Coffee Break!!!

Good morning everyone....
Well I'm loving this 'drought' we're having.....or 'Liquid Sunshine' as my dad often calls it....rain, rain and more rain....but the garden is looking very fresh and green and hopefully our reservoirs are filling up nicely. And I'm sure the ducks are loving it......
Today I have a card to share....at last.

Don't you just adore these naughty mice.
The image is a House Mouse stamp called Java Jumpers. The papers are from BasicGrey Picadilly. I have coloured using Promarkers and just added a sentiment from LOTV and the pearls as ever are from The Hobby House.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Creative Craft Challenges2 ~ Let's See Some Animal AnticsHouse Mouse & Friends Challenge ~ Anything GoesThe Poodles Parlour Challenge ~ Anything GoesAud Sentiments Challenge ~ Anything Goes
Thank you for stopping by.
Have a lovely Sunday.

Scrapbook Smile

Good evening everyone.
I hope you are all well. 
I'm still running about like a headless chicken and I'm working the weekend too this week....but I have just managed to find the time to finish this scrapbook page that has been sat on my desk for weeks.

This is a photograph of my daughter Brogan taken in the park last year just before going off to her Prom.
I'm sorry again about the poor photo....I'm just really struggling with my new Photoshop program....Picnik was so much easier but alas it has gone:)....so I will just have to keep playing about until I get it right.

Thank you for looking.
I hope to be able to catch up with you all on Sunday if I can. I'm sorry for being such a rubbish blogger at the moment.

Has Anyone Seen My Mojo?.....

Good morning everyone.....I hope you are all well.
I would like to apologise for not visiting you all recently and my lack of posts....unfortunately life has caught up with me over the last few weeks and my Mojo has done another runner.
Well this is not strictly true.....Since I went to Harrogate last month for a class with the very talented Kate Crane I am well and truly hooked on Art Journalling and I haven't seen the kitchen table in almost a month as it is covered with journals, paint, inks etc.....nothing to show at the minute but I'm working on it......Lots of crafty mistakes but as Kate says.....'There are no mistakes in art'......and believe me I repeat this to myself on a regular basis......and you would too if you saw the mess I make......
Kate you have created a 'Monster'....a messy one at that!!!!!
I do have a card to share although I'm not too happy with it really.

The image is from Wild Rose Studio ~ Fergus with Teddy and the papers are also Wild Rose Studio ~ Bella. I have coloured with Promarkers and added some computer generated 'Happy Birthdays' and some pearls from The Hobby House.
Sorry about this awful pic, I'm struggling with my new Photoshop program but 'Hey Ho' I'll get the hang of it....eventually.

I would like enter this card into the following challenge:~
Paper Sundaes Challenge ~ # 117 ~ Let's Get Cute

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a lovely day.

Winter Wonderland ~ Buttons & Bows

Good morning everyone....Friday once again and time for a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland. 
Our theme this week is:~
Buttons & Bows
And here is my DT card

This week we are sponsored by

Lili Of The Valley

Who are offering the lucky winner a £10 voucher.

For my card I have used one of  their fabulous stamps....I love this little chap and his dog, they are just so cute. I have coloured using my Promarkers and the papers were from my stack of scraps. The border punch is from Martha Stewart. I have added some twine and a few buttons and some Stickles to finish off.

Please pop over to Winter Wonderland to see what the rest of the team have made. We look forward to seeing your lovely Christmas creations and I can't wait to see how you include those Buttons & Bows.

Thank you for stopping by.

Have a lovely day.

Sparkles Challenge ~ 'Men Only'

Good morning everyone.....I hope you are all well. 
Its time for a new challenge over at Sparkles and this month the theme is.....
'Men Only'
And here is my DT card

Our sponsor this month is 
Crafty Emma's Store

With a £10 voucher for the lucky winner.
Don't forget you can make any project for this month's challenge as long as it meets the theme.
So please pop over to Sparkles and have a look at what the rest of the team have made and we look forward to seeing all your lovely creations.
For my card I used this lovely image from LOTV  and the papers are Archaic from BasicGrey. I have coloured using Promarkers and finished off with a little chalk around the Nestie die~cut with the image on and added pearls from The Hobby House. The sentiment is computer generated.
I have to say that I don't make many male cards but I really enjoyed creating this one and have challenged myself to make at least one a month.....so watch this space!!!!!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge ~ # 181 ~ A Man's CardATC's & Cards With Attitude ~ # 11 ~ Anything GoesCrafty Ann's Challenge ~ # 63 ~ It's A Man Thing!

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a lovely Sunday.

Peaches And Cream

Good evening everyone.
I hope you are all well.
This is just a quick post to share this very simple card I made.....had a very long shift today at work.

Sorry about the terrible photo....and I've just noticed its wonky.....no matter!!!!
The image is from a set of Kanban stamps (I think).....coloured with Promarkers. The papers are from Kanban. I have used a Nestie and a Martha Stewart border punch and added a sparkly Cheery Lynn die~cut butterfly and of course my favourite embellishments....pearls.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Crafty Creations Challenge ~ # 165 ~ Flower PowerHouse Of Gilli Challenge ~ # 31 ~ Flowers

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a lovely evening.

Lilac Wedding

Good afternoon everyone.
I hope you are all well. Well I'm back to work tomorrow....I don't know where the last week has gone. I didn't get half the things done that I wanted to do and did lots of things I hadn't planned to do but I'm up to date now with all my DT work and I've finished all the cards I was asked to make so that's an achievement in its self.....for me anyway!!!!.
I was asked by a friend at work to make a wedding card and this is what I came up with.

I hope it's ok as she didn't give me any specific details other than 'just a wedding card'....no colour, size or anything to go on.....so I just went ahead with my own free will.
The image is LOTV....I think this was one of my first LOTV stamps. I've coloured with Promarkers and used some Nesties and a border punch from Martha Stewart. I embossed the backing card as I didn't want to use any design papers for this card. The sentiment is LOTV and the pearls are from The Hobby House.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Crafty Emma's Store Challenge ~ # 80 ~ Swirls And PearlsTotally PaperCrafts Challenge ~ # 111 ~ BINGO (Die~cut, Lilac & Glitter)Anything Goes Challenge ~ # 64 ~ Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by
Have a lovely evening.

Spring Fairy

Good afternoon everyone.
I hope you are all having a lovely relaxing Bank Holiday. 
Its pouring down here but heaven knows we do need the rain at the moment....how strange that since the hose~pipe ban was introduced here a few days ago its hasn't stopped raining.....
Today I have yet another card to share.

I think this little fairy from LOTV is my most inked up stamp. I've been blending with the Promarkers again and I'm quite pleased with the effect. The flowers are from WOC and The Hobby House as are the pearls. The papers are from The Lilac Avenue paper pad from Kaisercraft. The butterfly is a Cheery Lynn die which I've punched from glittery card and sponged some lilac ink around the edges.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~

Cupcake Craft Challenges ~ # 187 ~ Spring Is In The Air

I Love Promarkers Challenge ~ # 111 ~ Springtime

Sketch Saturday Challenge ~ # 202 ~ A Sketch

Stampin with The Dragon Challenge ~ Spring

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ # 177 ~ Pastel And Die CutsRobyn's Fetish Challenge  ~# 102 ~ Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by.
Enjoy the rest of your day.

Easter Parade

Hello Everyone 
 Happy Easter
Well the weather was lovely when we went to church first thing this morning, now its cold and drizzling but never mind we're all meeting at mum and dad's for dinner later so that should be lovely....if not somewhat noisy knowing our lot.
I have another card to share today.(This won't last as I'm back at work next week)

This is another image from Penny Black that I have had for years ~ Spring Parade. The papers are my all time favourites from Craft Creations Ltd....they come in lots of colours, spots, stripes or gingham check.....and I just love them.
I have coloured using Promarkers and added flowers and stick pins from The Hobby House. I have finished off with a computer generated sentiment and some ribbon made into a flat bow.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
The Squirrel And The Fox Challenge ~ # 15 ~ Things With WingsCraft Your Days Away Challenge ~ # 42 ~ EasterSecret Crafter Saturday Challenge ~ # 180 ~ EasterCard Makin Mamas Challenge ~ # 42  ~ EasterThe Poodles Parlour Challenge ~ Spots n Dots

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a lovely Easter Sunday.

Easter Chick

Good afternoon everyone....well at least the weather has improved. Its a bit warmer than yesterday and drier.
First I would like to say 'Hello' to my new followers....Thank you for joining me on my crafting journey. 
Today I have another card to share.

Sorry about the awful photo....I just couldn't get the light right no matter what I did.
The image is one I've had for years from Penny Black called Spring Joy. I've coloured using Promarkers and the papers are BasicGrey ~ Picadilly.  The flowers are made from various sized punches with a pearl added at the centre.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Sketch N Stash Challenge ~ # 84 ~ Angie's SketchCreative Inspirations Challenge ~ # 157 ~ EasterCrafty Cardmakers Challenge ~ # 65 ~ EasterJust Inspirational Challenge ~ # 23 ~ Photo InspirationalI Love Promarkers Challenge ~ # 111 ~ SpringtimeBasicGrey Challenges ~# 65  ~ Easter
Thank you for stopping by.
Have a lovely afternoon.

Winter Wonderland ~ Robin Redbreast

Good morning everyone....I can't believe its Friday again. I don't know where the weeks are going.
So as its Friday, its time once again for another challenge over at Winter Wonderland and our theme this week is:~
Robin Redbreast
Here is my DT card

This week we are sponsored by
Crafter's Companion

Who are offering the lucky winner a £10 voucher
For my card I have used one of my favourite stamps from Penny Black ~ Wishes For Kisses. I have coloured using my ever faithful Promarkers and the papers are from a paper pad that I've had for ever from Dovecraft called Let It Snow. The die cut is one of my new Nesties and the holly border is a Martha Stewart border punch. I finished off with some Stickles for snow, a tiny pearl for the mistletoe berry and a few buttons.
Don't forget to pop over to Winter Wonderland to see what the rest of the DT created with a little Robin Redbreast.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Papercraft Star Challenge ~ # 91 ~ Anything GoesCraftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge ~ # 66 ~ Get SentimentalCrafty Ann's Challenge ~ # 62 ~ Christmas In MarchSketch Saturday Challenge ~ # 201 ~ A SketchJust Keep On Creating Challenge ~ # 1 ~ Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a wonderful day.

Need A Little Hug

Good afternoon everyone.
I hope you are all well. Wow...what a change in the weather today....the suns out and its just a tad chilly but I'm happy with that.
Today I have another card to share....can't you just tell I'm off work this week!!!

I just love these cute Emerald Faerie images...they are just so sweet. This one is called Kenz and Tilly. I have coloured using Promarkers and used First Edition Papers ~ Desert Blooms.The die cuts are a mix of Marianne Creatables and Cheery Lynn Designs. The sentiment is LOTV. I have finished the card using Stickles on the wings and of course my favourite embellishments.....pearls from The Hobby House.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Sketch Challenges (Emerald Fairies) ~ # 1 ~ A SketchDivas By Design Challenge ~ # 29 ~ Anything Goes & 1st Birthday Blog HopTotally Gorjuss Challenge ~ # 125 ~ Swirly WhirlyPapertake Weekly Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping.
Enjoy the rest of the day.

Just Peachy....

Good morning everyone.

Well its very cold, very wet and very windy here today so after doing all my little errands this morning and popping to town with mum and the girls I plan to spend some time crafting....I should be painting the bedroom but I'll get round to that.....eventually!!!
Today I have a card to share....I'm trying to catch up with all my cards that I have been asked to make and to get ahead with my DT work this week....so far I'm on track....'For a change!!!
So on to today's card

The image is from The Emerald Faerie Garden ~ Ally & Peeble.  I love these stamps. I have coloured using Promarkers and added Stickles to the wings. The papers are from First Edition Papers ~ Boho Chic. The sentiment is from LOTV and the pearls are from The Hobby House. I have added the banner which is a die~cut from Whimsy Stamps.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
A and T Challenge  ~ # 21 ~ Let's See A BannerI Love Promarkers Challenge ~ # 111 ~ SpringtimeCome and Get It Challenge ~ SpringCrafting When We Can Challenge ~ # 15 ~ Things With Wings

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a lovely day.

Going Green!

Good morning everyone.
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. It looks as though its going to be another nice day here, which is good for me as I'm off work now until next Wednesday. Yesterday we had a good day in the garden and managed to clean all the paths, drive and patio and replace all the fencing. Now on to sorting the 70 plus plant pots. Brogan said she will stain all the garden furniture including the arbour in between revision.....that's my girl!
Today I have this month's ATC's to share for Ali's ATC Swap~Stop!. The theme this month was Going Green!

I first thought I would recycle something but then ran out of time and the only thing I could think of was frogs....I had these Penny Black Stickeroos tucked in the drawer so thought I would use them. The paper was from my scraps. I die cut the little dragonflies from green glitter card and added some tiny pearls.

Thank you for stopping by.

Have a lovely day.

Sparkles Christmas Challenge #15 ~ Colour Me Happy

Morning all again....This is my second post today.
Today sees a new challenge over at Sparkles Christmas Challenges....I don't know where the month's are going but the year seems to be flying by.
This month the theme is Colour Me Happy!
Well I found this a bit difficult as I don't have a favourite colour....what I like today will be different tomorrow as it was different yesterday and my DT card is nothing how I imagined it to be.....in fact I think my Mojo has taken an early Easter Break!!!
My DT card

  The images are from Magnolia and I have paper pieced the bauble. I have coloured using Promarkers and used various embossing folders and punches. I have finished off using Stickles and a few pearls. This month we have two sponsors
Joanna Sheen

With a prize of £10 for one lucky winner
Our 2nd sponsor this month is Di's Digi Downloads

With a prize of $10
I hope you are able to join us this month. Please pop over to Sparkles Christmas Challenge blog and see what the rest of the DT have created this month. We look forward to seeing all your creations.
Thank you for stopping by.
I hope you have a lovely Sunday.

Christmas Crafting! April Challenge

Good morning everyone. 
Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Christmas Crafting! 
This month it was my turn to choose the theme and I chose Gingham Christmas.
Here is my DT card

This month the prize up for grabs for the lucky winner is:~

This beautiful set of Peter Rabbit unmounted stamps.
Now who isn't partial to a little bit of Beatrix Potter.
So if you want to take part all we want to see is a little gingham somewhere on your creation and don't forget we are a Christmas challenge blog . Please pop over to Christmas Crafting! to see what the rest of the DT have created.
For my card I used just scraps of Bazzil, Kraft and some old Magnolia Gingham paper. The image is Snowy from Penny Black and I have coloured using Promarkers. The punches are Martha Stewart and I finished off using some gingham ribbon, Stickles and a few red buttons.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:~
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge ~ # 66 ~ Get Sentimental (add a sentiment)
Crafty Ann's Challenge ~ # 62 ~ Christmas In March

Thank you for stopping by