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

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!

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

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...

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

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...

... 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 . . .

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...

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

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!!

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