Birthday Blues :)

 

Hi there lovely peeps and hope you are all OK today xxx

Yayyy, finally it has stopped raining and there is a nice blue sky instead of the horrible grey mucky one that we’ve had for the last week or so. Rich is still on leaf patrol, bless him, but at least today they aren't quite as soggy and he has managed to clear the front garden For how long though is anybody's guess cos there are still leaves on the tress and they have to go somewhere when they fall off !!!

So it’s that time of the week when we head across the water and catch up with our friends over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and this week we have an

Anything  Goes

theme so it’s time to let rip with your creativity thingies!!!

This week we are showcasing Martha Stewart products . If you have them we would love to see them but it's not compulsory to use them if you want to join in :-)

As always, our lovely Heidi is giving away a fabulous …

… for one lucky winner to spend …

…right here (lucky girlie!!)

So ….

… this is what I did.

Again, like me, the layout is fairly simple!!!
There’s no colouring involved so it’s super quick to put together, which we like of course :)

 

     

I've used  a Martha Stewart DECO FAN Shells Punch Around The Page and started out with a 6x6 blue card base. I punched along the bottom edge and then put a piece of 6x6 white card inside and glued it down. Then I cut another of piece of 6x6 card and trimmed about 1/2” off of the bottom edge, punched that and stuck it down on top of the card. Finally I punched a strip of blue card, trimmed it to 6” long, wrapped some ribbon round it and stuck that down onto the front of the card.

The bloom was made using a set of Magnolia Doily Flower dies  and a Martha Stewart BRANCH Craft Punch.
Then I made a rolled rose to sit in the centre and added a bit of glitter and a gem.

 

The frame was made using a Memory Box TIFFANY FRAME Craft DIE  - isn’t it pretty - and I printed the sentiment onto SAFMAT Self-Adhesive Printing Film and put it in the centre of the frame.

 

 

And that’s it.

Well girls, we live to drool another day cos the delish that is Dishy Dave is still in – I have a sneaky feeling that he will win it!! I was a bit sad to see old Rosie go because she is a loud, bossy, jolly hockey sticks sort of gal I know but I quite like her. She tells it how it is and she comes across as basically a good person as well. She wasn't so lady like when she was doing the bottom burp thing with Limahl thought was she!! I laughed so much that I nearly peed my draws!!

Not sure who will go tonight – maybe Hugo or Eric? We’ll see.

Right I have to go because I have to don my Santa hat and reply to the letters that Kyla sent to him on behalf  of her and Thea. Kyla is still a bit scared of him because she is frightened of anybody who is dressed up if she doesn't know them. Last year Em had trouble getting her to sleep because she was so afraid he was coming into the house. Poor little sausage :(  I’m not sure where she thought he would leave her toys!!!! She isn't so scared that she won't do a list as long as your arm for him with what she wants on it though!! 

I am hoping that Thea isn't scared so that I can get to take her to Lapland  – purely for selfish reasons of course lol!! . I’ve waited all my life to do this and sod’s law that I end up with a Kyla kid that hates his guts!! Well she doesn’t hate him but she won’t go near him!! So Thea is my last chance really, heeheeeee!!!

Right I best dash because I have shed loads to do today. I’ll be back tomoz with a card that is very VERY different so I’ll say tarra and see you then.

Enjoy your day and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

Hoppity Hop, Please Make Sure You Stop –It’s a A FAB Giveaway :)

Hi there lovely peeps and we have something very different and very special for you today over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge because it’s time for …

……. woohoooo ;))))

So welcome one and all and please come and celebrate with us.

Here’s what it’s all about -

Simon Says Stamp was founded in 2002 with an interest in exclusively selling rubber stamps. It didn’t take long until we realized we couldn’t stop there. Over the past 10 years we celebrate rubber stamping in its full glory by giving access to people around the world to a one stop shop. Rubber stamps still remain the heart of our business and we are celebrating by hosting a STAMPtember ™ event intended to inspire, educate, and celebrate the greatness of rubber stamping. Part of the enticement of rubber stamping is that stamps can be used in creating or complementing ANYTHING! From stamping dates on bank documents and postage parcels in the early 18th century, rubber stamping has dramatically expanded to include card making,scrapbooking, mixed media and many forms of altering and expressing art.

So we are celebrating with a
STAMP-TEMBER BLOG HOP !!

But of course, it’s also a challenge and this week we are asking you to

Put a STAMP On It

So you must use a stamp somewhere on your cards/creations and  NO DIGI'S allowed this week :-))
One lucky winner this week will get our GRAND PRIZE of $100 Simon Shopping Spree!

Is that a prize or it that a PRIZE!!!!

But that’s not all because we all have a special giveaway of …

... to spend in the shop too,  so lots of winners this week (ooohhhh we do LIKE that!!!)

In order to be eligible for any of the prizes you must complete the hop, leaving comments at all the blogs along the way AND enter the challenge ! :-) We will announce the winners as soon as possible after the hop finishes at 8am EST on Wednesday 12th September.

This week we are showcasing Washi Tape . You don't have to use it to join in but if you have some we would love to see it on your creations :-)

So ..

.. this is what I did.

The sharp eyes amongst you will notice that there isn’t any washi tape on my card and there is a very simple explanation for that!! Some dope didn't read the challenge properly (cannot think who that would be!!). But my other teamies with more brain cells and better eye sight than me did,  so there’s lots to see on their beautiful cards.

I used Water Can Tilda and coloured her with these Copics -

Skin – E0000, E000, E00, E11, E13 R00, R02

Hair – E31, E34, E35, E39, E50

The rest – B0000, B000. B00, B05, B93, C00, C1, C4, C5, R05, R17, R27, R59

 

The papers are from a Bazzill AVALON 6 x 6 Paper Multi-Pack and I made some rolled flowers and added a few leaves made with a Magnolia leaf and swirl die – I used the leaf bit for a change and gave the swirl a day off for good behaviour!!

 

My old faithful friend, SAFMAT Self-Adhesive Printing Film - what would I do without it!!!

 

 

So that’s my card done and here’s a collage of sneak peeks for you from the rest of the DT …

… and doesn't it look fab :)

But whose is who?????

I’m sure you will be able to see as you go about the hop today so I’ll get back to the business in hand now lol!!

If you arrived here from CHEIRON’s blog then you are in the right place  but if you didn't, then you will need to go to the Simon Says Stamp Blog where the hop starts :-) In case you get lost along the way, here’s the blog hop order and just to remind you that you have until Wed 12th September 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in :-)

SIMON SAYS STAMP BLOG

• CHEIRON
• DAWNY P
• DEBBY
• HEATHER
• JENNIFER INGLE
• JO
• JOY
• LAUREL
• LIN
• LISA
• LORRAINE
• MANDY
• MARCEA
• MELISSA
• SHANNAN
• SARAH

If while hopping you encounter a broken link, you can go back to the beginning with links to everyone who is participating in the hop.

So that’s it from me and thank you so much for visiting!

Before you go, don't forget to leave me a comment and also your name with Mr Linky and then it’s time for the next stop in the Simon Says STAMPtember ™ Blog Hop, which  is the very lovely and oh so talented Debby.

Have fun and good luck to everyone who enters and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

Strawberry Shortcake

    

Hi there lovely peeps and hope you are all OK today xxx

It’s that time of the week when we head on over the water and join our friends at the  Simon Says Stamp Challenge and this week  our theme is

Let’s Get Fruity

No,  we don’t want you all reading 50 Shades of Grey !!!

Not that I’ve read it ….yet!!!

As always, our Heidi is giving away a …..

... which our lucky winner will get to spend in the store ….

… right here :)

So ….

.. this is what I did.

I used this sweet little strawberry shortcake and she is

C.C. Designs STRAWBERRY BEATRICE Rubber Stamp

and coloured her with these Copics -

Skin – E000, E00, E11, E21, R00, R02

Hair – E08, E15, E50, E99

The rest – E02, E11, E99, G99, R05, RV0000, RV00, RV34, YG0000, YG00, YG23

And the papers are all Echo Park Hello Summer :)

I have a new MS  Cherry Blossom PATP punch – best brace yourselves for overload peeps!!

I also used my old faithful Magnolia leaf and swirl and Magnolia Doily Flower dies …. just for a change lol!!!

So there’s the old card done and apols for being a bit AWOL these last few days. My pc probs are almost sorted and I should be fully functional again now. So I’ll be back soon as soon so until then, have a fab day.

Huggiest of hugs to all xxx