Yay for Papertrey!

Not so yay for the postage and customs charges! lol! It cost an arm and a leg but I just had to have this Holiday buttons set from PTI and the buttons that went with it, oh and some of the Rustic Snowflake papers! I love Papertrey Ink, it's just such a shame that there are no stockists here in the UK as the shipping and customs charges are really expensive. However I'm lucky as my sis is going to New York soon and has kindly said that I can get some ordered and she will bring them home for me! If that works out I'll be a happy bunny!

Supplies: Stamps - PTI/ cardstock - SU/ buttons - PTI/ ribbon and linen thread - SU/ tools - Fiskars threading water punch

I really don't know where the days are going, feel like I've got a million and one things to do! Sure I'm not the only one feeling like that in the run up to Christmas. I'm hoping to catch up and get my to do lists right down this weekend!

One thing I have checked off is getting our Christmas tree, just can't wait to put it up now! It's our first Christmas together in our new home, so we are very excited. I have tons of decorations and ornaments already that I've collected over the years in preparation for when we had our own home. We may get a small real tree too, but living in a small cottage we had to get an artificial one that we can fit into an awkward space! I've also prepared a Christmas playlist of music for my blog, is it too early to put on yet? lol.

Hope you are having a good week so far,

Hugs,

How cute is Wee?

I'm just loving these super cute new stamps from Whiff of Joy, I HAD to have them! lol. They are so adorable. I have also been dying to try this cracked glass technique for ages! I'm so pleased that I did, it's really good fun!

Supplies: stamps - whiff of Joy, swirl stamp - SU/ sentiment - Papertrey ink/ cardstock and linen thread - SU/ Ribbon - hobbycraft/ button - Papertrey Ink/ other- clear emossing powder, shimmerz spray in baby's breath.

I messed up my swirls round the edges a bit but never mind, I didn't have time to re-stamp and colour my image! Kept it quite simple so the focal point is the image. I spritzed to whole image with Shimmerz spray before embossing it for the cracked glass, this doesn't show up very well in the photo. Hate taking photos this time of the year, lighting is always terrible and can never seem to get a decent photo of my projects, any one got any tips?

How miserable is the weather now? Thank goodness it's Friday! I've locked the door for the night and got the log burner roaring! Love being cozy.

Off to the hairdressers for a much needed colour and cut tomorrow, been having lots of bad hair days lately! So can't wait to have it spruced up, always makes you feel better.

Have a great weekend whatever you are doing.

Thanks for stopping by my little old blog!

Hugs,

Thanks Sonia!

I recently received this fun award from Sonia, thanks hun, so kind of you!

The rules are: I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word.

So here we go:

1. Where is your cell phone? … sofa
   
2. Your hair? …blond
3. Your mother? Loving
   
4. Your father?... Kind
   
5. Your favourite food? … Chinese
   
6. Your dream last night?… Bizarre!
   
7. Your favourite drink? … diet coke
   
8. Your dream/goal?… happiness
   
9. What room are you in?… lounge
   
10. Your hobby?… Crafting
11. Your fear?… sharks!
    
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?… married with family
    
13. Where were you last night? … Home
14. Something that you’re aren’t?…selfish
    
15. Muffins?…yes (please!)
    
16. Wish list item? …Holiday!!
    
17. Where did you grow up? … Coventry
    
18. Last thing you did?… Ate
    
19. What are you wearing?…leggings
20. Your TV?… on (Adrian is playing playstation)
    
21. Your Pets?…Scruffy
    
22. Friends? … lots
    
23. Your life?… Blessed
    
24. Your mood?…tired
    
25. Missing Someone?…Yes
    
26. Vehicle?… Corsa
    
27. Something your not wearing?… Shoes
28. Your favourite store? Stampeezee (but many many others too, I LOVE shopping)
    
29. Your favourite colour?… I haven't got a single favourite colour come to think of it!
    
30. When was the last time you laughed?… Today
    
31. Last time you cried?…Today (watching the news! which is usually why I don't watch it!)
    
32. Your best friend?... Adrian (and my mum!)
    
33. One place that I go to over and over? … family home
    
34. Facebook?…yes
35. Favourite place to eat?…too many to mention, love eating out! but I do like TGI's
    

I'd like to pass this award on to Debbie of Country heart and home, Debbie at Stampeezee, Gemma, Clare and Rowena! They all have fantastic blogs and I droll over their creations! If anyone else would like to join in please feel free to grab it and put it on your blog as I love so many of your blogs out there in blogland!

I'll be back soon with something to show you, some winners of follower of the fortnight (just sorting prizes!) and some news of my crafty clearout, so if you love a bargain check back soon!

Hugs,

Pick of the patch!

Just a quickie today as been to work and I'm tired after a busy few days! Here is the card that I made for Adrian for his birthday. Had to have this stamp and love the sentiment too!

Supplies: Stamp and sentiment - CC designs/ cardstock, ribbon, DP - SU/ Raffia lace - hobbycraft/ buttons from stash.

Hopefully I'll get chance over the next few days to play with my new stash, got some new Whiff of Joy, Papertrey ink and CC designs Christmas stamps that I can't wait to ink up! I'll also be announcing follower of the fortnight as I'm behind with this again.

Also got our Paper Scissors Craft group tomorrow night which I'm looking forward to. I have also got my first attempt at a sewing project to share with you, the lovely Caroline helped me with this yesterday, I had fun spending time at her quilting studio in Leamington, thank you for your hospitality and patience honey!

That's all for now!

Hugs,

Birthday Wishes!

Just wanted to jump on and say a big Happy Birthday to Adrian and my little sis, Natalie, they share the same birthday (both bonfire night baby's!) and as you can imagine that makes it quite a busy day around here! I love them both so much and hope that they both have a great day, here is to many many more! So blessed to have you both in my life.

Have had a lovely day, popped to see my sis and then have had a lovely day at home with Adrian, he has had his family round, so I did a little buffet for everyone. Hectic but fun!

Hope to get back to posting and visiting blogs again soon. I'll share a pic of the card I made adrian tomorrow just can't get a decent pic once it gets dark! So busy at the mo and bound to only get more hectic as Christmas approaches. Love it though!

Hugs,

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween folks!

Well I never really got round to doing many Halloween projects this year, just these few things I'm afraid. Shame as I think it's really fun and did have some more stamps and papers I wanted to use. Oh well maybe next year. My new job has been my priority this month. I've pulled out my Halloween decorations though and got some sweeties for the trick or treaters! I've got pumpkins from the local farm shop but want to turn them into pumpkin pie later in the week, so haven't carved them.










Supplies - stamps - CC designs/ Colouring medium - promarkers/ DP - Imaginesce/ Ribbon - SU and stampeezee/ Dew drops - Robins nest/ Tools - SU tab punch.

The winner of my Halloween mini candy is Julie.
(Email me you addy and I'll pop it in the post to you next week).

Have a fun and safe Halloween whatever you are doing!

Hugs,

Trick or treat ... A little candy for you!

Hi there, sorry I've been absent from blogland, I've been away on a course in London for work for a few days, had a fab time, the company really spoilt us with their hospitality, lovely hotel and meal etc, nice to finally have a perk to my job! It's not the NHS paying for this by the way it's all the medical appliance and pharmaceutical companies before you think that's where the NHS budget is going! I'm more used to having no lunch break and working over without being paid for it in the NHS! Unfortunately (or rather fortunately for my bank balance) I had no time for shopping in London though! boo hoo.

I'm way behind with my Halloween projects now, hopefully will have them on here over the next few days. So behind with things now. I'm just getting chance to visit my favourite blogs out there in blogland.

Anyway as a little treat for the run up to Halloween, pop your name down if you would like this Sugar Nellie stamp and I'll randomly pick someone on Sunday to receive it. To make it fun tell me what your favourite treat is if you like!

Sorry for poor pic but it will have to do as I can barely keep my eyes open I'm that tired!

Hugs,

Pumpkin season!

I know you will probably think I'm daft but I have a thing for pumpkins! Don't ask me why, I really don't know. Probably because I love autumn and they seem to symbolise the season and the harvest time. They are also fun for Halloween. Went to the local farm shop and brought my first pumpkin today which will be turned into pumpkin pie later in the week! I've got my pumpkin decorations out and my pumpkin spice Yankee candles burning, they smell delish! I even live over the street from Pumpkin Deli! Yes, I'm obsessed. Told ya you would think I'm mad!

So when I got this pumpkin stamp in the the September Unity Kit of The Month I had to use it, it's adorable!

Supplies: Stamps - Unity/coloured with promarkers/ DP, ribbon, linen thread and cardstock - SU/ Raffia lace and buttons from stash/Tools - Fiskars threading water punch.

We have Adrian's mum and dad's dog, Henry staying with us for a few days and as today was my day off, my mum and Sister brought our dog Scruffy over and we went for a lovely long walk around the surrounding countryside with them, nice fresh air, it was a proper autumn day! I love living in the countryside, I find it really inspires me! So watch out for some more fall/Halloween projects over the next week or so. It seems to be passing by so quickly so I'm trying to make the most of it.

Thank you so much for looking and here's wishing you all the blessings of the season.

Henry Mouse

I'm sorry but it's another Christmas creation from me today, it's only 9 weeks away Friday! Arragh, better get cracking.

I am loving the Whiff of Joy Christmas stamps featuring this adorable little fella! Henry the mouse.

Supplies: image - Whiff of Joy/ Sentiment - Just rite stamps/ DP - my mind's eye/ tools - Martha Stewart snow flurry corner punch, scallop oval nesties, EK Success snowflake punches/ ribbon and button from stash.

Apologies for lack of blogging but the last four days I've had awful tooth ache and dental pain, went to the dentist yesterday and my wisdom teeth are grinding together and causing trauma and an abscess. The dentist has tried to file/push one of them back (which was uncomfortable) and I will have to see how it goes, if no improvement them I will need to have them out, had one out the other side a few years back! Pesky teeth! On antibiotics for the abscess. That with my back still recovering has left me feeling tired! One thing after another lately! I know there are many other people out there a lot worse of so can't complain really.

I'm also busy with my new job etc and will be off to London for a course for a few days next week.

As I've been so busy I'm behind with follower of the week again, I think I'll change it to follower of the fortnight as that is more manageable. I'll announce the follower of the last fortnight later this week.

Hugs and smiles (well grimaces through dodgy teeth! lol),

Be Merry!

I know, I know, I'm in Christmas card mode! Just trying to get ahead. Have so many to make, so little time, lol. I'm in the process of making a few Halloween projects too and using some of my Autumn stamps, before it passes me by!

Supplies: stamps and paper Imaginesce/ promarkers to colour/ fiskars threading water punch/ bobble trim/ spellbinders nestabilities/ all available from Stampeezee.

I used glitter spray over the sentiment and image, it is by crafter's companion and also from Stampeezee, absolutely loving this stuff, such a great effect, it stinks when you spray it though! I'm on glitter overload in prep for the sparkle season! You can't see the effect that well in the photo but IRL it looks fab.

It's been another busy week, settling into my new job nicely, lots of reading etc for me to do. Trying to find time to relax as my back is still really stiff and achey and most importantly time to craft! lol. Have you seen the new PTI releases, think I may need to remortgage! lol.

Hope you are having a great week, thank you for popping by and for any comments you may leave.

Hugs,

Just Rite Stamps!

Hey all! Just to let you know that there is a demo day at Stampeezee this Saturday 17th October 10-4, Sonia will be demonstarting the fab Just Rite Stamps range which is now in stock at Stampeezee. Visit Sonia's blog for lots of samples and the Stampeezee site to view the products. These stamps are great for personalising or customising your cards. Lauren Meader also uses them and is on the design team, so her blog may have some inspiration too. I just had to get some when I saw them, hopefully I'll have a sample or two on here soon for you too!

Hope to see you there!

All Santa's Reindeer

Well what a week! Firstly I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who left me lovely comments or sent emails regarding our accident, you are all such lovely people! Also I would like to thank our family for all their help this past week and my best friend Daniela and her mum Yvette for the lovely plant basket they sent, such a sweet thought. You are all such kind and considerate people, thank you so much.

We are doing OK, our necks/backs are still very stiff and sore, lots of aches and pains etc but we are still pleased that things were not worse. Poor Adrian is dealing with the insurance etc. I made it into work for my first few days in my new job and I am really enjoying it, I'm working with such a great team, they were really good about what happened. My mum picked me up for work as I did not feel up to driving as I had limited movement. My mum is also now working in the same department which is good! So far, so good, I think I will enjoy my new role, although I've got lots to learn!

I have just managed this quick and simple Christmas card using one of my Unity stamps from last year.

Supplies: stamp - Unity/ sentiment from Stash - 99p clear stamp set/ ribbon from Liberty-Bell quilting shop in Chester/ other Oval nesties, chalks, shimmer paints.

The ladies that won the candy thank you for your patience, I've now packages them up and will have them out to you come Monday.

Hope you are having a good weekend, I'm now off to watch the X factor, can't be bothered to cook so think a Chinese take away will do nicely, then a film! Well it doesn't hurt after a hectic week.

Hugs,

Accident

Just a quick post to let you know that I here but may not be posting much this week.

Adrian and I were involved in car accident yesterday, we had been out shopping and were slowing down to turn right on a dual carriage way when a car ploughed into the back of us at approx 50-60mph and pushed us into the path of an on coming lorry. Thank the lord we were not hit by the lorry, Adrian just about managed to keep control of the car. We both ended up in A & E department, the impact has left us both with terrible whiplash injuries and aches and pains all over. I have had whiplash and back trouble in the past so my poor back is really feeling it. I have been feeling a bit run down lately anyway and this has just left me feeling exhausted. Hence mojo and motivation go out the window again! Typical as I'm due to start my new job on Wednesday, I'll have to hobble into work, thank goodness for painkillers! We were really shaken and shocked at the time. Just goes to show you never know what is around the corner, really scary to think that one minute you are just going about your business and the next it could be all over. Hold onto life with both hands and live the life you dream of!

God must have been watching over us and I thank him for keeping us safe. We are very lucky to be here and I count my blessings!

The ladies that won candy I'll get it posted out to you ASAP but may take a while, really sorry.

Our families have helped us out the last two days and I am thankful too that we are surrounded by such loving, caring and helpful people.

Wishing you all safe journeys wherever you are headed, keep safe!

Love,

Blogoversary candy winner and Followers of the week!

The winner of my blogoversary candy is...drum roll please....random org no. 74 Rowena - crafty pagan designs!
Be sure to visit Rowena's blog as her creations are simply amazing, I love her style!

I also wanted to catch up with follow of the week, oh I really try to be organised but the time whizzes by, I need a 48hour day but where you still only need 8 hours sleep! If only, lol!

My follower of the week for week beginning 14th September is Elaine - a place for ink, she always leaves lovely comments that make me smile and her blog is full of inspiration. These goodies are yours honey. Imaginisce stamp and 6x6 papers and SU ribbon.

My follower of the week for the week beginning 21st September is Louise - my crafty goings on, Louise is relatively new follower and has already made my day with her kind comments, her creations are also lovely and her blog well worth a visit. louise will get these Dove Craft Christmas papers (6x6) and SU ribbon.

My follower of the week for week beginning 28th Sept (this week, yippee, now up to date), is my lovely crafty friend Clare - little bear crafts, Clare is so lovely and has followed me for ages, she leaves really sweet comments and is one of my best Stampin' up customers (thanks Clare)! Her work is always inspiring and her blog full of great ideas. Clare will get these yummy SU papers (6X6), raffia lace and brads.

If you lovely ladies would kindly email me your snail mail addy's I'll get these in the post to you as soon as I am able to. Thank you all so much you following my 'lil old blog!

Well hopefully I'll be back with a card soon, my mojo and motivation has been AWOL lately, probably due to being under the weather lately and all the excitement of my new job etc. Sorry folks! I have just spent the last of my Birthday money though on some more new goodies and can't wait to use them so hopefully I'll get my creative juices back on track!

I'm at work tomorrow for on my last long shift on the ward, so I'll be missing out on all the World Card Making day fun on the www, but to those of you that are able I wish you a happy day full of crafting!

Hugs and smiles,

My Blogoversary Candy!

This post will remain at the top until this candy ends on Wednesday 30th September 2009. Please scroll down for newer posts/creations.

Well my little old blog is a year old today! Where does the time go?! I enjoy all aspects of crafting and blogging, especially visiting all the amazing blogs out there and being inspired and awed everyday my all the talent out there in blogland. I have made some wonderful crafting/blogging friends since starting this blog and would like to thank everyone who has visited, commented or followed my blog. Your comments always make me smile and give me some much needed encouragement. So as a way of saying thank you I would like to offer the following candy to one lucky winner!



The main prize consists of Unity Stamp Co Kit of the Month for July (worth $36 inc shipping from USA), My minds eye bloom and Grow 6x6 paper pad, raffia lace, crochet lace ribbon, assortment of buttons, assortment of mulberry flowers.

I will also add a runner up prize for every 100 entrants. So the more people who enter the more prizes will be up for grabs so spread the word!

All you have to do is leave a comment and post a link on your blog to my candy by 30/09/09. If you are not already a follower then it would be fab if you became one too (not essential to win though). I'll use random org to choose the winner/s.

Good Luck and thank you all for your continued support, it means the world to me!

Big Hugs,

Exciting News!

My friend Gemma and I have decided to start a craft group here in Coventry! We have been thinking about this for a while and have now found a venue to hold our event.

It will be the 2nd Monday of each month, starting 12 October from 7 - 9pm at Hearsall Baptist Church (on the corner of Hearsall Lane and Queensland Ave, Chapelfields, CV5)

This is an opportunity to meet other crafters and share ideas and inspiration. There will be refreshments provided, all levels of crafters welcome!

There will also be occasional workshops/make and takes etc. For more information please visit the blog

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. If you live locally we would love to see you there. Please email us at paperscissorscraft@hotmail.co.uk if you want to come so we can keep a count of numbers etc.

Cost is £3 to cover room hire. Workshops will cost more but will be advertised in advance. Bring your own craft supplies and project to work on for the first meeting.

Hope to see you there!

Miss clause!

I just love these Christmas Manga's from Sugar Nellie, have been itching to ink them up too! I have used the fab sketch over at sketch Saturday and have got cracking on my Christmas cards. Although I thought i would have made more whilst being off work this week but the week has whizzed by and I'm feeling a bit out of sorts to be honest, felt better over the weekend but started feeling yucky again once the antibiotics finished! Typical when I've got time off. Anyhoo, here is the card I made.

Supplies: Stamp - Sugar nellie coloured with promarkers and white gel pen to accent, used liquid applique and glitter on her fur trim / DP - DCWV/ Ribbon - SU/ Dew drops - Robin's nest/ Buttons and thread from stash as is the sentiment sign/ Tools - nesties.

I'll catch up with follower of the week again over the weekend, maybe I'll announce them fortnightly as that seems to be the pattern! The weeks pass by so quickly!

Also just to let you know that Stampeezee has had some delish new Graphic 45 papers in, new Magnolias (plus papers), Helz Cuppleditch stamps, Belles and Whistles stamps, new Sarah Kay Christmas stamps and now also stocks Just Rite stamps too.

Thank you for stopping by and any comments you may leave.

Hugs,

Autumn Wishes

Finally got around to making a card! There is a fab sketch to follow over at a spoonful of sugar, so I used that for this card and some of my new craft stash that I got for my birthday! I love autumn, it is my favourite season, I love the colours, I love watching the leaves turn to all the rich beautiful colours. I like the fact the the sun still shines but there is a slight crispness in the air and it's time for all the snugly sweaters to come out! I was born in the autumn and I'm an earth sign, so maybe that has something to do with it too.

Supplies: stamp and sentiment - Whiff of Joy coloured with promarkers/ DP - Basic Grey Indian Summer/ Cardstock - Stampin' up!/ Flowers - Prima and hobbycraft/ Buttons and raffia lace from stash/ linen thread - SU/ other - distress inks for edges, shimmerz mist in baby's breath on flowers.

I'm enjoying my holiday from work, funny though 'cos you don't realise how worn out you are until you stop! Visited my dear friend Becky in Nottingham yesterday, it was great to catch up, we hadn't seen each other in ages. I couldn't believe how big their son Ewan is now (he is 4 tomorrow) and was lovely to meet baby Oliver for the first time!

Some crafty news for you, Debbie, owner of Stampeezee now has her own blog, make sure you pop over and visit as she is very talented, I have always admired her work. She will also keep you updated with what's new and happening at Stampeezee.

Thanks for looking and any comment you may leave, they always brighten my day!

Autumn wishes,