Happy Mothers Day!

Well I had a lovely relaxing day yesterday with my 4 favourite people in the world...hubby and my 3 boys ;)

I  had some lovely choccies and also a craft voucher which I'm hoping to buy the Crop-adile corner chomper.

After a delicious roast followed by sticky toffee pudding and cream we visited my Mum and then on to my Mil's.

Here is the card I made for my Mum and made it using my silhouette Cameo.

The paper is from a free set called Angel Mother by Summer Driggs and can be found here.

Thanks for visiting.

Buddies

Good Morning Bloggers,

I'm here this morning to share my card for this weeks Polka Doodles Challenge which is 

"Animal Or Bird'.

Here is my take which uses papers and images from one of the newly released CD's 'Pretty Tuff'.

I used Labels 1 Grand Nestabilities for the shape of the card and used ready coloured digis which are great for a quick card.

This week Nikky is offering 3 copies of the brand new 'Candy Doodles' and also be sure to check out Enfy's blog as she is also giving away a copy too ;)

Thanks for dropping by

Easter Bunny Treat Box using Silhouette Cameo

Can you believe the Easter Bunny is only 3.5 weeks away? 

I couldn't believe it when I realised so when Regina asked the team to make something using the adorable new Easter sets from The Cutting Cafe' I decided to make George a little basket ready for his egg ;)

This little treat box is ideal to put your own special treats inside for that special someone. I used the silhouette with the fabulous print and cut again......did I mention I lurve this feature? lol

Here is another view of the box to give you a better idea of the size it's just prefect for a medium sized egg.

I used my Martha Stewart doily punch to make the handle but you do get one with the set.

You can find this treat box and many more fab cut files at The Cutting Cafe'.

Thank you for visiting

Hugs

Just Clowning Around

Just look at the huge smile on this little guys face you just can't help but smile yourself :) I adore this super happy and fun set from Sparkle N Sprinkle called 'Clowns'. I believe this set is also on offer right now :)

I wanted to make this card as colourful and bright as possible. I made the little banners using the Pennants nestabilities dies out of patterned paper and stuck them to the ric rac.

The sentiment is also part of the set. I added some glitter called Laser Blue also from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

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So Lucky to have a friend like you - Silhouette Cameo

Hello ;)

Today I would like to share another card I have made using my silhouette cameo...(I'm in love) with this machine!

The cut file can be purchased from The Cutting Cafe' and can be found here.

For the top layer (spotty pattern) I opened it up in the silhouette software, highlighted the shape and filled it with a pattern a feature I love. I have imported all my digital papers into the software studio so I can choose the perfect match for my image ;)

I then did a print and cut again another top feature for me as it saves me so much time cutting around intricate shapes.

The rainbow was found from google images (free clipart) and layered on the top layer.

I will be back later with more projects

Thank you for visiting

Hugs

1st Birthday card & 1st Silhouette Cameo project

Hello guys,

Hope you are having a lovely lazy Sunday and/or doing something you enjoy ;)

I have been spending time getting to know my latest purchase the Silhouette Cameo! After a long hard think I decided my beloved Pazzle was being neglected  largely due to the fact that it was too much hassle to set up and run on my Mac. One big downside for me was that even though I loved everything about the capabilities of the Pazzle one thing they didn't get right was not making the software Mac compatible.

Of course you could run boot camp  I used VM fusion but I found every time I opened it up it would freeze.

Anyway I now have the silhouette and even though it can't cut as many materials as the pazzle it does have an optical eye for print and cutting, it's Mac compatible and it can now take a 12 x 24" mat. I also read somewhere that a new blade is in the making enabling the cameo to cut thicker materials ;)

Here is my 1st card using the silhouette and a new cutting file from The Cutting Cafe' - 0 - 9 shaped card sets and templates.

I made this for my friend's baby girl who turned 1 on Saturday. The file was an SVG which I can use in my silhouette software as I upgraded to the Designer Edition.

The image was free clipart which I found on Google images and and the silhouette did a print and cut perfectly. I chose to have the larger white border around the image but you can have as little or as much as you like another great feature.

I will be back with more projects to share soon 

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Happy Birthday Koala

Hello Friends,

Thank you for stopping by for a visit ;)

Today I'm sharing a card I made for Sparkle N Sprinkle and I have used Birthday Cassie.

You can also purchase the full set available here called Cassie's Adventures.

I coloured him with copics and then added some green flock for the grass which can also be purchased here.

The window was cut using Rectangle nesties and the Happy Birthday embossing was made using a cuttlebug embossing folder. 

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Save The Date

Hello Guys and happy Friday!

I'm excited today to be sharing my 1st project for the  The Cutting Cafe'. I have always loved working with Regina's files as they are always so much fun!

 I decided to use the newly released Calender set for 2013 and thought it would be a good idea to show that you can use them for all sorts of things other than a calender.

and here is a picture of my husband and myself inside which I think adds a lovely personal touch.

The Save The Date was computer generated by myself and cut out using a Labels 1 Grand Nestabiities.

Be sure to check out The Cutting Cafe' and you will be spoilt for choice ;)

Thank you for stopping by

Hugs

Hard drives and Haircuts!

Well what a stressful week this has been. My beloved Apple iMac which is now 4 years old decided to go sick on me last week after we decided to upgrade to snow Leopard! At first we didn't think it was much of a problem until the silly thing wouldn't turn on and then eventually after 25 times of switching it on  it came on but then wouldn't switch off! A friend of my husband's who works on Apple computers came around and told me the worst possible news you want to hear about your computer........the hard drive had frazzled!!!! Luckily however I had been running an external hard drive for my time machine so 4 yrs worth of photo's and movies hadn't been lost but as you can imagine until I could visibly see them again I was in such a tense and worried state of mind. Please let this prompt you if you don't already do so to back up everything on a regular basis, even a Mac can fail because at the end of the day it is still a computer! 

Anyhow I'm now up and running again with a new hard drive and I also decided to chop off all my hair from bottom length to behind the ears short.........Here it is and I must say I feel so much fresher and lighter with all that hair gone :)

I will back later with a card to share :)

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Let's share Giggles

Good morning bloggers :)

I can't believe it's Friday again already but it does mean it's time for another Polka Doodles challenge.

The challenge this week hosted by the lovely Anne and she has a recipe for us to follow: 

2 designer papers, 1 image & 3 embellishments.

Here is my take on the challenge.

I used ' Candy Doodles' something on this CD for everyone. It's packed full of delicious papers
The card base was made using Grand nestabilities circle and scallops.

Do take a look at the other DT creations and we would love you to join us.

Thank you for visiting :)

Sweet Little Deer and some exciting news :)

Happy Valentines day bloggers!

Now I know this is not a Valentines card but it was made for a sweet little someone who I love dearly.....

my little niece 'Erica'.

I made her a 1st Birthday card using a deer you can see here and my sister loved it so I decided to use this one for Christmas and how sweet is it?

The card base was made using Grand Nesties - Labels 4 and folded in half.

The sentiment was computer generated using some fancy font that I don't remember the name for!

Now I have some exciting news to share because  Regina owner of The Cutting Cafe' a fab place to purchase loads of fab cut files and digis asked me if I was interested in joining the team once again......well of course I am I love Regina's designs and can't wait to get started :)

Thank you for visiting

Hugs

Spring Fling Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to another fun blog hop with Sparkle N Sprinkle!

If you have (Bunny Hopped) here from the fabulous Karin's Blog then you are right on track :)

Otherwise, you might like starting from the beginning to become eligible for FIVE great prizes here at Sparkle N Sprinke.

I have made 2 cards for the hop and they both use the same stamp set - Star Bunnies.

 For the above card I used Carrot Bunny which is so much fun :) I stamped 3 carrots out too and layered them using foam squares. The sentiment is computer generated and the base of the card was made using Grand scalloped circles.

My second card was made using Girl Bunny.

I used my oval nesties to cut an aperture in the base of my card and stamped my image inside the window. The butterflies and border is Easter border Nesties.

To be eligible  for a prize you must comment on every blog on the hop.

There are 2 grand prizes and 3 “random” prizes that are attached to 3 different designers blogs!

Your next stop on the hop is April's :)

Thank you so much for joining us on this blog hop and good luck ;)

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Have a Tweet Birthday

Hello Guys and welcome to another Polka Doodles Challenge. This week I'm the host and I would like to see you 'Show us some Love' and use hearts on your creations! With Valentines day just around the corner what better time to make that special someone in your life a special card.

 I used 'Sugar Birdies' for my card and I just love the variety of embellishments,  stampies and papers you can choose from.

I love bold bright colours so I was very pleased with the outcome of this card and I'm sure it would really make someone smile :)

Nikky is also offering blog candy too so be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations and join us for a chance to win :)
I will be entering my card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Animal Antics
Heart Song Inspirations - Buttons/Brads
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Fab 'N' Funky - Use a Digi Image
Little Red wagon -  Valentines day or Love
Penny's Paper-crafty Challenges - Love is in the Air
Creative Belli Blog - Hearts /Valentine
More Than Favors - Love
Thanks for stopping by

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Sweet Little Cousin

Hello :)

This is a card I made for my darling little niece Erica from the 3 boys when she  turned 1 in November!

When I first saw this sweet little dear I knew it was the perfect image for her.

I found the free download here at this beautiful blog 'Free Pretty Things.'

The flowers were made using spiral blossoms one and I added a pearl to the center. The card base was made using Grand labels 23 definitely one of my favourites!

I did the sentiment myself ;)
I will be entering this card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by

Hugs

Happy Birthday Bunny

Hope you are all having a lovely Weekend ;)

Here is a card I made using one of my favourite sets from Sparkle N Sprinkle called 'Star Bunnies'. I find these cuties so versatile for lot's of different occasions.

  I wanted a really happy bright and sparkly card so I also added some Sparkle N Sprinkle glitters which are so vibrant and fun. Here I used Blue Jewel, Fantasy Gold and Dazzling Rose.You can find the range of glitters and embossing powders here.

Thank you for visiting

Hugs

Just Chillin

Hi guys ;)

I wanted to share a card I made a while back for Polka Doodles using the latest and fabulous CD 'Pretty Tuff'. It's perfect for the guys in your life but it also works great with 'Pretty Sweet' too.

I love the fact that on this CD Nikky gives you the choice of using a black and white image for you to colour or if you want a quick card you also get a pre coloured version which I find very useful for those last minute makes.

I have coloured this little chap and perched him on a pre coloured bench.

I made the cloud effects using my distress ink and a scalloped piece of paper sponging the ink over it lightly.

I'm desperate to get some crafting done but I burnt two of my fingers on the hob so I'm sruggling to bend them at the moment without them cracking open!

Thank you for stopping by

Hugs

Love is in the Air

Hello and welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Deco Divas - Love is in the Air Blog Hop :)

If you have arrived here from the fabulous Julie's blog then you are on the right track ;) However if you just happened to stop by my blog  and would like to participate and be eligible to win the four great prizes you will need to start at the beginning of the hop here at the  Sparkle N Sprinkle blog.

Here is my card for the hop and my card represents 'Love is in the Air' with the sweet little sailor boy and his obvious passion for the great outdoors, sailboats and the sea. I love this calming and relaxed feel this stamp creates.

I wanted to make my card look like an aged postcard and to create this I used my grand labels 23 nestabilites for the card shape and inked around the edge of the card, sentiment and image.

You can purchase this individual stamp here or the whole set here.

If you are participating in this fun fab hop please be sure to leave me a comment and on every other blog and answer the question at the last stop over at Sparkle n Sprinkle to be eligible to win the prize. Your next stop is the wonderful Karalee's blog.

Thank you so much for visiting me ;)

Hugs

Paper Book Wreath

Hello ;)

Here is another Christmas creation which I made using an old paper book and I loved the outcome and got so many compliments on this wreath.

 I can't take credit for the idea as I found it on you tube along with lot's of other fab wreath tutorials. This particular wreath idea was found here. 

It was so therapeutic making the cone shapes even though at first I thought it would take me forever but you soon get the knack of it and before you know it you have a mountain of them ;)

Here it is on my cabinet in my front room but I ended up putting it on my front door as mine leads into a porch so it was inside.

The baubles were a bargain from the pound shop and I think I got something like 30  for £1! 

I would definitely consider making one for this Christmas.......did I just say this Christmas??? It will be here before we know it and this year as I always say i'm going to make all my Christmassy things well in advance...hmmmm we'll see lol

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Girls are Special

Hello Guys ;)

I wanted to share a card I made using this beautiful stamp from Sparkle N Sprinkle called 'Gathering Wildflowers' . You can also buy the set called 'Children- Sailor Boy' which you buy here.

I thought this stamp would look good coloured using my watercolour pencils so I dug out some watercolour paper.

I cut out the image using my nestabilities and attached it to my Lattice rectangle which I threaded satin ribbon through.

The sentiment is also part of the set and I sponged over it with distress ink.

The flower was made using my new spiral Blossom flower die and a cupcake case and then sprinkled with Autumn Medley glitter also from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

Thank you for stopping by

Hugs

Mod Time

Good Morning Campers,

It's time for the very first Polka Doodle Challenge of 2012 and what a fab 1st challenge it is too......a sketch to get you right back into the swing of things.

I must admit  I was a tad scared of the  'Use shades of Grey' part but I think I managed to pull it off even though  I just love bright colourful creations I think this card pops!

I think these papers and toppers from the 'Not for Girls Definitely  for Men' CD are just super and there really is something on it for everyone.

Please join us for this super challenge over at Polka doodles and give yourself a chance to win a set of Letraset Flexmarkers.....wow what a fab giveaway!

Thanks for stopping by ;)

Hugs

Warmest Winter Wishes

Happy New Year Friends!

Here is my 1st post of 2012 and one of many crafty creations. It is however a card from last year and a Christmas card I really enjoyed making.

 I started out with a 5 x 5 card base and layered my patterned papers. I then tore a piece of scrap copier paper and edged it with my glue pen adding some sparkly silver glitter. I used an old dovecraft tree punch and glued them behind the copier paper. The snow couple is again one I found on google images and I think they make a perfect little cozy couple for this card. I just coloured their accessories and highlighted the outline of their bodies with copics and added glitter.
Once cut out I glued them to the card and sprinkled white flowersoft around them for snow effect.
The sentiment was made on my pc and was cut with my nestablities and again glitter was added around.

Hugs

Christmas Carols

Hello All :)

Another Christmas card to share with you this evening. As I mentioned in my last post we have had internet issues over Christmas so I still have quite a few cards and creations to share with you, the only thing is that now it's nearly over it makes me kinda of sad :(

The build up comes around so quickly and before you know it we are heading into January for a new year of fun and adventures!

Anyway here is a card I made (not my usual style) quite traditional and yet still colourful and cheery I just love colour! 

I apologise for not noting where I got the wonderful Christmas paper background and the lovely image from but if I remember I will add to this post.

If I don't get chance to pop by tomorrow I would like to wish each and every visitor a 

'Happy and Healthy New Year!'

 Oh before I forget be sure to check this out below ;)

Pen & Paper Circle is the brand new Polkadoodles Club!

*No costly membership signup*

Choose which issues you wish to subscribe to on pre-order only....

See the kit design before you order!

Great value!

PRE-ORDER BY 18TH JAN 2012 (orders will ship 15th Feb 2012)

Receive a Special Club kit:

Following the huge success of our Christmas magazine in conjunction with Practical Publishing we were overwhelmed with requests to produce a regular project magazine.  So, we decided to go one better and give you an exclusive project kit AND magazine instead!! 

Each Club issue will include a special exclusive* set of Polymer stamps, a printed paper pack, special Club offers and discounts PLUS our special, EXCLUSIVE CREATIVE CHRONICLE Club magazine which gives you 12 full colour step by step tutorials and inspiration on how to use your kit, with special projects from Nikky and the amazingly talented Design Team.  Each magazine issue will include special offers and news from Polkadoodles, together with a preview of the upcoming next issue.

We realise this is not the cheapest Club around but QUALITY is really important to us and rather than give you a crummy photocopied badly instructed project sheet with your stamps we decided to go the whole hog and get our brilliant Design Team to contribute with Nikky instead. We are certain this magazine will be a collectable and we are working on bringing you some added extra's such as an organiser binder etc to build your tutorial library.  Each issue will include at least 12 step by step tutorials complete with full colour photographs and loads of hints and tips from the team which will prove invaluable.

PRE-ORDER BY 18TH JAN 2012 (orders will ship 15th Feb 2012)

This first issue includes 10 printed A4 papers and an A6 Polymer stamp set as per graphic attached (includes large girl stamp, sentiment stamp and 2 flowers) together with the first Creative Chronicle issue.