by Samm

Bo Bunny Father Christmas Love Love Love!!!

2011-12-14T22:27:00.001+01:00

I've gotta say I love this range, it's a shame there's not much time left to play with them now but I've been whizzing through a few cards and have lots left to do a few pages post Xmas! Here's one I made today for my Nephew.

Happy Birthday Dad! - Tim Holtz - Scrapaogogo

2011-12-10T11:05:00.001+01:00

Happy Birthday Dad! Another year older, another year reached, so celebrations all round.

Supplies:
Studio Calico Rips, Tim Holtz Clock hands, Maya Road Chipboard Star, Scrapaogogo October Kit.

A Nordic Christmas - Daring Cardmakers - Basic Grey Figgy Pudding

2011-12-09T12:00:00.001+01:00

Yes, it's nearly upon us and how very exciting! only two weeks and we'll nearly be there, finishing up work, doing the last bit of wrapping and getting ready for all the festivities. This weeks challenge from the Daring Cardmakers is 'A Nordic Christmas', show us your Reindeers, red and whites and all that Christmassy stuff you've got going on.

Supplies:
Sizzix embossing folder, Basic Grey Figgy Pudding Papers, Stickles.

Daring Cardmakers - Holly and Narcissus

2011-12-08T23:00:00.001+01:00

Better late than never! Here's my cards for this weeks
Daring Cardmakers challenge, using the wonderful papers from Bo Bunny Father Christmas Range, complete with this cute little Holly Paper.

Supplies:
Bo Bunny Father Christmas Papers, Maya Road Chipboard Star, Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Vintage Photo and Old Paper, Printed sentiments.

Tashtastic baby!!! Daring Cardmakers

2011-11-26T10:25:00.001+01:00

Yes it's Movember and it's my challenge over at Daring Cardmakers this week! So get some furry goings on in your card making and show us some tashes on your cards.

Supplies:
Moustache stamp from Scrapgogo, Scrapagogo September Kit, Tash screen print from Hambly, photo corner and circle from 'For the record' Bella Road Stickers'.

Water, water everywhere - Daring Cardmakers

2011-11-18T20:28:00.001+01:00

This weeks challenge is from Vanessa, over at Daring Cardmakers, who challenges us to use water on our cards.

I used distress inks from Tim Holtz for the water and coloured in the image with Silkies Paint from Imagination Crafts. All stamps from Creative Studios, I've had them for 2 years and they've never been inked so it was about time I broke them out!

Daring Cardmakers - Inspired by Jewellery

2011-11-11T14:36:00.001+01:00

Friday! Yes we reached it at last!!! That means its Daring Cardmakers time again... Pop on over and join in with this weeks challenge.

Here's what I came up with from this piece of jewellery:

And my card:

Supplies:
Rub on from Basic Grey, pearls by Prima, rock candy paint from Tim Holtz.

Felt Felt Felt! Daring Cardmakers - Tim Holtz

2011-10-29T18:49:00.001+01:00

It's time to get a little touchy feely with your cards this week over at Daring Cardmakers when Nat challenges you to use felt on your card.

Supplies:
Glitter heart and pearl from Melissa Frances, Christmas stamp from Tim Holtz, felt star from Queen & Co, felt flower Maya Road, ribbons and paper from Scrapagogo August Kit.

A time for firsts

2011-10-24T20:25:00.001+01:00

Here's a layout of a couple of photos taken on our visit to Borough Market, our first time of trying Oysters. I'm not sure I'd be bothered about having them again but after reading about the nutritional value of them, it may spur me on.

Supplies:
Scrapagogo September Kit.

Sneaky Kisses - Pencil Lines Sketch 254

2011-10-17T21:33:00.001+01:00

So here's my latest layout for our album using Sketch 254 from Pencil Lines and Scrapagogo's September Kit. The photo was taken back in August on my visit over to Sweden. I've really gotta get my scrapping head back on and get to work on a few more.

Daring Cardmakers - European Day of Languages

2011-09-30T21:49:00.001+01:00

It's the Friday feeling and just over a week and I'll be back in Sweden again... So what better choice than to put 'I love you' in Swedish on my card for this weeks challenge over at Daring Cardmakers this week.

Supplies:
Gertie "you & me" ornamental paper from Stella Rose, rub on from Basic Grey, Studio Calico Wood Veneer Hearts, Tiny Worn Retro Alphas from Carolees, Karen Foster FunFont Rub ons and Tim Holtz Vintage Photo distress ink.

Dr Seuss - Daring CardMakers

2011-09-24T15:48:00.001+01:00

I've gotta admit I love the challenge over at Daring CardMakers this week from Jo, Inspired by Dr Seuss :)
I hand cut the hat and used one of his famous sayings for this card and thoroughly enjoyed searching through the web for inspiration.

Supplies:
August Scrapagogo kit, tiny worn retro alphas from WordPlay Carolees Creations, Thickers, Dresses and Inventory from Emma's Shoppe Collection from Crate Paper.

Daring CardMakers - Banksy

2011-08-19T13:14:00.001+01:00

Well, come over and join in with my challenge at Daring CardMakers this week. My challenge is 'inspired by Banksy' so you've got the option for stencilling, paint, Graffitti , allsorts!!! Funnily enough I set this challenge, prior to knowing that Banksy would be featured all over Channel 4, so it bought some interesting viewing last weekend... I just love his work.

Supplies:
Stamp from Doodlefactory, card embossed by Cuttlebug and coloured with Tim Holtz Distress inks, paper from Basic Grey.

Daring CardMakers - Kawaii

2011-08-12T13:43:00.001+01:00

What an awesome challenge this week, I love Kawaii and everything to do with it, those sumptuous colours just males you think of sweets and ice cream! I thought I'd have a little go with a Swedish saying this week 'thank you very much'. Pop on over to
Daring CardMakers and join in!!!

Supplies:
Studio Calico kit.

Tiny Islands - Finland / Sweden

2011-07-23T19:40:00.001+01:00

This is a layout using another couple of photos from my trip to Sweden and our boat trip to Finland. I used a PageMaps sketch to get this one going incorporating our ticket into the layout as a keepsake.

Daring CardMakers - Wish You Were Here

2011-07-22T15:26:00.001+01:00

Well it's a little out of my comfort zone but I thought I'd have a play with distress inks to make the card for this weeks challenge over at
Daring CardMakers. A little bit of paper cutting, Silkie Painting and some White Sharpie and this is what I came up with.

Inspired by this photo off the web.

Wish you were here - PageMaps - Glitz Design - Crate Paper - Cherry Arte

2011-07-17T13:36:00.001+01:00

I wanted to make an inclusive scrapbook for both of us, so I asked Joseph to suggest some song lyrics to include in my layouts. The lyrics are chosen from the song 'Wish you were here' by Incubus. I used one of the sketches from this months PageMaps, it makes it so easy when you're working from a sketch.

I layered up the title a little, it's so hard to show in one flat photo, so here's another.

Supples:
Scarlett Wallpaper and Scarlett Floral from Scarlett Katye Witt & The Glitz Girls by Glitz Designs, sew brad from Crate Paper, Etched Natural alphas from Adornit, Tiny Worn Retro from Carolees Creations, green chipboard heart from Cherry Arte.

Pencil Lines Sketch 245 - Tim Holtz - Stampers Anonymous - Prima - My Minds Eye

2011-07-16T14:56:00.001+01:00

Here's my layout for this weeks Pencil Lines sketch.

Supplies:
Printed paper from State of the Heart by My Minds Eye, flowers and Pebble from Prima, stamp from Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous, quotes from G.C.D. Book Page Artsy Urban Collection.

It's all Tashtastic Baby!

2011-07-15T15:28:00.001+01:00

Ok, I have a confession to make, I have this random addiction to Tash things up wherever I go, with my partner in crime, Joseph. So what better way than to Scrapbook the crime scene, including blonde moustaches made from the said evidence acquired from Colchester and used in the main central photo ;o)

The main photo is from a statue in Colchester Castle, Essex and the others were in Helsinki, Finland.

Pinterest Rocks - Daring CardMakers

2011-07-15T13:04:00.001+01:00

It's Fridayyyyyy, you know what that means, time for the Daring CardMakers challenge. This weeks challenge is to use some inspiration from Pinterest.

So here's my inspiration first and my card to follow.

And my card inspired by the above Pinterest.

Supplies:
Scrapagogo Kit.

Inspired by Elsie Flanagan

2011-07-10T21:41:00.001+01:00

The layout says it all. Very few supplies used in this one but it's quite effective.

Pencil Lines Sketch 138 - Eskilstuna by night - Studio Calico, My Minds Eye, Basic Grey

2011-07-10T15:32:00.001+01:00

I've never found a paper match a photo so much as I did today. The buildings on the paper are exactly the colours of the wonderful buildings in Eskilstuna, Sweden, so pretty and great to photograph.

Supplies:
Good day sunshine Uptown Paper and On the Spot paper by My Minds Eye, Barn Swallow Countryside Collection by Studio Calico, Studio Calico Vintage Pattern Flower, pearls by Prima, Basic Grey Hopscotch Alphas.

Pencil Lines Sketch 135 - Sealed with a Kiss

2011-07-10T12:52:00.001+01:00

Yet another layout of quite simply, us. I tried my hand at a bit of doodling this time along with using another great Pencil Lines Sketch, that's what comes on flicking through the Elsie Flannagan Challenges book for inspiration!!!

Supplies:
Scrapagogo January 2011 kit, Catching Fall Fall Festival from LilyBeeDesign, School Spirit Collection Chalkboard from Crate Paper, Alphas from Elementary Collection by Studio Calico.

Pencil Lines Sketch 241 - Sweden July 2011

2011-07-09T21:11:00.001+01:00

I'm on a roll, fresh photos do inspire you to scrap, especially when they hold so much emotional attachment to them. This is one of Joseph and I on the morning of our last day together during my first trip over to Sweden, this Wednesday in fact.

I love the quote 'sometimes fate and dreams can collide'.

Supplies:
Scrapagogo September 2010 kit, Love Pebble and Pearls from Prima, quote from Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz collection, Brook Collection Pebbles by Crate Paper, So Sophie Simple Things by My Minds Eye.

Pencil Lines sketch 244 - Helsinki July 2011

2011-07-09T19:36:00.001+01:00

Back to a bit of Scrapping for me, freshly printed photos and I'm ready to go. I've just returned from an amazing trip with Joseph via Sweden to Finland. Sometimes in life, if you're lucky, you meet someone who simply completes you, I guess I'm lucky huh?

Supplies:
Mini Jewels from Doodlebug, letters from Webster's Pages, sew Brads from Crate Paper, Citrus Calendar from K I Memories, City Park Skyline Park from American Crafts.

Gangsta Trippin'

2011-06-28T18:26:00.001+01:00

This is my first layout for a long while, I decided it was time to print out some photos and get to work. This is a layout of a couple of shared photos between Joseph and I, having a giggle with the good old iPhone apps. Is there no limit to what the iPhone can do now, my Photoshop has near enough been made redundant now as I can do it all in a few taps. This is my first scrapbook page of us too, as we now enter my pages of memories together.

Supplies:
Scrapagogo Monthly Kit, White Thickers Alphas, brown gems from Prima.

Fathers Day Part 2 - Scrapagogo - Time Holtz - Studio Calico

2011-06-12T18:35:00.001+01:00

Crafty day number two for me, what has become of the Summer? well a good enough excuse to get back to some card making to pass a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Supplies:
School Spirit collection (homeroom) from Crate Paper, cut out letters from Schoolhouse Flashcards from October Afternoon, wood Bingo number from Maya Road, wood veneer star and Elementary collection cardstock alphabet stickers from Studio Calico, pearl from Prima, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink,
die cut from Tim Holtz Alterations Styled Labels.

Happy Fathers Day Part 1

2011-06-11T22:02:00.001+01:00

I've unpacked my final box in my new home, my rubber stamps, so it was time to get a little crafty and get cutting!! Here's a quick card I rustled up, using one of the Scrapagogo Kits I'd managed to hide away in one of my cupboards. I'm not sure it's the one that's going to be popped in the post but thought I'd show it anyway.

Supplies:
Scrapagogo kit, brushed corduroy distress ink.

IPhone Blogging

2011-06-04T16:27:00.001+01:00

Well hello from Central London, my new home! I thought I would test out a new blogging app from my iPhone as I'm without Broadband for at least a month. Here's a photo of The Shard, London Bridge, taken yesterday in the glorious sunshine that is over London Town.

Daring Cardmakers - Chasing Cars

2011-05-21T17:05:00.006+01:00

Yeeehaaaa, it's my challenge over at Daring Cardmakers this week and I have chosen inspiration from the song Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. It has special meaning to me and finishes off an amazing week!

"Chasing Cars"

We'll do it all
Everything
On our own

We don't need
Anything
Or anyone

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel

Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life

Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads

i need your grace
to remind me
to find my own

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we’re told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life

All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see

I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Don't forget to join in and link us up!!!!

Supplies: May Scrapagogo Kit.

Daring Cardmakers - The Flowers of May

2011-05-07T12:23:00.003+01:00

It's Daring Cardmakers time again, the flowers of May. I used the Hawthorn here for my card complete with a little Magnolia Tilda. I love the sentiment, with a true friend, you are able to say anything to them and they will not judge but support you all the way.

Supplies: Scrapagogo April Kit, stamp from Magnolia, coloured with Copics.

Daring Cardmakers - By Royal Appointment

2011-04-29T12:24:00.003+01:00

Yes, it's Royal Wedding day today, so what better challenge than 'By Royal Appointment' over at Daring Cardmakers this week.

Supplies: April Scrapagogo Kit, Tim Holtz crackle paint.

Happy Mothers Day!

2011-04-03T17:27:00.003+01:00

This is one for my Mom, for today, although we celebrated Mothers Day a little early on Friday in Brighton. It also goes out to all the Mothers out there that do a fantastic job, day in day out, nurturing their little ones to grow up into wonderful adults...my friends are amongst them. They doubt themselves sometimes but those on the outside can see what a grand job they're doing and I commend them for everything they do.

Supplies: Scrapagogo January Kit, Thickers, rub on from Prima, flowers from Prima.

Daring Cardmakers - Daisies and Sweet Peas for April

2011-04-02T16:00:00.003+01:00

Daisy, Daisy............
This weeks card challenge over at Daring Cardmakers is to use one of this months flowers on your card.
Also, rather exciting, this is our First Design Team Call Out......so pop on by the Blog for details.

Supplies: March Scrapagogo Kit, Tim Holtz Die, Thickers.

Scrapagogo February Kit

2011-03-19T15:17:00.001+01:00

Create

Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Birds Of A Feather
Cosmo Cricket Togetherness All A Flutter
Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Reunion
October Afternoon Modern Home Maker Flour Sack
Little Yellow Bicycle Savor Green Fleur De Lis
American Crafts Love Falling
American Crafts Love Take A Chance
My Minds Eye Lost and Found Market Street Lovely Shabby Chic
My Minds Eye Lost and Found Happy Birthday Tapestry
Pink Paislee Sweetness Pretty Lace

Bazzill Cardstock Classic Yellow Green
Bazzill Cardstock Yukon Gold
Bazzill Cardstock Blush Red Dark
Bazzill Cardstock Lagoon

Pink Paislee Sweetness Glitter Sticker Alpha
Jenni Bowlin Chipboard Buttons Valentines
Sassafras Vintage Brooch Fresh Blue
Maya Road Chipboard Mixed Scallop Pennant Banner (1/2 pack per kit)
American Crafts Love Mini Pearl Brads (1/4 pack per kit)
We Are Memory Keepers Sew Easy Aqua Floss
May Arts Ribbon Satin Edge Grossgrain Apple (18\")
May Arts Ribbon Pink Velvet (18\")

Scrapagogo January Kit

2011-03-19T15:15:00.001+01:00

Crate Paper School Spirit Chemistry
Crate Paper School Spirit Chalkboard
Crate Paper School Spirit Home Room
Studio Calico Elementary Penmanship
Studio Calico Elementary Library
October Afternoon School House Pink Eraser
October Afternoon School House Flashcards
October Afternoon Camp Fire Tent Trailer
Lily Bee Catching Fall Fall Festival
Lily Bee Catching Fall Cashmere Sweater

Bazzill Cardstock Irish Eyes
Bazzill Cardstock Quicksand
Bazzill Cardstock Beeswax
Bazzill Cardstock Rain

Studio Calico Elementary Alphabet Stickers
Maya Road Wood Bingo Markers Calendar Numbers
Maya Road Chipboard Sets Ornate Tags (8 Pieces)
Studio Calico Embellishments Wood Veneer Star
Canvas Corp Tags & Ties Skinny Chalk Stock (1 Tag)
Basic Grey Basics Small Details Kraft
May Arts Ribbon Fuzzy (18\")
May Arts Ribbon Brown Linen (18\")

Scrapagogo March Kit - You make me laugh

2011-03-19T15:00:00.003+01:00

Well here's a card that can be read in one or two ways!!! I'll let you make your mind up which way I may want to use it...heeheee...... I think I'm becoming overwhelmed in a heap of stash, so this weekend will be a create weekend, inbetween enjoying the wonderful sunshine that's suddenly hit us, let's hope it's here to stay.

Supplies:
Scrapagogo March Kit

Scrapagogo March Kit

2011-03-19T14:57:00.002+01:00

Well, as I never remember the kit contents, if I post them here, you can refer to them if you want to know what I used, so here's the current kit contents from Scrapagogo:

'What A Picture!' (March Kit)

Create

Jillibean Soup Pasta Fagioli Italtion Seasoning
Jillibean Soup Pasta Fagioli Blended Beans
Jillibean Soup Pasta Fagioli Meatballs
Jillibean Soup Christmas Chestnut Sweet Chestnuts
American Crafts City Park Mountain Park
Basic Grey Wander Travel Size
Basic Grey Wander Doilies Runway
Basic Grey Wander Double Decker
Basic Grey Wander GPS

Bazzill Basics Cardstock Lizzard
Bazzill Basics Cardstock Java
Bazzill Basics Cardstock Red Devil
Bazzill Basics Cardstock Seawater

Jillibean Soup Pasta Fagioli Journalling Srouts
Jillibean Soup Corrugated Alpha Blue
Basic Grey Wander Office Tabs
KI Memories Over the Rainbow 10x5 Pockets Powder (x1)
Basic Grey Basics Decorative Clips (1/2 pack)
May Arts Ribbon Satin Beige (18")
May Arts Ribbon Green Herringbone (18")

G2P

May Arts Ribbon Mustard Stripe (18")
May Arts Ribbon Green Fluted Edge (18")
May Arts Ribbon Pale Blue Velvet Narrow (18")
Jillibean Soup Beanstalks Yellow Orange Bakers Twine
Basic Grey Basics Glazed Brads White (1/2 pack)
Button Mix

Daring Cardmakers - Home Baked

2011-03-11T19:07:00.006+01:00

Friday is here!!!! what a great feeling that is! So yes, it's time for the Daring Cardmakers challenge and this week is Home Baked, create your own embellishment for your card this week and show us what you've got!

Supplies: Scrapagogo February Kit.

CPS 207 - Scrapagogo - Jenny Bowlin - Tim Holtz

2011-03-06T13:16:00.003+01:00

It's about time I returned to the good ole' faithful CPS for a challenge, yes it's a card I started a week ago but I've finished, photographed and finally posted so gooooo meeeee!!! ;-)

Supplies: February Scrapagogo Kit, Jenny Bowlin Chipboard Buttons, brushed corduroy Tim Holtz Distress ink.

Sketches4Cards

2011-02-26T21:17:00.003+01:00

I was pleased to be invited to take part in producing a card for the new iPhone App, Sketchs4Cards, please see the links below to download this amazing new app!!!

The free version (12 sketches): http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-4-cards-free/id417036861?mt=8

The full version ($4.99 for 104 sketches plus the 12 free ones): http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-4-cards/id417036374?mt=8#

So here's the card I made using one of the sketches using one of the Scrapagogo kits.

Pound Shop Pretties

2011-02-25T23:06:00.003+01:00

Woooohoooo...........It's my first challenge over at Daring CardMakers this week, so I hope as many of you can join in as possible!!! The challenge is to use something from the pound shop/dollar store. I've used this gorgeous sequin ribbon, such a bargain!!!

Supplies: Scrapagogo January Kit

Scrapping head on

2011-02-20T20:45:00.002+01:00

It's been absolutely ages since I created a layout, I'm currently becoming overwhelmed with the amount of stash I'm accumulating, so it's about time really!!! Cards only use up so much... I had a dig around in the photo pile and found this photograph taken by Shimelle last June.

Supplies: November Scrapagogo Kit.

Daring Cardmakers - SteamPunk

2011-02-18T16:21:00.002+01:00

It's all about cogs and clocks and mechanical things! Yes, this weeks challenge over at Daring CardMakers is SteamPunk from Rein.

Supplies: January Scrapagogo Kit.

Something a bit more masculine - Scrapagogo January Kit

2011-02-07T15:01:00.003+01:00

Yup........and another one from me! I was on a roll last weekend so why not?

Supplies: Scrapagogo January Kit, wishes brad from K&Co

Scrapagogo January Kit - Happy Birthday Nikki

2011-02-07T13:31:00.002+01:00

It's been a fun week......finished off with a girlie weekend, here's the card I made for my friend Nikki, so Happy Birthday once again Nikki!!!

Supplies: Scrapagogo January Kit.

Daring Cardmakers - Flowers for February

2011-02-05T12:00:00.000+01:00

Oooops.......it's been a long time inbetween posts......soowwwwwweeeyyyyyy!!!! So here's my card for this weeks challenge over at Daring Cardmakers.

Supplies: January Scrapagogo kit, Prima Flowers.

Scrapagogo - December

2011-01-16T15:27:00.002+01:00

Yup, guess we're heading towards Valentines Day......again *sigh*......so here's a card using the fab December Kit from Scrapagogo. I'm hardly getting through my kits before the next one heads on its way, so I guess I better make more than one card a week to transform the stash pile. I've made another one this week but I'm unable to show it as it's *top secret*......those in the know, know.

Supplies: December Scrapagogo Kit.

Daring Cardmakers - Absolutely No Calories Recipe

2011-01-14T12:04:00.004+01:00

Yup, it's Daring Cardmakers challenge time again! This week we have Robyns' Fetish, digital stamps and more as our sponsor, so join in and you may just win!!!

Supplies: Image from Robyns' Fetish, coloured by Copics, Flower from Prima, other supplies from the December Scrapagogo Kit.

We're back!!! - Daring Cardmakers

2011-01-07T19:48:00.003+01:00

Yes it's that time again, a fresh New Year and you know what that means? lots of new challenges from the Daring Cardmakers. So here's my card for this weeks challenge using one of January's flowers, the Carnation.

Supplies: Scrapagogo November Kit.

Scrapagogo - Doily Heaven - Maya Road

2011-01-05T18:05:00.001+01:00

Well it's been a while but I'd like to wish you a Happy New Year, here's to 2011 and all it brings with it!
Supplies: November Scrapagogo Kit.

Daring Cardmakers - Snow Much Fun

2010-12-12T21:41:00.004+01:00

Hey, long time no see!!! sorry, I've been absorbed in a surreal world and haven't had a bit of crafty fingers going on. So better late than never, here's my card for this weeks challenge over at Daring Cardmakers.

Supplies: November Scrapagogo Kit, stamp from Whipper Snapper.

Daring Cardmakers - Spotty Stripey Christmas

2010-11-27T17:25:00.002+01:00

I know I'm a bit late in posting this.......how super rubbish is that? but here's my card for this weeks Daring Cardmakers challenge.

Supplies: Printed paper from My Minds Eye - Oo la la, stamp from FunStamps.

Daring Cardmakers - We Three ...

2010-11-19T22:54:00.002+01:00

It's Fridayyyyy!!! that means this weeks Daring Cardmakers challenge is up again, pop on over and have a go :)

Supplies: Printed paper from My Minds Eye, Stamp from Whipper Snapper, texture from Cuttlebug, pearl from Prima.

Daring Cardmakers - A Time to Remember

2010-11-12T23:00:00.004+01:00

This is my card for this weeks Daring Cardmakers challenge, a time to remember those past and present who have given their lives for us and show some support those still in our forces across the world. I made the poppy using the Stampin Up circle punch.

Supplies: My Minds Eye - So Sophie, glitter letters Making Memories.

I'm excited to announce............

2010-11-06T18:26:00.002+01:00

I've been asked to become a full time member of the Daring Cardmakers design team, it's such an honour as I've been taking part in their challenges for a few years now! Don't forget to pop on by the blog and have a go at this weeks challenge! x

Daring Cardmakers - Topaz

2010-11-05T20:40:00.003+01:00

Wow it took a long time for Friday to come back round again but it's finally arrived!!! So welcome again to my card for this weeks Daring Cardmakers challenge, Topaz, I googled the colour and went for traditional blue for my card and now the flat is covered in blue glitter!!!

Supplies: Handcut tree, supplies from the October Scrapagogo Kit.

Daring Cardmakers - Trick or Treat

2010-10-29T14:20:00.002+01:00

It's that time again!!! Daring Cardmakers have a great Halloween dare this week so come over and join in.

Supplies: October Scrapagogo Kit, stamp from Starving Artists Doodlefactory coloured by Copics.

CPS 188 - My Minds Eye - Bloom & Grow

2010-10-17T14:26:00.003+01:00

Here's my card for this weeks challenge at CPS. Don't you just love it when you go to the cupboard and discover some unopened stash just ready for the cutting? well that's what happened here, along with the cute Basic Grey Rub on which must be about 3 years old so that shows just how good they are!

Supplies: Printed paper and cut outs from My Minds Eye Bloom & Grow, gem and flower from Prima, rub on from Basic Grey, scallop punch from Martha Stewart.

Daring Cardmakers - The Anniversary Waltz

2010-10-16T10:34:00.002+01:00

Don't forget to join in with this weeks fab Daring Cardmakers challenge. Here's my card, I searched high and low for some suitable dancing stamps but alas my stash was surely lacking. So this is a little something I rustled up from one of my past Scrapagogo kits.

Daring Cardmakers - Office Blocks

2010-10-08T20:47:00.003+01:00

As usual another fab challenge from Daring Cardmakers , so here's mine as guest designer this month :) yay, still feeling cheery about that :) I used staples as my Office equipment.

Supplies: Supplies from the September Scrapagogo kit.

Pencil Lines #207 - Scrapagogo September kit

2010-10-04T18:28:00.003+01:00

Here's a layout using this weeks sketch at Pencil Lines using some of the gorgeous photos Shimelle took earlier this year.

Supplies: Scrapagogo September Kit (JILLIBEAN SOUP CORRUGATED ALPHA, SCRAPFX WHIMSEY TREE, MY MINDS EYE SO SOPHIE LOOP-DE-LOOP), Doodlebug Glitter.

Wooohooo Daring Cardmakers Guest Designer

2010-10-01T18:52:00.004+01:00

I was so excited to be asked to be both October and Novembers Guest Designer for the Daring Cardmakers. This week's challenge is Opal, here's my card incorporating an Opal Butterfly and gorgeous pink shimmer mist (shame it never shows up in the photos :( ).

Supplies: Printed paper from Prima, butterfly from Maya Road.

One Stop Craft Challenge - Hanglar - September Scrapagogo Kit

2010-09-19T15:21:00.003+01:00

Oh I must be on a roll! Here's another card from the September Scrapagogo Kit, I always seem to get inspired by muted tones using the sketch over at One Stop Craft Challenge. This again goes out to all my pals who are supporting me through a difficult time, love ya loads :)

Supplies: Stamp from Hanglar, sentiment from Melissa Frances, printed papers from the September Scrapagogo kit.

Sarah's Cards Sketch

2010-09-19T12:48:00.004+01:00

I know it's a bit wrong, using a kit from one company for a sketch challenge at another but the sketch over at Sarah's Cards was great to use for one of my lovely Shimelle photos. I'm sure many of you use and love both of these companies kits and although I'll link it to the challenge, I wouldn't expect to be entered into it because of this.

Supplies: JILLIBEAN SOUP CORRUGATED ALPHA,MAYA ROAD TRINKETS & PINS TURQUOISE,MAY ARTS RIBBON SATIN GREEN all from Scrapagogo September Kit.

Daring Cardmakers - Come Fly with Me

2010-09-18T17:58:00.003+01:00

Here's my card for this weeks challenge over at Daring Cardmakers 'Come Fly with Me'.

Supplies: September Scrapagogo Kit and Owl stamp, rock candy stickles.

Bliss - Scrapagogo August Kit - Scrapbook layout

2010-09-11T14:51:00.002+01:00

Once again another gorgeous kit from Scrapagogo, I'm so pleased with these kits, everything's great quality and there's always stuff in there that you can use again and again.

Supplies: August Scrapagogo kit, photo from Shimelle.

Happy Birthday Mom!

2010-09-11T13:14:00.002+01:00

Here's the card I created for Mom's Birthday last Tuesday. It was great to catch up with my Parents in Brighton on the Monday too, time just flies, it's been months since the whole family were able to get together, infact 10 to be exact. You realise that no matter how much time passes, you're still their little girl.

Supplies: Printed paper from My Minds Eye 'So Sophie', rose ribbon from Websters Pages, pearls from Prima, chipboard butterfly from Maya Road, metal flower and sentiment from Making Memories.

Daring Cardmakers - Postpals.co.uk

2010-08-30T18:00:00.002+01:00

What a fantastic idea from the Daring Cardmakers this week. Make a card and bring a smile to one of the children on Postpals.co.uk

Supplies: Printed paper from Crate Paper, chipboard butterfly from Maya Road, felt fusion, sentiment from DCWV.

This one goes out to all of those that have been there for me - you know who you are!

2010-08-30T13:51:00.003+01:00

This card goes out to all my friends who have been there for me over the last year, it's been a horrific one to say the least. I would like to thank them for all their support , being a listening ear and shoulder to cry on at times and without them I would have been a quivering wreck.

I used the challenge over at One Stop Craft Challenge of 'How Sentimental'.
Supplies: Chipboard butterfly Maya Road, printed paper from Crate Paper, metal flower from Making Memories (all from August Scrapagogo kit).

LYPLYP - Prompt 23 - It's all about finding you

2010-08-01T17:07:00.003+01:00

Here's my layout for Prompt 23, using the quadrant sketch, thanks to Shimelle for the fab photo :)

Supplies: July Scrapagogo kit, sentiment from DCWV.

LYPLYP - Thursday 29/6 - Scrapagogo

2010-08-01T15:07:00.003+01:00

Yes, I'm a bit behind with the Love your Pictures, Love your Pages class and finally knuckling down to a bit of Scrapbooking today :) This layout is of my friend Jo's Mum and Nan, from her Daughters Birthday party this year, I love the fact that there's 4 generations of women in their family and it's great to see them altogether. I lost my Nan at an early age, so I've never had a large family.

Quote journalling:

A mother laughs our laughter,

Sheds our tears,

Returns our love,

Fears our fears.

She lives our joys,

Cares our cares,

And all our hopes and dreams she shares.

- Julia Summers

Supplies: July's Scrapagogo kit.

LYPLYP - Vintage Photo technique

2010-07-24T17:43:00.000+01:00

Wow, shows how little I know about Photoshop! This is from today's prompt using a vintage photo technique, love the results.

Birthday cards and a new home card

2010-07-24T17:09:00.003+01:00

Supplies:
July Scrapagogo kit

Supplies:
June Scrapagogo kit

Well here's my latest offering, it's a few cards I made last weekend for Birthdays and a New Home card, lots of distressing as per usual ;-)

LYPLYP - Prompt 10 - Scrapagogo July Kit

2010-07-19T19:36:00.003+01:00

Prompt 10 for Love your Pictures, Love your Pages included a few sketches and scrapbooking techniques to try. For this layout I used this months Scrapagogo kit and the triangle formation on the page to draw your eye to the photo.

Supplies: July Scrapagogo Kit, including papers from Sassafras (SASSAFRAS CHERRY DELICIOUS WINSOM,SASSAFRAS CHERRY DELICIOUS BLUSHING,SASSAFRAS CHERRY DELICIOUS SAPPHIRE), alphas (SASSAFRAS CHERRY DELICIOUS STICKERS GLITTER ALPHAS).

Hipstamatic me up!

2010-07-17T19:44:00.001+01:00

and a couple more Hipstamatic photos, one with my fabby purple manga wig :) I'm enjoying my new toy.

Playing with Hipstamatic iPhone app

2010-07-17T18:41:00.003+01:00

I've finally had a bit of time to sit down and chill today, so as today's prompt at LYPLYP is about textures, I thought I'd have a play with my Hipstamatic App on the iPhone. I'm quite pleased with the results though but I'm yet to have a proper go at textures in Photoshop, I will once I find an appropriate photo. I'm off now to make a few cards now.......so catch you later x

LYPLYP - Kick arse shoes

2010-07-14T19:18:00.003+01:00

Well.........I've spent many years wanting a pair of these and last year I managed to find some in my tiny size 3! They're gorgeous, not practical but to hell with it. So today's prompt says to use the ground or tripod, well I used the top of spare bed anyway.........

LYPLYP - Sky again

2010-07-13T21:07:00.001+01:00

and another one from the other side, the sun setting........

LYPLYP - Sky

2010-07-13T18:27:00.003+01:00

Today's prompt is all about the Sky, here's a photo I've just taken from my balcony, across the tops of the houses and enhanced a little with photoshop, I like the effect though (although it did flat up how dirty my camera lens is!!!). I've always enjoyed looking out onto the clouds, one great thing about the holiday flight too, a totally different angle on things.

LYPLYP - Depth of Field

2010-07-12T20:53:00.002+01:00

I'm loving Shimelle's class and everyone's examples, great inspiration and I'm also learning a few tricks and techniques along the way including some Photoshop elements tool. Here's my photo for today's prompt.

A bit of digital scrapbooking - Shabby Miss Jenn designs

2010-07-10T20:22:00.002+01:00

I downloaded these scrapbook elements a year or so ago and got to have a play today for Shimelle's class prompt yesterday.

LYPLYP - and the layout...... Scrapagogo May Kit

2010-07-10T18:56:00.003+01:00

Well here's the layout with the digital scrapbooking element included, using May's Scrapagogo kit.

LYPLYP - Digital Scrapbooking

2010-07-10T15:15:00.002+01:00

Well here's my result from todays class prompt, a bit of a play with digital scrapbooking and title from Shimelle. I took the photo out on my balcony today and will print and include in a layout at some stage.....inbetween sunbathing ;-)

Love that distressed seamed ribbon but don't know how to do it.......easy!

2010-07-08T19:23:00.005+01:00

Well, thought I'd have a play with some seamed ribbon that I received in one of my kits. I love that distressed crushed seamed ribbon look, so set to, by recreating it. All you have to do is scrunch it up into a ball and put it in your straighteners!!! yes girls, another use for them!!! and then run your distress inks over it with a makeup sponge, easy and done in 5 minutes flat (well probably alot less actually).

I used the challenge over at One Stop Craft Challenge for this one 'distressing'.

Supplies: Printed paper, ribbon, ticket from June's Scrapagogo kit.

Don't look him in the eye....LYPLYP

2010-07-08T16:37:00.002+01:00

And another layout using this months Scrapagogo kit and the sketch at Shimelle's class prompt today. This photo is of the angry silver man at Covent Garden, who offered me his sword end to hold, when I grabbed it, he slapped me on the bum......feel no shame in the middle of Covent Garden eh? embarrassed, oh yes I was.

Supplies: Printed paper from Basic Grey, alphas from Cosmo Cricket and Jenny Bowlin Bingo Tiles.

Love your Pictures, Love your Pages - Scrapagogo

2010-07-08T12:37:00.002+01:00

Loving Shimelle's class, this is using one of her sketches from today's prompt. It's of Jessica, my friends daughter on her 13th Birthday last month. I've used elements from May and June's Scrapagogo kits for this layout.

Supplies: Printed paper Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride, bazzil, american crafts puffy shapes, Jenny Bowlin Vintage Bingo Alpha, Licorice Cosmo Cricket Alpha, bazzill modern buttons avalanche from Scrapagogos May and June Kit.

Love your Pictures, Love your Pages - Finding your lighting

2010-07-06T21:09:00.003+01:00

Well here's my photo for the first assignment for Shimelle's class......I'm loving the inspiration so far, great to kick my arse into gear and look at things in a different way. Unfortunately I'm working late for some of this week but at least the light nights allow me to catch the last bit of light for a half decent photo.

Scrapagogo! I'm impressed

2010-07-04T19:56:00.002+01:00

Well I've been finding my feet with kit clubs over the last year but I'm impressed with the Scrapagogo kit, nice lush little bits, a stamp and plenty of paper.....enough from past kits to use with the new too......so here's to one happy bunny. Here's a card using this weeks CPS Sketch.

Supplies: Printed paper and emblies from the Scrapagogo June Kit.

Shimelle's Photography Class

2010-07-03T10:27:00.002+01:00

I've just received some gorgeous photos from Shimelle in my inbox, taken from a photoshoot last month for her new class on Scrapbooking Photography, if you want to join then click here, starts next week:

Shimelle's Scrapbooking Photography Class

Samm
x

Happy Birthday Shilla and Justin!

2010-06-23T23:27:00.005+01:00

Well another heavy week of stress and whatnots......broadband playing up....another death in the family, health issues to sort out and still faffing with the management company about issues with the flat....sigh.....all very tiring. As I've said before, I'm glad I'm a pretty positive person as most people would have caved in by now. I thought I'd share a couple of cards I made for my friends Birthdays yesterday using my new kit from Scrapagogo. I'm currently sitting on my bed, hard-wired into the broadband after 3 hours of troubleshooting, right after getting home from work at 8pm....feeling very sorry for myself :(

Broadband rocks!!!

2010-06-17T16:45:00.004+01:00

Woohooo........finally, I have working Broadband, you don't realise how much you rely on it these days. I'm currently off work today after waking up with a sore throaties and hugggeeee glands but after copious amounts of icecream and a bit of sunshine I'm beginning to feel alot better.

My little balcony is currently sitting at 35 degrees, even though it's supposed to be 21 here!!! So short bursts out there so I don't cremate myself into a crispy duckling.

I made this layout at the weekend using the Bella Bella range from My Minds Eye and a few bits thrown in from the May Scrapagogo kit. I must admit I'm very impressed with their kits, lots in them and a good price for it all. I've restricted my crafty spendup to the monthly kit and that way I can have nice new goodies every month without going overboard.

Daddy Dearest.......

2010-06-13T19:07:00.005+01:00

Yep, only a week 'til Father's Day so about time I put glue to paper and made a card for him! Quite pleased to have the space in my new place but alas, the dining room table has now become a place for crafting refuge, at least I can stash it all in cupboard if anyone's due round. I feel like a breath of fresh air after the move, makes you readdress what should and shouldn't be in your life, close a few doors and move on.

Fingers crossed for my Dad on Tuesday, he's having a scan as he's been diagnosed with chronic heart failure, so let's hope he's still got some of his neverending lives intact to face this obstacle x

Supplies:
Metal button from Tim Holtz, Printed paper from Bella Bella My Mind's Eye, alphas from Websters Pages, SEI blue puffy alphas, little yellow bicycle stick pin, tea stained ribbon from Marilyn Healey.

CPS 169 - So Sophie collection

2010-05-31T21:04:00.004+01:00

A big thankyou to Annette for my lovely gift of these beautiful papers! I dared to drag the crafting stuff out of the cupboard and now the sofa is covered in it.....I used the sketch over at CPS this week for this card and photographed it on my lovely new bedroom furniture, glad I've finally found a room with ample light to take some good photographs. Realised it looks pretty similar to the amazing Melissa Phillips furniture, if you haven't popped by her blog do, her work is simply stunning.

Supplies:
Printed paper, alphas and ticket from So Sophie Collection, antique linen distress ink.

New Pad

2010-05-30T21:17:00.003+01:00

Well it's nearly a week since I've moved, I must admit, never done soooo much cleaning in my whole entire life, everywhere you move you spot another bit of dirt or grime to clean. It should be clean by time my agreements up in a year lol! I've been doing a spot of shopping accessorising the place, lampshades, lights, kitchen bits and bobs.....never ending and I sure as hell dread the next move as I've accumulated so much stuff that it's filled this 2 bed place and more.

I'll be back to crafting once my table arrives, should be on Tuesday hopefully with my new gorg bedroom chest of drawers to match my lubberly dressing table {{{wub}}}. Had a bit of a moment with the sofa this week too, ordered it from a picture and the photo attached is just after it arrived and it's hugggeeee...at least it'll be big enough to sit little ole me and all my visitors!!! I must say I feel settled already though and can finally call this home...

Well ciao for now and stay crafty x

It's finally arrived!

2010-05-24T09:47:00.003+01:00

Yes it's finally arrived, the big move day, I'm soooo excited. Oh to have more space again and no nosey neighbours!!! Can't wait to get in there and start making the place my own, although lots of cleaning to do, I mean, who leaves water and mold in the freezer for someone to move into? but that's just me I s'pose, would feel the shame of it to think that someone would think I've been living in all that dirt. Glad to have some great supportive friends round me over the last couple of month, whom without I would have fallen to pieces........friends are just the best!
See you soon, when I've unpacked all my crafty goodness......x

Websters Pages - Tim Holtz Alterations - Home Tweet Home

2010-05-15T16:23:00.003+01:00

It would be wrong not to make a little shabby chic something to hang in my new home, just over a week to go and I'm scared I'm going to hidden under an avalanche of packing boxes....who'd have believed I could fill 3 whole boxes of shoes alone :-\

Supplies: Edge cut with Tim Holtz Alterations Brackets die, bird and cage Tim Holtz Alterations die, ticket from Tim Holtz, printed paper from Websters Pages, glitter from Doodlebug, flowers from Prima, black alphas from Websters Pages, white alphas from Thickers, grungeboard bird painted with Rock Candy crackle paint.

Cupcake Craft Challenge - Buttons

2010-05-10T10:32:00.003+01:00

Here's my card for this weeks buttons challenge over at Cupcake Craft Challenge.

Supplies: Printed paper from Websters Pages Your Life, Beautiful collection, flowers from Prima, Cosmic Shimmer Mist Sunlight mist, Stylised labels die cut from Tim Holtz Alterations.

Websters Pages - Your Life Beautiful -CPS 166

2010-05-10T09:36:00.004+01:00

Now that I've dared to cut, I'm loving the Websters Pages 'Your Life, Beautiful' collection, one of the pages in particular has these beautiful inspirational sayings, too nice to use the other side of the paper and cut through them! I used the sketch over at CPS and added with a quick spritz over shimmer mist to finish.

Supplies: Printed paper, edging lace and flower from Websters Pages, pearl from Prima, Cosmic Shimmer Mist Angel Mist.

More Websters Pages - Design Dollies

2010-05-09T21:58:00.004+01:00

There's a great sketch over at Design Dollies this week and this time I chose to make it into a card.

Supplies: Printed paper from Websters Pages, chipboard from Basic Grey, ticket from Tim Holtz.