Oooooh Hallowe'en

I'm so excited, we've never celebrated Hallowe'en before but it seems quite a big deal where we live atm... so we're having a Hallowe'en party. YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!

I have ordered the large Doodlebug Chipboard House with Hallowe'en embellishments and papers. Also some cute little Hallowe'en charms from ebay.

I feel like a big kid lol!!!

Chocachino Colour Challenge

I know, yet another one, they are running me ragged lol- There is nothing nicer than a scrummy choccachino from Thorntons and your challenge is to create a card in the colours of this scrummy drink.

The papers, stamps and ribbon are all from the HOTP QVC TSV from June this year. A really simple card finished with a flower and large brown brad.

Sorry about the wonky picture lol

A Kids Present

Another July Challenge from Just Bex- What we want you to do is MAKE/CREATE a pressie for a child...maybe your own or a neice or nephew or one to sell on your craft tables.

It took me ages to come up with an idea, but here it is. I took an old cube from my daughters toy box. I then covered it with the DCWV Nana's Kids stack. Then I simply stuck on the Doodlebug Zoofari cardstock stickers.

Now I have a nice new toy for my daughter to play with... name the animal!

Introducing.....

My brother, Daniel Cole, has recently sold his first certified Limited Edition artwork... I am so proud of this picture and have number 4 in pride of place in my living room!!! Daniel is in the process of setting up his own website so he can sell on an even wider scale than he already is!!!

Some feedback would be fantastic and orders even better lol!!!!

How Charming!

Last one for tonight from Just Bex- Here's a nice straightforward challenge for you - make a card of any kind, using a charm.

The background paper for this one was from my K and Co Tim Coffey 'Young Girl' paper pad.

The image was 'Souffle the bear' and then coloured with I Kan'dee chalks.

I then tied a piece of narrow white ribbon near the base of the card, adding a 'Congratulations' charm.

Succulent Strawberry and Kool Kiwi Challenge

And another... Your challenge is to come up with a card featuring a succulent strawberry and kool kiwi colour combination...yum

I love this colour combination. This one is very straightforward, the background is from the DCWV Nana's Kids stack and the flower motif is also from the stack.

I have finished with some subtle green ribbon.

Scissor Sisters Card Challenge

Yet another challenge from Just Bex- Okay ladies, root around and dust off those scalloped or zig zag scissors...yep this challenge is to produce a card using your decorative edged scissors.

The background paper for this was from the K and Co Tim Coffey 'Birthday' paper pad. I then used my decorative edge scissors to make a 'ribbon' using the Limeade Doodlebug Trios Bazzill card.

I stamped the Hero Arts stamp directly onto Bazzill using the Limeade Doodlebug ink pad.

To finish I added some Limeade Doodlebug gems... can you tell I LOVE DB???

It's Hip To Be Square

I'm on a roll tonight... another challenge from the Just Bex forum- Create a LO featuring 9 squares in a 3x3 grid, at least 2 of which must be photos. Easy


I loved this challenge... the nine squares were cut from Bazzill cardstock. I cut each square to 6cm x 6cm and backed them onto an 8"x8" scrapbook page. The wording was cut using my Quickutz with the Moxie alpha. To finish I added some faux stitching to the text squares.

Altered Notebook Challenge

Another Just Bex challenge- Your challenge...should you choose to accept it is to find a truly disgusting notebook and turn it into something beautiful.

OK so its not 'truly disgusting' but a bit on the plain side lol.

And here it is... I have used DCWV Nana's Kids stack to cover the front, and the 'C' is also from the stack. The gorgeous green and purple ribbon is Doodlebug... drool. And finished with 2 flowers and a brad.

Just Bex Jewellery Challenge

Challenge from the Just Bex Forum- Your challenge is to buy a piece of jewellery/badge/keyring etc and incorporate this into a scrapbook layout.

I got this Elephant necklace from Blackpool Zoo a few weeks ago...

And I then made this Elephant page for my scrapbook, the paper is HOTP 20079- Wild Things Elephant. The little squares on the right are actually Dawn Bibby Alphabet brads and spell 'ELEPHANT'

Doodlebug Chipboard Houses?

No pictures I'm afraid, just a question... have any of you made these chipboard houses?? And if yes, please can I see them!! I am about 80% sure I want to get one for Hallowe'en, I just need pushing that little bit lol. I know my daughter would love it, and I know all the other kids would too.
So any input is happily received!!!

Goodbye Penny Black Stamps

Well it has taken me AGES to decide what to do, but I have FINALLY listed all my Penny Black stamps on Ebay... I must admit, I still like them, I just never use them anymore, so I may as well make room for other goodies lol!!!

Another Altered Notebook

I hope Leigh doesn't mind, but I REALLY wanted to show off the notebook I received from her... you can perhaps tell that we talk to much by the fact we have chosen the same colours lol...

This notebook is gorgeous... thanks hun

Altered Notebook

This is the Notebook I made for Leigh in the 'Altered Notebook Swap' on a forum I am on.

I started out with a plain pink notebook from Tesco. I added some 'Big Board Paisley Chipboard'.
I covered the chipboard in Glossy Accents and then sprinkled fine black glitter over the top... once that was dry, I added Glossy Accents to the inside of the large Paisley and some white glitter.

A few sticky gems and ribbon down the spine to finish it all off!!!

Sun is shining...

Ahhh what a gorgeous day today... no crafting though I'm afraid. Taking my daughter to a Birthday Party this afternoon... bouncy castle etc... luckily the weather is nice!!! I think I'll be taking the camera too... I love a scrapping opportunity!!!

Gadget Girl

Here's another page from me, made tonight... my little girl again bless her!!

I'm trying to get more made atm... but struggling with the old mojo again!!!

The letters are Urban Lily and so are the flowers.

Splish Splash!

For those of you that don't know me, I was at my parents for a few weeks in June. Had a fantastic time and I have FINALLY started scrapping the pages... I am only doing an 8x8 album this time though.

I did this for a challenge on the Just Bex Forum... Do a LO for £1... my total came to 90p... yay!!!

I adore this picture, its my brother with my daughter in the paddling pool. The paper is HOTP 20068- Pool Water... and the lettering I cut free-hand using some white Bazzill.

Christmas Shopping!!

Yes you did read right... Hubby, Ceara and I went to Belfast today to complete our Christmas shopping!! Had a fantastic day... and have been wrapping all the presents since we got home. I'm not ashamed to admit I have done NO crafting today... but look at the result of that lol... although I can't seem to get the curling ribbon right??

Oooh Rockin Girl Blogger

Thanks Leigh for nominating me... although I don't know five peoples blogs to nominate lol... but it does look pretty...

Annnnnnnnnd again...

I did say...

I wouldn't hold my breath... perhaps a 'serial blogger' might be able to enlighten me lol....

This is hard

I have been here for the last hour or so just trying to upload a picture lol... I think I have cracked it, but I refuse to hold my breath... so as I have typed a million times so far... here is a photo of a Wedding Acceptance card I have made for my cousins wedding...

Return of the mojo!

Finally!! It has been a very long two weeks of absolutely no crafting!! Everytime I sat down to do something, my mind was blank! But tonight, with a deadline looming for an 'Altered Notebook Swap' I thought I'd best get a move on.
Obviously I can't show you until my 'victim' has received my creation, but I am excited to be able to show it off as soon as she gets it!

Oh and I will be popping on some scrapbook pages tomorrow too... see its back... woohoooo!!!

Blog Virgin

Hmm I'm a bit nervous about this, everyone seems to be blogging these days, yet I have spent 2 months trying to think of a name for mine... thanks Leigh btw!!

Anyway, I will be posting my handmade creations as and when I make them, please go easy on me... xxx