I'M IN THE PINK

WISH IT SAID I'M IN THE MONEY - But Hey HO!!!!

Ok!! Still a few spots of brown but at least its not ALL brown.

I have never tried the acetate (still havent as i didnt have any - used some Plasma instead) thing on a card, and I have seen some lovely ones out there in blogland that I just had to have a go!



The plasma wasnt too thick, just thick enough for the card! I did use glue to attach it but it came off so I re-attached it again so fingers crossed thats it!



The Hi bit was done on my comp then printed out, then I used my circle punch to 'punch' it out. I added a brad just to give it something - It just seemed a bit flat if you know what I mean!

Going to be nipping up the street in about 10 minutes to see my friends daughter - it was her birthday on wednesday but she is getting her 'present' tonight. Its a Pink Limo!!! The thing is its blowing a gale outside and raining and I so wanted to get some good pics - will have to wait and see.

They have hired it for 2 hours and its just going to drive round. She is sooo looking forward to it - she is mad on anything pink! Just added the pics - birthday girl in pink, my little one in the blue jacket and my eldest is in the background the other girl is the eldest sister of the girl in pink. They drove round the block so my kids to get to be in it.

FEELING 'BROWN TONIGHT'

What is it with me at the moment - I must be going through a brown stage - because everything I seem to do is B R O W N.

Well my friend seen this paper and asked me if i could do a vintage/old style card for mother's day for her gran. She liked the vintage photo I used on the anniversary card the other week (see later post) and she wanted something similar. So here it is!!!!



I just love these little postcards that I got from Lakeland ages ago. They seem to work with darker coloured papers and card. The paper is by Kelly Panacci for Sandylion - it is an 'old' paper as the copyright on the back says 2004. I also used a couple of brads by Dovecraft and I printed off the sentiment from my computer.



This one is for me. I wanted a little note card to send to one of my neighbours to say thanks for taking in a few parcels lately. The post round here is terrible at the moment - and it seems any deliveries seem to come around 3pm and 3.30pm - when I leave to go get the kids from school.



The patterned paper is by HOTP - Use 'Em For Anything Chocolate dark, light & white. Other stuff used is from LCS.



So as you can see nothing exciting. Just bog standard cards.

Today was quite a laid back day as the kids were invited to a party at the local bowling alley - it wasnt till 4pm so we did nothing much apart from laze about. My eldest was feeling a lot better today - I could tell first thing this morning, as she was arguing with the little one - so she was 100% better!!!!

ALTERED FRAME

I couldnt go anywhere today as my eldest has been running a very high temp, and the little one has been her nurse.
So seeing that I couldnt take the kids out i thought I would do something 'CRAFTY'.
So here it is - I found this old frame that used to be in my bedroom when it was green and cream (sooo glad i changed it) and have been dying to do something with it.



So here is my latest creation. Ta Da!!!!



The frame measures 15in x 11in. I used HOTP papers that I got in my prize stash and happily ripped strips and edged them using my brown chalk ink pad. I used just ordinary PVA glue and set about layering the strips on the frame (very messy). I then went over it with the brown chalk pad again to really age it and voila here it is. I will either use a clear varnish on it or PVA to seal it.



I have a picture in my mind about which photo will go in it - its one i took of my eldest a couple of days ago. So when I have that blown up, changed from colour to sepia and printed - it has a nice new home to sit in and will have pride of place in my dining room.

JUST BEX CHALLENGE 9
A PRESENT
You have a massive choice here - we would like you to make a presetn for someone - anyone!
Well i did - for me!!!!

BABY CARDS

JUST ADDED THIS BIT - JUST BEX BIG CHALLENGE 12
So now we want you to make a card any size BUT NOT 'normal'. You must make a card with a different ie: not a straight forward landscape or portrait fold. Maybe a card with more than 1 fold or a wallet style - anything goes - just different. I went over to just Bex Forum and this challenge was there so I have added the card.

I had a go at making these this afternoon - and I am pretty pleased with them. Seeing that it was my first go at them I don't think i have done too bad. I really think i need to buy a scalloped punch now, as if you click on this link you will see what I mean - http://firefliesandflutterbyes.blogspot.com/2008/02/sweet-onesie-cards.html. When I seen these I though 'how cute' they were. Here is the link to original designer and the tutorial http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/02/05/create-your-own-onesie-card-tutorial-and-important-note-please-read/



The eyelets on the blue one are the wrong colour - will have to make sure I get some to match the star colour. The pink one I am not to sure about, i do like it but I think the colour is all wrong - so a bit of tweaking is in order.



They both measure 14cm deep x 10.5cm across. I used Bazzill card, the star is printed off my computer, the heart is a Quickutz die and the eyelets are Dovecraft. I also used the lid off one of my pens and white ink to create the little dots on the cards. I also used my Woodcare Circle Punch that I bought today.

JUST BEX CHALENGE

BLACK & WHITE and...
From the fab Sue a challenge to use Black/White and a colour of your choice and then make us whatever you fancy.

Well I stuck to a very simple (once again) LO and used pink as my accent colour.



I stamped the flower image using STAZON and added some pink to the centre of each flower. I made the scallop edge with my corner rounder punch and then punched holes in each scallop.



And I thought I would show you the back of this one, as I messed up. I was looking for my STAZON ink pad so I could stamp enjoy and I couldnt find it. Then I realised that the card was on top of the ink pad - doh. I will make sure I'm a bit more careful next time!!!!

JUST BEX CHALLENGE

MONOCHROME MADNESS

Here is another Just Bex Challenge card.
The challenge was:- We want you to create a card or layout using just one colour...you can use as many variations of that colour as you want but no other colour is allowed.



I stuck with a very simple card layout and the colour (have you guessed yet) BROWN. I am not really happy with it, I dont know if the blooms are too big, or the colour of card I have used is wrong but something isnt right.



If I get chance I may have another go with this one - but it really depends on the kids as they are now off school for the week. I just hope this nice weather holds up, so I can get out and do something fun with them.

ITS SUNDAY

Hello to a beautiful sunny day here in North West of England. Hubby has taken the youngest out shopping and my eldest is out playing with her friends. I was up early this morning and managed to get a lot done. So maybe just maybe i might get some more cards made this afternoon.

This card I made last night before I sat down to watch the Will Smith film Pursuit Of Happyness. I really enjoyed it and Will Smith was great. But it did drag out a bit, but there were some moving moments in the film and i just loved the bit when he got the job.



I had drawn a sketch for this card from an idea off someones blog - but for the life of me I cant remember who's (so if anyone can let me know that would be great). I know its not the best card but its nice and simple, and thats the way I like it.

JUST BEX CHALLENGE

Just Bex Challenge No. 3 - Recipe.
We would like you to incorporate the following into a card, ATC, LO etc
1 Ribbon
2 Blooms
3 Different Patterned Papers



So here is my effort - yes I used the same layout again as the cards that I have been making, but I have added the extra 3rd paper to tie in with the challenge. The colours of the card seem so dull and dark, but I was determined to get this card done today, so, I never messed about with the papers and grabbed the first 3 that I came too.

The enjoy bit was a bit of a pain as when I stamped it the white ink was naff so I went over it with a gel pen to make it stand out more.
I am going to have a go at some of the other challenges - so hopefully I will have some more stuff to show you all.

2 NEW CARDS

Made these 2 cards this afternoon sat at my window in beautiful sunshine. I kept the design the same as the last 2 cards that I did, as I really like the simple layout.

I really love the colours on this one as its so vibrant!!
I raised the flower etc on 3d foam pads - (will cost a small fortune to send in the post - hahehahe)

I used DCWV Mat Stack Brights and also DCWV Paper Pack - matchmakers 2

Ummmm. This one I'm not too sure on the colours or the flower (I think it looks fat and also too busy). For the stem I twisted some ribbon.


I used DCWV Retro Prints Paper stack and also DCWV Brights Mat Stack.

It was also nice being able to take photos in the sunshine rather than late at night as i usually do.

FORGOT TO SAY - Over on Just Bex forum they are having a Big Challenge Week starting tonight.

HAPPY ST VALENTINES DAY

Just thought I would wish everyone a good day.
I got a lovely box of chocolates from hubby plus a jigsaw that I have to put together yet (knowing him it will be something naughty). And a gorgeous card (sorry no piccies of the card as the batteries went dead).

Just thought I would show you what I got him. Its made by a company called Clear Intentions. We usually buy the Spaceform ones but the little shop where I got this one didnt stock them anymore.



Hubby was pleased - so thats what matters.
Nothing planned for tonight as hubby always works on Valentines Night - it is one of the busiest nights of the year for the restaurant.