creating is my Delight

Fabulous candy

2009-12-18T14:32:00.005Z

Maria has donated this fabulous blogcandy . If you want a chance to win you should get along to her blog asap. Many thanks Maria, and a very Happy Christmas to you.

2009-11-23T19:27:00.002Z

Hi all, I am just back for another of my all too infrequent visits and postings.
I am here to let you know that Donna at cardsformen has generously offered some great blogcandy for all those who find it nigh on impossible to come up with ideas for mens cards.
Thanks Donna and congratulations on 1000 hits on your fabulous site

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog Candy

2009-09-24T23:06:00.005+01:00

Peachy Keen has some fantastic blog candy on offer, and I would really love it, so here goes I am throwing my hat in the ring :) Click on the Title above for a direct link to the blog.

Mercy's Candy

2009-06-29T21:42:00.002+01:00

Mercy over at Lord have Mercy has some fantastic candy on offer to celebrate her 150.000 hits.
Congratulations Mercy

First OCC challenge

2009-06-29T19:56:00.007+01:00

This is my first attempt at the challenges on OCC, hope you like it, the stamp is from SU, and the paper is some I found in my stash. I inked over the ribbon to change the shade to match the cardstock.

At last !!!

2009-06-29T17:06:00.004+01:00

At last I have found time to have another go at a challenge card,
This is my attempt at the Stamps and Smiles Challenge 21, and if I remember how to do it, I will link to the site for all to see :-)

It's been a while

2009-05-30T22:16:00.005+01:00

Hi all , its been a while since my last foray into the world of blogging, I seem to be eternally busy at the moment. I have been away for a couple of weekends, and spend time babysitting my lovely grand daughter Madeline every week, along with sewing and of course making a few cards here and there.
These are a few I have made since I last saw you.

New cuppies

2009-05-06T22:48:00.002+01:00

Viv over at craft haven has just added some designs for the new Cuppy Stamps from Stamps and Smiles, they are gorgeous Viv.
Go have a browse, I am sure you will love them too.

Loads of Candy

2009-03-26T16:54:00.001Z

Sally-Ann at loves to doodle, has some fabulous blog candy to pass on, Thanks Sally-ann, and congrats to you.

Gina's Candy

2009-03-26T16:22:00.000Z

Gina has some lovely candy on her site, go have a look, Thanks Gina.

Super Candy

2009-03-26T15:35:00.002Z

Hi all just a quick visit today to let you know that Jennifer has some super blog candy on offer to celebrate 200,000 hits, I have a long way to go, lol. Thanks Jennifer, and may you have many more.

Last nights efforts

2009-03-22T00:12:00.005Z

These were made during a crafting
get together with Mrs T and RSEmpress,
the easter card was made with Daisy and dandelion stamps
and Art Impression stamps on a chalked background,
and the Giraffe(my fave) was matted and layered
onto animal print glitter card,

Tigers

2009-03-21T23:57:00.002Z

Tiger card for my brother-in-law, cos he is dotty on them, done with decoupage

Fishing widow

2009-03-21T23:42:00.005Z

These are cards I made for my husband who is a keen fisherman, one from me and one from a friend, hope he likes them

2009-03-16T15:43:00.002Z

Karen at Crafty Goings on has some fantastic blog candy to give away,( Copic markers ) so go and have a look and while you are there have a look at the lovely cards.
http://charmedcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-candy-with-twist.html
Thanks karen, hope I am the lucky one.

A little of what you fancy

2009-03-16T15:28:00.004Z

My Brief for this card was that 'The lady likes white wine, so I have tried to make this a little more feminine by adding the grape vine, and ribbon.

The stamp is white wine by stamps happen, and the vine was from a set by mary hughes, at papercraft 4 you. It was coloured with polychromos pencils, and I used glossy accents on the glass and grapes.

Dream of a day

2009-03-09T10:23:00.002Z

I had an absolute dream of a day yesterday, Myself,, Jackie from craft designs, Di from a crafty nutter, Pauline (yet to become a blogger) and Pam from hand crafted with love, all met at the lovely Viv's house, Viv of course is the highly talented lady from crafting haven, for a day of crafting (well may be only a little bit of crafting) lots af laughing and a lovely curry prepared by Viv's husband.

I actually did make a card, and this is the result of raiding Viv's bit box.

Thanks Viv it was a wonderful day

Soni's New Blog

2009-03-07T20:43:00.002Z

Sonia at Scraps4fun lost her blog, and has had to start from scratch again, well what I have seen is lovely Sonia, and I will be back to look again at your lovely cards.

Hello Sailor

2009-03-07T20:15:00.003Z

This card was asked for by a friend whose husband used to be in the navy,

For the red white and blue theme I used a Pink Petticoat striped background

which I added a red stripe to, some plain red and Navy card from The Paper Mill Shop,

an image off of the net, and Papermania letter stamps.

Challenge card

2009-03-07T17:45:00.004Z

Life has been a tad busy lately, but all seems to be calming down a bit now, and I have finally got round to attempting the Thursday challenge on the stamps and smiles blog, hope its what was wanted.

Just noticed it looks a funny shape, I assure you it is straight, its my photography that is rubbish.

2009-03-04T21:13:00.001Z

Jackie over at craft designs has given me my first ever award, I am chuffed to bits Jackie, trying to copy and paste it but not sure if it has worked or not

Steph has some lovely Candy

2009-03-03T17:21:00.001Z

Steph has some lovely candy to give away, hope you are having a great holiday Steph http://stephmuchadoaboutnothing.blogspot.com

Congratulations Viv

2009-03-03T17:09:00.002Z

Hi Folks
I would like to say a big thanks to you Viv for getting me blogging, the blog candy you have for your blogaversary is smashing this is the link for it here http://craftinghaven.blogspot.com
dont forget to have a go all

Challenge card 4

2009-02-28T13:50:00.004Z

Hi, It has been a bit frantic this week, I will be glad when it settles down a bit. Had to take my daughter back to hospital today to get her wound checked out.

She will be stopping with me for a while longer.

Okay so here it is No 4 for the Stamps and Smiles challenge, finally finished it , hope you all like it, check out the website folks, some lovely stuff on there.

Challenge No 3

2009-02-26T11:50:00.003Z

Good Morning Here is my challenge for yesterday, didn't get a chance to download it as I was looking after my granddaughter for the day.

I loved doing this one, as I love the strong colours, hope those at Stamps and Smiles like it too.

Stamps and Smiles challenge 2

2009-02-24T21:54:00.003Z

Ok this is my effort for challenge no2 on Stamps and Smiles

I should really have been making a mans card about boats,

but got side-tracked, have to do it tomorrow night now,

its got to be done for the weekend, lol

and will be if I dont get side-tracked again.

Stamps and Smiles Challenge Card

2009-02-24T19:52:00.003Z

Hi all, Long time no see from me, I have been a tad busy, with one daughter in hospital, and a poorly grandaughter, still they are both on the mend now, which gives me time to play.

Yayyy I just won my first Prize on Viv's (Crafting Haven) blog, cant wait to see what I get for my prize.

This is my card for the challenge on the Stamps and Smiles Blog, hope you like it

Beautiful Blog Candy

2009-01-31T22:24:00.003Z

Hi All,
I haven't been around for a while, and I have been trying to get to grips with creating a link to another site, but I think I may have it at last, so here it is.
I have been browsing on Jeanettes Pages, and she has some great Blog Candy to give away and some lovely cards to look at, closing date is 7th Feb, so dont delay.
Hope I am in the running.

2008-07-22T11:54:00.002+01:00

Look out for the Fabulous blog candy on this blog, Ila I just hope I am in the running for it.

2008-07-10T20:29:00.004+01:00

Its been quite a day today, a forum that I love is about to close, so that was a bit of a blow, we will have to see what the future brings.

I have been making a couple of parchment cards that have had a favourable reaction, so here they are and also another few cards that I have made lately, okay okay I will stop now, I am boring myself lol

2008-06-28T15:16:00.003+01:00

Although it was a relief to finish the cakes, I have been feeling a bit flat ever since.

I have made a few cards, using images from a friend, and even managed to save a disasterous stamped image where it got some ink right on the face, lol Edwin has now got a dad called edward, and I couldn't do it again if I tried for a month of sundays.

The rose is a favourite from SirStampalot.

2008-06-22T16:28:00.005+01:00

Finally finished with cakes for a while, and although my hands are now suffering, I am pleased with the results.

I will be glad to get back to some card making.

2008-06-12T20:38:00.002+01:00

I put the finishing touch to a cake I have been doing today, so glad it is finished, I have another to do for next week, then I can get back to cards for a while.

This is it

2008-06-11T20:53:00.004+01:00

I haven't been around for a couple of weeks as I have been busy making Christening cakes, I have two commissions, both with a similar theme. The first is ready for collection on Friday, and I will add a photo in due course.

In the mean time here are some cards I made last week at the Derby Dabblers Craft Club

Stampinup

2008-05-26T22:52:00.003+01:00

I went to a Stampin up demonstration today, I was impressed by some of the stamps, and the variety of cards and papers, cant say I would love it all, cos it's not all my thing, but I would be happy with a few bits and pieces from there. Tracey who was out demonstrator is also a friend and neighbour and myself and a few friends were her guinea pigs as it was her first demo. She did well and a good day was had by all.

2008-05-08T11:30:00.000+01:00

I have finally had time to sit down and add something on here.

I am not sure that what I am doing is right, but hopefully my good friend Viv -crafting Haven -will give me a few pointers, Just tried to upload a couple of pics, and now I cant find them, lol so I am off for a search round.