to blog or not to blog...

Just to say - I am still here

2009-11-23T15:34:00.003Z

Oh dear... Poor poor blog... What happened to all those hopes and dreams of 'blogdom' that I had... Inspirational 'how to's....' Links to all those wonderfully inspirational folk on the worldwide webdom of crafting wonderfulness..... Immersing myself - knee deep in pink ribbons, and glamour dust.... Whistful hours, sticking and sewing and dreaming of all things frilly and twee....

Oh well... Real life came back and bit me again!... I am loathe to let my little blog go... It's somewhere to whitter on when I do get 5 mins after all... and yes, I am sorry to have written yet another, 'this is what I've done for Simply Cards and Papercrafts' post... But, these projects are all I have to offer right now and I loved making them... This is a new monthly section that I've been doing - with sketches to inspire... Hope that they work out okay.x.

So, until such time as I do have hours to wallow in trimmings and frills and inks I shall immerse myself in these few projects... and dream..... and how I love to dream whilst scrolling along the lovely Inspirational site... a wonderful place to lose oneself whilst enjoying a cuppa.....x....

Better go back to my real world now... Sorry I don't have much to offer here, but thanks for looking - thank you thank you thank you.x.

Christmas Projects....

2009-09-24T11:23:00.008+01:00

Hi! Well - this feels a little awkward, kind of like I'm jumping up and down and shouting - "look at me look at me!!!".... But I am not - what I am shouting is "Look at Mary Fran of Nitwits - she's SOOOOoooo fabulous! and Look at Kelleigh Ratzlaff's Templates coz she's amazing too!!!!" And without their products I wouldn't have been able to have such fun (and I am talking crafting heaven!!!) making these projects for Simply Cards and Papercrafts... I have a few piccies here, but they are not great (sorry - I really need a photography course!)... But I shall share them anyways I must say Mary Fran's collection, Joyful Hearts is just divine - beautiful colours and themes - I think ALL my cards are going to be from this set this year! Kelleigh's templates are as ever an absolute breeze to use - her measurements are so exact and never fail - whenever I have put together something using the templates, they are always spot on - no mismatching corners or wonky creases - honestly you have to try them - they are PERFECT!
Again - apologies for the piccies - ***cringe***

Thank you for looking.x.

a couple of recent makes....

2009-09-10T15:47:00.004+01:00

It's oh so quiet.... sssshhhhh ssssshhhhh.... It's oh so still.... sssshhhhh ssssshhhhh.... and then the school bell rings..... and ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE AGAIN!!!!.... No, seriously... It's really strange now the kids are back at school... and it really is 'oh SOOooo quiet'... I feel a little bereft - but it does mean that I have finally finished making a couple of things and have some projects on the go (in between catching up on the housework which is going to take me until the next school holidays I am certain!)....

So here they are... And if you are my sister reading this - please don't look at the Lavender Yin Yang - no don't - I mean it... It didn't quite work out as I had planned it, but it smells nice all filled with lavender so I am going to send it to you anyway.x.x.x..... I have been playing with my now fixed (fingers crossed) sewing machine and some beads and embroidery thread and dried lavender and it was really peaceful.....

The other photos I just found as I was going through the camera... The teacher cards and tags were a simple idea that I played with on the pc and cut with the Robo... Been experimenting with silhouettes... The robo is a fabulous machine, but it's time consuming to get a design just right before cutting (well for me of little brain it is!)....

The baby card was made with the WONDERFUL Shabby Miss Jenn's baby kit... I know I will get a lot of use from this kit as there are lots of pregnant tummies floating around just now! tee hee.x.

Anyway - schools out - back to Mummy mode...x.... Thank you for looking lovely crafting people...

CPS Challenge

2009-08-12T23:12:00.008+01:00

Hi.... Well - I have been doing some late night crafting... You know when you just have to 'make something' or you'll go crazy!!! Well, it's one of those evenings - I haven't had much crafting time at all lately (and not so lately) and I'm going crazy and I needed a crafting fix... And then my mind was all over the place and I did not know where to start so I 'googled' card sketch challenge and up popped this lovely site and the rest is.... as they say.... history... tee hee.x.

Only - I got a little carried away... and I spilt some ink on the first card (horror!!!) and after my initial tantrum and subsequent cup of coffee and a comforting cookie (low fat - promise!) I decided I did not want to waste the card, so I covered my 'mistake' with lace... But you know how you kind of feel like it's not quite right because 'you' know that you made a little mistake... and then I thought - well hey - now I am going to make another card because I need another fix of stitching and gluing and 'blinging'...

And so I made two - and now I cannot decide which one I like best.... and if I stare at them any longer I know that I will end up disliking both altogether... Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah....

Lovely Sketch from the CPS Blog!

Above is My First Card 'With Lace!!!'

I used Shabby Miss Jenn's kit - Gracie's Garden - which I adore.x.Second attempt using the same kit and some grungeboard embellishments which I painted pink and some Prima Flowers too...x...

Now I just have to work out how to add this post on to the CPS Blog - I haven't done that before - so wish me luck... Here goes...x... Oh and Thank you for looking lovely crafting people...x...

Hi Honey, we're home!

2009-07-14T12:11:00.005+01:00

Sorry - sorry - sorry - sorry....

For not posting anything for SOooooo long! I don't want to let go of my blog, but I am such a lazy 'blogger'... I have so many good intentions of posting tips I find along my crafting pathways and so on and so forth... But is it just me, or is someone making our 24 hours a day thing shorter?... I just cannot squeeze anymore life out of my days/nights as they are full to bursting!

And... to be honest we've also been away - first time holiday for us as a family! It was wonderful wonderful wonderful... We went to Mallorca on a true family active fun packed hols... I could have stayed there indefinitely.x.

Anyhoo in the hustle and bustle of life I have realised that something's gotta give - I just hope I can cling on to some crafting time... Just a likkle bit - pretty please - a small quota of crafting heaven, not a lot, just a bit...x....

Well, I have been crafting - just not had time for posting too... and I have been lucky enough to make some bits and pieces for Practical Publishing's lovely peeps... I can share them now as the magazine's are released...x...

If you click on a pic it will take you to the relevant site.x. Thank you for looking you lovely crafting people!.x.

Simply Cards and Papercrafts - Father's Day

2009-06-01T22:08:00.005+01:00

Hi... Poor neglected blog... I wish I could be a super blogger, posting with hints and tips and 'have you seen this' and 'have you seen that'... But no, I am a poor excuse for a blogger... I must shake myself and be a better blogger... I must, I must, I must.... x.... Well, can I just say - I'll try, I'll try, I'll try....x... That'll do for now...

I do, however, have to post is a little 'toot' as I have recently submitted these cards for this issue (on sale now!) of SC & P... I feel so lucky to have been able to do this, and not least because I could use one of my most favourite digi designer's kits... I had wanted to use this for AGES!... Thank you Mary Fran for permission to use your kit - it was a pleasure to use - as are ALL your lovely digi graphics.x.

Thank you for looking.x.x.x.x.

Toilet Humour!!!

2009-05-10T22:04:00.005+01:00

Only the delightful Kate Hadfield could have come up with these wonderfully wacky graphics!!!

Click Pic to link to shop.x.

I mean, it's just amazing! How could Kate have known that I needed a 'toilet' graphic! That's just spooky...x... So here's what I wanted it for... Just a little sign - a little reminder to those small people (and BIG PEOPLE!) who just seem to need a little reminder.x.x.x.x..... tee hee....x.

Please Forgive Me....x...

2009-05-04T23:25:00.003+01:00

Hi... I just wanted to say that I am sorry for the 'state' of my blog at the moment... I am trying to redesign the thing and all this 'html' code is blowing my already tiny brain into fragments!... pah!.....x...

I do hope, fellow bloggers, that normal service will be resumed shortly...

Sorry - I can't help tinkering - you know what it's like when you get this idea into your head?....

Back soon... I hope... You see there is always the possibility that this pc could end up in a hole in the garden the way it's going!... hee hee.....

Plump Strawberry's!

2009-04-29T20:35:00.007+01:00

Just thought I'd share some things I made using a lovely digi paperpack that I am now ADDICTED too! It's Papertrail 2 by Melissa Bennett and it's simply divine.x. I couldn't resist using it to make some very plump strawberry's using a template by Kelleigh Ratzlaff (I am LOVING this girl! She makes Hybrid Life EASY PEASY!)....

I have totally overfilled these strawberry's though - with sweeties.x.

I have also made this 'With Love Card' using Melissa Bennett's Papertrail 2.

Papers: Melissa Bennett Papertrail 2
Die Cuts: Sizzix Decorative Accent, Bosskut Daisy
Embossing: Cuttlebug Swirls
Jewels: Prima
Thank you for looking everyone.x.

Take care all.....

Courage etc....

2009-04-20T14:12:00.003+01:00

Very quick post... again... Just a couple of pics of recent makes.x.....

If you click on the pic - full credits are available... Eva Kipler and Kate Hadfield.x.

Lilypad - WONDERFUL BYOC for April

2009-04-04T13:01:00.006+01:00

Hi - I have been lucky enough to play with some of Kate Hadfield's delightful artwork - I hope to be able ot spend lots more time playing with it all! For now, I needed something quick and easy for a birthday party today... This took minutes - Kate's done all the hardwork for me with her wonderful graphics, doodles and papers... Kate you are amazing!!! Her artwork is perfect for all those party needs and she covers so many different subjects with her work... There is something for everyone!

Here I used - Hippity Hoppity, New Growth Alpha and Painted Pretties papers. Thank you for making it so easy and quick to create a personalised birthday card Kate - you are an amazing designer - simply amazing! Better get off to the party now - 35 or so 5 year olds - I have my headache tablets ready in my handbag!!!

Hybrid Gift Packaging

2009-03-25T09:20:00.004Z

Hi - just a quick post to point you over to Eva Kipler's blog - the lovely Andrea has posted about hybrid gift packaging - a really cool idea! I made this little box and bow really quickly using Eva's new kit - Lil' Miss Drama Queen - a fabulously girly kit! You should see what Andrea made (!WOW!) - I LOVE how quickly you can make up these ideas using digital supplies - and how lovely it is to receive something with tailor made packaging...x....

Thank you for stopping by.x.

Boy Crazy Notelets

2009-03-14T21:17:00.004Z

Just a quick post to show you Melissa Bennett's latest goodies... This is just one of many lil' kits that she has just releasedover at SSD. It's fab - very versatile and I can see that I will use it for many things - especially thank you cards and notelets etc... It prints beautifully! Incidentally, this box template was SOOooo easy - I know that I've seen it on a blog somewhere and remembered 'how to' because of how easy it was to score and fold!...

Boy Crazy

Byeee for now.....x.... and thanks for looking.......x....

Miss Ladybird's Tea Party with pancakes!

2009-02-24T19:52:00.006Z

Happy Tuesday!!! Did you have pancakes today??? I love pancakes and have now found out that so does my eldest son! He is 6 and has decided that now, today, he LOVES pancakes - he loves them with sugar, he loves them with chocolate spread, and he loves them with ice cream! But most of all he loves them with all of those things - altogether!!! Happy Pancake Day.....

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Well - it feels like spring might be on it's way... and I totally fell for this kit by Eva Kipler & Libby Weifenbach! It reminds me of spring - it's so lovely and so colourful and so versatile! I found this little blank ladybird house at Sainsbury's and I had just got the kit the night before, so I thought it was fate and bought the house straight away - and then I painted it up a bit and played and played and played around - no longer safe for real ladybirds I guess - but I am sure I can think of a use - I may pop some hooks inside and keep my spare keys in there - and then I can keep it where I craft because it's so bright and sunny! Yay! I shall do that.x. But I think I will have to buy another house for some real ladybirds as the boys kinda like the idea of giving them a house to keep them snug!...
Thank you for looking!.x.

I'm SO excited - and I just can't hide it!

2009-02-21T22:12:00.005Z

Well - I've seen the announcement - I've had the e-mail (honest I have!) and I still feel like I am dreaming!!! Can you see me - can you see my name - can you - can you?... I know - I know! It's in there with all those AMAZING chickadees... OOOOOhhhh I'm fit to burst! Thank you Melissa - thank you thank you thank you.... I will work hard - I promise.... I promise.... I promise....

and thank you Andrea.... ;-) You are my little lucky charm you are!...x...

I'm going to have a cuppa and calm down now!

Eva Kipler

2009-02-14T21:26:00.004Z

Hi, just a couple of cards that I've made using Eva's kits - for the Creative Team... This is such a wonderful opportunity.... I am loving every minute!...

Eva at The Sweet Shoppe!

Sweet Shoppe Designs and Inspirational!

2009-02-08T07:56:00.011Z

So, my very exciting news - VERY VERY VERY exciting.... Firstly, I have been asked to join a Creative Team at The Sweet Shoppe! And it's all thanks to a lovely lady called Andrea... Check her out she is one awesome Hybrid Babe! Thank you Andrea I am having so much fun! The designer who has asked me to join her team (thanks to Andrea) is Eva Kipler and wow do I feel honoured that she has let me loose on her work - she is such an amazing designer - I shall post pics of some of her kits here - go see them - go buy them - they are so easy to work with! So thank you Eva - I will try my best to show your designs for the amazing kits that they are... Thank you for this opportunity.x.

Lola's Lollypop Dream

Getting Fresh

Above uses Lola's Lollipop Dream

This card was made using Organically Yours

And secondly - I cannot believe it that I was featured on this wonderful site - Inspirational - oh my goodness! This has been THE BEST crafting week ever - thank you so much to everyone who has taken a look.x.

Scrapbook Graphics...

2009-02-03T17:46:00.003Z

Hi - just a little card that I made recently... Using Lorie Davison artwork again - isn't she the best! Here is the kit I used in the main... http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/product.php?productid=22348&cat=0&page=2 Flitting Fall Fairies. Blogger is playing up a bit today... Hope that link works anyhoooo.... Thanks for looking...x...

LET IT SNOW!

2009-02-02T13:12:00.004Z

How time has flown! I cannot believe my last post was early in December! Naughty Blogger! Honestly, I have been crafting a little, but not had a chance to blog or photograph anything yet! Been getting to know my new toy as well - a whizzy sewing machine.... Note to self - POST YOUR CRAFTING PICTURES SOON!..... x.

Anyway - this is what we've been up to today....

My boys.x.

Making Things for Little People

2008-12-10T10:42:00.004Z

I think this is my favourite crafting thing to do.... Making stuff for the little folks in my life... I would happily do this all day every day (ohhhh if only.x.) - I have painted up some mdf board for the Santa signs - I used Nitwits, Joyful Hearts for Caitlins little sign - it's a gorgeous kit and I defy you to resist it!...x.... I have also, with permission from Caitlin's wonderful Mummy pictured my first canvas attempt for her - I am not sure about this one - it's the first try so I may start over and tweek a bit... I remembered that I have a blue and white china plate that my dearest nan bought for me when I was born, it had a picture of a stork holding a baby and all my birth details are hidden in the painting... I still treasure it now.x.

An Early Bit of Christmas Cheer!

2008-11-26T21:56:00.001Z

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Flyer

2008-11-20T10:39:00.004Z

Hhhmmmm - I just made a flyer to try and see if I could sell some of my work - I know it's not an easy thing selling crafted items - and I am sure that many crafters, like me, would love to live the dream of selling their work - a tough decision... I am going to post some locally to where I live whilst walking Yogi - and I'll let you know if anything comes of it - fingers crossed.x.x.x. I'd love to hear if anyone who might see my blog does sell their work and how they go about it... And to those that do - well done! I think that's wonderful!

Cupcakes and Canvases

2008-11-17T14:33:00.003Z

Been playing again.... I guess I should start getting more involved in the crafting community out here on the www... I love blog surfing and reading up on challenges - I'll try and find some of the latest fabbo challenges out there and see if I can post some cool links... Hope everyone is enjoying the run up to Christmas with lots of festive crafting - it's such fun isn't it! Any excuse for a bit of glitter eh!!!

Well, finally - finally - finally - I braved a small canvas and used some digitally created bits along with some real and proper paint - ha ha... They are likkle canvases - only 6" x 6" - but you gotta start somewhere eh... I also printed out some lovely cupcakes from the same kit onto some hefty card and printed them in reverse (so that they are now double sided) - added a smidge of glitter and thought I could hang them on my Chrimbly tree... Love cupcakes - don't you?....

Pink Christmas

2008-10-23T14:10:00.007+01:00

Hi... Just thought I would post some pics of some cards and altered bits that I have been very lucky to have done for Practical Publishing. They have some great Christmassy magazines out at the moment - full of fabulous inspiration.... Safe to say I think I've been labelled 'Miss Pink' as I've had lots of Pink Christmas Projects on the go! Tee hee - who's complaining - I'm in my element with anything PINK! In the Christmas Bookazine there are some wonderfully colourful Christmas Bits and Bobs made by the most awesome Jo Kill - gorgeous!

Felt Bouquet

2008-10-02T14:01:00.007+01:00

Hi! Well, I know I've mentioned my LOVE of felt once or twice - I know, I know...

Anyhooo - one day, some months back now, I googled for some felt flowers and found Princess Lasertron - WOW! As you can see - she's just amazing and totally inspired me to have a go at making some flowers myself. There is a tutorial on her site of how to make felt flowers - it's fab and real easy to do... This is my first kind of 'funky' stitching project as I have never embroidered before - so it isn't too good - but I had great fun and want to make some more now! tee hee... I'd love to know what you think of my attempt - constructive feedback is always gratefully received........

One great tip is to use your sizzix original's dies with felt - they cut so cleanly and are fab with fabrics. There are many bold chapes that can be cut and sewn - like my hanging hearts that I made a while back... Just makes cutting so much easier - as you know I am severely scissor challenged - I cannot cut very well AT ALL!!!!

22nd February 2009 - Just an update following a number of enquiries - It would seem that the u-tube link for Princess Lasertron's tutorial is no longer active. If you visit her blog at Princess Lasertron there are lots of lovely bits and bobs on there and you can contact her directly for any enquiries. I think she's even bringing out some kits too! I am afraid that I don't know her personally - I just GREATLY admire her work and her style!...x....

Baby Congratulations

2008-09-14T13:12:00.004+01:00

I am bursting with pride and overwhelmed by joy - as I write this post to congratulate my dearest, most treasured friend, Joanne on the recent birth of her first child... A beautiful Daughter.... She really is absolutely beautiful! I made her some little treasures....x... Mostly using Making Memories Animal Crackers again - it is so nice! And lots of Sizzix Dies - Elephant, Heart No 1 (which I used for the felt heart too) and the accent die to hang her name plaque from...

Happy Birthday To Suuuuuuuuuuzi

2008-08-29T14:42:00.005+01:00

T'was my Sistaaaaahhhhh's Burpday on Wednesday.... She's now the grand old age of "Thirty Fi - cough cough".... sorry where was I?.... She is in a band called The Circus of Sound and they are fandabidoubledozie!!!... oh and I made her these coz she is super lovely!....

Circus of Sound - I wanna CD - pretty pleaseseseses!!!

I made the card above using Lorie Davison's Faerily Moonlit Kit (with everything in it!) and some Prima flowers, with some blue Prima lace trim. I cut out the dancing faerie with my Craft Robo - because I am severely scissor challenged and I find tracing the image on my pc easier (probably takes longer, but that's me!) I simply adore Lorie's art - she is amazing!

And this one with some of Kay Miller's papers in the background with Basic Grey papers for the small squares, which were cut on the Cuttlebug and American Crafts Chipboard letters added... Oh and a touch of Prima Crystals too bought from here (lovely shop in Upminster - with super lovely owner!)

I am chatting too much - sorry!

Complete Cardmaking Magazine

2008-08-22T16:47:00.007+01:00

Here are just a couple of pics of cards that I am lucky to have in the latest issue of Complete Cardmaking - I love Pink Petticoat as the papers and digi stamps are soooo pretty and such good value!

There are some baby cards as well - quick 10 minute makes - here's some piccies.......

I love Making Memories Animal Crackers Collection (above) - it's so gorgeous and I have bought lots of goodies with a certain someone special in mind... :-)

Just a couple of cards....

2008-08-21T11:43:00.004+01:00

Graphic from Daisy Company - felt flower, buttons, organza ribbon.

Used Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder and Hearts Die, Sizzix Bookplated Die and some plain card - oh and the Fiskars Threading Water punch!

FELTastic Hearts

2008-08-09T11:41:00.005+01:00

I'm a self-confessed felt-a-holic... I love the stuff... So I thought I'd go all out and see if I could sew straight! tee hee - it is getting better-ish!... Well, I've combined my love of hearts, felt, aromatherapy and pink and come up with a few of these. Simple crafting is sometimes the most rewarding isn't it... Plain and simple and sweet - easy enough for me anyhoooo!...

The pink and green one is my fav - not least because that has a few drops of a 'stress and tension relief' blend of oils in it... Hmmm - maybe I should keep that one!

Sad post....

2008-08-03T20:45:00.003+01:00

I am sorry, but, I have to pay tribute to this guy... Because I loved him dearly - so - I am posting a sad post - but a tribute to a wonderful faithful friend... We lost our boy on Tuesday, very unexpectedly - following what should have been a routine op - he was 11 months and 2 weeks old... He passed away. In his short time with us he taught us so much and our children too... He will be missed. I know it's not something that is normally posted - but I wanted his picture here - because he's beautiful and I was so proud of him... He came top in his puppy class... He was part of a demo team for German Shepherd Dogs and he loved, loved, loved to work... This guy is gonna be one special angel I tell ya... One of the best - love you Buddy.x.

Motherhood

2008-07-10T23:49:00.001+01:00

Tee hee - this is not a good photograph - I rushed it - but I LOVE this quote so much and I thought my dearest delightful friend might see this if she looks in tomorrow ;-)

Teachers - Thank you!

2008-07-09T13:00:00.006+01:00

Just thought I'd post a little note as I've been making some Teacher Thank You cards for my eldest son - still more to make so I'll be busy this week!... Mrs Morris is a wonderful, inspirational, patient, remarkable, encouraging, teacher - and it is with thanks to her that we are seeing our boy's confidence grow (just finishing her card!)...

Mrs Carpenter is her teaching assistant and we know that she has been such a strong supportive presence in Ben's life this year... He tells me that he will really miss her and doesn't want to leave her to go to a new class - and that's testiment to her caring nature - he simply adores her!

We couldn't have asked for better influences this past year...

Happy Daddy's Day!

2008-06-15T18:02:00.005+01:00

Made this for Hubby - I saw the quote in Papercrafts Magazine and knew it would fit perfectly with this photograph and that it simply and perfectly describes Tony to a 'T'...

Happy Daddy's Day!

And this one for my Dad - something fun for Grandad!

I used Shabby Shoppe 'Smarshmallows' for these cards - I love her stuff!

Communion Card

2008-06-11T23:08:00.003+01:00

Just a very quick post. This cross template is by JennyAnn from UKScrappers CraftRobo forum - isn't she amazing! Made this for someone special... Hope you are feeling better now Aunty 'M'.

Making some Daddy's Day Stuff at the moment so hope to post that soon....x... I am loving all the blogs and challenges out there - just wish there were more hours in the day!!!! ARRGHHH!!!

Do you guys dream about crafting too?... I can't seem to switch off that bit of my brain!...

"Summer Summer Summertime... Ooh Summertime..."

2008-06-04T12:36:00.004+01:00

Wow - Flamin' June eh! 'Wot? Where? Who?'...

Isn't this weather dreary... Like it's all rolling into one big muddy puddle... Anyway - I am posting to thank Andrea again - I saw a likkle cute felt bag on her blog and I just HAD to have a go!

Thank you Andrea - you are so very inspirational... I hope you don't mind my making one - I saw the tutorial on "it's a creative world"...

And so, this is my very first 'sewing' thing!... I think I am going to have to make another one - hmmmm.... And maybe a little sleeping bag for my son's ds lite too... hmmmm...x...

Simply Cards & Papercraft

2008-05-02T21:04:00.007+01:00

Oh! I am still in a bubble waiting for that POP! I thought I'd post this - although it sounds a little bit conceited really, but I so don't mean it that way, but I am so shocked and delighted tooo... And I want to thank Joanne because if it wasn't for her, my best friend in the whole world, it would never have happened, and I still can't believe it really because it's such a dream come true... and.... and.... 'oh, do shut up Jennifer!'...

(shhh - I made the cover of Simply Cards & Papercraft)... (yippeeeeee....x.x.x.x.x.)

and here are a couple of the cards I made for the submission. The brief was floral retro ...

Daring Cardmakers Template

2008-04-30T10:16:00.005+01:00

I can't resist a template - hhhmmmm..... Not sure I've done this one justice though... I was rushing again... But I thought I'd post them anyhooo - I didn't quite get all the elements in unfortunately so I think that may disqualify me!

I've found fabulous templates at www.pagemaps.com and http://dihickman.blogspot.com/. If anyone knows of any others, I'd be very very very grateful if you could post a link on my comments - I think when I have some papers and elements that I just have to use - a sketch/template makes it happen so much faster!!!

Pink Petticoat and Bowling...x...

2008-04-29T12:11:00.003+01:00

I made this card for my Mum to give to her friend who, as you can see, is going to be 65 and likes to play bowls... I used some KanBan images that I picked up at Ali Pali - very useful!

For the papers, I used a collaboration kit from Nitwits and Kay Miller - Happily Ever After - it's one hell of a full kit and suitable for SOOOOoooo many different things.... Think I shall play some more with that this afternoon...x...
And here I have used some Pink Petticoat papers and images - Pink Petticoat started my love of using the computer for cardmaking - and I always go back to them for girly cards - lovely - and of course lots of PINK!!!!

Tagedebooooo

2008-04-24T12:16:00.006+01:00

Tagedeboooo....

OOOh this is another NEWBIE thing for me - I've been tagged! How nice of Andrea to think of me - I'm so flattered! However, I can only part play because I'd love answer the questions but honestly don't have anyone to 'tag' myself... "Billy No Mates me!"

1. If a movie was being made of your life who would you like to be cast to play yourself? And why?
Do you know I would have loved it to be Doris Day, just like 'Calam'! I am such a dreamer!...

2. You are spending a whole month on a desert island for charity and you have to choose your favourite celebrity to spend the first two weeks with & your least favourite celebrity to spend the second two weeks with, who would they be & why?
Celebrity - hmmmmm - don't really watch the box much... But of course if you were to drop Jon Bon Jovi in there I would be quite pleased about that... Tee Hee... And the following week - ermmmmm... I don't know - I can't think who would be least favourite - not that I have many least favourites as I can't think of anyone at all... I am sure that all celebrities are just normal 'human beings waiting to get out'... Oh! Oh!, just thought of something!!!! I guess, in a strange kind of way one those fitness types - it would be hell but maybe they could get me into shape!

3. What are your three favourite crafting products?
My PC/Printer, adhesive and cutter I guess... That's an evil question!

4. If you could invent something to do anything what do you think it would be?
A magic wand that would spread compassion in absolute abundance to each and every sentient being... hmmmm....

5. What are the last three books that you read?
Obedience Training for Winners (or something like that - dog training book)
There is a Spiritual Solution for Every Problem - Wayne Dyer
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying - Sogyal Rinpoche

6. Qvc or create & Craft?
X

7. Docrafts or Dovecraft or DCWV?
Hmm not really had much use of DoCrafts, but I like both the others, Dovecraft and DCWV... Don't make me choose.... perleeease...x.

8. What is your claim to fame?
I don't think I have one - well - erm - except I guess for my very best friend sending my website link to Simply Cards and Papercrafts Magazine and them asking me to submit some work to them - which was like a dream come true - in fact I am still floating in that bubble waiting for a 'POP'!

Thank you and apologies for noone to tag onto too....

Impressions of Healing and Calm

2008-04-13T20:51:00.005+01:00

What a fantastic name for a digi kit - when I read that title - I just had to have it regardless of the contents - but the contents are FANTASTIC! I would highly recommend to all - it's at http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/. It's simply beautiful and I know that I will be creating lots and lots and lots of things with it.x. This is the first one... sorry for the naff picture. I only get time to play after dark so the lighting wasn't good...

I have submitted this card on the Daring Cardmakers Blogspot for Jo's challenge... I think it could be quite easy to become seriously addicted to those challenges... This may be my first, but I really don't think it will be my last!

And here is another card that I made using the new kit at Kay Miller Designs. I love this too - I have been a naughty shopaholic recently haven't I?????...

Ali Pali

2008-04-13T20:49:00.003+01:00

Went to Ali Pali yesterday with my bestest buddy Joanne and had a fabulous girly day! Bought lots that I shouldn't have - and nothing that was on my list! Naughty Me.x. So this is just a thank you post to Joanne for sharing a great day with me - thank you!

Sorry Riley!

2008-04-02T21:50:00.005+01:00

Well, a much needed apology card - as my darling little (???? sorry large and lolopy ????) 7 month old GSD decided to jump all over a 5 month old GSD that we go training with. So embarressing - and totally MY fault... Poor little Riley cried so much - and Buddy - well - he just looked as perplexed as usual - giving me his 'what d'I do now?' look... I just wanted the ground to open and swallow us whole... I know, I know - it's what large and lolopy puppies do, but, I do feel suitable embarressed and terribly sorry as Riley is a lovely placid little thing...

I thought I'd attend my next training class with a card and lovely chewbone for Riley and apologise properly... We are sorry Riley.x.x.x.x.x.x.

(PS - I made this card with a kit from www.nitwitcollections.com - farleyfriends)

Some cards... just some cards...

2008-03-27T10:22:00.005Z

Cards that I've made recently.... I use Kay Miller's kits at http://www.kaymillerdesigns.com/ and also lots from daisie company (http://www.daisiecompany.com/) and also Prima Hybrid... oooh lovely stuff!.... http://www.primahybrid.com

2008-03-26T00:16:00.003Z

Oh - I've managed two photos.... yippeee... I adore hybrid cardmaking - it's sooooo cost effective and just brill so that's probably what will be on here most of all.... Y'know I'd better go to bed - but I love this new bloggin toy... I hope to have the confidence to come meet some folks soon....

2008-03-26T00:09:00.002Z

hmmm did I do this right? I'm just playing around - trying to add a photo... I hope I did this right... well - we'll see....

Me a blogger - never!!!

2008-03-25T23:55:00.001Z

So, I'm writing a message - to whom???? to no-one, to everyone.... I guess I just wanna be a part of the gang - seeing all these lovely blogs with lovely cards and lovely lovely lovely lovely pretty creative... er... creations and things whizzing around on the interwebby and I sat here for months, shuffling my feet - staring at the floor - kinda all shy like - desperate to ask..... can I play?

Can I?....

I don't know if this will work for me - I barely get enough time to make a card - I just spend most of my time daydreaming about making a card or two or three....

But oooh I would love to come and play...