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Good Morning all!

It's almost the weekend, do you have plans?

There are a few things going on around here, so not sure quite 

how things will pan out!

Here's the card I have to share with you today!

A friend has just moved in to a new home.

He's back to the single life, so I thought this fun image was apt!

It's from a Kanban diecut topper & sentiment set, called 

So Macho- Funny Business.

it's been around in my stash for a while, just waiting for the right moment!

In fact everything on this card has been in my stash for quite a while!

I used an A6 silver grey card base & embossed with a chevron folder.

The dotty tape is from papermania,

I used silver peel off's for the sentiment to tie in with the silver foiling

around the image. I also added a little silver key charm.

I kept this card flat so it could easily be posted.

That's about it really. 

I know a lot of people find making cards for men quite daunting

 but I find if you keep things fairly simple & add a smile, it seems to do the trick. 

Thanks so much for popping intoday!

Have a great weekend!

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

The Paper Shelter - Charming (use a charm)

City Crafter Challenge - Feeling Flat (flat cards)

Clear It Out - Anything Goes (2nd entry)

Shopping Our Stash - Mirror Mirror

Unstampabelles - Boys Will Be Boys

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Good morning all!

I have another card to share today!

As you can see, it's another of the samples I made for the launch 

of the new La Pashe CD Rom........

The Wrinklies At The Movies 

This one is an easel card. 

I used black card stock for the base & plain red paper to matt & layer.

The border was punched with an EK Success punch.

The design paper is from the CD

I used the sentiment as the stop for the easel section.

Added some ribbon & lace from my stash & a few die cut words.

You can just about see the little pocket/napkin with tiny cutlery charms.

I just couldn't resist, I've had these in my stash forever!

Hope you like it, thanks for stopping by!

I'd like to enter this card in a few challenges:

Clear It Out - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Allsorts - Lots of layers (3rd Entry)

Chocolate Coffee & Cards - Fancy & Feminine

Back To School

Good morning all!

It's Monday, so it's back to work for me,

 but also time to play in the latest challenge over at 

Eureka Stamps where the theme this week is...

#157 Back to School

Here's my card

I used this image recently, but I love her so much I just had to use her again.

Isn't she just perfect for a "Back To School" card?

She is Digi 7701 Cheerleader

I decided to colour her up using pencils this time.

I used a 6"x6" white base for this card.

The papers are from Lidl & the twine is from American Crafts.

The little buttons are die cut using Tattered Lace dies.

The layout is this weeks sketch from

Sweet Sketch Wednedsay

I printed the little sentiment out using a font called

DJB The Cheerleader font

You can just about see that the image has been mounted on some foam tape

to give the card a little dimension!

Thanks for popping in, I hope you like my card & I hope you can 

play in the challenge! 

You don't need to use a Eureka Stamps image to 

play but there is an extra chance of winning if you do, 

I'd like to ente this card in the following challenges:

Allsorts - Lots Of Layers (2nd Entry)

The Pencil Case - Anything Goes

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - Children

Creative Corner - Back To School

Cut It Up -Sports

Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - Back To School

Fussy & Fancy - Back To School

Patties Creations - Back To School

The Stamping Boutique - Back To School

Sweet Sketch Wednedsay - Sketch

My Fair Lady

Good morning all!

It's a beautiful start to Sunday here, the sun is shining & it looks 

like it's going to stay that way!

Here's todays little card!

It's another sneek peak at the samples I made using the

Wrinklies At The Movies CD rom

.My card is 8"x8"

I added a matt of plain black paper under the design  paper.

I then added some lace, black satin ribbon & sheer white ribbon.

I die cut a scalloped circle from plain black paper using a spellbinders die 

then topped that with a little doily. 

The decoupaged image was matted on to the black paper too!

I placed the image at a jaunty angle & added the sentiment above, using varying

depths of foam pads. The final additions were a feather, a triple bow & a little

black heart embellishment. The ribbon, feather & heart were all from

 Lelli-Bot Crafts

Will be releasing the new CD Rom as a One Day Wonder on 

 Create & Craft TV 

Freeview 36, Sky 674, Virgin 748 & Free Sat 813

on Monday 7th September at 4pm & 7pm.

I've just heard there's a show on Tuesday too!

You can just about see the dimension in the side view of my card!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you've enjoyed your visit!

I'd like to enter my little card in a few challenges:

Allsorts - Lot's Of Layers

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Fancy & Feminine

ABC Challenge - Q is For Queen Of Hearts

Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Anything Goes With Patterened Paper

The Sisters Of Craft - Anything Goes

You Asked For It!

Morning all, 

It's almost the weekend & I'm here to share a little sneak peek with you!

Back by popular demand...............................

The Wrinklies At The Movies!

Will be releasing the new CD Rom as a One Day Wonder on 

 Create & Craft TV 

Freeview 36, Sky 674, Virgin 748 & Free Sat 813

on Monday 7th September at 4pm & 7pm!

This is just one of the fun samples I've made for the release!

The CD contains 32 designs, all of the favourites from the last 

realease, as well as16 brand new designs!

If you haven't figured it out yet, these lovely ladies are 

"Striking A Pose"

from the movie Charlies Angels! 

Come on, hands up everyone who's done the same thing.... ladies?

Make sure you catch the show to see all the new designs, including 

Harry Potter, Superman, Mary Poppins, Breakfast at Tiffany's........

You just never know what those Wrinklies will get up to next!

Don't miss the show to pick up your CD Rom at the bargain price of £14.99

If you're a member, you'll get your 10% discount too!

I'd like to enter my card in a few little challenges:

Crafting With An Attitiude - Anything Goes

Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

The Paper Girls - Super Heroes

Glitter N Sparkle - Buttons

Pile It On - Friends

Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes

Angels

Good Morning all,

It's Monday again, which means it's back to work for me but

it's also time for the latest challenge at Eureka Stamps,

where the theme for this week is

#156 Angels

The image I have used is digi16604 Caroling Angel

I coloured her up using a combination of Promarkers, Distress Markers & Sakura pens.

There's a great selection of Angels for all occasions in the shop should you need one!

I used a sketch from 52 Christmas Card Throwdown for my layout

It's from June 2013

The vintage papers are from my Christmas scrapbox, I've had them forever.

The lace is from my stash & the sentiment is die cut using a sizzlit.

The image & circles were die cut using spellbinders dies.

I then gave everything a touch of Antique Linen Distress Ink to add a little depth.

This card is flat so it can be easily posted.

Thanks for popping in, I hope we see you in the challenge!

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

52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Previous Sketch (June 2013)

Hiding In My Craft Room - Anything Goes

Little Claire's - Christmas In August

A Vintage Journey - Things With Wings (Distress Ink & Markers)

Cut It Up - Old School (old supplie -sakura pens,papers,dies)

Polkadoodles - Things With Wings

Crafting By Designs - Things With Wings

Fab N Funky - Things With Wings

Frilly & Funky - A Touch Of Gold

More Like The Movies

Good Morning All, 

The weekend is almost  upon us, thank goodness!

It's been a busy week & I've been very tired!

I have yet another Anniversary card to share with you today!

This one is for my brother & sister in law.

I used the small sepia toned image from one of the La Pashe 

Wrinklies At The Movies, decoupage sheets.

(When I was making this card, I had a song going through my head,

it was a tune by Dr Hook, back in the day, More Like The Movies.

I loved that song then & I still do now!)

I wanted to keep the card flat so I could easily pop it in the post.

The card base is A6 Kraft CS. I added a slightly offset plain black mat,

 then a panel of white embossed CS which was offset the other way.

The flimstrip was cut using a spellbinders die & I added some clear 

transparency fim to the cut out sections.

The little ticket sentiment was in my folder of images & sentiments

which have been printed off for a while. I layered up the bits from the

 cut out sections of the fim strip die & added it to the top.

You cant quite see it but I've a added a black panel to the inside of the 

card, with a white heart to write on. I've also added two

little black die cut hearts to decorate.

I hope you like my card, more to the point I hope the anniversary couple do!

Thanks for stopping by.

I'd like to add ths card to the following challenges:

Crafting For All Seasons - You're Having A Laugh

Crafty Cardmaker - No Patterned Paper

Get Creative Challege - No Printed Papers

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Ticket

Come & Get It - Blck & White With One Other Colour

Baby Girl With Lace & Pearls

Good Morning all,

I'm back with another card today!

For those of you who asked, my first day back at work wasn't too traumatic

I actually enjoyed it if I'm honest (don't tell the boss though) Lol.

Here's the DT inspiration card I made for this month's challenge

 Lace & Pearls 

over at The Crafting Cafe on Facebook.

We have a new challenge every month which is 

Just For Fun & we welcome crafters of all levels.

We are a friendly (non selling) group & like to share hints & tips as well as

helpful advice. If you're not already a member, feel free to join us.

I used papers from my scrap box & a decoupaged image called 

Baby Bassinete from La Pashe 

which was left over from another project. 

The Double Decoupage download sheet came with both pink & blue images. 

Useful for twins or just to have a spare!

The lace is from my stash as is the pink satin ribbon & the pearls.

The little ticketdie I've used for the sentiment is from Tattered Lace.

Thanks for popping in, I hope you like my card.

I'd love to see you join in with the challenge too!

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
The Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute & Girly
Not Just Cards - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Ticket
Stamp & Create - One For The Girls
Whoopsi Daisy - Make It Girly
The Corrosive Challenge - Utterly Feminine
Di's Digi Designs - Use Ribbon Lace or Twine
QKR Stampede - Use A Die Cut

Good Luck

Good morning all!

Is it Monday already?? 

Boo, that means I'm back at work!

I've had a great week off taking in the sights & sounds of the

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 

as well as getting a few things done about the house!

So, now it's back to normality & a brand new challenge over at

Eurekas Stamps where the theme this time is

#155 Button Button (use a button on your creation)

I've used several tiny little, blue heart, buttons on my card!

The image & sentiment are both from Eureka Stamps

Digi 22205 Kite and Digi 8101(488) Good Luck

The base card is my usual 6"x6" square base.

The image & sentiment were printed onto some smooth card.

I added some clouds using a stencil & Tumbled Glass Distress Ink 

then paper pieced the image with some snippets of paper from the 

First Edition "Bird Song" Paper Pad,  

I added my little buttons to the bows on the tail of the kite.

I hope you like it & I hope you can play along in our

Button Challenge

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

The Crazy Challenge - Paper Piecing

Love To Scrap - Anything Goes

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Robyn's Fetish - Use A Digi

A Gem Of A Challenge - One For The Girls

Crafty Friends Challenge - Clean & Simple

Crazy 4 Challenges - Something That Relies On The Wind

Brown Sugar - Buttons & Bows

Chocolate Coffee & Cards - Use A Sentiment

In The Pink - Fly Away + 1 other colour

Little Red Wagon - Paper Piecing

Ruby Wedding

Good morning all, I have a card to share with you today!

This is another of the Ruby Wedding Cards I was asked to make

I wasn't given any ideas so had free reign.

I used a Ruby coloured 6"x6" card base & simply added a panel

of white with a punched border & a panel of  ruby  on top.

I made up the sentiment in my Graphics progamme.

The hearts were punched.

A few little gems to finish off.

You can't see it in the photo but I added a large die cut heart

on the inside to write the greeting on!

I hope you like it!

I'd like to enter this card in a few challenges:

Creative Knockouts - Celebration Time

Word Art Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes

Inky Chicks - Hearts

Crafty Boots - Fair & Square