Gail's Crafty Place

ABC Challenge - R is for Ribbon

2008-11-24T20:28:00.006Z

Wow, I'm pushing the boat out this week, 2 challenges in 2 days. This one is for the ABC Challenge - R is for Ribbon. I do have quite a few Birthdays coming up and I do not buy cards. So, only one thing for it, I need to get busy again. This is for my Niece's Birthday.( Shelly in Blackpool ) I love these House Mouse stamps, so cute. I made my own little embellishment with shrink plastic and glazed the eyes.

List of items used

* House Mouse stamp
* Prisma pencils
* Cuddly Buddly greeting stamp
* Fiskars Border punch
* Prima silk flowers
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Shrink plastic
* Brads, pearly stems from stash

DDC#5 Don't Be a Square, Be a Triangle

2008-11-24T09:53:00.005Z

This week's challenge over at DDC is aptly titled Don't be a Square, Be a Triangle. You have to make a Triangle shaped card or Box for the Challenge. I enjoyed this one, a bit different from the norm and it gave me an excuse to use the lovely new digital image and backing flowers and sheets from Fred She Said. Which I must say I have to Thank Kath at CB for, she kindly let me know where she got hers from and steered me in the right direction.

List of items used

* Digital image - Fred She Said
* Backing papers and flowers - Fred She Said
* Prisma pencils
* Ultra fine glitter
* Gems, Brad, Ribbons from stash

My Time To Craft- Snowmen - Challenge 36

2008-11-11T20:40:00.003Z

Over on My Time to Craft this week the theme is Snowmen / Women. I have just received this stamp from America and thought it would be perfect for the Challenge. I'm liable to be busy for the rest of the week so I thought I had better get it on while I can :)
Here's my list of items used

* Great Impressions stamp
* HOTP Papers
* Prisma pencils
* Ribbon and bead rope from stash
* Ultra fine glitter

Elaine's Blog candy

2008-11-05T15:46:00.003Z

If there is anybody out there that hasn't seen Elaine's Blog candy then you must have a peek here. Wow what fabulous candy on offer. Pro markers. Very generous Elaine, I'm sure you will start the winner off on a new craze. LOL.

House Mouse - Challenge 12 - A recipe

2008-11-05T14:56:00.004Z

I thought I would have a go at the House Mouse Challenge this week, I have some lovely House Mouse stamps which over the coming weeks I'll try to show in the challenges. This weeks challenge is a recipe of Ribbon, 2x Buttons, Felt and a Scalloped edge. It's my sister's Birthday this week, the one that lives in Blackpool. This is such a sweet image I know she will love it. I decided to glaze the Bag, Beads and Shoes, I think it makes it a bit more tactile.

Here's my list of items used.

* House Mouse stamp
* Cuddly Buddly paper
* Sissix Felt flowers
* Quickutz Buttons
* Fiskars Border punch
* Pearly gems from stash

Cute card Thursday - Challenge 34 Cheers !!

2008-11-05T14:46:00.003Z

I'm just about in time for this weeks challenge at Cute card Thursday. I've actually had this made for a few days but only just had time to put it on my blog. This one's for my Brother who lives in Melbourne.
Here's my list of items used

* Forever friends stamp
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Prisma pencils
* Dovecraft brads
* Gems from stash

Dinky Dots - Challenge 1 Halloween - DT - take 2

2008-10-27T18:52:00.006Z

I have never made any Halloween cards before and I must say I have been having fun today with the Dinky Dots Lulu and AJ Halloween downloads. They are the only Halloween images I own, I might just invest in a few more next year. So this is my second entry for the Halloween challenge, hope this is okay cause I might just do a third. This card I have done AJ and Lulu back to back, in the middle I have added a little gismo all my own so the centre is free spinning - like a disc. I wish you were able to see it , it's very tactile and all the members of my family have had a spin.
Here's my list of items used.

* Lulu and AJ download
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Ribbon from stash

I've been tagged

2008-10-27T10:38:00.002Z

Before I start doing anything else I thought I had better get around to answering my tag from the lovely Wendy and Poppy. Here's the list of rules that accompany the tag.

1. Link tagger and list rules on blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself, some random some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end, by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.

My facts

1. I have known my Husband since I was about 7 years old
2. We have only been married for 1 year
3. I like Bananas in milk with sugar on
4. I am a complete choc-a-holic and yoyo dieter
5. My ideal man would be George Clooney
6. I used to be a Punk Rocker. ( I am so glad I don't have photos )
7. I used to throw Discus for Oldham town team when I was at School

I think I am probably the last amongst the blogging community to reply to the tagging, so I won't bore you all with re-tagging you. If there is anybody at all out there that hasn't been tagged. Please, please share with us 7 facts about yourself. Thanks Poppy and Wendy.

ABC challenge N is for Nature and Friday Sketchers

2008-10-27T08:37:00.004Z

I've done 2 challenges in 1 again this week, I so feel like I'm cheating. But I've been so busy and I've been neglecting the blog of late. Anyway that's enough whinging. My first challenge is for ABC - N is for Nature and the second is for Friday Sketchers. I turned the sketch around for Friday Sketchers. Hope this is okay ? ? I also thought I would have a change and only use plain cardstock.
Here's my list of items used

* Magnolia Stamps
* Bazzill cardstock
* Prisma pencils
* Cuttlebug corner die cutter
* Gems from stash
* Stickles glitter

Dinky Dots - Challenge 1 Halloween - DT

2008-10-27T08:15:00.003Z

I've been a bit busy over the last few weeks and would love to have made something a bit more special,for the Dinky Dots first challenge, but only managed a very simple card so far, although I do have some sweetie bags to make and something else up my sleeve if I can get it done in time. I have made this card for my nieces who live in Blackpool.
Here's my list of items used

* Dinky dots Lulu witch download
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Prisma pencils

My Time To Craft - Challenge 36 - Personalise it

2008-10-26T09:29:00.005Z

I think I'm just about in time for this weeks Challenge at My Time To Craft, which is to personalise a project with a name, initials, etc. I have been waiting for the new dies to come out over at Cuddly Buddly, which I have to say are fantastic, they are posable, so you get true value for money. Another job extremely well done by Kim. I have made this concertina card for my Daughter Casey, she was 20 on the 25th October.
Here's my list of items used

* Cuddly Buddly Teddy die cutter
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Magnolia stamped Flowers
* Ribbon, gems etc from stash

Papertake weekly Challenge - 13 - Katharina's sketch

2008-10-15T14:20:00.003+01:00

This is the first time that I have entered a Challenge on the papertake weekly challenge blog. I loved this sketch and thought that I would like to have a go. I've quite taken to sewing on my cards and need all the practice I can get.
Here's my list of items used

* Forever friends stamped image
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Prima flowers
* prisma pencils
* Dovecraft brads

A Spoon full of Sugar - Challenge 21

2008-10-15T14:06:00.004+01:00

This week over at a Spoonfull of sugar the challenge is a sketch by Lim.I've used the 2nd of my Anniversary presents from my Hubby on this one.My new Nestabilities. I can see that I will need to buy more shapes now. Lol :)
Here's my list of items used

* Hanglar stamped image
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Prisma pencils
* Gems from stash that my sis sends me from Oz
* Nestabilities

Friday Sketchers - Challenge 23

2008-10-15T13:52:00.004+01:00

This week over at Friday Sketchers is a nice easy sketch. I do so like the simple ones. I made this card for my Husband for our Anniversary. I thought I would use the lovely new table top sewing machine that my Hubby bought me as one of my Anniversary presents.I've wanted to have a go with sewing instead of gluing everything for ages, but I just couldn't be bothered getting out one of my big cumbersome machines. So thanks go to my wonderful Hubby who buys me the most useful crafty gifts.
Here's my list of items used

* Hanglar stamped image
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Prisma pencils
* Cuttlebug die cut corners
* Bazzill card stock
* Ribbon, gems and charms from stash

2 in 1 ABC L is for Lace and Double Dutch Challenge 2

2008-10-09T19:21:00.002+01:00

I've managed to get 2 in 1 today, which is something I hardly ever do. I have done L is for Lace on the ABC Challenge Blog and the Double Dutch Challenge 2 - Sketch it. I just love this Elizabeth Bell image and enjoyed making this one.
Here's my list of items used

* Elizaeth Bell stamp
* Papers by Vicki
* Autumn leaves sentiment stamp
* Prisma pencil
* Prima flowers
* Ribbons, wire, buttons from stash

Pass The Penguin and raise awareness

2008-10-09T06:52:00.005+01:00

I popped by Rach's blog last night and picked this up. How many of you knew that October was Breast cancer awareness month ? Please pass on the Penguin and raise awareness.
" Squish a Boob Save a Life "

A Spoon full of sugar - Challenge 20

2008-10-08T20:29:00.002+01:00

Over at A Spoon full of sugar blog this week. The colour theme is pink and green. I really did enjoy this one, I think pink and green are a strong favourite of mine. I've also been dying to use this wonderful image that my Cuddly Buddly friend Linda stamped for me. I think it's a whispers stamp.
Here's my list of items used

* Stamped image from Linda
* Shabby Princess papers
* Prisma pencils
* Ribbon and gems from stash

Penny Black Saturday Challenge 17

2008-10-08T14:00:00.003+01:00

This weeks Challenge over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge Blog is a lovely sketch. I thought I would use some of my PB Frog Stickeroos, I've had them for ages and thought it was about time they had an outing. I must say even though it was a nice easy sketch I had trouble with this one and tried several combinations of paper and card etc before I settled on this layout.
Here is my list of items used

* Penny Black Stickeroos
* Papers from stash
* Ric rac and gems from stash

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 22

2008-10-07T13:29:00.004+01:00

Over at Friday Sketchers this week it's Carole, from Englands turn to host the sketch. She has done a nice easy sketch for us. I really enjoyed doing this one. Because of the layout you could add as much or as little extra bits and bobs as you felt you wanted to. I have made this card for my Nephew who's Birthday it is at the end of the month.
Here's my list of items used

* Hanglar image
* Shabby Princess papers
* Denim paper from stash
* Prisma pencils
* Gems, eyelets and thread from stash

September Bookmark Swaps

2008-10-03T12:41:00.003+01:00

This month's theme for the Bookmark swap on the CB forum was, teddies, with embossing and glitter, beads etc as an optional extra. There are a vast amount of Teddy downloads available in the Cuddly Buddly shop. Why not have a look HERE. Thanks go to Linda, Rachel, Kath, Pauline from Oz and myself. If you are a member of the cb forum or would like to be it's such a nice friendly place with lots going on. We would love to see you join in some of the Challenges for fun that are set each month. Or maybe just come in to the cottage for a chat. Have a nice day all. Gail xx

Tilda and Friends atc - It's a wrap

2008-10-02T11:18:00.003+01:00

This weeks theme over at Tilda and Friends atc's is " It's a wrap " You can use any cute image but add a bit of ribbon, lace thread etc. I love making the little atc's and would happily make them from Dawn till Dusk.
Here is my list of items used

* Hanglar stamped image
* Bazzill card stock
* Cuddly Buddly backing paper
* Ric rac and pearly gems from stash

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 21

2008-10-01T21:02:00.003+01:00

Well it seems like ages since I've done an entry for a challenge blog. So I thought my first one back would be a nice sketch by Mumur for The Friday Setchers sketch 21 I enjoyed this sketch and had to do a Birthday card for my Daughter to give to my other Daughter who likes cute.
Here's my list of items used.

* Hanglar stamped image
* Sweete shoppe papers
* Prisma pencils
* Cuddly Buddly Sentiment stamp
* Brads and Gems from Stash

Cuddly Buddly Crafty Friends card samples

2008-09-10T14:09:00.010+01:00

I thought I would share with you what I have been up to for the past 2-3 weeks. I have been making card samples with Elaine and Sonia for Kim at Cuddly Buddly. She has a wonderful range of Christmas stamps available. Many of which you can also use for everyday Birthday and Greeting cards. Here are a few of my personal favourites which I have made. The first being a concertina card which I am going to do a basic tut for on the cb forum. I really enjoyed making this one. Kim also has anew range of winter paper downloads which have the scrummiest colours. If you haven't already seen the new stamps and papers why not pop over and take a look. Here. They're fabulous

Tilda and Friends atc Challenge

2008-09-06T13:44:00.002+01:00

This week over at Tilda and Friends atc Challenge blog. It has been decided to open up the challenges to incorporate other "round faced" smiley characters. So I thought I would use my wonderful Cuddly Buddly Winter Charley sitting stamp. This stamp is so easy to paper piece.The background papers are also from the new let it snow winter paper downloads.
List of items used

* Cuddly Buddly Charley
* Cuddly Buddly Papers
* Stickles glitter

Friday Sketchers - Challenge 18

2008-09-06T12:37:00.003+01:00

This week the Challenge at Friday Sketchers is a layout. I have been dying to use my new download from Dinky Dots since I got it. So I decided I would use it for this challenge. The downloads from DD are really great for paper piecing or colouring.
List of items used

* Dinky Dots download
* Dinky Dots papers download
* Prisma pencils
* Stickles glitter
* snowflakes from stash

Cute card Thursday - Challenge 25 - In the water

2008-08-31T16:49:00.002+01:00

This week over at Cute card Thursday Blog spot the Challenge is to do a card in or on the water. This is the second of my cards which I have made today. I didn't quite know what or where I was going with this one when I did the layout, but I'm quite pleased with it.
Here's my List of Items Used
* Magnolia stamps
* Sweete shoppe papers
* Autumn Leaves stamps
* Gems and Thread from stash

Penny Black - Saturday Challenge 12 - Stars and Stripes

2008-08-31T16:36:00.002+01:00

This week over on the Penny Black Sturday Challenge Blog Spot. The theme is Stars and Stripes. I've sadly neglected the Blog for the last couple of weeks, I've been so busy. So this morning I've made a couple of cards, the first being this one for the PB Challenge. This was one of the quickest cards I've ever made. Quite literally stamp and papers.
Here's my list of items used
* Penny Black stamp from Fresh new day set
* Sweet Shoppe papers
* Greeting card factory

My Time to Craft - Challenge 27

2008-08-26T15:25:00.002+01:00

I've been really busy for the last week or so and haven't had much time to do any blogging. I just had to have a go at making something pretty. I thought this recipe idea was great for the My Time To Craft challenge. After colouring the image I added a touch of stickles to the flowers etc for the glitter part of the recipe.

Here's my List of Items used
* Elizabeth Bell stamp
* Shabby Princess papers
* Prisma pencils
* Flower punch
* Ribbon, Gem and Buttons from stash.

A Spoon full of Sugar - Challenge 13

2008-08-20T10:51:00.003+01:00

This week over at A Spoon full of Sugar the Challenge is a sketch by Debbie. Also this week it has been opened up so that you can use any make of stamp for the Challenge. Well I thought perfect excuse to make to make another Christmas card with one of the new Cuddly Buddly Christmas stamps range. The Hedgehog was coloured with Prisma pencils.

Here's my list of items used
* Cuddly Buddly stamp
* Cuddly Buddly downloadable backing papers
* Cuttlebug embossing folders
* Mirror card
* Ribbon, jewellery fixings, Snowflake from stash.

Penny Black - Challenge 10 Ribbons

2008-08-17T15:20:00.003+01:00

What a great challenge this week at Penny Black Saturday Challenge blog. I get to pretty up with Ribbons. I am still feeling quite festive, I've been making lots of Crimbo cards lately. So I thought I would have a perfect chance to use my P B Christmas stamp which I got from the lovely Linda. I love this stamp. it's so easy to use and you can add lots of sparkle to the branches.
Here's my list of items used
* Penny Black stamp
* Cuddly Buddly backing paper
* Poinsettia embellishments
* Prisma pencils
* Stickles glitter
* Ribbons from stash

Janes blog-aversary

2008-08-16T16:31:00.002+01:00

Jane's blog will be 1 years old on the 21st of August. To celebrate she is giving away not 1 but 3 goodie bags. ( Nice one Jane ). So why not pop over and take a peek at her blog, you won't be disappointed there are some stunning cards and lots of inspiration.

Friday Sketchers - Challenge 15

2008-08-16T09:25:00.002+01:00

This week at Friday Sketchers we have a lovely sketch by Murmur to follow. I had a card to do for my neice so this one tied in nicely. I really enjoyed this one, nice and simple after my hols to get me back in the swing of things.
Here's my List of Items used

* Elizabeth Bell stamp
* Autumn leaves sentiment stamp
* Prisma pencils
* Flower punch, Leaf punch
* DMC Memory thread
* Ribbon, beads, gems and brad from stash.

Sarah Kay - Week 6 - Sketch Challenge

2008-08-11T10:23:00.002+01:00

I thought I would have a go at another Sketch Challenge this week, I found this Challenge over at the Sarah kay Weekly Challenge Blog. This is my first go at a Sarah Kay Challenege. I must admit, I've thouroughly enjoyed it, it was such a great sketch to use. I stippled the edges to give a softer look before making up the card.
Here's my list of items used.

* Sarah Kay stamp
* Sizzix frame
* Sweet shoppe papers
* Autumn leaves sentiment
* Flower punch, Border punch, Cuttlebug corners
gems from stash.
* Bazzill card stock

Friday Sketchers - Challenge 14

2008-08-11T10:12:00.002+01:00

This week over at Friday Sketchers we had to follow a wonderful sketch by Bea from Germany, I've never really done anything like this before, so, I had quite a lot of fun with it. The image was coloured with Prisma pencils.
Here's my list of items used.

* Hanglar stamp
* Sweet Shoppe papers
* Prima flowers
* Prisma pencils
* Ribbon, Beads, Eyelets, Brads from my stash.

I Won An Award

2008-08-10T11:01:00.005+01:00

Wow, another award, I love receiving these awards, it makes my day to think that someone out there actually likes the things that I make on my blog. So a big big big thank you to Sonia and Alison for giving me this award.

The rules are:
1. The winner can put the logo on her blog
2. Link the person you received your award from
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs
4. Put links of those blogs on yours
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated

Here are the list of Blogs that I would like to nominate.

* Ruth
* Wendy
* Charli
* Linda
* Elaine
* Glenda
* Paul

There are many many more people that I would like to nominate but I would be here all day if I did and I know that they have already been nominated.

ABC Challenge - E is for Embellishment

2008-08-09T22:04:00.004+01:00

Well I spotted a new challenge whilst perusing Alison's blog. ABC Challenge, so I thought I would have a go this week and as I've never used a Sarah Kay stamp before I thought I would combine the two. I like the idea of these Challenges, A is for, B is for etc. Wonderful idea whoever thought of it. Here's my list of items I used.

* Sarah Kay stamp
* Sizzix frame
* Papers by Vicki
* Autumn leaves sentiment
* Prima flower
* Dovecraft brad
* Gems, Eyelets, Silver chain, Rafia Ribbon from my stash

Thanks Alison, picked up on your list idea also, makes things look neater.
( I like order )

My time to Craft - Challenge 25

2008-08-08T19:15:00.003+01:00

This weeks theme over at My Time to Craft is Christmas, Yippee say I, it gives me an excuse to use the gorgeous new stamps from Cuddly Buddly. I have used 2 of the new stamps which are, Penguin post and King Edward Post Box. They go so well together. I have coloured with prismas and decoupaged the full Post box, the Penguin has had his hat, wing and beak decoupaged. I also added some Woodware fluffy stuff with a touch of glitter to the hat before I used my heat gun on it. The backing paper is part of the new Winter warm downloadable set also from cuddly buddly.I added an oversized paper clip with a metal snowflake attached and a few gems.

CCT challenge 22 The Two of Us

2008-08-08T07:41:00.003+01:00

This weeks challenge over at cute card thursday is the two of us, you can use 2 animals, 2 people or 1 of each. I love this House Mouse image that was sent to me by Charli, so I thought it would be perfect, I am a little bit under the weather this week so emphasis is on simple. It has been coloured with prisma pencils. Background paper from stash, the sentiments are from 2 Autumn leaves sets.

CUDDLY BUDDLY BOOKMARKS - FIRST SWAP

2008-08-07T21:59:00.003+01:00

Over on the Cuddly Buddly Forum we have just started a Monthly Bookmark swap, This month's theme was flowers. The only rule is that it is a stamp or image that has come from the cb site. We each make what we want then everybody sends them to me for swapping. These are what we made this month. Taking part was myself, Pauline, Elaine, Wendy, Kath and Linda. We are just about to pick a new theme if any cb forum members are looking in and would like to join in the next swap. You can find details on the cb forum.

Meggie Baking 3 Challenges in 1

2008-08-02T17:00:00.004+01:00

FRIDAY SKETCHERS - CUTE CARD THURSDAY - MY TIME TO CRAFT -
This week I have managed to get 3 challenges in the 1 card. For Friday Sketchers you had to do a layout, which I must say was excellent. For Cute card Thursday it has to be something in the home, I struggled with this one, then remembered that I had the Cuddly Buddly stamp of Meggie baking and for the My Time to Craft challenge, it had to be Red, Black and White. I do feel like I've cheated a bit because I like to do a card for each Challenge, but time has been limited.
I have paper pieced Meggie from Cuddly Buddly. Printed out the recipe for the Background. Done a serious amount of matting and layering, I'm pretty pleased with the result, I like the rich colour of the red.

A Spoon full of Sugar - Challenge 10

2008-07-31T18:44:00.003+01:00

This weeks theme over at A spoon full of sugar is Animal Magic, you have to use an Animal somewhere on your design. I thought this Hanglar image was perfect and I gave her a grey cat because that's what colour my cat is. She was coloured with Prisma pencils, the papers are Kay Miller. Sentiments are Autumn leaves, I added buttons, Prima flowers and some childrens beads. Ooh and a bit of embroidery thread. Ooh ooh I also did a bit of stitching with the same thread.

Tilda ATC Challenge - Beads

2008-07-31T18:32:00.003+01:00

This weeks theme over at the Tilda ATC Challenge blog is beads. I had a good time with this one, I got to sew lots of seed beads onto the lilacs, 52 in total. Tilda was coloured with Prisma pencils. The sentiment is part of an Autumn leaves set.

FRIDAY SKETCHERS 12

2008-07-27T09:08:00.005+01:00

This weeks Friday Sketchers 12 is a nice simple layout, which I thought was a good one for a male card, as I have my nephews Birthday coming up and boys don't really like fussy. I have used the downloadable version of AJ from Dinky Dots, I just printed him out on different coloured card then paper pieced him. ( Thanks Sonia ) I have used Shabby Princess papers, Bazzill card stock, ric rac and ribbon and a couple of football brads. Ooh and my new barcode stamps from Autumn leaves - Which I must say are fabulous value for money - You get 30 stamps in this set with some cracking useful sentiments many which you can inter-link.

WYLDE WOMEN AWARD

2008-07-26T22:55:00.004+01:00

I feel truly honoured tonight, I have received a fabulous looking award from Linda and Charli, thanks again ladies, much appreciated. There aren't too many rules with this one. The first is.
1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number inbetween - it's up to you. Make sure you link their site in your post..

2. Link back to this blog site http://www.tammyvitale.com/ So Tammy can come and visit all the wonderful people who have received the award.
And to remember the purpose of the award is to send love and acknowledgement to the people who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

I would like to nominate -

Anybody who visits my site, that doesn't already have one. I have been crafty blogging for a couple of months now and I must say, I have made some lovely new friends, when I go blog hopping, I find the most amazing creations from people of all walks of life and have found a never ending supply of inspiration. So if you are a visitor to my site and leave me the odd comment now and again please feel free to pick up this award, because it is you who make my day with your kind words.

C C T Challenge 20 - Things that grow

2008-07-25T20:14:00.003+01:00

This is another Hanglar image stamped for me by Tricia, I decoupaged her, the Flower is a Fern tree Gully stamp, which I bought whilst in Oz. I also decoupaged it. Both were coloured with Prisma pencils. I have layered them onto Kay Miller papers. A bit of Ribbon stamped with Friends and Bloom and a couple of flower brads. Oooh and of course gems.

A Spoon full of Sugar - Challenge 9

2008-07-24T10:41:00.006+01:00

This weeks challenge over at A Spoon full of Sugar was to design a card using a layout that was done by this weeks guest designer Katharina Frei. I used an hanglar image that was kindly stamped for me by Tricia. It was coloured with Prisma pencils and the head, hand and wagon were decoupaged. I then matted it onto Bazzill, with Kay Miller papers,the elements and sentiment are also part of the same set of papers, some gems, sheer Ribbon and a bit of embroidery thread.

Tilda atc challenge - Buttons

2008-07-23T21:45:00.002+01:00

This weeks challenge over at the Tilda atc challenge Blog, is Buttons. I just love making these little atc's, Tilda was layered onto Bazzill and decorated with my Prisma pencils and a silver gel pen. I added a few little buttons for embellishments, the sentiment was printed onto white paper.

Stempel Award

2008-07-21T23:21:00.003+01:00

Oh my gosh, wow, wow, wow another award, I feel all glowing. Thanks go to Linda this time, for this very beautiful Arty Stempel Award.
With this I have to nominate 3 people who I think deserve it. There are some people who I know have already got it, so my 3 are.

Ruth A very nice lady who makes lovely cards and amazing Scrap page layouts.

Wendy What this woman can't do with a Cuttlebug folder isn't worth doing.

Chrissy Fairly new to Blogging she is not only a talented card maker she makes Wedding favours as well which are something else.

BFF GOLD CARD AWARD - SO COOL

2008-07-21T21:57:00.003+01:00

A VERY BIG THANK YOU to Ruth and Wendy for sending me this BFF Gold Card Award. I am so mega chuffed. With the award you have a list of obligations which is as follows
1. Only 5 people allowed
2. 4 have to be dedicated followers of your blog.
3. One has to be new or recently new to your blog and live in another part of the World
4. You must link back to whoever gave you the award.
Quite simple really, it is a way of saying thank you to those who take time out to leave wonderful comments to boost your day.

The 5 people I would like to nominate are.
Charli
Glenda
Linda
Sonia

Andrea - from another part of the World.

Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call

2008-07-21T19:40:00.004+01:00

I've been blog hopping again and this time I came across a challenge with a difference, it is to be a Guest designer for Whiff of Joy. You can click on my link HERE and check out Katharinas blog. Whiff of Joy is a new Company with a very cute stamp called Charlotte and her friend called charlie. She will also be selling a new range of stamps by the amazing Elizabeth Bell. So, I thought I would have a go,( any excuse to make another card )Anyway, I stamped Sweet and Sassy by Elizabeth Bell with Stazon, coloured her with Prisma pencils, she has been layered onto Bazzill card stock and 2 different Basic Grey papers. I have used a Make it Crafts, Ribbon slider and Ribbon. Done a couple of embroidery corners added a few gems then topped it off with a touch of stickles.

My Time to Craft - Challenge 23 - Artfully Asian

2008-07-21T10:23:00.003+01:00

I've been blog hopping again, I found another challenge site, whoopee, they so give me an excuse to be creative. This challenge blog is called My Time to Craft. This weeks theme is Artfully Asian, ( well it's almost last weeks now, because it closes tonight at 10pm ). Phew, just about made it. Because I don't have much time, I've done an atc. The image is from a scrapbook sheet called Tags Galore - It's by a company called Designs Galore, I bought this sheet of paper 2 years ago when in Australia, visiting my sis. The Blossom stamp is from Paper Insirations. a couple of eyelets a bit of Ribbon and some gems. All stamped and layered on Bazzill. A real quickie. I won't leave it so late next time.

Friday Sketchers - 11

2008-07-20T11:28:00.003+01:00

This weeks Friday Sketchers was a nice simple layout. Been playing catch up, so I've only just managed to do mine. The background paper is from a free downloadable set by the lovely Vicki, the zip is an element which is also part of the same set. I've done Tilda sat on the Summer background - Part chalked and the rest Prisma pencils. With some shabby chic flowers, I was going to glaze the flowers but couldn't be bothered waiting for them to dry, so I got out the old sticky back plastic and stuck them face down before cutting out. Same effect much quicker. Some sizzix leaves, the stamped sentiment is from Autumn leaves and gems from my sis.

Lulu and AJ Anniversary card

2008-07-19T22:41:00.004+01:00

This is my first attempt with the very excellent Lulu and AJ. I can't wait for the stamp versions of these images as I want to get busy paper piecing them. They are from a new company called Dinky Dots. They are only available as downloads at the moment, but will be available as stamps shortly. I coloured them in with Prisma pencils, layered them on Kay Miller downloadable papers and added a bit of bling. I think I'll probably use this one for some christmas cards as well, I can imagine a nice bit of mistletoe hanging above them. If you would like to check out more designs of these images why not pop over to Alison's blog.

Tilda Challenge - Our Animal Friends

2008-07-19T18:01:00.004+01:00

I've been fairly busy this week and I'm playing catch up , so my atc is a little later than usual, but I can't miss the Tilda atc challenges, they're the highlight of my week. I love making these little cuties. I have decoupaged the sheep and cut out a rectangle from the countryside background. Everything has been coloured this week with chalks. I haven't used them for quite a while and I thought they deserved an outing. The heart stamp is a new one that I bought, they are a set of useful small background stamps by a company called paper salon. I then added a sentiment and a few flat back pearl gems.

Dutch Dare Card Challenge 5

2008-07-16T23:13:00.004+01:00

Whilst doing a spot of Blog Hopping, I noticed this challenge over on Wendy's Blog. The Dutch Dare Challenge. So, I thought I would give it a go, I just love making cards, so all the challenge sites give me an excuse to indulge myself. This weeks challenge was to use just one piece of designer paper, I stamped the new Pen Pals by Elizabeth Bell with Stazon, coloured her with Prisma pencils, which I seem to now prefer over my much loved water colours. I used a downloadable paper from Shabby Princess, Some Bazzill card stock, a couple of small stamps from an Inkadinkado set and some mega gems from my sis. I really enjoyed this one because it gave me an excuse to use yet another new stamp.

One For The Girls - Challenge 8

2008-07-16T19:13:00.004+01:00

This week over at A Spoon Full of Sugar Blog Spot, the challenge is one for the girls. I got a couple of new stamps this morning, so a perfect time to try them out. I stamped Sweet and Sassy by Elizabeth Bell with Stazon, coloured her with Prisma pencils. Mounted her on Bazzill, layered onto a sheet of paper out of a book of papers I got from a craft club. I used Prima flowers, gems and Dovecraft brads to embellish.

Distressed Tilda Challenge 28 - Take 2

2008-07-15T10:47:00.003+01:00

I was really unhappy with my first attempt at the distressed Tilda, so I've had another go at distressing Tilda for the Magnolia challenge blog.I had a sudden flash of inspiration and remembered back to my school days, in particular my History lesson, when we had to make a scroll and age it, So, I stamped Tilda with Stazon onto watercolour paper, then, I totally colour washed the whole thing with watered down black coffee, filled in small areas with a stronger coffee, then stuck it under the grill. Matted it onto Shabby Princess papers, embellished it with a bit of ribbon, ric rac, gems and eyelets and used my favourite flourish stamp, from the Autumn leves set. I'm as happy as I'm ever going to be doing distressed Tilda and this is my last attempt.

Distressed Tilda Challenge 28

2008-07-14T20:35:00.003+01:00

I actually found this one quite difficult, I can't think of Tilda as anything but girlie, all pink and purple. Or Summery, all reds, oranges and greens. So I had to try and tone her down, I used some papers which are a free download from an amazing blog site which is dedicated to free downloadable scrapbook papers and layouts. Vicki is an amazingly talented lady that doesn't mind sharing - but no commercial use please - so thank you Vicki, I'm so glad I found your site. Tilda was paper pieced, for her face and hair I used Prismas. Added some bling from my sis, the flourish and sentiment stamps are from Autumn leaves and the with love stamp is part of a set from Cuddly Buddly. The flowers are Prima with a dovecraft brad in the middle.

A couple of male cards I made today

2008-07-14T00:02:00.004+01:00

I have a couple of male Birthdays coming up so I thought I'd get them done today, after everybody had gone home ( Sunday is the day all the kids descend on us for dinner, it's like a madhouse, great to see them all, but oh so peaceful when they go home ) Any way this was my way of relaxing - I have paper pieced Kyle from Cuddly Buddly then matted and layered him on some papers which are part of the pirate downloadable set which is also cuddly buddly. The matting block behind him and the hinges are actually tags, but after a bit of creative time I came up with these. The other one is also a downloadable set from Cuddly Buddly, called local lads. These are great because you get everything you need to make your card. images, papers, tags etc.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge 5

2008-07-13T10:10:00.004+01:00

I had to make a card for an older lady friend, so this one came in handy for the Saturday pb challenge. I have stamped a couple of penny black images from the Transparent set " fresh new day " They have been coloured with Prisma pencils, I have used Shabby Princess papers, which seem to be my favourite papers at the moment, Prima flowers, a touch of stickles, gems from my sis and a Dovecraft gem brad. The little bloom stamp is from a set by inkadinkado.

Andrea's Blog Candy giveaway

2008-07-12T06:58:00.003+01:00

I have been blog hopping again, I came across an amazing sight - free Magnolia Blog Candy, there are some wonderful stamps and buttons and papers, I'm getting all excited now. To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do, is give Andrea a mention and leave a comment on her blog. Why not pop over and have a look for yourself here. I'm just about to go and leave a comment myself. A girl loves her Candy............

Friday Sketchers 10

2008-07-11T21:08:00.003+01:00

Not too much on this week , so I thought I would have another go at a challenge. This is for the Friday sketchers challenge. It was to use a layout which was pre-selected. I used Summer ice cream stamp by Elizabeth Bell which I coloured with Prisma pencils. I matted and layered her on Shabby Princess papers.I used a sentiment out of an Autumn leaves set, Prima flowers, gems from my sis, some embroidery thread which has been taking up room in my sewing box for far too long now and plenty of stickles. After I had matted and layered the image onto the card I thought it looked a bit stark so I gave it an all over light stippling with a Chestnut memories ink pad.

Cute card Thursday challenge 18

2008-07-11T08:47:00.005+01:00

I have been blog hopping this week and found this challenge that everybody is doing over on the cute card Thursday challenge blog. So, I thought I would have a go. This week's theme was a card for a child. I have used the picking apples stamp by Elizabeth Bell,I love these stamps because they can be for children or adults that like cute. I have coloured her with prismas and added a touch of stickles. The background papers are Shabby Princess. The sentiment stamps are from an Autumn Leaves set. I have used Prima flowers and Dovecraft gem brads. Ooh and a little bit of ribbon which I attached through Dovecraft eyelets. Being a card for a child I thought the emphasis should be on nice bright colours.

Tilda atc challenge - Pearls

2008-07-10T08:46:00.003+01:00

This week's challenge for the Tilda atc challenge blog was to put something pearly on your atc, either pearl paint, pearl paper, pearl gems etc. My Tilda was done using water colour for the face and prismas everywhere else. I layered her with a couple of scraps of Shabby Princess papers and topped her on Bazzill. I then added lots of little self adhesive pearls to her dress and larger size pearls to decorate the flower and edges of the topper. ( ooh and a touch of stickles on Tildas wings and Butterfly )I have to say a BIG THANK YOU to my sis Pauline in Oz for the pearls.
(If you saw my stash of gems and pearls that she sends me , you would all want her for your sister)

A spoon full of Sugar Challenge 7

2008-07-09T09:06:00.004+01:00

This week's theme for a spoon full of sugar challenge 7 is "One for the Boy's" I made this one with the sugar Nellie Luca fishing. I used Basic Grey papers, the swirls and flowers are from an Autumn leaves - mindy's flowers set, the sentiment is from an Autumn leaves sentiments circles set. I added a bit of ribbon and some gems. This card I did with a flap that you tuck in to the front, I thought it would be a bit different and make the card a bit more interesting to the recipient. Luca had a bit of everything on him, water colour pencils on his face and hands, prisma pencils on his jumper and his fish and paper pieced his hat and dungarees.

Linda's card layout challenge

2008-07-08T13:47:00.003+01:00

I made this one for ny fellow Cuddly Buddly members card challenge. Each month she sets us a new card layout. We can use any papers for background, but the main theme is to be a Cuddly Buddly stamp or image. It's great fun to join in, we have had some really great layouts. I needed a card for a very nice man that I know, who is an older Gentleman. I have used Shabby Princess papers, the flourishes are from an Autumn leaves set - mindy's flowers and the main image is the cheeky chappie Birthday Kyle from Cuddly Buddly, which I have paper pieced. I am really pleased with how this one turned out, so, thanks, Linda for an excellent layout challenge.

Penny Black challenge 4

2008-07-07T06:30:00.003+01:00

I have made this one for the Penny Black saturday challenge 4. This weeks theme was to use Brads and Buttons. I used shabby Princess papers. I stamped Hedgie onto a natural thick cotton drill fabric, used a little ink on the tips of cotton buds to colour him. Added a couple of Prima flowers and a touch of stickles. I have used Buttons and Brads for embellishment.

Tilda atc challenge- Lavender and Lace

2008-07-06T08:32:00.003+01:00

This is my entry for this weeks Tilda atc challenge, which was themed Lavender and Lace - I really enjoy doing these little atc's, I never thought I would do ( but there you go )I have downloaded an image of a Lavender garden from the net - printed it on matte photo paper then layered it onto Bazzill card stock. I have paper pieced and decoupaged Tilda, the flowers that you can see to the left are lace flowers which I cut from a roll then inked them with a purple ink pad and added a gem for the centre. Lots of stickles on the Lavender and Tildas wings.

Men at work atc - cb challenge blog

2008-07-05T23:03:00.004+01:00

This is my entry for this month's atc challenge over at the cb challenge blog. You couldn't use, Bugs , Bears or Flowers. This is one of my favourite downloadable image sets from Cuddly Buddly. It's called Men At Work. The background was an image I downloaded from the net of a brick wall, I then played with it in Greeting card Factory, ( imported a graphic ) Did a bit of copy and paste and had a lovely big wall. I then printed it on both sides of my A4 card and cut out my template for the atc.

Tilda atc goodies

2008-07-04T13:39:00.005+01:00

Here are my goodies that I won for my Tilda in Bloom atc, over on the Friends of Tilda challenge Blog. I received my assortment of papers and stamped images from Annie, whom also made me the most adorable little atc and card. I am new to atc's and don't have many, so you can imagine my joy when this little beauty popped out of the parcel. I also have to say a big thank you to Gill, she was sent the parcel by mistake ane very kindly passed it on. I have had my Grandson for the past couple of days and haven't been able to do any crafting or blogging. But I shall make up for it over the weekend.

A spoon full of sugar Challenge 6

2008-07-02T12:20:00.003+01:00

Here is my entry for this weeks spoon full of sugar challenge 6. This week's theme was to use circles. I have used the new Dana stamp from Cuddly Buddly. I think she'e pretty wonderful and can look so different when put together in brights or pastels. I have used Shabby Princess papers and the small nellie's circle multi frame die. I've added some flat back pearly gems from my sis and a bit of ribbon.

Blog Candy Giveaway

2008-07-01T21:17:00.003+01:00

I've been blog hopping and I came across this, Nikki is giving away some fantastic blog candy to celebrate her 10,000th hit, and so is Michelle,who is also celebrating 10,000 hits all you have to do to be in with a chance to win is create a link from your blog to theirs and leave a comment.

Grandad and Uncle cards

2008-07-01T12:51:00.005+01:00

I made these 2 cards this morning, they are from a list of cards that my Daughter Catherine would like me to make for her. They are mostly male cards ( which I don't really like doing ) I prefer nice girlie ones. But saying that, I must say that Kim over at cuddly buddly has some great downloadable graphics, that come with tags and backing papers and everything. Which makes life so much easier. These are from her range known as local lads, my Daughter chose this graphic and wanted the same chap for both cards. I have decoupaged the images. I didn't want to do the same card so changed them slightly. they are for Grandad and Uncle.

Spiral Whisper

2008-06-30T16:32:00.002+01:00

For anyone who doesn't already know, there is some free blog candy up for grabs on Spiral Whisper blog, all you have to do is name 2 of the new stamps which are due out soon. More cute stamps, I think I'm going to need a second mortgage soon. LOL

Blogger award

2008-06-30T15:26:00.006+01:00

I received this award today from Glenda and Christine, thank you, it's so nice to be thought of. There are several steps which go with this award.
1. The recipient can display the logo on his or her blog
2. Link the person you received the award from
3. Nominate 7 other blogs
4. Put links of those blogs on yours
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the people you have nominated.
My 7 nominees are Marion - she does the most stunning work with glitter, Wendy - who has just treated herself to some new copics, Linda - A lovely lady with a heart of gold, Bev - who has a very brill blog, Lorraine - I have only just discovered Lorraines blog, but she has the most amazing cards, truly arty, Paul - this man has art running through his finger tips, his work is stunning and Sonia - This lady is responsible for me making a blog, without her help I would probably still be on my first page , or given up altogether. There are other people that I would have liked to nominate but you can only pick 7.

A Stack of Ellies challenge

2008-06-29T23:42:00.003+01:00

Here's my mid month stack of Ellies cuddly buddly blog challenge, I really enjoyed this one, the Ellies are such a lovely image to work with. I printed it on grey Bazzill, added a bit of water colour pencils. I glazed the coloured bits and I strung some seed beads.

A spoon full of sugar challenge 5

2008-06-28T23:18:00.003+01:00

I noticed this challenge whilst blog hopping and it certainly appealed to me, so, this is my card for the check challenge. Two of the backing papers are from Shabby Princess, the pink check which is closest I can't remember it just from my stash. The image is of the wonderful Emmy from Cuddly Buddly, she's such a sweetie to paper piece, the flowers are prima and the gems from my sis.

ALISON HAS TAGGED THE BLOGGER COMMUNITY

2008-06-28T15:10:00.009+01:00

Just visited Alison's blog and have read her tag, at the bottom she has tagged all who read it, so here goes.
WHAT WAS HAPPENING 10 YEARS AGO
I was living and working in Rhyl, I played darts for a local team and was much thinner.
NAME 5 THINGS I WILL BE DOING TODAY
Crafting, Blog hopping, Visiting my Grandson, Making tea for my very wonderful hubby, Having a bath.
SNACKS I ENJOY
Iced Gems ( love them I could eat packets and packets of them )
Jelly tots
Jam on toast
Bacon butties
Twix
THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WERE A MILLIONAIRE
Buy a house in Australia near my siter
Buy a house in Australia at Kirra Beach , it would have to have a Sea view ( it has to be the most laid back place on earth )
Start a trust fund for my Grandson
Make sure my family and friends wanted for nothing
Have a Boob job, Lipo suction, Eye lift, Tummy tuck etc ( no botox though )
PLACES I HAVE LIVED
Oldham, Blackpool, Rhyl and now back in Oldham.

If they haven't aleady been tagged I would like to tag Glenda, Wendy, Linda, Ruth, Sonia, Paul, all the rest of my fellow cuddly buddly bloggers and everybody else who reads this.

Penny Black Saturday challenge 3

2008-06-28T12:56:00.007+01:00

I had a quick peek over at the Saturday Penny Black challenge blog this morning as I was awake early. This weeks theme is Pink, Brown and Green, so I had a go and came up with this. I have used brown polka dot backing paper, pink Bazzill and coloured the stamp with my Prisma pencils, I'm still getting to grips with the sansodor and this is the first thing I have done which I've posted, a couple of prima flowers. I thought to myself I really want brown gems - well - then I remembered that the last lot of gems my sis sent for me had some different colours in and guess what - yep - brown gems. I am so easily pleased.

Tilda atc challenge Summer in Bloom

2008-06-25T20:20:00.003+01:00

Here is my entry for this weeks Tilda atc challenge. The main image is one of my Tilda's, I have stamped lots of flowers in 2 sizes from stamps by create-it and layered them on top of each other. The words are made from little alphabet stamps by studio g. All the pieces have been made from Bazzill card stock.

Sofie's 18th Birthday card

2008-06-25T09:11:00.003+01:00

This one is for my Daughter Sofie who will be 18 shortly, this is our favourite nick name for Sofie who makes a drama out of everything. I have used 4 pieces of A4 card in total . One for the base, two for the gate fold then another one to cover the join at the back and add a bit more strength. I have used white linen card and Bazzill card stock the gingham is from a cd from carolannstudio. The Dana stamp has been paper pieced. She's gorgeous and one of Kim's new range from Cuddly Buddly. I made the template in Greeting card Factory imported the crown , printed off then coloured and glittered it. This card has many wonderful gems on it which my very wonderful sister from Oz sends me.

Pink Petticoat Turtle

2008-06-25T09:07:00.003+01:00

This card is also for my son's friend, again I have used an image from pink petticoat, this time the Turtle. Shabby princess papers, some sizzix circle frames, I have also glazed the shell of the turtle. Another quick card.

Pink Petticoat Lion

2008-06-25T09:02:00.004+01:00

I made this for my son's friend I have used a Pink Petticoat image of a Lion, some shabby princess papers, a few stamped swirls which are from an Autumn leaves set Mindy's flowers, a bit of stickles and some glittery cord and hey presto, really quick to make.

Christening card for Mason

2008-06-19T20:44:00.003+01:00

My friend asked me to do her an accordian card, I love doing these - this one is for her nephew Mason, who I met for the first time last week , he's an adorable little chap. These images are from the downloadable range from cuddly buddly. The dotty background is also from a downloadable range from cuddly buddly. Lots of gems ( from my lovely sis in Oz )and some lovely organza ribbon in a pale blue and white. The sentiments are from Greeting card factory and with a bit of tweeking have been made more suitable for Mason.

Engagement card

2008-06-19T20:35:00.003+01:00

My friend has just gotten engaged , so I thought the cuddly buddly stamps of Emmy and Kyle would be perfect to use together. The round sentiment stamps and the with love stamp are also cuddly buddly stamps.I added a bit of threaded ribbon through eyelets and a few gems, shock horror no stickles.

My Grandson Ethan - Happy Birthday 3 today

2008-06-18T08:03:00.004+01:00

It's my Grandsons Birthday today, he's 3, here he is with my daughter, Catherine, his beautiful mummy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 17 today

2008-06-16T08:00:00.004+01:00

I just want to wish my son Happy 17th Birthday for today, the only male in the family besides my Husband and very spoilt, definately a Mummy's boy. ( I forgot to say his name is Kane )

Saturday Penny Black challenge

2008-06-14T22:43:00.005+01:00

I thought I would have a go at the Penny Black Saturday challenge, This was my first Penny Black stamp. Hedgie is such a cute character , everybody can't help falling in love with him. All the Penny Black stamps that I have all feature Hedgie, so , I guess I should look into buying some different ones. Hedgie has been water coloured, I stamped extra flowers and ladybirds to make the border ( they certainly took some cutting out, I can tell you )The background paper is part of a downloadable set from cuddly buddly and the stamp is a small quote stamp from Stampendous. Oohh almost forgot had to use some stickles , I think I would add a touch of glitter to everything if I could ( I love it ).

Friday Sketchers challenge 6

2008-06-14T13:09:00.007+01:00

I thought I would have a go at the Friday sketchers challenge, I used a penny black Hedgehog stamp, I have hand sewn the lace round the circles added a little ribbon, stamped the word bloom which is from an Inkadinkadoo set on an extra large brad from Dovecraft. The background card set are downloads from pink petticoat. I have added a few gems and a touch of stickles.

Tilda Challenge atc - Bits and Pieces

2008-06-12T10:36:00.006+01:00

This is my first go at the Tilda atc challenge. I decided to do something a bit different, I am going to use this as a topper for my Daughter's Birthday card. In the first photo you can see the closed view of the Tilda topper. When you pull the ribbon at the top - the top comes up and the bottom pops out giving your greetings etc. The second and third photo show you the opening views of the topper. It has a mechanism inside the topper which allows this to happen. I also made the mechanism inside the topper, which is very simple and easy to do. I just used some odd bits of paper and flowers for decoration. It has been backed onto Bazzill.

Flower Stamp

2008-06-11T15:13:00.004+01:00

I decide to try the stamp with a bit of decoupage, even though really it is a bleaching stamp it can be used for other things,the background paper is by Dovecraft ' A Hint of Pink 'I have added ribbons and flat back pearlised gems which my wonderful sis sends me from Oz.

A Note Book for me

2008-06-11T15:06:00.005+01:00

I decided to make something for myself today. I am always writing things down and drawing doodles on bits of paper, I either then lose them for about 6 months or end up throwing them in the bin. This is mine and it will sit on my craft table. The stamp I used is from an American company called Outlines rubber stamps. I have lightly bleached the flowers and ended up with a nice light green colour. I have also added a couple of butterflies onto the ends of plaits which will make wonderful page markers.

A Fishy Tale - Father's Day card

2008-06-11T09:11:00.005+01:00

I made this one for my hubby, I just hope he appreciates the joke. For all those of you who have hubbies that fish, how many times have they come home and waffled on about the size of the one that got away. The main stamp is a cb Kyle stamp, he is wonderfully versatile, many of the cb forum members have come up with different ways to use him. The greetings were printed from Greeting card factory, ( brilliant CD's which are really useful and worth having a play with to see what you can come up with.

Toadily cool

2008-06-08T18:37:00.004+01:00

I made this one for my Son to give to my Grandson for his 3rd Birthday, my Grandson likes Football, Likes Frogs and loves the colour green, he can often be seen hopping around the floor going ribbet-ribbet. So hopefully this one will be a winner, I used pp frog image stamped on Ribbon with Stazon and used a couple of papers from a large block which I bought from my craft club magazine. I also glazed the Frog and Football with a bit of Anita's 3-D clear gloss finish.

Football team card

2008-06-07T23:11:00.009+01:00

This is another card for my son, he does like his football, these are downloadable images from cuddly buddly, I like making this sort of card, they sort of tell a story.

Football acetate card

2008-06-07T23:05:00.004+01:00

I decided to do something a bit different, I don't use acetate much but thought I would have a go. I have stamped Robbie from the cb stamps, the snail, grass, flowers and ladybirds are also cb stamps. It folds up fairly flat and is able to be put in an envelope.

cb challenge flight atc

2008-06-01T09:48:00.008+01:00

Here is my entry for this month's cb atc challenge, this month the theme is flight. All the elements that I have used have come from sets from Kim's stamps. A touch of the obligatory stickles and it's finished. I am quite pleased with this one, it's all nice and summery.

pink petticoat elephant

2008-05-31T17:48:00.003+01:00

I did this one for a layout challenge which was set by Linda at cb. I used some scrapbook paper which I bought in a big pack and Bazzill card stock ellie's toes were coloured then glazed to make her look as though she has nail polish on her tail was made from DMC desire memory thread.

playing with pink petticoat

2008-05-30T15:41:00.007+01:00

A new friend from c b told me about Pink Petticoat, ( you know who you are )so me, being me, had to go and have a looksee. Well what can I say another set of things I'm going to have to start collecting now. They have some fabulous images. I had a bit of a play this morning and came up with these 3 cards.

Magnolia Tilda challenge

2008-05-29T09:46:00.003+01:00

Here is my Magnolia tilda for this weeks challenge. tilda has been paper pieced, in the background I have done torn paper weaving with dove craft paper. Added lots of gems which my ever so kind sister sends me from Australia and some flower applique which I have had for absolutely ages and never used.