The stamp is also new. It's called 'waiting' and is from the Simply Gorjuss range. I'm normally not too keen on images without mouths but I do quite like these. Never say never I guess!
Sunday, 31 July 2011
birthday wishes
The stamp is also new. It's called 'waiting' and is from the Simply Gorjuss range. I'm normally not too keen on images without mouths but I do quite like these. Never say never I guess!
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Parisienne Happy Birthday
There were some fabulous starry entries last week, check out the Penny Black Saturday Challenge blog to see who won those gorgeous ribbons.
This week the challenge is....
Penny Blackground
What do we mean by that? Well, we want you to use your Penny Blacks on your background! Easy, right? I have chosen stamps from a clear set 'Mimi in Paris' and used the Eiffel Tower stamp on my background and Mimi for the main image. You should see what my team mates have done. Wow!
This weeks sought after prize is a guest designer spot with the Penny Black Saturday Challenge for the month of September. Cool, huh?
Friday, 29 July 2011
birdcage
For this creation I used K&Co papers, I think one of the first paper packs I ever bought! The cage and bird stamps are from a clear set by Woodware. The seam binding and buttons are from Sew Sweet, and if you need to stock up on ribbon, buttons and all things haberdashery now would be a good time 'cos there's 10% off.
I am entering this weeks Truly Scrumptious challenge 'buttons and bows'.
And, yay, it's the weekend. Might go see Harry Plopper, I've heard it's very good.
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
best friends
I made a card blank from papermania kraft card. The papers are My Minds Eye, I think they may have been called 'bloom and grow' but I no longer have the cover sheet. The butterflies are die cut and layered up with gems. I also made an effort and did some machine stitching. Pretty pleased with this one!
OK then, off now for a nosey round the blogs but I will be back tomorrow with more shabbyness!
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
best friends
Not much to say about this card. Two snippets of card and paper, seam binding, twine and, of course, those buttons.
The seam binding and buttons are from my gorgeous DT kit from Sew Sweet.
Sunday, 24 July 2011
on a summer's day
So my card tonight is a little different. I found these pre-printed images called 'storybook pages' in my local craft shop ages ago and finally got round to using one. The seam binding and vintage buttons are from Sew Sweet.
I am entering my card into the challenge over on Stamp Something 'embellished' . I have used my all time favourite embellies....buttons!
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Mimi says Happy Birthday
It was great to see so many entries last week, it's clear you all love bunting as much as I do!
So, what's this weeks challenge? It's....
Starburst!
Well, I have to say I struggled a bit with this one at first and nearly missed my DT deadline, oops! Anyway, after a mooch through the crafty cupboard I found these rubbery/foamy stars and built my card around them. Then I just had to use my Penny Black Mimi stamp 'sealed with a kiss' 'cos Mimi really is a little star.The papers by My Minds Eye 'fly a kite'.
We have a fabby prize this week from one of our regular sponsors. Fantastic Ribbons is giving our lucky winner a choice of 4 rolls of ribbon from their brilliant range.
So c'mon join in the Penny Black Saturday Challenge and show everyone what stars you are!
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
spaceman henry
This weeks challenge over on Papertake is 'getting cute'. So I am entering Henry there. 'Cos I'm sure you will agree. He is very cute!
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
fridge magnet....
I got a pack of magnets from here, the Sew Sweet shop, which is where the little trio of buttons also came from. I already have a couple of other ideas for these magnets, so you will be seeing more of them soon!
I am entering my little creation into this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge... going round in circles.
Monday, 18 July 2011
bright colours and butterflies.......
I have used a digi image 'just saying hi' and coloured with prisma pencils. The papers are 'country drive' by echo park and I have used more gorgeous ribbon from Sew Sweet, fuchsia/pink stripe grosgrain.
Sunday, 17 July 2011
fly with me
So, here is todays creation. I have used 'fly with me' by Penny Black and coloured with watercolour pencils. The papers are 'fly a kite' by My Minds Eye. And that gorgeous ribbon is thick twill in celery/white and is available here from Sew Sweet.
I am entering the Simon Says challenge....anything goes!
Saturday, 16 July 2011
birthday parade
Good Morning Penny Black fans!
Thanks to all those who managed to get a head start on Christmas and joined in last week. Pop over to the Penny Black Saturday challenge you might be our lucky winner!
This week we have one of my favourite things to put on cards, the challenge is....
Bunting!
Thanks to all those who managed to get a head start on Christmas and joined in last week. Pop over to the Penny Black Saturday challenge you might be our lucky winner!
This week we have one of my favourite things to put on cards, the challenge is....
Bunting!
We have this fabulous prize, a cute PB stamp 'ladybug n hedgehog'...

For loads more inspiration and details of how to enter visit the
Penny Black Saturday Challenge.
See you there!
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Happy Christmas
Remember if you make a card using a Boutique image you can enter it into the customer competition to win some freebies. And on the subject of freebies there's a super cute Molly and Tom image up for grabs here!
And woohoo, I made the top three this week over on Creative Inspirations for this card. Thanks gals!


Tuesday, 12 July 2011
bloom where you are planted
I used prismapencils to colour and the sentiment and flowers are from a sticker set I found in TKMaxx for one earth pound. A bargain!
Monday, 11 July 2011
summer fun....
I coloured Molly with promarkers and the papers are 'happy birthday to you' a new range from Papermania. I used glossy accents and little beads on her ice cream, pretty cool I think!
I am entering two challenges....
Creative Inspirations....to the seaside
Cupcake....challenge 36 summer

Sunday, 10 July 2011
something a bit different....
A bundle of gorgeous wool felt in every colour imagineable arrived in the crafty room the other day. Along with some even more gorgeous ribbon, seam binding and buttons, but more of that later! How lucky am I to be a Sew Sweet Sweetie?
Anyway, the flower shapes were cut with my bigshot and all layers are sewn together through the middle. There is a proper brooch pin attached to the back. If you fancy having a go all the supplies you need can be found here. And for more inspiration, well, that can be found here.
I am entering my brooches into these challenges....
Allsorts...free and easy
Simon Says...a stitch in time
A Spoonful of Sugar....sewing
Papertake....anything goes
Saturday, 9 July 2011
caroling trio
It's only 168 days until Christmas. That's why this weeks
Penny Black Saturday Challenge is ....
Christmas in July
Get out your glitter, snowflakes and holly and why not be organised this year! We have a fabby prize from our regular sponsor 1-2-3 Stitch of $20 to spend in their online store.
I have used a Penny Black Slapstick Stamp 'caroling trio' and coloured with water colour pencils. The paper is by basic grey and I used my snowflake embossing folder. The gorgeous ribbon and little buttons are from Sew Sweet. And if you haven't popped by Sew Sweet for a nosey at all the gorgeousness of their ribbon and twine, buttons and brads then you are in for a real treat.
So, you know the drill. For more inspiration from my teamies, to find out if you are last weeks lucky winner and for all the info' on how to enter visit the Penny Black Saturday Challenge. See ya there!
Sunday, 3 July 2011
short break
Having a little crafting and blogging break. Just for one week, so I shall see you all next Saturday 9th July bright and early for the Penny B
lack challenge.
Saturday, 2 July 2011
so nice!
This week the challenge is...
Desert Island Stamp
So you have been marooned on a desert island. But luckily before disaster struck you had time to grab one of your precious Penny Black stamps. Which one would it be? I have grabbed 'frolic'. Why? Well every time this stamp catches my eye on the shelf it makes me smile.
There are two fabulous prizes up for grabs this week. A gorgeous bundle of ribbon, trim and lace in some delicious colours from our sponsor The Ribbon Girl....
Desert Island Stamp
So you have been marooned on a desert island. But luckily before disaster struck you had time to grab one of your precious Penny Black stamps. Which one would it be? I have grabbed 'frolic'. Why? Well every time this stamp catches my eye on the shelf it makes me smile.
There are two fabulous prizes up for grabs this week. A gorgeous bundle of ribbon, trim and lace in some delicious colours from our sponsor The Ribbon Girl....

Edited to add - Hi Jo, the papers are 'wild blossoms' by Pink Petticoat (free with a mag). Hope you see this as I can't seem to reach you through blogland!
Friday, 1 July 2011
Anyone else.....
....having trouble leaving comments?
I don't know if it's Mr Blogger acting up again or something to do with my connection 'cos I've had a few problems recently.
I've had a peek in the known problems and nothing is mentioned.
Oops, just realised. Obviously if I get no comments there must be a problem!
I don't know if it's Mr Blogger acting up again or something to do with my connection 'cos I've had a few problems recently.
I've had a peek in the known problems and nothing is mentioned.
Oops, just realised. Obviously if I get no comments there must be a problem!
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