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I am 38 and live with my husband and 2 little dogs called Tessa and Toby. We married in May 2010. I work as a care manager however have finally finished my 4 year social work degree and as long as I have passed I hope not to do any more study for quite a while lol....

Tuesday 20 November 2012

Snowflakes and Quality Street

Hello everyone, its time for another challenge over at Ladybug Crafts Ink and this week the challenge theme is chosen by the lovely Diane and she has chosen 
Snowflakes
so we would love to see all your projects with snowflakes on, and remember that you do not need to use a Ladybug image to enter but we love it when you do...

For my project I have used one of the lovely new boxes which will soon be in the shop.
They are clear boxes and ideal for Xmas gifts.  They would even fit some small cards in them as a gift set.
The image I have used is the cute Mr and Mrs Snowman and coloured with copics.
The little gems on the snowflake paper are gorgeous little pink nailheads and they are just so cute.
I filled my box with scrummy quality street!!!!!!   Any excuse to buy a box before Christmas..... lol





Tuesday 23 October 2012

I need a P!

Oooopppps, I forgot to schedule this post.  May need some practice at blogging after being away for so long!!!
Its time for another challenge over at Ladybug Crafts Ink and this time its the turn of the lovely Laurie to host the challenge and her theme is 
I need a P!!!
so use as many things beginning with P on your creation as you can think of!!!

For my card I have used Winestool Nikki which is now available as a digi which is fab as this is an 8x8 card!
The image is coloured with copics and the papers and flowers are from my stash.
The butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch and the bunting is a die-namics die.






For my card I think I actually only got 3 Ps...  Purple, petals and punch.
So why not join in our fun challenge at Ladybug Crafts Ink and see how many Ps you can squeeze in.  You dont need to use a Ladybug image but we love it when you do!!!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Fashionista Challenge - Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts - Happy Birthday
One Stitch at a Time - Use a Digi

Wednesday 17 October 2012

I may be back....

Hi everyone, it seems an age since I last posted, so sorry about that however have not been too well all summer!  I was going to start creating again this week however my wonderful hubby has now very kindly passed his manflu onto me lol....
This is a card I made a few months ago and didnt blog though.
It is using a Penny Black Stamp coloured with my copics.
The butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch






I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Crafty Sentiments Challenge - Bows or ribbons
Make it Monday - Anything Goes


Whilst I havent been crafting I have taken up a new hobby which has helped me considerably whilst I have been unwell!  I feel like I must be an old woman or something but am now addicted to knitting lol....
I started at the end of June and here are a few of the projects I have completed..






Sorry for the pictiure heavy post and now for the next part of my challenge to get round to some of your blogs......

Tuesday 3 July 2012

New Realease at Ladybug Crafts Ink

Hi everyone, we have a new release for you over at Ladybug Crafts Ink and to celebrate we are having a blog hop!
The new release are all fabulous christmas images called Christmas Delights.
I have coloured my image with copics and the sentiment is from Lili of the valley.
The snowflakes are from Wild Orchid Crafts and I have added some glossy accents to the berries.

Now, if you have come here from the lovely Lisa then you are on the right track.  You will also need a letter from me which is C

Now the rules for the blog hop are that you will need to visit each DT member's blog and gather all the letters, leaving comments as you go on each blog.  There will also be a letter on the challenge blog.
When you unscramble these they will make a word/phrase to do with Christmas, just email that to  lcichallengeblog@aol.com  as well as leaving a comment on the challenge blog.
You will then be in the running to win the whole new release!  How fab is that?

The theme for the challenge this week is 
Christmas in July
so we would love to see all your Christmas inspired projects.  You dont need to use a Ladybug Image but we love it when you do.  Even better, this challenge is open for a whole month!!!




Oh and even better there is a sale on all cling stamps for the whole of July and August!!! Wow!!!
From here you need to go to the lovely Diane or back to the challenge blog to see the full list...


Friday 29 June 2012

Inspired by a song or a movie

Hi all, its Friday again and that means another challenge over at Phindys Place and this week we would love to see all your creations inspired by a song.  For my card I used Big Boots to fill and coloured him with copics.  I used my sewing machine for the stitching and the embellishments are all from my stash.  The papers were free with a magazine.
Now, for my song I went a little bit childish and chose 'Bob the Builder'.





So why not come and join in our fun challenge and lets see all your song inspired creations.
You dont need to use a Phindy Image but we love it when you do.....

Friday 22 June 2012

Use Plaid or Gingham at Phindys Place

Hi everyone, its Friday again and that means another challenge over at Phindys Place
and the theme this week is 
Plaid or Gingham
For my card I have used Love Flutterby and coloured her with copics.
I have used my sewing machine for the stitching.
The butterflies are a Martha Stewart Punch, the doily is the Cheery Lynn French Pastry Doily Die.
The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley.





So why not come and join our fun challenge.  You dont need to use a Phindy Image but we love it when you do...

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Friday 15 June 2012

Beach Babes at Phindys Place

Hi everyone, its Friday again and that means another challenge over at Phindys Place and this week the theme is 
Beach Babes
For my card I have used the sweet Summer Bare and coloured her with copics.
I was inspired by this fab Sunburst Easter Card a while ago and wanted to have a go myself.
I thought this card was the perfect opportunity and also got to use up some scraps.
You can even download a template for the sunburst here so how fab is that!!
I also decided to stitch round the rays for additional texture and I really love the effect!!
The butterfly is a Martha Stewart Punch.





So why not come and join in this fun challenge, you dont need to use a Phindy Image but we love it when you do!!!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - Punch Drunk (butterfly is a punch)
Divas by Design - Summer
Paper Pretties - Summer
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Friday 8 June 2012

Fathers Day at Phindys Place

Its Friday again and that means its time for another challenge over at Phindys Place and this week 
the theme is
Father's Day
so we would love to see all your father's day themed creations..
For my card I have used Fishing and coloured it with copics, adding some glossy accents for the water.
I have used my sewing machine to stitch round the edges.





So why not come and join our fun challenge, you dont need to use a Phindy Image but we love it when you do...

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Dude Time Doodles - Boys and their toys
Cute Card Thursday - Water, water, everywhere

Thursday 7 June 2012

Birthday Wishes

Hi everyone, thought I'd show you a little card I made for a fellow ladybug teamie for her birthday.
I know she received it ok so I can post it now lol.....
The image is Cupcake Surprise from Ladybug Crafts Ink and I coloured it with copics.
The papers are First Edition Spring Drop.
The lace is from my stash but the ribbons are Pink Grosgrain and Pink Chenille Pom Pom also from Ladybug Crafts Ink.  The butterflies are a Martha Stewart Punch.





I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Crafts and me Challenge - Lace
Paper Pretties - Favourite Colour Combo (Pink, Pink, Pink...)
Ooh La La Creations - Make it Girly

Tuesday 5 June 2012

BIG Birthdays at Ladybug Crafts Ink

Hi everyone, the last day of our long bank holiday weekend in the UK is now upon us, I hope you have all enjoyed your celebrations for the Jubilee.
Its time for another challenge over at Ladybug Crafts Ink and this time the chllenge theme has been chosen by the lovely Tams and she has chosen
Big Birthdays
Now I took this to mean that the creation had to be for a 'big' birthday as in 18, 21, 30, 40 etc so I made this, however I then realised that this is not what she meant, its birthdays and big as the wonderful Tams has a 'big' birthday herself tomorrow (I wont say which one cos after all she is a lady!!! lol...)

All of the design team have used the same image, this fabulous new one which you may have got with the digital crafting magazine which came out a little while ago...  If you dont you'll have to wait a little while as its not in the shop yet and head ladybug (aka Kerry) is still recovering from her daughters wedding lol....

I have coloured the image with copics and used my sewing machine for the stitching.
The papers are Basic Grey Oxford.





I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Digital Tuesday - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Try it on Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Lexis Creations - For a Man
Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Sunday 3 June 2012

95th Birthday

Todays card is made with Roses from Digi Doodle Shop which I coloured with copics.
The butterflies are a Cheery Lynn die.  I used my sewing machine for the stitching.





I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Crazy for Challenges - Add some butterflies
The Secret Crafter - Anything Goes
Crafty Anns - Butterflies and Flowers

Saturday 2 June 2012

Red, white and blue...

Hi everyone, its the start of a 4 day weekend here in the UK!  Yay!!!
Todays card is made with this cute image from Teddy Bo.  Isnt he just the cutest...
I coloured him with copics and added stickles to his neck tie for sparkle.
The swirl is Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish and the butterflies are a Martha Stewart Punch
The sentiment is from Lili of the valley and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
I have used my sewing machine for the stitching.
The papers are from Pink Petticoat and Nitwits.





I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Teddy Bo - Red White and Blue (with lots of bling)
Delightful Challenges - Red white and Blue
Card mad Fairy - Jubilee inspiration Photo
My Mums Craft Shop - Red White and Blue
Creative Craft Challenges - Red white and Blue
Moving along with the times - Red white and Blue

About Me

My photo
I am 38 and live with my husband and 2 little dogs called Tessa and Toby. We married in May 2010. I work as a care manager however have finally finished my 4 year social work degree and as long as I have passed I hope not to do any more study for quite a while lol....