CAS Challenge Reminder - Notes & Stuff

Who would have thunk it....2 posts in one week...just like I promised lol!!!!

I knuckled down late yesterday and got crafting and it felt fabulicious! I thought I would struggle since I've been out of the game for so long but this little project came together quite quickly although the colouring is a bit suspect in places but all in all I'm pretty happy with the end result. What do you thunk???

Nope...it's not a card! Nah...I decided to jump into the deep end lol. Nicole, Coen and I were in town the other day and went into Paperchase...do you know it? WELL...it has to be just about the bestest store in the WHOLE world lol. Anywho, I was having a good wander around and came across the section of note books and they got me thunkin' and inspired to make this one. I've used Doodlebug embossed cs that I've had for yonks for the covers. I dusted off my Bind It All and miraculously punched the holes AND bound it without mishap...I even got the spiral thingy the right way first time round :-D The size is 8" x 8".

I had a bit of a nightmare cutting the paper for the inside. For some reason my trimmer wouldn't cut straight. I've got the XCut with the arm that detaches...does anyone out there have this one? Any tips? 

I've used Tulip Watering Can from the Floral Delight Too Collection and coloured it with my Copics.

I cut out the letters with PTI alphabet dies.

I had a fun day yesterday. One of Nicole's friends has a fashion page in The Daily Record newspaper and asked if I would be a' model' for their Contouring feature. I thought it would be fun and it was. Marion, the makeup artist was fab and she taught me how to slim down the parts of my face I don't like (would have loved lessons for the body too lol). She added a few eyelashes on the outside corner of my eyes which I loved. I had them done for the first time for Nicole's wedding and I was devastated when I woke up and found a few on my pillow in the days after lol.

First the photographer took my picture free of makeup...scary...then took a few at each stage of the contouring. At one point I looked like a zombie lol. Once Marion finished the photographer went to work and snapped away. Below are two short videos of me in action ... just to let you know I don't get out of bed for less than £10,000 ROFL!!!!

This is a still from the end of the video

and one I took and pimped. You can just about see my falsies lol

I was able to see some of the pictures the photographer took and I didn't really like them. I think I was expecting to look like Cindy Crawford but looked like...well me with more makeup on than usual lol. I'm not sure when it will be in the paper and not sure I want to see it but I did enjoy getting my makeup done and it's not something I get to do every day.

I can't end a post with my mug so here's one I took of Coen while we were waiting for the train on Monday...

Now this is how to end a post!

Thanks for stopping by

Catch ya later x

Stop the world I want to get off!

Holy cling stamps Peeps....what's happening to the time??!!!!! First of December...REALLY??? I don't know about you but I could do with an extra 6 hours in my days and even then I don't think that would be enough. I haven't bought one Christmas present or even thought about shopping. I've had a couple of Pampered Chef table tops recently and had a fundraiser in someone's house last night. MIL, SIL and niece arrive early today (9am) from Dublin for one night and then I guess once they've left on Sunday I can really start panicking lol. Crafting has been happening in fits and starts...I haven't had a good run at making my Christmas cards yet though I have found a design (no coloring) that I think I can mass produce in a day or two and will hopefully not line Royal Mail's pockets!!

Today is my mom's 74th birthday....happy birthday mom!!! Here's a picture from her 70th and the most recent picture I have of her from Nicole and Ben's wedding (did I mention I'm going to be a grandma???!!!)....I hope I look this good at her age. Hardly any difference in 4 years hmph!

This isn't her card as she hasn't received it yet {I KNOW!} ... yes I've made and sent it but it just hasn't landed yet. This was a friend's card from last month...

I've colored Coffee Delight from the Floral Delight Too collection with my Copics and cut it out with my fancy scalloped Nestie. The pp is from Bo Bunny's gorgeous Little Miss pad...could be my new favourite! I wasn't going to stitch but when I laid the pp down it looked boring so I went a bit crazy and even stitched the fishtails!!

A little peek at the inside

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Digi Galore - Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Great Impressions - Anything Goes

OSAAT - Anything Goes

The Crafty Pad - Stitching real or faux

We're going for a collective birthday lunch today (Niece Oct 21, MIL Nov 6, SIL Nov 7, Nic Nov 16 and mine) and then possibly MIL and I will get to stay home while the rest go to Ryan's game then after dinner we can settle down to Strictly, X Factor and I'm a Celebrity....bliss!!!

Hope you have a fabulicious weekend.

Catch ya later x

Thump thump...thump thump...thump thump

Nicole had an appointment at the hospital yesterday for blood tests and an ultrasound. Ben videoed the ultrasound on his phone and Whatsapped it to me....Cue the tissues lol. It's been a lot of years since I've heard a baby's heart beat...23 to be exact...and it was the most amazing thing and brought back memories of the scans I had with my three. My grandbaby's heart beat was so strong and rhythmic and that's when I fell in love...silly huh. We're at just over 15 weeks and now we can talk about Nic's pregnancy time is going by a bit quicker :-D

Today's card was for my SIL in Dublin ... the last of my run of cards of November 4, 5, 6 & 7!!!!

I've used Celebrate from Floral Delight Too...colored with my Copics. I love these papers from MME's The Sweetest Thing :-D

Lots of Glamour Dust

I used my Die-namics Pretty Posy die and crumpled the flowers before layering them and adding a wooden flower button. I prefer this look to crisp and smooth as it adds a bit of dimension and I feel  a bit devilish adding a crumpled flower to an otherwise pristine card lol. 

I tucked the computer generated sentiment under the image after die-cutting it with Die-namics Fishtail dies

A peek at the inside...did I mention I love these papers lol???

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafts and Me Challenges - Circles

Creative Moments - Anything Goes

Divas by Design - Use at least 2 different patterned papers

The Paper Shelter - Birthdays

Cute Card Thursday - Girls Only

Simply Create Challenges - Must be digital or papercraft/follow/anything goes

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

I'm trying out Power Hoop this morning at the suggestion of Suzy Q...not sure exactly what it's all about apart from using a weighted hoola hoop. Now I loved playing with my hoola hoop when I was a kidlet but somehow I think I might change my mind after today lol. Wish me luck and if I survive I'll tell you all about it!

Have a great Thursday....catch ya later x

It's Sale Time - Again!!!

I said I had some news for you (no it's not twins as one Ladybug suggested lol) and here it is...Starting Saturday November 10th you will be able to purchase all cling stamps at 70% off the regular price!!!!! That means you can buy Nikki, Jack & Robyn, Magnum & Lily for only £1.95 and BFF, The Wrinkley's and Sentimental numbers for only £2.10!!! 

It's the perfect time to get those little extra's for your crafty friends and family for Christmas and with savings as big as this you can get yourself a little present too!! Why not head over to the store now and get your shopping list started :-D

Apart from that exciting news I've got a card to share with you. The day after hubby's birthday it was my MIL's and believe it or not it was made, in the post and arrived at it's destination BEFORE her birthday woot woot!!!! Well you don't want to get on the wrong side of your MIL do you lol.

Here it is...let me know what you thunk...

I am having such fun with the new digi images from the Floral Delight Too range. I've used Bucket Full Of Roses and colored it with my Copics. After cutting the image out with my Nesties I've stitched it to a kraft cs mount. I've used pp from my gorgeous MME The Sweetest Thing paper pad, separating them with ric rac die cuts (can't remember which brand they are) and stitched the whole lot together. Have you spotted my new MFT bow die???? OMW...it is just the best thing ever!! There are two sizes of dies in the set....I've used the small one.

I've added Glamour Dust to the roses and bow and Glossy Accents to the water and Ladybugs

{sigh} Isn't it just gorgeous!!! I've cut the bow out in beautiful felt and added a wooden flower button on top.

Here's a peek at the inside

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Loves Rubberstamps Challenges - Anything Goes

Papelitos Challenges - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Inky Impressions Challenges - Birthday

My Mum's Craft Shop - Sentiment

Make It Monday- Anything Goes

That's it from me for today. I've got a bit of tidying to do then hopefully get back into my studio for a bit of play time ;-D

Thanks for stopping by

Catch ya later x

So.....

I'm not sure where to begin. Or how to tell you this. I've been wanting to share something with you for a long while now but couldn't. Now the time has come and I'm just overwhelmed and can't really put it into words so maybe I'll just show you.....

{screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeam} That's right...I'm going to be a Grandma!!!!!! I have been pretty vocal about my desire to be a Grandma and more than once hinted to Nicole and Ben I'd like to be one before I'm 50 and it's one of the few times one of my kids has listened and done as I've asked lolololol. I can't tell you how excited we are for this little bundle (I thought it might be twins but the scan only shows one...maybe next time ;-D) to be part of our family. In fact hubby says that I'm more excited than anyone lol. Ryan and Steven are going to be the most awesome uncles and Christmas is going to be magical once again {sigh} 

Nic and Ben popped in on September 19 and handed me a gift bag and inside was the mug. It was one of the best moments of my life...I get teary every time I think of it. At that point Nicole was only 6 weeks along and I was sworn to secrecy....do you know how difficult the past weeks have been for me lol???!!! It seemed like it was THE time everyone asked when I thought they would be starting a family...did they know???? She had her scan on Thursday and once it was confirmed that the baby was healthy and growing as it should we were finally allowed to share our good news :-D 

We all have a pregnancy app (who would have thunk???) on our phones so every day we can see what stage the baby is at, how it's developing or tips and advice on healthy eating etc. Mama's and Papa's here I come lol.

I haven't had a chance to make them a card yet (still haven't made them a wedding card :-S ) but I made this card for my SIL's birthday in the summer and the image would be perfect to celebrate the news of a pregnancy so watch this space!

I love how this turned out...I really like the colors and those rolled felt flowers....

make me swoon...love them!

Pretty cute huh

I wonder if QOB approves???

and a little peek at the inside.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenge:

Simply Create - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar - Anything Goes

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Stitching

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Anything Goes

The Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes

Stampin' for the Weekend - Anything Goes

Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge - Stitching

More great news followed today....Killmarnock beat Celtic 2-0 AT Celtic...the first time in 57 years woot woot!!!

And there's more....

I won a Pampered Chef award today for Top Show Average in Scotland woot woot!!! You could have knocked me over with a feather when they said my name.

After all the excitement I'm well and truly pooped so it's just as well we get an extra hours sleep tonight.

I hope you're all having as good a weekend as I am.

Thanks for stopping by

Catch ya later x

ps....did I tell you I'm going to be a grandma???

TLT - Laurie's Challenge - I need a P!

Well hello and good morning, afternoon, evening lol!! We've got a fabulicious challenge for you today but before I tell you about it I want to thank everyone for their entries to Julie's Flowers and Embossing Challenge...they were FABTASTIC! We have a whole lot of winners so make sure you check out the Challenge Blog to see if you're one of them :-D 

On top of the Challenge winner, winner using an LCI image and Top 3 we have 6 individual winners of one of the new Floral Delight Too images!! You must contact the Ladybug directly to claim your prize :-D

Today's challenge has been brought to you by the amazingly talented Laurie. She says she needs a P so get your thinking caps on ;-D 

I've used 7 P's on my card and I think I'll let you tell me what they are and the one who lists them all or most of them by Monday October 29th will win the image!!! Some are obvious but one or two aren't so think outside the box ;-D

Here's my card...good luck!

I've used Jug & Vase from the new Floral Delight Too release. It's the first time I've colored it up and I LOVE it. As always I've colored most but not all of the image with my Copics (there's a bit of a clue to one of the P's!) I cut it out with a Nestie and stitched it to a kraft circle. I punched a border (oops...another clue....no more!)

I added pearls (hmph!) to the center of the orange flowers and Glamour Dust to the pink ones.

I treated myself to a new MFT die the other day...isn't it stunnalicious! I've used Monty Mushroom  and Natural felt...gorgeous.

I added another flower to the inside :-D I've given you a few hints as to my 7 P's so you've no excuses lol.

I hope you like my card...it was for a special Ladybug's birthday...late of course!

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

ABC Challenges - New To You (MFT Die)

Cupcake Craft Challenges - Paper Piecing

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

The Crazy Challenge - Handmade Flowers

Emerald Faeries - Anything Goes

Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Stamp n Doodle - Ribbon/Twine

Thanks for stopping by

Catch ya later x

Floral Delight Too take 2 and a new product

Good morning afternoon. I'm a bit late but hopefully it will be worth it as I've got a card to show you for the Flower and Embossing challenge and a new product :-D 

As I kinda got the challenge wrong last week (thanks for all that pointed it out hmph!) I thought I'd better get back into my sweatshop workshop and put it right!  I received another commission...this time for a 91st birthday card and I knew one of the Floral Delight Too images would be perfect :-D

 I was inspired by Julie's card last week so I got down to business and printed and colored Tulip Watering Can with my Copics. I love all the flourishes that are about and own two or three but never seem to be able to add them to a card with total satisfaction...until now ;-D I embossed part of the white card stock with a swirly folder (think it's Sizzix) and stitched a border. A bit of mounting, ribbon and a sentiment and Bob's your uncle...job done! Oh...bet you thought I forgot the sparkle...no chance lol. I added Glamour Dust to the flowers and Glossy Accents to the Ladybugs.

You can see the GD and just about make out the GA on the ladybug

I added a double felt heart and pearl to the inside and I've been told the girl who ordered the card loved it...just hope her grandma does too :-D

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Happy Birthday

House of Gilli - Anything Goes

Lollipop Crafts - Happy Birthday

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

My Craft Spot - Embossing

My Grafico - Anything Goes

I mentioned a new product...well here they are...fabulicious nailheads! I've been threatening to put these on the website for a while now but Julie posted a gorgeous card today you can see here using them so had to get my skates on. Believe it or not Julie had NEVER heard of nailheads before ... go figure????

There are 5 gorgeous colors...pale turquoise, pale pink, gunmetal, green and red. You get 7.5 ml in each bag and they sell for £1.50 each. I don't know the exact amount but there are hundreds to keep you busy :-D They are hot fix so you can use your Kandi Kane or glue to stick them.

I've used the pale pink nailheads on this card for my sister

That's it from me for today...thanks for stopping by

Catch ya later x

TLT - Julie's Challenge - Must Include Flowers and Embossing and a New Release!

Welcome to Totally Ladybug Tuesday...just thought I'd give you the full title in case a) you didn't know what TLT stood for or b) you forgot lol. Thank you to everyone who entered our Bingo Challenge....you were fabulicious :-D To see if you were one of the winning entries and to claim your prizes head on over to the Challenge Blog.

We've got a new release today...Floral Delight Too....a fabulicious addition to the Floral Delight family We've also got FIVE Guest Designers, former Ladybug Amanda, Jen, Sandra, Rose and Jo and I hope you'll give them as much Ladybug love as possible. This isn't a blog hop but there are prizes. Six of the DT/GD have be instructed to give one of their commentors a prize of their image which will take place on Monday 22nd October so if you would like to win a Floral Delight Too image make sure you comment :-D

My image is called Coffee Delight and the challenge set by our wonderful Julie is Must include a flower and Embossing. I made my card about two months ago. It was a thank you card for one of the wedding planners at the hotel where Nicole and Ben's reception was held. As I've been so busy lately I thought I was super clever having this card waiting in the wings until I realized the only embossing I have is from the Nestie I cut my image out with hmph! I'm thinking Julie's remark on the Challenge Blog was directed at me...double hmph! No worries...I'm the boss and I can just about get away with it lol.

Here's my card...

Whaddya thunk? I just love this image illustrated by Jan White. She knows I love ladybugs and went a bit crazy lol. I coloured the image with my Copics and added lots of Glamour Dust so it's really sparklicious and Glossy Accents to the ladybugs :-D

This brown and cream check ribbon is just gorgeous and you can get it here

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Gingerloft Challenge - Real or Faux Stitching

Platypus Creek Digitals - Be Thankful

Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes with a Sentiment

Sketchy Colors - Orange, Brown & White

Lady Anne's Challenges - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - Square Projects

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Love To Create - Fall/Autumn Colors

I do hope you like Coffee Delight and the other 5 images in the Floral Delight Too range. You can purchase them from today for £1.75 each.

I hope to see your entries in our Flowers and Embossing challenge and we would LOVE to see more entries using an LCI image :-D

The extended 60% off cling stamp sale ends at midnight tonight so it's your last chance to grab a bargain!

Thanks for stopping by today

Catch ya later x