No work and all play...

Good morning to you all! I don't know about you but I seem to spend more time on the PC blogging etc than crafting these days. And once I start I go off on a tangent... it begins by "I'll just put my card on my blog...then oooh I'll visit a friend or two" and before I know it 2 hours have gone by! Well, despite my addiction to the internet, I've been quite productive the last day or two so have a few things to share with you, the first is a card I made using the sketch over at Friday Sketchers...

I've used my new stamp from Kraftin Kimmie, how cute!? The papers are from Papermania Creative Tones "Amethyst Infusion", not papers I use often but I think they're just perfect for this sketch. The image is coloured using Promarkers, and the little sentiment is from Penny Black. I used my We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper to round the corners, sometimes I forget about this but I think it makes a nice job. Finally my MS Doily Lace punch for the border.

My second little card is actually a gift tag, it's for the Wags 'n Whiskers challenge where you have to make a tag or bookmark. The stamp is Aynsley's Surprise (Wags 'n Whiskers); I've only used part of it as the tag is quite small. The paper is from The Creative Cottage, and I've added a little daisy using my Woodware punch and a ribbon bow to attach the tag. All framed with my Nestabilities.

Ok, my stash is feeling rather neglected, so instead of spending all free time on here, I shall try to do a card today! Happy Crafting to you all!

Wags 'n Whiskers Freestyle

This is my second post for today...wow I'm even impressing myself lol! Just wanted to pop on this little card for the Wags 'n Whiskers challenge which is "Freestyle" this week. Well as I could do anything I just had to make a card (like I need an excuse)...

The image is "Bear Hug", I think this is one of my faves from this range. I've coloured with Promarkers and added just a few flowers, ribbon and raffia. No sentiment as I haven't decided what purpose the card will serve, well it is freestyle! The other challenge I'm entering this one in is Simon Says Stamp challenge "Mother's Day/Girly".

Off to get my PJ's on now! Happy crafting ;)

Hello again! When will Spring arrive? It's so miserable here today, pouring with rain and dull! You even have to put the lights on indoors during the day, it's THAT dull! Anyway, I've done a couple of cards, the first one is in the hope that Spring arrives soon!

This little bunny stamp is from Penny Black (one of the older ones I believe - not sure of the details as it was a RAK from my kind friend Louby a while back). I've coloured with Promarkers (Baby Pink & Tulip Yellow mainly) so I'm entering this in the Passion For Promarkers Challenge this week (you also have to use stitching so I've stitched the button onto my bow). Last week my card was chosen in the Top 5 - how great is that!!! Also the Penny Black Saturday Challenge would like to see the colours Pink, Yellow & Green on your creations... so my card fits there too! Finally the challenge at Stamp Something is "A touch of Spring Somethings"...what could be more Spring than these lovely colours and cute bunny with Spring flowers?!

My second card is a Christmas one, I have to force myself to make this as I'm not really in the jolly Christmas spirit at the moment. It's for the challenge at Wags n' Whiskers, which is to use you favourite things. I'm not sure about this card, it's a little dull and plain, but I have added lots of my fave things... Sweet Danni & Bella stamp, Promarkers, charm, ribbon, pearls, MS punch...

Well, that's all for now, don't forget to check my previous post about the new Creative Cottage Challenge blog, and the super candy up for grabs!

Charming!

Good evening! Firstly I have to say I haven't been the best blogger this week... sorry if I haven't visited you but I really haven't been on the computer much... or done any crafting for that matter! Sometimes we need a little time out!

However... I have done one card... it's for the Wags 'n Whiskers challenge which is "Charming"... the W & W team would like to see some metal on your project. Here's my interpretation...

I've used "Bear Hug" stamp from Wags 'n Whiskers, coloured with Promarkers. I have to say I think she's sweet as a red head! The papers are Basic Grey "Cupcake", the sentiment is part of a Penny Black stamp (You are in my heart & thoughts), ribbon is Papermania and the border is done with my MS punch. The metal elements are the heart charm (from Bunny Zoe's Crafts) and the little paw brads I found in my stash.

I've also used the recipe from Totally Papercrafts Challenge " 3 embellishments (ribbon, charm, brads) , 2 papers and 1 image.

Finally there's a fantastic challenge over at Brenda's blog to make a card with the theme of "Moving"... this can also be interpreted by a moving object on your creation so I've chosen to add this sweet heart charm. The challenge is to celebrate the recent move of Sir Stampalot to larger premises, and they're offering some super prizes!

It's totally freezing here... hope you're all wrapped up warm! Have a cosy evening!

Wags 'n Whiskers Colour Challenge

Ok, here goes for my second post for today... just wanted to share my Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge card with you... this week it's a colour challenge using Blue, White & Brown...

I've used my new stamp called "Bear Hug", isn't it just gorgeous! I think this little image can be used for so many occassions... so I'm sure I'll be making lots more cards with this little beauty! I've used my trusty Promarkers again to colour, paper is from my stash and added a few little extras for detail. I have to say it took me AGES to get the ribbon and button done... there must be an easier way! I've not added a sentiment as I haven't decided what occassion this is for yet!

Thanks so much for popping by today, don't forget to check out my scoop below for The Creative Cottage!

Wags n' Whiskers Challenge

Morning ladies! Just a quick post to help raise awareness about a fab challenge blog over at Wags n' Whiskers. The Wags n' Whiskers DT are concerned as there hasn't been much participation in their challenge, which is a weekly one every Friday! The only stipulation is to use a Wags n' Whiskers stamp on your card/project. I for one have joined in every week since receiving my first Wags n' Whiskers stamp, and I even won a new stamp a few weeks ago on the challenge! It would be such a shame if the ladies had to pull the plug on the challenge through lack of participation, so come on all you girls and boys, if you have even just one Wags n' Whiskers stamp have a go! This week the challenge is a colour one, BLUE - WHITE - BROWN, and you could win yourself a lovely Wags n' Whiskers stamp of your choice!

Be Inspired!

This week over at the Wags n' Whiskers blog the challenge is to "Be Inspired". You have to choose someone who inspires you and make a card from this inspiration. Here's my card, I have chosen Debby from "A Scrapjourney" as my inspiration...

Debby's cards and scrapbook layouts are just beautiful, I love her style of cardmaking. She always uses 3D to bring her images alive, her colouring is fabulous and her layouts are always so varied. Thanks Debby for sharing your beautiful creations with us all!

I have to say, I rather like my little card, although it took ages to do colouring and cutting all those bits out! I tend not to make many cards like this as they take so long to do, but I must admit the 3D effect definately brings the three little characters to life! Here's the recipe...

Stamp - Furry Friends, Wags n' Whiskers
Colouring - Promarkers
Paper - Stampin' Up, Tea Party
Flowers - Woodware daisy punch, Craftwork Cards Card Candy
Ribbon - Artemio
Decorative Corner - Martha Stewart Corner Punch

Well, I have two birthday cards to make before the weekend so off to get started - or I might just crash out on the sofa and watch The Hairy Bikers! Hope you have a lovely evening whatever you do!

Bright and Colouful Birthday

Good Morning to you all! It's the weekend...YAY!!! Well, today the snow has almost gone here, although the weather is looking rather damp and miserable so I have a very bright and cheerful Birthday card to share with you...

This card is for a friend's little girl, I'm sure she'll love the bright colours and cute little picture! Here's what I used...

Stamp - "Aynsley's Surprise" Wags 'n Whiskers
Promarkers
Paper - K & Co, Papermill Shop
Flowers - Prima
Ribbon - Papermania
Buttons - Bunny Zoe's Crafts
Heart Shape cut from Bazzil card

This card is for two challenges, this week over at the Wags 'n Whiskers challenge the team would like to see hearts on your cards, and the challenge at Crafty Catz is to make a Birthday Card...simples!

Well, I'm going to spend the day cooking seeing as it's so horrible outside, I've promised my hubby I'll make him a curry for tea so I'm off to find a good recipe on the net. I usually do my own thing...bit of garam masala here...touch of coriander there etc but I'm going to try to do a korma so will check out if there's any good recipes out there...I love indian food! Maybe I'll even pluck up the courage to make a naan bread too?

Alternative Valentine

Hi again! This is my second post for today, I just wanted to share a card I've done using another of my new Wags n Whiskers stamps, it's a Valentine's Day card but not the traditional kind...

I've kinda modelled it on myself and my little cat, although he paints using mud on my tiled floor instead of paint!

The image is called "Budding Artists", coloured with Promarkers, the papers are My Mind's Eye "Wild Asparagus". I also used my new MS punch for the Zig Zag border.

This card is for two challenges: The Wags n Whiskers Challenge "Valentine's with a twist" where you need to avoid using red (safely done that) and also the Passion For Promarkers challenge which is to use the colours "Cool Aqua & Cocoa".

Ok, that's it for today, I'd love to sit and play more with my new toys but have to get on unfortuately! Thanks for popping by!

New Beginnings & Bright and Sparkly

Back with another card for two challenges, this time it's the "New Beginnings" challenge at Papertake Weekly Challenge and the "Bright & Sparkly" challenge at Crafty Catz Challenge. I've gone for a New Year card with my new Wags n Whiskers stamp...

I just love this stamp, those 3 little friends are just so cute! This card is for my friend so I thought the image was quite fitting. Both the stamp and the paper were pressies for Christmas, my very well informed (about crafting) hubby bought them for me! Isn't he good! Here's what I used...

Ingredients:

Stamp - Furry Friends, Wags n Whiskers
Paper - Amy Butler, K & Co
Flower - Prima
Gems from stash
Sentiment stamp - Oogaloo

I'm really into doing bright cards at the minute, you might well have noticed! I think I just need cheering up following this long, cold spell! Not to mention the lack of daylight we're getting! Roll on Spring!

My Favourite Christmas Stamp

Since I received my new Wags n Whiskers stamp (Zoe & Gemma's Snow Fun) last week I just can't get enough of it! I think it has to be my fave Christmas stamp this year, especially as there's a little cat on it! So, even though I have lots of stamps worthy of using for my Christmas cards, I've once again turned to this stamp! I think maybe because it's a good size too, so I don't have to think too much when putting a card together with it as you don't need much else, the stamp is more than enough to dress a card. So my first card with this stamp is for The Wags n Whiskers Challenge which is "Buttons Galore"...


I've changed the colours for the second card, I kinda like the pinks and lilacs, what do you think?


On both cards I've used Promarkers to colour the image, I'm loving colouring with these now, I find it really therapeutic. I have to be careful though as it's addictive, I tend to hide myself away in my craftroom for hours on end colouring!

The second card is for the Simon Says Stamp challenge, the theme this week is "animal antics". They're also asking people to think of the animal charities this week, it's a difficult time of year and they need all the help they can get. In the little town where I live we have a Cat Charity, where the stray cats are neutered and rehomed. It's run by the grounds keeper in the hospital (which is an old abbey), and this week he's collecting food for the cats in the supermarket my hubby manages. It's an annual thing, which brings in lots of much needed food for the cats over the winter months. Now, on a personal note, my little cat Réglisse was abandonded at the side of the road when I found him, flee ridden and starving, I just had to take him in. He was only about 6 weeks when I found him, and it was touch and go at first as he was fairly ill (emmaciated and weak) but slowly he pulled through and now he's the most loving cat ever! He's a real little character, my mam say's he's part human! Here he is on HIS chair (I woke him up from his nap to take the photo so he's not too chuffed)...


Well, thanks so much for popping by today! Maybe you'll be able to help an animal charity near you?

Wags n Whiskers and an Easel Card

Good Evening! I've just received my first Wags n Whiskers stamp today and it's a big 'un! I was lucky enough to win this stamp last week, and I didn't really know how big it was, but I have to say I'm delighted with it! The image is gorgeous and it stamps beautifully. Here's my very first easel card made with my new stamp...


A little close up of the image...


Here's a few details:

* Stamp - Zoe & Gemma's Snow Fun, Wags n Whiskers
* Promarkers to colour
* Paper is REALLY old, think it's from Do Crafts
* Merry Christmas Sentiment Stamp, Sugar Nellie
* Inside Verse Stamp, Elzy Bells
* Snowflakes, MS Punch
* Lace, Ribbon, Gems from stash

I've added faux stitching as the challenge over at the Wags n Whiskers blog is Stitch 'em Up! Check it out, the DT cards are gorgeous!