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.

Another 50th Birthday card

Another 50th birthday card for the same recipient as the last one, so I went for a different look. I have also based it on sketch #11 on Vee's sketch pad.

I used Craft Creation papers, Nesties, Sizzix glasses, Woodware flower punches, McGill leaf punch, Liquid Pearls and the rest from my stash.

50th birthday

A simple card for a 50th birthday but with a bit of punch. This is such an easy design yet becuase of the large flower it really stands out. The good thing is it fits the theme at Charisma cardz 'Flower Power' this week.

I used Woodware large flower punch, X -cut punch, Sea of Sky stamp, Nesties, Cuttlebug dots, Liquid pearls & Dovecraft paper.

Allsorts

This card is for Allsorts challenge which is a sketch and two colours. I used blue & brown. My Christmas card pile is going up, I seem to be on a roll just now.

I used Nesties, PB image, Copic /Promarker pens, Trimcraft papers, Cuttlebug Dots, Dovecraft Brad, Liquid Pearls & Stickles.

Penny Black challenge

A little card for the Penny Black saturday challenge.

I used Nesties, Penny Black image, Copics/Promarkers, Papermania papers, PM & Dovecraft ribbons, X-Cut punch and the rest is from my stash.

Golden Anniversary

I made this card for a friend and used my sketch from Vee's sketchpad #10. This card is for a golden wedding anniversary and I used Cuttlebug swirls, free stamp from Craft Stamper (along time ago), X-cut heart punch , Anitas ribbon and the rest from my stash.

Have a look at all the sketches at Vee's sketchpad for some inspiration and leave us some of your cards to view.