Cappuccino anyone

Good morning all.

Well, this year is slowly coming to an end and I hope that 2013 will bring some better weather. Windy, grey and wet here, I really want to see the sun again.

Kids are still sleeping, Ben will be going back to Sheffield on the 31st - he has a lot of uni work to do and wants to celebrate New Year with his gf and friends. Then it's time to clear away Christmas for another year.

My card today features

Cappuccino anyone from Sassy Cheryl - Papermania card-stock - MME papers

Challenges

Sassy Cheryl challenge - Snowmen

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day.

Hugs, Mette

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon all.

Today we have a new challenge at DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE and the theme is "Winter".  How you interpret this is up to you so have fun.
If you need a little inspiration hop over to the Dilly Bean blog and check out the DT ladies projects. And even better - Megan has some amazing images in her shop HERE.

For my card I used

"Let it snow" - Papermania card-stock - designer papers - kraft - button - PaperSmooches sentiment

Thank you for dropping by and have a super day.

Hugs, Mette

LITTLE MISS MUFFET - "Anything goes"

Good morning all.

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and spent some wonderful time with loved ones. 
We had a quiet Christmas, Phoebe has been ill for the past 6 days and has not been feeling well. My kids bought me a BigShot and a few Die-namics - I am in heaven lol.

So today it's a new challenge at LITTLE MISS MUFFET and the theme is "Anything goes". So nice and easy to take us into the new year. For inspiration hop over to the challenge blog to check out the DT ladies samples. And if you fancy using one of LMM fabulous images they are available HERE.

For my little gift bag I have used

Chester letter - Kraft card-stock - embossed Papermania card-stock - scraps of designer papers - ribbon - staples

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day.

Hugs, Mette

Merry Christmas

Good evening all.

Whoa, someone put the breaks on please. Been so busy in the past few weeks getting everything ready for Christmas, going out and doing stuff for the kids. Managed to finish of all my cards and have sent them (the cost of postage these day is criminal). Just taking a little breather before the last few preparations tomorrow.

Wanted to visit all my friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and hope 2013 gives you all you hope for :).

My card today:-

Santa's list from Birdie Brown - Papermania card-stock - MME papers - a little glitter glue

Thank you for visiting and have a great evening.

Hugs, Mette

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good evening ladies.

FIRSTLY my heartfelt prayers goes out to the families in Newtown, CT who lost a little angel in the horrific shooting yesterday. Makes me remember Dunblane.

Been feeling a little delicate these past few days but luckily nothing major has developed. Don't really want any illnesses for Christmas.

It's time for another DILLY BEAN Friday Challenge and this week the theme is "Non-traditional Christmas colours". Nice and easy, perfect for last minute cards. Hop over to the blog and check out the DT ladies fabulous project, plenty to inspire you. And if you feel like using one of Megan's great images, they are available HERE.

For my card I have used:

Framed penguin - Papermania card-stock - kraft - Bella Bvld dp - ribbon - sentiment from paperSmooches

Thank you for dropping by and have a great week-end.

Hugs, Mette

Good morning all.

Are you almost ready?! To be perfectly honest I am only just starting but luckily I do not have a lot to do for the big day. My sons want money and Phoebe wants glitter clothes lol.  With only the 4 of us there isn't a lot of food to get either :).

Today we have a new challenge for you over at Little Miss Muffet. The theme this week ............. you guessed it "Christmas". So for those last minute Christmas cards why not use one of Little Miss Muffet images, available HERE.  Why not jump over to the challenge blog and have a look at the DT ladies glorious  inspiration.

For my card today I have used:-

Snuggly digi image - Papermania card-stock - Memory Box designer paper - button - string - sentiment from a Totally Stampalicious set.

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day.

Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge

Good morning all.

OMG - it's suddenly gotten really, really cold lol. Well, it's winter so what do I expect :). 

We have a new weekly challenge for you over at Dilly Beans Friday Challenge. Nice and easy for the holidays the theme is "Traditional Christmas colours". Couldn't be simpler, right?!

So head on over to the blog and check out the DT ladies fabulous project. We sure hope to inspire you to play along. As always you are welcome to use any image but why not have a play with one of Megan's amazing image which are available HERE.

For my card I have used:

Three penguins - white and kraft card-stock - scraps of designer paper (Bo Bunny and Basic Grey) - PaperSmooches sentiment.

Thank you for dropping by and hope you stay warm.

Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet release

Good morning ladies.

Today is a brand new release at Little Miss Muffet. We have a mixture of rubber and digital on offer and they all make perfect little gifts this close to Christmas.

It's time for you to hop on over to the challenge blog and take a look at all the new exciting goodies and check out the DT ladies inspirational creations. I am sure there is something to tempt you :). The new release is available HERE.

I have used the super cute Celeste Amberglow "Cooking up some love". I made little tags to go on cookie bags that Phoebe and I will be making in time for Christmas (she wants to give her friends a little something). This image by Paula Lee is just perfect.

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day.

Hugs, Mette

Girl Sledging

Good morning all.

This has got to be the most miserable year eva - rain, rain, rain and guess what? .......... more rain. Glad to see the end of it lol. 

A few week's ago I bought my very first LOTV stamps - they had an offer for 5 so decided that now was the time to add a few to my collection. Some of their little Christmas stamps are so cute.

This is Girl Sledging - isn't she just the cutest?! Papermania card - stock - MME designer paper

Challenges

Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Girls only
Lili's Little Fairies - Anything Goes

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day.

Hugs, Mette

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGES - Anything goes

Good afternoon all.

Whoa, talk about being busy. Spent the day in Derby with my 16 year old son James. Had a really great time but didn't buy anything I wanted lol. No Christmas presents yet but managed to get some fab stamps in my local shop at reduced price :) and some Christmas papers.
Then I helped my friend at the school getting the 4-6 year old to do a self-portrait on a 2" x 2" papers. All the kids drawings will be printed onto a tea-towel to be sold for Christmas. There are about 70-80 kids in the village school.

OK, since it's Friday we are having another great challenge over at Dilly Bean Friday Challenges. This week it's "Anything goes" so nice and easy :). Why not hop over to the blog and have a look at the DT ladies inspirational projects.
Remember that you are welcome to use any image you like but we just can't wait to see what you make with Megan's fabulous images, available HERE.

For my card I have used Framed Molly's Hearts - Papermania card-stock - kraft - Jillibean designer paper - button - twine

Thank you for dropping by and have a super day. 

Hugs, Mette

LITTLE MISS MUFFET RUBBER RELEASE

Good morning all.

Well, this post was meant to have been scheduled - not sure why it didn't post. So many apologies.

We have a new rubber stamp release over at Little Miss Muffet. All of them just in time for Christmas :). So cuties from Paula Lee and some great accessories from the wonderful Barbara. These stamps are now available from HERE.

So time for you to head on over to the blog and check out the talented DT ladies inspirational creations showcasing these new stamps.

And now would be an excellent time to stock up on Christmas stamps with our promotion offer ......

Barbara will be heading out of town for several days. Therefore:
1. As Digi orders will be slightly delayed, all digi orders will receive a new unrevealed, winter themed digi image

2. Rubber and Diecut orders will be shipped out on 27th November, and will receive a free sentiment stamp. Choose from Royal Decree or Sugar & Spice Sentiment. Please e-mail Barbara with your choice of free stamp at the time of ordering

3. This offer applies to any order placed between 15 and 26 November, Central Time.

For my card I have used Swings n' Slides Snowball - Papermania card-stock - Memory Box designer paper - sentiment by Personal Impressions - snowflakes

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day.

Hugs, Mette

Angel singing on Moon

Good morning all from yet another very wet and grey UK :( - been raining all morning, getting very fed up lol.

Anyhow, yesterday I mentioned that I was busy making christmas cards (come Christmas and I don't wanna see another Christmas images for at least 11 months lol) and you will be fed up looking at them.

Isn't this just the cutest little angel!? This is Angel singing on Moon and she's available from HERE. I used my Promarkers for the colouring, Papermania card-stock, Memory Box designer papers, small star brad and sentiment is from Personal Impressions.

Challenges:

Everybody-Art-Challenge - Angels
The Corrosive Challenge - Wings
I love Promarkers - Singing and/or dancing

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. 

Hugs, Mette

Ramona Fishing

Good morning all.

Grey, wet and windy here in the Derbyshire dales. Winter is definately coming. And not long till Christmas now. Really busy making cards made, sorting out various shopping list (presents, food, etc).

I don't think I have mentioned that I started Slimming World a short while back. I was that upset about my holiday pictures that they have been deleted from the PC (apart from 1 as a reminder). In 6 weeks I have lost 1st 2 pounds. Really happy and proud of myself. Feeling a lot better and able to go for long walks now without struggling hehe.  Aiming for another stone before Christmas.
Will be starting Physiotherapy on my shoulder this Thursday. Can't wait to get that sorted and be free of pain but doctor told me it can take some time. 

Anyway, enough chit chat from me. This is a little "because I felt like it" card. I do love Stamping Bella stamps and this one is really sweet.

Materials used:

Ramona fishing from HERE - Papermania card-stock - Prima designer paper - staple - Promarkers and Prisma pencils

Thank you for visiting and hope your day is great.

Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - Thank you

Afternoon all.

Hope you are all have a great day so far. It's Friday again and that can only mean another great challenge with DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE. This week we would love to see your "Thank you" projects. It can be anything you like as long as it's to say Thank you. I am sure we all have people we wanna thank.

Time to head over to the Dilly Bean Challenge blog and check out the DT ladies fabulous inspiration. Remember, you do not have to use a Dilly Bean image but we would love to see your creations. Megan's fabulous images are available here.

Here is my card ...

Materials used: Framed Amalia and flower - Papermania cardstock - Echo Park designer paper - Dilo En Espanol sentiment stamp.

Thank you for visiting and hope you have a great week-end.

Hugs, Mette

LITTLE MISS MUFFET CHALLENGE - Fabric

Good morning all.

It has been a while since I made a card for Little Miss Muffet and believe me - I have missed working with these sweet images.

So what better reason to start again than a new challenge. We want to see you use FABRIC on your project. It can be anything from ribbons, embellishment, netting etc etc.

Why not hop on over to the challenge blog and take a look at the DT ladies inspirations and join us. REMEMBER - you don't have to use a LMM image but with so many cute images to choose from why not head over to the shop and have a look. And there is a real deal to be had at the moment.......

Barbara will be heading out of town for several days. Therefore:
1. As Digi orders will be slightly delayed, all digi orders will receive a new un-revealed, winter themed digi image

2. Rubber and Diecut orders will be shipped out on 27th November, and will receive a free sentiment stamp. Choose from Royal Decree or Sugar & Spice Sentiment. Please e-mail Barbara with your choice of free stamp at the time of ordering
3. This offer applies to any order placed between 15 and 26 November, Central Time.

Materials used:
Gloria from LMM - Papermania cardstock - Bo Bunny papers - felt butterflies - staple

Thank you for dropping by and have a super day. 

Hugs, Mette

By Lori Design Challenge - Autumn Fun

Good evening all. Another post from me today - yup, my mojo had 5 weeks to recover so I am having a lot of fun crafting again. 
Thought I might join in By LORi Designs Challenge "Autumn Fun" as I love all her fun images - so much fun to colour. And I haven't used this image before.

Materials used:
Vivi from By LORi Designs - Papermania cardstock - Kraft cardstock - Echo Park "Paradise Beach" - Unity stamps (sentiment)

Thank you again for visiting and have a great week-end.

Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - Boyz

Oh yeah - I AM BACK! Don't get me wrong - the fracture is not properly healed yet but it's going in the right direction. Still have pains and can only do minimal jobs but luckily crafting is one of them.  Waiting to see a Physiotherapist to "learn" how to use the shoulder again but all in all I am doing great.

So, today is Friday - Yiipii and that means a brand new challenge over at Dilly Bean Friday Challenges. Nice and easy to start with - Boyz. Megan has created a fabulous boy, Noah - isn't he cool!? But don't hang around here - hop on over to the challenge blog and take a look at the DT ladies fabulous inspiration and join us.

Materials used:
Noah digi stamp - Papermania cardstock - Kraft - K & Co designer papers 

Thank you for visiting my little place and have a great week-end. 

Hugs, Mette

Un-planned and forced blogging and crafting brake

Dear ladies.

This morning I slipped in the shower and after a trip to the A & E I have now been fitted with a sling. There is a fracture on my right arm, right at the top where it meets the shoulder. And yes, very tricky typing with my left hand lol. In a lot of pain and need to go to the fracture clinic on Monday to see a specialist.

It is going to take 4-6 weeks to heal so I will be out of action, unable to craft, take photos and post. This is going to kill me - 6 weeks not colouring and making stuff is like hell.

Anyways, I will be back with new energy I hope  soon. Until then .......... keep crafting.

Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet - Simplicity challenge

Good morning all.

How did you like last week's Monster release?? Weren't they just fabulous - I love that you can build you very own little monster , the possibilities are endless and you can have hours of fun. 

So this week we are having a new LMM challenge and the theme this fortnight is "Simplicity". We want to see you clean and simple project. For further information and to get a little inspiration fix head on over to the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and check out the DT ladies creations. One simple word ...... FA-BU-LOUS. We have all used a Little Miss Muffet image available HERE but you are welcome to use any image you choose. If however, you use a Little Miss Muffet image the theme is as always Anything Goes. There will of course be a prize for one lucky winner.

This is what I decided to make .................

........... using Agent Bubblegum Spying. The card-stock is Jillibean Soup kraft and I have used a crinkled ribbon.

Thank you for dropping by and hope your day is splendid. Hugs, Mette

Gnome Boy in a Wood

Good morning all.

Hope everyone is doing fine and it's not raining. Been raining here non-stop so it's nice that the sun is finally out.

 Yesterday I went to the school's Harvest Celebration at the local church. The kids bring food for the local charity centre and they sing song and the priest talks about giving thanks for this year's harvest. It's a lovely tradition and I enjoy going every year.

My card today is a "Give Thanks" card. I have used an image by Torico. She is offering this sweet gnome for free on her blog HERE and you can enter into this month's competition. Isn't he just adorable. I love Torico's images :).

Thank you for visiting and hope you have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge

Oh dear me!

This has not been a good week - rushing around, forgetting things and being really late. Not sure what's going on but it's 5 AM in the morning now and I just can't sleep. Gonna be so tired later on today. Maybe this was playing in the back of my mind.

This is my late post for Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. Fall Colours is the theme for this week - don't you just love fall colours. Must be my favorite time of year. 

Why not head over to the Dilly Bean Challenge blog and check out the fabulous DT teams creations. So much inspiration and then play along with us. Remember that you do not have to use a Dilly Bean image but we would love to see what you would create. And even better, Megan has just added some new fall images to the shop HERE.

My little creation is a thank you card...

and I have used Emily framed - Papermania cardstock - Jillibean Soup papers. twine - button - Dili En Espanol sentiment stamp

Thank you for visiting my little place and hope you have a great week-end. Hugs, Mette

Toot toot

Good morning ladies.

Today I would like to share a card I made as a guest over at  The Digi Bells blog. I am really enjoying working with Elisabeth Bell's images and am re-discovering "old" favorites that I have in my ever expanding stamp collection lol. 

I do think that Elisabeth draws the most exquisite little boys and for my card today I am using this sweet image. It's called Toot toot and is available HERE. It so reminds me of the time when I used to lie on the floor with my boys playing trains :).

I have used some of my Papermania card-stock, MME Abbey Road papers but basically kept the card CAS. I think this image deserves center stage :).

Thank you for dropping by and have a fab day. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet Release Day

Oh my what a morning. 1. Woke up far too late, rushing around getting everything ready - Phoebe dressed and pack a bag with party dress, present etc as she's going to a party straight from school. 2. got roped into helping my friend with MacMillan Coffee Morning at school. 3. Just back and realised that I forgot to start my washing machine and that my scheduled post didn't post. So many many apologies to Barbara, Faye and my fellow DT ladies for being late.

Anyways, today is a new release at Little Miss Muffet stamps and we a BUILDING MONSTERS. Yes, Our new release is all about building you own little monster so they can either be cute and cuddle or little rascals. These would be excellent for any little (or big) monsters. Why not pop over to the Little Miss Muffet blog and take a look at the talented DT ladies fab monster projects. I am sure you'll want to have a play at making your own monsters.

Here is my card ........

Isn't he fab!? I have used some Papermania card-stock - MME "Abbey Road" papers - a button and PC generated text.

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge

Good morning crafters.

It's time again for a new Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge and the theme for September is - EARTH TONES. Just in time for Fall and Thanksgiving celebrations. So head over to the blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies projects.

Remember you MUST use a Elisabeth Bell image.
If you are not sure of the rules for our challenge they can be found at the top of the blog just under the header. There is also a full list of all the companies selling Elisabeth Bell stamps in the sidebar

As always there will be a prize for one lucky winner so there really isn't an excuse for not joining us.

My card features Sitting Fall Willow from WHIFF OF JOY



Other materials used: Papermania card-stock - Kaiser Craft papers - ribbon

Thank you for dropping by and have a fab day. Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - Fall

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MY ELISABETH BELL BLOG HOP

Good evening all. 

This should have been a scheduled post but with ill kids my brain isn't functioning at all. It's friday and that means a new challenge over at Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. This week we would love to see your "Fall" creations. I usually love fall but as we had very little summer this year it seems to have come around far to fast. Anyhow, why not head on over to the challenge blog and take a look at the other extremely talented (and much more organised than me) DT ladies. I am sure you will find a lot of inspiration and then decide to join us. And remember, you do not have to use a Dilly Bean image but we would love to see your creation. Megan's images are available HERE. I made a little tag

featuring the cute Crinkles and heart flowers.

Thank you for dropping by and have a fabulous day. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Mouse

Good morning all.

Brrrr - it's cold at the moment. Not looking forward to winter at all after the miserable summer we had. So it's a good job that there is a few things which can cheer you up such as .........

....... September's Digital Blog Hop image from Elisabeth Bell. You should have arrived here from Sofia's blog. If not please start at the very beginning which is Mary Lou's blog

So here is the cute Little Miss Mouse ....



Isn't she just adorable?! I love that little Miss Mouse and her sweet fairy friend - wonder what they are chatting about



Materials used: Papermania card-stock - Prima Flowers - brad - MME papers

OK, here are the hop details:

This hop will end at 9 AM FRIDAY morning ARIZONA TIME.
September 28th, 2012 (Friday)
This blog hop will run for just ONE WEEK ...
TWO winners will be chosen at random from Comments left on DT Blogs, as well as The Digi Bells Blog.

So now it's time for you to head on over to the talented Pami's blog and check out her fabulous creation.

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Anything but square

Good morning all.

Well, how are you finding the latest addition to the LMM digital range? Aren't the Hills of Mooradale images not magical!? Perfect for project I think.

It is however, time for another challenge over at the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and it's a nice and easy one this week - ANYTHING GOES. So there is really no excuse for not taking part but if you are still stuck for a little inspiration why not head on over to the blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies creations - definately worth a visit. And why not check out the SHOP and see what goodies will inspire you - we really would love to see you creating with the gorgeous images.
You do not have to use a Little Miss Muffet image however, to be in with a chance to win a prize.

My card is nice and easy .........



Materials used: Julia from our Paris release - Papermania card-stock - Echo PArk paper - brad - K & Co. rub-on - button

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

KETTO frog

Good morning all.

Well, James is back at school although he did say his stomach was still hurting. Phoebe on the other hand had to stay home for another day - still coughing badly. Seems to be better as the day wears on so I think I will have my peace back tomorrow :).

Ben's PC and other stuff was picked up last night by his dad so I am slowly starting to get my house sorted. Having a complete clear out of anything no longer needed and a good tidy. Sometimes I need to do this to get my life back on track again lol.

Today's card ......



Materials used: KETTO frog from Stamping Bella - Papermania card-stock

Challenges

Dynamic Duo - Limeade and black
Retro Sketch - sketch

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Witch Doll 1

Good morning all.

Well, it's been one of those week-ends you just wanna forget. Phoebe had a little cold on Thursday/Friday but over the week-end it got worse. She's had high temperature and it went on her chest, resulting in her breathing getting really bad. Thank goodness for the inhalator and Ventolin. Seems to be better now but keeping her home today as she was boiling hot last night.

Did manage to get a little crafting done and tried something new. I always seem to be making cards and thought I would try something a little different this time. I made a little gift bag by following the instructions HERE.

Pretty nifty, right?! ............



Materials used: Witch Doll 1 from Birdie Brown - Kraft card-stock - scrap of paper - Inkadinkado "Halloween/Harvest assortment stamp - Ranger Ink in broken china, spiced marmalade and vintage photo - Ribbon

Challenges

There She goes - TSG173 Everyone loves presents
Anything but a card challenge - as the challenge blog says

Thank you for dropping by and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

Lil Bird

Good afternoon all.

Whoa - my second post today. I promise I am feeling just fine hehe.

Sometimes my Mojo seems to be a long time before kicking in when I craft and then other times a card just comes together like magic. I have had both happening to me in the last 24 hours and I swear I prefer the ones that just happens like magic. The other project never ends up right, no matter how much you work on it. Or so I have found. ("Mojo still in bed" project will be posted soon)

This is my "happened like magic" card and I just love this lil dude......



Materials used: Lil Bird from Squigglefly Stamps - Papermania card-stock - Pink Paislee (black/white) - Jillibean Soup (yellow check) - twine - foam-pads

Challenges:

CAS-ual Friday Challenge - Black, White + one
ispy sketches - Sketch

Thank you for dropping by and enjoy the week-end. Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - ROBOTS

Good morning all.

YAY!!! Friday and again time for another fun challenge at Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. This week we are going all techno and would love to see your Robot creations.

Head over to our challenge blog and take a look at the brilliant DT teams projects and then play along with us. Megan has some awesome Robot images, all available HERE.

I thought this would be brilliant ..............



Materials used: Wired Robot framed - Papermania card-stock - some old dp paper - buttons

Thank you for dropping by and have a fab day. Hugs, Mette

LITTLE MISS MUFFET RELEASE

Good morning all.

New releases always makes me so excited and boy, do we have a treat for you. The brand new Little Miss Muffet digital stamps are now available HERE. There are some super cute magical images from our newest artist Simply Sophia.
To check them all out please jump over to the LMM blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies creations. So much talent in one place :).

Here is my little card ......



Materials used: Boon and Jitters by Simply Sophia - Papermania card-stock - Bo Bunny paper - gems

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Lucy's broken doll

Good morning all.

Yah, my bathroom is done and the builders have left, leaving a lot of dust and dirty floors lol. Time to clean it out and then put in some new decorative items. I am not a bath person - prefer showers but I still like my bathroom to look nice.

Still having to have Phoebe home - school policy to keep kids home after a nasty tummy bug so they don't spread the gem. Doesn't always work that way as the bug is going rampant thro our tiny school.

My little card for today .....



Materials used: Lucy's broken doll from Make it Crafty - Papermania card-stock - Kraft card - Designer paper - twine

Challenges

City Crafter - Polka dot
Papertake Weekly - Things that make you go Awwwwww
Retro Sketch - sketch
Squigglefly Challenge - Polka dots

Thank you for dropping by and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

Perfect Pear

Good afternoon all.

Today I have Phoebe home. She felt a little sick this morning and didn't want any breakfast, only took a few bites of her toast which came up again. So she will be staying at home tomorrow too. There is a tummy-bug going around in school so she has properly caught that :(.

My bathroom is being finished today too :) - oh yes, the end is near. All I need now are a few new things, mainly shelves for storage. Then I can get around to cleaning all the dust and dirt away.

Today's little creation .....



........ featuring Perfect Pear by Birdie Brown and available HERE. Papermania card-stock and scraps of paper.
This is a free image but the artist has other fabulous images HERE. Totally love these images.

Challenges

Mojo Challenge - Sketch
The Pink Elephant - Wedding/Anniversary

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Spit Happens

Good morning all.

Well, on Saturday I waved goodbye to my son at the train station. He has now gone back to Sheffield to start his second year and taken most of his belongings with him. I do miss him a lot but it's nice to get some normality back :). Phoebe has her bedroom back - yes, Ben put's his stuff in there (tiny house) and it's now clean and very girly again.

I am still not doing any cleaning downstairs apart from the daily tidy up as I still have builders in to do my bathroom - phew, the mess. So waiting till they have done by the end of tomorrow to get busy downstairs. But I will have a lovely looking bathroom :).

Today's card .....



.... featuring Spit Happens available from Mo Manning. Papermania card-stock, designer papers, ribbons, K & Co. rub-on and buttons

Challenges

Jelly Park Challenges - All about the children
Stampin with the Dragon - It's all about the babies
Bronte and Bella's Challenge - Anything goes
My mum's Craft Shop - Anything goes
Stampavie and more - Baby

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

Click!

Morning all.

I do believe my mojo is still on holiday. Or maybe I just haven't gotten back into the swing of things yet and am hoping that next week will give me more energy and find my mojo again.

Talking of holidays, I am one of those persons who just have to take lots and lots of photos and our trip home to Denmark was no exception. Lots of piccies from days out, family gatherings and food. Most of these stars my daughter who is 6. So what better way for her to celebrate and remember everyone than to make her a little album with lots of room for her photos and she can then write her own stories and how she enjoyed herself.

Today's project is for my GDT period with the lovely and talented ladies over at The Digi Bells DT blog. It's definately worth visiting as there is so much wonderful inspiration and of course it features the adorable digi images by Elisabeth Bell, available HERE.



For my album I have used the super cute image Click! - perfect for Phoebe's photo-album. I used my Abbey Road papers (I hate cutting into papers lol), a tag and envelope from Manilla and lots of Phoebe's little stickers - well, it is her album after all, and K & Co. rub-on words.

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - OWLS

Afternoon crafters

Oh my Gosh I am really late today. Been one of those says where you are running around like a headless chicken in circle and everything seems to go wrong. First had to go shopping this morning (my pet-hate), then arrived home to find the electrician was here (didn't expect him till Tuesday next week as the plasterer isn't done), had to redo my washing :( (seriously need a remedy for making towels WHITE again) and have been helping Ben making an attempt of gathering all his belongings. So the chicken (not the same as above :P) is late in the oven and my post is late.

Anyho, it's Friday and that means a brand new challenge at Dilly Bean Friday challenge. This week we want you to share your OWLS :). I love owls.
Why not head on over to the blog and check out the rest of the fabulous DT ladies samples and then join us. Megan has lots of really lovely owls in her shop HERE :).

So here is my early christmas owl .....



...... featuring Winter Owl. Themed him up with some Papermania card-stock, scraps of Christmas papers and the writing stamp is from Crafty Individuals.

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely week-end. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - WRITING

Good morning all.

Well, it's that time again. A brand new challenge begins over at Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and this fortnight the theme is WRITING. We would like to see you use writing on your project - handwritten, a stamp, a page from a book or newspaper, well, anything you can think of.
To get you started why not jump over and take a look at the DT ladies fabulous creations - there is lots of inspiration. Or why not have a look in the shop to see if any of the images inspire you.
Remember that there is a prize for 1 lucky winner and if you use a Little Miss Muffet image the theme is Anything goes.

For my card I used a stamp from Crafty Individuals for the writing and it ......



.....features NUTMEG - isn't she adorable! Papermania card-stock - pattern paper - ribbon - gems.

Thank you for dropping by and enjoy your day. Hugs, Mette

Angel fluffy cloud

Good morning all.

Things back to normal??? - definately not in my house. Still got chaos even though Phoebe and now James have gone back to school. Ben is still here with his stuff all over the house so difficult to get sorted and cleaned. He is going back to Sheffield on Saturday (insert sad face) and taking his belongings with him (insert happy face). I have builders in re-doing my bathroom (they were supposed to do it while we were on holiday) but I am hoping that I can start cleaning and tidying start of next week.

Went into Derby yesterday with the boys. Both needed new school gear - backpack, pens, folders, paper etc. And today Ben is going to Alton Towers (Amusement Park) with his GF so for the first time in 8-10 weeks I am here on my own (apart from the builder). Bliss hehe.

Today's card ...........



......featuring Angel Fluffy Clouds from Make it Crafty. Isn't she/he adorable?! I have used Papermania card-stock and kraft paper. A scrap of pattern paper, buttons and an old star stamp. The sentiment is from Personal Impressions

Entering this into ............

Anything goes Challenge - Early Christmas
Deep Ocean Challenge - Things with wings
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers - Winged Things

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Catch of the Day

Good morning all.

Well, I am finally back home again. Had a wonderful time seeing family and friends again and just didn't want to come back home.

Been really busy getting sorted today - unpacking, shopping (yes, the fridge was empty), washing and getting everyone ready for school next week. But I did manage to squeeze in a little crafting time when Phoebe went to a party earlier.

My post today is for The Digi Bells DT blog. Well, who doesn't love Elisabeth Bell's cute little characters - there are just so many to choose from. I must say that I come from a fishing town on the West Coast of Denmark but I can honestly say that they never caught anything as cute as this ......



Materials used: Catch of the Day from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection - Papermania card-stock - scraps of pattern papers

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely Sunday. Hugs, Mette

PS: just noticed my spelling mistake lol but too tired to start over again.

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon crafter.

Right now I am half way into my travel home. I will be getting up really early and catching a plane back to the UK at 6.30am. Once in the UK I am catching a bus to Derby at around lunchtime so at this moment I am sitting on a bus. Should be home around 7pm.

Anyhows, today we have another challenge for you over at DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE with the theme Black and White. Yup, for anyone who loves colour (me included) this is a hard one lol - but so very effective. Right then, head on over to Dilly's blog and check out the DT ladies awesome creations and join us for a chance to win some of Megan's awesome images which are available HERE. Remember, you do not have to use Dilly Bean images but we would love to see what you would create.

This is my Black and White project .....



Materials used: Feeling Twitchy - Papermania card-stock - designer papers (can't remember manufacturer - they are old)

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

LITTLE MISS MUFFET POST

Good morning all.

Today is another fabulous release over at Little Miss Muffet Stamps. Unfortunately, I am still on holiday :) so I am not able to participate and my post is a schedule :). But you really need to head over to the Little Miss Muffet blog and take a look at the talented DT ladies projects. Sheer awesomeness I am sure.

But I didn't want you to feel I was neglecting you so I made a little card featuring another gorgeous image from this month's releases .......



Materials used: Cora Agnes Hattter - Papermania card-stock - Prima Marketing designer papers - Jillisoup die-cut - beads

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

EB World August Challenge

Good morning all.

Today sees a new challenge start over at Elisabeth Bell's World. This is my first post as GDT for the challenge and as I am still on holiday I hope everything is posted ok :).

This month's challenge is

MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD WITHOUT USING A CHRISTMAS IMAGE

Basically we are asking you to use an ordinary image on a Christmas card.

REMEMBER to use an Elisabeth Bell image and as always there will be a super prize for one lucky winner. So what are you waiting for ....... head on over to the EB World Challenge blog and have a look at the awesome DT ladies fabulous projects and join us. You have a month so no excuses :).

This is my little creation .......



Materials used:- Creative Genius - Papermania card-stock - Bo Bunny designer paper - Prima flowers - button

Thank you for visiting and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon Crafters.

It's Friday (again) - doesn't time fly, only 4 months till christmas, can you believe that!!!! Anyway, it's time for a new Dilly Bean Challenges and this week our theme is "Hearts". So many possibilities and a lovely one too.
Head over to the blog and take a look at the fabulous DT ladies creations. There are so many amazing images to choose from in Megan's SHOP and we would love to see what you make with them. You are of course welcome to use any image you like and there is a prize for one lucky winner.

Here is my simple take on the challenge ....



Materials used:- Heart Fairy Framed - Papermania card-stock - Kraft card-stock - scraps of designer papers - Unity stamps used for edge and sentiment

Thank you for visiting and have a smashing weekend. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Pink pink pink

Good morning crafters.

Time surely flies when you're having fun and it's again time for a new fortnightly challenge at Little Miss Muffet Stamps. Our theme this time is for all you girls out there who loves "Pink, pink, pink". Yuppers, as much pink as you like so don't hold back :).
Head over to the challenge blog and feast your eyes on the talented DT ladies projects and then join us. Remember, that you don't have to use a LMM image but why not live dangerously and have a look at the many gorgeous images Barbara is offering HERE. I am sure there is something to tempt everyone.
Barbara is offering a prize for one lucky winner.

here is my pinkilicious creation ......



Materials used: Flower Girl - Papermania card-stock - Kraft card-stock - Echo Park designer paper - Hero Art sentiment - rhinestones

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