Mojo Monday on er Friday

Mmmm seems like Father's Day has snook around again (yeah OK I've known for months but I work better under pressure NOT!)

This is my entry for Mojo Monday's challenge, I knew I had to make my Dad's card and this sketch gave me the kick start I needed. The stamps are Penny Black clear stamps, they are really cute, and as the dog is wearing a tie it has to be for a guy card right lol. The sentiment is a rub on as I hate peel off's even though I have enough to start a shop. The paper flower is from a tutorial by Claudia Rosa. I was a bit doubtful about puting it on my Dad's card, but it looks so nice (and really easy to make - thanks so much Claudia) so in my usual throw the kitchen sink at it attitude, on it went!

The background papers are from an old QVC TSV kit - come on you know the one, you've all got it, came in three parts in its own little cardboard cabinet...

My appologies for the weird layout but I sent the picki using my new toy (mobile), and me being such a computer expert as wot I am lol I can't do anything about it :o)

Thanks for looking, and have a blogtastic weekend xx

Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone

You're Having a Laugh!!

Im really loving my Murray and Ethel stamps, they are so much fun to use! I've scribbled down so many challenges that I want to enter, and there are just not enough hours left to do them, so I've had to combine this one. The sketch is from Sketch and Stash - my new stash is my stamps - this is the 1st time that I've used these two. I got them from a great e-bay seller, they arrived the day after I ordered them - how great is that!
The 2nd part of the challenge was from My Time to Craft titled 'You're Having a Laugh'
The background paper is DCWV - part of the 3 parter from QVC last Summer. I couldn't wait for it to arrive, but I think this is the 1st time I've used it - typical!!
Thanks very much for looking xx
http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://www.mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/

Caardvarks Challenge

This is the first time that I have seen this challenge site, but I loved the sketch so much that I had to have a go. The papers are Floral Felicity (I am one of the many that got them really cheaply when QVC priced them up wrongly bless'em) They're all double sided so it was easy to find 4 that went together. The plain colours are Bazzill Bling which I lurve lol. The one and only stamp is by Cuddly Buddly, and a few Primas and gems to finish off.
I have had to join a Flickr group join in the challenge, I have learned far more about computers through crafting then I ever did on my tech course!
A great challenge, and thanks for looking. xx
http://caardvarks.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-year.html

Basic Grey Challenges - Challenge 16

Wow, no posts for months then 2 come along at the same time, and I've heard that wonky photography is the new straight! I've only just discovered this site, and as I have more Basic Grey than Messrs Basic and Grey I thought it would be rude not to give it a go.
If I were a better blogger I would be able to show you a picture of the sketch, but trust me it's more or less like the card.
The base card is 8x8 so boy did it take some filling. The papers used are mainly Colour me Silly. My cuttlebug doesn't go up to the circle size, so I cut around my lamp with my craft knife. This was only possible 'cos I got one of those new Fiscars finger tip knives and it's great - no way will I go back to my old one.
The topper is from the latest QVC pick of the day. I've found that my family tend to like cards that look like they've been bought from a shop rather than my inky creations, so that's what they will be getting this year!
I'm not too sure about the 8x8, it's none of your cheap stuff, but it still struggles with the layers.
It's been really nice to get crafting again, and thanks for looking.
http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/2009/01/challenge-17-first-sketch-of-2009.html