Wednesday 29 April 2009

Ismaki Challenge~(Option~ Violet)...

I know I should be doing other things,but I had to have some time to make a card!!!
I feel better now,even though I started making this card yesterday & only finished it today,lol!!!
This card is for this weeks Ismaki Challenge & I used the option of Violet (my Nanna's name,who I luv lots x).
I used a new stamp Daisy & Dolly (Sugar Nellie),coloured with Promarkers,paper is Craft Creations,card blank is PM,border punch & leaf punch are Woodware,rest from stash.
Okay,back to Rightmove,my eyes are square!!!
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Happy Anniversary To Us!!!...

Today is our 2oth wedding anniversary!!!
This is a recent photo taken at my cousins party,a few weeks ago & as you can see Paul is acting daft,lol!!!
We met when I was 17 & Paul was 18 & he is my bestest friend in the world,awwwww!!!! :o)xxx


Tuesday 28 April 2009

I'm Busy,Busy,Busy!!!!...

After a looooong time on the market,our house has finally sold!!!!
We are very pleased,but also quite stressed, as all the houses we have liked,have now sold,so we are house-hunting like crazy at the moment.
I haven't even had chance to sit at my craft desk for a few days now & I'm missing my crafting,but I have to concentrate on houses,our buyer is in a rush,his sold a while ago.
I will be crafting as & when I can,just thought I would explain,then you don't think I have gone AWOL!!!!
Hope to be back soon :o)xxx

Monday 27 April 2009

WOJ Challenge #27~ (2nd Attempt!!!)...

I had to do it correctly,it was buggin me,lol!!!
After getting my images confused the other day,I have used Kneeling Willow & she is deffo a WOJ stamp!!! I AM entering this card for this weeks WOJ challenge!!!
I coloured with Promarkers,papers are Tinkering Ink "Al Fresco",card is Bazzill,rest from stash.
This will wake you up on a rainy, Monday morning,lol,nice & bright!!!
Have a luvly day & thanx for looking :o)xxx

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #14~Callum's Challenge~A Child's Card...

This is my DT card for this fortnight's Pollycraft Monday Challenge.
The theme is to make a card for a child.
I used the NEW download range "Lil Chapz",there are 2 themes "Space Mission" and "Ahoy Matey".
I coloured with Promarkers & used Coredinations card stock,eyelets set with Cropadile,twine from stash.
I hope you get the chance to join in & have a look at the rest of the DT cards,they are fab.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Saturday 25 April 2009

Stamp Something~Showers or Flowers...

This is my card for this weeks Stamp Something Challenge,Showers or Flowers.
I used a PB image & they have a floral brolly,so it has both!!!
Image coloured with Distress Inks,paper is MME,card is Coredinations,rest from stash.
I hope you are enjoying your weekend,TFL :o)xxx

Friday 24 April 2009

Just Magnolia #2~Pink & Green...

I'm bright & early today with my card for the Just Magnolia Challenge.
The theme is Pink & Green,a pretty colour combo.
I used BG Sugared papers,Coredinations card stock,ticket is Autumn Leaves stamp,corners are Quickutz die,pearls are Kaiser.The (very wonky) sewing was done on my machine!!! (takes a bow,lol!!!),still scared of the thing!!!
Hope you all have a luvly weekend & Thanx for looking :o)xxx


Thursday 23 April 2009

Stamp With Fun #3~Sketch by Marlene...

I have checked a trillion times & I have got the correct challenge today,lol!!! (Brain Donor!!!)
This is my card for this weeks Stamp With Fun Challenge,using the sketch provided by Marlene.It's a great sketch,lots of layers,my fave!!!
I coloured the Gorjuss image with Promarkers,papers are BG Sultry,card is Bazzill,rest from stash.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Wednesday 22 April 2009

Confusion...

Awwww,I got muddled up!!!
I was so excited to receive my new BG Whisteria papers today,I found the new WOJ Challenge sketch & got cracking! I just tried to find the name of this stamp & yep,it's a Sugar Nellie!!!!
Oh well,I enjoyed making it :o)
The image is called Demure,coloured with Promarkers,embellies are some I found whilst rearranging my stash.Pearls are Kaiser.
I will have to have another go with the correct make of stamp this time,teehee!!! TFL :o)xxx

Tilda & Friends ATC~Red & White for St George...

This is my ATC for this weeks Tilda & Friends Challenge.
Image is coloured with Promarkers,cut with Nestabilities,paper is Craft Creations,pearls are Kaiser,gems are PM,bow from stash,sentiment is a Daisy Bucket rub-on.
The theme is Red & White for St George's day.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Tuesday 21 April 2009

Just Magnolia #1...

2 cards in 1 day & I have been sooooo busy round the house too!!!
I have used a Magnolia image sent to me by Jilli,coloured with Promarkers & used my Tinkering Ink "Beloved" papers,that I have been hoarding for a while,best to use them,you can't see them stored away!!! (ARGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!)
I'm ok!!!
This card is for the new Just Magnolia Challenge.
Right,got a Ballet Tone class at the gym soon,so off to get ready.TFL :o)xxx

Mojo Monday#83...

This card is for Mojo Monday Challenge.
I coloured the image (from Denise x) with Promarkers,paper & card are SU,butterfly sentiment is CWC,rest from stash.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Monday 20 April 2009

Penny Black Saturday Challenge#45...

This is my card for this weeks Penny Black Challenge,following the sketch by Nat.
Papers are Craft Creations,card is Bazzill,image coloured with Promarkers,rest from stash.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Sunday 19 April 2009

Whiff Of Joy Candy...

Katharina is offering 2 Summer Stamp kits to 2 very lucky people,over on her blog.
They include 6 brand new, never before seen, main character stamps, 5 accessory stamps, designed by Elisabeth Bell and 4 text stamps, designed by Katharina (in english).
Just go over & read the terms & join in!!! :o)x

Saturday 18 April 2009

Friday Sketchers #48...

This is my card for this weeks Friday Sketchers Challenge.

I used a DL shaped card,as the sketch was done in that shape & don't often use them,so it was a change!!!

The new Sugar Nellie image is "Shopaholic",coloured with Promarkers,papers are Craft Creations,Stickles added her & there,rest from stash.

I just have to say "BIG THANKYOUS" to Natalie & Denise for giving me this award,it is sooo luvly that you both thought of me & I really appreciate it,MWAH!!! xx
Hope you are all having a nice weekend,TFL :o)xxx



Friday 17 April 2009

Cute Card Thursday #56~Floral Fantasy...

I have used 1 of my 4 new Sugar Nellie stamps that I bought with my b'day money,she is called "A Gift For You",I think she looks really vintage & sweet.I coloured her with Promarkers & the fab paper is SU (Washington Apple),red card is Coredinations,8x8 card blank & sentiment are CWC.The huge Dahlia flower is Floradoodle,rest from stash.
I am entering my card into this weeks CCT Challenge,Floral Fantasy.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Thursday 16 April 2009

Sketch Saturday # 46...

This is my card for this weeks Sketch Saturday Challenge.
I liked this sketch very much,it has lots of layers.The Geisha Anya image (sent to me by Denise) is coloured with Promarkers,papers are PM Oriental Spice,card is Coredinations,gems from stash.Sentiment is SU.
Thankyou for looking :o)xxx

Wednesday 15 April 2009

Tilda & Friends ATC~Recipe 1,2,3...

It's ages since I made an ATC & joined in the Tilda & Friends Challenge,so I thought I would use my mini Tilda image that I was sent for my birthday (you all thought I had made a huge card & got my dimensions mixed up,didn't you,lol?!!!!).Wish I had some of my own Mini Tilda stamps,they are soooo cute!!!
I coloured with Promarkers (took 2 seconds!!!),paper is K&Co Mckenna,rest of stuff is from stash.
The recipe to follow for this weeks ATC is 1xribbon,2xflowers & 3xbuttons.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

WOJ Challenge #26~Black & White & a splash of one color accent

I'm very early today,have to craft when I get chance,lol!!!
This weeks Whiff Of Joy Challenge,is to use Black & White & then you can choose 1 colour as an accent.I chose....PINK!!!!!!
Image is WOJ Snail,coloured with Promarkers,papers are http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/ (that's what it says on the pad!),card is Coredinations,rest from stash.
TFL :o)xxx

Tuesday 14 April 2009

Stamp With Fun #2~Brown/Pink...

This weeks Stamp With Fun Challenge are asking us to use the colour combo Brown & Pink.
I coloured my image with Promarkers,I added a very small mulberry flower to the lil girl's hair & some Stickles to the bird's tails.Paper is Colorbok,card is Bazzill,flowers are from stash,brad is PM,Tulle is from local market,buttons from stash & gems are PM.
Thankyou for looking :o)xxx

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #27~Sketch & Chocolate Orange...

Last week I was very lucky & won Janet's blog candy,my choice of 4 Pink Gem stamps!!!
With having such a busy busy week,I haven't had chance to use them,so here is my 1st stamp,Mimi with Bird.I coloured her with Promarkers & she is soooo luvly,I have to say a BIGGGG Thankyou Janet,all 4 stamps are beautiful & I will be using them all on my blog ASAP!!!
I followed the sketch on this weeks Secret Crafter challenge & you also have to use the colours Chocolate Orange.
Paper is SU,rest from stash.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Monday 13 April 2009

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #13~Orange...

This weeks challenge over on Pollycraft Monday Challenge,was chosen by Poppet & it is to use the colour Orange on your creation.
Do you think I have made this card Orange enough?!!! LOL!!!
I used my fave ever Pollycraft stamp (the one that got me addicted!!!) "Reflection" & coloured her with Promarkers.Papers are Kate Knight Wild Blossom,rest from stash.
I hope you will all join in,there is a fab prize of a stamp set to be won.The challenge runs fortnightly,so plenty of time.
Thanx for looking :o)xxx

Saturday 11 April 2009

Basic Grey#30~Chocolate Soft Centers...

Early today!!!
This weeks BG challenge is to use the colours that remind you of your fave chocolate center.
Mine is caramel/toffee,mmmm yum-yum!!!!
I used BG Granola paper & Coredinations brown cardstock,image is Gorjuss coloured with Promarkers.Large eyelets are SU & so is the ribbon.rest from stash.
Hope you are having a nice weekend/break.TFL :o)xxx

Friday 10 April 2009

Friday Sketchers #47...

Here's my card for this weeks Friday Sketchers.
The image (sent to me by Kim) is coloured with Promarkers,paper is HOTP Vintage.Chipboard scrolls are BG,coloured with Distress Ink (Aged Mahogany),pearls are Kaiser,gems are PM.
Back to normality today & got to go to the supermarket now,Eugh!!!
I hope you all have a luvly Easter.TFL :o)xxx

Thursday 9 April 2009

WOJ Challenge #25~Sketch by Katharina...

This is my card for this weeks WOJ Challenge.
The image is coloured with Promarkers,papers are HOTP Vintage,sentiment ticket is by Tim Holtz.Eyelets set with Cropadile & then it looked a bit blank sooo I used some ....Peel-Offs!!! I know,I'm sorry,but they just came in handy,I found them whilst moving all my stuff about.
BTW unit is looking a bit fuller,moved some more stuff in,I need some of the storage boxes that go with it,but they are out of stock of them all,so got to wait.
I'm just waiting for both Pauls to get ready,my stomach is growling for my meal!!!
Have a luvly evening & Thanx for stopping by :o)xxx

Birthday Goodies!!!...(Part 2)








I have to show you my beautiful cards from my amazing friends.
I got cards from Natalie,Julie & Emma.W,then cards & goodies from Sue Lumber,Kim Dellow,Denise Morgans & my mate Jilli xx
I have written on the pics who they are from.
Bigggggggggggggg Thankyousssssssssssssss,MWAH!!!
My sister has just been & given me a Parker pen & some Thorntons choccies,just a lil box,she knows I have to be good!!!
Hope to post a card later,TFL :o)xxx