Harley

Good morning all.

This is going to be a quick post as I am busy today. Friday is the day when I do my housework and my ironing basket is full :(. It's not so bad as I tend to do it while watching Create and Craft (a UK crafting tv program) however, there is always something I want to purchase. Not good as I have put myself on a strict craft stash diet - a 3 month ban apart from necessities (adhesives). I am sure I am not the only one hording huge amounts of papers (love papers), flowers, ribbons etc etc. I have got to use some of my stash before buying new things. I managed to stop smoking 4 years ago and believe me that was hard but this ban seems like torture lol.



I have for a while been wanting to try one of the sketches at Deconstructing Jen so this is it. I used one of the sassy ladies illustrated by the fabulous Kenny K, they all look like every guys dream-girl lol. I think they are fab and such fun to colours. You can really go to town with them. I used the colour theme at The Ribbon Girl - pinks and creams.

MATERIALS USED

Harley @ Kenny K Downloads
Papers: K & Co (Check) and MME (rose)
Ribbon
gems
Sentiment: Dorcas Design

CHALLENGES

Deconstructing Jen - Sketch
Kenny K's Krafty Girlz - Check it out!
The Ribbon Girl - pinks and creams

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

1st Snowball of Winter

Good evening all.

No - I haven't gone completely gaga although the title might suggest so. And I do know that we are in the middle of June but half the year has already gone and if I don't get started soon I will end up as every year - short on cards to give friends and family for christmas.

Today Phoebe and I took the train to Belper. Had a lovely day shopping and eating lunch and once we got home we spent some time doing a little home-work. She is working on the "proper saying" of the alphabet and not just phonics. I am pretty sure it's all a bit confusing for her. And yes, the Pokemon bug is still in the house - she has her little heart set on a soft Pikachu toy so it's a browse on ebay for me lol.



As I mentioned I have a christmas card for you today. The challenge at SCACD is Anything goes and we all love those. So I thought I might get started on this years cards using this gorgeous stamp designed by the super talented Elisabeth Bell. Isn't she just super. I have kept the design simple as I send a lot of cards to family in Denmark and if I attach too much embellishment the postal cost is huge.

1st Snowball of Winter @ SCACD
Paper Adventure paper
Ribbon
Flakes

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

Christine

Good morning all.

Well, it's a grey day here in Derbyshire but atleast it's not raining. Not long till school finishes for the summer but the kids have a few inset days and on the 30th the National Union for Teachers have voted to strike so the boys won't be at school. Not sure about Phoebe's school yet - they'll let us know.

Today is my weekly online food shopping day. I love having it delivered to my door and I don't have to go myself. The store saves all my purchases so all I have to do is click my usual food and a few add-ons. Simple, easy and painless.



I am again joining in the TIDDLY INK CHALLENGE. This week it's sugar and spice with a twist = something funny or sarcastic. No need for me to tell that I love Christy's images and this lady was just perfect for my sentiment. And yes - more paper piecing lol, used a little kraft (I am so running low on that), a ribbon and done. Eventhough the image isn't coloured I think it looks quite good.
Christine can be purchased HERE.
The sentiment says "Who says I am not in shape? Round is a shape, isn't it?

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

Tiny Tia

Good morning all.

Pfff - someone borrowed the sun - AGAIN!!! It's rather cool and Phoebe is wearing tights. Ben got up at 5AM again to help set up tables for exams at school and as usual I wake up and can't go back to sleep. Not much longer now as the exam period is almost over. James is sitting maths today (and he borrowed my steel rule which I use for crafting :( ). Ben has his last exam on friday and that's him finished. 3rd July he goes to Greece with his gf for a week and then he has to wait till mid-september before starting lectures at Uni.
So what does one do at 5 AM in the mornings??? Drink a cup of coffee and browse blogland. So many fabulous images both rubber and digital and so many talented ladies it's sometimes hard to keep up hehe.



No, I didn't make this at 5 AM, far to early for my brain to be working 100%. Hard enough after several coffees and breakfast lol. I made this yesterday during the 10 min when my brain kicked into gear (or at least the idea was formed). I do like the super images from Some Odd Girl - huge eyes, tiny waist and grandma ankles :). A dream to colour and suitable for any age. I did a little paper piecing (love doing them) and Bob's your uncle (a very silly english expression as not many of us have an uncle named Bob).

MATERIALS USED

Tiny Tia @ Some Odd Girl
Papers: Doodlebug (red) + unknown (green)
Ribbon
Button
Handmade flower

CHALLENGES

SOME ODD GIRL - kraft or white + 2 pop colours
CUPCAKE CHALLENGE - Sketch
CRAFT YOUR PASSION - Paper Piecing

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

Dani with presents

Good evening all.

What's this?? Two posts in one day - that's almost unheard of but I have been lucky that I got some time this weekend to do some serious crafting.
My daughter has suddenly discovered POKEMON (omg I remember my sons being crazy about that almost 8-10 years ago). She's got a sticker book, dug out the boys old Pokemon Trading Cards and watching the episodes starting with #1 (did you know there are over 650 episodes). This however means that mummy has become invisible or not needed for the time being. Not sure if it's a blessing or tragedy lol.



Just a quick show for you this evening and Yes, I do know it's not christmas yet. But this week at MO'S CHALLENGE they wanted to see tags and I always want to do my own for christmas and somehow run out of time. So now I am starting :).
I have used the super trendy image Dani with presents, some kraft stock and DP. A little glitter with a glue pen and "Hey Pesto" - sorted.

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

Cupcake Kiki La Rue

Good morning all.

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend and looking forward to the week ahead. The sun is shining from a bue sky which always makes me happy. I am sure there is something about the weather and how we feel.



My card for today is featuring the very sweet Kiki La Rue designed by Christine Wooden (CC Design's mummy). I love CC Design, not only are they super cute but they are a joy to colour. There is a wonderful Photo Inspiration challenge over at ATS WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE - lots of lovely pastels. This would be perfect for a party Phoebe is going to this coming weekend - yes, she has 2 parties and a school BBQ (I am exhausted all ready lol).

MATERIALS USED

Cupcake Kiki La Rue @ All That Scrap
Papers: Papermania "Rose Garden"
Flower
Ribbon
Brad

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

Party Time

Good afternoon all.

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend relaxing and spending time with loved ones. Today is Father's Day and happy wishes to all fathers out there :).

Well, I have not posted anything for a few days. Been busy with housework, cooking and spending time with my kids. Phoebe and I made pizza dough yesterday and then we all had fun putting our favorite toppings on - mmmmm. This is definately not the last time we do that and I think it will become a weekly favorite with all my kids. Might move on to muffins next and other home-baked things.

Yesterday Ben was looking after a friends 2 young Cavalier Spaniels - they are just gorgeous and we went several time to play with them. However, Phoebe had a bad experience as a toddler so she is anxious around dogs (although she does want her own). There dogs are rather playful so Phoebe stayed on the other side of the gate :).



So onto my card for today - it's a little late as I ran out of ink for my printer and had to wait for the new cartridge. This week at Tiddly Ink the challenge is "One Layer". Normally I use lots of layers but I still had fun doing this and I must admit I love the simple and clean look (so expect more in the future).
I coloured PARTY TIME with my Promarkers and added a border and sentiment. Hope you like it.

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