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Good morning all.

Would you believe it.... the sun is shining. Mind you it is onlt 7AM so it may chance. And yes I am up early. Phoebe still has a bad cold and she's coughing and sneezing so much we are both waking up. Just hope that I don't catch it - I just don't have time to feel poorly.



Anyhow, I don't know about the rest of you but I do love digital stamps. They are versatile, easily accesable and there is no problem with storage. Over the past few years I have collected a lot both bought and freebies. But I hardly ever use them - I tend to stick with the images I know and the rest are ledt to feel sorry for themselves. So I have been doing a lot of organising on my PC and will be using images I have never used.
One of the most generous ladies with regards to freebies is Jodie, owner of Bugaboo. Not only does she offer an array of free images but they are also brilliant. Fun and a joy to colour. This card is for CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE and the theme is bright colours (optinal Flowersoft). Well, I don't have Flower Soft but I do love bright colours. Isn't this little girl a doll lol - I love her facial expression.

MATERIALS USED

Page - Bugaboo Stamps
Papers: Cross My Heart
Tag
Button
Gems
Staples

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog. Hugs, Mette

Ali Skipping

Good monday all.

Well, rain, rain, rain and more rain. All day long. Just the kinda day for staying inside and do a lot of crafting. Bank holiday here in the UK but it's not been nice as you can see. Just been spanding the day with Phoebe colouring and making things while the boys have been on Xbox and eating. Totally relaxed here lol.



I have never entered a MAKE IT COLOURFUL challenge but this week they want us to use the colour combo Yellow and Purple - love it :). Had to play along with that and I also think that this image is super. Hope you like her.

MATERIALS USED

Ali Skipping @ Make it Crafty
Papers: Mixture
Ribbon
Tag
Tiny flowers
Hero Arts Box of Words

Thank you for taking time to visit me. Hugs, Mette

Lil Lad Eric

Good afternoon all.

Hope you are all enjoying this Sunday. It's really quiet here, just like an autumn afternoon when it's cold and the wind is blowing. Apart from the fact it's May you would be forgiven for thinking so lol. The boys are playing games, Phoebe is playing with Polly Pocket and I am doing housework and crafting.
Had a bad night with Phoebe as it looked like she was getting a nasty cold but she seems ok at the moment.



Wanted to share this card real quick. I made it for my son who is finishing A-level studies this summer and going to Uni. I am sure he will do really well. This is for the TICKLED PINK CHALLENGE where this week's theme is 3 pattern papers. Easy peasy!!! Used Lil Lad Eric as he reminds me a bit of my son (no, his glasses aren't red lol).

MATERIALS USED

Lil Lad Eric (digital image) @ Tickled Pink Stamps
Papers: Bo Bunny
Doodlebug alphabet stickers
Button
string

Thank you for dropping by on your blogging journey. Hugs, Mette

Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up

Good afternoon.

Well, it's time for another song for the Music Saves my Soul over on Marcea's blog - the link is in my sidebar. Why don't you pop over as she has a brilliant tune by Take That - mmmmmmm they are just so nice and I love their music.

My tune for this weekend is truely an oldie but I absolute loved this and still do. Go on - you all remember this one and please dance around the living room singing along.



Hugs, Mette

Tea Party

Good morning all.

Saturday and I am up with the birds. Phoebe decided that we would get up a 6AM so that's the end of my sleep-in lol. Gave me a chance to do a few things before the rest of the house got up. The boys both have a Saturday job and later on I will have to do my weekly food shop (hate it). It's grey and dull here in the UK. Nearly put on the central heating last night - I was freezing.



Here is a card made for MO'S DIGITAL CHALLENGE. This fabulously dressed "lady" is going to a Tea Party so what's better than to borrow mum's shoes, gloves and feather boa. Flowers and pearls have been added to make it more elegant and ...... it is the theme this week.

MATERIALS USED

Tea Party @ Digital Pencil Too
K & Co Classic K McKenna paper
Flowers
Self-adhesive pearls
Stickles (for boa)

Thank you for dropping by and hope you enjoy your day, Mette

Stardust (2)

Good morning all.

Well, still have James home poorly. Bot sure what's the matter but he looks "dreadful". At least he will have next week to get better - he can't afford time of school with exams coming up.
It has been a miserable week and I sure hope that next week will be better with schools closed.



I love the Simply Sassy Stamps designed by the talented Krista, she has her own blog HERE. Their huge big eyes tell their own story. Stardust is one of my favorite and she's such fun to colour. I went with non-traditional birthday colours and I really like the result. This card will naturally be entered into SUGAR BOWL CHALLENGE.

MATERIALS USED

Stardust @ Sugar Nellie
Papers from stash
felt border
ribbon
Flowers
Brads
TLC Sentiment

Thank you for dropping by and hope you have a wonderful day, Mette

You Rock

Good morning all.

So far so good. The sun is shining (cross fingers it lasts), my daughter is going on a school trip and I have both my sons at home - 1 cos he's poorly, the other is doing revision for his final A-level exams. What am I doing???? In between taxi'ing children to and from school trip (luckily it's local), looking after Mr Poorly and being slave to Mr Study together with doing my general mummy-duties I am hoping to get a little more crafting done. Yeah, I'll be lucky lol.



I am not sure whether Mr Mojo has returned or whether it's because I have been sorting, moving, classifying and organising my digis but I am rather enjoying making cards again. This is my first card entering TIDDLY INK CHALLENGE and doesn't Carol have the most exquisite images. I love her illustrations. Yes, I know the challenge says Manly Men and this young guy isn't exactly that but I altered his stone to look like a spider. Why you may ask! Well, Phoebe's (5) brother (15) is forever moving spiders for her from the bathtub etc back into the garden. And in my opinion that's a very manly thing to do. So I made this card for Mr Poorly to cheer him up.

MATERIALS USED

You Rock @ Tiddly Ink
Papers: Bo Bunny
String
Brad
Metal Star
Handmade sentiment

Thank you for swinging by and have a super day, Mette

Daydream

Good afternoon all.

Well, the sun decided to make an appearance today although the wind is still rather kool. But it does mean I am able to get my washing dry and my house doesn't look like a laundret lol. Hope you all have had a lovely day.
I don't know about the rest of you but I love digital images as much a rubber stamps and have got a fair amount on my PC. The big problem is that I never seem to use them so have made a resolution to use some of my digis thoughout the week. Still sorting them into folders for easy access and to remember which stamps I actually have lol.



This card is for the challenge with POLLYCRAFT. They have a bingo theme this week and I choose to go with Lace, Gems and Tag. I used one I got last year and I think these are really sweet. Promarkers as medium again. My tag is handmade.

MATERIALS USED

Daydreams @ Pollycraft Design
Papers: Bo Bunny
Lace
Gems
Ribbon
Staples

Thank you for dropping by and enjoy the rest of your day, Mette

A La Mode - What's Cooking

Good morning all.

Another monday and another weekend flown by. Hope you all enjoy it! My son was 15 on Saturday - gracios time flies so fast I can't keep up anymore. Both my boys are getting so big now - one's leave in October to start his own independent life and won't be long before the other one is gone. Not sure I am ready to let go lol. Well, still have the princess here and will be a while yet before she's leaving as she's only 5.
Raining here today so the perfect day for doing crafting and sorting out craft items.



For this card I have used one of the fabulous A La Mode stamps. Totally love these and will definately get a few more. They usually come with a few sentiments which makes them ideal. This one is called "What's Cooking" and I have used paper piercing on her trousers and Promarkers.

MATERIALS USED

A La Mode "What's Cooking" @ My Favorite Things
Paper: Prima "Melody"
die cut
Buttons
Twine
Basic Grey element Sticker "Eva"
Flowers
gems

CHALLENGES

My favorite things - Sketch
Crafts and me - Anything + kraft
Truly Scrumptious - Anything goes

Thank you for dropping by and Have a lovely day, Mette

Teen Billy

Good morning all.

Hm - I have a feeling the sun has taken early vacation this year. We had glorious weather for a few weeks and now it's so cold again that I am almost tempted to put the heating back on - brrrrrr. I can only hope things are getting better.



Another card from me - maybe my mojo has returned from holiday and told the sun about the nice weather, who knows?? I have again used one of the brilliant new images from Papilio Stamps. These teens are just fabulous - great to colour and so versatile. She looks to be the type who likes to organise the party. I am entering this card into A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR challenge "Anything goes".

MATERIALS USED

Teen Billy @ Papilio Stamps
Sentiment: My Favorite Thing "A La Moda - What's Cooking"
Papers: K & Co - Classic K Bailey
Flowers
Brad
Button
Ribbon

Thank you for dropping by and enjoy your day, Mette

Tulip Birgitta

Good morning all.

Did you all have a good weekend? Mine consisted of the usual grocery shopping and housework but Saturday evening was the best. The year EUROVISION SONG CONTEST - have watched it ever since Abba won with Waterloo although these days it's much changed. So many eastern european contries participate .... a total of 43 countries. Although at the final there are only 25. Didn't like the winning song but at least Denmark did pretty good again and England didn't end up with zero point lol.

And as you can see I managed to make a card. This is for the weekly All That Scrap challenge and this week it's paper piercing. Love doing this - so much fun and CC Design stamps are perfect for this. Hm - I am sticking with my Promarkers for the moment. Mojo is still a little slow so I do apologise for the lack of posts.



MATERIALS USED

Tulip Birgitta @ CC Design
Papers: Basic Grey "Lemonade"
flowers
brads
twine
handwritten sentiment
staples

Thank you for dropping by and I hope you enjoy your day, Mette

Teen Mandy

Good morning all!

Hm - it seems as if my mojo has decided to take a little time of during the wonderful weather we have had. Can't seem to find it despite all the wonderful inspiration, challenges and super new stamps around. But I will keep looking and I do get the odd little thing made.



I love Papilio stamps - both rubber and digital - and Malin has just added some super new teen digital images to the shop. They are available HERE. This young lady is called Mandy, isn't she just fabulously goth :). I love using kraft on cards and I just realised this is my last sheet so need to add it to my "order asap-list". Promarkers have been used to add colour.

MATERIALS USED

Image Teen Mandy @ Papilio Stamps
DP: Pink Paislet "Hokus Pokus" @ Quixotic paperie
Handwritten sentiment
Lace
Ribbon
Brads
Flowers
Beads

CHALLENGES

Stamp with fun - sketch
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Flowers
Crazy 4 Challenges - Flowers
Stamp Something - Digi image

Thank you for swinging by and enjoy your day, Mette

LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

Another Saturday which means another Music Saves my Soul choice - the link is in my sidebar. My whole family loves this and Phoebe and I dance around the living room when we hear it. It's FABULOUS.



Why don't you play along.

Vivienne

Good morning all.

Just a really quick post from me to show this card I have managed to make - yes, I am rushed of my feet at the moment.
This is one on the fabulous images from Kraftin'Kimmie illustrated by the talented Annie Rodrigue - they are so versatile and quirky. I just adore them. She's coloured with Promarkers and have added glitter for extra effect (this can't be seen on my scan).

MATERIALS USED

Vivienne @ Kraftin'Kimmie Stamps
Papers: cardstock and various
Swirl Stamp: Crafty Individuals
Flowers
Button
Gems
Stickles "Crystal"
Gelly Roll pen "Clear Star"

CHALLENGES

Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge - May Flowers
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes
Craft your Passion - Anything goes
ATS Wednesday Challenge - Anything goes

Thank you for dropping by and hope you enjoy your day, Mette

Bad Hare Day

Morning all.

Hope everyone is enjoying their week, I sure am now the kids have gone back to school. It's nice and peaceful and I can actually get things done. The weather is still lovely so really don't have any complaints :).

Just nipped online to post this card for the SUGAR BOWL CHALLENGE. As always there is a fabulous sketch and an optional theme. I have used on of the adorable Simply Sassy stamps and coloured her with promarkers.

Inside card


MATERIALS USED

Bad Hare Day @ Sugar Nellie
Papers: cardstock and a few scraps
Swirl stamp from Crafty Individuals
Buttons
Thread

Thank you for dropping by, Mette

Lil Lolita 60s

Good morning all!

Another bank holiday here in the UK. Thank goodness the kids are back at school tomorrow. I think both they and I are looking forward to it lol. Will finally be able to get back into my routine. The weather here is still fabulous and what wonderful news this morning. Thanks to American intelligence and special forces one of the biggest threats to any western nation has been permanently removed - for that we must all give thanks.

So here is my card for today. I love Tickled Pink images. They are fabulous and such a joy to colour. This is for the TPS Challenge Lace and pearls, now which one of us doesn't like that challenge :). This young lady has been coloured with Promarkers.

MATERIALS USED

Lil Lolita 60s digital image @ Tickled Pink stamps
Papers: cardstock and Prima "Melody"
flowers
Lace
Pearls
ribbon

Wanna thank you for dropping by and hope you have a fabulous day, Mette