First Christmas Card this year!

I'm really not a big fan of christmas cards - always get stuck for inspiration! I'm hoping that this year will be different so here is my starter for ten!!

Simple Pleasures

This is my first card for ages - even with being away on holiday last week!

I think "Simple Pleasures" works as a name for this one very well! I've used paper piecing on this on for the bubbles and bath tub. The colouring is done using Copic Ciao markers. The flowers are Prima Esprit and the scalloped edge is done using a Fiskars "Threading Water" punch. The papers are from a pack of Blue and Raspberry by Deja Views.

Pendant

Something a wee bit different for me - playing around with some swarovski beads and pearls. It's not clear from the pic but the centre bead is a clear swarovski drop measuring about 4cm. The rest of the beads are pearls, crystal AB and jet black. Its on a 34 inch drop chain. Makes a change from cards!

I haven't crafted for ages!

Which one of the many excuses for not crafting? No time? No inclination? Who knows :-( probably both. I hope it passes though! I'm now looking forward to my first holiday of this year (as you can't count moving house). I might even take some craft bits and bobs with me! Maybe some craft shopping would inspire me?! I must admit to being just a wee bit excited about the new range of stamps and papers from Forever Friends! They have two christmas ranges in the collection - I never enjoy doing christmas cards - don't know why!

On a non-crafty note - I've made a cheesecake this afternoon! A first for me!

oooh! New stamp!

I've been looking for this one for ages - it's by Stamps Happen - the image is by Caolyn Shores Wright. I think it will a real challenge to colour as the detail is amazing! Can't wait to have a go! It will be the first Christmas thing I've done!

Just a little note..

Made this as a quick wee thank you note for a colleague at work!

Bella for a 40th birthday

Happy Birthday Laura - Tinker Fairy

I just love this little fairy! This card was so easy to put together!

All pink and girly!

Tinker & Co Fairy

This is my first chance to play with my new die from Tinker & Co.

Isn't she cute? She's really easy to put together and the die cut so smoothly in my cuttlebug.

Her skin tone is Copic Ciao E00 Skin White.

Now I just need to make a card with her!

Footie Fan 1st Birthday - by request

Here's one for a 1st birthday for a Dunfermline Athletic fan (c'mon the Pars!)

Rooaaarrr!

Yet another Whippersnapper - they are so perfect for Copic markers! I love this little monster - probably why I use him so often! The Copic colours are so vivid I think this one works really well. The paper Pink Martini "Tie Die".

Pretty in Purple!

Here she is in purple! I love this Whippersnapper stamp! She is so easy to colour. This time I have used Copic Ciao markers - still getting used to them but I think my blending is getting better.

The flourish stamp is one of a collection by Pink Cat Studio - it's inked with Lavender and Sky Blue ColorBox cats eyes. The card stock is Papermania - quality is excellent!

Happy Birthday Suzann!

Hope you have a fantastic birthday Suzann!

Last Attempt for tonight

At least I will be able to make loads of cards quickly with all these!! I'm amazed at how quick you can colour with Copics. Although I definately need a LOT more practice, I have enjoyed starting out with them and the results are ok. This is my last attempt for tonight. The light isn't good and I'm sleepy!

New Elzybells stamp

Grrrr!!

2nd attempt!

I will keep practicing!!

Copic - first attempt

Here's my first attempt with my new copics which have just arrived. Definately a learning curve I think! Although I stamped it with Stazon the black ink did bleed a wee bit which surprised me - maybe I just didn't give it enough time to dry? Anyway, definately more practice required!

Ava's 4th Birthday

A quick make!

Papers are Sweet Nothings from Papermania, a wee bit Bazzill Bling, some Primas and Swarovski crystals, and the image is from Tigerfrogg.

Bird House

This is one of the new collection from Elisabeth Bell for Sugar Nellie - Bird House. It's a lovely stamp! These are so addictive! As you can see I coloured this one with water colour pencils - it took a wee while to do but is totally worth it! The papers are Basic Grey "Euphoria".

Altered Box

Altered box for my small dies. The papers are American Crafts "Amplified".

Bear Framed

I've been after this little guy for ages! He's by an Australian company called Stamp-It and I've always been out of luck finding him in the UK!

This card is for my friend Jackie who starts her new job on Monday!

Oh Dear.. I have no willpower... Copics!

Just ordered these. Oh dear. Been toying with the idea of getting them for ages and have finally given in. Now I can't wait for them to arrive so I can play!!

A monster birthday!

Another one of my fav stamps from Whippersnapper! Coloured with watercolour pencils (wish I had some Copic markers - they would have worked sooooo well!)

Papers are "Flirtini" by Pink Martini (hmm... sounds good enough for a cocktail!). The ric rak is Doodlebug and other gadgets used include cuttlebug and nestabilities. I hope Ross, who is soon to be 4, enjoys his card!

Bits & Bobs

A box for bits and bobs! These little clarks shoe boxes are brilliant for altering and storing little bits and bobs in! For this one I used Adirondack acrylic paints, daisy d papers, some primas, K& Co messages and some green liquid chalk and gold ink. I think I may have tried to put too many things in it though!

OMG .. is this me? I think it might be!

You Are An ISFJ

The Nurturer You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal. A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways. In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music. You find it easy to be devoted to one person, who you do special things for. In love, you express your emotions through actions. Taking care of someone is how you love them. And you do it well! At work, you do well in a structured environment. You complete tasks well and on time. You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist. How you see yourself: Competent, dependable, and detail oriented When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, dominant, and stuck in a rut

What's" Your Personality Type?

Edwin - thanks

First time I've used this Tilda stamp. Very cute and like all the rest so easy to colour! I've used watercolour pencils for this one. The circle and scalloped circle are nestabilities. The "thanks" is cuttlebug and the grass is quickutz. The papers are all from DCWV.

New Signature

Hi! I've not posted anything for ages. Been a wee bit lacking in inspiration and time to be honest. Hopefully that will all change soon! I have been playing around to try and find a blog signature though. So this is my first chance to use it!