Oldies but Goodies

One of the advantages of having a year off crafting is that all your old stash becomes new again! I've had this Pink Cat Studio image for about 3 years and I forgot how cute it was :o)

This is the card I gave to my Mum today, along with a giant orchid that she had been lusting after for ages! We went out for a girlie day, had a poke around some retro shops and then had afternoon tea... and a gossip! It was fab.

Apologies for the dodgy picture. We still haven't set up the proper PC. Consequently, I'm using online photo editing packages and they just don't have a patch on my beloved Photoshop!

I am going to enter this card in to a few challenges though......

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges - "Mums".
Creative Inspirations - "Something for Mums". 
Totally Gorjuss - "Spring" - Nothing says spring more to me than this colour combo :o)
Paper Sundaes - "Photo Inspiration".


Thanks for stopping by, hope to see you again soon!

First Card for a Year!

Well, I finally made a card. It only took me a year! Despite the fact I'd completely forgotten how to colour and couldn't remember all my Copic combos, I'm actually pretty happy with how it turned out!

Now, as this is a pretty girly card, I think I am safe to enter this card in to this weeks Papertake Weekly challenge.

Goodie List........
Stamps: "Charlotte" by Kraftin' Kimmie, "Talk Loud" by The Greeting Farm.
Paper: DCWV - Mango Frost.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, YR07, YR23, YR68, Y15, Y21, BG10, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, MFT Die-Namics, Ribbon and Gems from stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. It feels very strange but very lovely to be back!
 

Remember Me?!

Wow. I cannot believe it has been a year since I last logged on and posted to my poor little neglected blog! So much has happened in the past year and so much has changed, I just don't know where to begin.

First things first though..... how are you all? I've so missed seeing your beautiful creations every day and checking in with what is going on in your lives. So, what's the gossip?! What have I missed?! I need updates!!!

I bet some of you are wondering where I have been. Well, it all started this time last year when I applied for a promotion at work which I never thought I'd get. Weirdly, I got the job! Whilst this was (and still is) great news, it has consumed my life ever since as we have been in the middle of an enormous restructure of the entire university and I've had to work silly hours just to keep my head above water. Also, as I now hold a management position and have a team to look after, I feel mega responsible for everyone and everything. Consequently, very little time has been left for crafting :o(

On top of that, Alistair also changed jobs.
On top of that, we both had to buy new cars.
On top of that, I turned 30 (eek!).
On top of that...... we decided to make our lives even harder by buying our own house! It was a very quick 6 week turnaround and we moved in just before Christmas. We absolutely love our new home, but my absolute favourite part is that I now have my very own craft room! It is built on the side of the house and was previously used as an office. NOT ANY MORE!!! It is ideal for me as it has kitchen cupboards on the walls which most of my stash fits in to and I managed to find a fab desk on ebay for £10 to accommodate the rest. It is my own piece of heaven and I can't help but smile when I'm sat in there.

My fab new room was the final shove I needed to rekindle my crafting obsession. I was missing crafting more and more as the months went by and I was craving the escapism and relaxation it gave me. So, that's how I've come to find myself here on a Saturday night, tapping away on my netbook, updating my lonely little blog!

However, given that I've had a year away from my beloved crafting, I need a crash course from you guys now!!! So.... Who are the hot new stamp/digi designers? Who is producing the funkiest papers now? Are Nestabilities up to 'Labels 85' yet??

Can't wait to get back in touch with you all. And you never know, I might even have a card to share in the near future....!!!

 

Flutterby

Hello everyone, hope you are happy to be half way through the week! Today I'm sharing a little card with you using some stash from the fabulous Tracy at Dies to Die For. There is so much gorgeous stuff around lately, I'm really having to reign myself in on the spending front!

This is the first outing of one of my new Die-Namics from My Favorite Things. I love this little heart! There are loads of Die-Namics in stock at Dies to Die For and all work with your favourite die cutting tools... Cuttlebug, Big Shot etc.

Goodie List........ 
Stamps: 'Stripes the Zebra' by Kraftin Kimmie - available HERE at Dies to Die For.
Paper: 'Springtime' by Echo Park - available HERE at Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Scalloped Card Blank, Bazzill Glazed Polka Dots, Bazzill Kraft, Nesties and brads from stash.

The theme this week over at Kraftin' Kimmie is 'Anything Goes'..... So, this little fella is getting entered!

Hey Chica!

Continuing the 30th Birthday theme of the last couple of weeks, here is another one! I loved making this card, these new papers from Echo Park are so delicious.... luckily Tracy has them all in stock here at Dies to Die For! You'll also find your essential Bazzill Kraft here. How would I live without this stuff?!

Goodie List........ 
Stamps:  'Hey Chica' by MFT - HERE at Dies to Die For.
Sentiment: 'Friendly Advice' by Inkadinkadoo - HERE at Dies to Die For.
Paper: 'Little Girl' by Echo Park - HERE at Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E35, E50, R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y26, YR23, BG01, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Thickers, gems, button and thread from stash.

I'm going to enter my card in to a few challenges.....

* Creative Card Crew - No Flowers.
* Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes.
* DYSU - Layers.

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend,

Hey there!

Hi folks, still suffering with my horrid cold so I'm afraid I still haven't managed to make it round all your lovely blogs yet. I'm hopeful I can squeeze in a trip round before I go back to work on Monday though :o)

I've been playing with my DTDF stash today and so have spent the morning shuffling around some pretty papers and mega cute stamps! I've made a few cards but here is the first I'd like to show you.....

Goodie List........ 
Stamps: High Hopes 'Party Donkey'.
Sentiment: The Greeting Farm 'Talk Loud'.
Paper: Echo Park 'For the Record'.
Copic Markers: E00, E25, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R32, R35, R37, R59, YG03, YG63, YG67, YR00, YR02, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Another 30th Birthday Card....

Remember I said that this is the year me and my friends turn 30? Well, here is another card for just one of those occasions!

I managed to get my grubby mitts on some sparkly number Thickers in the january sales, perfect for all those scary 30 cards I have to make!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Kenny K.
Paper: My Minds Eye.

There are two little challenges bundled in to this card....

• A Spoon Full of Sugar - Birthday Card.
• Sweet Stampin - Oh So Girly.

Well, today is officially the first day of my holiday and unfortunately, I've done what I do every time... I've come down with a stinking cold. Boo hiss. Well, hopefully it will clear off soon and I can start enjoying my break.

Hope you are all well,