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This weekend is whizzing by. Still, time flies when your having fun! Had the luxury of a whole afternoon crafting yesterday, hence two posts in two days. Couldn't wait any longer to stamp up my new Fizzy Moon image. Isn't he adorable??! I'm in love! lol. I've also used some papers from a new 6x6 pack by Trimcraft called 'Love Letter'. Very girly papers but such a lovely selection. Some

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Hello and Happy Saturday to you all. What a gorgeous day it is! I think today is the first day this year I've left the house without a scarf, coat and gloves on! lol.I think it's a week of 'firsts' as I'm also entering my first card making challenge of the year - The Just Magnolia and Hanglar & Stanglar Challenge. This week there's a great, easy sketch to follow and here is my take on it... I'm

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Hello, Been a long while since I last posted a card, but I have one, finally to show. I bought this Magnolia stamp at the Hobbycraft Show at the NEC back in November and this is the first chance I've had to use it! My friend is getting married in May so I've used it to on her wedding card. Sorry for such a rubbish picture. I wish I had been born with photography skills. I somehow feel that the

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http://jacquesmagnolias.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweet-stuff-and-lotv-sneak.html?showComment=1298924122796#c4789379194196045281

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If anyone fancies a giggle you can see me on the One Show which went out this evening at 7pm but is still available to view on bbc.co.uk/iplayer xx ;o)

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Happy 1st of the month to you all! Thought I'd kick it off by sharing a little Magnolia creation with you. This little cutie was given to me in an image swap; the papers are all by Magnolia and the flowers made from different sized Prima flowers topped off with crafters floss tied in a bow with a jewel to finish off. Looking forward to visiting the Magnolia stand and replenishing my stash

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Hello all. Thanks for your lovely comments on my last creation; I really appreciate them :o)Been working on the house today. I got quite dusty and dirty but didn't actually acheive much tbh.Watched X Factor this evening; it does make me laugh - more the judges than the contestants tonight!Right, onto the card. The card I'd like to share with you all today is one that I worked on last Sunday using

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Thanks for visiting today.Been away from the blogging world for 5 months - not that I've not wanted to be but simply had too much going on in my life to be blogging like I was, prior to buying our shell of a house in February. It is finally starting to take shape now (needs to be after 8 months!). I will share some photos soon if you're curious.In the meantime, having sought inspiration from some

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Omg, it's been nearly 2 months since I last posted! So sorry! All my energy has gone into working on getting our house to the stage where it's at least habitable that my crafting has gone by the wayside. This week I have managed to make 2 cards though (woop woop! lol). The first one is for the current sketch challenge set by Elizabeth on the elzybells blog here. I've used papers from 'Poppy and

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I was soo excited about using my new Elzybells goodies and entering into their latest challenge that I didn't fully read the rules :o(  soo very typical of me! I was supposed to only use elzybells stamps but I didn't have one that suited being stamped in the background, and seeing as the theme is 'stamped paper', I had to do this, so I delved into my stash and found a sentiment by another brand.

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I want to share with you my latest DT card for digi image site Bee Crafty. I've used the 'heart garden' design which has only been released for sale today...and soo reasonably priced! I've stamped a piece of acetate with the word valentine (using elzybells hybrid ink) and made it form one half of the front of the card. It was difficult to get a pic that would show it up, hence the 2nd pic below.

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Can't quite believe it myself yet, but managed to get some of my craft stash out of storage earlier in the week which meant I could play with my new Pink Gem stamps and patterned papers by Helz Cuppleditch when they arrived in the post. Made me one happy girl! :o) I'm entering this little creation into the Friday Sketcher's Challenge here (week 86) which is sponsered this week by MCC (My Creative

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I've not been a good blogger so far this year. Hopefully once I've finally got the keys to my new house and transformed one of the bedrooms into my very own (and long awaited) proper crafting space I'll get get back to creating again - on a bigger and better scale me hopes! But don't desert me cos I'll still be posting new designs in the coming weeks, but just not so often. Now for some

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Happy New Year to you all! A tad late but nevermind. I'm a bit all over the place at the moment as inbetween homes until we complete on the house we are buying. Hopefully only be a few more weeks but til then I'm staying at my parents and Adam at his...which is interesting! Being apart is not fun tho. I've a card to share that I made just before moving. This one I've made for my lil sis who'll be

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hello hello! Are you all prepared for Christmas? I've bought most of my the pressies I need to but I've yet to make the tags. Eeek! Still, I break up from work on Tuesday so I plan on doing them then. I wanted to share with you my DT card for this fortnight's circle themed challenge on bee's download blog. All the patterned papers are by Magnolia. I made the lilac paper myself by sponging with

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Firstly sorry for the lack of posting recently, I've had a real stressful couple of weeks as I'm in the process of buying a house (it'll be worth it to have my own craft room..oh, and a garden!!) I will hopefully get some time to craft this coming week though. I do, however, want to share the most amazing giveaway with you over on Kim's Crafty Makes Blog here. There is the chance to win one of

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It[s time for another challenge! This fortnight's challenge on the Bee-Crafty blog has a 'sparkly' theme. Now, what girl doesn't like a bit of sparkle?! I've used the Penguin Pair image (soo cute!) which is available to download from the blog here and made an easel card. I'm so in love with the Magnolia papers so have used the blue plaid patterned paper again and I've made some more handmade

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Yay! It's F.F.F Friday! And as promised I'm posting a picture of one of my most recent makes. I was commissioned to make a card for a friend's little girl..she'll be two next week so needed something really cute and girly - not difficult really! hehe. Of course  stitching had to feature somewhere on it as I couldn't resist using my new toy (my sewing machine). The flower patterned paper you see

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In addition to their weekly challenge, the Just Magnolia Team run a monthly challenge. This month its a 'distressing' challenge. Now, I've (very naughtily) bought so much lovely new craft stash - including new Magnolia Papers and stamps from the NEC last Saturday and also a sewing machine!! lol. I've been dying to get one for ages and finally got one this week :o)!! More about that later though

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Heello! I must apologise for the lack of posting but I'm in the process of selling one property and buying another and it's been a real nightmare so far - God knows what I'm paying a solicitor for as I seem to be doing half the work myself to speed things up! :o( Anyway, enough of my ranting. Today I went to the ICHF at the Birmingham NEC which -apart from being far to packed  out - was fab! I

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How is everyone? I am counting the days (and counting my pennies lol!) until the Hobby and Craft Fair at the NEC next month. Are you going too? I had a little look online at train prices and jeez was I shocked at how much it'll cost me :o( Am trying to rope my mum and my crafting sis into coming too so that we can drive up and share the petrol money! ;o) Right, ok onto the good stuff.. this my

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It's me again! I had a fair bit of time to myself yesterday as Adam and Tyler were out visiting his dad in hospital - he fell about 10ft off a ladder...flat on his back, fracturing some of his vertebrae and and his ribs! OUCH! Anyway, he is slowly on the mend thank goodness, but it did leave me time alone to craft :o) Right, back to my latest project.. I found the basic tutorial for the Criss

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Sorry for having been a little quiet on the posting front this last week; I'm just getting over the Flu. :o( It seems to have zapped not only my normal energy but also my creative energy too - much to my annoyance. Nevertheless, I have managed (through several short bursts) to make my DT project for this fortnights challenge at Bee Crafty! This week Bee has given us a great sketch to work with so

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Now, I don't know about you but I am one of these 'always on the go' kinda girls, so I've been feeling pretty fed up at work this week as my boss hasn't had much for me to do and seeing as its just the two of us working in the office (and he's often out) I can't even do any girlie gossiping to while away my time...sooo, I've taken to bloghopping instead! There really are so many talented crafters

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Sorry it's a bit late in the day for this posting but I've not had the chance to get on the laptop throughout the day :o( but better late than never hey! Anyway, this is my DT project for this fortnight's challenge over at the Bee-Crafty's Digi Download Blog. I have used the Fluffy Bunny image from her new Christmas download collection. I just adore this bunny. He was such a pleasure to colour!

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Thanks so much for the b'day wishes everyone. I had a day of spending and eating! Quite a good combination I feel! lol. My lovely big sis bought me a set of nesties to add to my growing collection which I've used on my next DT project for the Bee-Crafty digi download blog which I just had to give you a sneaky little peek of ahead of the release day of her new christmas image collection - be one

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Evening all. Late posting I know, but when you've a bf addicted to Facebook Poker it's hard to get a look in on the laptop! Well, I just wanted to show you an ickle card I made for my friend last night. Trouble is I just couldn't get it to look half decent on camera. So am sorry if you can't make out the details on the card. I coloured Tilda with polychromos blended with Sansador. The '

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As promised I'm back to show you my first gift bag! I made it last night with my new Scorpal. Soo glad I've got one now as it makes perfect scoring an absolute doddle.You can get the tutorial for this bag can be found here. I used papers from the PM Stampin Chic 12x12 pack, black Bazill cardstock edged with Fiskars Threading Water punch. The sentiment is Cuddly Buddly which I punched a hole in

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At least there is one thing to keep me cheerful on this dark and rainy day here in Essex! Today I am being featured on a new craft inspiration blog called 'The Divine Influence' which showcases 'divine'crafty creations from around the globe. I had an email a week ago asking if I'd mind being featured...how could I say no! lol Last night I gave in to temptation and began using my new Scorpal -

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It's only me! Back again to share with you another crafty make I've been working on for a friend of a friend who will be having a baby girl in the next couple of weeks. I haven't had a need to make a baby card in aages so quite enjoyed digging out my Doodlebug baby stamp set for a play. I've used a variety of techniques here to make it a lil bit more interesting (am easily bored!). I've used my

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Hello there, just a short posting from me this evening. I've had another mad weekend - this week full of parties, puppies and far too much self indulgence! lolI just had to share with you an adorable picture of my sister's new puppy 'Copper'. He is a Hungarian Vischler and is only 9 weeks old...and already likes beer!!I'd also like to show you a real girly pink friendship card I made for another

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...Aaand relax! Phew, only just sat down for the evening; been a hectic weekend one way or another and feel like I need a weekend to get over it! I actually really enjoyed Diggaland and would recommend it if you live anywhere near Kent. It's great fun for kids and adults too!Anyways, nuff bout lil ol' me n more about the crafty stuff that I want to share with you today..I've gone a bit OTT with

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Jeez, is it Saturday again already? This week seems to have flown by - not that I am complaining, don't get me wrong. I've a big project going on in the background and been a bit busier at work so maybe that's whiled away the days. Right, onto more fun, crafty matters people!Be sure to hop over to the bee-crafty downloads blog here to see her fab new Halloween collection that she's been giving us

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As usual, the impatient little girl in me can't wait for Saturday to show you my DT creation for this fortnight's challenge over at bee-crafty's download blog where she's joint forces with www.cupcakecardcraft.co.uk (home of some yummy digi papers).Thank you all for your lovely comments regarding my plaid sheep card. Elizabeth, creator of www.elzybells.co.uk is launching a new range of stamps

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I've just been onto the elzybells blog page and seen that my plaid sheep card (see last post below) was picked as one of the winning designs in her competition!! How happy am I right now!Best of all I get a £5 voucher to use in her online store.. me thinks some shopping is is order tonight.Right, best get back to work now before my boss realises what I'm doing - or not doing ;o)x

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Woops! I've been meaning to post this card on here since the weekend but got side-tracked!It's my entry into the competition that Elizabeth of elzybells.co.uk is running until Thursday 20th August. To qualify you have to design a card (or other paper craft project for that matter) with 'plaid' featured somewhere on it. Now, I don't own many elzybell's stamps atm so felt a bit restricted, but

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Been out shopping with my big sis today. Decided to go to our nearest HobbyCraft store thinking they'd have all the bits I'd want but you know what? I came out with just a couple of ribbons which weren't even on my list!! Grr. So suprised and really really disappointed :o( Feel like a child at Christmas that didn't get the one toy they asked for! I thought they'd sell all the leading brands like

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Today felt a bit strange. New hair do/colour and new job which seems ok but I'm working in a very old, small office so they don't have a cleaner; big deal I hear you say! Well, I am the only woman in the office and as you know, most men aren't bothered about cleanliness as much as we are so you can imagine it's in need of thorough clean. My job title should be PA/CA (cleaning assistant) lol.Now,

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Hi my crafty friends,I've only a 1 week left in my London job - HURRAH! Which means just 7 days to go until I get time to start crafting more again and entering more of the ever increasing number of fab new challenge blogs that I've found whilst blog hopping recently. One new one I've found this week is the re-launch of the basic grey challenges here. Oh, and there's fab blog candy to be had; my

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It's been aaages since I last entered a Friday Sketchers challenge - mainly because I just haven't had the time - but, seeing as my crafting mojo has made a comeback and the fact that I was dying to try out my new fiskars punch, I thought I'd make the most of it and have a go at this weeks challenge.It's a nice and simple sketch (see left). I used a hanglar image that DC member sent me

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Hey there,Today I've been at home as have had flu like symptoms - not good! By midday wasn't feeling too bad so got myself comfy in the lounge and started crafting (inbetween much nose blowing lol).I ended up making my mum her birthday card, even though her birthday isn't until late October! Jeez, when did I become so organised?!Anyways, here is the result.The card shape was made using an

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I can't quite believe I've managed to sneek in 2 postings within the last 48hrs peeps! Adam and Ty went fishing (yes, fishing with a 4yr old!) this morning and have only just got back (it's 4.40pm now) so I've had most of the afternoon free to craft! The result is my next DT project for bee-crafty which I am dying to share with you but can't just yet so thought I'd give you an ickle sneeky peek

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Hiya!Feeling kinda happy today as went to see the new Harry Potter Film at the cinema with my older sis and her husband; left Adam and Ty at home as Adam really not a Potter fan and Ty far too young (not that he thinks that though lol). It was brilliant but I jumped a couple of times as bit scary (I am a teeny bit sensitive).Had a fair bit going on in last couple of weeks, hence lack of

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Just a quickie to show you Tyler's finished card; Yes, just by the skin of my teeth I finished it off in time!Papers by Scenic Route; rope taken from gift bag; image is by High Hopes 'Riley with Horse and coloured with polychromo pencils and paper pieced cap';3d mini alphabet stickers by Papermania covered with 'glossy accents'. Sorry for such a short posting but I am so tired tonight and should

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Helloo everybody! What a gorgeous day it's been, considering the forecast in my area was rain today. It's Tyler's 4th birthday on Tuesday so we've been out buying him a bike this afternoon.I've still to finish making his birthday card though..only got 2 days left to do it..aargh!Well, here it is.. my 1st Bee Crafty DT project which has a 'winged' theme. It didn't take me long to decide on image

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Hello all! Sorry for being a little absent of late. I have been finding the trek into London each day for work so tiring and the days so long that I just haven't had the energy or time to create any new projects :o(. However, I had a day off today for an interview locally.......and I got the job! Woohoo!! :o) Got so excited I think I text most of my contacts stored in my mobile lol!Also, I

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Have you all made your dad a Father's Day Card yet? I was racking my ickle brain as to what to put on my dad's card but then, whilst glancing at the craft mags when in Tesco shopping a few weeks back (does anyone else do that?) I noticed that in (now last) issue of Paper Craft Inspirations Mag that they have a website where you can download templates....for FREE! Always loving a freebie I logged

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Well, I have to say I am shattered! Been training in London last couple of days during the tube strike so donned my trainers and walked the 25 minutes to my new office place which I officially start at next Wednesday ;O( Then today I had a day off Yay! So did a spot of shopping at Lakeside with my lovely mum and sister, Kirsty. BUT, I still managed, somehow, in the week to do some crafting (just

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Hello againI is hoping you're all enjoying your Sunday (if you're not working). Over at PaperTake Weekly Challenge BlogDawny P is hosting this weeks sketch challenge and here is my take on her sketch. Bit of a late entry as was busy with other (more boring) tasks. It's only a basic card due to lack of time but hey, I tried! ;O) MaterialsPapers- by CratePaper, white cardstockColouring

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Hiya,Calling all avid-crafters! Just a quick, but exciting post! Talented Ms Bee over at bee-crafty is looking for DT members for her gorgeous download range, but you'd better be quick before she gets inundated!!She has some fab new bunny number and sentiment downloads to buy and at a snip too.....so spread the word!!HugzTrix

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What a miserable day hey? Well, at least it has been here in Essex and it seems to have rounded off a pretty rubbish week for me so I thought I'd try and brighten it up by sharing with you my latest project - a cute bookmark made from a new bee-crafty download that I coloured with my polychromo pencils, cut out and 3d mounted. I also love the double sided paper by daisyd's.

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Hey all, it's crafty 'sunburnt' Trix here! lol. Now, living in a flat I don't have my own outdoor space so seized the opportunity on this gorgeous sunny bank holiday Saturday to tag along with Adam to his parent's house (they are on holiday though) to craft out in their garden and catch some rays at the same time; however, I must have been sat at a funny angle as just my right arm and shoulder

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Helloo, me again!What have I been doing today..hmm..mainly getting stressed at work tbh, so I decided that when I got home I'd go and shut myself away crafting - as you do! I wanted to create something other than a card and, inspired by another blog - can't remember which as done soooo much blog hopping recently - I made a sweetie bag for my friend who's birthday it is on Friday. I used an

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Helloo ma crafty friends Welcome to the madness that is my world lol! Yes, that is a plastic pigeon that you are looking at. It actually belongs to my dad who bought a few of them to use as decoys but, very strangely, Tyler (Adam's 3 1/2 year old son) took a real liking to him and wanted to bring him home yesterday. After having been playing in my parents garden, he came into the kitchen holding

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Hey all,Been a rubbish week tbh. My poor mini has taken a battering in the last 7 days :o(. Yesterday someone backed into it and last Sunday I managed to badly scrape one of it's alloys! Now, if you're not a car fan then I guess that wouldn't seem like a big deal, but I love my car!Also, in case you have tried the linky on the right to the promarker challenge blog, you'll see, like me, that it no

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Just a quick posting to show you this little number which I made for this weeks 'Paper Take Challenge'. What do you think of the dog image? I just adore it! It's another download from http://www.bee-crafty.blogspot.com/. I coloured it with my pro-markers and for once I actually like the result! lol. I took the idea for the flower combo from a lovely card that my fellow craft blogger Tina sent me

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If anyone has any fab tips or suggestions on how to make male cards then send your answers on a postcard to.... Just kidding! I can't say I find it easy though! lol. Here is my attempt at making Adam's birthday card for later this month. It's pretty plain and simple but he tends to like the minimalist look on cards.I used one of my new personal impressions stamps from the set I bought over the

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Evening Peeps,Had a good few days off? I don't know what the weather has been like in your part of the country today but down here in Essex it's been pants compared with the rest of the weekend! Had planned on sunning my (quite wintersome pale) self on the beach today but the sun just didn't want to shine. Instead, Adam (my bf) and I went out for a drive and I found (by chance) a little craft and

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It seems I am posting less and less often, probably because I only like to post when I have some news or have a new crafty item/card to share with you all but just recently (due to stresses) I have lost my crafting mojo :o( . Been searching high and low for it but god only knows where I left it! lol. Does anyone else out there feel like this from time to time??I have, however, managed to put

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Another week, another challenge!It's been a funny old week thanks to the Bank Holiday weekend. I have lost track of the days lol!My fridge has gradually emptied itself of Chocolate throughout the week, mainly thanks to Adam being off work and munching his way through about 6 eggs! I treated myself to 3 new images which I bought and downloaded from http://www.bee-crafty.blogspot.com/ (gorgeous

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Happy Easter Peeps!Well, this morning my fridge was half empty, but come midday look how full it was! lol. :O)No, I am not that greedy, honestly, they are mainly Tyler and Adam's but 3 of the eggs are mine. I think it'll be chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the next..month.Anyway, back to this week's challenge over on the stampin' chic blog (see linky to the right). This week the

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Afternoon peeps! Hope you all remembered to put the clocks forward last night. I was so glad they had gone forward as Tyler climbed into our bed at what would have been 5.45 this morning! I managed to finish off my entry for the stampin chic challenge which this week was 'pink and black' - my favourite colours at the mo!I used patterned papers from the 'big one' pack and stamped up the cake and

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It's been an eventful, but long, week and I've had to focus on work and job searching so not been able to do much in the way of crafting; but on Wednesday I was commissioned to make a last minute baby boy card for a friend at work (baby was born 2 weeks early) which was needed for today! For some reason I really struggled with an idea but eventually - after much playing around - created this

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Helloo my crafty friends!Sorry it's been a week since my last posting but have been busy applying for jobs since I found out I'll be jobless by June if I don't find something else soon. :o(Well, most men will be crowding out Clinton Cards tomorrow trying to find a Mother's Day card for their mums (funny that lol) but not my boyfriend - why would he when his girlfriend is a cardmaking addict hehe

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Hope you're all fine and dandy. I not feeling so bad about my job situation as been told it's safe but I gotta go work in London which is a real trek from where I live - as well as costly. Grr!Well, this week over at the stampin' chic blog the challenge is to make a card using only 1 - yes, just 1, patterned paper...sooo.. I decided to use a scalloped papermania card blank (black) and put the

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Evening all, It's that dreaded Sunday night feeling! Tomorrow not gonna be great day in the office as found out on Friday that I'll be one of people to lose their job due to credit crunch. I should feel fortunate as at least I have 3 months notice.. still not good though hey. Hope you all are surviving the crunch; just wish it were over already....I locked myself away in my own crafting world

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Well, tis almost the weekend again, hurrah! Feeling a bit pants this afternoon though as found out my boyfriend has to work nights tomorrow and Saturday which is no fun. Oh well, that means lots of time to sit and craft the those nights away so that's of some comfort.I was very happy last night to read that Clare had left 2 lovely comments on my two stamping chic cards so felt inspired to sit and

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Well, what an expensive weekend I've had. I attended Clare Curd's Signature Range party over on her blog on Saturday night which was fun but didn't win any goodies so on Sunday I went out and spent a small fortune on the new products - piccies to follow! As you can imagine I could'nt wait to get crafting. Here is my card entry for the CCSR Sketch Challenge (which can be found on the blog - just

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Ooh, am excited bout Clare Curd's launch party for her new signature range on her blog that kicks off tonight from 6.30. Some of my fave designers (Tab and Katy) make up her DT.Been what feels like a long day today already - woke up about 6ish and didn't get back to sleep. Still, I've had quite a productive day so far and also managed to pick up a few crafty bits in town - not from a craft shop (

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It's Friday again and more importantly it's pay day! Been and had a long overdue haircut this afternoon. I'd forgotten how nice it is to have someone else wash and style your locks lol. Even though I only had a trim I was still in the salon for over an hour and a half. Mind you, I did have my hair curled afterwards.Anyways, last night I was blog hopping and came across Clare Curd's blog (see

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Evening all. Another working day over over and done with. I can't access blogs from work hence the late posts. Not sure what was up with my boss today but I couldn't do anything right! Just got grunted at most of the day. To top things off I found out my parent's business (estate agency) could go under in the next few days which leaves me worrying for them big time!I'll get crafting tonight to

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Evening everyone! Look what the postie delivered this morning..I couldn't understand who sent them and why as all that was in the package with them was a compliments slip..! Sometime later it dawned on me. I remember entering a competition in last month's cards and papercraft magazine which, without knowing, have won! I never win anything so it I had a smile on my face for the rest of the day! :O

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Hi there crafty peepsHope everyone is ok. I was in a good mood today as the sun was shining and it (almost) felt warm for a change :O)This week I had a card to make for my boyfriend's dad who likes rugby so thought it a good excuse to use my stamped Hamish image that Tina (Macpurp) gave me me. I used (as always) my promarkers to colour him and also the red background.There were two challenges I

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Evening all! Hope your day's been a good one.I haven't been crafting for last couple of days (boo) as working on job applications as things looking a bit iffy in my current job. I wish cardmaking warranted a salary!I did have time at the weekend to make St.Paddy's Day card ordered by my (Irish, of course) friend at work. I used one of my new stamps from a set by Elizabeth at elzybells.co.uk and

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Hi PeepsCan't believe it's been about a week since I last posted! I have been working on a few projects though. Feels like it should be Friday today (wish it was!). Today I received a lovely little package from Mr Postie...my first order from elzybells.co.uk of their cool and cute sheep. Not normally a sheep fan but these are so sweet and I needed a stamp that I could use on a 'St.Patrick's day'

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Brrrr....! It sure is chilly out there tonight, so quite happy to stay in and craft away to my heart's content. Feeling a wee bit frustrated today. Is it just me or does anyone else find that you can't get most of the craft items/stock you want just from one website? It means you end up paying several postage fees. Grr. Sorry, that's my moan of the day out of the way lol.Last night I made my

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Well, it's been a hectic day so a late post! Although have spent the last half an hour or so fiddling around with my camera to try and get the best shot of this card I made at the weekend for my friend's little girl's 1st birthday tomorrow. I love this stamp but this is the first occasion where it's been appropriate to use it.I coloured Tilda with my promarkers (Blossom and Rose Pink, pastel

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Hurrah, it's the weekend again. Had a evening to myself last night so made the most of it and got crafting! I decided to have a go at making a birthday card for my older sister using one of the gorgeous Sugar Nellie images from Teen (Macpurp). Let me know what you think.....

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Happy Monday PeepsLast night my beloved bf told me he needed a card for a member of staff at his son's nursery..by today! Nothing like a bit of notice hey!?Anyways, here's the result. Let me know what you think..Ingredients:Pink Coredinations cardstockAnita's ribbonPersonal Impressions sentiment and flower stamps (from a set)Cuttlebug Swiss dots and Swirls embossing foldersThanks for stopping by,

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Yay! It's the weekend!A bit of a late post for the day, but hey, I have been busy at work and since home have been trying out my new promarkers that the postman brought me this morning (lost interest in work once they turned up) I love receiving goodies! hehe.Been checking out the latest challenges on thesugarbowl blogspot and trying to think of a design I could enter...hmm.Ta ta for now. x

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Hi thereWelcome to my 'crafty blog'!Today I managed to finish my attempt at a Valentines card for my boyfriend. I am quite suprised at how organised I have been this year. Usually it's not ready until the 13th!Firstly I must say thanks to my lovely new friend Tina MacDonald for the gorgeous Sugar Nellie image which inspired me for this card.Ingredients:Coredinations cardstockCuttlebug embossing

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