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Sunday, 1 December 2013

BLOG HOP PARTY - PAPERCRAFT INSPIRATIONS

Well Happy Sunday Everyone


It's the 1st of December and what better way to get the month started then a Blog Hop Party over at the Papercraft Inspirations Blog.

I've made a selection of items for the party featuring everything gorgeous from The Hobby House along with some awesome pre-scored blank card collections from Which Craft.

Here is a picture of all the items I have made:


Now that definitely wasn't me who took that picture - but don't they look absolutely wonderful all together - love it.

The items I have used to make everything is as follows:

Papers:  First Edition - Nordic Christmas
Pre-Coloured Die Cut Toppers:  The Hobby House - Christmas Eve
White Cherry Blossoms:  The Hobby House - Lemonade
Roses:  The Hobby House - Red Velvet (Large) (if you want the smaller ones drop them a line)
Gingham Ribbon:  The Hobby House
Jingle Bells:  The Hobby House - 8mm Red
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House - Jewel Aurora
Die Cut Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves
Self-Adhesive Rhinestones:  The Hobby House - Red
Charm:  The Hobby House - Christmas Stockings
Pearls Strings:  The Hobby House (please contact them for details as it's temporarily down on the web)
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Mini Postage Stamp
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Stamp
Cracker:  Which Craft - Paula's Crackers - White
Gift Box:  Which Craft - Tree Gift Box

I have outlined all the papers etc with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink before giving them a good old sanding down

Fancy being in with a chance to win lots of Hobby House products worth an amazing £100?  Well make sure you go and take a look at Papercraft Inspirations Blog from 10.30 this morning and good luck.

So now for all the individual items - are you ready ......

Here is the card:

Here is the tag:


Here is the beautiful cracker:

And last, but by no means least - here is the gorgeous gift box - perfect for hanging on a tree or filling it with a lovely present:


Phew - and that's it.

Thank you for dropping by - I hope you have the most wonderful week.

Toodle Pip

Saturday, 2 November 2013

PEARLS

Well Hello Everyone

November already!!!  Eeek, it will be Christmas soon and I still have lots and lots of cards to do :-O


Well, it's time for another challenge over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog and our theme for this month is "Pearls" so we want to see all your beautiful creations using some of the the Hobby House Pearls or Pearl Strings and the prize up for grabs is:

(postage paid by winner)

Good luck everyone.

Here is the card I have made:


Whoo Hoo!  Another Christmas card made - there's another one off my list :D

The recipe for the card is:

Roses:  Red Velvet - Large
Cherry Blossoms:  Lemonade
Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves
Charm:  Christmas Charm Selection
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Ticket Sentiments
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Ticket Die
Satin Ribbon:  Reds
Pearls:  Pearls String Collection
Button:  Mixed Buttons - Seasonal Collection


I have edged all the papers and flowers with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
I have edged the petals of the White Cherry Blossoms with Glossy Accents and dipped it in clear glitter

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us.

Have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Monday, 7 October 2013

THE HOBBY HOUSE - GINGERBREAD WISHES

Hi Everyone

If you are seeing this then Mr Blogger is behaving - if not then I'm in trouble as you all know I am away working at the moment :-/


Today I want to share with you a card I have made using some of the beautiful pre-coloured toppers from The Hobby House.  Have you tried them yet - if not, why not as they are a bargain at just a mere £1.75 for size pre-cut, pre-coloured toppers.  Trust me, the quality of these are just incredible that your friends and family will think you coloured them yourself ;)

Here is the full card:


Yay!  Another Christmas card made, but still a lot to go!

The recipe for the card is:

Paper:  Papermania - Home for Christmas
Topper:  Gingerbread Wishes
Roses:  Red Velvet - Large
Red Roses:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses
Leaves:  Memory Box - Holly Vine
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Mini Postage Stamps
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Stamp
Ribbon:  Contact The Hobby House for Details
Bells:  8mm Jingle Bells
Button:  The Hobby House Mixed Button Pack - Seasonal Mix
Rhinestones:  The Hobby House Self-Adhesive Rhinestones - Red

I have edged all the papers and roses with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
I have edged the petals of the White Rose with Glossy Accents and dipped it in clear glitter

And that's it - thank you so much for stopping by.

See you soon.

Saturday, 28 September 2013

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COLOURS

Hi Everyone

Happy Saturday - I hope you all have had a good week.

Crikey it's nearly October already - where has this year gone too :-O


Well seeing as it's Saturday it means that it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme this week is "Traditional Christmas Colours".  This gave me the opportunity to make another Christmas card although I still have around 40 + to do :((

We have two sponsors for this week's challenge who are Bunny Zoes and Whoopsi Daisy.  So if you want to be in with a chance to win then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is the card I have made:


I've used lots of green and gold for a change which is definitely new for me on Christmas cards as I am normally a red kind of girl ;)

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Maja - It's Christmas Time (stunning paper pad)
Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Mimosa - Falling Snow
Roses:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses
Daisy:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy
Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves
Sentiment:  Whimsy - Mini Holiday Postage Stamps
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Die
Green Ribbon:  The Hobby House - Sage and Moss Green
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House - Jewel Aurora

I have coloured the image with a mixutre of Copics and Twin Touch (TT) markers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  TT BR101 BR104 Copic Y26 / BR134
Clothes:  R39 R37 R27 R24 R22 / E43 E42 E41 E40 / C1 C0
Boots:  R39 R37 R24 R24 R22 / C1 C0
Holly:  TG67 TG63 YG61 / R39 R24 R22
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have outlined the image using my Copic Airbrush and BG93
The papers and everything else have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Saturday, 21 September 2013

DOTTY

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well.

I hope you are seeing this post as I am away working this weekend :(

This is just the start of a lot of weekend working for me right up until the end of October but at least it keeps my out of mischief, but means less time spent in the craft room :((


It's challenge time again over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's theme is "Dotty".  We have two prizes up from grabs this week from The Ribbon Girl and Heather's Hobbie Haven, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in these stores, then make sure you get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is a proper close-up of the image - can you tell I've been playing around with the black and white image above ;)


Enough pictures I hear you cry so here is the full card:


I am just loving this new set of Bildmalarna Little Winged Friends stamps, and have just seen the new Christmas ones - looks as though this is going to be expensive $-)

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Mushroom
Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost and Found - Halloween (this is on offer at just £5 at the moment - grab one while you can)
Oval Die:  Die-namics - Oval STAX Set 1 and Oval STAX Set 2
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Love Mini Tickets
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Ticket Die
Corner Die:  Die-namics - Photo Corners (I cut this down to size a little)
Button Dies:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons # 3
Twine:  Ribbon Girl - Card of Brown Earth Mix Hemp Twine (gorgeous stuff this is)

I have coloured the image with a mixture of Copics and Twin Touch Markers (TT):

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  TT - BR99 BR100 BR101 BR104
Clothes:  TT - BR95 BR112 BR97 BR107 / Copics:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Boots:  E49 E47 E44
Mushrooms:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 R24 R22
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W00

You will also see that I have used a stamp around the paper to make it look distressed and this is a Kaisercraft Clear Texture Stamp called "Distress" from Bunny Zoes and let me tell ya - at just £2.95 for a stamp which measures 5cm x 13cm, then these are just a MUST!

I have outlined the image with my Copic Air Compressor using E44
The papers have been edged in Walnut Stain Distress Ink

And that's it! Thank you for dropping by.  I hope you have a great weekend.

Toodle Pip


Sunday, 15 September 2013

THE HOBBY HOUSE

Hi Everyone

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Thank you all for your kind comments - they brought a little smile to my face after such a horrible week and made me feel a little better - you really are the best :) 


I'm back with a quick bit of inspiration for you from The Hobby House and to remind you of the current challenge running over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog where the theme this month is:

Hobby House Artists

So this is a creation using a Topper, Digi or Rubber Stamp from our fabulous artists

Mo Manning
Elizabeth Bell
Sylvia Zet
Kenny K

and the fabulous prize is from non other than

(postage paid by the winner)

Here is the card I have made:


I just love this image, especially as it's got a cat on it! ;)

The recipe for the card is:

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Celebration Pennants
Charm:  Baby Time
Self -Adhesive Pearls:  Snow White

So what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog and you could be in with a chance to win this fabulous prize.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Toodle Pip

Saturday, 14 September 2013

STRIPES

Hello Everyone

Brrrrr, Autumn has definitely arrived here with us this week - the heating is on!

Sorry I was MIA last week but since last Thursday I have had the most horrible few days :( 

I had to put my Sister's beautiful cat "Paddy" to sleep last Thursday, and she doesn't know yet as she is on holiday and not back until this weekend!  For those of you who know me, you will know how much I just adore cats, especially my Winston :o) and I was the one who chose Paddy for my Sister from our local RSPCA nearly 14 years ago - I am just heart-broken :(( 

Then my best friend sent me a text on Wednesday morning to say that her Brother had passed away - he was only 54 and was diagnosed with brain cancer just 8 weeks ago.

Finally, one of my dealers passed away on Thursday at the ripe old age of 48!!!! What!  He was diagnosed with stomach cancer just three weeks ago and now he's not here!  He leaves behind a wonderful family with three children, 2 girls aged 21 and 11 and the most gorgeous little boy aged just 2!  I just can't believe it - I am just shocked and I am angry - I just don't understand why


I'm surprised that I have managed to make a card this week, but I tucked myself away in my craft room to take my mind off everything and have put one together.

So, it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this challenge is "Stripes" - yup, we want to see stripes on your creations and you could be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in our Sponsor's store, who this week is Crafter's Companion.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Bazzill - Miss Teagen Sue 
Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Leaf
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Everyday Button Collection
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Button Die
Roses Die:  Die-namics - Large Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses
Daisy Die:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy
Butterfly Die:  Die-namics - Butterflies
Leaves Die:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves
Self-Adhesive Pearls:  The Hobby House

I have coloured the image with a mix of Copic and Twin Touch (TT) as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  TT - BR99 BR116 BR115
Dress:  E97 E95 YR00 YR000
Top, Trousers, Socks:  E53 E51 E50
Shading:  W5 W3 W1

I have outlined the image with Pumice Stone Distress Ink
The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I wanted to show you a close-up image of the flowers - these are just so easy to make and it makes life so much easier when you want to co-ordinate the colours:


And that's it.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Sunday, 1 September 2013

THE HOBBY HOUSE

Good Afternoon Everyone

Wow - my second post today  (*)


Can you believe that it's September already?  Doesn't time fly when you are having fun :D

It's challenge time at The Hobby House and this month's theme is "Hobby House Artists".  We want to see all your creations using any Hobby House Topper or stamped image from our artists Sylvia Zet, Elisabeth Bell, Kenny K or Mo Manning.

The prize for this month's challenge is a whopping £25 voucher to spend at The Hobby House =D> so if you want to be in with a chance to win, then get your entries in over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog and as always, make sure you check out what the lovely DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Pre-Coloured Topper:  Wee - Hopeful
Flowers:  Mulberry Cherry Blossoms - Mocha
Butterfly Punch:  Woodware - Butterfly
Foliage Punch:  Woodware - Grass
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Circle Postmark Sentiments (not showing on the website but contact The Hobby House for availability)

I have edged the papers with Vintage Photo Distress Ink
I have used Stardust Stickles on the leaves of the flowers

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us over at The Hobby House.

Have a great week.

Ta ta for now.

Showing posts with label Whimsy Stamps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Whimsy Stamps. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 December 2013

BLOG HOP PARTY - PAPERCRAFT INSPIRATIONS

Well Happy Sunday Everyone


It's the 1st of December and what better way to get the month started then a Blog Hop Party over at the Papercraft Inspirations Blog.

I've made a selection of items for the party featuring everything gorgeous from The Hobby House along with some awesome pre-scored blank card collections from Which Craft.

Here is a picture of all the items I have made:


Now that definitely wasn't me who took that picture - but don't they look absolutely wonderful all together - love it.

The items I have used to make everything is as follows:

Papers:  First Edition - Nordic Christmas
Pre-Coloured Die Cut Toppers:  The Hobby House - Christmas Eve
White Cherry Blossoms:  The Hobby House - Lemonade
Roses:  The Hobby House - Red Velvet (Large) (if you want the smaller ones drop them a line)
Gingham Ribbon:  The Hobby House
Jingle Bells:  The Hobby House - 8mm Red
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House - Jewel Aurora
Die Cut Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves
Self-Adhesive Rhinestones:  The Hobby House - Red
Charm:  The Hobby House - Christmas Stockings
Pearls Strings:  The Hobby House (please contact them for details as it's temporarily down on the web)
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Mini Postage Stamp
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Stamp
Cracker:  Which Craft - Paula's Crackers - White
Gift Box:  Which Craft - Tree Gift Box

I have outlined all the papers etc with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink before giving them a good old sanding down

Fancy being in with a chance to win lots of Hobby House products worth an amazing £100?  Well make sure you go and take a look at Papercraft Inspirations Blog from 10.30 this morning and good luck.

So now for all the individual items - are you ready ......

Here is the card:

Here is the tag:


Here is the beautiful cracker:

And last, but by no means least - here is the gorgeous gift box - perfect for hanging on a tree or filling it with a lovely present:


Phew - and that's it.

Thank you for dropping by - I hope you have the most wonderful week.

Toodle Pip

Saturday, 2 November 2013

PEARLS

Well Hello Everyone

November already!!!  Eeek, it will be Christmas soon and I still have lots and lots of cards to do :-O


Well, it's time for another challenge over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog and our theme for this month is "Pearls" so we want to see all your beautiful creations using some of the the Hobby House Pearls or Pearl Strings and the prize up for grabs is:

(postage paid by winner)

Good luck everyone.

Here is the card I have made:


Whoo Hoo!  Another Christmas card made - there's another one off my list :D

The recipe for the card is:

Roses:  Red Velvet - Large
Cherry Blossoms:  Lemonade
Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves
Charm:  Christmas Charm Selection
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Ticket Sentiments
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Ticket Die
Satin Ribbon:  Reds
Pearls:  Pearls String Collection
Button:  Mixed Buttons - Seasonal Collection


I have edged all the papers and flowers with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
I have edged the petals of the White Cherry Blossoms with Glossy Accents and dipped it in clear glitter

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us.

Have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Monday, 7 October 2013

THE HOBBY HOUSE - GINGERBREAD WISHES

Hi Everyone

If you are seeing this then Mr Blogger is behaving - if not then I'm in trouble as you all know I am away working at the moment :-/


Today I want to share with you a card I have made using some of the beautiful pre-coloured toppers from The Hobby House.  Have you tried them yet - if not, why not as they are a bargain at just a mere £1.75 for size pre-cut, pre-coloured toppers.  Trust me, the quality of these are just incredible that your friends and family will think you coloured them yourself ;)

Here is the full card:


Yay!  Another Christmas card made, but still a lot to go!

The recipe for the card is:

Paper:  Papermania - Home for Christmas
Topper:  Gingerbread Wishes
Roses:  Red Velvet - Large
Red Roses:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses
Leaves:  Memory Box - Holly Vine
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Mini Postage Stamps
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Stamp
Ribbon:  Contact The Hobby House for Details
Bells:  8mm Jingle Bells
Button:  The Hobby House Mixed Button Pack - Seasonal Mix
Rhinestones:  The Hobby House Self-Adhesive Rhinestones - Red

I have edged all the papers and roses with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
I have edged the petals of the White Rose with Glossy Accents and dipped it in clear glitter

And that's it - thank you so much for stopping by.

See you soon.

Saturday, 28 September 2013

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS COLOURS

Hi Everyone

Happy Saturday - I hope you all have had a good week.

Crikey it's nearly October already - where has this year gone too :-O


Well seeing as it's Saturday it means that it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme this week is "Traditional Christmas Colours".  This gave me the opportunity to make another Christmas card although I still have around 40 + to do :((

We have two sponsors for this week's challenge who are Bunny Zoes and Whoopsi Daisy.  So if you want to be in with a chance to win then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is the card I have made:


I've used lots of green and gold for a change which is definitely new for me on Christmas cards as I am normally a red kind of girl ;)

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Maja - It's Christmas Time (stunning paper pad)
Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Mimosa - Falling Snow
Roses:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses
Daisy:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy
Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves
Sentiment:  Whimsy - Mini Holiday Postage Stamps
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Die
Green Ribbon:  The Hobby House - Sage and Moss Green
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House - Jewel Aurora

I have coloured the image with a mixutre of Copics and Twin Touch (TT) markers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  TT BR101 BR104 Copic Y26 / BR134
Clothes:  R39 R37 R27 R24 R22 / E43 E42 E41 E40 / C1 C0
Boots:  R39 R37 R24 R24 R22 / C1 C0
Holly:  TG67 TG63 YG61 / R39 R24 R22
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have outlined the image using my Copic Airbrush and BG93
The papers and everything else have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Saturday, 21 September 2013

DOTTY

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well.

I hope you are seeing this post as I am away working this weekend :(

This is just the start of a lot of weekend working for me right up until the end of October but at least it keeps my out of mischief, but means less time spent in the craft room :((


It's challenge time again over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's theme is "Dotty".  We have two prizes up from grabs this week from The Ribbon Girl and Heather's Hobbie Haven, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in these stores, then make sure you get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss.

Here is a proper close-up of the image - can you tell I've been playing around with the black and white image above ;)


Enough pictures I hear you cry so here is the full card:


I am just loving this new set of Bildmalarna Little Winged Friends stamps, and have just seen the new Christmas ones - looks as though this is going to be expensive $-)

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Mushroom
Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost and Found - Halloween (this is on offer at just £5 at the moment - grab one while you can)
Oval Die:  Die-namics - Oval STAX Set 1 and Oval STAX Set 2
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Love Mini Tickets
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Ticket Die
Corner Die:  Die-namics - Photo Corners (I cut this down to size a little)
Button Dies:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons # 3
Twine:  Ribbon Girl - Card of Brown Earth Mix Hemp Twine (gorgeous stuff this is)

I have coloured the image with a mixture of Copics and Twin Touch Markers (TT):

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  TT - BR99 BR100 BR101 BR104
Clothes:  TT - BR95 BR112 BR97 BR107 / Copics:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Boots:  E49 E47 E44
Mushrooms:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 R24 R22
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W00

You will also see that I have used a stamp around the paper to make it look distressed and this is a Kaisercraft Clear Texture Stamp called "Distress" from Bunny Zoes and let me tell ya - at just £2.95 for a stamp which measures 5cm x 13cm, then these are just a MUST!

I have outlined the image with my Copic Air Compressor using E44
The papers have been edged in Walnut Stain Distress Ink

And that's it! Thank you for dropping by.  I hope you have a great weekend.

Toodle Pip


Sunday, 15 September 2013

THE HOBBY HOUSE

Hi Everyone

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Thank you all for your kind comments - they brought a little smile to my face after such a horrible week and made me feel a little better - you really are the best :) 


I'm back with a quick bit of inspiration for you from The Hobby House and to remind you of the current challenge running over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog where the theme this month is:

Hobby House Artists

So this is a creation using a Topper, Digi or Rubber Stamp from our fabulous artists

Mo Manning
Elizabeth Bell
Sylvia Zet
Kenny K

and the fabulous prize is from non other than

(postage paid by the winner)

Here is the card I have made:


I just love this image, especially as it's got a cat on it! ;)

The recipe for the card is:

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Celebration Pennants
Charm:  Baby Time
Self -Adhesive Pearls:  Snow White

So what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog and you could be in with a chance to win this fabulous prize.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Toodle Pip

Saturday, 14 September 2013

STRIPES

Hello Everyone

Brrrrr, Autumn has definitely arrived here with us this week - the heating is on!

Sorry I was MIA last week but since last Thursday I have had the most horrible few days :( 

I had to put my Sister's beautiful cat "Paddy" to sleep last Thursday, and she doesn't know yet as she is on holiday and not back until this weekend!  For those of you who know me, you will know how much I just adore cats, especially my Winston :o) and I was the one who chose Paddy for my Sister from our local RSPCA nearly 14 years ago - I am just heart-broken :(( 

Then my best friend sent me a text on Wednesday morning to say that her Brother had passed away - he was only 54 and was diagnosed with brain cancer just 8 weeks ago.

Finally, one of my dealers passed away on Thursday at the ripe old age of 48!!!! What!  He was diagnosed with stomach cancer just three weeks ago and now he's not here!  He leaves behind a wonderful family with three children, 2 girls aged 21 and 11 and the most gorgeous little boy aged just 2!  I just can't believe it - I am just shocked and I am angry - I just don't understand why


I'm surprised that I have managed to make a card this week, but I tucked myself away in my craft room to take my mind off everything and have put one together.

So, it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this challenge is "Stripes" - yup, we want to see stripes on your creations and you could be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in our Sponsor's store, who this week is Crafter's Companion.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Bazzill - Miss Teagen Sue 
Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Leaf
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Everyday Button Collection
Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Button Die
Roses Die:  Die-namics - Large Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses
Daisy Die:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy
Butterfly Die:  Die-namics - Butterflies
Leaves Die:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves
Self-Adhesive Pearls:  The Hobby House

I have coloured the image with a mix of Copic and Twin Touch (TT) as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  TT - BR99 BR116 BR115
Dress:  E97 E95 YR00 YR000
Top, Trousers, Socks:  E53 E51 E50
Shading:  W5 W3 W1

I have outlined the image with Pumice Stone Distress Ink
The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I wanted to show you a close-up image of the flowers - these are just so easy to make and it makes life so much easier when you want to co-ordinate the colours:


And that's it.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Sunday, 1 September 2013

THE HOBBY HOUSE

Good Afternoon Everyone

Wow - my second post today  (*)


Can you believe that it's September already?  Doesn't time fly when you are having fun :D

It's challenge time at The Hobby House and this month's theme is "Hobby House Artists".  We want to see all your creations using any Hobby House Topper or stamped image from our artists Sylvia Zet, Elisabeth Bell, Kenny K or Mo Manning.

The prize for this month's challenge is a whopping £25 voucher to spend at The Hobby House =D> so if you want to be in with a chance to win, then get your entries in over at The Hobby House Challenge Blog and as always, make sure you check out what the lovely DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Pre-Coloured Topper:  Wee - Hopeful
Flowers:  Mulberry Cherry Blossoms - Mocha
Butterfly Punch:  Woodware - Butterfly
Foliage Punch:  Woodware - Grass
Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Circle Postmark Sentiments (not showing on the website but contact The Hobby House for availability)

I have edged the papers with Vintage Photo Distress Ink
I have used Stardust Stickles on the leaves of the flowers

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us over at The Hobby House.

Have a great week.

Ta ta for now.