Wednesday 30 December 2009

Creative Inspirations Challenge - Thank You

Evening Folks
Phew! Another challenge blog I've found! The theme being 'Thank You', I just had to get my Penny Blacks out again I'm afraid. This cute little hedgie with his bunch of roses fits it nicely, took me ages to fiddle about with the layout before deciding to cut out a couple of the roses from the paper!! I then went round the edges of them with 'Starlite Silver' Brilliance ink pad and some Stickles Glitter Glue to make them stand out abit more.
Thank you for looking. Take care.
Kelly.x
CreativeInspirationsChallengeBlogspot


My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Patterned paper from Papermania
Sentiment & Card Candy from Craftwork Cards
Paper rosebuds from Joanna Sheen
Leaf paper punch from L-EM.com
Nesties - Label 9 - from Spellbinders
Ribbon from Wild Orchid Crafts
Other materials used: Faber-Castell watercolour pencils, Stickles Glitter Glue & Brilliance ink pad

Tuesday 29 December 2009

Simon says.......Party!!!

Hi Folks
Hope everyone is well. I've decided to enter the Simon Says Stamp Challenge for the first time this week, this is one of my new years resolutions, to enter more challenges. Their theme is 'party', so just had to get my Penny Blacks out and this one is called 'partying', which is perfect! Hooray! And I found some long forgotten paper with cupcakes on which goes very well with the theme I think. Double hooray!
I had a go at tidying my craft room yesterday!! I've actually got space on my desk now, I can fit my guilotine (apologies if it's spelt wrong but you know what I mean!) on there now, well just, it still hangs off the edge abit! Will have to persuade hubby that I need some shelves on the wall. Hee hee!
Take care.
Kelly.x


My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Dotty background paper & sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Cupcake paper 'Smirk' collection from Trimcraft
Bobble trim from Tabby Crafts
Other materials used: Faber-Castell watercolour pencils, Stickles Glitter Glue, Sakura Glaze pen & Gelly Roll 'Clear Star' pen

Sunday 27 December 2009

Lilly Rose

Hi Folks
Hope you are all having a lovely christmas and are well and not too hung over or stuffed full of food! I do love christmas but am glad when it's all over, must be getting old! Talking of getting old, we are now a great aunt and uncle and this the card I made for our neice and her boyfriend who gave birth to a daughter on Christmas Morning and both are doing well I'm pleased to tell you. I'm afraid I had to use this cute little bunny again, sooo cute! Well, shall have to get off as we're going round to in-laws for dinner, so will be stuffed full I'm sure!
Take care.
Kelly.x




My Recipe
Stamp from House Mouse
Snowflake stitching template from Bazzill In Stitch
Pearls from Prima
Paper blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts
Tag die-cut from Sizzix
Paper border punch from Martha Stewart
Other materials used: Distress Inks, Glimmer Mist, Brilliance Ink Pad




Wednesday 23 December 2009

House Mouse Challenge - Winter Wishes

Afternoon Folks
Here's my card for the House Mouse challenge which was 'Winter Wishes' and you can interpret the theme any way you like. I hope! I really didn't want to make another christmas card however, some friends of ours just had a baby boy yesterday so this was perfect timing! Hooray! I've been wanting to do a card with this little chap for ages too so thought this along with one of my favourite embossing folders would be perfect for the theme of the challenge. Isn't this just the cutest baby bunny you've ever seen?
Anyway, I'm afraid I'm going to have to get the rest of the pressies wrapped! Hope you all have a fabulous Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Take care.
Kelly.x





My Recipe
Stamp from House Mouse
Embossing folders from Cuttlebug
Embossed card 'Whitewash' from Coredinations
Paper blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls from Prima
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Other materials used: Distress Inks & Glimmer Mist




Monday 21 December 2009

Monochrome Crimbo

Evening all
My last card! I think? I hope! A bit of a quick card for my another one of my brothers. Done abit of wrapping pressies today aswell, but still afew more to come in the post! I think I've done most of my Christmas shopping on-line this year, it's so much easier! The only thing is I can browse for hours. Right, think I might do abit of blog hopping now.
Take care.
Kelly.x



My Recipe
Embossing folders from Cuttlebug
Snowflake die-cut from Sizzix
Reindeer from Craftime
Black sparkly paper from Colour Connection
Scalloped card from Papermania
Gems from Doodlebug
Other materials used: Glimmer Mist & Stickles Glitter Glue

Sunday 20 December 2009

PB Challenge - Christmas Charm

I'm back!
Here's my card for the PB Challenge which is to use a christmas charm, so decided I would make my own! I bought some shrink plastic ages ago and been too scared to use it! But, finally after 7 attempts I finally got it flat! I ended up baking it in the oven in the end, as I just couldn't get it right using my heat tool. Phew! This is also another card for my sister cos the vouchers wouldn't fit in the other square card I made a couple of weeks ago. Doh!
Will hopefully get lots of crafting done now as I've got 2 weeks off! Woo-hooooo!
Take care.
Kelly.x



My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Embossing folders from Cuttlebug
Snowflake die-cut from Sizzix
Paper blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts
Scalloped card from Papermania
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Other materials used: Promarkers, Glimmer Mist, Glamour Dust & Shrink Plastic

Snow Photos

Hi Folks
Finally took some piccies of the snow! These were took at 3.30pm this afternoon and to my delight our poor back garden actually looks better with a few inches of snow on top! We had everything pulled out earlier this year cos it was like a jungle but now it looks abit empty, ah well it'll give me something to do in the springtime. Hopefully back in a bit with my Penny Black Challenge.
Kelly.x




Saturday 19 December 2009

Cards for Brothers

Evening Folks
I'm still here! Where has the last week or so gone?! Well, I think I'm nearly finished with my Crimbo cards, however, I do have another brother so I'll just have one more to do! Hope you are all well and not snowed in like we are! Hubby couldn't get out of our close this morning and it started snowing again about an hour ago and is still going strong.
Back soon.
Take care.
Kelly.x







My Recipes
Toppers from Kanban
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Embossed paper 'Whitewash' from Coredinations (car card)
Die-cut snowflake from Sizzix
Sentiments from Craftwork Cards
Gems from Prima
Other materials used: Pearly Paint, Glamour Dust & Glimmer Mist


Thursday 10 December 2009

Christmas Cherub

Only me
Couldn't resist this new CD-rom from Joanna Sheen, it has some gorgeous images and this is one of the cutest don't you think? I still haven't made enough christmas cards yet so this is another one for the pile! Sorry about the wonky photo.
Take care.
Kelly.x


My Recipe
Image 'Precious Petals' CD Rom from Joanna Sheen
Patterned paper from DCWV
Paper flower from Petaloo
Bows from Wild Orchid Crafts
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Stickles Glitter Glue
Glimmer Mist

Black & White Birthday

Hi Folks
Promised I'd be back! Here's another card for a work colleagues daughter, decided to it black and white this time. I wanted to do the dress with red glitter glue but would you believe it, I don't have any! I've got enough stuff to open a shop but no red glitter glue! However, I do love the 'Black Diamond' Stickles glitter glue, it looks fab. Back in abit with another card.
Kelly.x



My Recipe
Stamp from Rubber Romance
Patterned paper & fabric flowers from Doodlebug
Black textured paper 'Gemstones' from Coredinations
Pearls from Papermania
Paper edge punch from Martha Stewart
Bow from local craft shop
Other materials used: Promarkers & Stickles Glitter Glue

Tuesday 8 December 2009

PB Challenge - Christmas for the Girls

Hello Everyone
I'm sorry I haven't blogged lately, but was abit poorly last week. Here's my challenge card for this week, which is for my little sister. I've got her some clothes vouchers (don't worry she doesn't read my blog!) for christmas, bit boring I know but what else do you get for a very picky teenage sister?! So I'll finish it off by putting a pocket inside for the vouchers I think.
This is also my first card I've coloured with Promarkers, which I'm quite pleased with, but think I need to practise abit more with them!
Anyway, off out soon for a scrummy meal out to celebrate hubby's birthday. Promise I'll make more of an effort this week!
Take care.
Kelly.x




My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Patterned paper, fabric flowers & pearls from Papermania
Bows from Wild Orchid Crafts
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Paper punch from Martha Stewart
Other materials used: Promarkers & Glamour Dust


Sunday 29 November 2009

Birthday Present

Hi again folks!
Phew! I'm really chuffed to get an award earlier, hopefully I've followed it correctly, although had trouble linking my blog into the comments boxes! I'll learn one day!
Here is a card I've made for a work colleague's daughter, who's in her early twenties, so I thought this image was perfect and she wanted a really girly card too, which I always love doing. Hope she likes it!
Kelly.x


My Recipe
Stamp from Rubber Romance
Patterned paper from Basic Grey
Paper flowers from Prima
Gems from Doodlebug
Paper punch from Martha Stewart
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Embossed card 'Chocolate Box' from Coredinations (flipped over)
Ribbon from Wild Orchid Crafts
Other materials used: Distress Inks, Stickles Glitter Glue & Brilliance Ink Pad

My First Award!!

Hi Folks
I've just logged on to my blog and found I'd won an award! Thank you Nicki! Now, there are afew things I've got to do:

  • Copy this award to your blog
  • Link to the person who gave you this award
  • Identify 7 interesting facts about yourself
  • Choose 7 other bloggers to pass this award on to
  • Link to their blogs
  • Leave them a comment to let them know about this award

First things first, a big thank you to Nicki for this award. Cheered me up no end on a Sunday evening!

Now for 7 interesting facts about me!:
  1. I was a vegetarian for 20 years until recently when I really fancied steak & chips for tea!
  2. I'm most definitely not a morning person, I can sleep for England
  3. I've had a crush on the yummy Keanu Reeves since I was 14 years old
  4. I was a huge Michael Jackson fan and went to see him live in concert twice
  5. I love chocolate and eat abit everyday!
  6. I love cats and have always had them as a pet since I was 2 years old
  7. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister, all younger than me! Boooo.

The 7 people I've chosen for this award are (opening the gold envelope):







  1. Mels Crafty Delights - Mel and me starting blogging around about the same time and she has some fabulous work.


  2. Hunny Bunny Cards - I first saw Barbara's work on the Docrafts website and have been a huge admirer of her work.


  3. Coops Cluttered Corner - Another Docrafts member, Nic has finally got a blog going showing her gorgeous cards.


  4. A SprinklingofGlitter - Another lady from Docrafts! Mandy has some amazing work, have a peek at her advent calendar!


  5. April'sRoses - A Penny Black fan like myself, April does the most beautiful cards.

  6. CazzarooCrafts - Another Penny Black fan, Caroline has some great cards.

  7. Helen'sCraft Haven - I have always admired Helen's work, it's gorgeous.

Phew! Right, better go and let these ladies know they have an award!

See you all in a bit, I have a card to put on! Take care.

Kelly.x










Saturday 28 November 2009

Forever Friends Challenge - Glitter

Hi again!
This is my first Forever Friends challenge, just hope you can see all the glitter on the card! I needed to do another card for my Grandad but from my Mum so thought this was perfect. Love this little champagne bear, he comes in for so many cards, birthdays, anniversarys, congratualtions, so many! Anyway, I think I may do a bit of Christmas shopping!
Take care.
Kelly.x


My Recipe
Stamp from Forever Friends
Patterned paper from My Minds Eye
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Embossed card 'Whitewash' from Coredinations
Gems from Doodlebug
Nesties from Spellbinders
Glitter tulle from Tabby Crafts
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Other materials used: Distress Inks & Glitter Glue from Stickles

PB Challenge - Beth's Sketch

Evening Folks
Here's my challenge card for this week, I'm extremely early for me! I only got last weeks one on yesterday! Anyway, I needed to do a birthday card for my Grandad, who will be 84 on the 2nd December and actually bought this stamp just to make his card cos it ties in with his present! Sorry! But you can never have too many Penny Black's can you? I enjoyed doing this sketch and I'll be using it again I think. Off to put another challenge card on now, see you in a bit.
Kelly.x



My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Embossed card 'Black Magic' & 'Gemstones' from Coredinations
Sentiment & Card Candy from Craftwork Cards
Ribbon from Doodlebug
Other materials used: Distress Inks & Watercolour Pencils

Friday 27 November 2009

PB Challenge - Winter Wonderland

Hi Folks
Phew! Have just made the PB challenge I think! Complete contrast to last week when I finished my card on the Saturday the challenge was set! It's that tree again, which I've embossed in white sparkly powder this time and I've finally got my hands on these gorgeous paper cherry blossoms! Love them! See you again soon as I hope to get afew more cards finished this weekend, including another Christmas card for Mother-In-Law, a couple more challenges and it's my Grandad's birthday next week too!!
Take care.
Kelly.x


My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Paper flowers & ribbon from Wild Orchid Crafts
Handmade paper & pearls from Papermania
Snowflake die-cut from Sizzix
Other materials used: Distress Inks & Glimmer Mist

Wednesday 25 November 2009

Church View

Hi Folks!
Sorry it's been a few days since my last post! Can't believe how fast the time is going at the moment! Is it just me that's done no Christmas shopping whatsoever? Aaarghh! Anyway, here is another card for my Mother-In-Law, have been so bad just lately, my mojo has been on holiday I think. I haven't even done any challenge cards yet this week. But I did win a challenge this week on the House-Mouse challenge blog! Woo-hoo! I've never won anything before!
Back soon, promise,
Take care.
Kelly.x



My Recipe
Stamp from Stampin' Up
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Embossed card 'Whitewash' from Coredinations
Snowflake die-cuts from Sizzix
Sentiment & Card Candy from Craftwork Cards
Other materials used: Distress Inks, Glimmer Mist & Glamour Dust

Sunday 15 November 2009

Happy Christmas

Hi Folks,
Here's a couple of cards I've made for my Mother-In-Law, that she asked me to make. I always get scared when people ask me to make cards, I always worry they won't like them. Plus when I asked her if she wanted traditional, religious etc, she said 'oooh, it doesn't matter'! Aaargh! Oh well, just hope she likes them, have got 2 more to do yet though.
Take care.
Kelly.x


My Recipe
Stamp from Whiff Of Joy
Patterned paper from Papermania
Paper flowers from Prima
Snowflake die-cuts from Sizzix
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Lace from Tabby Crafts
Adhesive ribbon from Anita's
Decorative corner scissors from Fiskars
Other materials used: Distress Inks, Watercolour pencils, Brilliance Ink Pad, Stickles Glitter Glue, Sakura Stardust pen

Mystical


My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Patterned paper from Kanban
Embossed card 'The Chocolate Box' from Coredinations
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Snowflake die-cuts from Sizzix
Card Candy & Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Decorative corner scissors from Fiskars
Other materials used: Distress Inks, Stickles Glitter Glue, Brilliance Ink Pad

Saturday 14 November 2009

PB Challenge - Christmas For The Guys

Only me!
Three posts in one night! Crikey, I'll sleep well tonight! I think this is the first time I've actually finished the card on the same day the challenge was set! I only bought this fabulous tree stamp yesterday from my local craft shop too, they usually sit on my desk for afew days, sorry it's weeks sometimes before I use them! Surprised I thought of something so quickly for a mans card, as they are abit more tricky to do, you can't put anything pink and sparkly on them can you! (The cards not the men.)
Anyway, enjoy the rest of weekend, Im off to watch Harry Hill.
Take care.
Kelly.x



My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Jewels from Prima
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Reindeer from Colour Connection
Embossed card 'Black Magic' from Coredinations
Other materials used: Cosmic Shimmer embossing powder, Glimmer Mist

House Mouse Challenge - Brown & Cream

Hello
Back again! Gosh this was a beast of a challenge! But I enjoyed it though! I didn't quite have all the items on America's list, but hopefully I've passed! I used abit of Flower Soft on his hat and having not used this before I found it abit fiddley to work with, but I think in time I'll just get used to using it. I think I thought it would have abit more of a velvety feel to it!? Anyway, I love this little mouse, he's so cheeky but very cute!
Off now to put my other challenge card on!
Kelly.x




My Recipe
Stamp from House Mouse
Patterned paper from Craftwork Cards
Embossed card 'The Chocolate Box' from Coredinations
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Pearls from Prima
Ribbon from a chocolate box!
Other materials used: Distress Inks, Flower Soft, Stickles Glitter Glue, Sakura Glitter Pen


Mermaid Pearls

Hi Everyone
Hope you are having a fabulous Saturday indoors crafting! I've finally stamped this gorgeous mermaid image and thought the swirly embossing folder would go perfectly with her, along with lots of pearls. Hopefully back later with a couple of challenge cards!
Take care.
Kelly.x


My Recipe
Stamp from Rubber Romance
Embossing folder from Cuttlebug
Pearls from Prima
Decorative corner scissors from Fiskars
Other materials used: Distress Inks, Glimmer Mist, Glamour Dust

Thursday 12 November 2009

PB Challenge - Song Title / Lyrics

Hello Everybody!

Here's my Challenge card, which took me a while to think of! The stamp I've used is called 'Rainin' Daisies', so I thought if I coloured the daisies purple my card could be called 'Purple Rain' by Prince, which is one of my all time favourite songs! Oh and isn't this just the cutest bear!
I'm going to try and do abit of hopping now before hubby gets home. I must get a laptop of my own very soon!
Take care
Kelly.x



My Recipe
Stamp from Penny Black
Patterned paper from DCWV
Handmade voile paper from Papermania
Paper flowers & pearls from Prima
Scalloped nesties from Spellbinders
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
Other materials used: Distress Inks, watercolour pencils & Glimmer Mist


Monday 9 November 2009

1st Birthdays

Hiya!

Here's my other two horsies! I've coloured them with distress inks again, which I've now got more of! Bit of a doubly quick post tonight as I'm going to bed early-ish!! Hopefully back tomorrow with my Mermaid card.
Take care.
Kelly.x








My Recipe
Stamp from Magnolia
Patterned paper from DCWV
Fabric flower from Petaloo
Leaf die-cut from Sizzix
Tulle from Tabby Crafts
Card Candy from Craftwork Cards
Other materials used: Glamour Dust, Pearly Paint & thread!



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