Stamping & Sharing

Card Kit Giveaway

2012-02-02T00:00:00.000Z

I thought I'd do something a little fun & a little different! I've compiled quick & simple kits to make 16 of my cards (all posted on my blog in January), complete with adhesive to giveaway....

If you would like these kits (& I really hope someone wants them lol), just leave a comment (open to everyone, everywhere) & I'll randomly draw a name tomorrow :) xxx

Some Birdie Loves you

2012-02-01T09:43:00.000Z

With Dean working late most nights I seem to be churning out a lot of romantic cards, perhaps absence does make the heart grow fonder lol

Close up....

Supplies: Stamps - Wplus9 'Love Birds'; Stampin' Up! 'Woodgrain' / Tools - EK Success Circle Punch; Wplus9 Dies 'Love Birds'

Meeting friends for a spot of shopping & lunch so must dash, have a fantastic day :) x

A Happy Hello

2012-01-30T11:50:00.002Z

I squeezed some crafty time in yesterday when Dean took the children to his mothers for the day :)

A complete set....

All boxed up....

Supplies: Stamps - Stampin' Up! 'Fruit & Flowers'; Papertrey Ink 'Everyday Classics' / Designer Paper - Stampin' Up! 'Berry Blossoms' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Impression Plate 'Linen & Canvas'; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

Have a great day! x

Be Mine

2012-01-28T07:00:00.000Z

Still running with the Valentines theme....

Close up....

Supplies: Stamps - Unity Stamp Co. 'Wishes & Kisses' / Tools - We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

Lunch date with my friend Alex today & my heart wants a triple chocolate muffin for dessert :) x

Let Me Count The Ways

2012-01-27T00:00:00.000Z

Tried something a bit 'busier' than usual....

Details....

Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Birthday By Numbers' & 'Text Style'; Unity Stamp Co. 'Quiet Essence' & 'Wishes & Kisses' / Tools ; Papertrey Ink Dies 'Banner Borders'; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

A story on my friend Karen's blog has really touched me, read it for yourself here & be in with a chance of winning £40 Stampin' Up! voucher in the process :) x

Key To My Heart

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000Z

Quite a masculine Valentines card I think....

The sentiment is computer generated....

Supplies: Stamps - My Cute Stamps 'Keys'; Unity Stamp Co. 'Wishes & Kisses' / Tools - We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

Must get on ebay, believe it or not unless I really love them, I always sell my stamp set's after I've had a play (but I have been known to replace the same stamp set several times over lol) Have a good day x

A Smile

2012-01-25T09:00:00.000Z

I thought this would make a perfect 'I'm Sorry' card....

I really adore the sentiment....

Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Butterfly Dreams; Unity Stamp Company 'Quiet Essence' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Impression Plate 'Linen & Canvas'; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

I'm under a bit of stress at the moment (Dean's company is undergoing a merger so he's working ridiculous hours) & I'm finding that all this crafting is the perfect tonic :) x

You Complete Me

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000Z

With Valentines day just around the corner, love is in the air....

Zoom....

Supplies: Stamps - My Cute Stamps 'Spunky Nature'; Papertrey Ink 'Love & Marriage'/ Tools - Stampin' Up! Punch 'Window'; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

Thanks so much for stopping :) x

More Thanks

2012-01-23T10:00:00.000Z

I'm enjoying crafting so much at the moment that I made these, just because....

I love cling stamps, so much cheaper than the wood mounted alternative!

Supplies: Stamps - Penny Black 'Sunny'; Papertrey Ink 'Botanical Silhouettes' / Designer Paper - Papertrey Ink 'Distressed Spots' / Tools - Spellbinder Nestabilities Dies 'Circles'; Papertrey Ink Impression Plate 'Linen & Canvas' / Gift-box Template - Papertrey Ink 'Tucked Away'

Can you tell by my recent colour choices that I'm longing for Spring? Have a great day :) xxx

Thanks For Your Kindness

2012-01-22T08:00:00.000Z

I made these for a lovely friend of mine, the gift-box contains a store card....

Close up of the card....

Supplies: Stamps - Hero Arts 'Floral'; Hero Arts 'Friends Are Treasures' / Tools - Hero Arts-Sizzix Dies 'Floral'; Spellbinder Nestabilities Dies 'Circles' / Gift-box Template - Papertrey Ink 'Do Me A Favor'

I think my mojo has been exhausted & may need a break! x

Butterfly Wishes

2012-01-21T11:41:00.001Z

I can't seem to get enough of butterflies at the moment....

Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Butterfly Dreams'; Hero Arts 'Friends Are Treasures' / Tools - We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

Must dash before Dean catches me on here, he may put 2 & 2 together & work out why the house is never clean lol We're all off out for lunch now, have a great day everyone :) x

Wedding Invitations

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000Z

I finally came up with a few samples yesterday for my brother & his fiancée to peruse, nothing very original but my mind went blank....

The basket template is from Waltzing Mouse....

No prizes for guessing the colour scheme!

The wedding details printed are not the actual details....

I really must try & find some gold-set diamanté buckles....

My personal favourite, the insert actually slides quite easily in & out of the vellum wrap (without being too loose)....

All together....

Dean & I have dinner plans with friends tonight so as well as the invitations, I'm dropping the children off at my brother's too lol xxx

Big Birthday Wishes

2012-01-19T09:00:00.000Z

I'm doing really well with birthday cards, not a single store bought card sent so far this year (yes I know it's only January!)....

I tried to add depth by inking the stamps with (subtle) multiple colours....

Supplies: Stamps - Hero Arts 'Floral'; Papertrey Ink 'Big Birthday Bash' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Die 'Quatrefoil'; Hero Arts-Sizzix Dies 'Floral'; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

I'll be back tomorrow with some wedding invitations so pop by if you can :) xxx

With Sympathy

2012-01-18T13:30:00.000Z

Unfortunately the occasion for a sympathy card has arisen....

This card was a request & not for a personal lost.

Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Willow'; Papertrey Ink 'Butterfly Dreams'; Verve 'Forever In Our Hearts' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Die 'Willow'; Spellbinder Label Die; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

Thank you for stopping by x

Happily Ever After

2012-01-17T09:00:00.000Z

Wedding fever has hit & this is probably the first of many cards I'll be making for my brother & his wife to be....

Is it possible for the Groom's sister to be more exited than his fiancée? lol

Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Love Lives Here'; Waltzing Mouse 'Big Day Additions' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Die 'Love Lives Here' Collection; Craft Concepts Embossing Folder 'Butterfly Kisses'; We R Memory Keepers 'Corner Chomper'

I really must start on those wedding stationery designs....instead of browsing the web for an outfit! haha x

Heartfelt Thanks

2012-01-16T08:00:00.000Z

I always like to have plenty of thank you cards to hand....

Good thing I love making multiples....

Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Tree Tops'; Hero Arts 'Good Friends' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Die; EK Success Circle Punches; Provocraft Embossing Folder

Have a good week everyone & thank you for visiting my blog today, I know there are so many so choose from :) x

Hugs & Kisses

2012-01-14T16:46:00.000Z

I signed up for the online Clean & Simple Card Making Class & whilst Hubby watched the football (he frowns upon me blogging at weekends) I decided to put some of the principals into practice....

I had every intention of keeping this a one-layer card but the desire to make the heart 'pop' was just too great lol....

Supplies: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Heart Prints'; Papertrey Ink 'Think Big Favourites #11' / Tools - Marvey Heart Punch; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

The kid's are with my parents this weekend so Dean & I are off for a nice meal with some friends followed by a boogie afterwards! Have a great evening :) xxx

Birthday Cards

2012-01-13T07:23:00.000Z

I didn't send many birthday cards last year & those I did were usually store bought, I'm hoping to rectify that this year....

This one is a bit too busy I think....

My favourite of the two....

Recipe: Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Rosie Posie'; Papertrey Ink 'Birthday Bash' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Rosie Posie Dies; Martha Stewart Border Punch / Designer Paper - Echo Park 'Yours Truly'

Happy Friday & enjoy your weekend everyone :) xxx

Happy Birthday Princess

2012-01-11T20:04:00.000Z

As promised, here's one for the girls....

So pretty (even if I do say so myself lol)....

Stamps - Papertrey Ink 'Little Princess'; Papertrey Ink 'Polka Dot Basics II' / Tools - Papertrey Ink Castle Die; Papertrey Ink Banner Border Die; Spellbinder Tag Die; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

Thank you so much for popping by & hello to the lovely people who leave me comments but don't have a blog for me to repay the visit - I love hearing from you :) xxx

Hoppy Birthday!

2012-01-10T17:22:00.001Z

Trying to be super organised, I've made a batch of children's birthday cards for the up-coming year....

These were suppose to be my 'boys' cards (I have some princess cards to share very shortly) but I couldn't resist trying a more feminine colour scheme too....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Die; Corner Chomper

I have been asked by my brother to provide the stationery for his upcoming wedding (yay!) so I'm currently working on a few samples which I will share in due course :) x

A Valentine's Card For My Husband

2012-01-08T11:00:00.001Z

The latter part of 2011 was a bit bumpy for Dean & I (nothing serious) but we're back on track.... for now lol

Close up....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Marvey Punch

The children are finally back to school (& Dean back to work) on Tuesday after a 3 & a half week Christmas break & I'm really going to miss them, it's been wonderful having them around :) Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone x

An Engagement

2012-01-05T10:59:00.001Z

My brother made it official & proposed to his girlfriend (who I've always referred to as his fiancée anyway) on New Year's Eve....

Close up....

Recipe: Images - Papertrey Ink / Sentiment - Papertrey Ink & Waltzing Mouse / Tools - Papertrey Ink Impression Plate; Corner Chomper

Wedding preparations are already under way & Jasmine is so excited at the prospect of being head flower girl! I may be jumping the gun but I'm most excited about little cousins for my children lol x

Thanks A Bunch

2012-01-02T11:25:00.001Z

The customary post-Christmas thank you card....

I was suppose to make 10 but the colouring got far too tedious!....

Recipe: Image & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Spellbinder Dies / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

I think a stint in rehab is required, I've finally overdosed on chocolate resulting in a craving for fruit & vegetables....this must be rectified immediately! x

Party Time!!

2011-12-31T16:11:00.000Z

Owen turns six in February & is having a joint birthday party with his friend Kimberley....

It's going to be a sporty party....

I tried to ensure the invitation was suitably unisex....

& the party details on the back....

Recipe: Images - Stampavie (I have adhered to their Angel Policy); Papertrey Ink / Tools - Stampin' Up Punch; EK Success Punch / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Happy New Year everyone, I look forward to continuing our virtual (& valued) friendship in 2012 :D x

Santa's Been!!!!

2011-12-24T23:47:00.000Z

Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas & A Happy and Healthy 2012

Only Four More Sleeps....

2011-12-21T10:08:00.000Z

I adore this Waltzing Mouse Stamp Set (Nordic Winter) & I'm so happy it came back in stock in time for me to make use of it this Christmas....

Close up of the card....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Waltzing Mouse; Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies

Cleaning the house today...oh joy! x

Let's Get Personal

2011-12-18T14:24:00.001Z

I rustled these up in 15 minutes this morning so Dean could give them to his brothers today....

Recipe: Sentiments - Hero Arts / Tools - Provocraft Embossing Folder; Papertrey Ink Dies; Spellbinder Nestabilities Dies

The children are with the in-laws so I will be either wrapping presents, or watching television whilst drinking tea & eating cake....haven't decided yet lol xxx

Last Minute Christmas Cards

2011-12-17T10:34:00.000Z

This should be the last of my Christmas cards (all my designs have been very similar this year)....

Recipe: Images - Stampin' Up! / Sentiment - Verve Stamps / Tools - Stampin' Up! Punch

I've started on my wrapping (but still have a long way to go)....

Only 8 sleeps to go & I can barely contain my excitement! Have a great weekend & good luck to those braving the shopping centres lol (I did 10 hours at Bluewater yesterday with my siblings so I'm done - phew!) xxx

For My Brother

2011-12-10T08:53:00.002Z

I made this card for my brother & his Fiancée....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink; Verve Stamps / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; Spellinder Dies

Off to Bluewater again (we're there practically every week)....hoping it's not too busy today lol x

For Mummy & Daddy

2011-12-09T09:26:00.000Z

Here's the card I've made for my Mummy & Daddy (yes, I still call them that - cringe!), the little tags read 'Mother' & 'Father'....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; Spellbinder Dies; Corner Chomper

Four posts in one week, can you believe it? Only at Christmas time lol Have a wonderful weekend x

For My Husband

2011-12-08T09:49:00.002Z

My husband is a wonderful man, my perfect companion & an exceptional father (just don't tell him I said so!)....

Recipe: All Supplies Papertrey Ink (what can I say? I'm a PTI addict!)

Okay, must dash, there's 40% off everything at the local Gap outlet, good time to stock up on clothes for the children, have a great day x

Christmas Bells

2011-12-07T11:57:00.001Z

I have another batch of Christmas cards to share today....

Close up....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; EK Success Punch; Provocraft Embossing Folder

Not long to go now people *happy dance* x

Birthday Flowers

2011-12-06T10:00:00.000Z

After all the Christmas projects, it made a nice change to make something else - I CASE'd this card from Maile Belles....

Recipe: All Supplies Papertrey Ink

It's getting very cold & icy, I'm just hoping the snow stays away....until Christmas day of course! x

Thank You

2011-11-26T09:45:00.000Z

Here's a card I made for my friend Anita....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink; Cardstock, Ribbon & Ink - Stampin' Up!

Enjoy your weekend :) x

Smarty Pants

2011-11-24T10:06:00.001Z

My brother's fiancée has just completed & passed her Masters Degree (in Neuro-Medicine no less!) which is such an amazing accomplishment I think....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; Provocraft Embossing Folder; EK Success Punch

I'm currently on my pre-Christmas diet (so I can indulge myself over the holidays guilt-free) but I'm so hungry I'm having chocolate hallucinations lol Have a great day x

Home Is Where The Heart Is

2011-11-18T11:53:00.000Z

A couple of my friends have recently moved & as much as I am jealous (almost a year & a half on the market & still no joy!!) I'm also very happy for them....

Bright & cheery....

Recipe: All supplies Papertrey Ink

Have a great weekend everybody x

Reindeer & Snowmen

2011-11-11T11:15:00.001Z

The children will be giving this card out to their friends this year.....

I see 'Snowman Soup' gifts on many blogs & whilst loving the idea, I was hesitant because I've never been able to find small packets of marshmallows (I appreciate that some parents are very conscience of hygiene)....however, this year I found some (yippee!)....

So here is my version of Snowman Soup (I did not come up with the little rhyme)....

Recipe: Stamps - Papertrey Ink; Hero Arts / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; Sizzix Dies

Christmas shopping at Bluewater this weekend, can't wait! x

I'm Dreaming of a White (& Red) Christmas

2011-11-07T14:01:00.001Z

I decided on this year's Christmas colour scheme....last year!

There's an After Eight mint tucked inside....

I'm using solid colour red & white wrapping paper & made 100 tags to match....

Ever so simple Christmas cards this year....

My store bought & handmade decorations for the tree....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink; Waltzing Mouse; Stampin Up! / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; EK Success Puches; Sizzix Die; WRMK Corner Chomper

I'm so excited & can't wait for the festivities to begin! x

Peace Love & Joy

2011-10-07T14:06:00.001+01:00

There appears to be a sudden influx of stamps with co-ordinating dies, which I'm thrilled about because I love them!

Another variation....

Recipe: All Supplies Papertrey Ink

Our Indian Summer here in the UK didn't last long, it's umbrella's out & heating on in this household! Have a fantastic weekend my wonderful friends x

Spooky Cupcakes

2011-10-04T13:53:00.002+01:00

In anticipation of the upcoming school bake sale (& me being Mrs Can't Bake, Won't Bake), I picked up several boxes of these individually wrapped cupcakes for my Halloween themed contribution....

Here's what they look like all dressed up....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Template - Papertrey Ink Die / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; Spellbinder Dies; Provocraft Embossing Folder

I've had enquiries about my Wedding Stationery venture & to be honest I've completely lost interest (very typical of me!), I'm hoping the enthusiasm will return in the New Year! x

New Baby

2011-09-25T16:55:00.000+01:00

Here's a new baby card I made for friends, I CASE'd the design from Nichole Heady....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies

Now my youngest is at school full time, I'm feeling a little bit broody....however, Dean has made it clear that if I have another baby, it will be in place of a husband (spoilsport!) lol x

More Christmas Projects

2011-08-29T09:28:00.002+01:00

Still using surplus materials I'll be making 50 of this card....

Matching gift box (just the one!) - this is my favourite Lauren Meader for PTI template....

Recipe: Template - Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Die; Provocraft Embossing Folder

Finally, a little peek at my Christmas works in progress....

I find mass production very therapeutic & by keeping everything simple it doesn't take as long as one might think x

Christmas Card & Gift Box

2011-08-27T12:12:00.004+01:00

I've started on my Christmas projects....

Here's an unusual colour combination for Christmas (I'm using up surplus cardstock)....

Recipe: Template - Papertrey Ink / Images - Papertrey Ink; Waltzingmouse / Tools - Provocraft Embossing Folder; We R Memory Keepers Corner Punch; Sizzix Die; EK Success Punch

Ordinarily my OCD dictates that I dispose of unwanted craft materials, however, I have decided to use the current surplus materials to make Christmas cards instead! Have a great Bank Holiday weekend x

Another Birthday Card

2011-08-22T10:19:00.005+01:00

I'm back with another birthday card, clean & simple designs are great because they take no time whatsoever....

Which is why I made another one....

Recipe: Image & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Provocraft Embosing Folder; Papertrey Ink Die

Keeping it short & sweet, have a great day x

Birthday Wishes

2011-08-18T19:43:00.007+01:00

Here's a card I CASE'd from Debbie Olsen for my lovely friend Natasha....

Recipe: All Supplies Papertrey Ink

I seem to have disabled the comments facility on my blog & have no idea how to reinstate it - that will teach me to mess with Blogger templates! x

Handmade Wedding Stationery

2011-07-24T09:19:00.023+01:00

I'm having a lot of fun coming up with designs for my wedding stationery business 'Simply Besotted' (I use the term 'business' very loosely!), I'm calling this my Simply Elegant Collection....

I'm not presently taking on any commissions, I'm satisfied for the time being to just having something I can turn my attentions to in my spare time. Thank you however for all your kind words which are very encouraging x

Just A Note

2011-07-05T09:37:00.022+01:00

A fruity little note-card set....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; EK Success Circle Punches; Zutter Corner Rounder

I hope everyone is enjoying the glorious sunshine here in the UK as much as I am! x

Thanks A Latte

2011-07-01T09:39:00.009+01:00

We've been very fortunate this year to have had the most amazing (voluntary!) Parent Rep's who have eased our transition into school life, I've got them both Starbucks giftcards as a small token of my appreciation (customised packaging naturally)....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Verve Stamps / Tools - PTI Tag die; Zutter Corner Rounder; Stampin' Up! Punch

Should come in handy for all our coffee mornings! x

Teacher's Gifts

2011-06-29T07:00:00.005+01:00

For Owen & Jasmine's (beloved) teachers I've gone with store giftcards again, it was almost a shame to remove them from their pretty packaging....

I found these Rosy Apple sweets from Marks & Spencer....

A little note to express our appreciation....

Put it all together....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; EK Success Circle Punches

Thank you so much for all your encouragement regarding my new venture, I'll be sure to post my designs as & when I come up with them x

Out of this World

2011-06-28T09:52:00.009+01:00

Because of time restraints, Jasmine's end of year treats for her friends are very simple....

For the boys....

& the girls....

Sadly, Jasmine will be attending a different school to all her pre-school friends so the little note reads....

Recipe: All Supplies Papertrey Ink

With both children at school full time in Septemer I've decided to venture into the fiercely competitive & over-saturated world of Wedding Stationery. I've spent over £3000 so far on supplies for this venture (more than I could ever recoup) prompting Dean to exclaim that it's merely an extension of my hobby! Have a great day x

Just Flying By....

2011-06-19T10:24:00.015+01:00

....with a Father's Day card for the best Daddy in the world.....mine! lol

Recipe: Images - Papertrey Ink / Sentiments - Verve / Tools - EK Success Circle Punches; Papertrey Ink Dies

I know it's been a while, there's no particular reason for my absence except that I only blog when I craft & I haven't been doing much crafting of late!

As with any friendship whether 'in real life' or through the www, I firmly believe that if it's genuine then it can be picked up where left off no matter how much time has gone by x

Easter Baskets

2011-02-21T11:45:00.015Z

Here are my Easter treats for Jasmine's pre-school teachers & friends....

The baskets contain Lindt Lindor Mini Chocolate Eggs....

And for the tiddlywinks I have made 24 of these baskets which I will be filling with mini Easter eggs....

Recipe: Template - Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Images - Papertrey Ink & Stampin' Up! / Tools - Zutter Corner Rounder; Papertrey Dies; Martha Stewart Border Punch

My grocery delivery has just arrived, what perfect timing x

Ribbon Fetish

2011-01-17T10:38:00.010Z

These days I have so little craft stash that it occupies just a few drawers, I have 2 edge punches, no designer paper & a dozen stamp sets, however my one weakness? RIBBON! This is what arrived today....

I could coo over my ribbons all day long lol....

Have a great week x

Thank You Cards

2011-01-11T15:07:00.007Z

Here are some thank you cards for Christmas gifts recieved....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Spellbinder Label Dies

I really enjoyed making these x

Monster Party

2011-01-08T17:03:00.009Z

After the excitement of Christmas & New Year, I always feel a bit down when normality resumes so I kept myself busy making 50 invitations for Owen's upcoming 5th Birthday....

The inserts....

& to keep one step ahead I've also made the thank you cards....

Recipe: Images, Sentiments & Background - Hero Arts; Papertrey Ink / Tools - EK Success Punches; Spellbinder Nestabilities / Other - Vellum

We've just returned from a week in Tenerife, it was so nice to feel the sun on my skin again! It's been lovely having Hubby around the last 4 weeks but I am so ready for him to return to work Monday lol x

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T06:23:00.018Z

Wishing You A Happy & Healthy 2011

For My Hubby

2010-12-08T13:27:00.007Z

I hold my hand up & admit I'm not an easy person to live with, also, I can't cook & won't clean or iron so heavens knows how Dean puts up with me!

Recipe: Image - Kenny Kiernan / Sentiments - Papertrey Ink; Verve Stamps / Other - Copic Original & Sketch Markers

I must get started on present wrapping, it's such a mamouth task I keep putting it off! x

We Are Family

2010-12-04T08:47:00.013Z

Here's the Christmas card I've made for my parents....

& a personalised one for my little sister....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Dies; EK Success Circle Punch; Corner Rounder

I'm glad the snow is melting at last, means I can come out of hibernation haha Enjoy your weekend x

Festive Penguins

2010-11-26T10:54:00.009Z

This is the Christmas card the children will be giving to their friends this year....

I had to make 60 of them....

Recipe: Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Template - Sizzix Die / Tools - Spellbinder Nestabilities; EK Success Circle Punches; Martha Stewart Punch; Provocraft Embossing Folder

Have a fantastic weekend & wrap up warm before you step out x

A Perfect Match

2010-11-21T11:38:00.014Z

My colour scheme for Christmas this year is scarlet & olive....

The reverse of the tag reads....
I made 100 tags, hope it's enough....
A very simple card with a matching birdhouse ornament (template by Nicole Heady) for trimming the tree....
I made 60 cards....
Banners are popular at the moment so I gave it a go (I've actually made several)....
Close up....
I've also customized our Christmas Crackers & After Dinner Mints....

I do take Christmas very seriously haha Enjoy the rest of your weekend & thank you for still popping by x

Christmas School Fair

2010-11-01T11:19:00.011Z

Owen's School are having a Christmas Fair with proceeds going to charity & here's my contribution starting with a card set....

Matching gift boxes (filled with chocolates)....

All together....

Recipe: Templates - Sizzix Dies (Pie & Shaker); Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Provocraft Embossing Folder; Papertrey Ink Die

Have a great week & thanks for stopping by x

A Delightful Trio

2010-10-27T11:32:00.004+01:00

Christmas cards for men in our family are generally store bought, but then I discovered these delectable Kenny Kiernan images....

Recipe: Images - Kenny Kiernan / Sentiments - Papertrey Ink & Computer Printed / Paper - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Spellbinder Label Dies / Other - Copic Original & Sketch Markers

These are A5 size cards & I kept them simple because I think the images more than hold their own in capturing attention haha Have a great day x

How Many More Sleeps?

2010-10-22T17:20:00.006+01:00

The countdown to Christmas has already begun in our household, I cased these cards from the Hero Arts catalogue so it only took me 15 minutes to make them....

Recipe: Image - Hero Arts / Sentiment - Papertrey Ink

I've been preparing for Christmas since July so hopefully I won't be running around like a headless chicken the week before Christmas day haha Have a fantastic weekend x

A Spooky Cake

2010-10-21T17:52:00.010+01:00

I received an email late last night from the PTA requesting cakes for a charity bake sale tomorrow, having never baked a cake in my life I came up with a recipe of my own....

These cake bars fit nicely....

Bake in an oven for 20mins haha....

Looks like someone's already helped themselves to a slice....

All Supplies: Papertrey Ink & Sizzix Box Die (Pie)

Got to go, Hubby's just arrived home with a takeaway - it's not just baking I don't do, it's cooking in general!

Thank you for visiting x

Trick or Treat

2010-10-20T10:27:00.006+01:00

I made 40 of these Halloween treats for Owen & Jasmine's friends....

The contents being both yucky & yummy....

Recipe: Images, Sentiments & Paper - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Sizzix Box Die; EK Success Circle Punches

Take care all x

Simply Noel

2010-09-04T09:30:00.004+01:00

I used K & Company paper & embellishments to quickly whip these up....

Close up....
Altogether....

Recipe: Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Speciality Paper - K & Company / Embellishments - K & Company / Tools - EK Success Punch / Other - Jute Twine

Have a great weekend x

'Ello 'Ello 'Ello

2010-08-31T11:09:00.006+01:00

I was going to throw these Anna Griffin papers away but decided to make some note cards with them instead....

Recipe: Images - Papertrey Ink / Paper - Anna Griffin / Tools - EK Success Punch; Papetrey Ink Dies / Other - Papertrey Ink Ribbon, Ink & Cardstock

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your week x

Sparkles, Smiles & Laughter!

2010-08-26T11:30:00.003+01:00

I recently made a batch of 'Boys Birthday Cards' in preparation for the new school year & here are the girls cards....

So girly....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Hero Arts / Tools - EK Success Punches; Spellbinder Nestabilities; Papertrey Ink Scallop Die / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Happy Thursday - Bank Holiday weekend coming up, yipeee! x

O Christmas Tree

2010-08-25T09:18:00.004+01:00

A very simple design....

I adore the different patterns....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Stampin' Up! Punch

Looks like it's going to stay dry today so we're off to Old MacDonald Farm (wellies & rain macs in the boot just in case!) Enjoy your day x

Quick Designer Paper Giveaway

2010-08-15T10:24:00.011+01:00

*Candy closed - winner is Hanne*

I have an assortment of 6x6 Designer Paper (200 sheets approx.) to give away to the first commenter....

Basic Grey; My Minds Eye; Doodlebug; October Afternoon; S.E.I; Cosmo Cricket

Please email me your address if you're the first commenter & I will forward these papers to you, happy Sunday x

Pink Bundle of Joy

2010-08-13T17:39:00.011+01:00

My friends Jacey & Stuart have just had a baby girl who I cannot wait to meet next week....

Recipe: Image - Inkadinkado / Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Spellbinder Nestabilities; EK Success Border Punch / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Have a great weekend x

Full Steam Ahead

2010-08-06T18:32:00.005+01:00

Jasmine starts pre-school in September & knowing from experience how many birthday parties she will be attending I decided to make the cards in advance, starting with the boys....

Choo Choo!....

Recipe: Image - Stampin' Up! / Sentiments & Background - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Papertrey Ink Die

Hubby's just come through the door with an Indian Takeaway so I'm signing off now, have a great evening & a great weekend x

Full of Hot Air

2010-07-26T09:18:00.009+01:00

Jasmine recieved some lovely presents for her 3rd birthday, so thank you cards were required....

Up, up & away!....

Recipe: Images & Sentiment - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Spellbinder Die; Papertrey Ink Die

I've enjoyed a wondeful weekend with Caryn, Aimes & Kate which went far too quicky! Off to my parents house now for a little birthday tea party for Jasmine - have a good one x

Love Notes

2010-07-23T09:26:00.004+01:00

I had fun making these cute little note cards....

Recipe: Images & Semtiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - EK Success Punches / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

I'm dropping the chrildren off at my parent's today - my friends Kate, Caryn & Aimes are visiting this weekend! x

Thank Ewe

2010-07-16T15:12:00.009+01:00

I've made these cute thank you cards for Owen to give to his friends....

The body has been die cut out of felt....
It's a flock!....

Recipe: Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Spellbinder Nestabilities; Zutter Corner Rounder

Have a fantastic weekend x

Butterfly Birthday Wishes

2010-07-12T10:13:00.010+01:00

Here's the card & matching gift box (with gift cards inside) I've made for my Mummy's birthday....

Recipe: Template - Papertrey Ink / Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - EK Success Punch; Papertrey Ink Die

For someone who was going to quit crafting a couple of weeks ago I seem to be doing more of it than ever haha Enjoy your day & thank you for visiting x

An Apple For The Teacher

2010-07-07T10:31:00.013+01:00

Here are my gifts for Owen & Jasmine's pre-school teachers, can't go wrong with Marks & Spencer giftcards....

A simple card....
Gift box for the rosy apple sweets....
Gift card holder....
Matching trio....
It's a wrap!....

Recipe: Templates - Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Images - Papertrey Ink / Tools - EK Success Punches; Spellbinder Nestabilities

Thanks for looking & have a fantastic day x

Milk & Cookies

2010-06-30T18:23:00.006+01:00

I couldn't sleep last night so stayed up until the early hours completing goodbye gifts for Owen's classmates....

One for the boys....
The milk & cookies....
All 26 of them in cellophane, ready for the end of term....

Recipe: Template - Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink / Tools - Stampin' Up Punches; EK Success Punches; Spellbinder Tag Die

I'll be back shortly to share with you my teachers gifts x

On Second Thoughts....

2010-06-26T16:56:00.007+01:00

After gradually selling most of my stash, I had decided to give up crafting completely....this morning I had a little delivery (that I had forgotten ordering!)....

Isn't that the most glorious sight ever? How foolish of me to think that I could kick such a potent addiction haha x

Thanks For Everything

2010-05-12T09:54:00.006+01:00

Here's a card I made a while ago but never got round to sharing until now....

Recipe: Background - Papertrey Ink / Sentiments - Inkadinkado / Other - Spellbinder Nestabilities; Provocraft Embossing Folder; Martha Stewart Edge Punch

Take care & have a good day x

Where Dreams Come True

2010-04-29T14:55:00.009+01:00

We've just got back from our annual trip to Orlando, Florida & here's a picture of the children in their element - could they be any happier? haha

I would recommend anyone visiting Disney World to stay at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, it's simply magical & we wouldn't stay anywhere else!

Whatever your plans are for this Bank Holiday weekend, have a great time x

Teacher's Easter Treats

2010-03-30T16:38:00.006+01:00

I had to rush these because I left them until the last minute....
Another view....
Inside are mini chocolate eggs & also a card to match....

Cellophane wrapped....Recipe: Images, Sentiments & Designer Paper - Papertrey Ink / Template - Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Tools - Sizzex Dies; Stampin' Up! Punches; EK Success Border Punch

Hope you are well x

Cheep Cheep

2010-03-20T13:05:00.006Z

Little Easter treats for Owen & Jasmine's friends, pink for the girls....

24 matching cards (blue for the boys)....
The little baskets are going to be filled with an assortment of chocolate eggs....

Recipe: Template - Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Images & Sentiments - Papertrey Ink

Thank you for still visiting, despite the lack of posts, I really do appreciate it x

Sharing Doodlebug Papers

2010-02-19T10:05:00.008Z

*Candy closed - all 3 sets claimed*

I have 3 sets of Doodlebug designer paper to share with the first three people to leave a comment....

Simply check you are one of the first three commenters & then email me your address so I can post this bumper assortment to you.

2010 is shaping up to be a really good year for my family & I hope it is for all of you too x

Love Is In The Air

2010-02-11T13:11:00.012Z

Here are little Valentines treats (filled with chocolate & caramel hearts) I've made for Owen's Nursery Teachers....

With matching card....

All supplies are Papertrey Ink / Sizzix Box Die

I have a mini kit (complete with instructions for box assembly) for the first commenter, just email your address to me if you would like it....

Thank you to those of you who have emailed me recently, I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that I'm missed, it really means a lot x

Birthday Party Invitations

2010-01-10T08:00:00.005Z

Owen turns 4 in February & he's having a Disney themed party so I made 25 invitations....

On the back....

The inserts....

My Mickey & Friends Cricut Cartridge was put to good use for these invitations, our annual trip to Florida is coming up so the party will be a nice prelude for him.

Apologies for the lack of posts recently, life just seems to get in the way sometimes x

Quick Catch Up

2009-12-28T12:40:00.006Z

I can't believe Christmas is over for another year, here's a picture of Jasmine on Christmas morning....

Thank you so much for all my cards & gifts, and also the Christmas emails, I am so sorry I haven't had a chance to reply yet.

I am cutting back on my crafting in 2010 & am in the process of clearing a lot of my stash, this means I won't be blogging as much but I will still be doing the rounds in Blogland! Wishing you a very happy & healthy year ahead x

Christmas Chocolate Treats

2009-12-11T14:55:00.005Z

More Christmas projects to share with you, I've used the same sketch for all my cards this year....

Recipe: Images - Stampin' Up / Paper - Stampin' Up / Tools - Spellbinder Nesties; Stampin Up Punch

Christmas shopping is all done, I just need to get everything wrapped now! Hubby's back from work shortly so we're off to the Mulberry Tree for a late lunch - have a fantastic weekend x

Teachers Christmas Treats

2009-12-08T10:00:00.008Z

My Christmas list of things to do is slowly but surely getting shorter....

The matching cards....
The combo....
And a different colour scheme....

Recipe: Images, Sentiments & Designer Paper - Papertertrey Ink / Template - Lauren Meader for Papertrey Ink / Tools - Spellbinder Nestabilities; Stampin' Up! Punches; Marvey Uchida Punches

I'm a bit overwhelmed by how much Christmas preparation I still have left to do, but can't complain - this is my favourite time of the year x

Fun With Friends

2009-11-30T23:59:00.005Z

I have had such a wonderful weekend, here are a few photo's....

Aimes, Caryn & Kate up until 1am - fun times....

Almost ready to go....
Light Buffet Lunch courtesy of Marks & Spencer....

Group photo....
Getting in the Christmas spirit haha....The loveable Shaz & Sue....
....Jo & Kim
....Katrina & Gemma....
....Amanda, Myself & Fiona....
The girls & I enjoying a well deserved £100 bottle of Vintage Dom Perignon later that evening....

I can't thank Kate, Caryn & Aimes enough for all their hard work & for being the most amazingly fun girls to be with - it was an absolute joy from start to end. As a thank you, I treated them to a showing of New Moon in the Gallery at Bluewater on Sunday.

I couldn't have asked for a better bunch of people to share a crafty afternoon with - thank you all for making the day so enjoyable for me & also for the many (many) unexpected gifts & cards x

Papertrey Ink Christmas Make & Take

2009-11-27T05:00:00.005Z

Here are the projects we'll be making tomorrow, I designed these such a long time ago that I'm not sure I even like them any more haha....

Kate, Aimes & Caryn are arriving later today & I'm so excited - we're going to have so much fun x

Fairy Friends

2009-11-24T06:00:00.004Z

I've lost count the number of times I have used this Mojo Monday Sketch - it's one of my absolute favourites....

Supplies: Stamps - Stamping Bella; Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Pebbles Inc / Tools - Martha Stewart Edge Punch / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Has anyone seen New Moon yet? (more like has anyone not seen it yet lol) I'm hoping to catch it this weekend with my best buddies Kate, Aimes & Caryn :) x

Small Christmas Giveaway

2009-11-22T09:50:00.001Z

I didn't spend much time on these but I still enjoyed putting them together....

With a simple matching card....

They are filled with Christmas crafting goodies & the first 4 people to comment can have one, please double check you are one of the first 4 & then email your address to me :) x

More Sweetness

2009-11-21T08:23:00.004Z

As you can see, I'm still playing catch up with my summer images, I'm guessing I'll be starting my Christmas cards around Easter time!....

Supplies: Stamps - Magnolia; Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Basic Grey / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Have a fantastic weekend & keep an eye out for my quick Christmas giveaway :) x

Have A Sweet Day

2009-11-20T08:00:00.005Z

I have a very sweet tooth & ice-cream is one of my major weaknesses (along with chocolates & cake & cookies lol)....

Supplies: Stamps - CC Designs; Unity Stamp Company / Designer Paper - My Minds Eye / Tools - Martha Stewart Edge Punch / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Can you believe the weekend is upon us already? Dean's back tonight & I can't wait - the children & I have really missed him! x

Just Because

2009-11-19T05:00:00.005Z

I enjoyed making this card because I absolutely adore the papers & the image was a pleasure to colour....

Supplies: Stamps - Sugar Nellie; Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Cosmo Cricket / Tools - Martha Stewart Edge Punch; Spellbinder Nestabilities / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Hubby wants to visit New York between Christmas & New Year but the thought of being so far away from the children makes me very anxious & I genuinely don't think I'm capable of going....quite bizzare because I don't particularly like them most of the time ;) x

You're So Sweet

2009-11-17T08:15:00.001Z

I'm really into layering buttons on flowers on ribbon at the moment....

Supplies: Stamps - CC Designs; Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Basic Grey / Tools - Spellbinder Nestabilities / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

Dean's off to a 'Directors Strategic Thinking Workshop' *rolls eyes* today & won't be returning until Friday, I hate being home alone so will be having my Mother stay with me :) x

Inky Impressions Challenge

2009-11-13T10:36:00.011Z

I've made this card for my friends daughter Molly....

Supplies: Stamps - Inky Impressions; Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Imagininisce / Tools - Martha Stewart Edge Punch; SU Punches / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

See you soon :) x

Christmas Wishes

2009-11-07T08:30:00.003Z

I've been having a little play with the Whiff Of Joy Winter Set....

Supplies: Stamps - Whiff Of Joy; Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Stampin' Up! / Tools - EK Success Edge Punch / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

We're driving into London today & will be taking a boat trip on the River Thames, the children love riding on buses, trains & black cabs so we'll be indulging them (ordinarily I don't do public transport lol), have a great weekend x

Kraftin Kimmie Kristmas

2009-11-06T09:00:00.002Z

I was in the mood to alliterate so please excuse my deliberate spelling error lol....

Supplies: Stamps - Kraftin Kimmie; Papertrey Ink / Designer Paper - Stampin' Up! / Tools - Spellbinder Nestabilities / Other - Copic Sketch Markers

I'm so jealous of those of you attending the NEC Craft Show in Birmingham & (begrudgingly lol) hope you all have a fantastic time :) x