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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

penny black week 45 a sketch

last one from me tonight i am going to bed (early for me!!!). this weeks penny black challenge is a sketch from nat. the hedgie stamp is a real sweetie and as you all know he is one of my faves, this one is called bug post and i bought him at ally pally. the papers are from my stash of goodies, the happy birthday sentiment has been stamped inside the postage stamp from stamp addicts onto shrink plastic and then heated til it has SHRUNK. this amazes me everytime. thanks for dropping in see you tomorrow xx

sketch saturday # 47

have we really only been back to school 2 days, doesn't feel like we have been away for 2 weeeks, the kids seem worse than ever!!!!!! heaven help us nearer the summer break!!!

anyway enough of my moaning back to the put a smile on your face stuff.... this card was a real pleasure to do, i love the sketch set on the sketch saturday challenge. the stamp is a penny black called tea cozy (one of many bought at the weekend) papers are basic grey, the lace is from charmed cards and craft. everything is from my stash. thanks for popping by x

sketch saturday # 45

what a lovely day, the sun has been shining a bit windy but all in all a good day. i went to barleylands with my daughter, george and sophie and miracle of miracles i didn't buy any craft goodies!!!!! i ordered sophie a wall plaque though so not a complete craftless day.. lol. tonights card is for the challenge on this weeks sketch saturday, the stamp is a penny black 't for transparent' called critter party from the glitter pot, the paper is basic grey, i also used some vellum whisc i embossed with a cuttlebug embossing border,the leaves i used a punch and the rest is from my stash(which is gradually taking over the house!!)