Back To School

Evening all.

Well it's the last day of the little cherubs holiday tomorrow, then it's back to the school run - if I'm honest I'll miss having them around, although I won't miss the bickering.

This new image from Lili of the Valley, so reminded me of my boys on their first days at school, that I simply had to buy it (along with just a few others ). As usual it has been coloured with Promarkers. The backing has been embossed using the numbers folder for the Cuttlebug - which just seemed so appropriate for a back to school card. The sentiment is a digital, designed by my good friend Lynne, who has just set up her own online shop selling digi sentiments - Sentiments 4 You - why not pop over and have a look, she has just uploaded some fab Halloween designs.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges;

Truly Scrumptious - sketch

Incy Wincy - back to school

Fussy and Fancy Friday - back to school

Let's Ink It Up - anything goes - but use yellow somewhere

Stampin' for the Weekend - anything goes

Stamp Something - back to school

and finally

The Pixie Cottage - sketch and/or back to school

Thanks for looking.

Sharon xx

Basically Black and White

Me again, you don't see me for a week then you get two posts in a day, it's just like waiting for a bus to arrive.

Anyhow, this is the second card for my monochrome class, and I have reverted back to my favourite combination of black and white. The stamp is by Penny Black, and is stamped onto pearl card. I have layered it four times to add some dimension to the card. The backing is the same pearl card which has been embossed using my faithful Cuttlebug, and the card has been completed with ribbon and gems for added sparkle.

Just for a change I didn't use a challenge sketch for this card, but I would like to enter it in;

Lexi's Creations - embossing

Crafts & Me - petals and pearls

Sarah Hurley Challenge - monochromes

Totally Paper Crafts - keep it plain and simple

and

Simon Says Stamp - paper piecing

I hope you like this card, and I'm keeping number 3 a surprise ready for the class - I don't want the lovely ladies to be too prepared.

See you soon,

Sharon x

Monochrome Madness

Hello everyone.

Thank you for all the concerned emails, it is lovely to know so many of you think of me, and read my blog. I think basically, I may have over done it a bit while we were away, and had a bit of a backward slide, but hey, I'm back blogging now, and on the up again.

This is the first card for my next monochrome class at In 2 Crafting, Wickford next week. I have used one of the new Papermania stamps, with Momento London fog ink, and just highlighted it with denim blue Promarker. The image has been layered to add depth to the card. The backing paper is from the Papermania capsule collection. The ribbon and buttons are from my stash.

I have had a challenge free week, so it is now time to ease myself back in.

I'd like to enter this card into;

Pear Tree Designs - sketch

ABC - B is for blue

The Corrosive Challenge - for the guys

Stampin' for the Weekend - anything goes

Sarah Hurley Challenge - monochrome

and

The Shabby Tea Rooms - old meets new

I hope you like, and I'll be back later with more cards for the class.

Hugs Sharon x

Winter Wonderland

Evening all.

It seems a along time since my last post, as I've been away for a long weekend with my lovely boys and hubby. We've been to Whipsnade zoo, Woodside Farm, seen watermills and done all sorts of fun things. Just need to order the photos, then I can start scrapbooking :o)

Anyhow, this is my sample card for my class tomorrow night. The stamp is a used one that I won on Ebay, and has no makers name on it. The DP is from Craft Creations. The image has been coloured with Promarkers and highlights added with glamour dust.

I'd like to enter it in the following challenges;

Papertake Weekly - sketch

Passion for Promarkers - winter blues

Creative Card Crew - sparkles and shine

Moving Along With The Times - glitter

The Creative Cottage - Christmas

Creative Inspirations Challenge - Christmas in August

Secret Crafter - blue and cream

ABC - b is for blue

Crafty Angels - something old, something new

Bah! Humbug! - winter wonderland

Winter Wonderland - walking in a winter wonderland

My Time To Craft - glitter and glitz

Colour Create - ivory, duck egg blue and one other colour

and finally

Stampavie - Christmas in summer

I hope you like

Hugs Sharon x

Ivor The Engine

Evening All.

I was supposed to be packing to go away for the weekend, but I got side tracked and made a card instead.

I have had this Ivor the Engine decoupage cut out for a while, and thought it was about time I put it together. The train border at the top of the card was cut using a Martha Stewart punch (another one of my fav crafting goodies), then I couldn't resist adding some gold glamour dust to the volcano for added sparkle.

I'd like to enter it in;

Paper Play - Bon Voyage

Fairy Fun Friday - inspirational photo

Critter Sketch -Boys card - but include some glitter

Cards for Men - decoupage

and finally

Creative Craft - transport

Thanks for looking - better go and pack now.

See you soon xx

Happy Anniversary

Afternoon all.

Just a quickie post to show the card I made last night for my Sister and Brother-in-Laws wedding anniversary tomorrow.

Happy 15th Anniversary

Jacky & Alex

The teddy bear stamp and heart are both from a clear set by Kanban, that may have arrived yesterday morning - and it was so cute I couldn't resist getting them straight out and playing - more examples to follow shortly.

I have paper pieced the bear to give the two tone effect.

I'm entering it in just three challenges;

Crafty Catz - animals

Totally Paper Crafts - rainbow

and

Allsorts - paper piercing / paper piecing

I hope you like, and have a good rest of the day,

Hugs Sharon xx

Loving Gifts

Afternoon.

Sorry I haven't been around much lately, can't believe it's been a week since my last posting - whats going wrong - it was almost like going cold turkey from blogland lol.

Anyhow, I thought I'd ease myself back in gently with - yes you've guessed it - a LOTV image. By the way, I can't wait for the new releases on Thursday - the credit card is already seriously worried.

I'd like to enter this card in;

ABC Christmas - Q is for quick and easy

Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes

Cute Card Thursday - tree-mendous

Lili of the Valley - four seasons

Stampavie and More - Christmas in summer

and finally

Daring Cardmakers - tree-mendous

I hope you like it, and have a good weekend.

Big hugs Sharon x

Fairy Flowers

Morning All.

Well here is card number 3 for my Pergamano clear stamps class - I have gone back to my favourite thing of fairies, and a comfy colour scheme of green and purple. The backing paper is again Basic Grey, and the flowers are made using the Marianne Design punch and embossing set.
I'd like to enter it in;

The Beary Scrap Design Team - sketch
Stamptacular Sunday - out of this world
Flutter By Wednesday - favourite colour - purple
Crafts and Me - purple and green
Daring Cardmakers - peridot
Craftalicious - make your own flowers

and a brand new challenge

Craft Your Days Away - favourite things - fairies

I hope you like, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

:o)

Bringing Flowers

Morning all.

Well after a lot of mind changing, here is the second card for my class using the Pergamano clear stamps. This image is from the flower girls set, and is a real sweetie. As usual it has been coloured with promarkers. The backing paper is Basic Grey, and the flowers were made using a Marianne Designs die cutting set, finished off with some Craftwork Cards card candy.

I'd like to enter it in;

Pear Tree Designs - sketch

Cute Card Thursdays - whateva!

Penny's Paper Crafty - anything goes

Crafty Cardmakers - punches

Creative Card Crew - lets get cute and girlie

The ABC Challenge - A is for August

and

Craftalicious - make your own flowers

Have a good day, and wish me luck with card number 3 xx

:o)

No Cards Today

Evening all.

Just a quickie post to say hello.

There is no card today, because I have spent all morning trying to finish a curtain job that seems to have been going on for weeks.

Then this afternoon my mojo has run away, so I have just sat staring at stamped images and paper with no inspiration at all - I'm sure it had nothing to do with the little cherubs bickering, as they couldn't go out because of the rain and thunder storms.

Oh well, hopefully it will be back tomorrow.

Have a good evening :o)

Fairy Sparkle

Evening all.

We, I've gone for a different colour combo for me today, yellow and pink, and no LOTV stamp today.

This is the first card for one of my new classes at In 2 Crafting at Wickford on 27th August, which is all about using the new Pergamano clear stamps - this one comes from the Fairies 1 set. It has been coloured with Promarkers, then the wings have been glittered with Glamour Dust. The DP is by Sandilion, and the wavy mat has been embossed using a Quickutz embossing folder.

I'd like to enter it in;

Passion for Promarkers - sketch

Creative Card Crew - lets get cute and girlie

Party Time Tuesday - summer birthday

The Crafty Pad - ribbon and flowers

Flutter By Wednesday - open challenge

and finally

Sir Stampalot - bling on the bling

Hope you like

;o)

Cuddles

Morning All.

Just a quickie post to show you the card I finished this morning. I was suppsed to be clearing my desk ready to make curtains, but I thought I might as well finish the card first.

This card uses one of the Meljen's images that I won from Crafts For Men the other week.

I'm entering it in;

Meljen's Design Team - sketch

Party Time Tuesday - anything goes birthday

Teddy Stampers - use different shapes

My Sheri Crafts - friends

One Stitch At A Time - use a little pink

Die Cut Dreams - gingham

Pollycraft Monday - fit for a princess

Ooh La La Creations Blog - birthdays

and finally

Incy Wincy - summer fun

Hope you like, and have a good day

:o)

Present Time

Afternoon all.

Well I'm glad I decided to postpone boot saling this week, as it has been raining on and off all morning. But the REALLY GOOD news is that I won the July Prize Draw at Pink Gem so I now have to shop to use my discount voucher - how awful is that, NOT !!!!!!

I have reverted back to my LOTV stamps for today's card, and Dovecraft backing papers. I still think it needs something else, but not quite sure what, so I thought I'd post it and await peoples suggestions.

I'm entering it in;

Papertake Weekly - sketch

Cupcake Craft - pastel Christmas

I Love Promarkers - Christmas in July

Tuesday Taggers - Christmas in July

ABC Christmas - P is for presents

Stamp Something - Christmas in July

Our Creative Corner - Christmas in July

and

Cards 4 Men - 1 image, 2 DP's and 3 embellishments

Suggestions welcomed, hugs Sharon x