Katys Bloggeroo

GORGEOUS PRIMA PAPER STACKS TO BE WON !!

2011-09-04T13:59:00.000+01:00

September Blog ChallengeSeptember Challenge!!You can find our challenge HERE PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS AND LINKS ON SAMUEL TAYLORS BLOGThe challenge this month is to create a Christmas card using any rubber stamp. We will leave the image up to you! We know many of you have now started your Christmas cards and we are getting exciting new products in every day! So come into one of our stores for some fabulous inspiration. Once you are inspired you can enter the challenge and be in with a chance of winning a spectacular prize which is FOUR 6 x 6 Prima Paper Pads.... They are gorgeous!

As usual the rules are:- post your entry on your blog with photos and details- post information about this challenge & prize on your blog and please link back to this post- leave a comment directly under this post and your name will be entered into the September prize draw!- you can enter as many times as you wish but we would like to see creations that would be submitted to no more than THREE other challenges.This months prize is a 4 Prima 6 x 6 Paper Pads.So get crafting for your chance to win this great prize!

ULTIMATE PAPERCRAFT DEMO DAY

2011-08-14T12:46:00.002+01:00

Saturday 8th october 2011

10am till 4pm

featuring at least 11 fabulous demonstrators !

including.........

SHEENA DOUGLAS..Paint Fusions

JENNY MAYES...Hobby Art

CLARE ROWLANDS...Molly Blooms

FRANCOISE REED...Woodware

JULIE HICKEY...Craftwork Cards

NIKKY HALL...Polkadoodles

PAUL HAMILTON...Go Create

DIANE WHITEHOUSE...Clarity Stamps

SARAH McCROSSAN...Personal Impressions

KAY HALLIWELL-SUTTON...Indigo Blue

JOANNE AUSTIN...Docrafts

We are offering transport from our Brighouse branch and Embsay Mills to this event..to enquire about the cost of travel and to book your place call Brighouse on 01484 401419

or Embsay on 01756700946

CLICK ON THE POSTER FOR MORE DETAILS

Back again....

2011-06-03T07:25:00.000+01:00

Another card to share with you this morning......pretty good for me two posts in 24 hrs lol......

I LOVE the new Gorgeous Girl stamps....I'm sure they are bigger in size too since Personal Impressions took over the distribution of these...or is it just me ?? They have been a favourite of mine to use in my classes when teaching Copic colouring...

DP is My Minds Eye again....

Well the sun is out again, so I'm going to make the most of my last day off work and hopefully squeeze more crafting time in, it's been lovely to get back to it.

Enjoy your day, thank you for the lovely comments left yesterday and I hope wherever you are the sun is shining.....

Love Katy xx

How long ??????

2011-06-02T13:23:00.000+01:00

Hello there ...has it really been that long ?.....well what can I say...no excuses..just a busy time...a few changes here and there..( all good I have to add and VERY happy ) but still around in the Bloggersphere lol...just quietly in the background. I've had this week off work, the first since all that 'orrible' stuff last year so it's well overdue and much needed ! And YAAYYYY the sun has decided to make an appearance today !

So the last few days I've been having a play with my crafty stash...much neglected I'm afraid to say.....

The image is obviously Hanglar and Stanglar and the papers are from a gorgeous 6x6 My Minds Eye pad called Fly a Kite.

I hope you are all keeping well and I hope to pop by and visit you all and say " Hi "

Till next time.........lots of love Katy xxx

Leanne Ellis digital stamps.......

2011-03-03T22:55:00.000Z

The uber talented Leanne Ellis has made my day by making her work available as digi stamps !

You can find Leannes shop HERE and what's more is she has a Buy one get one free offer till this Friday the 4th of march....am a happy girl I am xx

Simply Sassy.....

2011-02-13T20:50:00.000Z

Another flying visit here with a card to share with you/me lol .....I think you will have all pretty much given up in me, posts are so far and few between !

This sweetie is from the Simply Sassy range, a joy to colour teamed with Echo Park papers...I do have a thing about EP....gorgeous !!

Tooodle Ooooooo xx

Going dotty for Candi and NEW copic ciao colours !!

2011-02-09T18:59:00.002Z

Have you seen the GORGEOUS new dotty Candi by Craftwork cards ?
Here is a peek at what arrived at our Embsay store yesterday.....lots of Oooooo's when I opened the box....

there's more !!

They are a yummy accent to your cards and scrapbook pages and a fab price at £1.99 a pack.

We also have in stock the 36 BRAND NEW colours in the copic ciao marker pens

We have them available not as a set but individual pens at £2.50 each.
For enquiries you can contact the Embsay store on 01756 700946

You got to be in it to win it !!

2011-01-27T18:22:00.001Z

Hellooooo......just a quick post to share this with you...

To be in with a chance of winning this cool prize click HERE to read all about Samuel Taylors new challenge !

Hellooooooooooo.....

2011-01-09T11:16:00.000Z

yes I'm still here :D
Did you all have a nice Christmas and New Year ?
Well at last I've had the time to make a card, I do miss it, time just goes nowhere for me lately !

Loved colouring this stamp 'Pillow Talk'....

Have a lovely Sunday peeps....sun is shining yayyyyyyyyy xx

Catching up........

2010-11-20T19:52:00.000Z

A quick 'Hello' and catch up from yours truly, sorry AGAIN lol for the lack of blogging, I just don't seem to have the time these days what with the demands of work, not that I'm complaining I LOVE my job, it just doesn't give me much time to be creative for myself.

Here are a couple of Atcs I traded last month for a Halloween swap, have to say if you have not yet stumbled across OCTOPODE and the talented artist Lily who illustrated these two lovelys then visit her Etsy shop HERE, they are Digi stamps so no waiting for postie !

And here is a tiny 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch card that my ladies made in my promarker workshop last weekend.

Well that's all I have to share for now, hope you are all well....have a lovely weekend xxxxx

"A few of my favourite things" Celebration Candy

2010-10-25T20:15:00.001+01:00

This post will remain at the top until Monday the 25th, please scroll down to catch up on further posts......

Hello Everyone, I'm very excited to share with you our very first candy giveaway in celebration of Samuel Taylors new blog. It's named "A few of my favourite things" because that's just what it is ! I did enjoy putting this together for one lucky winner, hope you like it ?
Please visit our blog to enter HERE
Click on the photo for a closer peek....

It consists of the following......
8x lovely Echo Park 'Everybody loves Christmas' papers
1x sweet 6x6 Jack and Jill Prima paper pack
1x adorable Mistletoe and Mice stamp by Stampavie
2x Card candy by Craftworkcards
1x In bloom embossing folder...new in store this week !
2x assorted bags of punched shapes
A metre of yummy pom pom ribbon
1x cute Swinging Emmylou stamp by Kraftin Kimmie
A pack of doilies

So what do you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this ? Visit our blog HERE
1.We would love you to leave us a comment telling us a few of your favourite crafty things right now.
2.Please become a follower of our new blog
3.Please share a photo and details of our candy on your blog and pop a link on your sidebar.
4.You can find us on Facebook too....

Here is a little inspiration for you .....

and more.....

This candy will be open till Monday 25th of October, Good luck everyone !
Katy x

New, exclusive to Samuel Taylors dies from Go-Kreate

2010-10-22T17:57:00.003+01:00

Make your own shaped cards with the brand new dies from Go-Kreate! This exclusive design is available only at Samuel Taylors and it sold out first thing in the morning at Newcastle craft show last weekend. The unique design cuts through two layers of card stock with no problem and creates full size shaped card. Now you don't have to sacrifice even a millimeter from your card to achieve this effect. It's a limited edition, so don't miss out and be the first to get those amazing dies!

Available in two sizes:6x6 and 5x5
- pack of two sizes for only £19.99

Both of the cards below were made by my talented colleague Asia at our Roseville st branch ....aren't they GORGEOUS !

Miss Sunflower

2010-10-20T20:58:00.000+01:00

Hello All, well I thought it was time to start sharing some of the cards I've been making over the months I've been awol, though they've admittedly been few and far between and mostly for work including this one....one of my favourite stamps designed by Mary Hall for Sugar Nellie.

Huh I'm really not enjoying the new post editor on Blogger, apologies for it being a little all over the place !

The papers here are BG Origins, perfect colours for this time of year...of which I'm loving, all the changing colours..so pretty !

Hope to be back soon, take care, love Katy x

FREE P&P this weekend at Samuel Taylors

2010-10-08T15:00:00.001+01:00

Back again to let you know that Samuel Taylors are offering FREE p&p this weekend, from today Friday 8th Oct starting at 5pm through to midnight on Sunday
Find our new blog here and our store here

Enjoy your weekend everyone, thanks for all your lovely comments,
Love Katy xx

It's me....................back at last

2010-10-06T20:28:00.001+01:00

Firstly I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone for your comments over the past few months and personal emails, it's meant alot truely and even though I've not been actively blogging for sometime I've still been around to see what you've all been creating and trying to keep up to speed with whats going on in blogland.

Life can take a turn at times usually when you least expect it and it's helped to have some time out to re-adjust and get back on my feet. It's proved I'm tougher than I thought and that I'm worthy of better .....what dosn't kill you makes you stronger hey ?

So now I'm looking forward to getting back to my creative self...shall have more to share with you soon and again huge thanks for the comments, lifted my spirits when I needed it most...take care, Love Katy xxxxx

A quick post...

2010-07-11T20:03:00.002+01:00

Sorry for having nothing to share for some time, the truth is I'm going through some major changes in my personal life that are taking it's toll on my wellbeing and ultimately my desire to be creative....I guess this is going to be the case for the immediate future.

I do have cards that I've made but not posted...this is a recent one, my first attempt at using distress inks properly...on Aquarelle paper which i can highly recommend.

Thanks to anyone that takes the time to pop by and leave me a message, I do appreciate them even though I'm not actively blogging much these days.

Love Katy

Back from my hols......

2010-05-30T19:21:00.000+01:00

Hi folks,

well I'm back from my hols and well rested. Avimore was everything I thought it would be, very peaceful but chilly ! It proved a little too quiet for our liking so we spent only half the week there and then ventured back down to central scotland for the remainder of our break. It gave us the chance to visit Edinburgh, the old town, Art galleries and last but not least Mary Kings Close which we really enjoyed...was a bit spooky ! Here's a video from when Most Haunted visited a while ago to give you an idea of what it was like...

Looking forward to catching up with you all xx

Hey there Kitty Kat.......

2010-05-17T22:07:00.001+01:00

Apologies for the really pants photo today ( well my photography skills have never been great ) you've no idea how many times I shot this card....ridiculous ! Anyhoo it's really all I have to share for the past few days creativity, or lack of it....mojo has well and truely taken a hike !

I'm trying to be organised in making this card ahead of time, a thank you to family who are going to look after my cats whilst I'm on my Jollys.....woooooooooohooooooooo, yep at last, wont tell you how long it's been since I had a REAL holiday. Not jetting off anywhere exotic, just as well with this blasted ash cloud ! Nope I'm off to sunny Avimore for a little R&R and fresh mountain air.......oh yeah, lol, as if I'll be climbing mountains :D

So back to my card, you can find the digi image here at Kim Prints Etsy store, I couldn't resist ! I created the scene using MME papers, quite pastel for me who tends to go for strong colour...maybe thats why the pic looks a little washed out ? blame it on the papers lol.

Thanks for popping by folks xx

Candy alert !

2010-05-17T20:54:00.001+01:00

A quick post tonight to share with you some fabbylicious candy my dear friend Elaine is giving some lucky blogger a chance to win !...head over here ....ya gotta be in it to win it :D xx

News flash.....................

2010-05-11T08:08:00.000+01:00

Morning all, a little update on the pre orders for 'Lil Lolitas', from 11am today you will be able to pre order this fabby collection, for all the info pop over to Tickled Pink Stamps...have a good day xx

Willow........Burtonesque Dolls challenge 1

2010-05-10T22:27:00.001+01:00

Another gorgeous new stamp 'Willow' available to pre order very soon at Tickled Pink Stamps ! It's been a while since I had a go at a challenge, I think this collection fits the Burtonesque Dolls challenge perfectly ....and I LOVE stripes :D....and spots, lol x

Meet Ivy !

2010-05-09T11:02:00.003+01:00

Morning all, at last I can share my exciting news with you ! Exciting on two parts for me.....the first is a brand new stamp collection which I think you will LOVE and the second is for me something I've missed...being on a DT again !

As I think you know I adore quirky designs and the new range at Tickled Pink Stamps 'Lil Lolitas' is just that. The new collection is available to pre order now, I checked with Kellie the prices for UK customers each stamp retails at £6.38 and postage is £1.35 for 4 stamps....pop over and take a peek !

We have a new monthly challenge here with a fantastic prize on offer...5 stamps, the whole brand new collection ! Too good to miss ! you can play along using any of the stamps Kellie stocks...ie Kraftin Kimmies, magnolias etc, and here is the first sketch, nice and simple.

So here is my take on the sketch and an introduction to Ivy, one of my favourites out of the collection......thank you Kellie, I'm thrilled to be a Pink Lady :D

Have a nice Sunday everyone xx

Spring Extravaganza...MaHOOSIVE sale !

2010-05-06T19:19:00.000+01:00

Back again, thank you everyone for your lovely feedback on Lucette, I'm working hard to persuade Ludo to take this path with his fantabulous work...if you'd rather leave feedback here for him to read please do...I've left a link for him on FB :D

Sooooooooo onto my reason for posting today, well as many of you know I work at Samuel Taylors and this weekend our Roseville St branch are having a Spring Extravaganza event, if you click HERE you will see all the details. There are lots of lovely people demonstrating throughout the day ...including myself, woooohoooo, I'll be sharing my knowledge of Copics and Promarkers...colouring all day...blissful :)

We have a maHOOSIVE end of season sale, silly, silly prices so if you are at a loose end Saturday and like a bargain then do come along if you can....oh and say hello wont you ?

that's all for now, love Katy x

Oh I'm a happy crafter....yes I am !

2010-05-05T22:35:00.002+01:00

Okay so It's been a while I know.....sorry *blush* ...no excuses really except work and life getting in the way really. But I'm sat here fit to burst with excitement .......why ? Ooooooooooooooooooo well you know it's not every day an artist whose talent you have admired for a while agrees to share his work with you. It never ceases to amaze me where blog hopping can lead you and one day I stumbled across Ludo's blog, a lovely French artist....see here. It was not long after I'd watched Coraline and his work has that feel to it. Suffice to say I'm a huge fan and I decided to make a connection on FB with him. Soooooooooo one day I thought "Hmmmmmmmm I wonder if he would agree to sharing his work to use as a digi stamp....you know that old saying " If you dont ask you dont get " lol.

Anyhooooo imagine how excited I was when Ludo said yes !

So without futher ado let me introduce you to Lucette, he even let me give her her name ! Lucette means 'Little light' ahhhhhhhhh so sweet :)

Thank you so much Ludo for sharing Lucette ! Now what 'we' need to do is pay Ludo a visit and let him know how we'd love more.....please ?
thanks for popping by...back soon xx

Happiness is....................

2010-04-09T21:45:00.005+01:00

..........back again with this card, which I realised last night I'd forgotton to share. You might notice the papers are similar to the last card, yep...Bo Bunny again. I dont often use the same collection twice in a row but they were both samples for our Roseville St branch, we've had sooooooooooo many gorgeous goodies arrive the past month, yesterday we had a delivery of yummy Darcie products, we have the stamps here.....do check out Darcie's blog, she has some lovely FREE printable projects on there, not a range I've seen in the UK before ! and some sweet Inky Antic clear stamps...I LOVE my job :)

I think this stamp has to be my favourite so far from Krafftin Kimmie's, another range we now stock...Mmmmmmmm might have had a slight influence there, lol ;D

Have a lovely weekend everybody xx

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy you could have left one for me !!

2010-04-08T20:55:00.001+01:00

Well they didn't last long did they ? I'm just kidding by the way, I'm glad for anyone who managed to get their hAnglar kit, just hope they list more at the end of the month ! It'll be nice to see them around on UK blogs a little more now hopefully. Still no craftyness at this end but I'm working on it....well in all honesty I've just been sat on my butt here, lol....but the thought's there ! xx

Hanglar and Stanglar available in the UK ?

2010-04-07T22:46:00.001+01:00

Sorry I've nothing crafty to share with you yet, I'm still enjoying the delights of having my pc back...bliss :) Anyway popped on here to share this link...I do believe it's Hanglar and Stanglar trading on Ebay for UK customers at last......am I right ? EDIT.....Morning everyone, just to let you know that it really is Hanglar trading on Ebay incase some of you are concerned it's someone trying to pose as them, a friend of mine has ordered from them and her confirmation email is from the owner ( she has purchased from them before ) At last hey ? :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/hAnglar-unmounted-rubber-stamps-kit-2_W0QQitemZ250610769948QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Crafts_RubberStamping_RL?hash=item3a5990e01c

It's fixed !!

2010-04-06T17:56:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone, hope you all had a good Easter break ? Well at last I have my computer up and running again thanks to the fab techies at PC world ! It wasn't as dire as I thought, the virus had impacted my windows package, nothing to do with the hard drive...phew....so as you can imagine quite a relief....dont expect I'll get much done tonight...I'm off blog hopping...wooohooooo, so happy xx

Long time no see !

2010-03-28T16:08:00.000+01:00

Heyyyyy hello my lovely blogging friends, oh how I'm missing you all, still no pc at home :( but saving like mad so I can get myself back online asap. So I've quickly popped on my dad's pc to share a few projects with you. The project above is a mixed media painting inspired by Kelly Rae Roberts work, her book is a fabulous tool for teaching yourself to paint, I can highly recommend it to anyone fancying having a go at this, I have still so much to learn :)

Hopefully it wont be too long before I can get back into the swing of things in Blogland, popping off now to try and catch up with you all, take care, love Katy x

Oh Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !

2010-03-04T18:03:00.000Z

Oh yes, my poor PC is poorly sick at the moment, you might remember me telling you it was having probs with a virus, well it went kaput/crashed last Thursday. I'm feeling a little lost without it I can tell you, though on the plus side I've caught up with soo many jobs, kinda made me realise just how much time I spend online. So I'm sat in the Library typing this, not sure how long it will be before I'm back to normal, I'm using the internet on my mobile phone, but it seriously hurts my eyes and is so frustrating at times. A message for Kellie, I recieved my stamp hun, thank you so much, I love it and I'll be in touch real soon. I'm missing you all, missing the inspiration :(

Take care everyone

Love Katy x

2010-02-22T20:03:00.000Z

Hi everyone, here's my latest card using a very recent find over on PCP SassyCheryl's digi stamps...hop over and take a peek, it's well worth a visit I assure you. All the DP here are October Afternoon, still top of my list of gorgeous papers!

Hello

2010-02-16T22:52:00.002Z

Hi everyone.....huh, I've changed my post editor to the updated version and it's confusing me somewhat, lol...hence the big text ...I've been meaning to upload the cards I made for the Copic workshop a couple of weeks ago but couldn't find my charger for the camera. always putting things away then cant remember where I put them...anyway found it earlier so here they are..

the ladies completed this card..it amazed me how quickly the time went !
The second card they part finished, had a go at paper piecing, one of my favourite techniques :)

So all in all it was a good day, I'd been stressing about it so much though ! I am a worrier, lol.

Before I go here's a little ATC I've made for a swap...

There hasn't been much in the way of crafty time for me...thats what I love about ATC'S....smaller scale, less time, well most of the time :)
Oooooooh and did you watch the Brits tonight....had to share this, Lady Gaga was FABULOUS....what a beautiful tribute

Thanks for popping by xx

Hello

2010-02-07T19:25:00.002Z

Hello everyone, a quick post today to share this card :)

this super cute digi is designed by the very talentedAmy
and you can find it hereDarby and Bumbles oh I do love Digi's !

Papers are Be Loved by MME....gorgeous !! and the border, scalloped circle and Love sentiment is from the die cut sheet from this collection, perfect for valentines :)

I'll hopefully be back soon with a couple of pics from the copic workshop I did today, it went okay I think ? Have to say what a lovely bunch of ladies * waves * hello to you all if you pop by :)

Now I say hopefully I'll be back as my poor pc is battling with multiple viruses, I'm desperately trying to sort it but I'm a complete numpty when it comes to anything too techie, It's really scary, so If I disappear for a while you know it's all gone pear shaped :( BIG sigh.................just what I need :(

Here's hoping........xx

Hi There......

2010-02-04T09:59:00.007Z

Ok.....where did January go ? I cant believe how quickly time seems to be flying ! I have my workshop this weekend ( now full ) still have some prep to do so I probably wont be back to Blogger till next week...gotta get myself organised ...eeekkkk

This is a little 5x5 card I made yesterday, my next workshop is based around Distress Inks so I thought I'd better get some practice in and leave my copics alone, lol.

The stamp is one of the adorable Ketto's from Stampingbella, papers are Bo Bunny, buttons are Woodware....

Thank you for all your lovely feedback, hope to be back soon xx

Marij Rahder

2010-01-20T23:21:00.007Z

A super quick post before bed time, this is a sample for work I made tonight using the new Marij Rahder stamp collection...a little reminiscent of those characters you'd see on seaside postcards...do you know which I mean ?

There's so many stamps on one sheet with endless options, if you click on the link above you'll see what I mean, I thought the adoring look they are giving each other lent itself to a Valentines card,well I thought so, lol.

Thank you all so much for your lovely feedback on my last card xx

Less is more sometimes...

2010-01-18T21:38:00.004Z

Hey everyone, how are you ? Oh I'm so much happier now all that 'orrible' snow has disappeared :) and I noticed today it was a teeny bit lighter for longer today...really does give me a lift to think that spring is just around the corner....I'm sure I suffer with S.A.D !

I think that the brighter mood I felt today has reflected in this card I've made for a lovely friend of mine.

I wanted it to be quite a simple card...I'm getting slightly weary (if that's the right word ) of fussy cards, though you get the wow factor with all the lovely details I've been just as impressed by the 'less is more' look that seems to be creeping into trend.It's quite a challenge :)

Little close up of this cutie....I like that she's not over detailed too :) She's a digi stamp which you can find here
Have a good week everyone xx

New Basic Grey

2010-01-14T21:28:00.004Z

Have you seen the lush new Basic Grey collections ?
Gorgeous Sugar Rush

Yummy Origins

I think Origins is my favourite :)
Oooooooo and check out the new range of fabric...just wish i could sew...

On Safari

2010-01-13T17:29:00.002Z

Oh yes i wish i was on safari...how bad was the ice this morning ? I can honestly say i've never experienced anything like it, nor do i want to again....I now know what BLACK ice is all about ! It was the worst start to my day, no bus running into town so had to walk the treacherous footpaths this morning,it took me so long i missed my next bus to work...i hate paying for taxis...a blummin fortune i tell ya !

Anyway moan over, this weather is getting on my nerves now..hurry up spring !

So here's a card i made as a sample for work very late last night, this is one of the Safari/Jungle stamp sets Creative Expressions released a little while back...quite cute i think :) The Zebra print paper is Anna Griffin, very touchy feely flocked paper i might add...I embossed and distressed some Core'dinations cardstock, wrapped some paper twine ( John Lewis ) around that and added one of the circular sentiments from the set.

And there you have it :)

Keep warm everyone xx

Cute card Thursday Challenge

2010-01-10T16:17:00.004Z

Hi Folks, thought it was time i joined in with a challenge...it's been so long since i did ! I'm entering this into this weeks challenge over at Cute Card Thursday which is to use something new.

Well this sweet Sarah Kay stamp is new to me, A kiss for Chloe, which i coloured with copics and i used distress inks to create the background. Papers are Bo Bunny 'Flutter Butter'...again....Anitas circle card blank, a paper doilie, heart punch and woodware buttons, sentiment is by My sentiments exactly.

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend despite the Big Freeze xx

Life is a Journey

2010-01-06T20:55:00.004Z

Do you know Magnolia's are not something i use that often,if you're a regular visiter here you'll already know that, not sure why because i do like them :)
This is a sample i made for work the other day using gorgeous Bo Bunny papers, a MME journal card and pretty woodware buttons.

A little close up shot...still loving Copics !

righty ho popping off now to watch the last episode of Above Suspicion 'The Red Dahlia'....dying to know who dunnit !

My first bit of craftiness for 2010

2010-01-05T20:37:00.001Z

I thought i'd share this post from my other blog here....still no cards :)

Well the snow has bought me some crafty time today with the shop i work at being closed for the day, it really does look pretty out there but i'm so glad i didn't have to venture out !

To ease me back into the swing of things i thought i'd make a couple of ATC's...

Stamps are Inkadinkado and Stampotique

Stamps are Basic Grey, released late summer last year.

A while ago i was very lucky to win Kate Cranes blog candy, this fabulous Art Journal ! If you buy Craft Stamper mag you'll be familiar with Kates work, this months mag has a fantastic article on Art Journaling by Kate, definately worth a look...thank you so much Kate, such a thrill to win this !

Stay safe and warm everyone xx

Friends

2010-01-04T09:47:00.002Z

Well my first post of 2010, all i have to share is a notebook i decorated for a dear friend for christmas. I havn't done anything crafty for so long but i'm itching to get back to it now.

I must say the Moonlight Whisper characters are my favourite from last year, this one is Drucilla.....

The notebook i bought from John Lewis's stationary department, DP is Bo Bunny, the large heart charm part of a dt package from Diestodiefor

Have a lovely day everyone, keep warm xx

Happy New Year to you all

2009-12-31T18:25:00.002Z

Hi everyone, just a quick hop on here to wish you all a Happy New Year and to say a huge thank you for all your visits and lovely feedback over the past year. Oooooo and all the inspiration you've all given me too, you really are all a talented bunch !

I really do hope that 2010 is a good year for you all in every way, this past year definately has had it's ups and downs for me personally but i love the optimism that a new year brings...onwards and upwards thats what i say :) Love to you all xxx

Inky Individuals

2009-12-21T00:12:00.003Z

Hello everyone, just a super quick post, am still here, struggling on with Chrimbo preps......soooooo much to do and so little time, Santa will soon be here, yay, lol. This is a post just to let you know i've started a wee social network site, you can find it on my left hand sidebar....it's for all things crafty...xx

Create4fun challenge

2009-12-14T17:33:00.004Z

Hello everyone, just a quick post to share the only card i've made since my last post...doing well arn't i? At this rate i'll have them all done for christmas 2010, lol...i have resigned myself to the fact now that my shop bought cards will come in very handy ;D

So heres my card which i thought i'd enter for this weeks challenge at Create4fun which is to create an Easel card

Papers are October Afternoon and the sweet image is from Whiff of Joy, thank you Elaine...am working on your gift as i speak :)

Thank you all for your lovely feedback on my last card, so kind to not give up on me when my posts are so far and few between at the minute.

Right i best get back to it, take care everyone xx

Dear Santa

2009-12-08T19:36:00.005Z

Apologies for my long absence again,it's been a busy time for me lately, so much so i'm seriously behind with my christmas cards. My plan is to make at least one a day now to try and catch up but even then i'm definately falling short.

So here's one i made last night using a gorgeous stamp i recieved from my lovely friend Elaine, thank you so much hun. I used the delish new October Afternoon papers and elements 'Very Merry', the image is mounted on a K&Co tag which i added Fluffy stuff and glitter to for a bit of Christmas bling.

Rubbish photos...wish we could have a few more sunny days if only to be able to get better pics, lol.

Before i go i'd just like to say a sad farewell to the girls over at Diestodiefor,especially Tracy..you've been an absolute treasure... i'm so sad to be leaving the team :( :( Thank you so much for having me !

I've also realised i owe Janet from Pink Gem designs a huge thank you too, i ended my time on the team a while ago now so this is long overdue ! Sorry Chuck, thank you for having me too.

It's been such a lovely year for me crafting wise, I've enjoyed all the teams i've been lucky to be a part of and hope that once Christmas is out of the way i can settle into a more active blogging routine again....here's hoping.

Take care everybody, love Katy x

Easel card..

2009-11-18T20:33:00.002Z

Well i had to have a go at one of these didn't i ?

I was thrilled to find Christy Croll's digi stamps on Etsy...you may recognise her work from Stampingbella...Huggabugs. Now i always find Stampingbella stamps a bit on the small side for me to work with , although i love them regardless... so having them available digi style is fab cos as you know you can resize them.

Such an adorable image...shall have to have more :)

Thanks for popping by xx

Award thank you's :)

2009-11-17T23:25:00.015Z

Thank you Laura and Rachel

1) Where is your cell phone? - Bag
2) Hair? – boring
3) Your mother? - stressed
4) Your father? - tired
5) Your fav food ? - steak
6) Your Dream last night ? - nightmare
7) Your fav drink ? -belini
8) Your dream goal ? - contentment
9) What room are you in ? - bedroom
10) Your hobby ? - ART
11) Your fear? - nothingness
12) Where do you want to be in 6 years time ? – there
13) Where were you last night ? - here
14) Something that you aren't ? – comfortable
15) Muffins ? - please ?
16) Wishlist item -wi fit
17) Where did you grow up ? -yorkshire
18) Last thing you did ? - bath
19) What are you wearing ? - Pj's
20) Your T.V ? - off
21) Your pets ? - companions
22) Your friends ? -valued
23) Your life ? - overwheming
24) Your mood ? - overwhelmed
25) Missing someone ? - always
26) Vehicle ? - want
27) Something you're not wearing ? - tiara
28) Your fav store ? - Harvey Nicks
29) Your fav colour ? - turqoise
30) Last time you laughed ? - work
31) Last time you cried ? - J
32) Your best friend ? - O/H
33) One place you go to over and over ? - work
34) One person who emails regularly ? - Mr Anjelpoloi
35) Fav place to eat ? - pub
36) Facebook ? – addictive

Now i'll explain a few answers...phew thats hard just using one word !

So working backwards... Facebook is a fairly new thing for me but it's a great way of keeping in touch and is effortless, so if you're not on there yet whatta ya waiting for ?...my fav place to eat is The Slater Arms in Bradley, a family run pub that serves the most delish Sunday Roast...Mr Anjelpoloi...i dont actually know this person but boy does he email me regular...one day i've won the lottery, the next would i help his sick mother and give him some cash...i mean come on i'm getting a tad bored of it now !...seem to always be at work now, not that i'm complaining of course...long time looking for work so am very happy and of course i'm in craft heaven :)...goes without saying O/H is my bestest friend....J makes me cry...teenagers are a NIGHTMARE....turqoise is a beautiful colour...Harvey Nicks...window shopping only till i claim my prize from Mr Anjelpoloi of course then i'm off on a mega spending spree...wanna come ?...not wearing a tiara, never have either...want a vehicle, slight hitch cos i cant drive though..I'm always missing someone, arnt we all ?...next bit explains really why my blogging has been hit and miss..overwhelmed...need to learn to say no or stop myself when i start to offer to do something above and beyond what is necessary, why do i do it ?..i dont know..friends...valued..ARE YOU STILL THERE ? :) pets....i love my cats..gonna skip a few...lol....where do i want to be in 6 years time...there is quite vague i suppose but honestly who knows where they'll be in 6 years, i could be living it up in New York, i could be destitute and living in a B&B or i could be right here..one things for certain, you just never know :)...my fear..ooooh this is a biggie for me, you see i dont fear death itself but if i try to imagine nothing forever i get this horrible sinking feeling and my heart lurches, not something to dwell on for too long i think... moving on, lol...fav drink is a belini, sparkling wine and peach puree....dream goal?...i dont want to be rich (thank you Mr Apopoodlopili )just content....lastly, thats if you've not fallen asleep :) my hobby, well i put Art because...well thats what it is, in whatever form be it cardmaking here or the first steps i've taken with journaling/painting..it's all creative expression in one way or another..

So i've waffled on...time for a cuppa before bed, thanks Laura and Rachel for this award xx

Couple of cards

2009-11-14T18:13:00.005Z

I know, I know...no excuses :)

Here's a couple of cards i've managed to squeeze into my busy week, the first is following a sketch for the challenge here at Create4fun.

The stamp is from Diestodiefor a design by Gillian F Roberts 'Nativity'...just adorable :)

This one was just for fun, i LOVE the expressions on their faces, another fabulous digi from Mo Manning

papers are October afternoon, sentiment is a digi stamp from Papermakeup stamps

I decided to colour with prismas..love how you can give pretty colours a grungy tone with the pencils.

So my day out last week was fabulous...i took some pics to share but will save that for another post i think...also have to say thank you for awards i have been given recently...again i'm gonna save for another post...i just wanted to get some new cards on here...where does the time go ?!!!! I'm also busy learning how to knit...my poor fingers are paying the price today...and i've just signed up recently for one of Suzi Blu's online art classes...so excited to get started with this :) So as you can see lots going on behind the scene so to speak.

My apologies to dear friends who i've not emailed for yonks...shall catch up soon.

Right think i'll treat myself to a long soak in the tub then a few glasses of something nice before Xfactor...enjoy your weekend everyone xx

Still alive...

2009-11-05T18:26:00.002Z

Hello :) well i wish i could say my long absences are due to travelling to far flung exotic places but no....tis just work ! The past month has been pretty hectic and i wont prattle on again explaining...honestly must take first prize for THE worst blogger at the mo. So to make up for it in a wee way i have not one but two cards to share today.

Both are Paperartsy stamps, the first is from a Nut and Meg plate...a sample i made for work on a Woodware round card blank, Making Memories papers, Bazzail strip and Papermania gems, and the second is the Noel 1 plate, Fancy pants papers, Habico ribbon and a button from my stash

So tomorrow is my day off, first one i've had for a while...got a special visitor coming so hoping to have a lovely day out somewhere and have a bit of retail therapy and perhaps a yummy tea ...cant wait !

Enjoy whats left of the week everyone and hope to be back again soon, thanks for all your lovely comments and for your patience, normal service will resume soon honestly xxx

Stamp with fun challenge # 30

2009-10-28T22:04:00.004Z

Have to say i love this sketch from this weeks challenge at Stamp with fun, one i shall use again !

I used a Fairiesong image my lovely friend Laura sent me a while ago, papers are Bo Bunny...another treat from my good friend Elaine, thanks hun :)

I'm doing quite well so far this week...might just be another card tomorrow...have a little hoard of goodies put away at work, it's just too tempting, lol. xx

Just Magnolia Challenge # 28

2009-10-26T10:54:00.007Z

At last i've had time to play along with a challenge, it's been a hectic couple of weeks here with little or no time at all to make anything due to work commitments...loving the job but it seriously intrudes on creative time :( So i'm looking forward to the next few days off, a chance to catch up with everyone and hopefully get back on track with my cards...

Here's my entry to this weeks challenge at Just Magnolia which is this lovely sketch set out by Martine.

For my card i chose this cute Magnolia Santa and put him together with gorgeous papers from the Jolly by Golly Mini deck from Cosmo Cricket available at The Craft Emporium, Papermania felt snowflake ribbon from last winters collection, sentiment is SU, Woodware Fluffy stuff and glitter and adhesive snowflakes from Craft for Christmas.

I always seem to miss an element in the sketch, the sentiment ended up at the top, lol...tis a minor detail i know :)

Have a great week everyone xx

Mojo Monday Sketch

2009-10-20T21:33:00.007+01:00

Just popped on here in between watching the Martha Stewart show on QVC...good job i've not been paid yet otherwise i'd be going crazy shopping, lol. Anyway here's a card i made earlier for this weeks sketch at Mojo Monday

It's not exactly true to the sketch but inspired :)

The super cute stamp is a new release from CC designs available here at Diestodiefor as is the Martha Stewart punch...papers are OA Farm fresh...LOVE these! button and ribbon from stash....Ooooo and sentiment is SU..nearly forgot that.

Ok I'm off to watch the last 10 minutes of the show...enjoy the rest of your week everyone xx

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Challenge 2# Buttons

2009-10-17T18:24:00.003+01:00

Hello everyone, hope you're all having a good weekend ? Kimmie has kindly invited me to join the team as a Krafty Friend for this weeks challenge, thank you Kimmie :)The theme this week is BUTTONS ...again nice and easy, we all love to use buttons !

This is the last in the set of four girls from the collection which this time i coloured with copics. The papers are Cosmo Cricket, forgive for forgetting which one...i'm so tired..shall explain, as is the sentiment and the ribbon and button are from my stash.

I've had such a great day today, the craft shop I work for, Samuel Taylors, held a craft event in the village to celebrate their 60th anniversary...boy have we been busy....I've been running a little make and take session all day and have to say everyone i met was so nice ! Hello to Kirsty, it was really good to meet a fellow blogger and I got to meet my dear friend Elaine *waves* thank you so much hun for being so kind and thoughtful, again so nice to meet you.

So i'm now enjoying a good cuppa before i put my feet up for the night...sheesh i'm so tired...gotta do it all again tomorrow !

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps Challenge 1# Birthday

2009-10-13T23:21:00.003+01:00

Well it wouldn't be right if i didn't give this weeks challenge at Kraftin Kimmies a go would it ...incase you've missed my last few posts, lol, i LOVE the new stamps here !

The challenge is to create a birthday card, as simple as that :)

I've gone for a really girly, very pink look for Posy, using Doodlebug papers and some pretty gingham ribbon. Again i've coloured her with koh pencils...now i did toy with redoing the image, the shade around her isnt right but i'm so short of time this week with work that i've had to leave it as it is :(

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone xx

Yes I know another makeover

2009-10-13T21:47:00.002+01:00

I know, I know, lol, yet another one ! Dont know what it was about the last one, it seemed cramped somehow, anyhoo much happier now honestly xx

ps...have given the 'Other Blog' a little revamp too !

Messy at last !

2009-10-12T22:54:00.001+01:00

A peek at my latest attempt at something different for me ...here

Lillith

2009-10-09T19:28:00.004+01:00

Hurray, hurray for these new stamps, they've definately kick started my mojo again, i just adore them ! This one is Lillith, what an expression, lol.

I used koh pencils to colour her, the papers are Cosmo Cricket Earth Love.

Cant wait to see Annies new designs, i'm certain they'll be just as fab as these !

Enjoy your weekend folks xx

Be Happy

2009-10-07T00:17:00.004+01:00

Morning everyone, at last I have a card to share with you ! So sorry for my lack of posting (again) it's been a busy week what with starting the new job and all I've wanted to do at the end of the day is put my tired feet up and chill.....

When I saw a preview of the new line of stamps at Elaines shop designed by the artist Annie Rodrigue I just had to have them, they are a mixture of cute and quirky...totally me :) This is Charlotte...I just love those button eyes !!

I decided to colour her with Koh pencils for a more grungy look..boy I forgot how time consuming this is ! Papers are 7Gypsies, I stamped the heart and added the sentiment and button, ribbon is available at Elaines shop.

I think I can safely say I'll be back soon...have more rubber waiting to be inked up ;)

Have a lovely day folks xx

Another little peek

2009-09-28T18:42:00.002+01:00

result of this afternoons me time here

I know, I know....

2009-09-28T14:06:00.004+01:00

Where have I been ? Well I'm spending most of my time silently blog hopping looking for inspiration, there's not been much in the way of crafting at all for what feels like an age, not like I used to anyway...sure you've noticed with the lack of activity on here.

Lots going on in 'Real Life' which as you know can have a knock on effect on blogging etc...but I'm hoping to have everything settled in the next few weeks. The good news is I GOT THE JOB !! hallelujah :D It's only part time but it is a definate step forward for me...has been a tough year in lots of ways....added bonus it is work in a local craft shop :) me thinks I shall have to becareful not to spend my wages each month, lol.

Anyway here's a card I finished this morning using another fab Stampotique stamp and MME papers

I added crackle glaze to the image but it's so subtle I'm not sure you can tell ?

Hopefully wont be too long before I post again, take care, Katy x

A little peek

2009-09-22T22:04:00.001+01:00

No card from me today but here's a little peek of what I've been up too :D You can see the full pic on my 'other' blog.

Happy Birthday Tracy !

2009-09-21T15:09:00.003+01:00

Hi Everyone, just a quick post to share a card I made for Tracy over at Diestodiefor...Happy Birthday hun, hope you have a fabulous day !

I used my fave Alota stamp, Cosmo Cricket 'Earth Love' papers, CCSR sentiment and handmade flower.

I've now set up another blog here for all my arty style projects, thought It better to keep them separate from my cards...do pop by and take a peek xx

Feeling inspired !

2009-09-20T09:49:00.007+01:00

Hellooooooooo :) Yep I'm still here ! As you know I've been having a hard time with my desire to be creative so I thought It was perhaps time I stretched myself and explore the limits of my artistic nature. Now It's a Loooooooong time since I've picked up a pencil and drawn anything and as for painting well past attempts have been a complete disaster !

I recently bought this beautiful book by Kelly Rae Roberts, just what i needed to give me the kick up the derriere, lol. It's jam packed with Ideas, beautiful to look at and inspirational to read.

So very nervously I'm sharing a peek of my first attempt at trying to create something in this style. I'm working on a flat canvas, about 6 x 10 inches, even though It's relatively small It's quite daunting for me. I decided to try oil pastels rather than attempting to paint with acrylics and use a brush, with the pastel crayons you can blend with your fingers and I thought I would find this a little easier to control.

It's far from finished, I still have colour to add here on her face and her hair and
hopefully If I dont completely ruin it, lol, I'll show you the completed canvas soon :)

Have a lovely weekend xx

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

2009-09-15T09:39:00.003+01:00

Morning everyone, here's my card for this weeks sketch challenge over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge, a nice and easy sketch to follow which I found really helped my creative crisis, lol.

My lovely friend Elaine sent me this adorable little stamp to play with, thank you Elaine :) It's 'Phoebe' from the Ketto range at Stampinbella, so sweet !

Papers are Cosmo Cricket 'Earth Love' from The Craft Emporium..love this collection, such pretty colours :)
I used my fiskars border punch and a heart punch, the hearts I coloured a touch with copics though I'm not sure you can tell on the pic.

I added Glossy Accents and Stickles too.

Thank you for all your lovely messages of encouragement, hoping to catch up with you all once I've got the dreaded housework out of the way...have a lovely day xx

ps .....dont forget to check out todays offer here at Diestodiefor, every day running up to Tracy's birthday on Monday there will be some fab offers !

I'm still here :)

2009-09-14T12:51:00.003+01:00

So sorry everyone for not blogging much the past few weeks, I'm still here but continuing to battle with my lack of creativity..It's a real pain in the ****. This card I've been faffing around with since last Thursday would you believe ! I know, It's not like it's full of detail or a complex LO..anyhoo I decided to just get it finished this morning so i can move on and hopefully get myself in a creative mood this aft.

I've used one of the cute new 'Dressy Miss Anya's' which I also decoupaged to try and make up for the boring LO...lol.

Papers are Magnolia Lazy Summer Days..both papers and stamp are available at Diestodiefor, have to say the Magnolia papers are divine, they have a lovely slight texture to them, beautiful quality.

Flowers are Prima Hydrangea, ribbon from stash, BG buttons, sentiment from Sassycrafts

Coincidentally Tracy at Diestodiefor has a week of offers to celebrate her up and coming birthday on Monday next week and the first one includes some of the Magnolia Lazy Summer Days papers ! This offer is only for today so be quick... Pop over here and take a peek ...

Thank you all for your good luck wishes for the interview i had last week, soon as i hear anything I'll let you know...really hoping i get the job !!

Right thats me for today, hopefully I'll have more to share tomorrow...fingers crossed xx

You can fly too

2009-09-10T11:21:00.002+01:00

Morning everyone, just a quick post today...rushing to get ready for an interview i have today...fingers and toes crossed !

Here's an ATC i made whilst playing around yesterday, i really am enjoying this kind of thing at the mo but i know it's quite a step away from my usual style..might set up a separate blog for this in the near future.

Okay told you it was a quickie...gotta dash xx

Anyone for Anya Challenge

2009-09-09T12:05:00.004+01:00

Thank you so much everyone for all your comments on my last post, for sharing your ideas ...so nice to know I'm not alone :) Feeling a little more up for doing something creative today :) ...at long last !

This card is for the latest challenge at Anyone for Anya...Buttons, Bows and brads.

Now i did experiment slightly with the image, one of the new releases from The Greetings Farm at Diestodiefor it was intended to go on a box i tried to make the other day which ended up in the bin. I stamped her onto Kraft card stock to see the result with Copics...quite a subtle finish but the card stock very absorbent so not something I'd do too much otherwise the ink wouldn't last two minutes !

All the papers are Cosmo Cricket Earth Love ...ribbon and button from stash.

Enjoy your day everyone x

I Give up !

2009-09-07T19:09:00.003+01:00

Ok that's it....I give up ! I know we all jest about losing our mojo but mine really has deserted me :( I've been trying hard for over a week now...the last project is THE only creative thing i've done....two projects in the bin from todays efforts, what a waste of time and worst of all stash ! It's not like i dont have anything to play with, two DT deliveries and personal purchases...you'd think the cards would be flying out, but no... nada...not a damn thing and it's driving me bonkers and making me miserable..just like someones flipped the switched...gone :( I'm BORED ....anyone recommend a good book to read, lol x

Drama Queen

2009-09-05T09:04:00.004+01:00

Morning everyone,well after a whole week of feeling totally mojoless i finally had a little creative play with this ATC 'Drama Queen'. I've loved Kate Cranes work over recent months in Craft Stamper and her projects in this months issue inspired me to make this..

Although i enjoy cardmaking and all things cute i adore art thats quirky and dark. I really enjoyed making this, although i'm not sure i'm happy with the background colour...but it's all experimentation and the process is quite theraputic. It's not pretty but then it's not meant to be :)

Have a great weekend folks x

New Look

2009-09-03T09:45:00.003+01:00

Hello everyone, well i've changed my blog...wanted a 3 column blog for a while....it could change again as i'm not sure about this one ? I've added a link on the left to where i got this template from :)

Here's a card and gift bag i made for a RAK swap over on PCP..

Image is Manga from Funkykits plus used a Tim Holtz ledger stamp for the background
Papers are OA and Cosmo Cricket from The Craft Emporium
Ribbon and button from stash

The gift bag is really simple to make, you can find the tutorial over on Splitcoaststampers

Have a lovely day x

Broomstick Milly

2009-09-01T11:12:00.004+01:00

Here's a card i made thats been sat on my craft table for a week because i couldn't decide whether to add a sentiment or where to put it ? Decisions, decisions, decisions...i'm hopeless at times, anyway i thought i'd share it regardless.

This is Milly on a broomstick by Pink Gem Designs available here

papers are MME available at The Craft Emporium

I found this sentiment banner on my blog hopping travels, cant remember where but it was free so if anyone would like it let me know and i'll happily email it to you.

Sketch and Stash challenge 17

2009-08-30T13:00:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you're all enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend ? Here's my final Christmas card of the week, lol, this is for this weeks challenge at Sketch and Stash.

Another of Mo's brilliant illustrations...Toboggan

Once again i used October Afternoon 'Good Cheer' papers, the sentiment came from the co-ordinating sticker sheet.

Such a fun image ! x

'Tis the season

2009-08-28T14:37:00.004+01:00

Oh yes another Christmas card...and another one almost finished ! Very unlike me all this early Christmas card malarkey but i have to say it's probably got something to do with fabulous digi downloads that are out there and the scrummy Christmas papers too...talking of which just come home to find my Cosmo Cricket order has arrived from The Craft Emporium, oh my, the Jolly By Golly collection is FAB, great service again Lyn, thank you :) I'm now officially on a stash ban by the way ;D !

So this sweet image is designed by Sharon, 'Keeping Warm' i just couldn't resist, how cute !

Papers and die cut elements are Good Cheer...October Afternoon from The Craft Emporium

Before i go just wanted to say thank you for the lovely feedback left this week, hope to catch up with you all over the weekend, have a good one x

New Cosmo Cricket papers !

2009-08-26T16:56:00.003+01:00

Oooooooo I've been waiting impatiently for these to arrive but HURRAH they are now in stock at The Craft Emporium ! Earth Love, The Boyfriend and Jolly by Golly, the latter being my favourite :) More yummy loveliness ! Lyn also has the 6x6 mini decks but i think you'll have to quick if you have had your eye on these !

Jingle Bells

2009-08-25T20:50:00.003+01:00

Ok Christmas cards are usually a bit of a drag for me...why I'm not sure ? BUT when i spotted this new illustration over at Mo's Digital Pencil i felt inspired ! I just love it....made me smile it did, think it's the rotund character with the dainty legs and love how Mo's captured them both in full song, lol.

Papers are October Afternoon 'Good Cheer'...yummy loveliness from The Craft Emporium...thank you Lyn :)
coloured with copics
Computer generated sentiment

Do pop over and have a look at Mo's work there's something for everyone and i'm sure you'll be blown away by her talent !

2009-08-22T22:02:00.004+01:00

Hello everyone, hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far, here's another card made earlier this week using the same collection of Cosmo Cricket papers, they are double sided and it's sooooo hard to decide which side to go for because both are equally yummy ! Love Love Love them :)

The image is a Diane Duda design from Sugar Nellie, thank you Laura.
Sentiment is from a cut out sheet Cosmo Cricket.

Well did you all watch X Factor tonight...wasn't Daniel something else ?.... unbelieveable that someone with such talent has never had the chance of a break before now..fantastic !

Gertie

2009-08-21T16:13:00.002+01:00

Hi Everyone, a quick post today, wanted to share this card i made for Elaine this week to say thank you for such a lovely RAK i recieved ...this gorgeous stamp called Gertie! Isn't she sweet ? She's from Stampingbella, the Lulu collection.

Papers are Cosmo Cricket 'Early Bird'...gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous !
Coloured Gertie with Copics, added stickles for a little sparkle and gave her dress and the butterfly in her hair dimmension.

Thank you so much Elaine for such a lovely gift, you're a gem.
I'd also like to thank Tracy at Diestodiefor for my birthday pressies, you spoiled me ! and Kim for my gorgeous card and goodies, so thoughtful, thank you !

Have a lovely weekend folks x

My Dilemma solved ..Various Ink Refills

2009-08-20T15:20:00.009+01:00

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share with you today the joy's of Various Ink Refills :) Now i have to admit i was aware that you could buy refills for Copic markers but because i consider myself a little clumsy most of the time i thought i would end up with ink everywhere except in the pen...how wrong i was and how pleased i am i decided to try it out....easy peasy and far more cost effective ( £5.75 ) than buying a brand new pen each time it runs out.

Tis all you need, your chosen colour and the tweezers to remove the nib

There's even a guide on the bottle, better to under fill than over fill otherwise you may have ink leaking.

The nib is easily pulled from the barrel...edited, thank you Cass for the correction, here it tells you NOT to remove the brush tip but refill at the chiseled end...mine seems ok but I'd hate to advise you incorrectly.

You can see if you look at the nozzle on the refill bottle that there is a well of ink sitting there due to a valve so you are in control of how fast the ink will leave the bottle, a gentle squeeze is enough. Once you've finished just push the nib firmly back into place. SIMPLES :)

So economically it makes huge sense to refill the pens, one bottle Should refill a sketch marker 12 to 13 times and a ciao up to 17 times !

I buy my Copic's here at Cult Pens, click on the link and it will take you to the refills, the little button on my sidebar will take you to the whole range that they have which is in my opinion the best I've seen, they also have the brand new pale colour set....sigh..tis on my wish list :)

Back later with some cards x

Scary Mary

2009-08-18T15:03:00.004+01:00

Ha ha...dont know why i called this image Scary Mary, it's actually called Relaxin and is from the Stampotique range over at The Stamp Attic...so...different ? A friend of mine gave me some images to play with and i have to say i thoroughly enjoyed myself with this one. Maybe not every one's cup of tea but i like them :)

I coloured her with copics and distress inks and the papers are all October Afternoon from The Craft Emporium...have to order more of these Lyn ;)...i made the HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGE flower myself from a strip of paper that i fringed, folded into itself and stapled together before adding the spotty button to the centre. The sentiment is computer generated using The Gingerbread House font.

Before i go I'd just like to say a fond farewell to all the girls on the Tuesday Taggers team, thank you so much for having me on board and i wish you all the very best...that's all for now, I'm off to have a relaxing colouring in session, my new pens have arrived...hurrah :) xx

Ben

2009-08-17T13:18:00.002+01:00

Hello Everyone, hope you all had a good weekend ? Here's a card i made for the copic challenge over on Papercraftplanet...link on my sidebar...It's another of Mo's gorgeous illustrations..link on my sidebar...isn't he cute ? Ben is a freebie Mo generously gave to the group, not sure if he's still available but worth a look.

It's a very unfussy simple card but i sized the image quite large so didn't want to crowd it with too much.

So my weekend has been quiet but very productive, had a HUGE declutter session resulting in an overflowing bin...a few items finding new homes via Freecycle, wellies worn once, old but working Digi box and a stack of cardmaking mags that are going to a ward at the local hospital for the patients to use...had a rumage through my stash and have a decent pile of papers and other bits and bob for them too. You may have noticed the Ebay button appear again on here, not a lot listed but some nice stamps and a few items of clothes, worn once or not at all...ends tomorrow.

Have a nice week all xx

Basic Grey Challenge sketch #1

2009-08-14T21:29:00.009+01:00

Hello everyone, hope you're all well and looking forward to the weekend ? My week got off to a good start with the thank you cards i had to make and here's one i made following the sketch over at Basic Grey Challenges to say a big thank you to Lyn for her lovely surprise parcel :) suddenly feeling all Christmassy, lol ;)

I really enjoyed this sketch, shall use it again i think, and thanks to Laura for this image, she's so pretty

All papers are BG Lemonade from The Craft Emporium , image is Faeriesong art stamp...i think, ribbon, flower and button from stash, sentiment is Pink Petticoat tiny tags download, Doodlebug brad. Coloured with copics.

I've a dilemma now, does anyone else who uses copics go through the skin tone colours quick ?...i've used 2 Skin white pens in about 4 months, it's the colour i use for the base tone and to blend but crikey this is ridiculous..i even started using bristol board, which i love, to stop the paper/card from soaking up the ink. So i'm without my essential pen till Tuesday..order in with Cult Pens as i speak, can highly recommend shopping here, free P&P over £10 and the best selection of individual pens...so anyway if my images look as if they've been enjoying some sun over the weekend this is why :(

Have a good weekend all xx

Papertake Weekly sketch 21

2009-08-12T20:08:00.004+01:00

Hello everyone, i'm a little late with my post for this weeks challenge at Papertake Weekly, apologies Dawny...had problems with Blogger again :(

It's my last week on the GDT here, thank you so much for having me Dawny and the rest of the team, i've really enjoyed it !

So here's the sketch for this week..

and here you can see i rotated the sketch for my card

This cute little boy is available here...Bee Crafty downloads, this weeks sponsor
All papers and diecuts are October Afternoon....again :)

Thanks for popping by xx

Tuesday Taggers ...Bird's and the Bee's.

2009-08-11T17:55:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone, it's time for another challenge at Tuesday Taggers and this week the theme is Bird's and Bee's.

I know, I know, lol....all October Afternoon goodies again ! available at The Craft Emporium
Not sure about the brown ribbon mind you...not sure why i chose it really there's not a bit of brown anywhere else on the card...ah well hindsights a wonderful thing :)

Do check out the rest of the DT's work here, they've some fabulous projects to inspire !

Oh and Happy Birthday to my fellow teamie Janet....hope you've had a smashing day !

Birthday Candy winner :)

2009-08-10T21:51:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone, firstly i'd like to say a big thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes, it really has made my day extra special. I'd like to say a personal thank you to Tara for my gorgeous parcel...you're so thoughtful and kind...shall give you a ring tomorrow ...and thank you also to Lyn for my surprise parcel...i was doing a happy dance around the kitchen, lol....i LOVE OA ! Just about to email you now :)

So on to my candy........again thank you everyone who entered, it's quite a modest bundle of goodies, i know there are some amazing candies out there at the moment but everything is from my personal stash.

So without further ado the winner is JUDY at Judyscraftymoments !

Well done Judy :) If you'd like to email me at katysbloggeroo@yahoo.co.uk and i shall post it out to you.....enjoy xx

Birthday Candy !

2009-08-10T19:33:00.002+01:00

As a little thank you to all my followers and regular visitors i thought it was a good time to offer a little candy to celebrate my birthday next week and my bloggoversary which was back in June, how time flies !

My candy includes.....
1x sheet of Cherry Hill diecuts and papers...well i just about can part with these :)
3x Panduro Hobby boy/girl/baby cut outs...so cute !
7Gypsies blank acordian purse to decorate
The ribbon wallet i made a few weeks ago...including a few surprises inside, wink wink, nudge nudge..
Various punched shapes, dewdrops, buttons
Leaf and flower diecuts...white so you can colour to coordinate
2x Cuttlebug small embossing folders
Ribbon and Lace
A compact craft Knife
1x Grungeboard flourish
2x Papermania flowers

well thats it so far but i'll keep adding a few surprises in between now and my birthday on Monday. All you have to do is leave me a comment here and i'll use Random number generator to pick a winner on Monday...you dont have to post about it on your blog, it's open to all who currently follow or who have left me lovely comments in recent months xx

I'm a Kitty, who are you ?

2009-08-05T16:50:00.004+01:00

Oh i just love this image...it's sooooooooooooooo CUTE :) I think most of you now know i have a slight obsession with October Afternoon goodies, the designs and quality of this range are just yummy and fun to use.

This is an image from the 'Wild card' collection Ducks in a Row, perfect to make a fun quick card. Lyn at The Craft Emporium stocks a fantastic selection of October Afternoon, pop over and take a peek here...my personal favourites are Cherry Hill and Ducks in a Row but honestly there's tons to choose from...Good Cheer is next on my wish list :)

Everything on this card is from the Duck's in a Row collection apart from the ribbon and button.

Enjoy the rest of your day folks xx

Papertake Weekly challenge 'Seasonal'

2009-08-04T22:44:00.004+01:00

Back again with a super quick post...i keep losing connection tonight, downside of having mobile internet :(

So here's my GDT card for this weeks challenge at Papertake Weekly which is to create a card that reflects a season....so i've gone all out Christmas, my first this year !

I've used Winter Milly from Pink Gem Designs currently unavailable but restocks due early next week, by coincidence Janet is this weeks sponsor too and is offering Skipping Milly as this weeks prize !

Papers are K&Co
SU scallop circle punch and round sentiment
Woodware fluffy stuff and glitter for the snow
coloured with copics
past sketch from CCSR

Janet also has some fabby candy on offer to one lucky person, a choice of 6 stamps from the range...do pop over and take a look !

Tuesday Taggers 'Flowers'

2009-08-04T10:09:00.006+01:00

Morning everyone,time for another challenge at Tuesday Taggers, this week we'd like you to create something floral inspired...dont forget it can be a card, tag, atc or whatever you fancy.

I found a fun project over on Splitcoaststampers...a fab visual tutorial to follow ...it's so easy to make and quick and i'll definately be making this again.

The little card slides out of the flower pot, such a cute idea.

Paper is OA available from The Craft Emporium
Sentiment is True Friendship by Teresa Collins again from The Craft Emporium
Flowers were a gift from Julie created with punches
Leaves are diecut using Sizzix Flowers, Leaves and Branches set
PinkPetticoat tiny tag sentiment
Fiskars border punch

I'll be back later today with my GDT card for this weeks Papertake Challenge, have a lovely day everyone xx

Fairy Princess Manga style

2009-07-30T17:19:00.008+01:00

I had a bit of fun altering one of the new Manga style stamps from Sugar Nellie this week, a card i made to send to Laura which i can share now as she recieved it today.
I gave her a crown and wings making her a fairy princess and i quite liked the finished result so my other stamps had better watch out, lol..i could be doing this again !

All the papers are October Afternoon from The Craft Emporium, i coloured the image with copics and added the crown and wings before i then gave it all a coat of Claudine Helmuths gel medium, a matte finish glue/glaze, great for collage pieces as it helps to smooth out the surface...again from The Craft Emporium.I added a border created with a fiskars punch and added some pink gingham ribbon...

Before i go here's a great book i've been reading this week, it has tons of really useful hints and tips on saving money, something i think alot of us are trying to do as things are at the moment. It covers just about everything,food, clothes, community, having fun, beauty...olive oil is a fab moisturiser/cleanser, holidays, home and money, it's author India Knight writes it in an entertaining way...even a section on Crafts...gives you lots of helpful websites to look up and a book that you can dip in and out of...highly recommend it :)

Byeeee xx

Mo's Digital Pencil

2009-07-29T10:05:00.002+01:00

I recently discovered Mo's beautiful Illustrations via a fellow blogger, thanks Elaine, if you are not familiar with Mo's work do pay her a visit here you are in for a treat, what a talented artist ! I fell totally in love with 'Bella and Bronte', what lovely characters, the expression on Bronte's face made me smile. Mo's illustrations are available to buy in her Etsy shop, a link found at the top of her blog.

I loved colouring this image !
Papers are Bloom MME available at Diestodiefor
Sentiment Hero Arts
Copics and Koh pencils
Dewdrops

Have a lovely day everyone xx

Papertake Weekly Challenge

2009-07-28T20:12:00.005+01:00

Here's my GDT card for this weeks sketch at Papertake Weekly, another nice and simple Dawny P sketch.

The size of this image allowed me to keep it nice and simple,i decided to rotate the sketch.

Image is Bunny Blooms by High Hopes available at Diestodiefor
Papers are BG Lemonade
Bazzail 'Edge strips'
coloured with Koh pencils

Alice in Wonderland

2009-07-28T09:24:00.003+01:00

I'm a huge fan of Tim Burton's films, he's worked his magic on the classic Alice in Wonderland, usual cast...Johnny Depp's perfect eye candy though he does look a little different, lol..the preview looks amazing..check it out !

Tuesday Taggers Wall Hanging

2009-07-28T08:25:00.002+01:00

Morning everyone, time for a new challenge at Tuesday Taggers..this week we'd like you to have a go at making a wall hanging, any theme. We have a fantastic Tutorial by Emma and Michelle for you to sit back and enjoy and the winner of this challenge will recieve a £15 voucher from our lovely sponsors at The Craft Barn. Please note that when we have a prize to give away we'd be grateful if your creation is made just for this challenge alone.

So onto my wall hanging....Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm well i'm not sure this is finished, i seriously need to invest in some background stamps...it just feels like something is missing, but then this is slightly out of my comfort zone too.

I used a Tim Holtz paint daubber to colour the base, sponged lightly with a pink Adirondack ink...stamped circles and a border in the same colour...the image is from Lisa's altered art, lovely images/collage to download, the rainbow is from a Fancy Pants diecut sheet... punched circles from October Afternoon papers to create the scalloped edge and added doodlebug ribbon to hang.

Check out the rest of the DT's creations...lots to inspire you xx

Hello...........................

2009-07-27T14:44:00.004+01:00

No cards to share today, though i have a few projects on the go as i speak that'll be ready for tomorrow. Thank you all for your lovely comments on Saturdays post, the wedding was blessed with beautiful weather, the ceremony was perfect and funny, the groom had written 'help me' on the soles of his shoes, visable once they knelt to take their vows...had us all in stitches, fortunately he'd warned Kelly otherwise i'm sure she'd have been wondering what was going on :) Kelly looked stunning in her dress...a lovely day to remember always, here's a couple of photo's...now my photography skills are pants..however hard i try regular shots are never sharp enough...really must play around with the settings i think or when i can buy a better camera...blaming it on the equipment feels better, lol.

Chris and Kelly....wish i'd got a good shot of her in her dress..stunning !

and the beautiful car

Now i'm always browsing on You Tube...i'm just dying to try my hand at painting....any previous attempts have looked like a 5 year olds..but i'm determined to try and master it, there's so many fab tutorials on You Tube. Yesterday i discovered Tascha's work and i adore this painting ! So i thought i'd share it here with you....enjoy xx

I dont 'do' wedding cards

2009-07-25T09:40:00.006+01:00

Well not unless i'm comissioned to make one or in this case have to make one for myself, my cousin is getting married today...just got in from my Aunties house, she only lives a few doors away..it's a hive of activity this morning, with the hairdresser, flowers being delivered...and all round excitement...lovely :) and the sun is shining...hurray !

I cant say that this really shouts wedding card, except for the verse which i sourced from the internet and personalised, but i'm hoping Kelly and Chris will like it.

I used Sizzix die Flowers, Branches and Leaves...i spotted this on a card Cass made a few months ago and loved it. I bought mine from Cuttingedgecrafts, free p&p and super fast delivery. I added a few dewdrops, ribbon and the butterfly is shock horror a peel off ! I'm not a huge fan of peel offs but i think these look nice when mounted onto card and cut out..plus it added a little sparkle to the card.

Right i best get myself organised...lots to do, have a lovely weekend everyone x

Craft Emporium's yummy candy !

2009-07-23T22:32:00.002+01:00

Lyn over at The Craft Emporium has just started her own shop blog and to celebrate she's offering some yummy October Afternoon Wild Cards to one lucky winner ! Pop over here and take a look :)

I've only recently discovered The Craft Emporium but can highly recommend ....Fab customer service and heaps of yummy papers, stamps and unique bits and bobs for your cards....i found the lovely Tim Holtz tickets yesterday whilst browsing...see Tara's latest card...xx

Inky Impressions DT call

2009-07-22T11:55:00.008+01:00

Morning everyone, here's my entry to the DT call over at Inky Impressions..if you havn't come across these cute stamps yet pop over and have a peek, they are adorable.

Whilst channel hopping last week i stumbled on a show on Create and Craft i hadn't watched before...i think it was Mel Heaton demoing Inkadinkado stamps and she made this fab wallet with a tag inside..when you pull the tag up and down the ribbon moves with it...i thought it was a cool idea but missed the measurements :( How bizzare it was when i was flicking through an old issue of Simply Cards a day later...she had made the same project in the mag ! So yesterday i set about making my own. I used one of the new Manga stamps from Funkykits...unfortunately i dont yet own any Inky Impressions stamps :(

All papers and elements are October Afternoon 'Cherry Hill' from The Craft Emporium...I cant wait for the new OA range to arrive in the UK...i'll be keeping a watchful eye on Lyn's store for them !

Here you can see how the ribbon stretches when you pull out the tag...again decorated with OA, the sentiment is from the lovely Pixie downloads from Charmedcardsandcrafts..the sentiment houses a little pocket which would be nice to pop a gift card in or cash. When you push the tag back down inside the wallet the ribbon moves easily back into place inside the wallet....cool huh?

And finally a close up of the cute Manga image.

Thank you all so much for your visits yesterday and the lovely comments you left for me....hoping to catch up with you all today xx

Papertake Weekly Challenge...colours

2009-07-21T17:28:00.006+01:00

I'm so thrilled to be a part of the DT over at Papertake weekly as a guest designer for the next few weeks...thank you Dawny. This weeks challenge is a colour challenge of PINK, BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, GREEN, GREY AND LILAC in any combo and is sponsored by Digital Delights

...home of this cute little Racoon !
Image DIGITAL DELIGHTS
Papers are October Afternoon from The Craft Emporium
Fiskars star punch
Doodlebug Brads
White Gel pen
Make a wish sentiment CCSR
Saffraslass Border stamp
Koh pencils

Pop over and check out the lovely work of the DT !

Tuesday Taggers 10 Swirls and Curls

2009-07-21T09:21:00.003+01:00

Morning everyone, this weeks challenge at Tuesday Taggers is SWIRLS AND CURLS....again you can make anything you like for this challenge... a tag, atc or a card
Image is CC designs Junebug fairy available from Diestodiefor
Papers are MME Asparagus again available from Diestodiefor...these are delish papers and such excellent value for money !
The swirl diecut i've had so long i've forgotton who sent it to me...sorry
Prima flowers
Dewdrops
copics and Koh pencils

Dont forget to check out the rest of the Dt's work this week..lots to inspire...hope you'll join in the fun xx