Apple Cake Art

Gagging for some Sunshine !

2011-03-02T23:42:00.002Z

Hello Peeps !

I thought i'd post this today because it shows the sunshine on it and lots of pink !

Obviously a New Baby card, made using the lovely Molly Blooms range of stamps, available from Sir Stampalot.

Thanks for looking
See ya

A Good Read

2011-02-09T22:30:00.000Z

Hi Peeps !
Thought i'd try my luck in the Penny Black Allsorts challenge for February ! - well you never know.

Here's a card using the same (stamp as my previous post) a Penny Black one of the girl on her suitcase.

She's very versatile, You can sit her on anything! - within reason that is! - Love that Cat....

Thanks for looking

Lady on Her Luggage

2011-02-07T22:38:00.001Z

Hi Peoples

Sorry its been soooooooo long. But, don't time fly !

Here's some Penny Black ladies off on holiday. And buckets of Glossy Accents, i love that stuff !

Thanks for looking

See ya

Happy New Year !

2011-01-09T23:31:00.000Z

Hello Peeps !

A very Happy New Year to you all !

I hope my blog will be more interesting for you this year ! - probably not , but we live in hope !

Thanks for looking

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-27T20:23:00.002Z

Hi Peoples

Sir Stampalot have a Mahusive SALE on at the moment with tons of amazing Bargains, so if you've time to spare and money to spend then go check it out !

This is an oldie from 2009 but what the heck !

Its from a Kars clear set of stamps and i used some cuttlebug extras; Embossing folders & Alphabet.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and are still enjoying festivities with your families.

Thanks for looking

Must See

2010-12-11T15:04:00.002Z

Hello Everyone

Sorry im not blogging lately but my bunny is really ill, so im nursing him lots. It is not usual for bunnies to overcome their absesses, and eventually it will end his little life prematurely after a long time of sickness. But, I found a procedure online that hopefully will help him actually eradicate the Absess so that it won't come back (almost unheard of). Anyway, my little mite is really poorly at present and the vet is tracking down thespecialist medication he needs so he can carry out the procedure. So, we are very anxious to get the treatment started. Also, little Gladdie has gone completely geriatric and is now incontinent, Bless her little cotton socks. So i have spent the rest of my time cleaning, cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning - uh !

This is Gladdie (aka Loollabell) looking her usual cutiepie self, earlier this summer....

It's been a particularly horrendous week and obviously I couldn't carry on like this so we just got a nice big cage for her. It's a shame because all my buns have always lived completely free and this will be the very first time one of them has been confined. But i have made it all comfy for her and believe it or not she loves it. Giving her a secure place of her very own seems to have settled her down. And she is not stressed out by the new arrangement at all. (Big, big sigh of relief). But obviously in the summer she can pee all over the garde if she wants !!!

Anyway, i wanted to share this small clip with you. It is possibly one of the most funniest things iv'e ever seen.

Well, it cheered me up anyway......

http://www.casttv.com/video/72dkchn/bill-cosby-understanding-southern-video

Oh, and this is Spike up a tree - thats before he went into 'Brumation' - otherwise known as a long sleep over winter for Lizards - that's if they've had a particularly adventurous summer. We are missing him madly, but he looks set to sleep till the spring. He ses "Wake me up when it's all over".

Thanks for stopping by

Poorly Bunny

2010-12-01T23:44:00.000Z

Hi Peoples,

I have a very poorly bunny this week. Monday we thought we were gonna be losing him but thankfully after a serious operation the vet was very pleased with him and the prognosis looks good. It's still early days (and im afraid to get too excited) but we are very hopeful and as you can imagine, to say we are relieved would be a huge understatement.

This is Smudgie, he's the 'baby' of our bunny bunch, and a very poorly but brave bun. This is an old pic of when he was a babe, but he hasn't changed much - except he's maybe even more fluffier !

I'd just like to thank Helen of Ellephantastic who sent me such a lovely birthday card with one of her very own hand drawn digi images on. I was so happy to receive it. It really warmed my heart to think that she thought of me. She's such a sweetie pie and draws the cutest digi images - well worth a look. I'm just off to get her Nativity image now !

Thanks for popping by

Marshmellows

2010-11-18T19:34:00.001Z

Hello Peeps

I did this using a sizzix decorative strip; Christmas Advent Calender #2.

I love the Marshmellows, they're so cute !

Thanks for looking.

Messy Mists

2010-11-16T19:22:00.002Z

Hi Ya

Here i have use Molly Blooms; Dandelion Clock Flower with lovely rich Cosmic Shimmer Mists. I made a right old mess doing this one with my spray mist going every where. I tried the Cosmic Shimmer with a brush too but you don't quite get the same effect.

Thanks for looking.

Quite Plain

2010-11-14T19:21:00.000Z

Hello Peeps

This is quite a plain card, and although i like the clean look of it, its a bit boring !

The stamp is Molly Blooms - Flowers for Sale which decoupages up lovely and looks great with a coating of clear glossy accents.

The frame is; Marianne Creatables circle frame LR0112 which is nice and big and would look great as an easel card which I have still yet to do !

Thanks for stopping bye.

Winter Bunnies

2010-11-03T23:22:00.001Z

Hello Peoples

It's been a bit grim and chilly, so i thought i'd post this winter card.

The image is Sarah Kay - Rose Cuddling Winter Bunny which decoupages up lovely.
I used Glossy Accents on her boots, I love that stuff.
Background is Cuttlebug Folder (very realistic) Snowflakes
And Penny Blacks' Berry Branch (3886J).

And here's a couple of

snow bunnies

of my own......

Thanks for the visit.
see ya

Sunny Days

2010-10-26T11:35:00.095+01:00

Hello

You'll have to indulge me (from time to time) with some pics of out little lizard Spike.

This is Spike in July.

He likes to be up really high,

and as you can see this summer

he found the perfect spot...

Spikey leading the way in the garden

Mmmm nice and high.....

... now if i could just get up that tree !

Lapping up the sun

just Chillin.

He's such a cutie pie.

He had a lovely time this summer,

and is looking forward to the next.

See ya

My DIY

2010-10-24T10:58:00.040+01:00

Hello Peoples

I won't make you guess what it is.

This is a pulling handle.

i made for our Loo !

Cool innit !

It worked soooo well that

i was even going to put

beads on it, although i'm not

quite sure how hygienic

that would have been.

The orginal button mechanism

kept on breaking, so i made

this handle.

We had it for more than a year

till my husband decided to

change the whole thing.

But the new one even broke !

I think we should have kept myn, i know it didn't look much, but it worked a treat.

More Veg !

2010-10-22T10:44:00.009+01:00

Hi ya,

Afraid i'm bringing you more veg....

This is one of

Mum's Tomatoes

Called; Headache!

And this is her Cucumber

Called; Whats the Point !

In my next post, i shall bring you my own handy work and its not veg, I leave that to the proffessionals!

I bet you can't wait !

Creative Veg !

2010-10-20T10:43:00.000+01:00

Hello Peeps

Nice to see some sunshine - a relief from some of the dark days weve had.

I haven't got a card pic ready so i thought i'd show you some of my hubbies veg!

Firstly, this is from

last years crop of carrots....

This ones called;

Knickers in a twist !

This one's called;

Bottoms Up!

Well, it was his first year and i think he did mighty fine !

see ya

Tingle Jingle

2010-10-14T23:23:00.003+01:00

Hi Ya

Here's a funny little set up don't you think?!

I've used Art Impressions stamps;
Sentiment All a Tingle... and Cliff as Santa

The Cockerell is a Hero Arts and the Chicken (and the Chair) are from a Kars/Ollyfant set.

The Window and the Holly are both Sizzix Decorative Strips.

Thanks for your visit

Leaving Card

2010-10-11T23:00:00.065+01:00

Hi Ya

Here's a leaving card a made for my husbands colleague. All a bit pink, but the pics are fun!

These are some digi images.

I think i purchased them

from SquiggleFly.

Here, the one on the left is Squigglefly and

the one on the right is one of

my favourites' by Mo Manning.

(boy that woman is a talented artist !)

Thanks for popping by...

Elaborate

2010-10-09T22:39:00.001+01:00

Hello Peeps !

Here's a very elaborate creation! I know, i know, too many strawberries. But i cut them out and coloured them in, and shrunk them all, so i was darn well gonna use em ! Anyway i do like that it is nice and bright.
What do you think ?

The cutie patootie girly is

Molly Blooms; Strawberry Molly,

and the rest is all sizzix...

Bigz 656631 Hanging Sign

Bigz 656634 Caged Bird

Sizzlet 655297 Strawberry

Decorative Strip 655589 Pumpkins & Vine

Thanks for looking

Horrendous Photo

2010-10-07T22:17:00.003+01:00

Hello Guys

This photo has come out rubbish, or is it my card thats rubbish!

I have use the cuttlebug Build a Flower .

And the lovely little girl is one of the lovely

Molly Blooms stamps; Sunflower Molly.

See ya

Cuddles

2010-10-05T21:52:00.000+01:00

Hi Peoples !

How you all doin? Good I hope. Here's a 'cuddly' card with some cute pets on from one of the new Kars/Ollyfant stamp sets. We could all do with some cuddles, don't you think?

The woolly flowers i've had for yonks. I bought a book on how to make knitted flowers but Mum hasn't finished kniting my 6th cardigan yet! So ill have to wait till i can talk her into some more cheep labour!!!

Well, it's a shame to waste all that raw talent she has.

Thanks for your visit. See you all soon.
Love

Better Late than Never !

2010-10-01T08:49:00.006+01:00

Hello

This was an extra big card for an anniversary card. The couple went on a cruise and i was too late to do them a card before they went. So I did an extra special one to welcome them back home again ! Just as well they were gone a few weeks, so i could finish it!

It was quite grand! the lovely baking paper is Magnolia and the nic-nacs are Sizzix sizzlets. And i've used a Martha Stewart punch. But, the ship is my very own creation !

Hope you like.

Bottoms Up

2010-09-29T08:32:00.049+01:00

I wanted to use

this image for

ages, but you

never know if

someone will

take it the

wrong way !

Anyway, I used it

for my nieces'

birthday. I'm

still trying

to find her blog !

So if your viewing Katie Pops - then leave me a message
so i can find you !

The image is
Pink Petticoat.

And the Ginghams are backing papers

i have made myself.

I think i prefer the blue one.

See you soon...

Smile Crocodile

2010-09-27T08:27:00.001+01:00

Hi Ya

Here's a much more fun one. Much better than yesterdays!

See ya

Bro's Card

2010-09-26T08:26:00.000+01:00

Hi Chaps

This was my Bros birthday card for this year. I can't leave this one up for too long as it's a bit plain for me - but thats what the men folk like ! It's a Mo Manning Digi.

See ya tommorrow ?!

Wild Colours !

2010-09-24T12:40:00.000+01:00

Hello !

Oh dear these colours are a bit wild ! I don't remember it being quite so mad as this,
it must be the camera shot - well thats my excuse !

The flowers are a medium sizzix die from the Hello Kitty range and of course the lovely border punch is a Martha Stewart.

Thanks for looking.

And Another...

2010-09-22T12:17:00.000+01:00

Hi Ya

This is my 3rd card with the same stamp. I've broken it up into different parts of the whole stamp;
for instance, the flowerpot is her skirt !

She has a lovely smile, enough to cheer anyones day, so good as a get well card. I need a stash of these because i never have one when i need one!

For the scallops i have used Sizzix 655679 die: Lace Edging.

The Papers are ones i have made myself. Hopefully, they will soon be available to you too!!!

see ya soon.

Thank You Fairy

2010-09-20T12:45:00.015+01:00

Hello !

Here's a thank you card using the same Fairy stamp.

The funky Alphabet i used is a sizzix die (655328): Easy Peasy.

I coloured her in using Sakura glossy pens, and used Glossy Accents on the die cut letters.

The Sunflower die cut used for the birdie is the inside die of Nellies Multiframes Rounds MFD005.

see ya

Sunny Day

2010-09-19T12:41:00.001+01:00

Hi Everyone

here's a nice sunny card for a lovely sunny day ! I Hope the sun is shining where you are.

this is one of the cards I made using Penny Black fairy (4047K) : High Spirits .

For the bottom edging i used Sizzix die (655453): Elegance . Can you spot the little shrunk birdie at the top?

This is the stamp, with the little Birdie on

Tommorrow i will have another card idea for you using the same stamp.

see ya !

Reindeer Two

2010-09-13T07:28:00.000+01:00

Hello Everyone !

Here's the other one i did using that same elegant Reindeer sizzix die - 655398.

I know, last years card, i'm such a cheat !

see ya

Reindeer One

2010-08-31T00:37:00.003+01:00

Hi Peoples

Here's a card from last winter. I ought to make a start on this years but i haven't quite caught up with my samples for Sir Stampalot. I like the colours, but i think i probably over did it with the SNOW ?!!!

STUFF I USED;

Tree stamp - Jumbo Snowy Tree, made it really easy to plump up the trees with snow. And of course you can use the same tree stamp to do all different sized trees.

Holly sizzix die - 655528 Garland Holly & Berries is perfect for funky looking Holly. Its a perfect size and you only have to run it through once to get all the different holly shapes.

Deer sizzix die - 655398 i think is just gorgeous.

back you soon

Fire in the House !

2010-08-23T15:35:00.001+01:00

Hi Peoples !

Long time no see. Incase your wondering what kept me soooooo long, and to cut a long story very short, one of my Bunnies died. He was my oldest bunny and i miss him like crazy. I havent felt like blogging much less make a card, and my recent attempts have all been crap ! So there you have it.

So here's one from last year, i think it was last year anyway!

It was for my brother in law who is a fireman.

Anyhow, thanks for looking.
see you soon(ish).

Dotty Punch

2010-07-05T00:34:00.002+01:00

Hello Everyone !

Just thought i'd get a quick post in before too much time passes again. I have mixed and matched these 2 cuties are from the Stampavie range by Penny Johnson. The Bunny is from one and the Doggie from another.

I have used Dotty punch (can't remember if it's a Martha Stewart or an EK Success one. But, I find it easier to match the holes up with it upsidedown, as it never seems to tie up with the printed dots on the top.

Thanks for looking

Molly Blooms

2010-06-25T01:34:00.001+01:00

Hello Everyone !

I've missed you all even if you haven't missed me! I'm really chuffed that I have a new follower. It's my lovely niece Katie Pops. What a sweetie following me. She's really cool and very arty. So i am very flattered.

Here are 2 cards i made using the Brilliant new stamps from Sir Stampalot.

They are a new range called Molly Blooms and I love them. They are very cute and have really happy faces with lovely big smiles. Check them out under Whats New at Sir Stampalot.

There are lots of really useful 'props' to go with them so you can create a fun scene. Like the Stone Wall below;

I used the Sizzix Hanging Sign by Tim Holts for the hanging device.

I hope you are all well and enjoying this sunny weather - Spike is !

Here he is cooling himself off in his pool !
He loves to hang out here watching the waterfall in the pond.

See Ya
Love

Butterflies

2010-05-12T21:58:00.000+01:00

Hi Ya

Here's a couple we did at group a few weeks ago. I know Angie is waiting to see what they looked like !

Hope everyone is well
See ya

In The Pink !

2010-04-26T08:08:00.000+01:00

Hello !

Hope you all had a lovely weekend. My froggies did a mas exodus with the rain yesterday. It was nice to see my baby frogs from last year. My they have grown, but still very cute.

These two cute bunnies are right up my street! The lace was Mum's idea, and it works a treat. She still won't do a blog but her cards are beautiful. At least i can post hers when i run out of myn ! The hearts are shrink plastic with glossy accents on them.

Love On The Patio

2010-04-18T20:51:00.000+01:00

Hello Peoples !

Hope you have all had a lovely sunny weekend. Hasn't it been beautiful.

I have used sizzix decorative strips for the loopy curly thingy and also the faux ric rak thingy. The dog and cat stamp is stampavie, and the brilliantly usefull brickwork for the patio is called Cobblestones by Art impressions. All available at Sir Stampalot.

see ya!

Hairy Mary !

2010-03-31T18:56:00.001+01:00

Hello peoples !

i can't believe i had to pull out not 1, not 2, but 3 hairs from my chinny chin chin today.
I practically had a beard ! Little buggars better not grow back...

This is one of my fav stamps - soooo cute. Stampavie Penny Johnson - Two Cute Rabbits,

Branches are from sizzix set of 3. Martha Stewart bunny border punch. All available form

Sir Stampalot or course.

Naff Photo

2010-03-30T02:55:00.001+01:00

Hello !

This was quite fun to do. I tried to keep it simple - but you know me ! The layered flowers are great to do, so quick and easy using a multiflower punch from Woodware.

I think it nearly took me just as long to fix this rubbishy photo as it did to make the card !

Thanks for looking

Twice in one week. Good Grief !

2010-03-20T14:31:00.001Z

Hi ya

i thought i'd post this just for fun. It is one of my more lunatic cards. I did it for my brother in law last year. He's a Fireman no less and he's Italian - how about that then ladies. And he loves my buns (and thats 'buns' as in bunnies Chris - get you mind out of the gutter girl !).

It's a pop-up and i used a brad for the mask to move back and forth over his face. Cool eh!

anyway, enjoy your saturday
love ya, need ya, want ya !

Gone Missing !

2010-03-18T15:08:00.001Z

Hello Everyone !

i have been missing ! - but now im back (i think) for a while any way. Repeat after me " I will try to do better and be a good blogger".

I was sposed to have a driving lesson today but now my instructor has gone missing ! I was all dressed up and nowhere to go - i put a bra on and everything !

Oh well - here's a card - not so recent - not even this year. "but i will try to do better" ! honest.

I love this EK Success Dinosaurs punch. I hope i havent already posted this one ! - I do have a system of sorts - you know - post one, file one etc etc.....

Anyhow, see ya, thanks for looking. Sorry there hasn't been much to look at lately. But yeah
"I will try to do better"....

Sir Stampalot Challenge

2010-02-13T23:53:00.003Z

Hello Everyone

I nearly forgot to post my entry for the Sir Stampalot challenge. Here it is - the photos a bit naff!

and this is my mums, she doesn't like colouring in so she used some clipart.

Crikey, I did that just in the nick of time - 12.56 and counting! I was very nearly too late linking to the challenge being held on Floral Fantasies.

Good Luck everyone

2010-02-13T23:39:00.000Z

Hello peoples, just a quickie to say hi and let you know about this amazing Mega Candy being offered by Sir Stampalot. It's a one off so don't miss it !!!

You will find all information on Brendas' blog at Floral Fantasies. Good Luck !

Nobody Loves Me !

2010-02-04T16:49:00.000Z

Hello peoples !

Now then, i thought i was unloved , rejected, neglected and off i went to eat worms (i.e. the song; nobody loves me i might as well go and eat worms ). But then i found my comments. Comments to me ! and i was soooo happieeeee to find the little treasures, golden nuggets of life that keep me sane. For some reason my comments arent coming to me by email anymore they have been sitting in my thingy. But now i shall remember to check my thingy !

so Thank you, everyone for leaving me messages, they do count soooooo much.

And i have decided to have a go at Sir Stampalots' challenge - i hope you are too. Details and links above.
I'm glad its for 2 weeks, i dont think i could manage more than 1 thing over 2 weeks at the moment !

Loves and Hugs and Gratefullness in Huge abundantness
X X X X X X X X X

P.S. cards pics will follow soon (well not too soon!)
but, i want you to know, i don't share my bunny pics with just anyone !
Love ya, need ya, want ya !

Snow Bunnies or Snuggle Bunnies

2010-01-25T09:14:00.006Z

thought i'd just remind you about the lovely snow we had - and that some little mischievious bunnies had some fun in it ! However, they were as glad to see it gone as we were....

This is Gladdie (aka Honey Bun or Woolly Mammoth !)

This is Baggins (aka Ferocious Frodo !

but he has mellowed incredible in his old age)

This is just incredibly good fun !

This is Mum

Although i'mnot sure how happy she will be with me fo publishing this pic !

Come hell or waters high she must feed the Birdies !

And these 2 wouldn't even get their feet wet !

They have stayed sunggled up the the extra radiator and each other the whole time and are still are.

Smudgins and Willow. Can you feel the love ?

See ya

Mel x

Oh to be King !

2009-12-15T22:43:00.002Z

Hi Ya,

This funny looking frog is from Hambo Stamps Digital Images - they have great quirky digis. I made this card back in September for my brother in law. It cracks me up whenever i see it ! I didn't send it though as Hubby thought it might be a bit childish (he's a bit conservative ! ) - me - i don't think its a bit over the top! - maybe ill send it too myself next birthday !

See ya

Peaceful Porthole !

2009-12-08T22:31:00.020Z

Hi All,

looking at this again now it doesn't actually look very christmassy!

These swirls are from the sizzix strip SKU: 654774 - Swirly Spiral by Stu Kilgour.

Bye !

Little Robin

2009-12-01T22:22:00.020Z

Hello all, another Ollyfant, the Winter set i think ?! I like all the sets. i want to get the cowboy and indian one too but i can't think who i could use it for. I am on the lookout for a funny sentiment for it so i can justify getting it, any ideas ?

See ya

2009-11-27T19:39:00.002Z

Cricut FOR SALE !

Hi Peoples,

My mate Judith is selling her Cricut for £130 ono.

She will be including the GEORGE Cartridge and SPATULA and Mat and 2 SPARE BLADEs. Judith will also be including an extra Cartridge called GOING PLACES.

There is nothing wrong with it. It has only been used on the very odd occasion, because she is soooooo in love with her BIGSHOT which suits her style of crafting best.

Judith also has several Cartridges for sale; Christmas Cheer, Storybook & Wildcard. £25 each

If you are interested then email me at melware@btinternet.com so i can get back to you.

2009-11-25T20:52:00.006Z

Doodley Doo

Hello Everyone

i haven't been on for ages. Now then peoples, theres a brilliant doodley doo to put in your diaries Sat 5th December. A feast of no less than 7 talented ladies will be demonstrating their inspirational crafty ideas to share with us at that friendly oasis of crafting happiness - Sir Stampalot !.

It's on for 1 DAY ONLY. from 10am to 4pm. So be there or be square ! come and get your Creative Juices Stoked up !
Extra large premises for this special event:-

See ya there !

Sir Stampalot
72 Papyrus Road

Peterborough

PE4 5BH

P.S. I'm really pleased with the way these

little guys turned out in shrink plastic.

Beautiful Butterflies

2009-11-10T06:21:00.002Z

Hello All !

I have used one of KLMs Digital Stamps - a beautiful image.

I decoupaged it and used
Glossy Accents on the
Butterfly Wings.

I thought it was just perfect
on it's own, so no need to
colour in.

I used it for a Sympathy Card.

Punches are both Martha Stewart.
And i managed to tie a bow in that bloomin grossgrain !
See ya ...

Embossed Squares

2009-11-03T06:09:00.001Z

Hello !

Finally, i have use my little Cuttlebug dogs. The one cut out is a sizzix, he's got real attitude! This was a thank you card to my wonderful friends who took my husband and i out for a curry - a bit hot !!! The paper is one of the gorgeous Magnolia papers, it's like cotton sheets - really beautiful !

See ya

Cute Clogs

2009-10-28T05:53:00.002Z

Hi Everyone,

Yep, more from Kars/Ollyfant. This set is On The Farm 2. I love thier little clogs. And those wonderful nestability labels are fab....
See ya

Partridge

2009-10-21T17:24:00.001+01:00

Hi Ya !

This has to be my most fun to play with set of stamps - Hero Arts Clear: Birds and Branches

The die cut is a Sizzix BigZ, boringly called; Branch with Leaves !

See Ya !

Under the Weather

2009-10-14T16:50:00.002+01:00

Hello !

This little lady is great for decoupage ! She is also Kars/Ollyfant and of the Autumn 2 set. Papers are MME.

See ya !

Smile

2009-10-07T15:50:00.003+01:00

I did this using one of the Kars/Ollyfant sets. This set is called Autumn 2 . They are so affordable and really good value. They stamp beautifully well and i love 'em !

For the lettering i used sizzix decorative strip alphabets; Easy Peasy & Small Stuff. Both available from Sir Stampalot, and they have the full range of the Ollyfant clear rubber stamp sets too.

See ya

Fluffy Fibers

2009-10-01T01:00:00.002+01:00

I finally used some fibres ! The background stamp is Hero Arts but it looks like Penny Black style to me ?! The Chicks etc are from a Kars/Ollyfant set.

Ollyfant are so affordable and they stamp perfectly, they are not an inferior product at all - infact quite the opposite.
Sir Stampalot have the whole range including the 4 new sets.

It's another one i made earlier, thank goodness i have a stash of them !

Behind with Everything !

2009-09-25T04:30:00.004+01:00

Well i am completely behind with everything - including my sleep !
And just when I think i have made some headway, i look round, and suddenly everything is all ontop of me again..... I bet you guys know exactly what i am talking about, so no need to elaborate.

Needless to say, this is another oldie as i haven't crafted for months...
Hope your all well out there in the either !

Mels Pagoda

2009-09-01T22:08:00.003+01:00

Hi Peoples !

This one is a bit elaborate !.. I made the pagoda on my PC and cut it out on my cricut with Sure Cuts A Lot. A Brilliant programe that lets you cut out any font on you computer... amongst other things.

The flowers and branch and corner are all sizzix sizzlet dies. And of course the 3 Oriental ladies are Hero Arts and very cute indeed !
I am quite chuffed with this one, I hope you like it ! See ya

Arigato !

2009-08-26T19:15:00.001+01:00

Hello Ladies (and Jellyspoons of course)

I love this word ARIGATO - just rolls off the tongue. Evidently it means Thank You - but Arigato sounds much nicer don't you think !

This Oriental girlie has an Evil Twin. She looked a bit - well mad actually ! - so i lobbed off her cheeks and her feet and slanted her eyes a bit so now she looks quite cute.

Been meaning to use dangly beads for ages, and sewin...

Arigato for looking.
thought i'd just slip that in! See ya.

Stay Chirpy !

2009-08-19T22:20:00.003+01:00

Hi peeps !

I thought i'd post this card up as i have just seen my visitors counter thingy and it has counted just ONE visitor and that was probably ME !!!

Isn't there a song...I might as well go and eat worms !

See ya

Feel Like a King !

2009-08-13T01:16:00.006+01:00

Hello every one !

I loved using this set of Hero Arts clear stamps, its a really fun set ! I coloured in with Souffle pens for a nice bright solid colour. I embossed the branch on blue cardstock to add a bit of colour. And Daisy Bucket paper sets it off a treat. All supplies from Sir Stampalot or course !

I really must figure out an easier way to manage gifting the Awards, it takes me forever ! Maybe there's some bright spark out there working on a program for us to do it with. So, we could just fill in the details, click on send and ping its all done !

See ya

Sound the Trumpets !

2009-08-10T23:07:00.014+01:00

As you may already know, i received this award from the lovely Lyn over at Spyder a little while ago.

Finally i am squeezing in the time to pass it on to you guys. So ladies and jelly spoons,
I would like to award this Award to some very deserving recipients ( i beleive Ten in total ) and the award ses it all - they are all BEAUTIFUL BLOGGERS.

Chrissy over at Always About Colour
She is my bestest friend ever ! I really do love her. She is my inspiration. Chrissy is just finding her feet with blogging & has a really eye for colour and designs, well worth keeping an eye on!

Jules over at Always with a Heart i believe thats a hat trick for you Jules ! She makes some really neat cards.

Elaine over at Quixotic Cards. Elaine has a craft shop Quixotic Paperie - now thats handy ! She has some really beautiful cards on show.

Helen at EllephantasticCards. Helen creates lovely woolly cuties as well as some wonderful cards. More importantly, Helen is also a Bunny Mummy like me !

Lisa at The Craft Garden. Lisa makes some really beautiful Tag Art using clever paint techniques.

Kirsten at Kirstens Krafty Place. Kirsten has already made some beautiful Christmas cards ! I should get started myself.

Caroline at Me and My World. I don't know how Caroline manages to fit in card making with all that studying !

Wendy at Creations by Louby Lou. As well as some lovely cards on show, Wendy also has a site where you can pick up some neat digi stamps !

Brenda at Floral Fantasies. Brenda is amazing posting practically every day. She makes some beautiful creations and is a very good source for botanical inspiration.

Louise at Just Love To Stamp. Makes some lovely creations, and is a good source for lovely rich coloured Tilda cards.

Well there you all are - all BEAUTIFUL BLOGGERS. Now all i need to do is tell everyone - because last time i handed out awards i don't remember telling anyone !!!

OK, but i bet i'm not the only one !

See ya

Flower Soft

2009-08-10T23:01:00.003+01:00

Hi Ya, here's an easy one. I didn't think i'd be a fan of flowersoft - but i quite enjoyed doing this. It was very quick, thank goodness, as i don't have time for much else these days.
I seem to be getting more things to do ontop of more things to do!

In the Pink !

2009-08-03T01:57:00.004+01:00

I thought my blog needed brightening up so here's a card in pink !

I love this birdy - he is very versatile - from Hero Art clear set. And this is my first ever Button used on a card !!

Little Rhyme

2009-07-29T16:30:00.003+01:00

I nearly forgot to post this little rhyme i found on the net

More Froggies

2009-07-28T21:49:00.006+01:00

Hi Ya

This is a card i did for my husband's birthday. I tried to keep it quite plain cos i know how guy's don't go for all that razamatazz !
His birthday was on the 3rd July and we've only just taken it off the mantle!

I used a Digi Stamp from Victoria Case. She does fantastic drawings - funny people or animals with lots of humour in them, right up my street ! I really do recommend you take a look.

Beautiful Blogger Award !

2009-07-28T19:20:00.006+01:00

Hello Everyone ! Lucky old me eh ! I've just won a blog award from the lovely Spyder. I'm very flattered she thought of me.

Watch out girls it'll be coming your way soon ! You really ought to check out Spyders' site because she has links to some brilliant blogs which really are worth seeing.

Peek a Bunny Two

2009-07-15T17:04:00.006+01:00

I like this one best. I think its the colours, all fresh and clean, with Daisy Bucket papers. But what a lovely stamp.

I had a go at making my own flowers using sequins. Just layering them up. I used Glossy accents as glue- nice and strong.

For the stems, i used large paper clips cut into different sizes. They are already stripey!

And then tied on ribbon, just as knots.

Now then, i have found i can't tie a good bow with my bowmaker if i use ribbon that is too skinny. The ribbon needs to be a bit wider to
get a nice fat plush bow.

I shall try and post a bit more frequently, i just haven't been so good lately. But it's certainly cheered me up chatting to you guys, i should have done it sooner. Thanks for stopping by.

Peek a Bunny One

2009-07-15T16:22:00.010+01:00

Hi ya, sorry my blogs been a bit dead lately - 3 weeks since ive posted - disgraceful ! Luckily nobodys keeping tabs on me (i hope!). At least my lovely followers haven't all gone and left me !!! That would be sad - I think i'd have to give up and go and eat worms.

Here's a bunny card i did about 4 weeks ago. I know im a shameless cheat, but, I haven't been able to do any crafting lately.

I did try to cobble something together today but I'm feeling really grotty with a cold at the moment. Then i cut off the end of my finger with the guillotine. It's a safety one, so heaven only knows i'd have probably lost my finger if it wasn't. Anyway, that put end to that. But it's alright i managed to stick it back on !!!

I used perfect pearls on the bunny and

glossy accents on the watering can.

I'm quite pleased how the shrink plastic one came out.

I'm always trying different things on shrink plastic but the only thing that seems to work for me is the little Versacolour cubes.

All available from Sir Stampalot;

Stamp; Peek a Bunny by Rachelle Anne Miller

A Couple of Swells

2009-06-21T00:37:00.005+01:00

These 2 look like a 'couple of swells' to me. The Blue one is for my husband (Fathers Day from the Bunnies of course!).

The Pink one is for a lovely little girl i know whos getting 2 new bunnies. And she's been waiting for them for a very long time.

They're from a wonderful digi image shop; Bee Crafty.

She gets the bunnies just right i think. No bloomin eggs or baskets ! Just wonderful fluffy bunnies just like the real thing.

They look very much like my own buns actually.

Also, check out her Bee Crafty Blog as she has a couple of freebies and holds fortnightly competitions.

Super Quickie

2009-06-17T21:30:00.001+01:00

Wow, this must me the fastest card i ever made ! Bish, bash, bosh with the swirls and no colour matching in black and white. Stuff from Sir Stampalot;

- Hero Arts Swirls
- Hero Arts Birdcage
- Nestabilities

See Ya
Mel x

Soft Birdie Card

2009-06-16T19:12:00.001+01:00

Here's a new one !

Birdie is from a lovely Stampin Up set ; Touch of Nature 106322. A very versatile set for quick cards. Because the images are so detailed you don't need a lot else to compliment them.

Paper (if you can see it !) is ; Sweet Flourishes Pink Petticoat.

Ribbon ; Sir Stampalot.

Stamps ; my mate Chrissy whos just started her own blog Always About Colour.

Keep an eye on it as you will see many amazing cards there as she is a fantastic designer with a real passion for cardmaking. She is my inspiration. And my very lovely friend.

Mel X

Natty Style

2009-06-15T23:05:00.004+01:00

These Pink Petticoat papers are perfect for Dolly Mamas. I thought this frame went well but i buggered it up a bit !!!
See ya

More Bugs !

2009-06-15T22:36:00.004+01:00

I just love these little critters. Good old sizzix.

Smile

2009-06-15T21:44:00.011+01:00

It's another oldie, but it'll do ! At least it's Pink ! The flowers are Cuttlebug Daisy. Smile phrase is from sizzix strip.
See Ya.
Mel x

Pamper Yourself

2009-06-15T21:31:00.001+01:00

I love the colours in this. Sizzix dies again and last years Hero arts clear flourish set. I never really liked this flourish set to look at but when you stamp it out - it always looks so good !

See Ya

Mel x

Goodtime Gals

2009-06-15T18:58:00.001+01:00

Yes im cheating again ! This is another oldie. As i'm not getting much carding done lately with one thing and another. So i've decided to post some of my old ones. I used;
- Sizzix Decorative Strip Belt and Font & Penny black Stamp.
Thanks for looking
See ya
Mel x

Decorating the Inside

2009-06-07T11:04:00.001+01:00

I love this new trend of decorating the inside of cards with all your leftover bits. Its great fun.

And i've been dying to use this Sizzix pre shaped card die, it's georgous ! (available via Sir Stampalot of course!).

Must get on, see ya, Mel

Blog Support Award

2009-06-01T03:05:00.000+01:00

I have finally found some time to pass this wonderful award onto my fellow bloggers for supporting my blog. I am very grateful to get all your lovely encouraging comments and it's fun to give an award to you who have taken the time to write me a little note;

1.Chrissy - who hasn't got a blog yet but im
gonna save it for her !

2.Helen @ http://ellephantasticcards.blogspot.com/

3.Louise @ http://justlovetostamp.blogspot.com/

4. Brenda @ http://stamping-fantasies.blogspot.com/ i know you already have this!! You can have the Froggies if you prefer !

5. Lyn @ http://spyder-spyderscorner.blogspot.com/

But alas, i can only pass it onto 5 fellow bloggers and so i have made my own award up for everyone else ! tee hee. This goes to all of you for your lovely little notes to me - thank you every one !

Aren't they cute ! - Nighty night, Mel xxx

Kay Carley

2009-05-31T13:10:00.000+01:00

Just a quickie. I can't believe I have just found Kay Carleys blog. I love her work. It is so delicate and inspiring. Go have a quick look as she is offering fab Blog Candy which runs out tonight ! Be quick or it's gone !

Bun Voyage

2009-05-29T23:08:00.000+01:00

Hello

This one's a leaving card requested by my hubby. I get him to score me out of 10. He gave me a generous 8 for this and said if it was a currant bun it would have been a 10 !

I use a digi stamp from the brilliant Tim Hunter. And just decoupaged it up. You can get it from Tims' Etsu shop with his other fun creations. I really love the humour he brings into his artwork. Good clean fun!

Allsorts Challenge #2

2009-05-27T00:23:00.000+01:00

Hello

There is a fab new challenge on the Allsorts Challenge Blog and im gonna have a go ! It is perfect for me cos i love fiddling around making things using my dies. Pop yourselves along and have a go.

These were inspired by my tadpoles growing their little legs !

Oh and of course my brothers and brother inlaws birthdays. Handy they are in the same month. They will probably get similar cards forever more !

Froggies

2009-05-25T00:35:00.000+01:00

Hi Ya

I made this card for Sir Stampalot on Thursday.

I was dissapointed with it initially but it has grown on me a bit more now.

Don't you find that, when your making something, you get sick of the sight of it, and if your feeling crappy, you think your work looks crappy too.

The froggies are really cute! You can never have enough Frogs.

Originally the Sizzix Vine die looks like this. Isn't it lovely!

I went round the edges with a coloured pencil

to bring out the Bazzil texture.

And around the Froggies with a black thin liner pen - which makes them look stamped.

The little flowers are from the Phrase Spring,

which is part of a Sizzlit Set - very handy.

and the Froggie with flower

is part of a Sizzlit Bug Set

which i also used for part of my hubbies valentines card.

That's it for now, nighty night.

Mel

Blog Support Award

2009-05-21T00:20:00.001+01:00

Evidently i've won this Blog Award. Not bad eh? The lovely Brenda of Floral Fantasies has given it to me - so i must be doing something right whilst im bumbling around on here !

i do believe i can pass it on to 5 other bloggers for their support to me (which incidentally, i really do appreciate). So you'll probably get it back again Brenda, if that's within the rules of course ! Or can we just make it all up as we go along hmmm.....

Anyway, i haven't a recent card to put on, so im gonna have to bore you with one of my babies.

This is Frodo (aka; Baggy Bum) Isn't he a charmer !

I'll gonna leave you with my proud little fella and go to bed cos im crafting with my buddies at Sir Stampalot tommorrow, well today now actually. Yipeeeeee !

See Ya, Mel xxx

Dustin Pikes Blog Candy

2009-05-20T03:16:00.000+01:00

Hello, just a quickie. Checkout Dustin Pikes Blog Candy it's the best idea ever. I hadn't heard of Post Pals before. What a brilliant organisation and the best excuse in the world to make a card. Get crafting !

La De Da

2009-05-17T23:15:00.000+01:00

I forgot this one. It's a bit La De Da but i like the Cuttlebug die, cream on cream.

Thats it guys ! but first

thank you soooooo much

for checking me out and even following me and all your lovely comments. I can't believe it.
I was thinking how embarrased i'd be if no-one followed me.

Thank you for the "Love" - right back at ya !!!

Mel
xxx

Decorating

2009-05-17T23:00:00.001+01:00

Hi Ya Peeps, i do ajopolise ! I am decorating the kitchen at the moment so not much hapnin on the card front.

Rather than you all think im dead, i thought i'd cheat and post some older cards !

This sheepie is sooo cute. Pink Petticoat of course - so quick and easy - no thinking involved.

I made a batch of about 6 and ive used them up already. April was a busy birthday month for me.

All sizzix dies from Sir Stampalot of course.

I coloured them in with Perfect Pearls and the Froggie in Crystal Laquers - Bloomin Gel pens are always blocking up, but i do like those Souffles.

Newbie Blogger

2009-05-07T21:08:00.000+01:00

I thought i'd better get my feet wet blogging. I hope i don't bore anyone to death !

Here are 3 cards i knocked up for my hubbies work colleagues for next weekend.

I'm not that keen on really big cards but I did theses extra big for impact.

I love cute little cards but i find it hard to cram everything on them so

my cards just end up growing and growing !

They're a bit samey - but at least they are all done.

Dolly Mama Stamps appeal to me because the women look really crakers!

anyway, thats it, thats a start !