Thursday 18 June 2015

Favourite Book (inspriation) and Why


Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge and shared their favourite flowers. 

Our winner is:

Neva Cole


who made this fabulous wreath inspired by flowers in her garden




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and our Top 3 are


#14 Theresa P




#21 Judith






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So, onto our 56th challenge







The sponsor of this challenge is

Wild Orchid Crafts





This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
your Favourite Book Inspiration (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.


Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:



The earliest book that I fell in love with is Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne.

So both my projects today are
   1) for a child,
   2) contain a quote by the Silly Old Bear himself, and
   3) feature a cute bear.









Hmmm this is a difficult challenge for me because I was not and still am not a great reader of books... however i did enjoy reading books and short stories to the children when I worked in a nursery school and one of the stories I found and enjoyed working on is  The Hungry Mouse
The Story is a short story about a mouse who had a very bad time finding food, so I was inspired to use a House mouse image and this one with the mouse and cheese was just right.



Carol


Oh dear!! Since my head always seems to be thinking of crafty stuff, Ive opted to use a book of papers for inspiration. My favourite papers by My Mind's Eye 'Sunshine' in particular and these  I like using as they have a country feel to me but didn't go quite as planned, should of kept clear of making a man card but whats done is done. 







Mojca

As it happens there are too many and I just couldn't decide for one so I made a book card...a book in literal sense. I love books by nature (I am an librarian you know :P), so there is no extra explanation needed I hope :)))





Sarah


My card was inspired by the Follyfoot series of books by Monica Dickens.  Why? Because after my family, my  animals are so precious to me and help to keep me sane!! :0)








Suzette


**coming soon**



Wilma
The Harry Potter books are my favorites. I've read them several times and also seen the films several times. I love the fantasy, humor and suspense. I think they are very well written and have a good plot. This dragon reminds me of the dragon has hatched Hagrid and named Norbert.



So now it's over to you.
We hope you will join in our challenge, show us your style and 
showcase your Favourite Book Inspiration (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Good luck, and happy crafting.

Hugs from the AYLI girls.




Thursday 4 June 2015

Favourite Flower (and why)


Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge. 
Our winner is:

Sue


 My Favourite Period would have to be 
happy and carefree childhood summer days, 
there really was nothing quite like the summer holidays!...


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and our Top 3 are


Tracey



Katrina

Lucy


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So, onto our 55th challenge








The sponsor of this challenge is


Bunny Zoe


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This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
your Favourite Flower (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.


Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:



My favourites are definitely roses in real life, particularly one called 'Sweet Juliet' which is a beautiful apricot colour and a stunning scent. But on cards, I love this little array of Cherry Blossom mixed in with the open roses and closed rosebuds.  I use it a lot (as you may know if you visit me often!).  I love that they come in so many colours and sizes.





Samantha
I always have a really hard time choosing a favourite flower
I love All flowers all flowers are beautiful
I really love this Zinnia flower stamp and think I will be using it a lot...
I am posting on my blog along with this card lots of my favorite flowers...



Carol


Love Daisies, brings the countryside into my kitchen.







Mojca

I love roses, because they are so delicate and romantic.





Sarah


Sunflowers for me every time, and why...because they are such happy flowers!!






Suzette


I love all flowers as they add that something extra to your home or your cards if you use mulberry flowers


Wilma
It's hard to choose, but the tulip is one of my favourite flowers. I live in the area where  tulips, hyacinths and daffodils are grown. And in March/April/May the fields are full of blooming tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. I love the colour, the variety and scent of these flowers.




So now it's over to you.

We hope you will join in our challenge, show us your style and 
showcase your Favourite Flower (& why).
You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Good luck, and happy crafting.

Hugs from the AYLI girls.