Monday 6 April 2009

I'm back!

Hello my lovelies - I've been away from my blog for so long, hope you haven't forgotten about me in my absence?! I'm pleased to report that my cold has pretty much gone and I now have a brand spanking new oven and fridge-freezer in the kitchen! Woo-hoo! No more warm yoghurts and cold dinners! The only problem is, I've been used to setting the oven to 250oC, chucking whatever needs cooking in and then wandering off for a couple of hours.... however, I fear things are going to start getting burnt if I do that now! ;o)

The upside of this is that I now have a bit more time for crafting! I made the most of it this weekend and managed to make 3 whole cards, and was helped along greatly due to the fact that my latest Dies to Dies For DT package arrived Saturday morning :o). I also only have to work Monday & Tuesday this week and then I will have 8 whole days off! Can't wait, even though my dreaded MOT is booked in on Thursday...... If it goes well and I get away with £100 or less, I can buy more craft stuff. If not, I am on a serious stash diet this month!

Anyway, enough of my waffle! Here is the first card I made this weekend using this gorgeous High Hopes stamp from Tracy.


Yes, I've used my Bloom and Grow digi papers again, I'm slightly addicted to them. Having said that, I got some more bargains on Saturday morning when I realised that Sweet Shoppe Designs have a half price sale on! I know I am saving for my MOT but Several of the ones on my wish list made it in to the sale bin so it seemed rude not to get them! So, I spent £10 for £20 worth of products. How thrifty am I?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: High Hopes - Jenny Glow Bugs available from Dies to Die For
Digital Paper: Bloom & Grow by Zoe Pearn.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) and Copics.
Embellishments: Ribbon, button and flower from stash.

Hope you are all doing well and that you are looking forward to a few days off over Easter. I promise that I will be visiting you all soon! Right now though, I'd best go get ready for work!

Lots of love,
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24 comments:

Saskia said...

Lovely card!!! Sweet colours, cute image!! I love it!!

Greetings,
Saskia

Victoria said...

Gorgeous card Stacey! Love these cute images and the papers you've used are yummy! Sounds like you've had a productive weekend!
Hugs, Vicky x

Natalie said...

Gorgeous card, I love the HH image and lovely papers. x

Tara said...

Fab card Stacey - those papers are yummy and I do love that cute HH image too! xx

Jackie said...

What a cute card, love your colouring :)
Jackie xx

katy said...

Hi Stacey, glad you're feeling better :) LOVE this card..so pretty and coloured beautifully...enjoy your time off xx

Anonymous said...

this is a gorgeous card Stacey, love the papers and that cutie of an image. hugs rachxx

debby4000 said...

fabulous card, love that sweet girl and I didn't know you could download those papers that would have saved me from buying another kit.
luv
Debby

Julie said...

A super cute and pretty card Stacey, lovely papers and beautifully coloured image

Riet said...

woww Stacey,what a beautiful card,l love the stamp and colour.

hugs Riet.x

Jacilynn said...

tooo Cute! I just ordered this HH image and can't wait to get it! Love the card. Gorgeous!

Vicki said...

Hiya luvly, it's great to see you back and glad that your feeling better. Lucky you having a new cooker and fridge, I hope nothing gets too burnt....lol!!!

Your card is beautiful Stacey, what a lovely image and fab colouring too.

Thank you for playing along with my lil blog candy draw and for the lovely comment you left too. I wish you loads of luck (((hugs))) xx vicki xx

Anonymous said...

`Gorgeous` Stacey have a lovely Tuesday:)♥

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous colouring of this cutie Stacey and I love the pretty papers, Big Hugs, Nikki x

kelly ledder said...

What a fantastic card, it is fabulous! You have been crafting about the same length of time as me but you are so much better!!

Bev said...

What a stunning card honey- your colouring is fabulous and the papers and colours you have chosen are so pretty x

Jenn said...

So adorable! Love those bloom and grow papers! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow, such a pretty card, fabulous papers and colouring too!
Have a good day.
Carole x

Hege-Annie Simonsen said...

Lovely card! These images are soo great! I have already left a comment on the blog post with the gorgeous card you sent me. :) I am so lucky to have received not only your candy, but a beautiful card to go with it too! :))) *smiling from ear to ear!*

Have a nice day, dear blog friend! It's a sunny day here now, and I hope it will last the whole Easter through!! And that ther's sun where you are, too!! :)))
Hugs, Hege

katy said...

Lol Stacey, if i come across one i'll let you know but i know what you mean..tis a bit bright that pink :)they are either too fleshy toned or dusky :( xx

Sue said...

Glad you feeling better, gorgeous card luv the colours, fabby colouring, sue.x

cats whiskers said...

Wow hun this is gorgeous what a great image she is and those papers are just lush
Hugs Jacqui x

kerry said...

Ahh, this is so cute Stacey! Love those pp's!!!
Kerry xxx

Sue said...

Gorgeous, love the cute image. Glad you have your fridge and cooker sorted, nothing worse than warm yogurt, yuk.x