Ladybugink challenge...

Well, another few months gone, and dark nights arrived! Went along to the SECC Hobbycrafts at the weekend, wasn't quite as busy as past years, but always nice to see the exhibitors coming to Glasgow, thought noticeably less than past years, quite disappointed that the larger crafting retailers didn't attend Glasgow, Create & Craft, QVC, Little Claire, Glitter Girls to name a few - Crafters Companion only had a stall selling a minute amount of their products, no demos, wee shame - but thanks to the retailers who did make the effort, much appreciated.
I went along with my friend's daughter, Bethany, who is 13, and a very talented crafter. She had been asked to make a retirement card (see she is even receiving requests!!) - she wished this to be pink and sparkly, and here it is, Kerry's  Ladybugcraftskink Nikki Flowers for You stamp was ideal.  I love this stamp and it is perfect for many different occasions. 

This card is entered into the current ladybugcraftsink challenge - requirements being "P" - so she has used Pink Patterned Card, Promarkers, Petals, Pink Ribbon and Polka Dots...be nice if you could leave a comment for her...
Happy crafting....

Have a look...

Hi there,
Yet again time flying by, can hardly believe that August is almost over!  I was having a wee bloghop earlier tonight and the talented Bev Rochester has some candy to give away, just leave your name and email address (http://bevscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/).  She has also asked if anyone would like to send a card to Alana, a lovely wee 9 year old who has been diagnosed with leukaemia.  I am sure each card will brighten a wee girl's day...

I bought some of the new Hobbyhouse toppers (http://www.thehobbyhouse.co.uk/ ) today and thrilled with them..Their products are fantastic and so modern and best of all, so reasonable to buy.  They have toppers, stamps, ribbons, flowers, papers...everything all in the one place and colours that complement each other.  have a look, you will not be disappointed.

My friend's son's birthday tomorrow and made a Tatty Ted card for his tonight.  Will post a picture later.  Happy crafting everyone...

Ladybugcraftsink - Half Price Cling Stamp Sale....

Hi there
I have just noticed that Ladybugcraftsink are having a half price sale of their cling stamps!  Well worth a look.  These polymer stamps are well made and stamp beautifully every time.  I have acquired quite a collection of these and love them, Nikki and Friends being my favourite, following by the Christmas stamps.  Wee buttercup dog  in the snow was used on most of my Christmas cards last year, glamour dusted to the limit!!
Kerry, who runs the company, also runs a Ladybugcrafts ink fortnightly challenge, new one starting tomorrow morning.....

July - and still awaiting summer...

Well, still awaiting summer! Garden full of buttercups, and are they huge, I don't think I have ever seen buttercups so high.  Anyway, moan over, back to crafting and would like to enter this card I have made in some challenges.  I love these new Hobby House toppers, and gave in and bought the new ones yesterday at my local Craftworld shop, they never disappoint with having the new things, they really do spoil us! 
I have used - Hobby House "Roses Bike Ride" topper by Sylvia Zet, Bazzil paper, Wild Rose Studio green leaf paper, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Craftwork Cards Sentimes, and Glamour Dust (used all over the topper but not come up in the photo!!).

I would like to enter this into...
Ladybugcraftsink blogspot - two of something (wheels and cream flowers)
Pixie Dust Studios Challenges - Travel (Bicycle)
Bearly Mine Challenges - Anything Goes
That Craft Place Challenge Blog - It's All Green (Green)
The Poodles Parlour - Cute and/or Cuddly (Cute)
Joanna Sheen Challenge Blogspot - Summer Daze (summer fun)

Thanks for looking, and if you have time have a look at the new Sylvia Zet toppers, I'm going to have loads of fun with them....

The Hobby House - wee stamp toppers....

Hi there

Just a quick post, the fabulous Hobby House have a new set of toppers based on Sylvia Zet's wonderful characters, I absolutely adore her toppers and the new set and even more stunning.  Take a quick look, and a cost of £1.75 they are worth every penny.....

Challenges for this week...

Hi there
Managed to find time today to have a look at my favourite blogs and had noticed the Ladybugcraftsink challenge ends this week, just seems like yesterday that it was posted, and that was two weeks ago!  Thought I would enter this card, like the colour as unusual colours for me.  I have used one of the Crafters Companion stamps, part of the S.W.A.L.K range, they are fabulous and stamp beautifully.  Yet again, my photographs do not do justice, I have added some glossy accents on to the green middle of the patterned paper, not very clear to see., and some Glamour dust on the flowers (always Glamour dust somewhere - thanks Kerry for the tip a few years ago)...  Oh, definitely typed this too late, actually forgot to link it with the Ladybugcrafts ink challenge blog and missed the deadline, doh!!!

I am entering this into the following challenges:-
Ladybugcraftsink Challenge blogspot - Big Birthday
Crafters Companion Monthly Challenge - Embellishments

AWOL Crafter

Hi there, sorry for not being a consistent crafter!  No excuses, although I have been making cards and giving them away, I have taken some photos and will upload later today.

I thought I would mention that each weekend, the fabulous Bev Rochester (All the things I Love) blogspot makes available a chance for us crafters to win some free candy, no challenge is given, just add your name and email address to the linky box, super easy and quick.  Bev is a marvel, I absolutely adore her talent and find myself picking up a crafting magazine if I see her included in it!

Go on, have a look.....