Thursday, 23 February 2012

Friends...LIVE.LAUGH.LOVE.

Hi... hope you are having a great day?
lovely and sunny here in Lincolnshire.
i should be in the garden tidying up,
but Saturday afternoon i hurt my back
 washing the kitchen floor
(not as if it was the 1st time lol..) 
and after a visit to the chiropractors
 Monday it is better but 
a bit tender so it was craft time instead :)))))

love this little stamp..


with the lovely sun today
it made me feel like making a bit
 of a Spring card
and also special thanks to Fleur and Avril
 for the laughs yesterday :)


i have also used the Magnolia Squiggly Hen from
Easter 2009 collection,
and Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die for the flower,
the papers are Scribble Scrabble,
October Afternoon and Kraft

i would like to enter a couple of challenges...
Simon Says Stamp-use 3 different papers and

thanks for stopping by,
see you soon.
hugs all.Lou.xxxxxx

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

friend fairy tag..

Hi! hope you are ok?
just a little tag to share today,


i have paper pieced the flower petals and a leaf
with some left over bits of paper
the sweet little one is mini fairy Tilda
 the window has matching paper piecing too 
a bit of colouring with VersaColor cubes
and i stamped in Staz On timber brown
i would like to enter a couple of challenges:
Just Magnolia-make a tag
and Simon Says Stamp-tag it!

thanks so much,
see you soon.
hugs all.Lou.xxxxxx

Saturday, 18 February 2012

BasicGrey Challenge....Star -a Birthday WISH for U.

Hi.. that was a quick two weeks,
time again for a lovely new challenge
we would love to see a star(s) on your
card/project and with some of
 your BasicGrey crafty stash too..please


for my card i have used the lovely Lemonade paper,
kraft card, the sweet Tilda as a STAR,
Tim Holtz decorative strip-Alphabetical
for the word WISH,
 a Sizzix letter U die and
i have coloured with VersaColor cubes,
 Marvy pens and stamped in Staz On Timber Brown

 we have a fab prize again-$25 shopping spree at
the lovely Simon Says Superstore


 

i would like to enter my card into
Bunny Zoe's Challenge 21:Celebrations
thanks so much,have a lovely day...
hugs all,Lou.xxxx

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

You're sew nice...

Hi...hope you are having a nice week so far?
a few makes that i did for
 my demo day at Sirstampalot.
it was a lovely day-thank you :)))))
i was a bit worried with it being so cold/foggy
and with it saying -12 on the car
 temperature gauge when we left home 
 (i say we as Nick and George took me,
just don't like driving in bad fog :)
 
i have used/mixed some lovely stamp sets-
(which has the sweet
 Life is a patchwork saying)

all has been stamped in
StazOn Timber Brown
and distressed the edges with
 Pinecone versacolor
the papers are a mix of Kraft and


for the buttons shaker hanger
i used nesties to make a frame,
 3d foam tape so that the buttons
can move around and wound cotton
around the thread holder/sewing machine spool


i stamped the pattern image onto
baking parchment and tucked a few 
patchwork pins in the cushion
love buttons so a few of those too :) 
and the little charm

thanks for stopping by,
going to see what everyone's
 been up to in blogland.
see you soon,hugs Lou.xxxx

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Tilda has some birthday love..all wrapped up.

Hi.. i have been looking at all the
yummy new crafty bits due out soon
and Wow... there is sooo much
you've probably been having a peek too :)
  a little make to share today...

 
i nearly put her in the bin as i 
just couldn't get my colouring near right but 
she is here and one VERY shabby chic Tilda
 
 i have made a pull out card
(not sure if that's how to describe it??)
as you pull the little heart charm 
the middle slides out to show
the sentiment and a space to write too


not made one for a while and have used
lots of kraft and some red gingham
i have tucked one of Tildas feet behind the 
nesties frame so she looks like she is
walking forwards to give the heart...
 i would like to enter a few challenges...
February challenge-vintage/shabby chic

thanks so much,
hugs all.Lou.xxxxxxx

Saturday, 4 February 2012

BasicGrey Challenge-Love/Valentine


Hi.. it is time again for a new challenge
we would love to see your cards/creations
with Love/Valentines theme.

i have used the yummy Kraft and Sugared BG papers
with a couple of new dies from Memory Box-
Nestled Bird and Sofia Heart
the card shape is a SizzixXL die-A2 decorative edge
love the little EK Success scallop corner punch too


we have a fab prize again-$25 shopping spree at
the lovely Simon Says Superstore

 

please stop by and see the gorgeous creations
from the BG girls...

thanks so much,
hugs all.Lou.xxxxx

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

thank you card with baking parchment...


Hi... i never know how to start a post off
and nearly always say the same thing lol ..
BUT i do *really*
hope you are ok? today,
 it feels nice to be the 1st Feb :)))))))

i have made a thank you card,
just making a few bits for a demo day
at Sirstamp next week.
i have used some baking parchment 
out of the kitchen drawer on this one 
for the flower,sentiment and the lovely
new Hero Arts cling stamp-Daisy Label 
also used my new Sizzix Bigz die- Frame Doily
the thank you stamp comes with
the Hero Arts stamp
and for Mum i used some rub-ons
the wording is stamped with
Staz On -Timber Brown
and is by Penny Black-With Heart
the Lace Heart stamp is an old one i think
by GCS Artstamps

i would like to enter a couple of challenges-
Die Cuttin' Divas-anything goes
and over at Allsorts- One or more hearts.

thanks for stopping by,
take care.hugs all,Lou.xxxx

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Enjoy the little things...


Hi...hope you are all well ?
can't believe it is Wednesday already.
a little make today with sweet Tilda loves flowers

 Just Magnolia have a great challenge
this week-to have a window or door on your card
i have used the fab Art Impressions door stamp, 
and the lovely Simon Says Stamp Challenge is-
Anything Goes...
(the small lantern comes with the door stamp too)
i made a small blind with October Afternoons 
8x8 paper pad-farmhouse
and added a heart charm pully cord



the plant pot(sorry can't see it on the first photo)
has been stamped on shrink plastic
and i stamped/cut out a few of 
Tildas flowers to go in it.
to colour-VersaColor cubes,Marvy pens
and Distress inks
their is a tag tucked in behind
to write a message on and the 
sentiment is by Penny Black (3410D enjoy...)

(stamped Tildas flowers on the tag too)

thank you as always :0)))))
see you soon.hugs all,Lou.xxxx

Saturday, 21 January 2012

BasicGrey challenge-favourite things...


Hi..hope you have had a nice week?
its time again for a new challenge
we would love to see your cards/projects
made with your favourite things ...
and those yummy BG goodie(s) too


i really do love buttons,Magnolia stamps,
kraft card and stitching.. 
this sweet image is Pie Tilda
 and i have sat her on a BIG button.
I have used kraft/sugared  BG papers,
Tilda has been coloured with VersaColor cubes,
  Marvy pens and the little button jar
has some glossy accents on it too.

please stop by and have a peek at
the gorgeous** creations from my BG teamies
and
we have a fab prize again-$25 shopping spree at
the lovely Simon Says Superstore 



thanks so much for stopping by,
have a lovely day...
hugs all,Lou.xxxx

Friday, 13 January 2012

Tilda's all pink...




Hi.. there,hope you are ok?
this lovely Friday morning...
i had a bit of a crafty time yesterday
and used one of the
  sweet new Magnolia stamps-

i have coloured Tilda with
VersaColor cubes and Marvy pens
the spotty paper is BG,
and the flower is a first...
not sure if i have made it right
(will keep trying :)
but its a lovely die-
Crealies Die:Creative Flowers No.6
 the tag is from Tim Holts Sizzix Die
and tied a bow with SU ribbon


i would like to enter it into these challenges-
Simon Says Stamp: Spots &/or Stripes
TOMIC: Monochromatic pink+bow
Magnolia Down Under: Anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts: Picture Inspiration
PaperPlay: In Stitches

**********
thanks for visiting me,
have a lovely day :)
hugs all,Lou.xxxxx

Saturday, 7 January 2012

BasicGrey Challenge 60- Something new...


Hi...nice to be here in 2012
with you all :0)
hope you had a great Christmas and New Year? 
it was really lovely but just went
a bit too quick and George would have liked
a bit of snow.....


We have a great start to the new year at
for you, we would love to see your cards/projects
with something NEW used:
i have used two of the new Magnolia stamps-
and Tilda's heart flowers



i have used the very yummy
Lemonade/Kraft BG papers
to make a little patchwork house card
and paper pieced a few of the flower petals
and Tilda's heart
Tilda is coloured with VersaColor cubes,
all stamped in Staz On Timber Brown,
Distress inks-scattered straw
and frayed burlap
 the little Welcome sign on the fence
is made with cream shrink plastic.

we have a fab prize again-$25 shopping spree at
the lovely Simon Says Superstore

 

please remember to let us know which
BG product(s) you have used,thank you.


i would like to enter my card into a few challenges-
Bunny Zoe's-Fancy Folds/Shaped Cards,
Simon Says Stamp Challenge-NEW something,
Allsorts- paper piecing
Cute Card Thursday- What's New
and Papertake Weekly-Anything Goes/New

thanks so much for stopping by,
have a lovely day...
hugs all,Lou.xxxxxx 

Friday, 23 December 2011

Heart warming wishes...to you all.


Hi.. really hope you are all doing ok?
 and getting all of those last
bits done ready for Christmas...



thank you so much for your friendship
over the year,it really is a special place
 to be here in blogland
and i wish you all...
 a very lovely Christmas
and a Happy New Year.

hugs to all,Lou.xxxxxxx

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

A few quick makes...


Hi.. really hope you are having a nice week?
and enjoying the run up to Christmas.
i nipped out for a couple of hours today,
with no list for a change lol..
and couldn't believe how quiet it was in the shops.
nearly finished my cards,
had a few quick ones to do too-


posted a few cards to family in the States,
Italy, Switzerland today and nearly £8 in postage..
i think it seems alot more than last year??

thanks for stopping by,keep warm..
hugs all,Lou.xxxxx

Saturday, 10 December 2011

BasicGrey Challenge 59-anything goes...


Hi.. its time again for a lovely new challenge
over at BasicGrey Challenges Blog...
we would love to see your cards/creations
with a bit or alot of BasicGrey yumminess please
i have made this card for my sister/partner,
i used a piece of the jovial paper and
  the House- Mouse:Wreath Love rubber stamp
it was a bit of a quick make as just
trying to get rid of a cold and sore throat
 
we have a fab prize for you again

please stop by the blog and see the
BG girls amazing creations...

thanks for stopping by,

hugs all. Lou.xxxx

Thursday, 1 December 2011

warm & cosy...


Hi.. hope your week is going well?
 
a Christmas make,love this sweet Tilda and 
i have have followed the lovely sketch
over at Sketch Saturday and the Vintage/Lace
challenge over at TOMIC this week.


i really do admire and love all of your amazing
colouring.. a first for me to use Promarkers...
this is about number 9 attempt and Tilda 
still has a bit of a blotchy face :(
but will keep trying lol..

thanks for stopping by,
hugs all.Lou.xxxxxxx

Saturday, 26 November 2011

BasicGrey Challenge 58...Winter note board-coat hanger.


Hi.. we have a new challenge for you today
we would like to see something from around the house
used in/as your creation and i have used
one of the children's coat hangers...

still sorting out at home/craft too 
so i have used my scrap pieces of
BG paper to make the patchwork background.



have missed doing a bit of scrapbooking too
and added this little bit of
Soph and George in the snow
from 2009..


the family wording is from the
First Steps sizzlits set by Sizzix


a little clip tag for receipts and a pad for notes/shopping list
(favourite being Mint Matchmakers :0)

i would like to enter this
into the Simon Says Stamp challenge(tag) 
and the anything goes challenge
over at the Scrapbook Sisters blog.

we have a very yummy prize for you again

please stop by the BG blog and see the
BG girls amazing creations...

thanks so much for visiting,
have a lovely weekend,hugs all.Lou.xxxxx  

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Thanksgiving greetings...


Hi.. hope you are doing ok today?
a simple make for two challenges,
the lovely sketch over at Sketch Saturday
and the fab Simon Says Stamp would love to 
see Thanksgiving/Thank you creations.


the sweetie is C.C.Designs Swiss Pixie Pie Birgitta
from Bunny Zoe's Crafts
i have coloured with VersaColor cubes,
distressing ink-Scattered Straw
and used a couple of Hero Arts stamps too-
Write your own  and Dictionary greetings
i have used a bit of cream shrink plastic
for the two apples and the leaf is cut
from Cheery Lynn Dies set-Leaves(D133)

thanks for stopping by,

hugs all.Lou.xxxxx

Saturday, 12 November 2011

Have a pear...fect day.


Hi..hope you are doing ok?
its a new challenge today over

Mix'n'Match


i have made a friends birthday card,
i used a mix of BasicGrey papers,
(little left over bits from some of the 6x6 paper pads)
i have also used the very lovely..
Scallops/Lines embossing folder and
Pear/Leaf Sizzlits die
which are all BasicGrey designs by Sizzix

the tree shape is cut from the
Cricut cartridge April Showers,
  the pear...fect day stamp is a Magnolia one
and i used Kraft card as backing:
stamped with one of my best buys this Autumn-

we have a very yummy prize for you again


thanks so much for stopping by,
have a lovely day...
hugs all,Lou.xxxxx

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Bringing Gifts...



Hi.. just a little make today...
 
a LOTV Christmas card for their Challenge this week-
BRIGHT AND SPARKLY***



i have used the very sweet LOTV Bringing Gifts stamp
and one of the lovely new Grunge Christmas postmarks
i cut out the house shape from the Wild Card 
Cricut cartridge and covered it with
Memory box paper-brioche
to colour i used VersaColor cubes and
the sparkle is from a Gelly Roll Stardust Pen
added some sparkly cord,button and the snow
is puff white embossing powder
the bit of fence and lamp post are Magnolia stamps

thanks so much for visiting,
take care.hugs all,Lou.xxx

Saturday, 5 November 2011

Tilda is all tucked up for Christmas...


Hi.. hope you have had a great November 5th?
and it didn't rain..
a bit of a simple Christmas make,
just love this sweet new Tilda-tucked up in stocking. 
i have coloured her with VersaColor cubes,
paper pieced the stocking and used a Gelly roll pen
 for a bit of sparkle..




the die cut shape is the Circle Scallop Lace by Sizzix
i would like to enter my card into
and the Just Magnolia Challenge-anything goes
(with the option of pearls/lace)

thanks so much for stopping by,
take care.hugs all,Lou.xxxx 


Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Sorry,Demo day makes,Germany and Craft Stamper.

Hi.. there,i really am sorry for not being around
much during October and missing SO many
lovely posts on your blogs :(

I am not quite sure where it went but it just flew,
George's,Nick's and my Birthday too all in October,
i had a few weeks working on my
Demo day makes for Sirstampalot,
we had a lovely weeks holiday in Germany and the
Spring cleaning that i didn't do earlier this year
(crafting too much lol..)
has become an Autumn clean.

I really hope you are all doing ok?
 here are a few makes:
 









(there is some sparkle on the cards but
it doesn't show very well on the photos)




the tree does need a few more crafty bits..

(its a bit of a long post... sorry)


a photo of my two making friends with 
the German cows,they did make me smile..



Soph is carrying George's scooter for him,
(looks like a bow and arrow lol..)
we was greeted every morning out our front by them.

not to go on anymore but mes very excited
to be in the December addition of Craft Stamper
with my LOTV Winter's scene...




thanks so much for stopping by,
hugs all,Lou.xxxxxxx

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