Daring Cardmakers Challenge

This is my card for the Challenge, you had to have a crown on the card.

Must admit not totally sure about it but ho hum!! lol

A Change From Cards

Sorry I have not blogged for a few days, seems like ages. I thought I would make some bookmarks, I have made some before. They are a nice change from cards and quick to do. Also a good way of using up scrap pieces of paper or card. My eldest daughter loves reading so I have made her 3 now, and she still wants more! lol


I do have a card I made, but its for my brother so don't want to spoil it for him!

I have been tagged!!

Thank you very much Jo, I feel very special now!

Here are the rules of the tag.

1. Link your tagger and list the rules on your blog
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs
4. Let them know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog

Okay 7 things about me;

1. I am nearly 40 years old.

2. I act like I am 10 year old at times, just being plain silly!

3. I love watching romantic films but get embarrassed telling people,why, don't know!

4. I have a mad cat called Jerry

5. I was born at home, my Dad helped deliver me (so he says prob just boiled water, lol)

6. I love eating mash potato and corned beef!

7. I am quite happy staying in and making cards!!

The 7 I choose are; Sanisi, Maxine, Slowef, Donna, Ana, Kristina, Michelle

Kaboodle Challenge #4

This is my card for the Kaboodle Challenge #4
I used a safety pin for the angel and snap fasterners for some of the tree decoration.

(sorry picture is not as good as it could be,having problems with camera).

Trying Something Different!

Tried something different yesterday, decided to play around with sponging using the ink pads and also used a new stamp that I brought on Saturday from the craft fair. My favourite is the blue card as I have had this idea for the ribbon for a while and it was fun seeing how I could do it, so I am really pleased with how it came out. I have not seen any other card like it, with the ribbon attached as it is. Hopefully will have time to make some more today as I really enjoyed making these cards.

No Cards Made For Days

I have not made a card for a few days now. Brought plenty of things but just not had the time to sit and plan a card out. I still have family Christmas cards to make so should get on with them.

Yesterday myself, my Daughter and her friend went to Brighton. First we stopped off in Rustington to a small craft fair where I met a lady I met on the Trimcraft site. I brought quite a few stamps while I was there and Fliss showed me any easy way to make your own backing papers, which was very kind of her.

We then went on to Brighton, my Daughter wanted to see what it was like as she was thinking of applying to the uni. I must admit she was not very keen and found it too busy for her liking. Still you never know until you try. We had quite a good day, although alot of walking and if it wasn't for my Daughter's friend's GPS we may still be walking around Brighton!! LOL I did like the area around Sydney Street with all the small shops and markets.

I was really tired when I got home and just wanted to go to sleep, driving really takes it out of me now. We did quite well and only took one wrong turning on the way to Rustington. I won't say how many wrong turns we took in Brighton, lets just say we had a small mystery tour!

Will post again when I have made a card, hopefully today although I have to get the shopping out of the way first!

Challenge No. 1

Here is the card I made for the challenge that Sanisi posted. I had to use two ribbons on the card. I decided to make a gatefold card and used some yummy bright papers. I look forward to seeing your card Sanisi.

Card for Cute Cards

This is the card for Cute Card Challenge.

Card For Kaboodle Blog

I made this card for the challenge on the Kaboodle Blog.

Another ATC

Starting to get the bug for these ATC's. I am pleased with this one as it came from somewhere from inside my head! Doing the ATC's is fun and I really enjoy making them, but don't want to forget the cards!

I used Sukura pens, glitter ones, and used them with water, you can't really see the glitter on the picture. I was just doodling and came up with the tree design, funny how things pop into your head.

Let me know what you think, constructive criticism welcome.

Frist ATC

Today I thought I would try and do a ATC. Never done one before so a little adventure for me. Decided to do one on the theme of christmas since its not that long away! :8) I am sure you want to be reminded now. Hope you like, be kind it is my first. Fairly pleased with it, not sure if it needs something more or not.

Busy day driving my daughter around today. I will be glad when her knee is better as I do hate driving too much. Especially school runs, its always so busy by her school and there is a primary school right next to it which makes things worse.

Peace At Last!!

Everyone where they should be today! Hubby at work, girls are at school, house to myself, its been a long summer! LOL

My daughter is back at school and is managing to hobble round. She has a hospital appointment next Wednesday, so hoping they say she can take the splint off and maybe not use the crutches. Last time it was on for 3 weeks, and her knee was very stiff and physio was very painful for her.

I managed to go to the craft shop over in Broadstairs, not bad, did buy some lovely paper which I made a card from today. Its the red card, decided to put a button on, never used buttons on card before, looks okay, I am pleased with it.

Also made some others the other day thought you might like to see, having a square card phase at the moment, not sure why. Have a couple more 18th birthday cards to do, so off to plan them.

Checking out new craft shop, NOT

Hi All, Well I say all, but I don't think anyone has checked out this blog!! LOL

I was going to check out a craft shop I have not been to before today, but my daughter has hurt her knee and is suffering so change of plans. My D dislocated her knee on Saturday, she has done this before in Feb of this year. So, she is back in a splint and on crutches, which she hates. She did not get alot of sleep last night, and in pain, so sent her back to bed, and try going back to school tomorrow. It is difficult at school as some of her lessons are up stairs so getting around on crutches can be a pain. I did speak to the school and they are hoping to move some lessons to the ground floor so will see what happens!

I did make a couple of cards yesterday, so will put them up soon.

You Set The Challenge!

Thought it would be fun if you set a challenge for making a card. Either what materials to use or theme, or just whether birthday, christmas etc. Just put the challenges in the comments and I will do my best to rise to the challenge!

Just thought to say sensible challenges please! lol

1st Post!!

I decided that it was time for me to show my handmade cards and see what people think, so be kind! lol I started making cards about a year ago, but only about 6 months ago did I really get into it. I have brought alot of supplies, and have made quite a few cards. I make mostly for friends and family and I really enjoy doing that. I don't usually plan the cards, just decide colour and design and go for it.

I look forward to seeing your comments