
Lexi's Creations - Christmas
Love to Create - Use 3 fave embellies - Flower, ribbon, glitter 
Oldie but a Goodie - Clean & Simple Christmas plus old item -  Kiss embellishment
One Stitch at a Time - Bingo - Lace, 3+ layers, Green
Ribbon Carousel - Holidays and celebrations plus ribbon
Sister Act - Anything goes 
Sweet Stampin' - Celebrations
Totally Gorjuss - Child's Christmas 

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, I hope you enjoyed it, would love to see you here again,
XOX Lucy

Friday 22 November 2013

Tiddly Inks Brown and Blue Christmas

Hi Crafty friends,

For all those celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, I hope you have a lovely time, it always sounds so wonderful and makes me desperately want to join an American family for a Thanksgiving one day lol.

I love this little girl Wryn from Tiddly Inks and she even comes with her own special snowman! I have used some beautiful Bo Bunny papers from last year's range, Bo Bunny is one of my favourite paper ranges. The brown bling-centred flower and teal and pearl coloured pearls are all from my company, Flourish with a Bling. I used some Fluffy Stuff on Wryn's "fluffy" areas of her outfit and then again on the ground for a snow effect.





Flourish with a Bling are a retail store as well as wholesale so you can buy direct from us now! We have some fantastic themed packs (eg. Bling, vintage, fairy garden, boys, princess etc) at amazing prices, you can check them all out by clicking here. If you mention my blog (Lucy) when ordering we will send you a bonus Jasmine laser flourish!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

A Creative Romance - Winter Blues
Catch the Bug - Bingo - Glitter, Designer papers, Ribbon
Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes
Challenges & Candies - Chocolate or chocolate colours
Christmas Card Challenges - Bling
Christmas Cards all year round - Winter wonderland
Clear it out -  Anything goes with old stash item - snowflake 
Copic Marker Norge - Blue and brown Christmas
C.R.A.F.T. - Photo inspiration - outdoors, cold 
Crafts 4 Eternity - Glitter and sparkle 
Craftyhands - Sparkle and bling
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 -  Anything goes Christmas
Creatalicious - Christmas time
Creative Corner - Heavy metal (metal heart charm) 
Creative Fingers -  Anything goes with optional use metal (heart charm)
Deep Ocean - Fave colour combos - Brown and blue
Divas by Design - Make it pretty
Graph 'It Markers -  Anything goes
Inky Impressions - Hats, scarves and gloves 
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything goes
Little Blue Button Stamps - Christmas is here!
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - Anything goes 
Ribbon Carousel - Holidays and celebrations with ribbon
Sister Act -  Anything goes
Tiddly Inks -  Anything goes
Totally Gorjuss - 3 patterned papers
Totally Papercrafts - Add a bow

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate the occasion.

XOX Lucy