Beatrix Potter Appleby Dappley Great Demos

Morning all, hope you have all seen the new Crafters Companion Beatrix Potter release for Appleby Dappley it is absolutely gorgeous. Just thought I would let you all know that Susan from Crafty Nook in the indoor market in Durham is holding some demo's for this on Saturday, so if you are in the area don't miss the great opportunity, Susan would love to see you all.

This is just a simple sample of some I have made using just the stamps, embossing powder and some black and white card and paper. I made a set of small card and envelopes to go into the centre.

This is the kind of phone call I like

Well I was just sat down today watching Leann on Create and Craft when the phone rang, I was non to happy to say the least. But what a surprise it was someone from Debbi Moore Designs to say that I had won there competition in their first mag and had one £100 worth of their products. I am so excited can't wait for it to arrive.

Thought I would share

Hi I thought that I would share with you something that I made recently for Crafters Companion as a part of their design team. I used the Love stamps which they have had on Create and Craft today. I thought this set of champagne glasses was just right to make wedding stationery. I used Crafters Companion Ivory pearlesant card and used silver embossing powder. For the circle elements I used my spellbinders, for the greeting I just used word and changed the colour to a light grey to look like silver. These were really easy to make and I think they make lovely wedding stationery.

First Card for Charisma Cardz

I was honoured just before Christmas to be asked to be a guest design team member for Charisma Cardz, I just love their blog and the images are always such fun to work with. This week the challenge is your good luck creations!!! They don't just have to be cards!! they can be anything you could possibly create!

Charisma Cardz are proud to have sponsor our Challenges:
Prize One -
One Lucky winner will recieve a $10 coupon to use at our Etsy store.

PRIZE TWO -

5 Digi's Of Your choice from.....

 Anyway without more ado here is my card this week:

So why don't you pop over and give the challenge ago.

I'M SOOOO EXCITED AND HONOURED

Wow I am so excited I just had to let you know my news. I have been asked to join the Design Team for Crafters Companion, I did not even have to take a breath to say YES !!!!!!!. I just love all their products and am so honoured to be asked to join their team. Thought I would share with you a card I have made using the Flower Fairies of the Garden CD and Candy Tuft stamp. I must say that this is one of my favourite Cd's the papers are absolutely stunning and can be used for so many occasions.

Great News

Hi Sorry that I have not been on for a while but circumstances at home have been fairly hectic to say the least. Anyway, I thought I would share with you my great news. I was over the moon to have been a runner up in the Papercrafters of 2010 in the Papercraft Essentials magazine. Thought I would share my winning cards with you. 

I made this using papers from the Crafters Companion Flower Fairies CD.

My second card was :

This was made using papers from the Debbi Moore Black and White Christmas CD

And my third card was:

This was made using the Polka Doodles Back to Nature CD

Thanks for looking.

First Blog Award

I am soooo excited I have toward received my first blog award from a lovely lady called Heike, you can check out her amazing blog here. Thank you Heike you have made me a very happy blogger.

Gift Inspired by The Craftbarn Blog

Hi this is a lovely gift that I have made for someone for Christmas and this was inspired  by something that I saw on the Craftbarn Blog and creations that inspired me to make this are the wreath by Chris Dark and also Michelle - really a mixture of both. I used papers from the Crafters Companion Cute Companions Christmas collection and also their pearlesant card.

I am entering this into the following challenges :

The Craftbarn - Christmas Embellishments

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Christmas but not a card

Challenge up your Life - Christmas Advent

Dutchdare - Christmas/advent

Ellephantastic - Wish upon a star

Fussy and Fancy - Anything but a card

Whoopsi Daisy - Ribbons and Bows

Totallystampalicious - Wrap things up

Digistamps 4 Joy - Anything but a card

AIFactory - Holiday/Christmas

Charisma Cardz - A Christmas Gift

alotarubberstamps - Snowflakes

Alphabet Challenge - G is for Glitter ( glitter around the outside of each cone )

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Lets Ink it Up - Christmas Sparkle and Bling

Mami Doodles - Anything Goes

Stamping with Dragon - Make it Sparkle

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats - Anything Goes in December

Polka Doodles - A Project to hold a gift

A gift not a card

Well I thought that I would have a change from making cards and wanted to make something abit different butr also useful as a gift for someone. I decided to make this calender. The background paper was from Crafters Companion everyday CD and I cut on the tags for the months and days using my cricut. To hang them onto the calender I just used ear wires held on with brads. The stamps are again from Crafters Companion and are the Cute Companions range.

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Christmas but not a card

Challenge up your Life - Christmas/Advent

Craft your Passion - Anything Goes

Easy Craft Projects - Christmas

Fussy and Fancy - Anything but a card

Whoopsi Daisy - Ribbons and Bows

Totallystampalicious - Wrap things up

Digistamps 4 Joy - Anything but a card

AIFactory - Holiday/Christmas

Charisma Cardz - A Christmas Gift

Alphabet Challenge - G is for Glitter ( glitter card used for reindeer )

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Digi Doodle - Animals/Insects

Die Cut Dreams - Chrsitmas Song ( Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer)

Mami Doodles - Anything Goes

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats - Anthing Goes in December

Polka Doodles - A Project to hold a gift

Something Different Odds and Bobs from my Stash

Well I was sat this morning trying to finish off making my Christmas cards and was trying to think of something different to do by way of using up some of my odds and ends from my craft stash and thought I would put it on my blog for all to see. I made this cute little christmas house and an exploding box for it to go in.

I am entering this into the following challenges :

Kreative Stamp Friends - Packaging

Fussy and Fancy - Anything but a card

Quixotic Inspirations - Not a square or a rectangle

Secret Crafter - Red and Gold

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Christmas but not a card

Cards for Men - Christmas Theme Gifts

Challenge up your Life - Christmas Advent

Dutchdare - Christmas/Advent

Easy Craft Projects - Christmas

Fussy and Fancy - Anything but a card

Totallystampalicious - Wrap things up

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats - Anything Goes in December

Crystal Dreams

I made this card using the free CD that I got with my Debbi Moore magazine. I think that this is my favourite CD of all the ones that she does, the images could really be used for anytime of year. I printed everything out on Crafters Companion Pearlesant paper and sprayed the topper on the front with their spray and sparkle, it makes such a difference. Anyway enough of my wafferling here is the card, going to also enter it into sosme blog challenges and a competition, so wish me luck.

Challenges I am entering :

CD Sunday - Christmas Sparkle

Moving along with the Times - Someone Special

Lexi's Creations - Blue and Silver

OLLCB - Christmas Song

Pollycraft Monday Challenge - Pink/Blue/Brown

Pink Elephant - Blue Green Red

Whiff of Joy - No red or green

2 Sisters - Sparkly Christmas 

Stamps R Us - Holiday Cards

Challenge up your life - Christmas/advent

Anyone for Anya - Design Team call

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats - Anything Goes in December

Just to say Thank You

Well the weather here is truly awful and I think it has snowed everyday for a week, so what better excuse to craft !!!!! I went on an amazing craft weekend with Crafters Companion and as a way of a thank you I have made this card. The backing paper if from the Crafters Companion Lavender flower fairies and has been printed on their fantastic pearlesant paper. I have used some mulberry flowers dipped into some glitter and a couple of beads with a small bow, made with my ultimate pro as embellishments. The topper has been made from the Cute Companions Adorables stamp and I have used glossy accents on her wings. The pop up card inside has been made using oddments from my craft box and a X Cut butter punch.

I am entering this into the following Challenge :

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats - Anything Goes in December

Crafters Companion Challenge No 6

Here is another card I have made for the Crafters Companion blog challenge. I have used one of my favourite stamps from Crafters Companion from the Patchwork Polly range, these are just adorable. I used their pearlesent bold card and to print the paper I used the Flower Fairies CD Lavender and printed onto the pearlesant paper. All these can be found on the Crafters Companion web site. Hope you like it ?

Crafters Companion

Wow I have just come back from a three day craftaganza with the Crafters Companion team, it was absolutely amazing. The demonstrator's were great and I learnt some many new things. I forgot all about the no 6 challenge which ends today so don't want to miss out so here is my entry.

A huge thank you to everyone at Crafters Companion for such an amazing time, you all worked so hard.

Baby Card

Hi well this is the card that I am entering into the Blog challenge this week for Charisma cardz. I made this card using Popcorn the Bear from Crafters Companion I thought it would be a good card to keep in my stash in case I need a card quickly, as this is neither Blue or Pink it will be ideal. I used the teabag folds on the corners to add a bit more depth.

Charimsa Cardz - Baby Challenge

Wow I am over the moon - asked to be GDT member for Charisma Cardz

Wow I just can't believe it, I had an email from Carlyann of Charisma Cardz asking me if I would be their GDT member for January 2011. Well I certainly didn't have to think twice to say yes. I am so excited and can't wait for my first challenge.

Lilly of the Valley Blog Hop

Wow today I am entering into the Lilly of the Valley blog hop, you really need to check this out there are some amazing prizes to be won. Also the cards that the design team have made are out of this world.

Design Team Call Polka Doodles

The amazing Polka Doodles have a Design Team Call out. This is an amazing Company their products are so bright and cheery and always fun to work with. This is a New Home card that I made with the Back to Nature CD. with a matching box.

I thought that I would also enter this card into the following challenge:

Cute card Thursday - Anything goes

Fancy and Fussy Design Team Call

Wow Fancy and Fussy are having a design team call. Well I thought I would try as they can only say no. I just love card making with a difference so these are my 3 cards I have chosen, wish me luck !!!

First Card

Second Card

Third Card