Full of Grace

Hello Everyone
It has been quite some time since I last posted so it is lovely to be here today and to be able to share one of the cards that I was thrilled to see published in Stampington & co's Take Ten publication (Spring edition).
The card features one of the stamps from the beautiful Olivia and Friends plate. 

The fragment beneath the main image is one of the stamps from the Cartolina Postale set stamped onto prepared watercolour paper.
Another time I will share some more of the cards featured alongside this one.
Thank you for visiting.
Wishes
Lynne

The Blush Of Her Cheeks

Hello Everyone
I would like to share a card I made some months ago when I received the beautiful Olivia and Friends stamp plate.
For this card I had fun staining a shipping tag and also papers to co-ordinate with the colour of the tag and as I was having so much fun I also stained some lace.
You might well recognise that I used one of the Cartolina Postale stamps for the background.  This is an ever useful plate especially if you like to create your own backgrounds.
Please remember that TSC is well underway for this month where we are asking you to Re-use/Re-cycle, why not come and join us and if you would be interested in becoming a Guest Artist for TSC then you can read all about it over at TSC blog.
Thank You for visiting.
Wishes
Lynne

Her Gentle Beauty

Hello
For my DT sample this week I would like to share the second card that I was thrilled to see in the pages of Stampington & co's Take Ten which has Serena #2 as the focal.

Our November challenge is underway with the theme of White on White. Full details available at TSC Blog (link on sidebar). We hope you will join in with the fun.
Wishes
Lynne

Peace on their Wings

Hello Everyone
For the July challenge at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog we are asking you to create Christmas In July . There is a bonus for July, if you create with summer colours your name will be entered twice into the Prize Draw for $21 to spend at The Stampsmith store.
For my DT sample I created a card using a beautiful stamp from Christmas Card Sheet #1. The image was stamped onto pattern paper and the sentiment stamped again so I could create a raised greeting.

A beautiful band of lace was added along with pink ribbon with snowflake design and other embellishment in pastel colours.
Have fun with this challenge!
Wishes
Lynne

Friendship

Hello
I would like to share another card that I was thrilled to see in the pages of Stampington & co's Catch-Up Issue.

This card is a quick make with a cute stamp from Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2 taking centre stage. I also made use of a word from the Say It With Flair plate, such a useful plate to own.
Wishes
Lynne

The Sweetest Face

For March, The Stampsmith Challenge has set the challenge of Flip 'n' Fold.

I selected this sweet stamp from Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2, a really delightful plate of stamps that suits many occasions, even Christmas. I also used the double postal cancellation marks from the Paris plate and inside (see my Blog) a beautiful quote.

We look forward to seeing your Flip 'n' Fold artwork. As always there is a Prize Draw so it is well worth entering your artwork. Please do remember to include at least one Stampsmith stamp.

Wishes

Lynne

For more photographs and information on this card please visit my personal Blog, Adorn.

Flowers and Wishes

Hi
I would like to share my final DT piece for the month of February, a card which has the beautiful Serena #2 as the focal. As I mentioned on my personal Blog, Adorn both Serena and Serena #2 are suitable for cards where you are not looking for a vintage style. Although perfect for vintage artwork they can also have a contemporary air to them and as a friend said on my Blog, a Bohemian appearance.

To create a dreamy look I kept to a soft colour palette and included a dried hydrangea blossom with its colour faded and diffused the Wish ticket.

The team hope that you will join us tomorrow over at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog when a new theme will be announced for March and of course there will also be the winner's name for February and the Top 3 artwork on show.

Wishes

Lynne

Loves Private Moment (TSC Love & Lace)

The Love and Lace challenge is underway at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog, such a perfect theme from our hostess Debbie for the month of February.

Today I am sharing a card with a stamp from the Won't You Be My Honey plate. This stamp is certainly oozing romance.

Estelle has generously gifted this stamp as part of the 1st prize in my Blog's Giveaway where I am celebrating 2 years of Blogging. If you would like the chance to win this stamp (and other goodies) then click this link.

Already we have entries for this challenge theme but please keep them coming as the team always love to see what you are creating with The Stampsmith stamps. All rules are available at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog and please remember that your artwork must include at least one Stampsmith stamp.

If you want to see detail photographs for the Love's Private Moment card then please visit my Blog, Adorn.

Wishes

Lynne

A Wistful Look She Gives You (TSC Make A Tag)

We are now into the second week of the Make A Tag challenge at The Stampsmith Challenge. Click the link for details on this challenge and also to view the amazing artwork from my DT sisters.

For my first DT sample I created the tag and then added it to a card.

This is the first time I've used the Won't You Be My Honey plate which is filled with gorgeous images, in fact some of the images would be perfect for Valentine artwork.

Below is the tag added to the card. If you would like more details then you can visit my Blog, Adorn.

Why not have some fun with this challenge and remember, there is a random prize up for grabs so good and luck and we look forward to seeing your Make A Tag artwork.

Wishes

Lynne

She Ponders The Passing Of Time

As 2011 is rapidly drawing to a close, this evening I am sharing my final DT project for 2011 for The Stampsmith.

Beautiful Ophelia (medium size version) is the focal of this card. She is one of The Stampsmith's most recognisable stamps and I don't know of anyone who doesn't like this image. Ophelia is a stamp I reach for time and time again and have to say that so far, I've not come across a stamping surface which is a challenge for it.

Some more information on this card is available at my Blog, Adorn.

I've had another wonderful year as part of The Stampsmith DT where it is privilege to work with stamps that I truly adore and also to be part of such an amazingly talented DT.

With this being my final post for 2011 I would like to wish you all the very best for the coming New Year, may it be kind to you.

Warmest Wishes

Lynne

Christmas Wishes

Wishing You A Merry Christmas. Lynne x
(The stamp used is Little Angel, the large size.)

A Very Stylish Christmas

Here we are, Christmas Eve and I am sharing the first of two posts today.

Isn't this Flapper( from Flapper # 1 ) so stylish.

She was stamped in the usual manner (Archival onto glossy cardstock) but colour then added with watercolour paints.

Stylish details of a fabulous fabric flower, large pearl embellishment and extravagant bow.

Hope you are having a lovely start to Christmas Eve.

Wishes

Lynne

The City Sparkles At Christmas

The Stampsmith Challenge for December is well underway. We are asking for Sparkle, Shimmer and Shine on your artwork.
Once again I am using the Christmas Card Sheet #1 for my second (and third) DT sample. I have to say that if you are looking for stamps that are that little bit different then you cannot go wrong with this set.
I made this card for my sister and BIL. My sister isn't a vintage/nostalgic type so this Eiffel Tower stamp was perfect.For more details on this card you will find them at my Blog, http://lynnesbowsandbelles.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/the-city-sparkles-at-christmas/
Using the same stamp I created an outsize tag.
By threading ivory organza through the holes at the top of the tag this can be displayed hanging from a Christmas tree, a mantle or even from a gift bag.
If you are entering artwork please remember to include at least one Stampsmith stamp. All other details are available at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog where you can also view the DT samples and entries to date.
Wishes
Lynne

Whispers of Paris

Today I am sharing my final sample for the latest Ribbon & Lace theme at The Stampsmith Challenge. All details are available at The Stampsmith Challenge Blog along with details of the Blog Hop. Plenty of prizes to be won this month!

As with my previous card, posted last week, I am returning to the Portrait of a Lady plate. This particular plate comprises 6 stunning images of vintage females. More photographs and details for this card are available on my personal Blog, Adorn.

Wishes

Lynne

She Was All Lady

As we are fast approaching the half way mark for the November Challenge theme (link on sidebar) of Ribbons and Lace I thought I would share with you another project, this time a card. This stunning lady is from Portrait of a Lady plate. This is a generous size stamp (as are the majority of The Stampsmith stamps) and as I wanted to add lots to this card I choose a larger card base, allowing me plenty of space for the addition of lace, trims and a fabric flower with pearls hanging beneath it.

A stamp I always have to hand is the linked postal cancellations from the Paris plate, here used to create an embellishment with a pearl pin and shabby seam binding tied into a bow.

More details are on my Blog, Adorn.

We would love to see your Ribbon and Lace artwork. As always there is a random Prize Draw so it is worth your while entering this challenge. For the month of November only there is a Blog Hop, again all details are on the challenge blog.

Good Luck.

Lynne x

Her Constant Companion

Hi
The beautiful focal image on this card is from the It's A Dog's Life plate. You do not have to be a dog lover to enjoy the beauty of this plate but if you happen to be like me someone who has always loved dogs then you will adore this sheet of images.
One of the stamps from the Wizard of Oz plate was so perfect for this image of the woman with her faithful companion.

Wishes

Lynne

Music To Her Ears

If you know of anyone who studies music, plays an instrument or purely has a passion for music then this particular stamp from Flappers #3 is such a perfect stamp to create a card.

It is an elegant and what I would class as a mature stamp so I married it up with this dramatic paper from Paris Nights paper pad adding touches of sheet music.

Detail photographs are displayed over at my Blog, Adorn.

A little reminder that we would like to see your Hallowe'en artwork for the latest TSC. Just click the link on the sidebar for The Stampsmith Challenge and you will find all the information you require to enter your art.

Wishes

Lynne

The Scholar - Stampsmith Celebration

Hi

The Stampsmith competition is underway and it would be wonderful to have as many of you as possible participate in the fun to help Estelle celebrate the launch of the new The Stampsmith on-line store.

Normally I would list the stamps I used in my artwork but no, there will be no clues and no help from me! All I will reveal is that I used three different stamps on my card. More details of this card are on my Blog, Adorn.

A little reminder that from Saturday 8th October until Sunday evening Estelle is offering a 10% discount. All you need do is use the discount code TENOFF at checkout.

Have fun and Good Luck!

Wishes

Lynne

When She Smiles You Feel Loved

This week I have selected a stamp from the Thank Heaven For Little Girls #2. This is a generous sized stamp, as are the majority of The Stampsmith stamps but I wanted to add some stamped elements so I used stamps from Paris and Say It With Flair plates. A couple of detail photographs are on my personal blog, Adorn.

Have a wonderful week.

Lynne x

The Playful Nature of Her Gaze

Hi
For this week's DT artwork I am using a stamp from Flappers #3. As I mentioned on my Blog, Adorn, I can never stay away from The Stampsmith's Flappers for too long.They are such gorgeous stamps. Reaching for another favourite set, Say It With Flair plate I selected "Beauty" which I stamped repeatedly onto a piece of pattern paper.

By chance I had dyed some fabric flowers for a project some months ago, they were the perfect match for the papers and lace I used. Although she isn't wearing one, I wanted a cluster of flowers to resemble flowers such as those seen on a wrist corsage.

A little reminder that TSC Faux Technique is underway. You have until 14th of September to create art for this challenge, with a new challenge theme, Top 3 entries and the random winner's name for the $10 voucher for The Stampsmith store all being announced on 15th of September.

Lynne x