Thursday 28 July 2016

Favourite paper?

Hello bloggers. How the devil are you? Well I hope. I am beside myself with excitement as Martin and I are taking ourselves off to Cornwall for a few days later today. But before that I am equally excited to tell you that the new challenge is starting today at


the theme for this coming fortnight is

Favourite Paper

It will come as no great surprise when I tell you that patterned paper is a bit of an obsession with me and asking me to choose a favourite is....well....impossible. However I do tend to use Doodlebug Designs paper pads quite a lot as they are such great quality, vibrant in colour and are so versatile too, as in this case, turned into a background scene.


I coloured this sweet Crafters Companion stamp with my Lyra pencils for a change.

Right, better go get organised before Hubby gets home from work. Connor and Laura are in charge of Surprise, Mo the Cat, Suzy, Bowie and Bumble...not sure they know what they've let themselves in for!!


Thank you for your continued support and lovely comments. I am afraid that time is still very much in short supply due to the new family members, but they are growing by the day and learning really quickly so hopefully I shall soon be able to get into my work room and have something to share with you. I have been checking in on all of your lovely work when time allows!!

See you soon xx

31 comments:

Marianne's Craftroom said...

What a fab card love the way you used the papers. Have a great time away

meg said...

love the vibrant colours in the papers and your colouring lovely card.

Jane Savage said...

I do love a circle card and this is gorgeous, Sarah! Love your Lyra colouring and the scene you've created! Have a wonderful relaxing puppy-free time away! You'll miss all the mayhem you know you will! :) xxx

Desire Fourie said...

Awesome colouring and design and I love the scene you have created.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Elaine Stark said...

This is cute, it brightens up a rainy day. Elaine

Unknown said...

Ooh I'm jealous! Have a wonderful time!! Hope the animals don't get up to too much mischief :-)
Love the fabulous card too! So bright and happy!
Lucy x

Kat W said...

I always love the bright colours and patterns that you use in your designs and using them to create a scene on this cute card is brilliant!
This is a fab image too; a very stylish lady and I love your pencil colouring :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx

coops said...

So gorgeous Sarah.Really sweet image and I love the circle shape :D

xx coops xx

Nataliascraft said...

Such a gorgeous card Sarah, beautiful papers and fab image. Have a lovely time! x

Annette said...

Beautiful card. Hope you have a lovely time on holibobs.

Laine said...

She is lovely Sarah! Enjoy your time in Cornwall.
Laine
xx

Inkyfingers said...

What a fab card Sarah and I love how the clever use of the fence made the papers into a landscape! Definitely going to have to CASE that idea. Have a wonderful break.
Hugs
Carol x

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Sarah, you have created a super scene.
I hope you have a great time in Cornwall.
Pauline
x

Chrissy said...

So gorgeous Sarah..love the sweet image and colouring with pencils..the papers make for a perfect scene along with the fence and love your card shape...fabulous.Hope you have a wonderful time away..

luv CHRISSYxx

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card, so sweet.
Lorraine x

Wendy said...

Adorable and so gorgeous Sarah, fab papers... I too love Doodlebug Designs.
Hope you have a wonderful time in Cornwall.
Wendy xx

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Wow, check out those lashes! They really are lush and long on these sweet girlies aren't they?! Fab card Sarah and love the sweet paper combo. Gorgeous scene you've created with your diecuts too. Fabulous! Hope you're having some sunshine not rain like in your card though! Enjoy the adventures in Cornwall, I love it there! We loved our visits to the Eden Project. I wonder if you'll be anywhere near there. It's a gorgeous day out! Have fun hun. Hugs, Wends xoxo

Carole Pollard said...

Delightful card love the pretty scene and those pencils look great. Have a fab break Love and hugs Carole

Whisper said...

Aaaah what a delightful scene and i so love Doodlebug papers too.

I hope you have a lovely time in Cornwall, Luv Sam x

Judith said...

those papers do create a great background for this cute image Sarah - love the bright vibrant colours hugs judith x

Sue said...

Hi Sarah gorgeous card as usual!!! Have a great time at Cornwall and I hope they have fun looking after all the rest of the 'family' lol huggles Sue xxxxxxxx

Lynne in NI said...

Oh you lucky duck, we were in Cornwall a few years ago and had a great time. Cornish pasties and cream teas, yummmmm ;)
Fab card, I love Doodlebug DPs too

Brenda said...

Couldn't agree more about DBD paper. It makes me smile, especially with a wonderful design like yours. I'm guessing the pups are keeping you busy and full of joy!

Sue said...

Hi Sarah, this is a beautiful card, I love your gorgeous colouring and wonderful circular card design.
Sue...xxx
(I was thinking about you last week as we were on our holidays in our beloved Dorset! We had such a lovely week we are going back soon)!

*Vicki* said...

Hello my friend! :) Sorry I'm late!!! I adore this card!! I am so happy that you are obsessed with your papers because I love how you mix and match them up so perfectly!! Your card is super adorable and I love the scene with the little fence in the background!! Brilliant job!! HUGS

Lena said...

Such a cute and fun scene that you created using those beautiful papers and that little cutie. Hope you had a lovely time in Cornwall!
Hugs,
Lena
Lena’s Creations

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliantly designed, love it and love the colours.xx
 {aNNie}

Wishcraft said...

I love Doodlebug papers too... which reminds me, I haven't bought any for a while! Gorgeous card, such a cute image and fab design too :o) Hugs, Lisa x

MaryH said...

Oh I hope you have a fantastic time in Cornwall (well, how you could not?!). Love the texture, design and all the wonderful elements you've used to create this uber delightful card. A cute image, with so much to look at. And so glad you have someone reliable to look after all the menagerie. Enjoy your time away. TFS & Hugs.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Sorry I haven't visited here for a while. This circular scene card looks fabulous with all the bright colours and patterned papers. A super card to showcase your favourite papers. Hope you had a great time away too.
Lorraine

Anonymous said...

Lovely card sarah I love the shape too! hugs me xx