CraftySon's

SCSC~ Green For Go

2012-03-03T09:00:00.000Z

This weeks Secret Crafters Challenge is 'Green For Go'.

Now I have to confess I am not a lover of Green, but quite like this card even though it is Green.I have used a Teddy Bea image, coloured with Promarkers and Prisma pencils, doesn't she looked relaxed chilling out in the sunshine, roll on summer ... The papers are from SU! designer pack, MS border punch, SU! Curly Greetings sentiment,Doohickey swirly die again and pearls from stash. I am also entering this card into the Teddy Bo Challenge which is 'Pearls & Swirls' I hope you find time to pop by the SCSC blog and check out what the other girls have done.

This week we are sponsored by Crafters Companion so you can win a £10 voucher to spend in their store.

Sugar Bowl Challenge ~ 78

2012-03-02T21:56:00.000Z

I have finally got around to having a play and taking part in a few challenges.

This little cutie is from Funky Kits and is one of the Sherbet Pips 'Candy Pip' coloured with a mixture of Promarkers and Prisma pencils.

I have followed the Maria Theresa's sketch over at the Sugar Bowl and the colour combo is for the Sugarly Sunday Challenge on Facebook. The papers I have had for a while so can't remember what they are lol. I hope you will pop back tomorrow to see what I have made for the SCSC.Have a good evening everyone xx

2012-02-29T20:55:00.000Z

Here is a little card made for a friend whose Dad passed away, just to let her know we are thinking of her.I have used a LOTV die cut, always great for a nice quick easy card. I haven't a clue what the papers are called as have had them for so long, but thought they would go with the image perfectly. I have used my Magnolia swirly die which I have to say I can see me using quite a bit lol... these dies cut beautifully.

The sentiment is Curly Sentiments from SU! stamped in chocolate chip ink.

I am getting quite excited as its nearly March , that means only a few more weeks until NEC time :) I will be meeting up with my lovely friend Linda, we are having a two night stay at the Holiday Inn in Birmingham, so looking forward to it.

SCSC ~ White On White

2012-02-25T09:00:00.000Z

This week Secret Crafters Challenge is 'White On White'

I have used a Vellum topper and greeting by Sue Smith that I have had for many many moons, just some of my neglected stash that I am sure we all have.

I have embossed a piece of white card with a SU! embossing folder then edged it with peel off! Gosh been a whiles since I have used any of them lol... used to use them all the time when I first started crafting. The rectangle frame is a Marianne Creatables die, ribbon and pearls from stash.

This week we are sponsored by 'Heather's Hobbie Haven' where you can win $15 Voucher.

I am looking forward to seeing what your create for this weeks challenge.

Time Goes Oh So Quickly

2012-02-08T15:05:00.001Z

No cards from me this week as have been feeling under the weather! I have had a horrible sore throat and cough, its drove me mad of a night not being able to sleep for coughing.

Anyway I thought I would share a recent photo with you of our little Granddaughter Sara who is now 12 weeks old! as the saying goes "They are not babies for long" This is her standing on Nanna's knee, as you can see she has a double chin just like mine lol...

I have been a very lucky girl this week and won the amazing prize from Teddy Bo , I am so looking forward to playing with ALL my goodies when I have decided what I would like from the amazing collection of digi's.

The best bit is I get 3 framed hand drawn images of my choosing, which will take print of place in my craft room.

SCSC ~ Hugs & Kisses

2012-02-04T09:00:00.013Z

This weeks challenge over at Secret Crafter is 'Hugs & Kisses' I have really been in need of some of these this week as have had a terrible sore throat, my week off work too. Neil has been very good getting me hot drinks etc, bless.

I have been struggling to make cards lately as with work and family time, there never seems time for me to make cards so was nice today to have a little play with Teddy Bo 'Steal A Kiss' just perfect for this weeks challenge.

This week we are sponsored by 'Crafters Companion' so you can win yourself a £10 Voucher.

I hope that the weather isn't to bad where ever you are today.

I am also entering my card into the Teddy Bo 'Anything Goes' Challenge.

There is 25% off Teddy Bo images but hurry as the offer finishes soon.

Image ~ Teddy BOBEA 066' Steal A Kiss'

Greeting ~ Bits of Ivory Garden Vignettes Ticket Digi stamps

Medium ~ Promarkers & Prisma Pencils

Papers ~ Pink Petticoat

Tools ~ Doohickey Dies, Marianne Craftables
Embellishments ~ Lace Square Doily

SCSC ~ Food or Drink

2012-01-21T09:00:00.001Z

The challenge this week at Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is 'Food Or Drink'

I have used a Teddy Bea image coloured her with Copics and Prisma pencils.

The papers are from Craft Creations, love spots and stripes together so fresh.

Stamps ~ Teddy Bea ~ 'Baking Bea' LOTV Mixed Greetings
Papers ~ Craft Creations
Tools ~ Marianne Creatables Rectangle, EK Border punch, Doohickey Leaf & Swirl die

We are sponsored by the 'Stamp Boutique' this week and you can win 3 digi stamps of your choice. The Digi's are lovely so of the girls have used them on their cards this week, so pop by and take a look.

D'Arcy's 'Angel Heart'

2012-01-20T10:44:00.002Z

Morning its a very dull, wet morning here in Cheshire so I will apologies for the poor photo quality I have had to use the daylight lamp.

It was my day off yesterday so thought I would have a play with one of the new D'Arcy digi stamps from D'Arcy's Diaries she is called 'My Heart' I have coloured her with Copics and Prismas pencils.

I am so looking forward to the next release which is next Thursday, having seen a few samples made by the DT I think a few may be winging there way to me :)

I am entering my card into the 'Truely Scrumptious Challenge' which is 'Something Forgotton' and 'Papertake Weekly' which is' Button, Bows, Bling and Bows'

Papers ~ SU! Designer series paper pad

Stamps ~ Karen Middletom Ticket stamp, D'Arcy 'My Heart'

Tools ~ Marianne Creatables Square Die

SCSC ~ Anything Goes with Blue

2012-01-14T09:00:00.005Z

Wow another week has passed so that means another challenge from 'Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge'

This week its 'Anything goes with Blue' I have for once coloured an image, no die cuts this week so feel like I have made more of an effort. I have used a Teddy Bo image, coloured with Copics and Prisma pencils which is my preferred colouring medium. The papers are from the very scrummy SU! Designer paper pad, just great to use for many types of cards.

This week we are sponsored by the Digi Doodle Shop. The prize is $10 voucher to spend in their store.

Good luck everyone, look forward to visiting your blogs again this week.

I am also entering my card into the 'Teddy Bo challenge' which is 'Anything goes' Its Teddy Bo's 1st Birthday this week, so "Happy Birthday Teddy Bo" you have had a fab year, here is to the next one :)

SCSC~ Let Them Eat Cake

2012-01-07T09:00:00.000Z

This weeks challenge On Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is 'Let Them Eat Cake'I have once again used a LOTV die cut square for quickness as I just haven't had time to colour any images in lately, I really need to get back into the swing of things and find myself some crafting time.

The girls have once again made some beautiful cards for the challenge, so don't forget to stop by and check it out . We are sponsored by Crafters Companion. this week and there is a £10 voucher for one lucky person.

I am finding it hard to get back into my crafting, to much time off over Christmas. I am hoping to take part in a few more challenges this year, try something different and use some of my older stamps like my much neglected Penny Black stamps and SU! stamps, so watch this space.

SCSC~ Anything Goes

2011-12-24T19:55:00.000Z

A Very Merry Christmas to ALL my lovely blogger friends, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

This weeks challenge over on Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is "Anything Goes" nice and easy and you have two weeks to take part.

I have used another LOTV die cut for a nice quick and easy card, i have just been so busy at work this last week.

I am late getting my post on my blog today as was in work until 10pm last night and back in at 9-6pm today, couldn't believe how many people where still buying prezzies today.

Have a wonderful day tomorrow xxx

SCSC~Happy New Year Or Celebration

2011-12-17T09:00:00.005Z

Well this week has just flown, not enough hours in the day.

This weeks Secret Crafters Challenge is 'Happy New Year Or Celebration'I opted for a Wedding celebration as can't think about New Year until we have had Christmas lol..

Once again as I was pushed for time I went with a LOTV die cut square, hopefully in the New Year I will have time to stamp and colour an image, do miss my stamping.

Christmas Time

2011-12-13T22:05:00.000Z

Well Christmas is fast approaching and I still had no cards made to add to my box in work!

Then i remembered about the LOTV die cuts I bought last year,so put together 10 cards very quickly.

I am still very behind with cards with not a lot of time left now, so don't think I will get chance to make any more. I always intend to make a few a week but it never happens like that, so some shop bought ones will make the numbers up (hangs head in shame lol )

I hope that you are all more organised than me? I have all my presents almost wrapped and my tree is up, so its beginning to look a lot like Christmas now :) x

SCSC~ All Creatures Great And Small (including Aliens)

2011-12-10T09:00:00.004Z

This week at Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge its 'All Creatures Great and Small' (including Aliens)

Once again this week we I have used another LOTV die cut, mainly because they make a nice quick card when you don't have a lot of time. I honestly don't know where the days are going!!

I hope you are all prepared for Christmas? I have a few bits more to get then the mammoth task of wrapping begins. I have booked my online shop for the 22nd December so I don't have to rush around the supermarkets battling with the crowds of people.

SCSC~ Photo Inspiration

2011-12-03T09:00:00.002Z

This week at Secret Crafter we have a photo inspiration Challenge.

Here is my interruption of the photo.

I have used a LOTV die cut square which are great for those nice quick easy cards. I have added some much needed glitter to her hat and cuffs. The lovely papers are Echo Park, just love their Christmas range of papers. The oval sentiment is one from Craftwork cards, bow and pearls from stash. All in all a very quick card, needed to be as well as only thought on about it this morning lol.... Its just so hectic at the minute.

I hope you will join us in the challenge this week, look forward to looking at your cards.

Ready-Teddy-Go ~ Anything goes

2011-12-01T10:16:00.000Z

Gosh the 1st December already! So its time for another Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge which is 'Anything Goes' nice and easy, so hopefully we will get lots more people joining in this month, only 13 last moth :(

So lets go for it this month, spread the word everyone has a Teddy image in their collection.

I have used a Fizzy Moon stamp, yes stamped with real ink and a stamp pad lol... Is it just me or are we reverting to digi stamps much more now? There certainly seem a lot more of them out there. I have coloured my image with Promarkers for a change, wouldn't mind some Flex markers from Santa lol..

I have a busy weekend ahead but an enjoyable one, little Sara is coming to visit Nanna with her Mummy, Daddy and lil brother., so lots of cuddles for me.

SCSC ~ Borders and Flowers

2011-11-26T09:00:00.003Z

This weeks challenge at Secret Crafter is 'Borders & Flowers'

I have used another one of my Teddy Bea digi stamps, coloured with Promarkers and Prisma pencils.

The border has been made with the MS Cherish punch, flowers are from Wild Orchid.

The papers are Bits of Ivory from Cuddly Buddly as is the lovely sentiment.

I am also entering my card into the Teddy Bo Challenge this week, which is Christmas but Red and Green must not been seen. I have so wanted to join in with this challenge but don't seem to find the time to craft any more, either that or i am to lazy lol....

Hope you all have a lovely weekend xx

My Little Granddaughter Sara

2011-11-25T10:44:00.001Z

This is my first grandchild Sara born on Wednesday weighing 7lb 7oz isn't she cute? She is like a little doll.

Those of you that know me, know I was hoping for a little girl having had two boys myself. It will be so nice to buy pink girly things, bobble, hair clips etc I think this little girl is going to be s o spolt in the years to come by her Nanna and Grandad lol...

Just thought I would share my good news with you all...

Don't forget to check back tomorrow as its Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge Day ..

A Sketch ~ SCSC

2011-11-19T09:47:00.001Z

Morning a very quick post from me this morning, as I am chasing my tail again lol..This week on Secret Crafter we have a sketch to follow, I do love a sketch. (I will fill you in on all the details when i return from work after 7pm, then a night in front of the TV for me I think) There is still no news on the baby but I will let you know if anything happens.

The papers are from Craft Creations. I printed the letters out on the PC and coloured them in with Promarkers. The flourish die is by Making Memories they have some lovely dies out at the moment, the only tricky bit is sticking them down as they are quite fine. I cut the flourish out then cut it so I could position it in this way, in fact think they where left over from a previous project.

Skiing SnowBuddy

2011-11-18T18:57:00.000Z

This Little Skiing Snowbuddy is a download from Cuddly Buddly by Karen Middleton, they are just great for a nice quick Christmas card. I am so behind with my Christmas cards once again this year, I think I have loads of time then before I know it December is here.

The papers are also digi downloads they are Toby Tumbles Christmas papers from Pachela Studios , which are soft pastel colours. I have kept my card quite plan and simple with not a lot of embellishments, making for a very plain and simple card.

Have a lovely evening and enjoy watching Children In Need on the BBC, the news readers are always my favourites. What are yours? Remember to pop back tomorrow for my SCSC xx

SCSC~ Stripes & Spots

2011-11-12T09:00:00.009Z

This weeks challenge over at 'Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge' is 'Stripes & Spots'

My card has been made with a great image for the boys 'Teddy Bo' in his football kit, I think I will be using him quite a lots for men's cards.

I have coloured Teddy Bo in with Promarkers and Prisma pencils.

The papers and card are all SU! which are brilliant as the colour coordination is all done for you, available from my lovely friend Linda.

We are still waiting for baby Oxley to arrive, although the due date isn't until the 22nd but you never know he/she might arrive early :)

SCSC~ Flowers,Ribbon & Lace

2011-11-05T09:29:00.000Z

This is my first week as a design team member at Secret Crafter.

The challenge this week is Ribbon, Flowers & Lace, quite easy really as we all have these items in our stash lol.. This lovely wee stamp is a sugar Nellie stamp called 'Candy Pip' isn't she sweet? This is the first time I have inked her up, shame on me. The papers are from Nitwits 'Bumbleberry Too' which are such pretty pastel coloured papers, printing out beautifully.

Well I had best dash as I am in work today 10-7 then off to my Son's for the weekend, wouldn't it be nice if the baby decided it was going to be this weekend he/she made an appearance :)

Have a good Bonfire night , stay safe

Ready-Teddy-Go ~Take It Easel

2011-11-01T09:38:00.000Z

Good morning bloggers, pinch,punch the first of the month.

Its another new month so that means another new challenge on Ready-Teddy-Go

This months challenge is to make an easel card and here is mine made with a LOTV die cut.

The papers are from Pink Petticoat which I got Free with a magazine.

The die cut swirly is one of my new dies from Memory box its very pretty but a sod to glue lol..

You have a whole month to take part in this challenge and there are some lovely Fizzy Moon goodies for one lucky participant, so off you go and get creative :)

I am mega excited this month as my first grandchild is due. We don't know if it s a girl or a boy so its a little surprise, I must admit a little girl would be lovely (especially as I had two boys) but as long as everything is OK I don't really mind :) Will keep you posted.

Santa Claus

2011-10-23T21:32:00.000+01:00

Here is another one of the great Christmas stamps that are available at Cuddly Buddly by Karen Middleton.

This is 'Santa On A Bauble' I have coloured my image with SU! inks again will have to practice a bit more but am pleased with my first attempt, just need to find more time to play. The papers are 'Pretty Classy Christmas' digi papers which are great for traditional Christmas cards.

This card is pretty plain and simple I am finding these cards much more my style than adding lots of embellishments which look good on other peoples cards but awful on mine.

I hope you have all had a nice weekend? I work Saturday so my weekend is Sunday/Monday as they are my two days off together. I have been looking around the garden centres today at all the Christmas gifts to get a few idea's into my head for people, I intend being organised this year :)

Mrs Christmas

2011-10-20T09:15:00.018+01:00

Well its been a while since I posted a card, after coming back off holiday its taken me a while to get back to normal. This is one of the new releases on Cuddly Buddly today by the very talented Karen Middleton this is 'Mrs Christmas', think she has been making a Christmas pud for Father Christmas no wonder he is so well rounded lol... I have coloured my image with SU inks and blended with SU blender pens, I am quite impressed with my first attempt :) I needed a nice Christmas red and didn't have one so hence me trying inks. I buy my SU! products from my lovely friend Linda if anyone fancies trying the inks and blender pens.

The papers are Cuddly Buddly Patchwork red great for traditional Christmas cards. The sentiment ticket is FREE from Cuddly Buddly. Kim has generously put lots of FREE digi's on the Cuddly Buddly site for you to print, no excuses now for not getting those Christmas cards done, especially as the weeks are whizzing by.

I also have some exciting news which some of you may of spotted already. I have been asked to join the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge Team, how lucky am I to be joining such a fab team of crafters.

Ready-Teddy-Go ~ Punch It out

2011-10-01T09:00:00.002+01:00

Can you believe its October already so time for another Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge which this month is punch it! I am typing this up now and scheduling my post as I will be sunning myself in Tenerife when you read this post, I fly tomorrow 29th September which also happens to be my Birthday :) My last year in the naughty 40's lol.... I hope you will find time to take part in the challenge this month, the girls have made some brilliant cards so don't forget to check them out . I have used an adorable Teddy stamp from LOTV used Copics and Prisma pencils.Daisy punches for flowers & MS Cherish punch around the page are the punches I have used to make my card.

Cosy Snowbuddies

2011-09-18T14:37:00.000+01:00

How sweet are these Cosy Snowbuddies digi's from Cuddly Buddly.

I have used Prisma pencils to colour with Copics for shadowing effect, with lots of glamour dust.

Papers are from 'Pretty Classic Christmas' papers, greeting from 'Bits of Ivory' ticket collection.

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend and that the weather isn't to bad?

We went to see 'We Will Rock You' last night which was fabulous.

Charming Snowbuddies

2011-09-11T10:29:00.001+01:00

Here is one of the new Christmas releases by Karen Middleton which you can download at Cuddly Buddly for £1.99, these snowbuddies are so sweet don't you think? This one is Charming Snowbuddies

I have coloured the image with Prisma Pencils, so glamour dust added for the sparkle. The papers are Frosted Lace from Cuddly Buddly, one of my favourite sets of papers.

We have had some good news about Brad this week :) The results came back clear which is brilliant but I'm so angry with the consultant for putting us through all that stress and worry he should never of told us he thought it was cancer, he should of said lets wait for the biopsy results. The results we had to chase ourselves as the consultant never got back to us, so four weeks later we contacted our own vet who found out for us.

It really was a huge relief ,thank you to those of you who have been asking about Brad.

Ready-Teddy-Go ~ Autumn Colours

2011-09-02T11:56:00.000+01:00

Whoops I am a little late with my DT card for Ready-Teddy-Go sorry ...

I think I will meet myself coming backwards one day lol...

The theme this week is 'Autumn Colours', I think Autumn may be early this year the leaves are already beginning to fall from the trees.

This month we are sponsored by MeiFlower who have donated a wonderful prize

I have used a cute little Teddy from LOTV for my card coloured with Copics and prisma pencils.

Image ~ LOTV Bear

Greeting ~ Bits Of Ivory Sentiments

Paper~ From stash

Any One For Soup

2011-08-21T10:05:00.001+01:00

I am sorry for my lack of blogging lately but just not been in the mood. We are still waiting for results on the biopsy they took from Brad, he is OK in himself though doesn't appear to be in any pain in fact he looks just the same but we know its there still :( We had the first bill which was £1800!! Thank goodness we have pet insurance.

This is a card I should of had done last Thursday for the launch over at Cuddly Buddly. Its from the Alonzo collection by Bits of Ivory, this one is called 'Soup For You' I have paper pierced his trousers with digi papers from the Portfolio collection this papers are great for men's card.

Enchanted Wishes ~ Little Souls

2011-08-14T09:00:00.004+01:00

Here is another one of the cards I made with the delightful 'Enchanted Wishes' digi stamps by Karen Middleton. This is 'Little Souls' isn't she sweet and so pretty in pink, coloured with Copics and Prisma pencils, some glamour dust added to the wings for that little bit of sparkle.

Image ~ Little Souls
Greeting ~ Enchanted Wishes Sentiments
Papers ~ Enchanted Wishes
Medium ~ Copics and Prisma Pencils.
Tools ~ Ek Punch, Marianne branch die
Embellishments ~ Flowers, Pink Bow , medal charm

Fabulously Crafty Friends Candy

2011-08-11T17:08:00.002+01:00

'Fabulously Crafty Friend's is a brand new blog where all the Cuddly Buddly design team come together to shares all their crafty loveliness. Kim had kindly added some candy a £20 gift certificate for the Cuddly Buddly shop that you can win by becoming a follower and displaying the Toby Tumble badge on your site bar

Pop over and take a look there are some lovely free blog backgrounds too.

Enchanted Wishes

2011-08-11T11:19:00.000+01:00

Morning today is the day 'Enchanted Wishes' by Karen Middleton is released. You can get these beautiful fairy images in digi from Cuddly Buddly. There are a total of 8 new images, a set of lovely greeting stamps and papers all . I have used 'Little Friends' coloured with Copics and prisma pencils, papers are 'Enhanted Wishes' Papers, they are such pretty pastel shades. Don't forget to check the cards made by all the design team there are some stunning cards.

We have had bad new about one of our dogs Brad he has been diagnosed with a mast cell tumor up his nose, we are awaiting biopsy results but because of where it is there is no chance of surgery :( The thing is he is so fit and well, just this awful sneezing every now and again. I have broke my heart crying as fear the worst.

If I am not blogging or posting to much you now know why ......

Anniversary Card

2011-08-07T21:14:00.000+01:00

This was a commissioned card I was asked to make for a Wedding Anniversary.

I find it so difficult making a card for commissions as always worry about if they will like it or not, especially when you don't know who you are making it for! I still don't know if they liked it, hopefully they did.

I have used a large 8x8 card with SU! papers and card. The main image is a 3D sheet from Crafts Creations, I do love their step by step sheets so easy to use and such good value.

I hope you have all had a nice weekend? I have been to visit my Son and his girlfriend this weekend, Beata is Polish and her parent are over for a visit so we went to meet them, it was difficult to communicate as they speak no English, we still had a good evening Beata had to do the translating lol..

Flower Bud Fairy

2011-08-04T09:33:00.002+01:00

This is one of the new Karen Middleton Digi stamps from Cuddly Buddly, she is called 'Flower Bud Fairy' I just think she is so sweet and a dream to colour in, although this is a little bold and bright for me a pastel girl!

There are lots of great images been added to the Cuddly Buddly shop in the last week, Karen has a real mix of cute and trendy images and then there is the very sweet Toby Tumbles Christmas images by Czes.

The papers and tickets sentiments will be available for Cuddly Buddly real soon when the new and exciting 'Enchanted Wishes' digi's are released on August 11th not long now.

Ready-Teddy-Go ~ Buttons & Bows

2011-08-01T11:02:00.001+01:00

Good morning today see the start of a new month and a brand new Challenge blog 'Ready-Teddy-Go' for all you Teddy fans, I just love my Teddy Bears never ever get fed up colouring them.

For my first card I have used a very sweet Teddy Bea image coloured with Prismas pencils, the beautiful digi papers are from Cuddly Buddly as is the lovely ticket stamp.

There is a wonderful prize up for grabs for one lucky entrant so what you waiting for.....nahh no rush as you have ALL month to get your card made or cards..

Christmas Pudding

2011-07-27T10:41:00.000+01:00

I thought I would share with you a card I made with 'Pudding Girl' which is one of the very sweet Christmas images by Lilyboo available at Cuddly Buddly for only 99p!

This card was so quick and easy to make great for those mass produced cards we have to make on the run up to Christmas. The papers are from the 'Christmas Holly Digi' selection, love this set for Christmas so traditional with the holly swirl in the corner.

There are exciting times ahead at Cuddly Buddly there is a new artist joining the ranks Karen Middleton, she certainly has drawn some fantastic images especially for you fairy lovers out there. I am lucky to be working on a set called 'Enchanted Wishes' at the minute so watch this space, your going to love them

Christmas Bunny

2011-07-21T15:23:00.001+01:00

This is one of the Christmas cards I have made with one of the very sweet Wee Digi Stamps by Sylvia Zet available at Cuddly Buddly, this one is called 'Christmas Bunny'

I have coloured the image with my usual Copics and Prisma pencils adding some glamour dust and glossy accents for good measure, well wouldn't be a Christmas card with out the glitter lol..

I hope that the weather has improved a little for you all now that the summer holidays are almost upon us, especially for those of you with children.

Stamps ~ Wee digi stamps 'Christmas Bunny', Bits of Ivory Ticket stamps

Papers ~ Cuddly Buddly Quilted Holly digi papers

Tools ~ EK Lattice Punch, MS Nestabilities, Marianne Poinsettia dies, Marianne Swedish Ice Star

New Challenge Blog ~ Ready-Teddy-Go

2011-07-20T18:32:00.000+01:00

No cards from me today but I do have one to show you tomorrow when Cuddly Buddly launch some new digi stamps. I have been lucky enough to have a Wee play with Lilyboo images and one of Sylvia's new Christmas stamps from the Wee stamp range.

There is also a brand new Challenge starting on the 1st August called 'Ready-Teddy-Go' for all you Teddy lovers. I couldn't resist joining the design team for this challenge as anyone that knows me know how much i love my Teddies. Don't forget to click on the follow button so you can keep unto date with the challenges which will run monthly for now, so plenty of time to join in all the fun. Don't forget to pick yourself a blinky up and help spread the word.

Boy Praise Angel

2011-07-14T18:16:00.000+01:00

Here is another cute image from Cuddly Buddly called 'Praise Angel 2' A real sweet image for those Christmas cards, although this could be used for other occasions.

I have coloured my image with the usual medium, cut out with label 10 dies from Spellbinders, this is on of my favourite sets of dies, as is the Cherish punch I have used.

Its been a lovely day here today, shame most of it was spent in work bet it rains tomorrow as its my day off lol.. It would be nice to have some sunshine as i have lots of washing to get done.

Image ~ Praise Angel 2 Cuddly Buddly Digi

Tools ~ Cherish MS punch , Nesties Label 10 dies, Marianne Snowflake dies

Embellishments ~Crochet Lace, pearls

Papers ~ Cuddly Buddly Frosted lace Digi's

Christmas In July

2011-07-08T19:20:00.002+01:00

This is one of the sweet adorable digi stamps from Cuddly Buddly called 'Praise Angel'. There have been a whole batch of new releases , cute Santa's, cute snow people and adorable angels.

I have coloured my image with Copic and prisma's pencils as usual, glittered the wings with glamour dust.

All the papers are Cuddly Buddly Digi's.

Sorry about the lack of writing but not sure anyone even reads it lol...

Got The Pip ~ Cherry Pip

2011-07-07T12:40:00.002+01:00

Its been a while since I have taken part in any challenges so thought I would have a go this week and take part in the 'Sugar Bowl' Challenge which was a lovely sketch by Erika.

This is one of two new stamps I ordered from Funky Kits the day of release, the following day they arrived in the post how good is that? Excellent service thank you.

This little sweetie is one of the new images from the Pip collection she is called 'Cherry Pip' coloured with Copics and Prisma pencils for added shading. The papers SU! and are from my lovely friend Linda , she sent me some to try out and I love them, so fresh and summery unlike the weather this week lol.... The ticket greeting is from Cuddly Buddly and is a digi down load form the Bits Of Ivory collection, fantastic value at only £1.99 for a whole A4 sheet of stamps.

Something a little different

2011-07-01T18:21:00.000+01:00

Here is something a little different from me but I have to say I like it.

This is a commissioned card for a friend of a friend whose only request was a BIG card with his wife's name on and her age, I just hope he likes it as I know nothing about the lady in question.

The image is a Nice and easel sheet from La Pashe these really are beautiful images and fill an 8x8 card very nicely. The papers are from the Designer series from SU! thought they matched the Peony flower perfectly.

Well my week off is almost over :( its back to work for me Monday. I have managed to get my bedroom decorated, new carpet and bedding, its all looking very posh I am very pleased with it.

Double Trouble

2011-06-25T16:07:00.001+01:00

Good afternoon its a grey old day here in Cheshire and fairly cold considering its June..

This is another card from the new 'Island Girls' collection over at Cuddly Buddly , looks like she has her hands full with these two little rascals, defo double trouble lol....

I have coloured my images in with the usual Copics and Prisma pencils. The beautiful papers are 'Cottage collection' in Duck Egg blue also downloads from Cuddly Buddly, I think this is my favourite set of papers.

The lovely ticket sentiment is from 'The Garden Vigrettes ticket sentiment collection by Bits of Ivory available at Cuddly Buddly , I do loves these so watch out as they will be on all my cards lol...

Well I best get back to the decorating :( Don't know if i will get much time to make cards, even though i am off work for a whole week. Enjoy your weekend xx

New Island Girls

2011-06-23T15:18:00.000+01:00

Just a quick post from me this afternoon to share with you the new 'Island girl' digi stamps from Cuddly Buddly, this down to earth Island is called 'Coming Up Daisies' coloured with Copics and prisma's.

I love that Kim has drawn these images with glasses on gives them much more character. There are 6 images in total and some Christmas one for those if you wishing to make an early start on those Christmas cards, well lets face it the weather isn't very summery so you may be in the mood to do some lol....

Don't forget the new Cuddly Buddly Challenge starts Friday 1st July, so pop on over to the blog and become a follower so you don't miss it.

Meet Furgus MacFluffy

2011-06-16T22:27:00.001+01:00

This is one of the new MacFluffies range from Cuddly Buddly he is called Fergus MacFluff - 'All Mine' by Pachela Studios one of the many artists at Cuddly Buddly.

I love this cute little dog and can't wait to meet the other in the Macfluffies range. I'm sure they will be very popular for those difficult men's cards that we all struggle with.

If you haven't made your Fathers Day card yet why not get yourself over the Cuddly Buddly and download Fergus. I have coloured the image in with my usual mix of Copics and Prisma pencils, Czes has made it really easy by adding the shading.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Fathers Day

Dream Valley Challenge ~ Fathers Day

Fizzy Moon

2011-06-08T11:12:00.000+01:00

This card I made a while ago but never got around to sharing on my blog. Its one of the Fizzy Moon stamps they are so cute, so many cute stamps around at the minute.

I have coloured the image with copics and prisma pencils for shading. The papers are a mixture from my bitty box, think the dotty one is Pink petticoat and the other papers is from Cuddly Buddly Bits Of Ivory Digi papers which print out beautifully.

I have to say I'm struggling with making cards at the moment, its just not happening think we all go through this at times, I'm sure it will come back to me eventually so until then I may be missing in action.

Less Is More ~ Pick A Square

2011-05-31T13:09:00.002+01:00

Good afternoon folks here is my card for the Less Is More which is 'Pick A Square'

I opted for the simple option a central square, a very quick card using a small card I had laying around my desk, think it will make a nice little notelet.

The stamp is from the bargain bin at the Port Sunlight show 3 for £1, they where freebies with the Craft Stamper magazine. I have stamped the flower in with Perfect plum ink form SU! blended a little with SU! blender pen to give a little bit of a washed effect.

Thank goodness the weather seems to be improving, so fed up of all the rain and wind. I hope the weather is good for you all today.

A Little Note

2011-05-30T21:44:00.001+01:00

Just a short post from me tonight as not a lot to say about this card.

The image is a LOTV die cut, such a cut sweet image which has been cut out with an oval nestability.

The papers are SU! and where a freebie from my lovely friend Linda, they are lovely papers mixing and matching is not a problem with these papers.

I am hoping to get a little bit of crafting done tomorrow before I go to work, so may have something to share with you tomorrow if all goes to plan xx

Me To You

2011-05-29T19:36:00.001+01:00

Yesterday I treated myself to some Me To You Bears, have always loved these little Tatty Teddies.

I have to say they are very easy to colour, which is just great for me who is really struggling with colouring at the minute. I have used the Bear called 'A Gift inside' Stamp and coloured the bear with Copics and Prisma pencils, I did cheat and copy the colours on the stamp lol... The papers are also from The 'Me To You' range of papers, I like the pretty pastel shades in this pack.

Anyway I hope you like my little bear? I have two more in my collection to play with so watch this space.

I am entering this card into the 'Papertake Weekly' Challenge which is pale, pretty pastels.

I hope you are all having a lovely B/H weekend even though the weather is a bit rubbish at least it hasn't rained here, but been a very dull grey day. Its back to work for me tomorrow, don't really mind to be honest as its a short week for me as guess who is going to see 'Take That' on Friday??? Yep me, I'm so excited..

Dandelion Girl

2011-05-27T19:41:00.000+01:00

Good evening folks this my card made with the lovely new Wee digi stamps by Sylvia Zet, there are 3 in total and all are equally as beautiful. I have coloured Dandelion Girl with copics and prisma pencils.

I did faff about with this cards couldn't decide what to put where lol. I think i need to follow a sketch and stick to it, thats my plan for the next card anyway.

There is still places left on the DT over at Cuddly Buddly if you fancy it why not give it a go, you will be working with some great images and people, details are HERE.

I am so glad it the weekend so need to recharge my batteries just a shame its not a long weekend , but sadly I have to work B/H Monday. I hope that you all have a lovely long weekend and that the weather improves so you can get out and enjoy it xx

I Believe In Fairies

2011-05-26T10:41:00.000+01:00

Good morning from a wet and cold Cheshire, hard to believe its June next week!

Here is a little card I have made for the LOTV Challenge which this week is' I believe in Fairies'

There are so many lovely fairies at LOTV its difficult to know which one to use. I have gone with a die cut fairy as am struggling with my colouring lately :( Just can't get it to look how I want it to (just me being fussy probably) The papers I have used on this card are from Craft creations, they have some lovely pastel papers.

I have one of the new Wee stamps from Sylvia to show you tomorrow, she is sooooo sweet your going to love the new releases available at Cuddly Buddly so don't forget to check back.

Feelin Ducky

2011-05-21T18:11:00.000+01:00

This is 'Feelin Ducky' he is one of the new digi images by Kim Sponaugle of Picture Kitchens Studios, its been a while since we have had any of Kim's lovely images to work with.

I think this lil ducky looks like i do when caught in a shower of rain, not impressed lol.. I have coloured him in with a mixture of mediums, Promarkers, Copics and Prisma pencils. I'm not a happy bunny with my colouring at the minute just can't seem to get things right lately, think its just my frame of mind (hopefully)

Kim is on the look out for some designers for the new Challenges ahead, so if you fancy having a go pop over to the Cuddly Buddly Blog where you will fine all the details.

Image ~ Feelin Ducky Digi stamp

Papers ~ Patchwork Blue Digi Papers

Medium ~ Copics & Promarkers

Greeting ~ Computer Generated

Tools ~ MS Doily Punch, EK Success retro flower punch

Get the Motor running

2011-05-18T10:44:00.002+01:00

Here is another one of those difficult men's cards, but not difficult at all with the Stampin Up! Motorcycle stamp. I just stamp then did a little bit of blending in of the colour and viola a nice clean cut card. Once again all SU! products where bought from my friend Linda who is giving 10% off until the 12th June.

The papers are also SU! they are what i had left from the Sail Away card i made, waste not want not lol...

Fathers Day greeting was done with Personal Impressions stamp set, Dad was done with the letter tiles from Clever Cuts, i can see me using this set quite a lot.

That's me done for today, best go and walk the dogs before i set off for work. Oh to stay at home and be a lady of leisure, oh well some day but until the I best show willing lol..

Sail Away

2011-05-16T13:34:00.000+01:00

I am getting ahead of myself and making some Fathers Day cards, the way the weeks are whizzing by it will soon be here.

My lovely friend Linda is a stamping up! Demonstrator and every now and again we challenge each other to make a card. I asked what my challenge was this week and it was to use one of my new stamps.

This is 'Sail Away' which is just great for men's card, we all struggle with those now don't we girls? I stamped in 'Not Quite Navy' matted and layered on to some real red card. The papers where a freebie from Linda to say thank you for ordering from her (she does sweet like things like that), they are Designer paper series which are a free gift when ordering £150 worth of goodies

Stamps ~ Stampin up! Sail Away, Letter tiles from Clever cuts

Greetings Stamps ~ Personal Impressions

Embellishments ~ Button & Twine Stampin Up!

Papers ~ Stampin Up! Designer series

Inks ~ Stampin Up! Not Quite Navy

Tea Time With Teddy Tumble

2011-05-08T12:53:00.000+01:00

Here is Teddy Tumble at a 'Tea Party' doesn't he look so cute pouring the cuppa tea?

This was a dream to print and cut, makes a very sweet Birthday card don't you think? As I have struggled with cards lately it was nice to do a bit of decoupage for a change, although the layout is fairly simple it makes a lovely card, well I think so lol..

There are two new 3D sheets from Czes available at Cuddly Buddly, this one and 'Precious Pup Temptation' both as cute as each other. I have used the very lovely ' Cottage Collection' Papers in Lavender, also available from Cuddly Buddly in lots of different colours.

Hope you are all having a lovely Sunday x

Less Is More ~ White On White

2011-05-07T16:57:00.003+01:00

I have made the 'Less Is More' Challenge this week which is 'White On White'

You wouldn't believe how many shades of white there are, suppose its the same with Black too.

Now the challenge says Less Is More so I may have made this card to busy, that's the trouble with me at the minute I keep adding more and more things to my card. I really need to revert back to basics have been so disappointed with my card making lately, was thinking of packing it all in!

Anyway my card has been made with the Daisy die and leaf die, which is available from SU!
I bought mine form my lovely friend Linda who I can really throughly recommend.

The wording was done with a Cuttlebug embossing folder I suddenly remembered about, it was like a Eureka moment lol... I think I should of left the daisy trim off the card but to late now its all stuck down.

Hope you have better weather where every you are in the world, its typical April weather here, rain,sunshine, rain, sunshine but not really to cold. I am hoping to get the washing dry during the sunny periods,so hope.

A Royal Wedding

2011-04-28T20:37:00.001+01:00

As its the royal wedding tomorrow I thought I would get in the spirit of things and make a Wedding card, although I will be in work when the happy couple exchange their vows :(

Mrs and Mrs Teddy Bear are from the Wee Stamps digi collection, available over at Cuddly Buddly with lots of other cuteness by Sylvia Zet.

These papers are so beautiful, they are also available from Cuddly Buddly and are the Country House Papers in Cornflower blue by Czes Pachela, great for Wedding or Anniversary cards.

This is the first time I have made a magic card and have to say I'm really pleased with it. I followed the instructions HERE at StampARTic, thank you for nice simple instruction.

Linda's Challenge

2011-04-26T22:46:00.001+01:00

My friend Linda challenges me once a week to an SU! challenge, she picks the theme or layout and I obey lol Linda's card HERE, she got her inspiration from Vicki's card HERE, Vicki has some wonderful cards on her blog, so if you get chance pop over and take a look.

I got this set Free during Celebration, sadly its no longer available which is a great shame its a lovely set.

Rose Garden

2011-04-21T10:06:00.000+01:00

This is something totally out of my comfort zone lol... I don't do vintage and the thought of distressing brings me out in a cold sweat.. I have printed the digi stamp 'Rose Garden' onto craft card and coloured her in with Prisma pencils giving a much softer tone. The papers are just beautiful by Pachela Studio called 'Country House Papers' available at Cuddly Buddly, I have used the Cranberry set.

The flowers where made with a Marianne Creatables Floral 2 die.

I hope you are all looking forward to the Easter break? I have actually got three days off so am really looking forward to a little bit of family time, my Son is visiting with his girlfriend and her little boy hopefully the weather will be good and we can have a BBQ.

I am entering my card in to the challenge over on the Sir Stampalot Challenge which is 'Ladies and Fashion', well she looks a real lady, not sure her dress is fashionable lol.. but suppose it was in her day :)

Lazy Days

2011-04-20T18:46:00.001+01:00

This is Teddy Bo 'Lazy Days' isn't he a sweetie? I love his big fat round belly, he looks totally relaxed there doesn't he? I have coloured him in with Prisma pencils, preferring these for animals as I'm rubbish at blending with Copics but find it easier with Prisma pencils and sansador.

I am entering this card in to the Teddy Bo Challenge which is 'Tag It' and the Papertake Weekly which is 'Spots and stripes',although there are more spots than stripes on my card lol....

I hope you have all been enjoying the nice weather we have been having over the last few day, long may it continue i say. It certainly makes you feel so much better doesn't it? I have been up by 7am most days this week, chores done by 9am leaving me plenty to play.

Image ~ Teddy Bo 'Lazy Days'
Papers ~ Pink Petticoat
Punches ~ EK Retro flower punches, EK border punch
Medium ~ Prisma Pencils

Wee Fluffy

2011-04-15T15:30:00.000+01:00

Good afternoon Bloggers its been a while since I last posted but have had a week off and my feet never touched base lol... First I was in Blackpool then Newcastle, need another week off to recover :)

Anyway I wanted to share with you one of the new Wee stamps that have been released today this is 'Wee Fluffy On A Lily' isn't he sweet, available at Cuddly Buddly in digi format at a cost of only £1.89.

If you think he is cute wait until you see the others they are adorable.

Image ~ Wee Fluffy On A Lily

Papers ~ Cottage Collection Papers Rose

Medium ~ Prisma Pencils

Tools ~ MS Doily punch,Marianne branch forest

Embellishments ~ Prima Flowers

Less Is More ~ A Touch Of Red

2011-04-05T16:38:00.000+01:00

The challenge at Less Is More is 'A Touch Of Red' for this week.

I have to say I always find red very striking on a card, although think I have got carried away with the red in this card lol....

This stamp is a Penny Black stamp called 'Letters And Flowers' I do love this as its suitable for so many occasions.

I coloured the flowers in firstly with SU! markers then stamped all over with my versamark black ink.

The greeting was done on the PC using Copperplate Gothic and Edwardian script, wasn't brave enough to print direct to the card, will have to practise more lol....

I am off to Newcastle tomorrow to visit my Son so will catch up with you all on my return xx

Less Is More ~ A sketch

2011-03-30T13:21:00.000+01:00

This week over at Less Is More its sketch week with a DL card.

I do love as sketch as it takes all the guess work out of what goes where lol.

I have made a very didi DL card its only 15cm x 7.5cm I thought it would make a nice bookmark.

The lovely red paper is from SU! The designer paper series pad which is full of great colours and designs.

The lovely poppies are also from SU! called 'Punch Bunch' sadly no longer available :(

Oh well thats me for today, its off to work I go.....best take a brollies as the weathers not to good today, who has stolen the sunshine??

Houglie Bear ~ Party Time

2011-03-24T21:22:00.000Z

Meet Houglie Bear isn't he/she sweet.. designed by Czes Pachela available at Cuddly Buddly.

I have coloured Houglie Bear with Prisma pencils , no copics used on this one.

I have used my new Go kreate dies, love this set but now think I need the smaller set as well lol...

I have had two lovely days off work, lovely weather, lots of crafting done... back to work tomorrow and in ALL day Saturday! Then one whole week in work then have a whole week off yippeeeee..

Don't forget to join in the Great British Summertime Giveaway over at Cuddly Buddly, only two more days left if you want to be in with a chance of winning £160 worth of goodies. There is also a Spring sale on 20 % off ALL Cuddly Buddly exclusive digi stamps, 3D, Clipart, printables and cuttables until the 31st March.

Image ~ Houglie Bear Party Time digi stamp

Papers ~ Toby Tumbles party Papers

Tools ~ Go Kreate dies, EK Border punch

Take 2 On Less Is More

2011-03-22T11:13:00.001Z

This is the first card I made for the Less Is More Challenge ~ Masculine.

I wasn't sure this fitted the criteria of Less Is More as have used a few layers on the card, so hence the card I posted yesterday.

I do like the colours in this one which I stamped with an old olive ink pad adding more colours with my SU! markers before stamping on to my card stock. I have then blended a little bit of the colour with my water brush, love the subtle effect it gives.

Now the question is which one do you prefer?

Stamp ~ Stampscapes Nature sheets 6

Tools ~ SU! Border punch, SU! Pricking tool

Less Is More ~ Masculine

2011-03-21T15:06:00.000Z

Good afternoon.

Here is my card for Challenge 7 over at Less Is More which is Masculine.

I have to say I do quite like this card, now its not often I say that lol...

The image is from a set of stamps called 'Lakeside Cabin' from Stampscapes, there are many stamps in this set to create your own scene.

I have stamped on to crafts card stock in Chocolate chip, added a little shading of yellow to make it look like the sun rising in the morning. It was very light here early this morning, I was awake at 6.30am !!

Stamp ~ Stampscapes Nature Sheet Set 6

Greeting ~ SU Congratulations set

English Country Garden ~ 2

2011-03-20T21:18:00.000Z

This is the other card I made with the English Country Garden 3D, they are great for a quick card.

I have printed and then cut out the daisies layering them on the side of the Marianne double frame die.

The scripture stamp is from Cuddly Buddly '1 John & Psalms 46' which I stamped with Night Of Navy ink.

A very simple card but very delicate in its simplicity.

Less Is More ~ Off The Edge

2011-03-18T10:24:00.000Z

Here is my card for this weeks challenge at 'Less Is More' which is 'Off The Edge'.

Now I had to dust the cobwebs off this stamp from Rubber Romance which has been in my collection for some time, she is called 'Robin The Dog Lover' I bought her from a great seller on Etsy. I have to say she looks very chic walking her dog doesn't she, nothing like me when I'm walking Brad and Ella lol..mind you I think those heels would sink in the mud!

I really love looking at all the lovely card people have made for this challenge, you are ALL very inspirational

so nice to see so many different stamps being used in so many different ways. I am going to try and visit as many of you as i can this evening, before tomorrows new challenge.

I'm off now to find my pink wellies and regatta jacket to get the fur babies walked before I go to work :)

I'm Sooo Sorry!

2011-03-15T13:25:00.001Z

Here is today's new release from Czes for the new image a day through out March frenzy going on over at Cuddly Buddly. I have had the pleasure of doing the 3D image but it is also available as a digi stamp.

When I first saw this i thought they where red noses lol.... must be all the talk of 'Red Nose' Day.

Don't forget to tale part in the great Cuddly Buddly give away , you only have until the 27th to take part.

I don't know where the time is going we are half way through March already!!

Image ~ I'm Sooo Sorry 3D Digi

Papers ~ Cottage Collection Duck Egg

English Country Garden

2011-03-12T19:37:00.001Z

Here is something a little bit different from Czes Pachela called 'English Country Garden Digi 3D' which includes a card base and a topper, available exclusively from Cuddly Buddly.

This one is the Rose version but there is also a Daisy one too, have to say the Rose one is my favourite and I love this Butterfly from the Marianne creatables die collection which I have cut out twice.

These are great for adding your stamped images or creating your own wording for the center, add a photo or like I have a die cut butterfly, the possibilities are endless.

Card ~ English Country Garden Digi 3D ~Rose

Tools ~ Marianne Creatables Butterfly 3, Marianne Creatables Doubles frame die

Embellishments ~ Pearls,Timits Mini Heart Buttons

Cuddly Buddly BST Massive Giveaway

2011-03-08T20:39:00.000Z

There is a MASSIVE give away over on the Cuddly Buddly Blog £160 worth of crafting stash for one lucky winner. All you have to do is visit the blog and pick up the oval banner to display in the side bar of your blog and leave a comment, so what you waiting for..you only have until the clocks go forward to do this which is Sunday 27th March.

Czes Pachela Toby Tumbles Daddy is joining in with all the fun and will be producing a new digi every day through out March. New for today are the' Toby Tumbles Birthday papers', they look fab.

There will be some surprises and new faces along the way so don't forget to pop back to see whats new each day over at Cuddly Buddly. Good Luck everyone, as they say you've got to be in in to win it!!

Angel Cody

2011-03-07T11:45:00.000Z

This little cute fella is called Angel Cody On A Cloud, isn't he sweet?

This is a digi stamp by Wee Stamps designed by the very talented Sylvia Zet and available to download at Cuddly Buddly.

I have coloured Cody in with a mixture of Copic's and Promarkers, think the hair looks a little to bright may be I will get my blender pen on it and see if I can tone it down a little.

I am entering my card into the 'My Time To Craft Challenge' which is 'Infants'

Image ~ Angel Cody On A Cloud Digi

Papers ~ Gingham papers Cuddly Buddly

Tools ~ MS Cherish punch, SU! pricking tool and mat

Less Is More ~ Three Squares

2011-03-03T13:15:00.000Z

I have had another little go at the 'Less Is More' Challenge this week which is 'Three Squares', although I still find it very tricky doesn't come naturally I can tell you lol..

This card was made with my new SU! stash that I treated myself to recently after seeing all the lovely cards made with this set called 'Bliss'. Sadly its no longer available to order.

I cut the little squares out with the corner punch then stamped the little butterflies into them, was easy peesy with the unmounted stamps as could line them up real easy.

Stamps ~ SU! Bliss,SU! Curly Cute sentiments

Tools ~ SU! Corner Scallop trim punch & Border Scallop Punch

Waterside Fun

2011-03-02T12:14:00.001Z

This is the first time i have tried to make a stepper card and although the first one went in the bin I have to say I'm fairly pleased with this one. The little cat and bunny and ducks have been cut out and added to a little bit of card and attached so they stand out, a little like a pop out card.

The lovely cute images are designed by Eline Pellinkhoff and are available to down load at Cuddly Buddly for a fantastic price of £1.55 and for that you get 4 designer papers as well as lots of cutes images. There are another two sets also available called 'Friends' and 'Spring time'.

This is for my friends grandsons 1st Birthday in May, yep getting myself well organised lol..My lovely friend Linda suggested making a bunting to put on the card, it looks like the little ducks are holding it.

I'm entering my card into Papertake weekly which this week is 'Anything Goes'.

Images ~ Waterside, cat, bear and bunny digi set

Greeting ~ Cuddly Buddly 12 mixed greetings digi

Wee Stamp Digi

2011-02-26T22:37:00.000Z

Birds On A Swing

These lovely sweet love birds are now available at Cuddly Buddly they are from Wee Stamps and are designed by Sylvia Zet.

I have coloured my birdies in with Copic and Prisma pencils, adding some glossy accents to the flowers to make them stand out. The lovely designer papers are from Cuddly Buddly from the Cottage collection, in Duck Egg Blue. I have to admit I quite like this colour combo although not one I would of thought myself.

The lovely BIG bow was made with my Bow Easy with VERY wide ribbon.

I have been missing in Blogland as wasn't very well last weekend, had a terrible tummy bug which knocked me for six, thankfully feel a little better now :)

Hope you all have a lovely weekend x

Image ~ Birds On A Swing

Papers ~ Cottage Collection Duck Egg Blue

Greeting ~ Mixed Greetings

For you with Love

2011-02-19T23:13:00.000Z

I made this card last week for Valentines day but forgot to post them, dippy person that I am! Thought I would still share it with you anyway, mat be I can change the greeting to Congratulations on your engagement lol.... I do love the LOTV toppers for a nice easy card. This one I have used Pink Petticoat papers with and brown card stock , although it looks black on the photo.

I haven't made any cards so far this weekend, but plan on taking part in a few challenges tomorrow so watch this space. I hope the weather starts to warm up soon as its been a little chilly lately but at least the nights are getting lighter which is a real plus.

Less Is More

2011-02-17T10:21:00.001Z

'Less Is More' ~ One Layer Challenge

Well this is a first for me as don't do Clean and simple cards, always use DP papers on my cards so am a little out of my depth here lol... so please be gentle with me if leaving a comment as I'm not sure about this one it lacking in something may be a little bow where the flowers stems cross over?

The rules where OLC One Layer Card

One piece of card folded in half with no additional layers and minimal embellishments, where the image is stamped directly onto the cardstock.

I have enjoyed looking at all the cards made by everyone else and found this wonderful website 'Paper Garden' where I downloaded this image for FREE, will be back to purchase more if I can get to grips with Less Is More cards, must admit they are a lot quicker to make.

Image ~ Paper Garden 'Coneflowers' Digi

Tools ~ Paper Pricking tool and mat SU!

Best Fishes

2011-02-16T09:50:00.000Z

Good morning the sun is shining here this morning but boy was it cold last night. I wish the weather would make its mind up what its doing, the poor bulbs in the garden will be getting well confused lol..

Here is one of those dreaded male cards that we all dislike making, I do cringe when people ask for a card for the men in their lives lol..

This is 'Best Fishes' From Cuddly Buddly he is available as in 3D, digi or rubber, coloured with Copics and prisma pencils. The fishes have had some glossy accents added to make them look all slippy and slimy lol....

Image ~ Best Fishes Cuddly Buddly

Sentiment ~ 12 Mixed Greetings Digi stamps

Papers ~ Portfolio of papers Denim

Tools ~ Nestabilities oval, Quickutz stars, SU Border eyelet punch.

In The Pink

2011-02-15T11:06:00.000Z

Good morning Bloggers its been a while since i have posted anything I have to admit I'm not feeling very crafty lately :( I received my new Marianne branch die from Cuddly Buddly and was itching to use it. I already had Bea coloured up so only had to print off some papers and trow them together on a card and voila card almost made. I'm not sure about the dragonfly on it now think it makes it look a little tacky lol..

Bea has been coloured with Copics and prisma pencils, some glossy accents added to her wellington boots to give that wet look lol.. think my wellies will be very wet and muddy after I have walked the dogs today as not a very nice day here today.

I am entering my card into the Teddy Bo Challenge which is 'In The Pink'

Image ~ Teddy Bea 'Love Letter'

Greeting ~ Cuddly Buddly Digi 12 mixed Greetings

Papers ~ Rose Cottage papers Cuddly Buddly

Tools ~ Marianne Branch die, Fiskars Sunburst punch, Nestabilities

Embellishments ~ Pink Bows, Pearls, Flowers

Sketch Saturday ~114

2011-02-11T11:16:00.000Z

Phew I have just made it! Suddenly remembered that I had made this card for Sketch Saturday and nearly forgot to post it! I don't know where this week has gone,can't believe its Friday already.

Anyway enough waffle lol.. This card has been made with one of the Romance toppers from LOTV, great for a quick card. The sketch was a great one to follow so thanks girls for the design and inspiration, will defo be using this one again.

Now any of you bloggers off to the Brighton show this weekend? Don't forget to pop along to see Katie and Kath at the Cuddly Buddly stand, and say "hello" they will be pleased to see you :) Now I am off to wash my hair before work, so have a lovely weekend xx

Image ~ LOTV Romance Topper

Papers ~ Pink Petticoat 'Hearts'

Tools ~ Nestabilities round, MS Hearts lace punch, MS Frond punch

Embellishments ~ Heart Buttons

Elines Cute Babies

2011-02-03T11:11:00.000Z

These Little Cuties by Eline Pellinkhoff are now also available at Cuddly Buddly for you to download, there are also digi stamps if you fancy colouring them in yourself.

I have used Elines 'Baby Boys bed and bathtime' set which are just fab for those quick baby cards we get asked to make, there are so many bits and pieces in this set you could make loads of different cards.
If you pop across to Cuddly Buddly you will also get a sneeky peep at one of Kim's new creations' Eliza' she looks super sweet, can't wait to meet her :)

Image ~ Elines Baby Boy Bed & Bathtime digi
Tools ~ MS Cherish punch, Nestabilities dies
Greetings ~ Mixed greetings digi Cuddly Buddly

Pretty In Lilac

2011-01-31T12:49:00.000Z

Here is another one of the lovely Sugar Nellie stamps I have coloured in with Copics and Prisma pencils, this little beauty is called 'Joy' and what a joy she was to colour. I think i need to experiment more with hair colours as so far I have only used browns lol.. any suggestions for blonde hair?? I have some promarkers i could use as well.

I faffed about with the flowers still think its in need of something else, i did add some leaves punched with MS frond punch but they didn't look right think it needed something bigger.

I can't believe the weekend is over already, it goes to blinking quickly that's for sure. Oh well the last day of January the start of a new month tomorrow, will soon be spring lol...

Image ~ Sugar Nellies 'Joy' Sitting.

Papers ~ Papermania Colossal pack

Colour Medium ~ Copics & Prisma pencils

Greeting Stamp ~ LOTV Greeting stamps

Sugar Bowl Challenge ~ 52

2011-01-29T15:37:00.000Z

This is the first time I have taken part in the 'Sugar Bowl' Challenge and have to say I loved the sketch this week, so thank you for the inspiration. This little beauty was a pleasure to colour , having the shading in place really helped. I have coloured 'Grace' in with Copics and prisma pencils for the shading. Its not often I say I like a card that I have made, but have to say I likey this one so really pleased with myself.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend, even though the cold weather has returned with a vengeance. I have no really plans this weekend, except to stay in and take part in a few more challenges.

Image ~ Grace digi stamp

Colouring medium ~ Copics & Prisma's

Papers ~ Papermania Colossal pastel

Tools ~ Nestabilities, Marianne Butterfly

Greeting ~ LOTV

Dandelion Clock Fairy

2011-01-27T21:34:00.000Z

Here is another one of my quick stick and go cards that I made for my box at work with LOTV squares. I cut her out with my Nestabilities then punched a little border with my much neglected Fiskars punch then snipped it and stuck around the image to give a nice lacey effect. I have since stuck a greeting on this card, so it doesn't look so bare, oh and added some glitter to her wings.

Gosh hasn't the weather turns blinking cold again just when we thought it had gone away the snow is back in some places. Thank goodness it pay day tomorrow, I think a spot of retail therapy is required lol....

Image ~ LOTV Fairies Cute Squares

Papers ~ Papermania

Tools ~ Fiskars Sunburst punch

Wash Day

2011-01-26T11:33:00.000Z

It could be a good day to do my washing today as the sun is shining and there is a nice breeze outside, how much better is the washing when its had a good old blow on the line.

This is another card made with the new Toby Tumble releases at Cuddly Buddly, this one is called 'Wash Day' I really like the lovely blue tones on this card. There are 3D downloads, digi stamps, topper and rubber stamps,oh and the lovely new papers that you can see on my card are called 'Floral Bouquet'

Image ~ Toby Tumble 'Wash Day' 3D sheet

Papers ~ Toby Tumble Floral Bouquet

Tools ~ MS Doily punch

You Have Mail

2011-01-24T11:25:00.002Z

There are a whole lot of new releases available at Cuddly Buddly today, so pop across and take a look.

The creative team have made some beautiful samples to go with these new images, available in 3D,Toppers, digi and rubber stamps.

This would be ideal for a nice quick Valentines card. A word of warning don't forget to cut the letterbox out, as ninking poop that I am forgot to do this on my first attempt, whoops.....Couldn't understand why I couldn't see the cute little dog lol...

Image ~ Toby Tumble 'You Have Mail'

Tools ~ MS Hearts Lace Punch

Wedding Day

2011-01-23T11:44:00.000Z

Good morning its a very grey overcast kind of day here in Cheshire, roll on spring although it is getting much lighter of an evening now so won't be to long :)

Here is another one of my quick 'Stick and Go' cards as I like to call them lol.. Its one of the beautiful toppers from LOTV, just love the wedding range they have so many cute images. Just realised I haven't added the greeting as yet so best get that sorted.

Don't forget to pop back tomorrow as I have some new Cuddly Buddly releases to share with you, so fabby Toby Tumble images in digi and 3D and some pretty papers also.

Image ~ LOTV Wedding Toppers

Tools ~ MS Cherish Punch around the page, Pricking tool and mat, Daisy EK punch

A Good Friend

2011-01-21T11:34:00.001Z

This is Toby Tumble 'Happy Easter' 3D decoupage download from Cuddly Buddly.

There are a few sentiments with this sheet so you don't have to use it just as an Easter card.

You don't even have to do it as a decoupage card, you can edit the sheet in your graphics programme and just print off the topper and sentiment, great for a nice quick card.

I have been in the wars this week :( Whilst brushing Brad (My dog) on Monday he lifted his head a little to quickly and caught me on the corner of my eye, well the air was blue I can tell you and so now is my eye lol...

I look like I have been in a fight, goodness know what the customers in work must think! N o more dog grooming duties for me, will leave that to Neil.

Image ~ Toby Tumble 'Happy Easter' 3D digi

Papers ~ CB 'Cottage Collection' Duck Egg Blue

Tools ~ MS Doily Punch

Friendship

2011-01-18T13:13:00.000Z

This cute Toby Tumble image is called 'Friendship' I think it would make a wonderful 'Thinking Of You Card'

as they are sharing a quiet moment together on their swing in the meadow. This was quite a challenge to colour as there is a lot more scenery than other stamps I have used, coloured with Prisma and Copics.

I am busy working on some new Toby Tumble designs for Cuddly Buddly which will be released real soon.

I have to say they are so cute, so watch this space :)

It was back to work for me yesterday, I so missed not being able to get any crafting done, just hope my mojo doesn't sulk and run away.

I am entering this card into the Totally Gorjuss Challenge which is 'Cuddly'

Image ~ Toby Tumble 'friendship' Digi stamp

Greeting ~ Cuddly Buddly 12 Christmas greetings Digi stamps

Papers ~ Hearts & Flowers digi papers

Tools ~ MS Deep Edger punch Flower Bed

Fairy Wings

2011-01-16T22:35:00.000Z

This was a very quick card I made with my LOTV Cute squares, have made lots of these over the last week as the girls in work have been asking me to bring my box of cards in, hopefully I will sell a few.

I call these type of cards 'stick and go cards' lol... I always feel that its not really hand crafted if there is no colouring involved, is that just me? Or do others feel this way.

I'm entering this card into the LOTV Challenge which is 'Things With Wings'

Image ~ LOTV Cute Squares

Papers ~ Craft Creations

Tools ~ Lace Hearts, Marianne creatables Double frame die

Embellishments ~ Bow & Star pearls

Sweet baby in Blue

2011-01-14T00:45:00.001Z

Well you appeared to like the pink baby card, so here it is done in blue.

I have changed the layout a little bit but still used the wonderful Marianne die again.

I just love this stamp its now also available as a 3D decoupage sheet from Cuddly Buddly, so guess what I will be having a play with this weekend??? So watch this space :)

Well I have a few more days off before my week off is over :( I have so enjoyed being at home crafting away until my hearts content. I have managed to do some quick stick and go cards today, made six cards this evening now going it some for me lol.....

Image & Greeting ~ Toby Tumble Digi Sweet Baby,

Papers ~ Toby Tumble Hearts & Flowers
Sentiment ~ Cuddly Buddly Mixed Greetings Digi Stamps

Tools ~ Marianne Double Frame Die, MS Lace Hearts Border Punch

Medium ~ Copics and Prisma Pencils for shading

Sweet baby

2011-01-13T00:26:00.000Z

This beautiful sweet stamp is a digi stamp from Cuddly Buddly its Toby Tumble 'Sweet Baby'.

I can see me using this image for Christenings and new baby cards, its just perfect. I have coloured the image with the usual Copics and Prisma Pencils, adding some glamour dust to the frills.

The frame is a Marianne double frame die, it really is a fabby die and I have only used one part of it so far, love the lacy detail. The white mat has been made with the MS Cherish punch around the page this is another punch i can see me using often

I have been so busy making cards this week ready for Cuddly Buddly to display at the Brighton show in February, so look out for Katie and Kath if your going this year.

Image ~ Toby Tumble Sweet Baby

Papers ~Toby Tumble ' Hearts & Flowers'

Sentiment ~ Mixed Digi Greetings

Tools ~ MS Cherish Punch, Marianne Double Frame die

Medium ~ Copics and Prisma Pencils

I'm entering my card into the following challenge

Cupcake Crafts ~' Something New'

When You Wish Upon A Star

2011-01-11T17:32:00.001Z

I have been busy making cards yesterday and today so have plenty to show you over the next couple of day.

This cutie is a digi download from Teddy Bo its his girlfriend Bea 'When I Wish Upon A Star, she is available in digi stamp and 3D sheet, I opted for the 3D but decided to only do the hat lol...

Teddy Bea has been coloured in with Copics and prisma pencils, glamour dust for the sparkly bits.

The beautiful papers are downloaded from Cuddly Buddly they are a mixture of Hearts & Flowers and Cottage Collection they mix and match beautifully.

Do you like my little flower its been made with a Crealies die which i ordered from a lovely lady called Annielies who was very helpful. The lovely little star pearls are from Quixotic Paperie, Elaine offers a great service for crafter, always popping a little something in your parcel as a freebie to try :)

This card I'm entering in to the Teddy Bo 1st Challenge which is 'Anything Goes' and 'Friday Sketchers' which has a fab sketch this week by Jacque.

Image ~ Wish Upon A star Teddy Bea, Greetings stamp Cuddly Buddly

Papers ~ Hearts & Flowers & Cottage Collection Rose Cuddly Buddly

Embellishments ~ Bow and Star Pearls

Tools ~ Nestabilities Oval, MS Lace hearts border punch, Crealies Flower Die

Special Friends

2011-01-07T18:10:00.000Z

I have been a bad blogger the last few months mainly due to being busy with work and Christmas. I am off next week so plan on having some ME time making some cards. I have a few more Toby Tumble digi's to work with so don't forget to pop back if you get chance.

This is a card I made before Christmas with a 3D download from Cuddly Buddly called 'Special Friends' and that's what Tabitha is to Toby. I'm hoping we will be seeing a lot more of Toby's friends this year, especially Tabitha as I think she is very cute.

Image ~ Special Friends 3D

Papers ~ Toby Tumbles Hearts & Flowers

Tools ~ MS Deep Edger Punch 'Floral Vine'

Embellishments ~ Bow & Pearls

All The Best For 2011

2010-12-31T11:41:00.001Z

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas? We all went out for dinner Christmas day it was wonderful to be waited on, no cooking or washing up will defiantly save my pennies so we can do it again next year.

I can't believe its New Years Eve where has the last 12 months gone?? Everyone seems to be saying the same this year. I would like to thank everyone who has visited my blog over the last twelve month whether you have left a comment or not, It would be nice to know if you have paid a visit by leaving me a little comment but I know its time consuming leaving comments on all the blogs we visit.

I would like to say a 'Happy New Year' to each and everyone of you lets hope it brings you Health, Wealth and Happiness and lots of craft goodies lol... ;)

This card was made very quickly with a digi greeting from Cuddly Buddly that I downloaded and resized to fit in a nestabilities, its a lovely greeting don't you think ? We should all believe in our heart where ever it may take us. The papers are also a download Exotic flavours from Cuddly Buddly they are so funky and modern.

New Toby Tumbles Digi's

2010-12-17T18:48:00.000Z

There are some new Toby Tumbles digi releases over on Cuddly Buddly.

This little digi is Toby Tumbles 'Happy Easter', he was a real pleasure to colour in as I'm sure the others will be. There another two Toby Tumble images and a cute little doggie one as well :)

I know,I know its months away until Easter but its so nice to see all those lovely bright colours and Daffodils.

Toby Tumbles has been coloured in with Copics and prisma's with glossy accents to the daffodil heads.

I hope you are all prepared for Christmas? I'm almost there just some food shopping to do which hopefully we will get done tomorrow, hopefully we won't have any of the fluffy white stuff to content with.

Stamps ~ Digi Easter Toby Tumbles, Digi Greeting stamp

Papers ~ Toby Tumbles Hearts and Flowers

Medium ~ Copics and Prisma pencils

Embellishments ~ Prima flowers, pearls

Tools ~ Marianne Frame circle, MS frond punch,

Nothings Too Much Trouble

2010-12-14T19:21:00.000Z

Here is another Toby Tumble card made using 'Nothings To Much Trouble' he certainly is trying his best to pull that box up the steps isn't he? The papers are Toby Tumbles 'Hearts & flowers' they really are beautiful papers and print out a treat, I can see me using these on lots of cards in the future.

I hope you are all prepared for Christmas? I have to say I am almost done but then again still have cards to write and prezzies to wrap , its all go go go this time of year isn't it?

Oh well its looks like the snow is going to return,looks like we won't escape it either this time judging by the weather report. I think I best treat myself to some new wellies :)

Stamps ~ Toby Tumbles & Cuddly Buddly Oval Greetings

Papers ~ Toby Tumbles Hearts & Flowers

Tools ~ MS Doily Punch, MS Frond punch,

Embellishments ~ Prima Flowers

The Icings On The Card

2010-12-10T18:15:00.001Z

This week is challenge week over on the Cuddly Buddly Blog, the theme being 'The Icings On The Card' so we want to see you create a card with a little icing, frosting or glitter using a stamp, digi or download from the Cuddly Buddly shop. There is a fabulous prize of a £20 gift certificate up for grab, you have until the 13th of January to complete your card, as we are taking a little time off over Christmas.

My card has been made with the free papers from the last challenge, the snow family has been coloured with Copics with a sprinkling of glamour dust. The little snowflakes around the circle is actually the Nellie stamen punch, border punch is from EK.

I hope you are all having a better week now the weather has warmed up considerably.

Stamps ~ Cuddly Buddly Snow family, Greetings digi stamp Cuddly Buddly

Papers ~ Free papers Cuddly Buddly

Tools ~ Nellie stamen punch, EK border punch, Marianne corner die

Just saying Hi

2010-12-04T16:44:00.000Z

Here we go with another nice spring card to try and chase away those winter blues. This Bunny with a big heart as certainly won my heart, he is just so sweet. This is one of the new Toby Tumble rubber stamps called 'Just To Say Hi' he has been coloured with copics and prisma pencils. The beautiful flowers are once again prima they are so pretty, love the lilac range as well as the pink. The new Toby Tumble hearts and flowers papers are so pretty, love this colour combo. The little greeting is from the Twelve Christmas Greeting digi stamps and has been made by using the smallest nesties circle and cutting from with in the greeting stamp so only picking up the sentiment.

I hope you are all over the worst of the snow, we have had hardly any of the white stuff here, thankfully.

I am not a happy bunny at the moment as I have toothache, been to the dentist twice this past week and have to wait until Wednesday for a root filling, not happy as I'm still in pain with it. I have been looking on the Internet for emergency clinic in our area and see there is one in Chester so will have to give them a ring tomorrow i think :( stupid teeth give you nothing but trouble.....

Stamps ~ Toby Tumble Just to say Hi, 12 Christmas greetings digi

Papers ~ Toby Tumbles Hearts and flowers

Tools ~ Nestablities Octagons, MS Frond,

Embellishments ~ Prima flowers, Bow & pearls, Crochet Lace