There's a Stranger in Town!

.....yeah...it's true...none stranger than me!! I finallllllly got to make a card for pleasure and join in with a challenge.......but it's been so long I forgot how to colour!! lol

I pulled out this Sugar Nellie "oldie" image to join in the Sugar Bowl's current sketch challenge created by the lovely Marlene....the option is to use zig-zag somewhere...I've added zig-zag stitching in a few places!

I've used Basic Grey paper (love the colours in this line), Prima flowers, Melissa Frances rub-ons, and new ribbon and gem-thingys I picked up on my hols!

Yep, I had a soooooouper time on holibobs to the states (Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends!!)....got lots of new "toys" and will enjoy using them all now! I've also been very busy with cardmaking and scrapbooking classes which has taken a lot of my time, amongst a few other things which is why I haven't been on here or blogging very much....hopefully I'll have a bit more time now though!

Thank you to the lovely Deb for sharing this award with me....I was thrilled to bits to receive it especially as I hadn't been around much...so thank you Deb so very, very much!

The rules say I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word.....so here goes:

1. Where is your cell phone? … upstairs

2. Your hair? …blonde

3. Your mother?…home
4. Your father?… home

5. Your favourite food? … italian

6. Your dream last night?… horrible

7. Your favourite drink? … water

8. Your dream/goal?… worldcruise

9. What room are you in?… dining

10. Your hobby?… papercrafts

11. Your fear?… break-in

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?… america

13. Where were you last night? … friends

14. Something that you’re aren’t?… slim

15. Muffins?…no

16. Wish list item? … slice

17. Where did you grow up? … northern ireland

18. Last thing you did?… created

19. What are you wearing?…pj's

20. Your TV?… off

21. Your Pets?… no

22. Friends? … special

23. Your life?… busy

24. Your mood?…so-so

25. Missing Someone?…husband

26. vehicle?… sportage

27. Something your not wearing?… makeup

28. Your favourite store? …hobbylobby

29. Your favourite colour?…red

30. When was the last time you laughed?…earlier

31. Last time you cried?…week

32. Your best friend?… colin

33. One place that I go to over and over? …america

34. Facebook?… occasionally

35. Favourite place to eat?… italian

Phew...quite a list...ok I've seen this around a bit so if you've already been tagged just ignore me!! I'm gonna pass this on to Sharon, Maria, Rowena, Vicky and Juls!

Finally i'd like to mention the fabulous candy currently being offered by the VERY generous Stephanie.........go take a peek at all her lovely creations and join in the fun! bx

Happy Halloween!

Did you think I'd fallen off the face of the earth...? WOW...it's been a while!! I got caught up with so many things, some crafty some non-crafty and I just couldn't keep up...then I had a lil unexpected admission to hospital...my first stay ever...and hopefully my last!! I am fine now, just home with an unrelated diagnosis I could do without!!!! But c'est la vie...

SO here is the first card I've made for fun in ages!! And she is a doll isn't she...? Have had this lil cutie for quite a while...she was a dream to colour! As you'd expect this time of year she fits into a couple of Halloweeny challenges so I'd like to enter her at Cute Card Thursday and Papertake Weekly. I used a fab sketch fom Sketch Saturday...but of course there is a new one up now!!

I've coloured using the Prismacolors, used papers by MME, Jenni Bowlin and a scrap of October Afteernoon. The embellishments are by Prima (flowers, gems), Making Memories (yummy ribbon), Melissa Frances (rub on) and stickles to finish as always!!

I hope its not as long before my next card, although I am busy next week preparing for my holiday...so we'll see!! bx

Sealed with a Kiss!

I joined in the fab challenge at Double Dutch to make this "fun file folder" creation for my hubby to mark our 6th wedding anniversary!

Stamps: Magnolia images

Colour Medium: Prismacolor pencils

Paper: MME Ooh La La paper collection

Embellishments: Making Memories ribbon, Prima flowers, We R Memory Keepers bradlet, unknown pearls

And here we are...the happy couple....6 years ago today....gosh it's flown in!! We had a fabulous day...couldn't have asked for more....here's to the next 6 my love! bx

What were you doing 6 years ago.....?

.. ...I was busy getting ready......

.....I'd decorated my shoes..... bx

Howdee Pardnur....!

Ok...I know there aren't any horses in this scene...but I just couldn't help thinking of "howdy pardnur" when colouring this WOJ image...think maybe the chewing of straw and tip of his hat did it...!

I've used 2 of the images from the WOJ autumn kit as well as the WOJ tree stump to create this scene. I used the fabulous sketch from WOJ Challenges - thanks girls I LOVED it! Although I did have to slightly alter one of the layers to accomodate my large image...but I hope a lil flexibility is allowed...?!

I'd also like to enter this card for Stamp with Fun's autumn theme!

Stamps: All images by Whiff of Joy

Colouring Medium: Prismacolor pencils blended with Sansador

PP: A mixture of MME collections, Making Memories and SEI

Embellies: Prima flower, brad from the lovely Sharon, the leaves I think are from Leonie (sorry!!), pearls unknown!

AFA - Funky Flowers

May I present to you my 2nd Guest Designer card for Anyone For Anya...?

The theme is Funky Flowers - we want to see something flowery on your cards. You can use bought or made flowers or you could use flowery papers - we don't mind as long as it's fab and funky.

Using my nesties, I cut a circle in the front so that the face of Anya was showing, then adhered flowers around the circle. I split my sentiment showing "if friends were flowers" on the front...then when you open up...

...ta daaaa....you see the whole Anya, with a basket of flowers, a flower in her hair and the second part of the sentiment "I'd pick you!" stamped on a Magnolia tag!

Here's how the whole inside looks!

Papers: My Mind's Eye - Irresistible, and a few "scraps"

Stamps: A Muse sentiment, Magnolia tag

Emellishments: Prima flowers, unknown gems, Bersford Ribbon

So that's my 2 weeks GDT'ing for Anyone For Anya. Thank you for the fab opportunity, it was soooo much fun. And thank you to everyone who left such lovely comments on my GDT card last week, and for any you might leave on this card!! bx

Always Sassy...!

This is my entry to the Sugar Bowl using their current sketch (thanks Marlene) and the additional "pink and brown" option...such a fab sketch and such a lush colour combo!!

I have coloured my gorjuss gal with Prismacolor pencils

Papers: MME, Making Memories and Basic Grey

Embellishments: flowers by Prima, unsure of maker of pearls, tabs by Making Memories
Sentiment: stamp by Autumn Leaves

Think that's it ladies...must go get the glad rags on......have some birthday celebrations to do with a coupla sisters......and we're having an early start....thank goodness the hubster is on dinnah duty tomorrow...I may be a shade of puce!! bx

Mega Manga Candy!

LOOK at this set of 6 "sweet" babies.....I'd love to get some of them....this is what Stephanie is currently offering as a way of celebrating (in the craft world) her 7 year anniversary!

The closing date is MY wedding anniversary...do you think it's a good omen...? I'm keeping everything crossed!! lol

OK, please pop to Stephanie's for a peek-see....she makes lots of yummy creations aside from cards...including cakes!! Yea...go n take a peek!! bx

Rowena's Fabulous Candy!

Anyone fancy a lil spending spree courtesy of the talented Rowena..? Thought so...well pop over to her blog and join in for a chance to win this gift voucher....aaaannnnd.....a sugar nellie of your choice!! Take a peek at her fabulous creations....she is truly a talented girl so enjoy! bx

Get Better Soon...

Oh no...late again!! I made this card using the sketch at "Stampin' for the Weekend"....this is a fab sketch to use up some of your scraps...although I didn't on this occasion!! I just got stuck in to more of the gorgeous Oooh la la papers from MME!

Oh......normally I try and stick as close as possible to a sketch but I needed to change a few things to make it work for my card!

I coloured this cute nurse (Stampin Bella) using Prismacolor pencils, used lots of Oooh la la papers, a Fancy Pants stick pin, heart brad unknown, wide ribbon from Walmart or Michael's (I think!) a sentiment by "Will n Way" and a lil scrap of ribbon! bx

Rock on...!

Ooooooh la la....c'est tres chic.....! Hope you all had your bestest french accents on there!! lol Ooooh la la is of course the name of these gorgeous yummy delish papers by My Mind's Eye!! Love 'em, love 'em!!

I've used this dancing queen (my name for her, not sure of the official name!) Ketto image...she is teeny tiny but a joy to colour...I love hip chicks like this 'cos you can have some fun with your colours!!

I've simply added some Making Memories epoxy buttons (with a bit of embroidery thread through), a few teeny gems (not sure of maker) and a Melissa Frances rub on sentiment and of course the stickles...always the stickles!! lol

I've used the fab sketch by Truly Scrumptious...but I am old hat with it...now there's a surprise!! bx

Wedded Bliss!

I needed to make another wedding card....what better image than this sweet Magnolia couple..? I've coloured again with the Prismacolor pencils....I recently invested in a larger set and love the extra colour choices!!

I've kept this card nice and simple (I did personalise it after the photo though) as I tried to do something a little different with the opening.

I have used my favourite embellishment though which is Prima flowers (just looooorve them) so this card qualifies for the challenge at Stamp Something.

I've used embossed Doodlebug paper which means the card also fits the challenge at Just Magnolia. bx

Shopping Queen...

I was asked to be a guest designer at Anyone For Anya this week....woohoo....this is my card!! The theme is "Pink & White + one other colour" (excluding skin and hair). There are so many gorgeous pink plus colour combo's but I opted to include orange!! I love this colour combo, although I must confess I did have to hunt through my papers quite a bit...I had loads of pink and cream but no pink and white!!

So, Miss Anya is coloured with Prismacolor pencils, the papers are a mixture from different companies, I used a Melissa Frances rub on for the sentiment, Prima blooms, a glitter brad from Doodlebug, ribbon from Making Memories, little studs and string of fine "pearls" from stash.

There is a fab prize on offer again this week so do join in and let's see what colour combo you go with! bx

Holiday Magic...

Please meet Doraline...another fabby Motivet image.....she was a dream to colour and she will be used many times this year methinks!!!!

Sketch Saturday are currently recruiting new DT members....the first "round" of recruitment is to make a card using the sketch they've given....and this is my entry!!!

I've coloured Doraline with Prismacolor pencils, used patterned papers by Fancy Pants and Basic Grey, flocked vellum and bobble trim by Making Memories, ribbon from American Crafts, a rub on sentiment by Melissa Frances and to add interest I added glossy accents to give her shoes that "patent" look, some mandatory stickles and at this time of the year some fluffy stuff around Doraline's outfit....oh almost forgot, I threaded a few recycled seed beads onto some embroidery thread!

Ok...I'm off to enter my card....here's hopin'!! bx

Walkin' in a winter wonderland...

Yep...definitely need to get cracking with this year's christmas cards....I made this one a few days ago and forgot to photograph it...almost didn't get it posted!!

It's for the challenge at Anyone for Anya? which is this sketch....I'm not sure it's balanced quite right but apparently my aul brain isn't working on full steam to help me out with it!!!!!!!!!

I've coloured this cutie with the Prismacolors as per, used some more BG Wassail papers, used a yummy big Prima flower (with a lil stickles added for good measure!) and a couple of MF rub on's!

And please excuse me....I know no-one likes a "blow"...but I was sooo excited to receive this that I wanted to shout it from the roof tops.....it's the first "award" of it's kind that I've received so I was absolutely delighted...and yeah, I did check, there was more than 5 entries for the challenge!! lol bx

Look what I can do....

This is the second Motivet card I mentioned....meet Hilda...i LOVE her....her lil expression is just precious!!

I enjoyed using this sketch from Stamp with Fun - thank you girls!!

Hilda is coloured using Prismacolors, I used K&Co papers (shock!!), Melissa Frances rub on sentiment, a couple of Rayher pearls, Prima flowers, and a scrap of Making Memories velvet trim (I love this trim!!)

Look what landed on my mat this morning...a yummy candy prize i won from Andrea in celebration of PTW's 100th challenge!! Thank you so much Andrea, I shall enjoy these new toys immensely!! bx

Tis the Season...!

Here is one of the fab lil Motivet images I mentioned...isn't it cute...perfect for some guy christmas cards!

I used the fab sketch over at Friday Sketchers - thank you Claudia, I enjoyed using it!!

I thoroughly enjoyed using my Prismacolor pencils to colour these guys in, I used Basic Grey Wassail paper, a Jolee's snowflake and a Imaginsce snowflake, a Melissa Frances rub on sentiment and simply added a lil stickles...didn't want to be over fussy as it's for a guy! bx

Marvellous Motivet Candy!

Oh girlies...look at these new Motivet images...they are scrumptious!! I must say I have really fallen for Miss Hilda....her lil expressions are precious!!

So to be in with a chance to win all these fabulous new images, go here to join in!

I have 2 cards coming later with Motivet images on...i can tell you they are a joy to colour! bx

Wish

Get me.....it's my card made using The Sugar Bowl's current sketch (option: use buttons)....aaaannnnnddddd....it's not even the last minute!! lol

So, this Sugar Nellie image has just had it's first inking (after growing dust for a while!!) and has been coloured using Prismacolor pencils.....have to say I enjoyed colouring her!

I used some MME "scraps" that were lurking on my desk, a piece of recycled pink satin ribbon, Making Memories scalloped velvet ribbon, a Prima flower, a Hero Arts bling swirl and a couple of Making Memories epoxy buttons complete the look!

And while I was at it, I made another lil gift box...this time a pillow box....so easy, so simple! Hmmmm, must get it a lil tag.... bx

Precious Baby Girl!

Ok...steady yourself now....nope, notta sheet of Basic Grey or My Mind's Eye in sight today!! How cute is this Motivet image...? And it's just perfect for 2 challenges this week!


The first is Cute Card Thursday - their theme is "New Beginnings" so this card fits nicely!

The second is Stampin' For the Weekend - their theme is "Anything Baby" (and I think this is my first time "playing" with this challenge group)!

I've used the fab sketch at Sketch Saturday - thank you girls I enjoyed using it! bx

I coloured my Motivet image with Prisma color pencils

I thought this Rusty Pickle paper suited my Motivet image well

I've used a Melissa Frances rub on sentiment

Making Memories glittered star

Not sure of the maker of the button or fine satin ribbon

Prima's Picks!

Calling all Prima lovers...feast your eyes on these beautiful embellishments! If you didn't already know, Prima have picked out some of their favourite products and compiled them above, and have lots of beautiful projects showcasing these embellishments on their blog.

They are gonna pick a winner to receive some of these yum-E items...and they'd also like to see your creations using the product. So go...join in...and have some fun! bx

Steph's Manga Candy!

Are you droolin'...? Do you wanty....? I seriously wanty!! To be in with a chance of winning go here....join in Steph's OTHER candy....and keep everything crossed just like I'm doing!! bx

For You!

I used the sketch no 130 at CPS to create this card...a nice simple sketch which I enjoy!!

I inked up one of my lovely new Sarah Kay images....coloured it with Prisma pencils, used MME papers, a piece of recycled ribbon, some Rayher pearls, a Hero Arts sentiment, a lovely Prima bloom and of course some stickles to finish! Have you tried these yummy Prima blooms?....they have a kinda glaze on them!

I actually made this lil purse first, then I decided to use up the "scraps" to make my card! I used a recycled piece of chocolate ribbon, and some Making Memories bobble trim. I used a template for the purse - very quick n easy to make and looks cute (I think!!) lol

So there you have it, a card and matching gift bag!

Have a fab weekend everyone! bx

Happy Birthday!

Oh me, oh my...I have had one of the most stressful days in my life...I won't share here, for the sake of your mind and sweet dreams tonight...but, if you like bugs and gory story's email me for more!!

I can't believe I'm only getting around to using this sweetie now...but she is a sweetie isn't is? I've inked her up for The Sugar Bowl's 17th challenge. I've turned this sketch upside down; and yes, I've only added one handmade flower, but any more was too much!

For my handmade flower I used a floral shaped punch on a free "book", inked the edges, added a roughly cut piece of linen (Colin's old shirt!), added a roughly torn piece of paper and topped that off by adding some Rayher pearls!

I coloured my image using Prisma pencils, and stand back in amazement I have used SEI and MAMBI papers...(yep not a MME or Basic Grey in sight!!), I used a Kim Hughes sentiment, and a lovely piece of chocolate lace from Leann - think that's it!

Ok, I'm off to de-stress......it's gonna take a while I can tell ya!! bx

Stephanie's Super Candy!

Look at this fabulous candy being offered by Stephanie (Stamping & Sharing)....I had my first visit to her blog...her cards and projects are fabulous (scroll through til you find the sugar free cake!!)...but I am overwhelmed by her generosity also!

Thank you Stephanie for being such a generous and fun crafty gal! bx

Thankful!

My gorgeous new Whiff of Joy Autumn kit dropped on the mat...and this is the first one outta the pack! She is soooo sweet...this image remind anyone else of the "sound of music"...?

I've used the sketch created by the very talented Rach on behalf of Whiff of Joy Challenges...thanks Rach I enjoyed it!

I coloured the image using prisma pencils, used some MME papers from the 6x6 pack, Making Memories ribbon, Rayher pearls, the sentiment is also from the WOJ kit...but I just can't remember where those leaves are from! bx

Ladybug and Friends Fabulous Candy!

Elisabeth Bell has designed some gorgeous new clear stamps for Ladybug and Friends...so from now until they are ready for despatch, Ladybug and Friends are offering this fabulous candy. They have lots of other yummy new releases too...definitely worth taking a wee look...so go join in the fun! bx

PTW 100th Challenge!

Seems like I have been all week making this card...and I almost missed showing it in time!! I was very busy last week with one thing and another, and didn't get much time for cardmaking! When i finally got this card finished...i went to get the camera...and flashback...I left it at my friends house....after a night of partyin'.....I'm still recovering today...need I say more..?! lol

Ok, nuff chitter, the card: Papertake Weekly is celebrating their 100th challenge this week...woohoo PTW! Their challenge was to look through their previous 99 challenges and choose your fav...so, I started looking through the archives and taking a note of things I "could" do...then as the list grew I thought it might be fun to try and see how many I could fit in! Now, granted there is some overlap, but remember this is for FUN...so the challenges I have "used" are:

My Favourite Things Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Scrap This! Monday, 25 May 2009

Spots and Stripes! Monday, 27 April 2009

Shape Up! Monday, 19 January 2009

Seeing Spots! Monday, 5 January 2009

Frightful but Delightful - 20/10/08

Sketch - 13/10/08

A Stitch in time.... Monday, 25 August 2008

Button it! (lol!) Monday, 11 August 2008

One for the Fella's! Monday, 26 May 2008

All that glitters! Monday, 14 April 2008

Making waves! Monday, 31 March 2008

Be there or be square! Monday, 3 March 2008

Simply Stripes! Monday, 11 February 2008

Bit 'a' Bling! Sunday, 30 December 2007

Spooky Spectacular! Monday, 22 October 2007

Swirly Doodles! Monday, 1 October 2007

Krazy Kidz Kardz!! Monday, 15 October 2007

I've coloured the Magnolia image with Prisma colour pencils, used yummy MME papers, Prima bling swirl, Making Memories brad, Woodware sentiment...congratulations PTW...here's to the next 100! bx

Happy Happy!

I finally inked up this cutie from Whiff of Joy stamps.....she's been sitting unloved for a while now!!

I'm entering this card into the first Basic Grey challenge since their grand new re-opening as it's their sketch!

I'm also entering this card into the Whiff of Joy challenge as it's a colour challenge "Brown and Pink".

I'm also entering it into Double Dutch (my first time entering this challenge) as their challenge is to use the colours "Brown Pink and Cream"!

And finally I'd like to enter this card into Stamp with Fun's challenge which was "birthday"!

I coloured the image with Prisma pencils, used papers from Basic Grey (Bittersweet collection), a princess charm (it was too shy to be photographed front on!!) - I added a few jewels to the top of it, the Happy happy tag is from Hero Arts, ribbon I think is from Michaels, Prima flowers and a creative imagination fuzzy brad. Oh...I almost forgot...I used a fab background stamp from Memory Box to add a lil "somthing" on my pink stip! bx

Best Days of our Lives...

Listen....do you want to know a secret...? Sorry don't have one to share, that song just popped into my head and you know how it is...! lol

I used Dawny P's sketch over at Papertake Weekly Challenge - thanks Dawn I enjoyed using it!

LOVE this pair, new from Sarah Kay...I thought they could be used for a few different occasions! I've coloured them with the Prisma pencils, used some MME papers, a Melissa Frances rub-on, a scrap of sheer ribbon left on my desk...and I think...thats a Hero Arts fabric brad!

Oh Belfast is positively buzzzin...such a crowd of people down taking part in all the activities...i thought there was a great atmosphere for such a crowd with no bother at all...it's all fun fun fun! bx