Friday 25 September 2009

I'm Gonna Be AWOL

Hi! I'm getting visitors tomorrow and will be AWOL over the next week, unless I do a spot of lurking! My cousin and her husband are staying with us and I know we'll have a great time even though the weather isn't forecast good. We have a very busy schedule today to I'm just taking 5 at the moment to post this.

Hope you all have a good week and I'll be back next weekend. Hugs to all xx

ABC Design Team Call




The ABC challenge site is holding a DT call as unfortunately two of their team have had to resign due to family commitments.

ABC is a fortnightly challenge that I try to take part in as much as I can and would love to be given the opportunity to be part of their team.

I think the cards that I have chosen show my particular style which I think is a fairly simple one. Win or not, I wish the new team all the best and look forward to continuing to take part in the challenges.

UPDATE : Didn't make the DT but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Hope the new girls have a great time and look forward to seeing their creations.

Sunday 20 September 2009

OLL DT Card


Challenge :
Ooh La La Creations - Shades of Autumn
Elements :
Image & BP - Six Beauties collection from Femme Fatale CD by Ooh La La Creations
Flourish - Flourish #5 from Sizzlits Lovely Flourishes Set by Sizzix
Roses have been spritzed with Glimmer Mist - Pearl
Jewels - Joanna Sheen

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Ruby & Kenny



Our next door neighbours in the UK are celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary on Friday so this card was done in a hurry as it's to be there by Friday. Not one of my most imaginative cards but I think it fits the bill OK.

Elements :
Image, Sentiment and Bling - Kanban
Flowers - Prima
Other stuff from stash

Sunday 13 September 2009

ABC / CDM / DU2DS / DTC


Challenges :
ABC - D ... is for Die Cuts
Cute Daisy May - Pink and ... I've chosen brown
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp - Sketch #21
Digital Tuesday - It's All About Kids

Elements :
Image - from Sheet 7 by Cute Daisy May
Papers - Raspberry Swirls and Flourish by Creative Imaginations
Flowers - Daisy punch, small and medium, by Woodware
Bling - Kanban
Edge Punch - Scallop Edge by Stampin Up!
Sentiment - from Round Greetings set by Cuddly Buddly

Saturday 12 September 2009

WOJ / WSC



Challenges :
Whiff of Joy - Teal & Orange
Weekend Sketch Challenge - Sketch #97

Elements :
BP - Lovely Orange Pinstripe by Doodlebug
Image - Willow Catching Leaves from the Fall Collection 2009 by Whiff of Joy
Flower - Prima
Other bits and bobs from stash

Friday 11 September 2009

A Spoon Full of Sugar



Challenge :
A Spoonful of Sugar - Sketch #68

Elements :
Papers - BP is Doodlebug and the strips are Glittered Embossed Spring Floral by Papermania
Image - Baby Buggy XXD002 by Woodware coloured with chalk and Sakura Glaze Pens #820 + 821
Flourish - Flourish #3 from Sizzlits Lovely Flourishes Set by Sizzix
Flowers - don't know but I've spritzed them with Glimmer Mist - Pink Taffy
Bling - Kanban
Sentiment - Computer generated

Wednesday 9 September 2009

Jenny



This was a very difficult card to make as it's for my husband's cousin whose wife died very suddenly on Monday. She was diagnosed with cancer only 2 weeks ago. I have to say a very big thank you to Stephanie as that's where I found the inspiration for this card.

Elements :
BP - Black Beetle Boutique Stripes by Doodlebug
Sentiment - May You Find Strength G2342 by Printworks
Flourish - I think it's a Woodware stamp but not sure
Butterfly - Butterflies Cut & Emboss Tag Set by Cuttlebug
Bling - Kanban
Ribbon from stash

Monday 7 September 2009

Dotties World / SSS



I may not be around as much over the next couple of weeks as my dearly beloved is on holiday and I pick him up from the airport tonight. We have quite a few things planned but I'll pop on when I get a chance.

Challenges :
Dotties World - New Arrival
The Sweet Stop - Sketch #20 (don't know if I qualify for this challenge as the image is a digi not hand stamped)

Elements :
Image - Baby Boy from the Love & Marriage Collection by Charmed Cards & Crafts
Paper - from a magazine
Sentiment - stamped using Celtic Lowercase Alphabet Set by PSX
Pearls - Kanban
Ovals - cut using oval punch by Personal Impressions
Other bits and bobs from stash

Sunday 6 September 2009

DT Card for Ooh La La Creations


Challenge :
Ooh La La Creations - Floral Fantasy

Elements :
BPs & Image - Burnt Amber from Fleur D'Imagination CD by Ooh La La Creations
Flowers - Prima
Bling - Kanban
Other bits and bobs from stash

Saturday 5 September 2009

PB


Challenge :
Penny Black - Hearts Desire

Elements :
BP - Windsor Stripe by K & Co
Image - Garden Slumber 2301F by Penny Black, cut and layered with nesties, coloured with chalks and set with cheap hairspray!
Bling - Kanban
Flourish - Flourish #3 from Sizzlits Lovely Flourishes Set by Sizzix
Other bits and bobs from stash

Friday 4 September 2009

2S4U


There was something about this sketch that caught my eye the minute I saw it on the challenge blog. I looked on the Living Rooms Direct website and found this throw (see below) which reminded me of paper I had in my long forgotten stash. I hope I have done it justice.



Challenge :
2 Sketches 4 You - Sketch #34

Elements :
BP - Chateau Toile by K & Co
Bling - Kanban
Butterfly - Butterflies Cut & Emboss Tag Set by Cuttlebug
the other paper has been in my stash for so long I have no idea where it came from - sound familiar?

Rainbow Lady / S & S



Challenges :
Rainbow Lady - The Rose
Sketch & Stash - Sketch #18

Elements :
Image - die cut decoupaged rose from set 248603 Red Roses by Dufex
BP - Isabella Stripes by K & Co
Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Doilie punch
Other bits and bobs from stash

Thursday 3 September 2009

A Definite for my Wishlist

I've just spent the last while watching a video by Rach of Papercrafts by Rach. She is colouring one of the new Fall stamps from Whiff of Joy with Copic markets. I've long wanted some of these but thought the price a bit steep. After watching Rach I can now understand why you need so many and they are so obviously good quality. Check it out if you are interested, it is fascinating. Hugs x

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Truly Scrumptious


Sorry this picture isn't all that great as I had to take it outside as the light is fading fast - hence the use of the blue cushion for the background. Another reason that I HAD to do it tonight is that it's one of the cards I'm using for my class tomorrow. It does look a lot better in real life - honest! If I've time in the morning I'll re-do the pic as I'm so not happy with it.

Challenge :
Truly Scrumptious - Sketch #15 plus the theme of Indian Summer

Elements :
Papers - Maize and Splendor from the Indian Summer Collection by Basic Grey
Image - Adirondak Chair by Serendipity
Flower - Flora Doodles
Sentiment - Computer generated

Tuesday 1 September 2009

CCC / CPS / Digital Tuesday / Pollycraft / Spoon Full of Sugar



Challenges :
Creative Card Crew - Pink, Black and White
Card Positioning Systems - Sketch #131
Digital Tuesday - Lace & Pearls
Pollycraft - Furry Friends
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Distressing

Elements :
Image - Kitty from Cherry Kisses Collection by Pollycraft cut with nesties and distressed with chalk
Pearls - Kanban
Flower - Prima
Other bits and bobs from stash

CDM / Mojo Monday / TPE



Challenges :
Cute Daisy May - Thank You
Mojo Monday - Sketch #102
The Pink Elephant - Recipe : 1 Ribbon, 2 Squares and something that sparkles

Elements :
BP - Dorset Florals by K & Co
Image - from Sheet 23 by Cute Daisy May cut with Dahlia Nestabilites by Spellbinder
Squares -one of 4 2x2 Vintage Dies by Cuttlebug
Other bits and bobs from stash

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