Penguin Birthday

HI all just a quick visit to blog this card. I bought this stamp last year to make a birthday card for a lady at work who loves penguins ............. then stupidly forgot I had it. So this year even though I haven't made a card in a while I just had to use it.

Image Bugaboo - Penguin Birthday

Backing Papers, Ribbon and Buttons - Papermania Capsule Collection Chelsea Green

I have followed the sketch on:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Sorry I've been a stranger

Good Afternoon all. I'm really sorry that I haven't posted for ages but I am still stuggling to get my mojo back. I keep going into my craft (dining) room and looking around but nope, nothing jumps out at me. I am feeling a bit down in the dumps to be honest.

I have made a couple of cards but I must admit I only made them because I had to.  The first one is an almost copy of one I made last year.

and for the second one I wanted to try something different, so I took inspiration from Tara and made this Shabby Chic/Vintage card for a colleague at work who is turning 50 on Monday.

I've done a little bit more crocheting too.  Emily asked me to do this one.  The 11th Doctor

You can find the pattern here:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/matt-smith-big-and-cuddly-drwho

A Card at last

Good Afternoon all. Would you believe it I've made a card. To be honest I made it a couple of weeks ago but haven't had the time to post.  It was just a quick and easy one for a lady at work.

Here are a few more of my crochet creations too:

Hope you like.  xx

Recognise this chap?

Morning all.  I was browsing all the free crochet pattern sites and came across this one http://blog.littleowlshut.com/free-patterns/   Well I had to make him didn't I.

Another really easy pattern to follow and I just love his cute belly button.

Now what can I do next hmmmm?

Exterminate!!

Well I've definitely got the crochet bug now.  Its amazing what you can find on the Internet.  My cousin challenged me to make this:

You can download the pattern here:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dalek-amigurumi

Emily is a big Dr Who fan so she has claimed this one.  I'll have to make another for Maggie (cousin).

Here's another elephant I've made too. 

  

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70582AD.html?r=1

 

Long Time No See.

Good morning all. I thought I had better let you all know that I haven't disappeared off the face of the earth. We have been really busy at work with staff illness and people leaving so I have been getting home shattered and been in bed most nights for 9 o'clock.   I have made a few more crochet animals and have been doing a bit of sewing.  I have just made Stewart a Duffel bag out of oilskin.  It was a kit but now I have the pattern I can make some more out of other materials.

and her are some of my crochet animals:

WINSTON

 ERIC

I still haven't made any cards but hope to get back to it soon.

Take Care.

Happy New Year

Good Morning All. Long time, no see ha ha.   Before Christmas my mojo did a runner and I'm afraid it didn't come back.  So as I had packed all my crafty bits away to clear the dining room for Christmas I made the decision not to get it out again and to have a little break from card making for a while.  I am not giving up.  I am sure it will all come out again at some point.  So instead I have enjoyed catching up on all the books I had been meaning to read.  I've been doing a bit of sewing and I've also been watching You Tube videos and teaching myself crochet.  I could already make granny squares but have never made anything else.  So I found this fab instruction video by Sharon for this little crochet monkey.

Meet Mickey

I am quite proud of myself, never having done it before but it really was quite easy with the fab instructions.  I didn't use the correct wool as I just used up some scraps I had.  My next one will be a lot better I'm sure.

Right off to get the dreaded h*******k done, then off to blood donor session this afternoon.  I'll be back to show you my next crafty project as soon as I've decided what I'm doing.

Take Care Debs xx 

Sorry I've not been an active blogger just lately.  My crafty mojo has done a bunk.  I can't even blame it on being really busy for Christmas as I think I have got most of it under control.  I am off work for a few days now but back in on Christmas Eve and its hubby's birthday today so I am going to do a bit of baking, he loves carrot cake so I'll do one of those and maybe some mince pies.

Anyway this is just a quick reminder to let you know that you still have plenty of time to join in with my Nutcrafters challenge - Lots of Layers and Sparkle/Bling so hope to see some of you joining in.

Nutcrafters Challenge #33

Good Morning All.  Its f-f-f-freezing here this morning. The roads are shining with the frost and its soooo foggy.  Hopefully it will clear soon as I'm off out with Emily, looking for a dress for Chris's works do.

Today I have my Nutcrafters DT card and it's my turn to set the challenge and I've chosen:

Lots of Layers and Sparkle/Bling

So we would just like to see lots of matting and layering or decoupage etc on your card or project.

For my project I have made this Christmas Card.

I have used this really cute Christmas Stamp - Winter Walk
Coloured with Promarkers
Backing Papers - The Snowman
Memory Box Dies - Puffy Cloud
Liquid Pearls for buttons
Fake Snow from B&M

We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week. You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.  There are some lovely freebies available here

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)

More Red and Green Cards

Good evening all. Well I managed to get over the hills and back again. It wasn't too bad. There was some snow on the tops but once I came down again it was nice and crisp.   So my baby is home from Uni for a month.

I've just added a collection of red and green cards that I've made over the past week

 Cold Hands Warm Heart - SWALK - Crafters Companion

 Humphrey's Corner - Crafters Companion

Penny Black - Snowy Mistletoe and Humphrey's Corner

I am entering the following challenge:

Crafters Companion - Winter Friends 1/1

Red and Green Should Never Be Seen

Except at Christmas hey!!   Another quick post from me today.  I'm off over the Pennines to pick my baby up.  Yayy Emily is coming home from Uni for Christmas.  The weather man is warning of snow on the Woodhead and Snake Pass but I'll be fine, just take my time.  It'll look pretty anyway.  My mum is coming with me and we're calling to see my auntie on the way.  I'll have to drag mum away, once those two get chatting you can't shut 'em up.

I am entering this card into:

Less is More challenge - Red and Green 8/12

Nutcrafters Mid challenge Reminder

Good morning all. Just a quick reminder that you still have a week to join in with Gemma's Challenge - NUMBERS over at Nutcrafters. So just include a number anywhere on your card. There is a fab prize and you don't need to use a Nutcrafters image, although Katie has provided some lovely freebies for you to use.   Would love to see some of you joining in.

Penny Black Christmas

Good Evening All, just one more card to add tonight. 

For this one I have used this cute little stamp from:

Penny Black Jolly Friends Transparent Set

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Paper Free Download from Papercraft Inspirations Magazine

Ribbons from stash

Marianne Mini Poinsettia Die

Memory Box Die - Holly Vine

I am entering this card into the following challenge:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Glitter and Sparkle 1/1

Penny Black and More - Its your choice 31/12

Right off now to have something to eat, then Strictly results and Crickley Hall.  Is anybody else watching Crickley, its very spooky!!

Sugar Nellie Christmas

Good Afternoon all, my card today is yet another Christmas Card. 

This is one of the first Sugar Nellies I ever bought and I can't believe I haven't used him this year yet.

Image - Sugar Nellie - Santa with Tree

Coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - See D stamps

Backing Papers - The Snowman

Large Snowflake - Cuttlebug Die

Smaller Snowflake - Martha Stewart Punch

and of course as its a Christmas Card - Glamour Dust

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Winter Mimi

I'm back with my first card made today. Chris has just phoned and is on his way home so should be back about 2 o'clock hopefully.

Sorry about the poor photo but no matter what I tried I couldn't get a decent picture without shadows and her tights are in fact white not this grubby grey colour.

Image - Pink Gem Winter Mimi

Coloured with Promarkers

Doily - liberated from Retirement Party I went to last week

Memory Box Die - Holly Vine

Sentiment - SeeD

Pearls from stash
Glamour Dust and Liquid Pearls

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Jingle Belles - Anything Goes 21/12

Toboggan for Two

Good morning all. I can't believe its December already. I think I will spend the day trying to finish off my Christmas Cards. Chris has had to go in to work so I'm on my own again.

Here's one I made earlier in the week and didn't have time to blog.

Image LOTV - toboggan for two

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - The Snowman

Ribbon and gems from stash

Stickles glitter glue

Glamour dust and fake snow from B&M

Felt Poinsettia Card

Good Evening all I was going to wait and post this card tomorrow morning but I have got an early start so don't think I will have time.  So this will be my third post today.  Please scroll down and check out the others.  

I was off last Thursday and Friday so went into work Monday knowing there would be a lot of work to catch up on (and there was!!) but then one of the receptionists called in sick so I had to keep going downstairs to cover breaks, lunch etc.  Tuesday she was still off sick so I ended up being on reception all morning.  When I left Tuesday night there was tons of dictation to catch up on, as well as my admin work.  My day off is Wednesday so I am dreading going in tomorrow to loads more work.  Oh well I can only go as fast as I can, I'll catch up eventually.

Here's another of the Christmas cards I made today.

It seems a bit bare to me.  Does it need a sentiment (or something else)?

Image LOTV - Turkey Dinner

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - My Minds Eye Freebie and Stampin' Up

Marianne Dies Poinsetta cut out of felt with flower brad in centre

Sizzix Photo Corners Die #2 - Also cut out of felt

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Cold Hands, Warm Heart

Good Afternoon all. I have had a lovely lazy day today. Just did a general tidy up this morning and then headed to my craft (dining)room. I checked how many Christmas cards I had and was quite surprised to find I had more than I thought, still not enough though so today I have made another 3 cards to add to the collection.

Image - Cold Hands, Warm Heart from Crafter's Companion

Coloured with Promarkers

Backing Papers - The Snowman

Ribbon from stash

Stocking Charm - Nutcrafters

Pearls from Home Bargains

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafter's Companion - Favourite Colour Combo - Lilac and White

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

CSAYL - To Die 4

Nutcrafters Challenge 32

Good Morning All.

Today I have my Nutcrafters DT card. 

Its Gemma's turn to set the challenge and she has chosen:

Numbers

So we would just like to see any numbers on your card or project.

For my project I have made this Christmas Card.

I have used this really cute Christmas Digi Stamp from the Santa Collection - Santa's Day Off
Coloured with Promarkers
Paper Pieced with scraps.
Backing Paper - First Edition - Christmas Joy
Scrabble letters made on comp using Scramble Font
Memory Box Die - Holly Vine and beads for berries.
We would love to see some of you joining in with the challenge this week. You don't need to use a Nutcrafters image but we would love it if you do.  There are some lovely freebies available here

Main Prize (You need to use a Nutcrafters image)

2nd Prize (No need to use Nutcrafters image, just follow the challenge) 2 Digi stamps or 1 Stamp Sheet (subject to availability)