IT'S BEEN WAY TOO LONG!

Hi Bloggers,

Its been such a long time since I've attempted any crafting, and I've got such a wonderful work room all set ready to rock and roll,  2 years ago I moved turned the 4th bedroom into a study / craft room, then my job took me interstate and when I did come back on weekends the last thing I wanted to do was make a mess, as my weekends were full, washing, shopping etc… lol.. now I'm back for the rest of this year .. yippee, I needed to get my mojo back, as I didn't even know how to use the cuttlebug!  youtube comes in handy, so I attended a stampin-up afternoon and created this cute little easter card and box.

I'm looking forward to getting back and creating a mess!

Have a wonderful easter!



x x

Roses Challenge Feb 2012

Hi bloggers,

Its been so busy in my house, once I knew I was putting my home up for sale, I knew I had to make my home presentable, putting away family photos, cleaning up my craft room, and turning it back into a games room, this is why I've not been crafting, as its all boxed up.  Well the good news is, I've sold my home, but as it only sold this week, they tell me I have to have one more open house which is this weekend, then I can get back into my boxes and play with some of my goodies I got for Christmas, and start crafting again, I've been really missing my card making.

Now, onto this months challenge, yes I'm a little late .. this month it was my turn to host the challenge and I challenged the Roses to a birthday card, as you can never have too many.  I made my card for a special friend, she's not received it yet but she will when I get a minute to see her.

Please take the time to check out the other Roses....

*Betty

*Connie

* Kym

* Mary Ann

*Olga

* Patti

* Sue

Promise to be back within the next week.

Hope your all well and enjoying what ever you have been doing.

x x

Roses Challenge - Jan 2012

Hi bloggers,

Oh its so great to be back with the Roses, they are such a great bunch of talented ladies.  This months challenge has been bought to us by Kym, and she has asked us to create a wintery card with the shades of blue, snow, snowmen etc.  My stamp is Warm & Cozy Christmas - by Gina Kay, and I've coloured my image with copies and used liquid appliqué to create the snow, how effective is this!, I've used my snowflake embossing folder and spellbinders labels sixteen.

The 'Roses' are truly talented, so please be sure to hop over to there blogs and take a look!

*Betty

*Connie

* Kym

* Mary Ann

*Olga

* Patti

* Sue

Enjoy the week!

x x

ABC Christmas Challenge

Hi blogging buddies!

This is a quick post have to get ready for work.

Thought I would join in the ABC Christmas Challenge, which is to create a christmas card each fortnight, by the time Christmas is here I should like the word 'should' (LOL), have 24, all you have to do is follow the theme, and this is the first challenge for the year and its A - Anything Goes,  come and join in the fun! My stamp is Stampin Up - Contempo Christmas.

* ABC Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes

Have a great day!

x x

Birthday Wishes

Hi bloggers,

What is a happening to the wonderful summer we are supposed to be having!.. I've spend more time indoors that out, and after the thunderstorm last night, today is a bleak day, good to be indoors and catch up on the blogs I've neglected and create a few cards, as I've quite a few birthdays in the next few weeks,  so I've made this sweet birthday card, papers are from MME Lost and Found - blush, I've loving these papers, that I really don't want to chomp into them (LOL), sentiment is GK, and I've used Heartfelt Creations posy patch dies to create my flower, added a bit of antique lace.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

* Annabelle Stamps - Anything Goes
* Winder Wonderland - Birthday Card

Have a great week!

x x

My New Grandson

Hi Bloggers,

I know I've not been around, but things have been quite hectic over the last 10 weeks, with my daughters pregnancy, she's been in and out of hospital, and I've been minding her other two boys, whilst going to work and running two households.... anyway all's good now,  I'd like to introduce you to Mason John, born 4 January,  little brother to Jack 6 and Cooper 3, 2 weeks premature, and weighing in at 8'11, good size, hate to think what he would have weighted full term!

I didn't even manage to send out a single christmas card, and today is the first time back on the blog, and I have to say it took me a while to get into it!... now off to get a little inspiration.

Hope you all had a wonderful christmas with family and friends...

Happy New Year!

Love Kerrie x

 

Make It Monday Linky Party

Hi Blogging Buddies,


I've just had a wonderful holiday in Japan, must be one of the cleanest countries I've ever visited, and the weather was just wonderful, we travelled on the Bullet train through the country, and the trees are just starting to change colour, and it was just gorgeous.. so many stories to tell, here's a quick one... there was a couple from Tokyo staying in the same Ryokan as us, and he got us drinking sake, we drank it hot, cold then sweet ... well all I can say is it was a long way down to my bed, which was on the floor!


Ok, onto my card, this card I created for my daughters baby shower, she has two boys, and I think she might have another, so thought I would give something with a little pink, I crated the cute bib using my, 
nestibilities.  As I've only just got back didn't have time to do the digi.

First prize - one entry randomly chosen to be featured on Make It Monday the following week.

Second prize - to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on the blog of one or more entries in the Make It Monday linky party stating that you saw their entry on the Make It Monday Linky Party. Winning comment will be randomly chosen, and this weeks sponsor is  Emma who owns Pollycraft. The winner gets to choose 5 single digis of their choice!

Thanks for taking the time to drop by!

 

Make It Monday Linky Party

Good Morning/Evening!

Well another weekend that went too fast!... The weather was just gorgeous, spent time in the garden, but the pool is still a little too cold for a swim, I did try!... I'm on a little roll at the minute with Christmas Cards, I've so many to make... and I don't want to buy any!  This is 14 x 14cm card, dp is Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses, I love all this range, my stamp is Stampin Up, I've embossed in silver, and added ribbon and snowflakes with a touch of glitter.

First prize - one entry randomly chosen to be featured on Make It Monday the following week.

Second prize - to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on the blog of one or more entries in the Make It Monday linky party stating that you saw their entry on the Make It Monday Linky Party. Winning comment will be randomly chosen, and this weeks sponsor is Crafty Emma's Store with a £10 voucher 

Now onto my pick of the week.... this week I've choosen No. 12.... Liz - Craftyliz's Creations I just loved this card, the colours layout ...gorgeous image and wonderful embellishments...

such 

Thanks for taking the time to drop by!

 

Black & White

Hi bloggers,

Well the week has started off quite well, its 'hump day' hope it continues, I've commenced shooting a new show 'Dripping In Chocolate', which is a telemovie for BBC/UK TV.  Cast are great, David Wenham, and Louise Lombard who is English, but based in the US.... both are so far so good (LOL).

There is a new challenge over at Scrapbook Boutique, and this is the inspiration photo! .. come along and play!

My card is quite elegant, with a lovely sentiment from Gina K...

Thanks for dropping by!

 

Christmas Is the Season!

Hi blogging buddies,

I created this christmas card, using my new grand calibur, and grand nestabilites Labels 4, very quick and simple, so made a few ,,,  I'm only just starting my christmas cards... I'm way behind!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

* Christmas Stamping All Year Long - Spots


 

Make It Monday Linky Party

Hi blogging buddies!

I just don't seem to have the mojo for christmas cards, but I know I have to start, so here is the first of many more to come, my image is from Heartfelt Creations - HCPC 3428 - Script Christmas Tree, I've embossed the image in green, and added a little trim to the bottom.

First prize - one entry randomly chosen to be featured on Make It Monday the following week.

Second prize - to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on the blog of one or more entries in the Make It Monday linky party stating that you saw their entry on the Make It Monday Linky Party. Winning comment will be randomly chosen, and this weeks sponsor is My Mums Craft Shop, with a fabulous prize being offered this week is £10 Gift Voucher.

My Mums Craft Shop started in late 2010 but since the start of 2011 have expanded the company and now have thousands of products in stock and online. They specialise in rubber stamping products for cardmakers and scrapbookers. They have hundreds of different stamps available from various worldwide stamp companies including - CC Designs, La La Land Crafts, My Favorite Things, Stampavie, Whimsy Stamps, Whiff Of Joy to name but a few. We add new products on a daily basis to our ever expanding ranges - check out our blog for the latest info.

My pick of the week....No. 148 Mandy - Crafty Fox Cards, with this fantastic card..

I would like to enter the following:


* Crazy for Challenges - Holiday season


thanks for dropping by ... have a wonderful week!


 

Lunch with the Girls!

Hi Bloggers,

What wonderful weather we have had this weekend in Sydney.... and what a better way to spend it under the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the water in a gorgeous cafe, with two of my friends,  here are some snaps...

Sydney Opera House

Me (Kerrie) and Ann Marie

Ann Marie & Lisa

Ok.. there not the most flattering photos.....  but that's us!

x x

Make It Monday Linky Party

Good Morning/Evening!

I've had such a great weekend went up to Coffs Harbour for my nieces Baby Shower, High Tea, it was just beautiful, and had such a great time catching up with my nieces and great nieces, I don't get to see them that often, they have grown into such gorgeous adults, and little toddlers.

Now my card was created for the Baby Shower, using my nestibilities and punches, added a little bling and bingo.. finished...

First prize - one entry randomly chosen to be featured on Make It Monday the following week.

Second prize - to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on the blog of one or more entries in the Make It Monday linky party stating that you saw their entry on the Make It Monday Linky Party. Winning comment will be randomly chosen, and this weeks sponsor is Cupcake Cards

My pick of the week is...... No. 212... Tina from Tina's Craft Place... after all those cupcakes I ate over the weekend, this card reminded me of what i ate (LOL)

Thanks for dropping by....


x x

Make It Monday Linky Party

Hello blogging buddies,

It's Monday, and we have a public holiday today... yippee!! get the day off work!, only have to work three days this week, as I'm going away next Friday to Coffs Harbour, to my nieces baby shower...  Now onto my card, my image is a digi from Squidgi Digi, and what a fun image this is... I've coloured with copics.

First prize - one entry randomly chosen to be featured on Make It Monday the following week.

Second prize - to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on the blog of one or more entries in the Make It Monday linky party stating that you saw their entry on the Make It Monday Linky Party. Winning comment will be randomly chosen, and this weeks sponsor is Beth at Squidgi Digi, Beth is generously ofering 4 images of the winners choice... be sure the check out the site there are so many fun images.

Pick of the week time ... drum roll... and its No. 20 Wendy - Crazy for Flowers, with the gorgeous anniversary card..

Thanks for dropping by!

x x

Make It Monday Linky Party

Good morning/evening!

It was such a lovely weekend, my grandson has his 6th birthday party at my place, and his theme was Pirates.. and wow 12 little pirates running around, such a lovely afternoon. The party finished, we cleaned up, and bingo the skies opened up, and its not stopped raining!.

Its the beginning of a brand new week, and that means it time for another Make it Monday, I've created this card for a dear work colleague who had to terminate her baby at 22 weeks, and after visiting 6 specialists, they all said it's the only thing to do, its such a devastating time for her, family and friends.

I've used heartfelt creations stamps and die set.

First prize - one entry randomly chosen to be featured on Make It Monday the following week.

Second prize - to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on the blog of one or more entries in the Make It Monday linky party stating that you saw their entry on the Make It Monday Linky Party. Winning comment will be randomly chosen, and this weeks sponsor is Emma's from Crafty Emma's Store, and Emmas is offering a £10 voucher to spend in store (p&p not included).

Now onto my pick of the week....... its getting harder and harder each week.... I just love everything I see, but I'm only allowed one and this week its.... No. 32 Riochet who has created the fantastic bag using paper.... oh isn't she a clever little bunny!

Thanks for dropping by!

x x

Roses Challenge - Sept

Hi blogging buddies,

Ok its the end of the month, and that means it time to reveal our challenge for the Roses! The month of August was so busy and so much going on in my life that I didn't complete my challenge, so I've incorporated August - Olga's challenge to use flowers and September - Betty's challenge to use Ribbon.

I've used heartfelt creation Lialacs/Posy bouquet pre cut set, stamped on card twice, with Stampin Up concord crush, then stamped again and cut out, then stamped heartfelt creations posy patch flower pre cut set, with the posy patch spellbinder die run through the cuttle bug 16 times! coloured using the same ink, popped my focal image up on foam dots added my ribbon, add of course glitter.. love my glitter marta stewart butterfly!

The Roses are at truly talented bunch of crafters!

*Betty

*Connie

* Kym

* Mary Ann

*Olga

* Patti

* Sue

I would like to enter the following:

*Joans Garden - Purple
* Inspire me Fridays - anything goes
* Southern Girls Challenge - anything goes
* Anything Goes Challenge - Anything goes
* Bow & Berries - glitter

Thanks for dropping by!

Make It Monday

Hi Blogging Buddies,

First of all i would like to apologise for not getting around to visiting all blogs, but have been away on business and didn't take the computer, just the ipad, and it was too damn slow, but I promise I will be in full swing this week.  I've also elected not to choose a pick of the week because it wouldn't be fair, and I'm sure you all agree.

Now this card looks better with the naked eye, I just didn't seem to be able to photograph it as the gold is too shiny, and I just kept playing with the settings on the camera, and this is the best I came up with.... sorry ... need photography lessons (LOL), the dp looks pink!... oh well you really just have to believe me.  My stamp is Gina K, as is the sentiment, and I've embossed iin gold....

First prize - one entry randomly chosen to be featured on Make It Monday the following week.

Second prize - to be eligible to win you must leave a comment on the blog of one or more entries in the Make It Monday linky party stating that you saw their entry on the Make It Monday Linky Party. Winning comment will be randomly chosen, and this week we are sponsored by Mad for Makers

And their prize - Copicendium Magazine

A mini magazine/ ideas book... chocked full of inspiration.  This volume of Copicendium is an A5 booklet with 20 pages showcasing projects created using Copic markers.. particularly focusing on colouring digi images with Copics!

Thanks for taking the time to drop by....