Messy Old Doings...the makings of the untidiest person on the planet !

Sarah Kay with love....

2010-03-04T20:31:00.000Z

Good Evening

I have a very special card to show you tonight, one that I made for a special friend...

I have used a Sarah Kay image which a good friend of mine Vicky gave me ( Thanks Hun) and I love her.
The papers are Basic Grey Sugar Rush ( in the 6 x 6 size), some plain red and lilac card. The hearts were form hobbycraft and were originally a dusty pink colour, but with the help of my Cardinal Red copic, I have transformed them into something I can actually use.

For the bunch of flowers I have cut a slit under her arm and pushed the stems through ( after cutting the flowers from the image of course) I am so please the way she has turned out, I am so tempted to keep this one although I could say that about most of the cards I make.

The ribbon has been tied hap-hazardly and scrunched with some silver bead threaded wire.

I hope you like and thanks for looking...

Hugs

Jo xxx

Daisy with her Bunny from Squiggle Stamps

2010-02-26T09:56:00.000Z

Hi There

I just love this stamp from Sqiuggle Stamps, her name is Daisy and she has her little pet bunny and can be found here

This is the first time I have used a stamp for anything other than a card...and I love it, it opens up a world of opportunities ! I have taken a small plastic bag and filled it with mini eggs ( I wonder who will get this at Easter!) I have cut two ovals using the oval nesties and scallops, and made a sandwich with these sticking the top together and leaving the bottom open.

I have coloured the image using my copics and have stuck mini flat backed pearls on her romper suit. I have glittered her bunny, but used a matt glitter so it gives it texture without the full on sparkle. A small sequin and crystal finish the look.

Befor I stuck the oval onto the scallop, I wrapped some Easter Ribbon around and stuck it down. Ac couple of ribbons finish the look.

Thanks for looking, don't forget to check out Squiggle Stamps for the stamp.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo X

Mother Day Card ..Magnolia Style -and Sketch Saturday number91

2010-02-21T22:01:00.001Z

Hello again

I am going to enter this into the Sketch Saturday Challenge Number 91, This is the second of my Mothers day cards that I was asked to make and I decided to mask Tilda sitting on a tree stump which came from one of the whiff of joy stamp sets.

I have used Basic Grey Sugar Rush which I got from Craft Obsessions along with the Martha Stewart punch and the flat back pearls. The flower is from hobbycraft and the ribbon is from my ever growing stash.

Here is a close up of her...isn't she cute.

I tied the sheer ribbon bow with a piece of fine wire and attached it to the flower. The charm is mounted with swarovski crystals which really sparkle when they move.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

JoX

Happy Mothers Day and Sketch Saturday # 91....

2010-02-21T12:44:00.000Z

Hi There

I have had two commisions this week to make two mothers day cards..and here is one of them. Apparently she has always called her mum - mam hence the message which was computer generated.

I have used Tilda from one of the spring stamp clubs...and unusually I have had a go at stitching on it, please don't look too closely..

The Sketch is from Sketch Saturday and I really like the sketch, it has lots of potential and I chose to rotate it.

I have coloured Tilda with copics and have used martha stewart glass beads in the centre of the flowers. The arch over her head is from Heidi Swapp and actually started life as a full oval but I cut it down to fit

I used the Martha Stewart Scalloped Lace Border Punch and plenty of ink to edge the parts.

The Flowers are from Craft Obsessions . I am not sure about the papers as the were given to me by my friend Vicki ( Thanks Hun)

I have so enjoyed making this card and it seems it may be another one that I have trouble letting go !!!
Thanks for looking and I really do love your comments

Bye for now

Hugs

Jo X

Happy Birthday Sweet Thing...Squiggle Stamps !

2010-02-19T23:56:00.000Z

Hiya...I seem to be getting in the swing of things with these lovely Squiggle Stamps...I have used Cupcake Girl for this card..she is so adorable

I have gone a bit mad with the glitter on this one, I have glittered the swiss dotted card ( made using the cuttlebug folder) Crystals and heart shaped stones on Miss Cupcake and of course she is mounted on glitter card cut using the blossoms 2 nesties from Craft Obsessions.

I wanted to show you this angle to show all the different layers.

I have used stampendous crystals stars glitter for the icing, it really does sparkle so well and gives such a nice texture.

I have stamped her twice and on the top later I just cut out her arm and the cupcake so it gives the appearance that she really is holding it. I an really please with how it came out. I have also put glossy accents on the purple "cherry" so it looks all sticky and scrumptious.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo X

Another Valentine Card

2010-02-15T16:36:00.001Z

Hiya..here is another valentine i made using one of my most precious hAnglar & sTanglar images....as I have said before I NEED to go to Norway just so I can own some of that precious rubber!

For the life of me I can't remember the name of the paper range..it's on the tip of my tongue !! I have used lace, velvet rik rak, Prisma flowers and a tiny genuine key which I picked up in a flea market.

He has been coloured using my Prisma Color pencils ( before the days of copics) and I love the depth of colour you get with them..I need to start layering Prisma's over Copics!

The inside of the card reads..

I give you the key to my heart....Always and Forever x

Thanks for looking and I love your comments

Hugs

Jo X

Valentine Tilda

2010-02-11T09:38:00.000Z

Helloo there

As another week scuds by I want to show you my latest creation...Valentine Tilda. I made this card for a friends children to give to their mum ( I think it's a bit of a tradition in their house) I hope she likes it !

I have used Bo Bunny "A Gift of Love Papers" from Craft Obsessions the papers are double sided and the colours are so soft and easy to use. I made the roses...yes I did say I made the roses using the six petal punch..the tutorial is available Here and I am hooked, unless the card is for an old man...it's gonna get roses on it !!!!

I have used my copic's for Tilda and plently of ink to shade the edges of the petals.

The sentiments were done on the computer and the bow was made with recycled ribbon from a box of choccies - what a colour match !

I am so please with this card, I almost didn't want to give it away

Thanks for looking

Jo XX

Happy Birthday Squiggle Monster !

2010-02-09T22:07:00.000Z

Hi There, I was sooo chuffed to be asked by Tracy to be Guest Design Team Member for Squiggle Stamps for February...I intend to take my place in the team very seriously and as such have made a very serious card......NOT !!!

Here is Monster Boy and I think he is just FAB !

I have used Crate Paper from the seasons collection which I got from the lovely David and Brenda at Craft Obsessions, Thanks guys. The Rainbow is cut from one of the sheets and is mounted onto foam pads. I love the balloons, the stamps only comes with one balloon but I thought it would be fun if he was holding a bunch. I have used glossy accents to make them shiny and tied them to his wrist with some twine.

After colouring his eyes and spines with a Gold Gelly Roll Pen, I then went blobbing with the Glossy Accents. As usual I have used Copic Ciao's to colour and Inkssentials opaque white pen to highlight.

The balloon wrinkled when they dried which gave them more of a "balloon" look. I am really loving usung these stamps, it is so easy to get stuck into a rut with the stamps, papers and accesories you use and it has been a really nice change.

Hurrah...my new Niece is here xxx

2010-02-07T11:03:00.000Z

I am so excited...my new niece arrived all safe and well on 26th January 2010, she is beautiful and I now have two beautiful nieces...does life get any better x

Sorry about the unflattering angle - I haven't got that many chins really-HONEST !!!!

and here is the card I made for her...can you guess her name !!!!

I am sorry about the picture, It is really bright and glittery, but no matter how many pics I took, it didn't want to play ball...

The papers are My Minds Eye, Laundry Line, the flowers are the new Prima's. Flat backed pearls. The letters were made using my new cricut ( I secretly love it) a few flowers, charms and ric rak and there you have it.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo X

Wow Exciting News...I am a Guest Designer for Squiggle Stamps...Yay

2010-02-03T21:23:00.000Z

Well hello there...I am so excited, I have been asked by the lovely Tracy to be the guest designer for Squiggle Stamps for the month of February. I have been making cards for about 7 years and finally feel like I am in my element with all the beautiful stamps and gorgeous stash we can buy now.

I would like to show you my first card, I am using Oscar with Frame and I have to say I loved making this card, I am a sucker for bright colours and I think he just screams to be LOUD !!

I have cut the centre of the frame away and backed it with a piece of holographic mirri card. I lost the effect but it really pops in real life.I have raised him on sponge squares so the card is really three dimensional.

I have used the following for my card...

Copics Ciao's all from Craft Obsessions

Hair E31-33-35-37

Skin E000 ( Sketch) -R00 (Ciao)

Jeans -B93-95-97

Frame -C1-3-5

Sweater - RV29-YG23-G07-G14-YR16-YR07

Basi Grey - Lime Rickey

Heart Shaped Brads

Red Netting

Yellow Pearls

Yellow and Green Ribbon

I printed the sentiment from the computer.

Thanks for looking, I love reading your comments !

Hugs

Jo X

Happy Birthday Barrie

2010-01-26T16:01:00.000Z

One of my dearest friends lives in New Jersey and I made this card to send with her birthday gifts...She must be special because I used one of my Hanglar Images on her card..lol

I have used My Minds Eye Papers from the 29th Street Market range. Also some fabulous flowers from Prima called Camelot Roses - Squire. Some "string" and a wonderfull charm which says it all - Friends Forever. I have also used some Flat Backed Pearls and distressed all the edges of the Paper.

I have used the gold spray from crafty notions to add a bit of glimmer to the flowers.

Isn't she adorable, I can't remember who sent me them, but I was given 24 H & S images which are like gold dust to me. I have coloured her in using Copics...now tha I have all 144 Ciao's I think I need to start collecting the Sketches too...what do you think !

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo X

Happy Birthday Mum xxx

2010-01-25T12:07:00.000Z

Hi There...I hope you love the image I have used on my Mum's birthday card as much as I do, It's a digital image from Whimsy Stamps and can be found here. The image has been drawn by Crissy Armstrong and is being sold on behalf of the American Red Cross disaster relief for Haiti. Please take and look and spend a few pounds to not only have an amazing image, but be able to make a little difference.

This is one of the only cards I have ever made WITHOUT any patterned paper. I think the image is enough on it's own with the vibrant if muted colours. I have decoupaged the tail on her...

I have a huge selection of glitters and mixed up a colour which went beautifully with the salmon pink on the tail and mane.

I have used Copics to colour her in and some glossy accents to highlight the leaves on the harness.The flowers are Painterley Petals from Prima and the centre roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I have taken the stem of the roses and wound it around a cocktail stick to get the curls which I think are really delicate.

Anyway Happy Birthday Mum, Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo XX

Hello Big Sister and Mojo Monday Week 122

2010-01-22T11:05:00.000Z

Well here is a very special card that my sister has asked me to make so that my new niece ( expected due date Tues 26th January 2010) can give it to her new sister ( my niece Lucy who is 10) with a whole stack of gifts which she asked her Mummy and Daddy to buy for her new sister...confused...you should be !!!!

While we were in the USA in November I managed to get a Cricut for just over £50.00....you need to go to Michaels the day after thanksgiving and see the amazing deals they have for one day only..I paid $69.00 for it...result !!! I have used the Basic George font and shadowed it..simple but effective. I have also used the Crate Paper Caitlin range of paper (again...I love it )

The image is Tilda from the spring or summer kit ( can't remember) and I choose it because it looks like she is waving. I took the sketch from Mojo Monday Week 122. Here is a close up of Tilda

As usual I have used my Copics to colour her in and have highlighted her hair and dots with Gold Gelly Roll pen.

I have decorated the inside as well...quite simply as I think the front of the card has quite a lot going on !!

I can't wait for Tuesday to meet my New Niece ( she is being born by elective C section so I know the date - how weird is that)

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo X

Tilda waiting sing....also Mojo Monday Challenge 121

2010-01-12T17:44:00.000Z

Hi there

I seem to be on a bit of a roll at the moment with my cards. I have finally used the gorgeous Tilda stamp from the Cristmas Magnolia Stamp Club along with the Piano..and had another go at masking which I am quickly falling on love with.

I have followed the Mojo Monday Sketch Here and have kept it quite simple, I think she should be the main focus of this card.

I have coloured her in using Copic's ( sorry I don't remember the colours) I have put glossy accents on the black piano keys so they look lovely and shiny.

The corsage I made using the Bazzill Tulle from
Craft Obsessions. The Flower is a Prima Painterly and in the centre of that flower is a gathered pink rosette with a silk rose in the centre. The charms came from NJ ( Michaels) along with the Martha Stewart giant punch and the pearls.

Isnt she adorable...a close up of the corsage..

Thanks for looking, I love your comments

Hugs

Jo X

Friday Sketchers Challenge 84

2010-01-10T15:49:00.000Z

Hi there

Hope you are all holding out well during this "white"weather...we seem to have escaped down here in Poole in Dorset, only about an inch...and yes even we ground to a halt down here...maybe we are southern softees !!!

I have had a go at the challenge at Friday Sketchers which I really liked when I first saw it...here is my card..

and here is a close up of her..isn't she just adorable...

I have used my copics in the following colours..

Dress -V12, V15, V17

Blouse - V95, V91

Parcel - RV000, RV10

Hair - Y21, Y28, YR31

The papers are called 29th Street Market and are My Minds Eye - (Picked up in Michaels in NJ)

I made the corsage by looping the ribbon and twisiting it with fine wire, adding the pearls strands and covering the joins with a flower from Craft Obsessions.

Because the front of the card is heavy and is having a few problems staying upright, I have decorated the inside as well...this is the first time I have done this and I have to say I am rather liking it !

Thanks for looking and for your comments

Hugs

Jo X

Happy 2nd Birthday Mia Moo

2009-12-27T19:13:00.000Z

It was our Goddaughters 2nd Birthday on Monday and I made her this card ...the Magnolia image is so her...I choose quite a simple design, and got to use one of my 14 Martha Stewart Border Punches that I bought back from the US with me in November.

The paper was given to my by Vickie..Thanks and the image is coloured using my new Copic Ciao's. I am still learning the art of making the image not appear flat..I surf lots of webistes and blogs and try and pick up hints and tips. I'm sure I will get there one day !

Mia-ann had two parties and as her Godparents..we got to go to both which was great fun.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo X

Happy Christmas....and a Mojo Monday 117...

2009-12-20T11:37:00.000Z

I was asked to make another card for a little boy who is 5...and she wanted it bright and fun...here is what I came up with..I have also used it for the Mojo Monday Challenge 117 for this week..

I have used another one of the CC designs given to me by my friend I just think he is so adorable. I got to play with my copics again and think that with a bit more practice I will do ok with the whole colouring thing.

I have used the My Minds Eye - Colourful Christmas range of papers and my new Martha Stewart Snowflake Punches...

for the baubles, I coloured them in, then covered them in glossy accents and a few glass bead ( Martha Stewart again) and then the lightest of sprinklings of glitter..

Thanks for looking and have a safe and Happy Christmas

Hugs

Jo X

A Pink Christmas

2009-12-15T11:07:00.000Z

Wow, it seems like ages since I posted last, I have had a bit of a "flurry" - (see what I did there) of Christmas cards to make...and no time to make them...

Here is a card I made last night and finished at stupid o'clock this morning...

This is an image from CC Designs which was sent to me by Vicki ( thanks hun) and coloured in using my new Copic Ciao's...yes I finally have all 144 of them and covet them at the moment like a newborn child...my husband thinks I am completely mad but only us crafters know that feeling when a much sought after stash item arrives !

I used the large Martha Stewart snowflake punch and the McGill punch in the centre, plenty of glitter, Crystals and Bling and the Eskimo Kisses range of paper from Basic Grey.

I hope Emily-May likes her Christmas card from her Mummy and Daddy.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

Jo X

Happy Anniversary Mum..

2009-12-06T15:48:00.000Z

Just a quick post to show you the card I made for my Mum to be given to her by my Dad...45 years of wedded bliss...I think that all depends on whether you ask Mum or Dad !!!!

I have used the Playful Petals range of papers from Daisy Bucket, I know they have been out forever but I still love the colours and keep coming back to them. The Image is from Pollycraft designs .

Using wire and swarovski bi-cone beads, I have made a Dragonfly using the Bazill Tulle for the wings, I think it looks kinda cute.

Thanks for looking

Hugs

JoX

OMG I'm Famous....! ! !

2009-12-06T15:34:00.000Z

Well can you believe it, I finally manged to get into print, I havea two page spread in January's edition of Craft Stamper...it is on the shelves now...so don't delay, dash out and buy yourself a copy today !!!!

and here is a close up of the article.

Not really much else to add other than I am so chuffed...! If you have the magazine and have read the article, I would love to know what you think.

Hugs

Jo X

More Snowy Seranade....

2009-11-14T10:34:00.000Z

Hi there

Well me and Vicki had a great time at the NEC last Friday and amongst other items I aquired these two beautiful Magnolia stamps. I have to admit that the card I have just finished has to be one of my most favourites ever...I just love the colours, the image and the softness of the overall effect, I know it might seem I am blowing my own trumpet but I really do love it !

Once again I have used the Snowy Seranade range from Craft Obsessions. The snowflakes have been made with the Snowflakes 2 set of Nestabilities and also the McGill Snowflake punch. The best part of this card is the beautiful Tilda image, I have masked her and sat her in the Snowy Circle Stamp.

Around the edge of the circle I have blinged it up by using Swarovski Crystals, Stickles, Glitter and small glitter stickers. I habe coloured her in using my Prismacolour Pencils which as of Wednesday 18th November wil be put into storage as I have finally managed to get the full 144 Copics which will be here on Wednesday ( Secretly so excited I can't explain !)

Blog Award - Yay and One Word !

2009-11-08T11:06:00.000Z

Howdy...how surprised was I when the lovely Dotty Jo sent me this lovely award, I am honoured ...Thank You xxxx

This sweet award comes with a few with rules, which are:
Pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know you left this award, and then answer a list of questions in ONE word.

1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Your hair? Red
3. Your mother? Trendy
4. Your father? Generous
5. Your favorite food? Birthday Cake
6. Your dream last night? Teeth
7. Your favorite drink? Latte
8. Your dream/goal? Happiness
9. What room are you in? Study/Craft Room
10. Your hobby? Crafting
11. Your fear? Losing Family
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Mortgage Free
13. Where were you last night? Sleeping
14. Something that you aren't? Hypocrite
15. Muffins? Lemon
16. Wish list item? Huge
17. Where did you grow up?Poole, Dorset
18. Last thing you did? Visit Bathroom !
19. What are you wearing? Nightie
20. Your TV? Off
21. Your Pets? 3 Cats
22. Friends? Precious
23. Your life? Good
24. Your mood? Tired
25. Missing Someone? Barrie -New Jersey
26. Vehicle? Brian the Snail
27. Something you’re not wearing? Knickers!
28. Your favorite store? Craft Obsessions
29. Your favorite color? Pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? Last Week
32. Your best friend? Ann
33. One place that I go to over and over? The Past
34. Facebook? Yes
35. Favorite place to eat? With my family

I would in turn like to pass this award onto the following people...I think they deserve this award..

Vicki

Alison

Dena

Lea

Mary

I love all your work and think you are very talented...Lots of Love

JoXXX

Snowy Seranade Christmas....

2009-11-03T20:48:00.000Z

Hi There

This stamp is available from Funky Kits and is called Demure..how beautiful and dainty is she. I have used the new paper range from Bo Bunny called Snowy Seranade and is available as always from Craft Obsessions.

I have quartered the die cut sheet and then cut out the inner part and mounted it on the purple card. the same was done with the outer part and then the inner part was mounted on foam and placed so you can't see the join !

For the snowflakes I used my new McGill punch which I love. I blobbed on some glossy accents on the ends and then sprinkled with glitter..I just happened to have the same type of glitter as the paper - result ! Swarovski crystals finish the centres.

I have foam mounted the stamped image which I have coloured with my Prisma Colour Pencils, I have put some glossy accents on her dress, the flowers and the hair decoration is made by punching the pine branch and taking the very ends and tucking them under a crystal.

Thanks for looking

Jo X

Our Special Boy's Birthday...

2009-11-02T17:04:00.000Z

We can hardly believe that our son Connor is going to be 9 on Thursday 5th November...one day we can never forget !!

I made him a fairly simple card using the Basic Grey papers from the Marrakesh range. I have also used the Anya stamp - Ian.

I think it's a really cool image and for those of you that know Connor..will know it's him all over.

and a close up of Ian/Connor

Until my full set of copic ciao's arrive towards the end of November( all 144 -Yippee I can't wait ) I will have to be content with using my Prisma Pencils ( which I also love)

Thanks for looking

Jo XX

Mojo Monday # 108 - Yeah on time this week !!

2009-10-20T14:39:00.000+01:00

Well I have managed to get this card made and uploaded before the cut off for Mojo Monday...unlike last week !!!

The sketch for this week can be found here

Friends of mine have just had their baby 6 weeks early, sending lots of love to Catherine who is still poorly n hospital and to Mark who is running between his wife and newborn daughter Holly who is in SCIBU. Lots of Love again xxx

I really enjoyed the sketch this week and have used the fabulous Swiss Pixie from CC designs. The Patterned paper is Crate Paper Katlin and if you have a look back through my blog you will see I have used it loads !

I love the colour combo here and have coloured her in using Prisma Pencils and have highlighed her hair with Sakura Glitter Pen. For a funky effect I have made "overwings" and stuck them in front of her coloured wings and hidden the join with some swarovski crystals. I think they look really cute....here is a closer look

I have used the McGill Pine Branch punch for the leaves and a beautiful little princess charm which my buddy Vicki gave me ( thanks bud x) The flower is a pink Poinsettia from Prima and as usual I have used the sentiment using the round and scalloped Nesties.

Thanks for looking and I appreciate all your comment...

Hugs

Jo XXX

Mojo Monday # 107....Oooops, it's late !!!

2009-10-13T21:40:00.000+01:00

Guess who didn't get this uploaded in time..Oh well, I enjoyed having a go at the sketch at least !!

The Sketch can be found here if you want to go and have a sqizz. I have used my new stamp from lili of the valley stamps, isnt she just adorable...

I have used papers from Craftwork Cards as is the sentiment and matted the white paper onto silver Mirri card after inking with a dark blue chalk ink. The circle and scalloped circle is from the nesties. The dark blue card is also from Craftwork Cards and has a shimmer to it so it looks really rich.

I have coloured her in using my Prismacolor pencils and for the first time I have used the Polar White flowersoft on her wings...I think it looks great. She has red swarovski berries on her crown and a smattering of flat back pearls as well.

I have tied a piece of Bazzill Tulle around the white squares and ties in a bow and pushed two heart pearl headed pins through.

Thanks for looking xxx

Hugs

Jo xxx

Happy 60th Birthday Rob - Sketch Saturday # 72

2009-10-11T16:22:00.000+01:00

Hi There

Sorry for the lack of posting recently...been mega busy with work and things. I have just finished this card for our very good friend Rob Errington who is 60 in a weeks time...If you know him....don't tell him this is on here !!!! I have used the sketch from Sketch Saturday which can be found here

I have used the Marovia Collection available from Craft Obsessions and the adorable Edwin from Magnolia stamps from The Glitter Pot and is called Party Edwin. I have used some velvet Ric Rac, Crystals, and the shooting stars were in my stash ( I never thought I would use them, but they go perfectly I think) I have coloured Edwin in usung my Prismacolour pencils as the copic pen fairy hasn't been for a visit yet !!!

and here is a sideways shot, the card has loads of depth and I think a box will be order as I don't think it will go in an envelope !!

We hope you have a fab birthday Rob...I wonder what the birthday fairy will bring ??

Sketch Saturday Sketch Number 70

2009-09-30T22:03:00.000+01:00

Hi there

Well I have had a very busy week including a trip to Ally Pally where I finally met the lovely Marlene and Caz..their shopping trolly's were bulging - believe me!!! girls you will always be an inspiration to me x

I finally managed to make a card this week using the Sketch Saturday Number 70 Sketch which again was a great sketch to play with....

here is is

I have used the beautiful stamp from Stampavie. called Teddy Bear, I usually go for bright colours on my cards but I thought the papers I have used called for a more subtle approach. The papers are from the Christmas Magic Range by Fancy Pants available at Craft Obsessions Here.

I have coloured the image in with my precious PrismaColor Pencils...although after having a play at Ally Pally, I can feel the need for the full 144 Copics...I can dream can't I !!! I have used masses of swarovski Crystals and glitter to accent the parcel and the tummy and paws.

The three crystals came from a length of crystal braid and I have attached them under the velvet ribbon and topped them off with three beautiful sparklers.

This gives youa good look at the layering effect which gives the card loads of depth.

Thanks for looking and leaving a message to say you stopped by..

Hugs

Jo X

Inky Antics - Sweety Snowman Cards - Craft Stamper !

2009-09-25T13:10:00.000+01:00

Well a few of you will know that I am good friends with David and Brenda Rose from Craft Obsessions and whilst there a couple of months ago, David took a call from the Editor of the Craft Stamper Magazine. It was relating to the set of stamps I have used in my cards. She asked if David and Brenda would sponsor one of the prizes in the draw and David offered this set of stamps. While he was on the phone he asked if she would like any sample cards to go with the stamps and she said YES....so guess who got to take a set of Inky Antics Stamps and a whole pile of goodies home and play !!! You can now see the article in January's Copy of Craft Stamper which is out now.

Here are the cards I made...

He is just the cutest little bloke, I have raised the top part of him on foam pads and the part that touches the ice-block I have stuck down so he looks like his arms and legs are off the ice !

The next card I made was bit more ambitious...I have used the paper piecing technique and hung my little snowman in his stocking in an aperture for maximum effect...

The papers I have used throughout are the Colorful Christmas Papers from My Minds Eye which I think go beautifully with the quirkiness of the stamps.. another couple of close ups for you -

The next card was made using a technique I found on Split Coast Stampers for a pop up card....

and is made using a folding technique which can be found Here I think it's really effective and simple to make.

Here is a side view and a rear view.

It's always nice to have a nice rear end.....!!!!!

Last but by no means least we have the triple snowman card....

The snowman is actually a single man, but because they are clear I have managed to join them up and make them look like they are holding a string of snowballs. The rosette is made using the new Blossoms Two set of nesties. with a smattering of crystals and glitter.

Thanks for looking and I love to read your comments...

Hugs

Jo xx

Sketch Saturday Design Team Final...WooHoo.....

2009-09-24T22:10:00.000+01:00

OMG...what a surprise...I did it... and went and got into the final 12 for the Sketch Saturday Design Team Call. There were so many brilliant cards so I feel very honoured to be here...

Well we had to use a sketch of our choice from the last three months and I chose Sketch 64 from 15th August and it looks like this...

I rotated the image as it went better with my design.. and here is my entry....

I have used the fabulous papers from the Bo Bunny range called a gift of love. I thought the lovely autumnal colours went really well with the Tilda Magnolia image I have used. She came from the Autumn set last year and although I haven't used her a great deal, I think she is perfect with these papers. I have also used some twill tape in a burnt Orange, some turquoise satin ribbon and of course the Prima flowers which I have tripled up with a pearl in the centre..he top layer is made of a very fine gauze which you can hardly see.. here is a close up, I hope you can see how pretty they are...

I have coloured Tilda using my Prismacolor Pencils which after using for nearly a year now adore using....her is a close up of Tilda holding her Autumn Harvest...have you spotted the tiny bow in her hair...

Well I have done ,y best...now it's for the powers that be to decide...good luck everyone...

Hugs

Jo X

Another Sketch Saturday Card....

2009-09-09T19:21:00.000+01:00

Well I liked the Design Team sketch so much that I had another go...I know I can only enter one..which I am happy about, but as I made two, I figured I may as well upload it and let you all have a squizz !!

here she is...

I have used the palyful petals range of papers by Daisy Bucket, lots of cranberry red cardstock and polka dot sheer ribbon. The stamp is one of the Gorguss Girls available from Funky Kits and I think she is just so cute...who knows what she has behind her back !! The pearls are Basic Grey and the sentiment is Stampin Up.

Here is a close up...

and a close up of the cutie..

I love reading yor comments..it make me go all warm and fuzzy inside...Thanks for looking

Jo X

Sketch Saturday Design Team Call....

2009-09-08T18:57:00.000+01:00

Well here goes, I have never entered a design team call before, but as I try and do the Sketch Saturday challenge as much as I can, I decided to give it a go...

The link to the challenge can be found here and the I really enjoyed this sketch ..

Here is my card...

The image I have used is a CC design one called Gretell and I think she is delicious, I have coloured her using my PrismaColor Pencils as usual. The fabby papers are believe it or not, the new Christmas range from My Minds Eye which I got from Craft Obsessions along with the loopy braid and the Martha Stewart Heart Punch. The sentiment is SU as is the scalloped border punch and the tulle underneath is Bazzil. I have stickled her wings and added flat backed pearls.

Here is a close up of the card..

and a close up of Miss Gretell

Thanks for looking and I love to read you comments...

Jo XX

The Sugar Bowl - Challenge 18

2009-09-06T12:20:00.000+01:00

Hi There...

I hope you have all had a fab summer...and for those of you with children due to go back to school tomorrow....Peace at Last !!! I love the sketch for this challenge which can be found here and as part of the challenge we have been asked to use buttons...

I have used one of the gorgeous Manga Girls stamps available here at the brilliant home of Sugar Nellie - Funky Kits. Here is my card..

I have gone almost monochrome with the card...I have used the Nantucket range of papers from Craft Obsessions and a very royal purple card to co-ordinate with. I have also made some bigger blooms by layering the hydrangea flowers and adding the all important buttons in the centre.

White lace and a strip made using the doily lace punch from Martha Stewart were used to finish of the design..oh and of course some flat back pearls and pearl headed pins. I have left of the message and I am not sure at the moment who will be getting this little lovely in the post.

Here is a close up of her

and a picture to show the depth of the card.

Thanks for looking and I love to read your messages...

Jo XX

Friday Sketchers Challenge Number 68

2009-09-05T15:26:00.000+01:00

Well I have had a go at the Friday Sketchers Challenge 68 which can be found here and the image looks like this

and here is what I came up with...

I have used Crate Paper - Katlin range again which I adore...I have used the adorable Tilda and Edwin stamps which came from the Spring kit and coloured them using my prismacolour pencils. The butterflies have been decoupaged and have a stickles glaze over them...very twinkly ! I have also used a couple of pieces of cream lace and of course the obligatory swarovski crystals !!

and another pic showing the decoupage elements better. I have curled some wire and made her antenna and popped a crystal on the end of each one for that added sparkle.

Thanks for looking and I love to read your comments....bye for now...Jo XXX

Sketch Saturday Number 66

2009-08-31T17:39:00.000+01:00

Hi There

Well I have had a bash at this weeks Sketch Saturday..the sketch is here

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/sketch-66-29th-august-sponsored-by.html and looks like this

and this is my attempt..

and a close up of her...isn't she cute a lovely hAnglar & stAnglar image which I was sent as a RAK.

I have used Crate Paper-Katlin range which I adore. As mentioned before, the image is a H&S (when O when will be able to buy these in the UK she cries) I have used ribbon roses, wire curls with swarovski crystals on the end for a bit of sparkle. The punch used for the two sections is a SU punch, Ribbon, flat back pearls and a Martha Stewart rose leaf punch. I think thats about it, I love your comments so feel free to leave yours- bye for now Jo XX

Another Christmas Sugar Nellie...and Mojo Monday 101 !

2009-08-26T22:08:00.000+01:00

I have used the Mojo Monday Sketch here

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/08/mojo-monday-week-101.html

and thought I would make another card using a Christmas Sugar Nellie Stamp..well here she is

Again I have used the Colorful Christmas Papers from My Minds Eye which I bought from David and Brenda at www.craftobsessions.co.uk. I have also used stickles and of course crystals and ribbonwhich I also bought from them. Here is a close up of Maggie...

Wow - She's enormous !!!! I really love using these funky colours for Christmas cards...something a bit different from the normal !!!!

Christmas in August...Courtesy of Sugar Nellie

2009-08-25T22:47:00.000+01:00

Well I always have the Sugar Nellie Blog as one of my tabs on "tinternet" and today Karen asked to see Chrsitmas cards using Sugar Nellie stamps...well I only have one that is vaguely Christmassy and I wasn't "feeling the vibe" to use it so decided to festive up one of the Manga Chicks....I also attempted a tri-fold card using one of the tutorials on Split Coast Stampers...here is my card, I hope you like...

and another view...

I have used the brand new My Minds Eye Papers - Colorful Christmas which I adore, The ribbon is from Creative Imaginations and has white snowflakes on it. I have also used copious Swarovski Crystals. Here is a close up of Little Miss Manga...

I hope you like my attempt and always love to read your comments....thanks for looking x

Jo XXXX

Friday Sketchers Challenge #66

2009-08-22T10:48:00.000+01:00

I have attempted the challenge over on the Friday Sketchers Challenge Blog which can be found here..

http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/friday-sketchers-66-sponsored-by-simon.html

and here is my card...

I just love the colour combination of the Turquoise and the Orange...the paper is from Mt Minds Eye and is from the Bloom & Grow range. The stamp is the C C Swiss Pixie - Heidi who I absolutely adore. I have stickled her wings and I have used my Prisma Pencils to colour her....although I am getting a hankering for some Pro-Markers which I just can't ignore !!

Here is a close up of her...

Thanks for looking xxx

Stamp With Fun -Challenge 20

2009-08-20T16:37:00.000+01:00

Well I have tried a new challenge blog today...Stamp with fun, the challenge is here

http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/2009/08/challenge-20-sketch-kimba-slydog.html

and here is my attempt at the sketch...

I have used the Lime Rickey range of papers from Basic Grey and also Bethany Angel from High Hopes Stamps..I love the combination of colours with her slightly hippy look. I have also used for the first time my Edge Distresser from Heidi Swapp, I have had it for years and NEVER used it, I will from now on.

Thanks for looking and feel free to leave me a message, I love to read them.

Fabulous Blog Candy

2009-08-18T09:15:00.000+01:00

Well there is a fabby CHA blog candy give away on Little Bird's blog at the moment...it wont be there for long though so go take a peek at

http://littlebirddesign.blogspot.com/2009/08/cha-blog-candy.html

Fingers crossed you guys xxx

Sketch Saturday Number 64..

2009-08-16T21:33:00.000+01:00

Well I absolutely loved trying out this sketch todayfrom the sketch saturday challenge blog at

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/sketch-64-15th-august-sponsored-by.html

I just love the colour combination of the Lime and Orange. I have used Doodlebug Papers and the fabulous Manga stamp from Funky Kits. I have coloured it in using my Prisma Colour pencils and was very unsure as to how to colour them as they are not your cutesy kind of stamps. I love the sketch and will be keeping it for future use..Here is a close up of her

Thanks for looking and I love your messages...although I dont seem to get that many !!

Sketch Saturday 63 - Happy 8th Birthday Tinks xxxx

2009-08-14T21:18:00.000+01:00

Well it is Tinkerbell's birthday next week AKA Martikia who is a very special little girl...and I made her a card following the Sketch Saturday 63 challenge at

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/08/sketch-63-8th-august-sponsored-by-simon.html

and here is my card...

I have used the new Manga stamp from Funky Kits which I adore. I have coloured her using my Prisma Color Pencils. The papers are Flip Flop from the paper loft. I have used loads of pearls, prima flowers, ribbon and my Martha Stewart punch ( Lace Doily). The Message was done on the computer...here is a close up..

Thanks for looking and Happy birthday Tinks

Lovely Blog Award...

2009-08-12T16:42:00.000+01:00

How suprised was I when I received an e mail from Lainy

http://www.lainyslittleblog.blogspot.com/

saying she has sent me this award.... i am soooo chuffed, I have never received anything like this before, in fact I didn't think anyone really looked at my blog..thanks Lainy..

Here are the rules of this award:
1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.

2) Pass the award to 5 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

I would like to pass this award to......

http://sparklecards.blogspot.com/ Sarah

http://rosaswelt.blogspot.com/ Claudia Rosa

http://angeljakki.blogspot.com/ Jakki

http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/ Bev

http://artfullyila.blogspot.com/ Ila

I know I don't leave message for you guys when I stop by and drewl over your creations, but I do so frequently and admire and envy your skills...Thanks for the inspiration xx

Playful Petals and Gorguss Girl

2009-08-07T18:51:00.000+01:00

Here is a card I put together following a sketch from one of the challenge sites..unfortunately I got sidetracked and not only did I not get it uploaded in time, but I forgot which site it came from....DOH

I love the paper range which is Playful Petals from Daisy Bucket Designs, I used ribbon and heart headed pins from stash, pearls from Basic Grey, and three swarovski bi-cones on the end of each pin which really finishes them off and add's that all important sparkle.

I have used one of the Gorguss Girls Stamps from www.funkykits.co.uk and I have coloured the image with my wonderful Prisma Color Pencils...thanks for stopping by x

Mojo Monday 98 + Pollycraft Challenge 21..

2009-08-06T12:18:00.000+01:00

I have had a go at two challenges this week ...the new Mojo Monday sketch challenge using a really cute stamp called seeds of love from Pollycraft designs at www.pollycraftdesigns.co.uk ...and also the buttons and bows challenge on the Pollycraft challenge blog - you can find both the challenges here..

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/08/mojo-monday-98-contest.html

http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/challenge-21-buttons-and-bows-rias.html

and here is my entry..

This is made using the paper from the scrumptious range from papermania, ribbon and buttons from stash and the cie cut is from nestabilities. Thanks for looking.

Daisy Bucket - Posh Posies

2009-07-27T18:55:00.000+01:00

Well here is a card I made for ...well no particular reason at all other than I found the colours a real challenge...in fact I would go as far as saying that I have been making this card for months..never quite getting it how I liked..still not sure but it's much better than it started out...

I have used Daisy Buckets Posh Posies along with plain purple card and some felt ric rak. The pearls are Basic Grey and the image is from Whiff of Joy. Thanks for looking.

Mojo Monday Week 95

2009-07-15T11:11:00.000+01:00

Well I have made quite a simple card by my standards for friends who have been trying for a baby for 10 years and finally they have their little bundle safe and well....Congratulations Tracy and Neil xx

I have used the Mojo Monday sketch here...

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/07/mojo-monday-week-95.html

and here is my card...

I have used the papers and die cuts form th K & Co Scrap Pad to Go - Sweet Pea, Baby Girl which I love, Ihave taken out the centre of the welcome little one frame and raised it . The brads are sugar coated ones from Doodlebug and the ribbon is from my stash. Thanks for looking.

Sugar Bowl Challenge 14

2009-07-11T21:26:00.000+01:00

Well I have'nt attempted a sugar bowl challenge for a long time and thought I would give it a go, I loved the sketch - thanks Judy. Here are the details

http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/challenge-14-judys-sketch.html

and here is the card...

I have used Basic Grey - Lemonade which I love. one of the Gorguss Girl stamps which I have used twice to signify me and my pal...

The Bloom is Bassil and of course for the Bling, I have used Swarovski Crystals. The punch is Valentine Border from Martha Stewart and a couple of rub ons from ??? Who knows - sorry. Hope you like and thanks for looking x

Friday Sketchers 59 - Happy Birthday Penny XX

2009-07-08T20:16:00.000+01:00

Hey, it's my big sisters birthday today and here is the card I made for her using the sketch at

http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/friday-sketchers-59-sponsored-by.html

I have used papers by Dream Street I think..but will check and adjust if I need to, The image is one of the Gorguss Girls from Funky Kits, Prima Flowers, Basic Grey Pearls and the sentiment is Stampin Up . Happy Birthday Pen, hope you have a lovely day xxx

Sketch Saturday #58 - Get Well Soon

2009-07-06T20:12:00.000+01:00

Well a good friend of mine has had surgery recently so I made her this card using the template from

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/07/sketch-58-4th-july-gills-dt-week.html

I think Gill's sketch is great...so simple but open to so many possibilities.

I have used the new Basic Grey Lemondade 6 x 6 papers and a few prima flowers, the pearls are also Basic Grey. I have used the Gorguss Girl stamp and Puss from Funky Kits and the "Ric-Rac" is from stash... I hope Mary get's well soon x

Fantastic News....

2009-06-12T22:37:00.000+01:00

Well after years of trying and many sorrows along the way, my sister Penny and her husband Tim are now pregnant through IVF..she is only 6 weeks but I made them a card to celebrate....

I have used soem freebie papers from a mag and a loads of blooms,flat back pearl hearts from the Range and a few crystals...nice and simple x

Helloo....

2009-06-10T19:51:00.000+01:00

Well I bet you all thought I had vanished off the face of the earth...no still here I am afraid, I just seemed to lose my mojo a little. I still haven't found it completely but I am getting the first thrills of making cards again when I try something new...

Here is a very simple card I made for our very good friend Carol for her birthday last week..

I have used my favourite Crate Paper in the Katlin range, the image is Tilda from the spring collection and I have used my new Martha Stewart Lace Doiley Punch which I LOVE...apparently they are very hard to come by so I class myself as very lucky to have a friend in the US who sent me it ( Thanks Barrie - Love you x)

Friday Sketchers - Design 44

2009-03-22T14:37:00.000Z

What a great sketch this week, I thoroughly enjoyed this one..thanks guys...the sketch can be found here...

http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/friday-sketchers-44-sponsored-by-pink.html

and here is what I managed to do with it..

I have used papers by Fancy Pants again, the delight range. I have also used Prima flowers, soem Bazill Tulle (this is the first time I have used it and I really like it's soft effect. The stamp is from Paper Pizazz and the antenna have swarovski bi-cone crystals on the ends...here is a closer image of her.

I made this card for my good friend Sadie who also hapens to be the mother of my God Daughter..Haope you have a lovely birthday Shady Lady X

Tilda with Ladybug....

2009-03-18T16:03:00.000Z

Well here is another card made using the new spring kit from magnolia...Isn't she adorable.. I have used the sketch on the Mojo Monday blog here.. http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/03/mojo-monday-week-78.html

I have used new papers from Craft Obsessions called Delight by Fancy Pants, the colours are delicious..I love them.I have also used one of the ticket stamps from the new Hero Arts range and the obligatory crystals ad ribbon. The card is for my oldest friend Karen ( oldest as in we have been friends 33 years in April - not because she's old - although she is older than me I have to add...sorry Karen !! )

here is a close up..

Happy Birthday Karen, hope you have a lovely day xxx

Tilda the Butterfly Girl.....

2009-03-16T19:48:00.000Z

I said I would show you a card I made using my new Magnolia spring stamps...Here is Tilda and how cute is she...

I have used the beautiful Bloom and Grow papers by My Minds Eye which I love...again these are from my friends at www.craftobsessions.co.uk I have used a few Prima blooms and for the first time I have used my new circles and scallops Nesties which I have had on order for what seems like forever..

Here is a close up

I made this for a very good friend for her birthday this week...I hope she likes X

Yet Another Gorguss Girl

2009-03-13T21:49:00.000Z

Just a quick post tonight

Well I have had a busy week so the cards are few and far between at the moment..I did however manage another card with the beautiful Gorguss Girls stamps...

I have used the Posh Posies range of papers by Daisy Bucket which I got from www.craftobsessions.co.uk . The stamp is from Funky Kits and the blooms are Prima with some ribbon and Swarovski Crystals.

My Magnolia spring set of stamps arrived yesterday so I will playing with them over the weekend..watch this space !

Another Gorguss Girl....

2009-03-06T09:38:00.000Z

I so love these new stamps...

I made this card for Tony's Aunty Eileen who is poorly in hospital at the moment...get well soon X

The papers are anoher new range from Daisy Bucket, they are from the Nantucket Island Range and love them. Again these are available from www.craftobsessions.co.uk . I have cutt the dark purple band using my stampin up border punch and over the top I have laid a strip of felt flowers and mounted the pearls at the flower points. The large flower is threeheld together with the pearl brad and he metal love token is held on with wire attached to the openers of the brad. The ticket has been stamped from the new Hero Arts range of stamps and the heart headed pins are an internet find...

Thanks for looking X

Gorguss Girl.....

2009-03-05T19:27:00.000Z

Just a super simple card today

The papers are from the Posh Posies range from Daisy Bucket and are available from the lovely David and Brenda at www.craftobsessions.co.uk . I have also used one of my new Gorguss Girls stamps from Funky kits which I absolutely adore..I might even have another play tonight..who knows??

Here is a close up of her...

Wow she is big....bye for now X

60th Birthday Card

2009-03-04T20:21:00.000Z

Hey there...I must apologise for my tardiness in posting...II bet most of you that look at my blog must have just about given up hope of ever seeing another post...fear not I am back...ust had a few weeks where I didn't have time to make any cards any had even less time to post !!!

Here is a card I made for my boss's Mother in Law..

I have used my favourite Crate Paper Katlin Range and an assortment of the usual embellishments, I did use this layout for my dads 65th birthday card and it looked so nice I thought I would give it another go. The image is by Sugar Nellie and she is called sassy coloured in with my Prisma Pencils.

Hope everything is well in your world...thanks for looking

The Sugar Bowl Tag Card Challenge-Project of the month FEB

2009-02-10T21:05:00.000Z

I have decided to have a go at the challenge set by the lovely Tiets at making a Tag card following her recipe...the challenge can be found here

http://sugarbowlextra.blogspot.com/2009/02/project-of-month-february.html and the image is from the fabulous sugar nellie range available at www.funkykits.co.uk

and here is what I came up with...

and here is a close up of my opal fruited umbrella girl...

and the inside which I have decorated....

and one last picture...of the side profile...

I think that enough pics for now...heres how it's done

Papers - Ribbons and Rub ons : Rhonna Farrer -French Twist

Swarovski Crystals

Glossy Accents for the rain which is so effective and I am really please with the way it has turned out..

The flourish was cut with the QK die that came with the new revolution

Flowers -Prima and button from stash....hope you like and feel free to leave me a comment which always make my day X

Cute card Thursday Challenge 46 & A spoon full of sugar sketch 37

2009-02-07T16:25:00.000Z

Hi there...I decided to go for two challenges in one here..the links are

://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2009/02/challenge-46-metallica.html with this one you had to use metal on your card which I have done with the charm hanging from the flower...

and http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/02/challenge-37-sketch-by-tina46.html is a sketch that looks like this..

and this is my interpretation of the sketch...

and here is a close up of her..

I have used one of the fabulous Leanne Ellis stamps from Sugar Nellie which are available here.. www.funkykits.co.uk

The recipe...

Stamp : Leanne Ellis - Sugar Nellie

Papers : My Minds Eye - Laundry Line

Ribbon from stash as are the flower and pearls...I have used the Quik Kutz Flourish which came with the new revolution machine..which a friend lent me ( Thanks Karen H via your mum) XX

Thanks for looking XX

Friday Sketchers- Sketch 37

2009-02-05T20:49:00.000Z

Hi, I hope you are safe and well, where ever you are and not too snowy..ours turned to slush in a matter of 24 hours and then vanished..oh well once in 18 years isn't too bad I suppose !!!

I have had a bash at the above challenge which can be found here..

http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-sketchers-sketch-37-sponsored-by.html

here is my card which I will be giving to one of my yummy mummy friends on Saturday..as you can see she has turned 40 and the card will contain a collection from the other yummy mummy friends..

I have fallen head over heels in love with The greetings farm Anya and Ian and got this image is a download which worked out at £2.10 and was with me instantly. The only problem I had with this image is that my printer ink didn't like the sansador fluid and I had to be SOOOOO careful otherwise it turned into a big black mess ( as my previous three attempts are testiment to !)

Here is the Recipe...

Image: Digital Download from The Greetings Fasm

Cardstock : Basic Grey - Oh Baby Girl

Ribbon, FlatBacked Pearls, Doodlebug Buttons

Coloured in with Prisma Colours

Close up...

and here is a side profile so you can seee dimensions of the card...I hope she likes it !!

Sketch Saturday # 36 Challenge & Pollycraft Challenge 8 - Love

2009-02-03T16:05:00.000Z

Well as I have been housebound again here today by the snow ( it has just started to sleet so I reckon it will be gone in no time) I decided to make the most of the time I had " free" and go for it on the cardmaking !

I have had a bash at the above cvhallenge which can be found here

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/01/sketch-36-31st-january-sponsored-by.html and

http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/challenge-8-love.html

and as it is sponsored by Pollycraft I thought I would have a nosey around her blog and her stamps...I love them. Anyway she had a free upload showing on her blog so I thought I would give the challenge a go with one of her stamps - even if it was free ( Thanks I really appreciate it)

Here is my card...

I have decoupaged the wings and tail as I think it gives the image a bit of depth, I have to be honest I love it, those birds are so cute...

The recipe...

Cardstock : Basic Grey Euphoria

Ribbon from Stash

Swarovski Crystals and a coloured in using Prisma Colours with a touch of glitter Gelly Roll on the wings..

Mojo Monday Challenge 72...

2009-02-03T06:00:00.000Z

I have decided that I really rather like the sketched form the Mojo Monday blog so I have had another go this week.. the site is http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/02/mojo-monday-72-contest.html andthe sketch look like this

and here is my attempt at it...

I have used the following...

Cardstock : Bazill Swiss Dots

Papers : My Minds Eye - Laundry Line

Wording : Printed form Computer

Couloured in using my Prisma Pencils

Lace and Crystals from stash

Key : Bought from a flea market for pennies, I think it's a wardrobe key !

Imade the lace flower by running a stitch along the edge and gathering up. The centre of the flower has a bicone swarovki crystal sewn onto it and the thread holding the key also has Swarovski crystals on it.

Sugar Nellie Challenge 3....

2009-02-02T09:20:00.000Z

The challenge from the Sugar Bowl this time is fairly simple, make a Valentine Card using a Sugar Nellie stamp...here are the details

3 - Love & Romance!

and the link : http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/challenge-3-love-romance.html

and here is my attempt.....

here is the recipe:

Card Stock: Dark Red from Stash

Papers: DCWV ( QVC Kit)

Stamp: Leanne Ellis

Coloured with Prisma Colours

Extras: Ribbon, Crystals, and Glossy Accents on the image.

Mojo Monday Challenge Sketch 71

2009-02-01T14:18:00.000Z

Well I was happy Blog Surfing the other day and I came across this Challenge Blog which is based in Australia and thought I would give it a go...here is the sketch

and the link to the site is

http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2009/01/mojo-monday-week-71.html

and here is my attempt at it

I think it is quite a simple design and so have kept it as simple as possible. I have used my favourite crate paper Katlin range, Doodlebug flower, Flatback pearls and heart headed pins. The image is a hAnglar & stAnglar stamped image which was sent to me by Jakkii..( Thanks Jakkii ).

Thanks for looking and leaving your lovely messages...

My first Penny Black Card....

2009-01-28T21:04:00.000Z

Well after my almighty cock up I made when I tried to enter the Penny Black challenge without actually adding a Penny Black image to my card...I thought I had better have a go at doing it properly...only I cocked up again...The challenge was to make a card with spots on which I have achieved but about two weeks late !

I'm sure I will get it right one day !!..Here is my card...

I haven't put a message on it yet..I'm beginning to think there is no room...

The paper is from Basic Grey - Colour me silly

The Stamp - Penny Black -Hedgehog in a Hammock

Hand cut flourish, Bloom, Button Centre, Swarovski Crystals, and my new Heart Pins

Here is a close up...

Papertake Weekly Challenge Sketch 7...

2009-01-27T20:20:00.000Z

I have had a go at this fantastic sketch below using papers which I have to be honest I have completely fallen in love with..Crate Paper - Katlin Collection...here is the sketch

..which can be found here

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2009/01/dawnys-sketch-7.html

and here is my interpretation of the sketch..

As I have said I used the Crate paper Katlin range, Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Flat Back Pearls and Swarovski crystals. The image was one of a pile sent to me by Jakki and coloured in using my Prisma's.

Thanks for looking and please feel free to leave me a comment...It does make my day X

Happy Birthday Mum....

2009-01-25T09:27:00.000Z

Well my parents were kind enough to be born two days apart just after Christmas ( Thanks Olds !) so it's been a card making frenzy in my house....Here is the card I made for her.... I would also like to enter her for the Saturday Sketch Challenge number 35 which can be found here

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/01/sketch-35-24th-january-sponsored-by.html

and here is my attemp at it....

and a close up ...

Here is the recipe..

Stamp : Sunshine Fairy by Stamps Happen

Papers : Crate Paper - Katlin Collection

Embellishments : Lace, Pearls, Buttons and Ribbon oh and stickles on the wings

Prisma's to colour in...

Happy Birthday Dad...65 Years Young....

2009-01-23T22:37:00.000Z

I want to say Happy Birthday to my Daddy today as he is 65, and to show you the card I made for him... I would also like to enter this for the Magnolia Vs Stampavie Challenge at http://magnoliameetsstampavie.blogspot.com/2009/01/week-10-show-us-your-bows.html

This is quite a simple card on my scale of things...I stuck the handmade spotty paper to cardstock and cut out the numbers. I matted theRed with Gold Mirri card and then plain green card which I stamped the edges in gold with flourishes. Edwin is coloured in with Prismas with stickles on his wings and I tied a bow and stick a couple of gold headed pearl pins through.

Here is close up of Edwin...

Friday Sketchers Challenge 35....

2009-01-21T22:28:00.000Z

Lime Green and Orange are two of my favourite colours along with Cerise Pink, Purple and Turquoise...one day I'm gonna make a card with all those colours on it..come to think of it - maybe I already have !!!

Today card is for the Friday Sketchers Challenge 35..here is the sketch...

and here is the link

http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-sketchers-35-mumur-of-france.html

and my attempt at it....

I think I got a bit carried away with the whole Lime and Orange thing, her is the recipe

Stamp : Sugar Nellie Daisy

Papers : Doodlebug ..old stock..sorry I have used the bits that tell me what they are.

Embellishments : Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Swarovski Crystals, Hand Stitching, Doodlebug Double Takes for the letters

Metal Hardware : Can't remember , havent a clue !!

Here is a close up of her, she is adorable...

You cant see it too clearly but I have decoupaged Daisy with foam pads..

Whiff of Joy Card....

2009-01-20T22:41:00.000Z

Here is a card I made for one of my scrapping buddies as her father in law sadly passed away just before Christmas ( you know who you are..Bug Hugs to you both XXX )..I will get back to you with all the details...I need to have a rummage !

Whiff of Joy Spring Stamp Club....

2009-01-19T20:03:00.000Z

If you take a little look at this link here here it will take you to a place where you could win one of the brand new Spring Stamp Clubs from the fabulous company - Whiff of Joy

Another hAnglar & stAnglar Image

2009-01-19T19:06:00.000Z

Well I have now used two of my images...ooooooh I must make them last !!

Here is a card I made for my parent to give to a friend, obviously on the birth of her twins, her and her hubby now have four children under 5 years old !

And here is a close up of him, I tried to make the card as neutral as possible as with them being one of each variety I didn't want to sway towards one or the other..The papers are from the K & Co Scrap Pad to Go in the Baby Girl Selection.

[caption id="attachment_247" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="H & S MoonBoy Close Up"][/caption]

hAnglar & stAnglar Images...Yippee

2009-01-18T12:27:00.000Z

Well I know that those of you who know me probably think I am a bit mad..and I suppose you might just be right, well the following card has been made using a stamped image sent to me by Jakki http://angeljakki.blogspot.com/go and check out her blog..her cards are amazing X ( Thank again Jakki ) and I can't tell you how much I love it... I also have another card which is in the making ...not quite finished...might be on here later...I love these images so much that I am thinking of asking Tony to take me to Norway just so I can stock up on all the stamps I have to have...either that or divorce Tony and marry a Norwegian called Thor !!!

I have used silver wire as her "antenna! " and added swarovski bicone beads on the end...the papers are from my stash and the image has been coloured in using my faithful friends the Prismacolour pencils.... Oh and a bit of stickles on the wings...I have added flat back pearls and a stamped image from the new Hero Arts collection.

[caption id="attachment_234" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Little Bug"][/caption]

Sugar Nellie Challenge 2....Three !

2009-01-18T12:00:00.000Z

Well here is my attempt at the Sugar Nellie Challenge 2. The challenge involves using three patterned papers and three different embellishments..the details can be found here.. http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/

and here is a close up of her

The Recipe:

Stamp : Elizabeth Bell Stamp from Fumky Kits

Three Patterned Paper : Designs from the Berry Sweet Range by K & Co

Three Embellishments : Flat Back Pearls, Ribbon and Crystals

Cardstock : Bazzil

Blog Candy...

2009-01-16T17:08:00.000Z

Just a quick post today...I wanted to put a link on here mentioning some rather special blog candy from a very talented lady...please go and have a look.. http://lim-thevoicesinmyheadlimblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/hanglar-and-whipper-snapper-blog-candy.html

I also wanted to say a big thank you to another very talented lady who's blog can be found at http://angeljakki.blogspot.com/ Jalli sent me some Hanglar & Stanglar Images for which I am very grateful and will post the finished results just as soon as I get a finished article..Thanks again Jakki X

Friday Sketchers Challenge 34

2009-01-12T23:35:00.000Z

I have attempted the above challenge...go and check out the challenge at http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/ I also would like to use this for another challege I have seen which needs Pink and Brown to be used on the Penny Black Saturday Challenge at http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/

My Recipe !

Paper : Papermania Scrumptious

Cardstock : Bazzill Bling in Sugar Daddy

Flowers : Prima

Crystals: Swarovski

Ribbon, Metal Drop Tag and Photo Thingies are all from stash

How proud are we....

2009-01-12T19:54:00.000Z

Connor has been given the lead role in the year 3 production of My Fair Lady...he will star as Proffesor Higgins and he has a lot to learn in the few short weeks until 10th February when the musical starts. We have just ordered the DVD and plan to make good viewing of it in the coming weeks. I am ashamed to say I have not seen the film and have no idea who Higgins is !!! I think a steep learning curve is gonna happen for me in the coming weeks !

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge Number 33

2009-01-10T20:57:00.000Z

Here is the challenge for this week - you can find the details of the challenge here... http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ and here is what I managed to do with it...

Here is the recipe !

Cardstock : Crate Paper Katlin Collection

Stamp : Magnolia Tilda with a Rose - coloured in Prismacolour Pencils and matted on a pale piece of pink card

Sentiment : Craftwork Cards

Flowers : Cut from one of the sheets of paper

Extras : Pearl headed pins, Brad, Ribbon and Pearls all from stash mountain !!

Here is a close up of her, she is so sweet...

Poole Park Frozen....

2009-01-09T22:09:00.000Z

[caption id="attachment_194" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The Fountain"][/caption]

Just a quick post today as I have yet to finish the card I am working on. Today before work I went for a wander in Poole Park and according to my card temp guage it was minus two outside...here are a couple of shots I took at 9.30 this morning...

[caption id="attachment_193" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Frozen Lake in Poole Park"][/caption]

and a bit of an arty shot...

[caption id="attachment_195" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="All Arty..."][/caption]

Tilda with a rose....

2009-01-08T22:12:00.000Z

Well here is another creation of mine...I have decided like so many other card makers that I will put ingredients with my cards and try and make the whole thing look a bit less heath robinson !! So here goes....

The Papers : Basic Grey " Sugared"

The Stamp : Magnolia - Tilda with Rose

The Extras : Flower from Prima, Stick on pearls, Ribbon from stash,

and here is a close up of her, she is so sweet and the colours have been bleached out by the flash a bit and are much warmer in real life.

Another Sugar Nellie Challenge 1Card...

2009-01-07T21:03:00.000Z

Well I just couldn't help myself, I thought I would have another bash at the first challenge of the Sugar Nellie Challenge of this year on http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/ - maybe this means I've got one in hand if I miss a challenge this year)

I have used the same papers as the last card and have used another Leanne Ellis stamp which I have bonded with in the last few weeks.

I made the big flowers by copying the smaller flower in her hair and have put swarovski crystals and seed beeds hanging from the large flower.

Hope you like X

[caption id="attachment_182" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Sugar Nellie Challenge 1 -Version 2"][/caption]

As always here is a close up of the little darling..

[caption id="attachment_183" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Close up"][/caption]

Yippeee...we are going to New Jersey.....

2009-01-07T18:56:00.000Z

Well my cunning plan finally paid off, I have spent the last few weeks sort of mentioning that I would really like to go for my 40th birthday in May..as previously mentioned in a post. Well he said he would quite like to go but not until November as he likes to experience the whole Christmas thing..so that's it..we are going on 24th November and we are taking Connor with us ( not sure if NJ is ready for Connor though)

I think we could hear Barrie screaming with excitement from across the pond...an extra bonus is that it's thanksgiving while we are there and also Robby's birthday so a whole bunch of celebrations along with my belated birthday and mine and Tony's 10th wedding anniversary, I think we will probably be partying for the whole week.

Up until now I haven't sold any of my latest cards or made any as commisions but I think I might do for the forseeable future so I can earn some money for my stash fund....thats if anyone wants them of course !!!

Back to work...Back to school...the diet starts tomorrow

2009-01-04T20:34:00.000Z

Well we have had a pow wow today and the bad food ends tonight at bedtime. We have all put on a bit of weight over Christmas so off it has to come.

Tony and I have been chatting some more today about the USA trip and we have come to a compromise. I would like to go in May after my birthday, but he likes to go in the winter to soak up the New York Atmosphere so we are going to go about 24th November - two days before thanksgiving, and stay with Barrie and Brian in New Jersey for about 7 nights. During that time we will catch the train into the city a couple of times and by doing it that way, we will save ourselves a fortune in hotel charges..money which could be better spent on Diamonds...or Stash !!

As I dont have any card pictures to show you today...I thought I would add a couple of pictures taken the last time we went to NYC.

[caption id="attachment_175" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Taken on "The top of the Rock" - The Rockerfeller Centre."][/caption]

That is the Empire State building nestling between us.

[caption id="attachment_176" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The View of "our building" from the roof of our hotel- The Hotel Metro"][/caption]

We got engaged on the 102nd floor of The ESB on 18th December 1997 so every time we go back to NYC we always go there and reminisce. Ahhhh

Sugar Nellie Challenge 1 - Sketch by Tiets

2009-01-03T19:46:00.000Z

This is the first challenge I have ever entered. As it's a new year I thought I would make another resolution to do ALL of the Sugar Nellie challenges throughout the year...I can but try. I have used one of the new Leanne Ellis stamps which I won in the blog candy draw ( Thanks again you sweeties)

The link to the challenge is here... http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/

I have used My Minds Eye Paper from called "The Laundry Line" and although you probably can't see it, all the sheet have really subtle glitter on them. I ahve used Got prints Prima flowers, flat back pearls, and swarovski crystals, a piece of ribbon from a box of choccies ( I'm all into reycling) and last but by no means least a metal engraved tag which says Much Appreciation.

and here is a close up of her...

America Here I come...I hope

2009-01-02T22:49:00.000Z

Well those of you who know me will know that one of my very best friends lives in New Jersey in the good old U S of A. I have been to visit twice already, once on my own as Tony said I could go a couple of years ago and I had the most fabulous time. Both of us went in January 2008 and combined it with our fith trip to New York. I am desperate to go again and so he said if I save the money to go then I can go. I am hoping to go shortly after my 40th in May which gives me another incentive to lose the weight....but I also have to save the money for the flight ( I have £60.00 already) and then I need some serious stash spends !!!!

Here is a piccie of my friend Barrie, her husband Brian and their son Robby..

Happy New Year.....

2009-01-01T21:14:00.000Z

Well I have decided to go for the Blog your year 365 style, my friend Claire has completed 2008 and her blog is fab so I am waiting for Anna Bowkis to show us what to do this year and until then I will continue to show you my cards, add pictures of my family and basically just be me...

I would like to wish everyone who visits my site regularly or just happens to stumble across it a very happy and prosperous new year and good health for the future.

My first New Years Resolution......

I am determined to get to my goal weight this year which is under 11 stone. I am 5 foot 8inches tall so that's a good weight for me, but having struggled with my weight my whole life I finally need to do it before I am 40 in May. Here is a photo of my weight on the scales and a picture of me at my heaviest at 18 stone before I had my gastric band fitted. Lets see if I can do it this year...

[caption id="attachment_154" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="New Years Day 13.13"][/caption]

and here is the really scary one....

The first picture was taken in October 2005 and the second picture in November 2008..

Tilda and Edwin on Skates

2008-12-27T17:22:00.000Z

I made this card for our good friends Rob and Carol, the stamp came from the Magnolia winter kit and I love it. I have used my trusty Prismacolor Pencils, felt flowers and paper from a blue christmas paper stack form the range.

and here is a close up of them..

Hope you had a lovely Christmas....feel free to leave me a comment... X

A non Christmas Card

2008-12-26T10:55:00.000Z

Hiya, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas day...we did and were thoroughly spoilt by our best friends Rob and Carol...how many presents !

I have more Christmas Cards to upload but they are not trimmed or ready to go so I thought I would show you Autumn Sassy...I lover her....

Thank you to Funky Kits....

2008-12-23T16:34:00.000Z

Well I wouldn't normally call myself lucky, but I was lucky enough to win some sugar from Funky Kits, I won 6 Leanne Ellis stamps and I made a thank you card for them...here it is,

Here is a close up of her...not sure what her name is to be honest..

Mia-ann is one

2008-12-22T21:37:00.000Z

Well it was Mia-moo's first birthday yesterday and we hosted the party at our house so Sadie could invite more of her friends..here are a few snaps....

Mandi and Ali are 40...he he !

2008-12-08T21:51:00.000Z

Well my great friend Mandi and her twin sister were forty on Friday and Mandi asked me to make a card that she could give to Ali from her.....and I wanted it to be really special for her...this is what I came up with !

[caption id="attachment_123" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Mandi and Ali are 40"][/caption]

I also made a card from me to Mandi...and here is the result

Mia-ann's Invitations..the final version

2008-12-06T11:21:00.000Z

Well here it is, the final version of the invitation for our special little girl's first birthday party. She is having her party here at our house so that gives me an excuse to do the wholer "pink" thing with the decorations... I can't wait. I am even changing the dec's on the tree tyo reflect her birthday...

[caption id="attachment_120" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Sugar Nellie Fairy"][/caption]

I have used my new cuttlebug embossing folder - snowflakes as a background, also the oval scallops nestabilities ( thanks David from Craft Obsessions) and a prima flower and swarovski crystal. I amde 20 of these which are hand painted using my Prisma colour pencils...time consuming but so worth it X

Our Beautiful Boy....

2008-11-30T19:59:00.000Z

[caption id="attachment_114" align="aligncenter" width="540" caption="Our Beautiful Boy"][/caption]

This picture was taken by Alex Holt ( thanks Alex - top picture) at my friend Dianne's 50th Birthday party, Alex is one of Dianne and Phil's two sons, the other being Matthew. I have yet to meet two nicer young men then Matthew and Alex and I hope that when Connor becomes a man he turns out as lovely as them.

Wow that was deep..Alex has a fabby camera and took some brilliant pics of Connor - this is just one of them.

1st Birthday Invitations

2008-11-29T13:22:00.000Z

Well I have now finished all the invitations for Mia-ann's 1st Birthday Party which is going to be held at our house. It will be four days before Christmas so it will give me carte-blanche to razz up the house in Pink and white...Ohhhhh I can't wait. I used to put my tree up about the 15th December, but since knowing the Erri's, itnow goes up on the 1st of December so I get to drool over it all month.

Here is a sneaky peek at the image that has gone on the invites....

Wow.. I won some Blog Candy

2008-11-28T17:41:00.000Z

I can't believe it, I have won some blog candy on http://sugarnellie.blogspot.com/ I am so excited and can't wait to receive my stamps...BIG thanks to Mrs Mac from Funky Kits.

New Stamp...Milly

2008-11-26T09:33:00.000Z

I went to the Craft Obsessions crop on Saturday and instead of Scrapbooking I made some cards as I seem to have lost my Scrapping MoJo...I have used "Milly on a yule log" from Spiral Whispers and I love her..

[caption id="attachment_105" align="aligncenter" width="510" caption="Milly on a Yule Log"][/caption]

I have also made a card in Pink and White, using my new cuttlebug embossing folder and the Nestabilities scalloped ovals..

[caption id="attachment_106" align="aligncenter" width="510" caption="Milly on Yule Log"][/caption]

Wedding Card.....

2008-11-25T18:59:00.000Z

Hiya

Here is a card I have made for my sister Penny to give to a couple of very good friends for their wedding on Friday. I have used the Magnolia Christmas couple and coloured them in using Browns, Creams and Gold which are their colours... I hope she likes it

[caption id="attachment_101" align="aligncenter" width="509" caption="Wedding Card"][/caption]

Here is a close up of Tilda and Edward

Good luck to Cassie and Rich on Friday XXXX

Another amazing card maker

2008-11-24T23:57:00.000Z

Hiya

Just a quick one tonight as I am tired and I need my bed, I have just stumbled upon another amazing card maker called Gayle...at http://littlebirddesign.blogspot.com/ go over and check her out..

I made a couple of cards on Saturday using my new Cuttlebug ( Tony calls it the "Cuttlefish"!!!) so will hopefully post those tomorrow...sleep well X