Floral Frenzy

I think I'm in pink mode at the moment, I love pink matched with brown it's like a bit of sugar candy.

I used the Floral Frenzy stamp set from Papertrey Ink ( link it on the side bar) stamped in close to cocoa ink from Stampin Up, I then over stamped the petals in pink ink and set to layering up the card, The sentiment was also stamped with close to cocoa ink then punched out using the word slot punch, If anyone needs a supplier of Stanpin Up products Toni who is on my design Team and linked on the side bar is a representative.

Attention to detail...

Pink polka dot buttons tied with twine, pink twill ribbon knot tied, matching striped paper and lots of layeres.

Free Downloads - Hibiscus Sheets

I thought as we are coming to the end of 2009 I would help you all into making your first card for 2010. 1 Decoupage sheet and 4 Background sheets to download.

This is a sample of the free download sheets together just scroll down beneath this image for the full sized sheets

You are free to use my sheets for personal use but please do not share, alter, claim them as your own or sell them, instead link back to my blog for people to download them.

They are copyright protected.

Just click on the images and this will bring them to full size on your screen then save it to your computer.

The sheet will print to a normal size A4 sheet, once saved to your computer double click on the file then from the top menu on your computer click, file then print this will then print out the image

This is an extra sheet to go with the hibiscus range that was requested

The Present

I received a gift that I can pass on to my family, I'm sure that I might bore some of you but I have to say that I am totally made up about this gift.

We already have one within the family and it is well over 100 years old but it is in the possession of my Aunt who has a family of her own to pass it on to so the likely hood of me getting to own it is slim and I would love to have it, so having one of my own has made me elated.

This is the kind of big Family Bible “they don’t make anymore,”

traditional King James text features clear, readable type and generous margins

Illustrated with 116 Rembrandt masterpieces!

leather-bound

22ct gold-accented heirloom edition

An illuminated section allows you to record your family's history.

This is just one of the illustrated 44 colour paintings and 72 monochrome drawings and etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn

Butterfly Flourish

I decided to reverse the colour scheme and give another go with the Black and grey, this time using the flourish stamp from Papertrey ink and the butterfly stamp and punch from Stampin Up, a couple of wired pearls on the butterfly and a few extra punched flower and a bit of black stickles to finish.

Don't you just find inspiration in the strangest of places?

Well mine today came from an Asda clothes label, it was in Black and Grey and I liked the muted shades, thinking the grey was far less harsh that using white.

The stamps used are Aspire by Penny Black and a foilage stamp from Impression Obsession.

Attention to Detail...

I used the ScorPal and the Scor-Bug Embosser to make the pierced holes around the edges of the card,

The blossom was coloured with a grey Promarker to match the card.

Boxing Day Tradition

It has long been a tradition in our Family to invade my Mother and Father in Laws house for tea on Boxing Day, play with the children, give out presents of those we don't see Christmas Day, good food and banta.

This year was no different as far as the invasion goes and at one point there was 16 of us chatting, laughing, eating and playing with the childrens toys.

Below is a photo of Nellie and John with the Great Grand Children.

Santa's Little Helper - Baby Jack

Our beautiful blue eyed boy trying out his new high chair, he has been as good as gold today and even opened his own presents.

Dig his super cool outfit.

& this one is Jack with his Step Brother Kyle who simply dotes on his baby brother.

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a special thank you for supporting me and leaving all the wonderful comments this past year.

Medallion Card and Gift Tag

I got the Medallion Stamp from Stampin Up and it was just itching to be inked ha ha.
Stamped in the top left corner of a 14 x 14cm card then some pearls added for embellishment.
I decided to make a matching gift tag, the tag is embossed at the bottom with the Victorian Cuttlebug folder then the inkpad swiped over the top to add the colour. I also stamped the top of the tag with the medallion stamp.

Supplies
Medallion Stamp - Stamping Up, Oval Stamp and Punches - Stampin Up, Ink and Ribbon - Papertrey Ink (Shade Berry Sorbet), Pearls from my own stash
Gift tag - Post Office Cuttlebug folder - Victorian

Ruby Slipper

Now click your heels together three times and say

"there's no place like home."

You are free to use my sheets for personal use but please do not share, alter, claim them as your own or sell them, instead link back to my blog for people to download them.They are copyright protected.
Just click on the images and this will bring them to full size on your screen then save it to your computer.
The sheet will print to a normal size A4 sheet, once saved to your computer double click on the file then from the top menu on your computer click, file then print this will then print out the image

Spiral Bouquet

Pink Moss Green and Cream

A perfect combination teamed with the Spiral Bouquet stamp set from Papertrey Ink

Attention to detail...

Some pretty pink iridescent pearls dotted on the blossoms.

Spring Moss Satin ribbon and a spring Basic Grey paper with a punched border keep the pink cream and mossy green colour running through out the card.

Snow Dog

I'm suffering with a rotton head cold at the moment and to be honest spent most of the day in bed holding my head, but, when I did drag myself up the snow was once again falling heavy.

I was itching to make a snowman but under strict orders from husband Chris not to step a foot out of the house.

My Daughter Natalie came to the rescue and built me a Snow Dog. Isn't he cute?

A Card from Artist Jim Harker

The story behind the card.

I made Jim Harker the artist at La Pashe a Christmas card and when he opened it he said that he must get around to writing his cards out, So I stamped my feet and said "I expect nothing but a hand sketched card" well, it just wouldn't do to have a shop bought one from and artist would it?

When Jim made the card for me as he passed it to me he said " I thought you might like to make a digi stamp from it to make your own cards and add some colour" So although I had made my last Christmas card (or at least I thought I had) this image was just screaming for me to add some colour.

So here it is, coloured with Promarkers and made into an Easel Card.

I hope I did him proud.

With Heartfelt Thanks

Total raised by friends and visitors to my blog in memory of my great nephew Layton John Cleaver (Search 4 a Vaccine)

£1473.00

A note from Kim and David

"We would like to thank you all so much for all the money raised and all your support throughout this very sad and hard time. Losing your child is so difficult to come to terms with however we have found some sort of comfort from all your loving messages. We are overwhelmed by how much all you have raised. We can't thank you all enough for helping us raise money to help find this vaccine we so need. Thanks again Love David & Kim (Layton's Mum & Dad)xxx"

I know a few of you have continued your support by donating money in place of sending Christmas cards so thank you for that too.

Anyone feeling they could donate a little in support of the Search 4 a Vaccine Campaigne please do so here

Pink Peppermint - Free Download Sheets

You are free to use my sheets for personal use but please do not share, alter, claim them as your own or sell them, instead link back to my blog for people to download them.
They are copyright protected.

Just click on the images and this will bring them to full size on your screen then save it to your computer.

The sheet will print to a normal size A4 sheet, once saved to your computer double click on the file then from the top menu on your computer click, file then print this will then print out the image

So onto the free sheets, I was playing with colour when these sheets crept up on me I love pinks, browns and aqua colours so I named them what came into my head "Pink Peppermint".

I thought that matching blossoms might be nice too.