Vintage stamp :)

Good morning crafter.

Hm - yes, so I have not been blogging for a few days nor have I been able to do any crafting. It's a little mad here with both my sons home and off school, I dread end of next week when Phoebe finishes for the summer - there will be no me time lol. To top it all it's miserable here in the UK with rain, rain, rain, I am just hoping it will stop soon, hopefully just in time for the Olympics.

My card for today will be put forward for a month's Guest DT spot with The Digi Bells so crossing my fingers.



Materials used: dug out this old Whiff of Joy stamp but unfortunately all the papers have gone so can't remember his name, he's still a little cutie :) - Papermania cardstock - MME "Abbey Road" designer papers - glitter glue (for his wings).

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

Kneeling Willow

Good afternoon ladies.

It's amazing how a little sun and warmth suddenly brings out all the nasty bugs which make our lives a misery. I have been feeling under the weather for a few days - nothing specific but yesterday I was poorly. I have really not been feeling like crafting and even forgot my DT post for Dilly Beans yesterday :(. I feel bad about that as I hate letting people down. Will have to make it up to Megan next week - somehow.

So, I have been thinking lately about my crafting, stamps and the fact that I seem to collect a lot of both rubber and digis but most of them hardly ever gets used. Feel really bad about that as there was a reason why a specific stamp was bought in the first place. So I have now started to catalogue all my stamps (both rubber and digi - and no I didn't realise what I let myself in for lol) and I am finding a better storage system for my rubber (putting them in random boxes on my shelves is not the best way to "spotting" a neglected stamp). I am hoping this will make me use my older stamps more - especially while cataloguing them. You know the moment ... "Oh yes - I remember buying this stamp :)". So you will be seeing a revival of old and neglected stamps - and yes, I know I have said that before but this time I mean business (WILLPOWER .... WILLPOWER .... exhausted)

So, my card for today ....



..... features an old stamp from Whiff of Joy. Given her som fresh spring colours and she's as good as new again :).

MATERIALS USED

Kneeling Willow @ Whiff of Joy
White and Kraft CS
Echo Parks designer paper
Twine from Sew Sweet
Button from Sew Sweet
Prima gems

CHALLENGES

Whiff of Joy challenge - Spring is in the air
My Mum's Craft Shop - Stamp it
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything goes
7 Kids Challenge Blog - Shades of Spring

Thank you so much for visiting and hope you have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

Lizzie

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

Fall Willow catching leaves

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

BnW challenges + Simon Says + more

Hey again.

Yes, second post from me today but don't worry - it won't happen often lol. I won't be able to post this card tomorrow so just wanted to share it with you. I have used a fairly old stamp but still such a wonderful image.



MATERIALS USED

Image: Melissa with heart from Whiff of Joy
Papers@ Melody by Prima Marketing
Lace, ribbon and buttons: stash
String: Quixotic

CHALLENGES

Belles n Whistles - favorite things and heart (paper and lace)
Fab n funky - make your own embellishments (flowers and tags)
simon Says - make your own
Crafts and me - Spread your wings
Paper Sundae - Pick your topping (Lace and flowers)
Oldie but Goodie - Add a heart

Thank you for swinging by and enjoy the weekend, Mette

Whiff of Joy + Color Throwdown + Crafts and me + Flutterby Wednesday

Good afternoon Thursday.

Just when I thought I would be getting some well deserved peace ALONE my sons are both home today - one with flu, the other cos he doesn't have any lessons (he's on his last A level year). So be making lunch, washing, fetching this and that etc etc and not able to indulge in my daily blog-surfing. However, did give me a chance to finish this ........

as I had a headache last night I didn't get to finish my card and been doing it this morning. Made this using the sketch at WHIFF OF JOY and using the colour challenge at COLOR THROWDOWN. The papers are torn to fit with the challenge at CRAFTS AND ME and since the image has wings it will go well for FLUTTERBY WEDNESDAY. As with most of my colouring I have used Promarkers and I had a lot of fun with this sketch. Loved the paper tearing too :).



Materials:

Image Whiff of Joy
Papers Basic Grey and My Minds Eye
Flower: prima
Button: stash
Ranger Stickles Crystal

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

Whiff of Joy Guest DT Call

Good morning Sunday.

OMGosh - it's been a few days since I have posted on my blog. Many apologies but believe me, I haven't been sitting around lazy - OH NO - I will be lucky if I find myself again I've been that busy. I am sure we are all getting busier and busier in the run up to christmas and crafting will take second place. I have managed to make some card which will be posted asap and some other projects too.

This card is intended for the Guest DT Call over by Whiff of Joy. Well, who doesn't love their gorgeous stamps and all the new things which are being introduced such as papers, dies, embellishments etc.
This cheeky chap is Charlie and I love these christmas stamps. I have coloured him with Promarkers and added a tiny bit of stickles to the "snow". The sketch is provided by the very talented Katherina (WoJ's mum) - here's to fingers crossed :).



Materials

Stamp: Charlie with snowball from Whiff of Joy
Papers: Memory Box "Tinsel" from Quixotic paperie
Embellishments: stash

Thank you for dropping in and have a blessed Sunday, Mette

Thanks a Bunch

Good morning Monday.
Grey, wet and cold - that's today's weather here and I hate it. So I think I will be staying indoors and do some colouring today and some housework to keep warm. Hopefully my card for today is gonna cheer you up - it's summery :). I made this to tie in with - wait for it - 5 challenges lol. Whiff of Joy and Craftalicious asked for Thank you's, Flutterby and Paper Sundae both wanted to see Things with Wing and I just loved the sketch at Friday Sketchers. Well, I am quite please how this turned out - hope you like it too.



Materials

Image: melinda with bouquet Whiff of Joy
Sentiment: Whiff of Joy
Paper: Daisy Bucket + Basic grey
Ribbon: Jazzlin's Design

Thanks for dropping by and enjoy your day, Mette

Whiff of Joy #80

With father's day quickly approaching I was a little at a loss ad to what to make until I saw this little guy. My daughter thinks her daddy is a big super hero and Spider Henry is just perfect. He is a free digi download from Katharina and can be found HERE.
I coloured him using Prisma pencils and blender. I used the lovely sketch over at the Whiff of Joy challenge and will enter this card there. The papers are from my stash and the sentiment is computer generated. Hope you like him.

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

Simon Says Stamps - Sketch

Good morning all!!! THE SUN IS SHINING :)
Am up early as my daughter woke me by jumping all over my bed shouting she wants to go to the park lol. She has now sitting watching TV and having cereal so I thought I might just post this card which I made for Simon Says Stamps challenge. They have a lovely sketch and the optional extra to use a Whiff of Joy stamp. Well, I am way behind with making my xmas cards for this year so here is one with the cheeky Charlie. As always I have coloured him using my Prisma pencils and blender. Hope you like it!

Recipe:

Image: Charlie with snowman from Whiff of Joy
Papers: mixture from stash
Ribbon: from stash
Snowflakes: RAK from a lovely friend
Gems from Bunny Zoe's

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

Quixotic - Oh Baby

Just a quick post from me this morning as it's all go go go here as usual. I made this card over the week-end for Quixotic challenge "Oh Baby". Isn't this image lovely? I coloured it using Prisma pencils and blender as always. I hope you like it.

Recipe

Image: Available from Whiff of Joy
Papers: a mixture from stash
Flower and brad from stash too.

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

Whiff of Joy # 76

When I first saw the Norma Fickel stamps from Whiff of Joy back in 2009 I loved them instantly. I got a few for christmas but have not gotten any since then. This image landed on my door step this morning and I had to ink it up straight away. Isn't it lovely?? I am entering it into this week's WoJ Challenge. I have coloured the image with my Prisma pencils and blender and added gold glitter glue to the stars. There is also lots of gold embossed on the DP.

Recipe

Image: Mother and child from Whiff of Joy
Papers: Papermania and K & Co.
Flowers: Prima

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day, mette

Whiff of Joy Candy

Whiff of Joy are releasing their Winter kit on the 23rd October 2009 but you can pre-orde them now.
Click on the banner to go directly to the shop.

If you want to win the whole set you need to visit Katharina's web.

Hugs, Mette

ISMAKI 31 AND SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

This week Ismaki challenge is a super sketch. I have combined it with A Spoonful of Sugar challenge "Christmas" and used a lovely stamp from Whiff of Joy. As always I used water-colours.
Stamp: Whiff of Joy "Charlotte with Reindeer"
Paper: no maker
Flower: Prima
Brad: Dovecraft
Pearls: Papermania

Thank you for looking, Mette