This is the first challenge I have entered for while. This card is for the cute card Thursday challenge. Its all about making a card for the younger boys. I never really make boys cards so its great to get some in the kitty. I used Space Jack from Pink Gem Designs and the papers are from DCWV Nana's Kids collection. The button and sentiment are from stash.
Sorry its such a short post. I don;t know where my time goes these days.
Anyway, hope you like my card and I'll be back soon with a tutorial and some more cards and layout :) x
Friday, 27 November 2009
cute card slugs and snails
This is the first challenge I have entered for while. This card is for the cute card Thursday challenge. Its all about making a card for the younger boys. I never really make boys cards so its great to get some in the kitty. I used Space Jack from Pink Gem Designs and the papers are from DCWV Nana's Kids collection. The button and sentiment are from stash.
Sorry its such a short post. I don;t know where my time goes these days.
Anyway, hope you like my card and I'll be back soon with a tutorial and some more cards and layout :) x
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Scrapwhispers big reveal and news
So the latest game of Scrapwhispers has come to an end and we have had the big reveal of all of the teams. I was on Team 3, with Telah as my team leader. This was the original layout from Georgina, which of course I didnt get to see!
The original layout was passed to Telah who created this beauty. This was then passed onto Linda
Linda's evolved into this layout. Isn't the background paper just lovely?! Linda's was then passed to me,
And this is mine. So mine changed the basics slightly, like I missed out the scalloped edge and the title got a bit bigger, but basically the layout is pretty much the same.
Mine was then passed to Shannon and on and on til the end. It so great to see the big reveal. Its brilliant to see how the layouts change from person to person. You can see how all the teams did here The next round (which starts in Jan) is taking sign up's so why not give it a go. Its loads of fun even if you just take part in the main whisper.
I promised you some news too, didn't I?! Well, drum roll please......... I have been asked to join the very talented design team for Scrapwhispers!!!!!!! I have been bursting to tell you for weeks!! I am so excited. I will be leading one of the teams for the main whisper and my layouts and cards will be used to provide some inspiration for weekly challenges (I hope!). Come over and join us!!
x
The original layout was passed to Telah who created this beauty. This was then passed onto Linda
Linda's evolved into this layout. Isn't the background paper just lovely?! Linda's was then passed to me,
And this is mine. So mine changed the basics slightly, like I missed out the scalloped edge and the title got a bit bigger, but basically the layout is pretty much the same.
Mine was then passed to Shannon and on and on til the end. It so great to see the big reveal. Its brilliant to see how the layouts change from person to person. You can see how all the teams did here The next round (which starts in Jan) is taking sign up's so why not give it a go. Its loads of fun even if you just take part in the main whisper.
I promised you some news too, didn't I?! Well, drum roll please......... I have been asked to join the very talented design team for Scrapwhispers!!!!!!! I have been bursting to tell you for weeks!! I am so excited. I will be leading one of the teams for the main whisper and my layouts and cards will be used to provide some inspiration for weekly challenges (I hope!). Come over and join us!!
x
Monday, 23 November 2009
I'm back!
Morning! Its been a while since a proper post, so here I am with some cards and it will be like I've never been away! LOL (I know you missed me! :) )
A couple of weeks ago I got the new whiff of joy winter kit through my door and I've only just been able to sit down and play with them. So here is what I have so far.
These stamps are beautiful and so easy to work with. The rubber is nice and thick so gives a good clear image.
All of these stamps have been coloured with just normal colouring pencils (its becoming a habit!) and I've used ..... Yep, MME Wonderful Winter and Signature christmas papers.
So there we have it. Simple cards, but its been lovely to be able to sit and craft for me! I've got a bit of time on my hands today so expect some more tomorrow. I also have some very big news, so make sure you check back and help me celebrate!!
And if you've popped by, don;t be shy, say hello :)
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Happiness is? Butterfly crafts DT
Hello! I am just popping in today to let you know that challenge 23 is up over at Butterfly crafts!
This challenge, set by Guiseppa, is a fun one. What makes you happy? What really makes you smile, laugh and your heart sing? Your kids, your other half, a cup of tea or coffee first thing in the morning or even your hot water bottle in this horrible cold weather? Well, thats the challenge. We want you to scrap what makes you happy.
You have until the end of the month to join in. Be sure to show us your creations by uploading to our gallery.
I can't wait to see what you create!
x
This challenge, set by Guiseppa, is a fun one. What makes you happy? What really makes you smile, laugh and your heart sing? Your kids, your other half, a cup of tea or coffee first thing in the morning or even your hot water bottle in this horrible cold weather? Well, thats the challenge. We want you to scrap what makes you happy.
You have until the end of the month to join in. Be sure to show us your creations by uploading to our gallery.
I can't wait to see what you create!
x
Monday, 9 November 2009
Just a note
Hi!
I've been such a bad blogger recently. I just haven't stopped lately. I've been creating but its on a grand scale so I haven't really had time for much else. Last night I got to sit down and do a layout for me, though. Just one random one for my album.
I tried a vintagey looking style as the photo is from 1979. I got Basic Grey's "Nook and Pantry" collection and I have to say I am in love. Its nearly all gone already! I've only had it since last wednesday! I inked around the edges of the papers and the flowers to give an extra lift. The red flower is from a stem I bought in my local Wilkinsons store and I just pulled it apart. I thought they looked a bit Prima-ish but with a nicer price tag for more flowers.
I hand drew a few swirls and added some self adhesive pearls. And this is it all finished. And yep, thats me aged 15 months! I also used a rub on from Basic Grey "Two Scoops" and the stamps are from Papermania Signature collection.
Also, I found some cute little notepads on Michelle Woodersons blog when I was blog hopping and decided to have a go. I went to my local stationers and asked them to cut 5 A5 notepads straight down the middle, then just measured them against some cardstock and decorated. I've already given one as a present to a friend of the family and she loved it. I thought these were great to have as something you can attach to your fridge or keep in your handbag to use as to-do lists or as shopping lists or just a little memo pad.
I'm on a roll with these too. These are just 3 of the 10 I made. They are so quick and easy. Check out Michelle's blog for more and let me know if you have a go!
x
I tried a vintagey looking style as the photo is from 1979. I got Basic Grey's "Nook and Pantry" collection and I have to say I am in love. Its nearly all gone already! I've only had it since last wednesday! I inked around the edges of the papers and the flowers to give an extra lift. The red flower is from a stem I bought in my local Wilkinsons store and I just pulled it apart. I thought they looked a bit Prima-ish but with a nicer price tag for more flowers.
I hand drew a few swirls and added some self adhesive pearls. And this is it all finished. And yep, thats me aged 15 months! I also used a rub on from Basic Grey "Two Scoops" and the stamps are from Papermania Signature collection.
Also, I found some cute little notepads on Michelle Woodersons blog when I was blog hopping and decided to have a go. I went to my local stationers and asked them to cut 5 A5 notepads straight down the middle, then just measured them against some cardstock and decorated. I've already given one as a present to a friend of the family and she loved it. I thought these were great to have as something you can attach to your fridge or keep in your handbag to use as to-do lists or as shopping lists or just a little memo pad.
I'm on a roll with these too. These are just 3 of the 10 I made. They are so quick and easy. Check out Michelle's blog for more and let me know if you have a go!
x
Monday, 2 November 2009
A few cards and a challenge
Hi!
I just wanted to share with you a few christmas cards I made last night.
I tried to do the all white colour create challenge but had run out of my white pearl brads, so had to use teal instead! I love this little Manga Fairy from Sugar Nellie. The backing paper is doodlebug and really shimmers in real life. You can just about see it on the picture.
I just love this image from Sugar Nellie. Isn't it just so sweet! Because it was a bit big for my card blank I cut it out and fixed it with foam pads.
Now, these little guys are turning into a favourite of mine. Aren't they just so cute?! Not much needs to be done to them at all but yet they look so effective and just make a card stand out!
And last, but by no means least, this one, again is using another adorable Sugar Nellie image. I'm entering this one into the lastest Basic Grey challenge which has a fab inspirational challenge to take inspiration from. Never mind the challenge, I want the room in the photo! If you love all things basic grey then go check it out. The papers I used on this is from the Wassail collection and the ribbon came off a bunch of flowers I got for christmas last year!
I tried to do the all white colour create challenge but had run out of my white pearl brads, so had to use teal instead! I love this little Manga Fairy from Sugar Nellie. The backing paper is doodlebug and really shimmers in real life. You can just about see it on the picture.
I just love this image from Sugar Nellie. Isn't it just so sweet! Because it was a bit big for my card blank I cut it out and fixed it with foam pads.
Now, these little guys are turning into a favourite of mine. Aren't they just so cute?! Not much needs to be done to them at all but yet they look so effective and just make a card stand out!
And last, but by no means least, this one, again is using another adorable Sugar Nellie image. I'm entering this one into the lastest Basic Grey challenge which has a fab inspirational challenge to take inspiration from. Never mind the challenge, I want the room in the photo! If you love all things basic grey then go check it out. The papers I used on this is from the Wassail collection and the ribbon came off a bunch of flowers I got for christmas last year!
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Sweetie Card
This is a card I created for the last of the weekly challenges of this round of Scrapwhispers. The theme was "Candy" and so to create based on your favourite candy. My favourite were Tootie Fruities. I really miss not being able to buy them now. Sometimes when I crave something sweet I really want a pack, but in reality they probably went out of circulation in 1989! I just loved the hard, bright coloured shell (these DCWV birthday stack papers are perfect for these sweeties) and the fruity chewy bit in the middle. Skittles are the next best thing but they just don;t really do it for me. Any hoo before I bore you any longer about sweets you cannot buy, I'll leave you to it. Just a quick one today.
Kel x
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