Blog Candy

Jennie over at The Artistic Stamper is giving this wonderful assortment of goodies to one lucky person. The winner will be announced on 3rd May (my fingers crossed for me LOL!)

Friday Sketchers #49

I went to visit my parents last week in the UK and now that I'm back home I've realised I haven't made or posted any birthday cards, so if any of you are reading this, I'm really sorry and the cards will be in the post very shortly. This card that I made for Friday Sketchers is a belated birthday card (I think I should just make belated ones 'cause I always forget, no matter how many times and how many different lists I make!!!) It's another great sketch over on Friday Sketchers. Paper: BasicGrey urban prairie Stamp: Sugar Nellie a good book by Elisabeth Bell available at Funky Kits Accessories: watercolour pencils, various prima flowers, ribbon, silk rose flowers, brads. Thanks for looking.

Stamp with Fun #3

As it was our anniversary on 23rd - four years married, and I haven't got a clue where the time has gone, I thought I'd better make a card for himself. I played along with Stamp with Fun as they have a fabby sketch. I did make the card in time for the day, but I forgot to put it on here DOH!

Anyway, this is the sketch and my attempt at this challenge

Paper: BasicGrey two scoops and core'dination cardstock

Stamp: Sarah Kay first kiss and Stampin' Up! circle of friendship

Ink: Versafine onyx black

Accessories: watercolour pencils, dew drops, lace, prima flower, corner punch.

Thanks for looking.

Blog Candy

I couldn't believe my eyes when I looked at Debbie's blog candy, if I had all those wonderful goodies in my hands, I'd thought I'd died and gone to heaven!!!!

I'm on my knees praying now LOL! but having just looked at how many people have left comments already eeek! I suppose I'd better leave a link just in case you want a chance of winning - Passion For Crafts, and it will run until 30th April.

Cuttlebug Challenges

Big things are happening over on Cuttlebug Challenges blog on the weekend of 1st May, check out the blog, not only for the the 1st Annual Spa Retreat, but for wonderful inspiration, challenges and general news.

Sketch and Stash #8

Have you checked out Sketch and Stash challenge blog? If you haven't, why not? A new sketch is up on Monday (every fortnight). This is the great sketch for challenge 8 and this is my attempt

Stamp: Sugar Nellie gorjuss girls sitting, Stampin' Up! circle of friendship

Paper: Papermania secret garden

Ink: Versafine onyx black, Bazzinks leapfrog

Accessories: Prima satin flower, dew drops, ribbon, watercolour pencils.

Thanks for looking.

An Award

I've been given an award from the very talented SarahC (check out her blog, you won't be disappointed) some time back and I feel terrible about not displaying it on my blog.

As I'm going to make more of an effort now blogging, I thought it's about time to get my act together and go through my 'to-do list' which is very, very long.

So, thank you Sarah from the bottom of my heart and I'm sending you hugs and kisses.

Blog Candy

Take a good look at all this wonderful blog candy (ends 27th April)

Jeanette over at Happy Thoughts and Inkspots has kindly put this lot up for grabs. Pop over to her blog and check out her gorgeous creations.

Everybody Art Challenge #35

I just stumbled across this challenge blog - Everybody Art Challenge last week and I just had to make my mum a birthday card with the sketch.

Paper: BasicGrey urban prairie, and a selection of core'dination cardstock

Stamp: Sarah Kay time for apple pie

Ink: Versafine black

Accessories: watercolour pencils, various prima flowers and others, cuttlebug, nestabilies, cuttlebug embossing folders - swiss dots and textile and dew drops.

Thanks for looking.

Double Dutch #14

Double Dutch is a new challenge blog for me, but I just couldn't resist playing with this weeks challenge sketch. And I also followed the sizes, which made making this card a breeze - except for all my faffing around trying to decide what paper to use! Again I've used my Gorjuss girl from Sugar Nellie - I just can't enough of these beauties and roll on April when a new collection is coming out!

Stamp: Gorjuss Girl collection 1 from Sugar Nellie

Paper: K & Co K-Ology

Ink: Versafine black and Bazzinks pansy

Accessories: H2os, flowers, dovecraft brads, nestabilities, cuttlebug.

Thanks for looking.

Truly Scrumptious #3

This is my first time playing along with Truly Scrumptious, I just couldn't resist this fabby sketch, aswell as the sketch there was another part of the challenge - something shiny on your card - help I forgot all about that bit!!!, but I think I can get away with it 'cause her hair is very shiny LOL!

Stamp: Gorjuss Girls collection 1 by Sugar Nellie exclusive to Funky Kits

Paper: BasicGrey Mellow

Ink: Versafine black, ColorBox fluid chalk dark brown.

Accessories: H2os, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Textile embossing folder, lace, ribbon, chipboard lettering, Making Memories flower brads.

Thanks for looking.

Cutie Sunday #33

This week over at Cutie Sunday there's a fabby sketch. Check out the blog and have a go at the challenge.

Stamp: Gorjuss Girls collection 1 by Sugar Nellie, Hero Arts sentiment stamp

Paper: BasicGrey Gypsy

Cardstock: Core'dination

Accessories: H2os, brad.

Thanks for looking.

The Sugar Bowl #6

Wow, I didn't realise I haven't blogged for so long, I think I need to get my act together! Anyway, great news I've made a card LOL!. I've bought some wonderful stamps over the past few weeks, but up until now I haven't wanted to play with them *shock horror*, but it's all going to change from now on. As I couldn't resist using one of the new stamps by Elisabeth Bell from Sugar Nellie. This stamp is a dream to colour, plus as an added bonus she is really sweet. My card is for my mum for mother's day so I've entered it into The Sugar Bowl challenge - first for me. Stamp: Basket of Happiness - Sugar Nellie stamp exclusive to Funky Kits Paper: BasicGrey two scoops Accessories: Versafine inks, watercolour pencils, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Corner flourish Boss Kutz, dew drops, lace, prima flowers, pearls, brad. Thanks for looking.

Fluffy's baby

This is Fluffy's first born baby. He is just over a week now - the picture was taken when he was 3 days old. I still haven't named him.

As soon as he saw the camera and the flash he came running over, and I was telling him to stand back 'cause he was getting too close to the camera and I was practically lying backwards to take the picture. I don't think he understood me LOL!

Paperminutes challenge #50

This week again, over at Paperminutes there is a wonderful sketch, plus there's an added bonus of some candy ;). As I've found my mojo, I just had to play along with this challenge. I've rotated the sketch - I didn't realise until I looked at the blog - silly me for not checking before I started making the card!! Paper: BasicGrey urban prairie Stamp: Whiff of Joy stamps, the new spring stamp kit - yummy! Accessories: Various flowers, watercolour pencils, H2os, Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, clear dew drops, heart charm, ribbon and Provocraft flower dies. Thanks for looking.

Dutch Dare Challenge

This is my attempt for the challenge over at Dutch Dare Card challenges -'Buttons and Bows'. I couldn't wait to use my new gorgeous stamps from Whiff of Joy - the spring stamp kit, they are all wonderful - so expect to see these stamps on the next lot of challenges I attempt to do LOL! Paper: unknown - I'm trying to use some old stash!!!!!! Stamp: Whiff of Joy spring stamp kit Accessories: stazon jet black ink, H2os, watercolour pencils, vaiours flowers, button and thread. Thanks for looking.

Arty Girlz Challenge #71

This week over at Arty Girlz (well last tuesday) the challenge was 'Red and White'. My creation is an ATC made with some Stampin' Up! stamps that I haven't played with for ages!!!!! Card: Core'dination Stamps: Stampin' Up! Simply said Ink: Stampin' Up! ruby red Accessories: Stampin' Up! very vanilla taffeta ribbon, circl punch. Thanks for looking.

Cutie Sunday #27

I haven't played along with Cutie Sunday in a very long time, so last sunday was a scrummy sketch so I decided to find my mojo and play along.

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Sweet and Sassy, Stampin Up! - Circle of Friendship

Cardstock: BasicGrey - Boxer

Accessories: Watercolour pencils, velvet ric rac, flower, diamond ribbon slide.

Thanks for looking.

Sketch Saturday #36

I keep forgetting to blog. I made this card for the challenge and time has nearly ran out! This is a wonderful sketch to work with, and I'm sure I'll use it again and again. Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Daisy, Hero Arts sentiment Cardstock: Core-dination Ink: Stazon jet black Accessories: Watercolour pencils, nestabilities, cuttlebug, ribbon Thanks for looking.

Friday sketchers

Over at Friday Sketchers there's another wonderful sketch, and this is my attempt

Paper: K & Co Classic McKenna,

Stamp: Sugar Nellie - Sweet 'n Sassy

Ink: Stazon jet black, Bazzinks leapfrog

Accessories: watercolour pencils, Stickles, Prima flowers, brads, liquid pearls.

Thanks for looking.