Hello Cupcake!

Hi everyone :-)

I am pleased to say the sun has come out to play again :-)  It always amazes me how a little bit of sunshine can brighten your mood.

Now onto my card.  For a change I decided to ink the edges of my papers and now I really wish I hadn't because to me it just looks messy.  Don't get me wrong I love to see inked edges on other people's cards and that's why I decided to try it but don't think I will be doing it again any time soon.  I might make another card exactly the same but without inking the edges to see which one I prefer ... think I know which one it will be :-)

LOTV ~ Hello Cupcake

Papers ~ Dovecraft 'Tea House'

Flowers ~ Dovecraft 'Tea House'

Pearls ~ Prima

Pearl Brads ~ The Hobby House

Sentiment ~ Cuddly Buddly

Challenges

Simon Says Stamp ~ Anything goes & blog hop

Craft Your Passion ~ Show us your layers

The Crazy Challenge ~ 3 different papers

I am back to work tomorrow but can't really complain because it's only for one day.  I only work Thurs & Fri so I have had a one day week for the last 2 weeks ... I could get used to this :-)

That's all from me ... now off to hang the washing out.

Spring Candy Winner!

Good morning

Brrr it's a bit chilly today :-(  Oh well can't complain really after the gorgeous weather we have had over the Easter weekend.  Chris and the children are back to work and school so i'm home alone today and it's so quiet.  Have loads of housework to catch up with so that will keep me busy.

Thank you to everyone who entered my Spring Candy giveaway.  The lucky winner as chosen by random.org is #29 Jen McLaughlin. 

Congratulations Jen :-)  Please email me at christopherthompson622@btinternet.com with your postal address so I can pop your prize in the post.

Also just to let you know there is a 2 day sale at Teddy Bo ... For every 3 FULL PRICE ITEMS you buy you get ONE FREE (including all the new digi stamps released today).

That's all from me ... housework calls!

Spring Candy

Hello :-)

This post will stay at the top until the candy is drawn on 26th April ~ Please scroll down for new posts :-)

I have put together some candy to celebrate Easter/Spring and I am pleased to say the lovely Gayle is going to add some Teddy Bo & Co Digital Stamps :-)

Whiff of Joy 'Hello Ladybug' rubber stamp

Marianne Design 'Eline's Babies' papers

16 sheets (2 of each design)

Marianne Design 'Eline's Flowerz' papers

16 sheets (2 of each design)

Pack of Prima E-Line Pearls & Crystals

Selection of flowers

and

Teddy Bo & Co Digital Stamps

So if you would like the chance to win this candy here's what you have to do:

1)  Add your name to the linky tool

2)  Post the candy photo in your sidebar with a link back to my blog

3)  For a 2nd entry please become a follower of the Teddy Bo Challenge blog and leave me a comment to let me know you are now a follower.  If you are already a Teddy Bo follower then you can also leave me a comment.

This candy will run until midnight on 25th April and the winner will be announced the following morning.

Happy Easter and Candy Reminder!

Good morning :-)

Hope you have all had a lovely Easter weeekend and you haven't eaten too many eggs ;-) 

We have been enjoying the gorgeous weather here in Norfolk ... HOT HOT HOT!!!!  We had a BBQ Saturday night and yesterday we went over to see my Mum and Nan for the day and had another one!  We have so much food left over think we might have to light the barbie again today ... oh what a hardship lol! 

Just thought I would post a quick reminder that my CANDY ends tonight at midnight so if you haven't entered you still have time. 

Enjoy the rest of the weekend :-)

An Easter Bunny!

Hi Everyone :-)

Hope you have all all been enjoying the sunshine.  This afternoon while Chloe and Jamie were playing out in the garden I made this quick and simple Easter card using a LOTV die cut image.  I cut up another image and decoupaged the bunny and daffodils.

Please note these sheets are no longer available at LOTV; I recently bought a few of these sheets from LOTV’s Outlet Store on Ebay where they sell discontinued products.

Image ~ LOTV die cut image

Papers ~ Forever Friends ‘Spring Time’

Ribbon/Bow ~ Papermania Capsule Collection
Sentiment ~ Will add link later

Challenges

Kaboodle Doodles ~Thoughts of Spring/Easter

Cupcake Craft ~ Lots of Layers

My Time to Craft ~ Easter Wishes

The Crafty Pad ~ Easter

Creative Inspirations ~ Easter

Penny’s ~ Easter
Papertake ~ Stripes and/or Spots

That's all from me ... the overflowing basket of ironing is calling!

Teddy Bo Tuesday ... Baking Bea :-)

Good afternoon

It's Teddy Bo Tuesday so that means there are some cute NEW images instore at Teddy Bo :-)  There is even one of Bo and Bea celebrating the Royal Wedding!  You can see a few of my favs from this week's release at the bottom of this post.

I have used one of the new images on my card today ... the adorable 'Baking Bea'.  Doesn't she look pleased with her tray of cupcakes :-) 

Image ~ 'Baking Bea'

Papers ~ Dovecraft 'Tea House'

Seam Binding ~ Wild Orchid Crafts

Flowers ~ Prima & Dovecraft 'Tea House'

Pearls ~ Prima

Sentiment ~ Free download here

Challenges

Kaboodle Doodles ~ Cute & Cuddly Animals

ASFOS ~ All Creatures Great and Small

 

Now off to sort something out for tea and I will be back later with my 'Spring Candy'.

Thanks for stopping by my blog ~ your comments are most appreciated :-)

Party Ladies!

Good afternoon

Wow the weather is glorious here this weekend :-) 

Today's card is for my friend Jo who is celebrating her birthday in a couple of weeks.  It's not my usual cute style but I must say I rather like it.  When I saw the Creative Expressions 'Party Ladies' stamp set I knew it would be perfect for Jo's card because cute isn't really her thing!

Image ~ Creative Expressions 'Party Ladies'

Papers ~ Papermania Heather Capsule & Henbury Lane

Ribbon & Gems ~ Stash

Flowers ~ Prima

Sentiment ~ Die Cut

Challenges

CES ~ Monochromatic

ABC ~ R is for Ribbon

One Stop Craft ~ Monochromatic

Papertake ~ Anything Goes + Something New

(New Stamp)

I have put together a few things for a mini spring candy which I will post on my blog tomorrow.

 That's all from me ~ now going to pop a pizza in the oven and prepare the salad for tea.

Teddy Bo Challenge ~ Punch It!

Good morning

Well it's time for another challenge over at Teddy Bo :-)  The challenge this fortnight is 'Punch It' so we want you to use your punches.  The prize for one lucky winner is the Teddy Bo Ten ... 10 graphics of the winner's choice!

Image ~ Teddy Bea 'Watering the Garden'

Papers ~ Pad from local craft shop

Sentiment ~ Pink Gem Designs

Flowers ~ Wild Orchid Crafts

Seam Binding ~ Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearl Brads ~ The Hobby House

Thanks for stopping by :-)

Crafty Calendar Challenge ~ April Showers

Good afternoon

It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Calendar!  The theme for April has been set by Liz and she has chosen 'April Showers Bring Forth May Showers'.  Our sponsor and guest designer is the lovely Lynne at Sentiments 4 You.   The prize for one lucky winner is a $10 online voucher and Lynne also very kindly gave the design team a selection of sentiments to use for our challenge cards.

When I saw the new images instore at Teddy Bo this week I just had to use this sweet little Teddy Bea image.  Her name is 'April Showers' and she is available here

Image  ~ Teddy Bea 'April Showers'

Papers ~ Craft Creations and Wild Rose Studio

Flowers ~ Crafty Emma's Store & Wild Orchid Crafts

Sentiment ~ Sentiments 4 You

Challenges

Papertake ~ Sketch

By The Cute & Girly ~ Cute & Girly

Stamp Something ~ April Digi Day

Allsorts ~ Blooming Blossoms

Crafty Catz ~ April Showers

ABC ~ R is for Roses

Hope you have a lovely weekend :-)

'Blooming Wonderful'

Good morning

It's the 1st of the month so that means it's time for a new challenge at Crafter's Companion. This month we have a colour challenge of Brown & Aqua. Don't think I have ever used this colour combo before but I must say I rather like it :-) Sadly this will be my last DT card for Crafter's Companion because I have decided to step down due to other committments.

I have made this card for my Nan for Mother's Day ~ hope she likes it!

Image ~ SWALK 3 'Blooming Wonderful'

Papers ~ Making Memories 'Lauren' and DCWV 'Retro Prints'

Flowers & Gems ~ Wild Orchid Crafts

Sentiment ~ Pink Gem Designs

Ribbon ~ Eastern Treasures

Challenges

Cupcake Craft ~ Flowers for Mum

Allsorts ~ For a Special Lady

Ooh La La ~ Mother's Day

Creative Inspirations ~ Mother's Day

The Crafty Pad ~ For the Mums

CES ~ Die Cut Crazy

That's all from me today ... work is calling!