SLYMI - Week 28

This week we had to use some stitching on the LO. I have stitched the stamens on the large pink flower. I have used Pebbles Inc 'Linnie Bell' papers and embellishments, which were from Sarah's Cards June kit. I have also used a Petalloo flower and a Martha Stewart punched butterfly.

SLYMI - Week 27

This week we had to scrap a happy story. I think seeing Take That last week was definitely a happy story, as I still haven't stopped smiling! I have used Basic Grey Lime Rickey PPs and embellishments.

SLYMI - Week 26

Don't seem to be getting time to make any cards at the moment, it takes me too long to do the SLYMI challenge. This week's required element was to use some stickers on your LO. The photo is yet another one from my India trip LOL! I have used Heidi Swapp Invisibles, bird and frame mega mask, which I have painted using Ranger Dabbers. The title was created with Thickers alphabet stickers and Adornit stickers. The bling around the pigeon is also Heidi Swapp and the stamps are from Inkadinkadoo, decorated with kaisercraft bling.

SLYMI - Week 25

I thought these pictures of an Indian peacock would be perfect for this week's theme - green and blue. I have used Marrakech papers and embellishments, yet again!

SLYMI - Week 24

Scrap with felt this week - so great excuse to use the Prima Felt Matties I bought last year. Another photo from India....I have used K&Co 'Que Sera Sera' and Basic Grey 'Marrakech' PPs,Thickers felt alphabet, Prima 'Fancy Felt Matties', Sizzix die cut and Elusive Images flower stamps.

Just Magnolia - Week 6

The challenge over at Just Magnolia, this week, was to use a shaped card. I have cut this scalloped circle card on the Cricut and also used it to cut the circular mats. Tilda has been coloured using Promarkers, the PPs are K&Co 'Roam' and the sentiment stamp and punches are from Stampin' Up. I have also used a Martha Stewart border punch and EK Success retro flower punches.

SLYMI - Week 22

A sketch this week, so not too much thinking involved. It fits in perfectly with my minimalist style. I have used Basic Grey 'Marrakech' PP, Bazzill and that's about it!

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 53

Fab sketch from Friday Sketchers this week. I have used a Sugar Nellie image, which has been coloured using Promarkers. The papers are K&Co 'Hopscotch', the sentiment in Stampin' Up, the stars were cut on the Cricut and the image was matted using Nesties.

Sketch Saturday - Sketch 51

A lovely sketch, this week, from Sketch Saturday. I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp, from the new summer kit, which I have coloured using Promarkers. The papers are K&Co 'Roam', the sentiment stamp and punch is from Stampin' Up and I have also used a Martha Stewart border punch and Nesties.

SLYMI - Week 21

Bit more of a challenge this week - we had to do a LO based on a song title. Thought the song I have chosen was perfect for this photo. I have used Fancy Pants 'Summer Soiree' papers, a little bit of Marrakech, and an Elusive Images stamped flower.

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 52

I haven't made a card for a while, but couldn't resist this lovely sketch from Friday Sketchers. I have used Basic Grey 'Urban Prairie' papers, a Sugar Nellie stamp, coloured with Promarkers, SU sentiment and punches and Nestabilities.

Jigsaw Finished!

The original charm I had ordered for my Wizard of Oz piece, was out of stock, so I had to order a different one. The new charm was trimmed in gold as opposed to the original silver one, so guess what... I had to redo my jigsaw piece! I'm going to parcel it up, ready to send, tomorrow, which will hopefully stop me from feeling the urge to redo any of the other pieces LOL.

SLYMI - Week 20

This week's challenge..... to use a pen!! I have doodled around the flowers, and journalled on the strips and also at the side of the photo. I have used K&Co 'Hopscotch' papers for the flowers, which have been stamped using an Elusive Images flower plate. I have added a Thickers title and plenty of bling.

Tattoo Piece - 'Take 2'

That should probably read 'take 22'! I've lost count of the number of times I've redone this piece. I'm still not entirely happy with it, but enough's enough LOL!

SLYMI - Week 19

This week is 'scraplift' week. I have used Basic Grey Marrakech papers and embellishments, a Martha Stewart border punch and my Cricut to cut the title.

Altered Jigsaw - My Indian Piece

I did my Indian piece today, but then just when I thought I'd finished the jigsaw, I decided I didn't like the tattoo piece and ripped it up. I've just ordered another stamp for it, so when that arrives I'll finally be able to finish.

Altered Jigsaw Swap

Had a lovely day with my friend Karen yesterday and finally made a start on the altered jigsaw. I finished 3 pieces yesterday and have finished another 5 today, so only one more to do! I haven't uploaded Karen's piece, as she wants it to be a surprise, or my piece, as that's the one I've still got to do. I'm waiting for a 'ruby slipper' charm, to finish off the Wizard of Oz piece, so it looks a little bare at the moment.

Scrap Like You Mean It - Week 18

The themes keep getting stranger - this week it is scrap an outdoors picture, maybe next week will be one from indoors LOL! I have used My Mind's Eye 'Maggie May' papers, American Crafts 'Details', My Little Shoebox 'Sprinkle Glaze' alphabet, My Little Shoebox 'Flawless' transparency overlay and American Crafts ribbon.

I haven't done many card challenges recently, as I have been concentrating on an 'Altered Jigsaw' swap that I am in on UKS. Hope to get the pieces finished next week and then I can start focusing on my cards. There just isn't enough hours in the day!!

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 48

Another great sketch from Friday Sketchers. I have used Whiff of Joy stamps, which have been coloured with Prismacolors and Sansador. The papers are from the My Mind's Eye 'Maggie May' collection, and I have used Nestabilities for the frame.

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 57

This week's challenge from Cute Card Thursday was to either distress or stitch the edges of the card. I decided to try out my new edge distresser on all the edges and then inked them afterwards. The papers are My Mind's Eye 'Maggie May' collection and the sentiment and flowers were done using Stampin' Up stamps and punches. The image is 'Buzz' by Penny Black and it was coloured using Prismacolor pencils and Sansador.I must give a special mention to my lovely daughter Natalie, who bought me a Wizard as a surprise present which I have used it to cut the Nestabilities.

Scrap Like You Mean It - Week 17

A much better challenge this week - layers and lace. I have used another photo from my India trip, which was taken at the Peacock Gate inside the walled city of Jaipur. I have used My Mind's Eye 'Maggie May' papers, Dewdrops, blooms and a SU tag. The title was cut on the Cricut and the lace was from my 'lace box' LOL.

Scrap Like You Mean It - Week 16

This week's challenge was to 'scrap in the morning'. It didn't matter whether you started the LO in the morning or finished it in the morning, as long as you did some of the LO during the morning - very strange challenge, but anyway..... I have used K&Co 'Que Sera Sera' papers and embellishments. The journalling reads: "It's no wonder the Rambagh Palace was spotless. Each morning a team of ladies cleaned every inch of the grounds with a duster!

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 47

This sketch from Friday Sketchers came in very handy for a couple of Easter cards that I needed to make. I have used a Magnolia image, courtesy of Andrea (thank you), which was coloured using Prismacolor pencils and Sansador. The PPs are Basic Grey 'Urban Prairie', the flowers and swirl were punched with EK Success punches, the sentiment was done using the PC and Stampin' Up punches and the scalloped oval was cut using Nestabilities.

Baby Card

Haven't managed to get any card challenges done today, although have made this card for one of Tim's colleagues. Used Anita's stamp, SU card, ink and punches, Little Yellow Bicycle PP, Nestabilities, Martha Stewart punch and an Inkadinkado swirl stamp. I painted the image using Distress Inks.

Scrap Like You Mean It - Week 15

The theme for this week's challenge was edges. I've used plenty of straight edges, but not many decorative edges LOL! But, to be honest, I wanted to scrap these particular photos and didn't want to ruin the LO just for the sake of 'having' to have lots of different edges on it IYKWIM. The papers are Piggy Tales 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' collection and the scalloped frame is a KI 'softie'.

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Challenge 45

It was a sketch challenge, this week, from A Spoon Full of Sugar. I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp, which has been coloured with Distress Inks. The papers are K&Co ' Roam', the sentiment is by Stampin' Up, the flowers are Prima and the pearls are from Papermania. I have used Nestabilities to cut the frame.

Friday Sketchers - Sketch 46

Another great sketch from Friday Sketchers. I have used a Whiff of Joy stamp, which has been coloured using Distress Inks. The papers are K&Co 'Bailey', the sentiment was done using a stampin' Up stamp and punches, the flowers are Prima and the charms are from Hobby House Crafts ( the idea was demonstrated by Bev, Whiff of Joy Designer, at the recent Harrogate show)

Sketch Saturday - Sketch 45

Another great sketch challenge from Sketch Saturday. I have used a Magnolia stamp, which has been coloured using Distress Inks. The papers are K&Co 'Roam'. I have also used a spacer and charm from Hobby House Crafts (Thanks Bev, for showing us the idea) and a brad from Paper Mania. The flowers are Prima and the sentiment was done using a Stampin' Up stamp and punches.

Amazing

I did this LO for my Dad, who is 68 going on 21! The journalling reads:This is my Dad, Les. He runs marathons, has done a bungee jump and has cycled from John o’Groats to Land’s End on several occasions. At the moment he is in training to complete the journey on a postman’s bike!
These pictures were taken as he was setting off on a 70 mile journey home, after riding the 70 miles to our house the previous day.
When I spoke to him later that evening he said he couldn’t understand why he felt a bit ‘achy’. I replied “Dad, it could have something to do with the fact that you’re 68 years of age!

I think the title sums him up! I have used Bazzill, Thickers alphabet and an Inkadinkado stamp.

Scrap Like You Mean It - Week 14

This weeks challenge on UKS was to use something 'hidden' on the LO. I decided to use a spinner idea I had seen in a book, but my big problem was understanding how to fit it all together (Anyone who knows me will understand why LOL) Anyway, 5 hours later, I finally finished. The LO features the four different methods of transport we were offered when we arraived at the Rambagh Palace in India: camel, elephant, horses or horse and carriage.

I have used K&Co Que Sera Fera paper, Hambly transparency, Marrakech centre piece and K&Co K Ology brad. The title was cut on the Cricut and the journalling done on the PC.