EGA Designs...

Selling alot of my craft items on ebay!

2011-10-04T11:16:00.001+01:00

Hey everyone. Hope you are all keeping well. Due to not crafting in a very long time I'm selling a huge amount of my craft lot on ebay over the next couple of weeks. If anyones interested. Search EGADesigns on ebay. Muchos love! xxx

Wedding Fair

2010-09-12T22:19:00.003+01:00

Hey everyone, just thought I would show you all a few pics from The Wedding Fair today in The Balmoral Hotel. I will post a few pics over the next few days with my invites! xxx

Quick Christmas Card...

2009-08-31T18:13:00.003+01:00

Hi all,
Well how has your bank holiday been? Mine has been pretty wick to be honest, the weather today has been awful in Belfast. But when the weathers bad my stash loves it! lol
Today's card is a really quick and simple Christmas card. Its actually the first Christmas card I have made. Don't think I'm too happy with this card, think its the papers.
This stamp is from Sugar Nellie one of Elizabeth Bell's. Isn't it so sweet. This is another of the stamps that I picked from my recent blog candy win.
I have coloured her using my copic markers.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs
Erin x

ABC Challenge "C" is for Circles using Jenny at the Beach!!!

2009-08-30T16:03:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone,
My card today is for the ABC Challenge - C is for Circle's and also my DT card for A Passion for Stamps!
I have used my Jenny at the beach stamp for this, coloured using my copic markers. All papers are HOTP - Fleamarket, nice and summery.
All flowers are from prima, sentiment, buttons and pearls are from my stash.
Circle nesties and scalloped circles used. Oh and I can't forget my Doily Lace Punch!
I hope you all enjoy the rest of Bank Holiday Weekend!
I'm off now up to mum and Dad's for my Sunday Dinner, can't wait! Yum!
If you would like to purchase this stamp click the Link - A Passion for Stamps!

Hugs,
Erin x

Anyone for Anya - Challenge Week 1

2009-08-29T11:07:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a lovely weekend.
Today's card is my entry to the new challenge blog- Anyone for Anya! I have used one of my new Miss Anya Dressy Stamps for this challenge, coloured using my copic markers.
The challenge is for sugar and spice and all things nice, I believe these papers to be all things nice, so pretty! I picked them up a while ago in Forget me Not but can't remember who makes them! Bling and ribbon are from my stash.
Hope you like my entry.

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 18 - Kathy's Sketch

2009-08-27T14:27:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone,
Hope you are all having a great week.
Today's card is my entry to The Sugar Bowl Challenge 18 - Kathy's Sketch.
The challenge this week was to follow the sketch and add some buttons.
For this card I have used one of the stamps that I picked form my Blog Candy win from Rowena!
I have wanted this little cutie for ages now, and I've finally got her thanks to Rowena!
She is called Upside Down from the Diane Duda range from Sugar Nellie. I have coloured her using my copic markers. All papers are from Bo Bunny! I have cut out some of the flowers from the paper instead of reaching for my Prima's.
The challenge this week was to follow the sketch and add some buttons.
Ribbon, pearls and buttons are from my stash!
I hope you like my entry to the challenge this week.
Big Hugs,

Erin x

DT Card for - A Passion For Stamps using Bunny Bathing Stamp!

2009-08-25T19:48:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone,
Sorry for being so AWOL the past couple of weeks, I've been feeling pretty rough to be honest, but think I might actually be on the mend.
I will be catching up the next few days on all you blogs to see what you have all been up to.

Today's card is my DT card for A Passion For Stamps using Bunny Bathing Stamp. I have coloured this little cutie using my copic markers. The sentiment is from a Baby Set from Whiff Of Joy. Gingham and Buttons are from my stash. I have also used my cuttlebug embossing folder Swiss Dots.

Ruth is also offering some candy at the moment so click the link on her name and be in with the chance!

So how have you all been, and what have you all been up to?
I'll be back again tomorrow with another card, as its all go again for me! :)
Hugs,
Erin x

Woohoo, my WOJ Fall Kit Arrived!

2009-08-19T15:27:00.004+01:00

Hey everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted a card from Sunday. I've been freaking out, thought I had swine flu, but all is good and it seems like its just a nasty chest infection! lol
Just thought I would let you all know my WOJ Fall Kit arrived, can't wait to get stamping they are all so sweet!
Only problem is I'm waiting for some ez-mount to arrive! :(

Today my card is one I made for my Uncle to give his Daughter and her Husband on their Anniversary. I put an insert on the inside also with a little verse. I'm sure you are getting sick of looking at this stamp, I've used it 3 times in about 2/3 weeks. lol

Papers are all Little Yellow Bicycle, Stamp is Magnolia and Bling is from my stash.

Hope you like it,
Hugs
Erin x

A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge - 64 (Sketch by Camilla)

2009-08-16T13:33:00.009+01:00

Hi everyone, Hope you are all having a lovely weekend!
Today's card is my entry to A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge - 64. A sketch by Camilla, such a fantastic sketch too! I have flipped the sketch to suit my image.
I have used one of my Gorjuss Girl Stamps - Party Princess from set 3. I have coloured this little sweetie using my copic markers.
All papers are from Imaginisce- The Fairest of them all range! I'm loving them, I just had to buy them specifically for this stamp. You can't really see the background paper but I think it may be my favourite. It's covered in Cinderella Carriages, Castles and Tiara's. Basically all the things princesses have. When I showed Nev this card he said ''Who's that, you?. lol.
Princess Tiara Charm I bought a while back from The Glitter Garden.
Bling is from my stash, and I actually can't believe I used a peel off as I absolutely hate them. lol
Hope you like my entry to the challenge.
Hugs
Erin xxx

DT Card for - A Passion For Stamps using Orchid Stamp!

2009-08-15T14:25:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a Super Saturday!
I'm having a quiet one, not heading out over the door, so its a crafting Saturday for me!
Today is my DT card for Ruth's Company- A Passion For Stamps.
I have used the beautiful Orchid Stamp coloured using my copic markers. I think this stamp is perfect for Get Well Soon/ Thinking of You & Sympathy Cards! It's just so pretty.
I have used my swiss dots cuttlebug folder, my oval and oval scalloped nesties! All cardstock is Bazzill, ribbon and pearls are from my stash! Thinking of you stamp is one from Studio G, I didn't even realise I owned this stamp. Found it hidden the other night with all my other wooden backed stamps. So glad I did though as I love it!
Hugs,
Erin xxx

If you would like to purchase this beautiful stamp click the link - A Passion For Stamps

ABC Challenge - Anything Goes

2009-08-14T12:05:00.009+01:00

Hi everyone, Sorry there haven't been any cards from me for the last few days, but I haven't been too well again.
This is my entry to The ABC Challenge - Anything Goes! This is the first time I have entered their challenge, but I will definitely be back.
The extra option this week was animals but I decided to just go with the anything goes theme, as I got to use another new stamp of mine from SCACD. This is a stamp from the new range from Elizabeth Bell- Susan. I have coloured her using my copics! Isn't she so sweet.
All papers on this card are from Pebbles inc. Flowers are from Prima, brads and pearls are from my stash!

Sorry again for the poor photo, I'm having a bad time at the moment with my camera, starting to pee me off. I have had a play about with the photo is Photshop but this is the best I can get it.
I seem to have quite a lot of BIG things on my ''I need list'', lol. My cameras gone crazy, my printer won't print onto Bristol Board or card anymore, and my paper trimmers playing up! Grrrr!!!
I'm dying to treat myself to a DSLR, a laser printer and a making memories paper trimmer but its all money, so I need to get saving!

I have also received an Inspiring Award from Cheryl. I'm so chuffed to receive this award. Cheryl's creations inspire me just as much! They are all stunning! Pop over and check her beautiful work out!
For this award I have to choose 5 other crafters that inspire me. What a hard job this is, as you all inspire me so much.

The 5 people I have picked are.

Rach - Papercrafts by Rach

Mina - Pink Puds

Heather - Hopefully

Ann - Creative Antics

Jacqui - Cat Whiskers

Thanks again Cheryl.

Thanks for stopping by peeps, I'll be back in the morning with my DT card for A Passion For Stamps.
Hugs
Erin x

OMG, I won some seriously delicious candy!!!!

2009-08-13T15:00:00.006+01:00

Wow, I have won Rowena's seriously delicious candy!
I honestly think I'm still in shock! lol.
I am so so chuffed, the candy up for grabs was ''5'', yes 5 Sugar Nellie stamps of your own choice, and wait there more too....
8 x8 DCWV All Dressed Up Stack

A selection of Rowena's fave buttons, ribbons and also a mystery selection!
:)

It has really cheered me up and made my day as I've been having a bad couple of weeks being sick again.
Pop back to visit me later peeps and I'll have a card to show you!

Love and hugs,
Erin xxx

Basic Grey Challenge - Week 1 (Sketch by Tara G)

2009-08-10T18:26:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone,
Today's card is my entry to The Basic Grey Challenge- Week 1 (A Sketch by Tara G).
Basic Grey have to be one of my favourite paper types at the moment, so I know already that I will love their challenges!
I have had quite a few new stamps popping through my door the past week. Don't know who ordered them, wasn't me! lol.
So my card today is using Belle, one of Victoria Case's from SCACD! Isn't she just gorgeous!
I have to say I love the service at SCACD, that was only my second order and it arrived within 5 postal days all the way from America! How good is that! If you have never ordered from Susana's store I thoroughly recommend that you do. She has such a fabulous range of products, and also stocks stamps exclusive to her store! Including a fabulous collection from Elizabeth Bell.
I have coloured Belle using my copic markers, all papers are Lemonade from Basic Grey. Flowers are from Prima, Sentiment is from Whiff of Joy, pearls and ribbon are from my stash!
Hope you like my entry to the challenge!
Hugs,
Erin x

Sweet 'n' Sassy Quick card!

2009-08-09T14:21:00.003+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a relaxing Sunday.
Thanks so much for all you comments about my DT post. I really appreciate it!
Just a quick card from me today that I made last night. I haven't had this stamp out in quite some time. The stamp is called Sweet 'n' Sassy from Sugar Nellie coloured using my copic markers. The sentiment is from Whiff Of Joy All papers are Basic Grey- Wisteria! Flowers are from Prima, buttons & pearls are from my stash! Oh and not to forget my nesties!
Take care,
Erin x

Announcement!!!

2009-08-08T16:24:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone, just thought I would let you all know I have been asked by Ruth to be on her Design Team for - A Passion for Stamps. How exciting is that! I'm over the moon!
Ruth is offering a range of stamps for all occasions, pop over and check them out! They are all fantastic images, and made from great quality.
My new stamps arrived from Ruth this morning so I have been having a little play, so here is my first card using one of her cute little stamps!
I wish you a huge Success Ruth in your new stamp company!

The stamp is called Bunny Bathtime, perfect for Baby cards! I have coloured him using my copic markers! All papers are from Cloud 9, dome sentiment is from a set I picked up in WHSmith. I have also used my Cuttlebug Boarder Folder - Buttons, and of course my nesties! I have used some stickles on the bubbles also!

Hope you like my card and don't forget to pop over and check out the new stamps!
Hugs
Erin x

Truly Scrumptious Challenge 13 - Mina's Sketch with added bling!

2009-08-07T10:40:00.003+01:00

Hey everyone,
Here is my entry to the Truly Scrumptious Challenge 13. The sketch this week is from my good friend Mina, and the extra option is bling!
I loved making this card as the sketch was fantastic! I have used my Up Up and Away Stamp from my Gorjuss Girls Set 3 coloured using my copic markers. All the papers on my card are from Bo Bunny, are they delish!
Flowers are from prima, brads and gems are from my stash!
Hope you like my entry this week and thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Erin x

Would you like to Win $100 of new craft goodies, I know I would!!!!

2009-08-06T20:44:00.003+01:00

Wow wow wow, I have to say I'm very excited about this! Simon Says Stamp are giving away $100 of new goodies! Oh how would you not love that!
I have actually just received my order from Simon Says Stamp yesterday! It took me so long to pick the goodies I wanted as they stock a huge beautiful range! If there something you cant find that you desperately want, pop over to Simon Says Stamp and you'll be sure they have what your looking for.
All I can say is OMG to the flower section! Pop over and check it out you'll be drooling in no time. Actually on second thoughts make yourself a cup of tea first as your sure to be there a while. lol

I have already been back again to their browsing, getting ready to prepare my next order its so good. My cart is filling up already!
Check out the own range of stamps here, aren't they all fab! Wow nearly forgot the brad maker how cool is it! Think of the fun you would have with this! And a huge plus its pink! lol. :)

Here is the link for their store!

My order yesterday consisted of Prima flowers, WOJ Willow holding Baby, Wedding Carriage, Baby Sentiments, & Wedding Sentiments. Spellbinders coloured foil, say it with pearls from Prima, Glimmers Mist & Distress Ink refills. As you can imagine I am having tons of fun playing with my new goodies, so please come back soon to visit my new creations! ;)

If you haven't already popped over to Simon Says Stamp by the end of this post I don't believe your a crafter. lol.

No cards for me tonight. But I will be uploading my Truly Scrumptious challenge card in the morning.

Take care,
Hugs,
Erin x

Bizzy Becs Creatalicious Challenges Design Team Spot (Manga Girl)

2009-08-04T11:36:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone,
Hope you are all having a good day!
I have decided to enter for the Bizzy Becs Creatalicious Design Team Challenge.
The challenge is to follow the sketch on their blog!
The image I have used for this card is a Manga Girl from Sugar Nellie. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get my hands on this stamp so my lovely friend Kate stamped me a few to tie me over until it comes back in stock!
I have coloured her using my copic markers and highlighted with my Inkssentials pen!
The papers on this card are Neapolitan Series from College Press. Flowers are both a mix of prima and Poppicrafts. Pearls, brads and spacers are all from my stash! I have also used my beloved nesties! Don't now how I would cope without these!
Hope you like my entry and keep your fingers crossed for me!
Good luck to everyone entering & thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Erin xxx

Two Simple Wedding Cards!

2009-08-03T18:02:00.005+01:00

Hiya, hope your having a great Monday, the weekend seems to have flown in for me!
No challenge cards for me today, just two quick and easy wedding cards.

The first card is using a Papermania Stamp, and its the fist time I've ever used it. I haven't coloured it at all as I thought it looked just as good left plain. The silver and white papers are from Making Memories. Gems, and ribbon are from my stash. Cuttlebug Embossing folder used is - Swiss Dots.

The second card you may recognise from last week, only this time I have used a coffee and cream colour combo. The stamp is Magnolia - Love Heart.
I really loved this layout from Mojo Monday a couple of weeks back so I knew I would use it again.
Papers are Pebbles.inc - Just Married. Pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by, I'm off now to play with my new papers which arrived from The Craftz Boutique today. Don't you just love new goodies! :)

Erin xxx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 16 - Marlene's Sketch

2009-08-02T15:23:00.003+01:00

Hey everyone,
I'm back today with my entry to the Sugar Bowl Challenge 16- Marlene's Sketch. Still not great quality pic's from my camera, but its best I can get!
How fabby is the sketch from Marlene this fortnight! I loved it!
For this card I used my Little Goth Girl from my Gorjuss Girls Set 2! I have coloured this cutey using my Copic Markers. All papers are Crate Papers from the Katlin Collection that I bought from my local craft shop Forgetmenot!
The sentiment is from A Whiff of Joy sentiment set!
Flowers are from Prima and Papercellar! Brads, ribbon, pearls and spacers are all from my stash!
Hope you like my entry to the challenge!
Thanks for stopping by, I'm off now to do some blog hopping!
Hugs
Erin xxx

No cards from me today!!!

2009-07-31T21:09:00.002+01:00

Hey everyone, Hope you are all having a great Friday!
Unfortunately no cards from me today as I cant get any light to take a photo. :(
I've been trying all day to get some sort of decent light, but no, not happening. It has been a really bad day today here so all I can do is hope for some good weather tomorrow!
So instead of faffing about with the camera I decided I would do some craft shopping online and that is exactly what I did! Why not, it is pay day after all!
Anyway I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and pop back tomorrow for a card from me!
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs,
Erin xxx

Just Magnolia Week 15 - A sketch by Tab!

2009-07-30T12:48:00.003+01:00

Good morning all!
Today's card is my entry to the Just Magnolia Challenge. Week 15 - A sketch by Tab!
Wow, what a fantastic sketch this was. I really really enjoyed it, will definitely be using this sketch again.
The Tilda was stamped for me from my good friend Mina. I have coloured her using my copic markers!
All the papers on this card are Pebbles.inc - Just Married. I also picked up these from ForgetmeNot in Belfast.
The sentiment good friends is from my HOTP Vintage 8x8 Booklet.
Flowers are from Prima, and pearls are from my stash!
Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

Friday Sketchers Challenge 62 (Sponsored by SHIMMERZ)

2009-07-29T16:00:00.004+01:00

Hiya,
My card today is for the challenge Friday Sketcher's 62. I have used another one of my new stamps from Mary Hall Designs (Sugar Nellie) The image is called Skateboarder! I have coloured him using my copic markers. Another perfect image for those teenage cards, isn't he such a dude! All my papers are from Bo Bunny that a picked up in my local craft shop ForgetmeNot. Aren't they fab! I have to say I love all the bright primary colours!
Hope you like my entry to the challenge, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Erin x

Simon Say's Stamp Challenge #13 (Dawny P's Sketch!)

2009-07-28T19:16:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone, Hope you are all keeping well!

Here is my entry to The Simon Say's Stamp Challenge #13. A fabulous sketch from Dawny. What a great sketch, I will definitely be using this one again.
For this card I have used one of the Gorjuss Girl's from Set 3. Bumble Bee, isn't she so cute! I have coloured her using my copic markers!
All the papers on my card are from my HOTP Vintage 8x8 Book. Buttons and lace are from my stash!
Sorry about the poor image quality it is such a dull day here in Belfast! Its messed up my colours!
Hope you like my entry, and thanks for stopping by!
Erin xxx

First Card using little Arthur

2009-07-27T19:21:00.003+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a good Monday.
No challenge cards for me today just a quick simple card using Arthur from Sugar Nellie, coloured using my copic markers. I feel bad for him as this is the first time he's been inked up. lol
All the papers on this card are from Rusty Pickle. I have also used my cuttlebug embossing folder Swiss Dots. Buttons and ribbon are from my stash!
Thanks for stopping by.
Erin x

Sketch Saturday Challenge #60

2009-07-24T17:22:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone, Happy Friday, hope you are all having a good one!
This is my entry to the Sketch Saturday Challenge #60. I really enjoyed doing this card as the sketch was fab!
I have used my Daisy stamp, as she is another one of my stamps that has been neglected lately! I have coloured her using my copic markers. The sentiment on the front is from Whiff of Joy and the sentiment on the inside is a freebie from Funky Kits.
All papers on this card are from Little Yellow Bicycle, I picked them up in my local craft shop Forgetmenot.
Flowers are from prima, brads, spacers, and pearl are all from my stash.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you like my entry to the challenge this week!
Erin x

Mojo Monday Challenge Week 96

2009-07-23T17:30:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone,
Hope you are all having a great Thursday.
This is my entry to the Mojo Monday Challenge Week 96. A pretty simple card from me today. Black and White have to be my favourite for Wedding,engagement, love cards etc. I have used my Magnolia Love Heart stamp for this card. I have also stuck some crystals to my card, I got the inspiration from the truly talented Rach.
Papers are from Making Memories, I picked them up from my local craft shop Forgetmenots.
Hope you like my entry to the challenge, and thanks so much for stopping by.
Oh and sorry for the not so good picture quality it has been a super dark day here.
Erin x

Colour Create Challenge 23 (Blue & White)

2009-07-22T13:20:00.005+01:00

Good afternoon everyone,
Hope you are all having a great week so far!
Today's card is my entry to the Colour Create Challenge (week 23). The colours this week are blue and white, with the extra option of vintage! I didn't actually read the challenge properly and only found out about the vintage option after I had made the card! Duh me!
So no vintage on my card.
I have used an image Mina stamped for me, one of her altered ones! lol. See if you can spot the difference. lol. I have coloured Tilda using my copic markers!
All papers are from a Blog Candy I won a while back from Zoe. They are so pretty!
I have used my cuttlebug folder textile for the embossed strip and of course my nesties.
Flowers are from prima, spacers, brads, ribbon, and blue heart gems are all from my stash!
Thanks for looking & I hope you like it!
Erin x

A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge 60 -Sketch by Debbie!

2009-07-20T21:25:00.007+01:00

Hi everyone,
This is my entry to the A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge 60 - Sketch by Debbie. I forgot this challenge closed yesterday, ooops! Ah well thought I would post it anyway.
For this card I have used a Miss Anya image Mina stamped for me a while back! I really have to get that second set as I still only have the first one! I have coloured her using my copics!
The papers are HOTP Sarapapers- Fleamarket, I though they were summery and girly to match the image!
Flowers are all from Prima, pearls, spacers, and brads are all from my stash!
Hope you like it & thanks for stopping by!
Erin x

The Sugar Bowl- Challenge 15- Gayle's Sketch!!!

2009-07-20T15:11:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone,
Here is my entry to the Sugar Bowl Challenge 15- Gayle's Sketch!
The sketch this week was from Gayle, and the 'please include' option this week was Ribbons and Bow's.
Another boy's card from me again for this challenge, using my new Drum kit stamp from Mary Hall Designs - Sugar Nellie! Love this stamp so much already as its prefect for those teenager cards that I'm always stuck with stamps for! I have coloured this stamp using my Copic Markers, papers are all from Rusty Pickle & Cardstock is core'dinations.
I'm think I'm enjoying star's on cards a the moment, as I have again used my star nesties! lol.
Oh and first time using the new Cuttlebug Star's folder on one of my cards! I have inked it using Memento Rhubarb Stalk. The sentiment on this card is computer generated, and ribbon is grosgrain from Poppicrafts.
Hope you like my entry to the Challenge!
Thanks for stopping by!
Erin xxx

Just Magnolia Week 14 - Buttons!

2009-07-19T15:39:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone,
Hope you are all having a good weekend!
Here is my entry to the Just Magnolia challenge (Week 14) - Buttons!
For this card I decided to use my little baby Sitting Alvin Stamp as I just love buttons on baby cards! I have coloured him using my copic markers! All the papers on this card are by Cloud 9.
I have added some stickles to little Alvins wings, and the special delivery dome sentiment is from a little pack I picked up in WHSmith a while back!
I have also used the buttons embossing border from the Cuttlebug set- Just my type, and of course my nestie's! lol
Hope you like my entry to the challenge this week!
Erin xxx

Favour Box Samples!!!!

2009-07-17T12:25:00.007+01:00

Hi all,
No challenge card for me as yet, might get one posted later. Need to get it made first!
I have posted a little picture of 2 sample 2468 favour boxes for a couple of weddings I have been asked to do. Still need to get a little piece of organza or netting for the veil. So have used a hole punch for the top of the brides until I get the organza.
Aren't the so cute! I have added black gems to the tuxedo (groom) and crystals to the bride just to give it abit of bling!

Hope you like them!

Erin x

Tools used:
Scor-Pal, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder- D'vine Swirls, Bazzil Cardstock, Gems, Black Grosgrain
Hole punch, Silver Organza Ribbon.

Just Magnolia Week 13, Mina's sketch!

2009-07-16T19:28:00.006+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a fun day!
Here is my entry to the Just Magnolia Challenge- Week 13. The sketch is designed by my good friend Mina!
I have used my Bartender Edwin stamp, as he was feeling very neglected! lol. I have coloured him using my copic markers!
The papers on this card are 3 Bugs in a Rug -Perfect for a boys card don't you think? I bought these is Forgetmenots I have used my star nesties for this one instead of my usual flowers!
Hope you like my entry to the challenge! Sorry about the picture quality, its been a dull day here.
Erin xxx

Gorjuss Girl, WOJ and a little card my nephew made!

2009-07-15T23:16:00.009+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you have all had a nice day!
Two cards from me today, 2 quick ones, no insides done as yet but might finish them off tomorrow. I'm going to try and get a few wedding samples done tonight too.
I'm off work sick again today, so haven't had the best day, think my mojo might be sick too. lol.
My little nephew Ryan who's 6, came over to my house today with his Dad, and was dying to make a card with all my stash, so why not!
I have added a picture of his card. I think its great! Couldn't give in to letting him use my copics but he was happy with my Whispers. lol.

Ok so my First card is 8x8 for a change as I usually stick to my 6x6. Didn't turn out too bad I actually enjoyed doing something abit bigger! I have used one of my Gorjuss Girl's from Set 2, coloured using my copic markers. The papers are Making Memories, Flowers are Prima, Ribbon, Lace, Pearls, sentiment, and brads are from my stash!

This card is using a stamp from the Whiff of Joy Summer Kit, also coloured using my copic markers, Papers are Vintage from HOTP. I have also used my Fiskars threading Water Punch!

And here is Ryan's card, he went for Giddy Up by Sugar Nellie. I even let him use my new Cuttlebug Folder before me! lol.

Hope you like them!
Erin x

Sketch Saturday #59

2009-07-14T11:13:00.005+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you are well. I have had to take today off work as I'm not too well again. Nothing new there then. :(

This is my entry to the Sketch Saturday Challenge. What a fab Sketch this was, I really enjoyed it! I have used another one of my sweet little Gorjuss Girls, coloured using my copic markers. I have to say I really love this stamp, think it might be her hair, so cute! The sentiment is from my WOJ Summer Set.
The papers are My Minds Eye, I have used these papers before on a card, but they were well worthy of another go. Flowers are all from Prima, chain, spacer, pearls, brads and ribbon are all from my stash!
I have added a little duck charm I bought at the craft fair in November. Perfect for this card to match her little duck! lol
Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

Colour Create Challenge 22 (Grassy Green, Apple Green, Sunflower Yellow, Lemon & White

2009-07-13T16:29:00.005+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a good Monday. I didn't get to bed last night due to cardmaking. I had a little nap this morning for 2 1/2 hours then straight back into it as I have 3 sets of Wedding Invitation samples that I'm doing at the moment. Don't know what it is about me but I find it so much easier to create during the night. Must be the vampire in me! lol.

Anyway back to the card. This is my entry to the Colour Create Challenge 22.
This is the first time I have entered this challenge and it will deffo not be the last! I really enjoyed it!
I have used one of my new Gorjuss Girls Set 3 Stamps coloured using my Copic Markers. The sentiments are from my WOJ Summer Kit. The papers are Hot Off The Press Sarapapers- 'Fleamarket'.
How pretty are the little rose type flowers, I got these a few weeks ago when I went up to Coleraine to visit Mina, and this is the first time I have got using them. The other flowers are Prima. I have used my Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Bloom Dots with this card as I thought it went well with the little flowers on the Gorjuss Girl Stamp. Pearls, pins, and Grosgrain are from my stash. Tag made from my Nesties Ribbon Trio, just snipped the end off.
Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

*Forgot to say, I am delighted to have won the Just Magnolia Challenge, still browsing on what I'm going to order myself!*

Whiff of Joy Anniversary Blog Hop (Guest Designer Call)

2009-07-08T10:35:00.006+01:00

Good Morning everyone,
Over at Whiff of Joy they are coming up to there first year! How time really does fly! They are celebrating with a blog hop. Katharina is looking for 15 dedicated WOJ fans to become guest designers for the blog hop! I would just love to get this chance!
Here is my entry to the Whiff of Joy Anniversary Blog Hop. I have used my Musing Melinda stamp for this one, and coloured her using my copics! I have also covered her little wings using stickles.
The papers I have used are Basic Grey Lemonade, I have to say I love them. How pretty are they! :)
Card stock is Core'dinations, Ribbon & buttons are from my stash!
Sorry for the photo quality, it is a real dark, cloudy morning here so I have hardly any light to take the photo. I can't wait to get my daylight lamp, hopefully it will make a big difference to my pics!
I hope you like my entry to they Challenge, good luck to everyone entering!
Have a happy Wednesday!
Erin xxx

***aggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! Just realised I forgot the sentiment! Boohoo to me! :( ***

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 14 (Judy's Sketch)

2009-07-05T12:18:00.007+01:00

Hi everyone,
This is my entry to the Sugar Bowl Challenge 14 (Judy's Sketch). I have to say i really enjoyed this sketch, will definetly be using it again!
The stamp is on of Mary Hall's designs from Sugar Nellie and is called Knickerbocker Glory. I can't believe this is the first time I have got using this stamp from I bought it! I have coloured it using my copic markers.
All papers and die cuts are from My Mind's Eye, they are perfect for Boy Card's! I have distressed the edges of the papers lightly with sand paper! All cardstock is from Core'dinations and Ric Rac is from my stash!
Oh and not to forget the pearls are my bit of bling!
Hope you like my take on this weeks challenge!
Erin xxx

Just Magnolia (So Charming) Week 12

2009-07-03T16:21:00.008+01:00

Hi everyone in blogland!

This is my entry to Just Magnolia Challenge (So Charming) Week 12!

I really enjoyed making this card this morning. I think it was because I loved the papers so much. Aren't they yum!
The challenge was to add charms to your card. I have used a lovely stamped image from Mina, Tilda with Rose. I have coloured this beautiful Tilda using my copic markers, and her little wing's have been stickled. The papers are Sei. I heart them. lol.
Flowers are both from Poppicrafts and Prima, Cardstock is Bazzill, Cuttlebug embossing folder- textile, Grosgrain, Lace, brads, spacers and charms are from my stash.

The inside of my challenge card has also been decorated, using the same papers and another Magnolia image from the lovely Mina!

I was also very bad this morning and ordered myself the Gorjuss Girls Set 3, Drumkit, and Skateboarder...lol. Just couldn't resist. I have already got the email to say they have been dispatched, woohoo! Can't wait!

Hope you like my entry to the challenge.

Erin xxx

Wedding Card & Giants Causeway!

2009-06-28T20:49:00.011+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you have all had a smashing Sunday!

Nev, his Dad and I all headed for a day up the coast. First off Portrush, then Portstewart, then Giants Causeway and then out for dinner. I have had a super day. Great way to finish off my holidays before I head back to work in the morning.

Click here for some info on the Giants Causeway.

I have added some pictures at the end of this post from the Giants Causeway to let everyone see it. If you're ever over in Ireland its a place you cannot avoid visiting. Some say its the 8th Natural Wonder of the World! :)

My card tonight is a wedding one. I bought this yummy stamp a few months ago in Forget me Nots, and I love it! I have used my scalloped heart nesties as the stamp fits perfectly with them. Papers are all from Cloud 9, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- D'vine Swirls, pearls and organza ribbon are from my stash.

Erin xxx

Oh and here's the pics from The Giants Causeway! Enjoy!

Just Magnolia Challenge Week 11

2009-06-27T17:55:00.010+01:00

Hey everyone, I hope you are all having a lovely Saturday.
I have had a rather strange day from the last time I blogged. There seems to be something wrong with my foot. I do remember going over on it the other day but surely if I had done something to it, it would have gotten sore straight away. It only started last night when I was crafting. Honestly don't know what has happened but at the moment I am hopping about like a numpty! lol
Really hope its sorted by tomorrow as we are due to be heading out with Nev's dad for the day.
So with Nev's sore back and my sore foot we are the broken couple......lol

Anyhow on a lighter note this is my entry to the Just Magnolia Challenge. I have used a lovely Tilda image Mina stamped for me the other day, and now feel I have to buy this stamp. Oh oh not another. lol. I have coloured Tilda using my copic markers.

I have used some yummy papers I bought at Crafters & Co in Coleraine. The are made by Rayher, and I'm so in love with them, how summery and bright do they look. :)
Flowers are from Prima, Brads, charms and lace are all from my stash.

Hope you like my entry and good luck everyone.
Erin xxx

(My challenge card seemed to disapeear from Just Magnolia. :(
I have added it again.)

Lilac and Green Baby Tingla....

2009-06-26T16:37:00.004+01:00

Hey everyone, hope your are all having a lovely day and enjoying the sunshine. I have had another great day with my Big Sis. She also treated me to a 2 course lunch, from which I am still completely stuffed. It was so yummy which is quite funny as wee had our lunch in Yum. lol

My card today is using my Magnolia Baby Tingla Stamp coloured using my copic markers. I have made this baby card lilac and green as I fancied a change from pink.
The papers are from DCWV, Ribbon, lace, buttons and pearls are all from my stash. Her little wings are also coloured using stickles.

Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 13

2009-06-25T21:25:00.007+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. I have had a lovely day with Mina in Coleraine. Mina brought me to the craft shop Crafters & Co. I have to say I have came home with the most beautiful papers EVER!!!! That shop has the most amazing range, I was in paradise and I cant wait to get playing. The owner Sara is also a lovely girl who also has an amazing taste in crafting goodies, I will defo be heading back up there. :)

This is my entry to The Sugar Bowl Challenge 13.
I have used my Gorjuss Girl (sitting) for this card, I have coloured her using my beloved copic markers. The papers are from HOTP, flowers are both Prima and Poppicrafts, lace, ribbon, pearls, brads and spacers are all from my stash.
I feel like my mojo is back on full form now that I'm feeling much better.
Hope you like my entry to the challenge. Good luck everyone.

Erin xxx

Happy Birthday to me!!!!!!!!!!

2009-06-24T11:40:00.006+01:00

Hey everyone, I'm back. Been crafting again the past few days so mojo seems to be back in working order. Can't believe it has been so long since I blogged. I will blog hopping over the next couple of days to check what you're all up to, can't wait to see all your creations.

Today is my Birthday, I'm 22 today. Woohoo. Loving the fact that it is a beautiful day outside. :)

Here is a little card I made last night. Hope you like it!

I have coloured my Gorjuss Girl using my copic markers, papers are from HOTP (Vintage). Flowers are from prima, charms, ribbon, lace are all from my stash!

Erin xxx

New Summer Kit WOJ Blog Candy!

2009-04-30T11:06:00.003+01:00

Wow, I have just popped over to Katharina's blog, and what amazing candy she has up for grabs! The new Summer Kit! Oh I am so excited for this to be realised. I cant wait. Pop over and have a peek and be in with the chance to win. Be quick though as candy closes 1st of May. You can purchase the stamp kit from the online store until 5th May!
Good luck everyone.

Oh and there should be some new cards from myself today as I'm having a day off work. Plenty of time to craft! :)

Erin xxx

A quick Gorjuss Girl Set 2 card....

2009-04-26T15:39:00.004+01:00

Hey everyone, this is a quick card I made the other day as soon as my little Gorguss girls arrived. I thought this sentiment worked so well with this little madame. Its a stamp I recently got from my local craft shop Forget me nots. I love it!
I have coloured her using my copic markers, papers are from Fancy Pants. Flowers are prima, charms, spacers and brads are from my stash. Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

The Sugar Bowl Challege 9 - MEN!!!

2009-04-25T10:14:00.005+01:00

Here is my entry to The Sugar Bowl Challenge - MEN! This is one of the new stamps I got with my recent order from Funky Kits. I have to say I love it! Just perfect for a mans card. I have coloured him using my Copic Markers. The papers I have used with this card are 3 Bugs in a Rug. How cute is the little metal fish. I love it. I got this last week at the craft show and I just love it. Have 2 say it was pretty tough to get him on the organza as the whole was so small. Got there is the end. Buttons are from my stash. Hope you like my card on this weeks challenge.

Just a close up to show you this funky little fish! I heart him! :)
Hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Erin xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge (Week 2) Pink and Green

2009-04-24T20:49:00.003+01:00

Here is my entry to the Just Magnolia Challenge Week 2 (Green and Pink). All the DT cards are beautiful.
I'm actually really happy with this card. I have coloured Tilda using my Copic Markers. The Sentiment stamp is from WOJ. Papers are so yummy from HOTP. Flowers are from Prima, Charm is from my fav craft shop Forget me Nots!
The Fern punch is from Woodware. The lace I got from the Show, Brads, chain and pearls are from my Stash.
Hope you like my card, and good luck everyone on in the challenge.

Whiff of Joy Challenge #27

2009-04-24T10:50:00.008+01:00

Good morning everyone, Here is my entry to the Whiff of Joy Challene #27. The beautiful sketch this week is from Heather! For this card I have used the Gogeous image Liza gave me on Saturday. You have just made me buy this stamp, its all your fault, for a change Mina's not getting the blame. lol. I just love it so much. I have coloured pretty Melinda using my Copic Markers. The papers are from Bo Bunny, and the cuttlebug embossing folder I have used is Swiss Dots. Flowers are from Prima. Ribbon, spacers and brads are from my stash.
At the moment I am doing some pure postal stalking. Eagerly waiting at the window to see if my Gorjuss Girls and a few others fall through my door. Fingers crossed.

WOOHOO!!!! Their here!!!! - I swear I wanted to run out and give postie a big kiss!!! Its gonna be a gorjuss day!!!

Erin xxx

Just Magnolia Challenge (Week 1)

2009-04-24T00:36:00.007+01:00

Wow to me with my double posts. lol
This post is for my entry to the new Just Magnolia Challenge. I have to say I absolutely loved this sketch, it is deffo one I will be using again. I I will be sure to take part in all these challenges. Check out the DT's work, all so inspirational.

For this card I have used my Tilda with Roses, I have coloured Tilda using my Distress Inks, the papers are from BoBunny that I got at the show on Saturday. I heart them. Flowers are from Prima, Charms and lace are from my stash.
Hope you like my take on this challenge!
Erin xxx

Whiff of Joy card using my new Distress Inks....

2009-04-23T17:54:00.004+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you are all well. I've been sick the past 2 days so I have been off work. Really worried about work now though as I've been off so much. So crafting has basically kept me sane these past few days.

Sorry about the quality of this pic, its the flowers fault. Didn't scan to well as they stick out too much. lol

I have coloured this card using my Fabby dabby Distress inks. Thank you so much Mina for introducing me to these. The are amazing, and so fun to use. Such a nice change from my copics. So I have purchased a few more on ebay and now have 8. Just what I need another addiction. lol

The papers are by Rusty Pickle, Flowers and lace I got from the Show on Saturday. Stamps are both from Whiff of Joy.
Hope you like it. I'm not too fused on the layout I have done, but sure.
Erin x

Sugar Bowl Challenge 8 (Tiets Sketch #2)

2009-04-19T14:41:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone, hope you are having a Super Sunday!

This is my entry to the Sugar Bowl challenge. I really enjoyed this sketch. The yummy papaers I have used are My Minds eye, Summer Garden that i bought the other week in Forget me not. Oh and the spotty papers are Bo Bunny. I though they went in pretty well with the My Minds Eye ones.
I have coloured my Gorjuss Girl using my copic markers. Flowers are from Prima. Lace I got yesterday at the Craft show. Charms, chain, pearls and brads are from my stash.

Yesterday I went to the craft Show in Belfast and met up with Mina and Liza for the first time. Was so good to get meeting people that I have met through crafting that I have spoke to for months but never met. Had a fab day and came home with lots of new goodies. Especially my yummy distress inks. Mina gave Liza and I a lesson in using them. And now I think I'm totally addicted. Oh oh....Another addiction.
Hope you like it!
Erin x

A simple Tilda!!!

2009-04-15T10:27:00.004+01:00

Hey everyone, just a quick post before I head into my good old Work!!!! Have no energy to head in today as I have been feeling awful all morning. Plus the fact I'm there to 8 o'clock tonight! Grim.

This card is pretty simple and quick with a basic layout. Love this new stamp I got last week from Forget me Nots in Belfast, I have coloured Tilda using my copics. Papers are Making Memories also from Forget me Nots.
Flowers are a mixture of Prima and Sent-plus. Brads and Ribbon are from my stash. Oh and the round sentiment is a freebie from Funky Kits!
Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

Lovely ickle Daisy!!!!

2009-04-11T18:12:00.003+01:00

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a lovely Saturday. I have spent mine in Town doing abit of shopping. And for a change it wasn't for me, it was all Nev. lol. But I am guilty of popping into Forget me Nots for some lovely new papers. Just couldn't help myself. lol
We're just home and we're getting ready to head out again. Out for a meal tonight then home for some crafting. Sounds like a perfect evening to me!

So back to the card. This is a wallet card for one of my friends. I got using my lovely Daisy at last, and I'm happy with the results. I have coloured her using my Copic Markers. Papers are from Bo Bunny (how yummy are they), Flowers are from Prima, and the brads,spacers, charms and pearls are from my stash!
Hope you like her!

First card using my Sitting Gorjuss Girl.....

2009-04-10T18:16:00.005+01:00

Hey everyone, here is my first card using my lovely Sitting Gorjuss Girl. Well from the last time I was on here, I decided to go ahead and get the Yummy New Gorjuss Girl Set 2, plus another 4 Sugar Nellies seemed to fall into my basket....I can't wait for them to come, feeling far too excited about pieces of rubber. lol

So anyhow back to the card. I have coloured her using my copics, These delicious papers are Rusty Pickle, flowers are prima, and the flower centres are Prima Say it in crystals. How cool are they!
Hope you like it!!!!

Erin xxx

Sweet and Sassy Wallet...

2009-04-05T10:21:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone, I'm pretty shocked I'm up so early on a Sunday Morning. Not like me. lol
The layout of this card was a complete accident, but a good one I think. The stamp is Sweet and Sassy from Sugar Nellie another little new one to my collection...I have coloured here using my copic markers, papers are K & Company,DCWV & Basic Grey, believe it or not the K & Company ones are actually from a Christmas Range. lol. Don't look very Christmasy to me. I though all the different ranges worked pretty well together. The sentiment stamp is from Whiff of Joy. Cardstock is bazzill, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder is bloom dots, flowers are from Prima and Brads are from my stash.
Off now to get some internet shopping done. Still haven't decided if I should get the New Gorjuss Girls, know if I don't I'll regret it. lol
Hope you like this card.
Erin x

A boys best friend card.....

2009-04-04T10:15:00.005+01:00

Hey everyone, Happy Saturday! My Saturday will be taken up cleaning then doing a grocery shop, so tonight will be mine to craft! Its been a while since I've made a boyish card, and this new little stamp was dying to be inked, so I made a wallet card. How cute is he. The stamp is A boys best friend from Sugar Nellie Home grown range. Papers are from Bo bunny. Perfect for a boys card. The image has been coloured using my copic markers. Cuttlebug embossing folder is spots and dots, and card stock is Bazzill. Brads are from my stash.
Hope you like it!
Erin x

Truly Scrumptious Challenge 4!!!!

2009-04-03T00:56:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone, this is the first time I have taken part in the Truly Scrumptious Challenge. I have soooo much fun with this one. The Sketch was fantastic to work with and created by the lovely Mina.
Stamp is another one of my Gorjuss Girls- sent with love, coloured using my copic markers. Cardstock is from Bazzill. Papers are Graphic45, Flowers are from Prima, brads and lace are from my stash.
Hope you like it!
Erin x

Fingers Crossed Thank you card (Sugar Nellie)

2009-04-01T21:43:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone, This card was for an order for my friend, well god- sister if there can be such thing? lol
As you've probably noticed I've been going a little stamp shopping crazy lately. But if little pieces of rubber do it for me then I'm a happy chappy! lol
I'm loving this new stamp. How pretty is she. Stamped image was coloured using copic markers. Papers are Papermania Simply Elegant. Cardstock is Bazzill Basics, Flowers are from Prima and lace and brads are from my stash. Hope you like it!
Erin x

THE BLOG CANDY WINNER IS.............

2009-03-31T23:13:00.003+01:00

SCOTSPANDA!!!!! Congrats Scotspanda on your win. If you could Mail me you details I will get your candy posted out to you. :)

Thanks everyone for taking part in my candy, I never thought I would have so many people entering. I really appreciate everyone following my blog too, hope you will pop back again for a visit. Thanks for all you comments and for linking my candy. I am going to go through all my comments asap, and check all your blogs out!!!
I'm sorry there could only be one winner.
Erin x

Whiff Of Joy Challenge #23

2009-03-31T13:19:00.003+01:00

Here is my entry to The Whiff of Joy Challenge #23. The sketch was a gem to work with, loved it. I'm loving these new stamps at the moment too, having so much fun playing. lol. Sorry about the picture quality, it seems to have messed with the colours on me.
The stamp is Melinda with bouquet, coloured using copic markers, I have also used my stickles for her wings. Papers are from HOTP and My minds eye- 29th Street Market Carefree/Adorable. Flowers are from Prima, Cuttlebug embossing folder is textile, pearls, brads and charms are from my stash.
Hope you like it!
Erin x

My First Blog Candy!!!! CANDY IS NOW CLOSED

2009-03-31T00:05:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone, Its CANDY TIME!!!!!

As big thank you to everyone who visits my blog and to everyone who leaves me lovely comments, which are much appreciated. I have decided to hold my first ever blog candy, and I'm feeling quite excited. Oh and its St Patricks day.... :)
Here's some poems for you all.

May the grass be green you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.

May your home be bright with cheer,
May your cares all disappear,
May contentment come your way,
And may laughter fill your day

So back to the candy. You will receive all the crafty goodies in the pic including yummy Swiss chocolates from Marks and Sparks!!! :)
The sweeties have been included as I don't think I can ever get through a night crafting without some yummy sweets to go help me along.....I'm addicted to anything sweet!!!
Be careful not to have any accidents though when creating. This seems to happen to me all the time. lol

Good luck everyone. Candy will close on Tuesday 31st March at 8.00pm (GMT)
I will post the candy internationally. Candy is also open to all my Do crafts friends that don't have a blog, just leave your details.

The things you need to do to be added into the draw
:Leave a comment on this post!
:Tell me you favourite sweets or chocolate!
:For an extra entry into my draw, follow my blog! 2 entry's to everyone who is already following too.
:And spread the work of my candy about on your blog!

In My Candy:
HOTP Paper Pizazz Sarapapers 12x12 Retro Papers Book
Penny Black Hedgie Stickeroo's
Papermania 3d Flower Stickers
A mix of Prima Hydrangea Flowers from my stash
A mix from my stash of Ribbons
Chipboard Letters
And a mix from my charms and spacers stash

Tilda with Bunny Card! And I won some Blog Candy!!! :)

2009-03-29T16:34:00.005+01:00

Hey everyone, another card using one of my new stamps. Loving this Tilda already, so sweet, and such a dream to colour. Plus its been such a long time since I've made a card with a Tilda. Rubber Stamp is Magnolia- Tilda with bunny coloured using copic markers, Papers are from DCWV, Sentiment Stamp is from Whiff of Joy, Flowers by Prima, Brad, Lace, Spacer and Pearls are all from my stash.

I have also been very lucky today and found out that I won Zoe's yummy Blog Candy. I am over the moon, it has really made my day! I was so excited when I opened the email this morning to say that I had one. Can't wait to get playing with all this, isn't it fab! Thanks Zoe!

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 7 (Spring or Easter)

2009-03-28T01:19:00.009Z

Hey everyone,
Here is my entry to The Sugar Bowl Challenge 7 (Spring or Easter). For this one I just had to use one of my Gorjuss Girl Stamps that arrived this morning. Super duper service from Funky kits I only ordered these on Thursday and they arrived on Friday. Aren't they so cute. I have been having such a party with mine tonight. lol
So for this card I went with Spring. I think the image suits perfectly with the Spring type colours Greeny/Blue and Lemon.The stamp is Sugar Nellie- Gorjuss Girl A little Birdie told me. Coloured with copic markers. The papers are from my local craft shop Forget me not in Belfast, don't know the name of them though. Flowers are Prima, Cuttlebug embrossing folder is D'vine Swirls, Cardstock is Core'dinations, brads, charms and pearls from stash.

Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

Mothers Day Card for my Mum!

2009-03-23T16:45:00.005Z

Hey everyone, this is the card I made for my Mum on Mothers day! Stamps are both Whiff of Joy. These yummy papers are Making memories from my local craft shop Forget me nots. Cardstock is Bazzill Basics embossing using cuttlebug Folder D'vine Swirls. Prima flowers, charms, pearls, ribbon and lace are from my stash.

Happy Mothers Day!!!

2009-03-22T12:11:00.003Z

Happy Mothers Day everyone. Hope you all have a super duper one, and get spoilt rotten.

Today I've posted a card that I made last night. Not too sure about it though. I think at the moment I have a love/hate relationship with it! lol
Stamped image is postbox from Sugar nellie, Sentiment stamp- Whiff of Joy, image coloured with copic markers. Embossed cardstock is from Bazzill, papers are fabscraps, flowers are prima, brads and charms from my stash.

Sorry for the poor quality of this pic. Scanner was playing up.

Thanks for stopping by!
Erin xxx

Two Baby Cards.....

2009-03-20T15:55:00.007Z

Last night my inspiration seemed to be gone abit. Took me forever to make these two cards. Got there in the end though, and remembered how much I love making baby cards.
Both cards are for a girl that I work with.

I have watercoloured the stamped images on both cards instead of using my copics. Papers are Cloud 9, Ribbon, buttons and Gems are from my stash. And the embossing folder I have used is D'vine Swirls. And their pretty little wings I coloured with stickles! Hope you like them!

There's some candy on the way!!!

2009-03-15T19:25:00.005Z

Hello there everyone....Hope you are all good.
This card was supposed to be for the Truly Scrumptious Challenge from about a week ago. But silly old me forgot to post it! :(

Sorry about the poor quality of the picture....My scanner seems to be playing up! The colours seem to be completely different.
Anyhow I just also wanted to let you know there will be candy coming to my Blog very soon. Hopefully on St Paddy's day!!! So check back very soon for the chance to win!
Hope you all have the green food colouring ready for your drinks....lol

Well take care, see ya all soon.

Erin x

Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call Challenge

2009-02-28T21:23:00.008Z

Hi everyone, this is my entry to The Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call Challenge. I have used my yummy new stamps that were waiting for me yesterday when I arrived home from work!!!
I have coloured the stamp using copics markers, papers are pebbles inc, cardstock is Bazzill Basics and Core'dinations, flowers are from Prima, and Pearl Brads and Pearls are from my Stash...
I have to say I really enjoyed this doing this Challenge, This is my first attempt at a challenge for WOJ....The layout was fab to work with!!! How fab would it be to be picked....Good luck everyone....
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you like it!!!
Erin xxx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 4 - One!

2009-02-24T23:34:00.005Z

Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping well....
This is my first entry to a Blog Challenge!!! Woo-hoo!!! Took me long enough. lol
The challenge is for The Sugar Bowl and it was to create a card using only 1 peice of patterened paper. The paper I have used for this card is from Papermania, and I won it in Blog Candy from the lovely Cathy in November, isn't it fab. I love it!!!
I used one of my new Sugar Nellie stamps- Penpal for this card, coloured with Copic Markers. Flowers are from Prima, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder D'vine Swirl, and Charm from my stash.
Hope you like it!
Erin xxx

A few more Sugar Nellie....

2009-02-23T21:06:00.005Z

So my inspiration is back, so much so that I couldn't get to sleep last night. Ideas running through my head and the thought of more goodies being delivered by Mr Post man!! lol
Unfortunately Mr Post Man arrived today when I was still at work. Just means I'll have to head down to the main post office tomorrow but I do suppose more yummy goodies are awaiting me. More spending was done today in my local craft shop on papers and on Saturday night on Whiff of Joy. What is happening to me. lol I treated myself to Willow with Flower basket and a Sentiment set! :)
Can't wait until they arrive!

So here's a few cards I made on Saturday night with my new Sugar Nellie stamps!!! Hope you like them. :)

Sugar Nellie Stamp Penpal, coloured with copics
Flowers- Prima
Charms,Ribbon, Lace, Brads- From Stash
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Paisley
Papers, K & Company and Basic Grey

Sugar Nellie Stamp Blossom, coloured with copics
Ribbon, Charm - From Stash
Papers- Daisy D's

Sugar Nellie Stamp Carefree, coloured with copics
Flowers- Prima
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Textile

Ribbon, Cardstock & Brads- From Stash

Papers- I think are K & Company, though not 100% on that could be wrong...lol

Hey I'm back.......

2009-02-21T17:31:00.012Z

Hey everyone, long time no post!!!

Well finally my inspiration has come back to me!

Sorry for my lack of blogging and lack of cards, one thing that I didn’t loose was my will to shop! Lol….

I think my main inspiration buster has been the fact I’m back at work. With so long off it just seemed as soon as I got home from work all I wanted to do was veg on the sofa. lol

But for now its defo back with a blast…..

Here is a list of some of my new goodies I’ve been treating myself to! I am trying to justify my spending to myself, I have done that by realising I would be spending alot more on a night out! Crafting on a Saturday night seems like more fun to me:)

Sugar Nellie Stamps – Carefree, Penpal, Post Box, Claudia the Artist, Reflective, and Blossom.

Whiff of Joy- Bouquet

Copic Markers, Prima Flowers, Lace, Ribbon, Charms, Pearls, Papers, HOTP Papers, Decoupage, Ink….

And for now I’ll show you some of my new creations…..lol

I have to say this is one of my favourite cards that I have made in the past few days. I think its the colours and my super cute Post Box stamp!

This ones pretty simple, but I kinda like it!

Stamp - Sugar Nellie Penpal coloured with Copics

Charms- (Handmade with Love) from my favourite Craft Shop - Forget me Not in Belfast

Cardstock- Bazzill

Ribbon, Pearls- From Stash

Paper- I can't really remember. lol

Stamp- Sugar Nellie Reflective coloured with Copics

Cardstock- Bazzill

Papers- Basic Grey Two Scoops - Pistachio Almond and Watermelon Ice

Ribbon, Pearls, Lace- From Stash

Flowers- Prima

Oh so sick!!!! :(

2009-01-09T21:26:00.005Z

Was due to go back to work on Monday the 5th. But it didn't happen. I have spent the past week with a BUG!!! Apparently its the Norovirus that I have had. It has been grim to be honest. Just started to get over on Friday. I am getting sick of being sick!!! lol

So my crafting seems to have left me. Where has my mojo gone?
Right now I am feeling down as lately it just seems like one thing after the other. Crafting keeps me sane, without it I'm seriously lost.

Back to work tomorrow, hopefully I will find some inspiration for crafting tomorrow night.
Speak soon.

Oh and I have been given 3 awards frm the lovely Michelle ....Unfortuanetly I can't find any of you that don't already have these awards....So anyone that doesn't already have them, these are for you from me!

Erin x

Hoping you have all had a super duper Christmas....Santa brought me Copic's!!!

2008-12-30T00:01:00.007Z

Hi everyone!!!
Well as the title says, I hope you have all had a super duper Christmas! Mine was fab, filled with lots of Yummy food & drink, amazing pressies, plus the fun and giggles with all the family!!!
I have to say my best pressie this year would have to be my Copic's...The Copic's came as a surprise as I had been talking about them but wasn't 100% sure if I would get them for Crimbo. Well the day before Christmas Eve Nev and I headed into town for some last minute Christmas shopping and to pick his watch for Christmas from me.
After we had finished with that the next stop was to Bradbury Graphics where I got to choose 25 Copic markers, and a Bristol Board to stamp on. The colours were up to me so to start me off i went with a few different shades of Greens, Blues, Red's, Pinks, Lilacs, Skin Colours, Browns and Greys.
After returning home I realised that this had started yet another addiction. Oh no!!! lol. Now it is my aim to get my self every colour. lol
The last few nights I've been trying to practice using them, seems like it will take longer than I first thought . But I'm enjoying it to be honest, plus watching alot of tutorials on You Tube. :)
So if anyone has any tips or techniques let me know.
No cards to post as yet but watch this space!!!
Erin xxx

A Few Whiff of Joy Christmas Cards....

2008-12-19T06:21:00.004Z

Here are a few cards I made for Christmas. I was sent the Willow images from the Lovely Mina, as I don't as yet own the stamp...It is such a beautiful stamp. Have to say its top of my to get list. So so elegant! :)
Hope you like them.
Erin xxx

Santa Collection Cards....

2008-12-17T19:10:00.011Z

Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't posted in ages. Just haven't got around to getting my cards scanned due to Christmas shopping and all the rest. Such a busy time of year this is! lol.

Anyhow just thought I would post the cards I have made this year for Christmas. All designs were used for my own personal cards and customers.

I will miss using this stamp after Christmas, as I love it soooo much!

I have to say I am very pleased with how they turned out. Love these papers, and Santa goes well with them! Hope you all like them as much as me!

Erin xxx

I won blog candy!!!

2008-12-01T22:00:00.003Z

So as the title says, I won my first BLOG CANDY!!!! Woohoo!!!

I can't describe how happy I am. Thanks so much to Cathy.

Fab papers, prima flowers, a beautiful card, and a Fab Edwin Stamp (Bartender).

I will hopefully get a few cards up asap using these gorgeous goodies!!!

Sorry for the poor quality of the pic!

Pop over and have a look at Cathy's Blog, her work is beautiful.

http://ellieskeeperscreations.blogspot.com/

I've been tagged twice and received a new award. Woohoo!!!

2008-11-30T20:16:00.009Z

I have been tagged by Joey . So for this I have to share 7 interesting facts about myself. Hmmmm that might be hard. lol. They may not be that interesting.
The rules are to tag another 7 people and let them know they have been tagged by posting on their blog.

1. I am returning to work tomorrow after nearly a year off sick. The joys. lol
2. My biggest dream at the moment is to go to Art College. I'm thinking this could be on the cards for next september. Creating all day long, thats my idea of fun. :)
3. I love reading when I get the chance. And when I do I don't stop until the books finished. Only if its a good read though. I would have to recommend Khaled Hosseini as an author. I will never ever forget his books. Can't wait for the next one.
4. I love my ps3....So much! Anyone fancy a game of guitar hero?
5. My biggest weekness is chocolate. I can't remember the last day I didn't have any!
6. I am a very very chatty person. I often get told to stop talking. At work, home, anywhere I go to be honest!
7. My last interesting fact is that I am soooo not interesting. lol

Here are the people I am tagging, sorry if any of you have already been tagged with this.
http://pinkpuds.blogspot.com/
http://ginaskraftyplace.blogspot.com/
http://saracoleman1.blogspot.com/
http://shelleyspapercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/
http://craftycrafterdenise.blogspot.com/
http://joycards.blogspot.com/
http://babzaramma.blogspot.com/

I have also been tagged by Denise, For this I have to share 7 random or weird facts about myself. So here it goes. The rules are the same for this tag another 7 people and let them know they have been tagged.

1. I hate hate hate chunky ham on pizza. It badly turns my stomach.

2. I have sailed a boat.

3. I think my Mum is the coolest person I know. :)
4. I want to move from Northern Ireland someday. Somewhere that the sun shines every day! A move to Egypt would be top of my list.

5. I believe 100% in the ''Law of Attraction''.

6. I cannot stand rude, arrogant people, there is no need.

7. I love all sorts of music, anything goes basically.

And the 7 people I am tagging are, sorry if you have already been tagged with this:

http://pinkpuds.blogspot.com/

http://shelleyspapercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/

http://angel4031.blogspot.com/

http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.com/

http://poppetsathome.blogspot.com/

http://arlinesallsorts.blogspot.com/

http://joycards.blogspot.com/

"This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbon of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers." I thought this was really lovely and it made my day.Please choose 8 bloggers to pass the award on to, who must choose 8 more and include this cleverly written text into the body of their award.

Ok I had to pick 8 people to pass this award on to, but everyone seems to have it! I also hate having to pick as I love everyones blogs! So I am awarding this award to all of you! :)

Erin x

2 Christmas cards I made last night....

2008-11-20T21:08:00.006Z

Hi everyone, hope you are all keeping well.

I've been shopping like crazy the last few days. lol

Lots of goodies bought from my local craft shop, plus lots of delieveries dropping through my door. Wonder who could have ordered those. ;)

So had a little play last night. only got around to making 2 cards but I've got lots of images stamped, coloured and ready to go. :)

Can't believe I bought this santa stamp ages ago and hadn't got around to making a card with him yet. So heres what i came up with. I have to say I'm so in love with these Anita's Christmas papers. I think I'm just going to have to buy another pack. lol

So heres the two I made last night. Hope you like them.

Erin x

That Santa Stamp

Organza Ribbon- From stash

Cardstock- Bazzill Basics

Papers- Anita's Classic Christmas (Black and Silver)

Stamp- Maggie with dotty Scarf (Sugar Nellie)

Cardstock- Bazzill Basics

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Snowflakes

Flowers- Prima

Velvet Ribbon- From Stash

Papers- DCWV

Another Award...

2008-11-19T22:28:00.003Z

I have been given this award by Michele, Mina and Angel....Thank you so much ladies, I am so chuffed.

The rules of the award are:
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who gave you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs to receive the award.
4. Put a link to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for them on their blogs.

So the blogs I choose are:

http://aloadofoldpickle.blogspot.com/
http://craftywanderings.blogspot.com/
http://joycards.blogspot.com/
http://ginaskraftyplace.blogspot.com/
http://saracoleman1.blogspot.com/

Sorry if you already have this award ladies.
Erin xxx

Oh, I forgot about these 2....

2008-11-09T16:12:00.006Z

Here are the 2 Christmas cards I made the other night. Forgot to post them yesterday with the others.
I'm thinking the little hedgie one is missing something. But what I'm not sure? Not too keen on the peel off's on it either. Any ideas let me know.

Stamped Image- Magnolia- Christmas Tilda (Watercoloured with pencils)
Stickles Glitter Glue
Organza Ribbon, Sentiment, Pearl Gems, Glitter Card- From Stash
Core' dinations cardstock embossed with Cuttlebug Embossing folder snowflakes, then sanded I over the snowflakes.
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Hedgie Stamp- Penny Black (Watercoloured with pencils)
Ribbon- From Christmas Stash
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics and DCWV

Feeling better, finally back crafting.

2008-11-08T18:59:00.012Z

Hi everyone, Well I have finally got my mojo back, as with being unwell I just couldn't be bothered. Got stuck right in the last few days watercolouring and cardmaking, and I loved it soooo much. Felt like the break from cardmaking done me the world of good. I have been making mostly wallet cards, and a few christmas ones.

I have also been doing lots of shopping over the last week. Getting myself stocked up in lush papers, prima's, other goodies, and I'm now off to pick some new stamps to buy too. :)

So here's what I have been creating the last few days, hope you like them. :)

Erin xxx

The Stamped Tilda image from this Wallet card was sent to me by my Lovely Do Crafts Friend Kate.I am now going to have to add this Tilda to my I want list as I love her soooo much. :)

Flower, Brads- From Stash

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Papers- From the papers swap with Angie on Do Crafts

Stamp- Lily (Picking Flowers) Watercoloured with pencils

Flowers- Prima

Brads, Organza Ribbon- from stash
Papers- K & Company, Paper Adventures

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Stamp- From Alota (Watercoloured with pencils)

Papers- K & Company

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Sentiment- From Stash

Flower- Prima

Stamp- Cupcake Tilda Cowberry Muffin (Watercoloured with pencils)

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics (Embossed with Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Textile)

Ribbon- From stash

Papers- K & Company

Stamp- Penpal from Sugar Nellie (Watercoloured with pencils)

Flowers, Papers, and Buttons- from stash

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Tilda Stamped image sent to me by my friend Kate on Do Crafts (Watercoloured with pencils)

Flowers- Prima

Papers- Paper Adventures- Baby Plaid

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Another stamped image sent to me by my friend Kate on Do Crafts (Watercoloured with pencils)

Flowers- Prima

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Papers- K & Company

I have been Tagged!!! :)

2008-11-08T18:10:00.002Z

I have been tagged again, this time by Michelle. I have to answer sets of 5 questions, so here it goes:

THINGS I LOVE:
1. My boyfriend Nev, My Family and Friends!
2. Anything crafty!
3. Shopping!
4. Holidays in Egypt!
5. Christmas Time!
THINGS I DON'T LOVE:
1. Rude people! No need.
2. Chunky Ham on Pizza, Yuk!
3. Smelly Feet!
4. Getting drenched in the rain!
5. Wasp's. Their Satan's army!
MUSIC ON MY iPOD:
I don't have one. :(
FAVOURITE FOOD AND DRINKS:
1. Christmas Dinner, best meal of the year!
2. Lindt Lindor, I can eat a whole box in no time! :)
3. Tea....Everyone love a cuppa! :)
4. Cadbury's Cream Eggs! Just can't get enough.
5. Any Fruit and Veg! Yum.

Now i have to tag 5 other bloggers, And the people I am tagging are:
http://saracoleman1.blogspot.com/
http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.com/
http://susiescards.blogspot.com/
http://pinkgem-janet.blogspot.com/
http://eisbaerentraeume.blogspot.com/

Sorry if I have tagged you before. :)

Erin x

I Love Your Blog Award.....

2008-11-08T12:45:00.005Z

A massive THANK YOU to Michelle, who has awarded me with the ' I love your blog' award. This means so much to me Michelle, I'm so chuffed. It has defo cheered me up as I havent been too well lately. So thank you again. I have to pass it on to 7 people and it was very difficult to choose, as I love all your blogs. Check out Michelle's blog, her work is beautiful. http://shelleyspapercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/

Here are the 7 people I am giving this award:

http://craftycrafterdenise.blogspot.com/

http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.com/

http://kozmikzkardz.blogspot.com/

http://www.vickyscollection.blogspot.com/

http://eisbaerentraeume.blogspot.com/

http://babzaramma.blogspot.com/

http://helenscrafthaven.blogspot.com/

Sorry...

2008-11-02T01:09:00.002Z

Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't been bloggin the last week or so.
Not been too well lately so haven't got around to getting any cards made. :(
Hope to get back into it tomorrow. Can't wait as I soooo miss it! lol
Hope you are all well, and have had a fab Halloween.
Erin x

Woohoo! Another award! :)

2008-10-23T13:02:00.005+01:00

Woohoo...I can't believe I have received another award....thank you so much Lesley you have made my day....

Its purpose is to send love to and acknowledge women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy -Anyway, it does have rules attached which are:

1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number in between
2.Make sure you link to their site
3. Link back to Tammy at http://tammyvitale.typepad.com so that she can visit all these great women
4. Remember the purpose of the award

Now its the difficult bit, all the blogs i visit brighten up my day. :)

I haven't gave everyone the award as i know you's already have it. You all know I love your blogs anyway! So here it goes.

http://arlinesallsorts.blogspot.com/

http://cakeonthebrain.blogspot.com/

http://craftycrafterdenise.blogspot.com/

http://joycards.blogspot.com/

http://kozmikzkardz.blogspot.com/

http://a-personaltouch.blogspot.com/

My First ever Award!!! (Thank you Sara)

2008-10-21T13:44:00.005+01:00

Today I have received my First Award. Woohoo! It was given to me by Sara, check out Sara's Blog, her work is gorgeous. http://saracoleman1.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much Sara.
The rules are that i have to pass on this award to 6 blogs that I love to visit!
So here it goes, the blogs I love to visit are-
http://a-personaltouch.blogspot.com/
http://angel4031.blogspot.com/
http://poppetsathome.blogspot.com/
http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.com/
http://susiescards.blogspot.com/
http://katysbloggeroo.blogspot.com/

A New Home...

2008-10-19T13:36:00.008+01:00

Here are two cards I made for a last night, for another order I have.

Hope you like them.

Erin x

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Organza Ribbon

Stamped Image- Pink Petticoat (Watercoloured with pencils)

Cuttlebug embossed card- Swiss Dots

Cardstock- Bazzil Basic

Organza Ribbon

Stamped Image- Pink Petticoat (Watercoloured with pencils)

Paper- from stash

2 more cards...

2008-10-18T23:49:00.007+01:00

Hi everyone, I made these 2 cards a few days ago, but completely forgot to add them to my blog. One is for an order, and the other a wallet card for a Do Crafter.
Hope you like them.
Erin x

Cutlebug Embossing Folder- D'vine Swirls
Organza Ribbon
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics
Hearts- Sizzix Die Cuts

Stamped Image- Magnolia (Tilda with Bouquet)
Paper- K & Company
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics
Flowers and Brad- From Stash
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Textile

Thought I'd lost my mojo!!!

2008-10-15T11:40:00.010+01:00

Well I really thought I'd lost my mojo for good on Monday. (Mojo- Inspiration)
Every card I tried to make was scrapped and threw in the bin!

Just couldn't get myself going even though I was dying to get some cards made.
Anyhow, mojo came bouncing back last night, so I managed to get 5 cards made. Hope you like them.
Erin x

Stamped Image- Dancing Maggie (Sugar Nellie) Watercoloured using pencils
Papers- K & Company
Flower and Brad - from stash.
Cardstock - Bazzil Basics
Cuttlebug Embossed card- Textile

This card was made for my crafting friend Doreen with images of Maggie and 'That Santa Stamp' inside. Hope she likes it!

Stamped Image- Dancing Maggie (Sugar Nellie) Watercoloured using pencils
Paper- K & Company
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics
Flower and Brad- From Stash
Cuttlebug Embossed card- Bloom Dots

This card was made for my friend Mina, with Maggie and 'That Santa Stamp' images inside. Hope she likes it!

Stamped Image- Tilda with ruffled skirt (Magnolia) Watercoloued with pencils
Paper- K & Company
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics
Flower and Brad- From Stash
Cuttlebug Embossing folder- Textile

This Wallet card was made for my crafting friend Lorraine.

Stamped Image- Baby Tingla (Magnolia) Watercoloured with pencils
Cardstock, Ribbon- From Stash
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Paisley
Stripey Paper- K & Company
Spotty Paper- Little Yellow Bicycle (The Sharon Ann- Delightful Collection)

This card was made for one of my orders.

Stamped Image (Watercoloured with pencils)

Cardstock- Bazzil Basic

Sentiment and Paper- From Stash

Cuttlebug Embossed card- D'vine Swirls

This card was also made for a order.

A great Sunday!!!

2008-10-13T12:04:00.005+01:00

Hi everyone, So first off my Mum loved her Birthday card! I went up to my parents to stay for the night on Saturday, with a couple of plastic boxes of crafting supplies in toe. My plan was to get lots of cards made on Sunday. Plans seemed to changed when I had more fun with Mum and my Aunt, and not very many cards were made. Well i did make 2. So not all was lost! lol

Hope you like these cards!

Stamp- Penny Black (Dog wearing tie) - Watercoloured with pencils

Sentiment, Paper - from stash

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Ribbon Stickers- Papermania

Stamp- Magnolia (Tilda with heart package) - Watercoloured with pencils

Cuttlebug embossed card - Paisley

Ribbon, Sentiment, Gems, Paper- from stash

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

I made this card for my Mum's Birthday...

2008-10-11T20:33:00.005+01:00

This is the card I made for my Mum for her birthday today. I tried out 3 different colour schemes, and finally settled on blue and brown. Used my favourite Tilda stamp as she loves this one too. Well Happy Birthday Mum, hope you had a super duper day! :)

Hope you like it!

Stamp - Tilda goes shopping (watercoloured with pencils)
Cardstock - Bazzil Basics
Cuttlebug Embossed card - Textile
Paper, sentiment, flower and brads - From Stash

I've been tagged.....

2008-10-11T03:08:00.003+01:00

I have been tagged by Eisbarin (Alex)

The rules are:
1. Link your tagger and list the rules on your blog
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names and links to their blog
4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog
So, now I have to tell you some facts...

1: My bottom was on tv as a baby, I was the first child in Northern Ireland to have the MMR! It has been seen by millions. lol
2: I am happy, bubbly little person who likes to try and keep everyone in a good mood. Always smiling. Well 99% of the time.
3: I love to cook. Love trying out new recipes.
4: I am a very very clumsy person, I trip over myself regularly.
5: I now have an addiction to anything crafty. Can't seen to stop buying goodies. Feel abit like a magpie sometimes. lol
6: I often forget to take my glasses off before getting in the shower.
7: I stll love watchig kids movies. Especially Disney movies, don't think I'll ever grow up. lol

And the seven people I am tagging are:

http://angel4031.blogspot.com/
http://babzaramma.blogspot.com/
http://susiescards.blogspot.com/
http://shelleyspapercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/
http://pinkgem-janet.blogspot.com/
http://sparklecards.blogspot.com/
http://craftywanderings.blogspot.com/

Mina's Tilda Challenge 02.10.08 (Do crafts)

2008-10-09T01:12:00.007+01:00

I Finally got around to making My Tilda Winter Wonderland Challenge card last night. This is my first ever challenge, and I really enjoyed it.
The Challenge was to match chilly weather/ winter wonderland, and to add some sort of embossing to the card. So here is my attempt. Hope you like it!

Stamped Image- Magnolia Tilda Snow Flurry
Cardstock- Core'dinations
Paper- Dovecraft Christmas Blues
Cuttlebug Embossed Card- Swiss Dots
Stickles Star Dust Glitter Glue

A few of my recent cards

2008-10-09T00:03:00.002+01:00

I seem to be cardmaking quite alot at the moment. Nothing else seems to matter. lol
What housework?
Also seem to be spending more on goodies, too many nice things out there.
What Credit Crunch?
I'm sure there are many more like me.
Here are a few of the cards I have made recently for an order. Hope you like them.

Stamped Image- Magnolia - Baby Alvin (Watercoloured using pencils)
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics and K & Company
Ribbon- from stash

Stamped Image- Magnolia - Tilda with Ruffled Skirt (watercoloured using pencils)
Cardstock- Bazzil Basic's
Paper, Organza Ribbon, Sentiment- from stash

Stamped Image- Penny Black (Watercoloured using pencils)
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics
Paper, Flower, Brad, Sentiment- From Stash

Stamp- This image was sent to me by Mina (Watercoloured using pencils)

Cardstock- Bazzil Basics

Papers, Sentiment- from stash

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- D'vine Swirls

Stamped Image- Penny Black (Watercoloured using pencils)

Cardstock Bazzil Basics

Paper- K & Company

Sentiment- from stash

Image- Pink Pettiocat Lola (coloured with whisper pens)

Paper, sentiment, heart gems - from stash

Another Wallet Card

2008-10-08T20:47:00.001+01:00

This is another Wallet card I made in the last week for Doreen (Blackfeather) from the Do craft forum. I have coloured Tilda with Watercolours. Hope you like it!

Stamp- Cross-Stitched Tilda
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics
Papers- K & Company (Sparkly Sweet)
Organza Ribbon- from Stash
Flowers- Papercellar
Buttons- from stash
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- Paisley

Tilda Wallet Card

2008-10-08T19:21:00.002+01:00

Here is a Wallet Card I made for Mina from Do Crafts. I love this stamp so much right now. Seem to be using it for quite alot. Tilda has been coloured using Watercolours. Hope you like it!

Stamp- Tilda goes shopping
Cardstock- Bazzil Basics
Paper- K & Company (Roam)
Sentiment- From stash
Flower- From stash
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Textile

A crafters poem....

2008-09-01T11:11:00.000+01:00

Crafters are a funny bunch,
We'd rather craft than eat our lunch.
The housework, it can always wait.
It will be there on some other date.
No craft is left to be untried,
No creative thought to be denied.
Craft supplies - they're everywhere!
We're never caught without a spare.
Can our time be better spent,
Than practicing our creative bent?
Let it be said when we are done,
We worked, we laughed, we had lots of fun.

by Debbie Garrett

Bare with me....lol

2008-09-01T10:50:00.000+01:00

Ok everyone, I've finally did it, I've set up my own blog. Yeah!!!
Bare with me as it might take longer than I thought to figure this out...
Hope to get it up and running asap.....
Watch this space!!!! :)