Suzie Q's Crafty Creations

It's your day!

2012-02-18T11:33:00.008Z

Howdy peeps!!

I wonder if you are still popping by to see if i have made anything recently as it has been a little while since i posted - nearly a month! eek!

Time just seems to be passing by so quick but i have been busy - maybe not in the crafty way sadly!

In a nutshell i celebrated my birthday yup yet another year older sadly not wiser !

We were skiing in Bulgaria when it was my birthday so celebrated in the snow and believe me there was lots of it! I can't believe you also had some snow delivered here too and i have heard there is more on the way!

My eldest son also proposed to his girlfriend on the slopes so we also celebrated an Engagement lots of bubbly was had! (maybe too much lol but it was a special occasion!)

Oh yeah and to top it all we came home to a flooded bedroom - grrrrrr !!!!

Hence the lack of blogging !!!

My aim is to play catch up with everyone soon as i feel i have neglected my bloggy friends for far too long.

I hope you have all been well and been creating as i need lots of inspiration to get me back into the swing of things x

i will be entering the following challenges

CES challenge - spots and dots

Totally papercrafts - ribbons and/or bows

Karens doodles - celebrate

Truly scrumptious - all creatures great and small

Alphabet challenge - a for animal antics

Fave Tilda

2012-01-26T07:58:00.003Z

Good Morning my lovelies x

Think i may have mentioned on more than one occasion that this lil stamp has to be one of my favourite Tildas and everytime i go to make a Tilda card I do tend to reach for her - so here she is again! lol

Yes you do detect Kraft!!! sorry but not got over the addiction for this stuff yet I think it's here forever!!

I sat and coloured her the other night while watching TV, I am quite pleased as I wasn't in very good light - no close ups please!! hee hee

My card is also very sparkly and looks lovely in the sun!

SUN!!! yes the sun and it needs to come out to play as it very frosty here!!

I will be entering into the following challenges

Ribbon girl - blue and pink

Cute card thursday - gems

ABC - happy birthday

Little darlings - polka dots

Paper shelter - pearls and swirls

Papertake weekly - happy highlights

Fussy and fancy - polka dots

simons says - anything goes

Krafty Thursday - spotted chick - kraft

See you soon x

Baaaa!!!!

2012-01-11T08:02:00.002Z

Good Morning!!

A very Spring type card today, very soft and pastelly in fact not a good photo at all it does look very wishy washy, think I am using the wrong camera setting!

Doh! silly me x

I have used a fab Sketch over at Stamptacular Sunday, one i will be using again

definitely.

I have used lots of die cuts on here, magnolia fence die, martha stewart grass punch and nestabilitie dies, not forgetting my SU tab punch!!

The papers are very old Imaginisce unfortunately can't remember the names but they are very pretty.

There are so many great challenges at the moment but not enough hours in the day for me!!

Papertake Weekly - die cut special

CES challenge - anything goes

Anything goes - anything goes

cupcake crafts - something new (jewels)

one stop craft challenge - bingo

Toodle pop!

Three 'lil' Puddy Tats!

2012-01-07T09:06:00.008Z

Hi de Hi,

I found these circular cards in a drawer so thought I would have a go and make a card with them and decided on some lovely bright turquoise and pinks colours I think they look fab together!!

A really cute image by Penny Black, i'm not sure what this is called as someone had kindly stamped it for me x

I will use this as a card from one of the kids to my mum as she has a birthday coming up in February, nothing like getting organised!!

As she cherishes all of my cards I think it is safe to say she is worthy of all my new pink gems I have placed around the scallop lol x

Hope you like, i shall be entering it into the following challenges

Simon says - something new

Paper Sundaes- saturated colour

Pink Elephant - anything goes

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

Cute Card Thursday - whats new

Crafts and me - anything goes

Bye for now x

This ones for You x

2012-01-03T10:34:00.006Z

Good Morning!

Ooh it's really blustery and rainy and horrible here today, a good day for crafting if you get any time!

As the title suggests this card has been made for all of my blog buddies and I just love this magnolia sentiment it is so true x

I am not sure if this style card has a name but Kim Fee used it on a class at Craftsulove and all of the ladies loved it!

Although I do like making Christmas cards this was a nice change and the 1st time I have been in my craft room in what seems like ages!!

Challenges

Pink Elephant - anything goes

My time to craft - hugs and kisses (kisses on ribbon)

ABC challenge - g for green - colour or recycled item

Secret crafter - anything goes

Crafts and me - anything goes

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

see you soon x

Fave Five of 2011!!

2011-12-31T09:46:00.003Z

Happy New Years Eve to you, are you getting excited about celebrating tonight?

Where has this year gone to, it's absolutely flown by for me that's for sure!!

Here are my fave Five cards of 2011 that i am joining in with the lovely Debby

she does this every year and you really must pop by to see her as she makes the most wonderful cards!

1st up is a heavily die cut and punch card which i made for my lovely mum x

Well yes one of the many elzybells i have used with a bit of paper piecing going on and those gorgeous little clouds - so sweet!

I really like how this turned out - using Kraft again!!!

Oh and again lol!!!

this may be the first time i tried colouring on Kraft, really like this affect

And last but no means least another one which i made for my mum and one of my first attempts at distress inks!

Note to oneself to spend more time practicing with the inks lol x

Hope you liked reminiscing with me!

Hope you have a wonderful night tonight whatever you may be doing and may i wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!!

See you in 2012!!

Bo Bunny Card and FREE POSTAGE ALERT!!!

2011-12-29T08:05:00.004Z

Hullo, hullo,

Hope you all survived the Christmas Festivities and that Santa brought you everything you wanted!!

We had a lovely time but have to say I am glad it's over, I do Christmas Day and Boxing Day for the family and although I enjoy it when it's here, I absolutely hate the run up to it I get so stressed!!!

I have eaten far too much and feel very uncomfortable but tell myself well If I eat a little more I may feel better!

Where's the logic in that!!

Not sure If I should be posting Crimbo cards as it has gone, lol but here is one that I made for a Create and Take at work who have FREE POSTAGE until 3rd January so if you did fancy a bit of retail therapy or were lucky enough to receive CRAFTSULOVE vouchers for Christmas now's the chance to spend and save on postage!!

It would be rude not too!!

See you soon and a big Hullo to my new followers x

PS - I still have 2 presents to find in my "safe place" which unfortunately to the disgust of my children, I cannot for the life of me remember where it was!

I wouldn't mind but I only wrapped them on Christmas Eve!!

May have to buy a new brain in the sales!!

No funny comments please Mrs Squires!! lol

Red Sky in the morning ..........

2011-12-19T08:00:00.007Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Sorry you had just piccies and no words for a couple of days!!

Silly, stupid, daft bat old me obviously pressed a wrong button and managed to turn my blog into something I knew nothing about!! Doh what a dingbat I am!!

This was until Caz came to the rescue and worked her magic within about 2 nano seconds - what a fool I felt!!

Thank you my friend x

So onto the piccie this was a photo taken from my bedroom window the other morning, unfortunately it didn't pick up well in the photo but just above the trees it was a lovely blue and looked like the sea it was amazing!!
Just a little card that took minutes to make and yes I have used an Elzybell again!!

I would like to wish all who visit a wonderful wonderful christmas and all the best for 2012!!

Just incase I don't get a chance to pop by again as I still have pressies to buy -

talk about last minute larry!!

Toodle pop!

Kraft Galore!

2011-12-12T07:43:00.002Z

Hi de hi!

Lots of Kraft card on this one I just can't leave the stuff alone!

It is definitely the go to cardstock for me , slowly I will try and wean myself off, it will be difficult though.

This is a very simple card and one i think you could get away with for the men even if it does have a little sparkle!

I have used the crafts too polka dots folder , nestabilities labels 13, Kars Small christmas tree stamp along with personal impressions Silent night sentiment set.

I just love the colours of the ribbon together.

Anyone finished their crimbo shopping yet?

Mr, Snowman!

2011-12-04T16:59:00.002Z

Good Morning!

Ooh what a chilly one it was last night, lets hope that snow is not coming just yet,Christmas Eve would be nice - how magical that would be!!

Anyway still trying to get in the Crimbo mode but have to say I am struggling at the mo , I do miss the kids being younger and the excitement you have with them, now they are older it's different and a lot more expensive!! lol

Well here is Frosty the snowman, well that's what i have named this little Quickutz fella and he made a nice simple card for a recent create and take at work.

Cards and more - snowflakes

one stop craft - let it snow

sweet stampin - snow something

by the cute and girly - let it snow

totally papercrafts - let it snow

enjoy your day x

Colouring on Kraft Card

2011-11-27T11:31:00.005Z

Hi Peeps!

Thought I would have a try at colouring on Kraft card, as you can see need lots more practice but was quite pleased with the result will definitely give it another shot.

Lots of sparkle and bling on this card, slowly getting into the christmas spirit and the christmas card pile is growing slowly! Yay!

Well , off to look around for some sketches for my other cards but doubt i will get a chance to make any today - house looks like a bomb has gone off!!

I HATE HOUSEWORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day whatever you may be doing!

Toodlepop!

challenges

Totally gorguss - sparkle

Crafty catz - snowmen

Papertake weekly - christmas crackers

creative craft - free for all

Penny black at Allsorts - all creatures great and small

Addicted to stamps - christmas card

It's Christmas!!

2011-11-23T07:55:00.005Z

Hi de Hi, Ho de Ho!!
Oh I wish it could be christmas every day! When the bells start ringing and the band begins to pla-a-a-a-y ! Who -a-a-ah!
Now theres a classic to be singing to all day! lol x
I've woken up with it in me head so i'm passing it on to all you lovely buds to try and get rid of it!
Still into making my crimbo cards and followed the "credentials" (is that a word?) for these challenges

Penny black Saturday - green and trees

Totally gorguss - swirly whirly

Creatalicious challenges - christmas and sparkle

ABC challenge - d is for dazzle

Short and sweet today , have a lovely day whatever you may be doing!

Toodle pop!

If in Doubt.........

2011-11-19T16:03:00.004Z

....Get your Elzybells out!!!

Well this motto applies probably only to me as I do own most of these stamps and the majority of the time whether it be a sentiment or image you will normally see something from Elzybells on my cards!!

These gorgeous little robins are never too far away and i think they are so damn cute!

There was a very unusual sketch over at Secret Crafter this Saturday and I thought this was a little challenge that needed to be solved, I was originally going to use my Noel Magnolia stamp for this and then light bulb moment thought "Nah" gonna use my little dicky birds!

Lots of glamour dust on this one and it truly sparkles but you will have to take my word for it i am afraid.

Also lots and lots of snowflakes to finish it off i felt it needed a little something extra,

Well hope you like if you do leave me a comment and i will come and visit you!

Toodle pop x

Entering into the following challenges

CES challenges - snowflakes

secret crafter - sketch

ABC Challenge - D is for dazzle

The paper shelter - snowflakes

Christmas blog challenge - aww what a cutie

Crafty catz - snowflakes

Pixie and Pookie!

2011-11-17T21:13:00.002Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Yet another crimbo card from me again, I think i should best stick to these then hopefully I will have some done in time for the big day!!

Just can't seem to get into Christmas mode at all, I need to be injected with some Christmas spirit to get me in the mood!!

This is an old Stampendous stamp but i just love his googly eyes to me it seems as though he has had a "sherbert or two" I can just imagine him leaving a wiggly trail trying to deliver his pressies having a little night cap at every stop! hee hee

Kraft card used again of course!! It would be rude not to!

I have also used a fab Martha Stewart all around the page punch Deco Flowers I have lots of these type punches and absolutely love them so I now must use the buggers!!

No good keep oohing and ahhing and letting them gather dust they want to come out and play!

Well let me tell you this little fella has got two more presents than i have got i haven't even started! HELP!

I will be entering my card into

lothian crafts - christmas

totally gorguss - christmas traditions

abc christmas challenge - winter sports

Ta Ra

Another Tilda!

2011-11-12T17:54:00.005Z

Good Morning!!!
How are you today ! Have you woken up with va va voom like me!! (normally fades) but at the
moment I am feeling very positive!
We have recently got 6 chickens so I am normally up to feed them and tell them how special they are as they lay me scrum diddly-umptious eggs, I have got over the fact now that when they lay me some eggs i do not actually have to eat them all there and then just cos they are fresh! lolx
Another long gap between cards I am afraid, i am not getting any time to do much crafting as my mum is still not right bless her but hopefully - everything crossed this may be her time as the doctors and nurses etc seem to have stepped up a notch this week.
Well todays card is another Tilda , I don't use them for months and then 2 come along side by side, I really do love this one it is so sweet!!
You can't see very well the texture of the snowball but i have used some snowy stuff and it looks fab, I kept playing around with this card trying to add more but i struggled i think it's because i feel guilty playing in my room at the moment and just want to get the job done and get out!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges
cupcake craft - textalicious
crafters companion - let it snow
crafty calendar - winter wardrobe
abc challenge - winter sports
magnolia stamp lovers - christmas

secret crafter challenge - spots and stripes

totally gorguss - christmas traditions

Hello to my new followers and apologies if the cards are a bit scarce at the moment hopefully they will be a lot more frequent soon x
Enjoy what is left of your weekend x
Toodlepop!

Crimbo Card!!

2011-10-21T18:34:00.006+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

A slightly more pleasing card on the eye especially after the last one eh Tracy! hee hee! (She is a Magnolia lover so me knows this one will please her!)

I actually love this little Tilda too and the first time she has seen ink and yet she is a year old!! Bless her!

Have you spotted I managed to pop an Elzybell in there too!

Yep I am afraid Elzybells will never be forgotten all the time I am living and breathing that is for sure!!

Do you like the lil Robin he so cute!

I think he would like a kiss from Tilda as he has mistletoe but i think the poor little cow is clinging on for life as she is sitting on the window sill OUTSIDE and for all we know it could be 7 stories up in a block of flats!!! lol x

But don't you worry cos I will be looking out for her with my "Special Eye!"

(Yay! I got it in there Tracy + Caz+Paula!)Yeeha!!

Anyway this is very chrismassy for me this time of year, I do not know what has come over me Christmas in October have I gone MAD! or madder if ever there was a word!

I will be popping my card into the following challenges

Fabs big christmas card challenge = something shiny/and or snowflake

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - you choose

ABC Christmas Challenge - unused christmas stash

Have a fab weekend!

2011-10-09T10:49:00.004+01:00

Good Morning!!

A little bit damp here this morning as we had rain last night and we actually had the heating on for the first time it was like a sauna this morning as i forgot to turn it off! OOps!

Well a new card today even if it is a little bit busy(not sure about this one)

The papers are Doodlebug and I love the print, but it is just so hard to use on a card as there is so much going on- maybe I should have just used a tiny strip! lol

I have used my new Fiskars punch and I love it such a delicate scallop.

There is also lots of sparkle on this card but alas you cannot see it as usual !

My stamp is a little Elzybell I am still a big fan of these stamps even though they are no longer in production which is an awful shame.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

Fab n funky challenge - die cuts and punches

My Mums craft shop - All creatures great and small

Anything goes challenge- dies and punches

Well must fly, off to see how my eldest got on in Bournemouth last night as it was his 21st and him and his mates went there to party and stay the night!!

Poor old Bournemouth is what I say!!

We did however have a lovely civilized evening the night before with family at a chinese restaurant and it was one price for "eat as much as you like"

So I Blooming well did!!

I could barely move - umm diets going well - NOT!

Have a lovely Sunday!

Cooooeeeee!

2011-09-23T06:53:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

So where do I start without boring you all!!!

Life has been busy busy busy (hectic sounds worse!)

Well finally my mum has left hospital yesterday!! Hoorah!

Still a long way to go but after being in there for soooo long, she was more than ready to go home. Bless her x

My father in law is now out of hospital too and is doing really well - another Hoorah!

Thank you to all who sent well wishes it is really kind of you sending all those positive vibes! (Get me eh! I sound like "Heaven!") lolx(Big Brother contestant - just incase you thought i had lost me marbles!)

Finally we can now try to get back to semi normality, I am so pleased we are now at this point as didn't fancy Christmas at the hospital and I am damn sure they did not want to spend it there either although they were both extremely well looked after.

Unfortunately the creative side of me didn't get an awful lot done at all, but I did manage to make a Christmas card using the Magnolia Noel stamp and used dotty paper or is it spotty?? (Now that's one to think about! lol)

This was made for a Create and Take at Craftsulove and all products are from there.

If you fancy a spot of craft shopping at the weekend why not pop to Craftsulove as it is their Christmas Demo Day on Saturday where you will also see our New Classroom and Paper Room !

Lots of work has been done and the shop looks absolutely fantastic and you will be able to pick up our New Class List!!!

Apologies for not catching up with you all I am sure there are lots of wonderful crafty items you have been making and looking forward to peeking in on you all.

Big Hullo to my new followers!

I am entering my card into

Anything goes challenge - anything goes

scrap creations challenge - anything goes

totally gorguss challenge - nothing square

Christmas card challenge - stash challenge has to product 1 yr old (stamp)

Toodlepop!

Flying by......

2011-08-04T08:02:00.004+01:00

....with a birthday Hi!!!

This was the card I made for Geoff who entered the "naughty forties" recently!!

I have used the fab stamp from Penny Black called "Hedgehopper" , on the actual stamp it does have a trail of hearts floating out the back but I chose to use a birthday banner instead, I think it works quite well especially for those man cards!!

Just a quick visit from me today as unfortunately my mum is still in hospital and there hasn't been much progress and she is in a lot of pain. It is heart braking to see her as she is normally a very strong person.

Thank you all very much for your get well wishes for her.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Penny black saturday - anything goes

Cupcake craft challenges - how old

Crafty your days away = birthday celebrations

Just some lines- outdoor/summer colours

Papertake weekly - anything goes

Apologies if i haven't visited you recently will do my best to catch up with you all x

Lovely and Lilac!!

2011-07-28T22:38:00.004+01:00

Morning Peeps!!

It's not often I big up my cards but do confess I really like this one and it was made for my lovely Mum, who is in hospital at the moment with a fractured pelvis.

Unfortunately she tripped in my kitchen and dislocated her shoulder and had trouble walking - to cut a long story short she has been in pain ever since and we have now found out after numerous trips to the hosp that she has fractured her pelvis in two places!!

So I would like to wish her a speedy recovery and hope she is able to come home soon.

Can you believe no stamping on this card it is purely punches and dies.

I have used the MS ribbon loop patp, SU owl punch and SU branch, MS hydrangea punch for the lil flowers and the Magnolia Fence.

Oops ! not to mention my lovely fluffy cloud punch by Fiskars.

Well I have a list that is never ending of things to do today and two birthdays this weekend my baby is going to be 15!!!

Eek! another year and I will have no children at school that will be very weird for me!!

I hope you have a lovely weekend and thank you for visiting me especially as I haven't been posting frequently, I appreciate you popping by x

I will enter my card into the following challenges

Lollipop crafts challenge - anything goes

Creative card crew - animal antics

Anything goes - pick of the bunch

allsorts - free and easy

totally gorguss - punch or die

Sunshine and flowers!

2011-07-22T08:13:00.006+01:00

Good Morning!!

Let's hope our day is filled with sunshine today instead of the wet stuff that seems to continually drop from the sky at the moment, i am getting a little fed up of shouting up there to turn the blooming tap off!!!

A little card to share with you that was made for Create and Take last Friday at Craftsulove.

It was made using this little stamp set from Craftsulove and it is actually called Sunshine and flowers! Isn't it a lovely little sentiment.

This Saturday it is the Shops 5th Birthday and they have a demo day going on all details can be found here if you would like to pop along.

I will be entering the following challenges

charisma cardz - summer

craft us crazy - anything goes

everybody art challenge - dots

fussy and fancy - summer

have a lovely day!

Born To Be Wild!!!

2011-07-17T07:33:00.002+01:00

Get your motor running, Head out on the highway, looking for adventure in whatever comes our way,Yeah darling gonna make it happen............OK OK enough of the singing but as soon as I made this card I just kept singing(wailing) this song! lol x I have used the fab Penny black stamp which is actually called Born Wild and the Papermania Running Stitch punch as thought it rather resembled a road!!

As I had made a little hedgie card, I thought you might like to see who visited us for a couple of days last week - lookie how sweet is this little hedgie!!

I named her Tilly but have been informed by the kids that it may be a little Tommy as he/she kept slipping off the plate and doing a roly poly and they may have well seen a lil winky!!

I have taken so many photos and spent a good couple of hours just sitting watching as Tilly/Tommy is so cute and oh so fast I couldn't believe how quick they manouvre
Look at the little legs -Ahhhhhh so sweet!!

you can tell how small she is as this is an old side plate!

Alas we haven't seen her since I do hope he/she has been reunited with her mummy as the night before we saw her we heard a rustling in the bushes and a rather large mummy hedgehog trotted around the garden, I did reach for the camera but unfortunately it just came out black - apparently thats what happens when it is 10.30pm at night and pitch black -Doh!!!

Well i hope you like my piccies!!

I will be entering my card into

Crafty creations - boyz to men

A gem of a challenge - lets hear it for the boys

totally gorguss - all about the boys

Papercrafting journey - for him

Enjoy your Sunday!

Remember M, Remember E..........

2011-07-05T22:05:00.007+01:00

...Put them together remember me!!!!

I know it's been ages since I blogged but here I am with a bit of a pink overloaded card for sure!!!

My favouritest ever hanglar stamp, well my only hanglar stamp to be fair it came in a set and i love it!!
The inside was also decorated to coordinate with the front and was made for a special friend Tracy who celebrated her birthday this week.

I have lots of birthdays this month and also a birthday that was missed - oops naughty me !!!

I hope you like my card and i will pop back later to see if it fits into any

challenges!

Ok well i found a few

Papertake weekly - anything goes optional buttons

Lets craft and create - eat cake

allsorts challenge - free and easy

lollipop crafts - anything goes

totally papercraft - bingo

cute card thursday - lace

bye for nowx

Goodie or Baddie?

2011-06-14T06:36:00.007+01:00

Good Morning!!

Well as the title of this post suggests "goodie or baddie?"

I am unsure whether or not this card really works but it's growing on me - just!!

Not a lot to say about it really other than it's a forever friends stamp and I have used my new MFT film strip die, isn't it fab!!

These dies are my new addiction at the moment and i still have lots I haven't used yet but seem to keep buying more!!

Sound familiar??

Well i have been up bright and early doing lots of washing (exciting eh!) as it looks like it gonna be a shiny sunny day, fingers crossed anyway!!

I am entering my card into the following challenges

secret crafter - male card

cupcake craft - boy oh boy oh boy

fussy and fancy - man cards

creative inspirations - one for dad

Paperplay challenges - dad

Well, I need more inspiration for male cards so will be blog hopping tonight!

see you soon

Fathers Day Card!

2011-06-10T12:30:00.005+01:00

Good Afternoon!!

A man card for you today I thought I had best start on the many Fathers Day cards I have to make so this is Number 1 using a very old sugar nellie image, in fact one of the few man/boy images I own so it does get aired a lot.

I have used the fab sketch over at Sketch Saturday and you can win a fab MFT voucher!! Woo hoo! they do the most fantastic dies so my fingers are crossed!!

A quick post from me today as need to do some food shopping its rather like "old mother hubbard's kitchen" and with 3 young lads that eat non stop I had best get stocked up!!

i will also enter the following challenges

papertake weekly - anything goes

craft room challenge - anything goes

Last but not least the "fish Curry" was a hit and I will be requesting it again!!

Yummy yum yum!!

hugs

Double pocket card!

2011-06-08T07:29:00.009+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

A new style card for me a "Double pocket card" with two little tags.

This was a first attempt and not as complicated as first thought so will definitely be making more - me likes these!!!

I have used the adorable Flowers for Mimi , Penny Black stamp , those little birdies are so tweet!! this has to be one of my favourites!

As the challenge this week was Doodling over at Penny Black Saturday you can see I have done lots of faux stitching and a few dots here and there!!
Here is a close up of the two little Doo hickey tags using Elzybells sentiments, I have used white organza and pink twine through the holes.

Absolutely smothered the edges of the card with stickles so it's lovely and sparkly!!

There is also a challenge over at Penny Black Blog which is using Fun Folds and there is a fab tutorial so will be trying that next for sure.

I will also be entering my card into Penny Black at Allsorts - favourites.

Craft room challenge -anything goes

Right must go there is a "fish curry" cooking in the kitchen - not me cooking I'm busy blogging, to be honest fish curry sounds wrong to me but will let you know how it goes !!!

Toodle pop!

Baby Card!!

2011-06-03T08:31:00.004+01:00

Good Morning!!!

looks like it is going to be glorious the sun has most definitely got his hat on today!!!

I should know I have been awake since 4am!!

Yes stupid o'clock tossing and turning wheezing and sneezing and beating the life out of the other half snoring!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!

In the end i gave in and got up at 5am and did some washing so it's out on the line already swaying soaking up the sun.
My card for today is sadly not for a new baby just been born, i just picked a stamp out the drawer without looking what it was and that was my challenge to then make a card, but I now have a baby card if anyone needs one!

I so love this stamp it is so cute and yes obviously an elzybell as you can probably tell!

I have paper pieced the entire stamp, i had originally coloured in the baby but the colour just didn't stand out enough on the Kraft so obviously need to invest in a better quality flesh coloured pencil.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

our creative corner - beautiful baby

fussy and fancy friday challenge - card man/boy

fab n funky challenge - what 'eva'

cute card thursday - embellish it

Thanks for popping by and for any comments you may leave they are most appreciated , I can then pop by and say 'hi to you!'

hugs

Skateboarder Ian!

2011-05-30T16:34:00.002+01:00

Well if my memory serves me rightly i think this is what this little chap is called!!

I do like him especially as he is so easy to colour and he was within arms reach on my desk as he had not been put away since the last time!!

I made the card for no particular reason but I am sure it will come in handy some when, and have since found 3 challenges I can enter him into - Yippee!

Charisma Cardz - boy oh boy

cards for men - no paper

simon say's - stars and stripes

I do normally as a rule find a sketch or theme and base my card around that but today I just decided to have a play as the weather has been either sun or glum!

Typical now as the bbq is roaring it keeps trying to spit, so guess i had best get my washing in!!

Toodlepop!

A Get Well Card!!

2011-05-27T15:34:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

It's been a while I know but better late than never lol x

My friend Sandra (AKA Crafty Nan) has had surgery on her knee so I thought I would rustle her up a card.

I had no suitable images and when that happens you just gotta turn to Stamping Caz as she has a stamp for every occasion, in fact she probably owns all the stamps in the whole wide world lol x

So thanks Caz for lending me this one as it fitted the occasion so well.

I would like to wish Sandra a speedy recovery and hope everything went well.

I'd also like to remind Sandra as she cannot move about so much maybe her fingers could do with some exercise and get her blog up and running as she leaves us all such lovely and funny comments, I am sure we would all like to see her creations so we can give her some praise for a change.

No pressure Sandra - just get your finger out!!!

Well i hope you all have a fab long weekend and make the most of it.

Please Mr Sunshine be nice to us.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Creative Card Crew - anything goes

Papertake weekly - pale pastels

Lollipop Crafts - bling it

My Mums crafts shop - fave colours (pink and kraft)

totally papercrafts - pink and girly

Hope to catch up with you all over the weekendx

A very Special card!

2011-05-15T14:46:00.005+01:00

Howdy girlies!!!

Now before you say I've seen this card!!

Yes you have, well the front panel anyway!

It was my friend Caz's special 40th Birthday in the week and I had decided to make her an extra special keepsake.

Unfortunately me being me decided to make it at 9.30 the evening before the big day!! so to save myself a little time I decided to use part of a card I had made previously for the front image and then followed the same colourway to complement the rest which is a box card or is it a book card?

Using my favourite Kraft card of course

It certainly looks like one from a side view and they are so easy to make !

If I can do it on my first attempt anybody can lol x

I have used the martha stewart patp cherish punch - love it!!
As you open the ribbons this is what is inside a lovely accordian style frame, unfortunately you can't see all the glitter on the frame from these pics they are slightly blurred -sorry!

I have used lots of dies, a magnolia lace border, marianne doilly die, SU sizzix embossed butterflies and flower die.
Lastly this is the back of the special card using a magnolia lacy tag die and more of those lovely butterflies.

I first saw one of these cards on Rach's blog and she had kindly linked to the tutorial she made hers from, you really must give it a go they are fun to make and a real wow factor.

I did say to Caz well now you've seen it can I have it back ?

I was joking of course and the answer was no so i guess i will just have to make another!

I will be entering it into the following challenges

just magnolia = lace real or faux

paper sundaes = birthday

sentimental sundaes = handmade flowers

magnolia down under = favourite (Kraft card)

stamp something = anything goes

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ = punches or die cuts

Well that's it from me have been busy decorating painted the room one colour and then decided "Nah no likey!!!"

So off to B&Q for me next pot and started all over again !!

Magnolia Card!

2011-05-02T09:12:00.003+01:00

Hullo, Hullo, my lovelies!!

What glorious weather we have been having, hence the lack of posts for a while!

We spend a lot of time outdoors in this weather and I can't seem to bring myself to sit inside when it is lovely and sunny as I like to make the most of it while it lasts.

I am also very guilty of looking at what everyone else has created instead of creating myself!!

I have finally got round to having a little play and used the fab sketch from Sketch Saturday, I must admit I did struggle as I hadn't made one for soooo long and looking at it now I think it looks a bit bare!!

I love this little magnolia stamp and this is the first time she was inked (along with a lot of my stamps)

As she was a cooking tilda with her wooden spoon I thought you may like to see what we do a lot of in our garden when it's nice and sunny and that is eat Al Fresco, as soon as that sun peaks out the bbq comes out

Am i making you hungry??

Yummy yummy yum yum!!!!

Obviously had to take the snap whilst it was cooking as believe me when it's cooked it's a case of now you see me now you don't!! lol

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Just Magnolia - button bows and bling ( i have used bows)

Cupcake crafts - letter c I have a cupcake

Moving along with the times - anything goes

the paper variety - polka dots

Wishing you a lovely day!!

Pink and Yellow, Pink and Yellow .......

2011-04-16T18:53:00.007+01:00

Sorry I was getting carried away there with my title post had that blooming song in my head - black and yellow , black and yellow, black and yellow!!! lol

I'm sure you know the one I mean - what colours were they? lolx

A little Easter card for you, not a bunny in sight I decided to go for a "Quacker" instead!

I have used the fab sketch from Sketch Saturday along with a Penny Black stamp which i think is called Duckling.

I have coloured straight onto Kraft card with my kohinor pencils, I really love the way they pop!!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Penny Black Saturday - Easter

Secret Crafter Saturday - stitching

Totally papercrafts - spring

Cupcake - layers

Craft us crazy - animals

It's gonna be sunny today wish it was my day off!!

Have a lovely day wherever you may be x

Pink and Girly!!

2011-04-15T16:50:00.004+01:00

Hullo blog buddies!!

Yay I have finally managed to play today not without being interrupted of course!!

At least I have finally achieved a card and I did enjoy it as not had much time to myself of late so it was lovely just to sit and create.

I have used a LOTV stamp (so sweet) and I have given her lots of sparkle. I have even used an embossing folder, I have so many but always forget to use them maybe I should put them in a prominent place so I do not forget them.

I felt like going really girly today and pretty pretty, I'm liking the pink and green together I think it works well.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Sweet sketch Wednesday - sketch

Lili of the Valley - Happy Birthday

Fab and Funky - spotty and dotty

Creative Craft Challenge - embossing

I went to my first Zumba class last night - Oh My!! How much fun is that, it is absolutely crazy we laughed all the way through and sweated and wheezed!!!

The instructor was gorgeous and had a body to die for - i just looked like a pig in a stocking with ants in me pants!! waaagh!!!

Now I know what you mean Debbie !! Great Fun!! lol

No aches today but you can bet your life they will kick in tomorrow!!

Oh by the way Sandra ,I've packed the bags for the ladybirds and I'm blowing them back your way , one little terror was in the bed with me last nite!!!

Show and Tell!

2011-04-14T08:24:00.003+01:00

Good morning!

Just a quickie as not had time to play :(

So I thought I would show you the lovely cards I made when I went to one of the classes with the lovely Mrs Wonka just incase you thought I had fled blogland!!

Penny Black of course as she loves them!
I love this one especially, not sure what you would call this style but i likey this one!!

That's it folks short and sweet, hoping to get time to play this weekend - fingers crossed x

A card For my Lovely Mum!

2011-04-04T07:59:00.006+01:00

Hi de hi campers!!

what a beautiful day we are in for in the UK the sun is shining and the sky is blue!!!

Yippee!!

I will be spending my day in the office but may just sun my little toes while eating my lunch me thinks.

Something a little different from me today a card with no stamped image - yeah really!!!

This is the card I made for my wonderful mum for Mother's Day and I decided not to use a stamp like I normally do and I wanted to try and use my fab flowers that had been gathering dust!!

Here is a wonky angle shot so you can see my lil flutterbys fluttering ! lol

I do like a bit of gingham it looks so clean and crisp and reminds me of a little dress I used to have as a child, in fact if I remember rightly I think I had one in pink as well!!

Will be back later to see if I can find some challenges it will fit into as I am sure I followed a sketch!

Pink gem challenge - fab sketch

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

Secret crafter - butterflies

creative inspirations - punches and dies

Have a wonderful day and don't forget your shades the sun is gonna shine!

hugs

2011-04-02T07:06:00.006+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

Hopefully we are in for a beautiful day it's certainly warm out there in this neck of the woods and slightly windy so good for the washing!!!

I have been up bright and early was in the hairdressers at 8am just for a trim but as I've had my hair done I feel the need to go out tonight lol!!

Anyway here is my card that I have made for the kids to give to my mum on mothers day, i have used last weeks sketch for Friday Sketchers but unfortunately didn't make it in time to participate in the challenge.

However I did take a look yesterday but they did say they were closing the blog??? hmmmmm April fool me thinks!!

I have used retired SU papers love these, as you can see I have paper pieced the little elzybells hat and dress to match and added some punched flowers and finished off with some red embellishments.

I am entering the following challenges

Shellys Images blog - punches

Allsorts challenge - bloomin blossoms

One stop craft - spots and dots

Craft us Crazy - Spring

Now onto an award I was given a while ago by the lovely Elaine and Nicki - thank you ladies
These are the conditions that come with accepting it:

1) You have been tagged, do you want to accept? YES! then create a post on your blog and post the love blog photo.

2) Link back to the person who gave you the award and say if you accept.

3) Choose 3-5 of your favourite blogs to tag, link these in your post too and tell the lucky people they have been tagged. As the aim of this award is to bring unknown good blogs to light, please don't tag somebody with 3000 followers.

I am passing this award onto these lovely ladies should they choose to accept

Debbie

Clare

Emma (Mrs Giraffe)

Well that's it from me and I hope all you Mummy's out there have a wonderful day tomorrow with your family!!

There's no place like home!

2011-03-24T07:45:00.003Z

Hiya,

There's no place like home! - isn't that a lovely saying don't you think, nothing better than coming home and feeling comfortable and safe in your own surroundings . As much as I love going away and at the time wish I could stay forever it is still nice to come home and get in your own bed!!

Look at the glitter vision on the screen so sparkly!!

This is a card I have made my work colleague KT as she will be leaving work and setting up home with her boyfriend and moving to a new job as you can imagine she is way excited I hope they have many happy times in their new home together!!

As always, Well most of the time I have used an Elzybell image I think I have a stamp for every occasion by this make!! lol x

I will enter my card into

Papercutz challenge - anything goes

Make It Monday - anything goes

Ginger Loft - die cuts or punches

Have a lovely day in this beautiful sunshine!!

I survived!!

2011-03-21T07:41:00.003Z

Good evening!!

Incase you were interested thought I would post a few pics of our week away.

1st up is me skiing downhill looking rather cocky but can't remember if I'm waving or signalling to put the blooming camera down as I'm out of control lol!!
Another of me stationery as I've just flown down the slope!!!

(not the one in the background silly the slope running parallel!)

Maybe next time I might tackle the steep one! (yeah right!!)
My other half Mark looking a little squinty think the sun may be in his eyes lol it was very hot and he come back with quite a sun tan on his chops and a little crispy too did tell him to wear suncream!!

Did he listen - no!!
A rare photo of Dumb and Dumber they had never snowboarded before and after their 1st two hour lesson decided they didn't need anymore apparently and for the rest of the week were boarding down slopes I wouldn't even walk down!!

The only time we saw them was at lunchtime to feed their tums - typical teenagers!!

We had a fab week, it was certainly knackering and I will remember to workout before I go next time as come the third day I couldn't even walk, literally I was in agony!!

As they say no pain no gain!!

After a bit of pampering in the jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and heated sun lounger I was back to skiing the next day.

It was the first time for us and would thoroughly recommend it although tiring it was fun fun fun!!

Looking forward to catching up with you all and hopefully get some crafting done!!

Toodlepop!

Shimmery and Sparkly Card!

2011-03-09T22:01:00.004Z

Hi de Hi Campers!!!

I'm back with a very girly card this time using one of my birthday pressies from a very very special friend and this is the first time I have inked her - isn't she cute!

She is extremely sparkly as i have glamour dusted her and the flowers are lovely and shimmery due to being sprayed to death with pearl glimmer mist -ooh they twinkle a treat!!

I have followed the sketch over at Sweet Stampin they do the most fantastic sketches!

Have you seen my lovely new watermark, i'm so chuffed with myself that i managed to apply it, but then how could i go wrong as the lovely Lynne over at Sentiments 4 You gave me some easy instructions to follow so if I can do it so can you!!

You need to go take a look as she has some fab stamps and digi stamps at very reasonable prices - go see!!

Now as promised more hand made Birthday cards that I received

Look at these beauties from Tracy and Caz
and these scrummy pink ones from Jackie and my niece Anna!

This may be my last post for a week or so as will be going Skiing for the first time in my life, I am very excited but also slightly nervous as want to arrive back in one piece and not in a full body cast!!!

Please keep those fingers and toes crossed for me!

Toodle pop!!

Male Card!

2011-03-06T11:40:00.005Z

Good Afternoon,

ooh it's a bit nippy outside for my liking so here I am with an update of my latest card for my Nephew it's his birthday today as he is getting older (teenager!) thought I would do more of a grown up card, clean and simple I think you call it!

I have used SU papers and an MFT stamp set with coordinating die my newly discovered addiction are these MFT dies - I love them all!!

hopefully i will have a couple more landing on my doorstep this week - yippee!!

also as promised my handmade birthday cards that I were given here are a few of them

beautiful cards by Justine and KT
and fabulous cards by Paula and Lyn aren't they fantastic!!

I have lots more to show and tell in the way of birthday cards so will pop more on next time.

I am entering my card into

pixie dust studio - seeing polka dots

papertake challenge - anything goes

crafty annes challenge - birthday

Till next time

toodlepop!

Sweet Tilda,

2011-02-27T10:56:00.005Z

Hullo, hullo,

Oooh! its been such a long time between posts I've forgotten what I'm doing!!

Did I mention I had a new camera for Crimbo?

Well just as well, as my other one decided to jump off the table while downloading some piccies and unfortunately the lens was out at the time, it didn't fall far but didn't want to close properly when I turned it off!

I gave it to my better half to have a look like you do, walked out the kitchen for five mins and come back to the camera in pieces Waaaaggh! you can imagine what I said, let me tell there were a few bleeps in there!

So obviously I am now learning to use my new camera, I'm really not good at things like that so everything takes forever at the moment so bear with me please.

I am hoping to get my other one fixed as I knew exactly what I was doing it was so quick and easy. :(

Anyway enough of my waffling on to my card, this is the card i made for my lovely mum whose birthday it was on Thursday and she loved it but as I have said before she always say's "another one with no gob!" lol!!!

I have coloured her with my Distress inks (really loving these) and used lots of bits and bobs which I haven't used in ages.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Magnolia stamp lovers - button and bling

Magnolia Down under - flower power

Magnolialicious = Spring

A spoonful of sugar - birthday wishes

Sweet Stampin - oh so girly

Hope you have had a lovely weekend despite the weather!!

hugs

Loads of Love!

2011-02-16T07:36:00.005Z

Hi There,

I know it's late but thought I would show you the valentines card that I had made with a SU stamp, Martha Stewart Heart Lace punch and Papermania running stitch punch which as soon as I punched it thought "now this will make a nice road for me truck!" and that's how this card came about as my original idea was nothing like this!!!

It didn't even include a truck it was going to be a cute little bear with a heart full of flowers around him !!

I will be entering my card into

2 sisters challenge - hearts

Our creative corner - cutting technique

crazy 4 challenges - hearts
Now look at this beautiful card and box I received for my birthday, I thought you may like to see it as this was made by the lovely Sandra aka Crafty Nan, the inside of the card was beautifully decorated too, isn't it lovely to receive cards from fellow cardmakers as we know how much time and effort has gone into it.

Well I thought I would show you as hopefully soon Sandra will have her own blog up and running and by looking at this card what a treat we will have visiting her as I know Sandra visits a lot of people and comments on their blogs so hopefully we can all visit her.

As soon as she is up and running I will let you know!!!!

I am guessing the blog will be "Crafty Nan! " so keep those eyes peeled!!

Note to Sandra - Pressures on now !!! hee hee x

hugs

Decorated Tissue Box!

2011-02-12T15:23:00.006Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Well here I am as promised with the gift I made the lovely Elaine- an altered tissue box and I don't quite understand why I felt the need to paint it first as it was already Kraft in colour!!!

What a dingbat I am, I absolutely love Kraft, well I guess you have gathered that by now!

Anyhow as you can see I painted it first and then proceeded to mat and layer in Kraft!!

I have used Cuttlebug corner dies on the top

The papers are SU and the tag is Magnolia with Martha Stewart butterflies and grass punch

Can you guess where the sentiment is from ...............
One of my fave images, so so cute - any ideas where from?
Same as before but different message, from?
Oooh! another gorgeous image and yes you've guessed it from ELZYBELLS!!!

After I made this I did think ooh I quite fancy one of these myself so I think I will have to invest and make another.

It does sparkle too with lots of added Stickles and I was so pleased Elaine loved it as much as me!

I will be entering my tissue box, sorry Elaines tissue box into

Delightful challenge - get punchy

Lothian Crafts - pastel colours

Thats Krafty Thursday - kraft

CES Challenges - cute and cuddly

sir Stampalot - all creatures great and small

Bye for now, thanks for visiting all your comments make my day special!!

Pink And Krafty!!

2011-02-09T07:48:00.006Z

Hi de Hi!

Thank you to all you lovely ladies who wished me a "Happy Birthday!" I received lots of handmade cards and hope to find some time to photograph them so I can share them with you as they are all really special.

I was thoroughly spoiled and got some lovely gifts from family and friends, I even got lots of craft goodies - lucky me!

Well todays card I am sharing is one I sent to the lovely Elaine as she was my first commenter on my Pay It Forward, of course it had to be an Elzybell,

Here is the inside of the card, the sentiment as you have probably guessed is Elzybells,
and yes, this one too, i managed to pick these stamps up in the sale, aren't they fab!!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

kaboodle challenge - break out the ribbon stash

ooh la la creations - for someone special

craft your passion - anything goes

crafts us crazy - anything goes

delightful challenges - get punchy

Thats Krafty Thursday = Kraft

Next time I will show you the gift I made her!

Hope you have a lovely weekend

hugs

Something New!!

2011-02-04T18:50:00.011Z

Hullo, Hullo,

This is a first for me, as the title suggests I have tried something new and have now found another love!!

I frequently visit Dena's Stamping Corner and love all her cards she makes and admire her colouring (don't we all!)

Well, what a lovely surprise it was to see she had posted how she colours on her blog so I watched the tutorials and had a go myself and thoroughly enjoyed it, lots of room for improvement of course but was pleased with my first attempt at distress inks.

I can definitely see why a lot of you lovely ladies use this product and will definitely be adding a few to my collection.

Well, my New Years Resolutions are not going too well, I have bought some crafting goodies since Christmas lol, i was consciously trying to restrain myself and start to use all my unused items but there are so many things to tempt me at the moment, it is very hard!!

I have my birthday to look forward to on Sunday and celebrations have started already firstly by being a "Lady who Lunches" today with friends, I couldn't believe how many "Ladies that Lunch" there were, it was absolutely heaving and a great atmosphere!

I probably stink now though as I did have garlic King prawns - one of my all time faves!

I will be out tomorrow night and then out on Sunday, phew it is gonna be tiring and then I will wonder why I can't get in my size 8 jeans! (yeah right!) on Monday!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Sketch Saturday - sketch (i may be too late ! oops but a great sketch)

Just Magnolia - anything goes - ribbon

Magnolia stamp lovers - glitter challenge

Craft us Crazy - anything goes (New blog) thanks Nicki)

Paper Play - Stamp it out

Polkadoodle - hearts

Hope you have an enjoyable weekend too!

big hugs

Pay It forward!

2011-01-20T21:11:00.005Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Look at these little buddies sharing there luurrve!!!

Aren't they sweet? these are my sort of drawings in fact I could of drawn these and been proud!!

Well I have acquired these little cuties from Fayes blog as I have entered her Pay It forward Challenge, if you haven't heard of these they are such fun.

So if you would like something in the post from me be quick and get your name down, as you have to be one of the first five you also have to promise to post this on your blog and send something to five people and so it goes on.........................

The rules state that it must be something handmade or homemade by you and sent to five other people during 2011!

How exciting!!!

Good luck now i had best get my thinking cap on mmmm ..................

Bee-utiful!!

2011-01-15T14:36:00.008Z

Hullo , Hullo,

I did say I would be back with a card a little less Christmassey so here it is not a hint of Christmas anywhere apart from the sparkle of course!

"Whilst Blog Hopping" I came across this lovely summery card by my friend Nicki and she had followed a great sketch from Truly Scrumptious so I thought I would join in as she had got me in a summery mood and I used my new Penny Black stamp "Bee Costume"which was a bargain from a friend at a craft sale.

I wish It was like summer here today, I don't know about you but where I am it was blooming windy!!

This card also fits nicely into the Penny Black Saturday Challenge you can choose 4 items from the buffet list to make your card, I have chosen the items, twine, patterned paper, charm and 3 gems.

I will also be entering my card into the following challenges( wish I had the time to enter more)

The Pink Elephant challenge - pink orange and aqua

OOH la la creations - bling it on

cupcake craft challenge - something new

Stamp something - anything goes

simply create - use your punches

Well I am off for a nice relaxing evening in front of the TV tonight just chilling as this dreaded lurgy seems to be trying to take me over yet again!!

Bye for now

A Load of old Baubles !!

2011-01-14T12:50:00.004Z

Good Afternoon,

Well I say "Old Baubles!" they are in fact new baubles, they were going to be my Christmas Stamp for 2010 but things just didn't go to plan so I am showing you some samples now which I have experimented with as I wasn't really up to playing with them at Christmas time.

You have probably seen lots of cards with these no doubt as they did seem to be popular this year they are the Delightful decorations from Stampin Up which also has a matching punch so nice and quick to produce!!

This set is using SU real red and old olive, I have also used accessory stamps from SU set Season of Joy and Hero Arts Holly Border Flourish.
I have used a different colourway here SU Baja Breeze and my all time fave Kraft, I have added stardust stickles along my Martha Stewart Icicle Border punch and on the Baubles but alas my glitter button doesn't want to play today so you will have to take my word for it.

As I hardly made any Christmas cards this year I will still be showing some on my blog through the year as I do not want to be in the same situation this Christmas, so for those of you who are sick of the site of Chrimbo cards I will officially apologise now lol x

Maybe I should make my next card a nice colourful non christmassy one, it would also be interesting to know which colourway you preferred the real red, old olive or the baja breeze and kraft?

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Die Cut Dreams Christmas - punch out your sentiment

Creative Cottage - something new

Meljens Designs - square or round card

Top Tip Tuesday - anything goes

Creative Craft World - anything goes

ABC Christmas challenge - anything goes

Bye for now hope this rain stops soon it is so dreary!!

Happy New Year and a week!

2011-01-08T09:09:00.006Z

Yoo Hoo!!!

I know it is belated but a very Happy New Year to you all I hope it brings you good health, happiness and fortune!!!!

Well I am hoping all three will work for me especially the health as have been ill all over Chrimbo and still getting over it,and have now managed to catch something else!

If it's not one thing it's another!!

So fingers crossed eh!

Hence the lack of posts and actually lack of wanting to do anything at all it really knocked the stuffing out of me, so not many Christmas cards were made at all this year!

This is the card that I made for my mum and dad (I did obviously need to make this one!)
This is the side view of my easel card, I really like these style cards and so easy to make but think they look that little bit extra special - Did you notice above I must of found my glitter button on my camera by accident it's sparkling a treat!

The Chrimbo papers are by SU along with the tree stamp and bauble stamps, the tag inside is by Magnolia and the fantastic image is of course LOTV.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

ABC Christmas challenge - A for anything christmas

Winter wonderland - lets go dotty

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

Creative craft World - anything goes

I did get a lovely new camera for Chrimbo and have still yet to read the manual as it is a bit more snazzier than my old one so who knows my photos may come out a little better - fingers crossed!!

Bye for now

xxx

The Twelve Days of Fluffmas!!

2010-12-29T08:10:00.004Z

Hullo,Hullo,

I bet you thought Christmas was over ? well not over at Stamping Fluff'n'Stuff , Oh No!!!

The fabulously funny Faye has her own 12 days of Fluffmas going on, Oh Yes!!!

She has 12 fluffy questions for you to answer and post them on your blog for you to be able to win some candy, so what are you waiting for..................

1. How old is Sweet Cheeks? 2 years old

2. What is the name of my Mum's Blog? It's an alien life http://itsanalienlife.blogspot.com/

3. What are my favourite colours? (Clue; they're not what you might think they are!) pink, green, brown

4. We recently moved, but from which county? Devon

5. How many posts did I write in August? 16 posts

6. Which two Challenge Blogs do I play on? Cupcake craft challenge http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/ and Sweet Stampin Challenge http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

7. When is my birthday? (Clue; I was on holiday!) 15th March

8. What is my favourite crafting item? twine

9. Name the alternate reality I inhabit? Faye World

10. I love this as much as crafting, what is it? Cakes, Choklit and Ice Cream

11. What do we refer to my Dad as? (Bonus stash if you can tell me what his remedy for anything is?)
Doc Shingles - remedy - White Lightning Cider

12. Once Upon a Time, I had a career in? catering and HR

Now you really must pop by and join in the fun if you haven't visited before make a cuppa and get some tissues cos as you read Fayes posts you will be having a chuckle a minute!!!!

Toodle pop!!

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-24T19:36:00.003Z

Hullo, Hullo,

I would like to wish everyone who takes the time to come and visit my little place in blogland a most wonderful christmas, I hope you all have a lovely time with friends and family and hope Santa brings you some fab pressies - that's of course if you have been good boys and girls!!!

Thank you to everyone who has made me so welcome in Blogville this past year and if I don't manage to pop by before the end of 2010, I wish you all a fantastic 2011!!!!!!!!!

I got the inspiration for my card from this wonderful card made by Steph.

big hugs

xxxxx

Snow Kiss!

2010-12-10T06:18:00.004Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Oh how I love this stamp "Snow Kiss" Penny Black isn't it so cute!

I made this card at the weekend and keep trying to add to it but every time I try it just doesn't look right so I have left it as it is.

Lots and lots of stickles on this one but you will have to look closely, it twinkles lovely in the flesh!

Looking at the polar bear now I am wondering what he would look like with white flower soft hmmm now there's a thought, maybe I will have to experiment.

Well, I have been awake since silly o'clock as I started coughing and coughing and coughing and coughing and then that was it I was wide awake so then I start thinking Waaaagh Christmas!

Not done a blooming thing yet haven't even got any decs up I just really can't get in the mood but need to get a groove on and get in the mood as lots and lots to do especially as one of my son's arrived on 23rd December so also have a birthday to think about!! aaaggghhhh!!!

Right that is enough of panic mode, must get on and actually action my thoughts instead of sitting here waffling!!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

secret crafter - christmas

crafty creations - bear

creative card crew -anything goes

Papertake weekley - red and green must not be seen

a spoonful of sugar - christmas

lots of inspiration on these blogs go check them out!

Toodle pop!

PS Hello to my new followers thank you for visiting hope you enjoy my creations!

Snow fun!

2010-12-04T15:07:00.009Z

Hullo, Hullo,

I have a Mini Magnolia card today to show you, my lovely friend Tracy bought me this as a gift last year and I have only just found her since (well I did say she was mini!) I had put her somewhere safe along with mini Edwin and his lizard.

The reason I started this card was because I wanted to play with my new Martha Stewart PATP Deco flowers, these damn punches are slowly becoming my guilty pleasure (as Cheryl Cole would say!) I have also used MS branch punch and MS poinsettia punch, I seem to have gone a little punch crazy!!

I have also used my fab new Sentiments Flags die and stamp set from Lil Inker, I am loving this it comes with sentiments (although this sentiment is an Elzybell) along with a die to cut out a banner image.

I still have lots of cards to make and am finding it hard to find the time and to be honest don't really feel that inspirational to make them but they gotta be done one way or another!!

I was happy to find that my card qualifies for the following challenges

Just Magnolia - anything goes and sparkle (there is sparkle honest!!)

ABC Christmas challenge - yuletide

Secret Crafter - christmas

Stamp Something - Christmas Colours

totally papercrafts - christmas punches

Top tip Tuesday - anything goes

Stampavie and more - snowflakes

Now onto some snowy pics..

Don't trees look pretty covered in snow - i love it!
Kids deciding to build an igloo this was taken just before they started arguing and then burying each others head in the snow! Brotherly love !!

They then decided to build a real igloo..

Sadly this never got finished because then the rain came and everything started to defrost, so they have decided this will be top of the list when the next lot arrives!!

Hope you have had fun in the snow and not been too disrupted!

Toodle pop!

xxx

Crimbo Cards!!

2010-11-26T10:45:00.005Z

Hullo, hullo,

I'm back with some fantastic Penny Black Mimi Christmas cards which I made on a class with the lovely Mrs Wonka last night, first up is this little cutie and I learnt how to make my image lovely and sparkly, unfortunately David Bailey was busy so I had to take my own pics but trust me this is a real sparkler!!!

I like all of them but this is my favourite, another card design I had never tried before and yet so "Simples"!!
Another angle for you isn't it cool may have to try and make some little scenes with this design!!
Last but not least Mimi decorating her tree, aren't they cute and look at all that Kraft paper well crumb cake (SU) isn't it devine I was in my element!!!

There was a great bunch of ladies and we had a scream like we always do - well I must own up they probably think of me as Ladette to lady!!!

We get thoroughly spoilt at Mrs Wonka's there is always chocolate on tap!! (Well you know what I mean - not literally!) but I think Mr Wonka maybe working on it!!

Finally I received 2 lovely awards from a couple of lovely blogging buddies, Elaine and Nicki and funnily enough they were the same just a different colour!!

Apparently they think I have "Attitude" see it's confirmed I am officially a Ladette!!! lol

These are special as they also come with a $5 dollar gift certificate to spend at Digis with Attitude, aren't I Lucky - Thank you ladies!!

I do have to tell you 3 things about myself though - umm where do i start...........

1. I love music and singing (can't sing but love to practice!) all types of music but especially Linkin Park when I am doing my housework.

If the kids are annoying me I will play Will Young and sing Evergreen at the top of my voice so I can annoy them!! fair huh!!

I do have to blow my own trumpet though and can sing a wicked version of Robin (Kermits nephew) Halfway up the stairs - so proud!

2. I was a Brownie when I was younger an Elf and have remained a true brownie ever since and am proud to say I always "Think of others before myself!!"

3. I have held a spider in my mouth a bit like I'm a celebrity Jungle!!! .......................ok so not like in the jungle,picture the scene - kids were on the settee and I was pulling the curtains looking up with my mouth open (don't ask me why it was open i dunno) as I pulled the curtains something landed in the back of my throat - obviously I started choking and causing a scene with kids laughing, spat this thing out and it was only a blooming great big spider which unravelled itself and scuttled under the settee!! waaagh yeah I know nearly death by spider!!

Luckily we both survived!!

I also have to pass this on to 5 others

Have a great day and enjoy your weekend - no snow for us yet hope its not too icy wherever you maybe and stay safe!

toodlepop!

Male card!

2010-11-17T07:32:00.007Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Oooh such a long time since I last posted such a bad blogger I am, I do apologise, life in general has been busy and then we have had the dreaded lurgies that have been floating around.

I am still trying to shake it off but still have the dreaded cough that keeps me awake at night (and everyone else supposedly! oops)
I thought you may like to see the card that I had made for my Dads special birthday, male cards are always hard but this one just came together and I love it I have used lots of punches and dies for this one, I even embossed, I always forget about my CB folders it's such a sin as I love the effect they achieve this one is called Diamond plate and is fab for the guys.

The cork tiles are little pads off a new piece of glass we recently bought so I trimmed them to size to make scrabble effect tiles!!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Papertake Weekly - autumn colours

Tuesday throwdown - buttons and bows

Paper playtime - about love or something you love (i luv my ms punches and mft dies not forgetting my Dad of course!!)

Little papershop - Die cuts

Anything goes - emboss it

Well that's it folks for today but I will be back as although I have been MIA two lovely ladies had been thinking of me and given me awards which cheered me up I can tell you so I will post them next time.

Toodle pop!

missed you all x

My 1st Flowerpot card!

2010-10-30T15:30:00.002+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

I know these type of cards have been around for a long long while but this is actually the 1st time I have had a go at making a flower pot card and I love em!!!

It took a lil while cutting out all the Marianne Design flowers but I think it was worth it, all the flowers and leaves are glimmer misted and look lovely and sparkly as they catch the light.

The flowerpot has been embossed with a cuttlebug folder and I have used the Martha Stewart Doilly Lace punch also.

Over at A Spoonful of Sugar this week the challenge is Diecutting/Punches so I will be entering my card.

I will also be entering it into

Totally papercrafts - bling it on

Papertake Weekly - sparkly and bright

Crafty Calendar - birthdays

Simon Say's - Punch em

Creative Card Crew- lets punch it

Well busy weekend for me need to polish my Nimbus 2000 it's gonna be chilly out Sunday so if you are high in the skies don't forget to say Hello I will probably have a fleece on and ear muffs so you may need to shout !!!!

Don't forget to sort out your clocks too!!

Toodle pop!!

xxx

Crimbo Card!

2010-10-26T07:52:00.003+01:00

Hullo hullo,

I bought a new Martha Stewart punch around the page called Cherish and was just bursting to try it out and ended up with this card with rather a lot of gold glamour dust it really is quite a sparkler and really catches the light!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Totally gorguss - sparkle

2 sisters - anything goes

OSAAT - any celebration

Cards for men - anything goes

Must dash running late now will hopefully catch up with you all this week!

Toodlepop!

xxx

Crimbo card and candy alert!!

2010-10-18T22:04:00.003+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

Good Evening to you, mine has been hectic, I only forgot about my monthly scrap club which I really enjoy going to, I couldn't believe it when I got the phone call but managed to make it just in time to make my tri shutter album. It's not finished of course so no piccies as of yet!!

I did manage a little crimbo card above though and it is very sparkly but alas as usual no sparkle vision, I absolutely love this little stamp i think those mices are so sweet!!!

The reason I am really here though is to let you know about some fabulous candy on offer from the one and only Faye if you have never visited her then you must (not just for the candy!) but for the giggle factor, this lady has me in stitches with her very quick and witty sense of humour she really is right up my street and I thoroughly enjoy her beautiful cards and daily goings on!

So if you haven't been fluffed before go grab some now and wear your button with pride!!!

Toodle pop!

xxxx

EDITED TO ADD - I WAS THE LUCKY LADY AND WON!! THANKS FAYE!!!!!!

Pretty Flutterby!

2010-10-15T09:40:00.002+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

Happy Friday to one and all!!

I have a pretty lil flutterby today these Marianne Designs are simply stunning, so intricate and delicate don't you think?

My Magnolia Doo Hickey Fence die has had another outing I am really loving this at the moment, I didn't think I would bother with this at first as I had the Martha Stewart fence punch, but then I saw this fab card over at Kim's blog and it sold it to me straight away!
Another angle so you can see the butterfly in a little more detail, I have double cut with a white so it could stand out from the dark background as the orange blended in too much.

The challenge this week over at Cute Card Thursday is What's buggin you, my friend Caz is also Guest Designer for October so please pop over and take a look some wonderful creations over there.

I will also be entering my card into

Ellephantastic Challenge - anything goes

Crafty calendar challenge - Autumn birthdays

I would also like to say Thanks to all you lovely ladies out there who shared your ladybird tales on my last post they really made me chuckle and also reminded me that I too was on a beach back in the 70/80's as a child when the ladybirds descended on us and the sea was red so I came out started chomping on an apple and before I knew it they had taken over my apple! Cheeky little beggars!!!

If you read my comments on my last post this next bit will make sense, if you didn't then you should its funny!!

Note for Sandra (aka Crafty Nan)

so Mrs Crafty Nan it was you who whooshed your ladybirds my way was it - they ended up everywhere I was hanging washing out and they were on my face, hair, everywhere!!! I caught Mark sweeping them out the garage there were so many!!

Well, we have a few rather large hairy spiders that big they look like they are wearing boots so I will tub them up and whoosh them your way - I like to share too!! lol!!

Enjoy your weekend whatever it may be!!

Toodle pop!

xxx

Tilda card!

2010-10-12T07:51:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

I have used Tilda with flower on my card and this is her first inking, she has been stashed in a drawer with a few others for quite some time now and was crying to come out and play so here she is, I think this has to be one of my fave ones and she could be used for almost any occasion I think!! (Maybe not for the lads!) Don't quite think they would appreciate her do you?
I have used a mixture of Martha Stewart punches, Marianne Dies and Magnolia Dies they all work so well together.

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Friday Sketchers - sketch

Cute card Thursday - make your own

Just Magnolia - pairs

Crafty Catz - Magnolia/Tilda

Papertake Weekly - 3 of a kind (I have used 3 dies)

Just a quickie from me this evening as had a fun filled weekend as it was my sons 20th so went our for a meal (god that makes me feel old!!), also went to a Karaoke (and yes I did sing, well I tried!)

So I am feeling somewhat tired tonight so need to get to bed!

One last thing, was anybody else swarmed with Ladybirds at the weekend we had hundreds in our garden they were everywhere!!!!

I suppose it was the lovely warm weather we were blessed with, we even had black ones with red spots!!!

Must go eyelids are closing!

Toodle pop!

xxx

Red and Black!

2010-10-05T19:28:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

Bit of a late one from me tonight, the bed that was supposed to be delivered Friday turned up this afternoon - yes Tuesday, but it's here now only took a month to come considering it should have been 1-2 weeks!!!

Well it's all up but can't be used yet as the memory foam mattress has to sit for 72 hours!!! hey does it really matter just another 3 days to wait !!

My son has been complaining about his old bed for ages, I reckon he will sleep for a week when he eventually gets to sleep in it! lol

Anyway back to the crafting - I have used a fab stamp which I won from the lovely Elaine and decided to paper piece her dress and make a little scene on my card, here is a little close up of the sentiment, I am so pleased this came out ok as this was the last thing I did on the card and luckily it stamped perfick!!

I will be entering my card into the Papertake Weekly challenge as it is their 3rd Birthday Woo Hoo!! they are having a blog hop with lots of prizes and you can choose whichever challenge you like which they have used in the last 3 years - I have chosen In Stitches -June 2010.

Below is the last project I made at the stamping event. I forgot I hadn't posted it and when I went to finish it off realised I didn't have quite enough paper for the card so I had to make a Suzie Q special and compromiseActually looking at the photo now I realise I still haven't finished it as the handbag only has one handle!! Doh!

Well I hope you have enjoyed my red and black post tonight and if anybody was slightly interested I did make it there and back in the truck from the MOT station in one piece with no "cling ons" attached!!

Toodlepop!

Hey Funghis!!

2010-10-01T12:09:00.006+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

What a wet and dreary day it is!!!

I'm stuck indoors today as I am waiting for a new bed to arrive, an ongoing saga I will be very surprised if it makes it here but to be honest I'm past caring!!! Grrr!!

Good job I was here though as my youngest is at home with a temperature and sore throat so will be passing him food and drinks on the end of a pole wearing a mask as I do not want the lurgy!!

Anyway I managed to sneak in my craft room to make a card using the sketch from Papertake Weekly designed by the lovely Dawny P!

I used another of my many Elzybells and for the first time used my Martha Stewart scissors to fringe the cardstock - what do you think? it's rather snazzy isn't it!!

Here is a different angle so you can see the fringey bits at their best.

It just so happens that the challenge over at Cupcake Crafts this week is to use Pink and Brown so I will enter it there also.
Now whilst I have been travelling around blogland I read about the fascinating "mushroom circles" or should I say fairy circles that have cropped up in Kim and Fayes gardens, well we have a large garden and I know we do get mushrooms so I wanted to have a look today to see if there were any in our's but the weather is awful so I thought I would show you a lovely pic of my Hibiscus Syriacus Bluebird that was in full bloom when we got back from our hols, isn't it lovely? It's one of my favourite flowers.

But look!!!!

Whilst I was searching for my flower photo, I forgot I had taken this a couple of weeks ago

LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THESE.......

These are based at the bottom of one of our trees, isn't that one of the most massivest mushrooms in mushroom world you ever did see!!!!

If the rain lets up today I will go see if these Funghis have been playing around and produced more.... Watch this space!!!!

Well I hope the weather gets better and you all have an enjoyable weekend, mine will be filled with a Family meal, aerobics and taking my other halves Ford Transit Tipper for an MOT!!!

Yes I hear you gasp I am taking the truck for an MOT as he will be working!!

WARNING!!!!

Please stay indoors between the hours of 11.15 and 12.15 tomorrow morning and do not go anywhere near the Manor Royal as I will be driving the truck!!!!

Please lord let me get there and back in one piece and with no additional vehicles or members of public hanging off my bumpers!!

Toodle pop!

Lil Robin's!!

2010-09-27T07:41:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

A Christmas card for you today using my lovely little Robins from , can you guess? Yes Elzybells.

They are so cute I love them!!

The sentiment is a favourite of mine and gets used a lot it fits perfectly with my little birdies!

I have used the sketch over at Get Sketchy for my card and used Kraft card along with SU Real red card, ink and marker.

The punches are SU apart from the lil snowflake popped on top of the flowers!

I will also be entering my card into the following challenges

Incy Wincy - anything goes

Totally Gorguss - christmas

One stop Craft - snowflakes

Christmas Inspirations - Christmas

Christmas card challenge - christmas (tag optional)

Why not join in with some challenges, that way there may not be such a rush when christmas arrives - it's not long now!!!

Toodle pop!

xxx

One for the Boys!!

2010-09-25T12:53:00.003+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

After doing such a girlie card last, I thought I had best do one for the lads!!!

The challenge over at Cupcake Crafts inspired this card as the task this week is Transport!!!

My Elzybell stamp sprang to mind straight away so I set straight to work paper piecing it and popping the wheels on dimensional pads to give it a bit of depth and finished off with an Elzybell sentiment.
Here is an angled shot so you can see the wheels and L plate lifted, I am sure there is a stamp set out there with the L plate on so I thought I would give it a go myself and am quite pleased with the result.

I will also be entering my card into the following challenges

Lollipop Crafts - all about boy

A spoonful of sugar - anything goes

Mami Doodles - boy

Now onto some extremely amazing and unbelievable news!!

You may remember back in June my son and his friend had their bikes stolen from school, well after lots of investigating from us and friends of my son and help from the police I am sure you will be pleased to hear that we now have it safe at home, Ok maybe not with the original seat, front wheel or forks (that cost a fortune!!) and stripped of all it's paint, but it is back where it should be and not with the thieving little *?&*** that stole it!!!!

To say I am pleased is an understatement it feels sooooooo good, unfortunately his friends has never been spotted but we will still be looking!!!

Have an enjoyable weekend whatever it may be and thank you for popping by and leaving me lovely comments x

Toodle pop!!

xxx

Such a lil Cutie!!

2010-09-17T09:50:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

Good Morning!!!

I thought you might like to see the card I made for my friend Paula whose birthday was on Wednesday, she is very girlie so I chose this stamp as it was a new one and was waiting to be inked and isn't it just the sweetest pose!!!

I have tried the dotty background that I have been seeing on blogs, it was a first attempt, a little practice is needed I feel!! lol

I wanted to give it a distressed feel but without the grunge factor and I think I have just about pulled it off - Goodness what a mess I got into "paper fluff" everywhere even on the insides of me glasses!!!

Good fun though!!

The papers are My Minds Eye - Quite Contrary and I am nearly out I must restock as I love them.

I have also used my favourite thing ever at the moment - Kraft Card I really don't think I am gonna ever get fed up with this!!

There is lots of stardust stickles on the flowers and around the edge - very sparkly!!

Here is the inside of the card, the flowers have liquid pearls in the centre but unfortunately you can't really see.

Hope you like!!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges

Flutter by Wednesday - wings

ABC challenge - distressing

Sir Stampalot -distressing

Cute Card Thursday - birds or butterflies

Totally Papercrafts - Happy Birthday

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Toodle pop!

Birthday Card!

2010-09-12T11:09:00.002+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

I hope you've had a lovely weekend apart from the rain but at least Mr Sunshine was kind to us today.

I went to Bingo on Friday with the girlies to celebrate Mrs Wonka's birthday which is tomorrow - Happy Birthday mate!!!

There were quite a few of us and lots of wins, in fact totalling them up it came to over £500 how cool is that - sadly I was not one of the chosen ones but there is always next time!!
This is the birthday card I made, I got my inspiration from a very talented lady Dena whose blog I like to follow she made the most gorgeous card please click on the link to take a look.

My papers are Doodlebug, Mrs Wonka is a fan so I allowed myself to slice into them instead of them sitting in the drawer gathering dust!!

I also used my new Bunting die which I love so you may see a few more cards like this!!

Now onto some very exciting Blog candy from the lovely Karen Howard over at Feline Playful she has the most fantastic idea of a blog showing you all of the challenges that are available on certain days and what the current challenge is - how cool!!

Karen had promised a candy when she reached 200 followers and more blog candy if she reached 300 which she has so Well done!!!

If you would like to be in with a chance of winning pop over and spread the word!!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Toodle pop!

Oh Sunny Days!!

2010-09-09T07:51:00.003+01:00

Hullo Hullo,

Top of the morning to ya!!!

Well it looks like a nice and sunshiney day today lets hope it stays that way!!

I did say hope!!!

Well this is project number 2 from the fab stamping event, using the SU Sunny Days scrap kit and Big Bold Birthday stamps, I love the way that SU matches from the inks to the papers, right down to the accessories it's fab!!
Here are the other 2 cards to complete the class, such lovely and bright colours, apologies if it is a bit bright for you first thing but is sure to wake you up for the rest of the day.

See - you won't need a coffee now! lol x

Hope you like!

I have one more project to come, but I still need to make a few finishing touches, If you haven't seen my first project be sure to look at post below.

Toodle pop!

Christmas Album!

2010-09-08T07:38:00.003+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

A bit of a wait I know but here is the first project that we made at the Stamping event on Saturday, I had such a fab time with a lovely group of ladies who made the day so enjoyable and you know what they say "Time flies when your having fun!" well it sure did before I knew it I was packing up to go home.

This is the front of the album, Please excuse the sticky strips showing , TOP TIP - stick your double sided tape to paper you are about to apply !!! lol!!!! not to album in the hope you have cut to correct size!!!

What a ding bat - everyone knows that!!

I will put it down to excitement.
Drum roll please ......................................

Wow! doesn't this look impressive, when I saw the sample I thought "Yeah Right! like mine is gonna turn out like that!"

Can you believe, it actually did I was rather chuffed I must say.

The trouble is I love it so much I won't want to give it away, it will probably be my sample card so I remember how to make others.

Hope you like, I will also share my other projects too but have to admit I still need to finish one.

Enjoy your day!

Toodle pop!

Spots And Stripes!

2010-09-03T10:37:00.005+01:00

Hullo,Hullo,

It seems a bit wrong that I am sharing Christmas Cards as the sun is shining brightly, but I have been itching to have a go at Jacqui Dennis's 5 minute basket and it is so simple yet rather stunning - if I can achieve it absolutely anybody can!!!!

They are so simple to make you really must click on the link if you haven't tried it before as Jacqui has done a great tutorial with photos and I guarantee you will be churning them out in no time they are fab!!

I will be filling this up with some kind of goodies, I did have a hunt around in the cupboards just incase there were some treats that the kids hadn't sniffed out but as I guessed there was NOWT!!!!

I have used mostly Stampin Up items apart from the snowflake brad and Cuttlebug snowflake die.

I will be entering my creations into

Lets Craft And Create - Gift

Totally Gorguss - Christmas

Meljens Designs - stripes

Secret Crafter - Make a Start on Christmas

Totally papercrafts - clean and simple

Lots to do today - the dreaded housework and yep that will probably take up all day, what a bore but then I have a fun day ahead tomorrow as I am going to an all day Stamping Event and luckily for me it is 5 mins down the road and It will be a laugh a minute for sure as it is being run by the lovely Mrs Wonka and partner in crime Natalie O' Shea, hopefully I will have some creations to show you if I get to finish them if I'm not gassing to much!

Enjoy your weekend!

Toodlepop!

Just the one!

2010-08-31T18:58:00.002+01:00

Hullo,Hullo,

Apologies for lack of posts, can't seem to get back in the swing of things since our hols and definitely come back down to earth with a bump this week - on a real post holiday downer!!!

I so wish I was back there, tan is fading fast and I've started to go all scaly and peely - why is this I've moisturised enough I'm like a slippery eel!!!!

Hey ho - enough of the moans it won't get me anywhere!!

How's you??

Nice to see a bit of sunshine for a change don't you agree?

Well my card was made for no particular reason other than I wanted to stamp my new Alota cupcake stand, isn't it cool, unfortunately the glitter on the cupcake cases doesn't show but they sparkle a treat and each are topped with a lovely pink gem!!

The pink backing is pearlised and thankfully didn't reflect in the camera I thought it might be tricky to photograph, I do like this colour combo together.

I will be entering my card into the Papertake Weekly Challenge which is Just the One so I think that will account for the 1 ribbon I have used, lets face it I can't speak for the oodles of cupcakes on that stand!!!

Well I may not have been busy cardmaking but I have been putting Kling on to the backs of my new Elzybells stamps (gawd blimey guv there were a few!!!)

Hopefully I will get some time to use them soon.

hope you are all well and if the sun isn't shining for you go hide out in your craft room!!!

Toodle pop!

xxxxx

Cooeeeeee!!!!

2010-08-20T19:05:00.006+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
Wow what a fab couple of weeks I have had, sunshine was glorious (bit too hot!)and our hotel had it all, entertainment, food, beautiful beach and great company - just perfect!!
The rain only arrived the last couple of days and that was early evening while we were getting ready so did not hinder us at all.

Must say though I felt blooming cold when I got back here but was pleased that weather was good for drying the never ending bundles of washing - oh my goodness I really did feel like Widow Twanky!!

Please tell me I'm not the only one who takes far too many clothes - just incase, incase of what? just incase the rest of the holiday makers lose their suitcases so I can clothe everyone in sight including the hotel down the road!!!

Every year I come back with almost a suitcase full of clothes that haven't been touched - when will I ever learn!!!

Well in amongst the endless washing I did sneak in a card today as obviously I had serious withdrawal symptoms and was itching to play.

I have used one of the many lovely LOTV stamps isn't she gorgeous!!

I will be entering my card into their challenge this week as they have a fab sketch and some super cards made with their new cute christmas stamps.

I will also enter it into

My time to craft - glitter and glitz

Creative card crew - sparkle and shine

Totally papercrafts challenge - Summer fun

Hopefully service should resume to normal soon and I hope to catch up with all your wonderful creations I have missed.

Lovely to be back and to all who wished me a lovely holiday - THANKYOU!!

Toodle pop!

xxx

Ole Ole it's a holi holi day!!!!

2010-08-02T09:00:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

This could possibly be my last post for a couple of weeks as we are off on our hols to sunny Cuba, well I say sunny, don't laugh but we checked the weather and it does forecast some thundery showers !!! How very dare they do they not know I am coming for a tan and cocktails!!!!!

Not all of us are going as the eldest " doesn't do family" holidays anymore, oh no he will be off on his second jaunt of the year just after us, still he does have my parents staying at ours to keep an eye on things.

Not that I don't trust a 19 year old who leaves the oven on, leaves front doors wide open when going out, feels sick when cat food is opened and not too keen on lizards, no not too worried at all about leaving him on his own just didn't fancy coming back to starved animals and clearing up after wild parties!!! lol x

His not that bad really...............his worse - only joking!!!

Well enough of my waffle I have 20,000 things to do today not to mention wait in for a bike and fishing stuff to be delivered - doh!!

On to my card........
This is the other card I made for Reece's birthday, so difficult making for a teenager!!! but imagine my delight when I had a quick scout around and it actually fits into more that a couple of challenges - whoop!whoop!
A different angle just to prove it has been distressed I think I'm getting a little better at this but only seem to make boy cards when I do it!!

I have used some old Basic Grey papers and distressed the edges and inked to make them look rugged, think I have achieved the "look", added a couple of woodware brads (a must for those male cards) and a few staples thrown in too!!

I am loving this Martha Stewart punch Happy Birthday Deep Edger, everyone and their dog seem to be buying it at work at the moment so I guessed there must be something pretty darn good that someone has used it for so had better jump on the band wagon before it gets retired!!!

I will be entering my card into

Cupcake Craft challenge - Distressing (Have you seen my shiny new badge i got top 5 this week)

Papertake Weekly - sketch

Paper play - anything goes ( my second project for this week - compulsory)

Secret crafter - hot wheels

Well that's it from me folks I need to get my finger out and get organized but will probably end up running around like a headless chicken and achieve diddly squit as I am so excited, soooooooooooooo excited!!!

Toodle pop!!

xxxxx

missing you already xxxxxxxxxxx mwahxx

hope you too enjoy your summer holidaysx

Happy Birthday Reece!!

2010-07-31T17:05:00.004+01:00

Hullo,Hullo,

Happy Saturday to you all!

I had got up extra early this morning to make a card for my son as I did intend to make it last night ( I know nothing like last minute!!!), but in my defence we had friends drop in and they ending up staying the evening.

I checked out the sketch over at Sketch Saturday and my card was born!!!

I have used this Penny Black stamp before it is terrific for those hard to make cards don't you think ?

You could use it for absolutely anything, just literally pop whatever message you would like on the tag and hey presto! job done.

I have used the Martha Stewart Happy Birthday Deep Edger for the message and also my Martha Stewart icicle border punch which I used to mimick flames as the mouse is speeding along - do you think it works?

I will also be entering my card into

Cute card Thursday - texting crazy

Paper Play - anything goes

Secret crafter - hot wheels

Well after a disappointing day as his new BMX frame did not arrive as expected , hopefully we will enjoy a nice birthday meal, well actually I know we will as I'm not cooking!!!!!!

Enjoy your weekend whatever you may be up to.

Toodle pop!

xxxx

Cats are little angels with fur!!!

2010-07-26T22:34:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

What a lovely little sentiment don't you think? It is an Elzybell sentiment which goes really well with my Penny Black christmas stamp - I think it is called Angel cat
I have been seeing a few Crimbo cards as of late so thought I would jump on the band wagon and participate, if I remember rightly these are Bo Bunny Christmas papers from last year

Here is a close up of the sweet puddy tat with lots of crystal glamour dust, I went a bit mad and put it basically everywhere, snowflakes, wings, halo and collar. I have recently bought the gold glamour dust but not tried it yet, I love the stuff it lasts for an absolute age.
Oh and yes another photo which I couldn't delete from the post for some reason so here it is just at a different angle lol!

I will be entering my card into the following challenges, all of which have some fantastic cards from the DT you must go check them out!

Cupcake craft challenge - Pastel Christmas

Penny Black Challenge - Its christmas in July

Polkadoodle - Christmas in July

Stamptacular Sunday - xmas in July

It seems kind of crazy doing Christmas cards when the sun is shining but then maybe it will take the rush out of it nearing the christmas period!

Hope you like

Toodlepop!

xxx

Sweet Thing!

2010-07-25T10:47:00.004+01:00

Hullo, hullo,

I thought I would share with you one of my cards I had been working on using my new Penny Black stamp isn't she so sweet and for once you can see some sparkle on my card!! yippee
I also added some stickles and my camera was being extra nice to me as I have managed to capture it in the photo if you look carefully at the tulle it just gives it that extra sparkle!!!

Well a good day was had by all at Craftsulove fab demos and classes hopefully piccies of creations should be on blog shortly!

My poor little trotters are a bit sore as I was running Suzie Q's cafe and was keeping those crafters watered and fed with my delights and fab Cupcakes which Paula had made were being snapped up as they were just too good to resist!!!

well lots to do today and it ain't getting done sitting here tapping on my keyboard!!!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Toodle pop!

Suzie Qx

I would just like to say a huge thank you to the lovely Mrs Wonka for sorting out my blog this morning as it was being very naughty and was not displaying my blurb or background and she has now corrected it for me with a lovely new background!! She really is a star!!!

Flutterby by Butterfly!!

2010-07-19T20:28:00.003+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted, naughty Suzie Q I shall slap my own wrists!!!!

Life has been hectic what with work and everyday life has left me little time to play,although I still manage to have spent a little on the way mostly on Elzybells I must confess.

What a sad day that was for me to learn they were closing down :(

I would probably have to be one of their number 1 fans and those little Elzybells will be sorely missed by me, if you haven't stocked up yet you need to hop on over as they have a fantastic sale on at the moment.

Which also leads me to ask if any of you lovely people out there have a stamp set called Teddy Surprise code 20-016 and you no longer wish to keep, I would be more than happy to take it off your hands, sadly this one had already sold out before the sale and I would love to get my mitts on it!!!

My card up above was used as a sample for our create and take at work on Friday and as I hadn't shown any cards as of late thought you might like to take a peek at it, I have used the lovely Martha Stewart Royal Butterfly along with Basic Grey Kioshi Collection,
Here is the card we actually used for our Create and Take, I have seen many frames with lots of butterflies in using different papers so thought I would just transfer that idea on to a card, the butterflies are glued at the centres and the wings are slightly lifted to give a raised effect with a little touch of stickles down the centre to add a little sparkle.

All items used can be found here Craftsulove it is our 4th shop birthday this Saturday if you would like to celebrate it with us,we have lots of demos and classes going on, all information can be found here .

Hopefully, I will be visiting you all in the next couple of days when I get a few spare mins.

Toodle pop!

xxxxxx

Red White And Blue!

2010-07-05T08:03:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

"Easy tiger!!" I hear you say - I know, so I hadn't posted for a while and then like buses 2 come along at once!! lol

Well, I was quite liking the red white and blue so decided to go with that again and try a bit of a contemporary feel with this one and wanted the funky sentiment to be the centre of attention. added a few stars and DAD wording and there you go - JOB DONE!!

It looks a tad better in real life the photo doesn't do it justice and the embossing stands out a treat.

I keep saying to myself I will use my embossing folders more often so I have now taken them from the CB folder and stored them in a box with their names written at the top so I can flick through them easily.

Enough from me lots to do as usual!

Hope you are all well and thank you for your taking the time to leave me comments they are most appreciated

Toodle pop!

xxx

Red White and Blue!

2010-07-04T14:42:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

What glorious weather we are having today so I thought I would take the piccy outside, this card is one of the many I have to do for this month so thought I had best make a start, it was quite refreshing to get out of the sun to be honest as my craft room is lovely and cool!!!

It has a red, white and blue theme which I quite rather like together and it qualifies for this weeks Penny Black Challenge, so if any of you lovely crafters from across the pond are visiting me "Happy 4th of July!"

I will also be entering my card into

Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Secret Crafter - Water

Papertake Weekly - Stitches

You must go check out these challenges they have some wonderful cards the DT have made!!

Well, short and quick from me today I'm afraid as we are painting the outside of the house which is a task and a half!!!

Also need to prep for the BBQ - I dunno about you but we love eating al -fresco in this weather all I need is my jug of Pimms - and no I'm not sharing it's all mine!!!

Enjoy whats left of the weekend

Toodlepop!

XXX

Oops nearly forgot to mention a big Happy Birthday to me ole mate Tracy - 21 again funny that !!!

Patchwork Effect!!

2010-07-02T21:26:00.009+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

Yes I am still alive!

So many things to do and so little time,what with this lovely weather we are experiencing and plenty on the social calendar , I am afraid I haven't been around as much as I have wanted to lately - apologies everybody!

My card above is to be entered into the Penny Black Saturday Challenge - paper patch, my first thought was obviously something cutesie as I normally associate with Penny Black then remembered that I had recently purchased this lovely stamp from a friend and being a lover of Kraft combined the two!

A bit late I know as the challenge finishes tomorrow -doh!

Hopefully I will have some more cards to share as I do have a lot of birthdays at the moment - fingers crossed x

hope you are all well and hopefully will catch up with you all over the weekend at some point

Toodle pop!

xxx

PS not gonna even mention the football - don't want to upset me mate Debbie!

Fathers Day Card!

2010-06-23T21:48:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

How are you, enjoying this glorious weather are we? Isn't it fabulous just like being on holiday - well it would be if we didn't have to cook, clean, work and all the usual stuff us women do - all at the same time of course, multi taskers that we are lol!

I've not been around much lately as much as I would like to as I have just had no time to play especially when the sun is out, we like to spend as much time as we can in the garden making the most of it and what with lots of birthdays and catching up with family and friends where does the time go before we know it we will be half way through 2010!!!

Mind you I think I need to stay out of the sun as think I have cooked my brain - this week I have already missed a hair apt (much needed hair apt too), eyebrow shape and forgot about a school trip that my son was going on, luckily he remembered!!!

Anyway enough of my waffle, thought you might like to see the card I made for my Dad he loves his car and is always tinkering with it so I thought this image from Elzybells fitted quite nicely, quite a simple card really not much going on but it is rather a large image so I didn't think it needed much else.

Well that's it from me if you've been following the footie all I can say is PHEW!

oh yeah and toot toot or whatever them voo voo blowie things are called lol x

Toodle pop!

xxxx

Careful lil Mousie!!

2010-06-13T09:02:00.006+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
Lots to do today and people to see, we are off out for a family meal - 16 in total so fun and frolicks all round no doubt - not to mention good food! yum!
I'm gonna skip breakfast (rare) so I can indulge myself at lunchtime!
I made this card yesterday and can you believe it I forgot to post it but then it was busy busy busy, I just don't know where the hours go!
This card came together by using the sketch over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge and I have used one of my recently acquired stamps from a friend who has been having a clear out and this stamp is called Crossing Bridges isn't it lovely I do like these mousey stamps.

A view from another angle as I am trying to capture the sparkle as I always am!!

This card has been rather indulged in yellow stickles practically everywhere.

I will also be entering my card into Stamp Something - Happy Something challenge and Sir Stampalot Challenge - punches.

Would love to stay and chat but need to get a groove on!!!

Toodle pop!!!

xxx

PS If your feeling down today pick yourself up imagine how the England Goalie is feeling!!!

3 of a Kind!

2010-06-10T12:06:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

Before I show you my card today I thought you might like to meet "Stan" he is a British Bulldog puppy and is absolutely gorgeous, but sadly he is not ours. He is my eldest son's girlfriends puppy and here he is sporting his "Come on England!" shirt isn't he just the cutest little thing you have ever seen. Obviously ever since they picked him up 3 months ago my lot have been non stop going on about wanting one, sadly I get very itchy and sneezy around dogs which is a shame cos I love em.

On to my card, I have something for the girls, 3 of them actually.......
There is a great sketch over at Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge and I thought I would use my Anya's for a change as I thought they would fit nicely in my circles and they did. I have used some Crate paper from my stash along with lots of punched flowers and gems and glitter to make it sparkle.
Here is another angle, showing off my bow that I made with my bow easy as I am useless at bows freehand, it is an amazing little piece of plastic that ties fantastic bows, the one I have used is a double bow unfortunately you can't really see from the pics.

I will also be entering my card into the following challenges

Cupcake Craft - Dazzle Us

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Floral Delights

Anyone for Anya - Hot Hot Hot

Hope you like my card for today and thanks for listening to me letting off steam in my last post your comments were very much appreciated, you are a lovely bunch of gals!

Toodle pop!

xxxx

Simple Card!

2010-06-07T08:14:00.003+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

I have made a quick and simple card that really didn't take too long to make using the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp.

All products are from Stampin Up, I have used the Vintage vogue stamp set and of course i now need the matching wheel this SU stuff is very addictive!!!

Not much to chat about tonight as feeling very angry at the moment as my son had his bike pinched at school along with his friends. I feel so gutted for him and obviously anger towards the little scrotes that pinched them!!!!

He was only there for a couple of hours as doing exams at the moment grrrrr!!!!

They both have part time jobs they work very hard at and save all their money to spend on their bikes, they have built them up from scratch and its not cheap keeping BMX's as they always have to have the latest part on them.

It is so frustrating as they have probably been broken down and sold off already!

Sorry just needed to vent!!!!

Hope you are having a better week than we are

love to you all

Toodlepop!

xxx

Oh Happy Days!!!!

2010-06-02T08:16:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
What a fab sunny day it is after yesterdays rotten weather!!!
Hope you have all your washing out on the line today girls, I certainly have.
Sorry it has been so long but unfortunately I am still struggling with loading photos (user error!)
Anyway I grabbed myself a bargain this weekend from a friend at a local craft fayre so I inked my Penny Black stamp up and made this card, then had a little scout around and found that it would be eligible for the following challenges.

Cupcake card challenge - Summer Delights
Stampavie Challenge - Summer
Sweet Stampin - Pimp your card
Hope you like!
Toodle pop!
xxxxx

Fingers crossed I will remember how to load photos!!!

What a Beautiful day!

2010-05-22T18:45:00.001+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
Yet another scorcher for us today doesn't it make you feel so alive and well when the sun is out it really puts a smile on my chops!!
Although I did just want to laze in the garden today, I did allow myself a few mins in my craft room to make a card, well I should have been tidying it really - but wheres the fun in that!!
I do love my Elzybells images and as soon as I saw the sketch over at Sketch Saturday I knew just the stamps I was gonna use and am pleased how it turned out.
I managed to sneak some Kraft card into my design as I haven't used it for a while and was getting withdrawal symptoms as I loves this stuff. I also used my twill ribbon which has been sitting gathering dust and not quite sure why as I loves that too.
Lots of papermania shimmer dots have been used and you can just see them sparkling in the sun, they are also dotted along the SU border punch if you look carefully.
Well, I braved aerobics this morning and managed to come out alive even though I came out looking like Tom Tom Tomato and sweating like an Oink!!!
I caught myself in the window yesterday whilst wearing a vest in the garden and was not too pleased with the rubber ring that seems to have grown around my waist, so exercise it is and cutting down on bread (my downfall) if I want to be wearing a bikini on hols.
I will also be entering my card for

A Spoonful of Sugar - Cute and girly
Stamp Something - 2 0f something
ABC challenge - Unused stash
Toodlepop!
xxxxx

I'm Back!

2010-05-21T16:33:00.001+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
Well hopefully this is working as I have tried to fathom this out myself!!! Doh!!!
So the rotten blighters have me on strike as they didn't want to help last night!!
I can't say I blame them really it was a lovely evening and we didn't get in from the garden until late and being the softie that I am will probably forget I am on a strike when I phase into my mother/cleaner/wifey/ general dogs body mode - does it sound familiar!! lol x
Anyway I had made a card and it was using the scraps from my last card as they were still on my desk, waste not want not !!
The challenge over at Penny Black this week is "Flowers" and as I had picked this bargain up at a local craft sale recently I thought I would use it as it fitted the bill nicely.
I seem to be in paper piece mode at the moment so that is exactly what I did with the flowers and finished off with some stickles and jewels to embelish and make nice and sparkly!
The grassy effect at the bottom was made with my Martha Stewart "Icicle" border punch , I think it kinda looks grassy too - what do ya think?
The challenge over at Papertake Weekly is Say it with flowers so I will enter my card there too.
I have been busy planting flowers today as it would be rude not to go and hang out in the garden with all this lovely sunshine we are having, hope you are enjoying the weather wherever you may be.
Toodle pop!
xxxx
PS. thank you for my lovely comments re my drama!!!!
xxxx

:( DRAMA :(

2010-05-20T07:45:00.004+01:00

Hullo, hullo,

Anyone who knows me will know I have very low computer skills!

as in when I had to ring up once about a computer problem I had already explained on the phone - BEWARE as me I know nuffink!!!

So when he asked me what windows I had? I replied "SASH" but what the hell has that got to do with my poorly pooter!!!!

A lot of laughs were had with the technician on the phone and a very bright red me on the other end of the line!!!

Hence the lack of posts at the moment!

I went to upload a card the other day and to my horror it didn't happen the way it normally did - eeeeeeeekkkk!

I don't like change and as you can imagine I am most fed up, there are four males in my house who seem to whizz around the pooter but have they got time to sort me out - NO!

Anyway I have told them at least one of them is allocating me some time tonight otherwise I AM GOING ON STRIKE!!!!

Hope to be back soon - I am sure it is very simple x

Toodlepop!

xxxxx

I am feeling very sorry for myself! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargggggggggggggh!

sorry red mist is rising!!!!!!

One card fits all!!

2010-05-07T18:14:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,

I am really loving these papers at the moment - My Minds Eye Quite Contrary Collection they were still on my desk so naturally I used them again!

There is a fantastic sketch over at Friday Sketchers which I have used and lots of fun and frolics to be had as it is there 2 year Anniversary so they are running a blog hop, lots and lots of prizes to be won if you visit each and everyone of them they all have their own blog candy!!

As the title suggests I will also be entering my card into the following challenges

Just Magnolia - 2 of a kind

Simon Says - Birthday (also have blog hop 1st blogoversary)

Cute and girlie - Celebration

Bunny Zoe challenge - 3 flowers, 2 designer papers, 1 ribbon

Sweet Stampin - colour combo

They also have fab prizes to be won!

I have done a bit of paper piecing on my Tilda I really enjoy this as it is quick and easy to do and matches in nicely with the rest of the papers.

Good luck if you are joining in with these challenges and have a lovely weekend!

Toodlepop!

xxx

Very Pink!!

2010-05-03T22:14:00.003+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
I hope you have enjoyed your bank holiday weekend despite the downpours!!
We mustn't grumble I suppose as we have been spoilt with the weather so far.
I have managed to fit a card into my hectic weekend which involved a trip to Ikea!! (I love that place) unfortunately the other half doesn't so it was literally list made, in as soon as it opened grab the items we needed and out.
I didn't even get to sniff a swedish meatball we were that quick.
Anyway enough of my waffle, I have made a baby card for a friend who has had a baby girl believe it or not lol! (slight giveaway with the pinkness!)
I love love love this sketch which is over at Sketch Saturday and they have a fab prize you really must go and see, I would love to get my mitts on it as sadly do not own any go take a look!!
I have used a very old Quickutz Revolution flower set here,(I didn't use the flowers) I thought you might like a close up of the leaves as they have great detail on them

The gorgeous little Forever Friend bear wrapped in a nappy has been paper pieced with the My Minds Eye papers to coordinate with the rest of the card.

I have had these papers quite sometime and really did not want to use them as they are so scrummy but pleased I did as they look lovely together.

I will also be entering my card into the following challenges

Allsorts - animal

Incy Wincy - anything goes

Forever friends - flowers or a nature theme

So much to do lately and decorating on the go so hope to be back whenever I have a spare moment!

Toodlepop!

xxxx

What A Beautiful Day!!

2010-04-25T20:16:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
You know what they say about rain..... Nice weather for ducks!
Lets face we had plenty of rain this morning considering it was mean't to be a scorcher!
Well look who visited our garden this afternoon - a duck!
Unfortunately a bit worse for wear duck, she had some feathers missing from her back and some from her neck and seemed a little bit muddy.
At first sight I wondered if she had been run over as she was limping a little, my neighbour Mary said she would ring the Swan Sanctuary as they are local and the man came to collect her and explained that at this time of year Male Ducks do tend to get a bit randy (ooh er!)which results in lots of feather plucking and hence the reason she was walking like John Wayne!!
He did assure us she would make a full recovery so I do feel we have done a good deed for the day which makes you feel great!

I did manage to make a card after the Duck saga and used the fab sketch from Sketch Saturday and just had to use my freshly purchased Nora she just has to be the cutest CC design ever I love her! As soon as I got her I knew I had to use my Magnolia background stamp and I am pleased with the result she looks like she hasn't a care in the world don't you think?
Unfortunately it was late in the day so pic is a little dark

There is lots of stickles on the flowers and butterflies and sparkle on the papermania shimmer dots, I tried to capture this here and as you can see failed miserably!!!

I will also be entering my card for Simon Say's as the challenge this week is Things with wings and I spy 3 butterflies on my card.

Hope you have had a lovely weekend and if you run the marathon you deserve that medal cos you must be stark raving mad!!!

I break out in a sweat just watching I definitely don't have enough puff for that sport!

Enjoy your evening!

Toodle pop

xxxx

My Puddy Tat Card!

2010-04-21T07:59:00.005+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
After seeing Fizzie trying to steal the limelight on my last post, it reminded me I had a fab Penny Black stamp which I hadn't yet used, you know one of them moments when you have to buy that stamp because there will be a world shortage and there won't be any left for you - sound familiar?
Well this was one of those stamps and here I am using it for the first time even though I have owned it a couple of months!!
I coloured my image first, it is quite a large stamp so takes up most of the card.The papers are Magnolia and luckily matched my image and I finished it off with a Prima flower with added stickles for a little sparkle!
I had made this for fun but after having a look around Blogland I will be entering it for the following challenges
Magical Crafts = something for the girls
Totally papercraft Challenge - Spring
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Happy Birthday
Hope you are enjoying the lovely weather we are experiencing and long may it last!
Toodle pop!
xxxx

Lil Mermaid!

2010-04-19T07:41:00.002+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
What a glorious day it was yesterday the sun was out, gardening was needed to be done and not a roaring plane in sight!!!
It was absolute bliss especially as we are right next to the flight path and you can bet your life as soon as you get a lovely sunny day they will be taking off across our garden. Obviously we are used to it now but it made a lovely change to have a clear sky.
It was too lovely to be in my craft room but I did manage a quickie last night using a sketch from CPS which was last weeks I believe!! (Doh!)
I did try to photograph this around 8pm last night but my pussy cat Fizzie kept trying to steal the lime light.........

Isn't she sweet!
I give up in the end and decided to have a go this morning while nobody was about.
I have used my Anya Stamp along with retired SU papers, real shame I love these ones really should of stocked up! Card candy, SU circle sentiment and some lovely pink sparkly gems in her hair.
I will be entering my card into the following challenges
Allsorts - stitches
Sweet Stampin - Stitches
ABC challenge - Sparkle
Anyone for Anya - Sweet as sugar
Hope you like it!
Toodle pop!
xxxx

Stamp With Us Sketch Challenge!

2010-04-16T11:40:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
It's so glum today :(, Mr Sunshine keeps trying to pop his head out here, so I thought I would brighten you up with rather a bright card along with a few cocktails to get you in the Summery Holiday feel - I sure could sink one of those just now, but would also have to be beside a pool with the heat bearing down on my dry old wrinkly white skin!!!

I have followed the sketch over at Stamp with Us and used SU Cheers stamp set along with SU papers and SU markers, the postage stamp die is the one that came with my Cuttlebug machine.

Unfortunately I managed to get some ink in the top right hand corner it is sooooooooooooooooooo annoying when that happens isn't it!

I am trying to get back into frequent posting but seem to be doing a lot of blog hopping as everyone else seems to be making such lovely cards I can't stop looking!!!

Hope to be back soon and thanks for making my blog hopping enjoyable!

Toodle pop!

xxxxx

No More Rain Please!!

2010-04-04T09:11:00.004+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
Happy Easter to you all, have you had your obligatory chocolate for breakfast?
My youngest is sitting here "munching" his way through a bag of "Munchies" he was very kind though he did offer me one which is very rare for him!!
Is it just me in thinking that the April Showers have come early, I mean I know it is April but surely they don't normally start this soon, come on Mr Sunshine please show an appearance today - please.
I'm still not up to much as I am still very chesty, I had so much planned to be getting on with this Easter and have not been up to any of it so getting fed up now.
At least the nose has stopped dripping so have managed to put together another card using the sketch over at Basic Grey Challenge, you need to use at least one Basic Grey item, I have used some odd scraps of paper, unfortunately I can't remember what collection!!
For my flowers I have used my Daisy punches and just slightly pinched the petals together so they give a little dimension, finished off with Card Candy centres.
Lots of stamping on my card today the green and the caramel card was plain so I stamped my design onto them and inked the edges trying to achieve a slightly rustic feel to the card, ( I did say trying!lol)
Over at Cute Card Thursday they want to see an Oval Shape on your card so that was the sentiment sorted!! It is a SU stamp and matching punches that I have used.
Well as I type Mr Sunshine has listened to me and has popped his head out to say Hullo, whether he stays for the day is a different matter!
Whatever you may be doing today, have a good one and I will see you soon!
Toodle pop!
xxx

PS, thank you for all your commentsx

Sweet lil puddy tat!

2010-04-02T17:43:00.002+01:00

Hullo, Hullo,
Apologies for lack of blogging again but no sooner do I get myself up and running, I then go and get the dreaded lurgy, I'm not normally one for getting ill (she say's) but when I do, I get it bad, probably doesn't help being an Asthma sufferer as once it takes a hold of your chest your doomed, only normally happens once a year so let's hope that's it for 2010!!
I have recently purchased a few of the Lili of the Valley stamps and this oh so sweet puddy tat is one of them, isn't she lovely!!!
I have used SU papers, a Cuttlebug Butterfly (I never knew I had!) amazing what you find when your not looking lots of glitter and punches.
I have used the fab sketch over at Truly Scrumptious with has an added theme of 'Fly Away' hence the butterflies as obviously cat's do not fly!
I will also be entering my card into
Colour Create - pastels
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Well hope you have a lovely Easter and the Easter Bunny brings you lots of choc!!
I still have to go get my eggs as haven't been out all week, hope you have left me some it will most probably cost me a fortune as the most expensive ones will probably be left!
Toodle pop!
xxxx

Sketch Saturday Challenge!

2010-03-27T13:17:00.007Z

Hullo, Hullo,
I have managed to squeeze in a card (should be doing housework euggh!)
I have seen lots of these types of cards on various blogs and really love the crisp freshness about them, so thought I would give it a go.
I have tried my best to capture the layers and texture as they are quite difficult to photograph

Here is a side view, I have used my Martha Stewart eyelet lace punch again, it is so dainty and pretty it will get a lot of use!
I have even dusted off my cuttlebug folders Happy Birthday and Swiss Dots, I always forget to use embossing folders it's such a shame as they bring so much dimension to a card I must make a mental note to use them more often.

One last arty angle, the photos do not really do it justice it looks better in real life (honest) I am rather pleased with it.

The silver mirri card just takes the plainness out of it. the 40 is cut out using the Cuttlebug Alphabet "Hippie Chick".

I will be entering this into the Sketch Saturday Challenge as I have used their fab sketch.
Hope your enjoying your weekend, thank you for your comments and remember.........................

THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD TONIGHT!!!!!!

Toodlepop!

xxx

Coooeeeeee!!

2010-03-26T18:35:00.005Z

Hullo, Hullo,
How are you all, hope you are well, I feel a bit of a stranger!
It has been rather a long time since I last posted - nearly a month - shocking!!!
It's not because I haven't wanted to just been really busy lately and had no time to play it has been very frustrating.
I obviously haven't stopped buying my crafty bits of course and hope to get back into the swing of things again and find time to do some well needed crafting, as I opened the door to my craft room I'm sure I heard my stash saying "yay she's back!"
One things for sure they didn't tidy up for me, the last time I was in there I decided I would have a tidy up I didn't actually get round to the tidy bit instead it is just mess everywhere but I managed to create a little space to knock this simple card out today before I headed off to The Ideal Home Exhibition.
My feet are now very sore and I spent thousands (window shopping of course not real money!) I wish!!!
On to my card, nice and simple to ease me back into the flow, I have followed the sketch over at Papertake Weekly and used some SU papers and cardstock along with my new Bo Bunny stamp, my new SU punch and lots of sparkly bling!
Hope to catch up with all your lovely creations over the weekend, I have missed joining in all the fun !
Toodle pop!
xxxx

Eeek! A Mouse!

2010-02-28T13:08:00.005Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Not a real mouse Silly!!

A wee little Penny Black Mouse that I have used for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge they have a great sketch this week.

This stamp is such a great one to use as you can adapt it for any occasion you choose as the little tag is blank.

I also found some nice bright coloured papers whilst browsing I think these came in a scrapbook kit , they have lots of stitching detail on the papers and luckily that is the challenge over at Secret Crafter this week.

I really must dust off my sewing machine and have a go at stitching for real with my papers as it really gives a nice finish, trouble with me is if it doesn't go right first time then back it goes in the cupboard, unfortunately patience is something I don't have and I don't like reading instructions - really not me!

Well, hope my card has brightened up your day as it is particularly wet and windy out there at the moment.

I will have to brave it though as I have forgotten my swede for the roast beef so off I must trot otherwise I will be swedeless!

Toodle pop!

xxx

Last But Not Least!

2010-02-26T16:24:00.003Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Finally finished my mums birthday cards, this one was from me (although she did have to wait- oops!) she's not received it yet she will get it tonight as we are going out for a meal to celebrate her birthday.

She better like it as it's taken me ages!!

I have had to warn her though as it has a Tilda on it and in her words she say's they are sweet but they need a "gob!"

I do confess I did try putting on a "gob" but it did not work at all it looked daft so I scrapped that one.
I have tried especially hard to do a bit of shading with my copics - lordy it takes me forever!! and I am know where near anyone elses standards - hats off to you copic masters!!!

I also found it started to bleed a bit but managed to recover it slightly just don't look too closely!

I have also distressed the edges with vintage photo distress ink (be kind I am knew to all this malarkey!)

I have used the easel style card as I just love the way they stand you can really make them look special.

Lots of new things used on here, and old but new as in not used before!!

I think my favourite item at the moment has to be MS punch eyelet lace this is just the prettiest punch ever everybody should have one!!

I will be entering my card for

Magnolia Challenge - Birthday card

Everybody Art Challenge - Easel Card

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Distress Inks

Well I must fly have waited in all day for a parcel to arrive (supposedly before 12.30) daren't hoover incase I missed doorbell and guess what - YUP! it came when I was on the school run!

Luckily my eldest had just arrive home so he took it in!

Isn't that always the way!

Enjoy your evening whatever it may be

Toodle pop!

Happy Birthday Mum!

2010-02-24T08:03:00.004Z

Hullo, Hullo,

Back with another card using lilac, I do like this colour, when I was about 10 I had a Pierrot the clown bedroom - Wow that brings back memories !!!

I have used the lilac as the challenge over at Just Cute Bears is to use this colour.

The sketch I have used from the new challenge blog A Gem of a Challenge, you must check both blogs out lovely cards on them.
Here is a close up of my cute bear, I really love those papermania shimmer dots simply because they are so shimmery!!!

Well, hope my mum likes her birthday cards I have made, still one more to go!

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM" we love you lots!

Toodle pop!

xxx