Scrap card

This is the card using scrap's from the last lo. Also created for Di Hickmans latest sketch.

Going off to my lovely sisters tomorrow. My beautiful nephew is going to a war zone in september. Unfortunately. We are all anxious has to his wellbeing. Both me and my sister will not rest easily until his safe return. We are having a leaving party for him tomorrow. I know i will have to try and be cheerful for his sake, but i just feel os worried for him.
Lets all hope peace will reign supreme soon, so that everyone's sons are safe.
Will try and blog tomorrow before i go.
Takecare and hopeall your loved ones are safe and happy tonight

Goofing around

Seems ages since i have done an lo.
I have had these photos and papers for a while so thought now is the time. Thanks secret santa for the papers. They are perfect for boy's pages.

Have had fun today. Working out a layout for new kitchen. I am going to have an american style fridge which dispenses water and ice cubes. A dishwasher. A double oven. Only do not know how much it will cost as yet. fingers crossed it is not too much. Other wise i may have to increase my husbands working hours lol. Not really he would not fall for that one.
Going to try and make a card with the left over paper scraps. will download to night if i get time.
catch you later

Fat Freddies card comp.

I decided i would have a go at this months fat freddies card competition.
Thses are my attempts. I really enjoyed making them.




ONly when i came to read the instructions again i found i had not done them correctly.
Tha area on the right handside was to be made up of only paper and/ or card. And the embellisments were to be placed on the left.
So that now rules out the 'Snow' due to the ribbons and 'Thanks' because of the flowers and bling.

Still thought i would let you see them since i have slaved over a hot crafting table to make them.
Great day off again. Sleeping in every morning. It is fab not having to get up at6am, and waking up when i am ready, and not having run around like a mad chicken
takecare

Hi

I had a nice time in Scarborough. Stayed a bit longer than the weekend, as you have properly gathered. I have also been inspired to get the back room sorted in my house. I have out grown my craft room which is the small bedroom. We have a back room down stairs that is not really used for anything particular but it soon will be. I am in the process of stripping the wall paper and am going out to choose some paint later. Just need to find some nice storage units. Got any tips?
Here is my take on this weeks Di Hickman challenge.
Also have done a few cards which i left at my mums. She is in to card making aswell. Only does not get out and about much. I bought her a new sizzix sidekick and my dad got her some dies for it. She was over the moon and a i bet still merrilly cutting out hearts and flowers.
When i got home i made these two.


Going to be a glorious weekend weather wise. Hope you have a good one.

Di Hickman #aug 3

Hi you chaps. hope you are o.k. I am celebrating as i am now on 2 weeks holiday. Hippee.
Done the latest Di Hickman sketch

I am off to Scarborough for the weekend and party time.
I will try to blog at some point if i can. Have a good weekend . love you all .

Glittery lo

Went to Fat Freddies First time i have been and it was very nice. It was nice meeting new fellow crafters and looking in a new shop. Of course spent more than i intended..
Made this lo. First time i have used glitter on a layout. Saw two others using it and the effects were great so thought what the hell try something new. Not all that sure i lkie it but then again i am a beginner with glitter.



In keeping with using up my scraps, although there was not many left. I made a glittery birthday card.

New heights and Sketch # 25

We went up on the Yorkshire Eye on Saturday. What a thrille. I am SO TERRIFIED of heights. I really did think 4 or 5 times about whether i would go up on it. Only i do not want to be ruled by fear. So i went, i had to talk to myself and say i was o.k. I felt hot and sickly. But i just kept on repeating to myself was o.k. I did eventully open my eyes to see some wonderful sights. So glad i did go on it. I feel really proud of myself for doing it.





Had a fantastic time at my sisters. With a little or a lot of the falling over juice.















Here is my take on cpd#25

Di Hickman card challenge

This is my attempt at the August 2# on the Di Hickman card challenge on her site.



Now going to my lovely sisters for a drink and chat and soon. Hope you have a great weekend and that the weather is just as good for you as it is here. bye

Mended

Hi i have managed to mend the camera, but lost the photo's. Two where of Luke which i had taken when i first got the camera.:(
But still it is now working and that will teach me to transfer them too a disc or computer.
Anyway. Here are the other two sets of ATC's that i did.

Have named that set 'Fly away free'. Just as it says on the ATC. So to speak.
The next one i am not sure of. Maybe Red cross because of the red ribbon and gold cross. Or Heavenly pursuits. Not sure, what do you think?

Have found this Star ATC card holder made by my own fair hands.( well slightly tanned now from the sun) designed by the famous Dy Reavely. I have made a circal journal in this star card design, but slightly bigger.
I will let you have a look at that when it is returned too me which will be september time. Cann't wait.


Cold is still as bad. Am taking the medicine regularly. Hope the weather is going to stay nice. First bbq of the year on friday. Am so looking forward to it and seeing my sis.
Fingers crossed this cold is over by then.
Take care

ATC & AFTH

Had i lovely day at Art from the Heart with my good friend Lyn. Hi Lynn, let me know how the card goes down.
Have made 3 sets of 3 ATC's. Only my camera as decided that it will not remember 2 of the photos of the sets.
So here is the one the camera has decided to allow.
I think i will call them, Tag you are it.

Still feeling under the weather. Spent a small fortune at the chemist on cold remedes. I do not want to have a cold for my holidays, or this weekend as i am off to a bbq at my lovely sisters. Which i am greatly looking forward too.
Take care hope you are well.

Fantastic time

Luke as returned safe and sound. He had a fantastic time. Loved Alton Towers. Had a go at rifle shooting.And well just lots of stuff. He looked really tired when we picked him up. I thought he needed a wash, but the darkness on his skin was not dirt but a sun tan.
So nice to have him back. I did give him a big hug. The blood supply to his arms is only just returning.
Sorry no picture to post today. Am trying to work on a lo which i started yesterday. Decided today i did not like it, so removed some elements. Having a bit of a block.
I feel all headachy and have a sore throat. Feel like i am coming down with cold. Just my luck when the sun is out. Hope i will not be ill for my holidays in 2 weeks.
Takecare. Will try to upload pictures tomorrow

New Challenges

I have found this other great challenge site Di Hickman. She does card and scrapbook challenges. This is my attempt at the 1st August card sketch.


I really enjoyed doing this card. I feel a punch phase coming on.

It is my fathers 70th birthday coming soon. So i have whipped up this little number for him.

Sorry about the poor picture quality. The flash as reflected back from the silver on the card. But you get the idea.
I am so excited as my beautiful boy is coming back today after his adventures at scout camp. I can not wait to give him a great big hug. If he will let me!
Am off to pick him up now hippee.
takecare

Sunny journeys

Had a nice day today. Not at work for a start off. Met up with my friend Lynn, hi lynn. We spent hours at the craft shop in Embsay. Spent more than i ment too. Had a look at lynns holiday scrapbook which was beautiful. The sun shined all the time i was driving there and on the way back, which was nice after driving in the rain for the past few months.
Was watching the news tonight which showed the scout meeting in Essex where they are reaffirming with vows. Sounds like a wedding! Tried looking to see if i could spot Luke, no luck. Still there was about 40 thousand there so the odds where a bit slim. Everyone looked like they were having a good time, so i guess Luke will be as well. Can't wait until he gets back so i can hopefully find out what he has been up too. Then again i may only get the odd grunt. Anyone know how to interrupt the language of teenagers?? Could do with some helpful hints

Here is my take on this weeks cps challenge