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Tuesday 28 April 2009

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #4 'Charmed i'm sure'

Hello Everyone, here's my card for this weeks challenge at Stamptacular Sunday which is simply to add a charm to your project...nice and easy :)
Here's yet another card using the gorgeous Miss Anya stamp, a pleasure to colour, available at Diestodiefor real soon, papers are BG Lime Rickey, i wasn't too sure if i liked this pad at first but it's grown on me, it's a bit 'far out man' psychedelic to say the least ! I added some Maya Rd ribbon, BG buttons, the charm is by Cardology and i LOVE the teeny alphabet stickers i found today by Craft Creations, perfect size for cards and a bargain too at 99p for 2 sheets Thanks to everyone for all your lovely comments, i'm really trying to return your visits, Blogger has been playing up lately making it so frustrating, plus the tinternet in general has been sooooooooooo slow, have just installed Google Chrome to see if it improves..fingers crossed xx

Monday 27 April 2009

Maid Milly and Dillon

Introducing Maid Milly and her pet Dragon Dillon from Pink Gem Designs...
Dillon is one of the latest additions to Janet's accessory collection, smaller stamps that work perfectly alongside the main charactersI stamped Dillon first, created a mask and then stamped Maid Milly slightly behind him....I've been digging deep into my hoard of papers and found this pink and green harlequin paper but it had no manufacturers details on it anywhere so i can't tell you who it's by....the sentiment is Penny Black and ribbon from my stash..oh and i used my Martha Stewart punch again..Tracy at Diestodiefor has updated her stock of these this week !
A simple decorative strip to finish inside :)xx

Saturday 25 April 2009

Colour Create challenge...Green, Brown and Orange

Morning everyone this weeks challenge at CC is Green, Brown and Orange brought to you by the ever so talented Jo...perfect for the optional extra which is a male themed card....Oooooooer if you are like me Male themed cards are a challenge in itself but have no fear this colour combo is just the ticket
I used this lovely High Hopes stamp available at Diestodiefor, BG papers, Pink petticoat download sentiment, Maya Road ribbons and BG buttonsHave to say i really enjoyed this challenge, thank you Jo, hope you'll join us at CC, have a lovely relaxing Sunday xx

CCSR Colour challenge...Turquoise and Yellow

Morning Everyone, this weeks challenge at CCSR is the pretty colour combo of Turquoise and yellow... The materials are..
Papermania scalloped card blank
Yellow embossed card stock
Turquoise dotty dp from CCSR 'The big one'
Papermania Snag em stamp duo...adorable little fairies and a bargain at £1.99, this pretty little thing also comes with a cute toadstool
Papermania flowers
Anitas ribbon
Best Friends from the CCSR sentiment collection
Buttons from stash

Hope you'll join us, it's a lovely colour challenge and dont forget to check back tomorrow at CCSR...it's Tabs turn to share her gorgeous work...have a lovely weekend xxx

Thursday 23 April 2009

Enchanted Lily...Cute Card Thursday... getting edgy

Hiya everyone, here's a card i made earlier today for this weeks challenge at Cutecardthursday which is to sand, distress, sew your card, Mmmmm well you have to look closely but i've sanded the edges of the paper honestly :) I used the super cute Lily from the Enchanted Lily collection by Pink Cat Studio available at Dies to Die For...fantastic value for money just £9.75, each collection has 4 to 5 images plus as many sentiments too .... I coloured Lily with copics, pp are Bo Bunny 'Abbey Rd dot and 'It's my party'...gorgeous double sided papers, BG brads and gingham ribbon to finish
I'd like to say a big thank you to Tracy at Diestodiefor for making me a permanent member of the DT, i'm absolutely chuffed to bits :)...Thanks for popping by my blog...xx

Wednesday 22 April 2009

Hey Gorgeous

I think the Miss Anyas have to be one of my favourites out there at the moment and the new set of Anyas out soon will no doubt be just as gorgeous !! This is a simple card using pp by We Are Memory Keepers 'Tiffany' range..i cut the sentiment out from one the papers and the little paper flowers too....i used my copics to colour Anya...starting to love these pens and even thinking of selling on my Promarkers so i can add more to my Copics ! If you're wondering where you can get your hands on the Miss Anya collection ...Tracy at Diestodiefor is constantly updating her stock of these and more 'Greetings Farm' stamps..My favourite out of the 3 in this set
Well i hope you are all enjoying the warm spell, it's been another gorgeous day here :) Byeee xx

Monday 20 April 2009

CCSR Sketch Challenge

Hello Everyone, this weeks challenge at CCSR is this great sketch...
I used the little owls from 'The Secret Garden' clear Papermania set,coloured with Whispers brushmarkers, CCSR 'The big one' papers, Doodlebug ribbon and brads and Papermania flowers Hope you'll join us, as always the DT have created lots to inspire you :) x

Sunday 19 April 2009

Colour Create Challenge


Morning Folks, this weeks challenge at Colour Create is Pink, Black and white with the added extra of polka dots brought to you by the talented Chris Here's mine..I used the adorable 'Baby girl in a pram' from Pink Gem Designs, MME and Pinkpetticoat papers, Sentiment is Pinkpetticoat..tiny tags download, ribbon is Doodlebug and the nappy pin, well cant tell you where it's from cos i've had it soooooo long, lol. Hope you'll join us, as always the DT have come up with amazing creations to get your mojo kick started :)

Saturday 18 April 2009

Thank you.....

Here's a card i made for a challenge at Malham Damselflies, it's a group i belong to who have their very own social networking site...bit like Facebook...all new to me but it's a great idea ! They are a lovely bunch of ladies, all pretty much local to me and every so often they organise a craft retreat up in the Dales...hoping i can make the next one as it sounds fab ! So this challenge was 3 papers, 2 embellishments and 1 ribbonI used BG Porcelain papers, Leanne Ellis stamp, Anna Griffin ribbon, clear dewdrops and one teeny weeny crystal for the centre of the flower in her hair, sentiment is from Sassy Crafts
I'm still trying to get to grips with the copics, for her dress i blended two pinks together and it ended up a little peachy :)

Thanks for popping by..have a great weekend everyone xx

Thank you Christine and Sassy

Morning everyone...thank you so much for your messages yesterday :)I'm feeling much more positive today, my wrist is a lot better so hoping to get a little crafting done today and the sun is shining..yay..I just wanted to say thank you for these lovely awards..thank you Christine..
Thank you Sassy Sue :)I'd like to pass these on to everyone for all your lovely comments and for giving me such inspiration :) xx

Friday 17 April 2009

What a week !!

Well it's been one of THOSE weeks for me...shall try and keep it quick and not waffle, lol.

Monday...got my dates mixed up for my craft club and we ended up having to share the hall with the Bingo ladies...which dont get me wrong i was grateful for but Ahhhhhh never again, went to bed with Bingo calls in my head, lol.

Tuesday...stabbed myself in the hand with a tin opener ( cheap, nasty and blummin sharp but Josh proof...he ALWAYS breaks turn handle openers ) cant say how i managed to do it except it was the wrong way up in the drainer..so went to bed with a throbbing hand :(

Wednesday...ambushed by Smokey ( my cat )who happens to blend in very well with the stairs carpet...could have been worse i suppose as he got me half way down but still hurt like hell when i reached the bottom in a heap...so sore wrist in a support bandage, bruised shoulder and one traumatised cat,lol.

Thursday....broke an ornament..not mine...hidden the evidence and shall go back next week and lock myself in their loo armed with superglue..Shhhhhhhhhh dont tell !

And so far today i'm ok, well other than the funeral i've just been to :( an ex boss and good friend..sigh..

So it's gotta be someone elses turn now..................... please ?

Have a nice weekend everyone :) xx

Thursday 16 April 2009

Willow Sketchie Challenge

Morning everyone, it's time for a new Willow Sketchie and this week it's the lovely Dawny P's turnYou can flip/rotate elements of the sketchie and in honour of the gorgeous new download 'Winnie' make your card pink and girlie :) Here's mine....

I used a Papermania scalloped edge card blank, coloured Winnie with Promarkers adding glossy accents, stickles and teeny beads to her handbag, papers are We Are Memory Keepers 'Tiffany',ribbon and button from stash and sentiment is from Horseshoe Crafts. You can find Winnie at Willow Designs, 3 different designs, coloured and uncoloured with 2 pretty papers too ! Hope you'll join us :)

Will be back later today, it's been one of those weeks full of mishaps :( xx

Wednesday 15 April 2009

Willow Sketchie sneak peek...Winnie


Here's a little peek at this weeks Willow Sketchie and Walters girlfriend Winnie..the cutest owl i ever did see :) Sharons done it again !! A fantastic download with not only Winnie in 3 different designs but 2 lovely pretty papers too...xx

Sunday 12 April 2009

Colour Create Challenge..chocolate, beige and cream

Happy Easter !! Hope you all enjoy a lovely day today, the weather here in Yorkshire is glorious..bit of a bonus really, Bank Holidays are usually a wash out..have a nice family sunday lunch planned at my parents later..once i get myself out of my pj's...Sooooo this weeks challenge at Colour Create is brought to you from the ever so talented Tab with this yummy colour combo of Chocolate, Beige and creamFor my DT card i made a trifold pocket card..you can find the tutorial here on Splitcoasters...my lovely Craft club girls are going to be making this tomorrow night :)
Heres the little note card that fits inside..

I used embossed card to create the pocket and decorated with BG papers, Lily stamp from Dies to Die for which is mounted on a scalloped circle punched with a SU punch, sentiment is Hero Arts, ribbon from stash and iced gem from Craftworkcards...

Enjoy your day everyone...and eat lots of Chocolate !!

Friday 10 April 2009

Made with love.......

Morning folks, i thought i'd share this scrap page with you..have to say i'm not into scrapbooking but enjoy making the occasional page, i just dont have the patience to complete a book :) A few weeks ago my cat Smokey made an appearance on a page and so i thought it only fair that Chester be given a turn...i LOVE this photo, it captures her beautiful eyes which are the palest blue ever :)All the materials here are Blonde Moments...the papers and stamps... and i used Doodlebug rub ons for the title as well as handwriting the journaling which is a bit scarey when you've finished the page...a spelling mistake would be a disaster :)
Have a lovely day everyone xxx

Thursday 9 April 2009

Papertake Challenge

Morning everyone, hope your all well and looking forward to a nice break over Easter...cant say i've anything special planned :( but have lots of projects to finish so going to be very busy !!

So i thought i'd have a go at this weeks sketch at Papertake weekly challenge..loved the simplicity of the sketch
I used another Miss Anya stamp from Dies to Die For and coloured her with Copics, paper is from We R Memory Keepers 'Tiffany' range, the sentiment i bought ages ago from Horseshoe Crafts and to finish Iced Gems from Craftworkcards
Have a lovely Easter Break everyone :) xx

Tuesday 7 April 2009

Bee Crafty.....Flower Girl

Yesterday on my blog hopping travels i came across Bee Crafty's Blog ,she has a little competition going with this sweet Flower Girl download..you can find it hereSo i thought i'd have a go :) and it was an excuse to use some new papers from We R Memory Keepers 'Tiffany' that i bought yesterday...used Copics to colour...if anyone could recommend a nice soft pink in the Ciao's i'd be grateful cos this ones a bit bright, lol, Doodlebug ribbon, sentiment SU which i embossed in the cuttlebug and mounted onto a SU scalloped circle...thanks for all your lovely feedback...makes me smile :) xx

Monday 6 April 2009

Little Missy....

Been having a play with my new Copic pens today :) My local craft shop has just got them in...how could i resist !! I still love Promarkers but there's far more softer colours to the Copic range...great that you can use the two pens together, they do the same thing anyway....

Love 'Little Missy' by High Hopes available at Dies to die For...such a cutie pie :)
I used Daisy Bucket paper, again available at Dies to Die For, Glitter Lace by We R Memory Keepers..another purchase today..it's self adhesive which is FAB..there's also Papers in this range that are just gorgeous, it's the Tiffany range..sentiment is Pinkpetticoat and prima flowers.


Right off to bed now with my copy of Craft Stamper mag...Oooooo and congrats to Michelle, she won the ATC competition in this months issue..well done you :)xx

Sunday 5 April 2009

Colour Create Challenge Duck Egg Blue and Rose

Hello Everyone, this weeks challenge at Colour Create is Duck Egg Blue and Rose pink with the optional extra of stitching, faux or real..
For my card i used Enchanted Lily by Pink Cat Studio available at Dies to Die For, paper is from Pinkpetticoat Boudior cd, SU tab punch, the sentiment is from the Enchanted stamp set and the fringing i got at a local fent shop...not sure the fringing works, maybe a little heavy looking with the soft colours...never mind :)As always the DT have come up with gorgeous creations to inspire you...hope you'll join us...enjoy the rest of the day xx

Saturday 4 April 2009

Dina the Dragon

Denny's gotta girlfriend!! Introducing Dina, a new release at Pink Gem Designs this month....isn't she sweet? :)For this card i used the lovely new papers from My Minds Eye...Penny Lane, my MS Doily lace edge punch, some satin ribbon and flower ribbon by Doodlebug from my stash the sentiment is Hero Arts and the little glass squares i recieved from Tara, thank you..
Thanks for popping by, hope you all have a great weekend...byeeeee x

Friday 3 April 2009

CCSR Challenge...make your own flowers

Hello Everyone, hope you're all enjoying the lovely weather, it's been glorious sunshine here this aft :) Soooo this weeks challenge at CCSR is to make your own flowers, there is of course the pretty flowers in the doodle stamp collection or you could do like i have here and make your own paper flowers?I used the pretty papers from 'The Big One' 12x12 paper stack, created a scalloped strip, felt ribbon is by Doodlebug, sentiment is from the sentiment stamp collection and Papermaina brads.

Hope you'll join us this week and dont forget every day another member of the DT will be sharing their creation with you :) Have a lovely weekend folks xx

Thursday 2 April 2009

Willow Sketchie Challenge

Time for a new Challenge at Willow Sketchie...today it's back to Sharon to bring this clean and simple Layout to you with the added extra of Glossy Accents..If i'm allowed to have a favourite then this little chap is definately it..i LOVE walter :)
There's 3 designs of Walter, again all on an A4 sheet and what's also great is that if you're short on time there's a pre coloured version of Walter on there too !! Included in the download are the two papers i've used here...all for just £1.98..fab value :)...you can find the download here.

I stuck the sketch and kept it clean and simple just adding black cardstock which i embossed with my swiss dots folder...i reversed this so the dots are indented not raised then added a Pinkpetticoat sentiment to finish.

Hope you'll join us this week, you can see all the fab DT cards here...

Have a lovely day, the sun is shining this morning :) xx

Wednesday 1 April 2009

Willow Sketchie sneak peek...Walter


If you havn't come across Sharons new download....the ADORABLE Walter then pop over here and take a look :)I think you'll likey !! Just a little peek of my DT card ready for a FAB new sketch at Willow Sketchie tomorrow...right back to watch the footie....c'mon England !!!