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Music saves My Soul - Pitbull feat. T Pain

2012-01-21T14:43:00.000Z

Yay...it's Saturday!! :)
I was a bit slow to start this morning after a tiring day yesterday. Usually I'm up and out to Bokwa by 9am on a Saturday...but...my feet just didn't want to make the transition from bed to floor today, never mind 45 mins of high impact, cardiovascular dancing!!!
This is one of the tracks we have at Bokwa... if you don't know what that is...follow the link to madness!! Lol Just loving Pitbull...there's something about him.....yum....
So...by the glory of Music Saves My Soul...I'm just going to listen to it from the comfort of my chair today :)

Mo Challenge # 118

2012-01-19T14:58:00.000Z

Erm....Happy New year all!!! A bit late as we're so far into January already! But it's Thursday...and it's Mo challenge day and I'm up and running again...YAY!! :)
This weeks challenge at Mo's has the theme... STITCHING ... Real or Faux... I love sewing on cards, but my machine hasn't made it back out from Christmas time yet...so no real stitching from me this time. I have used Mo's totally gorgeous Winter Fairy Halla and coloured her with Copics.
Now I've found my craft desk again I hope not to lose it !!
Take care all and hope to be back very soon :)

Mo Challenge # 113

2011-12-15T14:21:00.001Z

Good morning...although it's a rather chilly one down here...it's sunny!! Yay :)
This week at Mo's Challenge we have a great theme....to use fabric on your cards. I've used a really yummy Christmas fabric with santa hats and candy canes...covered two card panels and used them as a backdrop for this really gorgeous little guy from Mo's Digital pencil x

Mo Challenge # 111 - The Great Outdoors

2011-12-01T11:53:00.000Z

Good morning from a chilly South of England...but it's neither raining or snowing so it's good with me...and ties in quite nicely with our theme at Mo's Digital Pencil this week...which is.. The Great Outdoors!!
I have used the gorgeous 'A Thousand Stars' from Mo and coloured with Copics.
If you have a couple of minutes, nip across to see the teams work...it's fab! x

Mo Challenge # 106

2011-11-03T21:56:00.000Z

Morning all...

Thursday again already!! But it does mean that it's Mo's Challenge day...AND...almost the weekend too!! YIP :)

This week we have a great challenge with a few options....Give Thanks/With Thanks/Thanksgiving...it's up to you x

I've used the so gorgeous 'Kisses' image from Mo's ...Digital Pencil 2 ... and coloured her with Copics If you get a chance nip and have a look at the teams creations...they are just FAB!! x

Today is also a mixed emotion day for me... a year ago today I said goodbye to my dear Dad, who sadly lost his battle with cancer x Mixed feelings, as I'm so sad to have lost such a special man from my life...but also...so very thankful...and proud to have had him as part of it xx

Mo Challenge #105

2011-10-20T14:59:00.000+01:00

Good morning from chilly... but potentially sunny Surrey :)
This weeks challenge at Mo's Digital Pencil was a real tough one for me! How was I supposed to chose my favourite Mo image??? ONE?? I mean really!! Lol But...that's the only tough bit...once you've chosen your image you just need a sentiment to go with it and voila...you're done :)

I have used the absolutely gorgeous Ragged Angel from Mo's Digital Pencil ...

Music Saves My Soul...Nicki Minaj/Rihanna

2011-10-15T11:43:00.000+01:00

Marcea's Music Saves My Soul is back!! :) Whilst Marcea ...like me...has had a busy few weeks, music still plays most of the day (and night) in my life, so I haven't missed that.
This week I really couldn't decide between my fav two tracks of the moment...but am going with this one from Nicky Minaj and Rihanna ...

Mo Challenge # 104

2011-10-13T23:07:00.000+01:00

Good morning!! Long time no see!!
It's been a busy old time here but I'm back!! Hopefully Mr Blogger will post this for me as I'm off on swimming duty at school :)
This week at Mo's Challenge the theme is 'Inspired by a Song' ... set by our ever so talented Elaine.
I have used Mo's wonderful Chimney Sweep image...which of course immediately shouted Mary Poppins at me.
If you have 5 minutes with a cup of tea, nip over to the challenge blog and take a look at all the DT work this week...

Just Inklined Create & Craft Launch

2011-09-12T23:07:00.001+01:00

The ever fabulous Jak Heath launched the brand new range of Just Inklined Christmas products on Create & Craft tonight....and is back on air at 10am and 1pm tomorrow with more new goodies :)
Here's a card I made using one of the designs from the Book At Bedtime range x
These are also now available from HERE

Music Saves My Soul...Stevie Wonder

2011-08-29T18:49:00.001+01:00

I've lost a week somewhere!! Half of the children are back home (that makes it sound as if I have hundreds! lol) ... and I have FOUR days until I drive up and collect my eldest daughter and Grandson as they are moving back in with me :)
But my music keeps playing and this week for Marcea's Music Saves my Soul I've chosen this track from Stevie Wonder which is one we listened to last night at my sister's house while we sat outside with the wood burner 'til the early hours!! :)

Mo Challenge # 96...Something Blue

2011-08-18T09:31:00.000+01:00

Morning all!! Another dull and dreary day here in the UK...think I must have blinked and missed summer at some stage!! I suppose it kind of blends with this weeks Mo's Challenge as the theme set for us is 'Something Blue' ...that said....there's nothing dreary about any of the DT's cards...nip and have a look at their wonderful work over on the challenge blog x
I've used the totally gorgeous On The Pot (boy) from the wonderful Mo and her Digital Pencil...coloured him with Copics...and added him to a card with DP's from Stamping Up and the Daisy & Dandelion ranges.

Hope you have a fab day x

Music Saves My Soul...Olly Murs + Rizzle Kicks

2011-08-13T13:29:00.000+01:00

It's Saturday again...so it's music day again! Yay :) This week for Marcea's Music Saves My Soul I'm going with the song that just makes you turn up the radio in the car...as if it's not loud enough!! Oooops! :) The gorgeous Olly Murs with Rizzle Kicks...

And of course these guys also have their own new track which is just as great full blast (I should act my age!! Lol) ...so.....you can have that one too!!!!

Mo Challenge # 95

2011-08-11T09:22:00.000+01:00

The weeks are whizzing past and we're already half way through the summer holidays...with not much 'Summer' going on!! This week for Mo's Challenge we were given the theme...'Anything But A Card'...and it's right up my 3D street! :)

I used the gorgeous 'Chocolate Smile' image from Mo's Digital Pencil and made a box for her to sit on...which I filled with chocolates!! :)
Right...well I'm off to Curves for a workout because just looking at those chocolates is likely to have put pounds on!! Have a good day all x

Music Saves My Soul... MSM -

2011-08-06T15:34:00.000+01:00

No...not a typo for MSN lol ... but Miami Sound Machine .....
This week for Marcea's Music Saves My Soul I've gone with a track used so often in our Zumba/Curves classes. And yes...I'm sure you'd love to be a fly on the wall...so would I some times lol...but it's great fun! If you've not tried Zumba.....GO!!!!!! :)

Mo Challenge # 94

2011-08-04T09:00:00.001+01:00

Here we are...Thursday again which means it's Mo's Challenge day. This week our challenge is to make an Easel card and use an animal or bird somewhere on our creation. I've used the gorgeous little Kitchen Knight with his little dragon...coloured with Copics... used Laura Ashley DP and added a sword and button as a shield.

Music Saves My Soul... Maverick Sabre

2011-07-30T22:27:00.001+01:00

I've really missed Marcea's Music Saves My Soul ... (you might have to wait until tomorrow for her return!! ^.^)...but have to say that my music has still been with me almost 24/7 though :) Yes...I DO sleep with my music still playing via my earphones...most nights!!

This week I'm going for 'Maverick Sabre' ...released just this week and I'm just loving it (hopes Johnny Vaughan (Capital Radio) isn't reading...he hates people saying 'loving it' lol)

Mo Challenge # 93

2011-07-28T12:02:00.002+01:00

WoW!! Challenge No 93...and motoring along towards the BIG 100!!! ^.^
Well here we are in the summer holidays...phew!! I know, I know...you think I'm mad (and I know I am! lol) ...but it's 'slow down a bit' time for me...so they're a welcome break...and I 'm hoping that by the weekend I'll be back to stalk some of you!! :)
Right ... on with this weeks Mo's Challenge ...which has been set by our lovely teamie Elaine, with the theme of 'Something Sweet' and should be food related. Easy peasy with all of Mo's adorable images...so many to choose from, like me it'll take you best part of the week to pick one!! lol
I've used the gorgeous little 'Kai is One' image...coloured her with Copics and the papers are from DCWV 'Sweet' collection,

Mo Challenge # 92 Summer Vacation...

2011-07-21T20:50:00.000+01:00

Wow!! It's been so long since I came in here that I had to dust before I could sit and do anything... and such a long time since I've crafted too! I've put that to rights and made a few 'teacher' cards in the last couple of days...and have HUGE plans to get some 'me' time once school finishes tomorrow! Yip!! ^.^
Well I'm back, (late!)... and playing at Mo's Challenge this week, and boy have I missed the girls and their incredible work x
This weeks theme is 'Summer Vacation'...here in the UK the weather seems to be confusing Summer with Autumn...it's rained and rained...and rained some more...but regardless of the weather, we are just one day away from the summer hols and so this is my DT card for this challenge, based on the teachers going off on Summer Vacation....

Mo Challenge # 88....

2011-06-23T08:00:00.002+01:00

Morning! :)
Another week has shot past and we are another week closer to the summer holidays! Yip! If only the weather would catch up with the times huh? It's not just been wet this week, it's been cold too!
Well...on with this weeks challenge. A lovely one this week with heaps of options! The actual title of the theme is 'F,F,F,F' ...which roughly translates to ... 'Fairies, Flutters, Flowers and Fancy Folds'...of which you can include one, two, three or all of on your creation.
Me being me has gone for the 'all of' option. The image I've used is Teacup Fairy from Mo's Digital Pencil as my 'Fairy' ... I've made an easel card as my fancy fold...used punched butterflies as my 'Flutters' and Prima Hydrangeas for my 'Flowers'.

Image - Teacup Fairy - Mo's Digital Pencil

Papers - Paper Adventures - Paper Heart - from Dragonfly Designs
Medium - Copics - Dragonfly Designs
Butterfly Punch - Nellie Snellen
Colouring/Blending Paper - Make it Crafty

Mo Challenge # 87

2011-06-16T09:00:00.002+01:00

Hi all :) Ok, so what happened to our weather? I know I really shouldn't complain considering what's going on around the world...BUT... I was quite liking waking up to sunshine and flinging open the windows! Oh well...on the not so sunny days, it gives us a good excuse to craft! :)
This week at Mo's Challenge, we were given the theme ... To use A Tag/Tags and your fav embellies ... I've used 4 small tags to make the BABY sentiment, and my ribbon and roses have to be right up there with my fav embellishments!
If you get a chance, do nip across to the challenge blog to see the rest of the DT's work...it's amazing! x

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-06-13T17:56:00.000+01:00

It's been rather busy over here and so Monday seems to have become my new Saturday!! :) This week for Marcea's Music Saves My Soul I've chosen a Shania Twain classic... I think her CDs have got to be amongst my most played ever! Enjoy...and have a great week x

Mo Challenge # 85...

2011-06-02T09:00:00.001+01:00

Good morning!! It's half term here, and it's whizzing by sooooo fast! I'm trusting Mr Blogger with my post as while you read this I should be merrily charging (ok...sat in traffic) round the M25! ;0)

This week for Mo's Challenge we have a sketch for you... just nip across to the challenge blog to see it... along with all the wonderful DT cards...it's so worth a visit x

I have used the gorgeous little My name is Alice, with her skipping rope available from Mo's Digital Pencil.

Dashing off now, as I need to get my beauty sleep and get up at 5.30am ...yawn! :) Hope you have a fab day and a great weekend x

NEW....LA PASHE ... TRINITAGE

2011-05-31T22:47:00.009+01:00

Today sees the launch of the Brand New Trinitage designs from La Pashe! There are 2 sets, each with 8 designs

This design, from Set 3 is called 'Nesting' and you can dress it

up or down as much as you like. I just love this one x

From Set 4...Just love this little guy with his fishing rod...it just had to be a feature of this card...and inside the little ceramic mushroom just HAD to be there :)

......AND ... there are some absolutely adorable Brand New to us all... 'Labeled With Love' design sheets which are just THE best!! Nip over and take a look...I promise you won't be disappointed!

Music Saves My Soul...The Pierces

2011-05-28T18:51:00.000+01:00

Saturday and Music Saves my Soul day ... as it does on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday too :)

Nip across to Marcea's blog to see what everyone else has chosen...IF you can get past Marcea's that is....she has 'THE' boys on hers this week!!

I'm sharing The Pierces new track with you this week...just love them ...

Have a fab week x

Mo Challenge # 84

2011-05-26T10:44:00.005+01:00

I disappear...and then when I finally get here... I'm late!!! Hoping that next week will give me some much needed 'catch up' time :)

Well, this week at Mo's Challenge we have been given the fab theme of 'Pearls and Flowers' ...and for me...I can't believe how I didn't manage to totally load my card with both pearls AND flowers!! But I was well behaved and went for the 'less is more' look :)

I have used Mo's Fairy Kiki ...and made a card for a friend who could do with a million hugs right now x

Music Saves My Soul... Aerosmith...

2011-05-15T14:08:00.002+01:00

Hopefully Mr Blogger will play nicely today and share my song for Marcea's 'Music Saves My Soul' this week....

I just love Aerosmith...and I'm not sure if it's 'right' but isn't there just 'something' about Steven Tyler?? ...even if he is nearly 20 years older than me!! ^.^

I have chosen 'Amazing' ...because it is!! ...And also because the lyrics are just wonderful...and don't have to be taken in the context in which they were probably written for them to have so much meaning.....

The line at the very end has the words 'remember ...the light at the end of the tunnel...may be you!' How true is that??

xx Take care and have a fab week...you may just be somebody's light xx

Mo Challenge # 82

2011-05-12T11:08:00.000+01:00

Good morning! We are being totally spoiled by all this lovely weather...I hope this isn't what we'll look back on and call Summer though!!

Well, another week has shot past us and Yay! It's Mo day again!! :) This week for Mo's Challenge we are right on track as my super duper talented teamy Sheila, has chosen 'Here Comes Summer' ...

Mo Challenge # 81

2011-05-05T08:31:00.003+01:00

Good morning x

It's Thursday and Mo Challenge day!! :) Thank you to everyone who took part in my chosen theme of Pink 'n' Girlie last week...a girl just can't have too much pink and there were some beautiful cards :)

This week my wonderfully talented teamy 'Sheila' has chosen the theme of... Monochrome'... always a favourite of mine...hope it's yours too x

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-05-04T18:13:00.004+01:00

...On a Wednesday!!! :)

It was one of those weekends where the world didn't slow down enough for me to jump off and jump back on again, and just whizzed by!!

Anyway...as 'Music Saves My Soul' everyday of the week I thought I'd nip in and share my latest song to go on 'repeat'!! And at the age of just 14...I think she has a great future ahead of her!

Mo & Zo Blog Hop Winner

2011-05-03T11:28:00.005+01:00

Just nipping in to say a HUGE thank you to all who took part in the Mo & Zo Carnival blog hop last week! It was BIG...and so many of you completed ALL 33 blogs! We truly appreciate your time taken to comment on all our work x

The winner from my blog is........... MAU..... Congrats hun, you've won the fabulous 'Flying Chair' digi from my wonderful pal Zoe @ make It Crafty.

Mau, if you can contact me at i.luv.my.craft@gmail.com we'll sort your prize out asap x

Mo Challenge # 79

2011-04-28T08:00:00.001+01:00

Morning!! :)

Well, that's it! Easter has been and gone, the children have gone back to school, and we're on the home run to the summer holidays!! Yay!! ...Before that though, I still have two girls with birthdays in the next 10 days! Soooo...with that in mind....and the fact that I'm playing 'Hostess' this week at Mo's challenge...my theme is...............PINK 'N' GIRLIE .....

So grab those pink Copics...papers and lace...and have a true girlie moment!

I have used the gorgeous Sadie with Apples image from Mo...and coloured her with Copics.

Have a wonderful week...enjoy the Wedding and of course the Bank Holidays if you're in the UK x

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-04-23T14:38:00.003+01:00

What a gorgeous week weather wise, we've had here in the UK!! I've been here, there and everywhere catching up with friends and family up and down the country...what's 600ish miles amongst friends... AND of course to be shut in a car with the radio at volume...what could be better?? :)

Having said that...it's hard to choose ONE song for this weeks Music Saves My Soul!! Dum de dum....ummmm...

Ok...

I'm going with this as I just love it ♥ Who'd have thought he could come out with something so brilliant after his last huge hit?

Enjoy your Easter weekend...enjoy the sunshine (if you have it) ...and enjoy Cee Lo Green xx

THE Mo 'n' Zo Blog Hop!!!

2011-04-21T07:00:00.014+01:00

Good morning...and welcome to THE hop of all HOPS!!! Two of the best designers (and their Design Teams) in the crafting world have come together for a hop full of fun...prizes...and inspiration!! They really don't get any better than this!! :)

For my card I have used the fabulous Circus Tent from Make It Crafty...and Jojo the clown from Mo's Digital Pencil x I've coloured the images with Copics, and made an acetate front which isn't that great to see, sorry x

This goes to show what a fabulous artist my dear friend Mo is...because I really DO NOT 'do' clowns...end of!!! But I'm starting to warm to this one :)

I hope you have a fabulous time hopping around to everyone...there are some added details below....

Clowns, Fairy floss, sticky fingers, squeals of delight and of course complaints of sore feet near the end of the day... Where are we?

THE CARNIVAL!!

Hopefully you have hopped across from my wonderful Mo Teamy DORCAS and as I am so lucky to be on both teams, here is where I link as the last person on Mo's team and the first of MIC x So...your next stop is over at the everso talented Make It Crafty 'BIG TOP BOSS' ... ZOE x

If you have just popped on by to say g’day and want to join us on the super carnival hop then you’ll want to

‘START HERE at JAK’

Zoe from Make it Crafty and Mo from Mo’s Digital Pencil, came together to share the delight and fun of The Carnival. To celebrate - the two fabulously talented teams have come together for a massive blog hop to offer you plenty of inspiration when playing with these images.

Along the way you will find balloons with a letter in them. Write down the letters as you go because at the very end we want you to guess what the saying is!

There will be THREE grand prizes randomly drawn from the correct answers PLUS there will be hidden prizes along the way so make sure you leave some love as you hop along!

Now we know this is a super big hop, but we wanted to make sure you would get LOTS of inspiration! The hop will be open until the 28^thApril so you will have plenty of time to come back each day with a cuppa to soak it all up! (Just don’t lose the letters you have been collecting!)

We would like to thank our fabulous sponsors, Mo’s Digital Pencil, Make it Crafty, Stamping Bella and Quixotic Paperie for providing the fabulous prizes for this grand carnival hop!

My balloon letter is ... I ....

As a special, Mo has designed this wonderful digi that is on sale for the absolute 'steal' of a price of $1 !!!! All donations will go to the Make A Wish children's charity and will be split between the US and UK x

xx Mo...you are an angel xx

Happy 80th Birthday Mum x

2011-04-16T23:57:00.005+01:00

Yes...today was the very special 80th Birthday for my dear Mum xx We had a wonderful day at my sister's...but somehow, I just forgot to bring home cake and balloons!! Phew!! lol My diet had a real blip today...birthday cake AND sausage rolls...not to mention French bread!!! gasp!!! Good luck with the rest of the cake and cheesecake Andrew...best you get peddling!!! lol

I made her card using one of the gorgeous Nice & Easel sheets from La Pashe, which I just adore!!

Music Saves My Soul

2011-04-16T23:34:00.004+01:00

Hi all! Another week has simply flown by and so has today!! :)
My most worn out song that I'm sharing with you this week on Marcea's Music Saves My Soul, is non other than the Black Eyed Peas... I have played this over and over this week!! Even have it on repeat and full blast while I'm in the shower!! ^.^

Enjoy!! x

SAVE THE DATE!!!

2011-04-16T22:59:00.004+01:00

Nooooooooooooo...I am so NOT getting married!! This is something far better 'IMHO' !! Lol

Two fantastical designers are joining forces on the 21st April to bring you........... THE MOST AMAZING - CARNIVAL HOP!!!!!!!!!

The wonderful 'Make It Crafty' background images and 'Mo's Digital pencil' characters are coming together for the Carnival of all Carnivals!! The Design Teams are joining together (how lucky and proud am I to be on BOTH!) to show you amazing projects...with prizes to be won along the way AND Grand Prizes too!!!!!!

So SAVE THE DATE.....You just don't want to miss it!!!

Mo Challenge # 78

2011-04-14T08:00:00.001+01:00

Morning all x

It's Thursday...so that means it's Mo's Challenge Day! This week our fabulous teamy Dorcus, has set us all the theme of 'Start of Something New' as a challenge. That could be...new job...baby...school...hobby...in fact anything that is a new beginning x

A new life is always such a wonderful and precious thing, and the new little angel that's arrived is the Granddaughter of my dear friend Kathy, who we sadly lost on the 2nd April...just days before the arrival of baby Elizabeth x

I met Kathy about 6 years ago on Craft Swap Forum. I was new to all this 'chatting' lark back then (yes...hard to believe, I know! ) and forums etc were scary places...you hear all the horror stories of chatting to strangers on the net etc! Well, I have to say that I made some of the best friends of my life on there...and continue to make more as I travel in 'blogland' x

I've met a number of them several times at 'get togethers' and craft shows etc..and are just THE best xx ...Which reminds me...Lesley...get that choccy cake in the oven...I'm on my way!! :) x

Never underestimate friendships born from the net...the crafting community has a lot of very special people...and I'm so proud to be part of it x

Baby Elizabeth will of course have her very own Guardian Angel...Kathy will always be a special part of her life x

I have used one of the gorgeous images from the 'Diaper Crew' collection from Mo, and coloured 'her' with Copics. I made the bead pin myself and added a cross charm. The 'Love Hearts' embossing folder is by Crafts Too and available from Dragonfly Designs...as are Copics and the punches which I've used to make the flowers and leaves x

Grab a cuppa and nip across to the Challenge blog...you will just LOVE the cards that my wonderfully talented team mates have created x

Mo Challenge # 77

2011-04-07T07:47:00.005+01:00

Good Thursday morning to you. Doesn't it make such a difference to get up with the sun shining brightly? Just going to say a quick 'Happy Birthday' to my Emily, who has got to the ripe old age of sweet 16 today xx

With that in mind, this week's theme at Mo's Challenge is 'How does your garden grow' ... so anything garden inspired will work :)

I've used the gorgeous little 'Waiting for Rain' image from Mo. Well, we do need rain for our gardens, but if it could just keep to raining overnight that would be great :)

Don't forget to give the other DT girls a visit, because I know that they have wonderful things to show you...as always xx

Just Inklined To Hop!!

2011-04-04T07:00:00.003+01:00

Morning :)

It's the first Monday of the month, so it's Just Inklined blog hop day!! It's the fourth one this year, which means there are only another 8 to go before Christmas!!! Eeek!! Now there's a scary thought!! lol

Anyway, here we are in April and our theme this month has been set by Jeni, (which is where the hop starts) and it's 'Bring in Spring' ...so anything with a touch of Spring to it is good :)

I've gone a bit mad and made a 'Spring' card...quite literally...and used the gorgeous 'We're Hungry' image available from La Pashe. It's been coloured using my trusty Copics.

I just know that the girls will 'WoW' you with their creations so be sure not to miss any x

If you arrived here from the lovely Heidy's blog ... then you're on the right track, and you can hop off on your way to the wonderful Joyce and see what fabulous spring thing she has to show you xx Thanks for stopping by, and if you get lost, here is the direction to hop in...have fun!! x

Jeni, Jak, Debbie, Toni, Meesh, Karen, Cathy, Heidy, Lydia - You are HERE! :) Joyce

The links to their blogs are across there on my sidebar :) ------------------>

Make It Colourful - Bright Colours

2011-04-02T11:00:00.002+01:00

Good Morning :)

What a way to wake up! The sun is streaming through my windows...I was brought a cup of coffee by Katieann (she's 8...for a few more weeks!) ...and then she and Daisy sang * Happy Birthday * to me...awww x They also gave me handmade cards... Katieann's had £1 in change in it and Daisy's had a T bag! It just doesn't get any better than that does it?? xxxx

It's also Make it Colourful challenge day, and this week our theme is to 'Colour with Bright Colours'. We're being sponsored by the fabby Whimsy Stamps too!

If you've not joined us at MIC before, then we'd love to see you...just grab those Copics...ProMarkers...Distress Inks...Prisma Pencils or Watercolours and get colouring!!

If you have 5 minutes (you may need longer as it's hard to tear yourself away) to take a look at the DT's work, it'll be your best spent 5 minutes of the day! They are totally awesome girls and so super duper talented...not to mention an absolute scream! We have laughed our little socks off this week...thank you girls...I sooo needed that x Mwah x

My images this week are Kissing Booth from Make it Crafty and Gruffy Little Gnome from Whimsy Stamps.

Medium - Copics

Colouring/blending paper - THE BEST for Copics - from Make it Crafty

Designer Paper - Bo Bunny - from Dragonfly Designs

Pennant die - Whiff of Joy from Dragonfly Designs

Rolled flower - Handmade

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-04-02T08:00:00.001+01:00

Yay! It's the weekend once again...and Saturday = 'Music saves My Soul' day :)

This week I have chosen two totally fab artists...together!! It's so new that as yet it's not available to download (well, not in the 3 music shop for my phone)...and there's no normal video...just song lyric ones! However...I have found a remix version and that's more than good enough for me :0)

Here are the adorably yummy Ricky Martin... and the amazing Joss Stone.....

Mo Challenge # 76

2011-03-31T08:00:00.003+01:00

Morning!

It's Thursday again!! Have we had a week of them by any chance?? :) It does mean that it's challenge day at Mo's again though...so all is not lost! ^.^

We have our wonderfully talented Pat hosting again this week...and after last weeks fabulous choice of 'Attitude', she has chosen 'Buttons & Bows' for us!! All she asks is that you of course use a Mo image...and at least one button and one bow.

I used the adorable little 'Savannah On Easter' image...and coloured her with Copics x

I have used the sketch from Sketch N Stash this week - new ribbon (surprise! lol) new sentiment stamp.

Flower Cross

2011-03-30T01:37:00.004+01:00

It's hard to believe that we are heading towards Easter at an alarming speed...especially as Christmas was only a few weeks ago!! Wasn't it??? *.*

I have a few Easter cards to make, and as I have quite a few...ok...HEAPS of family birthdays in the next month too I thought I'd better get a move on!! I have used the gorgeous Flower cross by Just Inklined for this card...and coloured it with copics x

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-03-26T17:35:00.004Z

Yay! ...it's the weekend...but who pinched the sunshine??? tut

Never mind...I'll always have my music to keep me going :)

This week for 'Music Saves My Soul' I'm sharing my most played song of the week again.

Just love this xx

Mo Challenge # 75

2011-03-23T23:18:00.006Z

Morning :)

It was so nice to wake up to sunshine yesterday, and as I'm typing this at night... I hope it's the same this morning!

Our lovely Pat has chosen our theme for Mo's Challenge again this week, and it's.....ATTITUDE! ...What do you mean...that's right up my street??? *.* "Who Me???"

I have used the adorable Bella & Bronte 'I Dunno' which you can purchase from Mo's 'old shop.......BUT ....you must take a look in Mo's wonderful new shop! Have you been there yet?? No? Well get going...it's just Fab!!! ♥♥

Mother's Day

2011-03-21T00:14:00.005Z

Yay!! Go me!!! I'm actually ahead on ONE card!! :0) For those of you who know me well, April and May are completely mad months for family and friend birthdays...then of course there's Easter and Mother's Day too!!!

This is my Mum's Mother's Day card...it's ok...she doesn't 'do' computers so won't see it :) x

I have used the lovely Just Inklined Baking Shelf 2 image ... available from La Pashe.

Hope you have a fab week...it's supposed to be lovely and warm in the UK for a few days! Yay! :)

Mo Challenge # 74

2011-03-17T08:00:00.001Z

Morning :)

This week at Mo's Challenge, Pat has set us a theme of... 'One for the Boys'! So a good reason to challenge yourself and make one of those not so easy cards for the men!

I have used the ever so gorgeous 'Georgie' ...and the glory of this image is you can use him either cartwheeling or jumping for joy!!

Papers - Basic Grey...

Colouring medium - Copics...

Border Punch - Martha Stewart...

Tag Punch - Stampin' Up!

I am entering this into

'Cards for Men' - I've used their sketch

Have a happy day x

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-03-13T11:39:00.002Z

It gets harder and harder to pick just one song each week!! I could fill pages!! ^.^

I decided that for Marcea's Music Saves my Soul this week it's going to be this, as it's kinda personal to me right now.... and new! Might even make no1 this week!

Have a happy week xx

Make it Colourful - Kids week!

2011-03-12T14:08:00.006Z

This is Katieann's card....

Don't you just love computers...when they work!!! tut...

I spent ages trying to upload the girls cards to Zoe yesterday, but it kept switching itself off!! How rude!!! So apologies for the late post x

This week at Make It Colourful, we decided to let the children take over!! Mine love crafting so jumped at the chance to join in as part of the 'DT Minis' this week. I let them loose with my Promarkers and they coloured the fabulous Penelope Shopping' from Make It Crafty...the theme is PINK ...

If your little ones would like to join in, just email Zoe, and she'll send Penelope Shopping to you x

This is Daisy's card...

Mo's Challenge # 73

2011-03-10T08:00:00.000Z

Ok, so what happened to that week??? Oh well...there will be more so never mind. It's Thursday and Mo Challenge day and that's the main thing :)

This weeks challenge has been set by the lovely Pat again, and she's given us the theme of 'All Irish'. No, that doesn't mean you have to make St Patrick's Day cards...they just need to have a main colour of green.

I've made 'my' (well, Kayleigh's actually! ) little George's 1st Birthday card...can't believe it will be a year ago on Friday that at 10lb 110zs, he appeared and changed our lives forever! He's an adorable little guy and such a credit to his Mummy xx

I've used the gorgeous image 'Freddy' from Mo's Digital Pencil and coloured him with Copics and Prisma pencils. I never thought I'd hear myself saying this BUT...how bloomin' hard is it to do 'wiggly' lines on a sewing machine???!!!!!!! *.* No easier than straight lol

U2 are playing in the background, how appropriate!! Have a lovely day all xx

Just Inklined are Hopping Again!

2011-03-07T07:00:00.004Z

It's the first Monday of the month again...so it's Just Inklined blog hop day! :)

This month our hop theme has been chosen by the ever so fab Joyce...and it's...'Embossing' ...

I've used the fab 'Ringo' image from Just Inklined and have embossed the shaker surround with the Tim Holtz 'wood' folder. The background is wood veneer.

If you're heading in the right direction then you should have arrived here from Jeni's blog...and with a huge hop from here, you will get to the wonderfully talented and completely potty (not like me!!) Meesh's blog :) If you've nipped in any other way then you won't want to miss anything...so run back to the beginning, which is the lovely Joyce

If you get lost and didn't bring your sat nav, then below is the hop order to get you back to where you want to be :)

Joyce
Toni
Karen
Jeni
Lydia
Meesh
Debbie
Jak

Cathy

La Pashe Poppies ...

2011-03-04T22:18:00.006Z

It seems like forever since I came in here! Oh ok...it IS!!! The 'other' life got the better of me, but hopefully most of that is sorted now, so hope to be back on track soon :)

This is one of the new releases from La Pashe...I just love poppies .... but there's loads of new goodies on the site, including Flippin' women downloads and other 'oldies' x

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-02-19T15:38:00.005Z

Ok...I just couldn't make my mind up (nothing new there huh? ^.^) for Marcea's Music Saves My Soul ...so you can have two this week! I know...I could have saved one of them for next week....but that's a whole 7 days away!!! ^.^

Even though I love both of these for what they are...I'm a very lyrical person when it comes to my music choices x

The first is my most fav song of the moment...I just LOVE Adele! Can I get away with saying that? lol Oh well....

And the second is my second most played, even though it's older...

Katieann is playing the violin to my Mum at the moment...and whilst she is doing very well...these are a touch more bearable!!! lol

Mo's Challenge # 69

2011-02-17T08:16:00.004Z

Morning :)

This week Cathy has made a sketch for us to follow at Mo's Challenge. I just love sketches sometimes when you just can't think of where you want to put things :)

I've used one of Mo's gorgeous little fairies this week and some scrummy new papers from Prima, called 'Annalee' ... and Jack and Jill. She was coloured in Copics...and I've dotted my 'new colour' liquid pearls everywhere too :)

Sweet Sixteen...

2011-02-16T01:11:00.004Z

I can't believe that I'm making cards for 16 year olds...and they're my 'little' Emz's friends!! She'll not thank me for saying but...it only seems a short time ago she started Pre school *sigh* And in a couple of months they'll all be finishing Secondary!

Anyway... I have used my brand new stamp that I bought at the Stevenage show, from the ever-so lovely Teresa at Crafts and Me ... Violet Angel ...

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-02-13T01:27:00.001Z

Late again!!! And even though Marcea reminded me earlier...it's still taken this long for me to put it up! Tut :)

Anyway this week for Music Saves My Soul I'm sharing Beyonce ...because ....

Apologies for the video...it's the best 'they' would let me share ...

Mo's Challenge # 68

2011-02-10T07:30:00.004Z

I can't believe that Thursday has come round once again, and what's more...it's the second one in February...already!!!!! But hey...there are good things that come with that because of course, it's Mo's Challenge day! Yay!

The theme chosen by our talented 'teamie' Cathy, is... Valentine...BUT...in non traditional colours! So NO RED or PINK to be used!

As I don't sell my cards, and I don't have a need for a squidgy, sloppy card - just for a bit of fun I chose this gorgeous little madam! She is not surprisingly called 'Bossy' and I just couldn't resist giving her the perfect sentiment! :0)

She's coloured in Copics, and I've used some gorgeous new polka dotted glitter card, heart ribbon and the new blue liquid Pearls....all from Dragonfly Designs.

If you nip across to Mo's Challenge blog, I can honestly tell you that the other DT girls will not disappoint you with what they've made x

I'm entering this into ...

Crafter's Companion - Romance (ok, so it's not full of tact, but she shows potential!! lol)

The Crafty Pad - Love is in the air (it's there somewhere, I'm sure lol)

Double Dutch - Love is in the air ( ditto ^.^ )

Creative Cowgirls - Love

Just Inklined February Hop...

2011-02-07T06:00:00.010Z

I'm not quite sure where January went to, but here we are in February, and it's time for another Just Inklined hop!

This month we have the theme of 'Valentine'...

I have used the gorgeous image Wedding Bouquet from Just Inklined and made a card just perfect for a Valentine wedding. The leaf is made with a Nellie Snellen punch and embosser...it's definitely my 'THE' punch to have at the moment. I bought mine from Dragonfly Designs.

The Just Inklined images are now available from La Pashe...and are a BARGAIN £1 each!!!!

If you arrived from the wonderful Jeni's blog then you're on the right track and need to hop on over to Meeshe's blog :) If you just happened to be wandering by, then you need to jump back to Cathy's blog, as you don't want to miss anything!!

I'm entering this into...

Allsorts - Love love love

Crafty Calendar - Love

Prairie Fairy Fridays - For a sweetheart

Make It Colourful Challenge #4

2011-02-05T10:00:00.008Z

Woohoo! It's the weekend! And it's also time for another challenge from Make It Colourful! :0) We have a great challenge for you this week...and we're sponsored by the fabby Karen's Doodles too!

Karen kindly gave the DT a couple of images to choose from, and I chose this little fella with his butterflies ...Thanks Karen x I've also used the gorgeous Peaches of Plenty from Make It Crafty.

The challenge....is to blend your colours from purple to blue or vice versa. You might think eeek! ...but actually it's not that bad. If you start off with purple as your deepest shade colour you can then blend the blues as you move out.

**Please note** It's NOT a colour challenge...but a 'colouring' challenge. If you want some fantastic colouring tutorials grab a cup of coffee...ok a flask might be better lol...and nip over to Zoe's amazing blog. On the left hand sidebar of her blog you might just see the HUGE 'You Tube' logo ...click on that and off you go!! :)

The team have amazing work to show you this week if you want heaps of inspiration ... have fun!!!

I'm entering this into...

Flutter By Wednesday - Anything Goes (but must have a butterfly, angel or fairy on it)

Creative Belli - jewellery ...I've used pearls

Copic Creations - We're Cool

Oh Dear!!

2011-02-03T08:00:00.009Z

...she's loved her teddy a bit too much!!!

The theme for Mo's challenge this week has been set by Cathy, and she has chosen 'Love' - with buttons, bows and lace!

I have used the gorgeous little 'Broked' ...she is available HERE...

This reminds me of my Daisy, when she and Katieann were playing in the newly tiled hallway at the old house. She dropped Doodles in the floor and his nose went flying!!!! Boy, was she upset...and I just couldn't find it :( Panic!!! She wouldn't sleep without him...I even tried giving her his umm... bottom to cuddle...but NOPE...she just didn't want him without his nose :( Anyone who 'nose' (sorry...just had to! lol) Daisy, knows just how much she loves her Doodles...

We found his nose after pulling everything out from under the stairs... phew!!! That was about 3 years ago...and he still has to do everything and go everywhere with her :)

I'm entering this into...

Craft your Days Away - Love

Totally Gorjuss - As you like

Corrosive - Button it Up

Simon Says - Love Is In The Air

Karber Monthly - Love & Friendship

City Crafter - All You Need Is Love

Wild Orchid - Love Is...

Pile It On - Punch It

Pals Paper Arts - Colour challenge - Riding Hood Red, Rich Razzleberry & Certainly Celery

Creative Craft World - Love

Tip Top Tuesday - Girlie

Railway Children...

2011-02-02T20:39:00.004Z

...is one of the brand new 'Trinitage' designs from La Pashe.

There are 6 new designs in the series...and you can find them ...HERE...

Anyone for Cake???

2011-01-31T23:54:00.006Z

I'm thinking that I might just pass!! ^.^

How many times do you think to yourself 'Eeeewww...' when you see candles being blown out on a cake??? Go on...be honest!! Lol

This is such a cutie image from Just Inklined called Dooley's Birthday ....

I'm entering this into my 'old' (long time...not ancient! Lol) pals of

Fab 'n' Funky's challenge - Use a digi

Crazy Purple Frog - Distressing

Southern Girls - Dry embossing (the panel under the image is embossed )

Delicious Doodles - Spots or Stripes

Stamps R Us - Animals

The Crafty Pad - For the Men

QUICK!!

2011-01-31T14:55:00.005Z

It's Monday and they're out!!!!

What's out???

The brand new 'Nice and Easel' and 'Build-a-Blossom' from La Pashe!!!

Run...but you'll have to queue behind me!!! ^.^

Music Saves My Soul...

2011-01-30T23:06:00.005Z

At 'Marcea's Music Saves My Soul', I have a tribute this week...and one of my all time fav tracks. I was going to choose 'Night Owl' but thought I'd go with his all time classic.

MIC - NO White Card!

2011-01-29T11:59:00.001Z

After several (more) nightmares with my car and printers, finally my MIC DT project is finished (a fair few hours late!)!! Now, I know there's no MIC image in sight BUT... due to a very grumpy new printer I couldn't use my digi's :(

This weeks theme at Make It Colourful is 'To Colour on Something Other Than White Card'. Usually for me that would be fab! You know me...a T shirt here...a candle there...or even a bag with a shrink plastic charm....but NO!! New HP printer 'ate' my last piece of transfer paper...shrink plastic was just NOT going to be forced through and don't even go there with the tissue paper!!! *.*

Then...an idea!!! Acetate!!! That's it...I'll use acetate! Ermmm...ok...so I won't then. New printer won't do transparencies!! Its ink is hopeless for Copics/Promarkers too... even heat set or left for a week, it still smudges/bleeds!!! Bloomin good job it prints beautiful digi papers!!!

So...here we are with a stamped image on a plastic choccy box. Not THE best colouring, because as with normal alcohol ink, it spreads on contact with the surface, but it's not too bad. I stamped the image on the underside of the lid and coloured on the top. Due to the shiny plastic I needed Stazon...but couldn't use it with Copics.

The little flowers were made with Liquid Pearl.

If you get a chance do nip across to see the rest of the teams fab creations...it'll be worth the trip...I promise!! :)

Another Easel Sneak Peek!

2011-01-28T23:17:00.004Z

Just thought that I'd sneak in with another of the brand new Easel card designs. Not long to wait now...these will be available from the 'New Look' La Pashe website on Monday!

I did this one a bit differently...and cut up the main background sheet!!!!!!!! Gasp! I just wanted to show you that they don't have to be used the obvious way :)

Look What Else is Coming....

2011-01-27T21:34:00.001Z

...from La Pashe! ...Another 'Sneak Peek' for you!! :)

These make beautiful 'Easel' cards. ...they are sheets all ready for you cut and make up into the most beautiful cards.

You can make them as quickly or as detailed as you like.I have made a simple, full easel card, and with the layered pieces I've made a small easel card - which you could use as a gift tag!

These will be available from La Pashe next week...and the new website should be up and running tomorrow afternoon! Exciting!! Oh, oh...and don't forget you can find La Pashe on Facebook now too!

Mo's Challenge # 67

2011-01-27T07:30:00.002Z

Happy Thursday morning to you :) Well, it is for me 'cause I've got my car back Yay!! After almost disappearing off the road last week on the ice, my shock absorbers went! Connected to my 'skating'? I dunno...but having been a week without it I'm sooo glad to have it back! So as you read this, I'm probably dashing around somewhere trying to catch up...AGAIN!!! Story of my life! lol

This week at Mo's Challenge Elaine has chosen a colour challenge! The colours she gave us to use are Orange, Yellow, Red and a neutral.

I've used the gorgeous 'Teacup Fairy' ...coloured in Copics. The gorgeous little corner scroll is from the everso talented Zoe at Make It Crafty. It's a laser cut chipboard piece from the 'Hearts' sheet...and because I asked her so nicely...just the once (ok...or twice! lol) she's made some absolutely gorgeous flourishes too! I've coated my corner piece in Dazzling Diamonds.

It's a fab challenge ...just perfect to brighten up your desk and day!! Don't forget to take a peek at the other DT work... you'll be amazed!

I'm entering this into...

Stamp Something - Cute Somethings

Simply Create - Use your punches

Delicious Doodles - Cheer someone up!

Creative Belli - 'P' is for .....Pretty Pin

A 'Thank You' Competition!!

2011-01-25T01:06:00.006Z

You so need to go and check out the competition that Jak has running on her blog! You have THREE chances of winning some yummy prizes! ...HERE...
It's a kind of 'Thank You' for everyone who has supported Jak in her 'Help for Katie' fund-raising. If you haven't done so yet...don't miss out...there are some fabulous images in exchange for your help. You can find that HERE ...

Must dash...I have a card to make!!! See you there :0)

Make It Colourful Challenge #3

2011-01-22T10:00:00.004Z

Yay! It's the weekend! And as I type this post up it's gone way past 3 o'clock in the morning...AGAIN! One day soon I'm going to really try hard to get to bed by Midnight...now that's what I call a real challenge!! Lol

Well, today is Saturday and that means it's challenge day for Make It Colourful. The wonderfully talented Zoe, has set us the challenge of 'Colouring in Monochrome...Black 'n' White or Sepia' this week.

I have used the totally gorgeous Ornate Floral Scroll, and also one of Jak's fabulous floral print papers, that she donated to the 'Help for Katie' digital download, available HERE ... The punched flowers have also been made from the same papers.

Nip along to see what all the other DT girls have made...I just KNOW you won't be disappointed!

I'm entering this into

Crafts and Me - Monochrome

Creative Belli - Letter P - Pearls and Patterns

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything goes

PaperCrafting Journey - Wedding, lace and pearls

Copic Creations - What's New? - Papers

Have a fab weekend every one... and HAPPY COLOURING x

Another 'Newbie' Peek!

2011-01-22T01:48:00.004Z

I've got a 2nd sneaky peek of the new Build-a-Blossom cards from La Pashe for you!! :0)

These are the 'Cherry Blossom' flowers, which come on an A4 sheet ready for you to cut and assemble :)

Keep an eye out on the La Pashe 'FB' page or Jak's blog to see when they are available.

Something NEW Is On It's Way!!!

2011-01-21T00:21:00.002Z

Next week La Pashe launch the brand new 'Build-a-Blossom' sheets. They are available in 8 different varieties on A4 sheets. Cut...shape...glue...and use on your cards, 3D gifts and altered projects. Leave them flat...make them 3D...the choice is yours........I have used the beautiful Anemones on this card. There are blue, yellow and pink flowers on the sheet, along with the centres, leaves and 3 tags. I have done mine in single layered flowers but equally you can double up the petal layers and centres too.

These will be available soon from La Pashe...also available will be the shaping tools!! Yay! How exciting! :) If you like the beauty of 3D flowers...you're just going to love these!

For your inspiration, the other DT girls have also got some stunning floral creations to show you...so nip and take a peek! :)

Toni

Karen

Jak

Mo's Challenge # 66

2011-01-20T08:00:00.000Z

Morning! :)

Well, where did that week go?????? Hard to believe that a whole 7 days have flown by since the last challenge. But... at least I'm finally managing to catch up with a few things, so that can only be good :)

This week Elaine has given us the theme of 'Around the World - Ethnic' at Mo's Challenge. I just love this image 'Jingle Dancer' ...and it's been great to colour her again.

If you get a chance, pop round to the other girls for a peek at what they've made...they'd love to 'see' you.

Going Country!

2011-01-15T12:32:00.005Z

Oh yes! For this weeks 'Music Saves My Soul' - We're going Country!!

I have to confess that I'm not such an 'old' Country fan, but I absolutely love the Dixie Chicks...and some of the more modern singers, esp Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood.

You'll notice in time that my music tastes range from Abba to Motorhead......with a bit of Malcolm McLaren in the middle!! ^.^

'Til next time... go get those cowboy boots and checked shirts out!! ----------

Mo's Challenge # 65 - Playtime!!

2011-01-13T09:45:00.007Z

Yep...this week at Mo's challenge, it's PLAYTIME!

Elaine is our host for the month, and she's set the theme of 'Playtime - kids and toys'. Easy peasy! With all the fabulous designs that could fall into this category, the real challenge this week is choosing which one to use!! :)

I picked 'I love It' ... she's soooo cute :) The papers that I've used are from one of my fav download places...Raspberry Road designs...sadly you can't see the sheen, but they're printed onto some gorgeous pearlised paper.

This card is for a neighbours little girl who celebrated her very first birthday yesterday!! x

I'm entering this into...

Stampin' B's - To use a die cut

Pollycraft - Use something new - I've used new papers

The Creative Cottage - Something New -"-

Cupcake Craft - Something New -"-

Crafty Creations - Something New -"-

Help For Katie...

2011-01-10T14:30:00.023Z

One thing that has to be said for the crafting community, is that everyone rallies around and helps out whenever and wherever they can. That is the case for today. Jak has launched a fund-raiser for a dear friend of hers and the crafting world. Katie Renz is married to Kevin, has twin boys aged 5 and a 10 year old son, and last month was devistatingly diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. You can read all about her story HERE...

Jak organised the fund-raiser with the help of many companies, who have produced some fantastic digi images especially for the cause. There are also some brilliant prizes to be won too, including a FULL SET of Promarkers from the wonderful Letraset.

Now Jak needs YOUR help! If you nip over to Jak's blog you will see all the goodies and also the PayPal link where you can purchase the digi collection for a bargain £15!!!

Companies/people donating are...

Jak Heath...Just Inklined...Clear Dollar Stamps...Doodle Pantry...True:D Doodle designs...Waltzing mouse Stamps...Mo's Digital Pencil Two...Studio 313...Sassy Cheryls...Tiddly Inks...Make It Crafty...Paper In The Works...Lori Designs...Digital Delights.....Letraset & Paper Temptress! Phew!!! So much for so little x

As part of Jak's 'Just Inklined' DT, I wanted to do 'my bit' to spread the word x I've made 2 projects using digi's kindly donated by, Make It Crafty and Just Inklined.

The first is a card using 'Katie's Love Swing' from Make it Crafty.

I have printed and coloured the image...cut it into equal pieces (brave I know! ) ...then double embossed each piece to make it glossy, and put them back together with a slight gap to give the impression of looking through a window. I've then made some curtains and finished it with a 'curtain pulley' holding a 'Hope' ribbon x

The second is a Cookie Box...which is a fab tutorial from Katie's own blog...HERE ...

An image from Just Inklined ...(look...teddy even has blue blood!)... and some grapes would make it a lovely gift for someone in hospital...especially as here in the UK we aren't allowed to take flowers in any more!

Music Saves My Soul

2011-01-09T23:43:00.000Z

And time still keeps running away!!

My 'Music Saves My Soul' song this week comes to you packed full of memories...the good old times :)

Merry Christmas!!!

2011-01-07T00:45:00.009Z

No, I've not lost the plot just yet!!! This is one of the few cards I did manage to make...it was for a friend, who is a star and sorts my car for me...even if it is 2 days before Christmas! :)

I have used the rather apt image from Karen's Doodles ... Mr Fix It Car ... I merged it with a little snowman to make it look a bit more festive (but I can't remember where he came from ... so apologies x ) ...as it was made at high speed, you may notice the mistake in the photograph...luckily it was put to rights before it was given away...phew!!

The theme at ABC Christmas Challenge this week is A is for Anything Christmas ...

Mo's Challenge # 64

2011-01-06T08:00:00.002Z

Morning all...

Well, that's the holidays over...the girls go back to school today, and the clock watching starts again :( Normality can resume...whatever that is!! lol
This week for Mo's challenge we're 'Looking Back'! Elaine, is our host for the month of January, and she chose the theme with thought of retro with the style of 30s, 40's, 50s or 60s.

I'm not sure that mine is sooo retro...but I chose the image Annie as it has an oldie look about it. The papers used are from the fabulous Jak Heath ... HERE & HERE ...

Well...I'd better dash off and get these girls ready for school. Hope you all have a great day...and if you get a chance...come and join us x

Help Our Artists...

2011-01-06T00:52:00.005Z

Our dear friend Mo has been having a real hard time with a certain somebody, who believes she has the right to 'steal' Mo's (and other companies) images, and put them out on her own site! Even people who sell artists digi and stamped images on Ebay don't/don't want to realise the damage they are doing to these artists....and us!!! They need our help, before our artists stop sharing their wonderful illustrations with us.

Click HERE to see how you can help x

Happy Birthday Aubrey...shhhhhh

2011-01-05T11:58:00.007Z

Don't shout 'Happy Birthday' too loudly...I think Aubrey has overdone his birthday celebrations! Aubrey's Cake is a Just Inklined image, and he and many of his family can be found HERE

I have deserted my Design Teams of late, so I'm now on a mission!! Two cards made this morning...and more planned for this afternoon...but I'll not be able to show you those yet!! I'm off to take dinner to Mum, and feed two 'forever hungry' children first though.

Thank you all for your messages of support...It's good to be back at my craft desk!! :)

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday

2011-01-02T22:45:00.008Z

It's late I know...but HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all. I wish each and every one of you the happiest and craftiest of times in 2011 x

I can't believe that it's all gone so quickly! Usually our celebrations go on until today, as today is/would have been Dad's birthday.

It's been a really tough and emotional journey since the beginning of November, and a lot of it is just a blur...and somewhere in the middle Christmas happened too!! *.*

I must apologise to all my friends who never got Christmas cards this year...I just couldn't bring myself to send bought ones to you, and time ran away so I never got them made. I also apologise to all the girls in the Design Teams that I'm in...and to Mo, Zoe and Jak (x 2) Thank you so much for putting up with me and my scatterbrain ... I promise to get back into the swing of it all...NOW!! xx

I have to say that over the weekend I've even felt like packing every single scrap of craft stuff into boxes and calling it quits!! Eeeek! But I was talked out of it...and the fact that I just don't have THAT many boxes helped too! :)

As we have yet to find the right 'place' for Dad, we didn't have a base to go with flowers etc, so when I suggested to the girls that we send Grandad a balloon, they were happy with that.

Daisy especially, is struggling with the whole thing at the moment, so as we released his balloon and watched it until it was right up into the clouds, she was comforted with the thought that Grandad was able to catch it and read their message. With the added thought that a friend of mine lost his Mum last week with no warning, tissues were certainly needed.

I think it's been one of the toughest times ever for me recently...and for those of you who know me well...I've had a fair few 'tough times' over the years!

As we move on into 2011, I'll never forget the best man ever to have been in my life. Happy Birthday Dad...miss you x

♥~♥ Merry Christmas ♥~♥

2010-12-26T16:28:00.007Z

Time went so fast yesterday that I didn't manage to get on here to post, so I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Day and are enjoying Boxing Day x

We had a lovely family day here, with my mum, sister and her hubby too. Dad was very much missed in person, gee it was so strange without him, but he was never forgotten and with us in spirit. Emily and Katieann were away at their dad's too, so we'll just have to do Christmas all over again when they get back on Tuesday!! :)

Well, Kayleigh and Daisy are playing tennis on the Wii...George has finally given in and gone off for a well earned nap...and Mum is knitting...so I thought I'd nip on here quick :)

This is a card I made with the gorgeous December digi image from Elisabeth Bell...

Make It Crafty - Blog Hop!

2010-12-18T09:12:00.013Z

Well here we are!! The countdown is complete and the big day is finally here! Nooooooo...not THAT big day....THIS one!!! The Make It Crafty Blog Hop day!! :0)

It's been a manic week here so huge apologies while I type and post at the same time x

Hopefully you arrived here from Irina ...but if not then you can start the hop at the Make It Crafty blog. If you're on track then the next person to visit is the fantabulous Mag's ...

Our hop today is to bring you the BRAND NEW images from MIC , designed for Spring & Love x

As you 'hop around the World' (our design team has members all over the globe) the girls have the most fantastic and inspiring projects to show you.

I have used the image named 'Stairway to Heaven' and merged it with Sapphire sitting ...then whilst shuffling stuff around my desk I found Mo Manning's gorgeous little Jack from the 'They Grow So Fast' image, who just fitted the scene perfectly x

There are many wonderful goodies that you can win so be sure to read all the details ... it could be YOU!!!! :0)

Along the way you will find some puzzle pieces...but not on everyone's blogs, so keep your eyes peeled!
Here is puzzle piece No 2!

Mo's Challenge # 62

2010-12-16T07:30:00.001Z

STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *.*

I'm sooooooooo NOT ready for Christmas yet!!! 365 days notice just isn't long enough!!!!!

I have taken advantage of Mo's challenge this week to get another much needed Christmas card made! The theme set by our dear friend Lisa ... is Fantasyland! Invite all those princesses, fairies and elves to play! I've used the gorgeous Bella Loves Christmas on my card and coloured her with Prisma pencils.

Wonderous Stories - Yes

2010-12-12T01:05:00.001Z

I missed last weeks 'Music saves my Soul' with Marcea...and almost missed today's too!! But I'm still up, so I'll class it as Saturday! lol

I'm going for an absolute classic this week...enjoy!

Mo's Challenge # 61

2010-12-09T07:00:00.002Z

I can't believe it's Thursday again!! Own up...who pinched the other days of the week????? *.* Mind you, I'd me more 'miffed' if someone stole Thursday, as we'd have no Mo challenge...and that won't do! :)

This week, my fabulous teamie Lisa, has chosen Winter Wonderland as our theme. I was going to do something completely different and then... on Tuesday our choir from school went to our local 'old folks home' to sing them some Christmas Carols. As Katieann is in the choir I offered to drive some of the children there, and stayed to listen. I hadn't even given it a thought, but of course seeing all the elderly people with smiles on their faces, and some singing along, just reminded me of how much Dad loved seeing my girls :( But I managed...and the children sang beautifully! They were rewarded with a drink and a scrummy piece of chocolate cake...made by one of their 'award winning' chefs! But that wasn't all...they were then ALL handed a huge tube of Smarties or a big chocolate Santa...including Daisy!! Speaking to our Headteacher afterwards, I offered to make a Thank You card for them...we were supposed to be going to give them a treat after all!! lol

This is the result...a Christmas themed 'Thank You'...with of course the perfect Mo image...Choir!

Have a lovely week...and be careful out there xx

I have entered this into

Papertake Weekly - Red and Green must not be seen

Creative Card Crew - Anything goes

Spoon Full of Sugar - Christmas Cards

Creative Inspirations - White Papers

Simon Says - No red or green

Just Inklined December Hop!

2010-12-06T07:00:00.006Z

Morning! And a very chilly one it is too...So the best way to warm yourself up is to go for a hop! :0)

The Just Inklined team's hop for this month has the theme of 'Stitching' ... this can be real or faux.

I have used the gorgeous 'Christmas Wreath - Pinecones' image.

If you arrived at my blog via our fabulous Guest Designer 'Jeni' ...then you've probably just about finished your hopping ... and your cup of tea! If not....then head on back to who is at the starting post! Oh...and don't forget your tea! :0)

Mo's Challenge # 60

2010-12-02T07:00:00.005Z

Good morning all... or shall I just leave it as 'morning all'??? Lol ...Not so much of the 'good' if you're all snowed in, huh?!! Here in the South East, we've had such a lucky escape as we'd only had a couple of cm's of snow...and most of that had disappeared with the sunshine....

That is until....NOW!!! As I type this at 1.45am it's snowing madly out there, and with a couple of inches down, there looks like another couple of feet up in the sky!!! Eeeek!

Sadly, I missed all of the challenges I set at Mo's over the last month...but I'm back to join this weeks, set by Lisa x

Lisa chose Glitz/ glimmer as a theme for this week...and I have used the BRAND NEW freebie image ' Hanging the Star' (available if you are a fan on Mo's Facebook page for a very short time!) ...but the glitzy bit hasn't shown up very well. I'll try taking another photo tomorrow/later today!!! When the light might be better! haha ^.^

Have a good day all...and stay safe xxx

I'm entering this into By The Cute and Girly challenge this week - Children

Dad x

2010-11-04T22:47:00.004Z

02/01/1924 ~ 03/11/2010

As so many of you have sent thoughts, prayers and best wishes to Dad...and the family, especially over the last few months... I just needed to let you know that sadly he lost his battle with cancer yesterday.

Missing him already xx

A Late Treat!

2010-11-03T08:12:00.005Z

Time seems to be running away with me at the moment, but I've finally managed to get my Halloween swaps out for the Craft Swap forum. We have an annual swap where we send and receive cards to/from each other...but we never know who they are coming from until they arrive...a bit like secret santa!

Anyway...I've used an image from a brand new digi company...Stamp Fairy...run by the lovely Gerda, who draws the most gorgeous little cuties.

This is from the Chubby Halloween collection...and I've made a penny spinner card with him.

School run calls, so I must dash! Have a lovely day all x

Just Inklined November Blog Hop!

2010-11-01T07:00:00.000Z

I can't believe we're in November already!! The months keep going faster and faster...it really doesn't seem that long ago that all the snow was here!!

This month's Just Inklined hop is hosted by...........ME!!! Yay!! And my theme choice is to use at least 2 punches on our cards.

My chosen image is the most gorgeous 'Corner Poppy' image...and instead of using it in a corner, I've used one the right way and flipped one so they're back to back. This is such a fabulous image...and perfect for this time of year.

I am at the beginning of the hop, so you haven't missed a thing! Next, hop along to the fabulously talented Debbie who I just know, will have something fantastic to show you.

Thanks for stopping by...and enjoy the journey x

Music Saves My Soul

2010-10-30T11:31:00.005+01:00

I've often seen this gorgeous image about, but not really had a chance to investigate where it comes from. I followed the link a few days ago and found that it goes to Marcea's fabby blog :)

I can't live without my music... I think my biggest bookmark file has to be 'You Tube Music', so this is great!

Well...it's been really hard for me (and the family) this week. Dad is struggling to battle with his cancer, and my life, if there was ever a time that I wished I had a magic wand...it's now.

This song is a 'double A side' for me...My Dad is the only man who has always been there for me...and at these sad and trying times...I'm doing my best to be there for him xx

Pick a Season!!

2010-10-28T07:30:00.002+01:00

Morning!

We're whizzing through half term here in the UK! ...Slow down... I've still got heaps to do!!! Lol

This week for Mo's challenge, Dawn has set us the challenge of 'Pick a Season'! So... you can choose!

I have gone for a Spring themed card, and have used the gorgeous 'Spring Fairy Puddle' image.

I have also added one of my favourite techniques to it too...the 'hair gel pond' ... only this time I added a drop or two of green food colouring, which makes it look a bit like weed...and the frog has been paper pieced.

I am entering this into...

Creative Card Crew - Punches

Digital Tuesday - Use a non craft item -- I've used Hair Gel

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Punches

Cute Card Thursday - Something transparent

Allsorts - Spots & Stripes

Paper Pretties - Square

Make It Crafty - Sketch

2010-10-27T10:59:00.012+01:00

Morning/afternoon/evening to you...depending on where in the world you are! :) The lovely Zoe and 'Make it Crafty' are based in Australia, so are at the other end of the day to me...but apart from posting times, it really doesn't make any difference at all :)

We have a fabulous sketch for you this time...and if you add a bit of vintage/distressing that would be even better!! Having had a hectic week with a poorly Dad, my brain cell (singular!) seems to be under strain...and I neglected to read the vintage bit until adding the final charm!! Eeeek!! So, with scissors in hand the edges got a bit of distressing...but I'll also class my Zombie as 'vintage' 'cause he looks as if he's been around for a while!!! Lol

I have merged the Crooked Picket Fence image with the Halloween Zombie (quick...he's a freebie at the moment!! ) image, in Word. I then made a mask for them and using my new 'colour duster' brushes, made the background. I also used a 1 1/4 circle punch to mask the corner to make a moon, then used my new Mica powders to fill it in.

You have until the 9th November to enter ...and the winner will get 2 brand new RUBBER Santa stamps!!!!!

Have a fab day x
I'm entering this into ...

Cards for Men - Anything Goes
Simon Says - Punch!

Hanna and Friends - Halloween

Stampin' for the Weekend - Halloween/Fall

Stamptacular Sunday - Orange, Lime green, cream & Plum purple

Elisabeth Bell Challenge #1 !!!

2010-10-25T17:52:00.016+01:00

It's here!!! The very first Elisabeth Bell challenge! These challenges will be monthly, and you may use absolutely ANY of the wonderful images from Elisabeth...stamps or digital.

This month's challenge is to make a 3 x 3 boxed note card or tote set.

I have made two projects...one of each!!

The first is an adapted version of the 3 x 3 box set...I have made mine larger. The image I've used is Lizzie with Muff from Whiff of Joy.

This is my 2nd project which is the 3 x 3 tote bag...this time using the adorable Willow with Toddler stamp. I have stamped part of the image onto watercolour paper using Tim Holtz distress ink, and then lightly brushed over the outline with a water brush to give the image a slight colouring. The background to the bag and notelets have been made using a Stampin' Up! stamp set and ink.
You have until the 22nd November to enter the challenge...

I'm entering the box set into

Allsort's challenge of - Spots and Stripes

Christmas Stamping All Year Long - Something metal - metal brad and snowflake charm

Marks Finest Papers - Diecuts/punches

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes

OSAAT - Any Celebration

Next Best Thing!

2010-10-22T22:20:00.010+01:00

Katieann went to one of her friends' birthday party tonight...with the theme of cupcakes! But after the day I've had, it got closer and closer to her going and I still needed to make a card! Well...the next best thing to a cupcake is... an Elisabeth Bell 'Ice Cream Sundae'!!

I just love this image, and for a 9 year old girl, it's perfect :)

I'm entering this into

Stamp Something - Use a Digi

Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog - Anything Goes

Fall Colours with Mo....

2010-10-21T08:01:00.004+01:00

I was going to say that the colours of this weeks theme fit nicely with the look outside...however...white would be more appropriate today!! Every where is covered in frost...and we have swimming today - in an outdoor pool!! Eeeek!! Last one until next May though, and I have to say that the children are fine...they have a water temp of 32degrees+ and sweltering changing rooms...it's just us that freeze on the side of the pool, Lol

Anyway... this weeks challenge at Mo's has the theme of 'Fall Colours' ... it doesn't have to be a autumnal scene...you just need to use the colours we associate with Autumn/Fall.

I have used the gorgeous little 'Kai is One' image and given him a yummy choccie cake!

Three Trees....

2010-10-19T12:33:00.005+01:00

A day perfect for this card!! Autumnal, with a blast of sunshine to give the colours I've used on here.

The image is Three Trees from Just Inklined, and the leaves that I've used to edge the tree matt are from a tapestry set.

After a lengthy rummage in the depths of my punch drawer, I found two leaf punches, and used them on various coloured Stampin' Up! cardstock to make the very simple 'look of falling leaves' border... and a ribbon finishes it off x

It's Here!!!!

2010-10-17T09:43:00.004+01:00

Something that all Elisabeth Bell fans are going to love!!!!!!!! Her very own Challenge Blog!!!!!! YAY!

It'll be a monthly challenge...with a difference...AND...it all starts NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!

So nip across, take a peek and become a follower... you don't want to miss a thing!! :0)

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