Belated Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Just popped on here to say that I hope you all had a lovely Christmas, apologies for the delay but I unfortunately had a spell in hospital again and managed to get at out mid-day on Christmas Day. I think I would have rather been working than being a patient but never mind! But I spent the rest of the day at home with my family so that was nice. I want to thank everyone who sent me a lovely Christmas card and to everyone that visited my blog this year - you are all so appreciated. Once I am better I hope to be blogging alot of more frequently again. I would also like to wish everyone a Hapy New Year and all the best for 2010.

xxx

Elzybells Challenge 34 - Winter Wonderland

Sincere apologies for not posting this yesterday but I was in hospital so it was a bit difficult for me! Here is my final project for Elzybells as a DT member. I would like to just take this opportunity to thank Elizabeth for giving me the opportunity to be part of a fabulous team 1 and half years ago {doesn't time fly when you are having fun?!} Not only is Elizabeth such a fab boss but her products are amazing as are my fellow DT members. I will of course miss being part of the team but there will be a fab new one starting in the New Year and I know they are gonna love it! Here is my card, the challenge was set by the amazing Steph and was to make a card using the colours white, blue & silver.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Pebbles Inc. ACCESSORIES: Ribbon by Papermania, charm by Quixotic Paperie, Pebbles Inc Candy Dots, Copic markers.

Christmas Teddies Part 2

Here are the other two cards I have made using the very cute teddies from Lili Of the Valley. I ran out of the cardstock on the last one but I stilll like it :0) Sorry about the dark photo's but at this time of year I don't think I am going to get a better one!

Stamps: Lili Of The Valley, Papertrey Ink. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Papermania, My Minds Eye. ACCESSORIES: Anitas ribbon, Martha Stewart Glacial Snowflake punch, Papermania Adhesive Gems, Copic At You Spica Glitter pen, Copic Markers.

Christmas Teddies

What seems like ages ago now, I bought these oh so cute teddies from Lili Of The Valley and I have been so excited to use them and on Saturday I finally did, I made them all the same really but I will show you two today and two tomorrow. I have used the same layout as I have on all my cards lately, well if it ain't broke don't fix it yeah? lol The cardstock is from Papermania and the beautiful glittered paper is from My Minds Eye Christmas Stack. The snowfakes and part of the images have been gone over with my Spica glitter pen but sadly you cannot see this in these pics. The snowfakes are a Martha Stewart punch available from Dies to Die for.

Stamps: Lili Of The Valley, Papertrey Ink. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Papermania, My Minds Eye. ACCESSORIES: Anitas ribbon, Martha Stewart Glacial Snowflake punch, Papermania Adhesive Gems, Copic At You Spica Glitter pen, Copic Markers.

Thank you for visiting me today, I hope that you are all well and ready for Chrsitmas - I so am not!!

Welcome Baby

My cousin and her husband had a little baby girl last week so here is the card I have sent the couple to welcome their new addition to the family. I have stamped the Forever Friends 'New Arrival' out and coloured with Copics, cut out and added to base with 3d foam pads. the base is simply a sheet of DB CS added to a white card blank followed by a piece of Pebbles Inc ginham paper using my fave layout of the moment! Ribbon wrapped around and tied in a bow with a button added on top. Message stamped from the Papertrey Ink 'Sign Language' set.

STAMPS: Forever friends, Papertrey Ink. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs, Pebbles Inc. ACCESSORIES: Ribbon from Dies to die for, Doodlebug designs button, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, Copic Markers.

Elzybells Challenge 33 - Christmas Gift/Packaging

Yay! It is that time again for an Elzybells Challenge! This fortnight the challenge has been set by the fab Elizabeth and is to make a Christmas gift/packaging. I have made a pillow box {thanks to the fab inspiration from Leann - thank you!} The pillow box is from the new Bare Essentials range from Papermania, I have first added two Doodlebug Paper Frills to a piece of Doodlebug CS and then stuck this to the box. The Penguin stamped out and coloured lightly with Copics, cut out using Nestabilities die. Ribbon wrapped around and tied in a bow adding a Prima Poinsettia with a button to finish.

I have also made a card to match using the same ingredients with the Sleighing Eskimo stamp and the Mini Messages - Christmas set for the greeting.

Stamps: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Papermania Bare Essentials Pillow Boxes, Nestabilities dies, Ribbon from Dies to Die for, Prima Flowers, Doodlebug Designs buttons, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, Doodlebug Paper Frills, Copic Spica At You Glitter pen, Copic Markers.

Please see the blog for all the details on how you can enter and also the individual DT blogs for all the inspiration. Next fortnight will be out last challenge as DT Members so I hope you can join us. Elzybells is also holding an Advent Calendar this month too, please see the blog for the details.

Better Late Than Never ...

Apologies for the delay in drawing my winner for my blog candy. I was on nights shifts and I haven't been sleeping well recently so was just too tired to sort it out, sorry. So without further adoo, the winner is ...

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:46
Timestamp: 2009-11-24 14:55:48 UTC

Comment No 46 is Sarah Fewings

Congratulations Sarah, I will get your candy out asap. Thank you to everyone who entered and who continues to visit my blog, I appreciate every one of you! :0)

Elzybells Challenge 32 - Seeing Stars

The challenge over at Elzybells this fortnight has been set by the fab Jeanne and is called Seeing Stars. You have to use a star or stars somewhere on your card. For my card I have used the very cute Baby Teddy stamp and coloured with Copics, cut out using a Nestabilities circle and added to base with DST. the base is simply 2 layers of DB grid paper in 2 shades of blue - available from Dies to Die for. The dark blue one has been scalloped at one side using my SU punch. Ribbon wrapped around and tied in a bow using a button {I think I have caught the 'bow bug' from the wonderful Steph!}. Nestabilities stars cut out and added to the bottom, Pebbles Inc Candy Dots added to the two small ones and the message stamped from the Everyday Greetings set in the large one.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Doodlebug button, Stampin' Up! Scallop Border Punch, Pebbles Inc Candy Dots, Copic Markers.

Please visit the other DT blogs for inspiration, links are on my sidebar ---> and please visit the blog for the details on how you can enter the challenge yourself :0) Oh and Elzybells also has free shipping from 21st - 24 November!

Mistletoe Mice

Here is another card I have made using one of the very cute Gillian Roberts stamps available at Dies to Die for. I have stamped the image and coloured with Copic markers adding glitter to the Mistletoe berries, cut out and added to base with DST. The base is simply a layer of red DB CS added to a white card blank followed by a layer of red grid DB paper - both can be found at DTDF. Ribbon {Stampin' Up! from the lovely Jules} wrapped around and tied in a bow. Snowflake cut using a Sizzlits die from Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS added with a white button. Message stamped {elzybells} at the bottom to finish.

STAMPS: Gillian Roberts for Stampavie, Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Stampin' Up! ribbon, button from stash, Sizzix Sizzlits Snowflakes #15 die, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, Copic Spica At You glitter pen, Copic Markers.

Thanks for visiting today!

Bear and Robin

Yay, I made a card at last! Tracy over at Dies to Die for has some lovely Christmas stamps in stock and after seeing these cute Gillian Roberts stamps I couldn't resist getting a couple. Here is one called 'Bear and Robin' I have stamped it out and coloured with Copics adding glitter to areas using my Spica pen, cut out and added to base. The base is simply a sheet of DB 'Dragonfly' CS added to a white card blank followed by a layer of Bazzill Dotted Swiss CS on top - both available from DTDF. Ribbon wrapped around and tied with a button; Elzybells message stamped and cut out with a QuicKutz Cookie Cutter die and added with 3d foam; snowflakes punched out from DB Sugar Coated CS and pearls added to their centres to finish.

STAMPS: Gillian Roberts for Stampavie, Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs, Bazzill Basics. ACCESSORIES: Ribbon by DTDF, button from stash, QuicKutz Cookie Cutter dies, X Cut Snowflake punch, Kaisercraft adhesive pearls, Copic At You Spica pen, Copic markers.

Thanks for visiting me!

Bad Blogger Giveaway

THIS DRAW IS NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENTRIES

As I have been such a bad blogger I thought I would give a little giveaway, up for grabs is an Eskimo Kisses Basic Grey paper pad, Kasiercraft pearls in red & green, MAMBI snowflake gemstone embellies and a Penny Black penguin stamp. All you have to do is add your name to Mr Linky and I will pick a winner on Thursday evening.

I just want to say thank you to those that have been visiting my blog in my absence and a special thanks to Vicky and Ruth for being so thoughful. I will be back soon with some cards, I promise!

Sweet Kiki La Rue

Apologies again for being the worlds worst blogger recently, I have been going through quite a few personal problems recently so have compeltely lost my mojo. The only thing giving me motivation right now is Farmville! Here is a card I made for the wonderful Gina using inspiration from the equally wonderful Katy.

I have used the adorable new Sweet Kiki la Rue stamp from CC Designs which is available from the fab Tracy at Dies to Die for. I have stamped her out and coloured with Copic markers, cut out and added to base with 3d foam pads. The base is 2 shades of Bazzill Dotted Swiss CS - also from Dies to Die for layered up. Ribbon wrapped around and pearls added. Message stamped from the Elzybells Mini Messages - a little hello set. Tracy has had loads of new products in recently including Kraftin Kimmie, The Greeting Farm & CC Designs stamps plus lots of other products including EZ Mount so what are you waiting for? go shop!!

STAMPS: CC Designs, Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Bazzill. ACCESSORIES: Ribbon from stash, Kasiercraft Adhesive Gems, Basic Grey Opaline, Copic Markers.

Elzybells Challenge 31 - Textures

The challenge over at Elzybells this fortnight is Tempting Textures. For my card I have used the very cute Polar Bear stamp and coloured him with Copics added mini pearls to the snowflakes then added him to the base with 3d foam pads. The base is 2 shades of purple CS layered up and a 3rd which has been run through my Cuttlebug using the Snowflakes embossing folder. Ribbon wrapped around, gem stones added and the greeting stamped from the Mini Tags - Christmas set. Please see the other DT blogs for their cards - links are on my sidebar (welcome back Charlene!) and see the blog for all the deets on how you can enter.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Cuttlebug Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Papermania Adhesive Gems, Basic Grey Opaline, ribbon by Anitas, Copic Markers.

Elzybells Release Day & Challenge 30

Hi all, sorry for the delay in posting, I have been on a course all day. Sadly i am still not feeling well and haven't been able to give this release my full attention, I do apologise to Elizabeth and my fellow DT members, I will get some more samples made shortly though as I love the stamps. For my samples today i am using the 'Tags - Christmas' set. I have made some mini treat bags. I have stamped the mini snowflake stamp onto the celeophane using Elzybells inky-dinks 'Whipped Cream' hybrid ink and then stamped the tag designs out - these are 4 indidual stamps using either blank ink of Elzybells inky-dinks Sugar Candy pigment ink onto Elzybells Kraft CS. Cut out using Nestabilities dies and added to the bags with Scrappers Floss. Hopefully this will just about count as my Challenge 30 of using glitter/bling - can you see my red baby bling?! Please check out the blog for all the details on how you can enter the challenge and of course pop over to the shop for all the new stamps!

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Elzybells Inky Dinks hybrid and pigment inks, Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Elzybells Kraft. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, colouring pencils, Papermania Adhesive Gems, Karen Foster Scrappers Floss.

Elzybells Christmas

Hello there, today is the third day of sneak peeks for the new Elzybells stamps, only one more sleep till release! Today I have made 2 cards using the same ingredients but different stamps, the first one uses 'Winter Friends' and the second one uses the 'Mini Messages - Christmas' and the 'Tags - Christmas' sets. Both card blanks are pearlescent which I think gives a lovely shimmer and goes really well with the lilac.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, Cuttlebug Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Basic Grey Opaline, Copic Markers.

Elzybells Christmas Mini Messages

Hello and welcome to the second day of Elzybells sneak peeks for the new stamps being released on Thursday. For my samples today I have used the Mini Messages - Christmas set. Full of lovely mini images and sentiments - I love these sets!! My first card used the pudding stamp, I have stamped and coloured with copics, cut out using a Nestie die and mounted to layers of Elzybells Kraft CS and Bazzill brown CS, one wrapped with organza ribbon. Message stamped and pearls added to finish, pretty simple but I do like it!

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Elzybells, Bazzill Basics. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, ribbon by Anitas, Kaisercraft Adhesive Pearls, Copic markers.

The second card uses the tree stamp also coloured with Copics and cut with a Nestie die. The paper is by My Minds Eye - thought it looked a bit christmassy! it is available from Dies to Die for.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, My Minds Eye. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, Copic Markers.

I hope you are enjoying all the sneak peeks, please pop back tomorrow for some more from me!

Elzybells - You Keep Me Warm

Woohoo! Today is the the start of a new release from Elzybells, you are going to love them, lots of lovely Christmas images and sentiments. the new stamps will be released on Thursday 22nd October and the DT have sneaks running up to that day. Sadly Charlene is not able to join us for this release but we have the super talented Carly as a Guest. For my card today I have used the 'Winter Couple' stamp and the 'Keep Me Warm' sentiment - how well do those two go together?! I have stamped the couple of ot and coloured with Copics, cut out and added to the base with DST. The base is simply a sheet of Elzybells Kraft CS and then a layer of DB red CS which has been run through my Cuttlebug using the Snowflakes embossing folder. Greeting stamped on Kraft and cut out using a Nestabilities Label die, added with 3d foam. Buttons added with linen thread.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Elzybells, Doodlebiug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Snowflakes embossing folder, Nestabilities dies, Stampin' Up Linen Thread, Buttons from stash, Copic Markers.

I wanted to say thank you to everyone that left me comments on my post below. I am still not right at all, hence why I only have one sample for you today but I will have lots more samples towards the end of the week. I promise also, that I will get round to replying to e-mails etc asap, sorry, I am not ignoring you!

Elzybells Challenge 29

I just wanted to let you know that due to sickness I have been unable to fulfill by DT duty of this challenge, I will, however, get my sample made as soon as I can. Apologies to Elizabeth and my fellow DT members for letting you down xx

Happy Birthday Vicki

It was the wonderful Vicki's Birthday yesterday and this is the card I made for her. I have followed the Stampin' for the Weekend challenge 15 sketch. I have first stamped the gorgeous CC Designs Swiss Pixie Gretel (available from Dies to Die for) out and coloured her with Copics, I have then cut her out and added to the base with 3d foam pads. The base is simply sheets all from the Basic Grey Bittersweet collection, the circles have been cut using Nestabilities dies. Greeting stamped from the Elzybells Mini Messages A Little Hello set stamped in the corner then ribbon, flowers and pearls added to finish.

STAMPS: CC Designs, Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Memento Tuxedo Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Basic Grey. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, Prima Hydrangea Flowers, Kaisercraft Pearls, Ribbon by Anitas, Copic Markers - skin: E0000, E000, E00, R20. Hair: E15, E17. Dress: R81, R83, R85. Boots: E55, E57. Wings: R20 and blender.