SCSC ~ Food or Drink

The challenge this week at Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is 'Food Or Drink'

I have used a Teddy Bea image coloured her with Copics and Prisma pencils.

The papers are from Craft Creations, love spots and stripes together so fresh.

Stamps ~ Teddy Bea ~ 'Baking Bea' LOTV Mixed Greetings
Papers ~ Craft Creations
Tools ~  Marianne Creatables Rectangle, EK Border punch, Doohickey Leaf & Swirl die

We are sponsored by the 'Stamp Boutique' this week and you can win 3 digi stamps of your choice. The Digi's are lovely so of the girls have used them on their cards this week, so pop by and take a look.

D'Arcy's 'Angel Heart'

Morning its a very dull, wet morning here in Cheshire so I will apologies for the poor photo quality I have had to use the daylight lamp.

It was my day off yesterday so thought I would have a play with one of the new D'Arcy digi stamps from D'Arcy's Diaries she is called 'My Heart' I have coloured her with Copics and Prismas pencils.

I am so looking forward to the next release which is next Thursday, having seen a few samples made by the DT I think a few may be winging there way to me :)

I am entering my card into the 'Truely Scrumptious Challenge' which is 'Something Forgotton' and 'Papertake Weekly' which is' Button, Bows, Bling and Bows'

Papers ~ SU! Designer series paper pad

Stamps ~ Karen Middletom Ticket stamp, D'Arcy 'My Heart'

Tools ~ Marianne Creatables Square Die

SCSC ~ Anything Goes with Blue

Wow another week has passed so that means another challenge from 'Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge'

This week its 'Anything goes with Blue' I have for once coloured an image, no die cuts this week so feel like I have made more of an effort. I have used a Teddy Bo image, coloured with Copics and Prisma pencils which is my preferred colouring medium. The papers are from  the very scrummy SU! Designer paper pad, just great to use for many types of cards.

This week we are sponsored by the Digi Doodle Shop. The prize is  $10 voucher to spend in their store.

Good luck everyone, look forward to visiting your blogs again this week.

I am also entering my card into the 'Teddy Bo challenge' which is 'Anything goes' Its Teddy Bo's 1st Birthday this week, so "Happy Birthday Teddy Bo" you have had a fab year, here is to the next one :)

SCSC~ Let Them Eat Cake

This weeks challenge On Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is 'Let Them Eat Cake'I have once again used a LOTV die cut square for quickness as I just haven't had time to colour any images in lately, I really need to get back into the swing of things and find myself some crafting time.

The girls have once again made some beautiful cards for the challenge, so don't forget to stop by and check it out . We are sponsored by Crafters Companion. this week and there is a £10 voucher for one lucky person.

I am finding it hard to get back into my crafting, to much time off over Christmas. I am hoping to take part in a few more challenges this year, try something different and use some of my older stamps like my much neglected Penny Black stamps and SU! stamps, so watch this space.

SCSC~ Anything Goes

A Very Merry Christmas to ALL my lovely blogger friends, hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

This weeks challenge over on Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge is "Anything Goes" nice and easy and you have two weeks to take part.

 I have used another LOTV die cut for a nice quick and easy card, i have just been so busy at work this last week.

 I am late getting my post on my blog today as was in work until 10pm last night and back in at 9-6pm today, couldn't believe how many people where still buying prezzies today.

Have a wonderful day tomorrow xxx

SCSC~Happy New Year Or Celebration

Well this week has just flown, not enough hours in the day.

This weeks Secret Crafters Challenge is 'Happy New Year Or Celebration'I opted for a Wedding celebration as can't think about New Year until we have had Christmas lol..

Once again as I was pushed for time I went with a LOTV die cut square, hopefully in the New Year I will have time to stamp and colour an image, do miss my stamping.

Christmas Time

Well Christmas is fast approaching and I still had no cards made to add to my box in work!

Then i remembered about the LOTV die cuts I bought last year,so put together 10 cards very quickly.

I am still very behind with cards with not a lot of time left now, so don't think I will get chance to make any more. I always intend to make a few a week but it never happens like that, so some shop bought ones will make the numbers up (hangs head in shame lol )

I hope that you are all more organised than me? I have all my presents almost wrapped and my tree is up, so its beginning to look a lot like Christmas now :) x

SCSC~ All Creatures Great And Small (including Aliens)

This week at Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge its 'All Creatures Great and Small' (including Aliens)

Once again this week we I have used another LOTV die cut, mainly because they make a nice quick card when you don't have a lot of time. I honestly don't know where the days are going!! 

I hope you are all prepared for Christmas? I have a few bits more to get then the mammoth task of wrapping begins. I have booked my online shop for the 22nd December so I don't have to rush around the supermarkets battling with the crowds of people.

SCSC~ Photo Inspiration

This week at Secret Crafter we have a  photo inspiration Challenge.

Here is my interruption of the photo.

I have used a LOTV die cut square which are great for those nice quick easy cards. I have added some much needed glitter to her hat and cuffs. The lovely papers are Echo Park, just love their Christmas range of papers. The oval sentiment is one from Craftwork cards, bow and pearls from stash. All in all a very quick card, needed to be as well as only thought on about it this morning lol.... Its just so hectic at the minute.

I hope you will join us in the challenge this week, look forward to looking at your cards.

Ready-Teddy-Go ~ Anything goes

Gosh the 1st December already! So its time for another Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge which is 'Anything Goes' nice and easy, so hopefully we will get lots more people joining in this month, only 13 last moth :(

So lets go for it this month, spread the word everyone has a Teddy image in their collection.

I have used a Fizzy Moon stamp, yes stamped with real ink and a stamp pad lol... Is it just me or are we reverting to digi stamps much more now? There certainly seem a lot more of them out there. I have coloured my image with Promarkers for a change, wouldn't mind some Flex markers from Santa lol..

I have a busy weekend ahead but an enjoyable one, little Sara is coming to visit Nanna with her Mummy, Daddy and lil brother., so lots of cuddles for me.

SCSC ~ Borders and Flowers

This weeks challenge at Secret Crafter is 'Borders & Flowers'

I have used another one of my Teddy Bea digi stamps, coloured with Promarkers and Prisma pencils.

The border has been made with the MS Cherish punch, flowers are from Wild Orchid.

The papers are Bits of Ivory from Cuddly Buddly as is the lovely sentiment.

I am also entering my card into the Teddy Bo Challenge this week, which is Christmas but Red and Green must not been seen. I have so wanted to join in with this challenge but don't seem to find the time to craft any more, either that or i am to lazy lol....

Hope you all have a lovely weekend xx

My Little Granddaughter Sara

This is my first grandchild Sara born on Wednesday weighing 7lb 7oz isn't she cute? She is like a little doll.

Those of you that know me, know I was hoping for a little girl having had two boys myself. It will be so nice to buy pink girly things, bobble, hair clips etc I think this little girl is going to be s o spolt in the years to come by her Nanna and Grandad lol...

Just thought I would share my good news with you all... 

Don't forget to check back tomorrow as its Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge Day ..

A Sketch ~ SCSC

Morning a very quick post from me this morning, as I am chasing my tail again lol..This week on Secret Crafter we have a sketch to follow, I do love a sketch. (I will fill you in on all the details when i return from work after 7pm, then a night in front of the TV for me I think) There is still no news on the baby but I will let you know if anything happens.

The papers are from Craft Creations. I printed the letters out on the PC and coloured them in with Promarkers. The flourish die is by Making Memories they have some lovely dies out at the moment, the only tricky bit is sticking them down as they are quite fine. I cut the flourish out then cut it so I could position it in this way, in fact think they where left over from a previous project. 

Skiing SnowBuddy

This Little Skiing Snowbuddy is a download from Cuddly Buddly by Karen Middleton, they are just great for a nice quick Christmas card. I am so behind with my Christmas cards once again this year, I think I have loads of time then before I know it December is here.

The papers are also digi downloads they are Toby Tumbles Christmas papers from Pachela Studios , which are soft pastel colours. I have kept my card quite plan and simple with not a lot of embellishments, making for a very plain and simple card.

Have a lovely evening and enjoy watching Children In Need on the BBC, the news readers are always my favourites. What are yours? Remember to pop back tomorrow for my SCSC xx

SCSC~ Stripes & Spots

This weeks challenge over at 'Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge' is 'Stripes & Spots' 

My card has been made with a great image for the boys 'Teddy Bo' in his football kit, I think I will be using him quite a lots for men's cards.

I have coloured Teddy Bo in with Promarkers and Prisma pencils.

The papers and card are all SU! which are brilliant as the colour coordination is all done for you, available from my lovely friend Linda.

We are still waiting for baby Oxley to arrive, although the due date isn't until the 22nd  but you never know he/she might arrive early :)