Stamping Sarah

Happy Hoppy Easter!

2010-04-02T20:39:00.003+01:00

I spent some of my day making these yummy delights....

Hope you all have a lovely Easter Weekend and don't eat too many eggs! lol!

Cupcakes + Shopping =

2010-04-01T12:55:00.010+01:00

a lovely day out!

My lovely Mum & I went to town yesterday for a belated birthday day out for me. We started off our day at this lovely colourful place and this is what we devoured...mmmm!!

Triple Chocolate

Deep Dark Chocolate Orange and Chilli

Although they were lovely, they were a bit on the dry side and if I do say so myself, mine are much more delicious! In fact I'm off to make some Easter Cupcakes :)

Also I couldn't resist taking a piccie of this: A Cupcake in a Teacup!

We ended the day with watching this:

I have to say that I really enjoyed watching it, loved the 3D aspect of it.

The lovely spring weather we are having today has made me have a spring clean of my blog and I made a new blog header :O)

Rain rain go away....

2010-03-29T13:14:00.005+01:00

Just my luck! I'm on holiday for over a week and of all weeks it has to rain (even the possibility of SNOW, how I hate that word)!!!!!! Oh well, nothing for it than to hide away in my craft room :)

Today I am revealing the cards I made for Cleo Crafts April Kit. The kit is seriously yummylicious!!! If you fancy a kit for under a tenner that includes all the latest paper line's and embellishments then head on over here!!

Right, off for some lunch and then back to crafting... wish I could have a week off ever week ;)

Cleo Crafts April Kit Sneak Peeks

2010-03-27T10:25:00.004Z

Happy Saturday!

I've been working on Cleo Crafts April Kit and thought I would share some of the sneek peeks with you...

I will be revealing the designs VERY soon. If you would like to subscribe to the kits then head on over here. The paper line is American Crafts Letterbox and there are add-on's too :)

Ok, who stole the time?

2010-03-22T22:47:00.006Z

I can't believe where the last 6 months have gone!!??!! Christmas was a busy time of year for us, away for New Year then planning for my BIG 3-OH birthday party (which still hasn't happened) then just before my birthday my mum quite seriously ill in the beginning of Jan and it really has been one thing after another and it took it's tole on me, I've been off sick the last week with a horrible flu thing. Anyway the other week I set down to make this:

My FIRST Bind-it-all album!!! I've had my BIA for a couple of years but could never get to grips with it but I set down and had a play.

I remembered seeing a post years ago about a memory jar & journal on http://www.craftsbycarolyn.co.uk/ and thought this was the perfect thing to make for my Mum for Mother's Day. The reason being she had a seizure and she lost her memory for a while (fully re-gained now, thank you Lord!) You fill the jar with little questions regarding their life and they write it down in the journal, e.g. things about their wedding, their years growing up, favourite school subjects etc...
The best thing is I shall be able to look through the journal in later years and have something special!

Here's the card that went along with it, the papers used is the name of my mum :)

Thanks for popping by :)

Cleo Crafts Card Making Kit

2009-10-16T17:21:00.009+01:00

Another month, another kit - Wooooo Hooooo!!!!!

Louise & Tara at Cleo Crafts have the October kit up for grabs on their site. It's such a fun, fun, fun kit, I just love the monster paper!

Here's a glimpse of what's included in the kit:

And here are my cards from which I made from the kit.

It's such a great buy and at only £9.99 you can't go wrong! Also within the kit you get instructions on how to make the cards I made above and also the super-talent Leann's cards - visit Leann's blog here.

Aaarrrrgghh where has time gone?

2009-10-10T17:33:00.011+01:00

Sorry bloggers that I haven't been blogging, life has been very busy. I'm taking 2 photography courses as well as other things.

I have a few cards that I have made in the last month that I have been meaning to share with you.

First up is a Golden Wedding Card for friends of ours.

I had a go at stitching on card using my little sewing machine and I'm very pleased with my 1st go. I'm sooo not a sewer but think this has prompted me to have a go at making over things with it.

Next card was a birthday card for a for a lovely lady in a Birthday Club that I belong to on Crafts by Carolyn

And the last card I want to show you is an engagement card that I was commissioned to make from a friend at work.

Please note that there is a 20% discount on DewDrop Craftz Digiz until midnight this Sunday (11th).
Discount is automatically applied in the basket too, so no code to remember.

I will be back to show you some examples coloured in of the Digiz that are on offer so keep an eye out.

Back from the Emerald Isle

2009-09-14T12:51:00.008+01:00

Got back yesterday from our holiday in Ireland. Not much of a holiday as my mum was quite poorly all the time we were there, I need a holiday to get over this one but relieved to have today off from work to just chill. We did manage a couple of trips out at the very end and one trip was to Cookstown to go and visit Doodle Craft, it was so lovely and full of lovely things. I bought a couple of stamps and a new trimmer.

While I was away Cleo Crafts have launched their new card making kit, visit the shop to see what's included.

Here is one of my cards made using the kit.

You can see more cards and instructions on how to make them here.

The Kits are priced at £9.99 plus £1 postage for subscribers... and subscribers will also get 10% off any website purchases! Please email any requests for more info to Louise at info@cleocrafts.co.uk

New card making kit coming to town..!!

2009-08-31T18:49:00.004+01:00

Cleo Crafts are starting a new card making kit - to find out more details head over to the thread on UK Scrappers or click here to contact Louise.

Here are a couple of sneak peeks for you.

DewDrop Craftz goes Digi!

2009-08-31T16:12:00.004+01:00

A bit of a quick post today as I am meant to be packing, going on holiday soon!! Woo Hooo!!!

I made the above card with a new release over at DewDrop Craftz. There are lot's of other new Digi's over at DewDrop Craftz.

The hardest card to make!

2009-08-22T22:12:00.006+01:00

Sympathy cards that is!

We learnt last week that our ex-nextdoor neighbour and friend passed away. It was a shock but also kind of expected. I really didn't feel like making this card and left it to the last minute!

I have another card to show you with a new release for DewDrop Craftz but that will have to wait till tomorrow as the glue is drying!

Exciting News Alert!!!

2009-08-05T21:27:00.005+01:00

I am SOOOO excited!! I have been chosen to be on the Design Team for CleoCrafts who are starting a new monthly card making kit. They also have a blog so keep your eyes peeled!!

Can't wait to get my kit and show you the yummyness of it!!!!

Happy Birthday Cupcake!

2009-08-04T22:10:00.008+01:00

Woo Hoo! Another card off my list and within the deadline too ;o) I must like working under pressure??!!
This card is for my little (well not so little anymore) cousin who turns 15 on Thursday!!! 15!!! I can remember holding her when she was hours old, where has the last 15 years gone?? She is sooo grown up now.

I used Cherry Cupcake from DewDrop Craftz and at ONLY £3.25 you'd be crazy not to buy it!!!

I also have a confession to make! The pattern paper isn't out of my scrap box :blush: as I had already coloured in the Cupcake and none of my scraps matched the colours so I HAD to cut up some delicious untouched paper, shame on me! LOL! Oh but the pieced of card is from my scrap box!!

Eric the Dinosaur meets Copic Buzz challenge no. 7

2009-08-03T21:25:00.007+01:00

My friends little boy turns 1 tomorrow and so when I saw the Copiz Buzz challenge no. 7 (which looks like I just missed it - just my luck!!) I just knew I had to use Eric the Dinosaur!!

I also made a little tag for the pressie to match the card :)

Still using scraps from my scrap box but it STILL looks like it isn't going down!!

Oooohhh I also have some VERY exciting news but can't say anything yet, when I can I will let you all know

Belated Birthday Card

2009-08-01T22:41:00.004+01:00

I had to make a quick belated birthday card for my little cousin who has just turned 11, we completely forgot her birthday so she received this card a little bit late but I think she liked it as she kept feeling it! I am still using up scraps of paper and card from my scrap box, I think I will have a major die cutting session soon so I can start using all my new paper but I am determined not to touch it until all the scraps have gone!

DewDrop Craftz Summer Challenge

2009-07-27T22:31:00.004+01:00

are you ready for it???

This is a special challenge as this challenge runs right through summer until 27th September so there's no excuse to join in!!

The challenge for this period is 'Cheap as Chips'..

To make a card, layout or other creation as cheaply as possible, not counting the card blank!!

The background paper is from a RAK, the fabric sentiment is from a freebie and the heart beads were free on a magazine!!

Why don't you head on over to the Challenge Blog and see what the other Design Team members have created

Win $1,000 at TheCuttlebugSpot.com!

2009-07-12T13:44:00.000+01:00

I have just discovered that The Cuttlebug Spot is having a contest - "The Journey to 1,000"! They are trying to reach 1,000 followers by the end of July and need your help. To enter all you have to do is go to their site, sign up as follower and complete a few easy steps and you could win a $1,000 gift certificate to Custom Crops (www.CustomCrops.com)! GO NOW and check it out at www.TheCuttlebugSpot.com

DewDrop Craftz Blog Challenge: Colour Inspiration

2009-07-06T20:46:00.005+01:00

Good evening bloggers!!

It was my turn to set a new challenge for the DewDrop Craftz Blog Challenge

I want you to feel free to use the colours or elements from the below picture for your creation, be it a card, scrapbooking page or even a piece of altered art.

I just love the colours in the photo, real bright summery colours!!

Here is my take on the picture:

The stamp is going to be a new release for DewDrop Craftz, so keep an eye on the shop for it!!

This challenge is open for 2 weeks!!

New Stamp Alert - sneak preview!!

2009-07-02T22:43:00.007+01:00

I received this new stamp from Nikki today, it is going to be available to buy from DewDrop Craftz very very soon, isn't it just lovely? I couldn't wait to start stamping and using my new copic's with it! I'm hoping to put it on a card over the weekend, so when I have I will show you the finished piece!

Rubber Romance Birthday Card

2009-07-01T21:20:00.004+01:00

Hello bloggers!!

Phew, how hot is it at the moment? It's so humid!! I hope you're all managing to keep cool somehow!!

I managed to take a picture but not a very good one as the light was going! I've made this card for a work friend for her birthday, I hope she likes it!

Stamps used:
Rubber Romance - Nay
Catslife Press - (Happy Birthday Stamp)

I also used my copics and I received some more yesterday, over 20!!!!!

My cousin's wedding...

2009-06-29T22:14:00.008+01:00

Way back in April you may remember I went to my cousin's wedding in Australia, so here are some promised pictures! The wedding was held here!

My cousin married a Ghanian who teaches African music and dance :O)

P.S. The groomsmen aren't wearing PJ's, it's traditional dress ;O)

I have a card to show you but it will have to wait till tomorrow so I can take a pic!!

DewDrop Craftz Blog Challenge: Letters & numbers

2009-06-22T20:36:00.006+01:00

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

Well, thank goodness Monday is over with and the countdown to the weekend begins!

It is Challenge Time again over on the DewDrop Craftz blog!

Adele set the challenge for this fortnight: You can create anything you desire as long as it includes either letters, numbers or both!!! When you are finished head over to the blog and leave a comment with your blog address so we can see your lovely creation.

Here is my card:

I don't believe it!!

2009-06-18T20:02:00.009+01:00

As Victor Meldrew would say...!!

It has been a month since I updated my blog *blushes in embarrassment*!! It has been a bit of a crazy month to tell you the truth with lots of comings and goings, holidays etc.. but I think (well, I hope) things have settled down now.

I have missed uploading a couple of design cards for the DewDrop Craftz blog challenge so without further ado, here they are!

Design Team member Jackie challenged us to make a christmas ornament.

This could be something for your tree, mantlepiece or table top.. and would be fantastic to see how you can incorporate your christmas crafting into christmas decoration.

Here is my Design Team creation:

I thought I would create something different to hang on the tree plus I just LOVE that cupcake stamp.... mmmmm yumm!!

Now for the current challenge which ends this coming Sunday evening, Domi, the newest Design Team member set us this challenge:

A bookmark.. something simple or something esquisite, either way something you could use to save your page in a favourite book or magazine.

Here is my bookmark with the emphasis being s.i.m.p.l.e.!! I'm giving this to my 4 year old cousin for his story time at school so didn't want anything to dramatic!!

How cool is this stamp, especially for all those teenage boy cards!! This stamp will be released soon!

I'm off to relax for the evening and do some stamping after another busy work day! Have a good evening!!

Pocketful of...

2009-05-17T10:50:00.005+01:00

Big OOoopp'sss! I've just realised that I never blogged last Sunday's DewDrop Craftz Blog Challenge! I'm so sorry, the week was so busy I totally forgot!

You still have another week to play along, so all's good!

I set the challenge this time and the challenge being is 'Pocket's'!

This could be a pocket to hold a secret message.. money or even another part of the creation..

The winner of this challenge randomly picked, will win a choice of stamp from the DewDrop Craftz shop.

To see the other Design Team cards head over to the DewDrop Craftz Blog!

Here was my take on it:

I used Eric - The Dinosaur which you can buy here!

Thanks for popping by!

G'day!

2009-05-04T16:56:00.010+01:00

Hello, I'm still here, I've just got back from Australia (well 2 weeks ago but it has taken me that much time to catch up on things in the real life!) My cousin in Australia got married so I popped over for the wedding, it was just such a happy beautiful occasion, she looked absolutely gorgeous and I am so glad that I got to witness it. I will share some pictures with you soon.

Before I left it was my turn to set the Blog Challenge at DewDrop Craftz but unfortunately time wasn't on my side due to packing so I wasn't able to share the challenge on my blog. The challenge that I set was 'Anything but a card' and this was my take on it:

Unfortunately I was away for the next challenge which was 'It's a mans world...' but head on over to the blog and take a look at my Team Members samples and the entries.

The latest challenge was set by Adele and is a colour challenge using the colours of Blue and Green...

Nikki has just released some gorgeous new stamps designed by Sally - Ann Hancock from Grab-A-Doodle-Do! I was sent the cupcake stamp just before I went on my hol's so I was itching to use it by the time I got back. Although this is a simple card to make it is really effective. I will back with some more cards soon.
I hope everyone in the UK is having a great bank holiday weekend, I have spent mine doing the gardening and housework....!!!

DewDrop Craftz Blog Challenge: 'Layer by Layer'

2009-03-16T21:27:00.005Z

A new week and a new fortnightly challenge from DewDrop Craftz. This week Adele set the challenge and we want to see some layers in your projects. You don't even have to use a DewDrop Craftz product, we just like to see how clever you all are ;)

Why not pop over to the blog and see the Design Team cards.

Here is my take on it:

I am really loving colouring the images in with my distress ink pads.

Ingredients:
Sugar Fairy - not yet on the shop
Distress Ink - Tattered Rose for the body, Peeled Paint for the leggings, Work Lipstick for the dress & slippers, Broken China for the flowers
Prima flowers, Bazzill flowers, Hydrangea flowers
Brads, photo corners and lace from stash
Happy Birthday stamp by Cuddly Buddly

Thank you for your comments, I promise to visit your blogs soon! xx

Candy Alert!!!

2009-03-10T17:46:00.002Z

Fancy being in a with a chance at winning some of the gorgeous lines from Marks Paper Company? All you have to do is leave a
comment on Mimi's blog entry here and for some extra points join the Facebook Group and mention the blog candy on your own blog.

The all NEW DewDrop Craftz Blog Challenge!

2009-03-01T15:53:00.006Z

Today see's the beginning of the all NEW DewDrop Craftz blog challenges!

The blog challenges will be set fortnightly and if you take part in the challenge you will be in with a chance of winning a £5 voucher to be spent in the DewDrop Craftz shop.
The challenge for this fortnight is a sketch provided by the talented Jackie so head on over to the blog to take a look and to have a play

Here's my take on the sketch:

I've had a chance to play....

2009-02-28T23:19:00.004Z

Here are a couple of cards that I made recently.

It was my little cousins birthday the other week and he is mad on pirates at the moment so I was commissioned to make him a pirate themed card by his mum so I popped over to Grab-A-Doodle-Do where Sally-Ann has the most adorable downloads and I bought Josh - Collection 1, 6 gorgeous images for only £1.99 - amazing! They come pre-coloured so when you're in a rush and also black outline for you to colour in!

The all new DewDrop Craftz blog challenge!

2009-02-28T23:12:00.002Z

Look out for the all the new blog challenge from DewDrop Craftz tomorrow!
DewDrop Craftz web site is having a face lift and amongst the new look it has it's very own blog!!!
It will be great to see you there!

DewDrop Craftz Recipe challenge

2009-02-10T20:34:00.003Z

Adele set a challenge over on the DewDrop Craftz blog and this time it is a recipe challenge!

This challenge will run until Feb 14th and a winner will be chosen to receive a mystery package from DewDrop Craftz..

The challenge is in the form of a recipe as follows..

Your project must include the following..

A DewDrop Craftz stamped image
A flower/flowers
Some lace

Sorry I have only just shared this challenge but as I said things have been busy! I will blog my card later.

Have fun!

You know you're old when...

2009-01-31T18:55:00.010Z

I just love these stamps by Gina K> Designs
This card was for a cousin of mine in Australia who has a VERY good sense of humour. I just love these stamps as they really sooo funny!

I can't believe how the time has flown since I have last blogged! Things have been busy here and I have had to focus on some things and let other things take a break.
I was forced to take a day off work on Friday as our buses were suspended!! Grr!! So, I went around our village and took a few snaps. Here are a couple of the ones I like.

A snow dog - not mine unfortunately!!

Here's me!! My mum took this one of me and I just love it!

I have been working on one or two items for DewDrop Craftz but you'll have to wait to see them.

2 Quick Cards

2009-01-28T22:05:00.004Z

Hello Bloggers!

Thank goodness that it is Thursday tomorrow then it will be FRIDAY - YAY!! I have gone back to work this week after being poorly and I am coming home exhausted! I forgot how tiring work can be ;o) So, I am looking forward to a weekend of lie-in's and not waking up at 6am and just chilling out. We may go and see the new-ish film Australia, SO can't wait to see it!!

Anyway, onto more important matters.

Here are a couple of quick cards I made for my cousins birthday, both of them are in their 90's so thought I would go with the vintage/elegant look!

The circle stamp is from this amazing company in the US, they have no cart system but you just email them your order and they send you a PayPal invoice, they are so helpful and friendly and the stamps came ever so quickly - I can't recommend them enough! The range of stamps are lovely too.....

Well, I am off to bed now to get an early night, thanks for visiting!

I'm still here...

2009-01-25T20:46:00.006Z

... well in mind even if it isn't in body! I have been pretty busy the last few days, 1 of the reasons is that I have been working on a project for DewDrop Craftz, shall I let you have a peek?? Oh go on, it is a Sunday evening and everyone needs a treat LOL!

All will be revealed soon!

I just really wanted to say thanks to everyone for leaving me comments and I will get round to your blogs soon xx
Enjoy the last few hours of the weekend!

Don't forget . . .

2009-01-22T00:10:00.007Z

the challenge over at DewDrop Craftz closes at the end of the month. That means you don't have long to get those entries in to stand a chance of winning Flower Girl

For more info. please visit the DewDrop Craftz blog!

Have fun crafting xx

Joint effort...

2009-01-21T11:15:00.004Z

Hello bloggers :O)

This card my mum started off making, I helped her with the nestabilities (the cutting and embossing) but basically she did most of the card, she was then called away and this card had to be sent off quickly so I finished the rest. I just stamped the verse and added the embellishments and added it all together. I also used my new Martha Stewart branch punch which the super duper amazing Rachel got for me, it is soooo lovely! Thanks hun xx

Recipe:
Image was bought from Craft Central on an A4 sheet
PP from my mums scrap box
Martha Stewart Branch punch
Fancy Pants flowers by Prima
Verse by Stampin' Up! God's Blessings set
Brads from stash

Handmade birthday present

2009-01-21T11:04:00.012Z

It was my friend Karen's 50th birthday yesterday. She adores the jewellery I make (I don't know why hehe) and so I made her a necklace but I wanted to make her a little jewellery box to hold it. Making jewellery is my other love and I have been making it for a few years now but never thought of sharing it on my blog!

First of all I made her this card:

Recipe:
Paper and CS out of my scrap box
Prima Flowers (Esprit)
Brad & ribbon from stash
Sugar Nellie stamped image coloured in with Prismacolor pencils and Stickles added for some glitz
Martha Stewart Doily punch
Sentiment from my K&Co embellishment box
Vera Color Sky Blue & PrettyColor Green ink pads used to ink the edges
KI Memories cookie cutter stickers for the 50

This is the necklace that I made for her:

... and here is the little wooden box that I altered to hold her necklace:

I got to use my gorgeous new 'Scripture Essentials I' from Cornish Heritage Farms. Fab service! I just love these stamps as they feature some of my favourite verses.

Recipe:
'Scripture Essentials I' from Cornish Heritage Farm
Paper by Melissa Frances
Prima Flowers
Heart brad, buttons, butterfly sticker & lace from stash
CS from my scrap box
Chipboard letters by papermania

... and here it is all packaged up and ready to go!

I gave it to her last night as we went out and helped her celebrate her 50th in style. We went to Bar Ha! Ha! and had yummy food and gorgeous cocktails. Surprisingly I feel so much better now ;o) LOL!

Karen absolutely loved it - *phew*!!!

WOWeeeeeee!!

2009-01-21T10:38:00.002Z

I came across Rhonna Farrer's new blog the other week and she was just so kind in giving away free blog templates so I snapped one up. I just love Rhonna's style and I find her a true inspiration!
I've been meaning to say that last week she comment on one of my blog post's:

oh my gosh! these cards are so beautiful!!
R

How wonderful is that? Thanks Rhonna, you made me smile soooo much xxx

CBC Crew challenge - Pocketful of Posies

2009-01-20T16:00:00.003Z

Over at Crafts by Carolyn Carolyn set the following challenge:

...well not necessarily pockets with posies - but I want you to share your projects that include a pocket....how simple is that....

I decided to make a Pocket Gift Card Holder as I had seen quite a few of these on peoples blogs leading up to Christmas. It was really fun to make, I only made an ikkle one but you can adjust the sizes to fit most size cards. I used my Starbucks card as I don't know who to give this to yet......

Recipe:
Card and paper from my scraps box
Ribbons & Buttons from Stash
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Tilda coloured with Prismacolor pencils & Glossy Accents for her little boots.
Liquid Pearls for wings

A week ago....

2009-01-19T14:57:00.003Z

I received ALL this....

from my wonderful parents for my birthday! How lucky am I?!

They also bought me this book which I saw on Amazon.

My faith means a lot to me and this year I really want to combine my love of paper crafts and my faith together. I've had a little look and from what I have seen, it is truly fabulous and the projects are just yummy looking!

I also received some gorgeous cards from Birthday Group 3 on Crafts by Carolyn. It was so lovely to receive handmade cards for my birthday. I have been with the group for a few years now and it is always such a pleasure to make and to receive!! You can see the cards here.

I was busy making cards yesterday so will blog them later. Hope everyone's Monday is going ok!

A peek into my haven...

2009-01-18T12:33:00.040Z

Good afternoon bloggers!

Where has the time gone since my last post? Although I haven't been blogging I have been doing some crafting in between not feeling very well STILL!! The flu thing I have had seems that it is one that has come from Oz and is called the Boomerang flu as it keeps on coming back!! I am A LOT better than when I first had it over Christmas but it has really left me with no energy so I have to force myself to do things. Anyway, enough rambling about that as I am sure I am boring you to death!

Last Sunday (cor, I can't believe that was a week ago), I made a trip to Ikea as I really needed a better desk than my last one so looked online and found this one. Monday, was my birthday (didn't want to make a big deal of it as it is my last year of my 20's!! plus feeling rotten) so my Dad and I set to in building this thing, it actually took us till Tuesday to finish it as we had other things happening. Now it is in pride of place in my craft room. I just LOVE it!!
My mum has joined me up in my craft room and we made a little space for her and so she has a new desk as well! It is going to be fab that we can actually do some crafting together as she used to use the kitchen table.

So without further ado here is some pics of my new organised craft room. *You can click on the pictures to get a bigger look*!

These first two pictures are looking into the room from the door. The chest of drawers hold my cardstock, 6x6 8x8 paper pads, a drawer full of ribbons and another drawers filled with oddments which really needs a sort out.

This is my selection of 12x12 papers.

This is my mums desk, the pink storage baskets is where I keep my mounted stamps and the Ikea wooden box underneath has a selection of punches in one drawer and odds and ends in the other. The Ikea wooden storage box on the desk also has odds and ends. Both these boxes need a good sort out!

This is a tin I made for my Mum a couple of years ago, it was a pressie filled with smellies. She is using it now to store her ribbons.

The top of the bookcase is where I keep my display stands for my craft fairs and there are a few alterable items (which need altering!) also the same for the top shelf. Then the next shelf down is where I keep my dies, pencils and chalks.
The next shelf has a multitude of things, the altered tin on the right is where some of my ribbons are kept, storage boxes of buttons, a PG Tips box that I started altering for a Crafts by Carolyn challenge which Maddy set. Also a couple of packs of mounted rubber stamps.
The next shelf down contains my Tim Holtz binder for my unmounted stamps, my embellishment case, whisper pens, another embellishment case (yet to be filled), scrapbook album and the tins, the top one stores my blooms and the one underneath stores paints & glitters etc...
Underneath is my 2 12x12 Cropper Hopper paper holders, one holds scraps of patterned paper and the other holds my chipboard and sticker letters. I got the rack from the closing down sale at Craft Central and seemed a good idea at the time but not sure what I am going to do with it. The bottom shelf just holds bits and pieces, mainly a few empty storage boxes.

Here is the lookout from my window (lovely isn't it LOL! Also I use this area to do my die cutting.

My LOVELY new workstation!!

The view to the entrance of the craft room.

I got this over the door storage rack from Lakeland, the boxes consist of Cuttlebug dies & embossing folders, blending tools & brayers, Stampin' Up! bits and bobs, unmounted rubber stamps and craft CD's.

I got this Cake Stand in Argos which holds glues, acrylic paints, little ink pads which I use to distress the edges of my mattes and cards and the top tier holds my Stickles, Twinkling H2O's and Liquid Pearls.

This is where I keep my new sewing machine, the pink tins hold my Magnolia & Sugar Nellie stamps and the other holds my Distress Ink Pads and Alcohol Inks, the top shelf holds my Prima Flowers, BIA & my Crop-A-Dile Big Bite.

The 3 baskets from Ikea contain, alterable's & punches and the pink box is The Ultimate Scrapbook & Card Kit which I got from QVC a while ago.

And last but not at all least is my favourite thing in my craft room, the workstation comes with a magnetic board and I found this neat idea for holding Nestabilities. It is soo cool!!!

I hope you've enjoyed your visit to my craft room. I will be back later with a few cards I have made plus the lovely selection of cards that I received for my birthday from the Birthday Group on Crafts by Carolyn and some stash which I was got for a birthday present.

Are you sitting comfortably?

2009-01-03T18:37:00.009Z

As I have a few things to share with you today!

I was up till 2am this morning crafting, I just couldn't sleep!! Since I have had the flu I am finding it hard to sleep during the night as I am hacking away but I'm able to sleep during the day - I don't get it at all! So, my nights have been turning into day's.

I thought I would have a go at the challenge over at Dottie's World as back in December before I had the massive shopping spree at Craft Central I bought the wonderful new collection Girls About Town, oh my!! it is just GORGEOUS!!! What are you waiting for, get yourselves over there quick if you haven't already!
The challenge was this:

This week the challenge is in the theme;
After all the over indulgence you've most likely had over Christmas ( a few poorly tummies and heads I guess?) The theme this week is Get Well Soon .You don't have to use those words, but it has to be aimed at cheering someone up or wishing them well . If you don't know anyone who's poorly your creation could be wishing them well in their new job or a new home...basically, lots of positive vibes in this card please AND of course a Charmed Download. Nice and easy?

So, it is a friends birthday and she and the family have been having a bit of a rough time of late so I hope this card puts some shine into her life. I just loved creating this card, at first I had a page of the gorgeous My Minds Eye 'Be Merry' paper, I was just staring at it, too good to use and I was just stroking it, I mean it is just so lickable (if that's such a word) but I stopped just before it reached my mouth as I really didn't want to ruin this gorgeous paper! I thought the paper looked like some funky wallpaper so I made a little scene, it looks like she is shopping in a cute Boutique! Ooh La La....

On this particular card I used Nicola, isn't she fab?? I coloured her with my Prismacolor pencils and used Sakura Soufflé pens to add details to her bags and added touches of glitter to make her sparkle.
Base CS is by Bazzill & the strip of blue CS is by Crate Paper & the 'Canopy' is by Sassafrass Lass.
The Sentiment is by Stampin' Up!
Blooms by Prima
Centre brad by Dovecraft
Brads, lace, ribbon and charm from stash

The next card is for the FAB challenge that Nikki at DewDrop Craftz has set. The challenge is . . .

to create any item, be it a card or layout.. even an altered art project.. but whatever the item, it must contain something from DewDrop Craftz shop.. be it a stamped image, ribbon or download..

The theme... each item must depict something 'new' as we are now starting 2009.. this could be a new baby, new house or something else..

You have a WHOLE MONTH for this challenge so get your thinking caps on, cut up that new paper you keep stroking (or licking ;o) ) and get yourself over to Nikki's blog for the chance to WIN the featured stamp that is Flower Girl. The Design Team has worked their magic with this stamp so head over to Nikki's blog for a whole lot of inspiration. Also... for anyone who enters the DewDrop Craftz blog challenges you will be in with a chance of winning some goodies from the shop, how cool is that??!!

Have a good evening... I'm off to have a nice hot cuppa on this chilly evening.

Happy New Year!!

2008-12-31T20:28:00.004Z

Thank you to those who visit my blog and for leaving me such lovely comments, I really do appreciate it.
May 2009 be a great year for everyone....

Sparkly Christmas Trees

2008-12-31T18:51:00.005Z

I wanted to show you this beautiful Christmas card I received from Rachel who is a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - you can see her Stampin' Up! blog here.
This photograph really doesn't do it justice as the trees really sparkle with glitter. Thanks Rachel for such a gorgeous card.

My First Blog Award!!!

2008-12-30T20:17:00.003Z

Woo Hoo!!! I have just been given my first ever Blog Award by Heidi who has just found my blog - thank you so much hun! I am chuffed to bits!

Now the rules of the award are that you have to name 5 addictions and 5 fave blogs.

So my addictions are:

1. Rubber stamping/Paper crafting
2. My cameras (I got a new one for Christmas - YAY!!)
3. Australia (just wished I had enough money to have a holiday home out there!!)
4. Chocolate - (especially Thorntons!)
5. Starbucks Coffee (especially my all time favourite Caramel Macchiato)

Now, my fab 5 fave blogs in no order at all:

1. Adele - who is just so talented and produces such gorgeous cards.
2. Ruthie - who makes my mouth water with her beautiful photography and cute felt cards.
3. Katie - I just love the items Katie produces, they really are very pretty!
4. Kathy - Kathy's attention to detail is just fabulous and creates the most gorgeous things which look so touchy feely.
5. Ruth - I love how Ruth creates the most beautiful things and let's her faith shine through her work.

Thanks girls for the inspiration you give me xx

Spiral Whisper Comp.

2008-12-28T14:44:00.003Z

Spiral Whisper is running a competition to win some of the new stamps which are being released in January, head on over to the Spiral Whisper blog to stand a chance of winning these adorable cuties!

The last Christmas cards . . .

2008-12-27T14:40:00.006Z

of 2008!
These cards were commissioned by my cousin.

I hope you are all having a wonderful festive season and Santa was good to you!

Advent Blog Candy

2008-12-26T00:00:00.000Z

I thought I had blogged about this but looking down my blog I hadn't *ooppss*!!

Anywhoo.... The lovely Jennie from The Artistic Stamper has been giving away blog candy since the 1st December on her blog, this is even better than a chocolate advent calender!! All you have to do is leave a comment or become a follower of her blog (or even both for a better chance to win). I will also put a link to the right hand side of my blog so that you can just click on over to her blog :O)

You gotta be in it to win it ;O)

Happy Christmas!

2008-12-24T19:39:00.007Z

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Christmas and I hope Santa is good to you all. I have come down with a flu virus so I expect most of Christmas I will be in bed but will try and make the most of it.

Our stockings are all ready to be filled hopefully :O)

So I leave you with a Christmas card from me to you! xx

P.S.
Don't forget to leave out a carrot for Rudolph tonight ;o)

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree....

2008-12-22T09:36:00.006Z

Thought I would share with you some pictures of our little Grotto....

Oh My Goodness!!!!

2008-12-21T23:29:00.004Z

What a GREAT couple day's!

Yesterday morning I went to Craft Central to grab a bargain or 2, well I did more than that and got ALL THIS!!!

Then I had my cousins over and helped the little one make a Christmas card for his mummy & daddy and then in the evening we (parents & I) went to the Panto and saw Cinderella with Mickey Rooney, Michelle Collins & Bobby Davro - what a hillarious evening, Bobby had us in stitches from the very first word he spoke. We finished the night with takeaway chips - yum!

Then today I was meant to be going to a friends birthday party but woke up not feeling so great so this afternoon I was feeling better and was very tempted to go back to Craft Central - I worked it out that because I won't be going there again I might as well go back for the very last time :sob: plus it will be my birthday in a few weeks ;o)

I came home with this small lot ;o) LOL!!

Some of the items in the pics will be for my mums christmas present but I haven't decided what except for the ribbons and purple organiser.

You can click on the pics to see it bigger!

Hope everyone had a good weekend and it isn't long till Santa wooo hooo!!!

Naughty or nice??

2008-12-19T22:36:00.007Z

Well I've been naughty but it was very nice.....!!

Every Christmas I always treat myself to a little pressie and this year I bought myself a Sewing Machine!! But not one of those all singing all dancing great big ones which scares the life out of me but this cute little diddy one!!

Now I have never been THAT great at sewing, I had a miserable Textiles teacher at school which I think was the core of the problem so I intend to overcome this fear. I would love to one day make myself a quilt but I reckon I will be old and grey when I will be able to master that!!!!

I was tempted after seeing the blog posts of this very clever lady. Jody has been sharing her tutorials of this wonderful machine so when I get a quite hour over the holidays (yeah right!) I intend to sit down with this beauty and start-a-stitching. I have lots of ideas whizzing round in my head already....!

DCM Dare: 10 minute card

2008-12-14T23:32:00.005Z

Thought I would have a go at the lastest DCM Dare as I am short on time and needed to get some cards made.

Here is the dare

Just in case you hadn't noticed, Christmas is just around the corner - less than two weeks to go now!
So as we hurtle headlong towards the big day we thought we'd help you out just a little bit with those last minute cards.
Every year we find ourselves needing a few extra cards, even when we thought we'd got plenty, so this dare is all about super-quick Christmas crafting.
We want to see cards that take only a few minutes, but of course don't look it!
Make just one, or see how many you can make in an hour it's up to you.
On your marks.... get set......Go Go Go

And here are my cards:

Sorry about the rubbish photos but I was in a hurry, even the glue was still wet when I took them lol but it had dried clear before I put them in the envies. I did about 6 in less than an hour so well pleased with that!

Sneaky Peek

2008-12-14T19:39:00.006Z

Thought I would share with you a sneaky peek of a card I have done for DewDrop Craftz this month.

All will be revealed soon ;o)

Feeling bleugh

2008-12-13T15:57:00.007Z

I've been poorly the last couple of days with the horrible tummy virus that is sweeping the country so everything I have needed and wanted to do has been delayed. I'm feeling a bit better now but not 100%.
Anyway I have a few things to share with you.

This is a card that I made for my cousins 30th birthday

The next couple of items are what I made with the stamps that Nikki sent me. We had to make something other than a card with these cute mushrooms. I got to play with Ria & Gino with my new Copic markers. These little guys are just so much fun to work with!

My first project was this little chalkboard which I purchased from eBay and tarted it up!

For my next project I made a cute address book. I bought the address book in WHSmith's sale ages and ages ago and I wanted to alter it sometime and this was the perfect opportunity. Sorry, I forgot to take a before picture.

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate any visits I get. Please leave me a comment so I can say hello :)

Feeling Chritmassy?

2008-12-08T14:28:00.002Z

Well you should do after this little video, how awesome is this house?

Less blogging = More crafting

2008-12-03T22:01:00.006Z

That pretty sums up the last couple of weeks! I have a craft fair at a local school on Saturday which I can't attend now (but my mum is going to stand in my place) as my operation has been brought forward to tomorrow to have my wisdom teeth out!! Really not looking forward to it plus I have a rotten cold!!!!! :o(

Anyway, back on to lovely crafty things. I made this card for my cousin to give to the birthday boy (see post below).

Sorry about the photo, it was taken quickly as we were running late for the party! It features Charlie the monster from Nikki at DewDrop Craftz, such a fun little character!

Here is another card I made for my friend at work who is at any moment about to give birth!

I used Lola Rose from Pink Petticoat

Last but not least here are a couple of Design Team sneak peeks of a couple of projects I've done for Nikki.

Your 2 baby!

2008-11-19T21:44:00.007Z

My gorgeous little cousin is 2 on Friday - I just can't believe where those 2 years have gone???!!! He is no longer a baby but a cute little toddler. Anyway, here is the card I made for him - really loved making this card and quite chuffed with it!

I am still using up 'me scraps - got a loooong way to go till they are gone LOL!!

I cut the number 2 on my Cricut using the new housing and blade for thicker materials (which is just sooo cool!!) and cut it out of chipboard and used the Swiss Dots embossing folder on the cardstock.
Isn't Edwin so cute?! He was sitting on a pencil and I cut the pencil away so he could sit on the number 2, he looks so like my cute cousin.

I am working on my Design Team project for Nikki at DewDrop Craftz and I am halfway there, this one really was a challenge!!
I have another card to show you tomorrow but I now have a date with . . . . . . . . my bed! It is feeling like a long week plus I am trying to get organised and make things for an upcoming school fair. Please can someone tell me where I can order some time??????

CBC Weekend Challenge no. 5 (Invitation)

2008-11-09T22:49:00.005Z

The next challenge is to make a Invitation.

It can be for any event you like, it could be for coffee/wedding/party/Christmas dinner/New Years party.

THIS MUST INCLUDE TEXTURED CARD/PAPER

I made this for my Mum, guess where we're going! LOL!!

Tag was cut from chipboard and added scrummy Junkitz Love Line paper on both sides, I sanded and inked the edges, I then used Basic Grey Figgy Pudding letters, added lots of Ribbons, the 'Who, What, Where & When' is a stamp by Melissa Frances, then I added a cute button and Prima Flowers and brads.

CBC Weekend Challenge no. 4 (Christmas Card No.2)

2008-11-09T22:35:00.006Z

Next up:

Make your second Challenge Fold Christmas card, instructions are HERE

YOU MUST HAVE EMBOSSING ON IT
ALSO IT MUST BE A COLOURED CARD

The PP was from my scraps file, can't remember who it is by though?! i think it is BG? The cute little image stamp is by Papermania , I matted it and inked the edges. I then punched out a scallop circle and embossed it with the Swiss Dots embossing folder and added a Prima Flower and a little cut heart brad. The stamped greeting is by Autumn Leaves.

CBC Weekend Challenge no. 3 (Place Names)

2008-11-09T22:03:00.008Z

Next one was Place Names:

Just what you need for the table at Christmas (PLACE NAMES)
They don't need to be for CHRISTMAS they can be for any occasion.
They can be any design you like but,
YOU MUST MAKE AT LEAST 4

Well, we are having all the family round here this Christmas but not sure how many there will be so I have made 4 and will add as to know how many we have coming. To make the place card I used my new super fantastic Story Book Cricut Cartridge and for the snowflakes I used my Accent Essentials and used my crop-a-dile to make the little holes. I then took my small scallop punch and cut out 4 little circles, inked the edges and added the Christmas brads and added them to the snowflakes. On the other side I stuck a band of dotted ribbon and punched out a larger circle scallop, inked the edges and raised on foam pads, I will then add the names once I know who is coming!

CBC Weekend Challenge no. 2 (Christmas Card No.1)

2008-11-09T21:47:00.005Z

The next challenge was to make a Challenge Fold Christmas Card.

Make a Challenge fold Christmas card.
Instructions are HERE

IT MUST INCLUDE ONE OF THESE WORDS ON THE FRONT
MERRY GREETINGS SEASONS
ALSO MUST BE A COLOURED CARD

Again, using more scraps of Sugar Dumpling paper (just love it SO much but the scraps are getting less, YAY!!), a stamp from my Stampin' Up! BoHo backgrounds and the Merry Christmas is a Papermania stamp. I also made a closure on it with a couple of eyelets and the ribbon so the greeting can stay private ;o)

CBC Weekend Challenge no. 1 (Key Ring)

2008-11-09T21:27:00.009Z

Over on Crafts by Carolynthis weekend there is a BIG challenge going on, 19 challenges in all and is hosted by H!

The first challenge is:

I would like you to make a Key Ring,
this can be made with a plastic key fob bought from a crafty shop or
you could alter one you have already.
Or even just use layers of a cereal packet stuck together with a eyelet
at the top with a hoop.

YOU MUST USE A STAMPED IMAGE
OR IF YOU DON'T OWN A STAMP
YOU CAN USE A PRINTED IMAGE

Here is what I came up with

I cut out a chipboard tag and covered it in Blonde Moments Sugar Dumpling paper that was in my scraps file and stamped on one side with one of the Laura Ashely stamps and added Tattered Rose Glimmer Mist (which you can just about see!) and on the other side I misted it with the Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist and addedd a couple of Primas and a brad.

Craft Stamper . . .

2008-11-04T14:28:00.005Z

.... has now got a blog! Have a looksie HERE!

Good job you're sitting down...

2008-10-29T13:05:00.010Z

as I have a couple of cards to show you.

Nikki sent me this gorgeous stamp, I have just fallen is love with this little cute fairy.

She was designed by Valarie Wade who is an amazing illustrator. There are lots more gorgeous stamps available in the World of Sugar & Spice and there is also a cute line of Robots & Monsters for all your little and big boys and girls! The monsters are great for this time of year.

Here are my cards using Sugar Fairy.

Hope you are having a good Wednesday and are gradually thawing out? It is freezing here in the South West.

News Alert!

2008-10-12T13:31:00.016+01:00

WOW! Where does the time go...

Last week I came back from my holiday in Italy, but it doesn't seem like more than a week has gone by but on the other hand it seems like it was forever ago that I was there. I went to Florence, the Italian Rivera and Pisa. Here are a couple of photos of my holiday..

Now for some fab news!!

Nikki over at DewDrop Craftz has some new rubber stamps designed by Valerie Wade, they will be ready to be dispatched tomorrow! To see the stamps click here - they are just absolutely scrummy!

Nikki is also looking for another Design Team Member to join the team, click here. This is open till midweek, so get your entries in!

Also Nikki has set a challenge.... an autumnal challenge! Click here for more details. The lucky winner will receive this adorable stamp...

My Summer '08

2008-09-12T22:19:00.005+01:00

I thought I'd share with you a collection of photos displaying my summer... so many lovely things!

Blog Candy!!

2008-09-12T16:30:00.004+01:00

Hey all! Just wanted to share that my fellow Team Member of DewDrop Craftz who makes the most amazing creations is giving away BLOG CANDY!!!
Please visit her blog and all you have to do is leave a comment and put a link to Adele's blog. Hope you're all having a good Friday, the weekend has nearly begun!

I must... I must... I must...

2008-09-10T20:38:00.009+01:00

Post more OFTEN!!

Although I have had a busy summer with family and friends and not much time for crafting, but with Autumn drawing in and the darker evenings (booo!) I will be back to my crafty self, but at the moment I have a gastro thing and laryngitis and just can't be bothered to get off the sofa.... poor me :o( !!

I do have something to share with you though....

It is for the Stamp of the Month 'Bubble Background' that Nikki at DewDrop Craftz kindly sent me for this month!

It really is such a versatile stamp and goes really well with August's Stamp of the Month which was the "Under The Sea" set. Which I've just realised that I never blogged, opppss!! :oS So much has been going on here!!

Here are a couple of cards that I made with Septembers Stamp of the Month.

Massive Clearout

2008-08-04T22:44:00.004+01:00

Hello, I am back.... have had a hectic month but things are improving. I am having a good old clearout of things I don't use anymore. I will be adding more stuff to it gradually.

*all postage subject to cost* Photo's to be posted tomorrow.

Sizzix Dies
Girls Are Weird alphabet £40

Red dies £7.50 each
38-0995 Purse, Shoe & Hat
38-0103 Doll dress set
38-0104 Doll overalls
38-0100 Doll body
38-0257 Cracked egg
38-1128 Matchbook Cover & Page insert
38-1137 Album Cover & Page inserts

Yellow dies £6.50
38-0258 Bird (chick) 38-0153 Bow

Green dies £5.00
38-0230 Butterfly no. 1
38-0114 Bitty Body
38-0262 Jelly Beans
38-0122 Dolls Sports Gear no. 1

Sizzix Simple Impressions £3.50
38-9639 Glass, toasting
Leaves (no packet)

AccuCut Zip’eCuts dies
AccuCut Zip’eCuts Kirsty Deluxe ½” £40
Floral Flower no.10 (Daffodil) £3.50
Pram £3.5o

AccuCut Zip’eSlim die
Angel no.1 & stars £7.50

Big bag of assorted die cuts £5.00
Big bag of assorted confetti £5.00
Big bag of stickers and sticker embellishments £5.00

Tempting Templates £3.00
Bodice
Shirt & Tie
Handbag
Mini Carrier
Square Envelope

Templates £3.00

Card Fold-Backs
Diamond folds no.2
Cranberry Card Company Notecard Wallet Template

Exciting news

2008-06-29T17:53:00.007+01:00

Hello... hello... hello......... anyone reading this?

Sorry I haven't been around. Life has been really busy at the moment and I have lost my mojo... but.... I have found some time for crafting the last couple of day's. The exciting news is that I have been made a Design Team Member for DewDrop Craftz and here are my creations for 'Stamp Of The Month' which is "Ferdy' Snow Frog. I'm not that keen on these creations but haven't had time to really sit down and play as my Uncle is seriously ill in hospital so my time has been cut short plus with other things that are going on in my life.

So here they are....

The second picture is a Bag-A-Lope, the instructions for this can be found here

Challenge 13 - MESSY!!

2008-05-19T09:29:00.005+01:00

Sue's next challenge was this:

Another photo please of your craft space NOW no titivating we need to see it as it is!!

I have NO shame! LOL!! I was planning on some crafting yesterday but with visitors and then a bit of upset tummy, no time to play :O( but fear not I will be getting messy this evening as I am off to the seaside to get some sun, sand and candy floss LOL!!!

Have a good day wherever you are ;)
xx

CBC: Challenge 6 – Crafty Storage Ideas

2008-05-18T18:08:00.005+01:00

We need a picture of your favourite storage item can be shop bought or made. The catch here is the item must NOT be purpose built – ie a paper rack for paper nah thats just not on we need clever crafty ideas

Here's my favourite storage item minus the cakes :O(

A cute little place for my ickle ink pads, acrylic paints and 'wot not's' ;O)

Challenge 5 – A Template

2008-05-18T17:52:00.004+01:00

The uber talented Sue gave us a template to get our creative juices flowing.

... this was my take on it.

Stamps by SU! and Gina K. Designs

CBC: Challenge 4 – Round & Round

2008-05-18T17:44:00.004+01:00

Next Sue wanted us to create a card with at least FIVE!! circles on it.

I had to have a little think about this one and after a rummage through my paper rack, I found the perfect paper and I already had some gorgeous images stamped out which are by the lovely Nikki at DewDrop Craftz , I wanted something bright, funky and retro looking.

CBC: Challenge 3 – A project

2008-05-18T17:36:00.004+01:00

A MATCH BOOK

... here is the start of mine!

Mine is going to be based on piccies of my mum and me, we are so close I know that she will treasure it :O)
Excuse the American spelling, more often or not I actually call her 'ma' (bit of the Bristolian lingo coming out in me LOL!

CBC: Challenge Two - something new

2008-05-18T00:33:00.008+01:00

The next challenge was this:

Look around your craft space – select your NEWEST item and make something with it how easy is that?

Well I am so lucky I had lots to choose from!

My mum's birthday is just over a couple of weeks time so I am using these challenges to make her things as I have bought her main present which is tickets to see Cliff at the BIA in November - can't wait to be singing "We're all going on a summer holiday..." LOL!!!

New papers from S.E.I Morning Meadow
Album by Maya Road
Chipboard embellishents by K&Company

EDIT: For some reason blogger doesn't want to upload the R 'page' so I will try again in the morning. Night :O)

2008-05-18T00:28:00.002+01:00

Over at Crafts by Carolyn this weekend there is a BIG Weekend Challenge. My poor craft room is such a mess after completing 6 challenges!!

The first challenge was this:
CHALLENGE ONE – YOU NAME IT

And we are off for this our FIRST challenge we would like you to make a card with something beginning with ……your INITIALS (you can use 2 or 3)

My initials are SAF

S for stamping
A for acrylic paint used on the embossing folder
F for flower

A Rocking RAK!

2008-05-11T16:43:00.000+01:00

The gorgeous Sara over on Crafts by Carolyn sent me this gorgeous RAK last Saturday which I have been meaning to blog. I can't stop smoothing these gorgeous angel papers as they are just soooo yummy and too good to use! Thank's Sara xx

Digi Scrappin'

2008-05-11T15:20:00.004+01:00

Last night I was browsing Shabby Princess and found a few tutorials for Digi Scrappin' and thought I would have a go.

Here is a LO I did,

Nothing amazing but I just wanted to see what I could do and try out a few different things in Photoshop Elements.

Thanks for looking

Changes

2008-05-10T20:09:00.003+01:00

What a gorgeous week we have had although I have spent most of it inside but I am on the road to recovery, won't bore you with the details.

I have done a bit of tweaking to my blog today and made myself a new banner in PSE. I am so chuffed with it as it is the first one I have ever done. I just love the colours.
This is where I got the elements from: Shabby Princess

For those who do visit my blog I have changed my blog address (much shorted than before ;O) )

Hope your all having a good weekend.

MIA

2008-05-07T17:55:00.002+01:00

Hello to those that read my blog. Sorry I have been missing in action but have been feeling under the weather but I am now on the road to recovery (I hope)! Hope you are all ok, hugs to those that need them xoxox

HS:MS - Strings

2008-05-02T23:37:00.002+01:00

Strings: A slender cord or thick thread used for binding, tying or playing. Have you got strings?

I really couldn't be bothered getting the old violin down from the loft but didn't know what else we had so thought I might have to miss this only until I was taking a picture of my card below and looked up and saw this plaque we have got with all different knots in it.

So here is my take on the prompt - with only minutes to go - sheesh, nothing like the last minute!!

Water, Water everywhere!

2008-05-02T23:08:00.006+01:00

There's a challenge over on Crafts by Carolyn and the prompt was this:

So the theme of the project can be anything water related, it does not necessarily have to have water on it - but must include something that is associated with water...

Here is my take on it.

Ingredients

Stamp: Penny Black 'Tender Showers'
CS: DCWV
Brads & buttons from stash

I coloured in the image with Prismas & Gamsol

Thanks for looking :O)

2 challenges in 1 + HS:MS: Spectacles

2008-05-01T20:31:00.007+01:00

This card is based on the dare from The Daring Cardmakers

Hi it's Keryn here and it's my turn to Distress you all, or at least your cards with this weeks dare. You can make a card for any season, any holiday, any occaision but you need to use either a fingernail, curled edges, sandpaper, tearing, anything you like really as long as looks like it's had a fair bit or wear and tear.

and also the sketch for Mojo Monday

Ingredients:
Stamps: Maggie & wee dug from Funky Kits & Warm Wishes by SU!
PP: DCWV - Fare east (not sure about the spotty one but if anyone recognises it could you let me know please.)
Blooms: Prima
Ribbon: American Crafts

I coloured Maggie and wee dug with Prismas and Gamsol.

Now onto HS:MS
The prompt today: Spectacles - Eyewear for those why are Myopic, Hyperopic, Photophobic and for those who are plain old shopperholic! Which one are you?

After looking up what a couple of those meant I am definitely Myopic (known to me as short sighted)!

Now, my glasses and myself have a love/hate relationship, I mean I would be lost without them when it comes to reading and looking at stuff far away, but they sure are a nuisance plus I keep loosing them!!!!!

Off to blog hop, hope your having a good evening ;O)

What's on YOUR desk?

2008-04-30T20:35:00.004+01:00

This is a shot of part of my desk - lot's of new rubber that came today to play with!

Have a good evening!

Wild thing, you make my heart sing...

2008-04-30T15:06:00.005+01:00

Well not quite, as there aren't many wild things happening here but it twas the prompt over at HS:MS so the best I could do is take a photo of a rambling ground plant (which I don't even know what it is called) but it seemed to seed itself, it is like a blanket covering the base of a lovely tree we have got in the lower garden. but it seems to be getting a bit 'wild'!

Not a great photo but the best I could do when dodging the showers!

HS:MS Catch up

2008-04-29T15:14:00.008+01:00

Hope you all had a good weekend? Where did it go?? I can't believe that in we are going to be in May, it feels not long ago we were singing Christmas carols and being merry!!

I have a few photos to show you today as I have been catching up with HS:MS

This first photo is for Saturday's prompt:

SPS (Someone Else's Portrait Saturday). It is of my Pa doing what he loves best (reading the daily paper)!

Sunday's prompt:
SOS: Show Off Sunday

I *LOVE* this photo, it cases what means home to me, peace, tranquillity, nature, fresh air and a path to a beautiful waterfall (all this in my gorgeous village).

The second is for yesterday's prompt:
Long: To measure a great distance from end to end

I also LONG to play this like I used to!

Today's prompt:
Dairy: Milk or milk products.

I have just gone over from cows to goats products as I think I may have an allergic reaction to cows products, but I actually love goats products better than cows products, especially the cheese - *YUM*! I went to a local goats farm the other day to see what they had on offer and we got some gorgeous cheese, apparently they sell to Harrods!! If anyone knows where I can get goats cream or have any recipes I would love to know!! Thanks.

I made some these on Saturday

Just because Anzac biscuits are SO yummy, although mine were a bit more 'chunkier' but still tasted gorgeous if I do say so myself :P
If you want the recipie you can find it here

Well, I have a few challenges I want to get done so have a good day wherever you are :O)

Zest Blog Sketch

2008-04-25T23:05:00.005+01:00

Over at the Zest Blog we were given a fabby scetch by Melissa and here is my take on it. I needed to do an anniversary card for my Mum & Dad who celebrated 38 years so this sketch fitted perfectly, thanks Melissa!

Stamps: Heart & Journaling card by Magnolia
Paper: Basic Grey Perhaps
Ribbon & Embellies from stash

Thanks for looking.

HS:MS - Twisted

2008-04-25T22:39:00.004+01:00

Twisted
Bent, curly, inter-twined material or warped state of mind.

Well I definitely haven't got a warped state of mind although my family might disagree with me there! So off I trotted out into the garden while the sun was out looking for anything that gave me the twisted appeal and this is what I came up with.

HS:MS - Bathe

2008-04-24T19:51:00.004+01:00

The weather wasn't as good today as it was yesterday so I spent today indoors, I am feeling much better today as well - think the dreaded ear ache has gone - yippe for antibiotics!!

The prompt over at HS:MS was "Bathe: To immerse ones body in water or light" and this was my take on it.

It was a shot I took just over a year ago when I was on my way to Australia and I stopped in Singapore. Singapore must be one of the best airports in the World, well it is to me, it is so relaxing there especially with the Koi pond and the Orchid garden, so here are a few Koi's bathing.

Edit: This photo was taken when I had my rubbish old camera, so excuse the lighting :O)

Delicate

2008-04-23T23:34:00.005+01:00

Hello to anyone who reads this blog.

I have HS:MS pop up in my reader everyday and today was the first time I have actually done more than read the prompts. Today's prompt was "Delicate - To be very fine in texture, structure or workmanship. Well I could of taken a picture of me (but that would of frightened away any reader) as I have had a ear infection since Sunday and all my energy has been zapped so to get some of this energy back I went into the garden for a couple of hours this afternoon as the sun was glorious so I took this opportunity to take a couple of photo's of the gorgeous flowers that are flowering at the moment.

This one was a bit of a mistake as I had the ISO set too high but I really like the effect it has give me.

When sitting out in the garden I took the time to stamp some images to make up into cards so hopefully by tomorrow I will have a couple to share.

Open for business

2008-02-11T22:12:00.000Z

I got my Stampin' Up! demo kit today so I am ready to roll...

Please see my Stampin' Up! blog for future news and samples.

http://sarahsstampinstudio.blogspot.com/

Exciting News!

2008-02-07T22:29:00.001Z

I am now an Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator for the South West of England.
I have created a blog especially for samples to show and promotions etc...
The blog can be found here: http://sarahsstampinstudio.blogspot.com (not sure how to make it a link :o\ )

I am waiting for my kit to arrive (which should be with me in less than a week) to make some samples to share and then I can get creating and taking orders :)

Please stay tunned....

My Birthday Cards

2008-01-18T19:29:00.001Z

Thank you too all the lovely people at Crafts by Carolyn Birthday Club 3 for my gorgeous birthday cards!

A-Z Album

2008-01-17T23:31:00.003Z

Here is a journal I made for another challenge I am in - the challenge is set by the It's A Creative World guy's and it is to do an A-Z journal of anything you want it to be. First of all I was going to do a BOM but decided another challenge I am in will cover that so I decided in the end to do it on My Faith!

Elsie challenge - no.1

2008-01-17T23:17:00.002Z

Finally feeling a bit like myself again after having the horrible flu!! I have had to try and play catch up on all the challenges I am involved in. This is LO I did for the Elsie 52 Scrapbooking Challenges - the prompt is: "Work those words - Whether it's a quote, a list of your favorite adjectives or computer-generated phrases, journaling on strips of cardstock is a great way to add visual excitement to your page. Be creative and cut a favorite quote into pieces to add to your design." This is my Dad on our trip to Aus last year - love this photo of him!

Feeling Blue!

2008-01-02T23:39:00.000Z

Pretty much how I am feeling today. I have come down with the dreaded lurgy "the flu"!!! Felt pretty rotten since boxing day so thought I should pay a visit to the Dr. So I am drowning myself with all medications to get rid of this dreaded thing.

This was today's prompt for the 365 Challenge.

Prompt 2

"I´m gonna make a change,
For once in my life
It´s gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
I'm starting with the man in the mirror"

Micheal Jackson

Grab your notebook at some point today and journal your feelings, or with just one word that sums up the day for you! Check out Ali Edwards blog for a "Word for 2008"

Well I had taken a photo but my battery has run (could say that about myself physically as well lol!) and do you think I can find the lead??? NO!! So come tomorrow it will be uploaded.

So for the word that sums my day up, well it would have to be "BLUE"!
(Although I did manage a bit of shopping spree on the net purely for medicinal purposes you understand!!)

Goals & Laughter

2008-01-01T19:57:00.000Z

Well here is the first prompts for the 365 challenge.

Prompt 1

"A day without laughter is a day wasted" - Charles Chaplain

Lets start the year with laughter

This is my local park where I spent many happy times playing as a child so I thought it would be nice to capture something from the past where I had many laughs

Journaling Prompt 1

I want you to write a list of Goals for 2008, nothing to unachievable, just a list of maybe 10 things you would like to do this year.

Goals for 2008

1. Join in with more craft challenges and finish them
2. Get Active!
3. Lose weight!
4. Be happy!
5. Use up my scraps of stash more frequently
6. Join a photography class & use my camera more
7. To be positive
8. To have more confidence
9. To do my daily readings & study the bible more
10. Attend more fellowship youth weekends

Hope you have had a good New Years Day! Sarah xox

Happy New Year - 2008!!

2008-01-01T14:23:00.001Z

Well a new year is once upon us again, where has 2007 gone??

I have made a few resolutions for 2008 and one of them is to spend more time being creative. So in order to keep up this resolution I have joined up to 3 challenges which will run throughout the year - I just hope that I can stick to them.

The first 2 start today: 1 being the 365 Challenge by Anna Bowkis

I hope everyone has a Happy, Healthy & Crafty 2008 xx