Em's Blog

I've moved home..

2010-06-14T16:09:00.001+01:00

to http://mycraftinghaven.blogspot.com/

Exam Results.

2009-08-27T12:21:00.005+01:00

A nail biting day for many people as they find out

how they did in their exams!

I made this quick card for my next door neighbours

daughter Sophie who did brilliantly in hers :o)

Congratulations Sophie x x

Birthday Card

2009-08-13T13:56:00.003+01:00

A quick card I've made for my soon to be mother in law.

It's her Birthday on Sunday and I almost forget! lol

It's going to be a slow summer.

2009-07-31T15:49:00.012+01:00

Having no car is an absolute nightmare when you

live in a small village with no shop. It's funny how

you take a car so much for granted until it's gone!

I'm stuck in the house until it's fixed so I've been

doing housework! I know, I must be bored lol.

So once the house was spick and span I thought I'd

make a quick birthday card.

The 21 is embossed in black but you can't really see

it in the pic, not really had the light recently with the

pants weather to get a decent photo sadly. Really

hope we get some better weather soon :o)

For a challenge long ago..

2009-07-16T12:13:00.008+01:00

Karin set us a challenge a while ago to make

a tag using a stamp we've not used before.

I only remembered this challenge when Kaz

blogged her tag pmsl (sorry Karin) so got to

work on making mine.

Background was made using acrylic paints

and dazzling metallics and both stamps are

ones I've not used before :o)

I'd say click on the image for a closer look but

it doesn't seem to want to work today lol

Autumn in Summer..

2009-07-03T13:47:00.003+01:00

It's gorgeous weather outside, so I decided

to make an Autumnal canvas.. obviously lol

I'm not sure it's quite finished yet, it needs

something... maybe some words but I shall

leave it as it is for now :o)

Happy Birthday

2009-06-14T09:25:00.003+01:00

to you.. Happy Birthday to you..

Happy Birthday dear Kaaaazzzz..

Happy Birthday to you!!

Sunny Weather and no housework..

2009-06-03T13:19:00.010+01:00

It's been so beautiful here for the last week that I've

rather neglected my housework so today as it's dull

and drizzly I decided to tackle it all. I started by

making a cuppa, sitting down to contemplate

where to begin and ended up messing around

with digital images and photo's on the pc all

morning lol Ah well.. there's always tomorrow!!

The tree is a photo I took while we were in Scotland

at the beginning of May which I've messed around

with in PSP.. Needless to say it was a far nicer way

to spend my morning than doing HW :o)

Ballet Girl..

2009-05-14T09:19:00.003+01:00

Seona set us another great challenge and

this time it was to alter and use this image

of a ballet girl. Thanks Seona for another

great challlenge :o)

Wednesday Stamper - Bella Italia

2009-04-08T11:34:00.007+01:00

It's been so long since I last did a challenge so

I thought I'd get back in the saddle by

having a go at Wednesday Stamper this week.

The theme is 'Bella Italia' and here's my entry :o)

The image I've used is from freefoto.com and is

of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

apologies for the photo's. just couldn't seem to get

a decent one today lol

Bits and Bobs...

2009-03-09T10:15:00.000Z

Seona set us another great challenge to make anything

we liked with the bits and bobs she sent to us, including

some lovely papers lol

I decided to make a tag for this one, think I threw

everything but the kitchen sink at it lol but I'm

quite happy with how it turned out.

Matchbox

2009-03-05T11:42:00.002Z

I can't believe this is my first post of 2009 and it's

March already! where's the start of the year gone?

We've all settled well into our new home and I'm

now hoping I'll get more time to craft, I really have

missed it!

I altered this matchbox for a challenge Seona set us back

in January. I'm only now blogging it as I lost the pics tut.

It's the first thing I'd made since well before christmas

and I really enjoyed getting my fingers inky again.

Craft Away a Sunday - Butterflies

2008-10-23T08:10:00.004+01:00

Where has the time gone? it only seems like 5 minutes

ago that I blogged but it's been weeks!

Thought I'd do a quick ATC for this weeks theme over

at Craft Away A Sunday which is Butterflies :o)

Craft Away a Sunday - Cute!

2008-09-14T13:17:00.007+01:00

Over at Craft Away A Sunday this week the theme is

'Cute' and is hosted by Sarah.

The scrapbook page is of my eldest daughter Sophie

who was 8yrs old at the time and Youngest daughter

Freya who was about 3 weeks old... Can't believe she's

just started full time school!! Time certainly flies!!

photo of Sophie now just for Kaz lol

New Challenge Blog!

2008-09-07T13:10:00.007+01:00

There's a new challenge blog called Craft Away A Sunday .

Every Sunday will bring a new challenge and in many

different styles as it is made up of a design team with

varied styles of crafting.. The first theme is 'Halloween'.

Here is my entry for this week :o)

edited to say.. yes it's stampbord Kaz lol

Stampboard and an Award...

2008-08-02T11:54:00.000+01:00

I have a few lovely tree stamps and as boredom

took over on Thursday I decided to make 6 little

stampboard pieces to go together in my bathroom.

This is the first, so far that's all I've done lol but will

hopefully finish them all over the weekend.

Decided to use both pics as it looks so different in

in different light. The first was just natural light and

the second was taken under my daylight lamp.

and I've been given an award....

Thank you Ann for giving me this, you're the most
genuinly nice person I've ever had the pleasure of
knowing so I'm giving this straight back to you!! x

I'm also giving it to
Karen, Gillian Seona Audrey and Karin
Don't know what I'd do without any of you, you make
me laugh, keep me sane and most of all are always there.
Oh and your blogs aren't too bad either rofl! x

Mixed Media Monday - Rust

2008-07-21T12:37:00.000+01:00

This week over at Mixed Media Monday the theme

is 'Rust' and is hosted by my friend Gillian who's done

an amazing sample piece for her chosen theme. I decided

to alter this tin and make it into a memory box for this

weeks challenge, think I threw everything in my craft

cupboard at it lol and I hope it looks a bit rusty :o)

Make A Moo or Two - Mona Lisa and Friends

2008-07-18T11:21:00.000+01:00

This week over at Make A Moo Or Two the theme is

'Mona Lisa and friends' and here is my enty :o)

A Canvas or Two...

2008-07-18T10:52:00.000+01:00

This was my first attempt at a canvas using

acrylics, metalic paints and some gold leaf.

I'd had made it for something else but Kaz

saw it and so it's now in sunny Scotland lol.

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And this one I made for my friend Audrey as

a COF gift. Thank you for taking the photo's x

I had no idea they made ideal cat toys rofl!!!!!

Swing High...

2008-06-23T14:51:00.000+01:00

I can't believe it's nearly the end of June already, this

year is flying by!! I made this piece for a COF and also

for Mixed Media Monday where the theme this week

is 'Places' .. my place is swinging in the garden which

I spent hours doing as a child :o)

The photo's aren't great sorry, after what felt like the

50th attempt I went with the first two lol

Make a Moo or Two - Girls

2008-04-25T13:16:00.000+01:00

Over at Make a Moo Or Two this week

the theme is 'Girls'.

Decided to use a photo of my mum (on the left

not looking happy lol) and her sister taken

in I think 1948 or around that time :o)

Wednesday Stamper - Insects

2008-04-23T13:18:00.001+01:00

The theme this week at Wednesday Stamper
is 'Insects' and as I'm terrified of most
creepy crawlies I thought I'd stick to
butterflies lol :o)

Mixed Media Monday - Hats

2008-04-22T14:35:00.000+01:00

Over at Mixed Media Monday this week the

theme is 'Hats' and here's my entry :o)

Wednesday Stamper - Arrows

2008-04-11T17:18:00.000+01:00

I always enjoy joining in with the challenges over

at Wednesday Stamper when I can and this weeks

theme is 'Arrows'.

Moooooo

2008-04-10T12:57:00.001+01:00

Nothing like being last minute lol made this

at the weekend for make a moo or two the

theme this week being 'swirls and flourishes'.

Inchies - Children

2008-04-01T15:06:00.000+01:00

I was about to say it feels like ages since I blogged
but it IS ages since I've blogged lol
Decided to join in with Joanne's Inchies swap
this month, the theme of which is 'Children'.

TMTA - Child and Bird

2008-02-11T13:05:00.000Z

It's been a while since I've made anything

let alone blogged.. where did January go? lol

Over at Think Monday Think ATC the theme

this week is 'Child/Children and Birds'

Here's my entry :o)

You Make My Day...

2008-01-09T13:07:00.000Z

“You Make My Day Award” I’ve been tagged by Kaz for this, and the rules are…..
Give the award to up to 10 people whose blogs bring you happiness and inspiration and make you feel so happy about blogland! Let them know by posting a comment on their blog so that they can pass it on. Beware! You may get the award several times! So, to narrow it down to ten….

Kaz

Deb

Karin

Angela

Galina

There I so many I could have added to this.. very difficult to choose just 10!!!

Thank you Kaz for tagging me :o)

Wednesday Stamper - Keys

2008-01-09T12:09:00.000Z

Over on Wednesday Stamper this week the

theme is 'Keys'.. Haven't done one for a

while so thought I'd have a go. Stamped

image was kindly sent to me by Kaz :o)

Triangles

2008-01-09T09:25:00.000Z

These are for a swap I'm doing with Kaz and the

theme she chose was 'Butterflies'

'Love' Inchies

2008-01-03T12:30:00.000Z

These are the first things I've made in 2008 and

they're for the January Inchies swap hosted by

Joanne, the theme for this month is 'Love'

Birthday and Christmas wishes

2007-12-18T20:54:00.000Z

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year!!!!! Thank you for all the lovely

comments you've left me, have loved looking at

everyone's blogs, you're all so inspirational and I'm

looking forward to seeing more in the 2008 :o)

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This is a card I made for Deb for her birthday

which is today.. happy birthday Deb!! :o)

Wednesday Stamper - Toys

2007-12-05T13:52:00.001Z

Over at Wednesday Stamper this week

the theme is 'Toys'

I've finally got into the christmas spirit

lol and decided to do an ATC with a

few toys round the tree :o)

Christmas with a twist!

2007-12-01T13:12:00.000Z

Over at Saturday Stampers this week the

theme is 'Christmas with a twist'

The challenge is to make something Christmassy

without using anything 'christmas' related!

Here's my entry for this week :o)

Birthday Wishes

2007-11-21T09:30:00.000Z

This is a birthday card I made for Penny, check

out her blog, she does great tutorials and techniques

and is very inspirational :o)

Thought it would make a good Wednesday Stamper

too as the theme this week is 'Diamonds'.

Tone on Tone

2007-11-18T14:19:00.000Z

Over at Saturday Stampers this week the

theme is 'Tone on Tone'

Here's my entry for this week.. deciced on

tones of blue for this hanging :o)

Saturday Stampers - Tag It

2007-11-12T14:34:00.000Z

Over at Saturday Stampers this week the

theme is 'Tag It'

Here's my entry and it's also for a swap I'm in

with the theme "T'is the season to be Jolly"

Leaves

2007-11-08T13:37:00.001Z

Over at Wednesday Stamper this week the

theme is 'Leaves'

Papers are Diane's Daughters and the stamps

are See-D's Morsals. I've stamped and picked

out detail with a Marvy Metallics Copper pen :o)

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Apologies for the pic quality...

Collage

2007-11-05T12:24:00.000Z

Over at Saturday Stampers this week the them

is 'Collage'

Had a lot of fun making this card, was like being

back at school, ripping up bits of paper and

sticking it down lol with a bit of stamping and

perfect pearls to finish it off :o)

Saturday Stampers - Hallowe'en

2007-10-29T11:58:00.000Z

Over at Saturday Stampers this week the

theme is Hallowe'en

and here's my entry :o)

Saturday Stampers - Winter

2007-10-21T14:27:00.001+01:00

Over at Saturday Stampers this week the

theme is 'Winter'

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All I could come up with this morning was

christmasy type themes which for some

reason just didn't work.. Maybe it's because

I'm not in christmas mode yet. I'm denying

all knowledge until Novermber, at which time

I'll start panicking and running round like a

headless chicken lol

I ended up using a photo of the trees in my garden

that was taken last winter. I seem to use this photo

a lot (it's even on my blog header lol) but thought

it would be perfect for the theme this week.

I embossed the tree's to give them an even more

wintery feel.

Think Pink!!

2007-10-14T12:31:00.000+01:00

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This week over at Saturday Stampers the theme

is 'Pink Ribbon' to tie in with Breast Cancer awareness

month. I've also made this tag for a 'Pink Ladies' swap,

the challenge was to create a tag incorporating the colour

pink and the image of a lady.

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Faces Domino

2007-10-12T13:26:00.001+01:00

Over at Magickdiva's Thursday Challenge this week

the theme is 'Faces'

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Stamp is of unknown origin, I used copper metalic

round the edges and liquid applique for the gems

in her hair. Who ever gets this, don't put it near

heat or it'll expland! ROF

I've Been Tagged!

2007-10-10T10:33:00.000+01:00

I've been tagged by Magickdiva

''Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are tagged.1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.''

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1. I auditioned for the Royal Ballet when I was 10yrs old but wasn't good enough lol

2. I used to be a high board diver which I loved but ironically I'm scared of heights!!!

3. I was a Brosette (hangs head in shame)

4. I'm a qualified horse riding instructor

5. I hate the feeling of wet wool and refuse to wash anything wool related lol

6. I have to have mayonnaise with everything but it has to be Hellmann's!!!!

7. I'm addicted to forensic shows.. The CSI's being my favourites, can't get enough lol

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7 People I'm tagging...

Kaz - http://gerardloon.blogspot.com/

Debbie - http://krafty-kitten.blogspot.com/

Alice K - http://yellowhousestudio.blogspot.com/

Karin - http://craftyunicorn.blogspot.com/

Paula - http://minibookpixie.blogspot.com/

Seona - http://snomade.blogspot.com/

Carrie - http://www.madebycaroline.blogspot.com/

Saturday Stampers - DPOV

2007-10-09T14:23:00.000+01:00

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This week over at Saturday Stampers the theme

is 'DPOV' (different point of view)

I have to thank Debbie again for the image, she

let me stamp so many on my visit lol.

Decided to do a black and white card as I really

love the effect and also a Tag. The leaves are

coloured in using a metallic gold pen.

Apologies for the photo's, the tag isn't as harsh

IRL as it looks here :o)

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Treasures

2007-09-30T10:18:00.000+01:00

This is my entry for both Saturday Stampers and

4x4 Friday this week.

Over at Saturday Stampers the theme is 'Treasures'

'incorporate something you treasure

into your project for this week'

This is a Photo of my dear mum who sadly lost her battle

with Cancer in 2001 aged only 57. I adore this photo of

her taken in the early 60's, so thought it would be ideal for

this weeks challenge :o)

Over at 4x4 Friday the theme this week is 'Black & White'

Wednesday Stamper - Moo Cards

2007-09-26T16:02:00.000+01:00

This week over at Wednesday Stamper the theme is

'Moo Cards'

Never had a go at one of these before but loved

working with this size :o)

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Apologies again for the photo quality

Saturday Stampers - Trees

2007-09-23T19:16:00.000+01:00

Thought I'd enter this for Saturday Stampers this

week as the theme is 'Trees'

I've had this piece of stone for such a long

time and didn't really know what to do with

it. I recently bought a small tree stamp and

thought it would be perfect on this, so with the

help of super glue and a lot of swearing lol

here's the end result :o)

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Apologies for the pics again, really hope to get

a new camera this week :o/

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alice k... in answer to your question the stone's got

a pretty flat surface and I stamped the trees using

Versa Magic multi surfice chalk ink, then blasted

it with the heat gun for good measure.

If I was going to wear it, I'd probably give it thin

coat of varnish, just to make sure. :o)

ATC's Chocolate and Lime

2007-09-21T11:50:00.000+01:00

I made these ATC's for a swap hosted by Zuzu on her forum.

The theme is ' Lime-Green and Brown '

Wednesday Stamper - Fish

2007-09-20T14:22:00.000+01:00

Apologies for the photo quality, batteries exploded

in my camera so having to resort to my trusty mobile

which isn't the best :o/

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This is my entry for Wednesday Stamper this week and

the theme is 'Fish'

The background was made using Majestic Blue H20's,

then some Perfect pearls sprinkled in globs randomly whilst

it was still wet. I then used prit around the edge of the tag

and sprinkled gold embossing powder over the top of it. It

blubbles when heated and I think it gives the illusion of being

underwater.. not too sure though lol

The fish stamp is of unknown origin but I covered it with Glossy

Accents and sprinked Perfect Pearls over the top in globs to give

the illusion of it being in water.

'Glob' seems to be my word of the day! lol

'Wings' Tag

2007-09-18T08:17:00.001+01:00

I made this tag for a tag swap hosted by Gillian and

the theme is 'Wings'

I should say, I don't have this stamp but I

NEED it lol.. Debbie kindly let me stamp

loads when I was there :o)

Flourish

2007-09-17T14:52:00.000+01:00

Decided to have a go at the 'Flourish' Challenge over at

4x4Friday

Apologies for the poor photo's, I just couldn't get a decent

one today :o/

My First Arch

2007-09-15T12:26:00.001+01:00

This is my first attempt at an Arch and I've made

it as a COF gift and also thought I'd use it for a new

Challenge blog called Saturday Stampers!

If you love your Challenges, check this one out!! :o)

Wednesday Stamper - Triptych

2007-09-14T10:04:00.000+01:00

This week over at Wednesday Stamper the theme is 'Triptych'

This is the first thing I've made in a while, my mojo seems

to be coming back slowly! lol :o)

Back and White

2007-09-04T12:04:00.000+01:00

This is for a challenge which was to just use

black & White :o)

Stamps are by Inkadinkado and a HOTP kit.

Wednesday Stamper - Blue

2007-08-30T11:31:00.000+01:00

This week over at Wednesday Stamper the theme is 'Blue'

I've got hooked on ATC holders thank's to Zuzu lol

Thought I'd enter this as it's blue!

ATC Folder

2007-08-28T12:02:00.000+01:00

The Challenge this week was to make an ATC holder.

I'd never made one before but found it surprisingly

easy, although, I think it was because the instructions

were so good rather than me being a natural lol.

Thanks Zuzu :o)

Really enjoyed making it and will definitely be making

more! There are actually 4 pockets but holding it open

and trying to take a pic at the same time was fun to say the

least ROFL Papers are from Diane's Daughters and the

stamp is from a HOTP kit.

TMTA - Metal Art

2007-08-27T16:42:00.000+01:00

Over at Think Monday Think ATC this week the

them is 'Metal Art'

I didn't really have anything metal,

so decided to use some good old kitchen

foil! I cut out some keys out of card, stuck them

to the ATC, then covered over then with the foil.

DCM - Buttons

2007-08-27T15:37:00.000+01:00

Over at DCM this week the theme is 'buttons'

I spent Friday night at my friend Debbie's house and she

kindly let me stamp loads of gorgeous images she has,

including this one from Rubber Stampede!

The papers are by K & Company.

DCM - Frills

2007-08-21T09:49:00.001+01:00

This week over at DCM the theme is 'Frills'

I had to make a ballet card for a relative

and as it had a frilly tutu, I thought I'd

use it for my DCM this week :o)

Chalking Around...

2007-08-20T15:30:00.000+01:00

I made this card for a swap I'm in and also for a Weekly

Challenge, the challenge this week was to use chalk.

The stamp is Hero Arts and I used rub ons

for the text :o)

Tree Inchies

2007-08-11T12:08:00.000+01:00

This is 1 Inchie of 9 that I've made

for Joanne's Inchies Swap and the

theme this month is 'Trees'

The stamp is by Personal Impressions,

the inks used are Versa Magic and Brilliance.

DCM - Photo finish

2007-08-10T19:05:00.000+01:00

This week over at DCM the theme is 'Photo Finish'

This week I want you to make a card for any occasion

but it must include a photograph somewhere! The photo

subject can be people, items, locations, flowers, absolutely

anything so get snapping.

I decided to use a photo of 'The Dave Clarke Five', no not

the band but my 5 daughters :o)

Papers used are K & Company.. I also used perfect pearls

on this but i couldn't capture the glimmer unfortunately.

TMTA - Tags

2007-08-07T19:59:00.000+01:00

Over at Think Monday Think ATC the

theme this week is 'Tags'

I was given some lovely Vellum by Gill,

a forum friend and made a tag to match :o)

Memories Tag

2007-08-07T17:43:00.001+01:00

This is a tag I've made for a swap hosted

by Gillian and the theme is 'Memories'

The paper is from Diane's Daughters, I used

Distress ink pads, various stamps and Rub ons.

The Image is my granny and Granddad

when they were in Japan.

My First Hanging

2007-07-31T16:52:00.000+01:00

I made this hanging for Jo recently. Thank you

Jo for taking the pics :o)

I can't remember where I got the image

from so if anyone recognises it, please

let me know :o)

TMTA - Lovers

2007-07-30T13:02:00.001+01:00

Over at Think Monday Think ATC the theme

this week is 'Lovers'.

I made this ATC using Inkadinkado and Anita's

stamps and coloured it using metallic rub on Creams.

Wednesday Stamper - Open Theme

2007-07-26T12:30:00.001+01:00

Over at Wednesday Stamper the theme is an open

theme, so I thought I would enter this card I made

for my friend Anjie for her birthday.

I would also like to thank her for allowing me to use

the pic she took of it, she's a far better photographer

than me that's for sure lol

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Stamp is by Inkadinkado.

I really want to mention where I got the

image of the lady from but I can't remember!!

If anyone recognises it then can you please let

me know :o)

DCM - Little Extra...

2007-07-26T12:21:00.000+01:00

Over at DCM

This week we have a numerical Little Extra

challenge for you: "We've Got Your Number"
Numbers and Fun? Those two words don't often

appear in the same sentence, do they? Well, we'd like

you to have some fun with numbers and put a numeral

on your card - it's as easy as that.

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In answer to Clare, yes the swirls are embossed in gold.

The card is coloured using Metalic rub on creams and the

stamp is from Crafty Individuals.

TMTA - Holiday

2007-07-25T18:48:00.000+01:00

Over at TMTA this week the theme is 'Holiday'

I decided to use a photograph of my brother when

he was about 5yrs old (now 30!) as it reminds me so

much of family holidays when we were kids :o)

DCM - Pockets

2007-07-25T18:41:00.000+01:00

Over at DCM this week the theme is 'Pockets'

Apologies for the scan, the stamped image is

actually on really light vellum and melts into the

card irl but really stands out on this :o(

Stamp is by Hampton Art Stamps and the paper

is from Diane's Daughters.

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who takes

the time to comment on my blog, it's really appreciated

and inspires me to do more :o) xxxx

Rockin' Girl Blogger

2007-07-22T11:02:00.000+01:00

I've been nominated for this by Gillian so thank you :o)

Now I have to nominated 5 people I think have 'Rockin'

blogs, so I'm nominating...

Now all you have to do is display your Rockin' Girl Blogger badge

with pride and norminated 5 blogs you think Rock!!

TMTA - Asia

2007-07-17T12:25:00.001+01:00

This week over at Think Monday Think ATC the

theme is 'Asia'. I've used images from the Joanna Sheen

Oriental Cd I have and used some glitter glue to enhance

some of the detail.

DCM - Haberdashery

2007-07-14T17:19:00.000+01:00

Over at DCM the theme this week is 'Haberdashery' which

was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be!

Background is a SeeD's stamp and the image is a public domain

one which I found on Wikipedia.

The bit of Jute, pins, needle and thread are from my sewing box.

Citrus Colours Bookmark

2007-07-14T00:45:00.000+01:00

Made this for a bookmark swap hosted by Angela

and the theme is 'Citrus Colours'. I used one of

my favourite stamps by Inkadinkado and coloured

it using Color Box chalk ink pads.

TMTA - Faces

2007-07-09T14:37:00.000+01:00

This weeks theme over at

Think Monday Think ATC is

'Faces'. I decided to use a

photo of my late mum when

she was a teenager in the early

60's and manipulated it using

Paintshop Pro. Coloured with

Water colours and then stamped

the words ....you are my inspiration.

The pic on the left is the original I

used, wonder what she was thinking

at the time!! :o)

Wednesday Stamper - Buttons!

2007-07-07T19:17:00.001+01:00

This week over at Wednesday Stamper the theme

is 'Buttons'.

I used the frame of an Inkadinkado stamp and a

Personal Impressions one for the centre, then added

a button to her scarf. All coloured with water colour

pencils in lilac although it looks pink in the pic :o)

DCM - Text

2007-07-07T19:11:00.000+01:00

This week over at DCM the theme is 'Text'

No idea where the paper came from but the stamp

is by Personal Impressions and coloured using

water colour pencils.

Think Monday Think ATC - Children

2007-07-03T19:50:00.000+01:00

Decided to have a go at a new challenge I was told about

on Think Monday Think ATC this weeks theme is 'Children'

This is what I came up with :o)

DCM... Beads

2007-06-29T18:12:00.000+01:00

This is my card for the DCM weekly challenge and
the theme this week is 'Beads'.
Think I've gone a bit OTT on the bead front but then
anyone who knows me knows I like beads.. lovely shiny
beads, all different shapes and sizes :o) ... anyway where was I..
Oh yes LOL... stamp used is by Inkadinkado, the background
paper I made myself and tinted everything with Color Box
chalk ink pads. Finished off with.. BEADS!!!

Wednesday Stamper - Hats

2007-06-29T15:59:00.001+01:00

This is the first time I've had a go at the

Wednesday Stamper weekly challenge

and the theme this week is 'Hats'.

Stamp is 'Sophisticated Lady' from Stamps

Happen which I coloured with watercolour

pencils and added a bit of glitter glue in pink

and white to accent certain bits.

Hat Inchies

2007-06-29T14:43:00.000+01:00

This months theme for Joanne's Inchie swap

is 'Hats'!!
I've made nine but only scanned one because
getting to my scanner is awkward and I probably
would have spat my dummy lol
Stamp is by Stamps Happen and it's coloured with
Color Box chalk ink pads.

Friendship Domino Book

2007-06-24T18:02:00.000+01:00

This Domino Book was inspired by my daughter

Freya and her school bear Matilda!! Each child

gets to bring her home for a night and write

about what they got up to in Matilda's special

diary... It's very difficult to get her to take her

back!! This was made for a swap hosted by

Melanie and the theme was 'Friendship'.

The image on the top domino is an actual

photo of Freya and Matilda that I've used

paintshop pro to manipulate to make it look

like a drawing of them.

The bottom one is a JS Personal Impressions

stamp and was stamped with black Stazon.

All the colouring is done by Color Box Chalk

ink pads and the effect is actually a lot pinker

than on the scanned images. They were finished

off with a good covering of glossy accents.

DCM Tagged.. Jeans

2007-06-22T18:48:00.000+01:00

The DCM Challenge this week.....

'I dare you to make a card using a tag, label, sticker or

anything else you can find, thats from packaging and would

normally end up in the bin. Of course you can ink it, change

it, distress it and add anything else you like! If you're feeling

brave, I DOUBLE DARE you to make it a card for a man!'

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No, I'm not rich!! LOL it was a designer outlet job a good few

years ago but it's the sort of thing you always seem

to keep! Jeans stamp is my own and I used Whispers and

Tim Holtz ink pads along with some k&comany backing paper.

DCM - Fabulous!!!!

2007-06-21T19:43:00.001+01:00

Thought I'd kill two birds with one stone and have a go at

the DCM extra challenge and use the card in a swap I'm

participating in too... the challenge is a word theme and

the word is 'Fabulous' :o)

Both stamps are Inkadinkado...

Did someone say Yellow??

2007-06-21T17:53:00.000+01:00

This is for an Inchies swap hosted by Joanne and

the theme was YELLOW. I cheated and used yellow

card to begin with, then stamped over the top with

a black Stazon using a Whispers tree Stamp.

It's a RED Thing!!

2007-06-19T17:09:00.001+01:00

I've made these for an ATC swap I'm taking
part in and the theme was 'RED'.
I used a Versa Color ink pad in 'Scarlet' for
the backgrounds. The 'lady in Paris' was
kindly stamped for me by a friend.

The bottom ATC was again an image from
Karenswhimsy.com, Sponged over with a
Versa Color ink pad and Tim Holtz
destress inks. 'Best friends' was stamped
with Stazon.

Citrus/Tropical ATC's

2007-06-19T15:24:00.000+01:00

I've made these for a swap my friend Gillian is

hosting and the theme was Citrus/Tropical Colours.

The Background of the top one has been done with

Colour Box chalk ink pads and stamped over with

a See D's stamp. The lady is from a 'Paris' stamp I

have and was stamped with Stazon then coloured like

the background.

This one was again all dones with Colour Box ink pads
and then See D's were used to stamp the words.
Not much stamping sorry Gillian LOL

This last one was again using Colour Box chalk

ink pads and a little sand.. it was finished off

by double stamping some trees.

Vintage Couple ATC's

2007-06-19T15:14:00.001+01:00

I made these for a swap a friend Melanie is hosting

and the theme was Vintage Couples. I've used images

from Karenswhimsy.com I Stamped the wording using

Stazon and used perfect pearls for the backgrounds

(although you can't really see it from the pics unfortunately)

DCM - You're not the (em)boss of me

2007-06-18T16:10:00.000+01:00

Decided to be brave and have a go at the DCM challenge.

This weeks was embossing. I stamped the tree's first

using black Stazon, then stamped again slightly off

centre with a Versamark ink pad and embossed it using

gold embossing powder.

The background is sponged using a fawny coloured

whispers ink pad then I sprinkled a bit of gold

embossing powder over the top and blasted it with my

heat gun.

Finally finished it off by dry embossing round the edges

and added some funky fibres down the side.

It's very GOLD LOL

My First Inchies

2007-06-16T18:36:00.000+01:00

These are my first attempt at Inchies for a swap
that Seona is hosting. There wasn't a theme so I
picked something easy to pop my Inchie Cherry
with lol. I sponged the background using Tim
Holtz 'Antique Linen' Distress Ink and then
stamped the images with Stazon.

Mini Explosion Box

2007-06-16T18:33:00.000+01:00

This is a Mini Explosion Box I've made

for my father-in-law for fathers day

from the girls. Not really my taste but

I know he'll love it and that's the main

thing :o)

Domino

2007-06-15T13:14:00.001+01:00

I bought some dominoes for a swap I'm

going to have a go at and thought I'd practice

first. I've no idea where I've put my Alki Inks so

had to use glass paints instead which actually

worked really well. Really pleased with how it

turned out :o)

Explosion Box 8.2x8.2cm squares

2007-06-14T18:51:00.000+01:00

I made these 8.2x8.2cm squares for an
explosion box being made by a friend
for Kaz's birthday. I used Colour Box
chalk inks in purply tones as that was
the theme.

Acrylic Piece

2007-06-13T14:27:00.001+01:00

This is an acrylic piece I did. I used an

Anita's rubber stamp, Stazon ink pad and aged

gold embossing powder.

Of course I managed it in one attempt! LOL

Tag Book

2007-06-13T14:14:00.001+01:00

This was my first attempt at a tag type

book and I made it for a Circle friend using

Inkadinkado rubber stamps and Whispers ink pads.