Yvonne's Creative Cards

THE SNOWMAN CANDLES

2011-11-22T12:22:00.001Z

Just started to make some more "The snowman candles". And thought I would share.I still have to "pretty" them up etc. But I have to say, love doing candles at the moment! The theme on the Crafters companions challenge is LET IT SNOW! so what perfect way to join!

DO YOU WANT A FREE "Santa's Magical Sleigh"???

2011-11-21T00:15:00.000Z

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FLOWER FAIRES BOYS CARD

2011-11-01T09:28:00.000Z

I really am a bad blogger at the moment. Thought I would share this card I have made. Just a simple boys card using the wonderful flower decoupage Fairies kit and the wonderful Tim Holtz Kraft-core card.

DAUGHTER FLOWER FAIRIES CARD.

2011-10-11T12:18:00.001+01:00

This is an 8x8" card, that folds out.I have used the wonderful image from the Fairyopolis CD ( still my all time favourite CD of Crafters Companion).The papers are from the Fairyopolis 12x12 papers. which I think I have to get again ( nearly gone!) Front of the card closed. You cannot see to well the wonderful gems that run down the MS punch. The card fully opened. Close up of the

ANOTHER WONDERFUL BLOG HOP!

2011-10-09T17:25:00.000+01:00

Now would you love to win this little lot?If so pop on over to the Crafters Companion blog hop to be in for the chance!

ROCKER CARDS ( SNOWMAN)

2011-10-07T09:12:00.001+01:00

Yesterday was the first craft day I have had for over 8 months... bad hey!So I set myself a challenge, to make the 12 rocker cards off the snowman CD from Crafters Companion (walking in the air).As you see i finished them.. I know the picture is bad, light here is awful at the moment. I think these will stand out at the charity event in November I am doing!

A snowman Christmas card

2011-10-04T08:49:00.000+01:00

Another little offering from me.I am so in love with this Snowman kit. So simple to make up, yet so many other ways to use it.I have used Crafters Companions, Snowman cardmaking kit, All in the family Teal blue core'dinations card stock.

BIRTH CARDS

2011-10-04T04:16:00.001+01:00

I made these for a charity event to go with Nappy Cakes my Daughters Friend went to.I have used Forever friends backing papers and the Glitter Girls toppers. I really liked how these turned out. As it was a mad rush to get them done, so I needed a simple but pretty design.Hope you like!

HUMPHREY BIRTH CARDS

2011-10-04T04:09:00.001+01:00

I made these cards a few weeks ago now but never had a chance to upload them. Just simple Birth cards I made for a charity stall I had.I did do a boy birth card, but that was sold before I took a picture of it.

SNOWMAN CARD!

2011-09-29T09:37:00.002+01:00

It's been a long time since I crafted, but just had to play with the new Crafters Companions new snowman collection.Yes, It's simple, come on been a long time now! I have used the wonderful Snowman box set for this.. Just love the beautiful card faces, what a brilliant idea. And one of the decoupaged images.I then glittered the punches snowflakes with Diamond dust, although they do not really

MARIANNE'S CANDY!

2011-09-21T15:36:00.000+01:00

A huge candy from Marianne's Craftroom ... Go and check it out ..Also , do look at the beautiful cards she makes.. they are stunning!

SHEENA DOUGLASS - CANDY GIVE AWAY!

2011-08-09T07:04:00.000+01:00

Sheena Douglass has a new set of stamps and DVD coming out on Friday as the pick of the week!Now to go with her new launch, she has a wonderful candy up for grabs .. the set!!!So pop on over to Sheena's blog, and see how to enter!

ANOTHER HUMPHREY NEW STAMP CARD!

2011-07-27T19:07:00.000+01:00

Another beautiful stamp from crafters Companion. This is the second set in the Humphrey's corner selection which will be released on friday.I have used the papers from the CD ( just so many wonderful designs to choose from.. takes me forever to pick one to use.As you can see I have made a mess up on this one, the ears should be pink ( I have now sorted this out) ... I was wondering why they were

S.W.A.L.K & HUMPHREY'S CORNER BLOG HOP

2011-07-26T10:11:00.000+01:00

Two new stamp sets to be released on the 29th July.But you can pop on over to Crafters companions news blog to find out how you can be in the chance to win these and if thats not enough, some beautiful neenah card too!So go on , you know you want too!

Birthday card for a Daddy!

2011-07-25T08:17:00.001+01:00

I have made this card for the Crafters Companions challenge , One for the boys. I have used the new Humphrey's stamp collection, which I was lucky enough to win. Full card Close up of the lovely image. This just has to be my all time favourite image at the moment.I found a wonderful poem to match the image. Which reads, Walk a little slower, DadCos I am only small.I’m

ADORABLES CARD AT LAST!

2011-07-02T21:59:00.000+01:00

OK I am probably the last one to play around with this CD, but I finally had the chance the past two nights, yes, two nights it has taken,lolI love it when a card turns out far better than you were thinking, or imagined to look. The main image. I have really enjoyed making this card, it's very simple, but beautiful ( well I think anyways)! The inside of the card. I just really

MALES 21ST BIRTHDAY CARD

2011-06-30T02:38:00.000+01:00

This is for a males 21st birthday.It is a card I have done for an order I just hope she likes!I have used SU! papers, Tim Holtz distress inks and dies for this card. I also shrunk the dies to make little embellishments. Think these are so cute. Maybe not the right word for a mans card.. lol I am so sorry I have not been blogging much, I am just up to my neck at the moment, trying to juggle life,

BUTTERFLY & DRAGONFLY'S~ TRY IT ON TUESDAY~STAMPMAN

2011-06-17T19:51:00.002+01:00

Butterfly Tag So sorry this is not a fantastic picture, I am finding it hard to get a good picture ( think the glitter is bouncing back at me) ..I have used the cuttlebug dies and embossing folders for the butterfly's. Which I inked with distress inks -: Stormy sky and Spun sugar. The Dragonfly was just a simple peal off inked int he same colours.The background I inked in Stormy sky and Forest

BUTTERFLY CARD ~ HERE COMES SUMMER

2011-06-15T16:06:00.000+01:00

I made this card for the Crafters Companions Monthly Challenge.I set myself a challenge with this one too, I wanted to use mainly papers , why i do not know, just wanted too.So I have used the Fairyopolis 12x12 papers for this card, and for the main Butterfly image. The decoupage is also from the Fairyopolis as too is the small butterfly in the oval. I have inked around the edges of the card

CRAFTERS COMPANION HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!

2011-06-10T12:06:00.000+01:00

They have got a fantastic new release on Tuesday (14th) on Ideal world. New CD from Crafters Companion And to celebrate they have got a competition running on the Crafters Companion blog.Pop on over and see the stamp plate too!And join in to try and win this beautiful set!Good luck all.

HUMPHREY'S CORNER CARD AT LAST!

2011-06-08T10:59:00.000+01:00

I have been playing around with this card for days.I have made this card for two reasons. 1) For my Grandchildrens Dad whos Birthday it is on Sunday ( why is it harder to make cards for some one you know?)2) To try and get my hands of the next chapter of Humphrey... More info here on the Crafters Companions Blog Front of the 8x8 card. I am so loving the CD, I think I have spent more time

HUMPHREY'S CORNER- FIRST CARD

2011-05-21T03:25:00.001+01:00

He has arrived, Ok I have not got him yet, but a wonderful freebie from the Crafters Companion site!So after begging all the DT to give up their stash, We got a little from Sara instead, lol The 8X8 card Close up of the beautiful decoupage I just love this image. How sweet. And at the bottom it reads , "Daddy's little girl". How beautiful.Not long now ladies, and he will be

FAIRYOPOLIS CANDLE & CARD SET

2011-05-20T08:20:00.000+01:00

I have been working on this set over the past couple of weeks.And I have finally finished the candle to go in the box that started it all. Front of the candle I stamped and embossed the FF and coloured with Copics. Side of the candle The rest of the flowers and leaves, are from rub- ons. Yes, don't they look fab .. I was unsure if they would work, but they do. Think I may need some

HUMPHREY'S CORNER!

2011-05-19T14:05:00.002+01:00

Now unless you have been in the land of nod, and you are not aware of this little chap coming our way on the 24th May , then you will know , the blog land is full of this, and his friend ( not green with envy, honest).Well for a chance to get your mitts on the to win the full Humphrey range - that's both Cd's and all six stamps, total of £50.00 ( WOW no one else enter as I want it, lol ) Click on

LOTV- RIBBONS AND BOWS CHALLENGE

2011-05-16T10:55:00.000+01:00

This is my entry into the Lily Of The Vally Challenge.This weeks sponsor is The Ribbon Girl. So the challenge is .. Ribbons and Bows!The image I have used is from LOTV. full card The papers are from SU! Close up of the main image All items are from my stash.Pop on over and join in, and also check out the beautiful DT's cards.. they are just stunning!

CANDY FROM THE RIBBON GIRL

2011-05-11T09:57:00.000+01:00

OMG , this is a fantastic givaway!RIBBON GIRL is helping to celebrate the new launch of the LOTV new stamp set. with not one but two wonderful candies. So pop on over to see how to enter!

Flower Faires Card

2011-05-11T06:32:00.000+01:00

I have made this card for the Crafters Companions Monthly Challenge - A girls Card Back of the card Inside of the card Front of the card I have used Fairyopolis bard blanks for some of the matting and layering. The main image I have used the stamps. Text and the images are from the rub ons. The papers are from the 12x12 paper pad. The flower and leaves are from my stock.

WOYWW

2011-05-11T06:18:00.001+01:00

It's been a while since I played along with this ..but as you see , it's more like , what's not on your workdesk!You will see from previous and next post why it looks like this, lolHow I managed to finish I will never know working in such a little area. Come on nip over to the stamping ground and dare to show us yours!!

CANDLE BOX

2011-05-09T22:25:00.000+01:00

This week I saw how to make this candle box in the Simply cards and papercraft mag, thank you Bev! The front of the box. Top of the box. I have so enjoyed doing this, as I love decorating candles, but just in cellophane looks so cheap.Just love this idea so much.Of course I had to use my Fairyoplis papers and decoupage. Hope you like

ALTERED TIN

2011-05-01T08:29:00.006+01:00

I have many tins I have collected over the years, like many of us.So this was the perfect time to play around with one and here is it before I started.Over at Try It on Tuesday , Pat asked us to alter a tin.So here is my little go.First I sprayed the tin matt black then I have used SU! papers, which I then embossed with WOW powders ( so loving them at the mo) around the edge..Then with a few

MALE 70TH BIRTHDAY CARD

2011-04-22T01:57:00.004+01:00

I love how this has turned out in the end.It's one of them cards you start and have no idea how it's going to look. It was an order for a male 70th who is and Indian fan.I have used Joanna Sheens American Frontier CD for all the images and backing papers The inside and backThis is the first envelobox I have used off the Crafters Companions new boards. This is my new favourite toy! Thank you for

TRY IT ON TUESDAY

2011-04-12T17:25:00.004+01:00

It's been a long time since I have join in this challenge, but today I thought, oh I just must!So here is my attempt!Over at Try it for Tuesday This week Emma is offering £15 to spend in her Stampin up! catalogue to the winner. The theme is RED,BLACK and CREAM.I have used Nestabilities labels 4 for the tag.Impressabilities , Butterflies for the background.And the stamped image and sentiment is

CRAFTERS COMPANION CHALLENGE

2011-04-11T09:56:00.004+01:00

This month at Crafters Comapnions , the challenge is Aqua and Brown.So of course I decided to use another Flower Fairy. This time I have used Candytuft.I used sakura pens to colour her in. I did not get the colour quiet right, but as close as I could!The boarders are Mather Stewart, the little gems are from Stamping Up.and the little butterflies and the sentiment are from the Fairyoplis

FAIRYOPOLIS CARDS

2011-04-07T15:42:00.005+01:00

At last, I have made some cards .. whoop , whoop.Of course I had to use my lovely Fairy stamps... this being my all time Fave Fairy!SloeI have used the beautiful 12x12 paper pack for all the backing papers on this card, just adore this pad. Think I will have to get some more before it goes !!A close up of the stamped image. Which I water coloured in. Not very good I must admit!And this card I

NEC - what a blast!

2011-03-28T09:58:00.007+01:00

Got to say , although I only spent a few hours there, I had a lovely time. I met up with my crafty friends .. Sara decided to take Izzabell for a nose around!I think she was so into the Flower Fairies she was keeping Sara away for me to buy, buy , buy!Brylee got a lovely cupcake from Sara ... urm, I never got a bite!! Urm .. choc cupcake! And Brylee meets Crafty Bob...

CRAFTERS COMPANIONS BLOG HOP

2011-03-14T11:58:00.003Z

OMG! is all I can say .. you just have to go over and do the blog hop over at Crafters CompanionThis little lot is up for grabs ....Plus you will see amazing DT cards .. using the very beautiful images and papers....

HELLO ALL!!!

2011-03-14T11:36:00.002Z

Have not been around much of late ...really I hear you shout!Well I have been having a few family problems .. won't bore you all with it all.I am going to try and visit you all, been so long since I have had the net ... I think since about January ( was not bothered to be honest).But just got back on last weekend, and thought I would do a shout HI from me. I have missed you all in BLOGLAND .. and

BACK FROM THE CRAFTAGANZA

2010-11-28T08:04:00.007Z

Well ll I know I have not been blogging for a long time. What with work, and working in the craft shop and orders, I just have not had time. But this week I had the most fantastic time. I went to the Crafters Companions CRAFTAGANZA, and just had one of the best times of my life!I met up at last with some of my friends on the crafters Companions forum, bloggers and of course I met up with he

DOTCOM GIFT SHOP

2010-11-10T03:31:00.005Z

I had this beautiful parcel from the dotcomgiftshop to play with, Tags, we all love tags now. In this set you will get 12 for only £2.95. How cool is that. They match perfect with the ribbons. I cannot rave on about this set I have more. The picture does not do these items any justice. They are just stunning and so beautiful!These beautiful ribbon £5.95 for 150cm each .. yes, each! they are just

NEC - what a blast!

2010-11-08T13:44:00.003Z

Well what can I say! I had a fantastic time. Crafters companion was bombarded with us from the forum ( just in case you all thought the loonies were out for the day) Ok we were! Poor Stan was made to get in the picture, well he does love Sara, gives me the excuse to buy more CC stuff!To see more pictures pop on over to the CC forum, and see all the loonies .. there are a fair few of us! So sorry

CANDY FOR GRABS FROM JACQUI

2010-10-31T07:10:00.003Z

I just had to let you know about Jacqui's wonderful candy she has up for grabs. Now I am not just saying this because she has candy up for grabs... this lady is an inspiration to any card maker...her cards are to die for, her talent is second to non.. and she is such a wonderful kind and giving lady... most of you in blog land will know her ,.. if you don't !!! WHY NOT!Pop on over to her

BEVS CANDY

2010-10-23T10:00:00.003+01:00

This little sweetheart is up for grabs over at All the things I love , pop on over to see how to enter xx

CRAFTERS COMPANION BLOG HOP!

2010-10-22T04:24:00.004+01:00

Hurry it ends today ... Blog hop!And to see the amazing cards the DT have made with the new release of the S.W.A.L.K stamps .. they are so , so cute! Start at Jacqui's blog , and hop on around the team xx happy hoppin!

WOYWW- AND NEW CRAFT SHOP DUE TO OPEN

2010-09-29T07:19:00.005+01:00

Well it's that time once again, for Stamping Grounds WOYWW. As you can see not allot more has happened since the last time you came , as I have been far to busy. Ok, I have cleared some of the space and organised it loads better. The draws etc are looking so much tidier and things are so much easier to find now ( not that I am doing much craft at the mo) Desk is full of bits and bobs ( he always

WOYWW WELL ( THURSDAY)!

2010-09-16T08:02:00.003+01:00

Yes I am a day late, But I was so busy yesterday.. can you tell! Yes, I am cleaning it up, bit by bit, but it does seem to go from clean and tidy to OMG what's happened here! look within seconds... or is that just me?Yes, the floor is not different at all, seemed like a good idea to get a carpet you know, lol . So hard to get tape off it after it's stuck to me and the carpet, lol . But fab for

BOOKATRIX SILVER ANNIVERSARY CARD

2010-09-14T09:02:00.003+01:00

Another commissioned card .This time a silver anniversary from a husband to his wife. I have used the bookatrix (seems to be the favourite still), Occasions, Boarder Fold and the Tall Stories boards for this card.The peel offs are also from the Glitter girls. Simple , but the customers seem to love them.I have used flowers only really to add a little embellishment to this card as he wanted this

BEVS~ CANDY

2010-09-14T05:07:00.001+01:00

Pop on over to Bev's to join in her candy!

SOME CANDY~ FROM PINK GEM

2010-09-14T04:57:00.003+01:00

Nip on over to Pink Gem designs to have a chance to win this fab candy!Closes 23rd September.

STAMPMAN CHALLENGE # 5 DISTRESS

2010-09-12T06:54:00.002+01:00

This week if the top of this post was STRESSED, I would have won hands down, lol.I had this card all ready to stick together once, then, first bit went down, then next etc , then when I looked at it, I had ink on the front, the tape had buckled, you name it, it happened. And because it was for a lovely lady who is a very could customer, I just had to start from the beginning, and not try to

GLITTER AND GLITZ 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CARD

2010-09-11T03:54:00.004+01:00

At last my CD arrived yesterday, after worrying all week about it arriving on time. Well this card should have been out the door latest really yesterday, but tomorrow first thing I am gonna have to go and hand deliver it to the customer. It's a 50th wedding anniversary card for a sister and brother-in law. Just adore the papers on this CD, so , so pretty , and the images of the ladies are just

W.O.Y.W.W

2010-09-08T07:27:00.007+01:00

Well it's been a while since I have been able to play along at the Stamping ground. But I am back to play!This is a tag I am doing ready for the launch of the new shop at the end of the month. the ladybird is the logo for JAG a company who works with Julie on the weddings. They are the sweeties things!That will then go onto the candles I am doing to be attached too. I am still working on the

CRAFTERS COMPANIONS CHALLENGE, # 4

2010-09-04T00:24:00.004+01:00

This week over at Crafters Companion challenge the theme this month is this lovely sketch done by Leann.Here is my card for this months challenge.I have used the wonderful S.W.A.L.K Stamps and backing papers .. Just adore these images, and papers, so , so cute!Now the challenge has changed ... you do not have to use just what is on the Crafters companions web site any more , you can use any image

THE STAMP MAN CHALLENGE #4 MUSIC

2010-09-03T03:24:00.002+01:00

This is my first time playing along with the "Stamp man" challenge, But just had to. As the theme was music, and only over the Bank Holiday I got my hands on these beautiful stamps .. I just had too ink them up!I do have to say... I am not happy with this card ... you know you want it to look a certain way .. well this is not it , lol .

BEVS LOVELY CANDY

2010-09-01T06:03:00.003+01:00

Look at this wonderful stash Bev has up for offer!

CRAFTERS COMPANIONS CHALLENGE

2010-08-31T04:21:00.005+01:00

It seems like ages since I have had change to play just for me. Well today ( well this morning) I had the change for me time. So I decided to do a challenge, the Crafters Companions one.Using this wonderful layout by BevI have been awful with keeping up with the Crafters companions forum Birthdays last month ( due to having a broken Computer as most of you know) . So I decided to do a " sorry

CHRISTMAS DECORATION USING THE SPELLBINDERS FLEUR DE LIS

2010-08-28T09:01:00.003+01:00

I saw this fantastic tutorial on u tube by Beccastamps doing this wonderful Christmas decoration, and just had to try it.Of course, hers is beautiful and so much better than mine, but for a first time, I am so impressed.Such a wonderful creation. I may have a few of these on my tree by Christmas!For this I have used -: Fleur De Lis spellbinders Ribbon, Card , Brads and an empty ribbon roll...

CARDS AT LAST! AND A FEW CANDLES!

2010-08-26T00:22:00.008+01:00

As some of you know I have been out of the picture for a while, unable to either post , or my computer was broken.Well I came home yesterday, and my lovely partner had been out and got me a new tower so I can get get back to the land of the living , so to speak!I will not go over the top with my cards, etc. just a few .... These have all been for orders, and have so much fun doing them. One of

IT'S BEEN A WHILE !

2010-08-17T22:12:00.002+01:00

Thought I would just do a quick post. As you have noticed I have not been posting for a while. Not been doing the challenges. Well after my phone went for a dive, ( thank you my wonderful Grandson) my computer now has a virus.I am at the moment using my OH laptop ( but of course ) non of my craft stuff is loaded onto this, or can be loaded onto it.Well in short, I only need one more to break down

WOYWW

2010-08-04T08:06:00.003+01:00

Well it's that time again .. I have not been able to join in for a few weeks ( no phone , no camera) , but hope I am back , fingers crossed. As you can see I am no further than last time you came , lol OK Crafters companion has a lot to answer for .. this whole set if full of there stamps! Yes, still not sorted this little lot out, lolMy ever messy table!I will be round your desks a little later

RENEWAL OF VOWELS & 18TH BIRTHDAY MALE CARD

2010-07-28T06:50:00.004+01:00

I am still unable to take photos of my cards I am making.So at the moment I am relying on the craft shop to send me them when I take them down via email.. bad hey, lol Renewal of vowelsI loved doing this one. Such a change from the normal bookatrix I have been doing. The lady ( in the picture) is renewing her vowels and wanted the a photo of wedding day in the bookatrix. She fell in love with one

JUST INSPIRATIONAL CHALLENGE ~ challenge 4

2010-07-23T10:28:00.004+01:00

Digi challengeJust a quick post I have not forgot about this... I have done my card .. but My darling Grandchildren came to visit me yesterday, and decided that Nanny's phoned needed a wash ... down the loo... yes, and my pic is on my phone.. camera has no batteries, so going out later to get some, I will upload a pic then .. please pop on over to see the other ladies DT work ... WHO are a lot

WOYWW - WELL SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME...

2010-07-21T07:28:00.003+01:00

Last weekend, I decided, I needed more storage, as you do. So off to Ikea I went, with OH in tow ( OK , he had to take me, lol) .The idea was, get a new unit to house my papers, simple, yes, nope, nothing is that simple for a crafter now is it? After much messing, thinking deciding, I am now, putting papers, and card on one self.. urn, wonder if this will work? lol Not even a third way into

WEDDING THANK YOU BOOKATRIX CARDS

2010-07-19T09:42:00.003+01:00

This is two out of the five Bookatrix I have for orders. These two are from a bride and groom to their Mothers for all there help towards their wedding.There are words to go on, but personal, so have not shown this in the finished part. Of course they are of the Brides colours, purples and Ivory's. As I am looking at the pictures, arhhhh I can see the blessed peel offs have moved... looks like

JUST INSPIRATIONAL CHALLENGE ~3 VINTAGE

2010-07-15T06:16:00.007+01:00

How time flies ! It's week 3 already for us over at Just Inspirational challenge.I am so sorry for the glue being seen on this card, I have only just finished it off.. yes I know , bad DT planning, but I have been a little ill ( all together now , arhhhhhhhh) , but managed to do JUST in time... Now, back on task, Vintage is the theme this week , not my strong point at all , not very good at this

WOYWW

2010-07-14T05:20:00.004+01:00

Yes, it's Wednesday which means it's time to pop on over to The Stamping Ground for WOYWW.Now for any blogger out there.. who has not ever heard of this ...where have you been.. do you like to nose around other craft spaces? If so , this is for you. As you see, I am back in the swing.. a right old mess, lol every think back into the "push back" or more to the push to the side, theory!Oh , now

CRAFTERS COMPANIONS NEW RELEASE- AND SOME CANDY!

2010-07-14T05:06:00.003+01:00

Crafters companion has once again done it!They are going to release a new set of wonderful stamps ( Bank manager, you know I said , I will be good, well you see, I neeeeeed this) and a CD featuring the wonderful SWALK collection .. how cute are these?Now to be in with a chance of winning this complete set ( yes ) pop on over to the Crafters companion news release and see what / when and how to

POPCORN THE BEAR 3D BUILDER !

2010-07-13T03:19:00.004+01:00

This is my first attempt at doing this , so be kind, lolNo it's not perfect, but every time I do something like this I do a trial run, and work out all the things that I do wrong and see where I should have done this and that!I am planning to do 4 of these, yes, 4, 2 boys and two girls. Both my Daughters are expecting , one in December, and one in January ( yes, I know, Nanny yet again) and yes,

5 CANDYS!

2010-07-10T02:50:00.002+01:00

This is just one of 5 candy's that Jodi from Inked Inspirations has up for her birthday . which was on the 8th, pop on over to see what you have to do and take a look at the other four ... you will be amazed!!!

MY CANDY WIN ARRIVED!

2010-07-09T09:05:00.002+01:00

I just had to show you what I just got in the post. This lovely set from Crafters Companion. You all know how much I lover this stuff, and rave on about it... well this little fellow , now has his own CD, about time I say!I would love you to meet SOUFFLE, isn't he just adorable?I won this set by commenting on Claire's card when I entered the Crafters companions Monthly Challenge ( second one

DO YOU LOVE FLOWER SOFT? DO YOU LOVE TO HOP?

2010-07-09T06:10:00.007+01:00

Then why not join in with the flower soft -The stamps for life blog hop.go on over to here and start a hopping!

JUST INSPIRATIONAL CHALLENGE # 2

2010-07-08T05:22:00.007+01:00

This weeks Is sponsored by lothian crafts The challenge this week is -: Pink, Cream and Brown. Buttons/Gems and Glitter.Now that's my kind of challenge, all my favourite things ... as the song goes, nope not gonna sing .. well maybe in my head as you are doing , lol !!So here is my card for the challenge.. no explanation on the colours! The central image is from the Glitter Girls, just adore

WOYWW-MORE LIKE WNOYWW

2010-07-07T06:38:00.006+01:00

Which means Whats Not On Your Work Desk. I seem to be doing every thing at once at the moment, you know the one, I will do this, oh no , this is fun , oh no, I like this .. yes you get the drift!So here we are at the beginning.. Cuttlebugging ... yes, thought glitter card, I got from a candy win from Stamping and Sharing .. I will make some frames with them, as I really should use them, keep

WILD ORCHID CRAFTS - BLOG CANDY!

2010-07-05T00:18:00.002+01:00

OMW .. to even dream of winning this .. if only hey!Well to be in for a chance, pop on over to WILD ORCHARD CHALLENGE, and find out, how and when this brand new challenge begins .. and then you can start toDREAM< DREAM < DREAM ... like me of winning this fantastic candy!

FRIES BOX - PROJECT TUESDAY

2010-07-04T23:25:00.004+01:00

I have had time to play .. At last! Over at Project Tuesday, the challenge this week ( well last Tuesday) was to make this cute little fries box.I have had such a great time doing this.. how sweet are these. And how fab would they be for children's ( or adults)party favours.You can see all the DT works of arts and get the downloads for the templates for this over at Project Tuesday!

BRAND NEW CHALLENGE- JUST INSPIRATIONAL!

2010-07-01T06:24:00.008+01:00

Today is the brand new challenge, Just inspirational.This challenge will run on Thursdays, This week we have this beautiful sketch to follow,No rules with our challenge , apart from the sketch , simples yesThis is the card I have done with this sketch.I have used my favourite LOTV stamp up to date " wedding carriage". Which I coloured with copics and sakura pens.The card stock was from my stash I

WOYWW

2010-06-30T08:39:00.002+01:00

Quickie post today .. yes , that busy .. off to the post office , to send samples off .. yes , won't be long now till I spill the beans .. lol Then back to finish off a few cards .. nip on over to Julia's blog .. and take a nose .. I WANT TO BLOG MORE ... JOIN IN CHALLENGES

IT'S WEDNESDAY SO IT'S WOYWW

2010-06-23T00:57:00.004+01:00

Yes it's that time again!Julia has started a trend where we just cannot get away from this now, we try our hardest to stay clear... but it pulls us ever closer back! A few little projects going on...( sorry, not long now) .. a bit of hit and miss with the measuring! And my little space where I connect with the world, with some of my wonderful cards from my blogging friends, ha , you all thought

WEDDING CARD FOR PARENTS.

2010-06-17T08:50:00.003+01:00

An order for a wedding card from the daughters ( from nan) to their parents getting married. I have quilled all the flowers myself, but punched out the leaves, just did not have time to do them too. had to be a quick turn around card, has it's got to be sent out this weekend. And has taken me a while to complete.Simple, but very effective.

IT'S WEDNESDAY SO IT'S WOYWW #54

2010-06-16T07:15:00.005+01:00

Good morning everyone in blog land!It's that time again ( seems the only time I get to blog at the moment), it's Wednesday, so that means it's WOYWW with Julia. Well as like last week, I cannot show you my desk.. I know, so , so , sorry!So I thought, as a lot of you wanted to see inside my draws ( urm, does make you wonder why they ask), I thought I would show you.But first a question!As you can

STARTING SOON- A NEW CHALLENGE!

2010-06-10T07:06:00.003+01:00

As you are aware , Crafter's Companion have now started up there own challenge blog. So now if you were a huge fan of that challenge blog, Rachel has now started a new challenge in it's place. JUST INSPIRATIONAL CHALLENGES This will start on the first Thursday in July.Of course , we need you to make it happen, so pop on over, give your support, and if you could be a sponsor that would be

WOYWW- 53

2010-06-09T08:28:00.002+01:00

Yes, it's Wednesday , so it's time to jump on over to Julia's to see whats going on ,on others desks! At the moment , I cannot show you whats on mine ( sorry ladies, all hush , hush) .. so I thought I would show you this I got yesterday from my travels to Birmingham... Yes it's Peter Rabbit... isn't he just a cutie ?I have also been to my fave place , Ikea .. and got me some more storage , I

CRAFTERS COMPANION 1ST CHALLENGE

2010-06-02T11:38:00.004+01:00

Well I never!Crafters companion have now started their very own challenge blog with some well known bloglanders ( if that's a word!, lol) This is the first sketch that's been designed by their very own Leann. With the added option Floral.This time you can use any stamped image from the Crafters companions site not just Crafters companions. This is my take on the sketch, and as you see.. purple

BLACK AND WHITE WEDDING CARD

2010-05-30T08:18:00.004+01:00

I have done this card from the sketch Bev done over at the Lili of the valley challenge.For this card I have finally got to use some of the beautiful papers I got from Stamping and sharing ( been stroking them for a fair while!).They are just beautiful flock papers, so luxurious , perfect for this lovely wedding image from LOTV.I have kept this black and white, I did colour the image to start

BLOG CANDY

2010-05-28T08:43:00.004+01:00

Lilli Of The Valley have a fantastic blog candy up for grabs for all their followers.This beautiful set of 12 stamps is up for grabs before the release date on the 1st June.So what you waiting for , pop on over and take a look ...

WEDDING BOOKATRIX

2010-05-27T09:22:00.003+01:00

At last I have done the card I started yesterday, another for the craft shop.I have a fair bit of trouble with this one. First with the material paper backing ( from the Glitter Girls) . I have kept this for so long not wanting to use it , as we all do. I have so much of it I have brought over the years and not used, I decided it was about time!Then I wanted the SU dove to face the other way ( me

WOYWW

2010-05-26T05:54:00.003+01:00

Yes it's that time yet again, to pop on over to the Stamping Ground and show us your work desk!Although , it's not a total mess, it's it a little. I still have one bookatrix to make ( Wedding) and as you can see no where near finished.I have a little glittering going on in this picture, Just love this glitter in a can. Has to be my fave up to now, it's taken over my fine glitters, now that's

BOOKATRIX ORDERS FINISHED!

2010-05-25T07:57:00.003+01:00

Thought I would show you a couple of orders I have finished for the shopThis is a simple card from Kanban for an 18 year old girl. Another not my kind of card making. but I have to say , I did enjoy doing this. Such a pretty image and such lovely greens I think on this card. Another simple Bookatrix for the shop too. I know , nothing on the other page. I have done these for the shops stock. As

PROJECT TUESDAY - CARD WITH MATCHING BOOKMARK

2010-05-24T13:58:00.004+01:00

Over at Project Tuesday, the challenge was to make a card with a matching bookmark.Now , I made this last week, before I even knew about this, I was just playing ( as we do) and I was having five minuets from my orders , hopping around, and saw this. and thought , HA .. so here it is .The bookmark pulls off the card!I made this for a friend, who needs a lift at the moment. I have used " Bird on a

"LOST" , IT'S ALL OVER NOW!!!

2010-05-24T07:17:00.004+01:00

Well I have just sat and sobbed my heart out , Oh OK, I had a weep. Lost is no more, but I have to say, best series I have watched so far ... and the ending ... , YES was fab , OK not all the answers I wanted, but enough to make me happy!Won't go into it to much .. don't want to spoil it for those yet to see, but well worth it I would say!!!I will miss this so much...

WOYWW TIME

2010-05-19T10:20:00.002+01:00

Well it's that time once again!Pop on over to Julies to take a nose around other work desks to see the mess created!Well here is mine .. exciting isn't it, lol NOT.I am working on a card .. once again , lol as you can see , not getting very far, have changed the lay out so many times. Still not doing a lot of blogging due to work and working for the craft shop at the mo... so so sorry!I will try

WHAT HAVE I BEEN UPTO?

2010-05-17T07:25:00.003+01:00

Well I have been a busy bee this past few weeks, with orders coming out of my ears ( not moaning at all),.On top of them, I have had a few jobs to do for my local craft shop.1) I had to make some boxes to fit these beautiful new Wedding invites in ( I really do love this style,very pretty).2) To make this Bookatrix for an order for the shop.Not that happy with this, not my type, but it's what the

IT'S WEDNESDAY SO IT'S WOYWW

2010-05-12T11:37:00.003+01:00

Yes it's that time once again ... where oh where has the weeks gone too!Well anyhow it's WOYWW, I got my glitter sprays.. yes magpie in a former life, lol with a new one included.. Multicolour!!Yes I have sprayed it already, and I think I will have to order LOADS more of it ( although, Anne on Crafters companion forum did say and I quote, "Volcano" in a can)! .. you would have to read to get the

GLITTER GIRLS MEETS BEATRIX POTTER CARDS AND SOME CANDY NEWS

2010-05-08T09:07:00.003+01:00

I have had some time for me to craft for a change. And no matter what I start doing I end up with a BP on it some where!I was determined to do some of my "old way" cards ( the Glitter girls board, been a while) , so I started to play... and yes, they were just sitting there waiting for me.. So as you can see I mad the Miniboox card with the beautiful BP "TOM KITTEN" stamps. I think this is such

WOYWW

2010-05-05T12:53:00.005+01:00

Yes it's that time once again. It's wednesday , it's Julias WOWW time. So come on , get them pictures taken so we all can have a nose and post them onto the Stamping ground... Ok the first picture is not bad, but it does get worse, lol.I was please this morning as I was not in that bad of a mess, then BANG, I forgot about an order... oopsy!And then I ended up like this, lolAt least I got it done,

SCS CHALLENGE- monochrome

2010-05-05T00:14:00.006+01:00

This week over on SCS with Sugar Nellie it's challenge 5 and it's Monochrome .Now I have gone a bit mad ... and done one or two for this .. I first done these .. and thought , nah , not right really. So I then went on to do this one. I am still not sure about this either .. but I guess you have to draw a line some where,lol . At least I have made up for not joining in last week.

DO YOU WANT SOME CANDY?

2010-05-02T07:10:00.002+01:00

If you do , pop on over to CRAFTY GOINGS ON . They have this wonderful selection up for grabs from Charmed cards and crafts.So what you waiting for ... RUN....

WOYWW and BEATRIX POTTER CARD.

2010-04-28T07:03:00.007+01:00

Well it's Wednesday , so that means we have to show you our work desks.Over at The stamping Ground Julia gets most of the blogland showing us their work spaces, now, I am not sure if this is a way of shaming most of us to keep it tidy ( as you see it does not work for me, lol) . But also , we get to have a peek at all the beautiful rooms you all have.In my swing, I thought I would show a card ..

SCS CHALLENGE AND TUESDAY TAGGERS

2010-04-18T08:39:00.002+01:00

I was so happy I was chosen to win the last SCS challenge last week of three beautiful stamps. This stamp I have used is one I have picked for one of three as my prize. Which a lovely craft forum lady stamped for me to use , Jane , thank you so much. So of course I have used this image for the next challenge to make a diagonal double pocket card , I have never made this type of card before

PROJECT TUESDAY- TUEDAY TAGGERS

2010-04-12T12:13:00.005+01:00

Last weeks Tuesday Taggers was strangely enough, was to make a tag, I have tried so many times to get a good picture of this, but can I ? It's so dull here at the moment, picture taking is awful.There is a beautiful prize up for grabs from a very talented lady Georgina.I made the tag to go with another challenge over at Project Tuesday to make this fabby Diaper fold pouch.You can find how to do

STAMP WITH US - SKETCH

2010-04-12T07:00:00.003+01:00

This week over at Stamp with us, the theme this week is this fantastic sketchI am so sorry for the poor picture. light not good here this Earlie in the morning. will try it again later.This is my card I have made from the sketch. very simple card, but I like the simple lines on this ( unlike me really).LablesCard stock:- Whisper White, Ruby redInks:- Real Red.Stamps:- Simply Said Stickles as gems.