HANS CRAFTY CREATIONS

NEW BLOG

2008-10-24T20:40:00.003+01:00

Hi All I have decided to create a new blog as this one seems to be corrupted my new "blog in progress" can be found here http://han1173.wordpress.com/.
Thanks all xx

FABBY BLOG CANDY AT FUNKY FAIRY**

2008-10-24T14:57:00.001+01:00

At the Funky Fairies we are giving away some fab blog candy to not just 1 but 3 people. Please pop along to http://funkyfairyinspirations.blogspot.com/ and enter for a chance to win xx

Just a quick post!!

2008-10-24T06:27:00.002+01:00

Sorry I am not around but I have caught Issy's stomach bug and I have not been well. Also for some reason I cannot load photos to my blog the format seems to have gone up the spout. I do have some bits to show once I can get this sorted out. xx

BASIC GREY CHRISTMAS

2008-10-22T09:00:00.002+01:00

Sorry I have not been around much over the last few days but Issy has been off school with a sick bug poor thing I hate seeing the kids sick. Anyway she is on the mend and hopefully be able to go back to scholl tomorrow.

Yesterday I had a go at making some Basic Grey xmas cards. This came as a kit from the Glitter Pot and I really enjoyed putting it all together. These papers are gorgeous. I also made a Xmas card using some Making Memories papers and a die cut frame from Craftwork Cards. I do think these are very cute and really effective. Sorry about the photos not sure what is wrong with the camera.

Finally I would like to wish Gina a happy birthday today hope you enjoy yourself hunny. hugs han xx

POPPICRAFTS LIMITED EDITION "POPPITASTIC" EMBELLISHMENT CADDY

2008-10-20T08:55:00.001+01:00

Wow have you seen the LIMITED EDITION "POPPITASTIC" EMBELLISHMENT CADDY over at http://www.poppicrafts.co.uk/catalog/ it is amazing you must go and have a look I am going to order mine now xx

FUNKY FAIRY CHALLENGE 38

2008-10-20T08:51:00.004+01:00

The challenge this week at http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/ is :

"Our challenge to you is to 'Make something for Christmas - other than a card'!! OR .... 'Make something for Christmas - other than a card ... AND... a card to match' :0)**The prize for this week is one of the new "Sentiment Stamps" which are on clear polymer. The winner can choose which stamp that they would like out of the 4 new ones released."

I made an envelope pocket that you could give someone some money or gift token in for Xmas. I have used the fabby new Traditional Xmas papers from Funky Fairy.

As you can see I have finally got my blog working hubbie had a look not sure what he did but it works now. I will be back later with some more posts hope you all had a lovely weekend xx

HELP I CANNOT POST ANYTHING APART FROM THE TITLE!!!

2008-10-18T15:44:00.000+01:00

SUE'S BLOG CANDY FOR BREAST CANCER

2008-10-15T15:28:00.002+01:00

The lovely sue over at http://slumbercards.blogspot.com/ is offering some blog candy which is all pink for Breast cancer awareness month. She would like us to make a Pink card and send it to someone we know who has been affected by this disease. I have made this card and I am going to send it to one of my Bestest friends Nikki who has had breast cancer twice and also ovarian cancer. She is such a brave person and I love her to bits so this card is for her. TFL xx

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - SKETCH

2008-10-15T10:49:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ is a sketch set by Lim. I really liked working with this sketch. I have used some Imaginsce papers and a Hanglar stamp coloured using my copic markers. TFL xx

POPPICRAFTS COMPETITION

2008-10-15T09:39:00.001+01:00

Just to let you all know the fabby Mich over at http://www.poppicrafts.blogspot.com/ is having a competition and the prize is amazing so pop over and have a looksy xx

NATALIES BLOG CANDY

2008-10-15T09:29:00.001+01:00

The fabby Natalie over at http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/ has some gorgeous blog candy up for grabs to celebrate her blogging for a year. Congrats Natalie and keep up the good work I love visiting your blog for inspiration xx

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - SKETCH

2008-10-14T13:26:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ is a sketch by Katarina. I have used an Art Impressions image and some of the new Basic Grey paper Urban Prairie. Other bits are from stash. I am starting to feel a bit more "human" today thanks for all your kind messages and emails they are much aprreciated :):). Hope you are having a good one and TFL xx

FUNKY FAIRY'S CHALLENGE 37

2008-10-14T11:08:00.003+01:00

The challenge this week at http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/ is a fabby sketch set by Shaz. I have used Funky Fairy papers with a whiff of joy stamp. Other bits are from Stash. Please pop over the see the other DT work. Update on my migraine I am feeling better today but still a bit "odd" - don't all say it - nothing new there then:):) Hoping to get some crafting done later today..TFL xx

TILDA & CO - SKETCH CHALLENGE

2008-10-13T11:55:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/ is a sketch. Please pop over and see the other DT's fabby work. Only a short post today as I have been suffering with a terrible migriane and I still don't feel to great. TFL XX

CUTE CARD THURSDAY NO 31

2008-10-12T11:05:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ is Buttons & Bows. I have used my new Sarah Kay stamp that arrived this week and some really stunning papers from Bo Bunny that I got from Crafts U Luv. I popped in there yesterday with William to have a quick look round and what a fabby shop lots of yummy stuff and ever so friendly. Hope you are all enjoying the weekend I will be back with some more bits later hopefully. A number of you have asked me for a tutorial on the ribbon tree - so watch this space I may attempt it later :):)

RIBBON TREE

2008-10-10T13:57:00.003+01:00

I decided to have a go at making one of these Ribbon trees. I saw this in a magazine a while ago and then also over on the fabby Marlene's blog so decided to have a go as I bought the polysterene trees a while ago. Anyway this is how it has turned out the photo is not too good but I have used mainly ribbons from Poppicrafts. Thanks for looking xx

GILLS BLOG CANDY

2008-10-09T12:23:00.000+01:00

The fab Gill over at http://dolliedewdrop.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-candy.html has some gorgeous blog candy on offer to celebrate 10,000 hits and also her birthday so hope you are having a great day Gill xx

!!!!!!!!FABBY NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-10-08T14:28:00.004+01:00

I have been asked by the gorgeous Mich at http://www.poppicrafts.co.uk/ to join her design team. I of course said yes as I always buy all my gorgeous embellishments from her. Thanks Mich for the honour and please pop over to her shop and see all her fabby craft bits. I am also looking forward to working with the other girls on the DT.

Also I have just seen the team from DIY SOS at a house a few doors up on my way back from school. I might ask them if they can come and finish painting my conservatory :):) Thanks for looking and hope you are all enjoying your day xx

DIFFERENT STYLE CARD

2008-10-05T14:10:00.004+01:00

I decided as seeing as I did not go to watch my son play in the rugby tornament (to wet & cold for issy) I would spend some time creating this morning. I wanted to make a different style card for me as I normally just do a normal square - so I did a gatefold card using fancy pants paper. I am quite pleased with it may do a few more like this. Hope you are enjoying your day and are not getting tooo wet wherever you are. Thanks for looking xx

2008-10-05T12:46:00.002+01:00

Challenge 39 at Tilda and Co was to use metal on your cards. You can see the challenge here along with all the other DT work http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/. I have used My Minds Eye christmas papers - can you tell that i really like these yet:):). I have added a snowflake charm. Thanks for looking xx

2008-10-05T12:04:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ was a sketch. I do not have very many Penny Black images so i have used my trusty cow image again. I have gone for very bright pinks and oranges to try and brighten up the awful weather outside. Thanks for looking xx

HANGLAR IMAGE

2008-10-04T15:01:00.002+01:00

I received this image in a swap a while ago so I decided to use it with some Fancy pants papers. Other bits are from stash. I hope you are all having a nice saturday. I am starting to feel a bit more human today after a horrible head cold for most of this week, so decided to do some crafting. Thanks for looking hanxx

SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE #1

2008-10-04T13:06:00.002+01:00

A new weekly challenge has been set up here http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ and the challenge this week is a sketch. I have used nearly everything from Pink Petticoat, brads from the lovely Mich at Poppicrafts and other bits from stash. Thanks for lookingxx

SKETCH SATURDAY

2008-10-04T11:59:00.003+01:00

The challenge this week at http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/ was set by Gill. Here is my card. Thanks for looking xx

CCT - CHRISTMAS ANIMALS

2008-10-03T12:02:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ is Christmas Animals. I have used MY Minds Eye papers which I love with a penny black stamp coloured with copic markers. Thanks for looking xx

WINNER OF BLOG CANDY IS........

2008-10-03T09:15:00.003+01:00

Sorry all I did not get round to picking someone on Wednesday evening however Issy picked number 42 last night so the winner is Denise at http://thecraftyden.blogspot.com/ so Denise if you can contact me with your address then I can send it through to you. Thanks to all who took part will be back later today hopefully with some cards xx

WEDDING ALBUM

2008-09-30T11:48:00.003+01:00

My brother Edward and his new wife Clare are flying home from their Honeymoon in the Maldives tomorrow and I have made them a little Album with just a few of the photos that we took of the day, that I can give them tomorrow. They have not really seem many photos of the day as they flew straight off so I thought I would make them this little keepsake. Thanks for looking xx

Sorry....

2008-09-29T09:31:00.002+01:00

I have been awol I have been dealing with a few issues that have left me with very little inspiration and energy. However I did make these over the weekend using the Funky Fairy Blue Xmas download which you can get here http://funkyfairyinspirations.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-free-xmas-kit.html and it is free so go and have a look. Thanks for looking and all your kind words as to where have I been xxx

XXXX BLOG CANDY TIME XXXX

2008-09-23T09:41:00.003+01:00

I am giving away some blog candy as I have just noticed that I have gone over 20,000 hits. This is thanks to all of you who come each day and leave such sweet messages on my blog and also who all inspire me everyday when I visit your blogs. All I want you to do is comment on this post and put a link on your blog about this candy. I will get Issy to pick a winner on Wednesday 1st October after 6pm. This is open to all I will post internationally. Thanks for looking xx

FUNKY FAIRYS WEEKLY CHALLENGE #34

2008-09-22T15:51:00.002+01:00

"This weeks challenge was the idea of RIA And Ria wants you to use RIBBONS & LACE in your creations. Its as easy as that! So show us YOUR ribbon & lace creations!" Pop over to http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/ to see the other fab DT work. Here is mine. Thanks for looking xx

TILDA & CO WEEKLY CHALLENGE

2008-09-21T16:03:00.001+01:00

The challenge this week at http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/ was "on a budget" you needed to make a card that cost under £1. Mine cost 66p. Pop over and see the other DT cards they are all fab. Thanks for looking xx

10 year Wedding Anniversary

2008-09-19T14:06:00.006+01:00

Today is my 10 year wedding anniversary and I just wanted to share these beautiful flowers I got from my hubbie xx We have been together since school so more like 20 years but only married for 10. I hope everyone else is having a fab day in this gorgeous weather - about time:):)

More Whiff of Joy!!

2008-09-19T14:06:00.002+01:00

Here are the other cards I made last night with these gorgeous stamps. I hope you are all having a nice day..Thanks for looking xx

Whiff of Joy stamps!!

2008-09-18T09:10:00.001+01:00

My Whiff of joy stamps arrived today what fab service. I have made a few cards with them using some christmas Papermania papers - I have coloured the images with my copic markers. My camera has just died so I have only got one photo here but will add the others tomorrow. Hope you are all have a nice evening and thanks for looking xx

NEW CHLOE STAMP

2008-09-17T14:35:00.003+01:00

Funky Fairies have launched a new range of really cute girl stamps. Here are some cards I made using the new stamp. She is so cute pop over to http://www.funkyfairyspapercrafts.com/shop/index.php to have a looksy xx

DOUBLE DUTCH BLOG

2008-09-17T13:32:00.002+01:00

I found this new challenge blog http://www.doubledutchchallenges.blogspot.com/ which had a fab challenge this week - here is my attempt. Sorry about the photos but there is something wrong with my camera. Thanks for looking xx

BEV'S BLOG CANDY

2008-09-17T11:48:00.000+01:00

Bev has some fab blog candy on offer pop over to http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-candy-time-whiff-of-joy-candy.html and see. xx

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - SKETCH

2008-09-17T10:04:00.002+01:00

This week at http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ the challenge is a sketch by Katarina. Here is my take on it. Thanks for looking xx

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - XMAS

2008-09-16T12:07:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ is Xmas. I have used some Blonde Moments papers and stamps. Thanks for looking xx

AMAZING DAY!!!!

2008-09-15T13:57:00.004+01:00

My sister and my son William

My brother and clare

My brother Edward and Clare

My husband tom

Well the wedding was a complete success my brother and his bride Clare looked gorgeous. I have added a few photos of them I will of course be making them a scrapbook when I get all the other photos. I hope you all had a nice weekend and now all my wedding duties are finished I will be getting back to all of the challenges xx

FABBY BLOG CANDY FROM GINA

2008-09-11T10:23:00.001+01:00

The fabby Gina over at http://cardkabin.blogspot.com/ is giving away some blog candy which is gorgeous. Do pop over and see her fab work and welcome her back to blog land as I have missed her xx

PENNY BLACK CHALLENGE - ONE FOR THE GIRLS

2008-09-07T19:58:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ is "one for the girls". I have used a stamped image I received in a swap and some DCWV papers. Other bits are from my stash. Thanks for looking xx

CALLING ALL FOLLOWERS - LOL

2008-09-07T18:34:00.001+01:00

If you would like to follow my blog then click the 'Follow' button to the right. .You can also add this gadget to your blog so everyone can 'follow' you too xx

TILDA & CO WEEKLY CHALLENGE - ENVELOPES

2008-09-07T16:00:00.001+01:00

The challenge this week at http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/ is to use envelopes. I made an envelope book using some My Minds Eye papers. Thanks for looking.

CCT - PINK CHALLENGE

2008-09-06T12:08:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ is Pink so I had to join in as I love pink. I have used papers from DCWV and a bella image. Thanks for looking xx

FUNKY FAIRYS INTERVIEW !!!

2008-09-05T18:34:00.002+01:00

All of the DT team at Funky Fairys have been interviewed and put onto the Inspiration Blog, it is my turn now so pop over to http://funkyfairyinspirations.blogspot.com/ and have a look and leave me a comment. Funky Fairy's have also launched a new range of fab stamps which can also be seen at the blog.

I am still in the middle of wedding "bliss" i.e names plates, table plans, menus etc.. I am nearly done so will hopefully catch up on some more challenges soon and also blog hopping as I am missing seeing all of your fabby work xx

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - ANYTHING BUT A CARD

2008-09-03T10:09:00.002+01:00

This week at http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ the challenge is to make anything but a card. This week I have made a little reading folder for Issy to take to school. The reason being I was getting everything ready for William yesterday as he went back today and Issy said I have not got a reading folder :( so this idea came to mind.. I have used some new My Minds Eye papers and a hanglar stamp. Thanks for looking xx

TILDA & CO WEEKLY CHALLENGE - EMBOSSING

2008-08-31T18:44:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Tilda & Co is embossing. Go to http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/ to see the other fab DT work. I have used some new Daisy Bucket papers. Thanks for looking xx

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE

2008-08-27T09:08:00.003+01:00

The challenge this week at Papertake Weekly http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ is faux or real stitching. Here is mine thanks for looking xx

RASPBERRY RIBBONS SEPTMBER KIT

2008-08-26T20:38:00.003+01:00

Hi all sorry I have not been around much recently but with the kids being sick and me knee high in wedding names, menus and table plans for my brothers wedding in two weeks it has been a bit manic.

Anyway I made these cards for the new Raspberry Ribbons kit a few week ago. This kit is a gorgeous mix of lilac colours pop over the http://www.raspberry-ribbons.co.uk/ to see the kit and the other DT work. Thanks for looking xx

DEBBIES BLOG CANDY

2008-08-23T08:08:00.001+01:00

Debbies has reached 10,000 posts - congrats Debbie - to celebrate she is giving away some fab bog candy please pop over and see at http://debbieeastmancardsimake.blogspot.com/ xx

FUNKY FAIRYS CHALLENGE

2008-08-18T12:11:00.001+01:00

This week it was Meaylas turn to set the challenge "Hi guys Its my turn to set this fornights funky fairy challenge and i have decided that i would like you to create something featuring your initial or your name!its a nice challenge that is open to all sorts of sweet or wacky creations!!As usual we would like you to make a *new* item which is just for our challenge!!! so ..to be in with a chance of winning our prize .....a funky fairy down load of your choice!!!.....you cant combine with other challenges unless its a sketch!!ooh i cant wait to see what you all make!!" Here is my work and please pop over to http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/ to see the other fab DT work. Thanks for looking xx

TILDA & CO CHALLENGE #32

2008-08-18T11:55:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Tilda & Co is "Cold as ice... The sun is now drifting away very fast and soon it will be as cold as ice....Using the colours Blue & white Only . Show us how cold your projects can feel this week. Please remember your work must include at least one Magnolia image." Thanks for looking and please pop over and look at the other DT work!

CCT -

2008-08-14T16:38:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ is Soft Furnishings. You can use anything like fabric, ribbon or stitching on your project. I have used a Stamping Bella image and I have cut four squares of Anna Griffin fabric to use as the background. I have not put a sentiment on yet as I am not sure who it is for. Thanks for looking xx

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR "A SECRET MESSAGE"

2008-08-14T14:05:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ is to make a card and put a secret message on it. I have used some Basic grey papers and made a tag with my hidden message on it. I have used a hanglar stamped image which is coloured with distress inks. The flowers and brad are from stash. Thanks for looking xx

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES!!

2008-08-13T20:46:00.003+01:00

We had a fab day today at Chessington even though the weather was AWFUL we did not get to drenched :):) I just thought I would share a few pictures of the kids xx

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - BUTTON IT!

2008-08-12T11:18:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Papertake Weekly is "Button It " http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/. I have used some American Crafts paper and bloom and buttons from stash. Thanks for looking xx

BLOG CANDY!!!

2008-08-10T21:42:00.002+01:00

Two of the Funky Fairy design team are giving away blog candy Ria for reaching 5000 hits congrats Ria you can see her blog candy here http://dragonmagicscrapkaarten.blogspot.com/ and Michelle you can see her blog candy here http://shellyslittlecraftspace.blogspot.com/. Thanks girls xx

TILDA & CO WEEKLY CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS IS COMING

2008-08-10T21:12:00.001+01:00

The challenge this week at Tilda & Co is anything Christmas. I have used a Tilda stamp along with the new Papermania Christmas Paper. Please look at the other DT work at http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/. Thanks for looking xx

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - JUST THE TWO OF US

2008-08-09T18:00:00.004+01:00

The challenge this week at Cute Card Thursday is "The Two of Us". I have used a Hanglar stamp and papers by Funky Fairy Papercrafts. The bloom is from Poppicrafts. See the challenge at http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/. Thanks for looking xx

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - RECYCLE

2008-08-09T16:21:00.004+01:00

The challenge this week is "Recycle". I love challenges like this it makes me use up old bits that I have. This week I have used the new download from pink petticaot which I love and some old ribbon that I have recycled from a hamper I had for Xmas. http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE

2008-08-05T12:05:00.002+01:00

This week at Papertake Weekly Katarina has done another sketch see the fab DT work here http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/. I have used a stamping Bella image and Pink Petticoat papers. Other bits are from stash. Thanks for looking xx

FUNKY FAIRYS CHALLENGE #29

2008-08-05T09:06:00.002+01:00

The fortnightly challenge was set by THE FUnkY faIRy herself . . . Shaz. The theme that Shaz choose was celebration . . .

"The next challenge falls on the week of what would be *is* Daniels 17 th birthday, so I would like that weeks challenge to be CELEBRATION which could be birth, life, wedding, birthday, party . . . anything at all to do with celebration."

Here is my card pop over to Funky Fairys to see the other DT work plus we have 3 new DT members.

RASPBERRY RIBBONS

2008-08-04T08:36:00.003+01:00

This months kit from Raspberry ribbons is gorgeous here are some of the cards I made for the DT pop across and have a look at the other DT work it is fab xx

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE - CHRISTMAS

2008-08-01T16:21:00.003+01:00

The challenge this week at Papertake weekly was to make a christmas card. I have used a range of christmas papers and embellishments from Funky Fairy papercrafts called colourful christmas daze - they are so bright and fun for Xmas - I love this snowman he is very cute. Check out the challenge here http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - IN THE HOUSE

2008-07-31T17:18:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Cute Card Thursday is "In the House". I have used a Rubber Romance stamp and some American Crafts papers. The challenge can be seen here http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/. Thanks for looking xx

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE "DOWN AT THE FARM"

2008-07-29T21:55:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Penny Black Saturday challenge is "Down at the Farm". I have used Pink Petticoat papers and of course a Penny Black Stamp coloured with copic markers. I have not made this card too difficult this week as I still do not feel 100% but I was missing my crafting. Thanks for looking and please forgive me if the image is not straight :):)

FRIDAY SKETCHERS CHALLENGE

2008-07-29T20:21:00.009+01:00

Here is my card for this weeks Friday Sketchers Challenge at http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/. I have used a Hanna Stamp and some papers from this months Sarah's cards kit which is fab. Thanks for looking xx

NEW STAMPS FROM FUNKY FAIRY PAPERCRAFTS

2008-07-29T19:25:00.003+01:00

Shortly Funky Fairy Papercrafts are launching a whole new range of stamps, I have received two new stamps to play with before they have been released they are tweet and a fence stamp as seem above. Both are so versatile - watch this space as I will be adding some samples soon that I have made. Also do not forget the AMAZING blog candy that is being given away here http://funkyfairyinspirations.blogspot.com/2008/07/fabby-blog-candy-giveaway.html it ends on Thursday so go and have a look. Thanks for looking xx

BEV'S BLOG CANDY

2008-07-27T21:30:00.001+01:00

The fab Bev is celebrating 20,000 hits see her amazing blog here http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/ xx

JANETTES BLOG CANDY

2008-07-27T21:23:00.002+01:00

Janette is giving away some blog candy to celebrate her birthday you can see it here http://cardsandchat.blogspot.com/2008/07/happy-blog-birthday-to-me.html

NOT TOO WELL AND AWARDS!!

2008-07-27T20:58:00.002+01:00

I am not feeling too well at the mo we came home from Chester and I have a terrible sore throat, headache and temperature which started on Friday while at Alton Towers :):). I am hoping it will clear up soon as it is the school holidays so not good timing!!

I would also like to thank so many of you for awards. I promoise you I will got through them and add them to my blog and nominate others soon. xx

Won't be around

2008-07-24T11:00:00.003+01:00

We are off to Alton Towers for a couple of days and then to stay with my bro in Chester so I will not be around until Monday... Hope you all have a great weekend xx

ONE FOR THE GIRLS

2008-07-21T19:24:00.003+01:00

I decided today to have a go at a scrapbook page of Issy when we were in Disneyland. As many of you know I don't tend to make Scrapbook pages I tend to do more cards. I have used "One for the Girls" kit from Funky Fairy Papercrafts as it all works so well together. I would welcome any feedback, thanks for looking.xx

FUNKY FAIRY CHALLENGE 28

2008-07-21T12:45:00.004+01:00

The challenge this week was set by the lovely Karen. She would like to see all your creations with 'Stitching' on them...real or faux, it's up to you!A wide open challenge! Have fun!! Ooohh...just one other thing...could we please remind you that as we give away a prize at the end of each challenge...creations for the Funky Fairy challenge should be JUST for this challenge and not combined with any other...Thanks. Here is my creation it is a mini album of my kids. Pop over http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/and have a look at the challenge here. Thanks for looking xx

Cute Card Thursday Animals Only

2008-07-20T16:54:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Cute Card Thursday is "Animals Only". You can see the fab challenge at http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/. I have used some high hopes stamped images coloured with copics and papers from My Minds Eye. Thanks for looking.

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE

2008-07-20T14:47:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/ is "Snow much fun". This was a good challenge for me as I realised that I really did not have any christmas stuff from last year so I need to get some new bits :):). Anyway here is a card made with bits from my stash. Thanks for looking xx

TILDA & CO WEEKLY CHALLENGE

2008-07-20T10:38:00.001+01:00

The challenge at http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/ this week is to use bugs in your work. Here is mine please pop over to see the other DT work. Thanks for looking xx

SARAH KAY MEETS ANNA GRIFFIN

2008-07-15T22:37:00.004+01:00

I made this card this evening using some new Anna Grifin fabric. I have used the fabric as the background but I have also stamped the Sarah Kay image onto the fabric and have "fabric pieced" onto the image - the trousers and top are made of fabric - I think it has worked quite well - would be grateful for any feeback. I will add a sentiment when I have worked out who it is for. Thanks for looking xx

A Spoon full of Sugar - One for the girls

2008-07-15T20:23:00.003+01:00

The challenge this week at http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/ is "one for the girls". I have used Basic Grey papers and a Hanglar image coloured with distress inks. Thanks for looking xx

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - TEENAGE KICKS

2008-07-15T11:22:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Paptertake Weekly http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/ was to make a card for a teenager - never an easy one this. I have used my woodware stamps coloured with Distress Inks and My Minds Eye papers. Brad is from Poppicrafts. Thanks for looking xx

Sarah Kay Weekly Challenge

2008-07-14T21:48:00.003+01:00

The challenge at Sarah Kay this week is a sketch challenge http://sarahkaychallenges.blogspot.com/. I have used some papers from my Scrap a gogo kit. Thanks for looking xx

Photo Folder

2008-07-14T13:47:00.002+01:00

After suffering with a terrible migraine most of the weekend I decided to have a play this afternoon with the new papers at Funky Fairy Papercrafts. I am really loving these Shabby Chic papers. I have made myself a folder to keep photos in that I am going to scrapbook, as at the moment they are just in a drawer. Hope you are all having a nice day - we are being spoilt at the moment as Farnborough is about 2 miles down the road and the airshow is on this week and there are some fab displays including the red arrows everyday which we can watch from the back gardenxx

TILDA & CO CHALLENGE - DISTRESSED

2008-07-14T13:43:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at Tilda & Co http://magnoliachallengeblog.blogspot.com/ is Distressed Tilda. I decided to make a tag book and I have used some K&Co papers. Thanks for looking xx

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE

2008-07-12T16:55:00.002+01:00

This is the first time I have done this challenge and the sketch is fab. I have used a Penny Black stamped image I received in a swap and some matching papers. The challenge can be found here http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/. Thanks for looking xx

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - ONE FOR THE BOYS

2008-07-12T12:29:00.004+01:00

This week at a spoon full of sugar the challenge is to make something with the theme "One for the Boys" see http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/. I have decided to make a pocket that I can use to put a gift token in for a boys birthday. I have used MY Minds Eye papers - I love these for mens/boys cards. I have coloured the image using Distress Inks. Thanks for lookingxx

FUNKY FAIRY "You Moo've me" STAMP - Sneaky Peek

2008-07-12T11:53:00.001+01:00

Here is a sneaky peek at the next Mooville stamp to be released. "As with the previous "sneaky peaks", we will be offering one person the chance to win this stamp before launch day and all you have to do is make a card, ATC, layout, tall skinny , inchie (anything really !) with a "moo've me" theme" Just pop over to http://funkyfairyinspirations.blogspot.com/ and have a looksie xx

FRIDAY SKETCHERS

2008-07-12T11:47:00.002+01:00

The sketch this week can be seen here http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/. Here is my interpretation I have used a Sarah Kay stamp, coloured with copics and some papers I am not sure where from. Thanks for looking xx

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - A CHILDS CARD

2008-07-10T19:02:00.001+01:00

The theme at this weeks http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/ is to make a card for a child. I have used a High Hopes image and the new papers from Funky Fairys Papercraft. Thanks for looking xx

FRANS BLOG CANDY

2008-07-10T15:57:00.001+01:00

Fran is celebrating 25,000 hits congrats luv. She is offering some amazing blog candy here http://franmade.blogspot.com/ pop over and see xx

In the Red!!

2008-07-09T10:22:00.001+01:00

I found this paper while having a massive clearout in my craftroom last night. I have used one of my Funky Kit stamps and various bits from stash. The brads are from Poppicrafts who are having a sale at the mo!! Thanks for looking.

KARENS BLOG CANDY

2008-07-07T19:49:00.002+01:00

Fabby Karen, one of the Funky Fairy DT, has decided to set up her own business in France - how amazing is she. She is giving away some blog candy to celebrate and it can be seen here http://karenscreation.blogspot.com/. Please join in and wish Karen all the luck in the world - even though I know she will do well. xx

FUNKY FAIRY NEW RELEASES

2008-07-07T18:32:00.002+01:00

Funky Fairy Papercrafts have launched two new kits "Funky Meets Shabby Chic" and "Funkys Garden" both are avaliable at http://www.funkyfairyspapercrafts.com/. Shaz sent the kits to us and here are a few cards I made with them. They are fab to work such fun colours and both kits work well together. Thanks for looking xx

FUNKY FAIRY WEEKLY CHALLENGE - GET WELL SOON

2008-07-07T18:20:00.002+01:00

The challenge this week at http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/ is to make a "GET WELL" / "GET WELL SOON" / "WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY" card/ATC/brag book or alternatively a gift that you may give someone to cheer them up or give them something to do whilst they are unwell. The DT have been very busy here is mine, remember if you enter there is a prize. Thanks for looking.

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - CIRCLES

2008-07-07T16:08:00.003+01:00

The challenge this week is Circles at http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/. I don't normally make cards for boys as I love pinks, purples etc however this week I have used My Minds Eye papers with circles for this challenge and a sugar nellie image. Thanks for looking xx

SHAZ'S BLOG CANDY

2008-07-07T10:17:00.002+01:00

Shaz over at http://funkyfairyspapercrafts.blogspot.com/ is offering some amazing blog candy, all you need to do is make something using Pink, Blue and Green. Here is my entry I thought this image was particularly apt for the weather at the mo. Thanks for looking.

SARAH KAY CHALLENGE - LILAC

2008-07-07T08:07:00.004+01:00

A new Sarah Kay challenge blog has been set up http://sarahkaychallenges.blogspot.com/ and the first challenge is Lilac. Here is my entry. I have used Daisy Bucket papers other bits from stash apart from the pin which is made by this fab lady http://penny-penelopespitstop.blogspot.com/. Thanks for looking xx

CUTE CARD THURSDAY

2008-07-06T16:15:00.002+01:00

The theme this week at Cute Card Thursday is The Great Outdoors - which is a fab theme for our very strange wet weather today. I have used a High Hopes stamp and I had paper weaved some Anna Griffin paper for the back ground. Thanks for looking xx

NEW FUNKY FAIRY STAMP PREVIEW

2008-07-06T01:20:00.001+01:00

Here is another sneak peek of the new stamp Ellarina from Funky Fairies Papercraft. She is gorgeous and you have a chance to win her, before the release date, just by creating something that is dancing themed so please go have a look at Funky Fairy's Inspirations Blog !

RASPBERRY RIBBONS

2008-07-04T10:34:00.002+01:00

Here are my creations for the Raspberry Ribbons DT. The kit this month is gorgeous so pop over and see it at http://www.raspberry-ribbons.com/ and also take a look at the other DT's work it is fab xx

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RASPBERRY RIBBONS

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Cute Card Thursday Animals Only

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