2 challenges

A quick post before I go for my dad's shopping. We have just returned from my sons graduation. He has just become a Doctor of Philosophy majoring in plasma physics, needless to say we are very proud of him. My daughter managed to come along too with our 8 week old grandson who did exceptionally well, both at the ceremony and the lunch afterwards. I will hopefully post pictures another time.

This card is for the Saturday Sketch and Stamp with Fun challenges. I loved this sketch which I turned on its side.

I used FF stamp colured with Copics/Promarkers, nesties, Craft Creation and PM papers, Woodware border punch, the baubles are covered in Diamond glaze and the stars have stickles on, the rest is from my stash.

just for you

December 1st already, the start of advent. Christmas is fast approaching and I am still trying to make my cards. This is a very busy month in our family for birthdays and anniversaries. We also have my son and his fiancee graduating on Friday, both receiving their PhD . I will post their graduaton cards shortly. This card for my sons fiancee birthday on Thursday.

I used Craft Creation papers, Sugar Nellie stamp, Copic/Promarkers, Nesties, Cuttlebug Dots, Various flower punches and McGill leaf punch.

Finn's 1st Christmas

My card today is for my Grandson's first Christmas. I wanted something bright and cheerful which I think I have accomplished.

I used my sketch # 20 from Vee's sketchpad which is a simple layout and fairly quick to make. I made mine into an easel card, one of my favourites just now.

This card fits the Colour Create challenge which is green, red and white with optional extra Christmas. I am also entering it into Charisma Cardz challenge which is anything Christmas.

I used Joanna Sheen's
Messy Rabbit and put a santa hat on him and replaced the leaves with holly, Nesties, Copics/Promarkers, Sizzix stars, papers I can't remember, sorry. cuttlebud Dots, liquid pearls and the rest from my stash.

Mojo Monday

My goodness two posts in one day, I'm just trying to make up for lost time. This card is for Mojo Monday, another lovely sketch. This card is for a family anniversary next month. My colours are a bit different for me, but I do like them.

I used Laura Ashley papers, Nesties, Woodware punch, x-cut flower punch, PB image, Liquid Pearls, copic /promarkers and the rest from my stash.

Friday Sketch

This card is based on the lovely sketch for Friday Sketchers . I enjoyed making this card, a little change from stamping.

I used DCWV paper, Woodware & X-Cut punches, Cuttlebug embossing folder, McGill leaf punch, Papermania sentiment, Liquid pearls and gems from my stash.

I made this card for my brother-in-laws birthday which is Christmas day. I used the sketch from Friday sketchers. I just managed to get this finished with the skin of my teeth. I made this card with DCWV papers, Nesties, Sizzix star, Penny Black image, Whispas inks and copics/promarkers, Cuttlebug dots.

Sorry I have been a bad blogger lately. So many family things going on just now and so little time. I made this Chrstmas card for a friend at works grand-daughter.

It happens to fit 3 challenges this week. Allsorts theme is for a child, Charisma cardz is Merry & Bright and cute card Thursday is glitter me silly (I haven't went too mad with the gitter but there is some there).

I used Disney papers form Craft Creations, DCWV papers, digital image from Digistampboutique, copic/promarkers, Nesties, Sizzlet alphabet, cuttlebug Dots, Fiskars small snowflake, stickles and gems from my stash.

Angel

I made these cards for an a friend to give to little girls. They happen to fit two challenges, Allsorts 'Bring out the bling' and charisma cardz 'Merry & bright'.

I used Craft Creation papers, Nesties, Cuttlebug Dots, Woodware punch, sizzix star, Fiskars snowflake punch, image digistamp boutique, coloured with Copics/promarkers

I am so tired with my CFS at the moment and am just going off to bed now.

Allsorts challenge

I made this card for our 34th wedding anniversary for my Hubby which was last Sunday. Its the first time I have tried this type of card and I'm really pleased how it turned out.

This card happens to fit the Allsorts challenge this week which is weddings.

I used Penny Black image, Nesties, Copics/Promarkers, mcgill leaf punch, X-cut heart and flower punches. Woodware flower punches and Cuttlebug sentiment folder.

first easel card

I hope everyone has had a great weekend. I have come to the end of my 2 weeks away from work and have enjoyed every minute, albeit busy. So its work clothes out again and preparing for the morning.

I made this card during the week so I have finally time for a quick post.

This is my first attempt at an easel card and I really enjoyed making it. I think it will be the first of many.

I made this with the sketch from Truly Scrumptious for their challenge. I used the Wendy's freebie digital image cup cake Tilly. So I am entering into her competition too. This image was a joy to colour and I'm sure I will use it again and again.

I used wendy's image , coloured with Copics/promarkers, PM papers, Nesties, Sizzlets alphabet, fiskers hearts corner punch and stickles.

Just read the addition to the truly scrumptious sketch which is 3 flowers, 3 brad and 3 gems. Whoops I didn't do those so won't be eligible. Silly me in too much of a hurry as usual.

Lesleys candy

Lesley is giving away candy for her forth coming birthday. As you can see there are some lovely goodies, so pop over to Pinklesdreams and enter. You have till November the 13th to try.

winter wonderland

A very quick post while having my lunch (multitasking). I made this quick card using minimal materials and colour and I really like it. Its a good one to mass produce for Christmas. Winter Wonderland is an open theme so this card will do nicely.

I used Rubber Stampede Let it Snow Tree and coloured with Chalks and added some Kaban glitter. Cuttle bug embossed panel with Paper Mania ribbon and a few gems.

Now back to the decorating...

Saturday Sketch

I am on holiday from work this week and next and popping along to see my daughter and grandson. In between I am decoratng my sons room while he is in the USA, so it is pretty busy at the moment.

It seems ages since I entered a challenge. This card is loosely based on the Saturday Sketch. It was a quick make using FF image coloured with Copics/promarkers, papers from Craft Creations, Cuttlebug Dots and X-Cut holly punch.

New arrival

I made a selection of cards to send to family members to announce the arrival of our Grandson. Finn is the first Grandchild for both families and is the first baby in our family for 21 years, so he is causing great excitement.

I used Hamlets Flower image from Funstamps, Craft Creation papers, Nesties, Cuttlebug dots, Copic /Promarker pens, Dovecraft ribbon, Liquid pearls and the beads form my stash

1st Nappy cake

This is my first attempt at a nappy cake. I have seen them on web sites but this is the first opportunity to try one. I enjoyed buying all the little vest, socks , mitts and toys etc and then putting them all together. I am pleased with my final result.

Welcome

This is the card I made to welcome Finn to the family. My daughter and Son in law have two pet rabbits so I thought Joanna Sheen's Messy Rabbit was appropriate.

Needless to say I have had no time this week for any challenges, and this weekend is busy also so maybe next week!

I'm a Gran

Hi all, happy news I became a Gran on Sunday the 4th October and it is just wonderful. It has been a busy week as you could imagine and this is the first chance I have had to blog. We had a bit of a rollercoaster ride last Sunday. My daughter went into labour and unfortunatley she had problems with the delivery and after trying forceps ended up with an emergency caesarean section. She is recovering now and my grandson is none the worse for his experience. I can't wait to show him off to everyone.

He is called Finn and weighed in at 7lb 13oz.

Check this fab candy out at Jak's blog it is too good to be true, but it is. Hop over and have a look and a chance to win.

3 challenges

At last a few minutes to craft and post. This is a holiday weekend here and as usaual the weather is not to kind. We manage a trip east on Saturday and caught a glimpse of the sun in Dunfermline, had a lovely lunch and a walk in the park. I even found a small craft shop in the High Street.
Well this card is for the Penny Black challenge colour scheme Chocolate , lemon and pink. These colours conjure up the flavour of Japp deserts, remember those sweets, I love them as a child. The sketch is from Truly Scrumptious with the use of three stamps. Finally Cute Card Thursday is Buzz Off, well not literally!

I used Penny Black 'buzz in the air', My Minds Eye 'Wild asparagus' and a free stamp from Cardmaking and Papercraft mag stamps, DCWV papers, Copic & Promarkers, Nesties & X-Cut flowers punches.

Silver Wedding

I love those little hedgehogs, they are so sweet. I kept this card simple with just a dash of colour.

I used Penny Black image, coloured with Copics/Promarkers, Nesties, Cuttlebug Dots, X-Cut heart punch, Dovecraft ribbon and the rest from my stash.