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Showcase Sunday

Showcase Sunday is back and I've had lots of emails. So many of you are kind enough to share your elzybells creations! :)

So here goes in no particular order....

 

Vicki Cowley has been getting the hang of her koh-i-noors with these cards for father's day!

 

 

 

and here are some more great cards with a Father's day theme.

More gorgeous colouring by Donna Ferguson

 

 

and Jane Milllard

 

 

 

Now, I love this Father's day card by Kathy McAllister as it makes a sentiment the focal point rather than an image. I think this is great if your dad doesn't have the usual hobbies associated with father's day.

 

 

This very sweet card is by Amanda, for her niece who is turning 4. The teddy is the Teddy heart wreath (07-002) - a fantastic idea and so imaginative!

  

 

This beautiful baby card is by Leonie Wittendorp. I love the paper piecing :)

 

 

This *stunning* card is by Anne Ray. I love the various layers and 3d elements!

 

 

These two beautiful cards are by Jocelyn Knight (aka JoBear2 on her SCS gallery) 

 

 

 

This lovely card is by Doreen Robertson

 

 

and last but by no means least, here's an amazing baby box by Inge Groot!

 

What a full showcase and all such beautiful creations! Thanks you so much to everyone for sharing them, they are a wonderful inspiration!

 

Happy Sunday! 

 

Showcase Sunday

I love Sundays - I especially love sunny Sundays and I have a great line up for the showcase this week! So what better way to start than with this happy and sunny card by Jane Bracht!

Here's another warm card by Trix!

Next, this *beautiful* card is by Meahni Pieterse. The flower is gorgeous and is a nice balance of the patterned paper.

Next up is a bright and cheery card by Sue Tolley

 

This beautiful floral card made for her nanna's 88th birthday is by Jane Millard.

I think this last card is actually my favourite of the week! It is by Jan Jackman and I love how Jan added the nails and washers and the SU patterned paper co-ordinates so well, don't you think?!

 

 

Thank you so very much to both Jane's, Trix, Meahni, Sue, and Jan for letting me share your gorgeous creations, it's always a pleasure for me to showcase them!!

 

** Note, that due to the fun birthday celebrations we have coming up throughout the whole of June, I won't be doing the showcase but it'll be back in July!! Ladies, you will all be added to the draw for July :) 

If the weather's not great where you are, I hope these cards might have brightened your day up a little!

Have a wonderful sunny Sunday!

 

Showcase Sunday

It's time for the weekly showcase and I have LOTS of beautiful creations to share with you! Click on the images for a larger view.

 

First up are two cards by Claire Murray, whose blog is here.

 

 

 

This next fabulous creation is by Inge Groot based on a tea bag holder tutorial on SCS. Inge's blog is here.

 

 

Here are two cards made by Jane Millard. Jane's blog is here.

 

Here's a lovely card by Meahni Pieterse

 

 

 

Here's a great card by Wendy Hall (I love the colouring!). Wendy has a blog here.

 

Thank you so much to everyone for sharing their wonderful cards this week!!

 

Don't forget - I'll be drawing a winner for the May release blog candy tomorrow! To be in with a chance to win, see this post.

 

I hope you are all having a happy sunny Sunday!!

 

Showcase Sunday!

It's time for showcase Sunday again and I have some lovely colourful creations to share! (click on the images for a larger view).

 

This pretty card is by Doreen Robertson. Doreen has a blog here!

 

 

 

 

These cards are by Rieca, whose blog can be seen here. I love how Rieca combined the 'one of those days' stamp with the poorly girl.

 

 

 

 

I'm a sucker for kraft card and check out these adorable creations by Carly Robertson! Here's a link to Carly's blog!

  

 

 

You are gonna absolutely love these cards by Sue Nelson. You can view more cards by Sue in her gallery!

  

 

 

Last, but by no means least, here are Jane Millard's latest creations! You can visit Jane's new blog here!

 

 

Thank you to everyone for sharing your creations this week!!

If you would like to share a card you have made using our stamps, feel free to email me a piccy any time, with the email subject 'showcase'. Everyone who participates in the showcases is added to a draw at the end of the month to receive a voucher to spend in the online shop!

 

 

By the way, if you liked DT member Steph's pyramid card which she made for the challenge this week, she has a great little tutorial on her blog on how to make it - be sure to check it out!

 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, for those in Canada Happy Queen Victoria Day!!

 

 

It's Showcase Sunday!

It's that time of week again where you can share your delightful elzybells creations!

 

Beverly Yurkanin came up with this wonderful idea for her friend's doggie who completed his last puppy training class. It's a tri-fold doggie graduation card - how cool is that?!

 

 

  

 

 

Next up is a lovely Spring card by Doreen Robertson. Here's a link to Doreen's blog.

 

Here's a great card by Rieca, I love the glitter on the mug. Here's a link to Rieca's blog.

 

 

Here are a couple of cards by Victoria Powell. I especially love the colour combo on the bee card! Here's Victoria's blog.

 

 

 

Here are two creations by Jane Millard. The first is a little decorated shopping list pad - it makes the thought of shopping a little less dreary :) Here's a link to Jane's blog.

 

Many, many thanks to all the ladies who shared their creations this week.

Don't forget, if you would like to share your work using our stamps, email me a piccy anytime with the subject 'showcase' and be sure to include your blog address if you have one.

Everyone who takes part in the showcase is added to a random draw at the end of the month to receive an elzybells voucher to spend online!!

 

Happy Sunday!

 

 

It's showcase Sunday!

I love Sundays! Today is the day where you can share your favourite creations made using our stamps! I love seeing what you come up with :)

 

The first card is by Steph Hill - I love the fresh colour combo. Here's Steph's blog.

 

 

This card is by Donna Ferguson - I love the interesting frame. Donna has a blog here!

 

 

This card is by Elaine Burnett - great colouring!

 

 

 

This card is by Isabel Wood - I love the co-ordinating inside. Here's a link to Isobel's blog!

 

 

These next three cards are by Jane Millard, who had been experimenting with different colouring mediums. Here's Jane's blog.

 

Last but by no means least is a cookie card by Rieca. Here's Rieca's blog!

 

Thanks to everyone for sharing your creations. It's great to know how much you enjoy using our stamps :)

 

Have a happy Sunday!

 

 

showcase sunday

Given the glorious sunshine today I have to first share this beautifully sunny and uplifting card by Cookie Groover, doesn't it just make you smile! Here's a link to Cookie's blog.

  

 

These next three cards are by Betty Neville. I especially love the spotty dog!

 

Here's a card by Rachel Jones, the muted colours are great. Here's Rachel's blog!

 

 

and here is a card by Jane Millard that she made for her mum's birthday. I love the texture on the kitty!

 

Many thanks to Cookie, Betty, Rachel and Jane for sharing their creations this week!!

 

Have a wonderful Sunday!

 

 

showcase sunday

It's another great showcase this week!

Rachel Jones created this very sweet card. Here's a link to Rachel's blog.

 

Rieca.has been really enjoying the Tea for Two set. As there are a lot of photos, I'm just including the direct links:

link 1

link 2

link 3

 

Here's also a pop up card and a matchbook card Rieca has made

 

 

 

 

Wilma Kwakernaat from the Netherlands made this sweet card, here's Wilma's blog!

 

This card is by Jane Millard. I love the paper pieced dress! Here's Jane's blog.

 

and last but by no means least, are three cards by Clare Tayler. Clare has a blog here.

 

 

 

Thanks so much for sharing all your lovely creations this week!

Pop back a little later today for my next sneak peek :)

 

 

 

Showcase Sunday

I have a fantastic line up of cards to share with you today! (click on the images for a larger view).

First up, here's a pretty card by Sharon Goold. It's really nice and simple and would put a smile on anyone's face :)

 

 

These cute and colourful Easter cards are by Kathy L. You just have to visit her blog and check out her adorable bookmarks!!

 

 

Staying with the theme of Easter, Sarah Fewings made these lovely treats for her friends and colleagues.

 

 

I bet they went down a treat! You can visit Sarah's blog here.

 

 

This adorable baby card is by Jane Millard. Jane is quite a novice cardmaker and stamper and it is the first time she has used a sewing machine to make a card - I just love the quilt and the little embellishments!!

 

Jane doesn't have a blog but she does have a busymitts account here so you can see her other creations.

 

 

Now I had a really lovely email from Rieca. She told me "I love your stamps because it gives me a chance to be creative and escape my every day life.  I love to colour, and your images are just so fun to colour!  When I am colouring it reminds me of my childhood."

I think that is lovely. I myself have redicovered the joy of colouring recently so I understand exactly what Rieca is saying. Here's Rieca's bold and beautiful card!

Rieca coloured the flowers with her copics - how about that for a great idea. That way you can ensure they match your card! Rieca has a blog here.

 

 

Now the final cards of the showcase are by Cookie Groover. Cookie has been a regular on the showcase and I know you love her work as I've had many emails enquiring whether she has a blog so that you can see more.

Well, I'm am happy to announce that Cookie recently took the plunge and set up a blog!! Here's the link - I saved it to my favourite's straight away!

If you're new to Cookie's creations, here are two examples of why you will love her work.

 

 

Cookie has a clean and simple style and always manages to make the most of the stamps she has in a very versatile way, turning them to any occasion or theme! The card above is the birthday girl holding an Easter basket!!

And below, Cookie has added an adorable bunny to the barrow (the Easter basket and the bunny are both from a Stamin' Up set).

 

 

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter.

hugs xxx

 

 

 

Showcase 5 April

Here are a couple of lovely bright cards for today's showcase!

The first is by Elaine Burnett using some fab doodlebug papers and paper piecing. Here's a link to Elaine's blog! 

 

the second card is by Doreen Robertson, great colours!

 

   

Here is my favourite card this week. I'm in spring mode at the moment but this Christmas card is just gorgeous. It's by Jane Bracht. It's a very simple layout but the colouring and subtle background texture are beautiful!

 

Thanks so much to Elaine, Doreen and Jane for sharing your beautiful creations with us!

 

Have a happy Sunday,