My Little Corner of Heaven

Grand release - a blog hop - prizes and more

2012-02-14T09:10:00.003Z

Happy Valentines Day!!

Have we got some exciting news for you today!! Not only is today a release day for LITTLE MISS MUFFET, we are joining up with Make it Crafty and Whimsy to bring you a fantastic collection of images, sentiments and even matching embellishments to get your creative minds flowing with ideas! There is inspiration, a blog hop, challenge and HEAPS of prizes!! We also have extra inspiration for you at the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog. :D

My card is for introduction only and nor part of the blog hop but wanted to show the fabulous new images from LMM, gorgeously intricate lacercut chipboard from MiC and there are some beautiful sentiments from Whimsy stamps

On my card I have used Le Petite Princesse and teamed her up with some Basic Grey papers. I have used one of the lovely chipboards from MiC and coloured it with Promarkers.
9 of the new images will also be available in RUBBER!!! Yes,Barbara has had her arm twisted and is releasing 9 rubber stamps for all you die-hard rubba-lovers :)

PRIZES & SURPRISES & A CHALLENGE!!

To get started in the excitement, the first stop on the hop is the inspirational

ANN

Make sure you comment along the way for a chance at winning a few extra goodies and once you reach the end, we'll share all the details on the prizes you can win and we even have a fun challenge you can enter which could win you a feature in the upcoming Whimsy Magazine! Wooohoo!

Did we just hear you scream?
"I LOVE THESE PRODUCTS AND I WANT THEM NOW!"
haha - they are awesome right? The ideas exploded!!
Well they are available RIGHT NOW!!

Now before you hop on to the next gorgeous creation there is more; if you hop on over to the Little Miss Muffet Stamp Store and to it's owner's blog, sweet Barbara from Forgotten Scraps cause on both you will find a wonderfull FREEBIE, now who can resist that!!!

For lots more challenges, prizes and excitment overload why not hop over to THREE COMPANIES TEAM UP where you will have the change to win fabulous prizes, enter out-of-this-world challenges - I asure you you'll want to join in the fun

Let me tell you that it's been SO HARD keeping this under wraps, we have all been bursting at the seams with excitement so come along and join in the big release.

Thank you for dropping by and happy hopping :). Huggles Mette

Some Changes

2012-02-13T08:17:00.003Z

Not sure if everyone is aware but Google Friend connect will end at the end of February which means we are all gonna loose our wonderful and kind followers.

There is a new linky you can sign up to and the link is http://www.linkyfollowers.com/ - I have already put mine in my sidebar so if you wanna continue to follow me I would be so happy :).

Wryn - Grow a little love

2012-02-13T07:42:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Yet another dull day here but at least it's not so cold anymore. The kids are off school for the week so I will be spending a lot of time playing princesses or my favorite "mummy and baby" games lol. I must admit I can't always follow my daughter's imagination but then again - I am getting a little old lol.

Today my gran is being moved from the nursing home to a hospice. It will be good for her as at the nursing home they don't have time (or staff) to take individual care of her but at the hospice she will get assigned her own member of staff who only looks after her. My sister tells me she just sits and "sleeps" all the time waiting to turn 90 in March. After that it's anyone's guess how long she's gonna wanna live. I think she lost her will to live when she lost independence.

Anyways, here is my little card for today ...........

......... and another pic showing the sentiment on the tag ..........

........... this is one of the cutest little girls around. I have teamed her up with another cute image. The tag slides inside a little opening under the image - thought it was a neat touch. I will enter this into the TIDDLY INK CHALLENGE.

MATERIALS USED

Wryn - Grow a Little Love
Heart Flower border
Garden of Love sentiment - all from Tiddly Ink
White cardstock
Basic Grey dp
tag
scrap of ribbon

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

The Key to my Heart

2012-02-12T12:05:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Devastated by this morning news. The wonderfully talented and much loved Ms Whitney Houston is dead. She has and always will be my favorite and will be missed but at least still have her music ...

My card for today is a Valentine card featuring a newcomer to the image world ....

...... D'Arcy's Diaries - this is a fabulous young girl who has completely taken me by storm. She's just fabulous and this image is fab for a Valentine card. Hope you like her.

MATERIALS USED

The Key to My Heart @ D'Arcy's Diaries
White and Kraft cardstock
Bo Bunny dp
Ribbons
buttons
Hero Arts sentiment

CHALLENGES

Crafts and me New Image
Fab'n'Funky Love
I love Promarkers Love
My mum's craft shop Love
Paper Shelter Valentine
Simon Says Love

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

Lulu's morning Fix

2012-02-11T10:45:00.003Z

Good morning all.

It's a glorious yet freezing day here. Gonna go for a walk later just to enjoy the sun and clean air - yes, I live in the Countryside. Ben is home AGAIN this weekend so will be busy spoiling him and the other 2 :).
Half-term has started so next week will be less crafting and surfing, more cleaning and being general maid.

I totally forgot about this card but am posting it now ....

.... this is Lulu's morning Fix from Stamping Bella and I love her. Mind you - I love all her stamps :). I will enter this in the "Anything goes" challenge using last week's sketch :).

MATERIALS USED

Lulu's Morning Fix from Stamping Bella
K & Co. papers
Cardstock
Ribbon

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

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge

2012-02-10T14:14:00.004Z

Afternoon all.

I really wish it would start to warm up just a little. It's ever so cold lol.

Anyhow, it's friday which is always a good thing. For starters the weekend is here to cheer us up and secondly it's another DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE. This week the theme is ..................... yup, Love is in the air and this is my card

..... isn't she fabulous. I absolutely love her and she makes such a wonderful image for love cards. She is available HERE together with other gorgeous images and Megan has just added some new ones - they are gorgeous :).

I used several scrap papers for this card and the sentiment is Hero Arts. Why don't you hop over to the challenge blog and get inspired by the uber-talented DT ladies and then join us. We'd love to see you.

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

Jasmine Inspirations

2012-02-09T07:21:00.004Z

Good morning ladies (and gents if any about this early)

It is Thursday and we are halfway through the Valentine and love challenge over at LITTLE MISS MUFFET. So why not hop over to the challenge blog to see what fabulous inspiration my fellow teamies have for you - you will be blown away :).

I created this little card for Phoebe which I will give to her on Valentine together with a chocolate heart ........

.............. I used the sweet new image Jasmine - she's just so adorable holding her teddy. The papers are very old, must have been amongst the first I bought lol, which just shows that good things lasts forever :).

Anyways, you still have a week to enter out Valentine and Love challenge and with Valentine coming up the should be nothing stopping you so .................

go crafting.

Thank you for stopping by and have a crafty day. Huggles, Mette

Sisters

2012-02-08T06:50:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Well, it's 6.30 am, woke at 6 am as I couldn't sleep anymore. Have had a shower, a coffee and am now waiting to wake the kids for school. Busy, busy day ahead of me so decided to post now.

TODAY'S CARD is for the photo inspiration challenge at BY LORI DESIGNS ..............

............. used one of my favorite image - yes, I miss my sister who is too far away from me.

MATERIALS USED

Sisters @ By Lori Designs
White and kraft cardstock
Basic Grey papers
buttons

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

50s Judy

2012-02-06T10:23:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Yes the snow is still here and had a lot of fun playing in it yesterday. A hot mug of cocoa afterwards did wonders for getting warm :).
This morning Phoebe went on a school trip - all the main roads are clear so it wasn't a problem.

Today's card is for KRAFTING KIMMIE CHALLENGE ...............

................ their theme this week is Birthday card to celebrate Kimmie's birthday. Well, there are so many fabulous stamps to choose from and I went with this saucy thing - she looks as if she's celebrating something :).

MATERIALS USED

50s Judy from Kraftin' Kimmie
White cardstock
DP are from Basic Grey
Prima Flower
Brad
scrap of vellum
Polkadoodle sentiment

Thank you for dropping by and stay warm. Hugs, Mette

Ladybug

2012-02-04T19:12:00.002Z

Good evening.

Well, the snow has finally arrived. All 3 kids have just gone outside to get wet and cold and I have for once had the heating on all day - it's freezing. Normally I wouldn't do that as it's so expensive but today I did.

I have been staying indoors crafting most of the day when I have not been doing housework or being personal slave to my 3 kids - and yes, we have Ben home from Uni this weekend too.

I thought I might participate in a new challenge featuring a new stamp company The Alley Way Stamp. For their first challenge which you can check out HERE you should get inspired by .....

....... which isn't that hard as it's a fabulous photo with loads of inspiration. So, this is what I made .....

...... a little simple but loving the banners and colours. I used one of the fabulous freebie available on the blog. Hope you like it.

MATERIALS USED

Ladybug @ The Alley Way Stamps
White and kraft cardstock
scrap papers
Polkadoodles sentiment stamp

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

Laugh Line Flower

2012-02-03T14:30:00.002Z

!!! PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR DILLY BEAN POST!!!!

Yup, my second post of the day but this card has been sitting on my desk for a few days so though it was about time to post her .............

............ I love paper piecing, actually think it's on of my favorite techniques - next after colouring hehe. And this stamp has been on my wish list for a while now so decided to get her in the January sale. This card will be entered into ATS WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE.

MATERIALS USED:

Laugh Lines Flowers @ All That Scrap
stamped onto MIC card stock
White and kraft cardstock
Echo Park "Country Drive" dp
Paperclip
Hero Arts "Thoughtful Messages

Thank you for dropping by and stay warm. Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - Zombie Love

2012-02-03T12:16:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Oh my goodness it's cold - definately wise to wrap up warm when going outside. And apparently we are getting snow tomorrow - hm, not sure I like that idea.

Anyways, it's Friday :) and that means another fabulous challenge at DILLY BEANS FRIDAY CHALLENGES. This week we would love for you to participate in a little bit of zombie lovin'. You may of course interpret that as you like but here's mine .......

.......... yup, no traditional colours here and I love this image. She's just so cute in a freaky sort of way. With this cold weather what better way to stay indoors and participate in a little lovin' and if you need any inspiration the Dilly Girls have loads to show you. Megan's fabulous images can be found HERE and I am sure there's one for everyone. So, what are you waiting for ........ join in!

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

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Valentine

2012-02-02T08:13:00.002Z

Good morning all.

It's Thursday which means it's time for another challenge at LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS. Did you like the new release from last week?? Weren't the image fabulous and just perfect for this weeks theme

VALENTINE AND LOVE

When I lived home in Denmark we didn't celebrate Valentine. Only ever heard of it when watching films or TV programs. After moving to the UK I have naturally been bombarded with it hehe. It's even become big'ish in Denmark too lol. Personally I believe that you should tell someone you love them anytime and not have a special day for it but I think it's a good idea for young people - something fun for them :).

I made this card which I will be giving to my daughter for she is the light in my life. Don't get me wrong - I absolutely adore my sons and they are just as special to me but being teenage boys they do not sit and cuddle with me anymore lol.

If you are looking for a little inspiration jump over to LMM blog and check out the other fabulous DT ladies projects. I am sure they will inspire you to join in and make a Valentine for yourself. And remember - if you use a LMM stamp then it Anything goes evertime.

MATERIALS USED

Bailey
White, red and kraft cardstock
Bo Bunny dp
Ribbon
Buttons

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

Coy Kayla

2012-01-31T09:31:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Hope everyone is having/going to have a fabulous day. It's still cold and dull here so hopefully the snow won't be coming - however, it's still only the beginning of the week. My kids are hoping it will snow but for very different reasons - James is hoping it will snow so much he doesn't have to go to school and Phoebe so she can go out and play in it.

So, onto today's card which I made for SOME ODD GIRL CHALLENGE...............

.............. it's a photo inspiration with cupcakes - mmmmmmm. I used one of my SOG images which has not seen the light yet hehe and I like how this turned out. Love the colour combo too.

MATERIALS USED

Coy Kayla from Some Odd Girl
printed onto MIC cardstock
White and red cardstock
DP: me and my BIG idea
Stampendous "chunky alphabet" stamps
K & Co rub-on (stitches)

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

Winter Darby

2012-01-30T09:09:00.003Z

Good morning all.

My camp is again peaceful and quiet. Ben has gone back to Uni with a "I'll be Back" salute and my kids have gone to school. This is the time when I catch up on housework, a little DT work and blog surfing. Somehow the house always ends up looking as if WW2 took a detour through here lol.

So we have been told to expect extreme cold and possibly snow here and what would be more appropriate than a wintery card ..................

............... I made this to fit with the challenge at ALL THAT SCRAP - blues, tan and brown. I certainly hope I have hit the theme and I rather like this combo for a wintery card. This will go into my "christmas cards" box :).

MATERIALS USED

Darby Winter @ ATS
White cardstock
DP paper (don't know make)
Prima flowers
Snowflake
Personal Impressions "Many Greetings"

Thank you for dropping by and keep warm today. Hugs, Mette

King of the Wild Things

2012-01-28T08:35:00.003Z

Good morning all.

You know the thing when you are trying to get your washing done and preferably dried outside in between raint days .............. well, yesterday was such a day. I don't like my washing drying inside (gets all stiff) so I always keep an eye on the weather lol. Luckily I managed to get most of it done yesterday knowing that we are in for some yuk weather.

Ben came home again yesterday evening :) - I love having him here and he admits that, although he loves univesity life, he still misses home. It was his birthday on Thursday and it felt strange him not being here. We will have a little celebration tonight - he wants curry and cake hehe.

Well enough of my silly ramblings - here is today's card .............

................. isn't he great?! I love his costume - my neighbour's son has a Gruffalo costume. I followed the colour challenge over at TIDDLY INK CHALLENGES and will keep this card for the right person :). I know this is a Stamping Bella stamp but I am sure he sprang from Christy's imagination.

MATERIALS USED

King of the Wild Things @ Stamping Bella
White cardstock
DP from Basic Grey and K&Co.

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

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

2012-01-27T10:08:00.003Z

Good morning all.

THE SUN IS SHINING :) but unfortunately it looks like it will get freezing again soon. I am definately ready for spring - not that this winter has been bad, just damp, grey and miserable lol. Need some colour into my life (a good job we have this wonderful hobby).

Today is Friday and that means another DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE. This week the theme is "Freaked" hehe - you can interpret this however you like but I came up with this ...................

...................... I love this image from Megan - she looks like me in the evening, slightly confused and very dizzy lol. You can find her HERE together with lots of othe funky images.
And why not take a trip over to the CHALLENGE BLOG and take a look at the fabulous DT ladies samples - these girls are showing some freaky work hehe. While you are there you may as well join in the challenge. Hope you will join us.

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

NEW RELEASE - JANUARY

2012-01-26T08:11:00.003Z

Good morning all (excited waves)

Well, what a disaster. I have not had any internet since Friday as my Home Hub died and been waiting day for a new one. But I am finally back online and just in time for a

New Releases - January
Are you ready for some new releases?! Today we have five new images to show off and many of them are perfect for Valentine's day projects too! Check out What's New this week ...

... from our Little Misses...
Caroline
Macie

... two very special Sugar 'n Spice Dolls...
Vanilla
Jasmine

... and a new Animal Friend...
Hooch

Are they not just amazing!? They are so cute and versatile - as a matter of fact, why don't you visit the blog and see what the other wonderful DT ladies have created with these new images and after that you can find all these new images in the What's New section of the store and have fun creating!! We would all love to see what fabulous projects you make with the LMM images.

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

Dilly Bean Challenge - Have the Blues

2012-01-20T10:46:00.002Z

My second post today but .......
as it's Friday it means another challenge from DILLY BEAN CHALLENGES. This week's we "Have the Blues" lol - January always seems so long and dull and ................ I am sure we all just wait with excitement for spring now.

I had a little disaster with this as I have just realised I sent Megan the wrong image lol. Advancing age and the brain seem to work together to cause as much confusion for me as possible. I have just sent her the correct image and I have also posted it here ................

............... so why don't you hop on over to the challenge blog and have a look at the talented DT ladies inspirational projects. And while you are there you might as well cheer yourself up and join in the challenge. Megan has a lot of funky and fab images HERE and there are her new collage sheets to pick from.

As for me - I still have 10 thank you cards to make before Monday so ........ I AM OUT OF HERE.

Tuddles, Mette

Angie

2012-01-20T10:20:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Well, it's damp and grey here today. Not a very nice day at all but atleast it's on the mild side. Tomorrow we have Phoebe's party to be held at the local play center - omg! they charge a lot for a 2 hour session. I am just forunate she didn't want to invite the entire class hehe. That would have been a small fortune.
One of the mums at school is kindly making the cake - a princess with a huge crinoline. She bakes all the cakes etc for the school's events. She said she would do it for the cost but that hardly seems fair.

Which bring's me onto today's card ..................

................. a little card to say Thank you. In my opinion you can never have too many Thank you cards. It's just thoughtful to thank someone for all their kindness. Which remind's me, I have to do 10 for Phoebe's friends before Monday - so what am I doing here, far to busy to be surfing today lol. Just need to enter this into KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMPS CHALLENGE. CAIO crafters!!!!!

MATERIALS USED

Angie @ Kraftin' Kimmie
White cardstock
K&Co papers
Ribbon
Button

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

Anna Kristine Hatter - Blues and Creams challenge

2012-01-19T09:18:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Sorry I am a little late but it's Phoebe's birthday today and it's been rather crazy this morning. I had to wake her up so she was in a grump and it seemed at first that she was NOT happy with her present (a pink CD player and Disney CDs). However, once she woke up we had to listen to all her favorite and I am sure it'll grow on her lol.

So, today is a new challenge over at LITTLE MISS MUFFET and this forthnight we would like you to use Blues and Creams. You think that's difficult? - not at all. The combination makes wonderful projects - just head over to the blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies creations. And Barbara is back from her terrible ordeal with pneumonia and a hospital stay.
This is my take on the challenge .....................

............. I have used the funky Anne Kristine Hatter which is available from LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS. The papers are from Fancy Pants (blue) and Making Memories (cream) and I have decorated with tiny buttons. The sentiment is from Polkadoodles and has been heat embossed.

Thank you for dropping by today and don't forget to join our fabulous challenge. Hugs, Mette

Eric

2012-01-18T13:24:00.002Z

Good afternoon all.

Having one of those days where you wish you had stayed in bed , not opened the curtains and written the day off as scrap.
Managed to get to my fysio treatment ok and have now been signed of although with the option of going back within a month should the symptoms get worse. Did my shopping and got Phoebe an expensive hair-brush "Tangle" Teezer which apparently is the best for long, tangled hair.
But my printer is playing up which is not good for a crafter who uses digital images on a daily basis. The printer goes through the motion of printing but nothing appears on the paper. And before you ask - the indicator says the ink level is more than half-full. So I am going grrrrrr and stamping my feet which doesn't help one bit. Maybe I should un-install and re-install and see what happens - or even try a new cartridge. I really DON'T wanna buy a new printer.

Right, I had better show you today's card ....................

.................... made this for my son who will be 19 next week. It's sometimes a little difficult finding the right image unless they are into playing sports (and haven't seen one for athletics) but I like this one. I am also entering this into TICLKED PINK CHALLENGE "Anything goes".

MATERIALS USED

Eric @ Tickled Pink Stamps
White and kraft cs
K & Co. dp
buttons

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

Uptown Girls do coffee

2012-01-17T10:22:00.003Z

!!!!WARNING - SUNGLASSES REQUIRED!!!!

Good morning all.

There really isn't anything new to keep you entertained this morning. It's still freezing, Ben went back to Uni after spending the weekend here and I am still busy with housework (no, I don't live in a mansion hehe) and relaxing with my DT work.

I do get time to play with my other stamps and I just ADORE Stamping Bella. Have you seen her new release! - there are some cute lil' girls. Anyho, I thought I would play along in the Bellariffic challenge for the first time ...............

...................... and I used my Prisma pencils for this image. Hope you all heeded my warning as the card is a little bright lol. This is the perfect image to use for a good friend, sister or even your mother.

MATERIALS USED

Up Town Girls @ Stamping Bella
Bo Bunny Ad Lib Collection
White and yellow cardstock
ribbons

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

Violet

2012-01-16T10:24:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Hope you are all staying warm today. Still freezing here but it's a lovely sunny day. Have a very busy day planned with housework and some DT work so this isn't going to be a long post.

I really just wanted to post this card ..................

............. using one of Krista's fabulous image. They are all available HERE. I made this card for the CAS challenge over at Saturated Canary CHallenge blog and it will make a super card for some little girl :). And this is one of my favorite colour combos - looks so nice with kraft I think. I get my buttons from Sew Sweet - she has fabulous buttons, ribbons and other super elements.

MATERIALS USED

Violet @ Saturated Canary digi
White and Kraft cardstock
Echo Park "Walk in the Park" dp
string
buttons

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

Bird's Nest

2012-01-15T11:08:00.003Z

Good morning all.

After having had a mild winter till now it's definately decided to change. It's freezing lol and I am so not prepared for it lol. Good job we are heading towards spring - oh, I can't wait. We are gonna get colour back into our grey and dull world :).

I have a fair amount of birthday cards to prepare for the next few months. I have had to write a list of everyone and decide what images are best suited for everyone. Not an easy task I tell you and the men are the worst lol. I am totally stumped for an image for my dad - he likes to go hunting (grrrr) so I am on a little detective surfing to find something that fits. Little girls are so easy lol.

This card will be sent to my (ex) mother-in-law. I think she will love this .......

................... is a kind and soft image from A Day for Daisies. Will suit my MIL perfectly. It would also be perfect for my little princess - this is what her hair looks like every morning and it's a battle to brush it. I am not allowed to cut her hair - "I want hair like Rapunzel" - but it is not pleasant to brush all the knots. But I do love this image :).

MATERIALS USED

Bird's Nest @ A Day for Daisies
White cardstock
Prima "Melody" dp
gems

CHALLENGES

A Day for Daisies - Pretty Pastels
Clean & Simple - Sketch
CAS-ual Friday - Scallops

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

Teen Fairy Pia and a confession

2012-01-14T11:13:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Brrrrr - it's really cold now. Contemplating putting gloves on but that would be rather silly. It hard to type and colour with them on lol.

I have a little confession to make. I am rather ashamed to say that the penny hasn't dropped before now. For a while now I have not been happy with the way my colouring is looking - erm, did I hear a astonished gasp hehe. No honestly, I wasn't sure why and then I began thinking that maybe it was the cardstock that I used. I have been using a rather affordable paper but have been reading on other blogs different papers that you all use. Yup, I have been officially slapped around the face with a wet kipper and yesterday I received a few MAKE IT COLORFUL sheets of cardstock. DOH!! - it took me this long to wake up!? I am officially converted so no more "make-do" with second best.

Right, enough rambling about me so now onto my card for today .............

....................... I have used one of Mo's gorgeous images - yup, another image I have never used - shame on me. Isn't she stunning and I love her facial expression lol. It took me a long time as I just couldn't get the lay-out of the card right but I think it looks ok now.

MATERIALS

Teen Fairy Pia @ Mo Manning
White cardstock
Basic Grey dp
Crinkled ribbon

CHALLENGES

Bella and Bronte's challenge - CAS
Craft your passion - Mythical creatures
Cupcake Crafts - Something new (papers)
Magical Monday - Anything goes
My mum's craft shop - Girls

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

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - Frosty

2012-01-13T09:36:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Well, it has definately turned cold here overnight and frosty. So it's the perfect time to announce the new challenge at DILLY BEANS FRIDAY CHALLENGES which this week is "Frosty". Yup, we are still in a winter mood and what better way to get started on this year's christmas cards than using on of the fabulous images from SILLY DILLY BEANS.
This is also the perfect opportunity to introduce you to Megan's brand new coloured collage sheets which you can find HERE. They are just perfect for last minute makes or if you don't feel like colouring.

So this is my make for our Frosty challenge. I made these before christmas to go on presents for the kids. I think these gorgeous snowmen are just perfect for both cards and tags.

Why don't you pop over to the chellenge BLOG and check out the fabulously talented DT teams project and you might just get inspired to play along with us this week.

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

Little Miss Muffet Challenge + DT News

2012-01-12T08:17:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Well, today is my first DT post for Little Miss Muffet and what better way to start than with a mid-challenge inspiration. The challenge runs for 2 weeks so you still have a week to enter.
This fortnight it's "Anything goes" and you can use any image. But remember, if you use one of Little Miss Muffet's image it's Anything goes all the time.

For my project I decided to make a little tag to go on the treat bags I am making for my daughter to give to her friends at her birthday party. So each child get's a sweet-filled cellophane bag with their own personal tag.

I have used Monster Sweet-tooth available HERE. I think he's great and good for both boys and girls.

MATERIALS USED

Monster Sweet Tooth @ Little Miss Muffet
Scrap of paper
Glitter
crackle effect from Tim Holtz (on the lollies)

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

Mistletoe Kaylee

2012-01-11T14:38:00.004Z

Good afternoon all.

Well, it's pretty dull and grey here in the Derbyshire dales and looks like it's going to get colder towards the week-end. The boys are going with their dad to Oxford for the week-end so I think Phoebe adnd I will have some snuggle time :).

Here is my card for today .....................

................... yes, it's another holiday card but this image has been wanting something to do for a while and I love her huge eyes and sweet smile. I have again kept my card on the simple side - just added a little BLING :).

MATERIALS USED

Mistletoe Kaylee @ Some Odd Girl
Carstock
DP from Bo Bunny
Gems
Lace
Personal Impressions "Many greetings"
Stampendous "Disco Black" Emboss powder (Yes, it glitters)

CHALLENGES

Some Odd Girl - Bling it
Christmas Card Challenge - Lace

Elaine

2012-01-10T10:47:00.003Z

Good morning all.

I don't know about you but I am about ready for spring. Not that we have had a horribly cold and snowy winter - far from it, but I love spring when everything comes alive again and you even feel a lot younger inside :). Mind you, I love all 4 seasons as they all have their own charm, colour and celebrations.

I mentioned yesterday that my mum will be 70 and I made this card for her .............

.............. dont worry, she doesn't visit my blog hehe. I thought this image was just perfect for her and I kept it simple. I have not added the numbers 7 or 0 - I didn't think it would suit the card (I have put it inside). I do have several cards to make - 1 for my little princess who'll be 6 next week, one for my son who's 19 in 2 weeks and also one for my gran who'll be 90. I think something special for her but need to find a suitable image first.

MATERIALS USED

Elaine @ Mo's Digital Images
Lilac cardstock
Scrap of DP
string
Doodlebug decorative edge

CHALLENGES

Mo's Challenge # 116 - Anything goes
Allsorts # 136 - Paper Piecing

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

Snowball

2012-01-09T10:26:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Well, things are finally getting back to normal here. Ben went back to University on Saturday (I am gonna miss him so much) and I spent the weekend getting the house under control and a lot of washing done. Not exactly my idea of fun but it's gotta be done. So it's back to the usual routine again for a while. Ben will be back end of January after his exams but only for a short while.

I am hoping to go home to Denmark at Easter. My mum will be 70 in February and my gran will be 90 in March. My gran is luckily still here although my mum says that it's going downhill day by day. I think she's tired and has lost the will now that she's no longer living in her house and has lost the ability to do things herself. But I call her and we have a little chat. She sounds soooooo old.

Right, I did manage to make a very CAS card this week-end .......

............. I have been wanting to buy one of these cute girls for ages so here she is - living amongst my other stamps now :). I wanted to try some different colours for christmas but I am not sure if this is working.

MATERIALS USED

Snowball @ CC Design
Personal Impressions "Many greetings"
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Shabby Shutter, broken china, dusty concord
gems

CHALLENGES

All that Scraps - Anything goes
Crafts and me #65 - Christmas
Fab'n'funky - Something new
My mum's craft shop # 38 - Something new

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

Monster love

2012-01-07T19:15:00.003Z

Good evening all.

Did anyone notice the new badge on my sidebar? Well, I am now on the LITTLE MISS MUFFET design team :). How awesome is that! I feel very honoured and excited about this and I am so looking forward to working with some totally talented and sweet ladies. And I get to work with some wonderful sweet images too.

So I thought I would make this card to say thank you ..................

................... I have used one of my images from LITTLE MISS MUFFET and isn't he just darling?! I am hoping it will cheer up Barbara (the owner) who is currently ill with pneumonia and has had an allergic reaction to medicin the doctor gave her. I pray she makes a sppedy recovery.

MATERIALS USED

Monster love @ Little Miss Muffet
White and kraft cardstock
Bo Bunny DP
Ribbon
"Thoughtful messages" Hero Arts
Versamark Ink
Stampendous Emboss powder

CHALLENGES

Fairy Tale - Something New (Designer Papers I got over xmas)
Cooking up with Katie - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Thank you
Emma's Craft Store - Anything goes

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

Winter Wonderland - Dilly Beans Challenge

2012-01-06T10:10:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Well, the wind has finally disappeared and the sun is shining again. Not sure how long it will last - this has definately been a funny winter here in the UK.

Phoebe has a great time at the theater yesterday. Apparently the actors (dressed as giants) come out amongst the audience and "bit" the children. She told me she had been "biten" at least 2 millions times and would I like to see the scars lol. I think she was a tiny bit scared but otherwise loved it.

Talking about the weather, this week's challenge at DILLY BEANS CHALLENGE is Winter Wonderland .................

................. I created a little winter scene using 3 digis from Silly Dilly Beans Stamps. Please pop over to the challenge blog and see what the other talented DT ladies have made for your inspiration. And why not join in the challenge to win one of Megan's super images.

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

Hello

2012-01-05T11:01:00.002Z

I know this is my second post of the day and I don't usually post that often lol. But I wanted to share this little card I made for a friend who is feeling a little sad at the moment. I really hope it might cheer her up eventho it is rather simple - what do you think?

................ I have used a wonderful heart frame by the talented Megan Suarez and her images can be found HERE. The sentiment is from an old Hero Arts set and I did a little heat embossing. I will enter this card into the LESS IS MORE challenge.

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

Wren - Grow a little love

2012-01-05T09:16:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Whoa - another wild night and yes, I mean the weather again hehe. I am surprised that England didn't end up somewhere in Russia with the strong winds we had. The river running thro this village looks fit to burst which will not be good for the people living right next to it. Luckily they have promised it will get better during the day so we can hope.
I took Phoebe down to the local pub carpark this morning. As the school is up the hill on a narrow road it's impossible for buses to pick up the kids. They are all going to the Theater in Derby to watch BFG - Big Friendly Giant by Roald Dahl. She's so looking forward to it.

Right, on with todat's card ...............

............ using this sweet little girl. Isn't she adorable?! Just the perfect imahe for a mother's day card or similar. The beautiful ribbon was a surprise RAK from a very talented lady whom I admire a lot.

MATERIALS USED

Wren - Grow a little love @ Tiddly Inks
Card stock
DP from fancy Pants (coral) & Jillibean soup
Self-adhesive gems
Red crinkled ribbon (RAK from a wonderful lady)

CHALLENGES

Tiddly Ink # 77 - Celebrations
Colour Q - Color challenge
Paper Take Weekly - Anything goes (Optional New)

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

Lizzie with present

2012-01-03T12:07:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Whoa - that was some wild night!! I mean outside with the wind and rain hehe. Found it hard to sleep and Ben said he couldn't go to sleep. Still windy but we are having a little sunshine at the moment.

Tomorrow the kids are back at school and Ben goes back to Uni on Saturday and we are back to our normal routine. My little princess will be 6 on January, 19th so have to book her a small party for her friends at school. Ben will be 19 a week later - all this right after christmas lol. It takes the rest of the year to recover hehe.

I have had this little girl sitting on my desk for a while now ..................

.......... so thought it might be a good idea to colour her and make a little card. She was a free image (not sure if she is anymore) but with all the christmas cards she kinda got forgotten :(. Teamed her up with a few little embellishments to make it a pretty card.

MATERIALS USED

Lizzie with presents @ Make it crafty
White and kraft cardstock
Scraps of Basic Grey dp
Self-adhesive gems (running out of these)
A pretty flower stem from Wild orchid

CHALLENGES

Totally Gorjuss # 112 - Something happy
Paper Sundae # 101 - Something New (image)/something old (papers)
Basic Grey # 59 - Anything goes
The Pink Elephant # 129 - Anything goes

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

Baby snuggles Kayla

2012-01-02T14:37:00.003Z

Happy New Year to everyone. I hope you all had a great entrance into 2012 - I was watching TV with Phoebe and James so it was very quiet.

I have not made any resolutions as they never seem to be kept but I am going to change a few things once I can. One or two of them will be life changing (hoping to go back to University in September if everything works out) and I am not going to let myself be bullied any longer by a few persons in my life (I am a huge softy lol). Apart from that I will continue to enjoy my craft, to be the best mother I can be to my children and just be myself :).

So, it's the beginning of a new year and what better way to do that than with this .........

............. isn't this just a sweet and wonderful image. I don't make that many new baby cards so here is one. I have kept it simple but maybe the black is not quit right for a baby?!

MATERIALS USED

Baby Snuggles Kayla @ Some Odd Girl
White and black card stock
My Minds' Eye "be loved"
Heart Beads
Polkadoodles sentiment

CHALLENGES

Card & Scrap # 23 - Baby
Promarkers Norge #1 - Rosa + another colour
Charisma Cardz - Anything goes
I love Promarkers # 97 - Anything goes
Everybody-Art-Challenge # 173 - Anything goes

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

Shades of red and black Challenge @ Dilly Beans

2011-12-30T15:53:00.003Z

Good afternoon all.

Just back from a major shopping trip in Derby - my feet hurt, my purse is empty and I am so tired lol. I did manage to sort out my pin code (have to get a new one), I got myself a winter coat and some boots in the sale so I am pleased. Now all I need to do is do a little stamp shopping in the sale and it will be the perfect end to the year lol.

A new challenge is up at DILLY BEANS CHALLENGE and it's the last for this year.......

........... shades of red and black are so lovely together and if you visit the blog you will see the fabulous DT ladies inspirational projects. Please join us for a chance to win one of Megan's fabulous images.

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

Saffron

2011-12-29T10:49:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Well, I must confess I have not been doing a lot of crafting in the last few days. Been busy tidying, playing, cooking etc etc. And still not managed to sort out my bank card as I have not had time to go into Derby yet. Hopefully tomorrow as I am running out of essentials and I also want to get to the sales - A new winter coat is on my list and just had to add new boots. It's raining and I got wet feet going to the local store lol.
And I want a few stamps which are 30% off their original price - a good opportunity to get the ones I've had my eyes on for a while.

I made this before christmas for a present for Phoebe ..................

................ and I used a free image from Little Miss Muffet Stamps. Isn't she gorgeous?! I think she's just perfect for winter greetings and christmas. I will enter it into their challenge "Anything goes" which is nice and easy.

MATERIALS USED

Saffron @ Little Miss Muffet Stamps
Papermania Tag
Bo Bunny dp
Personal Impressions "Many Greetings"

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

Max and Georgia

2011-12-27T18:44:00.002Z

Good evening all.

Phew!!!! My house is still like a battle-field. Phoebe had so many presents I could open a toy store - her dad and his family spoil her lol. But she's had a wonderful christmas and I guees she'll enjoy her presents until January 19th when it's her birthday - then it starts all over again :). I hope you all had a wonderful christmas spending it with the people you love and enjoyed having nice food and a good time.

I am going into Derby tomorrow to try and sort my bank card and hopefully get a new winter jacket which is desperately needed. James has got a nice amount to spend on new clothes which he needs and Phoebe will properbly ask for a new toy lol.

Just thought I would show you this ................

.......... made for the ATS Release Preview of the lovely winter kids by Amy Young. Please pop over and check out the creations by the talented ladies at ATS.

MATERAILS USED

Max and Georgia @ All That Scrap
Echo Park(houses) and Cosmo Cricket (brown) Papers
Buttons
String
Personal Impressions "Many Greetings"

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

Many Thanks

2011-12-24T08:47:00.003Z

I would like to wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR. I hope you all have a fabulous holiday and can't wait to see what the new year brings :).

I know I said no more christmas cards but hey - who can possibly say no to this little cutie ............................

........................ besides, it's good to start early on next years cards lol. She has been sitting on my desk for a little while begging to be coloured so I took some time out of my busy schedule and obliged.

MATERIALS

Many Thanks @ Saturated Canary
White cardstock
Bo Bunny christmas paper (maybe last year's - not sure)
Ribbon
Buttons

CHALLENGES

Saturated Canary # 7 - Christmas
Charisma Cardz # 50 Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - Sketch
I love Promarkers # 97 - Anything goes

Thank you for taking time out to visit me and have a fabulous day. Hugs, Mette

3 digi Dilly Challenge

2011-12-23T13:50:00.003Z

Good afternoon all.

Just back from food shopping. Wasn't a busy as I thought it might be but it's not overly fun to walk around town when it's raining cats and dogs :). Now all I have to do is wrap the presents which I will do tomorrow night while watching the big guy's progress on Google.

It's time for another fun challenge at DILLY BEANS FRIDAY CHALLENGE and today the theme is use 3 digis on one project. This is my card ..................

................. using 3 fabulous snowmen by Megan - these are available HERE together with lots of other super images. Why don't you have a little fun and join us and if you need a little inspiration check out the talented DT ladies projects.

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

Aurelia

2011-12-22T18:08:00.003Z

Evening all.

Well what a muddle. I went yesterday to fysio on my foot and was going to do my christmas food shopping. Unfortunately I could NOT remember the pin for my bank card and after 3 attemps it got frozen. I did remember the number when I got home but now it's too late as the card is frozen lol. I am having to use the money my mum sent me for christmas to go food shopping until I can get this mess sorted. I think that as I get older I will have fewer and fewer cards - I won't be able to remember them all lol.

I know I said it was my last christmas card yesterday (or was it Tuesday) but I wanted to share this tag I made for my daughter ............

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............ I have used one of the gorgeous angels from Kraftin' Kimmie and coloured her with prisma pencils for a softer look. The tag I made myself.

MATERIALS USED

Aurelia @ Kraftin' Kimmie
Kraft cardstock
Bo Bunny music paper
string
Gem
Personal Impressions "Many greetings"

CHALLENGES

Christmas Card Challenge # 3 - Non-traditional colours
Wee Memories # 80 - Anything goes
Craft your Passion # 89 - Things with wings
Papertake Weekly - Last Christmas project

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

Last Christmas card

2011-12-20T09:22:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Much like everyone else there isn't a lot of time for crafting this close to christmas. I am going to be busy getting the last housework done, some washing and food shopping. Unfortunately there are no more delivery spots left at Tesco so I am having to go out and do it. I don't really mind but with my feet being in a lot of pain it will not be a pleasant trip.
I am going to the physio-therapist tomorrow so hopefully we are at a turning point. The results from all my blood-pressure test were brilliant so I am really happy about that.

This is my last christmas card (I hope) for 2011 .......................

............. using one of Megan Suarez' fabulous images. They are so fun to work with and easy to colour. It's basically made up of little pieces of scrap I had laying around from my christmas-card-making-marathon. Megan's images can be found HERE.

CHALLENGES

Deconstructed Sketch
Charisma Cardz - Last minute xmas make
Cute Card Thursday Stripes
Annabelle Stamps - Last minute Christmas make

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

Piper

2011-12-19T12:47:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Hope everyone is still keeping sane in the rush before christmas. I went meat shopping yesterday and the supermarket was not very busy. It was strange to be there without the rush but maybe people are going later for the deals. Only need a few bits from the local shops and I am ready to enjoy the day with the kids.

Phoebe has gone to see Jack and the Beanstalk Panto today. She was really looking forward to it. And the teachers are treating all the kids from school to another theater trip to see Roald Dahl's BFG in January. Tomorrow is her last day and they are having a christmas party.

Anyways, I am finished with my cards for this year and just doing a few tags to go on the presents. This is one of them ...............

.................... I have used a Kraftin' Kimmie image. Tags are easy and fun to make as you can totally go wild with your imagination. But not here lol - this is a simple and easy one.

MATERIALS USED

Piper @ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps
Tag
Small paper scrap
Die cut snow flakes
Pearls

CHALLENGES:

KRAFTIN KIMMIE CHALLENGE # 109 - Tags
Stampin' for the weekend # 22 - Christmas
I love Promarkers #96 - Blue and White
Everybody-Art-Challenge # 172 - Blue and White

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

Casper too cool

2011-12-17T11:27:00.003Z

Good morning all.

8 days till the big guy is coming. Almost ready here - just have a few little goodies to get for the kids and my food shopping. As there is only gonna be the 4 of us I don't need much but still going to have something special. Ben will also be working and spending time with his girlfriend so it will be a nice and relaxing time. Until we hit Derby for the winter sale - mayhem lol.

Both the boys are at work at the moment so there is only Phoebe and me. She's watching music on YouTube (Bruno Mars and Katy Perry) and I am just doing housework, a little crafting and surfing the net.

Today I have another pocket card and tag to show ..............

................. they are quiet easy and don't need a lot of decorations - especially for boys. The card is 10 x 10 cm and has a pocket inside for either money or a gift card.

MATERIALS USED

Casper too cool by Pollycraft Design
White and kraft cardstock
DCWV papers "Christmas wishes" from a few years back
Sentiment is from a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp
Brads

CHALLENGES

Pollycraft #120 - Xmas fun
Passion for Promarkers #129 - Christmas
Papertake Weekly _ I dream of (favorite colours)
Craft your Passion - Tag you're it!

Thank you for dropping by and have an enjoyable day. Hugs, Mette

Santa Baby

2011-12-16T11:22:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Well, I didn't get a chance to do anything yesterday as Ben has come home and he brought me a present - his washing lol. So been busy getting that done while it' still dry outside. And it's been nice having him home again :). Whether I am gonna say that in a week or two is a different matter lol.

This morning I took delivery of an early christmas present for the whole family - a 22" computer monitor. OMG are you kidding me - why didn't I do this earlier. My old monitor is at least 12 years old and 14" so this is wonderful. Ben and I have been so excited since it arrived lol - it's the small things that give us so much pleasure.

Right, are you all ready for another challenge with DILLY BEANS STAMPS and the fabulous DT LADIES!? This week's theme is Santa Baby and I made this .............

........... a matching gift card and tag using one of Megan's wonderful images. I made both quiet simple using just a little scrap paper and voila!!
Don't forget to jopin in with us to win a fabulous prize and if you are a little stuck for an idea just check out the other DT ladies fabulous creations.

Well, I am of to town now to do my weekly shop and battle the queue at the post-office :(.

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

Gorjuss Snowman

2011-12-14T11:26:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Brrrrrr - it's cold this morning, lovely sun shine but sooooo cold lol. My fingers are so cold I am wondering whether i'll be able to do some colouring.

So yesterday was Phoebe's nativity play. It was brilliant - all these little kids did so well and they had practised so hard. Phoebe's dad managed to get here too to see it and she was very happy about that. Unfortunately I am not able to show any photoes but trust me when I say that she made a lovely and proud Mary.

I am in the process of making tags to go on the presents and little cards with an inside money/giftcard pockets but I did mention a few days ago that I was doing something different so here it is .........

.......... I decided to make a bag with a tag for my kids (Ben's is the same but Phoebe's has a little Gorjuss girl on it). These bag will be filled with little goodies from showergel to chocolates and anything in between. I hope to kids will like them and Phoebe will think they are from Santa :).

MATERIALS USED

Gorjuss Snowman from my local craft shop
Kraft giftbag and tag from Prima
Prima colouring pencils

CHALLENGES

Cards for Men - Number 2 (Twine giftset)
The Kraft Journal - Let it snow
Paper Sundae Challenges - Anything Christmas

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

Grumpy Georgia

2011-12-13T09:53:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Well, it's the day of my daughter's christmas play and I can't wait to go see it at 2 pm. As I mentioned this year she's Mary and like she said "I am a very important person Mummy, without Mary there would be no Jesus" :). She's really looking forward to it and takes her role very serious.

My card for today has nothing whatsoever to do with christmas. I really fancied some warm and summery colours .................

............... and to use this super image. I absolutely love her expression - Phoebe looks like this when she's cross with me lol. Arms crossed over her chest and a great disapproving "Hmpff". Oh, and don't forget the little stap of the foot - priceless :). Might even use this in a christmas card - ah, the possiblilities. I have paper pieced her little dress.

MATERIALS USED

Grumpy Georgia @ All that Scraps
White and kraft cardstock
Papers: Jillibean Soup
Pearls
Stampendous Chunky Alphabet stamps

CHALLENGES

All that Scraps Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday #194 - Anything goes
Decontructing Jen #30 - Sketch
Totally Papercraft #96 - Anything but christmas

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

Project Runway

2011-12-12T09:29:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. The weather here was wet, wet, wet but Phoebe and I finished the christmas decorating and yesterday she went to a party. Didn't do a lot this weekend - not even any crafting. Just your run-of-the-mill cleaning, cooking, washing etc.

So my card for today is for a friend who is always there to listen to my worries .......

............. I found this images on the deviant and there are so many fabulous artists there offering free images for colouring. This one is called "Project Runway" and is by J. Dufort. Isn't she fabulous?! My friend is very fashion consious so whe will love this one.

MATERIALS USED

Project Runway by J. Dufort
White and kraft cardstock
Various scrap papers
buttons
glitter pen

CHALLENGES

Color Q #114 (lol - i am too late again)
Creative Craft Challenge - stitching
Everybody-Art-challenge #171 - Sketch
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

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

1st snowball of winter

2011-12-10T12:45:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Hope you are all having a super day. I am busy decorating the tree with Phoebe. She kept asking and asking so had to give in lol. It's nice decorating the tree with her - she's singing the songs from their school christmas play which they are performing in the church on the 13th. Phoebe is Mary :). I do miss Ben however, as he has always been helping me with the tree.
Might go into town tomorrow and get a few new bits for the tree. Every year some items get broken so I am in need of some more baubles.

I am in the process of finishing of my christmas cards and getting the last ones posted here in the UK. I have been making some money cards for the boys as they don't want presents. Some will be posted soon.

Just having a little break as I wanted to share this ...........

........... I love this image as she's having so much fun playing in the snow. We don't have any snow yet but I remember last year we had sooooo much and Phoebe loved building snowmen and ladies. I like ice blue and lime green together as they are fresh and clean just like snow.

MATERIALS USED

1st Snowball of winter by E. Bell
White and kraft cardstock
Bo bunny dp
Snowflakes
Pearls
Ribbon
Personal Impressions "Many Greetings"
Versamark
Stempendous emboss powder "Disco Black" (has glitter in it).

CHALLENGES

B'n'W Challenge - Let it Sparkle
The Pink Elephant #128 - Snowflakes and sparkle
Mojo Monday#218 - sketch

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

Ruby Ragdoll

2011-12-09T12:05:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Well, what a tado and headache. I am slowly getting all my things salvaged from the infected side of my PC but it's taking time to transfer all my images (digi-stamps), scans etc etc. In the process of installing all my bits and pieces but hopefully I will be back in full force soon.

Luckily I have finished all my christmas shopping. Went to the post office this morning to post my international letters - honestly, next year they will get cheap-to-sent bought cards lol. £11.00 to send a few cards. And there are a few to send here in the UK too.

I am suddenly really busy and my head is buzzing with ideas. Pfff - enjoy while it lasts hehe. Am gonna decorate 3 kraft bags and 3 kraft tags (hopefully will be able to add pics when done). They will be from santa for the kids. OK, the boys don't believe in him anymore but they'll play along. I have bought lots of little nick-nacks to fill in them and having a lot of fun (Yes, I want one lol).
I have also gotten a few kraft note books. Hope to make something over christmas with them - maybe a diary, ideas book etc etc for little girls. My daughter goes to a lot of parties so would be something personal to give as a present. Watch this space lol.

I do need to apologise as my card for today should have been for the 2nd DILLY BEANS CHALLENGE "Twisted christmas" but, I have not managed to recover that image from the dark side yet and the card is now on it's way to Australia. The image is visable on the challenge blog if you wish to have a look :). I certainly hope you will be playing along with us this week.
This is a card I made a few days ago................

............... featuring one of Megan's super images Ruby Ragdoll available HERE . She's just wonderful to colour and such fun to use at christmas.

MATERIALS USED

Ruby Ragdoll @ Dilly Bean Stamps
White and kraft Cardstock
Papers from K & Co (striped) and Me & My Big Ideas (red)
Ribbon
Sentiment Personal Impressions "Many Greetings"
Promarkers

CHALLENGES

Cupcake Inspiration #139 - picture inspiration
Paper Sundae #98 - use 2 from list (I choose Stripes, red and stitching)
The Sweetest Thing #146 - sketch

Thank you for dropping by and apologies for the long post. Hugs, Mette

Important information

2011-12-08T17:06:00.002Z

Hey all.

Unfortunately I received a nasty virus which I am currently getting fixed. Luckily I have 2 sides on my PC - Windows XP and Windows 7. The problem is currently on my XP and I am in the process of moving all my stuff to Windows 7. Please be patient - I will be back asap.

Hugs, Mette

Sweet November preview day #4 - TESS

2011-12-06T10:37:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Sorry I am a little late with this post but had an early appointment at the hospital and am just back. Must admit I made myself a coffee before doing this post so I hope you are all ready for .................

........... day 4 of the Sweet November preview. Today we have the sweet and innocent TESS - isn't she just darling?! It doesn't look as if anything is bothering her wearing her fabulous coat and hat - not even the wind.

So, be sure to click on over to Marion's and Nancy's blogs. Amy, the creator of the Sweet November line has a card to share with you and also outlines the details on how to win some blog candy which includes the stamp we are all using today. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

I hope you've enjoyed the previews the team has shared with you the past few days. The entire collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store on December 8. There are even more projects using this series of stamps at the All That Scraps blog.

Thank you for dropping by and hope your day is filled with laughter. Hugs, Mette

Sweet November preview day #3 - ZACH

2011-12-05T07:47:00.002Z

Good morning all.

This is going to be a really early post. I am off to the hospital this morning to have the BP device fitted and then back tomorrow to have it off again. I am also going to Toys'R'Us to ask santa for some help with my daughter's massive wishlist lol. Luckily I have a friend who has kindly offered to take me to the hospital, was dreading using public transport as I always get confused.

Anyways, WELCOME to the third Sweet November preview day. Today we are featuring ZACH, isn't he fab. I love his happy smile and headband. He has been teamed up with some papers I found in my "not-used-in-ages" box :).

This collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store December 8 (was previously stated to be available earlier but due to a date snafu it's been changed). Be sure to also check out the talented November Gals Marion's blog and Nancy's blog. Amy, the creative mind behind the Sweet November line has a card to share with you and also outlines the details on how to win some blog candy which includes the stamp we are all using today. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

I'll see you back here tomorrow for the last of the Sweet November previews.

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

Sweet November preview day #2 - GEORGIA

2011-12-04T10:11:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Welcome to the second day of Sweet November December preview. Today is the turn of the truely adorable GEORGIA - isn't she just the cutest?! Looks like she's having a lot of fun in the snow with her sled .................

.............. This collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store December 7. Be sure to also click on over to our new design team members Marion's blog and Nancy Thomas' blog. Amy, the illustrator of the Sweet November line has a card to share with you and also outlines the details on how to win some blog candy which includes the stamp we are all using today. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

I'll see you back here tomorrow for another Sweet November preview.

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

Little Hopper

2011-12-03T13:37:00.004Z

*****PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE SWEET NOVEMBER PREVIEW POST*****

Yup, it's me again with another post and please don't worry. I have checked my temperature and taken the tablets :).

Well, I took delivery of some super fabulous buttons this morning from SEW SWEET - oh my, I love, love, love buttons and these are right up my street. I am definately in heaven today lol. Phoebe's DS has been mended so she's happy again too, the sun is shining so all in all a great day here.

I really just wanted to share this card I made for one of Phoebe's little friends at school. He's having a party next week-end and I was looking for the perfect image and ...............

............. here it is. Isn't he fabulous?! I totally love this little fellow and I actually love making cards for boys (not somuch men cards lol). You can have some real fun if you find a good image.

MATERIALS USED

Little Hopper @ Tiddly Ink Stamps
Papers Bo Bunny
Kraft cardstock
Ribbon
Doodlebug number stickers
and BUTTONS :)

CHALLENGES

Tiddly Ink CHallenge #74 - Anything goes
Deconstructing Jen #29 - sketch
Cute Card Thursday #193 - Numbers

Thank you again for dropping by and don't forget to visit tomorrow for the 2nd preview day of Sweet November's December release.

Huggles

Preview Day #1 - MAX

2011-12-03T10:14:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Today I am honoured to be part of the SN December preview. When Amy e-mailed me asking if I would help her out I couldn't stop smiling - the whole day. I absolutely LOVE Amy's images - they are fun, a joy to colour and so versatile and feel so proud that she has asked me to help with this preview. So without further ado let me introduce MAX ......................

............. isn't he wonderful. I think he is having a lot of fun in the snow but don't wanna be on the receiving end of that snowball lol.

This collection will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store December 7. Be sure to also click on over to our new design team members Marion's blog and Nancy Thomas' blog. Amy, the illustrator of the Sweet November line has a card to share with you and also outlines the details on how to win some blog candy which includes the stamp we are all using today. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

I'll see you back here tomorrow for another Sweet November preview.

MATERIALS USED

Max @ Sweet November
Bo Bunny papers
Kraft cardstock
String
Tag
K & Co rub-ons
Tiny die-cut flowers

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

Dilly Bean Challenge #1

2011-12-02T09:28:00.003Z

Good morning all.

The sun is shining and it's time for the very first challenge at DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE. The theme this week is stripes and it's entirely up to you how you use it. Pop over to the challenge blog and check out the design team's super creations and then join in the fun. You have until the 8th December to link your project. We are looking forward to seeing what everyone is making.

This is my contribution and I have used the super fun Snow Family together with some kraft card and striped designer papers. A rub-on finishes the whole card.

You can currently get the snow family for free by visiting the challenge blog but if you are looking for something different Megan has a lot of gorgeous images HERE.

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

Snow Days

2011-12-01T10:06:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Brrrrr - it's getting really cold now (well, do have the windows open to get rid of nighttime dust and smells lol) but at least the sun is shining.

I am going in to town to do my weekly shopping today. I normally do it on fridays but it's so busy I have decided to change my shopping day. How I am gonna survive the after-christmas sales I don't know but my boys have made me promise to go with them (I don't like crowds). I am after a few bargains myself so will have to endure it - at least it's just for 1 day a year lol.

Talking of bargains - we all something for free right?! Well, the wonderfully talented Mo Manning had a free image on her facebook page for 24hours and what a sweet image it is, don't you agree ......................

................... Mo just produces the most darling little girls (and boys). They are perfect for young and old alike. I think this will go to my little princess who is luckily back at school today :).

MATERIALS USED

Snow Days by Mo Manning
Papers: Memory Box "Tinsel"
Ribbon
Snowflakes
Handwritten sentiment

CHALLENGES

The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration
Craft your passion - Tis' the season
Totally Papercraft - Christams
Mo's Digital Challenge - Great Outdoors
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Keeping warm

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

Mad Hatter

2011-11-30T08:19:00.002Z

Good morning all.

Well, both my kids are not in school today. There is a major strike here in the UK which is effecting schools. The kids don't really mind as they get a day off.

Finally managed to get to the hospital for my E.C.G. yesterday. It only took a few seconds to do the test - how can they get an accurate reading from a few minutes?? Well, as I am not the expert I guess I just have to wait for the result. Will go back to my doctor once all the tests are done. Having a Blood Pressure measuring machine fitted next Monday so should be finding out by the end of next week whether or not my blood pressure is too high.

Well, onto today's show which is a little different ...............

............ I have not made an ATC for a long time and I needed a break from all the christmas cards so decided to play along with the Octopod Factory Challenge. Their theme this week is Anyone for Tea and I thought it would be a great opportunity to use my Mad Hatter but with a twist - No more Tea parties :). Hope you like him.

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

Dilly Beans Giveaway Challenge

2011-11-28T11:29:00.001Z

We are all so excited about our new challenge blog!
To kick off the challenges we are having a challenge/giveaway!!!
We are offering the Snow Family digi for FREE! just right click the image & save to your computer!
We want to see what awesome things you can create with Dilly Beans! So use the image & get crafty!
When you are finished just link it to the challenge to be entered in our BIG crafty giveaway.
You have 3 weeks to get your project finished & all linked up :)
Enteries must be in by December 19 at midnight to be included.
The Dilly Beans Design Team will be picking their favorite project for the first place winner.
Then top three will be chosen to recieve 1, 2, or 3 free digi stamps of their choice!
We hope to have lots of participants so spred the word about Dilly Beans Challenge Blog!!!
Happy Creating XOXO

So, to get your free Snow Family image and join the Challenge for the fabulous prize please visit DILLY BEAN CHALLENGE BLOG

Hugs, Mette

Hippie Chick

2011-11-28T10:12:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Well, my son is finally back at school but have Phoebe home today. She has been really poorly over the weekend and has problems breathing. I just wanna make sure she's 99.9% before sending her to school.

Sorry for not posting for a few days. It's not that I have been ideel - I have been really busy getting stuff ready for the new Dilly Bean Challenge and also made a lot of christmas cards. Honestly, I am getting a little fed up with seeing christmas papers and images lol.
The other day I received a big box from my mum. She had collected a lot of things for Phoebe including paper dolls. I LOVE PAPER DOLLS, it was my favorite childhood toy. I would sit for hours drawing, colouring cutting, organising etc. In the box from my mum were about 15, all from a danish magazin and I love them. So I have been helping Phoebe cutting and organising..... guess who had the most fun?!

Anyhow, this is my card for today ................

..................... My son's girlfriend has a birthday on christmas eve so I made this card with a gift pocket inside for a voucher. I love this image with her HUGE eyes and relaxed expression. I used the colour theme from COLOUR Q (I am too late to enter the challenge) and will enter it in SATURATED CANARY CHALLENGE too :).

MATERIALS USED

Hippie Chick from Sugar Nellie
Various papers
buttons
Promarkers

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

Zombie christmas elf

2011-11-24T09:43:00.005Z

Good morning all.

It's really starting to get cold here now - well, winter will be arriving shortly so only seems fair she has her moment. After that it's SPRING :). Don't get me wrong I do love winter but there is something about spring that is just special - maybe it's the promise of a new beginning.

Some of you may remember that I mentioned that my baby brother plays in a ultra heavy rock band in Denmark called The Hitchcocks. Their music is very dark and sinister and frankly scares me lol - yup, I scare easily. My brother however, is a wonderful young man and although for most of his life I have lived away (there is a 22 year difference here) I love him to bits. So I was pretty sure that a christmas card featuring the cute and sweet was definately not for him. Enter Megan Suarez and her fabulous images at .....................

............ DILLY BEAN STAMPS. They are just perfect for him and anyone else who likes to walk on the wild side. And yes, she also have lots of cute and funky images to satisfy any taste. Don't forget that the DILLY BEAN CHALLENGE BLOG starts on the 2nd December 2011 and if you pop over and become a follower there may just be a few surprises posted before then. Did you know Dilly Bean also has a facebook page just clich HERE and push the likey button :).

This card was made specifically for my brother and I think he may just think it's kool enough lol.

MATERIALS USED

Zombie Christmas Elf from DILLY BEAN STAMPS
Cardstock
Paper: Bo Bunny
Ribbon
Buttons
Handwritten sentiment (I apologize in advance to Santa)

CHALLENGES

Card and Scrap - Traditional Christmas colours
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Christmas
Creative Craft Challenges - Free for all
I love Promarkers - Anything goes

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

Waterbabies

2011-11-23T10:41:00.003Z

Good Morning all.

Hope you are all doing fine today. The sun is out but I still have my son home. Some of these flus can really knock you for 6 I think. This is the second one he has had this autumn :(.

Well, I didn't make it to the hospital yesterday. The bus never showed up and living in a rural village I am relying on un-reliable public transport. One one bus per hour goes near the local hospital. So I had to ring them and cancel the appointment and the book one for next week - yup, they only do E.C.G.s once a week. The lady did inform me that it may be a male technician who would be doing the test and I said that "as long as he doesn't look like George Clueny we shouldn't have any problems". Not sure whether she got it. Can you imagine if he did - my E.C.G. would go of the Charts :).

So onto today's card which I know is not christmas related ..................

................ isn't this image just the sweetest?! My daughter goes to quiet a few parties being at school and she is always asking me to make a card. However, she will choose the image, the papers and embellishments (hence the flower) and if she's not happy I have to redo lol. Luckily she just loved this one, she's into fantasy and fairytales, so it might also be a hit with her friend.
I will be entering this into the QUIXOTIC SKETCH CHALLENGE.

MATERIALS USED

Waterbabies by Carmen Medlin
Basic Grey "Kioshi" (love the paper)
Ribbon
Flower
Gem

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

Super Kool News

2011-11-22T10:06:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Well, Mr Sun has decided to make a brief appearance this morning - let's see how long it lasts. I have James home with flu and Phoebe has complained a little about ear-ache. She's at school but if it doesn't get any better I am taking her to see a doctor.

In a moment I am of to the local hospital for my E.C.G. I am not really worried as I think it's just a few checks to make sure everything is going fine :). And to be honest - nothing can spoil my day and my creation for today is in relation to my super kool news ...................

............. A little while ago I found a fabulous free digi image on the talented Arielle's blog and thought "Wowzer - this is right up my street". Quirky and a little goth with a twisted mind hehe. This image was by the super talented Megan Suarez of DILLY BEAN STAMPS. When I saw that Megan was starting a challenge blog and looking for designers I decided to try my luck and guess what!? Well, I am sure you have guessed it - I am not the proud member a a fabulously talented design-team. The challenges will start on the 2nd December 2011 and I hope you'll come join in the fun.

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

Charlotte

2011-11-21T14:30:00.004Z

Good afternoon all.

So we are having typical english autumn weather here at the moment. You know when it's grey, foggy, cold and generally miserable. Hate it!! I want to be able to see the sky and the sun even when it's cold. Not this "can't make up my mind" weather. Been out for a few walks but with my feet still being painful and no sign of a fysio appointment yet it's not much fun.

Tomorrow I am having my E.C.G and on the 5th December a device fitted which measure my BP every 30 min over a 24 hour period. Hopefully after that my doctor will be able to tell me that I am as healthy as an ox hehe.

Over the past few days I have had another look through my stamp collection and remembering exactly why I bought my stamps. Some of them were impulse buys - you know the ones you buy cos you see them on different blogs and absolutely must-have - and they are currently being sold on ebay as I know I will never use them. As a single SAHM of 2 kids with limited finances (kids grow so fast and cost so much lol) I have to be think hard when it comes to buying stamps. So when I get a "I WANT THAT STAMP" moment while surfing the blogland I have to apply my spending brakes. And ask myself 1. Is this one of my favorite artist? 2. Is the stamp versatile? and 3. Will I be using the stamp more than once?. That way I know I get what I really want and stop myself from buying stamps that will just gather dust. I am sure I am not the only one having to do this :).

So the stamps I do have I treasure just like the one used for this card ...........

............. for KRAFTIN' KIMMIE CHALLENGE which is a sketch. I love Annie Rodrique's images. And I wish I could get them all hehe. They are quirky, so much fun to colour and suitable for both young and old alike. This was the first Annie stamp I bought and I think she's fab.

MATERIALS USED

Charlotte from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps
Scrap papers
Ribbon
Hero Arts "Heart to Heart" stamps
Versamark
WOW! emboss powder

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

Colourful World

2011-11-17T10:11:00.003Z

Good morning ladies.

Wowzer - the sun is actually out today. For the past week it's felt like living on the Northpole. Low cloud, dark, grey and miserable and it sure makes my mood low and grey. So am feeling very springy today with the sun.

Today Phoebe is having a teddybear picnic at school. All the children are joining in so she had to bring a lunch-box and a few pennies for a cake. It's a small village school with only 80 pupils so they are able to do such events for everyone in school. She's was all excited this morning choosing which one of her vast collection of teddies was allowed to come to school with her.
This event is arranged to collect money for the annual nationwide "Children in Need" charity event. The TV station BBC hosts this and a vast amount of money is collected through a huge variety of events and individually sponsored challenges (yes, some people actually jump into a bathtub filled with custard or baked beans). It's so much fun watching it all on TV which will be tomorrow evening.

Anyways, enough rambling from me today. Here is today's share for TIDDLY INK CHALLENGE ...............

............... yup, told you my mood was spring'y lol. I have used this super image by Christy - I think she's just fabulous. The colours were choosen for the CUPCAKE INSPIRATION CHALLENGE, they are just my favorite citrus colours and I used a sketch from THE SWEETEST THING.

MATERIALS USED

Colourful World @ Tiddly Ink
Papers; SU (black/white) and Paper Adventure
Ribbon
Buttons

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

Anise

2011-11-14T14:30:00.004Z

Hey again

Yes, second post of the day which is so not me lol. But just wanted to post this real quick for PASSION FOR PROMARKER ...................

............... their theme is "Kraft + 1". Well, I do love kraft so had to play along. Used one of the little tags I posted yesterday but made a little card to go with it. Pink is always a favorite with the little girls.

MATERIALS USED

Anise by Stamping Bella
Kraft cardstock
Dp scraps
glitter glue
little heart gems

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

Tiny Tabita

2011-11-14T09:09:00.002Z

Good morning all.

It's still mild here considering it's mid November but grey, dull and foggy. Hate it! I wish it'll be proper winter soon - yes, I know it's cold but atleast you can call it a season, this weather is just "can't really decide what season I wanna be".

Am still in the process of making a few more christams cards so this one is for SASSY CHERYL CHALLENGE ..............

........ and I love this little girl. She's so super cute all wrapped up for a play in the snow. But she still had to wear her pretty skirt - typical. I have used both dry and heat embossing.
I don't know about you but I keep remembering people I need to send a card to, soon i'll need a bank-loan to pay for the postage lol.

MATERIALS USED

Tiny Tabita digi from Sassy Cheryl
Cardstock
Memory Box "Tinsel" paper
Versamark
Stampendous emboss powder "DISCO BLACK"
Buttons
ribbon

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

2011-11-13T13:43:00.004Z

Good morning all.

Just a real quick post from me today as rushed off my feet again. Just been for a long walk with my kids (James couldn't possibly live without Call of Duty 3 on Xbox).

Just came online to share these tags I made for THE PINK ELEPHANT challenge.....

......... I love these cute Ketto stamps. They are just perfect for cards and tags for little girls and since Phoebe goes to quiet a few parties I need to make more. And these tags are also brilliant for using up some of the scrap I have accumulated :).

MATERIALS USED

Suzette and Anise Ketto
Scraps
Ribbon and heart gems

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

Herbert

2011-11-10T09:26:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Well, it's one of THOSE morning. You know the ones where everything goes wrong. Had planned to go to the hospital this morning to have my blood-test. So had a shower, a coffee and toast and then I realised - I had to be fasting lol. So I will have to go tomorrow. I was also going to get my shopping done - I am out of bird food (I have a very noisy cockatiel named Loui). Then my son dropped quiet a few bomb shells on me like "mum, I am cooking tomorrow" and "Oh, and there is a 6th form meeting at school tonight at 6.40". Well, my face must have been a picture for the record-books lol. I don't have the ingredience he needs and have not made arrangement for the meeting so am now having palpatations and hot flushes. Having a few moments to calm down and plan my day lol. On top of that he casually mentioned that there is a tutor review day soon and he needed money for school trips (and they are not cheap) - all of these things he must have known ages ago. But hey, I think he's making sure I am still amongst the living lol.

Good thing my card is a little on the quiet side ..................

.................... actually it's very CAS. I don't think I have used this fab stamp for well over a year - no, even longer. Isn't he great?! I decided to go with a very simple lay-out - minimalistic rather. Hope you like it.

MATERIALS

Herbert from High Hopes Stamps (2008)
Cardstock
Medium: Promarkers
Handwritten sentiment

CHALLENGES

Creative Craft Challenges - Minimalistic
Less is more - Red and Orange
CAS-ual - over the edge
High Hopes Stamps - Anything High Hopes

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

Victorian Christmas Lylah

2011-11-08T09:19:00.003Z

Glood morning all.

Another miserable day. Grey and wet here so what better excuse to stay indoor and do a little crafting. Besides christmas is approaching and I still need to do a few cards.

So today's card is a christmas card for TICKLED PINK CHALLENGE and BASIC GREY ........

................. both have the same theme - nice and easy Anything goes.. I really enjoyed colouring this image - all the fabric is an excuse to really go to town and do something dramatic :). I used a simple lay-out for my card. The sentiment is danish for "Happy Christmas".

MATERIALS USED

Victorian christmas Lylah from Tickled Pink Stamps
Cardstock
Basic Grey "Jovial" paper
buttons

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

Marci with panda

2011-11-07T11:20:00.003Z

Good morning bloggers.

Wasn't yesterday gorgeous - sun all day. So unlike today - dull and grey and wet :(. But We can't change the weather so it's just a case of enjoying the day. Am a little busy today - not done a lot over the weekend but enjoyed having all my kids around me and spending time together. Time to clean up after them in a moment lol.

First I wanted to share this card using a fabulous sketch from DECONSTRUCTION ......

................ and a sweet image which I have had my eye on for a few weeks and finally decided to get. She's just perfect for little girl cards. Love her cheeks :).
I choose the colours to tie in with Color Q.

MATERIALS USED

Marci with Panda from LaLaLand
Cardstock
Papers: Bo Bunny & DCVW
Buttons

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

Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon

2011-11-07T11:16:00.001Z

This is what I am listening to at the moment. I know it's a little old-fashion but I absolutely LOVE Sinatra and this is one of his best. So this will be my contribution to Marcea's Music Saves my Soul. You may want to look at Landay Eugene Murphy Jr who won America Got Talent 2011 and be amazed.

Current Ebbtide

2011-11-05T10:26:00.005Z

Good morning bloggers :).

Went to the doctor yesterday to have a blood-pressure checkup (it was on the high side 2 weeks ago) and it's still high :(. This means I am having to have further tests done i.e blood-tests, E.C.G and a measure device attached for 24 hours which will measure my blood-pressure at a 30 min interval. I am pretty sure that I am fine but it's a lot of hassle as the nearest facilities means a day-trip lol. But it's better to be on the safe side.

My mum called me yesterday. My gran has been moved to a nursing home and everyone there have made a very welcome. Unfortunately she is a lot weaker as she has suffered a few minor heart attacks in hospital. My baby brother (he's 28 - born when I was 22) came home from Copenhagen for the first time since my gran got bad. He told me it was a shock seeing her like this. But she is being well looked after around the clock so hopefully she'll pick up a little.

So, this is today's card and I used the sketch for PINK {INK} SKETCH ...........

............. and dug out another stamp which was purchased cos I absolutely adored her and then forgotten. Isn't she adorable?! She's one of Amy Young's beautiful mermaids. My daughter has already ear-marked this as her birthday card lol. This will also be entered into PAPERTAKE WEEKLY and ALL THAT SCRAP WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE

MATERIALS USED

Current Ebbtide from CC Design
Cardstock
K & Co papers
Glitter pen and stickles

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

Anise

2011-11-03T09:32:00.003Z

Good morning all.

it's so nice having Ben in the house again. Somehow everything feels right again lol. I do miss him but I know he's having a brilliant time living his own life and he's loving Uni. I think it helps having 2 other kids at home still - the real test will come once Phoebe leaves. As she's only 5 I am not worried yet lol.

Looks like the sun didn't listen to the weather report this morning. It was suppose to rain but I am NOT complaining. It's really mild here considering it's the beginning of November. Omg - I had better get on with making some more christmas cards.

Alas, this is not one of them lol. Made this using the sketch at CLEAN AND SIMPLE ..........

.................. they are just so ........... clean and simple :). Used one of the little Ketto stamps I got resently at a very reasonable price. I think they are great for smaller cards and especially for quick little notes. Phoebe likes them and has coloured up a few to give to friends at school - "but not the boys Mum, they don't like pretty". I would like to enter this into BOWS'N'BERRIES and KORT'O'MANIA who are both asking to see CAS.

MATERIALS USED

Anise from Stamping Bella
White, pink and kraft cardstock
MME designer papers
Sentiment from Papersmooches Chubby Chum set
Stickles

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

Purfect!

2011-11-02T11:22:00.003Z

Good morning all.

Another sunny day here although it is cold :). My Ben is coming home today - he claims he is missing my cooking lol but I really do not care what excuse he's giving - it's lovely to see him. I am hoping he stays till Saturday and we can watch the firework display here. In the UK we celebrate the 5th of November with hige bonfires and fireworks because of THIS event.

There is mayhem and carnage at Phoebe's school this week. They are putting in new toilets down in reception/class 1 so they have been moved to the big hall. The class teacher has asked parents if they are able to stay a little while in the mornings to help with reading etc - so that's what I have been doing. It feels good to help the little ones (of whom my Phoebe is one) read :).

So my card for today is for the PAPER SMOOCHES SPARKS challenge ...............

.............. there is a super inspiration photo and I have yet again used the chubby chums stamp set. They are just fabulous and I love them. The little cat has been paper pierced.

MATERIALS USED

Chubby Chums from Paper Smooches
Echo park papers
ribbon

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

Natalie the Knitter

2011-11-01T13:10:00.004Z

Good morning all.

I hope that everyone in the US had a wonderful halloween. I was unable to take Phoebe trick or treating as I was looking after a friends to little ones but judging from her reaction at the school disco it was prolly a good idea lol. Didn't get many callers either compared to previous years so stuck with a lot of candy :(. Halloween isn't such a huge event here in the UK.

Here is today's card made for KRAFTIN' KIMMIE CHALLENGE ...................

.................. "Monochromatic". This is another stamp I puchased and then she just went into the Lonely Stamps Club. Why I haven't used her yet I don't understand - she's fabulous. The sentiment comes with the stamp which just brings it all together. I have used a sketch from ANNABELLE'S STAMP BLOG - it was nice and simple :).

MATERIALS USED

Natalie the knitter from Kraftin' Kimmie
Jillibean Soup dp + ???
vellum
Ribbon

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

Pure Innocence

2011-10-31T08:53:00.003Z

Good morning all.

A really quick post from me this morning. It's early and have a lot to do but hopefully be back later with another post - omg, 2 in a day - outragouse!!!!!!!

Just wanted to share this card made for MY FAVORITE THINGS sketch challenge......

.......... and I needed a fast card for a little girl's birthday. These little Pure Innocence girls are just perfect for the job :).

MATERIALS USED

Pure Innocence by Heather Ellis
Cardstock
Jillibean Soup "Blossom" paper
Paper flower
Buttons
Embroidery threat

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

Sisters

2011-10-29T19:25:00.003+01:00

Good evening all.

This is going to be a quick post. Had to take James to the emergency doctor this morning as he has nasty blisters and rash on his feet (he didn't think to tell his mum before) and it was becoming very painful. It's either and infection or a syndrom of some kind. Won't know until the pencillin is working. However, he also has a high blood-pressure (at 15) which is quiet worrying. Have to get him back to the doctor's in a week for check-up.
Phoebe went to a party this morning but she's now feeling poorly with a temperature so it's all areas go mummy here lol.

Just wanted to share this card which I made for the COLOUR Q challenge ..........

.............. I am sure there is no question as to why I choose this challenge - love those colours lol. I used a super image I won from By Lori Design and this card is being sent to my sister who I miss a lot. Hope you like it.

MATERIALS

Sisters by By Lori Design
Cardstock
Scrap papers
Ribbon

Hope you all have a fab evening and thank you for visiting. Hugs, Mette

Paul Texting

2011-10-28T08:41:00.003+01:00

Good morning all.

Hope you are having a great day and keeping healthy. Looks like we will be having some sun here today, yesterday it rained non-stop all day and we were forced to stay in-doors.
My bathroom is looking more and more like a battlefield everytime the workmen have been but hopefully it will be worth the hassle. Having a shower in the morning is an achievement in itself as we are not allowed to splash - acrobats beware!!!! lol

I recently won a challenge with Scrapbooker's paradise and was asked if I wanted to participate in this week's challenge. I didn't have to think too long before saying yes so why don't you pop over and play along - it might be you next week.

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This is the card I came up with ...................

.................. Mo is an expert at drawing teenagers and I love them. This young guy looks like most teenage boys you see down town. Teenage boys are so difficult to make a card for especially if they are not interested in sports.

MATERIALS USED

Paul Texting from Mo Manning
Fancy Pants dp
K & Co rub-on
Brads

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

Bunny

2011-10-26T15:31:00.003+01:00

Good afternoon all.

Hope everyone is feeling good and enjoying a dry but chilly day. Been having a lazy day apart from baking some bread (which my son has almost eaten hehe), been to the park with Phoebe and I am gonna go do a little colouring soon. I want to work a bit with my Prisma pencils - I have neglected them for a long time.

Just wanted to share with you my card for the SUGAR BOWL CHALLENGE .......

............ a super CAS sketch by Marie Terese. And I have used another stamp from the Lonely Stamps Club which I have not used in ages. I remember hunting high and low to purchase this one and I am hardly using it lol. I have kept the card clean and simple.

MATERIALS

Diane Duda's Bunny
Cardstock
Crafty Individuals "swirls" stamps
Versamark
Stampendous "Disco Black" emboss powder
pearls

OTHER CHALLENGES

Craft your passion - use kraft

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

a little birdie

2011-10-25T19:27:00.003+01:00

Evening all.

As promised I am back with something totally different. However, I am having a really HUGE emergency here. It has almost reached near panic ............. the reason? One of my most used promarkers have run out of juice. It's one I use all the time for skin so I might have to use other colouring methods until my replacement pen arrives. Here I was happily colouring away and BAM!!! No more :( for the time being.

Anyway, here is what I wanted to share with you .................

........... this is a card I made for CAS-ual FRIDAY and CLEAN & SIMPLE challenges. For this I have actually used my Prisma pencils for colouring as I wanted a softer feel. Again a lot of white (yup, totally not scared anymore) and I like this one :).

MATERIALS USED

Hero Arts "Hello Birdie" sparkle clear
Prisma pencils + Zest it.

I hope you all have a lovely evening and thank you for visiting. Hugs, Mette

Sweet Pea Halloween

2011-10-25T09:33:00.003+01:00

Hello again.

Just a really quick post before I start on my mummy duties for the day - there are quiet a lot today hehe. With the kids being off school there is always a little more to do and Phoebe misses her daily routine I think. I played school all day yesterday until daddy took over :).

This card is for SWEET PEA STAMPERS challenge ..................

............. and there is no prizes for guessing what the theme is. You might already know that orange is my favorite colour so I am loving the halloween themes.
I will be back later with something completely different

MATERIALS

Sweet Pea stamps
Cardstock
Bo Bunny papers
embroidery thread
tag
self-adhesive pearls

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

Lizzie

2011-10-25T08:45:00.003+01:00

Good morning all.

A while back I participated in FELINE PLAYFUL birthday bash and was lucky enough to win a guest design spot with the talented ladies at CREATIVE CRAFT CHALLENGE.
The theme for this challenge is Fancy Edges and you get the chance to win a gorgeous Whiff of Joy stamp. So why not join them this week for some fun and wonderful inspiration.

MATERIALS

Lizzie from Whiff of Joy
Cardstock
Basic Grey dp
embroidery thread
Sentiment from a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp

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

What's cooking?

2011-10-24T20:53:00.002+01:00

Good evening all.

Yes, yes, yes ............. it's me again with a really quick post as I have another card to share with you all. This is for MO'S DIGITAL CHALLENGE ..............

............. and they ask that you choose your favorite image. Well, it's like asking to choose between your children - all Mo's images are my favorites and I have choosen one I have not used for a long time. She's a real sweetie and is fun to colour.

MATERIALS USED

What's cooking from Mo's
Cardstock
My Mind's Eye dp
Ribbon
G studio clear stamps

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

Rupunzel

2011-10-24T11:08:00.002+01:00

Good morning all.

I absolutely hate being rushed of my feet early in the morning. I prefer a nice steady morning with my usual routine. However, this morning I had to go to the doctors and dropped Phoebe of with my friend at 8.15, caught the bus at 8.35 and was in town for 8.45.
My doctor is finally arranging fysio for my foot (about time too). Then he casually said he needed to measure my blood-pressure ............ 160/100 it was. I was pretty relaxed (been sitting 30 min just reading) so it came as a huge surprise. Gotta go back in 2 weeks to have it re-taken - cross-fingers.

Ok, so here is my card for today, it's for the SATURATED CANARY CHALLENGE ......

............ I have not used one of Krista's digital images but one of her stamps instead. This young lady has got so much hair it was really fun to colour. And yes, I know it's a lot of orange in my cards lately but it is autumn and my fave colours are citrus.

MATERIALS USED

Rupunzel by Krista Smith
Cardstock
Bo Bunny "Forever Fall" papers
gems
Medium Promarkers

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

Friday with skull

2011-10-22T19:07:00.004+01:00

Good evening all.

A quick post from me before X-factor kicks off. Phoebe and I will be watching and cheering for them all.
Been a busy'ish day getting some washing done with the sun shining and had a look thro all my gorgeous fabrics. I got some some years back - all stretch from top french fabric manufacturers and want to make Phoebe some clothes. It's all stretch knit so now I really do need my sewing machine fixed.

Today's card is a little bit different but I totally love this image ..........

............... I found it on Arielle's blog. I am a huge fan of her's and now she has introduced me to these super fun images from Megan. Go check them out. You will be seeing more of these from me that's for sure :).

MATERIALS USED

Friday with Skull
Cardstock
Bo Bunny designer papers
Sentiment is from a Papersmooches stamp set
pearls

CHALLENGES

crafting for all seasons - Halloween
Deconstructing Jen - Sketch
Allsorts - Halloween

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

Cool Kid

2011-10-21T14:57:00.003+01:00

Good afternoon all.

This is having to be a real quick post I am afriad. Been rushed of my feet all day and on top of that the news from my bathroom is not good. Going to have to be completely stripped out back to the bare brick in there and the same in my wash-room plus some work outside. But as they say - it cannot be helped so no point in worrying about it :).

Off to pick up Phoebe in a moment. She is going to the school's spooky disco at 6 and we need to dress her up as a ghost. James asked if I was going and when I said yes he replied "No need for you to dress up then Mum" - cheeky beggar lol

Here is my card for today for KENNY K'S KRAFTY GIRLZ CHALLENGE ...........

............... and I don't join in with that one often enough. Used this fabulous boy image as Phoebe has been invited to several parties so need a few boy cards. I think Kenny's kids are fabulous and super to colour too.

MATERIALS USED

Cool Kid from Kenny K
Cardstock
Bo Bunny paper
K & Co rub-on
paperclip
a few buttons

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

Fall Willow catching leaves

2011-10-20T13:03:00.004+01:00

Hello all.

Well, what a muddle. My bathroom looks like a war-zone. Upon removing the tiles the workmen found that the damp-proof course was failing and the walls are soaked. So all the plaster has to be taken off, a new damp-proof course injected before they can even begin re-tiling and putting in my new bath-tub. A good job we have a week's holiday coming.
I have had a new roof put on my shed and the handyman has helped me with some drilling (and yes, I know is sounds very wrong lol). He has put up all the nice things in Phoebe's bedroom (I am useless with a drill) - she'll be really pleased when she get's home from school.

I have done quiet a few things around the house which I have been putting off so I feel pretty good today. Phoned my mum earlier and my gran will be going to a recreation home as soon as her pneumonia is gone. She seems strong and in fairly good health but can't be asked to do anything - doesn't even want to get up. Hopefully that will change once she get's to the home.

So for today's card I have made this for FRIDAY SKETCH CHALLENGE .........

................ I have used yet another neglected stamp - as a matter of fact I don't think I have ever inked her up :(. I don't often follow sketch challenges as some of them can be too "fuzzy" for my taste but this one is nice and simple. Elisabeth Bell's images are so sweet and full of innocence.

MATERIALS USED

Fall Willow catching leaves from Whiff of Joy
Cardstock
Cosmo Cricket "Nutmeg"
K & Co. sentiment and flowers
Promarkers

OTHER CHALLENGES

WHIFF OF JOY - anything but square (rectangular is ok I hope)
THE DIGI BELLS - Fall Fun

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

Drusilla

2011-10-19T13:20:00.002+01:00

Yes, I know - I don't usually post twice in a day but just wanted to get this posted. I made this card for a GRAND IDEA over on the Tiddly Ink blog .................

.............. why don't you pop along and have a play too. This card popped into my head the moment I read the post and then I go and spoil it by stamping on a few leaves - totally ruined it :(, but I am not making another so I hope that Christy likes it.

MATERIALS USED

Drusilla from Tiddly Ink Stamps
Bp Bunny "Forever Fall"
Cardstock
Close to my Heart "Booking Set" stamp
Gold Glitter pen (for the wings)

Thank you for swinging around my blog on your way thro WWW and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

70's Kayla

2011-10-19T10:44:00.004+01:00

Good morning all.

Yup - it's pretty chilly here again and I might have to put the heating on soon. Since the roof had a think layer of insulation last year the rooms upstairs are not freezing and generally feel a little warm after a sunny day. Downstairs however is a different matter. This is an old house and we can't get cavity insulation. But I do have a wood-burner which manages to warm downstairs apart from the bathroom. Let me tell you the seat is very cold in the middle of the night lol.
Talking of bathroom - today I am having a new bath put in and re-tiled. There is a small crack in the old one so it has to be changed. Finally going to be able to have a nice warm bath with candles, a glass of wine?? no, I am tea-total so will be a hot tea for me and a good book.

Here is my card for today which is for SOME ODD GIRL'S challenge ...........

............ I do love these images. The HUGE eyes, happy expressions they are just so fun to colour. I have used the sketch from the challenge. I hope you like it.

MATERIALS USED

70's Kayla from Some Odd Girl
Cardstock
Designer paper unknown
embroidery string
K & Co. Sentiment

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

PS: just noticed the challenge has closed lol. Nevermind - had fun making it anyways

Little Umbrella

2011-10-18T10:15:00.003+01:00

Good morning all.

Still brrrrr - getting colder here. Not sure what I expected since we are in the middle of October lol. Would love a house somewhere hot like Australia where I can spend the winter months but finances don't quiet stretch to that hehe.

I managed to get the doctor out to have a look at James yesterday. I don't have a car anymore and there is no way your can take a sick teenager on public transport. He thought that it was a bad flu virus which can also cause sickness. His advice was - plenty of rest, fluids and paracetamol. James' school e-mailed me with things he could get on with while he's home. This is an important year as at the end he will have a lot of exams for GCSE and although he's a bright kid and got extremely good grades last year he can't afford to miss too much.

Right, today's card doesn't have an image from the Lonely Stamps Club and this is one of my favorite images EVA made for LESS IS MORE .....................

................... this is the gorgeous Little Umbrella from Mo Manning. The challenge at Mo's this week is Inspired by a song and the other night while watching the Friends episode where Ross sings to his baby daughter "I like big *censored*" I instantly thought of this image lol. James thought it would go well with Queen's "Fat buttom girls". And guess what - I am not scared of white spaces anymore :).

MATERIALS USED

Little Umbrella from Mo's Digital Pencil
Cardstock
Gold Glitter pen (a girl's gotta 'av some bling)
Promarkers

OTHER CHALLENGES

Mo's Challenge - Inspired by a song
Less is more - Cocktail
Scrapbooker's Paradise - 1 layer

Thank you for visiting here today and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

Eden

2011-10-17T09:45:00.002+01:00

Good morning all.

Brrrrrrrrr - it's getting colder, damp and grey. Feeling much better but I still have James home. He was sick (again) this morning so I have asked the doctor to have a look at him. It's definately not a bug as they don't last for days. We will just have to wait and see I guess.

Spent yesterday just pottering around as I was feeling sorry for myself with the flu (well, someone has to lol) and decided to look through my stamps. I don't know about you but I have several stamps that I bought cos I absolutely loved them and then only used once for a card before storing them away in my stamp boxes. And there they sit, forgotten, unloved and gathering wool. So I have decided it's time to get rid of the ones I will NEVER use again (not an easy task as I am constantly going - "hm, I might use it again" knowing full well I won't) and use the stamps I am keeping more - maybe even cut down on buying stamps - nahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! And that's just my rubber - dread to have a look thro my digi files.

So for today I have used one of the neglected stamps for the 1st QUIXOTIC SKETCH CHALLENGE ..............

........... And I have used this adorable stamp from Belles'n'Whistles designed by the talented Elisabeth Bell. How this end up in the Lonely Stamps Club I have no idea but she's not going back hehe. Teamed her up with some lovely papers and it makes a super card for a toddler :).

MATERIALS USED

Eden from Belles'n'Whistles
Basic Grey "Kioshi" papers
Ribbon
Sentiment from Hero Arts "Adorable Baby Girl"

OTHER CHALLENGES

B'n'W Challenge - Use a favortite image (all my stamps are my favorites)
Stamptacular Sunday - You Choose

Drucilla

2011-10-16T08:34:00.003+01:00

Good morning all

It really is starting to get colder but I love it when the sun is shining too - it really gives meaning to the saying "A brand new day". Still feeling rotten andnot sleeping well due to a sore throat but not a lot you can do about a flu lol.

My mum is finally back home after camping for 2 weeks. I thought she had been camping around Denmark but turns out they went to France. She has a very good friend who lives there and I think they had a lovely time.
I also got an update on my gran and it's not looking too good. She's slowly going downhill every day and is back in hospital. All she does is sleep, she has no appetit and seems to be losing the will. We are hoping she can go into a nursing home and that may cheer her up a little. So I am debating whether to go home or not to see her - on one hand I want to go and give her a massive hug and tell her how much I care about her, on the other I want to remember her as she was 2 years ago when I last saw her. There is also the financial side to consider but my mum would take care of that.

Ok, enough of my ramblings. This is for KRAFTIN' KIMMIE CHALLENGE ............

.................. who claim that this week's challenge is easy - "use your favorite KKS stamp. Are you joking?! Extremely HARD picking a favorite but I finally narrowed it down to Drucilla. She's so fun and funky and I LOVE her hair. KKS also have a guest design call for December which I may enter.

MATERIALS USED

Drucilla from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps
Cardstock
MME dp
Sentiment G Studio
Versamagic
WOW! Emboss powder
Ribbon
Pearls

Thank you for visiting and may you have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs, Mette

Chubby Chum

2011-10-14T09:46:00.009+01:00

Good morning all.

There is nothing quiet like a flu to announce that autumn/winter is finally here. Yes, I have now got my first flu of the season - it's not quite in full forve yet but I definately feel rough. Not a lot you can do about that apart from drink a lot of fluid, stay warm and take a few painkillers. I am pretty sure I got it of James who has been poorly most of the week.

Made a call home to Denmark yesterday. I wanted to catch up with my dad's wife as she has been in terrible pain for a very long time and doctors couldn't really work out what was wrong with her. Turns out she has a rare condition called Lupus where the immune systems attacks healthy tissue and cells. Not nice but at least now she can get medication and hopefully get better.

Well, enough doom and gloom. I wanted to share a card I made for ..........

........ using this fabulous photo as inspiration .........

........ and this is what I made ..........

........... you may ask how this fits in with the inspiration photo - well, I love the shape of those tomatoes and I thought of a lot of little owls huddled up together to keep warm in winter. I did try a lot more owls but it got too confusing lol. The colours are wonderful and I used a little wooly embroidery thread for texture.
This is one of my favorite stamp sets - I adore the little animals (my daughter wants zoo ones lol).

MATERIALS USED

Chubby Chums from PaperSmooches
Cardstock
thread

Thank you for visiting me today and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

Kisses

2011-10-12T20:02:00.002+01:00

Good evening all.

I know it's a little late for me to be posting but been a busy day. Went into town today to do my weekly shop. Luckily the shop delivers so I don't have to carry all those bags on the bus home.

I am going to have to book an appointment with my doctor again. Since June I have had a pain in my heel which gets really bad after a walk. If I sit down and rest I can hardly put any weight on my heel it's so painful. Last time I went he thought I had pulled a tendend and recommended rest and Ibuprofen. But it has not helped. So I think I need som fysio to try and resolve this. (A new foot might be preferred but they are in short supply hehe).

Well, here is my card for today .....................

................. I sincerely hope I am in time with this for MO'S CHALLENGE. This sweet little girl has been sitting on my desk for a week now begging to be coloured and I finally did it. Matched it up with a little patchwork. Isn't she fabulous!? I absolutely love her.

MATERIALS USED

Kisses from Mo's Digital
Scraps
Cardstock
Heart pearls

Thank you for visiting and enjoy your evening. Hugs, Mette

Thankful

2011-10-11T09:49:00.002+01:00

Good morning all.

Well,woke up to dull, dark and wet weather. Autumn has finally arrived with a vengance lol. I hate mornings like that - I prefer waking up to sun and then the rain comes later. The sun always put me in a good mood.

Did my usual "guided reading" at school this morning. It's fun to help out and provide a little extra something for the youngest children at school to help them with reading and maths. It is only a small village school with about 80 pupils so it's nice for the kids. The big shock comes after year 6 (11 years old) when they go to secondary school and there are about 1000 pupils lol.

So my card for today is very appropriate to fall ................

............. this is a card for the WEE MEMORIES CHALLENGE "Halloween or fall". I used a free image and sentiment from PaperSmooches and paper pierced the "leaf".

MATERIALS USED

Image and sentiment from Paper Smooches
Scraps of dp
Kraft

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

Hearts

2011-10-10T14:22:00.002+01:00

Yup yup yup - I am back with post number 2 of the day. Don't worry - this "more-than-one-post-a-day" mood won't last lol.

Phoebe wanted to do some stamping this week-end with all my stamps and inkpads. A right mess but we did have a lot of fun. She made a little card for a friend and I decided to make this .............

............. I am still debating whether I should have used kraft cardstock or not. I am going to enter this in the challenge at LESS IS MORE. I love those as big white spaces have always scared me and I am teaching myself to LOVE them hehe.

MATERIALS USED

Crafty Individuals CI-017
Hero Arts "Heart to heart"
Ranger "Vintage photo" ink pad
Versamgic "Red Magic"

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