Set 2 Build a Blossom - La Pashe

The second set of Build a Blossom to be released on Monday from La Pashe below is just a couple of my makes from the Trade show, also a preview of the 2nd set to me released.

Chrysanthemum in lemon.

Chrysanthemum two toned

Pansy, such a great flower for Mothering Sunday.

Feeling Sad - Yet Happy

Such mixed emotions, my fundraising for my beautiful friend Katie has come to an end and whilst I can't even begin to convey my gratitude to all that donated and believe me when I say we have raised an incredible amount which I will post during the week, I am left feeling helpless once again.

While I was fundraising I felt like I was doing something constructive to help my friend, although it would not cure Katie I knew it would help in a big way, "so what now?"

I can't lean over and give Katie a hug as we have a mass of water between us, Katie in the US and I in the UK, I can lend an ear if she needs one, I can spread the awareness of the bravery of this lady and tell you to go to her blog and read her incredible journey here.

I can donate more Digital Stamps to a new Fundraising event for Katie which has brand new digital images for $15 so grab them while you can from here.

So why do I feel this way? I feel very much like a fairy that has lost her magic wand.

Something that has stuck in my throat from the day I found out about Katie is that the word Cancer is still a taboo subject, many whisper it's name or mime the word, Surely we should shout this word to raise awareness? it isn't a dirty word it is a horrible, horrible illness that holds no discrimination of who can get it, Black, White, Young, Old, Short, Tall, Fat or Thin, so, lets stop whispering it's name, lets shout it from the rooftops until we find a cure for every form of cancer there is.

Make it crafty - La-La Land

I had a go at creating a scene with two digi stamps, one a Whimsical Log with an over hanging blossom and the other a little girl Darling Marci to sit on it, I had to cut around the flower a little to get it all to fit but I'm thrilled with the outcome.

Coloured with Copic Markers.

Whimsical Log digital stamp Make it Crafty

Darling Marci Digital Stamp - La-La Land

New Trinitage - La Pashe Sneak Peek

A new set of 8 Trinitage to be released on Monday by La Pashe, of course it wouldn't have been me if I didn't have a Poppy included so here is a card made from the Poppy Feild sheet.

The New set of Trinitage will be available to purchase from Monday 23rd February from La Pashe.

Over the next few days I will be at the NEC Hobby and Stitches Trade show so I will try to give you all a few sneak peeks of new products here.

Help for Katie

It is with a saddened heart that I am writing to ask for your help.

If ever you have drawn inspiration or ideas from my work, downloaded the many freebies that I give away I am now giving you the opportunity to give something back and do some good for a very dear family.

I would be thrilled if you would tell everyone about this fundraising be it blogs/facebook/twitter/forums or anywhere that will allow it

Katie Emmerson Renz married to Kevin with 3 beautiful boys the twins Nate & Will aged 5 and Hunter aged 10 had some news just before Christmas that has rocked their world as they know it.

Katie has been diagnosed with stage 4 Stomach Cancer and is currently undergoing her only option which is Chemotherapy.

Katie is a fellow crafter and is loved within the crafting community.you can read Katie's story on her own blog here but before you leave me I want you to see what all of the dedicated talented artists have designed for the Help for Katie cause.

Katie and her Family would like to say a very special thank you to all of the artists that gave up their time to help make this happen

Fundraising has now Ended on my Blog

More fundraising here

All of the company badges below are linked to their sites just click on the badge to visit them.

Project of the Month - Monochrome

Its that time again and this Month's theme for the Blog Hop is Monochrome and our host is Mina and that's is where the blog hop begins.
You should have landed on my blog from Arielle

We will hold this every third Thursday of the month , we aim to give you a little inspiration and hopefully a few Oooo's and Awe's along the way.
The Dream Team is made up with some of the most talented ladies so be sure to give them all a visit.
This Month my image is Paul Typing and he can be purchased here

I decided to add just a splash of colour to my Monochrome theme to give the image a boost most of the image was coloured with warm greys but I think adding the warm blue shade just makes it pop and gives it a bit of interest.

I made a little bedroom scene and added the clock to show he would be late for college I made a couple of exercise books too.

The design papers are DCWV.

Next up on the blog hop is Heidy so pop by and leave her a comment Once you have done the Blog Hop why not give the Dream Team blog a visit there are many more wonderful creations on there just for you inspiration the link is on my side bar.

Easel card tutorial

I know I have been asked many times how to make the Easel base card so here it is, a little tutorial video, ideal sizing for the Nice n Easel decoupage by La Pashe, the board I am using is the ScorPal, love this board.

Hatter - Mo Manning

Tea anyone? i love this right down to his little podgy tummy, This is one of a few in the Alice in Wonderland Stamps by Mo Manning, this one is Hatter if you hadn't already guessed and the attention to detail in the image is fantastic.

You can get the images here

Coloured with Copic markers and then lots of layering for the designer papers.

Build a Blossom Tutorial Pansy

Do you remember me saying that I'd had a bit of a week at work last week and that Peeta my workmate was trying to steal my thunder. Well here it is a New Star is born I think that Tim Holtz will be quaking in his shoes when he sees our Peeta's Video.

Please leave some comments as Peeta is a bit of a diva and needs the compliments.

Little Irish Dancer - Mo Manning

I feel a Riverdance coming on ha ha, I always think of red hair and Irish eyes of green.

Love this little Gal by Mo Manning, she is just amazing isn't she?

Little Irish Dancer can be bought here.

Coloured with Copic Markers and teamed with Bo Bunny designer papers.

More Help for Katie Prize Winners

I have another 8 Help for Katie winners rizes from SorPal, Simply Betty Stamps, Craftfairy, Robyns Fetish stamps, Paper Creator and Uranangel, Whoosh we have been so lucky to have all of these kindly donated prizes.

There is still time to donate to the Help for Katie fundraising see here for details

Congratulations Everyone, I hope you all enjoy your prizes.

Simply Betty Stamps Set of 5 Echo Park Designer Paper Pads
Mary Bollen

ScorPal
Cassandra Trask ScorBuddy

Deirdre Horgan ScorPal

Craftfairy - Ribbon Pack

Pauline Barlow

Rita MacGranthin

Robyns Fetish Digi Stamps
Teresa marshall

Paper Creator Card Kit
Eva Joiner

Uranangel URANAngel Doll

Jean Tutt

Sweet Dreams Marci - La-La Land

Sweet Dreams Marci teamed with sweet designer paper by DCWV, Irina is such a talented artist, now only does she do amazing stamp but she also makes wonderful cards, just look at the little blackeyed panda on this one, I couldn't wait to get it coloured and carded.

I made this one into an easel card but used the Nestabilities Ovals to showcase it instead of the usual square top.

I kept the colours soft for the image I felt it needed that.

Sweet Dreams Marci can be purchased here

Help for Katie Winners

I have the first 7 winners in the Help for Katie Draw (still time to donate), we were so lucky to have th prizes kindly donated for us.

The first one drawn was for a full set of the Letraset Promarkers in total that is 148 brand spanking new fabulous alcahol markers to take your colouring to another level.

The winner of the promarkers is...

Steve Rawles, congratulations Steve.

Next is 6 Prizes from The Paper Temptess

$25 gift voucher goes to...

Kristine Breach

The next 5 winners will all receive a Silver lustre Paper pack

Anne Ray

Sarah Hicks

Niki Estes

Kathleen Pennington

Michaella Schmidt

Joy Mo Manning - Hey Soul Sister

Well I didn't know whether to sing Hey soul Sister, How do you solve a problem like Maria or The hills are alive with the sound of music. so whilst colouring I sang all three, just be thankful that you are there and I am here lol! Mo has the amazing knack of drawing feel good images and this one certainly ticks the box.

Joy is available to purchase here.

Colouring done with Copic Markers, My Minds Eye designer papers, Go Kreate Die shapes, QuicKutz Cross dies, ribbon and a bit of love to bring it all together.