Then and Now

I am taking part in an ATC swap - me, then and now! Don't think I need to explain which is which! Background on 'now' is Core-dinations Black Magic embossed with the Cuttlebug and sanded. Flower is Cuttlebug too. The background stamp of 'then' is a stamp I have had my eye on for months now. Last week is was reduced by 40% over at Topaz Crafts so I snapped it up! It's from Personal Impressions and is by Beryl Peters. Although it doesn't actually say on the stamp, I think it is The Shambles in York. Not sure of my age on the top picture, possibly about 6 years.

Happy 60th Birthday

This card was made for my mum's friend who turned 60 last weekend. The papers are from HOTP. Hamish is from Sugar Nellie. Ribbon - Anita's, Brads - Papermania, 60 - Cuttlebug, Scalloped circle - Nestibilities.

Mum's Birthday Cards

This card is for my Mum's birthday. I love the cakes and icecream background. The image is of the lovely Hamish from Sugar Nellie.

This card is for my Mum from my children. I can't take the credit for the design of it as it is featured in this month's Do Crafts Creativity magazine. 'Icing' is made with the help of a Nestibilities die embossed with the Cuttlebug swirly folder.

Sugar Nellie

Made this card with the lovely Hamish for a friend who got engaged on Christmas day in Lapland. Background papers from HOTP, brads Papermania, Flowers Prima.

Here is my attempt at the first challenge on the SugarBowlBlog. I used the gorgeous Hamish from Sugar Nellie at Funky Kits. The background papers are mostly HOTP and Core-dinations. Hamish is coloured with Distress Ink from Tim Holtz at Ranger. Why not give the challenge a go?

Back to cards

The dog image is from Elzybells Stamps. The happy birthday is part of a 99p set by Studio g. Background paper is Core-dinations embossed with the Cuttlebug and 'distressed' with a nail file. I highlighted the torn paper part of the stamp with Glossy Accents from Ranger.

NYE 2008

Last night we went to a NYE party at a friend's house. The theme was film. This is a picture for my mum. L-R Dom, Cat, Robyn, Ben. My 2 sons and my 2 nieces.

The pictures below are of the journey home. Coldest I have ever seen it!

Cuttlebug Challenge

Anyone get a new Cuttlebug from Santa? Why not join in with this Cuttlebug Challenge?

Christmas Dinner 2008

'What's next?' This is Daisy who can't wait to jump into people's seat. I think she is high on cat nip here!

Happy Christmas

Just a quick post to wish everyone a happy Christmas. The turkey is in the oven and the house is beginning to smell like the Christmas I love. The lounge smells like cinnamon thanks to a gorgeous candle from Melt. Merry Christmas to everyone and thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such lovely comments, I really appreciate you taking the time.

The last of the cards for Christmas...

Uploaded some more Christmas cards. Finally finished making, writing and sending them. Next year I will start much much earlier, probably even begin in November! Hope everyone has a fab Christmas and a wonderful 2009.

Christmas Cards for 2008

Haven't uploaded anything for what seems like ages. Finally finished making cards today and cleaned the house ready for Christmas. Just got a shopping to do (!) and a Pavlova to make for Christmas Day now. Happy Holidays everyone (I love that expression, but know lots of English people don't!)

Simply Red

A bit of a red theme here! Stamp from Elzybells. Background papers from K & Company. The greeting is Inkadinkadoo (part of the stamp) stamped onto vellum.

Hamish

Hamish is from Sugar Nellie. He is coloured in with Twinkling H20s. The floral paper is from DCWV and the embossed card is Core-dinations run through the Cuttlebug.

Spiral Whisper Competition

There is a competition on Spiral Whisper to win new goodies.

Back to Christmas

This snowman stamp is from Spiral Whisper. I coloured the hat and scarf with Twinkling H20s and highlighted the body with a touch of blue cos I'm not keen on pure white snowmen! The baubles stamp is from Elzybells.

A change from Christmas Cards...

The daughter of a colleague gave birth to a baby girl this week. This card was a welcome break from the seemingly endless Christmas cards I am making! The image is from Penny Black. Embossing by Cuttlebug. Lilac scalloped card is from Core-dinations (my new favourite card).

Cherry in the Snow

This gorgeous cat stamp is by Lindsay Mason. I have highlighted the cat with Glossy Accents and added a touch of Basic Grey paper behind. The cat is called Cherry and is from a whole collection of stamps featuring Lindsay's cat. (Apologies for the picture quality but I never seem to be at home when it is light!)

Snowy Days

Took these photos just to make my niece jealous. She is at Loughborough Uni and they don't have any snow. The snow looked beautiful on Thursday and I got a day off work as school was closed. Today, though, the remains of the snow (which is quite a lot) has frozen solid and is not beautiful!

Elzybells again

More of my favourite Christmas stamps. The top card has some little mittens that I have had for about 3 years now - bought them in the US. Took a lot of courage to actually use them!

More Elzybells Girly Christmas Cards

A double update of Elzybells cards. Had a day at home today as school was closed due to heavy snowfalls locally. Made the most of it by crafting. The background papers are a mix of Coredinations, K & Co and Basic Grey. I added Stickles glitter to highlight.

Elzybells

Have you noticed yet that I love this cute girly stamp from Elzybells? Link for stamp below. The season's greetings stamp is from Inkadinkadoo. I took the picture before the Stickles glitter dried on the text. Should have waited as the glitter looks lumpy!

Elzybells Christmas (again)

Background paper by Basic Grey, Christmas text by Hero Arts and cute girl from Elzybells.

Tagged by a Designer!

This week my blog was tagged by Lindsay Mason. I need to tag others and will do it this week. Thanks Lindsay.

Elzybells Christmas

I love this little Elzybells girl. I coloured her with Twinkling H20s. Flowers by Prima with gems from Papermania.

Reindeer

This reindeer stamp is from Elzybells. Papers are Basic Grey. I added a bit of bling to the snowmen with Stickles.

Baby Baby

Made this card for a friend's sister who recently had a baby daughter. Image by Penny Black.

Cuttlebug Mix

I can't take the credit for this card. I copied it from my card-swap friend Kath. The idea is really simple, but it looks very effective. Cardstock used is Core-dinations. I ran it the squares through my Cuttlebug then used a nail file to distress.

Birthday Hamish

Of all the stamps I have bought this year, I think this little Hamish is the one I have used most. Made this card for my friend's birthday. The background shapes are embossed with Cuttlebug folders and highlighted with Dew Drop inkpads.

Hamish at 50

Made this card at the request of a friend. Had a migraine in the middle of making it - not easy colouring in when you have flashing lights in your head! The colours haven't photographed very well, but, all things considered (I have a cold too...ahhhh) I was pretty pleased with it.

More Milly

Another Milly card. Not sure if I like the background, but I love the image. Milly details in previous post.

Milly

Love this image of Milly all wrapped up warm. Milly is from Spiral Whisper - link below. Colours are Tim Holtz Distress Inks used with a waterbrush. The text is Hero Arts.

Acetate Mouse

Thought I'd give the acetate I have been keeping in my stash a try. I put the acetate through the Cuttlebug then added some embellishments. The mouse stamp is by Elzybells.

Snowgirl

This snowgirl is from Spiral Whisper (link below). Papers from Topaz Crafts, flowers by Prima. Snowgirl is coloured with Distress Inks and a waterbrush.

Radio card!

The layout of this card is copied from the radio is our car. I sat in it the other day waiting for my son's football match to begin and spotted the radio and thought it may make a good lo for a card. The tree stamp was bought from the best rubber stamping shop I have ever been to, Stamp Your Art Out in Florida.

Not a creature was stirring...

... well, except for this cute mouse! This mouse is from Elzybells. The background papers are from Topaz Crafts and, as usual, I've cut off the bit with the name on. Flowers are Prima, brads are Papermania.

Elzybells' Reindeer

Papers from Basic Grey. Reindeer from Elzybells. The greeting is from a 99p set from Studio g.

Snowgirl from Spiral Whisper

This cute snowgirl is from Spiral Whisper. The snowflakes are Cuttlebug and I'm sorry I can't remember where the papers are from, other than Topaz Crafts and the strip of paper is Basic Grey.

For a change...

I decided to alter a couple of notebooks. The chipboard letters are from Brenda Pinnick with tiny Papermania gems. I think the papers are Basic Grey, but I'm not totally sure.