Just Inklined

Morning world, well I should probably say goodnight because I am just about to head up to bed but I thought I better sort my post out first because I have a busy morning tomorrow. Ryan is heading off for the week with band so it will be like getting a ship off to sea. It has been lovely having him at home these last few weeks. We will be picking him up in London next Sunday after he performs at the BBC Proms at The Royal Albert Hall. Sorry, I should have issues a proud mamma warning first lol.

I better get my card up before I start rabitting on about something else. Actually, just one more thing. Thankyou soooooooo much. I am now back up at 1000 followers (I still cannot believe it) and I have just about sorted a thankyou candy out. You do not want to miss it so make sure you pop back after the weekend.

Ok…… here is my card ……

I have gone all floral today. I really fancied something different and there are so many beautiful floral images available at Just Inklined. I just loved this pansy image so much, I even googled to try and get some authentic colours.

I have coloured the image with my Spectrum Noirs and dusted the edges with my eBay eye shadows lol. They work really well and are a great substitute for chalks (even though I have loads of chalks haha).

I found a ribbon off cut in my stash which goes really well – not that it looks like it in this photo but I promise you it matches well (honest) in real life.

I have had the Spray & Sparkle out again – this time I have used Irridescent glitter spray – oooh I just love this stuff.

If you get chance please pop over to the Just Inklined Blog for other inspirational posts. There is usually a new post every day with direct links to the stamps making it a really great site.

Products I  used…..

Challenges…

Have a wonderful weekend xxxx

1000 followers - Thankyou so much!!!

Oh my word, what can I say. Today I reached 1000 followers on my blog. Little did I realise when I first started my blog a few years ago that so many of you would follow me. I remember how excited I was to reach 10 followers, then 100 and so on and it is still such a thrill and priviledge to have so many of you follow me. I know I lose a few of you along the way (yes, I do notice lol) but I am a naughty blogger sometimes and even go awol from time to time.

I would just like to say a huge thankyou to each and every one of you for following my blog and paying me a visit. I love all of your comments so much and it really means such a lot to me that you take time out of your busy lives to visit my blog.

As a special thankyou I am busy sorting out a celebration / thankyou candy so keep your eyes peeled over the next week.

Thankyou once again from the bottom of my heart xxxxxxxxxxxx

EDITED - OH, SOMEONE ESCAPED. BACK TO 999 SO LOOKS LIKE THE CELEBRATIONS ARE ON HOLD FOR NOW LOL, 

Simon Says … Kristina’s Inspiration

Hiya, me again. This time I am back with my DT card for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog. Our teamie Kristina has set  the theme this week using a gorgeous pic of her kitty and the design team are all using Basic Grey products.

I have used the gorgeous colours from the picture inspiration and coloured little Humphrey with my speccies (links below).

I have used papers from a couple of Basic Grey pads and also some Core’dinations … this card is just so lush.

For a full list of what I used to make my card see the picture links below …… if you click the pic it will take you straight to the correct page ….. x

You all know by now that if you are the lucky winner then you are set to win a $50 voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp Online Store – yes that’s right …. are we crazy????? Perhaps but you know that you have a great selection of goodies to spend it on so you would be crazy not to join in!!

Products…

Challenges…

Latinas in America – Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge – Anything Goes

Thanks guys, have a great afternoon…..ps watch out – my 1000 followers candy will be verrrrry soon xxx

The Paper Shelter ……. Glitz and Glimmer

Good morning world, sorry I am a little late today but all these late nights are taking their toll so I decided to be a lazy bum and stay in bed this morning…. what a treat!

That now means I am running round like a loon trying to wake up and post my card because I didn’t even consider scheduling my card, tut tut. So please excuse any typos, I will probably spot them later and edit my post.

I have 2 cards today. My first is my DT card for The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog. We have a theme close to my heart …..

GLITZ AND GLIMMER

I have been wanting to use this beautiful image from The Paper Shelter for a little while now. She is called ‘Spring in the Heart’ and is just so pretty.

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir pens and kept to the nice soft shades for this card. I drew the grass using little flicks with the pens and I think it has worked well.

The papers are from an old A5 paper pad by Forever Friends, I think it was the Pink Parfait collection. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the little butterflies were just in my stash. I am going to start going through all my stuff and using these little bits and bobs that I have. Makes a nice change from my usual embellishments.

Now I am not sure if this is showing up very well on my photo but I sprayed all the pink flowers with the new Pink Spray and Sparkle from Crafter’s Companion. They will make a donation to Breast Cancer Care for every can that is sold. So you can add sparkle to everything knowing you have helped a very worthwhile charity.

Oki doki, that’s all my words over with lol. Don’t forget to check out our challenge blog for details of the priza and also all the other wonderful creations by the design team. Oooops I almost forgot ….. WELCOME to all the new members of the DT and congratulations!!!!

Products used…

 

Challenges…

Hanna and Friends – We Celebrate

Crafts 4 Eternity – Brilliant Birthdays

Totally Gorjuss – Pearls

Secret Crafter – Bright & Cheerful

Sketch Saturday - #218

Kaboodle Doodles – Birthday / Special Day

Deep Ocean Challenge – Anything Goes

Creative Craft Challenges – Summertime

Creative Inspirations – In the Garden

Divas by Design – Flowers

Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge – Butterflies/Bows

Have a fab day and good luck to all the athletes at The Olympics ….. x

What is your favourite challenge?? ..... Ideas = a little candy treat

Hi everyone, well I am sat here getting ready to colour my image and I am looking through the challenge blogs on my sidebar for ideas of themes and sketches etc. Anyway, I got to thinking how much blogland has grown over the last few years. There are so many challenges now and I probably have no idea about most because I hardly get chance to blog hop these days.

So I would just love it if you could post your favourite challenges as a comment on this post. That way I can go and investigate all the new challenges out there.

As a way of saying thankyou I will randomly pick a someone to win a little surprise candy - thanks guys xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Still clowning around…..

Morning all, the sun is still shining here is North Yorkshire but it is definately cooler and much breezier. Not complaining though because it is a lovely day and it isn’t raining. Are you all enjoying the Olympics? I love them, I really do. It is great watching sports that you wouldn’t usually watch. I got really into the beach volleyball yesterday between Great Britain and Canada – what a nail biter it ended up!

I thought I would share one of my Morehead cards with you that I made for the Create and Craft shows. Did you all manage to buy your POTW? I have to admit these are one of my favourite releases so far from Crafter’s Companion although I say that every time haha.

I have stamped my image onto Neenah card using Memento Ink, I have then coloured with my Spectrum Noir Pens. The die is by Marianne Design and I just love it sooooo much! 

I think this is proving to be a really popular stamp and I am not surprised, it is just so sweet. I have also coloured this using just my grey pens ….. you can see that post by clicking HERE.

I wanted to try something a bit different to my usual bows so I looped my ribbon and secured with a brad. I love how it looks and will be making more like this in future. Plus I have so many brads that I hardly use any more.

I forgot to write the colours down that I used but I promise to try and be good from now on though.

I am going to enter my card for the following challenges…

Whimsy Inspirations – Summer Fun

Secret Crafter – Bright & Cheerful

 

Have a great day, I am going to do a bit of crafting I think – oh what a surprise lol xxxxxx

Some news ...... x

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a wonderful Sunday. I just wanted to share a couple of videos with you all. As many of you know my son Ryan plays the trombone and is doing really well. Anyway, yesterday he was playing at the Cambridge Folk Festival and it was aired on Sky Arts HD television channel. I have a couple of clips so I hope you can excuse me for being so very proud, I just HAVE to share with you all.

The group are called The Unthanks and Ryan is playing with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band who have been playing with the singers this year. Their music is just beautiful.

There was also another really great one shown last night which was Frank Skinners pick of the day so hopefully I will get a link soon.

Thanks for letting me be a proud mamma xxxxx