It's been ages...

Certainly been some time since I added anything to my wee blog, had even forgotten the password!  I met my friend Donna recently at our local craft shop two day event.  She and her crafting buddies have created a new blog The Sisters of Craft blogspot  (http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/ ) where us fellow crafters can post our creations and inspire each other.  Our chat reminded me that a) my blog has been forgotten about!, b) I really should be crafting and posting and c) blogs are crammed of beautiful cards and brimming of inspiration ... Here is my addition to the "Anything Goes" challenge....          Thanks Donna

What I bought today (Thanks Craftworld and The Hobby House)...

Hi
I know ages since last post, absolutely no excuses!
I went along to my favourite local craft shop (Craft World) and must admit I am totally spoiled with all the different goodies that I am tempted to buy (they think of everything).  I adore The Hobby House toppers, flowers, ribbons, gems, stamps, of the short version - everything they have on offer! 

At the checkout in Craft World they had THE box of absolute Hobby House delight, a complete box with all the contents (OMG) to make 12 of the most beautiful cards, I had to take this home with me.  Have a look here, you too will understand.  I know what I will be doing on my Bank Holiday weekend, watch this space so you share too!

March already...

Well, another quick month gone by.  Bethany and I looking forward to the Hobbycrafts and the SECC next weekend, definitely making time to see Barbara Gray at Clarity Stamps.  Would be nice if Create and Craft made an appearance, feel a bit neglected here in Scotland by the big companies, wonder if anyone agrees...?

February already....

Been ages since I updated blog, so taking a chance to do that today!  This is a card made by 13 year old Bethany using the Me To You kit, the colours are just lovely, sadly the Glamour Dust glitter doesn't show so well in the photograph as she has used this over the flowers and also highlighted the pink butterfly on the backing paper.  She also used two different size of diamante gems to highlight the corners and the picture and sentiment.  Our local craft shop was having a competion asking entries to use Spellbinders, unfortunately, I don't have a huge number of Spellbinders so we used what was to hand, happy with the end result! I would also like to enter Bethany's card in the following challenges as well...

Ladybugcraftsink Challenge - pink + ?
Divas by Design Challenge - Love and Romance
Wags'nwhiskers Challenge - Love
Pink Gem Challenge Blog  - Dies and Punches
The Squirrel and The Fox - Love

If you have time, all comments welcome.  Thanks for looking...

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.....