Crafting Adventures

Flutterby

2011-03-16T09:00:00.052Z

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!

2011-03-13T12:57:00.001Z

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!

2011-03-05T15:52:00.000Z

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....

2011-02-28T15:00:00.000Z

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,

Final Guest Spot with Some Odd Girl

2011-02-24T14:00:00.000Z

Today is my last challenge as a guest designer for Some Odd Girl. I've really loved my time 'officially' playing with the SOG images and I'm sad to be leaving. I want to say a big thank you to Kristy and the other Odd ladies for having me! You can bet your life that you will continue to see Odd Girl goodness on my blog forever more :o)

Anyway, the challenge over at SOG this week is to create your own embellishments. I decided to whip out my blossom nesties and created a layered up paper flower.

Annoyingly, I'm not that happy with my card! I don't like my colouring and the ribbon has gone wonky beneath the image! I know, I'm too fussy...!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Angel Kaylee' by Some Odd Girl.
Paper: 'Tickled Pink' by MME.
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E25, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG23, BG72, BG75, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Stickles, Blossom Nestabilities, gems, ribbon, twine, buttons and felt from stash.

Thanks for stopping by today. I'm on holiday next week, so I hope to catch up with all your blogs then!

Some Odd Girl.....GDT.....Little Project!

2011-02-21T14:00:00.073Z

Happy Monday everyone! Life seems to have returned to warp speed for me at the moment, so please excuse the sporadic posting! Unbelievably, this madness is totally caused by the fact that I've booked a week off work next week. It just seems daft that I will probably end up working stupid hours this week, just to have a week off next week! Anyhow, enough moaning....!!!

I have a special little project to share with you today. As you know, I am guest designed with Some Odd Girl for the month of February. When she offered me the GDT spot, Kristy asked me to make 1 extra special project. This got me thinking (and panicking!) right away and I started prowling around the house, looking for something to alter. Then I stumbled across a boring, black A5 folder that has been unused, gathering dust for the last couple of years. A plan was cunningly hatched.....!

As I always seem to be watching my weight (NOTE: I don't eat particularly bad stuff, I just have portion control issues!) I thought it would be a great idea to make a little food journal so that I can jot everything down. I figured that if it looked pretty, I might be a little more inclined to make use of it. Baker Kaylee seemed the perfect choice for this project, even if she is tempting me to eat muffins!

I also decorated the spine of the folder using a SOG cupcake which I resized and repeated to make a little border. I thought this might help to make my folder stand out when it is stored on a shelf.

Goodie List........

Stamps: Baker Kaylee and Cupcake - both Some Odd Girl.

Paper: October Afternoon - Fly a Kite.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E41, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, R27, R29, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG13, BG15, BG23, BG49, Y21, Y26, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7.

Tools & Embellishments: Doodlebug rub-ons, Nesties, sewing machine and ribbon from stash.

The challenge over at A Spoon Full of Sugar this week is "Anything but a card", so I think I will enter my folder in to the draw

I hope you enjoyed seeing my little project. Make sure you nip over to Some Odd Girl to check out their fantastic goodies.... there is even a sale on!

I'll Miss You a Latte!

2011-02-19T15:45:00.001Z

My card today features one of the fabulous "A La Mode" stamps from My Favorite Things - Miss You a Latte. I made it for one of my colleagues who moved on to pastures new this week.

I've also whipped out some of the green MME Lush papers and layered them up with some Bazzill Kraft card. Now, these are lovely but, guess what? There are NEW Lush papers out! Check out the new Lush 2 range here. Here is a little peek at the inside....

I carried on with the MME Lush papers, teamed with the Kraft card and also stamped up one of the sentiments that comes in the "Miss You a Latte" set. What do you think of the fab notebook edge? This is another MFT item..... Die-Namics Notebook Edge. I love the effect it gives :o)

Goodie List........
Stamps: Miss You a Latte, by MFT.
Paper: MME Lush, Bazzill Kraft.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E41, E43, E47, E49, E50, YG03, YG63, YG67, YR23, Y21, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: MFT Die-Namics Notebook Edge.

I've included a few challenges in this card:

* Do You Stack Up? - Dots.
* Fussy & Fancy - Something Edible.
* Stampin for the Weekend - Monochrome.
* Crazy 4 Challenges - Dies.

Have a great weekend folks!

I'm a Some Odd Girl Guest Designer!

2011-02-10T14:00:00.053Z

Hi all! I have some exciting news to share with you today.... I'm a Some Odd Girl guest designer! I get to spend the whole of February with these lovely ladies and it really is such an honour :o)

Our first challenge this month is to use at least 3 hearts. Well, I got a little carried away and added quite a few more! I hand drew and cut these so please excuse the fact that they are all a little wonky and different!

Isn't Love Letter Kaylee fabulous?! I had so much fun colouring her, I can't wait to play with the other images I've got!

Whilst I'm here, I just want to draw your attention to this super cool sentiment. It is a fabby one from one of the Inkadinkadoo sets that the fabulous Tracy at Dies to Die For has. This particular one is unfortunately out of stock but there are plenty of others to choose from :o) You can find them all HERE and some are even reduced......!

Goodie List........
Image Stamp: 'Love Letter Kaylee' by Some Odd Girl.
Sentiment: Inkadinkadoo available HERE at Dies to Die For.
Paper: 'Walk in the Park' by Echo Park, available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E02. E11, E29, E41, E43, E47, E49, E50, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG23, YG63, YG67, BG13, BG15, BG23, BG49, Y17, Y21, YR04, YR16, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon from stash.

So, thats all from me. Hope you can join us over at Some Odd Girl for the new challenge!

Valentines Bear

2011-02-08T09:54:00.001Z

Oh man, it took me ages to edit this pic! The image kept coming out all milky and horrible so I googled instructions on how to darken specific areas in photoshop. After much fiddling, I think it looks a little better.

I figured with all the valentines challenges around, it would be a good time to share this little fella with you! I think he qualifies for the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Love is in the Air.

PaperPlay - Stamp it Out.

Do You Stack Up? - Red Hot.

Stampin' for the Weekend - Valentine's Day.

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Valentines.

Crazy 4 Challenges - Valentines.

Allsorts - It Must Be Love, Love, Love.

Cupcake - Seeing Red.

Stamp with Fun - Love.

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Lets See Some Love

Goodie List........
Stamps: Kisses and Hugs Set, available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Paper: Bo Bunny..... I think!
Copic Markers: E31, E33, E35, E37, Y21, R35 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Nesties and gems.

Alrighty-tighty, I'm offskis. See you soon! ~♥~

Sooo Much Better!

2011-02-02T09:00:00.001Z

Now this is more like it. See, I told you yesterday that I would be back with something much nicer today, didn't I?!

This feels much more me! I love this paper, got to play with my sewing machine and am dead chuffed with how my colouring ended up on my puss-cat!

Also, what do you think of my fabby notebook edge? Well it's a new toy.... It's a Die-Namics die. It's wafer thin, goes through your die cutting machine cuts through loads of stuff! The good news is that this, and many other designs, are available exclusively from the very fabulous Tracy at Dies to Die For.

Goodie List........

Stamps: Motivet digi image.

Paper: 'Girl Friday' by Cosmo Cricket.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E57, R85, YR23, Y17, Y21, C1, C3, C5, C7 - available from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Die-Namics 'Notebook Edge, Sewing machine, MME Bloom & Grow Embroidered Brads, ribbon from stash.

On the challenge front, I've got a few in here....

Paperplay - Layers.

Crafty Catz - Flowers.

Papertake - Anything Goes + optional extra 'Floral'.

Totally Gorjuss - As You Like It (Bright colours, Copic markers and Cosmo Cricket! Pretty obvious if you follow my blog regularly!).

So that's it from me. Thanks for stopping by!

Eurgh.... this is horrid.

2011-02-01T12:00:00.000Z

I think everyone will agree with this sentiment. Sometimes we make cards we like. Sometimes we make cards we love. However, sometimes, for no particular reason, a card which started with such promise, morphs itself into something we hate. This is one of those cards.

I have no idea why I dislike this monstrosity so much, I just do. In fact the only reason I am sharing it with you is because it fits in with this weeks Just Magnolia challenge (Going Dotty) and also the sketch over at Cute Card Thursday.

Anyway, I'm clearing off now as I can't bear to look at it any longer. Rest assured I will be back tomorrow with something a millions times more attractive!

New Baby

2011-01-30T15:52:00.001Z

Hi there! What a glorious day?! Hope you are outside and enjoying yourself. I have to admit that I've actually been wrapped up indoors crafting. Well, I had to.... it was an emergency! One of my best friends gave birth to a little girl late last night and I just realised that, despite 9 months warning, I hadn't yet made a card! Now, some people love making baby cards. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them and really struggle to make them. I hope this one fits the bill though...

I decided to whip out my sewing machine and I'm really glad I did as I had forgotten how much I enjoy playing with it!

As this card is for a special occasion, I also decorated the inside. Not something I would normally do but I really like how it has turned out. Simple but effective :o)

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'Smile' - Popcorn the Bear - available from Dies to Die For.

Paper: 'Ducks in a Row' - October Afternoon.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E59, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG23, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, YR23, Y17, Y21, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Sewing machine, Whimsy Stamps Sentiment, pearls from stash.

I am going to enter this in to this weeks Simon Says Stamp challenge - 'Animal Antics'. As I've used quite a few DP's here, I think I am also safe to enter this one in to Do You Stack Up's 'Patterned Paper' challenge.

Okey-dokey, time for me to skiddaddle and get the roast chicken on!

Simply Betty Sketch

2011-01-27T09:20:00.000Z

Another super quick one from me, I'm afraid! I just don't seem to be getting any time to do anything at the moment! However, I do have a little something to share with you......

I'm so chuffed with this card! I followed the sketch over at Simply Betty Challenges (yes, the obsession continues!) and really love the layout as it's more busy than I can normally pull off. I also covered the challenge at Stampin' for the Weekend, 'Getting Warmed Up'. Well, surely this is bright enough to make you feel toasty, right?! The abundance of hearts also make it suitable for the 'Valentines' challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Betty Valentine - Simply Betty.
Paper: Quite Contrary by My Minds Eye, available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, YR23, Y21, Y26, Y28, B00, B02, B05, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Whimsy Ticket Sentiment.

Right I'm off. My colleague is getting married tomorrow and as there are only a tiny handful of people attending the wedding, he hasn't had a stag do. So..... he and us 5 girlies in the office are going for a stag lunch today!!!

A New Obsession.....

2011-01-25T09:42:00.000Z

Ooh... I just love these little babies! Simply Betty.... have you heard of them?! So super funky and I just lurve colouring them! I also whipped out some more October Afternoon papers that I bought ages ago and just haven't got round to using.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Betty' from the My Kids Emo World - Simply Betty.
Paper: Thrift Shop by October Afternoon.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, BG01, BG05, BG09, BG15, BG23, Y21, Y26, Y28, YR23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Embellishments: Sentiment from Whimsy Stamps.

Ooh, before I forget, I followed the sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday for this card. I must point out though that I rotated the sketch clockwise 90 degrees and then flipped it along the top axis.... I'll show you a piccy of how the sketch looked after I'd done all this!

Hope that makes sense :o) Anyway, gotta dash, at work being naughty again. Lets hope this week goes quickly, huh?!

Star Light, Star Bright

2011-01-22T14:32:00.001Z

Hi everyone, hope you are as happy as I am that it is the weekend! I have a quiet one planned and am planning on crafting up a storm! My first creation of the day can be seen below....

I'm really chuffed that I used some really old stash on this card. The rub-on sentiment is ancient, as are the leaves which are cut from a 3x3 DCWV pad - items both bought/acquired when I first started crafting!

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'Star Bright Tia' by Some Odd Girl.

Paper: 'Delovely' by Cosmo Cricket.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, RV06, RV34, BG15, BG23, BG49, Y21, Y17, YR23 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Martha Stewart 'Wing Border Punch - Cloudy Hearts', Prima Hydrangea, Fancy Pants rub-on, pearls and buttons from stash.

There are a few little challenges hidden in here... did you spot them?!

Stamp Something - Cute Somethings.

Totally Gorjuss - Hot, Hot, Hot.

I'm off to do some more crafting!

Tiddly Inks!

2011-01-20T09:34:00.003Z

A mega speedy one from me today as I'm at work and everyone is slowly phoning in sick! Eek! Anyway, as you've probably realised from my recent post, I went on a bit of a digi-shopping-spree the other day! One of those which I picked up was this super cute Tiddly Inks image.... So cute!

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'School Girl' by Tiddly Inks.

Paper: 'Report Card' by October Afternoon.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, R32, R35, R37, R59, YG03, YG63, YG67, B32, B39, B45, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: EK Success Punch, ribbon and pearls from stash.

I'm going to enter this little one in to this weeks Tiddly Inks challenge. The challenge is 'Just Be Me' and the team want you to make a card which reflects your personality. Well, I thought that this little lady was pretty representative of me as.....

a) I work in a University and so am generally surrounded by books and academia.

b) At home, when I'm not crafting, I permanently have my head buried in a book (or my Kindle!).

c) I love bright and bold colours!

The only thing on my card that isn't like me is that I am actually blonde, not a brunette! I'm afraid I went for what would look better with my lovely papers, rather than how I actually look in real life! In addition, my legs are unfortunately 4 times the size of this pretty little thing....!

Hope you are having a good week. At least it's nearly the weekend! ~♥~

Fairy-tastic

2011-01-18T08:30:00.001Z

Crikey, I'm doing well on the posting front at the moment! I guess it helps that I've been making lots of cards and so actually have something to show you! I'm so thankful that the craziness of September-December last year has finally died down and I finally have my life back!

I really enjoyed making today's card. I've fancied this Motivet image for ages and so was overjoyed the other day when I realised that it was now available in digi form!

Isn't she the cutest?! I also got to exercise my other new paper pad which I wasn't technically supposed to buy! What can I say? I have a weakness when it comes to Cosmo Cricket and October Afternoon!

Goodie List........
Stamps:
Paper: 'Fly a Kite' by October Afternoon.
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, R27, R29, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, B00, B02, B05, Y17, Y21, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Whimsy Oval Sentiments Set and gems from stash.

If you look closely, there are also a few challenge boxes ticked in this card too......

Sketch Saturday - Sketch..... obviously! ;o)

Stamp Something - Anything Goes...Stamp Something!

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - With Love

Can you believe it is only Tuesday?! It's mental at work because the exams have now started and I am literally counting down the minutes until it's the weekend again!

Hope you are all fine and dandy,

A Christmas Card... at Last....!

2011-01-16T15:00:00.001Z

If only I could have managed a few more of these BEFORE Christmas?! Oh well, luckily it comes around every year which means that I have officially started my Christmas cards for 2011! Woohoo for me :o)

I've just realised that I need to take back what I said yesterday about purple papers.... I love these bad boys too! Well done Cosmo Cricket - I knew you were one of my fave paper manufacturers for a reason!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Polar Bear Ice Skating' by Pink Cat Studio.
Paper: 'Mitten Weather' by Cosmo Cricket.

Copic Markers: V12, V15, V17, W1, W3, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, C7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Martha Stewart Die Cut Felt Snowflake Ribbon, available HERE from Dies to Die For, Stickles and gems from stash.

I managed to fit in a few challenges too......

Stamp with Fun - Snow.

Papertake - Cold & Frosty Morning.

Cute Card Thursday - Monochrome.

Totally Gorjuss - Cuddly.

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend so far. Hope to see you again soon!

Mmm... New Papers!

2011-01-15T15:44:00.001Z

As I mentioned in my last post, I am truly useless when it comes to resisting pretty papers....! My latest order arrived this morning and I just couldn't wait to get stuck in. I had 2 new pads and now 2 new cards have been created ;o)

This is the first of the two and I'm really pleased with it. I love purple cards but find it hard to find decent purple papers. Well, my search is over. I am totally loving this Pixie-licious stuff!

I also altered my hair colouring technique and it actually worked pretty well. I need more practice but I'm on my way to being satisfied with the overall effect.

Goodie List........

Stamps: Tiny Tina by Some Odd Girl.

Paper: Pixie-licious by Cosmo Cricket.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG01, BG05, V12, V15, V17, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: EK Success Punch and buttons from stash.

I've done quite well on the challenge front with today's makes and have managed to squeeze 4 into this card.....

Fussy & Fancy - Sketch.
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Thank You.
Crazy 4 Challenges - Thank You.
PaperPlay - Cutie Patootie.

OK, I think that is enoough waffle from me for one day. I'll pop back tomorrow to share another of today's creations with you :o)

Thanks for dropping by,

Some Little Notelets

2011-01-12T20:08:00.004Z

I was totally rubbish with Christmas cards this year. I made about 4. Useless. So, I decided to make a few {super quick} notelets to send as 'New Year' greetings. {You can click to make them a bit bigger ;o) }

I was keen to use up some of my lovely, but older, Doodlebug papers. As most of you know, I am a complete paper fiend and am constantly eyeing up more papers. However, I've made a deal with myself that I can buy some new papers in February, as long as I start using up some of my older ones in January. That's a fair compromise, huh?!

I also had these mega cute Elzybells stamps which I bought yonks ago but which have never seen ink. What a travesty?! Anyway, I had loads of fun colouring these mega simple images. We all need simple cards sometimes, right?

And a few more, this time with a chocolatey theme.....!

I was going to enter these into a few challenges but have just realised that I have missed the deadline by about 4 minutes. Nothing changes does it?!

By the way, before I go, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the very warm welcome back that you all gave me! I really appreciated it and it has made me realise just how much I missed you guys during my blogging break :o)

ETA: Oh dear... I broke my resolution already. I didn't wait 'til February. I just bought 2 new papers pads!!! ARGH! Well, tell me, who can resist Cosmo Cricket and October Afternoon ON SALE?!?! ~♥~

It's Been a Long Time Coming.....

2011-01-09T14:02:00.001Z

... but I am finally updating my blog! So sorry I've been away for so long. Life has been hectic to say the least over the couple of months and I have had very little free time. However, New Year, new start. I'm desperate to get inky so hopefully you will see a few more creations over the coming weeks and months. That's the plan anyway.....!

This year is a scary year as me and my best friends turn 30. ARGH! Here is the first 30 card of the year which I made the other night.

Although this card came together quickly, I think it is safe to say that my colouring skills are a little rusty. Oh well, more practice needed and maybe even a few more sneaky Copic purchases! My babies! I've missed you! ;o)

Goodie List........

Stamps: Kenny K.

Paper: 'Urban Prairie' by Basic Grey, Bazzill Kraft card.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E57, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, YR23, B12, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, Thickers and gems from stash.

I also managed a squeeze a few challenges in to this card which I was really pleased about as I've so missed playing along with everyone.

Sketch & Stash - I followed the sketch and used my favourite 'old' stash, my beloved BG Urban Prairie.

Cute Card Thursday - Out with the Old - I used up some really old Thickers which have just been gathering dust!

Charisma Cardz - Birthdays and Celebrations - Well, you don't get much more of a celebration than the big 3-0 do you?!

Stamp Something - Digi Day - I used Kenny K, my fave digi company of the minute.

So that's it from me today. I'm off to do a little bit of blog hopping now and to see what you have all been up to since I've been AWOL!

Thanks for stopping by today :o)

Clinging on to Summer

2010-09-08T11:00:00.000+01:00

I love the sunshine and I hate being cold, so you can guess my favourite season, can't you?! I really don't want summer to end. So, whilst my Uggs are making more frequent trips out of the house, I thought I would make a really sunny and cheery card to try and warm myself from the inside out :o)

This kind of scrappy layout is my absolute fave. In my eyes, Inge is the queen of scrappy cards so I just had to join in this weeks Friday Sketchers challenge when I saw who created it! I'm also entering this card in to the Stamp Something challenge as this weeks theme is 'Cute'. Well, I think little Fleur qualifies in that category....! ;o)

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Fleur Anya' by TGF, available HERE from DTDF.
Sentiment: 'Ticket Sentiments' by Whimsy Stamps.

Paper: 'Material Girl' by Cosmo Cricket, available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E50, R32, R35, R37, R59, YR04, YR07, YR23, YR26, Y21, G21, G85, G94, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Embellishments: Pearls from stash coloured with Copic markers.

Thanks so much for stopping by, make sure you stop to say hi! ~♥~

I Want!

2010-09-06T11:00:00.002+01:00

Oh dear. I have yet another paper pad to add to my list! Tracy sent me a little taster of the new Sassafras 'Indie Girl' papers.... I want them all! I need them! Honestly, I actually think I have a paper addition. "My name is Stacey, and I am a paperaholic."

I'm quite pleased with how my colouring turned out on this little one as I tried for ages to get the skin tone just right. What would I do without those trusty E30ish Copics?! Anyway, I incorportated a few more challenges in to this card......

* A Spoon Full of Sugar - Sketch.
* Crafty Catz - 3 Embellies, 2 papers and 1 image.
* Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Clean and Simple.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Nahla' by TGF - Part of Roll Call Kit - available HERE from DTDF.
Paper: 'Indie Girl' by Sassafrass - available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R32, R35, R37, YG03, YG63, YG67, YR23, Y17, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, flower, ribbon and gems from stash.

I'm off work today but it's not a days holiday really as we are getting new windows fitted and I am guarding the flat, trying to keep out of the way. I know it will be lovely when it is all done, I just wish it was done NOW. Argh!

Happy Monday one and all :o)

Shiny and Sparkly.....

2010-09-05T10:18:00.000+01:00

When Tracy sent me some of the new My Minds Eye 'Lost and Found' papers to play with, I just did not want to cut them up! They are so sparkly and pretty, I just adore them! But, in the end, they were too gorgeous to just sit in my paper box and so I got stuck in!

I don't really do muted colours but I'm really happy with how this one turned out. I glitter kind of helps though, I guess! I'm also pleased that I managed to squeeze a few challenges in to this card:

* Kraftin Kimmie - Sketch.

* Papertake - 'Just the One'.... in this case 'Colour'!

* Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenge - 'Glitter and Sparkle'.

* Stampin for the Weekend - 'Vintage'.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Rapunzel' by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - available HERE from DTDF.

Paper: 'Lost & Found - Portobello Road' by My Minds Eye - available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, G21, G85, G94, YG23, Y17 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Love Those Giraffes

2010-09-04T17:40:00.000+01:00

Hello! Sorry about my recent little absence. I know a few of you were worried that I'd gone AWOL again. No such luck, I'm afraid - just mega busy! I'm pleased to say that I have been a little creative though - I'm teaching myself to knit! Ali keeps asking when my bus pass is going to come through but I have to say, I'm really enjoying it! It doesn't feel as anti-social as card making either as I can sit in front of the TV and knit away. I'm still on seriously basic stuff at the mo but, fingers crossed, I can progress on to some more exciting bits soon :o)

Anyway, I have also been getting inky recently and have spent some time picking out papers and colouring up a whole batch of images. I'm now spending the weekend making cards out of them. Think I might use this method a bit more in the future actually as it seems to get my creative juices flowing more!

I made this card a couple of weeks ago for Ali's birthday. It just so happens to fit the challenges over at DU2DS where the team have ask for shaped cards, and also over at Cupcake Craft Challenges where the call is to use digi images.

Goodie List........
Digi Stamps: 'Giraffe Block, Two Love' - Bugaboo Stamps.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E47, E49, R32, R35, R37, YG03, YG63, YG67, G21, G85, G94, BG01, BG05, YR23, Y17 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Hope the weekend is going great for you so far,

And.... Relax :o)

2010-08-18T10:01:00.000+01:00

Morning folks. Nothing particular exciting to tell you about today so I will get straight down to telling you about my latest card! To be honest, it is a miracle I was able to finish it actually as my flaming E00 ran out mid session! Don't worry, a refill is on its way.... with maybe one or two other new pens!!! Well, it would be rude not to really, wouldn't it?!

As many of you know, I absolutely love and adore Sassy Studio images. I'm always happy with the cards I produce with them as they are so easy to colour and work with. They actually had a DT call a couple of months ago but unfortunately it was during my blogging break and I was unsure if I could commit the time. I didn't apply and am now totally kicking myself! Oh well, I'm sure there will be another one in the future ☺

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sassy Studio
Paper: Cosmo Cricket 'Ducks in a Row'.
Copic Markers: E00 (just!), E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.
Tools & Embellishments: A couple of gems and that is about it.

I'm entering this one in to the challenge at Sassy Studio as it is polka dots this week and I can spy a few on my DP! I also followed the sketch at Friday Sketchers.

Another Last Minute Posting...

2010-08-16T20:49:00.001+01:00

Oh dear! Been a bit busy over the last couple of days and so this is another mega speedy post I'm afraid! As soon as this is done, I'm that cream crackered that I am going to fall straight in to bed. At 8.30 in the evening. What a loser ;o)

Anyway. I combined a few challenges for this little card. I followed the sketch at A Spoon Full of Sugar which is a great one this week. Over at Anyone for Anya, they have a picture inspiration challenge so I whipped the pink and purple colours for this card. Due to the pretty colour combo, the flowers and the bling, I thought this would be a suitable entrant in to this weeks challenge at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - 'What are Little Girls Made of?'.

Goodie List........
Digi Stamp: The Greeting Farm.
Paper: GCD Studios ' Eye Candy' - available from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R85, BV00, BV02, BV04, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: X Cut flower punch, liquid pearls, gems and ribbon from stash.

Speak soon folks,

Hot Diggity Dawg

2010-08-15T18:35:00.000+01:00

Mega quick one from me as I am about to go grab the roast out of the oven! I've been playing with the Kenny K freebie and some swapsie papers and this is what I came up with.....

I used the sketch over at Tuesday Morning Sketches. I've also managed to include the challenges from Crafty Catz (Animals) and Allsorts (Paper Piercing).

Goodie List........
Stamps: Kenny K.
Paper: No idea! I got it in a swap. Feels like Basic Grey or DCWV though...!
Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, R35, R37, R59, YR23, G21.
Embellishments: Whimsy Sentiment, ribbon and gems from stash.

Hope you had a good weekend :o)

I Finally Used my RV Copics!

2010-08-12T12:25:00.000+01:00

It doesn't happen very often but I finally used my RV Copics on this card! They are so blinkin bright that it takes a very 'special' design paper to take balance them out. However, the fabulous 'Delovely' by Cosmo Cricket hit the spot perfectly :o)

I have so enjoyed playing with these new style High Hopes stamps. They are really easy to colour and are really versatile as they can be used for both male and female cards. Not only that, but Tracy at DTDF has a fabulous range in stock and I happen to know that she is expecting a new batch VERY soon! Keep your eyes open peeps ;o)

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'Dragon Go Round' by High Hopes, in stock HERE at DTDF.

Paper: 'Delovely' by Cosmo Cricket, in stock HERE at DTDF.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, YG03, YG23, YG63, BG15, BG23, BG49, Y15, Y17, Y21, RV02, RV04, RV06, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Gems, ribbon and flower from stash.

I am going to enter this card in to the challenges over at High Hopes (ribbons and bows) and Crafty Cardmakers (Happy Birthday).

Hope everyone is happy and healthy and enjoying the summer :o)

Echo Park - I ♥ it!

2010-08-10T09:41:00.000+01:00

Any regular reader of my blog could quite easily have predicted my reaction to the release of Echo Park papers. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! They are bright and bold and colourful and as soon as I saw that Tracy at Dies to Die For had them in stock, I whacked my order in before anyone else could snaffle them! The ones I've used are 'Walk in the Park' but she also has the 'Life is Good' range there to tease you as well......!

I love how bold and zingy this card turned out! I'm also really happy with the flowers I made using an embossing punch thingy I picked up at The Range the other day. I embossed them a bit more and I'm quite pleased with the effect as I was able to use the same DP as the rest of the card. I do love a bit of 'matchy -matchy'!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Magnolia.
Paper: 'Walk in the Park' by Echo Park - available HERE at DTDF.
Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R32, R35, R37, R59, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE at DTDF.
Tools & Embellishments: X-Cut Embossing Flower Punch, pearls and ribbons from stash.

I'm entering this card in to a couple of challenges - Crafty Cardmakers Spotlight Challenge (punches) and Simon Says Stamp (Sing it Baby). Now, I appreciate that you might be thinking, "What song has she incorporated into that?!" Well, I went for.... wait for it......

"Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free...
Nothin's worryin' me"

Happy Tuesday folks!

Mmm.... Cupcakes!

2010-08-09T11:00:00.003+01:00

Oh dear... First day back at work for a week. Yuk. As much as I love the people I work with, I would much rather be at home, crafting up a storm! Is it wrong that I've told them that too?! Anyway, a quick and simple card from me today but one which fits a few challenges.... Stamp Something (I was inspired by that big ole cake in the photo!), Crazy 4 Challenges (Cupcakes!) and Crafty Catz (Buttons and Bows).

Goodie List........
Stamps: An oldie by DigiStamp Boutique.

Paper: Doodlebug.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Embellishments: Button and ribbons from stash.

Right. Back to work. Wish me luck.... I may need it to get through the day! ;o)

The Papers Just Don't Work....

2010-08-08T08:50:00.000+01:00

... with the sentiment or the image but I was desperate to use them so I chucked them together anyway! You know how much I love my Zoe Pearn goodies right? Well these babies have been burning a hole on my hard drive for way too long!

I followed the sketch from Dare You to Digi Stamp and I really enjoyed playing with it. I struggled a bit to find the right shaped sentiment and after I had settled for and attached this one, it was only then that I realised I could have done one on the PC which would have been slightly more appropriate...! Oh well, it's done now. I guess I'll give it to someone who is celebrating a new job or something and hope that they don't look too closely at all of the individual elements!

Goodie List........
Digi Stamp: 'Darby & Bumbles' by CC Designs, rubber version available HERE from DTDF.
Digi Paper: 'Alphabet Soup for Girls' by Zoe Pearn, from Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Copic Markers: E00, E02, E11, E50, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG23, YG63, B00, B02, B05, YR04, YR07, YR23, Y15, Y17, Y21, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Embellishments: Elzybells sentiment, ribbon and pearls from stash.

Personally, I think the colours I've used and the flower that Darby is holding make this a pretty summery card. So, I'm going to enter this in to this weeks One Stop Crafts challenge where the theme is 'Summer Fun'.

I'm off out in to the {recently more rare} sunshine today with my friend, Claire. Bit of a first for me as we are going to support her husband in a local reinactment thing. Doubt we'll see much of it though, probably too busy chin-wagging! Whatever you're up to today, I hope you have a great time ~♥~

Love Bunnies

2010-08-07T13:00:00.005+01:00

Whilst I made this card yonks ago, it should still be new to you lovely people as I've never posted it on my blog! I made it for one of my best friends who was getting married a couple of months ago.

A nice and simple card but jazzed up by these funky papers! It will also be my entry in to the Crafty Creations Challenges this week as they have asked for Wedding and Anniversary cards.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Love Bunnies' and 'Awww, So Tweet! Sayings' from Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: 'Scrumptious' by Papermania.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R81, R83, R85, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7.

Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

I hope the sun is shining wherever you are today ☺

Cute Little Makes

2010-08-06T13:00:00.031+01:00

Everybody needs a quick little make sometimes, right? Well, I knocked this little pair up super quick with a couple of mega cute little CC Designs stamps from Dies to Die For.

My colouring is a bit iffy unfortunately but I think the papers make up for it. I could literally eat these babies. On. Toast. Mmmmm. Anyway, I'm going to enter this little duo in to the challenges at Cute Card Thursday (Whateva) and Creative Card Crew (Cute and Girly).

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'Flower Power' Itzie Inkies by CC Designs, available HERE from DTDF.

Paper: Ducks in a Row by October Afternoon.

Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, Y15, Y17, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

I will leave you today with one last thought: Woo-hoo! It's Friday!!!!

Some Multi-Challenging

2010-08-05T14:27:00.001+01:00

Hello everyone, hope you aren't getting washed away with all the downpours and thunderstorms we've been having lately! I've just got back from a few days on the Isle of Wight where I've been visiting my parents. Had a great time but desperately need to go on a diet and get back in that gym!!!

Anyway, I've managed to make another little card which I'd like to share with you today. I'm way behind the times and have only just ordered my first set of Lili of the Valley stamps! So cute, I think these little ones are going to see a lot of action in the run up to Christmas!

I really loved making this card and it is a complete bonus that I am able to enter it in to approximately 1 billion (ish) challenges.....

Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Fabulous sketch (definately one I'll use again!).
Papertake - White and Bright.
Charisma Cardz - Teddy Bears.
Our Creative Corner - Christmas in July.
Allsorts - Dressing Up (the Santa hat!).
Crafty Angels - Something Old, Something New (old papers, new stamp).
Stamp Something - Christmas in July.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Christmas Ted - Big Star, by Lili of the Valley.
Paper: 'Colorful Christmas' by MME, available HERE at DTDF.
Copic Markers: E43, E47, E49, R81, R83, R85, Y15, Y17, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.
Tools & Embellishments: Snowflake Punch and Stickles from DTDF, gems and button from stash.

So there you have it. That's quite enough waffle from me today I think! Hope you are all having a lovely week ☺

So True....!

2010-08-03T11:00:00.001+01:00

I stopped drooling from afar and finally treated myself to some fabulous October Afternoon papers. I just love these papers but they are a little hard to get hold of as everyone seems to love them as much as me! I have a few more 8x8 pads on my wishlist, but I guess I'll just have to wait until they come back in to stock :o(

I really enjoyed playing with this fun stamp as it tied in to my papers perfectly. Isn't that sentiment SO true?! I have to admit though, it took me a blinkin' age to colour in that dress. I'm quite heavy handed with my colouring and so I do not know how I managed to avoid all of those polka dots on her dress!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Housework Diva' by the Diva Collection from DTDF.
Paper: 'Report Card' by October Afternoon.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, R02, R35, R37, R59, YR23, Y15, Y17, B32, B39, B45, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Due to the abundance of spots on this cards, I'm going to enter it in to this weeks Simon Says Stamp challenge. I also nearly forgot, but I followed the sketch over at the Sweet Stampin' Challenge blog.

I'm off to visit the 'rentals on the Isle of Wight for a few days so I might not be able to visit you for a short while. I look forward to catching up when I get back :o)

Happy Birthday........

2010-08-02T11:00:00.002+01:00

Now, when you see today's card, don't panic. I haven't had a baby and not told you about it! This is Ali's birthday card from our fish babies!

Yep, bit of a different style for me. Not an image in sight but I was quite pleased with how it turned out. As it is purely text, I think it more than qualifies for this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge where the girls want you to use lots of text. And, as it isn't too fussy and fancy, I am also able to enter it in to the CAS challenge at Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturdays.

Goodie List........

Copic Markers: R35, R37, R59, G21, G85, G99, Y15, Y17, YR23, B32, B39, B45 - available HERE from DTDF.
Font: You Wish You Were a Shirley.

Embellishments: Gems from stash.

Hope your Monday is going well, thanks for visiting today!

Papertake Sketch Time

2010-08-01T14:07:00.000+01:00

Happy Sunday everyone! I've just had my lunch and am now sat in front of the grand prix tapping away on the laptop, looking forward to my week off. Ahh.... it's such a hard life! Thought I'd share a little card I made using yet another Kenny K image.

The eagle-eyed among you will notice that I followed the sketch this week at Papertake. It was a Dawny P spesh and I flipped it over so that it tied in with my image a bit better. I also squeezed in the challenge from One Stop Crafts as they wanted to see patterns. As you can hopefully tell, I went for dots and checks.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Troublemaker by Kenny K.
Paper: Just Chillin' by Making Memories.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, R02, R35, R37, YG03, YG63, YG67, Y15, Y17, Y21, YG23, YR04, YR07, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Sentiment by Whimsy, buttons and ribbon from stash.

Speak to you soon my lovelies!

I ♥ Kenny K!

2010-07-30T10:33:00.001+01:00

Lots of things seemed to happen whilst I had my little break. There were new paper companies, new embellies and new stamp releases. However, in my eyes, the most exciting development has to be the arrival of the Kenny K images. Oh. My. Lordy. I absolutely love these babies! I can see myself being exceptionally poor soon!

I followed the sketch over on the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz blog. At first I wasn't sure I could get the corner bits to work but actually, I'm really pleased with how it all turned out! I also managed to squeeze in a couple more challenges....

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Digi Stamps.

PaperPlay - Anything Goes.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Queens Cutie' by Kenny K.
Paper: MME Quite Contrary - available HERE from DTDF.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R02, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.
Tools & Embellishments: Buttons and pearls from stash.

Thanks for stopping by today - hope you have a fantastic weekend!

"I've Got, High Hopes..."

2010-07-29T10:42:00.000+01:00

Oh dear, what a shame I got my days muddled up! I forgot I made this using last weeks Simon Says Stamp sketch.... bit late for that now, isn't it?! Whoops! Anyway, had another little play with my Dies to Die For DT stash and this is what I came up with......

This is the first time that I've coloured one of the newer style High Hopes images and I have to say, I really enjoyed myself! I got my shading a bit wrong (light would never be hitting some of those angles!) but on the whole, lots of fun was had. The colours also tied in perfectly to these delish My Minds Eye papers.... scrummy!

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'Sir Dustin' by High Hopes, available HERE from DTDF.

Paper: 'So Sophie - Savvy' by MME, available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R35, R37, R59, YG03, YG63, YG67, W1, W3, W5, W7, C1, C3, C5, C7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Cheeky Clip and buttons from stash.

I'm going to enter this little card in to the challenge over at Stamp with Fun (Card for Boy/Men) and also Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge (Fairytales). I think it's also eligible for this weeks Charisma Cardz challenge as I'm pretty sure that dragon has a tail!

OK, better go and do some work I suppose. Such a shame as I'd much rather be crafting!

Love and hugs,

Froggie Fun

2010-07-28T11:13:00.003+01:00

So glad that I have come back to blogging... Now all the pressure and deadlines have gone and I'm doing it just for fun, I'm enjoying it again! Hurrah! By the way, did I ever share this card with you?

I made it a little while ago using a Whimsy image created by Crissy Armstrong. I just loved that pout so much that I thought it was a shame not to share it with you, even though it is a couple of months old!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Whimsy but can't find the link...sorry!
Paper: 'Ooh La La' by My Minds Eye, available HERE from DTDF.
Copic Markers: E31, E33, E35, E37, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, YR04, YR07, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.
Embellishments: Roses and gems from stash.

Because this is such a summery image, it seems perfect for this weeks challenge over at Crafty Catz - 'Summer Time'. And, as I've included some pretty flowers, I can also enter it for the challenges at Stamp Something and Create 4 Fun.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope to repay the favour as soon as I can :o)

Good Enough to Eat...

2010-07-27T09:57:00.003+01:00

So, I'm doing well..... I've made another card and have managed to visit most of your blogs! I'm loving this new relaxed approach. No deadlines, no 'have to makes' and no rules. This has basically meant that crafting is now fun fun fun again :o) Anyway, enough of my smugness, here is my latest card....

Once again, I dipped in to my DTDF DT stash and had a good old colouring session. Although I messed the colouring up a bit (a lot!), I just love this image. So super sweet. And that cupcake looks good enough to eat if you ask me ;o)

By the way, I just need to mention the paper I have used... The mega cute pink DP is by Dovecraft. Now, I've always steered clear (where poss) of this brand for paper in the past as I've always thought it could be a bit flimsy. Not this stuff. This is amazing quality! So much so, I couldn't believe it was Dovecraft!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Tina Wenke, available HERE from DTDF.

Paper: Dovecraft Piece of Cake 6x6 paper pack, available HERE from DTDF and Basic Grey 'Kraft' 6x6 paper pad, available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E00, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E47, E49, E50, E51, E53, R32, R35, R37, R81, R83, R85, Y15, Y17, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Sentiment from Stamposaurus set and ribbon from stash.

Due to the sugary pink and brown colours I've used, I can enter this card in to the Colour Create challenge. I've also followed the Friday Sketchers sketch.

A huge thank you to all my lovely craft friends who have left such supportive messages over the last couple of days. It's so great to be back in the swing of things. On that note, see you soon!

Good Times

2010-07-25T19:27:00.004+01:00

So, as promised, I actually made something to show you! I whipped out some of the fab birthday goodies that Tracy sent me for my birthday and got to work......

My poor purple Copics don't generally see that much action as I never have any good purple papers to use them with. That all changed when I found these Bo Bunny beauties in my birthday package! Expect to see more of these shortly :o)

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'Birthday Balloon Jolinne' by MFT, available HERE from DTDF.
Paper: 'Peacock Lane' by Bo Bunny, available HERE from DTDF.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, E51, E53, R20, R22, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, BV00, BV02, BV04, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from DTDF.

Tools & Embellishments: Sentiment by Whimsy, Prima Gem Centers from DTDF and ribbon from stash.

As I think this My Favorite Things image is mega cute, I am going to enter it in to this weeks 'Cutie Patootie' challenge over at Papertake. Get me..... my first card and challenge for about 2 months!!!

Hopefully see you again soon :o)

Wow, it's been a long time......

2010-07-24T07:38:00.001+01:00

Crikey, it really has been a long time since I last posted, hasn't it? I haven't really got a lot of excuses I'm afraid, just busy busy busy! Since my last post, I've had a birthday, been on holiday, been on a little mini break to a Michelin starred restaurant (I know, 2 trips away, very greedy!), have been to the gym about a million times, have drooled over Eclipse (twice!), have had swanky acrylic nails put on, and have bid a sad farewell to my most favouritest group of 3rd year students at work. Despite the last one on that list, all in all, I've had a lovely time :o)

However, the only thing I haven't been doing is lots of crafting! It's weird... when I actually sit down to make a card, I really enjoy it and things fall together pretty effortlessly. So, it would seem that the mojo is completely fine. But, have I had any desire to actually sit down and make a card? No. And unfortunately, I've had even less desire to do any blogging. Which is probably why I've not updated this little baby for nearly 2 months even though I've had things to show you.....!

So, I've decided enough is enough, I'm going to get myself back in the habit! The plan is that I'm going to try and make my cards as and when I can but then sit down on a Sunday night and write up and schedule the whole weeks posts all in one go. That way, things should appear a bit more regularly. That's the plan anyway....!

As things have calmed down a little at work due to the summer vacation, I'm also going to try to get round your blogs more regularly to say hello. I've not visited for months and that just feels so wrong! I miss you guys!

I'm also going to spruce things up around here a little. I'm thinking: New Look, New Start :o)

So anyway, enough of my waffling. Ali has a competition tonight so I get some time to do some crafting. I shall be back to see you tomorrow with whatever I manage to come up with!

Sassy Anniversary Relay - Day 4!

2010-06-02T10:02:00.000+01:00

Wow, can't believe we are on the final day of the Sassy Studio Designs relay and I've actually managed to keep up! Bit of a first for me this. What can I say? It was the lure of all of those lovely free Sassy images that did it! Here is my final card using Sassy Hatter.

Please don't look too closely at the colouring! I got myself in a total pickle with it and totally messed it up! Such a shame as she is a total cutie.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sassy Hatter - Sassy Studio Designs.
Paper: Stampin' Up!

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, Y21, B32, B39, B45, B60, B63, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

Thanks for stopping by,

Whimsy Digital Hop!

2010-06-01T17:00:00.002+01:00

Hello everyone and welcome to a fun and funky Whimsy blog hop! We're unveiling some great new digital images and sentiments today, so if you haven't hopped here from CRYSTAL'S blog, you are going to want to hop right back HERE to the beginning so that you don't miss any prime Whimsy goodness!

For my offering, I used one of the fantastic new images by Meljen Designs called 'Gruffy Little Gnome'. I loved this image as soon as I saw it and so just had to use it as soon as I could! I think it would be perfect for all those father's day cards which will be made in the coming weeks. Whose Dad isn't grumpy sometimes, eh?!

I also decided to have a good old rummage through my paper box as I'm determined not to buy yet more paper when I have stacks already! It really made me remember just how much I love these Basic Grey papers.

Goodie List........

Stamps: 'Gruffy Little Gnome' by Meljen Designs, available HERE at Whimsy Stamps.

Sentiment: Ticket Sentiments, available HERE at Whimsy Stamps.

Paper: Basic Grey - Offbeat.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R35, R37, R59, YR04, YR07, B32, B39, B45, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Silver brads from stash.

So, that's it from me. Time to hop on to the next DT-er on the list, who is MADDY. Make sure you hop right to the end though as there is a lovely prize hidden somewhere along the way..... 5 digi images of the winners choosing!

You might also like to take part in our new monthly challenge. The challenge this month is to make something summery with the added option of including some bugs! You can find all of the details you will need right HERE. And you never know, you could be in with a shot at a fabby prize!

Thanks for stopping by today. Make sure you hop back over the coming days as I have a few more Whimsy cards to share with you!

Sassy Anniversary Relay - Day Three!

2010-06-01T09:17:00.000+01:00

Super quick from me today as I'm actually at work! Just nipping on to share my card for day three of the Sassy Studio Designs anniversary relay.....

I'm not really a purple person but somehow got it in to my head that this card had to be purple! My image and my papers clash a little bit but on the whole, I'm pleased with how it turned out!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Bewitched - Sassy Studio Designs.
Paper: Pink Petticoat.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, Y21, V12, V15, V17, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Whimsy Stamps sentiment and gems from stash.

Make sure you pop back later, it's a Whimsy blog hop!

Sassy Anniversary Relay - Day Two!

2010-05-31T16:55:00.001+01:00

Ooh... there has been no stopping me today! I seem to be getting back my crafting bug! Yippee! It may also be helped by the corking Sassy Studio Designs image I received as a result of taking part in yesterday's relay event.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Princess Penelope by Sassy Studio Designs.
Paper: Papermania.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R81, R83, R85, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Pearls from stash.

I cut this one a little bit fine, hope I made it in time to get the next image!

Sassy Anniversary Relay

2010-05-30T10:35:00.001+01:00

***** SCROLL DOWN FOR THIS WEEKS ANYONE FOR ANYA? DT CARD! *****

Now, some of you may know that I absolutely love Sassy Studio Designs. Not only are they are perfectly drawn, they kinda fit perfectly into my age range which means that they are perfect for birthday cards for my friends! So yeah.. I just think they are altogether perfect really! So, imagine my joy when I read that Sassy Studio were having a relay event! They basically give you the first fantastic image free, then if you make a card with it within the time limit, they give you another image free.... and so on! Well, the first freebie image is one of my absolute faves and one I actually already own - Sassy Cassie.

A complete and utter Stacey card huh?! One day I promise that I will use something other than my pink and turquoise Copics....!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sassy Cassie - Sassy Studio Designs.
Paper: MME - Quite Contrary - Mary Mary - available HERE at Dies to Die For.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

So if you want to take part in the relay, make sure you visit Sassy Studio Designs ASAP!

Anyone for Anya - Dawny P Sketch Time!

2010-05-30T10:00:00.003+01:00

Crikey, it's been a long time since you heard from me, hasn't it? I really felt like I needed to take a bit of a break from crafting as it was starting to feel like a total chore. It was almost as if I was basically on a card making production line, just churning out stuff because I had to, rather than because I wanted to. As this is my hobby rather than my job, this was really bad news! So, I took a little break and also made the huge decision with the rest of the DT to close the Copic Colour Challenge blog. If you've ever run a challenge blog before, you'll know that it truly is a surprisingly huge committment. Well, it is when you also work full time anyway! Therefore, with a teary goodbye, the CCC blog is no more....

However, after my little break, I tentatively pulled out my Copics yesterday and started colouring an image and remembered why I started this hobby - I love it! So I got inky and gluey and made this creation for today's Anyone for Anya challenge.....!

OK, it's not my most favourite card ever but it is actually a card which I did enjoy making! The first time this has happened in a couple of months, I can tell you. I followed this weeks Dawny P sketch as well, which always makes me happy!

The gorgeous MME papers are from the wonderful Tracy over at Dies to Die For. You can find these little beauties HERE. As for your Copics, those are right about..... HERE! You can see the colours I used below.

Goodie List........
Digi Stamps: WS Audrey by The Greeting Farm.
Paper: My Minds Eye - Quite Contrary - Little Boy Blue.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: 'Ticket Sentiments' Stamp available HERE at Whimsy, gems from stash.

I am entering this card in to the following challenges....

Crafty Angels - Teal & Brown.

Simon Says Stamp - Pink or Blue with Green & Brown.

So there we go. I finally made a card! I have the in-laws coming today but I really hope to get a chance to stop by your blogs tonight to catch up with everything you have been up to.

Winner of Whimsy Blog Candy!

2010-05-25T18:56:00.000+01:00

Whoops! A little later than planned (the story of my life at the moment....) I'm back to announce the winner of the Whimsy blog candy!

I've entered all of the numbers in to Random.org and the winner is...... (insert drumroll here).......

30 - Vee! Well done Vee - get in touch to claim your prize :o)

Thanks to everyone who particapated in the hop, hope we inspired you with our Whimsy creations!

Whimsy Release Party

2010-05-17T17:00:00.003+01:00

Hi there! You have just arrived at the final stop on the Whimsy release party! If you hopped here from SIMONNE'S blog, keep reading. However, if you've just stumbled across my little space on the www, please toddle back to CRISSY'S blog at the very start :o)

Today the Whimsy DT are celebrating a brand new carousel horse release. Crissy Armstrong has worked her magic again and has produced two absolutely stunning designs - Proud to Be and Party Pony. Each stamp comes with a couple of sentiments and other little accessory stamps, making each stamp great value for money. I couldn't resist 'Proud to Be' and so this is the one that I have decided to showcase during this hop...

The thing I love about these horses is that you can colour them any way you want! You can either go true to life and make them resemble proper ponies. Or, you can go jazzy.... just like I did! I kind of went slightly patriotic but knew just how I wanted to colour him as soon as I saw him :o)

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Proud to Be', avaiable HERE at Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: 'Cupcake' by Basic Grey.

Copic Markers: E29, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, R27, R29, YG03, YG63, YG67, B32, B39, B45, Y15, Y17 - available HERE from Dies to Die For.

Tools & Embellishments: Adhesive pearls from stash.

Now, do you want to hear the really good news? I've got one of the new sets to give away! All you need to do is leave a link below and I will draw a winner on the night of Friday 21st May.

Thanks for stopping by today and for your love of all things Whimsy!

Anyone for Anya? - Don't be Square

2010-05-16T10:30:00.000+01:00

Howdy folks. Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Shame we have to go back to work tomorrow, isn't it?! However, why not spend your last day of freedom creating a card for this weeks challenge over at Anyone for Anya? The challenge is not to be square. So, chuck those 6x6 blanks off your crafting table and get creative! We are making it worth your while too as we are sponsored by my fave store (OK, I might be a little biased)... Dies to Die For!

This little card was made as a get well for one of the bestest bloggy friends who has been a bit unwell recently. She said it put a big smile on her face when she received it, so I guess it had the desired effect!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Nurse Nora' by CC Designs, in stock HERE at Dies to Die For.
Paper: Mixture of Stampin' Up! stuff.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, R20, R22, R32, R35, R37, R59, B32, B39, B45, B60, B63, W1, W3, W5, W7 - all available HERE at Dies to Die For.
Tools & Embellishments: Buttons and adhesive gems from stash.

Hope you can play along with us this week!

Copic Colour Challenge 64

2010-05-12T12:00:00.001+01:00

Oh dear, another late card! Too much going on at the minute I'm afraid and absolutely no desire to do any crafting.... something has to give soon I think! So, this is going to be a quickie from me tonight - here is my card for this weeks Copic Colour Challenge.

The colours this week were really pretty - G00, BG23 and BV02. They went perfectly with my fave MME Bloom & Grow papers and this super cool stamp from Kraftin Kimmie. Both of these items are available from the fabulous Dies to Die For.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Vivienne' by Kraftin Kimmie, available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Paper: MME Bloom & Grow, available HERE from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, BG15, BG23, BG49, G00, G02, G05, BV00, BV02, BV04, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Pearls from stash.

Thanks for stopping by, despite being a terrible blogger in return, I really appreciate your visit :o)

Anyone for Anya? - Lucky Numbers!

2010-05-09T17:44:00.001+01:00

Afternoon peeps. Blogging has been adandoned again this week, I'm afraid. Crikey, what a couple of days I've had.....

We came home on Thursday night to find our front door literally in tatters. Both the door and the surrounding frame completely in pieces. Amazingly, when we walked in, we found that nothing had been touched. The house still had it's usual scattering of iPods, laptops, cameras, TV's etc etc. We rang the police immediately but whilst we were on the phone, some random man just wandered in the house! To cut a long story short, it turned out that he had only just moved in, is very poorly with sclerosis of the liver (he's an alcoholic) and got confused as to which was his front door. He then managed to convince one of our neighbours that ours was his house and that he'd lost his key. The good samaritan then kicked and hacked our door down, thinking he was doing the poor guy a favour. It was only when they got in and saw a picture of Ali and I and one of my dresses hanging up that they both realised their awful mistake. Since then, the days have gone by in a blur of phone calls and hassle to try and sort out the mess and to arrange for a new door to be fitted. Very upsetting and stressful. I guess we just have to be thankful that it was a mistake and that we weren't actually burgled. Does not make it any easier to deal with though, unfortunately.... :o(

Anyway, enough moaning. On to my card for this weeks Anyone for Anya challenge! This week we are sponsored by Jacobi and the theme is Lucky Numbers. Yep, all you have to do is make sure you include a number somewhere on your creation.

I thought outside of the box a little and used a sentiment stamp from Whimsy with numbers in it. I adore this new TGF image, just don't look too closely as it is bleed central in certain areas. Naughty cardstock wanted to eat up my Copics!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Buddies' by The Greeting Farm, available here at Dies to Die For.
Sentiment: Whimsy Circle Postmarks from Whimsy Stamps.

Paper: Stampin' Up!
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, E51, E53, R32, R35, R37, R59, B60, B63, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Buttons from stash, MS Valentine Lace Border Punch, Craftwork Cards Scalloped Edge Cards, MS Bakers Twine - all available from Dies to Die For.

Right, thats is all from me, gotta go and tend to the roast chicken! Well, I need the energy as I've just signed up to the gym to try and get fit for the summer. Think of me at 6am tomorrow morning when you are lounging in bed and I'm killing myself on the treadmill.....!

Whimsy Monthly Digital Release Challenge

2010-05-05T17:00:00.125+01:00

Hey everyone! Today is a Whimsy digital release and the DT have split in to two teams to celebrate and to show off the new designs! Half the team are taking part in a blog hop (start HERE at Ann's blog!) and the other half of the team are taking part in a month long digi release challenge! I'm in the challenge team and we want you to use markers, papers, flowers and a Whimsy image! That's all, nice and easy. So here is my card!

I have used one of the brand new images by new designer, Melissa from Meljens Designs. Melissa has produced a series of Little Red Riding Hood images for Whimsy and they are Fun with a big, fat capital F!

As well as the Whimsy challenge, I also managed to incorporate a few other challenges in to this card.

* Copic Colour Challenge - BG11, BG02 and R20.

* Charisma Cardz - Girly Card with Flowers.

* Allsorts Challenge - Animals.

* Stamp with Fun - Friends.

* Truly Scrumptious - Sketch with the added option of using a hidden tag.

Well, did you spot the hidden message on my card?! Yep, it was tucked just behind my main image panel. Here are a few snaps of how it all works....

Like that sentiment? Well, this is also part of the new release and has been designed by Raindrop Echo Designs. Ann has designed lots of new word art which will be available in the Whimsy store, along with all the other new designs, from 9am EST today.

Goodie List........
Digi Image: 'Three Pigs' by Meljen Designs for Whimsy.
Digi WordArt: Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy.
Digi Paper: Cloud 9 by Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Copic Markers: E33, E35, E37, R20, R22, R35, R37, R59, R81, R83, R85, BG00, BG01, BG05, BG09, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Stickles, roses, brad, ribbon and gems from stash.

So, do you fancy joining in with us this month? All you need to do is follow the recipe (markers, papers, flowers and Whimsy image, to be eligible to win a prize. The challenge will run through the month of May and a winner will be drawn at random on the 31st. We can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by,

Anyone for Anya? - Lotsa Layers!

2010-05-02T10:00:00.027+01:00

Hello my lovely crafty friends. Isn't it typical that the weather turns as soon as we get a bank holiday?! I have my friends little girls christening today in Kent and so Ali and I have booked a swanky hotel so that we can make a weekend of it. Can't wait!

Well, as it is Sunday, that means that I have an Anyone for Anya? card for you! The theme is 'Lotsa Layers' so we want to see as many layers as possible on all of your cards. As I was short of time again this week, I unfortunately didn't get time to make a card specifically for this challenge. So, I rummaged through the pile of cards I have never got round to blogging (I know, ridculous!) and whipped out this little lovely....

Yep, I made this last Christmas and still haven't shown it to you! But, as this is the first time you've all seen it, it makes it a new card in my book!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Heidi with Ornament - available from Dies to Die For.
Paper: Colorful Christmas - available from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, C1, C3, C5, C7, YR23, Y21.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems and ribbon from stash.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope the sunshine comes out for you (wherever you are!) sometime soon :o)

Copic Colour Challenge 62

2010-04-29T09:59:00.000+01:00

How on earth did I forget to post this?! I guess I've got it in my head that my work is done once the actual Copic Colour Challenge post is up and running, I just kinda forget about my own little blog. Silly moo cow. Anyway, without further ado, here is my card for this weeks Copic Colour Challenge....

The colours were B02, BV02 and YG03. Now these are very pretty colours that work beautifully together. However, I don't have any papers that match at all! So... imagine my surprise when I realised that I was the one who actually chose this colour combo!!! What an idiot?!

Really like this image. I received just this one in a swap a little while ago and I so need to by the whole lot as I love them! Oh well, maybe payday...!

Goodie List........
Digi Stamps: Charmed Cards.
Paper: MME Quite Contrary from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, E51, E53, B00, B02, B05, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BV00, BV02, BV04, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon, flower and pearl from stash.

Make sure you stop by the CCC blog, we have a few questions we'd like to ask you!

Papertake Yumminess...

2010-04-26T18:25:00.000+01:00

Hi there! Well, after a nice relaxing weekend, I'm trying to get my act together this week. So, here is the 2nd post in 2 days! I just couldn't resist playing along with Papertake this week - you know how I feel about Dawny P sketches! And, as I WON last week (yippee!) it seemed only right that I got involved ;o)

So here we are! Typical Stacey colours but, I don't care! They are my faves and that is all that matters! They make me feel all summery and happy so I guess you'll all be stuck looking at them in various guises for ever more! Talking of summer, that happens to be the theme over at Crafty Angels this week so this little baby is getting entered!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs.
Paper: Zoe Pearn - Sweet Shop Designs.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, BG10, BG15, BG23, Y21, Y28, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash, sentiment by Whimsy Stamps.

Thats all from me, hopefully see you tomorrow!

Anyone for Anya? Dawny's Sketch

2010-04-25T10:50:00.000+01:00

Thank you so much for the lovely messages you left me the other day. They really cheered me up and helped me to put things in perspective. I have a few cards now lined up for the week ahead and have started ploughing through my emails and so am feeling a little bit better. Long may it continue!

We have a splendid sketch by our very own Dawny P over at Anyone for Anya? this week. How does she do it?! She always produces corkers doesn't she?! Well, here is my take....

Before you think I've lost the plot, remember that you are now allowed to use CC Designs images over at Anyone for Anya! I'll also be entering this card in to a couple of other challenges..... Simon Says Stamp - Things with Wings..... ABC - Sparkle.

Goodie List........
Stamps: CC Designs. Other Swiss Pixie designs can be found here at Dies to Die For.
Sentiment: Whimsy Snippets Set.
Paper: Mixture of Basic Grey.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, E53, R20, R22, R35, R37, R59, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, Y21, Y28, W1, W3, W5, W7.

Tools & Embellishments: Stickles.

Right, I'm off in to town to try and find something to wear for my friends little girls christening next week. Wish me luck!

MIA....

2010-04-23T06:56:00.000+01:00

Oh dear.... the blogging situation hasn't improved. The crafting situation hasn't improved. The work situation hasn't improved either. I've not had time to visit anyones blogs lately, I've missed people's birthdays and have just generally been a very rubbish blogging buddy. I feel like I am completely swamped in virtually every area of my life at the minute and things just aren't getting any better. I hasn't helped that I've been away virtually every weekend lately and as I'm a weekend crafter, this has been a bit of a catastrophe. Anyway, I'm actually home this weekend and so am planning a mayor craft fest to try and kickstart my weary mojo. I also want to make up for all the things I've not done recently so that I can appease my guilty conscience and make up for neglecting both my craft stash and my lovely craft friends! Wish me luck.....

Well, I think that is enough moaning. If you are still with me, do you fancy seeing (2 days late...) the card I made for this weeks Copic Colour Challenge? The colours this week are YG00, RV13, V91 and we are sponsored by the wonderful InStyle.

This one was made using the sketch over at Crazy 4 Challenges. I'm not entirely sure these papers really work together with the green card but hey, you have to try these things, right?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Yuki' by InStyle
Paper: Doodlebug.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y28, YG00, YG03, YG06, V12, V15, V17, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

So that is it from me. Sorry to be such a whinge bag, I really hope that this weekend will sort me out!

It's a Double Card Whammy!

2010-04-14T12:00:00.004+01:00

Oh dear, I really messed up this week over at CCC.... I'm in charge of making up the colour charts you see. Unfortunately, I got a bit confused between my BG93's and my B93's! An easy mistake to make really as one is mossy green and one is, er, denim blue... ahem! Anyway, I totally confused the whole DT and everyone has used a total variety of colours, all depending on which list they looked at. Doh! Sorry girls! Anyway, what this colour scheme should have been was BG93, E47 and Y23. However, amongst other things, the card below uses B93, E47 and Y23.... whoops!

A nice simple one from me here. I'd like to say that it was done on purpose but in reality, I couldn't face a more complicated layout after I'd finished colouring in all those flippin' hearts! I'm going to enter this in to this weeks Papertake challenge as I think this couple certainly qualify in the cutie pie stakes!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Pink Cat Studio.
Paper: Daisy Bucket, available here from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, R32, R35, R37, R59, G21, G85, G99, B91, B93, B95, B97, Y17, Y21, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Machine stitching and computer generated sentiment.

My second card to share with you is my most favourite card that I've made for a while. No idea why, I'm just really pleased with it! I followed the sketch over at Sassy Studio Designs and also used one of the fabulous freebies that Lindsay posted the other day.....

Isn't she gorgeous?! I so want to look like that when I grow up ;o) I'm going to enter this one in to a few more challenges... Dare U 2 Digi Stamp where the challenge is 'metal'... Crafty Angels where the theme is 'My Favourite Things' (in this case the MME papers, the Sassy Studio image and the trademark brown gingham bow with a button!)... and finally Quixotic Paperie where the challenge is 'Heavy Metal'.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs.

Paper: MME 'Quite Contrary - Little Boy Blue', available here from Dies to Die For.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Craftwork Cards Card Candy, ribbon, button, chain and charms from stash.

Still with me?! hope I haven't bored you to death! Thanks for stopping by today,

Whimsy Digi Image Release Party Hop!

2010-04-12T17:00:00.088+01:00

Welcome to our fabulous Whimsy digi image release party! If you have hopped to me from Deb's blog, that is great. Please keep reading. However, if you have just stumbled across my little patch of the www without first checking out my fellow DT-ers work, you will need to go right back to Crissy's blog at the start of the hop.

Today we are showcasing a new digital collection with exclusive designs from Crissy Armstrong, Katie Sowa, and Ann Vento as well as some others from Whimsy's previous rubber stamp collections. All will be available for download upon completion of purchase. Each download will contain a zip file with 3 versions of the image, a JPEG, TIFF, and PNG all at 300dpi resolution. Images can be flipped, rotated, or resized to fit project needs.

The card I have chosen to share with you uses one of Crissy's images and one of Ann's awesome sentiments, which are taylored to tie in with the image collections.

This image is appropriately titled 'Gift Horse' and I had so much fun colouring him in! I was also very brave and chopped up these DCWV papers which I've had for a couple of years but never managed to use before! For some reason, they never seemed to sit right together. I'm really pleased with how it all turned out this time though and even happier that I also managed to create some flower embellies from the papers too!

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

Crafty Cardmakers - A Challenging Challenge

That will be that DCWV paper then...!

Something Completely Different - The Letter 'B'.

It's that Blossoms & Butterflies paper again!

Goodie List........
Digi Stamp: Gift Horse, available here from Whimsy Stamps.
Sentiment: Gift Horse Sentiments, available here from Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: Blossoms & Butterflies - DCWV.
Copic Markers: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R81, R83, R85, G00, G02, G05, Y17, Y21, B60, B63, C1, C3, C5, C7.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

Those of you who hop with us right to the end could certainly be rewarded as the lovely Denise is offering one lucky winner some wonderful candy....

a $15 gift certificate to the Whimsy Store
Crissy's Digi "Pebbles the Cat"
Katies's Digi "Awww, So Tweet!"
Ann's Sentiments "Mother's Day Sentiments"
Whimsy Digi "Princess Coach"

In addition, there is a freebie set of sentiment digi's lurking somewhere along the hop, just waiting for you to find and download them.... we spoil you, don't we?!

Next on your hop list is Sue's blog! Thanks for hopping by today. I hope you liked my card and that I will see you again soon :o)

Anyone for Anya? - Get in Shape!

2010-04-11T11:30:00.000+01:00

*** SCROLL DOWN FOR MY SUNDAYS WITH CRISSY GDT CARD! ***

Wow, two posts in one day! Not like me, especially at the moment. Things are manic and I just know that they aren't going to calm down for the foreseeable future unfortunately. I'm trying to juggle so many things at the minute, I know I am going to drop the ball at some point.... it's just a matter of when!

Anyway, enough moaning - on to this weeks Anyone for Anya? challenge! It's a corker this week. We're calling it 'Get in Shape' and we basically want you to create a card using 3 of one shape, 2 of another shape and 1 of a different shape again! Get it?! Well, hopefully my card will help explain it better.....

I've got 1 square, 2 rectangles, 3 Anyas and LOTS of dodgy stitching! I really don't think my poor Janome was very happy with me on this one as it was making a hideous noise as it punched its way through about 4 pieces of paper and card....! However, as I have used stitching, I am able to enter this one into the Stamp Something challenge this week.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Miss Anya sets, available here from Dies to Die For.
Paper: Urban Prairie by Basic Grey.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E47, E49, E50, E51, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, Y15, Y17, Y21, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon, button and gems from stash.

So that's it from me! I'm off to try and have a relaxing day before I'm back at work tomorrow.... boo hiss! Hope to catch up with you all later today :o)

Sunday's with Crissy - Guest Designer!

2010-04-11T06:00:00.050+01:00

Morning all! I'm all excited today as the wonderful Crissy Armstrong (super-dooper illustrator for Whimsy!) is kicking off her own challenge blog and has asked all us Whimsy DT-ers to be her first guest designers! Isn't she a sweetie?! The new blog is called Sunday's with Crissy and is designed to showcase Crissy's digital images. This gave me the perfect chance to play with this fabulous new digi image designed by Crissy for Whimsy! The images are released here tomorrow (Monday 12 April) so here is a little teaser.....

Crissy's first challenge calls for you to make a combo. Now, you can combine anything - techniques, images, embellishments... you get the idea. Anyway, my combo is that I have combined 2 DP's and have added some doodling around the edge of my digi image. Not too adventurous I know but the image was too cute to clutter! I suppose I have also combined two challenges as well though - Sundays with Crissy and Our Creative Challenge where the theme this week is bows.

Goodie List........
Digi Stamps: Hang in There, available here at Whimsy Stamps from Monday 12 April.
Paper: 'Earth Love' by Cosmo Cricket.
Copic Markers: R20, R22, E43, E47, E49, G21, G85, G99, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon from stash.

BTW, you have a a fortnight to make something gorgeous (rules on the challenge blog) and get it posted online. You really are going to want to make an effort too as one lucky winner is going to win 15 delicious Copic Markers!

Make sure you join me again tomorrow when we will be showcasing yet more of Whimsy new digital images in a fun filled Whimsy blog hop!

Copic Colour Challenge 59

2010-04-07T13:34:00.000+01:00

It's Wednesday, the last day of my holiday and also Copic Colour Challenge day! This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp and the colours we want you to use are YR16, BG49 and E18. Once again, I'm afraid I didn't have a couple of the colours (the orange and the brown) so I used the nearest I could find....

I took a trip over to Some Odd Girl to check out some of the lovely images there and was really happy to find this little cutie who is this months freebie! What a bargain huh?! Totally love these manga style images and will be back at Some Odd Girl pretty soon me thinks ;o)

Goodie List........
Stamps: Mae Freebie - Some Odd Girl.
Digi Paper: 'Away We Go' by Zoe Pearn for Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R81, R83, R85, BG15, BG23, BG49, YR04, YR07, C1, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Adhesive gems, ribbon from stash and computer generated sentiment.

See you soon folks ~♥~

Stampin' for the Friday Sketchers...

2010-04-06T16:25:00.001+01:00

Hello lovely peeps. Well, my week off is certainly flying past - I'll be back at work before I know it... grr! Oh well, at least I have managed to s-q-u-e-e-z-e in a teeny tiny bit of crafting!

I made this one using this weeks Friday Sketchers sketch and it also fits in over at Stampin' for the Weekend where the challenge is to use ribbons and bows.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Madelynn by TGF, in stock here at Dies to Die For.
Paper: Making Memories - Just Chillin'.

Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7.

Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, Ribbon and gems from stash.

Thanks for visiting me today!

Anyone for Anya? .... anything goes!

2010-04-04T20:17:00.000+01:00

Happy Easter everyone! I've spent the day at my in-laws and have been stuffing myself silly on very naughty chocolate cake! Shh.... don't tell my thighs, they might not have realised yet that I've consumed approximately 1 billions calories!

This week over at Anyone for Anya?, the theme is 'Anything Goes'! So, whip out your Greeting Farm or CC Design stamps and get inky - you can make anything you want! The only stipulation is that you make something better than this monstrosity.....

Ooh, I really hate this card. Don't ask me why, I just don't think it works. Boo hiss. Anyway, despite my dislike for it, I am entering it in to a few other challenges.

Papertake - Anything Goes.

Charisma Cardz - Animal Magic.

Goodie List........
Stamps: CC Designs - Spring Things. Available here from Dies to Die For.
Paper: The Birds and the Bees from Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Copic Colours: Y17, Y21, YG04, YG07, B60, B63.
Tools & Embellishments: Picket fence die, Whimsy butterfly stamp from Snippets Sentiment Set 1, Stickles.

Thanks for dropping by today, I hope to stop by your blogs in the next day or two.

Copic Colour Challenge 58

2010-03-31T12:00:00.006+01:00

Happy Wednesday! Just limping through the remaining week, desperate for my holidays now. Work is insane (every deadline seems to be on the same blinkin' day!) and we are also in the midst of a mass restructure and so everything seems extra draining. Which may be the reason that my poor fella went via Waitrose on the way home from work just to buy me a nice bottle of wine! Just have to keep reminding myself that I just have one more day to get through before I can scarper for a whole week :o)

As it is Wednesday, it is also Copic Colour Challenge day. This week, we are sponsored by the incredibly talented Michelle Perkett. Trust me, you are going to want to have a look at this lovely lady's images - very cool! As for the colours this week.... I had to make it all up a bit! I didn't have any of the colours that had been chosen! Consequently, I went for something near-ish......

I absolutely love this cute CC Designs image - it can be used for so many occasions. Just what I like from my stamps! You can buy this lovely little lady from Tracy at Dies to Die For right here.

As the challenge over at Papertake is 'Anything Goes' this week, I will also be entering this card over there. Well, it would be rude not to, wouldn't it?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Darby & Bumbles by CC Designs, from Dies to Die For.
Sentiment: Whimsy Snippets Set 1 by Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: MME Bloom & Grow, available here at Dies to Die For.
Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon and button from stash.

So thats all from me today. See you tomorrow with another little make :o)

Whimsy Spring Baby

2010-03-30T18:08:00.002+01:00

Happy Tuesday everyone! I'm all excited today as I only have 2 days left of work before having a week off. Woo-hoo! I'm scheduling in some crafting, some clothes shopping, some eating, some crafting, some craft shopping and some more eating.... You get the idea!

Today I've got a wonderful Whimsy image to share with you! Our stupendously talented illustrator, Crissy Armstrong, has excelled herself again with this gorgeously clever carousel horse. Don't you just love the way the little foal nestles in against her Mum? Too cute!

I've realised lately that I am ridiculously predictable with colour. I always go for pinks and greens and yellows and turquoises..... Note to self: be more adventurous with colour!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Proud Mamma by Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: Doodlebug.
Copic Colours: C1, C3, C5, C7, E31, E33, E35, E37, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, Y17, Y21.
Tools & Embellishments: Card candy.

I'm also entering this card in to a few challenges.....

Simon Says Stamp - Easter or Spring with Some Glimmer

Although you can't see it from this picture, there is actually glitter on the white frilly bit around the saddle. And I used some sparkly Core'dinations Gemstone cardstock too.

One Stop Crafts - Feeling Fruity

I went for colour scheme rather than edible stuff, obviously!

Charisma Cardz - Spring Has Sprung

Stamp Something - Doodling

I hope everyone is enjoying the week and that you are all looking forward to that fabulous bank holiday weekend!

Challenge Combo-ing...

2010-03-29T15:32:00.000+01:00

Hello all, just a quick one from me today as I am being naughty and posting at work! I did a bit of challenge combining this weekend and knocked up this little card.....

This one follows the sketch over at Whiff of Joy, fits in with the Create for Fun colour scheme (pink, brown and cream) and also ticks the box over at Saturday Spotlight where the DT want you to make something inspired by coffee.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Whiff of Joy.
Paper: Cosmo Cricket - Earth Love.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon, roses and card candy from stash.

Thanks for stopping by today - I'll be round your blogs again later tonight to say hello!

Anyone for Anya - Sketchy Sketchy

2010-03-28T10:00:00.003+01:00

Dawny P has done it again.... another fantastic sketch for us to play with for this weeks Anyone for Anya? challenge! It's a nice simple one and whilst I could have added stuff to bling it up, I went for CAS instead....

This one is also a bit of a Dies to Die For fest! You can find this gorgeous MME paper in stock here and as for the ridiculously lovely but VERY limited edition TGF stamp.... well you will need to email Tracy to see if she has any still in stock!

Goodie List........
Stamps: The Greeting Farm.
Paper: My Minds Eye 'Quite Contrary - Mary Mary'.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.
Tools & Embellishments: Kraft CS, button and ribbon from stash.

Have a great Sunday one and all!

Copic Colour Challenge 57

2010-03-24T18:09:00.001Z

Oh my word, the week is flying past in a total blur. I just can't keep up at the moment! Consequently, this card was made at about 11pm last night.... nothing like a little bit of pressure now, is there?!

The challenge this week at CCC is to use G99, BV08 and E59. This isn't a combo I'd generally use a lot but I actually really enjoyed playing with it :o)

I also used the fab Dawny P sketch over at Papertake this week. I've said it before but I love Dawny's sketches - always so simple yet perfect! The sketch also gave me the perfect opportunity to use one of the gorgeous new images from CC Designs. All of these fab new stamps are available here from Dies to Die For.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Party Emma - available here.
Sentiment: Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: Making Memories.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) & Copic markers.

Right, thats it from me. I'm really hoping I am going to get a chance to come and visit you all in the next day or so. I've got withdrawl symptoms from your lovely creations!

AFA, ASFS and a BIG Growl at Blogger!

2010-03-22T19:42:00.002Z

Howdy peeps! Well, I made it through the weekend. A fab time was had by all and there was much silliness and giggling - just what you want from a hen night really! Totally cream crackered though so feel I may have to have an early night tonight ☺. I've updated my profile pic with one of the photos of me from the night but, for your entertainment, will try and get another more amusing one on here later in the week.

Now. On to my grumble..... I'm really piddled off with Blogger! Because I've been a bit busy lately, I've scheduled quite a few posts. Every time, I've change the date and time, clicked the publish button and then double checked that it has 'scheduled' next to the post in the 'edit posts' section. The only problem is, Blogger keeps taking it upon itself to change the scheduled post back to draft form and subsequently doesn't bother posting it! GGRRR! Is anyone else having this problem? It's so intermittent, it's driving me crazy!

Because of this, my Anyone for Anya DT card has not posted this week! In addition, whilst trying to sort this out, I realised my GDT card for A Spoon Full of Sugar last Tuesday didn't post either! I'm so annoyed! Huge apologies teamies, so sorry my cards haven't been where they should have been when they should have been.

So, better late than never, here they are..........!

Anyone For Anya?

This week at AFA we are sponsored by one of my favourite ladies - Tracy at Dies to Die For - and we want you to create something Egg-stra Special! You could make an Easter card or just incorporate ovals in your design. All we ask is that you use your Greeting Farm stamps.

I was a little bit stumped with this one and so got my thinking cap on! I ended up altering one of the new TGF digi images and adding some Easter eggs. Please don't look too closely at those eggs, there are some very funny shapes in there!

Goodie List........
Digi Stamps: Freaky Flutter by The Greeting Farm
Paper: Pink Petticoat.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, Y17, Y21, YG03, YG63, YG67, B91, B93, B95, B97.
Tools & Embellishments: EK Success border punch, ribbon from stash.

A Spoon Full of Sugar

This week over at A Spoon Full of Sugar, Whimsy are sponsoring the challenge. The lovely Debbie asked all of the Whimsy DT whether we would like to be guest designers and of course, we all jumped at the chance to get involved! The challenge was to make a Easter card and once again, those freestyle Easter eggs made an appearance! This time, I masked off the pear that Peartunia was holding and instead drew in an Easter egg {badly}....! I also designed a little bit of Word Art to finish off the card.

Goodie List........
Digi Stamps: Pretty Peartunia by Whimsy.
Paper: Bloom & Grow - Zoe Pearn.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, Y17, Y21, BG15, BG34, BG49.
Tools & Embellishments: Word Art and ribbon from stash.

So there we go. Sorry everything is so late - I am totally going to blame my tools on this occasion! Stupid technology! ~♥~

This will be me this weekend......

2010-03-19T18:59:00.000Z

... the cocktail part that is, not the turning 18 bit! I think those days are long behind me now, I'm afraid! So yes, this will be me on my friends hen weekend - my night time frock is even red too! Really looking forward to getting dressed up and going out for a good old boogie. It's been way too long!

As you can probably tell though, this card wasn't actually made to mark my drunken weekend away. No, it was really an order from one of my colleages for her neice. Really chuffed with how it turned out though as I'm loving this paper and can see that I am going to get loads of use out of this fab image!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs.
Paper: 'Quite Contrary' by My Minds Eye, available from Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, R20, R22, R27, BG000, W5, W7, Y21, Y28, YR23.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems and computer generated sentiment.

Righty-oh, I'm off to finish my packing. I'm also planning of packing Ali off to bed and then sitting down to watch 'New Moon' which landed on my doorstep today - even though it isn't officially released until Monday! Don't you just love Amazon pre-ordering?!

Hope you all have a splendid weekend folks, I know I will!

Copic Colour Challenge 56

2010-03-17T12:00:00.000Z

Well, it's Wednesday. You know what that means! Copic Colour Challenge day! I was a happy bunny when this weeks colours popped up - thanks Karen! Karen chose BV02, G02 and B32 - such a pretty combo. This combo also gave me a very good excuse to purchase last year's Pink Petticoat spring papers that I've wanted for ages!

This card went a bit wrong to start with but luckily I was able to rescue it. I tried using chalk to give a funky background to the image but.... it just looked rubbish! So I reprinted my image, recoloured it and bunged it over the top! As good as new, don't you think?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Girl Singer by InStyle.
Sentiment: Whimsy.
Paper: Spring Wishes by Pink Petticoat.
Copic Markers: BV00, BV02, BV04, G00, G02, G05, B32, W1, W3, W5, W7, YR23, Y21, E00, E11, E50, R20, R22.
Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, ribbon and button from stash, EK Success border punch.

Sorry I've been a bit quiet lately. I'm up to my eyeballs at work and have masses to do at home as well. I'm away all weekend on a hen so I'm feeling altogether frazzled! Thanks for stopping by though, I so love reading your lovely comments ☺

A Spin on the Merry Go Round - A Whimsy Blog Hop!

2010-03-14T16:00:00.003Z

Hey everybody and welcome to my 2nd post of the day! Double posting is a bit of a rare occurance for me but it's with very good reason - I'm the 10th stop on the Whimsy Merry Go Round blog hop! If you have spun here from our wonderful illustrator CRISSY'S blog, then keep reading. If not, you are going to want to bounce right back to the fabulous BEV'S blog, right at the start of the hop.

Today, we are each going to show you the latest of Crissy's amazing illustrations in Whimsy's beautiful carousel horse collection. I decided to get Spring Stepping inky first......

Isn't she gorgeous?! I figured that she is so colourful, she just had to be a girl! That's one of the things I love most about these images actually - you can really let loose and colour them just how you want. So much fun. The other great thing about these stamps is that each one comes with an accessory stamp and a couple of sentiments. What a total bargain, huh?!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Spring Stepping by Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: Basic Grey 'Urban Prairie'.
Copic Markers: E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, B00, B02, B05, Y17, Y21, YG03, YG63, YG67, R81, R83, R85.
Tools & Embellishments: Machine stitching, Prima roses, gems and smaller flowers from stash.

I'm also entering this card in to a number of challenges............

Stamp with Fun - Spring.

Ooh La La - Anything Goes.

Secret Crafter - Anything Goes.

Incy Wincy Designs - Horse.

Challenge Up Your Life - Flowers.

Paper Cutz - Anything Goes.

Stampin' B's Design Team - Spring or Easter.

Make sure you ride the merry go round to the very end as you may be in with a shot at winning this little lot! The prize includes: Proud Momma Stamp Set, Spring Stepping Stamp Set, Wings of Hope Stamp Set, two pieces are satin ribbon, a package of ICE sticky gems, and 10 two-tone pink Prima roses.

What's more, Denise has yet another suprise for you.....

Whimsy Stamps will be offering a special promotion from noon EST on Sunday until noon EST on Monday. The first 25 orders placed at Whimsy, regardless of total, will receive free shipping. Shipping will be charged at checkout, but if your order was one of the first 25 orders in that 24 hour period, you will receive a shipping credit. This is a one day only special promotion during our new release!

Phew! Well, that's it from me. Thanks for visiting me today and for any lovely comments you may leave. Now it is time to spin on to CRYSTAL'S blog.....!

Anyone for Anya? - Spring Time

2010-03-14T10:00:00.008Z

Happy Mothers Day! For the first time in years, I actually get to spend Mother's Day with my lovely Mum - hurrah! I'm taking the lovely lady herself out for lunch and a spot of shopping. Really looking forward to it. Last year she got fancy glue as her pressie (DON'T ask....!) but this year she has a bundle of handstitched goodness heading her way. I've made her a snazzy little pouch for her phone, a matching little purse and a cover for her handbag tissues. Poor thing won't know what has hit her will she?!

This week at Anyone for Anya, the challenge is Spring Fever! We want to see your spring inspired cards. Now, I appear to have got a little confused with this one.... I went for the idea of fresh new shoots but appear to have ended up with a rather autumnal affair.......!

Not good is it?! I am clearly seasonally challenged. Oh well, at least my stitching is straight...... d'oh! Maybe not ;o)

Goodie List........
Stamps: Miss Anya Dressy by The Greeting Farm, available here from Dies to Die For.
Sentiment: Whimsy Oval Snippets by Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: Bloom & Grow by MME.
Copic Markers: E00, E43, E47, E49, E50, E51, Y17, Y21, YR04, YR07, YG03, YG63, YG67.

Hope you have a great day!

Bright & Sunny Butterflies

2010-03-12T20:08:00.000Z

I've gone seriously butterfly crazy. I promise I'll stop sticking them on every card soon. But when I saw that they were the challenge over at Charisma Cardz this week, I just had to whip them out again!

Blimey, this is a sugary sweet card, isn't it?! Don't know what happened with the blue tinge on the photo though....!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Kiki La Rue 'Sweet' by CC Designs, in stock here at Dies to Die For.
Sentiment: Whimsy Oval Snippets.
Paper: A selection of Pebbles Inc.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E50, E51, E53, YR23, Y21, R81, R83, R85, B15, B34, B49, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Adhesive gems, butterflies from Whimsy Snippets Set 1.

Hope you all have a fun weekend planned!

Copic Colour Challenge 55

2010-03-10T22:30:00.026Z

Just a quickie from me tonight folks - I'm cream crackered and I need my bed! Just wanted to share my DT card for todays Copic Colour Challenge. The colours this week are C7, W7 and BG96 and they spoke the word 'boy' to me so I pulled out my trusty Edward!

I know, I actually made a boy card without needing too. Although that may have something to do with these fabulous new MME papers.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Edward' by TGF, available here from Dies to Die For.
Paper: MME 'Quite Contrary - Little Boy Blue', available here from Dies to Die For.
Copic Colours: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, G21, G85, G99, W1, W3, W5, W7, B93, B95, B97.
Tools & Embellishments: Buttons and embroidery thread from stash.

Right - night night, sleep tight, mind the bed bugs don't bite.....!

A Charismatic Whimsy Fairy....!

2010-03-08T19:34:00.000Z

When I saw that the challenge over at Charisma Cardz was to make a card using fairies, I just knew I had to pull out one of my latest Whimsy stamps! And then, I spotted that Crafty Angels want you to use butterflies somewhere on your creation.... yet more Whimsy goodness to play with!

Don't you just love this little Water Lily image? So sweet and such fun to colour. I'm also in love with these new sentiment sets designed by our very own Ann. They come with cute little accessory stamps... check out those butterflies! Now I've discovered these babies, there is no stopping me - there will be flutterbyes on every card soon ;o)

Goodie List........
Image Stamp: Water Lily by Whimsy Stamps.
Sentiment: Oval Snippets by Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: Earth Love by Cosmo Cricket.
Copic Colours: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, R20, R22, Y17, Y21, G21, G85, G99.
Tools & Embellishments: Butterflies part of Whimsy sentiment set.

Whilst we are on the subject of the wonderful Whimsy, I have a few bits of info to share with you. Firstly, Denise is running a fab sale on some of the stamps at the mo, you really need to check out the specials section! Even more exciting, there is currently a guest designer call running for April/May. So if you love Whimsy, head over to the blog right now for further details.

Thanks for stopping by,

Anyone for Anya? - Mum's the Word!

2010-03-07T10:00:00.002Z

The sun is shining! Woo-hoo! I'm really starting to feel like spring has finally sprung and it has put a very large smile on my chops this morning! Mind you, that could also be something to do with the two chocolate croissants I just scoffed....!

This week over at Anyone for Anya the theme is Mum's the Word and we are sponsored by Hellen Hobby Groothandel. We are challenging you to make a Mother's Day card or a card for a special lady you know. I went really girly for this one.....

See, my springy mood is reflected in my card! Spring-tastic, huh?! Loving this gorgeous Martha Stewart paper, just too pretty :o)

I've also snuck a few other challenges in to this card........... Simon Says Stamp where the theme is Mother's Day / Feminine and also Stamp Something where the challenge is to make something girly.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Miss Anya' by The Greetings Farm, available here from Dies to Die For.
Paper: 'Baby Girl' by Martha Stewart.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, Y17, Y21, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, G21, G85, W1, W3, W5, W7.

Thanks for stopping by today, enjoy the sunshine!

Copic Colour Challenge 54

2010-03-03T12:00:00.001Z

Happy Wednesday! It's downhill to the weekend from here! Yippee! Today, I have some exciting news to share with you. I made it into the Sugar Nellie Spotlight! I was so chuffed to be asked and thankful that Zoe picked out some of my better efforts to showcase on the blog. Thank you so much for asking me Zoe and for your kind words in the write up. If only the photo could have been better.......! I've got a cold, it's my only excuse! ;o)

As it is Wednesday, it is also Copic Colour Challenge day! I think I picked the colours this week and for the first time ever, I actually enjoyed playing with them! Normally, I end up picking something random and then struggle. However, I'm stunned to say that this is one of my favourite cards that I have ever produced. I love it sooooo much!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil.
Sentiment: Whimsy Oval Snippets
Paper: Just Chillin' by Making Memories.
Copic Colours: E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, YG03, YG63, YG67, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YR07, YR23, Y17, Y21, BG15, BG34, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7, B91, B93, B95, B97.

Yeah.... I used a LOT of Copic goodness on this one! Loved every second of it though and am mightily pleased with the end result ☺

Thats all from me, thanks for stopping by. Hope to get a chance to stop by your blogs tonight to say a quick hello!

Anyone for Anya? - Sketch Time!

2010-02-28T10:00:00.003Z

Happy Sunday.... even though it is actually Friday night for me! I'm off to play with my girlies this weekend so I am scheduling my Anyone for Anya DT card in advance. Rare for me to be so organised, isn't it?! This week we are sponsored by Squiggle Stamps and our very own Dawny P has created another of her wonderful sketches for you to play with! Here is my take......

I. Want. To. EAT. This. Paper. How delicious?! It's the new My Minds Eye 'Quite Contrary' and if you don't have it in your stash already, head over to Tracy at Dies to Die For right now as.... it is totally to die for!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Madelynn by The Greetings Farm, available from Dies to Die For.
Paper: Quite Contrary by My Minds Eye, in stock here at Dies to Die For.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, Y21, YR23, R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG34, BG49, W1, W3, W5, W7.

Whatever you have been up to, I hope you have had a fabulous weekend. I can foresee that mine will be one of girlie giggles and lots of naughty food!

Thanks for stopping by,

Friday Sketchers #90

2010-02-25T13:54:00.003Z

Oh crikey, I need to face it, I have a total Zoe Pearn addiction! I just cannot get enough of that lovely lady's papers! These are my latest additions.....

Loving this cute little TGF image as well and was most delighted when Tracy sent this beaut to me in my last DT package! These babies were available briefly at the start of the year but aren't officially released until 1st March. Of course, Tracy already has these bad boys (and girls!) ready to go so get ready for Monday!

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Happy Days' by The Greetings Farm, from Dies to Die For.
Paper: Away We Go - Zoe Pearn, available from Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, BG15, BG34, BG49, Y17, Y21, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Prima flowers, ticket from Zoe Pearn paper kit, brads and gems from stash.

Ooh, nearly forgot to say, this one follows the layout over at Friday Sketchers! I really enjoyed playing with this sketch so I think it is one I will definately use again.

Copic Colour Challenge 53

2010-02-24T12:00:00.001Z

Hello peeps. It's going to be a super quick one from me tonight I'm afraid as I've had a day full of meetings and I am utterly cream crackered. I just want to share with you the card I made for this weeks Copic Colour Challenge. We're sponsored by Stretch n Bubbles and the DT got to play with some of their images. This little birdie was perfect for this weeks colours - YG03, C7 and Y17.

I'm currently making a bag for my friends birthday present so I added a bit of stitching to this card whilst my little Janome was out. Still love the effect it gives. Because of the stitching, I can also add this card into this weeks challenge over at Stamp with Fun.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Stretch n Bubbles.
Paper: Pink Petticoat free kit.
Copic Markers: YG03, YG63, YG67, Y15, Y17, Y21, C3, C5, C7.

OK, thats all from me today. I'll be hopping in to my lovely bed soon! Oh well, only 1 more day at work until I have 3 days off! Woo-hoo!

Crazy 4 Challenges

2010-02-22T13:43:00.000Z

Crazy 4 Challenges is a new challenge for me but I'm really glad I found it because I loved this weeks sketch!

This is one of the 8 cards I made over the weekend.... I tell you, I've never been so organised! I really adore these papers but don't tend to use them much as I find them quite tricky to work with. Glad I was brave this time though as I love how this one turned out!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Birthday Anya, in stock here at Dies to Die For.
Paper: 'Everyday' by American Crafts.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, R20, R22, R32, YG03, YG63, YG67, B00, B02, B05, Y17, Y21, YR23, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Gems from stash.

Thanks for stopping by today and for any lovely comments you may leave. Hope your Monday is going well!

Anyone for Anya - Something Completely Different.....

2010-02-21T10:00:00.000Z

Thanks for popping by today - it's Anyone for Anya? challenge time! This week, we are sponsored by the splendiferous Tracy from Dies to Die For and we are challenging you to create something completely different. By that we mean that we want you to make something you wouldn't normal make or using a technique or a style that you wouldn't normally use. You get the idea, right? For my card, I decided to make an unorthadox RSVP card for my best friends wedding. Her colours are green so I thought this colour scheme might be appropriate......

For this challenge, I decided to drag out one of my Cuttlebug embossing folders and used it instead of my beloved design papers. I also tried to produced a CAS card. I say tried as I've not done it very well! I have lost count of the amount of times I ripped that green panel off and repositioned it because it was wonky. The thing about CAS cards is that they have to be perfect.... far too much pressure for me! I think I'm safer when there are more layers to distract the eye from general wonkiness!

Goodie List........
Digi Stamp: The Greeting Farm.
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E33, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, R32, G21, G85, G99, Y21, YG23, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, ribbon and button from stash.

BTW, I can safely say the Thai last night was utterly delish. The best thing I had was some kind of chicken peanut curry thing {with a name I've forgotten already} which was totally to die for..... making my mouth water just thinking about it!

Right, I'm going to grab a coffee and then do a bit of blog hopping! Happy Sunday lovely ladies!

Challenging....

2010-02-20T17:02:00.000Z

I am on FIRE today - I've made 5 cards! I've even got ahead of myself on the challenge front ☺. Feeling very pleased with myself!

The first one to show you is a sweet little one using one of the new CC Design images and a stunning freebie Zoe Pearn kit.....

I'm entering this one in to quite a few challenges. Getting quite good at this challenge combining malarky!

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Spring Time.

Crafty Angels - Fantastic Flowers.

Cute Card Thursday - Metal Mania.

Stamp with Fun - Sketch.

Stamp Something - Touch of Spring

Goodie List........
Stamps: Darby & Bumbles by CC Designs, in stock at Dies to Die For.
Paper: Sweet Nothings by Zoe Pearn.
Copic Markers: R20, R22, R81, R83, R85, B00, B02, B05, YG03, YG63, YR04, YR07, E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Prima flowers, Dew Drops, ribbon, brads and button from stash.

So excited about tonight..... it's our anniversary so we are testing out Southampton's new(ish!) swanky Thai restaurant! Can't wait! ~♥~

Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

Whimsy Magical Mythical Tour Blog Hop‏

2010-02-17T17:00:00.014Z

Welcome to the Whimsy Magical Mythical Tour Blog Hop! If you have hopped here from Ann's blog, that is brilliant - you're in the right place. However, if you have just happened upon my blog, you are going to want to go right back to the beginning, back to Simonne's blog..... well you wouldn't want to miss anything would you?!

Today is the launch of the new Mythical collection over at Whimsy Stamps. We will be launching 4 gorgeous fairy inspired images by Katie Sowa and 3 fabulous sentiment sets designed by Raindrop Echo Designs.

Make sure that you follow the hop right to the very end as one lucky winner drawn at random with receive all 7 new stamp sets plus a few other little bits seen below.....

So...... do you want to see what I made with the new images?! I just love little Shy-Ann so she just had to be the first little fairy to get inky! I also seem to have caught a bit of an 'Easel Card' type bug which means I just HAD to make another one of these fabulous style cards!

And from the arty, side shot.......

For the layout, I followed the sketch this week over at Create 4 Fun.
Goodie List........
Stamps: Shy-Ann and Snippets Set 2, both by Whimsy Stamps.
Paper: Ever After by Cosmo Cricket.
Copic Marker Colours: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, E93, Y17, Y21, G21.
Tools & Embellishments: Nesties, EK Success punch, Prima Flowers, Dew Drops, glitter and pearls from stash.

So that is all from me. The next person on the hippity-hoppity list is Nikki! Thanks for stopping by today and thanks for supporting Whimsy!

Copic Colour Challenge 52

2010-02-17T12:00:00.005Z

Crikey, I'll be spoiling you all today you know. This is going to be the first of 2 posts! Almost unheard of for me! I'm more of a 'pace yourself' kinda gal!

Anyway, the first post today is to share my Copic Colour Challenge DT card with you. I really enjoyed playing with this weeks colours C3, R11 and G21. Such a pretty little combo and pretty easy to work with, which is always nice! We're also sponsored by InStyle, which would explain this super cute image....!

I'm totally getting in to my soft and springy colours again. It is so nice to get back to this, especially after the chilly winter we've had! I also used the layout over at Friday Sketchers this week - fab sketch, huh?

Goodie List........
Stamps: InStyle Stamps.
Paper: One of my many Zoe Pearn sets from Sweet Shoppe Designs!
Copic Markers: E00, E11, E50, Y17, Y21, YR23, R20, R22, G21, G85, G99, C1, C3, C5, C7, BG01, BG05.
Tools & Embellishments: Nesties, glitter and ribbon from stash.

Make sure you pop back later - I'm in the Whimsy Magical Mythical blog hop!

Whimsy Sneak Peeks!

2010-02-16T12:00:00.001Z

Just a quick little teaser post from me today...... just to whip you up in to a frenzy about tomorrows Whimsy Magical Mythical Tour blog hop! Whimsy are releasing a new series of fun stamps and 3 new sentiments sets which you are going to LOVE. And just to whet your appetite, here is a little peek of what you can expect to find on my blog tomorrow.......!

How could you resist a set of eyes like that?! Make sure you drop back tomorrow around 5pm (GMT) to join in all the blog hop fun!

Be My Valentine....

2010-02-15T12:00:00.003Z

I finally made an easel card! I've been threatening to do this for months and eventually got round to it on Saturday morning when I made Ali's Valentines card! Completely love the effect and can't believe how easy it is.... expect to see more of these on a blog near you very shortly!

I pulled out my favorite papers from Pink Petticoat and am so pleased with how it turned out. I think it is nice and lovey-dovey whilst still being a little bit masculine. Well, Ali liked it anyway!

This card is also eligible for a few challenges..........

Cute Card Thursday - In the Name of Love.

Creative Card Crew - Valentines.

Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge - Multifold.
Simon Says Stamp - Love.

Thanks for stopping by today. I think I am slowly getting myself organised and am gradually making my way around all your lovely blogs to leave some nice comments! I'll get there in the end, I promise!

Anyone for Anya? Flower Power

2010-02-14T12:45:00.001Z

Happy Valentines Day! Hope you are all enjoying the weekend and that you have been spoilt rotten by your loved ones. I was lucky enough to receive a very large bunch of red, white, dark pink and light pink roses. He's a lovely boy, isn't he?! Especially as I abandoned him last night to go to a roller disco with my girlies. It was so much fun and I was one of the only ones NOT to fall over! Result! Lets just say, vodka, wine and wheels don't generally mix well! ☺

As it is Sunday, it is time for another Anyone for Anya? challenge! This week we are sponsored by Stempelstudio and the theme is flower power! Nice and easy, there is no excuse for you all not to join us this week!

I picked up this paper pad in Hobbycraft last Sunday and I've been dying to attack it all week! I flipped this weeks sketch at Sketch Saturday 180 degrees and used that for the layout. I changed it a little bit so I hope it still qualifies for the challenge.

Goodie List........
Stamps: Miss Anya 'Love', in stock at Dies to Die For.
Paper: 'Just Chillin' by Making Memories.
Copic Colours: E00, E11, E33, E50, V12, V15, V17, R20, R22, R32, Y21, YG23.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon and gems from stash.

I have the day to myself today so I am off to do some more crafting. Have a great day!

Copic Colour Challenge 51

2010-02-11T10:24:00.000Z

Morning all. Well, this post is officially a day late but I've been having all sorts of problems with the PC. We are in the process of repairing my (high spec but unstable!) PC and replacing Ali's older and slower one which we have been using for the last couple of years. We spent ages transferring everything off the old one and putting it on the external hard drive. We then plugged in the freshly repaired machine and...... nothing! Flaming techonology! Anyway, after much faffing, the old set up is back, the other PC is back in the repair shop and this post is a day overdue! Oh well, you can't win them all, can you?!

This weeks colour combo at Copic Colour Challange was a total joy to work with - I loved every minute of it. I suppose it also helps that the layout I used from this weeks Friday Sketchers totally ROCKS too!

I finally got round to inking up this Kraftin' Kimmie image - isn't she the cutest?! I also got to play with some of the new Bo Bunny paper from the 'Love Bandit' range. Tracy at Dies to Die For has all of these stamps and papers in so make sure you hop over and check them out ☺

Goodie List........
Stamps: Drucilla by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, in stock at Dies to Die For.
Paper: Love Bandit by Bo Bunny, in stock at Dies to Die For.
Copic Colours: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, R29, R35, R59, RV23, RV35, B12, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon and gems from stash.

I'm also going to enter this one in to the Stamp with Fun challenge as the theme this week is hearts. I think I have a few of them on this lovely paper so I should be covered!

Hope you are all having a good week and are all looking forward to the weekend.

Challenge Combining.....

2010-02-08T12:07:00.000Z

I always feel a bit of a cheat when I do this, but I am going to enter todays card in to 6 challenges - Papertake, Creative Card Crew, Paperplay, Charisma Cardz, Stamp Something and Crazy 4 Challenges! All of these challenges involve hearts, love or Valentines in some way, so I hope my card fits the bill!

I went crazy with my metal ruler for this one and distressed the heck out of my papers! Not something I do often, but I really like how it turned out.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Valentine Flopsey' by MFT, on special offer at Dies to Die For.
Paper: Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Copic Colours: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, R35, R37, R59, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Ribbon from stash.

Toodle-pip!

A Late Night AFA....

2010-02-07T23:02:00.000Z

I swear. I'm losing the plot. I'm floating around in the bath, reflecting on the week that was and the week that is going to be, when I suddently realise that it is 10:30pm on a Sunday night and I still haven't posted my DT card for this weeks Anyone for Anya challenge! Truly, I've been a total doofus lately, I have no idea where my brain is....!

This week over at Anyone For Anya? we are sponsored by Hobbystempels who have very generously offered up a gorgeous set of Basic Grey papers and some lovely stamps. To be in with a shot of winning, all you need to do is make something that is good enough to eat! That's right, we want to see all of you food inspired colour combos.... strawberries and cream..... lemon and lime..... you get the idea, right?!

Hopefully you can tell from this card that I went for mint choc chip as my yummy inspiration! The colours aren't brilliantly accurate from this picture though as, try as I might, the light is so rubbish at the moment, I just can't get decent pictures. Although, I have no idea what I would do without the editing help of Paint Shop Pro!

Those eagle-eyed crafters among you will probably notice that I followed this weeks sketch over at Sketch Saturday. Always love their sketches! I'm also entering this one in to the 'Spots and Dots' challenge over at Cute Card Thursday.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Savannah' by TGF, in stock at DTDT.
Paper: 'Abbey Road' by MME, in stock at DTDF.
Copic Colours: E00, E11, E43, E47, E49, E50, R20, R22, YG03, YG63, YG67, BG15, BG23, BG49 in stock at DTDF.
Tools & Embellishments: Brads, Primas gems from stash.

I did a lovely bit of shopping today. Took a trip to the local outlet village, grabbed a Starbucks enroute and picked up two £50 jumpers for £10 each! And they make me look slim - shock horror! Even better, I then went into The Paper Mill shop and got charged {wrongly, I assume!} half price on the whole set of Cosmo Cricket 'Everafter' papers! Genius, huh?!

Okey dokey, seeing as it is pretty much past my bedtime and I have to work tomorrow, I guess I had better skiddaddle.

Hope you all had a fantastic weekend - sweet dreams my friends ♥

Copic Colour Challenge 50

2010-02-03T12:00:00.000Z

Whoops, another flying post from me today! It's week 50 over at the Copic Colour Challenge and we have a chocolately combo for you this week - E18, E42, E77. I was completely useless and only had one of these colours but hopefully, what I've used is somewhere close enough that you won't notice the difference. If I hadn't already told you that is......!

I did something a bit weird with this layout but it didn't really photo well. The bit where the wavy line runs is actually a little narrower than the base below.... if you get what I mean. It looks better (and less wonky!) in real life anyway ☺.

I just love this image. It is from part of a rather large set from Our Craft Lounge which Tracy has on special offer at the moment. It's so cute and you could use it for some really fun cards.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Pat the Dog' by Our Craft Lounge, on sale at Dies to Die For.
Paper: Cupids Confectionary by Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Copic Colours: E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E51, R32, R35, R37, R59.
Tools & Embellishments: Nestabilities, EK Success Punch, Martha Stewart Bakers Twine, button from stash.

Hope you are having a lovely day!

Colour Create

2010-02-02T09:20:00.000Z

A real quick post from me today folks, I'm at work, being naughty and posting on my blog. Can you tell that my manager's room is a whole floor away from my office?!

Over the weekend, I got chance to play with some fab stamps that my lovely DTDF DT boss Tracy sent me. As soon as I saw this little fella, I just knew I had to make a little bookmark. Yep, he's a bookworm, just like me!

Isn't he a cutie?! I decided that, coupled with this fab Zoe Pearn paper, he would be perfect for this weeks challenge over at Colour Create - Pink, Blue, White and Silver. Horrendous picture, I know but I snapped it as I ran out of the door this morning!

Goodie List........
Stamps: Bookworm by High Hopes, in stock at Dies to Die For.
Digital Paper: Irresistible by Zoe Pearn, Sweet Shoppe Designs.
Copic Colours: B00, B02, B12, R35, R37, R81, R83, R85, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Eyelet and embroidery thread from stash.

That's it from me. See you tomorrow ☺

Anyone for Anya? A Dawny P Sketch!

2010-01-31T10:00:00.001Z

Morning folks! How can it be Sunday already? The days are literally flying at the moment, I don't feel like I have enough time to fit everything in. Which leads me on to my next apology - so sorry I've been such a bad blogger of late.... my Google Reader is going nuts with all of your beautiful creations but I just haven't had chance to stop by. I tell you, it's got so bad, I barely got time to read Twlight last week.... I know! Shocking right?! Well, to console myself, I managed to squeeze a little bit of my obsession into my DT card for this weeks Anyone for Anya? card. Meet Edward!

I could have given Tracy a huge smacker when she sent him to me - isn't he adorable?! And weirdly, he made me make a boy card when I didn't have to! It's a miracle, I tell you :o) This is also my entry in to this weeks A Spoon Full of Sugar challenge, where the challenge is 'Freestyle'.

Goodie List........
Stamps: 'Edward' by the Greetings Farm, on offer at Dies to Die For.
Paper: Sweet Shoppe Designs Quarterly Assortment - Vol 2, 2008.
Copic Colours: E00, E11, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E50, B91, B93, B95, B97, W1, W3, W5, W7.
Tools & Embellishments: Craftwork Cards 'Card Candy'.

Thanks for stopping by at my blog today and I really hope I can return the favour in the coming days :o)