Crafty Cardz

Am I back

2010-03-06T12:17:00.000+01:00

Hello all How I have missed making cards... but with one thing after another it has been pushed to the wayside... is that the right word wayside... are they even put together. I have especially missed all my card buddies.. but let me tell you a little bit of what has been going on! Moved to the UK.. then husband joined me, looking for work.. found one that run me ragged then left as started

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2009-12-19T02:49:00.001+01:00

Although I have been away poorly (Chest infection now! cough cough lol ) etc... I have been thinking of you all and the fun you must all be having with the run up to Christmas and how much I have missed out on! But with you all in mind... I wish you, your family and friends a Wonderful Christmas and a fantastic 2010!

Doh

2009-12-16T21:29:00.000+01:00

How bad have I been! So much has been going on that I have not had any time to craft... maybe it is just that time of year! I finally went out today to get some Christmas gifts... and I have spent the evening so far wrapping them up! That is a chore in itself isn't it! Well hopefully in the next day or two I will get a chance to get some crafting in as I have the MIL arriving Friday for the

Hellllllllllllllooo

2009-11-29T01:35:00.000+01:00

Okay... I am sort of settled in now... and grrr I have a stinking cold... so which one of you lot gave it to me then lol.... Tomorrow is Sunday and I hope to get some crafting done...and catch up on some challenges.... :)

Dad's Arrived!

2009-11-21T17:23:00.000+01:00

Well my father has arrived safely and we have been out and stocked up on the wine to take back lol... I think I am mostly packed.. so travelling tomorrow evening! Can't wait to get back to crafting next week and of course nipping around to you all to see what you have been creating ... soooo jealous that you can craft and mine is all packed up! So .. have a great weekend everyone and pray I

No crafting till next week doh!

2009-11-19T18:46:00.000+01:00

That is it for me for this week and probably early next week.. packing up as much crafting stuff as I can to take with me... and I wish I had a Mary Poppins bag! So I will look forward to next week to get back into all the challenges you all have running and if I get some time.. I will run up so FREEBIE backing papers for you all! Happy Crafting everyone!

Tellen's Place Challenge

2009-11-18T16:57:00.000+01:00

Isn't she just fab.. and yes you can use her this week at Tellen's Place Challenge... Nip over there to get all the details of the Challenge. Here is my card... I used two colours of string to match in with her.. some blue ribbon and a gem... along with some silver trimming and glitter... how can we not have glitter!

Just Christmas and Birthday Cards DT Call

2009-11-17T23:21:00.002+01:00

DT Call at the lovely Just Christmas and Birthday Cards....They are looking for 3 more designers to go with the rest of their lovely team.. so I have thrown caution to the wind and thought.. Go For It! You never know till you try do you! They have asked for two cards that you are most pleased with.. and no doubt like everyone else..this is where the struggle comes in! My first card below is

Oh Nooooooo

2009-11-17T19:07:00.000+01:00

I made these two little cards.. yes they may seem rather plain.. but I made the backing papers for them... and I am so pleased with them... but can I find a challenge to show them off with.. nope.. not yet anyway... But oh well.. here they are... This really cute image came from Pollycraft... one of her freebies.. I thought the papers I made went really well... I had coloured the

Here they are....

2009-11-16T22:30:00.001+01:00

These are the papers I have been working on today... Spring.... Summer.... Autumn and Winter......this is just a small section of each paper... and I am so excited about doing them... so if you want a chance to win this set of Seasonal Backing Papers.. then keep and any on Tellen's Place for her Challenges! So what do you think of them... not bad for my first set! I can only get better..

Busy

2009-11-16T21:58:00.000+01:00

What a day... I have been creating, designing and having a ball... oh yeah .. sorry a lovely set of Digi Background Papers! They are of the four seasons.. Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. I have done these for one lucky winner who will take part in Tellen's Place Challenge. I am not sure which Challenge it will be.. so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for it! Autumn... beautiful brown

NEW BLOG - The Freebie Gatherers!

2009-11-16T05:38:00.000+01:00

Got to tell you about this new great blog... yes.. it is a blog that has started to go around the net finding Freebies for us crafters. It won't just cover card crafting but all types! So why not go over and take a look... I will be putting my freebies on there... if you have some.. then contact them and they will put yours on too with a link back to your site! Free advertising.. even better!

Wow Impressed!

2009-11-15T18:20:00.000+01:00

I know that I should not be impressed with myself.. but I am...!! Taking the FREEBIE Backing Paper I made.. I printed that off... then put the paper (well I used cream card) back in the printer and then printed the Freebie Tag over the top of it! Came out like a dream! But I didn't stop there.. with cutting out I was left with such tiny scraps of printed paper and I do hate waste... I got

FREEBIE - Backing Paper

2009-11-15T16:08:00.001+01:00

Well I am into giving FREEBIES at the moment aren't I!! If you would like this backing paper (without my name printed all over it of course! ) please leave me a comment so I know where to go to find your email address and it will be sent direct to you in pdf format. Maybe you would also like to become a follower and keep up with the FREEBIES to come! Happy Crafting and don't forget to link

FREEBIE - Tags...

2009-11-15T01:57:00.000+01:00

Ok.. another night that I am awake.. so thought I would make up some tags.... always handy to have around this time of year. When wrapping up the Christmas pressies... or popping on a card... Great for those of us who don't have the large tag punches.. I do have one... but I don't always want the same shape! Why not print off on your card a pattern of your choice then put the card back in

Tellen's Place

2009-11-14T19:11:00.000+01:00

I just wanted to share with you all again.. and of course remind those that have already read about Tellen's Place... It is run by a wonderful kind hearted woman called Terry.. her son Markus does the graphics that can be purchased at their Etsy store...and of course Terry along with her DT do the cards. You can also find her Etsy store on the right hand side of my blog.. yes over there some

Bee Crafty Colour Challenge and Allsorts and Pollycraft Challenges

2009-11-14T16:30:00.004+01:00

OOO well I made the template for this hanger ... it is actually a FREEBIE here on my blog... And I saw this lovely challenge at Bee Crafty.. so thought wow.. this sort of fits.. so have entered it... Also as I nipped over to ALLSORTS.. they had for a child... and thought perfect.. :) Still looking around I see that it will also go for Pollycrafts Challenge.... no cards yay! I made this

Daring Card Makers.... Scraplings ... Play Date Cafe 004 Challenge - JUGS Challenge.

2009-11-14T11:43:00.002+01:00

This week over at Daring Card Makers they are asking everyone to make something with their bits of scrap cards etc... hence the name SCRAPLINGS! Here is my little creation... Made from a scrap piece of card, I embossed and then stamped a little tbag image and water coloured that in.. added some glitter and edged the card... but I also did the back.. so if seen from all angles it does really

FREEBIE - Mug Template

2009-11-14T02:07:00.001+01:00

Well it is my Anniversary today... and it is always nice to make cards that are a little out of the norm isn't it! I have made a really cute mug card that I will photograph tomorrow and put on here.... Anyway... here is another Freebie.. yep! Another on... a Mug Template... Please if you do take this template ... leave me a message and do nip back and show me what you have created with a

FREEBIE ~ Door Hanger

2009-11-14T01:35:00.001+01:00

With Christmas coming up and many of us looking at how to save a few pennies, I thought I would do a template for a door hanger. I made this on an A5 sheet... so when you print it out it should be ok.... but then I say this and I am upstairs in my bedroom on my laptop and not printed one out myself yet! Yes another night I can't sleep! But this would be great to give a child ... fully

Wedding Photo Change!

2009-11-13T17:38:00.000+01:00

Just thought I would change the look of two of our wedding photos... one to black and white and one to sepia... what do you think? I have put one of them in a lead crystal photo frame for him for our Anniversary.... The one below I have given him! Seems so long ago now.. well is 11 years!

My Anniversary...

2009-11-13T14:16:00.000+01:00

OOoo... 11 years tomorrow... married for 11 years... wow where does the time go! I am going to cook a lovely dinner and a nice gooooey cake lol well have to have something to keep my child bearing hips as they are... not that I am at child bearing age anymore lol Have to find a nice photo of my husband and I to put in it now and wrap it up... bbl :) Happy Crafting All

FREEBIE ~ Blank Theatre Tickets...

2009-11-13T02:14:00.000+01:00

Crafty Cardz Theatre Tickets Blank 09

Deflated :((

2009-11-13T00:41:00.000+01:00

Well what a day... not sure I really want to be crafting anymore.. maybe a couple of days off and I will feel better. Sometimes I wonder why we cross paths with some people.. and why we let them affect our lives so much... but this is life isn't it! Life is odd how you can be so happy one moment and then not the next! How we can be judged and yet not even known..... this is really sad... I

Circle Card Sketch

2009-11-12T21:35:00.000+01:00

Why not give it a go... Why not give it a go and post your finished card here.... for all of us to see. If you balance the embellishments just right the card will stand straight.

Sketch 3

2009-11-12T21:22:00.000+01:00

A sketch to try out.. this time of year I have seen so many square cards.. thought it might be nice to bring the DL back in lol... Give it a go.. would love to see your finished cards if you follow this sketch!

Ohhhh

2009-11-12T16:58:00.000+01:00

Well sadly today hasn't been a great day... but hopefully I will get a nice card made later.. I love making cards.. takes my mind off things... my appointment with the Orthopaedic Surgeon is looming and well.. who likes appointments... but would be great one day to think I won't be in pain.. hey ho.. they are sadly worse people out there suffering more than myself. Please if you get the

Peechy Keen Stamp - Card for Noah

2009-11-12T16:34:00.000+01:00

Please nip along and see what Peechy Keen Stamps are doing for this lovely boy.. you can get his address from their site. Heart wrenching.. More information on little NOAH.

MUST SEE! Special on at JUGS

2009-11-12T16:22:00.000+01:00

This is so heart warming.. please nip over there to see the challenge that they have on and how to raise money for a lovely Anderson family...more on their blog.. please read it. HERE for JUGS..

Envelope for Easel Tutiorial

2009-11-12T15:59:00.000+01:00

Just added the envelope for the Easel Tutorial Card I added on here... just click HERE for the Envelope section... hope it all works out for you.. would love to see some of your envelopes when you have made them along with your Easel cards :)

Tellen's Place CHECKI IT OUT!

2009-11-11T18:10:00.001+01:00

Girls just wanna have fun! -- Cindi Lauper (singer) What's new and exciting at Tellen's Place? A fabulous Design Team and fun new challenges! That's right! Starting Wednesday, November 18th, the first TPDT will launch a delightful fun challenge that you won't want to miss! Why? Because it's going to be loads of fun, great designs and challenges by the design team with some yummy blog candy that

FANTASTIC NEWS.. TELLEN'S PLACE HAS NEW DESIGN TEAM

2009-11-11T11:55:00.001+01:00

Just want to let you know that Tellen's Place has a new design team.. go check them all out! Terry (Who owns the blog..The Boss lol) Tellen's Place So much going to be going on.. you must nip over there and take a look! She has some fantastic Digi art... watch out for the Freebies too! Join in the Challenges.. Lisa from Allisa Designs Cabin Jeri from Crafty J's Place Tanisha from Life's

Christmas Easel Card

2009-11-11T11:42:00.000+01:00

How easy is it to get hooked up with making easel cards!! Here is a another little one I made up... the image is from..Tales from Pollycraft.. cute little thing isn't she. As usual I used water-coloured paints and glitter.. got to have a little bit of glitter no matter what the time of year it is! They are just so quick to make up... when I do the envelopes for these I will post it in

How To Easel Card

2009-11-09T15:27:00.004+01:00

CRAFTY CARDZ ~ HOW TO EASEL CARD I have wanted to make one of these for a while now.. so thought while I make one.. why not do one as a tutorial to share with others who haven't ever made one before. I have also added this to the Saturday's Challenge.. for easel cards.. Also I have added it to Simon Says Challenge. I gathered together... Tape Ink pads Ruler Scissors Glue Glitter

JUGS Challenge... Week 6 Saturdays

2009-11-08T17:56:00.001+01:00

This week at JUGS they are doing a sketch.. so here is my take on it... I often do my husband several cards for our Anniversary.. so I based one of this sketch! Used two types of paper and a heart punch... water coloured the cake and added some glitter... also the sentiment Celebrate...

Evening with Friends

2009-11-07T17:09:00.000+01:00

So hectic today.... thought I would get some time in to do some crafting.. but I have been cooking up a feast for some friends who are coming round for dinner this evening. On the menu.... Pumpkin Curry Khumbi Curry Courgette Curry Rogan Josh Potato and Pea Curry Home made flat breads and rice! Think that is enough and I always over cook lol... Anyway.. I will be back to crafting

Card Order - New Baby Girl

2009-11-06T22:50:00.000+01:00

The lady I designed this one for is so lovely and it was her friend who has had a baby.. so of course I didn't want too fussy, but it had to be stylish! I thought it was really pretty... hope she likes it!

More Info!

2009-11-06T11:36:00.000+01:00

Well scouring the net I saw this set of questions on a blog called Challenger's Delight.. so thought yes that is a good idea.. why not put it on mine and others can take, but also others can learn a little bit about me...*Not sure that is a good thing lol* Anyway..here goes.... 1. Where is your cell phone? Bag 2. Your hair? Up 3. Your mother? Hmmmph 4. Your father? Wonderful 5. Your

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Sketch Thursdays + The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge Wednesday

2009-11-05T20:26:00.001+01:00

I have combined two challenges in one with this pretty card. Charisma Cardz Challenge - Sketch Thursdays Pretty sketch you can nip over and see it with the link above. The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge PDCC03 Wednesday Great colours.. red. white and black.... Again I have done this as an 18 cm x 18 cm card. Printed off a sheet of red and white splurge paper and covered half the

Envelopes!

2009-11-05T16:53:00.006+01:00

How often have you made a card from blank card stock and not got a standard envelope to fit it? I know with all the beautiful cards out there and the how to make this and that.. there are not many on how to make envelopes to fit the cards you do make. So as I go through making my own blank envelopes to decorate.. I will do a write-up or "How to" for all the different sizes I do make. All the

Christmas Cards

2009-11-05T13:58:00.000+01:00

A few Christmas cards for my God-mother. Size C6 cards. Pink fine glitter with green twinkling H20 paints - Gold strip. H20 Twinkling pains and green strips. Below... Lovely stamp this one.. well I like them all.. but this one is so cute! Painted with twinkling H20 paints and I added some glitter for the snow! Mounted on blue mirror card. Green glitter and silver

Day Out...

2009-11-04T20:31:00.000+01:00

I have had a wonderful dayW out.... went to a lovely place about an hour from my house that sells cut glass.. and managed to pick up some wonderful things... I got myself a new set of 6 cut glass bowl glasses.... My father a couple of cut glass wine goblets.. mother in law for her 70th a set of lead crystal ice glasses... they are lush.. and a little something for my daughter to go towards

Card for Daniel... Inspirational Card Sketches Challenge

2009-11-03T23:30:00.001+01:00

A card almost ready for posting to Daniel... This is Claire's son... from the below link. CraftyC's Crafting Library It is Daniel's birthday on the 7th November which is only a few days away.. but I am sure with the postal strike he will have more than one day opening birthday cards! If you have a moment.. please either make one or send one that you already have to him... click on the

Crafting LIKES AND DISLIKES

2009-11-03T19:54:00.001+01:00

What is the best thing you love to use all the time...? Do you have something you got and wish you never did? If you could have one item what would it be? WANTS... Me.. I know I would love a large die cutter machine... as I do love the professional finish they give. Copic markers.. I have seen a lot of these around and want to try some! LOVES... I love using glitters Flocking.. really

What Is Your Best TOP TIP?

2009-11-03T19:28:00.004+01:00

Well I have been thinking about this for a while... and we all have our own top tips so why don't we share more of them. So if you are visiting my site.. please leave me a message with your TOP TIP and we can all have a go! Here are some that I like... * Use a glue pen for embossing instead of those darn embossing pens..the nibs always go out of shape and then they dry up! * Talcum

Wendy's Digital Doodling - Monday - The Play Date Cafe - Wednesday - Die Cut Dreams - Monday - Creative Inspirations - Sun -Challenges

2009-11-03T19:10:00.002+01:00

Thanks to Wendy from Wendy's Digital Doodling.. I got this fantastic Cup Cake Tilly image to play with. I have entered three challenges with this card. Creative Inspirations - Sunday... was to put some of your own doodling on the card.. Wendy's Digital Doodling - Monday - Was to use her image.. so get over there now to nab it and join in! The Play Date Cafe - Wednesday - Colour

Another Rainy Day...Card For Daniel :)

2009-11-03T14:32:00.000+01:00

Well the rain keeps pouring and I would like to say I am nice and toasty indoors... but alas ... NO! I have to go out soon so not lit the Beast... the Beast is the new log burner we have which is really wonderful.. just don't want to put it on and burn the house down... It won't I hear you scream... well you don't know my luck... Anyway... I would like to ask a few of you please.. There is a

Busy Busy

2009-11-02T14:25:00.000+01:00

I am hoping to get some crafting done today.. but so much to do for a change! Oddly when you have nothing you enjoy crafting and when you don't have time.. you want to craft even more! Getting myself ready for my jaunt to the UK.. and really looking forward to it... also I won't be without a pc or some crafting stuff!!! Well get my chores done and then I can crack on with looking at the

Crafty Card Sketches

2009-11-01T21:14:00.004+01:00

Just thought I would so some sketches.. as I like many do like to work with them.. sometimes they give you that inspiration that is needed. Please feel free to use the ones I put on here.. but do not claim them to be your own.. thank you. Don't forget to have a good look over my BLOG Sketch 3. Sketch 4... Try a round card.. if you balance the embellishments just

101 Years Young...Birthday and Halloween

2009-11-01T16:15:00.000+01:00

This is my god-mothers mother.. she is now 101 years young... isn't she just wonderful. I always call her Newty.. but her name is Emma... they always looked after me when I was younger and had me for my summer holidays.. wonderful times. Just wanted to share these beautiful pictures with you. The other lady sat on the arm of the chair is my lovely god-mother Ann.. and the other lady in the

Just Us Girls - Photo and Simon Says - Sparkles- Colour Create Challenge

2009-10-31T23:47:00.001+01:00

I came across this photo of my twin brother and I when we were little... and how could I resist not using it on a Christmas card to him... hopefully it will make him smile as I know it did I for making it. We lost our sister a few years ago so to me.. photos are very important for our memories. I used a Canon paper here for this in a lovely muted blue.. Added some silver glitter and ribbon.

1000 Hits!

2009-10-31T20:30:00.000+01:00

I am going to get myself a glass of wine.. I just hit 1000 hits... I had to double check it was right! Cheers.. might have to do some blog candy soon!

Daring Cardmakers - Just Magnolia - Simon Says - Challenges

2009-10-31T20:10:00.001+01:00

Wooohooo.. three challenges in one... Ok.. here goes... It is my father's birthday soon... so thought what better way that to try and do a male card and combine the three challenges! This is a 18 cm square card with half the front cut off. I put some glitter embossing on the paper at the front of the card to give it texture and sparkle! The "Dad" paper on the side I made by stamping.. yes

Wendy's Digital Doodling - Cup Cake Tilly and Simon Says Challenge - All That Sparkles

2009-10-30T14:25:00.001+01:00

A lovely new blog I came across Wendy's Digital Doodling - Cup Cake Tilly... this beautiful image is one of Wendy's own creations.. I know isn't it fantastic! It is also up for grabs at the moment with this competition! I went for elegant.. with the subtle decadent pinks, with some shimmer and glitters. I used watercolours to paint the image with and some more shimmer... of course

Charismas Card Challenge No 43 - No Backing Paper - Thursday.

2009-10-29T18:21:00.000+01:00

Charisma Card Challenge! Cheeky lol.... well the theme this week for Charisma Challenge was "No backing paper" Well no backing paper here. One side is the top half as in the bra and when you turn the card round it is the bikini bottom! Sure wish my butt looked that good in a pair of pants!! lol

Inspirational Card Sketches - Tuesday and Simon Says Sketches - Monday

2009-10-29T15:59:00.000+01:00

Well how could I not combine these two lovely ideas together and make one card for both challenges! Inspirational Card Sketches - Tuesday Of course was the great sketch! and Simon Says Sketches - Monday All That Sparkles! Nice to do a blue theme for a change... Shame as the camera doesn't really get the sparkle.. well if you see the bigger image it does... what is the point on

Tuesday Taggers Challegene Colours...

2009-10-28T17:03:00.000+01:00

The Challenge is to use Bursts of Colour on your project! Mmmm .. do you think I have managed it with this one? lol... This is for the Tuesday Taggers... they have made some great things the DT team...Nip along and take a look!

Simon Says,,,,,,, Get Well soon Challenge... Mondays

2009-10-26T22:01:00.002+01:00

A nice idea to do the "Get Well Soon" theme as everyone at the moment is doing Autumn and Halloween themes. I made this cute little card for the challenge...I made the backing paper myself... not that you can see a lot of it.. but wanted something in the colour scheme that I used.

2009-10-26T21:22:00.000+01:00

Goodness... look what I won!!! Thanks to BlueBerry Barn!! What a lucky girl I am.. as I said to Tracy... I never win anything.... Thank you Tracy.. can't wait to play with them all! x

The Crafty Pad Challenge No 43.. Autumn ;; Just Us Girls

2009-10-26T10:52:00.001+01:00

Ahh how fantastic is it!! I just love Autumn colours... oh what am I talking about.. I love all colours!! Just loved making this card... as you can see I am hooked on Tilda at the moment lol... I like the different textures in this.. from such delicate gold leaves to the copper wire around the bow! Oh and of course the ORANGE lol... I know I have been doing a lot with this colour.. but

Just Magnolia Challenge... Sketch and Just Us Girls 3d Flower.

2009-10-25T23:02:00.002+01:00

Aww I do love these little characters! They are just so versatile and easy to use.. the great thing is being able to pencil in... water-colour... felt tip ... glitter... oh it is endless! I even made the purple heart from plaster and painted it and glossed it!! Are you impressed.. cause I am lol Then I found this blog.. Just Magnolia.. and thought whoooahhh! So here is my card for

Mo's Challenge.. Anything But A Card

2009-10-25T18:13:00.001+01:00

Thought I would add my painting... not sure if it qualifies but it is Anything But A Card! Oil on canvas Artist... Me!

Allsorts Challenge... Furry Friends

2009-10-25T00:18:00.001+02:00

FURRY FRIENDS Cute decoupage mouse with a strawberry... a nice simple little card.. and a furry friend (For those that love mice I guess lol)!

C.R.A.F.T Challenge 22 - Anniversary Thursdays

2009-10-25T00:08:00.001+02:00

I made this for my husband for our Anniversary which is next month.... can you tell who is the romantic one out of us lol... yes me!! At least I got pleasure out of making it! C.R.A.F.T Challenge 22 - Anniversary

The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge! Orange and one other colour! and Just Us Girls

2009-10-24T18:06:00.001+02:00

Don't you just love orange.. and pink. and all the other colours in the rainbow lol Anyway... this Saturday.. the Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge was.. yes.. you guessed it... Orange and one other colour! So here is my entry and of course as usual ... I decorated the envelope.. also a daisy on the fold on the back! So thanks another great challenge! The Secret Crafter

Peachy Keen Stamps No 14 .. Daring Card Makers Favourite Things...Charisma Cards - Just Us Girls Blog Challenge!

2009-10-24T10:31:00.002+02:00

Ok ok ok... I just got soooooooooooo excited when I saw these challenges... I have used lots of things that I love and drool over! (Does that make me sad lol!!) Looks like so far.. I have added this to FOUR challenges... Maybe I need to be stopped ... even dreaming of crafting now.... Oh Dear!! Anyway.. Peachy Keen Stamps No 14 Challenge ... was... ***Make a card ***Use the colors

Colour Create Challenge - All White! And Daisy Charisma - Just Us Girls..Challenge

2009-10-23T00:08:00.002+02:00

Whoah... I do love doing these challenges... I go to bed at night and can't wait for the next day to start crafting again... Gee ... should I get a life? Well you guessed it.. the challenge was all white... the only colour was your image .... Great Challenge Colour Create! Just realised.. and not sure if I can enter two but I have put a daisy on the front of this card.. so going

The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!

2009-10-22T16:52:00.000+02:00

DIG DEEP was the title.. and thought wow not used this stamp in ages.. and the twinkling H20's.. so great to get them out again.. thanks!

Peachy Keen Stamps

2009-10-22T16:38:00.000+02:00

Just came across this lovely blog candy... it is up soon.. but still worth checking out the blog and shop! http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com Look on the side bar... fab!

C.R.A.F.T Challenge No 21 and Charisma Challenge.. Daisy!

2009-10-22T00:41:00.001+02:00

Great challenge from C.R.A.F.T Challenge this week. For this week we are having a recipe challenge! You can create anytype of project as long as its new and combines 1 ribbon, 2 buttons and 3 papers..... Again I did the envelope.. thought I would send this one to my mother as I have just heard that she has been admitted to hospital... I wonder when the illness around will stop! Wow..

Crafty Pad Challenge.. No 42

2009-10-21T20:34:00.002+02:00

CRAFTY PAD CHALLENGE NO 41 This was the sketch this week... and a lovely one at that! I have to say that I do like sketches. I did use some trimcraft Christmas papers on this one.. they are lovely to work with. Of course I decorated the envelope too!

Fab's Big Christmas Challenge - Round/Bauble... 41

2009-10-20T13:32:00.001+02:00

Came across this funky little blog doing Christmas card challenges and thought I could join in with this one! The subject was round... so I made these two round cards... they are double sided and do open up ... also have a liner and I made some nice card envelopes to put them in!...

Challenge Card - The Crafty Pad and Creative Card Crew!

2009-10-20T11:10:00.003+02:00

The Creative Card Crew required - Scallops this week... so I included the below competition too! I used this lovely image on a card the other week for a friend with cancer.. sadly she passed away and I never knew if she got the card or not. Seeing as it is such a lovely image I decided to do another card with it so I can see the image in a more delightful note not sorrow.

Creative Insprations Challenge No 19

2009-10-19T11:01:00.000+02:00

Under the velum is a really lovely rose that has been glittered.... he is a man who likes romantic verses and cards! Not many of those around now is there! “A Special Card or Project with Numbers on it” from Creative Inspirations.

Crafty Pad Challenge.. No 41

2009-10-16T22:16:00.003+02:00

The recipe:- 1 Ribbon, 2 papers, 3 brads and a Swirl. The prize shall be 1 week GDT and a Crafty Pad stamp that the DT shall be working with too. :) :) Sadly I didn't have a stamp that others were using for this challenge...But I did also decorate the front of the envelope! I think I will send this to my friend who's sister is dying of cancer... to let her know I am thinking of her,

Daring Cardmakers Challenge...I can see clearly now!

2009-10-16T19:06:00.001+02:00

I know that we are getting nearer Christmas .... but wanted to bring some summer sunshine back into my heart! I even made the envelope and decorated that too! Nice challenge.... Daring Cardmakers!

Sad Day

2009-10-16T17:38:00.001+02:00

Not having a good day today.... Two friends of mine... both lovely people have cancer. Sheila a beautiful soul is losing her battle and has all her family with her. Gail also another lovely person has been told that she has to have a mastectomy after her chemo and radiation treatment. My heart goes out to all those with Cancer and their families. Their fights are a hard one, it must be so

Daring Cardmakers Challenge... Autumn Purple

2009-10-10T14:36:00.000+02:00

I have not put any sentiment as not sure what occasion I will use it for.

C.R.A.F.T Challenge 19 - A sketch

2009-10-05T20:21:00.000+02:00

Shame but again the camera doesn't give the card justice.. don't know why as you would die if you know how much it was.. I nearly did!

The Crafty Pad Challenge

2009-10-05T16:57:00.002+02:00

Aww not come out so pretty in the photo! COMPETITION AND FREE DIGI STAMPS..:) COMPETITION WOULD YOU LIKE A 6 WEEK GDT WITH THE CRAFTY PAD? Here is what you have to do… 1. Use this FREE digi image of 'Ellie & Mo' to create your card. 2. Any design and colour you like. 3. You may use any embellishments you like – but please DO NOT use any other stamps. 4. You must have an active blog to

Well well well....

2009-10-04T17:21:00.000+02:00

Been ill in bed for 4/5 days but slowly coming back! Just wanted to share this link with everyone on the side about PostPals... http://www.postpals.co.uk/ I have also put the link here or should I say <-------- there!!

Craft Challenge 51 Saturday's Challenge.

2009-09-29T22:33:00.000+02:00

Wow.. been a busy girl today... I made this card for the Saturday Challenge No 51... Topic was Animal Antics. I wonder if I do go to literal on it.. Mmmm! I then went on to make this pretty bracelet... really seem to be into them lately! I love the mix and match of them.

2009-09-28T14:52:00.000+02:00

Just a few more cards done... The last one is for someone special as it is her 101th Birthday! The others are from the card order.. thought I would take the photos now before I add all their names and sentiments!

2009-09-25T19:54:00.001+02:00

Great Blog Candy from Squiggle Stamps The Squiggle Stamp blog is celebrating its launch and new DT with an amazing blog candy.Up for grabs is: 1. Full Set of Oscar & Daisy Designs - 10 stamps in total 2. K&Co Wild Raspberry Paper Pad 3. K&Co Wild Raspberry Alphabet Rub Ons 4. K&Co Wild Raspberry Clearly Yours Dome Stickers 5. K&Co Wild Raspberry Layered Floral Accents 6. K&Co Wild

Seven More ...

2009-09-24T18:33:00.000+02:00

Another seven cards done... still not half way there yet!! That is eleven cards made today so far... thank goodness for the Christmas Doodle eKit that is all I can say! I have enjoyed painting these in.. I have used watercolours in some, twinkling H20 with some and pencil with others... So much fun.. but I have to do the housework now.. that has been on hold all day! Leave me a comment if you

Charisma Cardz challenge-38-getting-sporty

2009-09-24T12:57:00.000+02:00

Made this one for a friend's friends birthday...

Father In Laws Birthday and C.R.A.F.T Challenge 18

2009-09-24T12:45:00.000+02:00

Well that went perfectly... I was thinking what shall I do for my father-in-laws birthday card and CRAFT Challenge came up with it... No backing paper... Thanks guys!

Card Order!!!!

2009-09-24T11:56:00.000+02:00

Well I just love making cards... and have just landed a little order of 18 individual Christmas cards and 10 personalised cards! So here are a few that I have done so far. For the individual ones.... I am not going to charge her as much so have made them a little more simple... but you have to agree that the images are wonderful! They are from http://www.making-handmade-cards.com.. they

Very Untidy Desk!!! Shocking

2009-09-24T00:01:00.000+02:00

How shocking is this!... see this is what happens when you get carried away crafting! I have recently started a little part-time card editing job for a fab company online... I am loving it and of course making every card that I edit... well one has to to make sure that all the measurements etc are right! But after seeing how tidy some people's desks are... I think I need to tidy up!

Christmas Card....

2009-09-23T00:03:00.000+02:00

The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!

2009-09-22T22:38:00.000+02:00

This the challenge was something girlie.. some may not say that this is.. but to many who are not in shape.. it is great!! Good luck everyone

Papers from Handmade Cards

2009-09-22T19:34:00.000+02:00

Both these cards were made with the papers from this site... they are really lovely.. worth taking a look at! http://www.make-handmade-cards.com They have lots of kits that I can't wait to get my hands on!

kaboodledoodles No 14 Challenge

2009-09-21T22:29:00.000+02:00

. This one is run on a Mondays... and this weeks they require: Recipe 1 solid cardstock 2 patterned papers 3 embelishments use a digital image I took this one as literal and decided to do a Recipe Thank You Bookmark Card, The bookmarks slots in the front of the card. There are two pattern papers, sequins, glitter and double bow. I have made lots of these before for different

Creative Inspirations Challenge... No 17

2009-09-21T19:07:00.000+02:00

Well I thought I would give this one a go as well... I just love making cards and can see that lots of people enter these challenges... they are great fun! Also another great way to meet lots of new people. Why do our cards never look as good in the photo! lol.. Oh the front of this opens up to revel a message that says.... To You and Yours ... This Christmas. Good luck everyone :)

Lovely Digital Papers

2009-09-21T17:41:00.004+02:00

Are you looking for some lovely digital eKits that contain really pretty papers! Well not just papers... but toppers to! All you need is your imagination and some basic card supplies and your away. They even do step by step instructions on how to make cards and you get a FREE newsletter with lots of information too! So be you are a newbie to card crafting or know a thing or two... it is

Happy Thoughts & Inkspots: Whiff of Joy Blog Candy

2009-09-19T01:16:00.000+02:00

Happy Thoughts & Inkspots: Whiff of Joy Blog Candy

Anniversary Card - Shabby Chic

2009-09-18T18:49:00.000+02:00

Christmas Card...

2009-09-18T18:20:00.000+02:00

I was looking around the card crafting sites and have seen some really beautiful cards that have been made... and I see that some of them have weekly challenges.. and thought I would just enter one. I know that I have no chance of winning.. but I enjoyed making the above card. The theme was pink and brown.. which are beautiful colours. This is the blog that I went to for this challenge...

Bracelet Today

2009-09-17T22:04:00.001+02:00

I just love these chunky type bracelets and have seen a lot of them about.. so I thought I would set myself a task today to make one. After all I do have a lot of old necklaces about that I don't tend to wear so why not use these up, along with beads that I haven't used... in fact I have a lot of beads rattling around. Not bad for a first attempt.. it is comfortable to wear.. I didn't go

Flowers Soothe The Heart Charisma Cards Challenge... Flower Power!

2009-09-17T01:29:00.003+02:00

I made this card last night.. the papers can be found at: Floral Doodle Paper Kit... well worth a visit.. some lovely cards and she has more paper kits that you can purchase... And what is better is that I have put it forward for a challenge..... at Charisma Cardz Challenge