The Chickens Are Poorly......

Get well soon Lynsey!! And I hope its not appendicitis (I can only spell it with the aid of spellchecker), but what ever it is, I hope its not too painful and that it can be sorted quickly!

Advance Warning!

My little blog is approaching 100 posts - at this rate it should be sometime over the next 10 days. So, it means blog candy time - whoooo-hoooo!!

Keep a check to see when it does actually happen, as you've got to be in it to win it!!!

It's Funky Too - some creations!

I made these over the weekend from It's Funky Too cd. This is the second cd Anice produced and it was really nice to go back and rediscover old friends!

The first card is my favourite. Not colours I usually go for but the paper just screamed at me to be used! It is first printed onto card which is cut slightly smaller than the actual card and then the same printed on vellum laid over the top - that's why it looks slightly out of focus. It's all attached with 4 little eyelets (see - I'm using it!) and lemon ribbon threaded through and tied on the spine (I've made little slits in the spine so the ribbon will go through). Bling added to the centres of the larger flowers.


Now, I'm not too sure about this next one. It lacks something, but I don't know what. The edges of the card has been dotted with a silver gel pen. Two ribbons used around the centre - a lovely organza piece which matched the main colour perfectly, and a darker maroon satin ribbon to set it off. I made the wire swirly thing. And nearly punched holes in my thumbs in the process. My intentions with the card was to produce something simple that even the least experienced card maker could replicate.

I've used the football paper before, but not got photographic evidence! The keyring is from a party bag that one of the boys got a while ago. And I thought the keyring would come in for something one day! It is attached to the card via lovely satin blue ribbon through an eyelet (although you can't see it). Silver letters cut with my new Sizzlitts Round-a-Bout alphabet.

I've got some more ideas swishing around in my head for more examples, but got a few orders to complete this week, so it may be next week before I share anything!

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Well, actually, in my case, the post lady knocked. Look what I've received through the post in the last few days:

Cuttlebug embossing folder from a very kind and generous Enfys from the Funky Hand Design Team - we all got goodies sent to us. How nice is that?! Thank you Enfys!


And this is the Jozza blog candy I won (see yesterdays blog post)

And she added a sweet little card too. Ribbon and flower - very nice!!

Keeping Jozza's card company on the mantelpiece is this card from Kath. She asked me for some male graduation die cuts and offered to swop some eyelets for my new green baby. Kath, you are far too generous and there are enough to keep me going for a long long time! Thank you!

So watch out for cards with eyelets!!

Award!

Whoooo-hoooo! Look what I've just been awarded! Thank you Heather!

Here are the rules for this award:

1. The winner can put the logo on their blog.
2. Link to the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs you've nominated.
6. Wear a posh frock if you like, lots of bling and make a speech, but - sorry - no red carpet

I'd like to thank all my crafting friends (some listed below) including the Funky Hand Design Team - very inspiring - go and check their blogs - listed at the side somewhere. And The Crafts Forum, cos if it were not for the Forum I don't think I'd be doing all this today! And finally, thanks to my lovely lovely children for getting me up at an unearthly hour (yes, there are 2 5 o'clocks in the day) for the last week so I can do more crafting before I go to work!

Okay-dokey. My nominees are: Swirly, Ethel & Edna, Daisie, Saysie, Anice, Incy Wincy, JB*JB. And I'll visit you all to let you know. Unless I've not quite managed it and you've noticed it first......

Thank You Jozza!

Just a quick post to say a big Thank You to Jozza - I won her blog candy giveaway, and it arrived on Saturday! Not had much chance to have a play with it all yet but managed to make these two cards last night with two of the stamped images included in the package:


The backing paper is from either V Funky or Now That's Funky (sorry, I can't remember - but no doubt someone will confirm which one!) Both cards have grosgrain ribbon towards the spine, the stamped pram is coloured with watercolour pencils and I've added gems for the wheels. Anita's 3d glitter paint adds more bling for baby!

Bold, Bright and Cute Dragon!

Was asked to make a Birthday card for a to be 4 year old who liked wobbly eyed cute dragons and cards that 'did something'. So, this is what I made! The pin wheel sails turn, and the dangly disc with 4 on spins round (it's double sided). The ribbon opens the front part on the card to reveal....
A cute wobbly eyed dragon!! With sequine tummy scales, silver and glitter ears and silver strands for wings.

Thanks Clare!

A is for Apple

Just finished creating these teacher / nursery Thank You toppers and have added them to my website. Mostly inspired by the current PaperCraft Inspirations magazine but some tweaking done by me!

I've recently had a rush on education related toppers so I thought I'd better get some new ones made!

These are the product of two nights work....




In case you are wondering, the two pence coin is for scale, and no, it's not included!

P.S. I could have a big whinge about PaperCraft Inspirations and the latest subscription offer not being available only 2 weeks into a 3 month long promotion and the lousy customer service responses. I really would have liked the Laura Ashley Collection that was on offer but I won't.........!!

Madonna, West Ham & Maroon People Carrier Anniversaries

Recently commissioned Wedding Anniversary cards. The one above was requested by a West Ham supporter and he wanted his wife to be dressed as Madonna wearing the cone bra. Apparently she is a Madonna fan.

And the other, commissioned by Pauline had to feature the couple's son who supported Manchester United and their new maroon people carrier!

I'm Not Going Home - I Want To Stay

.... said Samuel as we were leaving school yesterday following his first visit prior to him commencing in September.

I knew he'd enjoy it, but he was like a dog with two tails - he didn't know what to try or do first! All the tables in the Reception class were laid out with activities and he could do what ever he wanted. The children who currently are in Reception were also there so it was nice to see him playing with other children in their environment. Needless to say, he enjoyed home corner (as it's called at nursery) as it was set up like a castle, complete with dragon and dressing up clothes - so Samuel was a knight and took great delight in 'fighting' with the older girls!!

He also found time to stick a fish. I was also quite impressed with him as he attempted to write his own name on it (but then scribbled over it).

I also bought him some school trousers. Despite being pleased with the fact that they state non iron and crease free, I think they may be a bit big for him unless he has a growth spurt between now and September!