New Stash and Tara's Blog Candy

Had a couple of parcels arrive yesterday and today from the States and look what was in them!

My Prismas arrived after only about one week!! Can't wait to have a play with them, however, I see what Fran means now.....have to put them in some kind of order and sharpen them first!! Also, my Penny Blacks arrived from H M Stamps...they took a bit longer but were well worth the wait. What do you think Tara? They're so much cheaper!!

Talking of Tara, she's got a blog candy competition on at the moment to make a baby card, so here's my entry.

I just adore this image. It's from Stampin Bella and I coloured it with Brushables. The cardstock is Bazzill and the paper is Doodlebug. Ribbon is from Dovecraft and the word "Sweetpea" is made with my Quickutz. Brads are from Poppicrafts and the button is from Doodlebug as well.

Sorry this is so rushed, however, we were late home tonight and have only just fed the boys and need to get them ready for bed.

Comments

Anonymous said…

This is very cute and I love your new stash those pencils look great. xx

6 February 2008 at 20:16

Tarasdesigns said…

great cards jo. Dick is out of one of the stamps I wanted, so know trying to choose one of my short list!!!! let me know how the prismas are

tara x

6 February 2008 at 20:50

Sarah said…

Love the baby card, really sweet!

My Tilda arrived today, thank you! Can't wait to make my 1st card with her!

6 February 2008 at 20:59

Anonymous said…

Oh Jo what lovely goodies, and a lovely card too

6 February 2008 at 22:45

~Denise Lynn~ said…

Super cute Jo! Love the papers and colors. That image is sweet too! :)

7 February 2008 at 00:10

Frances said…

happy sharpening (do it in batches unless you want a nice blister on your thumb lol)

hmm, you've got me wanting to go visit HM stamps again, stop it!

Fran x

7 February 2008 at 00:41

Jilli said…

Really cute card, love the stamp! The new stash looks great!

7 February 2008 at 13:45

Annie said…

cute baby card, and gorgeous stash!

7 February 2008 at 16:53

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