CCC Week 31 - Its a Celebration

Happy Tuesday morning to you all. Can you believe its week 31 already on the Creativve Card Crew Challenge? and this week we want to see you "Celebration" cards. Interpret this however you wish. I decided to go for halloween, as it is fast approaching, and i had some lovely papers downloaded from the Forest Friends kit at the Creative Cottage, that seemed perfectly fitting! along with this lovely halloween stamp sent to me by my lovely friend Shirley. Its the first time ive had chance to use it, but im loving this adorable tilda and will be using her again very soon.

Here are some more of the downloads from the Forest Friends kit, aren't they just adorable. I cut up the main image sheet to make the small tiles on the left hand side that i glossy accented.

Also glossy accents on the tree baubles.

As you all know i have not been feeling too well lately, due to a headcold and also a lot of personal problems that have come to test us. Because of this my crafting time has been reduced as has my blogging time. I want to thank everyone who has emailed me or left comments, they mean so very much, i love you all!

Crafting is a great release for me, and i have made a couple of quick cards over the last week again, some using some images again that my daughter Jasmine has coloured for me. Hope you like them.

I just adore these happy hopper images, i would love my children to pull me about in one of these!

I am a huge fan of the delightful hanglar images, just wish i was able to get my hands on more of these beauties. A very special friend sent me this image, you know who you are, thank you.

You probably can all tell how much i am loving the adorable Lili of the Valley die cut images, perfect for those quickie cards!

Well i hope to be back later with some more cards, hope you have a great afternoon. Its my daughters birthday today, she is 11 years old. Where did the last 11 years go????? my baby is no longer a baby, i am very proud of her, she is a very thoughtful, beautiful young lady. Happy birthday Princess!

Hugs to you all Linda x

Wags and Whiskers New Stamp Company

Wow, another new stamp company called Wags and Whiskers is about to launch.

Nikki Fairburn and Lacey Stephens have joined forces from across the Atlantic Ocean to create their own Stamp Company called Wags ‘n Whiskers Rubber Stamps!! These stamps are designed by the wonderful talented Crissy Armstrong. I can't wait till the release of these beauties, go check out the blog for yourselves and be in with a chance to win some gorgeous blog candy. There is also a fabulous blog hop to celebrate this new company with the release date being the 9th October, not too long to wait!


I am feeling very sorry for myself as this headcold has taken a hold, and making me feel very lousy. Hope your having a better week, hugs Linda x

I've got a Cold and Some Quick cards

Good morning ladies, its sunday again, another week comes to an end. Where is the time going? i can not keep up with it just now. This morning i have woken up with another headcold. My head feels like someone has been playing football with it! Thankfully we are at my mums for dinner, so i don't have to cook. Whats that saying? "feed a cold, starve a fever!"???

Well i have still not been very crafty, but made up these cards using some images that my daughter Jasmine has been colouring. I have to say its great when she does some colouring for me, as she uses colours that i wouldn't chose myself. I have been very pleased as it means ive used up papers i wouldn't have otherwise used! thank you darling. Also used one of the ready coloured die cuts from Lili of the Valley, they are just fabulous for quick makes.

I hope you are all having an enjoyable weekend. I apologise for not having visited all your blogs, i plan on catching up this week.

Hugs for now Linda x

New Releases over at the Creative Cottage

I can not believe its Friday again and another weekend looming. Its been a tough week, and ive not done much crafting im afraid.

However my lovely talented friend Tracy has released two more fantastic kits at the Creative Cottage. Please go take a look.

Unfortunately i havn't been as productive as i would like with these downloads, but i plan on posting some more cards over the weekend.

You will love the papers and images on the Robbie & Roxanne kit. I just adore the robins.

Finally, i have already shown you this card, i used it for my Creative Card Crew Challenge this week.

This Forest Friends kit is so funky with great halloween papers, i know you will love it and a bargain at £3.50.

This is such a lovely kit with fabulous funky christmas papers and trees, again a bargain at £3.50

Please go take a look at the Creative Cottage blog now for more inspiration and information on the kits. Go HERE

Hugs Linda x

Creative Card Crew Challenge 30 - All That Sparkles

Its week 30 at the Creative Card Crew Challenge, and this week we want to see sparkle!!! time to get out the glitter, gems and any other bling you can find. Please join us this week for your chance to win this fabulous stamp, by the ever talented Debbie, over at the Crafty Pad blog.

This time i have used papers and an image from a new kits soon to be released by my very talented friend Tracy. Watch this space for more information this week.

Aren't these robins the cutest?? i love robins, and we have a resident robin in our garden, will try and take some photos of him this year to share with you. I have used stickles to give this card sparkle.

Back later with some more quick cards.

Hugs Linda x

Week 46 at the JCBC Challenge Sketch #46: Simone

Its Monday again, another week ahead. Lets hope its better than last week!! So its week 46 at the Just Christmas and Birthday Card Challenge blog and this week, my lovely friend Simone has given us a great sketch to work with. I shall definitely be using this sketch again for some christmas cards. Yes, i did say the dreaded words, its only 3 months away, and i don't want to be rushing around at the eleventh hour again.

I have used one of the gorgeous anya images for this card, coloured by my daughter Jasmine. I have no idea what the paper is sorry. Using up some scraps at the moment, to clear my basket!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend. My lovely friend Tracy has a new kit coming out shortly named Robbie and Roxanne. I will be back later this week with some cards the kit is gorgeous, so watch this space!!

I will be back tomorrow with another Creative Card Crew Challenge card and some quick makes.

Have a great day, hugs Linda x

Some Quick Cards

2 posts in one day, im doing well. These are some cards i made a while back and a couple i made today. I love the forever friends bears, and these decoupage sheets are great again for quick cards, the papers were some from My Memories. I loved this particular pad, but sadly ive now actually used it all up.

These cards are made using up some MME papers that i just adore, i love the colourways, have a few more of these to use up, am working on more cards as we speak!

Again using those fabulous Lili of the Valley die cut images.

Finally usine a cosmos stamps that i brought off ebay a while back. love that flower, simple but effective.

Hope your week has started well, back later for the Creative Card Crew Challenge tomorrow.

Hugs Linda x

Sketch and Challenge Week 20

Good afternoon, hope your week has started well. I have made a challenge card again. This time for the Sketch and Challenge Blog week 20. I love the sketch this week, and you have the chance to win won of Tracy's fab digi kits from the Creative Cottage.

I just love the fabulous Lili of the Valley Die cut sheets, perfect for those quickie cards. paper from my stash i believe are trimcraft.

Back in a bit with a few quick cards. Hugs Linda x

Firday Sketchers

Its Sunday evening already, and ive not managed much crafting this weekend, however i did get a card done for this weeks Friday Sketchers. Its the first time ive done a challenge card in months. I used this adorable image coloured by my daughter Jasmine, and papers are from the Creative Cottage Fairy Kit, which i just love.



With spare papers left, i decided to put together this other quick anya card. These papers are just such lovely colours, and again this image was coloured by my daughter, thank you Jasmine!

I hope you've all had a good weekend, and i hope to catch up with some blog hopping in the week.

Hugs for now Linda x

Happy Weekend

Hello my lovelies, can you believe another week has passed me by. I am feeling so fed up still and am struggling to get any crafting done. This Friday my lovely friend Tracy released another digi kit at the Creative Cottage. please go take a look at these fabulous images and papers, and for a short time you can purchase the kit for just £1.99 what a bargain. Unfortunately my camera is rubbish and i have not been able to get a very clear photo. I will try again tomorrow in daylight.

Aren't these angels cute? i absolutely love the colour of the papers nad these adorable birdies.

Then finally i made this quickie card for a friend. i absolutely adore this Greeting Farm image and the lovely Su papers.

I trust you are all having a fabulous weekend and hope to get round to some more blogs tomorrow. enjoy your evening hugs Linda x

Nikki's blog candy for a Cause!

If you like the look of this blog candy please go over to Nikki's blog and read about her blog candy for a cause.

Challenge 28 at the Creative Card Crew Challenge

Its wednesday, and im late posting my card for this weeks Creative Card Crew Challenge week 28!!! So sorry, its been manic here and im still not feeling my normal self. (My husband would probably say i've never been normal, but thats open to debate!).

Well this week you have the chance of winning this gorgeous whiff of joy stamp. We are being sponsored by Whiff Of Joy, and they have been one of my favourite stamp companies since they launched last year! i love all their designs but especially their Elisabeth Bell images.

This weeks challenge is to decorate the inside of your card. I don't do this as a matter of course as i am lazy!! but i have to say when i do take the extra time, i think the end result is much more professional.

As i have been tight on time, ive again used one of those lovely Lili of the Valley die cut images. perfect for a quick card!

I have embossed the hearts using my cuttlebug embossing folders and the hearts are from my nesties. My inside is a bit plain, but the Mojo has gone walkabouts again! Infact it didn't come back from the last walk yet, its obviously got lost, because ive got no sense of direction!!

Please go over to the Creative Card Crew Challenge Blog to see the other cards by the talented Design team members.

Well, things this end are still hectic, and im still not feeling my normal self. The virus i had last week has left me feeling very tired, then i had that lady time of the month, which completely zapped what little energy i had left. On Saturday i celebrated my 22nd wedding anniversary, my hubby brought me these gorgeous flowers. I have to say its taken 22 years to get these!! he has never been the romantic type, but maybe all that nagging has finally paid off. My husbands excuse is he thinks the flowers look better in the garden, what i have to remind him is we don't have any red roses or lilies in our garden!

Hopefully will be back later with a few cards, if i can find my MOJO. Have a good week, hugs Linda x

THE CREATIVE COTTAGE BLOG HAS ARRIVED

It's Friday morning already, and another week over. I have had a stressful week, which is why im late in my post today.

My lovely talented friend Tracy has launched her new blog called The Creative Cottage, which highlights her wonderful digi downloads. Please go take a look for yourself and pick up a freebie digi download kit, which includes a beautiful selection of papers and images. You can make the most gorgeous cards and all for free!!!

These are the cards i have made using this fabulous digi kit. I enjoyed using these papers and the fact that they are pink was a bonus, as you know thats my all time favourite colour!!

I was so priviliged to be asked to be part of Tracy's Design Team, thank you Tracy. I hope i can do your downloads justice. I am working along side 4 very talented ladies, so please go take a look at their blogs too.

Tracy

Becky

Paula

Shelly

I am thrilled to be working along side you ladies, and i love the creations you've made already.

Hope to be back later with some more cards using these beauties.

Enjoy your afternoon hugs Linda x

Clallenge 27 at the Creative Card Crew Challenge

Its Tuesday already, the week is flying again. Its a recipe this week at the Creative Card Crew Challenge.



Recipe Of
2 Paper's , 3 Flowers , 2 Brads , 1 Button
& 1 Ribbon.





I used one of the Lili of the Valley Die cuts that i have found absolutely perfect for quick christmas cards. I have stickled the snow and fur. Papers are i believe K & Co.

I really need to apologise as i am so behind with my blog hopping. I am having a rough time just now, and struggling to find any mojo or motivation to craft. Hopefully the cloud will lift soon. Hope everyone else is well. The weather has gone downhill, its raining and miserable outside, certainly doesn't help lift my mood. Hopefully the sun will return in a few days.

Will try and catch up with my blog hopping in a day or too. Have a good week, hugs Linda x

Week 26 at the Creative Crew Challenge - Have a Fairy Nice Day

Its Tuesday again and another week for the Creative Crew Challenge, this week set by me. I would like you to have a "Fairy Nice Day" interpret this however you wish. I have used an image sent to me by my friend Michelle, i believe its a TAC image. I love this fairy (angel). I have used papers from Making Memories called Boho Chic - Olivia. I am loving this paper stack at the moment along with others from the Making Memories range.

I hope you are all having a good week, i suspect most of your children are back at school now. It is certainly quiet in this house with Ben having no one to argue with! I have been busily stamping up some of my new stamps and have intentions of doing a batch of Forever Friends christmas cards this week. I can hardly believe we only have 3 months till Christmas, where has 2009 gone?

I hope you all have a good evening, i am intending to catch up with my blog hopping tomorrow, sorry if i havn't got round to visiting you yet.

Hugs Linda x

A Card for PAIGE

Make a card for a very deserving young lady - Paige.

The ever talented Erin, has some gorgeous blog candy up for grabs. However there is a twist to this candy. Erin would like you to make a card for 13year old Paige, who was involved in a serious boating accident. To read more about it go here.

I couldn't think of a better reason to make a card, even without the blog candy. I used my lovely Elisabeth Bell image and some of my favourite Making Memories Papers.

I have been struggling with inspiration for the last month or so, but i thoroughly enjoyed making this card for Paige, i hope she will like it, and it will help brighten her day. Sending both Paige and her family big hugs xxxxxx

So if you want to do something for someone deserving, go and make a card for Paige. You can either send your card directly to Paige or to Erin. Details availabe on Erins blog.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend and ill be back hopefully tomorrow with another card.

Hugs to you all Linda x