WE'RE OFF ON OUR JOLLY'S FOR A WEEK

Just got time to upload what I've been doing before we leave this afternoon for Abersoch in North Wales [a lovely spot]
Some of the cards are for me and mine and there's also some comissions to show you.

THE RED AND MUSTARD CARD FOR CLARE is made using a digi stamp from Sketchstamper.

THE RED AND BLUE CARD is a stamped image [Lily and Milo] clear stamp by Rachelle Anne Miller It's a Crimbo one but I managed to do it without the holly coz I wanted this for my daughter anniversary.

THE RED n WHITE CARD WITH DOLLY READING is a free digi stamp from Elizabeth O. Dulem at Coloring Pages Tuesday.

BROWN n CREAM CARD GIRL ON PHONE COLOURED BLUE is using the digi stamp again from Sketchstamper

CHAMPAGNE FLUTE is an anniversary card from me to hubby, finished quite plain as I was still at this at 3 this morning!

THE TWO FOOTY CARDS are comissions for dh friends.

FREE TEST DIGI IMAGE

And they have some crackin stamps too - digi and normal!
Here:- http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=899
Just send an email to Christine with "Digi Image Test" in the subject line

WOW! I'VE WON AN AWARD

I'm delighted that Mandy HERE has given me this award.

This award has a few rules that go with it -

1) Thank the person who nominated you for this award
2) Copy the logo and place it on your blog
3) Link the person who nominated you for this award
4) Name 7 things about yourself people might find interesting
5) Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers
6) Post links to the seven blogs you nominate
7) Leave comments on all 7 blogs letting them know you nominated them

That was a difficult task as I'm influenced by lots of talent out there. But it's 7 I must pick and so, I NOMINATE:-

Viv HERE

Maria HERE

Diane HERE

Julie HERE

Mel HERE

Meahni HERE

Issy HERE

THINGS ABOUT ME

1. The day my first child was born was the best day of my life, and then I was blessed with another three :0) and the arrival of my lovely grandchildren comes a very close second.

2. I count my blessings daily and sorely miss the family and friends no longer with us.

3. Regret not studying at school :0(

4. If I didn't have wheels I'd be lost.

5. I love the get-togethers with my crafting friends.

6. I miss my last two dogs so much (Carla and Simba) it breaks my heart.

7. The biggest mistake I've ever made is buying a pub in 2001 - which cleaned us out! But, I think I still have my sanity for what it's worth :0) LOL and they say you must never look back but learn from our mistakes - yeh, but I'd rather have me money back [giggle]

Goodness me, I hope that lot doesn't make me sound like a right old misery coz I'm really a very happy bunny TTFN

BLUE and GREEN CHALLENGE at CDM

Blue and green is the must for this weeks challenge at http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/2009/08/blue-and-green.html

The stamped image is by Penny Black (light the night) and coloured with Copics.

Bottom layer DP is by Brenda Pinnick.

The other layers were made using K&CO DP.

The trusty Martha Stewart doily lace edge punch for under the blue ribbon, and her punch is used for the leaves.

Xcut punch to make the flower.

We are Memorykeepers blue gromlet.

Glossy Accents is used on her little bag.

DP and flower edges are distressed with Adirondack [for the green] and Whispers [for the blue] dye ink pads.

TESTING THE "HERE" LINK

Viv has very kindly given me instructions on how to do the "here" link so I'm giving it a blast.............Testing, testing..........

TWO SYMPATHY CARDS

Both of these are for my DH Brian's friend who lost his Dad. One from us and one another friend asked me to make.

The BUTTERFLY CARD is made using Dovecraft DP with Pearls and Glossy Accents added to the flower centres. That wording on the Sizzix label is "borrowed" from Issy . I've tried to use mine in a different form than Issy - thanks Issy ;) The butterfly is made using a stamp by Clarity..................................

THE WHITE TEXTURED CARD is a combination of Cuttlebug folders with flowers,stem,butterfly and message die cuts by Sizzix

Thanks for stopping by X

THE DREADED "FOOTIE CARDS" AND ONE FOR A CHRISTENING

How does everyone else feel about having to do cards with the football theme? I can't get inspired by them but, here's my effort on one along with a Christening card; both are commissions.

The images on the footie card have been worked in Photoshop, a PNG is made of the liver bird for the paper ribbon strip down the left hand side...The Sizzix label has been scanned into PS making the smaller red and black layers which are hand cut; all sitting on a Sizzix label (proper) The LFC logo has had Glossy Accents applied in places.

The main green cardstock has been textured with a Sizzix texture plate..................................

On the CHRISTENING CARD, the cross stamp (Papermania) is inked with Brilliance ink pad and the same ink pad is used to colour the 3 x flowers, distressed edges and the bottom layer. That bottom layer also has a gold glitter spray applied (Crafters Companion) - that glitter spray is so useful ;)

DP by K&CO, the swirly elements are cut from another matching K&CO DP

There's the odd flat backed gems and pearls added along with touches of Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by X