White +1

Here's my entry for the Wild Orchid Challenge, White+1.

At least some of the flowers are from Wild Orchid and I think the pearls may be too. The image is an LOTV stamp and the sentiment is SU. The pearly butterfly is from Hobbycraft.

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Is it Halloween or Christmas????

I know it's Hallowe'en today but as we don't do sending Hallowe'en cards here (Well I don't anyway, don't know about you!). as I'm gradually getting all my colouring made up into cards, I thought I'd share a Christmas card or two with you.



You have probably already realised that all the stamps are Lili of the Valley. I love these stamps. I believe in sending religious cards at Christmas so these get my vote for that and their cuteness.

The papers are Stampin Up and the vellums are Papermania.

The pretty snowflake ribbons came from  a local garden centre and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I think the last one is my favourite of the three. Wonder which you prefer!

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More cards at last

Have just returned from a last minute visit to my sister's in Banbury. On Sunday at 5pm, my mum suddenly decided to tell me there was a family gathering in Oxford as my auntie and cousin were over from New Zealand. So my other half and I hastily packed a bag and headed for Banbury. I'm glad we went, as it was lovely to see them and some of my other family too.

Anyway we're  back now and here's the cards I made before I went but didn't get chance to post.

The first two were made using my Little Claire's elephant die which I bought in Doncaster but have only just got round to using.

These two are a couple of simple cards made with more lovely flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

The leaves were made with the Stampin Up 2 step bird punch.

Next is a pretty wedding card made with a cute Lili of the Valley stamp, 2 different embossing folders and more flowers from WOC.

Finally - a butterfly card!

The colours are Apricot Appeal, Close to Cocoa  and Cameo Coral (all retiring this month so get your order in quick if you want ink or cardstock in these colours). The paper is from the Spiced Cider set (also retiring).

The ribbon is satin Chocolate Chip (also retiring).

The butterfly was made by punching out 2 large hearts and usine the eyelet punch along the top edges. Then I punched a normal butterfly, followed by 2 small hearts.

Sorry all this seems to be retiring stock - I didn't do that intentionally!!!!

E mail at amwilliams@amwilliams.karoo.co.uk to order any Stampin Up products. Lots retiring this month and many are at reduced prices, so don't miss out. You can see them all here.

Thanks for looking.