Digital magic!

... and here I am as promised!

I always like to start my weekend by checking in at the Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge.

I whooped with joy when I saw that Helen had chosen the theme 'Matching Set' for Challenge #61. Then I did a double take as I discovered that 'Dotty' had won the November draw.

A quick email to the wonderful Wendy confirmed that it really was me!

Woohoo, and a very big thank you to the Secret Crafter... can't wait to spend that lovely £20.00 voucher.

Here are some of the five cards that make up my 'matching set' of note cards for my dear Mother-in-law. She loves shoes and fancy clothes, so hopefully she will enjoy these little cards.

The images are digital downloads from Hero Arts. I first saw them over on Lucy's blog and thought they were lovely. They are so easy to use and come ready coloured.

The sentiments are also from Hero Arts and were stamped by hand before I distressed with Versacolour Inks.

I think these two cards are my favourites from the set. I got the idea to pair the shoes from this wonderful card that Lucy made back in September. Being able to manipulate and 'flip' the images is one of the great things about digital stamps.

If you want to see more of Lucy's fabulous digital cards, her gorgeous work is being featured over at Caardvarks today as part of their current Hero Arts Digital Showcase.

I made this cute little 'pizza box' from these instructions by Jenn over on Splitcoast Stampers. She recommends that you use a Scorepal and I think this would be helpful as you need to be really accurate with your scoring to get a good finish.

I made a wrapper in 'cloud' vellum and added another image to the front of the box.

I've made ten cards so far and am planning to make further sets during the week as I think these sets make perfect girly stocking fillers.