The day's eye

Yes, it is a Christmas card!

2012-01-26T09:24:00.001Z

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights DT post

Hi again,

Over at CRAFT, we are sponsored by Fantastic Ribbons, The Stamping Boutique and Hope Jacare. We have a recipe for you this week, which is use a digital image, use some ribbon and use some buttons. I have used Santa and his reindeer by The Stamping Boutique. I know it is a Christmas card, but I do need to try and be organised for them for this year and not leave it until December before I make them. The snowflake paper is from a free CD I had with a magazine. I have had the snowflake ribbon for years and thought it would be perfect for this and the white card is also embossed with snowflakes, although it is quite hard to see.

Have a great rest of the week.

I would like to enter this into:

House of Gilli challenge blog - Winter

Make it Monday - always anything goes

Blast off!

2012-01-26T06:00:00.000Z

Hi all,

I hope you are having a good week. Daisy had her 3 girl friends from her class over for a play and tea on Tuesday. They seemed to have a great time and didn't create too much chaos. As there are only 4 girls in the class and they are all great friends, you can't invite one and not the others really. They are all going to one of the girl's houses today after dancing for tea. Daisy has a much better social life than I ever had!

This is my last post as DT for Digital Delights as my term is now over. I have really enjoyed my time using Wendy's fabulous designs and will definitely go over and check out her new releases every month and probably buy a few! Now, I have used Billy and Rocket and a sentiment from the Blast of accessories set. I spritzed black paper with silver glimmer mists for a space feel and then added punched circles. It isn't exactly how I saw it in my head. I'll be back later with my CRAFT DT card.

Pop!

2012-01-23T21:32:00.003Z

Hi all,

I hope you had a lovely week. I met up with some friends on Saturday. We lived together when we first graduated as teachers (many moons ago) and it was lovely to chat. I hadn't seen one of them for a few months, and it was good to catch up. We then went over to my inlaws for the night and had Sunday lunch there. Today I had a day's supply at a lovely school. Everyone was really friendly and so I hope I get more work there.

Over at Incy Wincy we are sponsored by K n K Designs, who gave the DT some lovely images to work with. Our theme is anything but a card, which always fills me with dread. I like creating other things, but not when I know I have to! I decided to make a tag, using this sweet dog image. I used my label die and embossed the paper, although it is hard to see. The paper is by Digital Delights and the other things are from my stash.

I should do this more often.

2012-01-20T22:09:00.004Z

Hi all,

Well, it's Friday. Yippee! Daisy has been off school today as she has breathing problems again. She has it every time she is ill, even if it is just a cold. So, we went to the doctors and she has finally been diagnosed with asthma. Hubby has it, as do both Grandads, so it was quite likely, but it has taken at least a year and many illnesses and hospital visits before a diagnosis. I hope now that the inhalers she has been given will help and that she won't miss as much school with illness.

Anyway, I felt like playing with inks and stamps tonight, which I don't do enough of. The card is for hubby's best friend and family to say thank you for our Christmas present. The image is a stamp by Penny Black that I bought last year but haven't used yet. I have inked the papers with antique linen and other brown inks. I have also gone a bit mad with the sandpaper and did a bit of distressing.

I would like to enter this into :

Stampalot challenge - monochromatic

Crop stop - distressed, vintage or shabby chic

What's your number?

2012-01-19T09:21:00.001Z

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights post.

Hi again,

Over at CRAFT this week, we are sponsored by Digi Darla, Floppy Latte and Bugaboo Stamps. We would like you to use numbers on your project. I have used looking pretty by Floppy Latte and I made this card for Martha to give Daisy last week on her birthday. Hopefully next year Martha will be making her own cards as she enjoys sticking and colouring, mainly on herself at the moment though. The papers are freebie magazine ones and the felt flowers were also freebies.

Have lovely rest of the week.

I would like to enter this into:

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge blog - bright and cheery to chase away the winter grey

Stamp n Doodle's - birthdays

Bang!

2012-01-19T06:00:00.002Z

Hi all,

Well, it's Thursday and the week has gone so quickly. Martha and I will probably go to the local garden centre as it has two good soft plays which Martha loves and it is so cold at the moment that I don't want to venture outside too much. On Tuesday, I went to a rehearsal of The Sound of Music. It is being done by a local musical society that I haven't been in before, but they were all very friendly on Tuesday, so I think I will enjoy being in it.

It is time for my show of Digital Delights products. I have used Cannonball Buttons, a sentiment from the Circus tickets sentiment set and the papers are from the Circus capers digital paper pack. These are all from Digital Delights. I have used my new dies I had for Christmas and made a shaped card, which is a bit different for me, as I love my square ones.

I'll be back later.

I would like to enter this into:

Inky Impressions - any shape but a square.

Blue is the colour

2012-01-17T13:47:00.004Z

Hi all,

I have the day to myself, so I have done all the cleaning and housework needed and now thought I would have a quick check on here before I meet Daisy from the bus. I haven't had any supply jobs this week, but they can be a bit slow just after a holiday, so hopefully something will come soon.

Over at Creative Craft, we are sponsored by Papermakeup digi stamps and Stamping Boutique. Our theme is the colour blue - so please use lots of it in your creation. I have used beyond measure by papermakeup. I am still playing with my dies on the grand calibur, but I need to buy some more soon before you get fed up of these!

I would like to enter this into:

Crafty cardmakers - no floral embellishments

Addicted to stamps - the colour blue

Next year we are going to a soft play!

2012-01-16T11:53:00.003Z

Hi all,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It was Daisy's 5th birthday last Tuesday and so yesterday she had her party. We had hubby's brother and family staying with us and the girls loved playing with their cousins. We hired the village hall and had a magician and face painter, which both went down well. I then did some craft with everyone (we had 22 children there) and pass the parcel, then food. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, but it was a lot of work and a soft play does seem quite appealing as even the food is supplied (even if it isn't the healthiest selection). I said this last year and was still persuaded to do it ourselves again, so I wonder what will happen next year? At least when Martha is 2 in July, it will only be a small family thing.

Anyway, over at Incy Wincy we are sponsored by the fantastic Sassy Studio Designs and our theme is bold and bright. I have used a wonderful Sassy image, called Masquerade Ariel Honey, and I had gone pink again (sorry!) I won the papers a while ago and they didn't have a make on them. The ribbon is VERY bright in real life, but my photo doesn't show it up very well. Have a lovely day,

Celebrate good times - come on!

2012-01-12T09:44:00.003Z

For my Digital Delights DT post, please scroll down.

Hello again,

Over at CRAFT, we are sponsored by Eiglas, Crimson Cloud and Trimgym's digistamps and images. Our theme is celebrations and I have used Bride and Groom by Eiglas for my card. I have used white only with a silver stamped sentiment. Please check out the other projects from the rest of the DT.

I would like to enter this into -

Cupcake craft - something new (new married life, also used my new label dies and a new image).

Sassy Studio Designs - Let's celebrate!

Divas by design - new beginnings or give thanks.

Time to clean

2012-01-12T06:00:00.001Z

Hi all,

Thanks for your support about my return to work. I had 30 5 and 6 year olds in the class, but apart from being a bit chatty, they were lovely and I really enjoyed myself. I know that this won't always be the case when on supply, but it is nice to ease in gently. Martha and I will be cleaning the house today (she loves to help me hoover), as we have family up this weekend. It is Daisy's birthday party on Sunday (her 5th birthday was on Tuesday) and I have so much to do. We have 20 children coming, so it will be an interesting and noisy two hours!

It's time for my show of Digital Delights images. Wendy has worked her magic again, and has a wonderful new release for you. It's all about the fabulous fifties. I have used the image called Dazzling Sue, I have all used a sentiment from the 50s sentiment set and the papers are from the fabulous fifties paper pack.

I'll be back later with my CRAFT DT card.

I would like to enter this into:

Moving along with the times - spots and/or stripes.

Simon says stamp - Spots and/or stripes.

Our fine four fendered friend!

2012-01-09T08:02:00.001Z

Hi all,

I hope you had a lovely weekend. We went down to Manchester to visit hubby's brother and family as it was our niece's 7th birthday party. The girls had a fab time with their cousins and didn't want to come home yesterday. I have my first supply teaching job tomorrow, so I will be getting some planning done later today. I am nervous as this will be my first time in a classroom for 2 years. Tutoring was fun, but one child at a time is not as scary as 30 in one go! I'm sure I'll soon feel like I have never been away, though.

Over at Incy Wincy this week, we are sponsored by

and our theme is vintage. I have used a wonderful image by Stamping Dragon Designs called Dodge Tourer. I gave this card to my Dad for his birthday on 20th December. The papers are by Floppy Latte and I distressed the edges with vintage photo distress ink. Please check out the rest of the creations from the DT

i would like to enter this into:

Make it Monday - always anything goes

Just for you

2012-01-05T14:00:00.000Z

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights post.

Hi again,

Over at CRAFT this week, we are sponsored by Karen's Doodles, Just Tracy's and In 2 stamps. Our theme is thank you, which reminds me that we haven't done our girls' Christmas thank you letters yet - another job to go on the list. I have used Just for you by Karen's Doodles. The papers are by Prima and Pie Lane and I have used my scroll die again (I love it!)

I'm off this evening to meet up with the people from the musical society I was in that did Annie last year, if I don't get blown away.

Changing by torchlight

2012-01-05T12:02:00.005Z

Hi all,

Last night was so windy, I was so glad to be staying in. This morning we woke up and had no electricity. It was very interesting trying to get myself and the girls ready by torchlight and then to organise Daisy's lunch and school things. There was a problem with low voltage apparently, but it is all sorted now.

The girls from Digital Delights are back from our holiday and we have more inspiration for you using Wendy's fantastic designs. I have used Felicia Fairy and a happy birthday sentiment. I have gone very pink and girly as it is Daisy's 5th birthday next week and I think I will give this to her. She loves fairies, princesses and pink at the moment, which is a big change from Thomas the tank engine which she was obsessed with until she was 3! The paper is by Kaisercraft and I have used a range of dies and cut a butterfly out of my DP for an embellishment.

I would like to enter this into:

Make it Monday - always anything goes

Trulymadlycrafty - anything goes

The pink elephant challenge - anything goes

Paper creations Ink - die cuts/punches

Cupcake craftroom - anything goes

Flutterby Wednesday - open

It's oh so quiet

2012-01-04T13:13:00.003Z

Hi all,

Daisy went to school happily this morning as she was desperate to see her friends again. Martha and I went to toddlers and now she is having a nap, so I'm having a coffee and a quick catch up.

It was my father in law's birthday on 31st December and this is the card I made him. Hubby really wasn't very helpful for ideas, so I went for this fab Bugaboo image and sentiment. It's quite plain, but I couldn't think of any male embellishments to use!

The holiday's over

2012-01-03T20:29:00.003Z

Hi all,

Today was Daisy's last day of holiday. It was really windy and rainy, so we stayed indoors and played with the Christmas presents. Martha will definitely miss her big sister when she is back at school as Mummy isn't always as interesting!

Over at Creative Craft, our theme this fortnight is New Year's resolutions. I don't really make them, but I would like to make more use of our garden (when the weather is nicer) and keep up with the pruning, etc it needs. I would also like to sow some vegetables as we couldn't last year because we got back from Sydney in May and it was too late to start sowing things once we had tidied the garden up (the tenants left it to be a jungle). So, I have used a wonderful image from one of our sponsors, Bugaboo. I'm not sure who made the paper as I cut the bottom off, and the flowers are a mix of makes. I'll be back tomorrow with another card.

Promarker candy

2012-01-02T21:39:00.002Z

The wonderful Jules from Always with a heart has some fab candy up for grabs. It's 20 promarkers of your choice from handy hippo. I don't own any at the moment, so I thought I would enter to see if I could start my collection. Go over to Jules' blog to find out the details. You have until the 8th January to enter.

Another busy day

2012-01-02T11:49:00.005Z

Hi all,

It's hubby's last day of holiday. He had a week and a day off, so it will be odd tomorrow when it is just me and the girls. We are having some friends around for lunch and then we are off to the inlaws later in the afternoon.

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by our teamie Nikki, from Limited Runs. Our theme is nice and easy - anything goes. I used Art deco flower from Limited runs and went for a blue and brown coimbination. The papers are by DCWV and the ribbon is from a box of chocolates. I'll see you tomorrow with my Creative Craft DT card.

Happy New Year challenge

2012-01-01T16:24:00.003Z

Hi all,

Happy New Year. We had a lovely night with our friends. They brought their PS2 and so once the children were asleep (it took a while as they were excited at having a sleepover), we had a go on Singstar. I've never done it before, but had great fun. We went for a walk in the local woods this morning and are now chilling watching The Wizard of Oz.

It was hubby's birthday on 29th December and here is the card I made for him. The piano image and music paper are from the Graphics Fairy. The other papers are by Floppy Latte. The alphabet stamps are by Studio G and the other stamp (in brown) is by Debbi Moore. Every year, I have real problems finding a musical image for hubby, so if any of you know of any stamps (rubber or digi) which show pianos or music, please let me know.

I would like to thank Annmaree for the wonderful Christmas card she sent me. It was very much appreciated.

Fancy a drink?

2011-12-30T21:31:00.005Z

Hi all,

I'm sorry I'm a day late with this, but I completely forgot to post it yesterday. My parents left today. It was lovely to have them up and the girls really enjoyed playing with them. I am now madly washing the bedclothes as we have some friends and their children coming up tomorrow to stay for the night as it's New Year's Eve and we prefer staying in with friends than going out and freezing. I know, I sound so old! The spotty paper is by Funky Hand. I'm not sure about the swirl one. The shapes are cut with my Grand Calibur - I have finally had time to play with it.

Over at CRAFT we are sponsored by Lia Stampz and Sew Many Digital Stamps. Our theme this week is New Year, and I have used Miki Celebrates by Sew Many. I hope you can find the time to join us. I'll be back soon with hubby's birthday card.

Walking in a winter wonderland

2011-12-26T08:31:00.000Z

Hi all,

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas day. Daisy was so excited, she was awake at 4am. I wasn't particularly impressed! We had a lovely family day, with good company, food and presents.

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Meljen's Designs. Our theme this week is Winter Wonderland, so I have used a blue and white colour scheme. Please check out the projects from the rest of the fab DT.

I'm sorry this is short and sweet, but I am going to go and play with my daughters and their new toys!

I will see you soon.

Jelly bean, anyone?

2011-12-22T21:23:00.003Z

Hi all,

We had a lovely day chilling at home today. I bought a make your own gingerbread house kit, so me, the girls and my Mum made it this morning. Martha ate more jelly beans than she decorated the house with, but we all enjoyed it and ended up covered in icing sugar. We then headed out to the park, but nearly got blown away by the wind, so we came back sharpish.

Over at CRAFT, our theme is pastels for Christmas, so you can make any really last minute projects. We are sponsored by Robyn's Fetish and 2 cute rubber stamps. I have used Christie Angel by Robyn's Fetish. The handmade paper is by Pie Lane, and the sentiment paper is from Funky Hand.

5 sleeps to go!

2011-12-20T21:12:00.003Z

Hi all,

I bought my last present today and now it's only the food to sort. Daisy is getting more and more excited so I am finding lots of things to do to wear her out!

I don't have a share today, but I want to let you know that Creative Craft has a new challenge, which is white on white Christmas. It isn't my team's turn this fortnight, and I usually take part anyway, but I am busy with preparations and want to spend time with my Mum and Dad, so I didn't make a card this time. Please check out the fab projects from my teamies and I will be back in a day or two.

Going round in circles

2011-12-19T08:36:00.002Z

Hi all,

I hope you all had a good weekend. My parents arrived safely on Friday. Daisy was very pleased to see them. Martha is getting used to them again as she sees them on skype but hasn't met them many times. On Saturday we went to meet Santa. We paid just for Daisy as Martha is quite scared of him, but the elves were lovely as they gave Martha a little present too. On Sunday we visited my in laws to exchange presents as they are off to Berlin for Christmas to stay with hubby's oldest brother and family.

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by A day for daisies, who kindly gave the DT some images to use. Our theme is to make a circle card and I have used Candy Elf A by A day for daisies. I don't yet have any large nesties, so I found a plastic circle template in my stash and drew around this for my circle layers. The flowers are by Wild Orchid and prima.

A blue birthday

2011-12-16T12:37:00.003Z

Hi all,

I know, I'm not normally posting on a Friday, but I had to make a birthday card for our friends little girl who is 2. We woke up to snow today and it was the nativity play at Daisy's school this morning. I wasn't sure whether to go or not, but we did make it safely. My parents are driving up today to spend Christmas here. I am expecting a call soon to let me know where they are. I'll be happier when they are here safe.

Anyway, the image on my card is by Stamp Fairy. I have used my label nesties and some paper from a popcorn the bear CD I printed off a while ago and forgot about. The rosette uses sparkly card by Pie Lane. It's my first attempt at a rosette and I quite like the effect.

Can you spot a heart on this?!

2011-12-15T09:15:00.003Z

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights DT post

Hi all,

Over at CRAFT this week, we are sponsored by My Creative Classroom and Bows and Berries. Our theme is a Christmas card with a removable item. Now, I found this quite a challenge, but eventually I decided to make Martha's Christmas card and include a tree decoration. I chose the image Elfie by Bows and Berries and have taken the heart theme for the decoration.

Have a great day.

We're off to see the windows...

2011-12-15T06:00:00.004Z

Hi all,

Martha and I are off to Newcastle to meet friends and see the display in Fenwick's window. It's a department store, which always does a Christmas display for children in its windows. We then have to buy some presents for Daisy's teachers as I had completely forgotten about it. Ooops!

It's time for my weekly show of Digital Delights products. I have used my Grand Calibur to cut and emboss a tag and have added Skier Slippy from Digital Delights. I have used pearls from my stash and that's it. Fairly easy, but I like it.

I'll be back later with my CRAFT DT post.

I would like to enter this into:

Cards by Daisy

2011-12-13T20:44:00.005Z

Hi all,

Daisy's performance was lovely. The reception class were all dressed as angels and had lines to say, a song to sing and a rhyme. They were the stars of the show (I know I am biased!) We are now at home, keeping out of the way of the wind. I had to drive to get Martha from nursery earlier and was so glad to get home.

Yesterday Daisy made some cards for her teachers and support assistants. She said what she wanted to do and I helped decide how to do it. Daisy did nearly all the cutting out (I helped with Santa's boots) and all the sticking, painting, etc. She gave them out today and said everyone liked them. I hope you don't mind me showing them to you, but she was very proud of them.

I'll be back tomorrow with another card. Have a lovely evening.

It's up!

2011-12-12T08:00:00.001Z

Hi all,

I hope you all had a good weekend. Ours started with some snow, but thankfully that went quite quickly. We got our tree on Saturday and the girls helped us decorate it. There were a set of lights spare, so Daisy put them in her room. I can't see them coming out too quickly. She is so excited, and also 'borrowed' some tinsel to put in her room.

I am off to see her in the school play this afternoon. I was going to go tomorrow morning with hubby, but Daisy wanted someone both days, so I said I would come along Monday (I'm not sure if this is instead of or as well as Tuesday!)

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Nicecrane, who are offering the winner a $15 gift certificate. The DT were given some images to play with for our theme, which this week is Christmas AND use brads. I have loads of brads, but keep forgetting to use them. I almost forgot to put them on my projects here too! I used two Nicecrane images and made some tags. As the images are quite vintage-y I used traditional Christmas colours.

I would like to enter this into:

The squirrel and the fox - Christmas

Catch the bug - Santa baby

Another one down!

2011-12-08T09:00:00.001Z

Please scroll down for my CRAFT DT post

Hi again,

The time has come for my weekly show of Digital Delights products. As I have lots more tags to make, I thought I would make one this week. I have used a lovely image by Wendy, called Jingles and tree. I have used freebie papers again and corrugated card from my stash. Please check out the fab projects from the rest of the DT.

I hope you have a lovely rest of the week.

I would like to enter this into:

ABC Christmas challenge - Anything Christmassy

My mum's craft shop - traditional Christmas

Penny's paper crafty - Merry Christmas

A little bit sketchy

2011-12-08T08:00:00.002Z

Hi all,

I can't believe how few days there are left until Christmas. I am nearly sorted present wise, but nowhere near sorted for Christmas cards and tags. Aaagh! Daisy is very excited as she is rehearsing for her nativity play. As the school only has 50 pupils in it, the whole school takes part in the play and the reception class are all angels. They had to take in white sheets for their costumes and Daisy is very proud of the line she has to say. I can't wait to see it next week.

Over at CRAFT, we are sponsored by Glitterbabe and Floppy Latte. We have a wonderful sketch for you to use. I have rotated the sketch 90 degrees to suit the Glitterbabe image I have chosen to use. The label die cuts were cut with my new Grand Calibur (I love the machine, although I haven't had a lot of playing time) and the ribbon and pearls were from my stash.

Please check back later for my Digital Delights post.

I would like to enter this into:

Crafts and me - winter (snow/snowflakes)

Bearly mine challenges - un-traditional Christmas

The stamping boutique - no traditional Christmas colours

It's a stitch up!

2011-12-06T09:00:00.002Z

Hi all,

Well, we had some snow yesterday. Daisy was very excited, as she hasn't seen snow for 2 years and one thing she was looking forward to when we moved back here was snow at Christmas. I think I liked the hot weather of Sydney! I'm hoping we won't get too much bad weather, as my parents are due up here next week and I won't want them driving in snowy conditions.

Over at Creative Craft, we are sponsored by Joanna Sheen and Stamping Boutique. Our theme this fortnight is stitching, real or faux. I decided to make an easel box card, and followed a fab tutorial from the wonderful Brenda. The dress form and thread advert are from The graphics fairy and the other images are from the haberdashery stamp set by Joanna Sheen. As soon as I saw the theme, I thought it would be a perfect time to get inky. I don't get my proper stamps and inks out as much as I should, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I used antique linen and bundled sage distress ink for the background, and then stamped with antique linen and a darker brown ink pad. I also spritzed the background with glimmer mist. The bobbin has been wound with thread and is popped out on a 3D foam pad for depth.

The backing paper is by Basic Grey and I have used a metal bobbin from my sewing machine kit for the drawer handle. This shows the construction and the stamped tape measure on the base.

I would like to enter this into:

Make it Monday - always anything goes

Catch the bug - anything goes

Cooking it up with Katie - anything goes

I also decided to make a tag, using an image from the Stamping Boutique. This time, I used faux stitching and a mix of pink Christmas papers. I need to make lots more tags, but as this one is nearly the size of a small card, I need to make them smaller and less time consuming.

Sorry for the photo heavy post here. I do hope you can join us this fortnight.

Another blue Christmas

2011-12-05T08:01:00.002Z

Hi all,
I hope you had a good weekend. Ours was lovely, but busy, as they all seem to be at the moment. We went to a local Christmas market in Alnwick on Saturday and then Daisy went to a birthday party at a soft play on Sunday. The next birthday in the class will be Daisy's, so I now have to think about what to do for her. No doubt she will have much to say about what she wants!
Over at Incy Wincy this week, we are sponsored by the wonderful Prairie Fairy. Our theme is non traditional Christmas colours. I have used a lovely image by Prairie Fairy, and have used a blue colour scheme. I have used glitter on the wings, although it doesn't show up very well on the photo. I have always thought that traditional colours are a bit over-rated, although I have used them a bit more this year for certain projects. The papers are more magazine freebies and the embellishments are from my stash. Please check out the fab projects from the rest of the wonderful DT.

I would like to enter this into the following:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything Christmas with pearls

Craft your passion - Anything goes with glitter

Make My Monday - seasonal with glitter

DT call reminder

2011-12-02T20:16:00.002Z

Just a quick reminder about the DT call at Incy Wincy. Hop over to the blog for more details. You only have two more days to apply, so give it a go!

Get your skates on!

2011-12-01T09:00:00.001Z

Please scroll down for my CRAFT DT project

Hi again,

Here is my Digital Delights project. The wonderful Wendy has some fantastic new releases for you today. I am using Skating Donita and also the Winter Background. The snowflake papers and the sentiment are also from Digital Delights. I have used puff paint to create the snow. The flowers are by Prima, and the lace, brads, pearls and gems are from my stash.

Have a great rest of the week,

I'd like to enter this into:

Digistamps 4 joy - Christmas but no animals.

Fab n funky - anything goes

For me? You're too kind!

2011-12-01T06:00:00.001Z

Hi all,

I hope you are having a good week. Daisy was off school yesterday because of the strikes, so she and Martha had fun at toddlers and then they played at home as the weather was too bad to go too far.

Over at CRAFT this week, we are sponsored by Lauretta's digi images and Crimson Cloud. Our theme is Christmas present - so maybe the image shows presents, or your project is a present for someone. I have used Pingo by Lauretta's and have made a tag to go on a huge candy cane that we will put into Daisy's stocking. I am sure that Martha will want a bit too, but she wouldn't manage a whole one, so we will find something else for her stocking. The papers are more magazine freebies and the ribbon is from hobbycraft.

I will be back later with my Digital Delights inspiration.

I would like to enter this into:

Whimsy stamps - anything but a card

I'm here!

2011-11-28T11:05:00.006Z

Hi all,

I am back and I promise I will visit you tonight. Last week was the show. I really enjoyed it, but I was out every evening and hardly saw my hubby all week. Daisy loved performing too, and it was videoed on the Saturday, so we will have to get one just so my parents can see Daisy (and me!) I think I will fast forward all my parts though as it will be a bit weird seeing myself. This week is a bit more normal, although Martha is home from nursery today as she has a horrible cold and a bit of a temperature. Hopefully she will be better to go tomorrow though as I really need to clean the house. It has been neglected a little bit.

Anyway, it's time for another challenge at Incy Wincy. This week, we are sponsored by Limited Runs, which is owned by our teamie Nikki. We would like you to create a project that includes a tree. I have used Little Tree by Limited Runs. The papers are more magazine freebies. They have a bit of glitter in them, but it isn't showing too well on the photo. Please check out the projects from the rest of the DT. We are also holding a DT call at Incy Wincy. Please hop over and check out the details if you would like to join our friendly team.

I want to enter this into:

Make it Monday - always anything goes

Gingerloft - Christmas and winter

Cardmadfairy's digi days challenge - winter wonderland

The poodles parlour - Christmas

Tag you're it!

2011-11-24T09:19:00.004Z

Please scroll down for my CRAFT DT project.

Hi again,

Here is my show for Digital Delights. I have bought the girls a decorate it yourself Gingerbread house for Christmas, so I thought I would make a tag for it. I have used Oops a Daisy Ginger, and the papers are more magazine freebies. Yes, I know I have used the flower punches again, but I think they are great!

I'm sorry I've not visited you this week, but I'll see you soon when the show is over and I have more time.

I would like to enter this into:

Simon Says Stamp - Tag you're it

Whimsy Stamps challenge - Tag you're it!

Is this unusual enough?

2011-11-24T09:11:00.004Z

Hi all,

Wow, Thursday already. Last night was the first performance of Annie. It went well. I couldn't believe how nervous I was, but I relaxed once I got my first song over with. Daisy is in it tonight, and she is so excited as her Daddy is coming to watch.

Over at CRAFT this week, we are sponsored by craft obsessions and The stamping boutique and our theme is Unusual Christmas. So, non-traditional colours, a non-Christmas image or anything else unusual for a Christmas project would be great. I have used Princess Gwendolyn, from The stamping boutique, which isn't really a Christmas image, but I thought it would be great for Daisy's Christmas card, as she loves all things pink and princessy. The papers are a mix of Basic Grey and Funky Hand and the flowers are by Prima.

I will be back with my Digital Delights project soon.

I would like to enter this into:

7 kids college fund challenge - non-traditional Christmas colours

Make My Monday - Christmas with flowers, foliage or snowflakes.

Do what you want!

2011-11-22T11:01:00.006Z

Hi all,
I'm having a quick coffee and blog before I go and do more jobs while I have no children. I didn't get back from the rehearsal yesterday until 11pm, so think I might have a little nap later, too, especially as Daisy and I have a rehearsal tonight too. It's earlier tonight, although I will have to force Daisy to have a nap on the way there, because she will never last otherwise. 9pm will be late for her.
Over at Creative Craft, we are sponsored by Meljen's and letraset. I don't own any promarkers or copics, but am thinking maybe I should have a try as everyone I see gets brilliant results from them. Our theme this fortnight is anything goes - an easy one for you. It's Team A's turn to make creations this time, but I have decided to join in even though I am in Team B, mainly because it is a good excuse to get another Christmas card done and dusted. I have used a tree image from Meljen's for my card. The papers are a mix of makes, including Basic Grey and DCWV, but as they are all scraps, I couldn't tell where they are all from. Have a good day and I'll be back on Thursday if I'm not too tired.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Ribbon carousel challenge - Holiday Hoopla

Lothian crafts - Christmas

The Crafty Pad - Red, green and gold or silver (there is gold on the star paper).

Where did it go?

2011-11-21T08:00:00.001Z

Hi all,

Wow, Monday already. The weekend went so quickly. On Saturday, Daisy had a swimming lesson, Martha went to a 2nd birthday party and then I had a rehearsal for Annie and then on Sunday Daisy and I had another rehearsal. It's the show this week, from Wednesday to Saturday, so I am out every night this week. I'm really enjoying this, as is Daisy, but I will be glad to have some more time back.

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Fred, She Said, this week. They are offering a $20 gift certificate for their store to the lucky winner. Our theme this week is a colour challenge. We would like you to use brown, orange and yellow on your project. I have used a sweet image by Fred, She Said, called Emma and the chickadee. I thought the colours might be a bit dull, but I really like the colour combination. Please check out the rest of the projects from the DT on the blog.

Another non Christmas card!

2011-11-17T09:45:00.000Z

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights DT card.

Hi again,

As promised, here is my CRAFT DT card. This week, we are sponsored by Bugaboo stamps, and our theme is Stars. I have used a cute Bugaboo image called Wee one fairy Big Star. The flowers are by Prima and the papers are by Kate Knight and the glittery one didn't have a name on it. Please check out the wonderful projects from the rest of the DT.

Have a great rest of the week.

What no Christmas card?

2011-11-17T06:00:00.001Z

Hi all,

Thursday already. Isn't time flying by? Yesterday, Martha and I went to toddlers and then had fun playing at home. She has a lot of fun at nursery, but I think some times she likes just pottering around at home.

It's time for my weekly show of Digital Delights goodies. This week, I have used Casey goes fishing and I went for a non Christmas card as I have many birthdays to make cards for at this time. The card is quite plain, as I find male cards quite difficult and don't have a lot of male embellishments. Please check out the fab projects from the rest of the DT. I'll be back later with my CRAFT card.

Eyes down, are you ready to play?

2011-11-14T12:40:00.006Z

Hi all,

Monday already. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Daisy and I went to the hairdressers on Saturday as Daisy couldn't see through her fringe and I hadn't been for many months. Martha still has no hair, so didn't need to come along! I now have a fringe, which I have always been worried about, since I went for a bob haircut with a fringe a few years ago and ended up looking like Jonny Depp when he played Willy Wonka! But, it is quite nice, as the rest of my hair is still quite long. Daisy and I had our musical rehearsal again on Sunday. The show starts next week, so we have lots of rehearsals to go to now, so if I'm not around, you know where I am! Also, my Grand Calibur arrived about an hour ago, but I am being very good and getting all my jobs done first, because otherwise I will get so engrossed that I will get nothing else done.

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Mami Doodles, who let the DT have a play with some of their images. We are playing tic tac toe this week, so hop over to the blog to check the board. I used the image Little black dress (although mine is red!) and chose the line red, flowers and stitching (faux). The papers are more that came free with a magazine (I am on a mission to use papers I have before I get many more). Have a good rest of the day.

I would like to enter this into:

Daisy Doodles - Anything goes with a digi

Hooked on craft - something punched (flowers)

My partner in crafting crime - use a freebie (the papers)

Make it Monday - always anything goes

Just too cute

2011-11-10T10:03:00.000Z

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights DT card.

Hi again,

I'm back with my CRAFT DT card. This week, we are sponsored by The Crafty Pad and 2Cute rubber stamps. Our theme is cute and I have used Owl Sparklers by 2Cute. I love this image and chose bright colours to echo the fireworks theme on my card. Please check out the projects by the rest of the DT. Have a good rest of the week.

A bit of white

2011-11-10T06:00:00.000Z

Hi all,

Yesterday, Martha and I went to toddlers and then played at home as the weather was awful. Daisy was meant to be going to the woods with school on Tuesday, but it was cancelled because of the weather. I hope it stops soon, as I have so much washing to dry.

Here is my Digital Delights show. This week, I have used Snowie McFee. I have used mostly white, which still scares me a bit. I embossed the top using my score board, and ripped card for snowy hills on the bottom. The lace is my last snippet from Wild Orchid, and the card corner is also my last one. I must get some more soon.

It's my birthday and I'll buy if I want to!

2011-11-08T09:02:00.004Z

Hi all,

It's a wet and dull day today, but, as the title suggests, it's my birthday. The girls are at nursery and school, so I have a lovely day of housework ahead of me! I am hoping to get online to buy a die cutting machine with my birthday money, but I'm not quite sure which to get. I did have a big shot ages ago but managed to break it, so I need a heavy duty one really and I do love the grand nesties so I'll do some research. I am managing to craft without one, but there are so many fab dies around, that I think I do NEED one! I am at a rehearsal this evening, so hubby and I will be going out to celebrate both our birthdays in December when my parents are up and can babysit.

It is time for another challenge at Creative Craft. This week, we are sponsored by Crafty ribbons, Stampin Dragon and Paper makeup. We are going Clean and simple this fortnight. Now, I find this difficult as I do love lots of embellies and DP's. I have used a snowman digi by stampin Dragon. I printed directly onto the base card and then cut out some of the background to show the snowflake paper (by Digital Delights) behind. I did a bit of colouring, added some glitter and that's it.

I would like to enter this into:

Bows and Berries - Clean and Simple

A gem of a challenge - cold and frosty

Oooh! Aaah!

2011-11-07T12:16:00.005Z

Hi all,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We went to a firework display on Saturday. It's the first time Daisy has seen them as she's usually asleep by the time they start. She and Martha loved them and I was amazed by how long the display went on for. It was at least 15 minutes. Yesterday, Daisy and I had another Annie rehearsal, while Martha had some Daddy time.

This week, Incy Wincy are being sponsored by Tiffany Doodles, who generously gave the DT some images to play with. Our theme this week is stitching, real or faux. I have chosen to use flower and mushrooms and I actually dug out my sewing machine for this. Don't look too closely, as the stitching is a bit wonky, but I like to think it is adding to the vintage/shabby chic look! The papers are by DCWV and papermania. I have layered the flower and mushrooms for a little bit of depth. Please check out the projects from the rest of the fab DT.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

OSAAT - use a digi

Catch the bug - anything goes

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Make it Monday - always anything goes

Can we fix it?

2011-11-03T09:00:00.000Z

For my Digital Delights post, please scroll down.

Hello again,

Over at CRAFT, the theme this week is family games/board games/activities. I wasn't sure what to do for this at first, but when I saw this image by one of our sponsors, bows and berries, I remembered this fab paper I had (can't remember who it is by, sorry ) and thought it would go well together. I have cut out some tools from the paper to use as embellishments and then just added ribbons. I have kept this quite simple, as I feel it would be good for a boy's birthday. Daisy has a class mate's party on Saturday, so this might be his card. I hope you have a great rest of the day.

Just the fruit for me, please.

2011-11-03T06:00:00.002Z

Hi all,

This week has gone quite quickly. Thursday already. Martha and I went to toddlers yesterday and had a great time. It's always nice to play with someone else's toys for a while! One of the mums made a blueberry cake. It was lovely, but Martha just wanted to pick all the blueberries off to eat and left the cake! I suppose it could be worse.

It's time for my weekly showcase of Digital Delights products. As it is the first Thursday of the month, Wendy has some fantastic new releases. I have used Poppet the Fairy, and just love this cute image. The sentiment is also by Digital Delights. I have gone for traditional colours again. The green background was a gift bag and the papers were free with a magazine. The flowers are by Prima and Wild Orchid.

I would like to enter this into:

Papertake weekly - Anything goes

Make it Monday - anything goes linky party

OSAAT - Christmas

On the first day of Christmas

2011-11-01T06:00:00.000Z

Hi all,

Martha had a lovely nursery party yesterday and Daisy had great fun at school. Her favourite bit was when her teacher gave them all a bit of green candy floss for a treat as it was Halloween!

Now for something a bit different! The wonderful Wendy from Digital Delights has designed some fantastic digis based on the song the 12 days of Christmas. I am kicking it off with the Partridge in a pear tree. I have used handmade paper and script fabric I had lying around just begging to be used. I've never really liked making Christmas cards in traditional colours, but that's what I've been doing a lot of this year and I now like the colour combination. Don't forget to check the blog for the next 12 days to see fantastic projects from my teamies and of course to see the fab new images.

I am finally here!

2011-10-31T12:57:00.006Z

Hi all,

I hope you had a good weekend. We met some friends on Saturday and went to a museum, which had a pumpkin trail for the kids. Daisy loved it and loved the lolly she got for completing it, too! Yesterday, Daisy and I had a very long musical rehearsal. There's only 4 weeks before the shows, so we have lots to do. Martha's nursery are having a little halloween party today, so she went dressed as a witch. We don't really do Halloween things, but I didn't want her to be left out at nursery, which is why we got her an outfit. I'm spending the day catching up on everything should have done last week, but didn't get around to doing.

This Monday, Incy Wincy are sponsored by Meljen's Designs, who are offering 4 digis to the lucky winner. Our theme is dots and stripes. I have used Robbie the Robot by Meljen's. The papers are by Hot off the Press and Stamp Fairy. I have followed a sketch by The Sweet Stop. I must admit that it looks a bit bare to me, but I think it would be good for a little boy. Have a good rest of the day.

Ooops!

2011-10-28T20:43:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

I have never been so glad to see the end of a week. It was my friend's funeral today, which was more of a celebration of her life really, as her children were there. There were so many people there, some had to stand outside the church and listen through speakers.

I am a day late for my CRAFT challenge post this week. This week we are sponsored by AiFactory, who are offering the winner 2 digi images from their store. We have a colour challenge this week - colour Savannah, and here are the colours:

My image is from My first rainbow set, by AiFactory. I have used papers that were a magazine freebie years ago, and paper pieced the bird. The flowers are from Wild orchid and the ribbon is from my stash. Please check out the rest of the fab projects by the DT.

What shall we do today?

2011-10-27T06:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

It was lovely to be home all day yesterday. Daisy and Martha played together for most of the day, so they must have missed each other. We have no plans for today, but if Daisy feels ok, we will head out somewhere so she can have a bit of a half term holiday.

It's time for my weekly show of Digital Delights products. I have used Wendy's image, called Hugging Ghosts. The paper is more from the nameless digi freebie I have. The star brads and ribbon are from my stash.

Don't forget to pop back for my CRAFT card.

I am entering this into the following:

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Inspired by Halloween

Shopping our stash - Halloween or fall colours

Creative Stamp Friends - Halloween

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenges - Halloween

A late Monday post

2011-10-25T21:46:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Thank you so much for your lovely comments to my last post. As the title reads, this should have been posted on Monday, but Daisy was admitted to hospital on Sunday with breathing difficulties. I stayed with her and hubby looked after Martha, the house, his work (pretty amazing really!) She was discharged this afternoon and we were both desperate to get out of the four walls. Daisy has to take an inhaler every four hours, but is so much better and doesn't need extra oxygen any more.

Anyway, this week at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Digital Delights, who kindly gave us some images to play with. This week we would like to see Halloween projects, using the colours orange, black and purple. I have used Gillie the ghost, who looks such a sweet little fella. The papers were free digi downloads, but I can't find where from, sorry. Please check out the projects from the rest of the DT.

A difficult card to make

2011-10-22T20:22:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

As the title says, this was the hardest card I have ever made. I wasn't sure whether to post it or not, but I thought it might explain why I might not be very chatty for a little while. On Thursday, I received the news that a friend of mine from the village died suddenly. I had lunch with her on the Wednesday and she was full of life. I met her years ago at the local toddler group when Daisy was a baby and Daisy and her middle daughter became good friends. She was known by everyone in the village and was a wonderful person. It was such a shock and it still hasn't really sunk in yet. It is so tragic that her three daughters have been left with no mother.

My card is very simple, but to be honest, I really didn't feel like doing anything and have little motivation to craft. I have never before stamped directly onto the card, but this is a one layer card. The ink is victorian velvet, the flower is a stamp by Stampin up and the sentiment is by personal impressions. Thank you for listening to my waffle and I hope you have a great weekend.

Party time

2011-10-20T09:00:00.002+01:00

For my CRAFT DT post, please scroll down.

Hi all,

The time has come for my weekly show of Digital Delights images. This week, I am using Party Pippin and a Happy Birthday sentiment. I love this image, as it could be used for so many events and I think he looks like he's had a wonderful time! The papers are both handmade. The flowers on this paper are flocked and there is glitter inside each flower. The feathers, flowers, thread and pearls are from my stash.

I would like to enter this into:

The squirrel and the fox - one for the girls

Whimsie Doodles - Think Pink

Catch the Bug - Animal Antics

I can't believe it's nearly half term already

2011-10-20T08:00:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Thanks for your messages about my sore head - thankfully it's feeling better now. Martha and I will probably go to a soft play this morning, as the children are off for half term from Friday and I don't like it when the places are too busy. Daisy's parent's evening went well. The only thing is she can be a bit bossy, but hopefully that will disappear with age.

Here is my DT card for the new challenge at CRAFT. We are sponsored by Some Odd Girl and Crimson Cloud. This week, our theme is Autumn. For my card, the image is by Some Odd Girl and the papers are by Summertime Designs. I have decoupaged a couple of leaves on the tree for depth. Please check out the rest of the DT's projects.

I would like to enter this into:

Little red wagon - fall

Deep Ocean challenge - Fall colours

Crafty Boots challenge - Autumn or Halloween

Get Hippity with Ippity - Fall colours

I still have a headache

2011-10-17T08:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Saturday was lovely and sunny, so we went to a local National Trust property as we are members. There's a great play area there. I was on the adventure playground bit with Daisy, but wasn't paying attention and hit my head on a wooden roof that was over the slide. Ouch! It still hurts now. On Sunday, Daisy and I went to our musical rehearsal. We've got the first parent's evening today at Daisy's school, so I'll be interested to know how she is doing, especially as she tells me nothing about her days.

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Prairie Fairy. Our theme this week is recycle, so you can alter something or use a recycled item on your project. I have used a washing tablet box and changed it into a recipe box. I tear out so many recipes from magazines and thought it was time to keep them all in one place. The image is Chef Gillian by Prairie Fairy. I'm not sure about the paper as it was from my scrap box. The fabric flowers were from an old dress of Martha's that was too tatty to go to the charity shop. Please check out the rest of the projects from the DT.

Me again!

2011-10-13T09:00:00.002+01:00

Please scroll down for my CRAFT DT card.

Hi again,

It's time for my weekly inspiration from the Digital Delights digi collections. Since I have been on the DT, I have made cards but also branched out into baby shoes, treat boxes and now a scrapbook page. I have decorated albums before, but this is the first time I have added a bit of journalling. The photos were taken two years ago and show Daisy indulging in one of her favourite pastimes - cooking (and licking the bowl!) In these, she is still wearing her pyjamas as she went through a phase of wanting to bake cakes as soon as she had breakfast, so she could have one for a mid morning snack. The paper is by My little shoebox and the images and sentiment are from the Baking Bears set by Digital Delights.

I would like to enter this into:

Stampalot challenge - Food glorious food

Digi Makeover - Anything but a card

Hooked on Crafts - Anything but a card

KBChallenges - food or beverages

School food has changed

2011-10-13T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

Yesterday, Daisy's school took part in the National Roast lunch day and so parents were invited to join the children for lunch. Hubby works from home on Wednesday, so he agreed to go (he quite likes to get involved as I seem to do more things as I'm around). Daisy has packed lunch normally, but agreed to a school lunch and apparently she ate it all, especially the apple crumble and custard! Martha and I didn't have anything quite as exciting at home.

It's time for another CRAFT challenge and this time we are sponsored by

who are offering 4 digis to the lucky winner. This week we have a little recipe for you. We would like to see two shapes, one ribbon and some glitter. I have used Mrs Claus by Sassy Designs. The papers were freebies from a magazines years ago and I think the ribbon was from Hobbycraft. My two shapes are a circle and a star. The glitter is there - on the bow and the santa hat. Please don't forget to check out the fab projects from the rest of the DT and check back here soon to see my Digital Delights project.

I would like to enter this into:

Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - Too early for Christmas?

What have I got myself into now?

2011-10-11T09:05:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

I have an interview today at a supply teaching agency, so I can't be too long. Last night, I went to a PTA meeting for Daisy's school, and somehow I managed to become the treasurer! I really must learn to keep my mouth shut as I now have this job for about 8 years if I want (until Martha has left the school!)

Over at Creative Craft, it's our 2nd anniversary and we have some wonderful sponsors. Our theme is Congratulations. I have two cards for your inspiration today. The first one uses a lovely image by Meljen's Designs. The paper is a magazine freebie I had years ago and found just after I had made my bright card for a previous DT challenge. So, I hope you have your sunglasses at hand.

My second card uses an image by Stampin Boutique and is more in my colour comfort zone. I'm not completely sure I like this one, I must admit. I'm not sure why, and it may grow on me.

Don't forget to check the projects from the rest of the DT.

Flowers for you

2011-10-10T07:46:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Well, another week starts. I hope you had a good weekend. Yesterday, we went to a local show and met up with some of Daisy's school friends. There were some fair rides, a few animals and some stalls. It was lovely, even though it rained a bit. Martha got really grumpy though because she was too young to go on any rides, but really wanted to go on them with Daisy.

This week at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Stamp Fairy, who are offering a $9 gift certificate to the winner. Our theme is 'giving thanks', so any project with this sentiment would be great.

For my card, I have used Lenny flowers by Stamp fairy. The papers are scraps, so I'm not sure who made them and the flowers are by Wild Orchid.

I would like to enter this into:

Allsorts - feature a bear

Sentimental Sundays - anything goes

ECP challenges - thank you project

Squiggles and giggles - give thanks

Baby it's cold outside

2011-10-06T09:00:00.001+01:00

Please scroll down for my CRAFT challenge DT card (check the post for my news!)

Hi all,

Here is my second post for today. Wendy at Digital Delights has some fabulous new releases today, which are perfect for your Christmas projects. These are so cute. I am using a sweet penguin from the Christmas toppers 3 set, and the papers and sentiment are also from the shop. I have wrapped a chipboard frame with ribbon from my stash for the penguin to peek through.

I would like to enter this into:

Anything goes challenge - dies and/or punches

Crazy Amigo challenge - animals

I have some news

2011-10-06T07:00:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Thanks to those of you asking about Martha. Her lip has healed now, but it didn't help when she fell over onto it again. She's at that stage of wanting to go everywhere at high speed, but not looking where she is going.

I have a bit of news. From now on, I will have two posts on a Thursday, as I have been asked to join CRAFT challenges as a regular DT member. I am so pleased, as I really enjoyed being Guest Designer. This week, we are sponsored by

who are offering a 10,00 euro gift voucher, and
who are offering 4 digis to the winner. This week, we would like to see bright colours on your project. I have used Toadstool Buggies by Meljen's. The paper is the brightest I could find (although typically I found some much brighter paper once I had finished this!) and is by Kate Knight. Please check out the rest of the DT's fab projects and check back here for my Digital Delights post.

I would like to enter this into the following:

Crafty Cardmakers - anything goes

Crafts and me - use a digi

How much of the list will I do?

2011-10-03T06:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

I hope you had a lovely weekend. On Saturday, we spent the morning at the beach and then went to a birthday party of one of Daisy's school friends. It was lovely as the weather was good and the children and parents enjoyed it. Martha ended up with a fat lip though, as she fell down the step between the living room and the decking. I think Steve will have fun explaining that at her nursery today! I have a child free day today, so Steve has given me a huge list of jobs to do around the house. I was surprised when I couldn't find crafting on it!

It's time for another challenge at Incy Wincy. This week, we are sponsored by our teamie Nikki from Limited Runs, who is offering a $10 gift certificate to the store. Our theme this week is Think pink, in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness and Nikki has designed some wonderful digis here for on this theme. I have used papers by Heather Jolly and the flowers and leaves are from Wild Orchid.

I would like to enter this into the following challenge:

My Sheri Crafts - Think pink

Link up for pink - breast cancer awareness linky party.

What will you do?

2011-09-29T10:00:00.001+01:00

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights inspiration post.

Hi all,

This is my last week as GD for CRAFT challenge. We are sponsored by

We have a picture to inspire you this week and here it is:For my card, I have used the colours to inspire me. I have used Top hat for a lady by Floppy Latte and have used papers designed by Jo from the DT. I haven't used a lot of embellishments as I feel the paper is bold enough. I hope you have time to join us.

Fancy a treat?

2011-09-29T06:00:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

The trip to the woods was fab. The children were building dens out of fallen branches and then made clay hedgehogs with stick spikes to hide in the dens. They had a lovely time but were shattered after.

It's time for my weekly showcase of Digital Delights goodies. This week I have used Lilybelle the witch, a sentiment and a sheet from the spooktacular papers available from the shop. I decided to make a treat box for halloween and as usual didn't make things easy for myself. I decided to make a witches hat by making my own template and then added the sentiment and image.

See you soon.

If you go down to the woods today...

2011-09-27T08:24:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

Daisy's class are off to the local woods this morning, and I'm going with them. As it is just a five minute walk from their school, they have been a few times. Last week they made rabbit homes and the time before they made houses for fairies, so I'm keen to see what they are doing today. Then, I have the afternoon free to do cleaning, etc before I get Daisy and then Martha from nursery. Luckily, I am beginning to feel more normal, although my voice has gone a bit (I don't think hubby minds this!).

It's time for another challenge at Creative craft and this fortnight we are sponsored by Robyn's Fetish, who let the DT play with some of their images. We have a sketch for you this time and I really liked this one, so it will be filed away for another use. Here it is:

For my card, I have used Rain, rain go away by Robyn's Fetish. The papers are by Kate Knight and were a freebie with a magazine. I realise that the papers are opposite to the image, but I wanted this card to be a 'there'll be sunshine after the rain' kind of card, and so a bit bright and cheery. Please hop over to the challenge blog and welcome our 3 new DT members - Carly, Natalie and April.

A bit of what you fancy

2011-09-26T08:18:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We met up with some friends yesterday. Their daughter has also just started school, so it was good to hear how she was getting on. Today, I went along with Daisy to a rehearsal for Annie, the musical we are in. I've also got an awful cold and have been feeling a bit rubbish, so I'm sorry I haven't visited you as much as usual, but I've just chilled in the evenings and couldn't muster the strength to get on the computer.

This week on Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Karen's Doodles,

who are offering three digis to the winner. Our theme this week is fancy folds, so whether you make an easel card, a more fancy card, or different folds on other projects, you are welcome to join in. I have used a gorgeous image by Karen's Doodles, called Winter Angel. My card has a diagonal opening, which is closed with a blue ribbon and the image tucks under the button to keep it closed. The paper is by BoBunny.

Have a wonderful Monday and see you tomorrow.

I would like to enter this into:

Aly's Sunday Challenge : bows

The Corrosive challenge - punches/dies

Paper Sundaes - Anything goes

Pile it on - Fancy Folds

Mark's finest papers - things with wings

CRAFT GDT card

2011-09-22T10:00:00.000+01:00

Please scroll down for my Digital Delights DT card.

Hi again,

Here is my GDT card for CRAFT challenge. This week, we are sponsored by DigiDarla

who are offering the winner one month free membership for the digi stamp club. This week, we would like to see you using parchment on your projects. Now, this was a real challenge for me as I have never used it before. I bought some star patterned parchment and downloaded a free butterfly pattern (sorry I haven't kept the web address). I found this quite difficult and I'm not sure if I will do it again, although I have some spare parchment, so I might have a little play. The image is by Digis with Attitude. I made the ribbon now using a great tutorial by Jules - very simple, but I have never done this before either!

Have a great rest of the week.

A bit fiddly, but worth it

2011-09-22T06:00:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

I can't believe it's Thursday already. The week has flown by. Daisy is still having fun at school and Martha has enjoyed going out and about with me. This evening, I'm off to a rehearsal for the musical I'm in. It's Annie (you may have seen the film/ stage show) and we're doing it at the end of November, so there's not much time left and I have loads of lines to learn. Aaagh!

It's time for my showcase of Digital Delights images. This week I have done something a bit different.

I made some baby booties using the free template from here. I used spring weave papers by Digital Delights. and although they were a bit fiddly to stick together, I quite like the end result. I then made a box for the booties (in the top picture), and used Little Dumpling and stork on the lid, along with the same papers. The sides have also been decorated, using a SU border punch and Woodware flower punches.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafts and me - stripes

Digistamps4joy - anything goes

Simon says stamp - dies to die for (I used scalloped punch and 2 flower punches)
I'll see you soon for my CRAFT GDT post.

Once upon a fairytale

2011-09-20T09:52:00.004+01:00

Hi all,
I am child free again today, so I want to get up to date with my DT things and then I must sort out supply teaching work (I'm not looking forward to it).
Yesterday, it was my turn to host Hostess Monday on the Digital Delights blog. I meant to post my projects here as well, but completely forgot. Anyway, better late than never! Daisy is 5 in January, but as Christmas gets in the way, I thought I would start her birthday things now. I used the castle, Princess Shona, Augustus the Dragon and Sparky the Knight from Digital Delights and made an invitation, tags for the party bags and place cards for the table. Daisy loved them, so I only have 15 more to do!

The papers are by Imaginisce. I really must get more of these, as I use them an awful lot. The ribbons and gems are from my stash.
Have a lovely day,

All well for now

2011-09-19T08:00:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Happy Monday. I hope you all had a lovely weekend. We went to pick up our bunnies - Morgan and Stanley. They are brother and sister and are 5 years old. A lovely friend agreed to have them while we were in Sydney, and we have just managed to get organised to get them. Daisy has wanted a pet for ages, so is happy to help feed them. I'm not sure how long it will last, though. I finally have time to do some housework today as Martha is well enough to go to nursery and Daisy is in school.

It's time for another challenge at Incy Wincy. This week we are sponsored by Stamp Fairy, who are offering a $9 Gift Certificate to the lucky winner. Our theme this week is distressing. I have used two free halloween digi stamps by Stamp fairy. The papers are by Digital Delights and I have

used scissors to 'ruin' them! I do enjoy this technique a lot. Please check out the rest of the fab projects by the DT.

Yes, it is me again!

2011-09-15T10:00:00.001+01:00

Scroll down for my Digital Delights DT card.

Hi all,

Yes, I know, two posts in one day. I was asked by the lovely Jo at CRAFT challenge to be a Guest Designer for the rest of September and of course I said yes.

This week, the sponsors are Fantastic ribbons, who are offering 4 rolls of the winner's choice and Bows and Berries,who are offering 3 digi images to another winner.

This week, there is a recipe for you. We would like to see 2 ribbons, 1 circle and 3 squares. I have used toadstool fairy from Bows and Berries and the papers are by Prima. There are 3 squares, only parts of them are hidden. I have used my handmade flowers again - punched, cut into a swirl and then rolled.

Have a good rest of the week.

Ahoy there!

2011-09-15T06:00:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

This week has gone quite slowly, maybe because we haven't gone out as Martha was ill. Luckily she's much better now, so we may venture somewhere today. Luckily the wind has died down a bit and I've even put some washing out without fearing it will all blow away (although I did use extra pegs, just in case!)

The time has come for my weekly showcase of Digital Delights images. This week, I have used Presley the Pirate and a sentiment from the pirate sentiment set. The papers are by papermania and the coins were left over from Daisy's last birthday party (we had a treasure hunt in a sand pit).

I'll see you soon (sooner than you think!)

You can't beat a bit of bling!

2011-09-13T09:33:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Thanks for all your well wishes for Martha. She is feeling a bit less sorry for herself today and even managed to sleep through the night without too much coughing. It's amazing how tired Daisy is after just one week at school. She woke up at 7.30 this morning. I wondered what was wrong as she is usually up at 6! This is one thing I would love to continue.

Over at Creative Craft this fortnight, we would like to see buttons and bling on your projects. We are sponsored by Doodle Pantry, Love to stamp and The Crafty Pad. I have used a fab image from Doodle Pantry for my card, as I think it lends itself to having bling on. I tried to make it a bit vintage-y. I did have trouble deciding where to add the buttons as they didn't look quite right anywhere. Don't forget to check out the rest of the projects by the fab DT and Annette, our GDT for this month.

Going stir crazy!

2011-09-12T13:25:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

I hope you all had a great weekend. Martha hasn't been well, so she hasn't been out since Friday and is going slightly crazy now. Hopefully she is improving now, so we can go out again soon. Daisy went for her first full day at school today. She loved last week and couldn't wait to go this morning.

Over at Incy Wincy, we are sponsored by Tiddly Inks, who are offering a $10 gift certificate to the winner. We would like to see you make a bookmark. My creation uses Lilliclaire makes a wish by Tiddly Inks, and I made it with Daisy in mind as she loves pink and fairies. Please check out the other bookmarks from the rest of the DT.

I am now a school Mum

2011-09-08T06:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Daisy started school yesterday. She was so excited, she was ready in her uniform by 7.30am and then asked every 5 minutes when we were going to school! She does just mornings for the rest of this week and then she goes full time from Monday, which is when it will really hit me that she is now in the sausage machine of education for many years (even as a teacher I find this quite scary). I am going to have to find lots of fun things to do with Martha so she doesn't miss Daisy too much. Although there is a bit of an age gap (3 and a half years), they love playing together and Martha worships her big sister.

Anyway, the day has come in the week for me to showcase some of the fabulous digi stamps from Digital Delights. This week, I have used Dilly Duck and Ladybug. This is the second attempt at using this image. The first card ended up in the bin. I had a great idea, got the sewing machine out, finished the card and then ... didn't like it one bit. Luckily, I don't mind this one! The flowers are by prima and wild orchid, the papers are by Prima and the gems, ribbon and charms are from my stash.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Ladybug crafts ink - anything goes

Papertake weekly - anything goes

Ribbon Carousel challenge - anything goes

Shopping our stash - birds, bugs or beasts

Creations by Gill M - anything that flies

Have a good day.

Bottoms up!

2011-09-05T08:33:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

Well, we had a wonderful weekend. The lemon meringue pie went down very well and the girls enjoyed playing with our friend's daughter. Martha is at nursery and Daisy has just two days left before she starts school, so we will do what she fancies doing, which will probably involve going to the park.

Over at Incy Wincy this week, we would like you to make your own flowers. We are sponsored by Limited Runs. Our very own Nikki is the owner and designer and I have used a fab image called watermelon margarita. The papers are by K and Co and the ribbon is from my stash. The flowers have been made by punching a scalloped circle and rolling them around. Please check out the excellent projects from the rest of the DT.

Beep, beep!

2011-09-03T22:24:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

I hope you are having a good weekend. The girls are now back to normal, so we went swimming this morning and then tonight I made a lemon meringue pie for tomorrow as we have some friends coming up for lunch and it is easier to do it without the girls running around.

I made this card for my nephew's third birthday. The image is Bryce in car, by Digital Delights, and I'm not sure who made the paper, as I used scraps with no name on them. It's very simple, but the image and papers are quite busy, so I didn't think it needed anything else. Have a good rest of weekend.

Boo!

2011-09-01T06:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

I can't believe it is Thursday already. The girls are nearly spot free now, but Daisy has now got a chest infection and spent a couple of days with little energy. Luckily, she has antibiotics which are now working, and she is getting back to normal.

It's time for my weekly show of Digital Delights digis. Today, Wendy has a spooktacular release of Halloween images, papers and sentiments. I have used a sweet little fella called Count Batula. He, the pumpkin house and the papers are all from Digital Delights. The ribbon and black gems are from my stash. Please check out the wonderful creations by the rest of the Digital Delights DT. Also, don't forget to check out the new challenge at Delightful challenges.

Finally, my craft class makes

2011-08-31T08:23:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

I know, a post on a Wednesday, shock horror! Anyway, I have finally taken photos of the cards I made at the wonderful Brenda's class at Sir Stampalot. I made six cards altogether and had a wonderful time chatting to the other ladies. The first card shows my first attempt at brayering. I avoided this technique like the plague as it seemed very difficult, but I'm not quite as scared now and will be putting one on my birthday wish list! Don't look too closely at the scene, as I stamped the trees in the wrong place, but overall it's not too bad for a first try.

The next card (above) was such fun to make. Three stamps and an inked acrylic block (I had never thought of doing this before) were used to build up the image. The hinges were cut on a big shot (another wish list item) and then distressed.The next card uses a wonderful poppy stamp. Unfortunately I don't know the name of many stamps we used, and definitely not the numbers!

This last card took me ages to do as I couldn't get the dimensions right for each mat and it took a while to line up the borders. I loved making these and would love to make these classes an annual outing.

Back to normal

2011-08-30T08:00:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

I hope those that had a bank holiday, had a good one. We didn't do too much, except tidy and unpack after our holiday. Tomorrow it's back to normal, with hubby going to work and Martha going to nursery. She was back to her normal self today, which I was very happy about.

This fortnight at Creative Craft, we are sponsored by Little Claires and Stitchy bear. Our theme is Just charming, and I have used a fab digi by Stitchy called Alice. Now, I expect you all have realised that we want to see charms on your projects, but I admit that I had to ask the DT when it appeared as I just had no idea. I suppose it's because I don't really use charms, so didn't think of it. The papers are by prima, and the flowers, charms and bling all came from my little spree at Sir Stampalot. Please check out the rest of the projects by the DT. We are also having a DT call, so if you are interested in joining a friendly team, check out the details on the blog.

Back again

2011-08-29T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

We arrived back yesterday from our week away. It was lovely to see my parents and spend some time with them. We then travelled to Manchester to our nephew's 3rd birthday party. It was held at a farm adventure park and there were so many things to see and do. I will post the card I made for him later. I am pleased we have a bank holiday now to recover and sort ourselves out. Daisy has nearly recovered from the chicken pox, but Martha is taking a bit longer to get better, so I'm not sure if she will be able to go to nursery on Tuesday - probably not.

Over at Incy Wincy, the challenge is diamonds and pearls. We are sponsored by Sassy studios, who gave the DT some images to play with. My card is quite simple, but I forgot all about it, so had to make one at my parent's house, with limited resources. Have a good Monday,

Join the dots

2011-08-25T08:33:00.007+01:00

Hi all,

We are having a wonderful time at my parents. We visited my Grandad on Monday and then managed to get Daisy's school shoes. On Tuesday we went to Wookey Hole to see the caves and all the other things there. On Wednesday, Daisy woke up, and was covered in spots. I'm glad she got chicken pox before she started school and she seems well in herself, and as we didn't go anywhere yesterday, it actually seemed like a holiday and a rest! Martha has a few spots now so at least it will be over and done with altogether.

It's time for another show at Digital Delights and this time I have used Rodney Reindeer. The papers are by making memories and basic grey and the flower is from Wild Orchid. This is my 8th Christmas card I think, which is more than I normally have at this stage in the year.

Have a good day,

Another 'not a card'

2011-08-22T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

I have had a wonderful weekend. On Saturday, I had a ball at Sir Stampalot and it was wonderful meeting the lovely Brenda and all the lovely ladies at the class. We made some fantastic cards and I will show them in the next few days once I have taken photos. Then, on Sunday, it was great to meet up with our Sydney friends. Daisy loved playing with her friends again and hopefully we can meet up again soon. We are now at my parents. We are off to visit my Grandad today, who hasn't met Martha yet, and then we are off to Street to buy some discounted Clarks shoes for Daisy for school.

It's time for another challenge at Incy Wincy and this week we are sponsored by Meljens designs. Our challenge is anything but a card. This time I have made a tag, and used a fab flower image from Meljens. I paper pieced the images, using paper by Imaginisce. Check out the other fab projects by the rest of the DT.

We're off again!

2011-08-19T08:00:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

I'm madly packing again as we are away for a week. Tomorrow I am off to Peterborough to a class at Sir Stampalot, and I can't wait! Then, Steve and the girls are picking me up so we can go to Hook to meet some friends from Sydney who are over here visiting family. It will be great to see them again. I can't believe that it has already been three months since we got back. On Sunday evening we are then off to Somerset to spend a week with my parents. I should still be able to get on the internet now and again to keep up with you all.

I made this card a few weeks ago and only just realised that I haven't posted it. When I started out making cards, I used to do a lot of decoupage and pyramage, but then I got hooked on stamps and find it hard to make a card without one now. However, the fabulous Wendy at Digital Delights has designed some fab pyramage and decoupage sheets. I have used Carolling Penny pyramage and kept with traditional colours. The card didn't take too long to do, but I like how it turned out and took me back to my roots! Have a wonderful weekend.

A beach in the summer? Never!

2011-08-18T06:00:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Well, yesterday we went to a local beach with the toddler group I go to with Martha. It was a bit cold, but the children even had a paddle in the North Sea. Daisy enjoyed it too as there were a few older children there. We spent five hours there and then ended the day with an ice cream - perfect!

It's time for my weekly showing of digis from Digital Delights. This week, I have used cupcake Timmy and a sentiment from the circus ticket sentiment set. The paper is by papermania and the buttons are from my stash.

Have a lovely rest of the week.

Rain, rain go away

2011-08-16T14:06:00.005+01:00

Hi all,

It's been raining here for most of the morning, so Daisy and I went to a soft play and we're now playing at home. I really need to get the washing dried soon!

It's time for another challenge at Creative Craft and this time we would like to see anything but a card. I find this challenge hard as I can never make up my mind what to make. We are sponsored by Love to Stamp and Stamping Dragon Designs, who gave us some digis to play with. I used this back 2 school image and made a bookmark for Daisy to use when she starts school. She is desperate to go now and wants her own school reading book. The pencil paper is by Karen Foster designs and the other paper is from a gift bag I was given ages ago. Check out the rest of the other projects by the DT.

Only three more loads to go!

2011-08-15T11:55:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

I'm back from Norfolk. We came back on Saturday and I have been hanging out loads of washing ever since, as we have a week here and then we are spending a week down in Somerset with my family and Daisy wants to take all of her favourite dresses with here again. We had a lovely week. My in laws and hubby's brothers and families were there. The girls loved playing with their cousins and it was nice to catch up with everyone.

It's time for another challenge at Incy Wincy and this week we are sponsored by

who are offering the winner a $10 gift card to their store. We have a recipe this week and would like you to include 3 embellishments, 2 papers and 1 image on your project. I have used a gorgeous lily image from Digi Doodle Shop and the papers are very old and I can't remember who made them, sorry. I bent the rules slightly with the embellishments, as I have used 3 different types of embellies, but more than one of each! Check out the rest of the projects by the fab DT.

Happy Anniversary

2011-08-11T06:00:00.000+01:00

Hi all,

Well, we will be nearing the end of our holiday and so I will be back in the land of the internet soon to catch up with you all.

Today is mine and hubby's wedding anniversary, so for my Thursday showcase of Digital Delights products, I have made him a card. I tried not to go too girly, and hope that he will accept the flowers on there! I may have to rethink, although I don't have much time. I have used Love birds and a sentiment from the wedding and anniversary sentiments set. The orange paper is by K and co and the blue is blueberry pie by Papermania.

Have good rest of the week.

I have finally used it

2011-08-08T08:00:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Hopefully Mr Blogger is playing nicely as this is my first scheduled post. We will be in Norfolk, hopefully enjoying some wonderful weather this week.

Over at Incy Wincy the theme this week is something old, something new, and we are sponsored by the wonderful Digital Delights. Wendy is offering 3 digis to the lucky winner. For my card, I have used Laid back Lucy. Mmm... do you think I will have the chance to do this on our holiday? The papers are my something new, by Echo Park, and the ribbon is my something old. I have had it for years. Hop over to the challenge blog to see the rest of the projects from the DT.

It can't be Autumn yet!

2011-08-04T06:00:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

I have no idea what we are doing today, apart from getting ready for our holiday on Saturday. I'll just see what the weather is like and decide then.

It's Thursday, so I'm here to showcase some digis from Digital Delights. Wendy has a wonderful new release today - Fall kids, Prairie kids, papers and accessories. These would be wonderful for any Autumn project and I just love the sunflower fence. I have made a new (for me) shape of card, although I'm not sure if I will make it again. I have used Fall girl, dog and accessories by Digital Delights. You can buy them from here. The paper is by Hot off the Press.

Have a good rest of the week.

The jury's still out

2011-08-03T20:28:00.006+01:00

Hi all,

I know, three cards from me in three days. What is the world coming to? We went to meet an ex work colleague of mine today who I haven't seen since we got back and spent some time in a park for the girls. It was lovely to catch up and to make the most of the sun we had.

As we are away on holiday next week in Norfolk, I thought I would try and take part in the Stamp Fairy challenge this week as I may not be doing it next week. Well, this week it is a colour challenge - purple, turquoise and pink. I'm really not sure about this mix myself, although I like the colours individually, so maybe it will grow on me. I didn't have much turquoise in my stash and so I nearly gave up, until I saw this paper by Nitwits and decided to try a Christmas card. I have used a freebie Stamp Fairy image called Oscar. I love him and chose it as it reminds me of when Daisy made a snow bunny with hubby a couple of years ago. I did think of leaving him as a polar bear, but didn't want too much white on the image. I have shaded the snow bear, but it doesn't show much on the photo. I have also added pink sparkly snowflakes from a 12 by 12 sheet. I'm sorry for all the waffle today, I'll let you go now!

I would also like to enter Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Christmas in August.

Edited to say - Oops, sorry, I had posted the wrong card. This is the correct one now!

It's summertime (in case you couldn't guess)

2011-08-02T08:00:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

Martha has just set off with hubby for nursery and so Daisy and I will be together today. Yesterday, we went swimming and then the neighbour's two children came around for the rest of the day. They visit their Dad (our neighbour) a few days every week and Daisy loves playing with them. As it wasn't too nice weather yesterday, they ended up making necklaces and bracelets and getting out some craft stuff to play with, as well as taking every toy out to play with. I don't mind, as it keeps Daisy occupied.

Today we have a new challenge at our new Creative Craft challenge blog. We have some fabulous sponsors this week - Some Odd Girl and Rainbow Studios. Our challenge this fortnight is Summertime, so we want to see your summer inspired projects. I have made two cards this week. The first uses Summer Mae from Some Odd Girl. The papers are from my new Echo Park pad. I love these bright, summery colours.

This card uses Introducing Alfie by Rainbow Studios and papers by K and Co and DCWV.

Check out the wonderful projects by the rest of the DT.

Have a lovely day.

A splash of purple!

2011-08-01T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

We had a lovely day yesterday. We went to Housesteads Roman Fort, which is on Hadrian's wall. Daisy loved it and it was great to see parts of the fort and imagine how people used to live. We then went to collect a few more boxes from my in-laws attic. We are slowly getting organised and finding spaces for it all. Today Martha is at nursery so Daisy and I will find things to do together.

So today it's another challenge at Incy Wincy. This week we are sponsored by Floppy Latte Designs. This week we would like your projects to be monochromatic. I have used Little Masquerade by Floppy Latte and have chosen purple as my colour (surprise, surprise!) I have added leaves, flowers and feathers from my stash.

A beary merry Christmas

2011-07-30T21:52:00.004+01:00

Hi all,

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I helped on a stall for our local toddler group at the church fete this morning and then we went out to make the most of some sun for a change. Martha has finally got better and Daisy didn't get it so badly, so that's good.

Over at StampFairy World the wonderful DT have set up a surprise birthday blog hop for Gerda's birthday. How kind of them. The projects they have made are fab and there are a few prizes of images too. Happy birthday Gerda. Well, the challenge at Stamp Fairy this week is a Christmas Easel card. So, I thought I would give it a go as I had just bought this cute little image, called Lenny Christmas 3 and I wanted an excuse to use him. The papers are by Nitwits and the embellishments are from my stash.

On the move

2011-07-28T07:58:00.003+01:00

Hi all,
I meant to scehdule this but completely forgot. Martha's tooth finally came through on Monday, but then she picked up some illness and has had a high temperature and not been herself. Hopefully she is getting better now, but she had to share it with Daisy first!
It's time for another showcase of Digital Delights images. This cutie is called Moving House Myrtle. How I wish it was this easy to move house. The papers are by K and Co, the flowers are by wild orchid and the card corner is by ecrafts. I hope you have a wonderful day.

I'm still hopeful!

2011-07-25T08:00:00.002+01:00

Hi all,

I hope you had a good weekend. We made the most of the little bit of sunshine we had and visited a few play parks and went swimming. Martha is teething so she and I are getting up at 5am at the moment. I just hope it stops soon.

It's time for another challenge at Incy Wincy and this week we would like you to include a shaker. We are sponsored by

who are offering 3 digis to the winner. I have used On the beach by Karen's Doodles as I am still hopeful that we will have a summer. I made the sentiment (by Digital Delights) into the shaker part. Please check out the rest of the projects by the fab DT.

Where has the sun gone?

2011-07-21T06:00:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Well, it's past the middle of the week, yippee. Daisy had her graduation ceremony from preschool yesterday. It was lovely. They all wore hats and cloaks and were presented with certificates and did some action rhymes. They are having a little party tomorrow and then they are off until September when they all start school. There will only be 8 in her class, which is great for Daisy, as she is quite quiet and I would hate her to be overlooked.

Well, it's time for me to show another Digital Delights card. In celebration of our wonderful summer, I have used Grillin George, BBQ accessories, BBQ cooking set, a sentiment and Grillin and Chillin papers all by Digital Delights. I would like to think we could have at least one BBQ before Autumn arrives, but I'm not sure about it. I think I might give this to hubby as, like many men, he likes to rule the BBQ.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Scrapalicious USA - anything summer

Creative Stamp friends - summer

Digi Design House - summer
Lollipop crafts - anything goes

Polkadoodles - Long hot summer