Kazzys Creations

New additions to the family

2011-10-07T15:24:00.001+01:00

Well first thing first,so sorry havent blogged in ages but have been busy with my new additions to the family.We got the big girls at easter and been adding the smaller ones here and there.After I stopped making cards(well put it on hold) and the price of wool has got to a stupid price so cant knit or crochet as much as I liked we were wondering ......and wondering.......and then along came the girls lol.

They are very sweet natured and keep the whole family amused,the grey looking ones are Bluebelles which is a hybrid breed and their names are Tikka,Nando and Kentucky.Then the big white and black ones are a old english breed called Light Sussex and their names are Mayo and Nugget.
They all lay eggs and they are very very tasty with bright yellow yolks and very large,at the moment egg laying has slowed down as nights are drawing in and I think they are starting to moult.

Then a couple of months ago a neighbour gave us their old hen house and run........well it sat there empty for nearly a week before Tony suggested we got some smaller chickens so I had to agree.So we came home with a Black Pekin bantam called BBQ and she is the sweetest ,little thing and loves being picked up and fussed and after a week started laying small little eggs which are also very yummy,and also we got Paxo which was meant to be a Mille Fleur but we think is a bitsa (bits of this and bits of that) and also we think she might be a he so hope she isnt as we will have to get rid of her as not allowed cockerels in built up area.

Then Taylor got herself a few days work at the racecourse and with her wages she bought herself Korma who is a tiny tiny tiny little Frizzle,she is about 17/18 weeks old and looks like she been electrified and all her feathers have curled.lolIts the funniest looking little thing but is also very tame and follows Taylor everywhere when we let them run around.

Well I hope you dont mind hearing all about my chickens instead of seeing the cards I have made or scarf I have knitted but for a while it will be more piccys of my chickens and the funny,daft things they do that make them so entertaining.Have a great weekend everyone.

Karen x x x x

More different kinds of wool

2011-03-15T08:38:00.002Z

So heres another different type of wool,this is like the can-can wool that they had on create and craft shopping channel,this wool is bloomin expenzive but its sooooooo beautiful.

Loved the colour combinations of this wool so different....I also have made two smaller scarfs in different shades of purple with this wool .

I will have to take piccys later and add,so this was my first attempt at knitting for a long long time and was very pleased with the result,the nature of this wool means that when your knitting with it each stitch doesnt have to be the same size as the one before like with normal wool/yarn as this gives it more character and makes the ruffle effect better.

I know! I know! havent blogged in months and now two in 10 mins lol

Everyone have a great day

Karen x x x x

Karen

Knitting with pom pom wool

2011-03-15T08:32:00.003Z

This wool feels like velvet.It looks like little sausages on a string when you first unravel the ball but its so easy to knit with.This is the pattern on the ball of wool and it makes a very genorous sized scarf.

Loved knitting with this different wool makes it a lot more interesting to do,so guess what everyones getting for christmas this year lol.

Hope you like

Karen x x x x

Pretty girly blanket

2011-01-12T12:11:00.004Z

Good afternoon everyone,well its a bit of a grey,wet,windy day here in Berkshire but at least its not snowing like it is else where in the country.

I finished my pretty girly blanket 5 mins ago and wanted to show you all it.I got the pattern off line from a freebie place(cant remember which one so many out there)I used a pretty wool that changes colour every so often,I used 4 balls of wool to make this so its rather large perfect for in the pram .I love the pretty edge to this blanket, this is the first time I have done this pattern so very happy with it.Just got to find someone having a baby that wants to buy it off me.LOL

Have a great day whatever your doing.

Karen x x x

A challenge card

2011-01-10T11:34:00.004Z

Good morning,I know I know two posts in the same day I shock myself sometimes lol

Heres a card I made for the cricutolics forum (link is in my side bar go have a look)We had to use a heart and ribbon.I used the heart card cut out on hello kitty cart.The image is from a QVC tsv from Kanban so cute a little handbag full of stamps :),the sentiment is the same set as well.The paper was from DCWV christmas stack but it is a gorgeous red so had to use it.Oh and I coloured the image using my promarkers the first time they have been used this year yyaayyy.If your looking for the ribbon on this card well.....I didnt have any the right colour so didnt put any on.Hope you like.

Karen x x x

Crocheting bits and pieces

2011-01-10T11:28:00.003Z

Hi everyone,well heres a few bits I have been making over the christmas period,I love making baby blankets,not that I have any babys anymore :( and the little hats take 5 minutes to make.I am half way through making a girlie coloured blanket at the moment so will post it when finished.If anyone wants me to make any blankets I would love to just need you to supply the wool or the money for the wool and I am quite willing to crotchet till my hearts content.

Karen x x x

2011-01-07T08:41:00.002Z

Good Morning everyone,
Wow I cant beleive I havent posted since September what have I been doing????Nothing that special just the boring everyday things.....decorating the lounge,prepering for christmas,buying a new PC as my last one decided to get a virus and not let me get on it anymore,so Im waiting for PC world to come out and look at it as it finally paid off to get a insurance on something :)

I have been crotching mainly as it is sooooooo cold down in the shed that my cricut etc are sat on a table in my bedroom and there isnt that much room to bring everything up from the shed,so whenever I startt to make a card I realise I need something else from the shed (arrgghhhh)so my creating mojo has gone on strike lol.

Im really looking into getting MTC now my darling partner Tony bought me a laptop for xmas x x x love you darling x x x x so I can have my laptop right next to me when I finally start making cards again and not in another room like it is with the PC.
Ok so thats enough of me babbling on and on I have got to go check up on everyones blogs and great creations so everyone have a HAPPY NEW YEAR and hope it brings you all the luck and crafting goodies you want
Karen x x x x

Blog candy

2010-09-16T11:58:00.003+01:00

http://paperinkcolor.blogspot.com/2010/09/september-blog-candy.html

This is the link to enter in this blog candy give away,arent they so cute love love love them.This giveaway is open until the 30th September so hurry pop over to Paper,Ink,Colour and enter the giveaway.

New Lilyboo Halloween images.

2010-09-15T09:40:00.002+01:00

Ooooooooo arent they just the cutest halloween characters you have seen. :) These cute images are from http://cuddlybuddly.com/shop/ just click on Lilyboo and these great little images pop up here http://cuddlybuddly.com/shop/?manufacturer=46-lilyboo-designs .

I used my cricut machine to add the little details like the spider and bats.and the greetings.

So pop over to Cuddly Buddly and get these cute little images for only 99p each and make some spooooktacular creations lol.

Hope you like

Karen x x x x

Twilight Guide

2010-08-11T11:22:00.002+01:00

Passion for ProMarkers challenge.

2010-08-04T10:53:00.004+01:00

Heres my first creation for Passion for Promarkers challenge ,this weeks challenge is to follow a sketch.I used one of my new Magnolia summer stamps shes so cute.Of course coloured her with Promarker pens and highlighted with good old sakura white gel pen.

I love easel cards so seem to be making alot of them lately,I used some paper from my bits and bobs box so I havent got a clue what paper it is sorry :(.

The shells and rope stamps are also from the new Magnolia summer stamp set,I stamped the shells and then embossed them to make them look more 3d and then stuck them down with 3d pads.Oh and also the sentiment is from the new magnolia stamp set.I really like this card think Im off to crafting shed today to make some more.

Please pop over to http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/ to see the DT great creations with this sketch and the great prize you can win this week its a £10 voucher for Joanna Sheen.

Hope you like.

Karen x x x x x

New Lily-boo August challenge

2010-08-02T12:45:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone,well its a new month so that means a new challenge on Lily-bootoo this month the challenge is "ANYTHING GOES" but the rule is you MUST use a lily-boo image.

I got this image here hes called Football fan and hes one of Lilyboos lovely new decoupage sets.Im making this for my son Robson 14th birthday later this month hope he like it.

If you dont have any Lily-boo images pop over to Cuddly Buddlys where you can buy them for only 99p each or if you like you can visit the freebie section and download a fab freebie.

Heres the links:Lily-boo shop:http://cuddlybuddly.com/shop/?manufacturer=46-lilyboo-designs

Lily-boo freebies:http://cuddlybuddly.com/freebies/free-lilyboo-designs-digi-stamps/

So what you waiting for go get your Lily-boo images and join in with this fab challenge and you never know you might end up winning another fab Lily-boo image.

Karen x x x x x x

Get Funky challenge July "Something New"

2010-07-24T11:07:00.002+01:00

Heres what I made for this months challenge at http://getfunkyandcraft.blogspot.com/ .I used a Lily-boo image from here http://cuddlybuddly.com/freebies/free-lilyboo-designs-digi-stamps/ I used the wedding couple on page 2 of the feebies at http://cuddlybuddly.com which represents start of a new life together . I used the dreams come true cd rom for the backing papers,you cant really see but the front of the card is folded in half and then the image is overlapping,I coloured the image with promarker pens oo and yeah I printed the backing papers on some lovely ice pearlecent paper so it shimmers pretty :) Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Polkadoodles Challenge "Stamp Away" take 2

2010-07-22T16:42:00.004+01:00

Well I have made another milk carton because I didnt read the rules propally at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ ,I didnt see that you had to stamp your own background and not use designed ones evn ones by polkadoodles.So I made this one instead.I used my brand new magnolia stamps arent they cute I love the mermaid shes so pretty.I coloured using pro marker pens and added lots of glitter and accented the bubbles with the glossy accent.The label is from the Meeshelle set and the little flower is as well.Hope this one qualifys for this weeks challenge as the last one didnt.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Sir Stampalot July challenge

2010-07-21T13:22:00.003+01:00

This months challenge at http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/ is Lazy days of Summer.I used a Lilyboo image from here http://cuddlybuddly.com/shop/v8824-lilyboo-designs-digi-stamp-hello-mr-snail/ .I made a easel card and coloured the image with pro marker pens.I used DCWV pocket full of poises stack and some yellow card from my stash.The letters and peel offs are from Dandelion and daisy set from QVC.Then I did the usual doodling and highlighting.

Hope you like.

Karen x x x

Polkadoodles challenge "Stamp Away"

2010-07-21T13:03:00.006+01:00

Heres my entry for this weeks challenge at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ .This week the challenge envolves stamping,so I have used the meeshelle stamp set of the cute polkadoodles fairies and made a milk carton with the Paper boutique cd rom which you can get here http://www.polkadoodles.com/ .I stamped the butterflies and coloured with pro marker pens then I painted over the top of the colours with glitter glue.This has made them alot more hardy and hopefully wont rip off the carton so easily.The small butterflies I just coloured in and glued on to the carton.

Sorry about the mess on the table,the wind was blowing,shadows from the umbrella were being a pain and the batteries were not at full power so were flashing at me so the mess on the table was the least of my troubles lol :).

Hope you like.

Karen x x x

Polkadoodles Paper Boutique CD rom

2010-07-10T10:05:00.004+01:00

Well I dont post anything in a week or two and then post twice in one day. :p

I made these cards using the cd rom I won on a polkadoodle challenge a couple of months ago.Its called paper boutique and its a lovely cd that you can make 3d cards.I made the monkey for my nephew from his nanny for his 5th birthday later this month,and the car card was for my mil friends nephew but hes a bit older than my nephew (i think hes in his 30's).The monkey one is 3d on the back as well he was such fun to make funny little monkey!!! The car one I just 3d the front of the car and then put it on a 6" square card was so simple and was perfect apparently mil friend said :) Made a lovley blue envelope to match as I dont have any 6" envelopes but good old scor pal was there to save the day.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

A couple of Lily-boo cards

2010-07-10T09:31:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone so sorry I havent posted on my blog for a while but I have been enjoying the sunshine and also painting and tidying my boys bedroom which is a bit of a task on its own :).I went to the craft shop yesterday and the had pro-markers on special so.......but they were calling my name.I love them the bullet tip is so much easier to use than the small tip on copic pens so really happy with them.I made a couple of cards for my Lily-boo DT duties which is soooooo much fun love looking throught all the images on Cuddly Buddly there are loads and there are even decoupage Lily-boos and backing papers to match...oh oh oh and stamps they look so cute so pop over there and see what pops into your basket. :)This image was made using the Sandcastle girlie she will be avaliable in the feebie section here
http://cuddlybuddly.com/freebies/free-lilyboo-designs-digi-stamps/ at Cuddly Buddly.She isnt there at the moment but she soon will be .I made this easel card with DCWV blossom and butterflies paper stack and cut out some bucket and spades with my cricut using the "LIfes a beach"cart and coloured them in.

This card is for my nephew who will be 5 later this month.I used the "Pirate booty" Lily-boo image which you can get here http://cuddlybuddly.com/shop/v8836-lilyboo-designs-digi-stamp-pirate-booty/ I found the skull and cross bone backing paper on-line and the skulls and treasure cests I cut using again "LIfes a beach" cart.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

New Lily-boo too challenge

2010-07-01T12:48:00.003+01:00

Well its the 1st of the month so it means new Lily-boo too challenge This monthe challenge is "Summer" and also now you have to use a Lily-boo digi image but dony worry you can get them at Cuddly Buddly and they are only 99p each of there are 90 freebies at Cuddly Buddly freebies . So dont delay pop over to Lily-bootoo and see what the DT have made for this challenge,good luck with the challenge.

The images I used are now "retired" but I couldnt resist to use the lovely ice-cream images.I flocked them to make them feel all soft and added beads and bling to make it look like the lovley toppings that you have on your ice-creams.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Thank you card

2010-06-24T19:45:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone just thought I would show you the cute thank you card I made for a friend.She very kindly took my son with her to Devon for the weekend.I used a cute Lily boo image called Lady-bug on daisy,you can get the image by clicking on the link http://cuddlybuddly.com/shop/v8828-lilyboo-designs-digi-stamp-ladybug-on-daisy/ I used my one and only Martha stewart punch again,figuring out how to get it nearly perfect :) .I coloured the image with Whisper pens and added some sparkle with some glitter glue.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Paper Piecing

2010-06-24T13:44:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone,heres some little teddies I have been making using http://www.myscrapchick.com sets.These are from the Summer bears set but I also have the Happy birthday bears and at the moment if you spend over $25 you get 50% discount what a BARGAIN!!!!

Have a great day.

Karen x x x x

Lily-boos has moved to Cuddly Buddly

2010-06-17T09:16:00.002+01:00

Morning everyone,

Just a quick note to tell you that Lily-boos has moved to the Cuddly Buddly crafts website and at that moment there is some freebies over there,well there is ALOT of freebies over there.

http://cuddlybuddly.com/freebies/free-lilyboo-designs-digi-stamps/

this is where the lily-boo freebies are,pop over and have a look.

http://cuddlybuddly.com/ this is the link to Cuddly buddly so pop over there and look at all the great craft supplies you can get and lots and lots of digi stamps :)

Have a great day.

Karen x x x x

Meljens Challenge 11-Sparkle,Glitter and Bling

2010-06-16T13:23:00.004+01:00

Heres my card for this weeks challenge at http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/ I used a freebie from here,this cute little teddy.I coloured him with copic pens and then added some glitter to the red hearts and then stickled some of the flowers as well,then sakura stardust the leaves and stems.I then used my new Martha Stewart punch for the sparkling mirri board then I added some cute little gem stones to the middle of the flowers for the bling. :)

This is a thank you card for a friend who took my son away with them to Devon last weekend to a activity centre,he loved it and still natters non-stop about it still now.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Polkadoodles Week 23 challenge-Nursery Rhymes

2010-06-16T13:13:00.003+01:00

Heres my card for this weeks challenge.I have made a easel card using a Lily boo image for fathers day.The nursey rhyme I thought off was " 1,2,3,4,5, Once I caught a fish alive" I think this is the name of it :)

I used some backing papers off of paper boutique cd rom and the sentiments are from the freebie the other week.This image is from the "Boys circle " set at http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ they are in the middle of a move at the moment so be patient but Im sure theres some new links on there.I coloured the image using copic pens and also my neglected whisper pens :( .

I finished it off by glossy accenting the water and fish so they look all wet.So pop over to http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ and see what the very talented DT have created for this challenge.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Sir stamp alot June challenge and CB UK challenge

2010-06-10T14:40:00.004+01:00

Heres another creation I made today,this one is for Uk cricut messageboard and my first time at http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/ .The challenge on the Cricut MB was to use the invitation cut from Wild card cart and for the sirstampalot challenge was to use a punch.

I cut the invitation card in a lovely pale green card and used some new paper I got in do crafts goodie bag.It has a bit of glitter added to each spot.I then punched down each side of it with my pretty flower punch from readicut.

I cut the butterfly from Serenade cart and then cut the layer of it with some pretty crafters companion paper.I added a butterfly peel off border and some pretty ittle gems on the butterflies wings.Then I added the usual inking and doodling to finish it off.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

PS so sorry but the piccy decided to turn it self on its side and I couldnt work out how to turn it around so just put ya head to the left and it looks ok lol. x x x x

Polkadoodle Week 22 challenge and Funky hand June challenge

2010-06-10T14:19:00.003+01:00

Heres my creation for a couple of challenges.I have entered it into Polkadoodle challenge week 22=Modern/Retro Anniversary and Get Funkys challenge for June=Pink,brown and cream.

I used the pretty icecream coloured papers from Dreams come true cd rom from www.funkyhand.com and the big heart is a digi stamp off of the same cd rom.I then stamped out the pretty little flowers from a stamp set from www.polkadoodles.com its one of the cute little fairy sets I have the meechelle set which also has a beautiful butterfly on it.The pretty pink butterfly is from a do craft goodie bag and it feels like felt so then I just added a peel off sentiment.This easel card will be for my dad and step-mums wedding anniversary on the 1st of July.So pop over to http://getfunkyandcraft.blogspot.com and http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com and see what the very talented dt have created.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x x

Lily-boos blog candy

2010-06-04T09:17:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone,

Just thought I would tell you all about this great blog candy giveaway over on http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ all you have to do is pop over there and decide what are your favourite two sets of Lily-boos digis,then leave a comment on the challenge blog of what your favs are and tadaaa your in with a chance of winning your 2 fav digi sets its that easy.All the links are on the left handside and all the sets are there as well all you have to do is scroll down the page.Good luck everyone.

Karen x x x x

Cute challenge card

2010-06-03T15:41:00.005+01:00

Hi Everyone lovely sunny day here so I have been down in my craft shed creating.I won a cd-rom and a set of stamps from a Polkadoodle challenge so have been using them today.This card is for two challenges: http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ which this week is Sew and Sew which you have to put some sort of sewing on your creation wherther its fake made with your pen or real with your sewing machine or even a stamp.And the other challenge is http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/ this is my first time entering one of their challenges and this week you have to use dry embossing on your card.

So.....the image I got from meljens its one of their freebies,isnt he sooooo cute and also he looks like he's sewn so it fits into the polkadoodle challenge even better.I coloured him with whisper pens,the background papers are from paper boutique cd-rom from polkadoodles.I faked my stitching on my card as I really dont know how to use sewing machines.I embossed the background paper with divine swirls and the little yellow strip I used the polkadots embossing folder.Well Im off to enjoy the sunshine and watch the kids in the pool.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Polkadoodle challeng-Dimension and Texture.

2010-05-20T13:18:00.004+01:00

Heres my entry for this weeks challenge at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ .You had to use a freebie download which was really nice will make great male cards and add dimension and texture to your entry.

I used the the daddy teddy from the Ted set at http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ .I coloured him with copic pens to match the lovely colours on the polkadoodle freebie set.I love easel cards and they add great dimension to the card and also I popped daddy ted on some foam pads to make him stand out even more.I also cut out the extra borders you get in the set and added them after to give some extra stripes.Hope ya like.

Karen x x x x

My Craft Shed

2010-05-18T11:21:00.003+01:00

Heres my desks and my big comfy chair and my crafting suff,my beloved Cricut and Scor Pal.Didnt notice but my cutting mat needs a good scrub.

I even got new carpet for it!!! And a lick of bright sunshine yellow paint.Still got to sort stuff out and put hooks on the wall.

This was a cheap bopok shelf but in stead of putting it higher up on the wall I put it lower so I can put heavier stuff on it .You can just see a few of the other bits I have to share my shed with,the lawnmower,chipper,Tonys tools,the gazebo.

Heres what the shed looks like from outside,the door is newly built by Tony because I didnt trust the old door which was falling apart.

Heres the view of the garden from my craft shed and of course the dog Diesel,hes already inspected the shed and likes sitting in there when it was raining over the weekend.

Well thats my new pride and joy,I can make as much mess as I like and can just shut the door,Unlike when I crafted in my bedroom.
Karen x x x x x

Pirate card

2010-05-13T12:34:00.003+01:00

Heres a cute card I made today using one of the new sets from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com he from the pirate set.I coloured him using copic pens,the papers are mainly from www.funkyhand.com CD rom dreams come true,also theres a little of DCWV far east stack in there as well.I used some peel offs for the sentiment and a bit of mirri card and hes done.Hope ya like.

Karen x x x x

More new sets at Lily-boos

2010-05-02T13:54:00.004+01:00

Heres a couple of cards I made today using some of the new sets at http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ I used a cute new angel from the new "Angel "set.I coloured her in sakura stardust pens so she sparkles,and cut a few little birds from the serenade cart.This was for the challenge at Cricut MB which was to use anything with wings.

The pirate one is my fav from the "Pirate" set at Lily-boos boutique.I coloured them watercolouring for a change and then made it into a spring card so he boings around.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

New set at Lily-boos boutique

2010-05-01T14:41:00.003+01:00

Heres a creation using one of the many new sets at http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ .This is from the "Best Friends Forever" set.I made a easel card,I cut friends out using my Cricut but I cant remember which cart :( .

I coloured them using copic pens and the paper is DCWV retro stack.I love this image reminds me of my two girls,Paige who is very pink and girley and Taylor whos the tomboy and wouldnt be seen dead in pink.Hope ya like.

Karen x x x x

New Lily-Boo Too Challenge May"Shaped card"

2010-05-01T10:31:00.003+01:00

Heres my shaped cards I made for the new challenge at http://lily-bootoo.blogspot.com/ I used a image from the new "dog "set at http://www.lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ and used Mickey and friends cart to cut the bone shape out.

The second one is from the "cat "set and I used Serenade cart to cut out the cage shape.I coloured both images with copic pens and done lots of highlighting and doodling as usual.

Please pop over and see what the DT have made and go on give it a try make a shaped card its alot easier than you think especially if you have a Cricut its even easier.

http://lily-bootoo.blogspot.com/

Hope you like

Karen x x x x

Doggie card

2010-04-26T13:09:00.006+01:00

Heres a card I made using the new digi set "Dogs" from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com I coloured him using copic pens.I think he has the most innocent expression on his face,like "it wasnt me" lol.The backing papers were from my scrap box so dont know the names and finished it off with a bit of stripey ribbon and lots of doodling around the edges as usual.Hope you like.

Karen x x x

Tag card

2010-04-26T13:03:00.003+01:00

I made this tag card for a challenge on the Cricut MB.I used Plantin schollbook cart to make the tags and then joined them together with a little tab in the middle of each one.I used K&co papers I think (cant quite remember)The image is a pretty little garden one from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com ,its from the garden set.I coloured the image using copic pens and then I inked the edges and doodled all around.I made little pockets to put packets of flower seeds in and the wellies and lawnmower are peel offs on some pretty paper and then cut out.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Polka doodle challenge-Wedding Celebration

2010-04-12T18:17:00.004+01:00

Heres my stepper card for this weeks challenge at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ this week.The theme this week is wedding.I used a cute cat wedding image from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ ,just think what cute kittens they would have Romfl.

I used the gorgeous black and white paper off of Jingle jangle cd rom,the little wedding rings are something I found in my stash from I dont know where.I cut the sentiment using my Cricut and highlighted with a white pen,finished it off with a silver and white ribbon and taa daa my first wedding card of 2010.Hope you like .

Karen x x x x

Get Funky challenge

2010-04-06T17:08:00.003+01:00

I have had this cute little pig for a while from www.whimsiedoodles.com when I applied to be in there DT but failed :(,but I got him as a thank you any way,sooooo this months challenge at http://getfunkyandcraft.blogspot.com is April showers and I thought he was perfect.I made a easel card and used dreams come true cd rom for the beautiful blue backing papers.I coloured him in using copic pens and I glossy accented the puddle to make it look more life like.I doodled and inked till my heart was content, the sentiment came with the digi and just think its perfect.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Polkadoodle challenge card

2010-04-06T16:54:00.004+01:00

This weeks challenge at http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/ is Birthday.Its Ruths birthday over there so I thought I would make a double display card that I learnt from here http://susanbluerobot.blogspot.com/ .I used the freebie lilac paper and the polka dot paper from Jingle Jangle cd rom.The image is from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ she is from the spot set.I coloured her using my copic pens and made the sentiment with my cricut.I added lots of doodles and highlights.Hope you like it Ruth and Happy birthday.

Karen x x x x

Cuttlebug Digi

2010-04-06T12:36:00.002+01:00

Hi everyone,hope you all had a lovely Easter holiday weekend,I had a very queit weekend as the weather was nice the kids were out playing mostly.I managed to make this cute little Cuttlebug embossing folder for all my embossing folders.I only used one peice of 12x12 card from my fav stack DCWV Blossom and butterflies.The instructions are on the scor-pal website under projects.The cute Cuttlebug girlies are avaliable from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com but be quick as theres a limited amount to be downloaded and its only £1.00 what a bargain.Well Im off to make some challenge cards so hopefully will be back later to post my creations.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

More cute cards

2010-04-04T19:32:00.003+01:00

Heres a couple more cards I made today using more Lily-boo images,which you can get from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ .I used images from the toddler set and the house set and coloured them using copics.

I really like making different shaped cards at the moment especially easel cards,I used DCWV sweet stack and lots of glossy accents to make everything look juicy and yummy.

The side step card I used DCWV retro stack and Zoobaloo cart for the name ( its for my nephew birthday later this month), peel offs for the sentiment and some doodling for the border.

Just one last thing.....I am very very happy this lovely Easter weekend as I had the wonderful news that I was picked to be on Lily-boos design team :) so I would like to thank Lou,Sam and the rest of the DT for making me such a happy bunny this weekend.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Lily-boo digi stamp

2010-04-03T15:35:00.002+01:00

Heres a middle step card I made using a http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com image.This is from the mothers set.It reminds me of when I broke my ankle a few years ago putting the washing out.I was holding the laundry basket exactly the same way as mummy frog is and just misjudged the step off of the patio and taa daa I fell awkward on my ankle and broke it. :)Was a great school summer holiday the whooooolllle of it with my leg in very funky purple plaster.Anyway back to the card lol,I embossed the pretty lemon paper with divine swirls and coloured the image with copics, then cut the image in two and put one half of the image on the front and the other on the back step.I think it makes the washing line really look like it goes all the way back.The little flowers are with my fav SU punch and doodled with my sakura glitter pen.Oh and the sentiment is from Gypsy wanderings on some pretty paper from funky hands cd rom dreams come true.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Gypsy file cards

2010-04-01T13:48:00.006+01:00

Heres a couple of Gypsy files I have downloaded form http://217creations.blogspot.com/ they are a easel card and a side stepper card.The side stepper I havent embelished or anything it was just to see what it looks like all cut out.The easel card is made using DCWV butterflies and blossoms stack,the sentiment is from Gypsy font and the little flowers are SU punch.The dragon fly and butterfly is a stmap set from English stamp company.Finished off being doodled and inked as usual.:) Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Cricut.com MB challenge

2010-03-30T10:48:00.003+01:00

I loved making this card,I used my DCWV Latte stack.I rarely use it I usually just look and stroke it. :) I used Gypsy font to make the border,just welded it together and the style of card I got from http://susanbluerobot.blogspot.com she has all the measurements how to make this style card and some great exsamples she has made herself.(love the safari ones)Just a few bits of doodling at its done. I think this would make a great male card or even a wedding or anniversary card.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

A couple of cards I made

2010-03-25T17:35:00.004Z

Heres a couple of cards I made yesterday.I love the images from http://karensdoodles.blogspot.com/ I love the turtle/tortoise hes so cute.I coloured the image using my copic pens,and the backing paper is of course :) DCWV Blossom and butterflies stack.I cut a couple of butterflies from the paper and put foam pads on to raise them up.I used my SU flower punch for the little daises,I glossy accented his shell and the cupa and saucers.And then I doodled till my heart was content.

The side stepper card is one of my favourite shaped cards at the moment,the backing paper was from polkadoodles Jingle jangles cd rom,heres where you can see their great designs and cd roms www.polkadoodles.com I used a magnolia stamp I acquired from a stamp swap last year I luuuuuuv Tildas I HAVE got to get some I coloured her using my copic pens again .I used SU daisy punch again and a random "happy birthday"stamp I found in my stamp box.Then doodled and doodled and highlighted.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Cricut.com challenge card.

2010-03-24T11:13:00.002Z

Heres my attempt at the challenge on Cricut.com forum.We had to use the daisy off of WIMG page 85 and brads.I used DCWV Blossom and butterflies stack for the base,DCWV latte stack for the large daisy and Funky hands dreams come true cd rom for the pink daisys.I love doing cards with flowers on because you can use really bright colours.The little daisys are made with my SU punch with sakura gold glittered middles.Then it is all doodled and inked to death as usual. lol

Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

More Mothers day cards

2010-03-10T13:19:00.004Z

Heres acouple more Motheres day cards I made yesterday.I cut the trifoldcard using my Cricut and Gypsy using a Gypsy file I downloade from here http://217creations.blogspot.com she has some great files to share so visit this great site.I used WIMG cart for the flowers and lots of bits and bobs of paper for the matting layers.The other card I used DCWV Blossom and butterflies stack again (one of my favs),the butterfly was cut from Gypsy wanderings card and the swirls were as well.The sentiment was from Wild card cart.Have sold a few cards to friends but I think I might get a card off of every child this year instead of one between them :) HOpe you like.

Karen x x x x

Mothers Day cards

2010-03-09T11:30:00.004Z

Heres a few cards I made yesterday,I love easel cards at the moment and they are so easy to make.I used DCWV Blossom and butterflies and the DCWV Sweet stacks,I used the butterfly and cupcake from Gypsy Wandreings cart and my faithful Cricut.The rose card is using K&co papers and a stamp from a kit I cant remember where from though.Lots of doodliong and highlighting to finish off.Hope you like,

Karen x x x x

Lily-boo too challenge "Mothers Day"

2010-03-08T10:58:00.002Z

Heres my card I made for http://lily-bootoo.blogspot.com challenge this month.I made this Mothers day card using a image from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com that I won last month at their challenge.Its from "Mum" collection,I choose it because its sometimes how I feel with my children lol.I made a wiper card which are really easy to make and coloured the image with copic pens.I used Funky hands dreams come true cd rom for the backing papers and a pretty floral punch for the bottom.I rummaged around in my stash for some pretty little flowers sequins and then doodled and highlighted it nearly to death :).Hope you like,

Karen x x x x

SMC challenge Wk 6 "Lets hear it for the boys"

2010-03-07T11:55:00.003Z

Heres my sidestep card for this weeks challenge at http://sewmanychallenges.com we had to make a male themed project.I won this cute image of Tayla at the last bloghop on SMC and I think its a great male card as all the males in my house love fishing.I coloured Tayla using copic pens,I printed the image twice layered the ears,nose,hands and fish to give it a pop and then cut out the boots again and used for some interest at the front.I used My minds eye papers for the backgrounds and then just doodled and dotted for some highlights.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Ethans birthday cards

2010-03-05T10:52:00.002Z

Heres the cards I made for Etans birthday this year,it was my first attempt at a wiper card which are really easy to make.I used DCWV Far East stack for the wiper card with a few blingy stars,The others I just coloured using copic pens and mat and layered using some blue card and paper.The fisherman is a Crafters Companion stamp from the men set.

Karen x x x x

Paiges wordbook

2010-03-03T20:32:00.004Z

I made this wordbook for my daughter Paige this afternoon,she has a major crush on John out of Jedward (x factor) cant tell them apaprt myself but im not a teenager (thank god lol).I used the dreams come true cd rom from www.funkyhand.com they are so easy to make.Shes going to put all her little pictures of him in there instead of all over her wardrobe.I made Taylor (my other daughter) one with the name Edward as she likes Edward out of the Twilight saga movies,but then again so do I hes all over my blog page lol.

Karen x x x x

Another owl card

2010-03-03T20:28:00.003Z

Im getting obsessed with owls!!!I dont know whats wrong with me lol.I used my minds eye paper and the owl is from Gypsy Wanderings cart...I think the tree are as well but not certain?Lots of inkng and doodling thats becoming my fav touches to my cards.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Blog candy

2010-03-03T14:47:00.004Z

Heres some great blog candy up for grabs,over at http://ali-craft.blogspot.com/ there is this lovely lot of candy worth over £75.00 all you have to do is pop over to Ali's craft and link your blog to her great candy and maybe even become a follower of her great blog.You have to Monday 15th March to trot over there and do ya stuff.

Polka doodle Week 8 challenge "shaped card"

2010-03-03T11:00:00.003Z

I made this scalloped square card for this weeks challenge,I used the owls off of Jingle Jangle cd rom and the fiesta stripes free download from www.polkadoodles.com .I printed it onto a ice crystal paper so it has a lovely sheen to it.I used the trees from the Wild card cricut cart which I inked and dotted and the actual card shape I made using my Cricut and Gypsy using Plantin schoolbook cart just welded 2 scallop squares together.The backing paper is My minds eye paper and the just for you stamp is a stamping up one .So pop over to http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com to see what the very talented DT had created with Polkadoodles new CD rom Paper Boutique.

Hope you like

Karen x x x x

Get funky and craft March challenge"GIrls Girls Girls" and Sew Many Challenges blog hop and card

2010-03-03T10:43:00.005Z

Heres my card for the http://getfunkyandcraft.blogspot.com challenge this month and http://sewmanychallenges.blogspot.com challenge.I used the freebie butterflie download from SMC and coloured it using copic pens.I used Dreams come true cd and the true romance paper collection as background papers on the 8x8 card.I used a flower punch to make a border up one side and punched out some little flowers to make alittle bit of dimension on the card.Then I just used a generic happy birthday stamp and found some cute little dragon fly stamps in my stash,arent they adroable.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

For the Birds Polkadoodles challenge week 7

2010-02-21T15:35:00.003Z

Heres the card I made for http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com this week.We had to follow the sketch above and put a bird on it somewhere.I used polkadoodle free polka dot pink paper download for the owl and the border strip,and My minds eye paper for the rest.The sentiment I tried to sound like a owl hoot tried being the word.:) I cut the owl and the branch from Gypsy Wanderings.Love making these easel cards so quick and easy to do.So pop over to polkadoodles blog and see what everyones making this week.

Karen x x x x

Also I came second on Polkadoodle challenge last week with my owl card I did before so now have a first and second blinkie :)

Cricut MB challenge

2010-02-20T17:19:00.004Z

Heres what I made for the challenge on Cricut MB.We had to use the ladybird off Doodlecharms cartridge and ribbon.I made a card satchel which Im using to put stamped images in.I got the instructions to make it from the scor-pal website its very very easy to make.I used DCWV Butterflies and Blossom stack and polka dot ribbon to nearly match.I put foam pads on the lady birds to make them pop out a bit more for dimension and then doodled and highlighted them.
Hope you like
Karen x x x x x

Get Funky February challenge

2010-02-18T14:33:00.002Z

Heres my card for February challenge at Get funky.I used a image from http://karensdoodles.blogspot.com hes called Bigsby isnt he cute.I coloured him using copics and used my new cd I got for my birthday Dreams come true from Funky hand.I used the blue set of papers I cant remember the name as there is so many on there,and the letters are off the cd as well,so pop over to http://getfunkyandcraft.blogspot.com and look at all the great DT stuff and what other people have done this month.

Scor Pal

2010-02-12T14:58:00.002Z

So I have a new toy....a shiny new Scor Pal and wow its so easy and quick to use.Before I used the crafters companion ultimate but was finding it a bit hit and miss,but now I can do everything on my scor pal.Heres a few cards I made the first day I got it for some neighbours and friends.I used some stamped images from a stamp swap on the Cricut MB.I love the lady card she looks so sophisticated(I think thats how you spell it)The usual colouring with copics and DCWV paper from the sweet stack and pocket of poises.I made some pretty envelopes to match.

Karen x x x x

SMC challenge #3 Red,silver and black

2010-02-09T12:00:00.003Z

This Tayla the Tiger isnt he just the cutest,it could be a she as well.I used my copics to colour and DCWV lush black card for the matting and some red paper from my stash.I glittered Taylas hair and patches with silver glitter but it really doesnt show.I found some silver heart brads and thought they were ideal for this challenge.So hop over to http://sewmanychallenges.com and see everyones great creations for this weeks challenge.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Week 5 Polkadoodle challenge.

2010-02-08T09:35:00.003Z

Heres my entry for week 5 challenge at Polkadoodle.The challenge was paper piercing,so I used this cute owl off of Jingle Jangle cd rom.I made a easel card with the help of http://cardztv.blogspot.com which Kerry told me about Thank you Kerry x x x x.I used my minds eye papers and doodled and glittered.Oh I used some velvetey letters for the sentiment that I got in a daisy and dandelion set.So head over to http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com to see what the great design team have created and see what other crafters have submitted.

Karen x x x x

Polkadoodle Week 4 challenge

2010-02-05T13:31:00.002Z

Heres my card I made for the Polkadoodle challenge.It had to be non traditional valentine,which meant not using the traditional colours like red and pink.So I used my new my minds eye papers and alot of doodling.I use WIMG cart for the ladybird and a little flower punch.Also I used this card for the challenge on Cricut MB which was to make a sidestep card.Go visit http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com to see what the great Polkadoodle DT have made.

Hope you like

Karenx x x x

Sew Many Challenges

2010-02-04T10:27:00.003Z

Heres my card for this weeks challenge at http://sewmanychallenges.com/ .

Firstly there is a blog hop and then the challenge is a project for LOVE,it must include a sew many challenges image as well.I used this cute barrow of hearts,I glittered them to within a inch of their life lol and glossy accented the tyre but it doesnt really show in the photo.I inked the edges of some pretty my minds eye paper and then cut up K&co sentiment sheet and put it down the side of the card.Mat and layered with some funky mirri card and finished off with a bit of ribbon hope you like.Karenx x x x x

Lily-boo too February challenge

2010-02-03T14:27:00.002Z

Here the card I made for the challenge this month.1 tag 1 ribbon,I love this cupcake circle piccy makes ya hungury mmmmm.I coloured it using copics and glossy accent the strawberry and tea cup,then glittered the cupcake case but it really doesnt show in the picture.I used DCWV sweet paper its all cupcakes and yummy cakes on it .Then I found a stamp with a cup of tea on and thought that would make a great tag " tea and cake"souns good to me :) .The shape of card is called a sidestep card its my first attempt so quite happy with it.Pop on over to http://lily-bootoo.blogspot.com and look at everyones cards.

Hope you like Karen x x x x

POlka Doodle Challenge Week 3 & Sew many challenges

2010-01-28T10:45:00.003Z

Heres my card I made for a couple of challenges.

Polka doodles challenge you had to follow a sketch and then http://sewmanychallenges.com you had to use purple white and a splash of black.

I used a penny black image and coloured with copics,then I embossed some lovely DCWV lattee black paper with divine swirls (yummy)then used a free download off of http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com fior the paper and DCWV pocket of poises paper for the sripes as well.I found some lovely white buttons and this lovley fluffy ribboney stuff and thought got to use that lol.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Gypsy designing

2010-01-28T10:41:00.003Z

Heres another valentines card I made,looking at it it could be for anything really.I used my gypsy to make the borders of hearts ...I think it was off of gypsy wanderings and just welded them together and taa daa my first welded thing lol.I loved this penny black image I got in a stamp swap so had to use it.I coloured using copics pens and just added a peel off sentiment hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Get Funky and Craft Challenge-January Spots and Stripes

2010-01-20T13:18:00.003Z

This is first time I have entered a challenge at http://getfunkyandcraft.blogspot.com The challenge is to use spots and stripes including a Funky Hand product,so I downloaded the polka dot freebie paper from the website.I coloured the image with copic pens,and cut the sentiment with gypsy wanderings cart and the stripes is using some paper I found in my stash.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Another valentine card

2010-01-19T12:18:00.003Z

Heres another valentine card I made yesterday.I just love these magnolia stamp images I really must buy some as Im getting low on images I got from a stamp swap.I coloured her using my copics again and just rummaged in my paper stash for some pretty pink paper.I think the sentiment is from Gypsy wanderings cart but cant be sure??Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Polka Doodle-Week 2 challenge-Love

2010-01-19T12:07:00.004Z

Heres my entry for Polkadoodles new challenge-Love.I used the freebie download from the website pink polka dots backing paper,the heart is from Gypsy wanderings cart and the cute bears are from a stamp swap,I coloured them using my trusty copics and just added a bit of ribbon from my stash.Hope you like.

Karen x x x

A valentine card

2010-01-14T13:08:00.003Z

Heres a card I made for another challenge but I missed the deadline DOH!!!I still wanted to post it though because the image was from a stamp swap I did last year over on Cricut.com and I got this image from such a sweet lovely person who is no longer with us.x x x

I used DCWV butterflies and blossoms paper again,I found the metal word in my stash while having a sort out and just used nesties for thr little circle with some plain pink card.I coloured the image with copic pens and just did a bit of dooling around the edge.Hope you like Karen x x x

Lilly boos challenge

2010-01-14T12:48:00.002Z

Heres my first challenge of the year...Lily-boo too challenge blog I love these lady birds and they are a free download so I had to use them.I used DCWV blossom and butterflies paper,I printed out the image twice and decoupaged the ladybirds and the heart.I coloured them with copic pens and put them on a scallop circle embossed with swirls.Hope you like Karen x x x x

Family christmas cards 2009

2010-01-14T12:38:00.003Z

Heres the christmas card I sent to family 2009.I forgot to take a picture when making them so just pinched this from Tonys mum.I wanted something simple and quick to make as I had to make quite a few of them.I used cuttlebug tree embossing folder on some mirri board matted and layered with some plain card and finished it off with a bit of ribbon.....oh also I used sakura pens to colour in a few of the baubles on the tree but it doesnt really show in the picture.

Karen x x x x

A New Year

2010-01-11T12:47:00.003Z

Paige getting ready to go out in the snow...loves her glowing socks...Kasey with a huge snowball.

Robbie being a dude as usual.

Happy new year everyone Im so sorry I have been neglecting my blog for the past few weeks or even months.Hopefully everything is back to normal after christmas,new year and snow days with everyone home from school and work.

I have promised myself Im going to start doing challenges agian and look at the blogs Im following.

I have just ordered a Gypsy so this will hopefully boost my mojo and get my butt moving agin on making cards.

If anyone has any good tips for using their Gypsy would you please share them as Im a bit nervous about the Gypsy as I dont use Design Studio or SCAL with my Cricut.

Ok everyone have a good day and I will be posting again soon. x x x x

Karen

Joys of the Season cart

2009-11-26T11:49:00.002Z

Heres some cards I have been making this week with my new cricut cart Joys of the Season.I used DCWV le creme pad,beautiful clours and some are glittered and some are pearlised.The stamps are from Daisy and Dandelion set I got off of QVC love the fonts and the circle one fits perfect in the wreath.The deer one is on vellum that I got in a goodie bag ages ago but never knew what to do with it before.Also used the good old trusted cuttlebug...dots...swirls...and a snowflake folder.OK off to make more cards and hopefully get them posted again soon.Sorry havent posted for so long but just lost my crafting bug for a couple of months but its back again I think.

Hope you like Karen x x x x

Link in last post doesnt work!!! Try this one

2009-10-21T12:40:00.002+01:00

Argghhh the link didnt work to Envys blog ok let me try again http://going-buggy.blogspot.com hope this one works ok Good luck everyone
Karen x x x x

Envys great blog candy

2009-10-21T12:33:00.003+01:00

Look at this great blog candy on Envys s great blog Going Buggy.This top picture is for US crafters and the bottom picture is for UK and European crafters.Pop over to Envys great blog and leave a comment and if you have a blog leave a link on there as well.Heres the link to Going Buggy

Win a Gypsy!!!!!

2009-10-02T11:57:00.002+01:00

WOW WOW WOW thats all I can say !!!!
At http://Cuttingabove.blogspot.com you can win a Gypsy.
All you have to do is become a follower to their blog,add their blinkie to your own blog,Im also adding this post to my blog as well and then just leave a comment on their blog with where to find your blog and where you have put their blinkie.Could it be any easier!!!!So hurry it ends tonight !!!!Hurry hurry
Karen x x x x x

My first attemt at Scrapbooking

2009-10-01T10:56:00.003+01:00

OK here goes,this my first attempt at scrapbooking,its of our first family holiday abroad.It is so nice doing all the work to the pages and know I am keeping it and not selling it or giving it away(I sound selfish lol).I used quite a few different cartidges including my new one Lifes a beach,PDDU,George,Accent Essentials and some more.Please let me know what you think and any tips and ideas will be greatly appreciated as I have plenty more photos to add to the album.

(sorry some off the piccys are blurred didnt notice until I had downloaded them)

Hope you like Karen x x x x

More Jingle Jangle CD

2009-10-01T10:49:00.002+01:00

Heres a few more cards I made with Polka Doodles Jingle Jangles CD.Isn't she cute and I blinged her up with some glitter glue.

Hope you like Karen x x x x

Fairy Doodles stamps

2009-10-01T10:43:00.002+01:00

I love these little characters,so cute.Im trying to vary the christmas cards this year so thought I would experiment with these stamps.I used copics to colour them and lots of silver board for matting and layering.

Hope you like Karen x x x x

Jingle Jangle CD rom

2009-10-01T10:35:00.002+01:00

Heres a few cards I have made with polka doodles Cd Jingle Jangles.I combined them with a challenge on Cricut MB to use snowflakes.

I love the colours on this CD the ice blues are so pretty.I used Accent Essentials for the snow flake shapes.

Hope you like Karen x x x x

Win a $250 spending spree at The Scapping Cottage

2009-09-17T11:11:00.002+01:00

http://scrappingcottage.blogspot.com

Hi everyone hope all is well,

Have been nosing around the web and found this fab site and they have a great comp on at the mo as well.Just follow these instructions and have a chance of wininng a shopping spree on their fab site.

1)Become a follower at CottageBLOG

2)Post a link to the contest on your blog

3)Leave a comment on your fav Cottage cutz die with a link back to your blog

If you do this good luck

Karen x x x x x

Stamp swap images from Cricut MB

2009-08-05T12:52:00.003+01:00

Heres some of the images I received in a stamp swap on Cricut.com.I love the magnolia stamps that little girl is just the cutest.I coloured them using my copic pens (love love love these pens).I can remember when Andrew Brownsword first bought out these forever friends teddies,I was working in a card shop Clintons and everything came with these teddies on.My mum even bought me two framed piccies of them for my 21st birthday.Wow that was a while ago lol.

Karen x x x x

Nitwit cards

2009-08-05T12:42:00.003+01:00

Heres a couple of cards I made using nitwitcollections.com sets.I used the jungle set and summer breeze set.I doodle some stitching on them and a tiny bit of glitter that doesnt show.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Lily boos-boutique images

2009-07-02T16:42:00.002+01:00

I just love working with these images from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com ,lucky me Im on her design team so its a good excuse to use them even more.The teddies is from collection 2 Cute male teddies,I coloured him using copic pens and embellish it using peel offs on some patterned paper.

The flowery one is from collection 13 Gardening Ovals.I again coloured the image using copic pens and the background paper is form DCWV Pocket full of Poises and Floral images stacks.I embellished this card using a stampin up floral punch and drew on them with sakura stardust pens OOOoooo glittery pens lol.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Polka Doodle challenge No6

2009-07-01T10:46:00.002+01:00

Heres my card for Polka doodle challenge No6.I used a image from Young girl set at Lily-boos boutique which I coloured with copic pens.I used paper from DCWV pocket of poises and Butterflies and blossom for the ribbon panel.I embossed some mirri board with divine swirls and stamped some little flowers around to brighten it up a bit.Hope you like .

Karen x x x x

July birthdays

2009-07-01T10:37:00.002+01:00

Heres a couple of cards I made this week for the hundreds(well it seems like it )of birthdays family and friends have in July.The top one is for my daughter Paige who will be 14 on july 4th.I used a image I received from a stamp swap we did on cricut.com(sorry cant remember who sent me it put them all in a tin)I love these magnolia stamps arent they adorable.I coloured it using copics and the background was DCWV butterflies and blossom stack.I punched the frame using a punch I got from Readicut and 3d a butterfly peel off.Hope she likes it.

The second one is for my son Robsons best friend,I used a lily boos-boutiqueimage from the boys toys set and coloured it with copics.I used Crafters companion mens collection stamps for the background.Hope you like.

Karen x x x x

Cricut MB Challenge

2009-06-24T12:10:00.002+01:00

Heres my card for the Cricut challenge,I used one of the swap images but I cant remember who sent it I put them all in a tin together.I used http://kaymillerdesigns.com Organic set ( not nitwit summer breeze set like I said on the Cricut MB) I have made it for my daughters 14th birthday on July 4th from her Nan hope she likes it.
Karen x x x x

Polka Doodle challenge No5

2009-06-23T09:12:00.002+01:00

Heres my card for http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com challenge no5.I used one of http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com sketches from their Tree set.This is using my new copic pens which I totally love and a flower punch and a little flower stamp,the paper is just a freebie off a magazine.The sentiment I hand wrote and layered on some mirri board and scalloped using my scissors.I embossed the other mirri board with swiss dots.Hope you like
Karen x x x

Fathers Day Cards

2009-06-20T20:06:00.002+01:00

Heres my Dads Fathers day card and my kids fathers day card for their Dad.I used the boys toys set of drawings from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com
My dad loves fishing so hope he will love his card,I also used Crafters Companion mens set of stamps for the fish and number 1 dad sentiment.

Tonys card is the footballer as he loves his Tottenham so much.I also used more stamps from Crafters Companion mens stamp set for the football and boots stamp.

This is the first time I used my new copic pens as well so quite pleased with the end result.(only the footballer)Hope you like.

Karen x x x

Envys blog candy

2009-06-18T09:20:00.003+01:00

WOW look at all this blog candy.Envys is giving this away,what great goodies.Just click on this link Going Buggy and add a comment and then add a link on your blog site.Good Luck everyone.
Karen x x x

Polka Doodle challenge week 4

2009-06-13T12:25:00.002+01:00

Heres my card for Polka Doodle challenge.The challenge was to use this shaped card and a freebie paper(the dotty paper) and a digi image or stamped image.I used Lily-boos boutique image and then drew the house bits and pieces myself.Hope you like.
Karen x x x

Inspirational Card Sketches challenge

2009-06-13T12:14:00.003+01:00

Heres my card for ICSketches challenge,there was a sketch to follow and if you wanted a cute turtle download from Whimsie Doodles.Its a new digi download blog.I used DCWV Pocket of poises again and some bits from Nitwit collections fqb jungle set.Hope you like.
Karen x x x

Joy fold cards.

2009-06-10T13:52:00.003+01:00

Heres acouple of Joy fold cards I made today the instructions are on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ but they are really easy to make by eye which I did with the flowery one.I used the jungle fqb set from http://www.nitwitcollections.com/ and for the flowery one I used a Penny black stamp and DCWV Pocket of poises again,I love that stack.

Sams love freebie/Cricut mb challenge

2009-06-09T16:03:00.005+01:00

Heres what I made with sams freebie from http://lily-boosboutique.blogspot.com/ I know its not the new one but it didnt fit on the diamond right.Also the challenge on Cricut message board this week was to make a card using the diamond fold.I used DCWV pocket full of poises stack and some mirri board.Hope you like.
Karen x x x

Hullabazoo

2009-06-08T18:54:00.002+01:00

Heres a couple more cards I made today using www.nitwitcollection.com Hullabazoo fqb set.These are for two of my nephews birthdays next month,one will be 3 and the other 4 think they will love these especially as one is called Leo so he will get the lion one.Hope you like.

Karen

Sister 70th Birthday

2009-06-08T18:46:00.003+01:00

Heres a card I made today for a neighbours sister.I used the Summer breeze fqb set from www.nitwitcollections.com .I used Wild card for happy birthday and sister and a couple of peel offs for the 70.Inside I used crafters companion floral collection CD to make a insert.(also did lots of doodling everywhere)

Polka Doodle challenge week 3 (take 2)

2009-06-07T17:36:00.002+01:00

Ok second try,first one didnt have a flower on it I didnt read the rules propally ooppss.This is my entry to http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com week 3 challenge.I used Nitwitcollections.com Jungle fun fqb set.I punched some flowers in the different papers and used bright brads for the centre of the flowers.Hope you like.
Karen x x x

Polka Doodle Week 3 challenge

2009-06-07T16:21:00.002+01:00

Heres my entry for week 3 of the Polka doodle challenge.I used a fbq set Jungle from Nitwit collections.com.Isnt that tiger just the cutiest.

This was using the Zoo fbq set from Nitwit collections.com.In each set you get background papers,ribbons,buttons,the main characters,frames,tags and lots lots more.Hope you like

Karen x x x