Shattered & Battered

Had a great day at the SECC yesterday - lots of fun with Lorraine (my happy coo) spent lots of cash - but got some great things for my stash - lots of 12 x 12 papers especially the new Daisybucket papers which are gorgeous, lots of bling gemstones, the new Bazzill in-stitch'z templates and threads, ribbons, etcetera, etcetera- can't wait to play but seem to have picked up some bug or other coming home on the train - woke this morning with a sore throat and feeling yucky.
CHUFFED to see 2 of my cards on PINK PETTICOAT'S blog, please take a look - http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/ and click on blog.
Pink Petticoat are one of my favourites with modern, funky and inspirational papers and stamped images available to download or on CD. More news and pics when I'm feeling better.

A Special Anniversary

A card for a very special couple
Alan & Irene Tough who celebrate their
60th Wedding Anniversary
on 5th March

Sending love and best wishes on your Special Day.

Splash the Cash

Well no posting for a while - off to the SECC for the Hobbycrafts Show. Looking forward to meeting up with all you other craft nutters out there, especially my Fiskars Crafty Mate Lorraine. Pity Karen won't be there but hopefully we can meet up soon at the "long awaited Training Day".

And of course, what an excuse to splash the cash..."do you really need anymore stuff?" I hear my other half say." What a daft question to ask a crafter.
"DON'T NEED IT - JUST WANT IT".

What a Day

The new slideshow is now up and running but I can tell you not without blood, sweat and tears. Those of you who know me will not be surprised - the world's No 1 technophobe. What was intended to be a well planned day went completely out the window. I had set aside the morning to get this job done and ended up finishing around 10pm last night with square eyes. I managed to upload the photos and create the slideshow quite easily (piece of cake me thinks) but when it appeared on my page it was in the wrong place and I couldn't figure out how to move it. Well an angel in disguise came to my rescue - Wendy Foster(Secret Crafter) - she has the same slideshow on her blog so I e-mailed her and it doesn't half restore your faith in human nature but she sent instructions right back and hey presto, we were sorted. Thanks a lot Wendy - just confirms what we all know that crafters are great people.
Now my intention was... to have the afternoon free to play with the new Funkyhand CD - "now that's funky" but I did manage to have a quick look before going to bed - brilliant...brilliant...brilliant..."Anice - what a talented lady you are". You've gotta get it! 18 Colour families with 28 papers in each(500 in total)alphabets, ribbon and sentiment backers.. loads and loads of stuff to play with.
The intention is to have a play today so I will be posting some card pics soon. In the meantime, have a look on her website - http://www.funkyhand.co.uk
And for all you Mums out there...have a great day.

Do I Never Learn

It's cold and wet out today so I am thinking a perfect day for clearing out my stash cupboard. The last time I decided to do this it took me 3 days because I kept finding things I had forgotten about. Why if they were so "must-have" when I bought them have they never been used. That's CRAFTING for you!! And the other thing, after my last clear out I couldn't find anything for weeks - I think I was just born to be an untidy CRAFTER. Perhaps I'll just go and make a coffee snuggle up on the sofa with the dog and think about it.

Silly Me!!!!

Who moved Mother's Day? - silly me thinking it was the middle of March as usual and I had a week and a bit to finish off card orders. This weekend has been manic getting them all done.
The flowers and the word "MUM" were cut out with Cricut George Basic Shapes using Pink Petticoat papers adding buttons, a bit of ribbon and a few gems.....done.

My Crafty Place

My Crafty Place - "my get away from it all" place - can lose all track of time.

Every Crafter's Essential COFFEE....can't function without it.

21st Birthday Card

Well another day at the office - yes I know it's Sunday. Last minute order for a 21st birthday card.

WELL HERE GOES

This gal who is fast approaching her bus pass has decided to embrace new technology and move into the 21st century. Here are some of my favourite card designs.

Say It With Words

Words from Pink Petticoat Monograms CD

Papers and Flowers below from Little Fleurs CD