Cottage Flock - La Pashe

I'm back...again!! :o)
My new craft room is almost ready to play in...boxes are almost sorted and I can very nearly see the top of my desk!!! Gasp!! Exciting stuff!! :)
Today I have one of the very popular Pop-Up Behind Closed Doors cards to show you. These are of course from the brilliant La Pashe team and this is one of heaps of designs...toppers and papers from the new CD.
Hope you are all having a lovely weekend...be it a chilly one....and let's hope the Summer comes to visit us here in the UK very, very soon!!
Take care all x

Little Village Church

At long last I've managed to find my computer after moving house! I'm 'boxed' in a little corner in my new craft room with this

 as the view over my shoulder at the moment though!! 

The 'last' lot of units arrived on Friday ...and Really Useful Boxes...and they now need building and filling!! Tough job I know...can't wait...it's going to be sooooo yummy in here when it's done :) 

Anyway....

This is a card made with the stamped image of 'Little Village Church' by Just Inklined and available HERE from LaPashe

I've stamped in linen and coloured with Copics. 

I also decorated a candle using the same image. 

 Hope you're all having a fab Bank Holiday weekend if you're in the UK xx

Mo Challenge # 88....

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

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

Mo Challenge # 85...

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

Mo's Challenge # 60

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

Just Inklined November Blog Hop!

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

Once In Royal David's City...

...Another of the totally gorgeous Christmas Carols from La Pashe. These are die cut decoupage and you get TWO different Carols per sheet. These can be made with a vintage or more contemporary feel to them, but either way they look great.

Mo's Babies...

Well, we've gone from boiling hot...to just perfect...to cool... to typical British rain, all in the space of 4 days! And of course the weather has changed because half term is just around the corner!! tut!

Never mind, it's a break from that bossy old clock! Yay :)

This week over at Mo's DP2 challenge, the theme is Celebrate Babies! Now, to a lot of us, and especially Mo, 'ALL' of her images are 'our' babies...but for this week Denise (our host for May) would like us to use the 'little people' variety! :) It doesn't have to be a new baby card...just anything that depicts 'baby love'. Denise said ..Show us babies, or baby animals and add ribbon and/or bows.

I have used one of my all time favs 'Sumpin's Wrong'

I'm entering this into the Spoon Full of Sugar - Celebration challenge

Neglected Stash!!

Good morning :)

Another glorious day... and another Fab'n'Funky challenge for you all! Last week we all dug out a neglected stamp...this week we'll take it a step further and get you to dig out your...neglected stash of crafting goodies!!

Now, if you're anything like me...you'll have enough to make dozens of cards!!! :0)

I've used a buried Cuttlebug folder...a couple of punches from the bottom of my punch drawer...a lovely sentiment stamp...and some ribbon from a brand new roll, that I bought 3 years ago when a shop closed where I used to live!! Yes, yes...I really did NEED it right then!!! ^.^

I'm also entering this into this weeks challenge for...

My Time To Craft - Quick Quotes

Charisma Cardz - Quotes

Fab'n'Funky - Neglected!

Morning!

No...we at Fab'n'Funky aren't 'neglected'...but our theme this week is neglected stamps!

Well I had a rummage through mine and found the lovely Primrose stamp which was designed by my good friend Linda Luckin. It's my Mum's birthday on Friday so I have a few cards to make, and this is one of them.

I'm entering this into the Flutter by Wednesday challenge this week...the theme is open but you must use either a butterfly, a fairy or an angel.

Right then...onward! Just remembered that Daisy has a joint birthday party to go to on Sunday...so two more cards required! Best get crafting :)

It's Christmas!!

Well...not quite, but it's a good excuse to get the glitter out!! :)
I am entering this card into this weeks My Time To Craft - Snow Buddies ... and A Spoon Full of Sugar - Christmas ... challenges.
I've used Noelle Bearing Gifts ...an adorable image from Mo's Digital Pencil Too ... and made my own backing paper using the Stampin' Up! Bold Snowflakes wheel.
Papers - Stampin' Up! - Bold Snowflakes
Image - Noelle Bearing Gifts - Digital Pencil Too
Coloured - ProMarkers
Gloss - Diamond Glaze
Bead Pin - Made by Me
Snowflake flowers and leaves - punches
Hat Trim - Flower Soft - Polar White
Glitter - Stampin' Up! - Dazzling Diamonds

Blue & Green for Daisy May...

Well, the last full week of the school holidays is upon us!! Just where have they gone????? Before we know it, it'll be.....Christmas!! Eeeek!! *.* (sorry for swearing!! lol)
This week at Cute Daisy May we would like you to use Blue and Green on your projects :)
I have used an image from new sheet no 87!!
Hope you can come and play...and don't forget the DT call which closes 31st August!!
Papers - Funky Fairy's Papercrafts - Hope
Image - Sheet 87 - Cute daisy May
Coloured - ProMarkers
Wings - Dazzling Diamonds - Stampin' Up!
Flowers - Prima
Leaves - Woodware punch
Ribbon - from stash
Bead pin - from stash coloured with ProMarkers

Dustin's Dragon...

I know that heaps of you have been using Dustin Pike's images for ages now...but this is the first chance I've had!! Time seems to be flying far too quickly to use all the fabulous images out there!
I have used the sketch from this weeks 'Friday Sketchers' to make this card x

Papers - Apples - Summertime Designs
Image - Dragonfly - Dustin Pike
Coloured - Promarkers
Sentiment - Stampin' Up!
Punches - Large Oval & Scallop Oval
Sewing - Machine

Chocolate & Raspberry!

Yum! DD No3 chose pink and brown for her TA's Thank You card...although I thought that Chocolate and Raspberry sounded much nicer!! lol Especially as it's for the 'Sugar Bowl' challenge this week. They have a sketch and the additional 'please include' option of...Ribbons and/or bows...
I just love this image from Sugar Nellie...it reminds me so much of DD no3! :)

Papers - Stampin' Up! - Chocolate Chip DP pack
Papers - Funky Fairy's Papercrafts - Dainty Dots - pinks
Image - Sugar Nellie - Home Grown
Coloured - ProMarkers
Sentiment - Stampin' Up!
Punches - Martha Stewart - doily border
Punches - Stampin' Up! - Large Oval & Scallop Oval

That's It!! :0)

Just 3 days to go until the school holidays! Wooo Hooo!! I don't know about all the children, but I know I'm ready for a break!! ^.^
No more clock watching...no more alarm clocks...well, apart from the walking, talking variety!! lol No more clubs, activities or school runs...Yay!!! And hopefully...more time to craft!!! Yippee!! ^.^
Along with the end of term comes Teacher 'Thank You' cards and the Cute Daisy May sketch challenge was a great way to start the list! One down and four to go!! lol

Papers - Papermania -Blueberry Hill
Image - Cute Daisy May sheet 39
Coloured - ProMarkers
Sentiment - Stampin' Up!
Punches - Stampin' Up! - Scallop Oval and Large Oval
Flower Punches - Woodware - Cherry...in 3 sizes
Punches - McGill - Pine Branch
Embossing - Cuttlebug Folder - Paisley
Sewing - Sewing machine
Nesties - Large Rectangle
Bead Pin - Made by Me!
Ribbon - from stash

Stamp for Fun...

I can't believe it's Friday again tomorrow!! Where has my week gone?? Who's pinched it???? *.*
It's sports day tomorrow for the little ones, and what's it doing right now?? ...RAINING!!! ...POURING!! Complete with a thunder storm!!!!!!!
Maybe it'll do it's 'thing' overnight and be bright and sunny in the morning!! Well...a girl can live in hope!! lol
This is a card I made earlier, and I'm entering it into the 'Stamp for Fun' challenge this week. Their theme is 'Shapes and Punches' ...
Papers - Funky Fairy's Papercrafts - Softly Shabby and Dainty Dots
Image - Funky Fairy's Papercrafts - Funky Fairy Digi Download
Coloured - Promarkers
Punches - Large 5 petal punch - Stampin' Up!
Small 5 petal punch - Woodware
Branch punch - Woodware
Circle 1 3/8" - Stampin' Up!
Scallop circle - Stampin' Up!
Nesties - Large Scallop rectangle
Sentiment - Magazine Freebie

Three of a Kind

Hi all! The start of another week...and the last full week at school...yip!!! ^.^
I know...I'm mad...but I just love the summer holidays :)
Anyway...as it's Monday, it's time for a new Cute Daisy May challenge, and this week the theme is 'Three of a Kind'... so to use three of anything on your designs.I've used 3 flowers, 3 swirls and 3 very important little words x

Papers - unsure
Image - Cute Daisy May
Coloured - ProMarkers
Sentiment - Stampin' Up!
Flowers - Prima
Roses - Hobbycraft

Cupcake Crazy!!

As many of you know, I like to 'play' about and make things other than cards quite often! Well...when Shaz from Funky Fairys Papercrafts launched a fabulous new paper kit called 'Cupcake Crazy' I just knew what I wanted to make!!
A few weeks ago I found a fabby template that I just had to have!! It's from Papertrey Ink and is sooo delish...not to mention the contents! The Ferrero Rocher have made a comeback!! And yes! They are the same ones from the last project!!! Aren't I good??? ^.^ There are so many scrummy things in the Cupcake Crazy kit it's hard to use it all!!! Soooo many papers, images, sentiments, popcorn boxes, party invites and so much more!!!
Now...off you go and take a peek...you know you want to!!!
Oh and I've even installed a 'free ride' to save your legs! Just click on the image with 'Shaz' at the bottom of this post! I'm sooo good to you!! ^.^


Papers - Cupcake Crazy - Cupcake Words, Whippy, sentiments and images
Template - Papertrey Ink
Nesties - Blossom
Border Punch - Martha Stewart - Arch Lattice
Chalks - Stampin' Up!
Flowers - Prima
Ribbon - Dovecraft

Simon Said....

This weeks challenge on Simon Says is to use....Lemon, orange, apple green and pink - You do not have to use all four of these colours, you can do a combination of just two if you prefer...

This is a card I've made for DD no 4 to take to her friend's party today! I hope the weather holds out...it's gone very cloudy...but at least it's chilled off a bit! ^.^

Papers - Funky Fairy's Papercrafts - Cupcake Crazy
Image - Funky Fairy's Papercrafts - Cupcake Crazy
Coloured - Promarkers
Sentiment - Stampin' Up!
Glitter - Dazzling Diamonds - Stampin' Up!
Doily Punch - Martha Stewart
Square Punch - Stampin' Up!
Ribbon - from stash