The Next Level ~ Challenge 7

My eye is a lot better today and so i've been able to make a few cards.

The Next Level challenge this week is to make a card using the sketch provided but with an added twist .... "your image needs to be layered or raised in a 3D effect". And would you believe that i've actually managed to do this ... the first time and after only reading it the once lol!

Not sure if you can actually tell from this photo or not but i have layered Tilda ... i cut out the envelope , her hands and her left knee and layered them on top.

CS ~ Stash.

DP's ~ Freebie download "The Birthday Party of Gabriel"

Image ~ RAK from Tab ... thanks honey x ... coloured with Whisper Strokes

Flowers & Gems ~ Stash
Red Fabric Brads ~ Poppicrafts

Sentiment ~ Stash

Tools ~ Woodware leaf punch, Nesties, Sewing Machine

The inside was decorated with the left over paper and what was left of the image ... waste not, want not! The Sentiment is an old dovecraft punch found in the back of the drawer.

The Next Level ~ Challenge 6

This week's THEME for the CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK is .....
BUTTONS AND BOWS
That is it - you can be as creative as you like, make anything you like, but it must have BUTTONS AND BOWS on it - the more the merrier!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was looking through my image box and found this gorgeous Sarah Kay that one of you lovely ladies sent me (as usual i can't remember who), but i think she's absolutely adorable and the only one i have!

I'm sat here listening to Rylee and Andy playing on the PS1 lol .... Rylee desperately wanted to play on his Pop's Wii this morning and no matter how cute he looked or how much fuss he kicked up, it wasn't happening! I suggested Andy set up the PS1 on our telly in the bedroom cos its surplus to requirements and it doesn't really matter if it gets broken. Rylee thinks its fab and i'm sure Andy does too, cos he snook upstairs with Rylee, saying they needed the loo lol ... in all fairness Rylee has started potty training last Wednesday and we've only had a few accidents ... just the one today! All i can hear is a police siren and lots of shouting and screaming. At least it gives me chance to have a little crafting time.

Ellie phoned today and has text on numerous occasions lol ... her and Tilda got up at 9 this morning and sat on the balcony and had tea and toast! When she rang she was sat in a bar, wearing a bikini, drinking Sangria! She had to rub it in and say how hot it was and that they couldn't bare to walk on the sand it was sooo hot!

Beth came home last night, after her 3 nights away ... she still brought her attitude home with her and promptly told her Mum as she left this morning for work, that she would be home tonight, but not until she was ready! What do you say to that? I'd really appreciate it if some of you could make a card for my sis ... she feel rather alone on this one and i'm sure they'd cheer her up no end!

CS ~ Stash, DP's ~ Summer Driggs, Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Woodware leaf punch, Ribbon slot punch, Ribbon & Blooms ~ Stash, Buttons ~ Poppicrafts, Sentiment ~ freebie Wordart.

The Next Level ~ Challenge 5 & Just Magnolia

Ok so i know its late, but what can a girl do? .... I either show it late or dont show it at all! Obviously, i would've like to upload this before now but last week was an action packed with one way or another with our darling Beth ... and Dec! I'll fill you in later on that one.Right, last weeks The Next Level challenge was this gorgeous sketch. I had great fun making this card last night and finishing off the box this morning. The Just Magnolia challenge 12 is So Charming so i shall be entering this card into that challenge too.
This has to be one of my most favourite colour schemes ... besides anything with green in lol!
CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Raspberry Road Designs
Image ~ Magnolia (Rak from Tab ... mwah's x) coloured with Whisper Strokes and watercolour pencils.
Lace ~ can be purchased from Tabbycrafts
Tools ~ Martha Stewart Flourish Punch from Tabbycrafts, Woodware leaf punch and flower punch, Dovecraft Daisy punch, sewing machine.
Charm ~ Birthday RAK
Wordart ~ Freebies
Flowers, Brads and Gems ~ Stash
Stamps ~ Inkadinkadoo Dot Flourishes

Think i might fill you in on the Beth saga in the next post, cos Fae, Scott & Rylee just turned up.

The Next Level ~ Challenge 3

Ok so lets see if i can actually get this challenge right the first time or if i really am retarded! pmsl! I'm thinking that all its wanting me to do is follow the sketch ... nothing else. I can't possibly get that wrong now can i? .... dont answer that! I can do following a sketch ....

This is the sketch .... and below is my card .... lololol!

I just love this card. Why has this turned out so well when its for someone i dislike so much lol ... sod's law i suppose. Now your wondering if i've completely lost the plot ... making a card for someone you dont like?! Let me explain .... its not for me to send ... its for my parents to send to my eldest sister (i'm the youngest of 3 girls ... god help em lol) I haven't spoken to her in 10 years or so ... and would you believe since not doing so, there have been less arguments and fallings out. I must add that it was her choice. She doesn't speak to the middle sister either (Beth's Mum) and we still dont know why yet lol! Anyway .... waffle ... waffle ... waffle.....

CS ~ Left overs

DP's ~ Left overs ... lol no expense spared!

Stitching ~ Sewing Machine

Image ~ RAK, but dont remember who ... am now wishing that i hadn't used it cos she's bloomin' gorgeous and was the only one of her i had .... doh! She's been coloured with Whisper Strokes and blinged with Glamour Dust.

Sentiment ~ Pink Petticoat Sentiments and Tiny Tags

Raffia and Shells ~ Stash

The inside has been decorated with not a lot lol ... just a High Hopes sandcastle image that again i have no idea where it came from, but i do know its been coloured with my Whisper Strokes!

Beth update ..... we wrongly thought we had a break through with her yesterday ... mainly cos she's ditched the boyfriend and cos she seemed to be a little remorseful for her actions of late!(emphasis on the little). My sister wouldn't allow her out in her car yesterday and kept the padlock on the gates (only one key for them which was on my sisters person at all times), but low and behold Houdini escaped as soon as my sis had gone to her fella's house for tea last night. We still dont know how she managed to remove her car or how she undid the padlock ... (she's not that intelligent ... and heaven forbid she do it herself ... her being a princess like!). She was home when my sis got back just after 10.30pm, but proceeded to abscond again when her back was turned and didn't get in till after 1.30am. Obviously wanting to be quiet and respecting others that were in bed asleep, she decided to have a rather loud mobile phone conversation and just couldn't grasp why my sis was only ever so slightly p***ed off with her! When's it gonna end? I'm thinking Phil Redmond might be interested in basing a soap around their lives lol ... i have however suggested my sister applies for the new series of "The Family" .... god it'd make good viewing i tell ya!

Edited: Been thinking about this card and the more i look at it the more i realise its just to good to give her .... so a decision has been made lol .... she's NOT having it, i'm gonna make her another!

The Next Level ~ Challenge 2

I've definately got the challenge right this week, only cos i've read it about 100 times just to make sure lol! I really must stop having my hair highlighted cos clearly the peroxide is affecting my brain.

Now, this weeks challenge of which i am sure is to make a ribbon border. D'ya know i've just re-read it and it says "You can create a card of any shape or size but your image must be enclosed by the Ribbon Border frame" .... guess what? .......

I'm not taking part in this challenge again .... i just dont get it. I GIVE IN!

Anyway, this card has been made for my sister who is having a little bit of a hard time with her cherubs at the moment. It transpires today that Beth slept in her car last night, refusing to come home. The latest is ... she is home at the minute, has eaten, but still has the cocky i'll do just as i please attitude ... that only we can see is gonna get her into far more trouble. She was also sent home from work today, but chose to spend the time round her boyfriends rather than sorting things out with her Mum. My sister is at the end of her tether and none of us are sure in which direction to point her and what is the best advice for her, let alone what the best course of action is! It's hard trying to remove yourself from the situation to give that all important good and right advice. Especially when all we want to do is wring her bl**dy neck lol!

Whilst at Morrisons today a bought a few of my sis's fav things ... relaxing bubble bath, smelly candle, pink and whites and some one sachet drinks ... when i have a few minutes over the next few day i shall be making a little gift basket for her, keeping her Weight Watchers diet in mind lol! I just want to get a few more things first. But as soon as we're done i'll post a pic.

CS ~ Stash, DP's ~ Pink Petticoat, Sentiment ~ Elegant word art by Bethany (that figures dont it lol ... how ironic is that?), Flowers ~ made by moi, Pearls and ribbon ~ stash, Stitching ~ Sewing Machine, Image ~ Magnolia Spring Collection, coloured with Whisper Strokes, watercolour pencils and blinged with Glamour Dust.

The Next Level ~ Challenge 1

The very first Challenge is to make an Aperture/Cut out Card - that is a card with an opening in the front. There are no restrictions on the size of the opening, where it is placed, or the size and shape of the card.

I was desperately in need of a girly card fix ... all i seem to be doing just lately is the male version of all the challenges ... after a mega blog hop this morning and seeing all your girly girl cards i was in fear of slipping into a depression and suffering withdrawal symptoms. So, i decided i would put off no longer the chance to make one of my cards off my list. Oh i could jump for joy .... i just love it!

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Sugar Plum, Paper Daisies

Sentiment ~ Freebie wordart download, i forget where from now

Image ~ RAK from the gorgeous Jill, coloured with Whisper Strokes, H2O's and Sakura Glaze pens.

Flowers ~ My own design .... decided to have a play at creating my own pattern ... worked out pretty well i think ... even though i do say so myself!

Beadcaps, gems and beads ~ Stash

The inside has been decorated with left over paper and i stuck a flower there to cover a faux pas made with silicone that i rubbed and made worse .... note to self : in future leave things alone till they're dry!

Well, i'm happy as a pig in muck with this card and can see me stroking this card for a while before i let it go ... saddo!

Edited: Just been looking at everyone elses cards and they all have one of those lollipop flowers on .... should mine have one on it too? pmsl! ... oh like i really care ... love the card too much as it is ... If its meant to have one on it just pretend you can see it lol!