Hello all you bloggers :0)

Just dropped in to say Hello to all you wonderful people and hope you are all fit and well xx
Hoping to do some posts next week to show some of my card designs (fingers crossed i will get time)
Bye for now and happy crafting hugzz Val xx

Merry Christmas to everyone

Hi everyone,
Just dropped by to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I know i have not posted for such a long time and i am sorry for that but life has got in the way lots of stuff been happening some good some not so good and time seems to fly not enough of it i'm afraid.
I hope you are all in good health and enjoying life and of course your crafting i do hope to be browsing through everyones blog from time to time and who knows i may even get some more posts in(hopefully).
Take care everyone Big Hugs Val xxx

All Blue Tilda for three challenges :)

Morning everyone hope you are all keeping warm and cosy,the best place is indoors at your craft desk but i went back to work yesterday as my leg is so much better,still aches a little now and again but it will take more than that to stop me lol.

Well i have managed another card and it fits 2 challenges which are

Just Magnolia Special Monthly Challenge

which is paper pleating i followed the tutorial by Mina on the just magnolia blog and i am quite pleased with the result thanks Mina:)

and

Just Christmas and Birthdays Sketch 53

which is a super sketch to follow by Georgia
I am last minute with this one sorry:)
and
Think Ink Challenge 11

which is to make a monochromatic card

I have used for this card

My Minds Eye (everyday tango) papers

Image is Tilda coloured in rangers distress inks dress broken china,roses

faded jeans,hair mustard seed,skin tattered rose and worn lipstick.

I used a punch to make flowers and added a gem to centre.

gems and ribbon from stash.

I have done the inside too with my nesties labels and stamped the sentiment with rangers distress ink (broken china) which i have used for all the distressing on the card.

Thats about it better post this quick or will never get it in on time last minute again lol.

Well i hope you like it and thanks for taking the time to look,

remember keep warm and stay safe.

Big hugzz LuvVal xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge 38 and Stamp Something Challenge

Hi everyone Happy New Year to you all!!!!!!
Hope your all coping with the weather, I slipped yesterday on my way to work but managed to get there had a busy day and was hobbling about and it was hurting but i kept plodding on as you do.
When i got home and got to sit down for a rest i could not get back up i was in a lot of pain with my right leg so i have not gone in today, this morning it does feels a lot better but will see if being on it makes it worse.
I really hate being laid up like this but thank god i have not broken anything as so many people have had more serious injury's due to this weather and i wish them all a good quick recovery.

So here i am resting and i've done a little crafting yes at last my first card of 2010
and its for Just Magnolia Challenge 38
which is a sketch to follow
and
Stamp Something Challenge
which is new somethings
i have used my new stamp giggling Tilda and my new Rangers distressing ink pads to watercolour her with.
Hope you like it and thanks for taking the time to look:)
Take care if your out in the bad weather
Big hugzz Val xxx

Anything goes Creative Card Crew Challenge and Gorgeous candy over at Pink Gem

Hi Again everyone,

Hope your all having a great evening.

Firstly i must tell you all about the candy below that Janet at Pink Gem is offering
go check it out and follow the rules to be in with a chance to win some gorgeous stamps
she is so very generous!!!and here below are my cards for a challenge

I am entering these into
Creative Card Crew Challenge 41
which is Anything goes

I have done 3 snowflake cards for my 3 eldest grandaughters all the same sort of design but in colours which are favorites for each of them.
Of course they have them by now and they love them.
I used nestabilities snowflake dies and scallop circles to make them, i did the insides too but forgot to take a pic of the inside doh.
Thanks for taking the time to look and hope you like them:)
Hugzz Val xxx

2 Cards 4 Challenges

Hi everyone,
I hope you all had a great christmas and i wish you all a very
Happy New Year
This card is for two challenges
Stamp something
which is Holiday Somethings
Also for
Kaboodle Doodle Challenge 20
which is sparkling Winter

For this card i used a Magnolia snowman stamp for the image and coloured it with Rangers Distress Inks, added glitter for the sparkle, snowflakes cut on the cricut and puch out flakes in centre.
The card is cut with nestabilitie scallop circle,ribbon from stash


the inside was created on pc, cut out with nestabilities

The next card i did for New Year
and its for
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 92
which is Happy New Year
and
Lili of The Valley Challenge 43
which is A New Years Card

Magnolia image coloured with Rangers distress inks
papers PM creatiev tones "amathyst infusion" I think
Stamps Melissa Frances Crystal Clear Stamps
Ribon and Flowers from stash.

Thank you for looking hope you like it:)
Hugzz Val xxx

Card for Kaboodle Doodle Challenge (Snowflakes)

Hi all here i am again in a mad rush just finished 3 identical cards here is one of them, i am entering this into a challenge but must be fast cos it ends tonight.


Its for Kaboodle Doodle Challenge
Which this week is snowflakes.

I've used Nestabilitie for scalloped circle and for the snowflake, added a snowflake brad to centre of finished snowflake, papers Anita's classic christmas red collection (lol not a bit of red on the card) the inside is done with nestabilitie labels die and stamped with a forever friends sentiment stamp.

Thank you for taking the time to look and i hope you like it:)


I have to dash now cos i have another six of these to make for tomorrow night so please excuse me for making this such a quick post.
I will be catching up with you all a.s.a.p.

Hope you all have a great christmas big hugzz Val xxx

A Card for Just Magnolia Special Challenge 34 :0)

Hi everyone sure have missed you all,sorry i have been a bad blogger but things have been so hectic here i just run out of time.

This is the first bit of crafting i have done for ages but i had to get it done as its a card for my grandaughter for christmas, i am so behind with christmas its scary i've only got 1 pressie so far and i'm in a panic is anyone else the same or is it just me ?

It fits a challenge so i am entering it into
Just Magnolia week 34 Special Monthly Challenge
Which is make a card for someone special and i made this for my grandaughter who special she has an unusual name and no one can ever find anything with her name so as you can see on the inside i have popped her name inside a circle sentiment.
I have used Tilda (santa's little helper) she is adorable just like my GD.

I coloured her with Ranger distress inks (dress in fired brick,face in tattered rose,worn lipstick) and glittered the white on her hat, her apron and stockings.
I used nestabilitie scalloped circle to cut card and insert and ran the silver card through with cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, snowflakes are punch outs and ribbon from stash.
well thats about it folks thanks for taking the time to look.
Hope your all fit and well and coping with time a lot better than me :)

Big hugzz Val xxx

Awards for me from 2 wonderful bloggers :0)

Hi everyone,

I have recieved two lovely awards from two lovely bloggers.
Award number 1

The first one i recieved from the lovely Elaine back in october
Big thank you sorry it has took me so long to post it.

The rules for this award are you must write 5 things about yourself and pass it on to 5 other bloggers.

So here are my five things.

1.I am addicted to crafting.
2.I used to be a chocoholic (not sure if i'm cured fully)lol

3.I have now lost 3st 7lb yay
4. I love gardening (but not in winter)
5. I would rather listen to music than watch TV i only watch 2 programmes a week

Well now who am i going to send this award on to lets see it has to be five so here they are the fantastic five.

Debbie Joanne Emma Rach Lora

All are fabulous bloggers with fantastic blogs full of inspiration for us all:)

Award number 2

This award is from the lovely Dawn thank you so much :)

Rules for this award are list 5 things you like to do and pass on to 5 other bloggers.

So here are the 5 things i like to do in no particular order:)

1. Crafting of course.

2. Buying crafty stash.

3. Blogging as much as i can.

4. making cakes and trying not to eat them lol.

5. Watching X factor followed by Doc Martin (sad or what) lol

And now to pass this on to 5 fantastic bloggers well here we go.

Sue Donna Liza Mel Linda

who have fabulous blogs full of inspiration for everyone to share:)

Well now i gotta go tell them all catch you later
Big hugzz Val xxx

Two cards for two challenges

Hi everyone hope your having a good weekend.

The weather here is horrid,damp and cold and i dont like it one bit but it does have a good side,who wants to go out in it much nicer to stay in and craft :) so thats what i've done today

and here is the result i have made 2 cards.

This one is for
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge 7
which is going dotty
so i have used some dottie paper at the top and dotted some faux brads on the card too.
Papers are Kay&Company,image is from the Dottie and George rock n roll collection,round sentiment created on pc and name stamped with see d's alphabet stamps.

My other card is for
One Stop Craft Challenge 54
which is to make a card for kids
so i have done Spiderman image
decoupaged it and done a book a trix card with it.
I have no idea where i got this decoupage sheet from
as i've had it a couple of years and only just got round to using it at last.
I have done a close up of the decoupage below.

Thanks for looking and hope you like it:)
I am now off to get settled down to watch the x factor lol
Big hugzz to all Val xxx

Evening everyone,
Hope you all had a fun halloween,i had a great time but ate too much and now i am dreading the weigh in on wednesday at Slimming World.

Well i managed to have a little crafting time today a day off work.......Matthew back at school and hubby in bed as he works nights so i left the chores for a while and made a card and its for three challenges:)

Polka Doodles Challenge 24
which this week is to make a male project and use 3 brads
and i so needed to make a birthday card got as i've got one coming up this month

Die Cut Dreams Challenge 21
which is food or drink
i have gone with drink as you can see on the card.

Creative Inspirations Challenge 20
Which is to see some doodleing on your card
I have doodled faux stitching around the papers inside and outside.

Here is a pic of the inside
I have used Dovecraft papers (Masculine)

Decoupaged an image from Cuddly Buddly called Local Lads
Nestabilities label die.
silver star brads and sparkly silver card from my stash.
Thats about it thanks for looking and hope you like it.
Take care all Big hugzz Val xxx

HAPPY HALLOWEEN and more cakes :0)

Afternoon all, Just a quick post to show you some more halloween cupcakes :)
Just found out there are about 50 people or more coming to the party so i made some butterfly ones with green cream when i got in from work hopefully there will be enough now.



sorry its such a quick post but now got to get ready to go
hope you all have a fab fun time:)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Hugzz Val xxx

Halloween spiders web cupcakes

Hi all,
Just thought i would show you some of the halloween spiders web cakes i have made for my G S halloween party tomorrow, i made some for his birthday in february but used red and blue so they were spiderman cakes and he loved them so much he is a big spidyman fan bless him.

He is so excited about tomorrow and my son Matthew has been at their house all day helping them make trimmings,cutting out bats and pumpkins to hang around it will be a lot of fun and i will have my witches hat and cloak on to go trick or treating with them before the party kicks off ooooooh i can't wait :)

So here are some of my many cake

Hope you all have a spooky fun time on halloween :0)

Big hugzz Val xxx

Halloween treat bags for three challenges:0)

Hi all, Hope your all fit and well and enjoying your crafting i've had a hectic week again and soon will be in a panic trying to get all the cards done i need for christmas........oh well will just keep smiling through :0)
I did manage to squeeze a little crafting in again i've done these treat bags for my grandsons halloween party on saturday and they just happen to fit 3 challenges this week so i'm entering them into both.


C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 23 which is halloween
and
Polka Doodles Challenge 23 which is also halloween
and
Humble Pie Challenge
which is a non card halloween theme
The bag tops i made from a free download from Summer Driggs who is a fabulous caring and sharing person please pop over and visit her wonderful blog Summertime Designs here

The bats are a sizzlit die i used.


here is a close up of one
and tomorrow i have to make some halloween cakes as well.

Thank you for taking the time to look and hope you like them:)
Big hugzz and goodnight god bless to you all Val xxx

I can't believe it i have done another card yay!!!!

Hi everyone, Sorry but it will have to be a quick post as its late and past my bedtime lol

I cant believe i've made another card but here it is a halloween card
and its for 5 challenges

In no particular order here they are

Pollycraft Challenge *26*

which is a colour scheme
TANGERINE TURQUOISE CHOCOLATE

A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 74

which is a lovely sketch by Debbie

Crafty Creations Challenge 38
which is All Hallow's Eve

Creative Inspirations Challenge 32
which is Halloween

Digital Tuesday Challenge
which is things with wings and i have a few bats on my card.

I have used a free download from Pollycrafts Halloween Kitty which i have had for a while and never used till now.

cardstock from stash and papers are Kay & Company,i used copics for the Kitty's head and body,and RoseArt Glitter Magic Markers for the pumpkins and Kitty's hat dress and cloak. The sentiments are fromCrystal Clear Stamps and i stamped the bats and cut them out.

Thats about it so big thanks for taking the time to look and hope you like it:)

I'm sorry but i have to hit the sack so tired hope to be visiting your lovely blogs very soon.

Good night god bless big hugzz Val xxx

One card two challenges JCABD and FF :0)

Hello everyone hope your all ok, sorry i have'nt been around much lately but you all know how it is with this thing called life getting in the way, i promise i will be visiting your blogs soon but at the mo i cant even get much crafting done.

I have managed a card this week and it fits two challenges :)

here it is a christmas card i have followed a sketch for
Just Christmas And Birthdays Challenge 47#
its also for
Forever Friends Challenge
which this week is christmas

For this card i have used
Forever Friends image and text from christmas sparkle set
Memento tuxedo black ink pad
Nestabilities doilylace punch
Papermania glitter ribbon
Papers DCWV the christmas stack
Promarkers
Su scalloped circle
Woodware snowflake punch

Thank you for taking the time to look and hope you like it:)
Good night god bless
Big hugs to you all luv Val xxx

A card for two challenges JCABD #46 and Secret Crafter #51 at last i got some crafting done ;0)

Good evening everyone hope your enjoying it,

At last i've got a little crafting done and made a card

its for two challenges,

Just christmas and Birthday's challenge 46

which is a sketch by Simone to follow

and

Secret Crafters challenge 51

set by Jill which is Animal Antics

They want to see animals in your projects

the stranger and funnier things they are up to the better!

Here is my card

and i also managed to get the inside done too:)

Recipe for this card:

DP Kay&Company (Classic K McKenna)

Sentiment cut from paper pack too

SU choc chip ink pad

White cardstock

Sentiment inside (stamp from stash)

Image i think is PB i recieved in a RAK from

a lovely lady in blogland (she know's who and thanks again)

Faux brads from stash

thats it covered i think

Thanks for taking the time to look and hope you like it

got to scoot off to bed now cant keep my eyes open or stop yawning lol

Wow wee i've made another card and its for 4 challenges:)

Hi all quick post as i'm off to bed work in morning gotta be up early and its late now.
Well i cant believe it i've done another card wow wee thats 2 in 2 days:)
This one is for4 challenges


Pink Elephant Challenge #33
which is a sketch to follow


Cupcake Challenge #58
which is distressing


Polkadoodles week 18 Challenge
which is DIY flowers

Creative Card Crew Challenge #29
which is to decorate the inside


Hope you like and thanks for looking
Big hugzz and a very good night to all Val xxx

A Chocolate card for 5 challenges

Good afternoon everyone,
Hope you had a great weekend and your all going to have a good week:)
I got a day off today so was up till late last night making a card,finished it off this morning and here it is, its for 5 challenges which are
Creative Inspirations Challenge #17
which is a sketch by Jenni to follow
Simon Says Stamp Challenge
which is a recipe Use 3 embellishments, 2 papers, and 1 image on your creation, i used 3 embellies (flowers spacers and flatbacked pearls) and 2 papers, 1 image.
Charisma card Challenge #37
which is flower power
Secret Crafter Challenge #50
which is one for the girls
Kaboodles Challenge #14
which is a Recipe 1 solid cardstock 2 patterned papers 3 embelishmentsuse and to use a digital image
Please excuse my photo's i cannot take a straight pic to save my life lol.
this is my fifth try to post this as i keep losing my connection but what i can't understand is i can access my email even though i could not get on explorer (i swear my pc has a mind of its own):)
Thanks for taking the time to look and hope you like it, fingers crossed this post goes up.
Big hugzz to everyone Val xxx

Ooooops forgot to say things i used,
Chocolate chip cardstock and ink pad from SU, Papermania signature Regency paper pad,Image is a digital download collection called The Chocolate Girls from Scrapbookingmad and had the sentiment i used plus more with it, Nestabilitie shape die and embellies from stash phew thats it i think :)
Double Ooops i also forgot to say i made a decoupage sheet with the image and layered it up just in case you can't tell on the pic (memory like a sieve i have :)

A black white and one other colour card for three challenges!!!

Evening everyone, Hope your all ok.I found time to make another card so i must be getting more organised, i am so missing being able to do as much crafting and blogging.

Well on to the card and this is it
and its for three challenges

Forever Friends Challenge

which is Black White and 1 other colour

also for

Pollycraft challenge #24

which is Black White and 1 other colour too

also

last but not least i followed a sketch by Tanja over at

Just Christmas and Birthdays Sketch #45

here is the inside of the card yes i actually found time to do that too so i'm very pleased:)

Thank you for taking the time to look and i hope you like it:)
Big hugzz to you all Val xxx