my new header

Okay I know I said I would do it myself......BUT... I just couldn't find the time and it was driving me nutts..... SO!!! I found this fab site Deb's backgrounds . You must visit her if you want to change your blog background or header. Debs has a blog just for freebies. She is so tallented her work is fab. So go visit Deb and change your blog. I never changed my background cause I really like it, and I think this header matches the colours very well. The header was blank and I added the text in Publisher.

DT card for Charisma Cardz...

Good morning everyone. Well it's Thursday again and that means another Challenge is set over at Charisma Cardz. Pop over and join in the fun there is a fab prize to be won every week.

The challenge this week is being set by the lovely Leanne. .....and the theme is Animals. This is mt DT card, I've used an image from High Hopes called Posies for Ewe. Papers are Basic Grey Sultry I thought they were very Spring like.The small Chick at the bottom is from WOJ Spring Collection by Elizabeth Bell. I used stickles Diamond on the Sheep just to make her fluffy looking. Oh and the border punch I used is Fiskars.

Hope you like it and thanks for popping in to visit my blog.

Bling!! Lady's Boot...

A bit of a fun card for a change.. I did this one for a challenge that Carly has set her DT members. We had to make a card that's NOT a circle, square, triangle or rectangle. Well it's none of those so it should be okay. You can find the template I used here. I've been wanting to do a Lady's Boot card for ages and this snakeskin paper was just crying out to be on a boot. I've added the bling border on the top and a few feathers. I put eyelets down the front on each side and laced it up with lilac ribbon adding a bead at the ends. In contrast the inside is quite plain I just added a sentiment and stamped a Flower, which you can just see in one of the pics. I've put up four pics so that you can see the different angles. Thanks for looking. I really enjoyed making this card.
DON'T FORGET!!!! Charisma Cardz Thursday challenge tomorrow. Pop along and join in the fun great prizes to be won every week.

NAVY THEME

Hi there hope you are all having a lovely day, this card is an order. I was asked to do a card for a young man entering the Royal Navy who has just passed his exam. Just kept it simple as you can see, a ship, a logo, battleship grey, some stripes and of course a reef knot. I Hope he likes it. Thanks for looking.

Candy time....

More yummy candy on offer over at Clare's Crafty Card Clutter she is celebrating 10000 hits. Wow!! Why not pop along and join in.

DAISY & DANDELION....

Hi there, this card is for the ABC challenge B for blue and Brown. and I'm also entering it in the Spoonful of sugar challenge, which is the sketch I used. The image is a free download of the new Daisy and Dandelion range from the Do Crafts site.

If you haven't got yours yet pop over.

I really enjoyed using this sketch and the download. They are so cute. and all the other images are gorgeous too. Roll on March when I can have them all...lol...the papers are papermania, image as above and the flower and ribbon from stash.

I Loved using these colours.....thanks for popping in.

Charisma Cardz Hugs and Cuddles

Morning everyone this is a very quick post as I have my grandson today and he will be here any minute. I just wanted to post my DT card for this weeks CHARISMA CARDZ challenge which is HUGS AND CUDDLES, set this week by the lovely Carly. I used HOTP and Kay & Co papers and and the image is from Cuddly Buddly mounted on to scalloped circles cut on my Robo. The ribbon, flower and charm are from my stash. I have also used the sketch from Sketch Saturday Challenge blog so I will be entering this card there.

Thanks for looking hope you all have a nice day, mine will be an exhausting one...lol.... Christopher is 2.....on the go constantly. Love him to bits...

Bev's Double Candy...

Wow!! Bev has some really yummy candy on the go and not just one but two lots. She has the new Whiff of Joy Spring kit and...the very saught after Martha Stewart punch along with loads of other yummy stash. Go check out Bev's creations and her fab blog they are amazing.

Cars and Footie...

A couple of cards for orders. Mens cards are a pain to do so I used the same layout and changed the theme. Cheating a wee bit I know but they are for different people so I'm not bothered. Not too fussy and maybe a bit plain but I think guys cards are better that way, what do you think? Thanks for popping in and looking around.

Another fab award..

Hi there just before I pop off to dreamland I wanted to post thisFAB award I received from my blogging buddy and fellow DT member at Charisma Cardz, Paula. Thanks so much Paula for thinking of me. I have to pass this on to 5 others and as it is so late and I need to put my thinking cap on, I think I'll leave that bit till tomorrow. So watch this space. It could be you.....

UPDATE****** Here are the 5 people I would like to pass this award on to*********

Elaine....Carly....Riet....Lynsey....and Maria

New Grandparents..

Hi everyone hope you all had a great weekend. I have been busy babysitting since Thursday and only had tonight to do some cards. So here is one I need for an order for tomorrow. I used Basil basic card, papermania BP and Forever Friends Decoupage. Along with Cuddly Buddly frame for greeting. Flowers and ribbon from my stash. Off now to tidy up the mess I've created doing this card, "note to self" really need to organise this room.....and go and have a chat with my neglected Hubby.... thanks for popping in.

A little bit of Candy....

Rach has the most delish candy on offer, go check it out here.

VALENTINE BUNNY...

Hi everyone, hope you are having a lovely Valentines day. This is Hubby's card, I couldn't put it on before in case he saw it. I used HOTP flourishes for the background, the image is PB's Embraceable, sooo cute... coloured with Copics, the charm and ribbon are from my stash and the wire heart is from Tesco's wedding range. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for all your lovely comments recently.

MY DT CARD FOR CHARISMA CARDZ # 6

Her face looks a little lined.. because of the card I used.

Hi everyone this is my DT card this week for Charisma Cardz Challenge # 6. The theme this week is CUPCAKES...set by the Lovely Sharon. I used HOTP and papermania papers. This week I have two images on my card. The first one is the Cupcake which is a download from
Grab-a-doodle-do.,they are one of our fab sponsors on Charisma Cardz. The second is Tilda with Cherry dress. Both coloured with Copics and cut out. I then sat Tilda on the cupcake and fixed it to the card with 3d foam squares. The greeting is done on the computer and the font is Akbar. I used a small cupcake on the bottom corner. The flowers are from Cuddly Buddly and Prima, brads are Papermania and I used some Diamond Stickles on the Cupcakes. Hope you like this weeks offering from me.

Why not pop along to Charisma Cardz and join in the challenge.

Two awards...

Hi everyone hope you are all well. I've been given two lovely awards this week from lovely blogging buddies.

My first one came from my friend Carly, at Charisma Cardz, and I'm so chuffed that she chose me for this.Thank you Carly!! ..........This award is given to the person who you really appreciate visiting your blog and who leaves lovely comments for you to read and make your day! The rules are very simple: You ONLY pass this award to ONE person who really does make a difference to your day with comments etc,etc and you must write a little about the person too!.

I have chosen Bev.

She is such a talented lady and I feel really honoured when she leaves me her lovely comments. She has inspired me from the first day I visited her Blog. Her talent knows no bounds and I have learned so much from her. She's witty too and always makes me laugh when I read all her posts. So this is for you Bev with a BIG thank you.

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The Beautiful Blogger award was given to me by the lovely Leanne my fellow DT member at Charisma Cardz. Thank you so much Leanne. This award is given to a person who has a wonderful blog! who's creations are out of this world!

You may send the Beautiful Blogger award to three people who's work, and blog you think are beautiful.

I would like to give this award to Bev, her cards and blog are amazing and I get so much inspiration from them.

also
Rach, she is a truly talented artist, she makes the most amazing creations and always finds new ways to astound me.

AND

Carly. She has become a very good friend to me since I joined her at Charisma Cardz, her cards and blog are amazing and she always makes me smile...

I'll be back later with my DT card for this weeks challenge at Charisma Cardz. Don't forget to call in and see the rest of the DT's cards, and of course to join in this weeks fun.

A BEAR FOR VIOLET....

Hi there , another card for a girl in work. She wanted it Violet as the lady's name as you can see is Violet. This is not a good picture, as I don't have a daylight bulb you are not getting the true shade of the lilac. Must try and get a bulb this weekend. I used Forever Friends Decoupage, I love these little Teds, and Papermania papers.I embossed lilac pearlised card with Cb folder.The oval under the ted, the name and the number 80 were all cut on my Robo. Handy little fellow....Ribbon and flower from stash. Hope she likes it....she wanted a Violet coloured card hope it's not too much... fingers crossed.

While we're on the subject of Teds has anyone tried the Teddy Pyramid yet on the sidebar at the top. All you do is click on the post and it opens up another window with all the little Teds in a pyramid. Then you just run your mouse over it and see what happens. Great stress buster... I love it, but them I've got a passion for them...lol.

A little different..

Money wallets this time, for a girl in work. She likes these a lot I'm always asked to make them for all her family birthdays..and at Christmas time.
I've used decoupage images this time for speed. Mounted them on to shapes cut with my Robo and added some flowers to finish. The sentiment is done on the computer, font Akbar. Oh and I embossed one side with CB folders, to hold them closed I wrapped Metalic Craft Thread round them, free from Quick and Crafty ages ago.
Now for the weather update.......yes you've guessed ...It's snowing again. Looks like I'll have to dig my way out tomorrow....lol Thanks for popping in.

Get your crafty stash and do us a favour!!

Please pop over to Kes's blog HERE and find out how to donate your card for a worthy cause. Please spread the word by posting this on your blog.

Baby girl Christening....

Two cards tonight both for orders. For this card I used Basil basic in pale pink. The image is from Cuddly Buddly. The organza ribbon is tied with a double bow as it is such a pale colour I thought it would show up better. I mounted the cross peel off onto acetate and attached it with foam pads to raise it. I did the same with the teddy. Now I've got three money wallets to make for Monday and then I can catch up with some challenges. Thanks for looking.

Claudia my favourite..

Happy Saturday everyone, I've been crafting all day and trying to organise my stash. I made this card for an order for a friend at work.The image ...Claudia the Artist,by Elizabeth Bell coloured with the usual Copics. I love these papers from Papermania and the flower and gems are from my stash. Hope she likes it. Thanks for popping in.

TEDDY PYRAMID.....

Hi everyone I've had this for ages in my emails and kept forgetting to put it on here. I love it and anyone who likes Teddies will love it too. Just click on the post on the sidebar and then just run your mouse round the pyramid you don't have to click ...

CHARISMA CARDZ CHALLENGE # 5

Hello everyone hope you are all having a lovely day and not too bogged down with all this snow. I LOVE snow.....so I'm hoping we get more....

Right no more waffling... this is my DT card for this weeks challenge set by the lovely Joanne.Which is a recipe 3,2,1....3 papers, 2 flowers and 1 ribbon.

I used my Robo to cut the card and papers 'cause I don't have any Nesties YET!!!! They are on my wishlist.... As usual I coloured the image with my Copics ( I really love my Copics) I'm also entering this card in the Penny Black Saturday Challenge as it's to be a circular card with any PB image. First time I've entered this so fingers and everything else crossed....lol

Why not pop over to the Charisma Cardz Challenge blog later today and join in the fun. Myself and the rest of the DT really enjoy viewing all your fab creations.

Colour Create....

I made this card for the challenge and Candy at Colour Create you have to make your card using, pink, green and brown. You can also use cream/white for your cardstock and flesh colours for any images. There is an extra option available which you can use if you wish, although this isn't compulsory. This week's option is 'butterflies'.
I used brown Basil card, pink flower paper from Papermania Fiskars border punch and cut the scalloped circle on my Robo.Ribbons flower and Butterfly charm are from my stash. If you look closer you will see a little toad/frog on the flower. I found him on some Halloween Stickers. Isn't he so cute!! Thanks for all your recent comments on my cards It's so nice to read them all.