Clinging on to Summer

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! ~♥~
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I Want!

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)
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Shiny and Sparkly.....

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,
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Love Those Giraffes

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,

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And.... Relax :o)

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. 

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Another Last Minute Posting...

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,
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Hot Diggity Dawg

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)
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I Finally Used my RV Copics!

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)

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Echo Park - I ♥ it!

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!

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Mmm.... Cupcakes!

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)
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The Papers Just Don't Work....

... 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 ~♥~

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Love Bunnies

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 ☺
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Cute Little Makes

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!!!!

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Some Multi-Challenging

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 ☺

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So True....!

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)

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Happy Birthday........

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!
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Papertake Sketch Time

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!
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I ♥ Kenny K!

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

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,
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Froggie Fun

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)

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Good Enough to Eat...

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!

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Good Times

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

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!

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Sassy Anniversary Relay - Day 4!

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,

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Whimsy Digital Hop!

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!

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