Simon Says ... Give Thanks!

Morning, oops I am a little late with my post today .... guess who had an AMAZING sleep last night! I feel better than yesterday so looks like I am on the mend - woohoo!!!!

On Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog this week we are supporting a worthy cause ... you can read all about the details on our challenge blog but basically we want as many of you as possible to send a Thanksgiving or Christmas card so that they can be passed on to the elderly that either live alone, in nursing homes or who visit care centres. What a wonderful idea. We all have lots of cards in our craft rooms that would be perfect so please, please send what you can. Make sure you pop over to the challenge blog for details.

I am so happy to welcome the crazy lady that is Miss Dawny P as our Guest Designer for the next 4 challenges - woohoo, sure you will be as happy as a pig in muck my dear!

So to fit in with this our theme this week is Thanksgiving/Thanks

The winner will get a fab $25 spending spree online at Simon Says Stamp Superstore!!!

I have made a thankyou card this week (I am going to send a christmas card to the card drive) and oh boy .... look ..... I have dug out one of my Penny Black's - it is a long long time since I used one of these beauties. I really love the vintage stamps ... she is just adorable. There is a huge selection to choose from online at Simon Says Stamp Superstore.

The papers are so pretty and I felt the colours had quite a vintage feel to them. They are from the Cosmo Cricket 'Mini Love' deck .... love, love, love these papers.

Excuse my rubbish colouring this week, I am afraid my nose and eyes were streaming so much it is a wonder I managed to get it done at all ...... promise to do better tomorrow, lol.

Challenges

Penny Black Saturday - A Sketch
Charisma Cardz - More than 1 Fold
Pixie Dust Studios - Fall into Fall
Allsorts - Bingo ... punch, tag, ribbon

Still being good and making easels even though it takes me forever to do! I do love the finished look though so deffo worth the extra time.

Please pop back later for my next sneak peek that I have been sharing with you all week.

Byeeeeeeeeee xxx

Crafter's Companion SWALK Sneak Peek Day 2

Hi there, I thought I would pop back today and share another of the brand new SWALK stamps from Crafter's Companion with you all. They are all so cute it is hard to pick a favourite. Today I have chosen this sweet little baby ..... he is just so adorable don't you think.

The beautiful gingham papers are from the CD which compliments this range and the designs are all fabulous. Lots if extras too like sentiments, flowers and borders.

Now for something for all of you who colour with copics and promarkers. You know how hard it is to try and find the perfect paper for blending ... well look no further! From Monday you will be able to buy the PERFECT paper from  Crafter's Companion Website. It is called Nennah Classic Crest Solar White, it is 216gsm, is ultra ultra smooth and perfect for seamless blending. Even better that that is it is only £3.99 per pack for 20 sheets – trust me, if you love your promarkers and copics – you need it, just ask all the DT, they can’t get enough!

Don't forget about our blog hop too ...... see the post below for all the details about the hop and make sure you pop over to the news, views and inspiration blog too for lots more fun and details of all the show times on Ideal World and Create & Craft!

See you tomorrow for another sneak peek!

New winner for TGF Candy #4

Good evening .... hope you are all ok. I am feeling rather poop ... got a stinking cold and I am being miserable with it ... such a bad patient lol.

Unfortunately the original winner of my Greeting Farm candy sponsored by Simon Says Stamp Superstore did not claim her prize so a new winner has been picked ...

Congratulations Chanelle

If you can contact me please with your contact details I will make sure your stamp gets to you asap.

Thanks to all of you who take part every fortnight xxx

Crafter's Companion Blog Hop - Brand New SWALK collection!

Hi and Welcome to the Crafter's Companion Blog Hop to Celebrate the Release of the SWALK collection how exciting is that!

If you have landed here from Lisa then you are hoping in the right direction. If not then you need to pop over to Jacquis Blog to begin.

Our DT have had a great time creating with the New SWALK Collection from Crafter's Companion and to celebrate the Launch of this stunning new collection on Friday 22nd October we have decided to give you a chance to see some Sneak Peeks and also have the chance of winning a fabulous Prize:

A £50 GIFT VOUCHER TO BE SPENT ON THE CRAFTER'S COMPANION WEBSITE, how great is that!

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning this great prize is visit each blog in order and leave your link on Mr Linky on the Crafter's Companion News Views and Inspiration Blog which is your last stop on the HOP. Along the way you will notice that each Blog will give you a letter make a note of these as they will make a word which we will ask you for if your number is drawn by Random.Org on Friday 22nd October . DO NOT TELL US WHAT THE WORD IS ON THE CC NEWS VIEWS AND INSPIRATION BLOG , WE WILL E-MAIL YOU FOR THE ANSWER IF YOUR MR LINKY NUMBER IS DRAWN.

I love this image - isn't she so pretty. The papers and border strip are also from Crafter's Companion and are from the CD that compliments this release.

My letter is T and your next port of call is Lynsey

Thanks very much for hopping by and enjoy the rest of the inspiration.

Challenges:


Totally Gorjuss - Pink

 

Music Saves My Soul Saturday #5

Wow, the weeks sure are flying by aren't they. Been wondering what to share with you this week - there are just so many amazing tunes aren't there!

 I have decided to go for a bit of glam fun today with the brilliant Scissor Sisters .... Filthy Gorgeous .... grab your bags and have a dance to this one ladies!

*Warning ... contains some swear words and images that may offend some people*

I know some of you have trouble viewing the videos in different countries so you can view it directly on YouTube HERE ... I think, lol.

To play along please post the picture of 'Music Saves My Soul' to your sidebar and link it to my blog to help spread the word. If you could then share your video on your blog and link it to the blue frog below that would be fabulous. I will draw this months winner on the first Saturday of next month ... good luck!!!!!

Winner of Greeting Farm Candy #4 (last chance) and #5

Morning everyone ...... here (a little later than planned) are the winners for the fab Greeting Farm Candy kindly sponsored by Simon Says Stamp Superstore.

The lucky winner from candy #4 still hasn't claimed it so I will redraw another winner at 9pm tomorrow if I have not heard. Is it you???? 

Candy #4 winner is .... Lynne in NI

Candy #5 winner is .... The Cook

Congratulations - can you both contact me with your addresses and I will make sure your candy is sent out to you

Thanks for playing along

Just Magnolia - a sketch

Hey there, how are you all doing?? It's Friday woop woop!!! I have a busy weekend coming up though with DT work so I am going to be locking myself away and being a busy, busy girl. I will still manage a night out tomorrow with my darling Glen .... love you hun xxxx

So onto this weeks challenge on Just Magnolia - we have a great sketch by our lovely teamie Dawny.

Thought I would let Edwin come out to play for a change .... another of last years stamps that has never seen ink ... tut tut 

Soz for the poor pictures today, struggled for some reason last night, but you get the general idea. Lots of traditional colours today - I don't think Edwin would have been too happy in pinks and lilacs lol.

And that's your lot ..... not fussy at all for a change from me and a really fabby sketch to use. Hope you all get chance to join is this week. xxx