I have decided to try the Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge. The aim is to colour something every day for 30 days even if it is just for 5 minutes. Here is my day 1 The stamps are old ones from Hero Arts and I have coloured in with my Promarkers. Of course, I had... Continue Reading →
I've had some much needed craft inspiration today. I came across a card making colour challenge with the aim of making a card using the colours craft, grey and yellow. Here is my entry: I used my Sizzix Hero Arts stamp and die set for the butterflies and flowers and my Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous... Continue Reading →
I'm not going to lie - things have been tough round here for the last few weeks. For those that read my last blog post you will know that my son has been very unwell (if you want to read my last post you can click here), we have attended a funeral for my husband's... Continue Reading →
I'm still here - just. The last few weeks have been crazy bonkers. I suppose it's that time of year. I have never know so many school Christmas activities that needed so much parental input. Different activities for each child on different days, various birthdays including mine and the usual round of paediatrician appointments. The... Continue Reading →
It was my Husband's birthday just over a week ago. In my head I had planned this hand drawn card but the reality was that I was clearly brewing my sinus infection and couldn't focus or sit at my craft desk for too long. I had bought a stamp set it the summer with various sports... Continue Reading →
Well, I shall keep this short and sweet. I've not been crafting as much in the last few weeks as I was full of cold and feeling completely rubbish. As of this morning I couldn't cope with the pain in my head any longer so saw my Doctor. She promptly diagnosed a sinus infection and... Continue Reading →
Slightly random title but the card is a little random! My younger sister had her birthday this week. She loves knitting. She loves koala bears. She loves her sleep. Put it all together and what do you get? Yes, a sleeping, knitting koala. I bought my daughter this great book http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1409587606?keywords=usborne%20drawing%20animals&qid=1446055234&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 It breaks down the process... Continue Reading →
It was my Sister-in-Law's birthday last week. She loves birds and spends most of her free time bird ringing so what else would I put on her Birthday card?! Crafty stash used - Sizzix Bigz Birds die First Edition New Bloom paper pad Sentiment stamp (brand unknown), sequins, white embossing powder, white and purple card... Continue Reading →
Well, I'm not sure where the last week has gone but with some horror I realised I hadn't posted on my blog since last Wednesday. It's not a big deal granted but it's important to me. So here is a shaker card made for my friend's birthday last week. The stamp was a freebie from the... Continue Reading →
I've still got my craft table covered with Christmas crafting and my lovely new Christmas Blueprint stamps have been calling me for days. Crafty stash used - Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous Christmas Blueprint stamps Dovecraft/Trimcraft Christmas Basics sentiments stamps Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress ink pads in Faded Jeans, Salty Ocean and Mermaid Lagoon Snowflake paper (brand unknown) Zig... Continue Reading →
The Artisan Duck 