Happy Balloon Day .... DP2 Challenge #172

This weeks fab challenge  is "Birthday", make a birthday card!

I made this for my grandy Koree.

I used the cute "Birthday Surprise Boy" from Digital Pencil Too

... and used him again on the inside with a cute verse ...

Papers are from Everyday Mom Ideas ~ Tinker Tot

Sentiment from Create with TLC

Happy Easter To Ewe .... Midweek Magnolia's Week #45

This weeks theme is "Anything Goes"

... I used Holy Edwin and masked with Tilda's Sheep to make my Grandbaby Rylee an Easter card ...

.. once again I scanned the stamped image into the PC so that I could resize and use again on the inside ...

Papers are from Everyday Mom Ideas ~ Dwelling

Sentiment from Create with TLC

Take Time To Chase The Snowflakes ...... Mojo Monday 268

I'm having a lot of fun trying to find different sketches I like for my Christmas Cards and here is another fab one from Mojo Monday ......

... and my card ...

... I used Magnolia Edwin on a Sled and another brill sentiment from Create with TLC

Papers are from Everyday Mom Ideas and called Happiest Season Of All

If A Kiss Was A Raindrop I'd Send You Showers ....... DP2 Challenge #122

 I've had a day off from the moving and decorating of our friend Paula's new "ground floor bungalow"  .  Only because I needed to make a birthday card for my Mum's 76th birthday on Saturday .  We're gonna take her out for dinner and try to make the day special, although its not going to be a good day without Dad with her in person.  However, I'm sure he'll be flying on his wings to be close by her.  She's had a tough old week, obviously worried  about the results of her biopsy for skin cancer, which are due next Wednesday and she's struggling with not being able to do anything, thus giving her too much time to  think! .... chance would be a fine thing for me  ....

This is Paula's bedroom which I completed stripping with the help of  "The Outlaws" before Paula arrived on Saturday ...

This is moi yesterday, after putting up the wallpaper and starting the painting .... happy as a  in sh**

"My Sentiments Exactly"  is this weeks DP2 Challenge .

For my card I used the beautiful "Waiting For Rain" image from Mo's Digital Pencil ...

.... close up ...

... and once again, naked on the inside ...

 To make this card I used:~

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Everyday Mom Ideas ~ Hello Foxy Kit

Sentiment ~ Create with TLC

Pearls & Umbrella Charm ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Blending Stumps, Pencil Crayons, Sansodor, Nesties, Cuttlebug

Home Is A Starting Place Of Love & Dreams .... PTW Challenge

I've had the past couple of days relaxing, making cards, peace and quiet :D ... before Mum returns again tomorrow!  We didn't want her to be on her own seeing the New Year in alone  ... so DH and I are back on the airbed tomorrow night ... sadly, I get so excited about this  can't believe how comfy it is!!!  

This card has been made for my youngest DD, who will be leaving home January 14th, next year  ... I'm on countdown and have been since last week :)!  Whilst I love  her dearly, I can't wait for her to move out with all her faults and the puppy,  and I'm really hoping that becoming totally independent will be the making of her and turn her into a nice young lady!  

This week sees the last Papertake Weekly Challenge of 2011, which is a fantastic sketch ...

I used "Home Tweet Home" by Mo Manning

To make this card I used ....

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Dwelling ~ Everyday Mom Ideas

Sentiment ~ No Place Like Home Kit ~ Create with TLC

Pearls ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Sansodor, Blending Stumps, Carla Craft Corner Punch, Woodware Scalloped Border Punch, 

Sketch Saturday ~ Sketch Challenge #165

I know this post should've appeared on my blog last week, but i was taking a much deserved (well i think it was deserved lol) rest before the week from hell this week.   We spent a fantastic weekend with our gorgeous friend in London.  It was very tiring, but filled with lots of love, hysterical laughter and fun!

"I wanna be a soldier"

On to last weeks challenge, and we were sponsored by the fabulous...



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We ship Worldwide and are always happy to assist you so if you have any questions please feel free to contact Karen – karen@yournextstamp.com.

Be sure to check out the YNS Facebook page too!

If you were last weeks challenge winner, you'll now have $10.00 to spend towards stamps of your choice at theYNS store! :)

but there was more!

ALL of our challengers can benefit from Karen's generosity too :)

10% discount off your next purchase by using the code shown above.

Karen... thank you SO much! xx


Here's last weeks sketch...

... and last weeks creation ...

... and a close up of the image i used ....

To make this card I used :~

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Everyday Mom Ideas

Image ~ Mo Manning

Sentiment ~ Create with TLC

Buttons ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps, Sansodor, Nesties, Cuttlebug, Pinking Shears.

Sketch Saturday Challenge #164

Good Morning folks on a very damp, dreary day here in the UK!  What has happened to our sunshine?  I suppose at least one good thing will come out of today's downpour .... no watering of the veg patch tonight!

I've had yet another action packed week here this week.  Another week of GP and hospital appointments, this time not only for Dad but for me too ... We managed a family day out at the hospital the beginning of the week with Dad having a CT scan, my niece and myself having a blood test ... surely there are better places for a family day out LOL!!!!

This week we are sponsored by the lovely Nikki and Bunny Zoe's Crafts

NEW ARRIVALS at Bunny Zoe's this month!

*NEW Bildmalarna Stamps

*NEW Magnolia Sweet Rainbow DooHickey Dies

*PRE-ORDER Whimsy July Release - Due 15th July

*Restocks Stempelglede

*NEW Personalised Stamps - Butterfly, Ladybug & Paw Prints

*NEW Magnolia Sweet Rainbow Collection 6 x 6" Papers

*NEW Nellie's Choice Frame Dies

*NEW Kaisercraft 6x6 Paper Pads

*Restocks - Gorjuss Stamps

*NEW July - The Greeting Farm

*NEW Summer C.C. Designs

*NEW Tickled Pink Lil Pinkette's

*NEW Marianne D Ribbon Flowers

*NEW Basic Grey Paper Pads - Sweet Threads and Lauderdale

*NEW Marianne D Dies

*NEW Marianne D Paper Blocs - Indian Summer and Songbook
*NEW Humphrey's Corner Collection

*NEW* NOW STOCKING - Wild Rose Studio!!!

... and much, much more in store!

there's so many amazing products available, so let your creativity go wild

Would you like £10.00 to spend in store?  Of course you would!  Well,that is exactly what this weeks challenge winner will win ... a generous £10.00 shopping spree of goodies from Bunny Zoe's Crafts :)

Thank you so much Nikki xx

Here is the sketch you need to follow to be in with a chance of winning that £10.00

... and here is my card ....

and a close up of the fab image from Mo Manning

To make this card I used :-

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ The Fast & The Furiest 

Image ~ Taking a Break ~ Digital Pencil Too

Sentiment ~ Create with TLC

Dewdrops & Staples ~ Stash

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Sansodor, Blending Stumps, Corner Punch, Sewing Machine, Sakura Glaze Pen (black)

Sketch Saturday Challenge #163

Sorry this post is late but i've spent the morning at Rylee, my grandson's 4th birthday party at Wacky Warehouse ... 16 kids aren't my idea of fun but i did manage a couple of goes on the slide LOL!

This weeks challenge, is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE

To see the exclusive Simon Says Stamp range, please click HERE

Not forgetting their HUGE Magnolia range HERE

All things Tim Holtz including newly released products can be found HERE

They have new Copic colours HERE

Did you know that SSS have e-gift cards too?

any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal to send to a crafty friend if you're unsure of what to buy them eh?

A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!

Thank you to all at SSS xx

Here is this weeks sketch...

and my creation ....

... and a close up of the fab image by Mo Manning and the amazing sentiment from Create with TLC ...

To make this card I used .....

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Just My Type

Image ~ James at the Carnival ~ Mo Manning

Sentiment ~ Create with TLC

Eyelets ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Eyelet Setter, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps, Sansodor, Nesties, Cuttlebug, Martha Stewart Punch

Sketch Saturday Challenge #161

It's Saturday! So time for another sketch challenge.  This weeks challenge is sponsored by one of our regular sponsor

The Craft Barn

"We are a UK based business selling a wide range of craft supplies including stamps, dies and embossing folders, punches, an extensive range of items to alter and decorate and much more for your scrapbooking and card making projects. We are committed to providing the best, most up to date craft products at great prices, coupled with first class service.

Some of the leading companies that we stock include Stamping Bella, Ranger, Tim Holtz, Crafty Individuals, Martha Stewart, Katzelkraft stamps, Nestabilities, Craftwork Cards, Copic Pens, House Mouse, Viva Décor, Eco Green crafts and Cosmic Shimmer to name but a few.

We are constantly adding new products to our range of craft supplies so be sure to add us to your browser favourites so you can pop back and see us."

The Craft Barn offer a wide range of goodies for all crafters from all things 'Cuttlebug' to grunge paper, from cottage cutz dies to cosmic shimmers, then there's your essentials like cardstock and papers and adhesives.

Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!

There really is something for everyone :)

For all the latest products that have been added to the site PLEASE CLICK HERE, including their range of COPIC pens.

I want to tell you about 2 events that are going on at The Craft Barn in July...

2nd July - FREE Demo Day - with Di Oliver from Tando Creative, plus Carole Cann & Jane Collman

16th July - Courtyard Fun Day - free wine and beer tasting at the Homebrew shop, live music in the courtyard, special snacks at browsers, plus free craft demos in store with the Craft Barn house team

The fantastic prize is a Kanban clear stamp set of the winners choice worth £9.99

Here is this weeks sketch...

and what I did with it ....

 I used one of my favourite creature stamps ... House Mouse ~ Splish Splash a Citrus Bath

I took the 2 photos cos i wanted you to see the glossy accents on the glass and the first photo i felt didn't show if off too well!

To make this card I used:-

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Sunshine of My Life

Image ~ House Mouse

Sentiment ~ Create with TLC

Buttons and Silver thingys (dunno what they're called) ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Blending stumps, Sansodor, Glossy Accents