papertake weekly # 28

another card forthe sketch an papertake weekly, the stamp is a penny black t for transparent called 'holly jolly' from the glitter pot. got the day to myself so i am enjoying the peace and quiet and i can get on without any interuptions!

cutie sunday # 68

i am motoring on with my christmas cards and this one is for the challenge on cutie sunday. the stamp is a sugar nellie and i do love a snowman. i am still off work so i hope to get quite a bit done this week. i hope you have a great weekend and happy crafting x

thankyou sharon x

i have recieved an award from a fellow blogger in australia and after the last few weeks and all that has happened i am thrilled to bits. i have to pass this on to 15 other buddies but i really don't know who to choose. all the blogs i visit are an inspiration and always make me want to visit again, so to all of you i give this award for all your hard work and great creative minds and thanks for all your kind comments. x once again sharon a big thankyou x

sketch saturday # 77

my eldest has his 31st birthday coming up so i thought i would get his card made because i have so many christmas cards to get done so that i can send them out and i am doing a fete at school at the beginnining of dec so it is busy, busy!!! this is for the sketch on sketch saturday. the stamp is a penny black called 'how becoming' from the glitterpot. i have cut off the balloon the cat was holding and cut different size balloons on my cricut, i have chosen these colours as daniel is an ipswich supporter (WHY???). sleep is calling now, see you soon x

just magnolia # 31

good morning to you all, the weather is taking a turn for the worse. i hope that it isn't too bad where you are. my card today is for the challenge on just magnolia and i have used another of my new stamps from the jolly snowy collection called 'sitting mary christmas' and i got her from sir stampalot (you may have guessed by now this is one of my fave places to buy my goodies). the paper is also a magnolia as is the noel and dresser stamp. the ribbon, puddings and charm are from my stash. thanks for looking in x

friday sketchers # 78

another card bites the dust!!! my eldest grand-daughter is 11 next tuesday so this is just for her. i have used the sketch for this weeks challenge on friday sketchers. the stamp is a penny black called 'sweet dreams' from the glitter pot, the rest is from my goodies. ta for looking x

moving along with the times # 21

evening all, hope you are all ok. went to lakeside today and started my christmas shopping and i have to say it has really exhausted me. it hasn't stopped me from getting crafty though!!! this card is another order and i have used the sketch for this weeks challenge on mawtt. the stamp is from sir stampalot called 'home sweet home' by helz cuppleditch, the rest is from my stash. x

the sugar bowl # 23

i was doing so well today and thought i would get a few cards done when i dropped my container of brads everywhere!!!! it took me nearly 2 hours to get them sorted i was not best pleased, i really didn't know i had so many. anyway i have managed to get a card done tonight, it is for the challenge on the sugar bowl. i have used a stamp from the homegrown collection called 'santa's little helper' from funky kits. the rest is from my stash. well off to bed for me now, going to try and go out to lakeside tomorrow to start christmas shopping, should be fun!!! see you soon x

creatalicious challenge # 4

this is my first time in taking part in the creatalicious challenge and the theme is christmas. my new stamp from the jolly snowy collection from magnolia just had to be used. he is called 'snoowie snowman with bells' from sir stampalot. the rest is from my stash. i have added snow to the bottom of snoowie and dabbed glitter for snowfall. it is finished off with a ribbon and charm. while i was making this card my son thought it was for him.... this made me laugh as my jacob is 21!!!!!! have a great week and happy crafting x

truly scrumptious # 20

card number 2 is for the challenge on truly scrumptious and it is the sketch plus texture. the stamp is a forever friends called 'santa' from the glitter pot. for the texture i have used fun flock on the fur of the hat and jacket, the paper is from my stash and it already had the squiggly lines on so it was just perfect for the sketch. i have shrunk a sack of presents for the embellishment. i hope aarvin likes his 'first christmas' card. (i have an order for quite a few special cards from my friend amanda's office and this is one of them). thanks for dropping by x

cute card thursday # 86, allsorts # 27 & secret crafter # 58

good morning to you all, i hope you have had a lovely weekend. i had a trip out for the first time since hospital, we went to a quiz night on saturday and i had a really good time. i have also managed to get 3 cards finished so here is the first one. i have combined this one for 3 challenges. the first is for cute card thursday which this weeks theme is glitter, the next is for allsorts which has the theme anything for a child and the last one is secret crafter which is the four seasons. the stamp is an old favourite of mine from penny black from the glitter pot called 'snow hut'. the paper, ribbon and velum are all from my stash. i think this fits the bill for all 3, be back in a mo x

sunday sketch & stamp # 15

card number 2 and it is for the challenge on sunday sketch & stamp. the stamp is a sugar nellie called 'santa's letter', the rest is from my stash of christmas goodies. thanks for popping in and have a great weekend x

sketch saturday # 76

hello everyone, i hope you are all well. thankyou for all the kind messages regarding my operation, as far as i know all went well although i have to admit it has been a lot worse than i was expecting! anyway i am on the mend now and have been itching to get back to crafting. the first card i have finished is for the challenge on sketch saturday. the stamp is from the new magnolia range 'jolly snowy' from sir stampalot. the image is called 'edwin riding a sledge'. the paper, snowflakes and ribbon are all from my stash. i love, love, love these stamps and just couldn't wait to use them. i will be back with card number 2 in a mo x

friday sketchers # 76

where has this week gone??? i just seem to be so busy these days, work is a bit manic at the mo, lots of illness and people off so it is a bit stressfull. going into hospital on monday isn't helping, i am trying to catch up with everything so i can take it easy when i come home. anyway enough of that. this card is for the challenge on friday sketchers. the stamp is a lili of the valley called 'miki sledging', the paper is one that has been in my christmas box for ages, an unusual colour scheme for christmas but you have to be daring sometimes!!!!! thanks for popping in x

the sugar bowl # 22

good evening peeps i hope you are all well, i am much better and thanks for all the kind wishes. at last i have managed to get a card done, the weekend has been so busy. this card is for the challenge on the sugar bowl which is a sketch. the stamp is a sugar nellie called 'mistletoe', the paper, flowers and ribbon are all from my stash. thanks for dropping by, happy crafting x

sketch and stash # 22

the last card from me tonight and it is for the challenge on sketch and stash. the image is a sugar nellie called 'santa with lantern', i have had him hidden away for quite a while now and thought it was about time he got aired! the paper is new but i can't remember where it came from. the sentiment is a magnolia which i got this year, the brads and card are from my stash. well i am off to bed now i am whilting fast. thanks for dropping in, and happy crafting. x

cutie sunday # 65

card number 2 is for the challenge on cutie sunday which is the sketch. the stamp i have used is a penny black called 'candy cane perch' from the glitter pot. paper, card, lace and gems all from my goodies. ta for peeking in x

sketch saturday # 74

so much for having a nice half term!!!!! i have spent most of the week in bed with the flu and a chest infection, not exactly what i had planned. today is the first day i have actually felt human so i got crafting. the first card is for the challenge on sketch saturday and i really love this card. the stamp i have used is a sarah kay called 'noel peace' and i bought her at ally pally a few weeks ago. i have used white green and pink ribbons but they haven't photographed very well. everything else on the card is from my stash. i hope you are all fit and well, happy crafting x

sketch saturday # 73

hello bogging buddies hope you are all ok, had a rotten day today so i have cheered myself up with making cards. this one is for a friend at work who celebrates her birthday on halloween. tilda looks good in these colours and i love the paper so i am pleased with the result. the sketch is for the challenge on sketch saturday. the stamp is a magnolia called 'tilda with broom' from sir stampalot. i have used buttons and beads as embellishments. well back to the cards and wait for robbie to open the electric prom. (droooooool) see you soon x

creative inspirations # 19

card number 3 and i have to admit that i made this a couple of weeks ago for sophie's 2nd birthday. i am going into hospital soon so i am trying to get up to date with everything before hand. i can't believe my baby is nearly 2, mind you she is a real little spit fire and you certainly know when she is around, great character though. the card is this weeks theme on creative inspirations which is anything with a number on it. the stamp is an alota stamp called 'girl drawing' from dies to die for, the paper and flowers i have had for ages but i used my cricut to do the number 2. i had to do it in pink as it is sophie's favourite colour. i need to get cracking on another card so i will see you soon x

penny black # 71

card number 2 and it is for the challenge on penny black and this week it is the sketch. the stamp is called 'so glad to catch you' from the glitter pot. everything else is from my goodies. happy crafting x

friday sketchers # 74

good evening, i hope you are all keeping warm, i have been cold all day!!! i had a really good day yesterday and managed to get a few cards made but was too tired to post them last night so here is the first one. the sketch is this weeks challenge on friday sketchers. the stamp is a penny black called 'partying' from the glitter pot the papers and flowers are from my stash. thanks for taking the time to visit, see you soon x

sketch and stash # 21

this card is an order and they wanted a gold and white theme and i have used the sketch on the challenge at sketch and stash. the main stamp is a magnolia called 'love cake' from sir stampalot, the sentiment is from stamp addicts which i have had for a while. the paper, card, ribbon and lace are from my stash. the newest addition are the flowers and i also used a punch to decorate the edges of the glitter and colourwash card. thanks for poppin in. x

truly scrumptious challenge # 18

another card and this is for the challenge on the truly scruptious challenge which is a sketch with the addition of 'autumn'. the card is for a friend at work for her son to give his nanny. the stamp is a pink gem stamp called 'autumn max'. the papers are from my goodies. see you with another post soon. x

creative inspirations challenge # 18

hello peeps i hope you are all well, the last few weeks have been so busy, i have either been looking after george and sophie or getting an order finished for my friend. my first card today is for the challenge on creative inspirations and the theme is 'christmas in october'. the stamp i have used is from magnolia and is called 'christmas edwin' from sir stampalot, the rest is from my stash. thanks for dropping in and happy crafting. x

just magnolia # 23

well man utd won and i have made a card so a really good night has been had.. this card is for the challenge on just magnolia and i recieved the new magnolia stamps today from sir stampalot and i just had to use one of them!! the stamp is called 'baking tilda with wooden spoon' everything else is from my stash. i am calling it a night now and going to count some zzzzzz's. thats if phil stops snoring!!!!!!! see you soon x

friday sketchers # 70

a quick post from me tonight as man utd are on live so i need to get settled. this card is for the challenge on friday sketchers, i have used a penny black stamp called 'naughty or nice' the papers are from my christmas goodies and the charm is one that was part of my win on another challenge. thanks for dropping by i hope you are having a great week.x

sunday sketch and stamp # 11

hi there i hope you are having a lovely monday, we had training day at school and i have to say i was pretty bored. why do they print out a pack for you to read and then proceed to do a power point presentation on it!!!!!!! any way the afternoon was better and i was able to sort out my time table with the french dept. well this card is a bit different as i made it but my friend chose all the elements. she likes very traditional cards and as she has ordered quite a few who am i to complain. the sketch is for the challenge on sunday sketch and stamp. the stamp is from clarity stamps and the rest is from my stash. a very simple card but she loves it. i do prefer cutie ones myself. happy crafting and thanks for dropping in x

moving along with the times # 13 (birthdays)

card number 2 from me tonight is for the challenge on mwatt and it is a sketch plus the theme of birthdays. as i have quite a few 'special' birthdays coming up i thought i would get started on them. this one will probably be for sophie's 2nd birthday. how time flies!!!! the stamps are sugar nellies and are called 'daisy with pram and daisy with dolly'. the paper, card and lace are all from my goodies. sophie loves pink so she should love this, it is also the first 'huge' card i have made. i hope you have had a great weekend and you all have a fab week. ally pally next week and i can't wait. take care x

truly scrumptious #16 (plus 3 stamps)

hi everyone at long last i have been able to get some cards done!!! i have been babysitting nearly all week and have had to catch up on some housework too! (how boring). my first card is for the challenge on truly scrumptious which is a sketch with the addition of 3 stamps (minimum). i have used the stocking stamp, (an old favourite from stamp addicts) a swirl stamp and the holly stamp are both from the stamp man. everything else is from my stash. thanks for popping by x

stampin for the weekend

this card was for the challenge on stampin for the weekend but when i have gone onto their blog they have suspended it because of a death in one of the girls family and also ill health so my thoughts go out to them all. the stamp is another sugar nellie called 'pip with presents. i have shrunk a christmas tree and cut out 3 presents as embellishments. thanks for dropping in,i probably won't be around for the next few days i am babysitting george and sophie x

the sugar bowl # 19 (plus pink and brown)

well i didn't manage to get anything done yesterday but i have made up for it tonight. the first post is for the challenge set by marlene at the sugar bowl, which is the sketch plus the colour scheme of pink and brown. not a traditional colour for a christmas card i know but i think it has turned out really well. the stamp is a sugar nellie called 'honey's snowman' and the rest is from my goodies. i used a cuttlebug embossing folder for the background. sorry the picture is on the wonk but it was the only way to get the background to look the right colour,(all to do with lighting apparently!!!!) i will be back in a while with card number 2.

new challenge blog (by the cute and girly)

one of my blogging buddies jane (jem's crafting blog) is starting a new challenge blog and i just want to support her all i can. i love a challenge so i will definately be taking part. she hopes to have it up and running next month. i wish her every success and i am sure we will all have fun playing along. i will be back later with more cards (i hope!!) x

a spoonfull of sugar # 68 and creative inspirations lilac/purple and grey

another card from me tonight and this time i have combined it for 2 challenges, the first is the sketch which is the challenge on a spoonfull of sugar and the colour scheme is the theme set on creative inspirations. i have used a combination of stamps, the witch, pumpkin, ghosts, bats and web are from penny black at the glitter pot called 'trick or treat' and the broomstick and sentement are from a set that i have had for ages. the papers are basic grey i have used a mixture of h20's and stardust pens to colour it all in. thankyou for all your kind wishes my head ache has finally gone so i am feeling much better. x

sketch saturday dt call (peace on earth)

sketch saturday are asking for design team members so after a lot of humming and arhhhing i have decided to put this card forward for a chance to become a 'd t m'. i have used a mixture of papers and the stamp is a penny black called 'a wish for all time from the glitter pot. i have used a martha stewart punch for the detail at the bottom, the velvet ribbon is from my stash and i printed the sentement on my computer. i think it has turned out ok so fingers crossed. thanks for dropping in x

sketch saturday # 67

what a rotten day today has been i have had the headache from hell and it just won't shift, i have taken so many pain killers it is a wonder i haven't overdosed!!!! one of the girls at work asked for a card for her little boy to give his grandad for his birthday friday so i had to get it done tonight. the sketch is the challenge set on sketch saturday, the image is a joanna sheen that my friend stamped and gave to me. for the background paper i stamped 'i love my grandad' with versamark and then used clear embossing powder and heated it. the rest is from my stash. i am off to bed now see you tomorrow and thanks for dropping in x

just magnolia # 21

i have managed to get another card finished tonight and it is for the challenge on just magnolia which this week is a sketch by mina. i love the magnolia stamps and even though summer is coming to an end i just had to use these stamps. the stamps are called 'pier background scene and boat tilda(sailor)' from sir stampalot papers are from my stash. i really must call it a night now, i am really tired, school has started with a BANG!!!!!! thanks for popping in see you tomorrow x

the sugar bowl # 18

just a really quick post from me tonight as i have to get over to my friend and deliver this card for her daughters 18th. the sketch is the challenge set on the sugar bowl. the stamp is a gorjuss girl called 'party princess' from funky kits. everything else is from my stash. i hope you are all keeping well. i promise to pay you all a visit really soon, thanks for dropping in x

sketch saturday # 66

well what a rotten day today!!!! i was planning on taking george and sophie to barleylands today as it is the last day of freedom for me and it has been raining all day so that was a non starter!!!! went to funky monkeys instead and they had a great time. finally got a card made tonight, this week has flown by and i have been busy getting sorted for school. this card is for the sketch saturday challenge, i have used a penny black stamp called 'best buddies' from the glitter pot and i think it sooooo cute. the rest is from my goodies. i had better get an earlier night as i have a busy first day tomorrow (i don't want to go back i love being at home but then i wouldn't be able to buy more crafty stuff ) see you all soon ta for dropping in x

papertake weekly challenge sketch # 22

this card is very different than my usual style. the stamps are both from clarity stamps and i watched barbara on create and craft a few weeks ago and she was demonstrating these stamps and i remembered that i bought them at ally pally a while ago so i thought i would have a go. i used chalk eyes to stamp the images and then used a water brush to blend them in. then i sponged the background colours. i am quite pleased with the end result. the sketch is this weeks challenge on papertake weekly . the simplicity of the design works really well with these stamps. i hope you have had a good day and ta for taking a look at my blog x

a spoonfull of sugar challenge # 66

at last i have been able to get some crafting done, elle sat and watched me make this card. she chose the colours and she seems to have made a good set of choices. they are in bed now so i can relax and unwind and finish off some more creations. this card is for the spoonfull of sugar chellenge which this week is the sketch, and an unusual one it is too. the stamp is a sugar nellie called 'jingle bells'. all the rest is from my stash of goodies. thanks for dropping by x

sketch and stash # 17

good morning to you all, i have the 2 oldest granchildren over today so i will be a busy nan, and manchester united are on later so i will be watching and cheering them on. so it looks like crafting will have to wait today!!! this card is for the challenge on sketch and stash. the stamp is one that i got last year from penny black called 'sharing christmas', the paper is a new one i got this year, and everything else is from my goodies. have a great day in whatever you are doing and i will see you back here very soon x

allsorts challenge # 15

my second card today is for the challenge on allsorts and this week it is a sketch. i have used a different colour scheme to the 'normal' christmas colours and i just love it. the stamp is from sugar nellie called ' snowflake'. the card stock is from the whitewash range and looks great when torn. the pink snowflake paper is new but i can't remember where i got it from!! the jewel breads a gems are from my stash. happy crafting and i will see you soon x

sketch saturday # 65

good morning i hope you are all feeling bright and breezy today. i am very happy this morning, i went into school yesterday for year 11 results and i am so proud of my boys that i worked really hard with, they got great results and and are going on to do what they were hoping to do. so well done to them. i will miss them, i get quite attached to them and it takes me a while to readjust. my french department also got 91% passes so we are really pleased. well back to crafting, i am making the most of my last few days off so i hope to get quite a bit done. the first card today is for the challenge on sketch saturday, and once again i am christmas carding it.the stamp is a penny black from the t for transparency set 'holly jolly'. the colours are some of my favourites. the rest of the card is made up from my stash of goodies. ta for dropping by x

friday sketchers # 66

hello peeps i am back from my hols in devon with the family and apart from the weather it was great!! i am tired though as there is not much relaxation when there are 6 kids running around. well i couldn't wait to get back to my crafting and the frist card is for the challenge set on friday sketchers. i am getting back to my christmas cards and this stamp is an old favourite, i have used my cricut to do the 'merry' everything else is from my craft stash. i hope you are all well and thanks for dropping by. happy crafting x

creative inspirations # 15 & sketch saturday # 63

another card from me this morning and this time i have combined it for two challenges. it is my daughter's birthday the day we come home from holiday so i am taking her cards and pressies with us, this is for her from jacob. the sketch is for the challenge on sketch saturday and the challenge on creative inspirations is tags. the stamp is a gorjuss girl from sugar nellie at funky kits called 'little star'. i have used 3 hat pins for the beads and stamped 3 roses for embellishments, not sure about the papers. it is finished off with a sentiment printed on the computer. happy crafting and thanks for looking in x

penny black week 61

morning, hope you are feeling on top of the world today. lots to do here but still got time to make cards!!! probably make today the last day though got to start packing and stuff tomorrow. my first card is for the penny black challenge which this week is a sketch. the stamp i have used is called 'white slopes',from the glitter pot, everything else is from my stash. i didn't realise how many papers i had left over from last year, but i have still bought more..... ta for dropping in x

friday sketchers # 64

morning peeps, finally i am able to post a card!!!! i have got so much to do, we go on our 'epic' holiday on saturday and keeping up with all my sons laundry is a major chore in itself. anyway i am winning(never a truer word said in jest!!) i am still ploughing on with my christamas cards, my friend likes more traditional stuff so i am getting as many of them done first so i can do my cutie ones later. this one is from the sketch set on friday sketchers and i really love this one. the stamp is from stamp addicts and i have used now for a few years. the ribbon looks a bit wonky but i hope it is just the way it has threaded. papers and beads all from my stash. i am going to the docs with george today, he has to have an injection as he starts 'big' school in sept. (i don't want to go back to school i like being at home!!). well my lovelys have a great day and ta for looking, and see you very soon x

just magnolia week 17

my second posting tonight is for the challenge on just magnolia which is a sketch by martine. i have used my new tilda stamp from sir stampalot called 'tilda with bike'. i am giving this card to a really great friend who is celebrating her birthday this week in turkey (lucky girl!!) so i will make sure she gets it when she comes home. thanks for taking a peek, x happy crafting. x

truly scrumptious challenge # 13

good evening to you all, have had a lovely day today mainly crafting so am a very happy lady. as i am making 2 of all my christmas cards it is taking me longer than usual but i am getting there. this card is for the challenge on truly scrumptious which is a sketch. the stamp is a whipper snapper that i got from ally pally last year. the paper is from my last years collection, i have again shrunk the image to make an embellishment. i like this little penguin he is a cutie. almost finished another card so i will be back soon. ttfn x