Challenges...

I have been desperately trying to get some crafting time this weekend, and only just made it. I have entered this lovely wee card into the following challenges, and definitely into the Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge as I have used the lovely Robyn in the puddle stamp. This can be purchased from Ladybug Crafts Ink ( http://ladybugcraftsink.co.uk/wellies-robyn-188-p.asp) Their challenges run from a Tuesday until a Monday, this week has their blog hop in line with release of their new stamps. The current challenge asks for two papers, one image and three flowers. I adore glitter and just always feel that the umbrella cries out for it. The stamp is from Ladybug Crafts Ink and the paper is from Docrafts in their new range. I have used stickles around the side of the paper and also around the image, as well as a few sprinklings on the flowers, which I have purchased from Wild Orchid Crafts, ( http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/ ) their flowers are absolutely stunning. This card has also been entered into the following challenges, thanks for looking...

Critter Sketch Challenge - use a sentiment - http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Sketchy Colors - use pink and beige - http://sketchycolors.blogspot.com/

A week to go...

Well, only one week until the craft show in Glasgow, looking forward to going along and seeing all those tempting goodies! Bethany and I will be there bright and early, and stop for lunch when the going gets tough, normally about midday, when for some reason, the halls fill up! I do prefer the October show, as all the Christmas goodies are there - but wouldn't miss the March one. One of my recent discoveries, and I love it, is Pinflair Photoglue (http://www.joannasheen.com/craft-supplies/glues-and-sticky-things/glues/pinflair-foto-glue-single-50ml-tube/) , it's brilliant (on my top list with my glamour dust). I have for ages struggled with lining up my papers using doublesided tape (fingerlift tape) and, you know, with one eye shut trying to get it in line. However, I bought some of the Photoglue, well, it's brilliant! Put it on, line it up, down it goes and after a wee shuggle, all is straight, and one of the best things, any excess glue just rubs off, voila! Needless to say, I will be stocking up on this. (I think the Collall photoglue is very similar, though I haven't used it). I love using the Pinflair Gel Glue for decoupage and adding embellishments (and holding my shower head together, honestly....).

Love is in the Air - Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge...and others too (phew)

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge - Love is in the Air...

I am entering this card into the Ladybug Crafts Ink challenge http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com/?zx=f3c403824520947e) whose topic this week is "Love is in the Air". I have used the lovely Ruby stamp available from Ladybugcrafts Ink and coloured her with promarkers and added Glamour Dust to her wings. I have punched some lovehearts and added them around the card. My printer ran out of ink (surprise!) and I had to handwrite the sentiment! I used a red Sakura gel pen and tried my neatest writing, hope it works!

I have also entered this card into the following challenges..

Papertake weekley Challenge (http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2011/02/have-heart.html) - Have a Heart

Many thanks for looking...

My wee pal Bethany...

Unfortuantely I haven't been crafting too much recently, with one thing and another, although always find time to have a quick look at my favourite blogs. Kerry's Ladybug Crafts Ink is one of my favourites, and I had my friend's 11 year old daughter (I borrow her as much as I can...) on Wednesday for a "crafting night". I had offered her a choice from my stamp box and she promptly chose Ladybug Crafts Ink Ruby Fairy, which I might add I had only purchased the week before and never got round to using, so Bethany, who just loved the image, chose Ruby. (for sale from (http://ladybugcraftsink.com/daydreaming-ruby-133-p.asp) We sat together, chatted, ate choccies (not too many) and crafted. Here is her creation and, thanks Kerry's guidance, her introduction to Glamour Dust. (Kerry told me about this at a demo day and I promptly purchased and use it loads!). Bethany loved it too.

I had a wee box of the alphabets, only 99p and a great buy, and I broke off the individual letters and we spelt out "Happy Birthday" she patiently stamped and stuck them on (pure admiration for her patience)., and lo and behold her lovely card. I suggested taking a pic and as the current challenge was "a card for a child..." this fit the bill perfectly. I emailed her card and (thank you Kerry and your Design Team) Bethany's card was posted on blog with lovely comments. Let me just say, Bethany is thrilled and I actually think we are more chuffed to have this recognition that the challenge win gift! So, thanks Bethany for being a great crafting buddy, and to Ladybug Crafts Ink team for making a wee girl's day, much appreciated. (p.s. Bethany and I are going to the SECC in four weeks, our girls' day out and can't wait...).