31/12/2010

My Favourite Five Cards from 2010!

Good Morning!
As you may know I joined in with Debby's Top Five Christmas Cards last week, well now it is time for her next top five which is to choose your favourite cards you made in 2010!
I tell you something this was certainly hard and I came across a lot of cards that I had actually forgotten about, woops! It took me a good hour to pick these five and I'm still not sure if I have picked the right one's lol


First off is the Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card I made in November.
I love the red and white together and I just think Tilda & Edwin looks so cute with that heart doily behind them.


I never used to really use Edwin stamps on my card but luckily this changed this year. Here is my first Edwin card and I just love the colour scheme I chose for him, I think he looks adorable.


This card may not be as detailed as most of my cards recently but that is why I rather like this one. I love the simplicity and how it's all mainly about the image not the papers.


This Tilda is one of my favourites that were released this year. I love how she can be used both for Everyday & Christmas Occassions.


Lastly I made this card for one of my Mother's Work Friends. The theme I had to go on was Art Deco and the colour pink. I think she looks gorgeous with all these flowers & feathers. I also added some Crystal Stems for extra sparkle.


I hope you have enjoyed looking at my Five cards and I shall see you in the New Year where I will be sharing some Fantastic News with you all !!!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

29/12/2010

Creative Inspirations - Black, Silver & Gold Colours Only!

Good Morning!
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and got what you liked!
Unfortunately some of my presents didn't arrive in time due to the bad weather so far :( Fingers crossed they will arrive soon.

It feels like it has been ages since I have made a card even more so one that wasn't a Christmas card. This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS we only want to see the following colours on your work:

BLACK
SILVER
GOLD


This card also fits the Challenges at:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SPARKLE & SHINE
CUPCAKE CRAFT - THANK YOU
PHINDYS PLACE - THANK YOU
PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - BE THANKFUL


Unfortunately you can't tell very well in this photo but I have added Twinklets to the Flowers to give them a frosted look.
There is a LOT of sparkle on this card what with the Gold Glitter Card, Gold Glitter Letters & Stickles on her dress!


All the DT had to use an Image from the Sponsor SASSY STUDIO DESIGNS this week, they are gorgeous and really easy to colour.


RECIPE:
Image from Sassy Studio Designs
'Glitterations' Letters & Ribbon by Paper Mania
DCWV Paper
Gold Glitter Card
Gold Dew Drops
Magnolia Flower
Roses & Crystal Stem from Wild Orchid Crafts
Twinklets
Stickles

Thanks for Popping By!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

25/12/2010

Merry Christmas!

Good Morning!
Well the big day has finally arrived, I honestly don't know where this year has gone!
I hope Santa has brought you all what you wanted :)
I just thought I would share with you some goodies I received from some Crafty Buddies.

The first is from my friend Domi. We decided to do an Advent Calendar for each of us and here is a piccie of all the gifts that she put in mine!


Secondly is my Secret Santa Swap from my C.I Teamie Mona!


Thirdly here is the card and Stamp my other C.I Teamie Rach sent me.


Lastly here is piccie of all the Christmas Cards I have received so far, I do know I am expecting some more so if you don't see yours that you sent me the postman should still have it, fingers crossed it'l turn up soon!




Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
xxx

23/12/2010

My Favourite 5 Christmas Cards from 2010!

Good Morning!
My bloggy friend Debby and fellow EAC & PBSC Teamie has come up with a fantastic way to share our favourite cards with each other this year, with a little bit of candy thrown in too!
Debby is starting this off with our 5 favourite Christmas Cards!


I have finally managed to play along!
Here are my top five.

I have chosen this card as I adore this image and the papers I have used.


This has to be one of my favourite Tilda stamps from this years Christmas Collection!


I love this Hanglar Stamp and I feel guilty about not using it for a year!


I have chosen this card as I do like the simple layout and the Twinklets I added to the bauble.


I had to include this last card as it was one of those I entered into the SC&P Card-Maker of the Year Competition!


Thanks for popping by I do hope you find time to play along!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

21/12/2010

Everybody Art - First Snow!

Good Morning!
Well I am back today with a card, finally!
The theme we have this week at EVERYBODY ART is First Snow which is a little bit ironic since I've had snow near mine since late November! lol

I decided to stick to the layout I have used recently as it is just so quick and easy for last minute christmas cards. I do hope your not too bored by it!

This card also fits the Challenges at:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHINE & SPARKLE
A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - CHRISTMAS CARD
PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - ANYTHING GOES

I have added White Glitter to the trims of his outfits to give extra sparkle.



RECIPE:
Magnolia Santa Stamped Image
Sentiment from Happy Daze
Cuttlebug 'Snow' Embossing Folder
Ribbon by Hobbycraft
Sizzix Originals Die Snowflakes #3
Acetate
Twinklets
Glitter Glue
White Glitter
Dew Drops

Happy Crafting!
xxx

20/12/2010

Dogs & Ice!

Good Morning!
Due to us getting Hollie over the weekend I haven't had a chance to get a card ready to share with you all today. Although I hope the following pictures will make up for this!
I managed to get a quick picture of Hollie looking straight at the camera and a picture of Hollie cuddled up to Millie which I didn't really think would happen so soon! lol I think Millie is a bit confused by Hollie as she doesn't really know how to act around her, it is rather amusing though when Hollie bites Millie's tail and they end up running around the room together!


Due to this cold weather our Pond in the garden resembles more of an ice sculpture ... Take a look!



Before I go here's a sneak peek of what is coming tomorrow, I shall finally have a card for you all!


Happy Crafting & Keep Warm!
xxx

19/12/2010

Our New Puppy Has Come Home!

Good Morning!
Some of you may remember a couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were getting another Dog to go with Millie. Well she came home yesterday!
Thankfully her and Millie are getting on okay which is a relief.
Here are some pictures of Hollie alone and with Millie.
Inxcase you are interested they are both Miniature Wire-haired Daschunds.
Enjoy!


Before I go I would just like to quickly mention that Mindy is giving away some fantastic Candy. You can click HERE to visit it or use the link in my sidebar.
Thanks for Popping By,
Happy Crafting!
xxx

18/12/2010

PBSC - A Recipe!

Good Morning!
I can't believe it is the weekend already, even more I can't believe it is Christmas next week! lol My this year has gone fast! Also for those of you in the UK who are suffering the snow again I hope you are all safe & warm, it seems to be back with a vengeance!
Id also like to say Thank you very much for all the lovely comments recently and e-mails congratulating me on the SC&P Runner Up Prize. It was very nice of you :)

Just so you know were are picking our New Puppy TODAY so expect some photo's soon! lol

Anyways this week at PBSC we have a Recipe for you all to follow.
We would like to see you use the following on your work:

3 PAPERS
1 RIBBON
1 CHARM


This card also fits the Challenges at:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHINE & SPARKLE
A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - CHRISTMAS CARD


As usual here is a close-up of my Snowflakes.
You can see this time I have added a Cuttlebug Snowflake aswell as the 2 Sizzix Snowflakes.


RECIPE:
PB Stamp
Sentiment from Happy Daze
MME Papers
Cuttlebug 'Snow' Embossing Folders
Ribbon from Stash
Cuttlebug & Sizzix SNowflakes
Acetate
Twinklets
Dew Drops
Charm from The Hobby House

Hope you all Have a Good Weekend!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

17/12/2010

Plum & White Tilda!

Good Morning!
Just a quick post this morning to show you a card I made last night, Sorry that it is such a short post but I am on my way to do my Christmas Shopping! lol
I decided to follow my Simple Christmas Card theme from yeterday for this one.

This card fits the Challenges at:

COLOUR CREATE - PLUM & WHITE
BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHINE & SPARKLE
A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - CHRISTMAS CARD


Yet again here is a close-up for you of my snowflakes.
You may notice on the Image that I have added Twinklets to the decorations like I did on yesterday's Gold card to add sparkle to them.


RECIPE:
Magnolia Tilda Stamp
Sentiment from Happy Daze
Cuttlebug 'Snow' Embossing Folder
Sizzix Originals Die Snowflakes #3
Acetate
Twinklets
Stickles
Adhesive Stones
Ribbon by Paper Mania

Thanks for Popping By!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

16/12/2010

Set of 3 Christmas Tilda Cards!

Good Morning!
I'd just like to share with you today some simple Christmas Cards I managed to make the other day. One of them is using an Image from the Magnolia Winter Kit, which just so you know is absolutely gorgeous!

These cards fit the Challenges at:

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHINE & SPARKLE
A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - CHRISTMAS CARD


I have added a closeup of the Gold Card so you can see what the snowflakes look like properly on each card.




Here is a closeup of this stamp, She is from the Winter Kit. Isn't she a cutie ???


RECIPE:
Magnolia Stamped Images
Sentiments from Happy Daze
Cuttlebug 'Snow' Embossing Folder
Ribbon by Paper Mania
Sizzix Originals Die Snowflakes #3
Acetate
Twinklets
Stickles
Dew Drops

Thanks for Visiting!
Happy Crafting!
xxx