Cute Tilda and Thanks to Rach xxxx

oooooo I do like black and pink :)

but not the bad lighting on this pic - check out the glare :(

This is one I did for Carols Sketch Fun #2. It's based on another one of her fabulous sketches and there is a gorgeous sunflower stamp up for grabs so pop over and check it out xxx

Papers are PP, MSBP (yes, I know but I can't help being lovestruck now can I :), the pink metal corner things and ric rac are American Crafts and teeny tiny cuteee heart buttons were from Creative Pastimes. The stamp is Hero Arts

And now ......taaa daahhhh

Look what I got from Rach :)xxxxx
Thank you sooo much darlin - and now I have to pass this onto 5 bloglies ....
OK
My fab 5 are
Emma - chin up girl xxxx
Enfys - huge congrats on a fab article just published in Papercraft Inspirations - go En xxxx
Ann - new to Blogland but she does THE most amazing stuff - check it out xxxx
Sammi - just come back to us after a little break - stay crafty girl xxxx
and
Sue - her blog is called Susie Sunshine
and that is exactly what it is - I LOVE it xxxx

Thanks girls for the laughter, tears and inspiration xxxx

I did a couple of challenges tonight but before we get to them I just thought I would share one I made for our weekend workshop - we are doing romantic cards. I thought I would use the relief technique (ooh hold that thought, you with the mucky mind - yes YOU lol xx) I used the Weddings Cricut cartridge and stuck the cut shapes randomly onto the blank card and then just highlighted the inner part of the hearts. Some gorgeous wide ribbon which I got from Creative Pastimes and a few little gems and it was done. I was quite pleased with the result.

And some detail .......

Right, here are the challenge cards. The first one is a Dawny special - its a BOGOF one. You know the one, you buy one you get one free, I say you buy one, you get one free. Now before I continue, who is that ruddy annoying man and WHAT is he wearing!!! Someone should give the people that throw those things at him the sack and employ me cos I would not miss him, that's is for sure!!!! My overseas blog buddies, I fear you may well have no idea what I am rambling on about. Well, all I can say is consider yourselves very lucky that you don't have this advert in your country!!! Meanwhile, back at the blog.... as I was saying, this one is for the Friday Sketchers challenge and also the Tilda challenge which is to use swirls. Paper is PP and the ribbons are Raspberry Ribbons, Poppicrafts and a random bit I found in the bottom of my stash

I am very close to the wire with this one cos it is Spoonful of Sugars challenge and it runs out tomorrow. It is using pink, blue and green. The paper is PP, the ribbons are Poppicrafts plus another randomer, and the little eyelet - brads I have had for so long that I dont know who makes them, sorry.

TFS xxx

I just noticed as I went to post this that I am now over 5000 hits - thank you to everyone who has come to visit - so once the other blog candy is finished, we will have another soooper doooper fabitastic giveaway peeps so stay tuned xxx

Right this is another of my 2 in one challenge cards. I'm not trying to cheat honest, it's just that I am sometimes up to my eyes in stuff but I just love doing the challenges so this way I can get more done. PLUS it does challenge me to try and do combinations. This is for PTW - to die for - using a die cut on your card and also Cute Card Thursday - xmas cards. This is my first crimbly card of the year. Paper is PP and the cute stamp is Penny Black which I got from Butterfly Kisses. Ribbon is Poppicrafts and the die cut is from a Sizzlet set.

If you haven't checked out the new challenge over at Kazan & Lauras 2 sketches 4 you, you are missing a treat. This is going to be a really popular challenge cos they are both soooo talented. The first one is Laura's sketch. Paper is PP and the blooms and ribbons are Poppicrafts as is that completely FAB little silver frame. It cost something daft like 79p and it is just so lovely
This one is Kazan's sketch. The ribbons are from the ever so fabulous Raspberry Ribbons June kit which is pink, naturally xx The dahlia blooms I got the other day from Crafts U Love and they are just so pretty. The little sparkly centre is part of the kit - fab xx Buttons are Poppicrafts and the sentiment is Craftwork Cards.
TFS xxx

The sun has finally found its way to Chester and today is a really nice day - it might not last (probably won't lol xx) but I am going to make the most of it and get the rest of me pots done in the garden today!!

Right, 2 cards here for 3 challenges - loving the brain cell saving, and God knows I need it lol xx. This one is for my first go at Friday Sketchers based on sketch 4 by the very talented Heidi. I flipped the sketch so I hope that's ok but I really love it and will use it again for sure.

My new Sweet Art Ebony stamps arrived yesterday and I just had to have a play with them. This is another first card for a new challenge set up by Debbie and Nikki and it is a must for anyone who loves Sugar Nellies - it's the Spoon Full of Sugar challenge and the first one is summer time. I also used this for Cute Card Thurday, challenge 12, which is to use patterned paper.Speaking of summer, this blogger is off to enjoy the weather now, but have a great weekend peeps and tfs xxx

Please don't miss my post tomorrow cos there is some nice blog candy up for grabs to celebrate my 3000 hits - although it has taken me so long to sort that I am almost at 4000!! But more of that tommorra xx

Here is my card for this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge which was based on one of the wonderful Katharina's fab sketches. It's Tilda, the papers are PP and the ribbons, brad and buttons are from Mich @ Poppicrafts

This is my card for Rainbow Lady's challenge which is Christmas Angels. My angel is not strictly Christmas - sorry Cynthia, hope it is OK. The stamp is Butterfly Kisses Around - 2 - It, the papers are PP and the ribbon is Poppicrafts. There are some little pearly stick-ons which I got from Jan at Creative Pastimes, and there is loads of sparkly glitter and glamour dust xx
This is not for any challenge (except for me - out of my comfort zone!!) but I had to share it with you as I just love that stamp. It's a Magnolia from The Glitter Pot and I decoupaged the little flowers and stuck on some PM gems. The ribbons are from Jan at Creative Pastimes and I used gold glamour dust.
And some detail -
TFS xx

Now don't faint folks - I don't blog for a couple of weeks then twice in 2 days lol xx

This is my card for the Tilda & Co challenge, beads of glory. The beads were a freebie from one of the zillion craft mags I subscribe to and they have been in a cupboard for ages. I thought I would use them on this card - what do ya think? The little dotty pink ribbon is from this months Raspberry Ribbons kit. I got the flourish stamp from Creative Pastimes but unfortunately I dont know who it is made by. Jan, if you are reading this, perhaps you could let me know please x The papers are all PP and there is a bit of Glamour Dust on there for good measure - like ya do!!

This one is another done for this weeks PTW challenge. I loved Katharina's sketch sooo much that I just had to do another one. It is going to be one of my favourite sketches I reckon. The papers are Pink Petticoat and Prima Hybrid. The beautiful blooms are from the wonderful Mich at Poppicrafts (also the black brad) and the lovely little sentiment is from Butterfly Kisses.

TFS xx

This is my card for the PTW challenge this week based on Katharina's lovely sketch. I've also sort of cheated cos I combined this challenge with this weeks CCT challenge which is 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' - how fabitastic lol xx. I have been quite predictable here and used my usual suspects ie pink, glitter and ribbon - well, it would be a shame not to!!!. I also used my cuttlebug hearts folder and the stripey paper is my own. The ribbons are from the wonderful Mich @ Poppicrafts

This is the new download from Pink Petticoat - it's called You're Grreat. It is, and I love it!!! The paper is PP - mini dots with a bit of Dawny doodling and I found the brads in my stash - I think they are Making Memories but I am not 100% as I have had them for soooo long. There is a bit of gold Glamour Dust on his crown and I think he looks a proper cool cat.
Same download but with leopardy paper from PP Sweet Cupcakes. I bought the little pearly stick ons today from Creative Pastimes and I am sooo going to go and get some more cos they are just gorgeous. Check out his pearly crown lol xx I almost didn't get the Glamour Dust out but........... well, you know how it is. Old habits die hard as they say!! I coudn't resist, so he has a twinkly nose. The ribbons are from my stash
TFS xx

Don't faint folks but I managed to find my way back to my craft room yesterday - I almost needed a map lol xx!!! It was a toss up between doing a bit of gardening and making some cards!! Guess which one won???? So here are a few I made. As always please excuse the dreadful photography lol xx

This is the new download from Pink Petticoat - and it is just purrrfect xx I was also having a blog hop and came across a tutorial from Lythan at DCM (thank you Lythan xx). You can check it out here. It really is fabbidoodle and I found it so inspiring that I just had to have a go - I will definately be doing the doodle again lol xx The letters are from PP Big Bloomers and the paper is also PP. There is a bit of bling and of course a bit of Glamour Dust and ribbon - some from the wonderful Mich @ Poppicrafts (check out her new shop cos it is just full of the most gorgoeus stuff. This is one of my cards for PTW challenge - All That Glitters

Again this is the new PP download, PP Papers and a bit of ribbon I found at the bottom of my bag, This is another of my cards for PTW challenge.

This is a cheeky card I did for Jan for a forthcoming workshop and she loved it - I thought I would share it with you. It's just a little easy peasy pop up and I have used a couple of Sissix die cuts, some PP paper, gold peel offs (well they do come in useful at times!!) and for the edge of the pelmet and feet on the bath I used gold Glamour Dust which I got from Creative Pastimes.

This last one was inspired by Mich's tutorial which you can check out here. It is a wonderful way to use ribbon and her instructions are so easy to follow. The paper as always is PP and the blooms are Poppicrafts. The lace and ribbon is from Hobbycraft (I think lol xx) The front bit opens to show the greeting - I just thought it was a bit different. Thanks for sharing xx