tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87220952202310151892024-03-13T15:04:29.480+00:00Life goes ona thing I need reminding of once in a while.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-42907474309877822009-09-06T11:02:00.003+01:002009-09-06T11:10:29.670+01:00an enjoyable afternoonI spent the afternoon yesterday just tinkering with my craft stuff, didn't really know if I was going to make anything but this card materialised. I started with the crackle background, done with two acrylic paints and PVA, a friend, <a href="http://madebycaroline.blogspot.com/">Carrie</a>, told me about.<br />The stamps are from <a href="http://www.art-journey.nl/shop/index.html?lang=nl&target=d2.html&lmd=40054.665278">Art Journeys</a>, Smile plate.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SqOI6UH5A7I/AAAAAAAABKY/YhiCpRvXRQQ/s1600-h/crackleBGcard.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378292915426100146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SqOI6UH5A7I/AAAAAAAABKY/YhiCpRvXRQQ/s400/crackleBGcard.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-44954122448872623062009-09-01T15:27:00.003+01:002009-09-01T15:30:04.538+01:00Two posts in one day, whatever next<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sp0vfJzQtEI/AAAAAAAABKQ/psY8jNKzcgY/s1600-h/karinstiles.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 153px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376505742403613762" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sp0vfJzQtEI/AAAAAAAABKQ/psY8jNKzcgY/s400/karinstiles.jpg" /></a><br /><div>another set of tiles, these ones are for Karin, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">who's</span> colour scheme was vibrant blues and greens, for some reason my camera didn't want to pick up the green very well but it is there honest.</div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-20864382575958194742009-09-01T06:44:00.003+01:002009-09-01T07:05:30.114+01:00a couple of thingsI had the urge to make something yesterday so I got stuck in to the next set of tiles for our collaborative project and this time it was Pennys turn, her colour choice was hot colours/orange with blue accents, so I hope she likes these.<br /><br />The background is acrylic paints and the stamp is from ISC.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Spy3k1sxwvI/AAAAAAAABKI/6z1FSOcpZZ4/s1600-h/pennystiles.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376373898691592946" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Spy3k1sxwvI/AAAAAAAABKI/6z1FSOcpZZ4/s400/pennystiles.jpg" /></a><br /><div>After I'd finished Pennys tiles I wanted to make something different so had a look around the challenge blogs. The Challenge on <a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/31st-august-eyelets-or-brads.html">Forever Friends </a>was to use brads or eyelets and I have loads of these that I got way back when I first started card making as I just thought they were the coolest thing ever lol. I ended up using some eyelets that came with my Cropadile though as the others I had just were too small to get the effect I wanted.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Spy3kgzSamI/AAAAAAAABKA/3cs9j8HIkqI/s1600-h/FFeyelets.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 203px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376373893081754210" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Spy3kgzSamI/AAAAAAAABKA/3cs9j8HIkqI/s400/FFeyelets.jpg" /></a><br /></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-75358336819044574702009-08-30T13:15:00.002+01:002009-08-30T13:29:09.699+01:00Oh my wordI just logged in and noticed the date of my last post, it has been about six weeks since I posted, the worst thing is the fact that was the last time I sat and did crafting of any kind I think, books music and work all taking over at the moment.<br /><br />The summer has gone by in a flash, I can't believe it has been six weeks since we went on holiday to Italy, two glorious weeks of sunshine and seeing our lovely daughter Sam, who is living the life out there on Lake Garda. After seeing her lifestyle it makes me wish I was a 21 year old again instead of a Mum with a 21 year old lol, makes me feel old, wouldn't mind so much but I'm not even 40 yet, that is a delight that I have coming up later this year, woopee (can you hear the sarcasm :o) )<br /><br />I hope you are all enjoying the summer and the delight of knowing your little darling will be heading back off to school very shortly, in the UK anyway, I always loved the summer holidays when my kids were little but now the boys are 17 and 14 they are off doing their own thing with their mates, and fingers crossed we get a few more weeks of summer before Autumn sets in.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-65546855180656739842009-07-15T07:47:00.002+01:002009-07-15T07:49:05.433+01:00Pink and blue and a flower or twois this weeks theme over on the <a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends </a>blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sl17oszZX5I/AAAAAAAABJ4/9lHDotRcuTk/s1600-h/Picture1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 217px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358575070792474514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sl17oszZX5I/AAAAAAAABJ4/9lHDotRcuTk/s400/Picture1.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-27854116199756208512009-07-14T15:25:00.003+01:002009-07-14T15:28:08.366+01:00Colourfulis the theme on <a href="http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/">Wednesday Stamper </a>this week.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlyVd2i7RkI/AAAAAAAABJw/k527hZ4VbMc/s1600-h/Picture006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358321996754798146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlyVd2i7RkI/AAAAAAAABJw/k527hZ4VbMc/s400/Picture006.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlyVdS7JScI/AAAAAAAABJo/D2CXOUL1Fyc/s1600-h/Picture003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358321987192703426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlyVdS7JScI/AAAAAAAABJo/D2CXOUL1Fyc/s400/Picture003.jpg" /></a><br />I've used acrylic paints for the background, seeing as they were still on my table from yesterday. The stamps are by ISC, Inka and Crafty Individuals.<br /><div></div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-70821094173249409512009-07-13T15:45:00.005+01:002009-07-13T15:55:17.864+01:00PlaytimeThe challenge on <a href="http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/">Mixed Media Monday</a> this week is simply to play, this is what they have to say<br /><br /><blockquote></blockquote>This week my challenge to you is to simply “play”! I think we often spend too much time worrying about the end results to sit back and enjoy the process. So this week, take some time to enjoy the process and have some fun!<br /><blockquote></blockquote><p></p><p>I do like using acrylic paints and getting some texture into my creations, it can be very messy but also great fun. This is a bit of a wild colour combo, bright pink, turquoise and orange but I really like it.</p><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357956065564858226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SltIp2okl3I/AAAAAAAABJg/a5lVXwdZdkw/s400/Picture006.jpg" /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SltIptweS1I/AAAAAAAABJY/vtAnCsrKLr8/s1600-h/Picture002-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 249px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357956063182080850" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SltIptweS1I/AAAAAAAABJY/vtAnCsrKLr8/s400/Picture002-2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>The stamps I've used are from Non-sequitar, Inka, and ISC</div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-23263918346218525212009-07-11T17:02:00.003+01:002009-07-11T17:09:10.275+01:00Forever friends<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sli4vkXpXwI/AAAAAAAABJQ/a5drf3fJsEU/s1600-h/Picture005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 377px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357234884113424130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sli4vkXpXwI/AAAAAAAABJQ/a5drf3fJsEU/s400/Picture005.jpg" /></a> The theme over on the <a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends </a>blog is pink, brown and flowers.<br /><br />I've never taken part in these challenges before but after having been sent a few FF images I thought I'd have a go.<br /><div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-78207244057325285412009-07-07T15:43:00.003+01:002009-07-07T16:05:53.796+01:00A few things<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlNgiryY7aI/AAAAAAAABI4/_IWxsK1xPj0/s1600-h/chal.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355730530859543970" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlNgiryY7aI/AAAAAAAABI4/_IWxsK1xPj0/s400/chal.jpg" /></a><br />I came across the <a href="http://mind-wideopen.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-july-bloggers-summer-is-starting.html">Mind wide open </a>blog some time back and have loved the images they have put up to be used in their challenges but I have never got around to taking part until now.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /></p><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlNgjBtNTFI/AAAAAAAABJI/NJ3ls3DIT7w/s1600-h/lorry09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355730536743390290" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlNgjBtNTFI/AAAAAAAABJI/NJ3ls3DIT7w/s400/lorry09.jpg" /></a> The image on this card is also from Mind wide open, I just loved the softness of the colours and the subtle pattern and despite loving the image I ran out of time to make something for the challenge, so I have made a birthday card for a lovely lady I have known since I first ventured into the world of crafting online.</p><p> </p><p>And lastly I was very excited to find out my inchie cube had made it into <a href="http://craftstamper.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-issue-out-today.html">Craft Stamper </a>this month. It started out as a forum challenge set by <a href="http://alcoholinky.blogspot.com/">Carol</a> but it ended up with Carol writing and sending a piece into the magazine and luckily for us all it was published, so a big thanks Carol.</p><p>Here is a sneaky peek at my inchie cube.<br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlNgiwcrXhI/AAAAAAAABJA/jCaVHwnViUE/s1600-h/inchiecube2-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355730532110654994" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SlNgiwcrXhI/AAAAAAAABJA/jCaVHwnViUE/s400/inchiecube2-1.jpg" /></a>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-27379346937891629652009-06-29T19:49:00.004+01:002009-06-29T19:55:47.688+01:00The collabrative project continuesIt was my turn to receive lots of gorgeous squares last month, I have them all tucked away safely waiting for inspiration to hit , I do keep getting them out to look at though :o)<br /><br />This month is <a href="http://faeriewingscraft.blogspot.com/">Audreys</a> turn, and i must admit that I am very late with these, sorry Auds<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SkkNinYEK1I/AAAAAAAABIw/N28OE7j-ZRQ/s1600-h/Audreyssquares.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352824520443177810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SkkNinYEK1I/AAAAAAAABIw/N28OE7j-ZRQ/s400/Audreyssquares.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />All stamps from <a href="http://www.craftyindividuals.co.uk/">Crafty Individuals</a>.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-18875768107955225302009-06-20T17:20:00.002+01:002009-06-20T17:23:44.999+01:00Another great giveawayWendy from <a href="http://www.thestampattic.co.uk/">Stamp Attic </a>is having a giveaway over on her <a href="http://www.thestampattic.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. Pop over and to her blog, leave a comment and you could be in with a chance of winning one of two copies of the latest Artful Blogging book from Stampington.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-2203681767029213892009-06-16T17:06:00.001+01:002009-06-16T17:08:15.880+01:00A girly giveawayThe lovely <a href="http://greensleevesart.blogspot.com/2009/06/girlie-giveaway-ii-cd-2506.html">Galina</a> is running a giveaway on her blog for no other reason than the sun is shining. Pop over and have a look for yourself.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-20203789329046887142009-06-16T06:40:00.002+01:002009-06-16T06:54:16.347+01:00Do you ever get the feeling time is running away on youbecause that is exactly how <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">I'm</span> feeling at the moment. I'm not especially busy, I only work 4hrs a day and yet I have no time for creating, boring things like housework and cooking keep getting in the way of my 'Me' time. The last decent amount of 'Me' time I got was a few weeks back and because the sun was shinning I took myself outside and over the week read the entire Twilight series, very indulgent reading the first book in one day. I know these books are aimed at teenagers but I have to say I loved them!<br /><br />I'm hoping normal service will resume shortly and I will be able to manage my time more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">efficiently</span> and actually get and take part in a few of the great challenges that are around at the moment. So if you are one of the lovely people who visit my blog <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">regularly</span>, I apologise, but I will post something a bit more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">interesting</span> than this waffle asap :o)debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-84839852725290346352009-05-10T12:02:00.003+01:002009-05-10T12:07:38.805+01:00Childhood<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sga0v2DuZvI/AAAAAAAABIo/Hd7oaSAzuI0/s1600-h/P5101276.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334149542724921074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sga0v2DuZvI/AAAAAAAABIo/Hd7oaSAzuI0/s400/P5101276.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>is this weeks theme over on <a href="http://thankgoditsfriday.wordpress.com/">TGIF</a>.</p><p>I've made my piece on a base of corrugated card that was recycled from some packaging. The use of the corrugated card is inspired by my friend <a href="http://madebyjoanne.blogspot.com/">Joanne</a>, who has used it several times and always to great effect.</p>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-85798278577031800702009-05-08T19:33:00.003+01:002009-05-08T20:00:39.762+01:00fairies at the bottom of the gardenis this weeks theme over on the <a href="http://dragon-dragonsdream.blogspot.com/">Tag it on</a> blog, a new challenge blog for me as I on;y heard about it when I was looking at Joannes blog earlier.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SgR_Ynz7WZI/AAAAAAAABIg/wU9u7_MA_s8/s1600-h/P5081273.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333527919693879698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SgR_Ynz7WZI/AAAAAAAABIg/wU9u7_MA_s8/s400/P5081273.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SgR_YboEQVI/AAAAAAAABIY/HmR5EzBLUBM/s1600-h/P5081266.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333527916422906194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SgR_YboEQVI/AAAAAAAABIY/HmR5EzBLUBM/s400/P5081266.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My tag is quite big, not sure on the size, but the background is done with chalk inks and a few sprays of Glimmer mists. </div><div></div><div>The wings are stamped onto acetate and coloured with alcohol inks.</div><div></div><div>The stamps are by ISC, Inka and Paperartsy. The diamond paper is by Crafty Individuals.</div><div> </div><div>I've posted two pictures as I couldn't pick up all the colour and the glimmer with or without the flash, so one is with the flash the other isn't.</div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-2001407357899043332009-04-29T14:15:00.003+01:002009-04-29T14:25:40.506+01:00And the winners are............<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfhT5ZmlscI/AAAAAAAABIQ/PH0nUvtsAQc/s1600-h/numgen.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330102404583371202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfhT5ZmlscI/AAAAAAAABIQ/PH0nUvtsAQc/s400/numgen.bmp" border="0" /></a> the two winners are <a href="http://heartnsoul-amy.blogspot.com/">AMY</a> who was the 14th person to post and <a href="http://tumbleweedtrails.blogspot.com/">JD</a> who was the 8th. Can you both let me have your addresses so I can get your charms off to you.<br /><br />Thankyou to everyone who took part, I enjoyed it, so may do another giveaway at some point, watch this space.<a href="http://heartnsoul-amy.blogspot.com/"><br /></a><div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-1345685548166932302009-04-29T14:01:00.001+01:002009-04-29T14:03:24.172+01:00Another charm giveawayI've come across so many great blogs due to Charm Day, and <a href="http://123lilibulle.canalblog.com/archives/2009/04/29/13551995.html">lilbulles</a> blog is no exception, plus there is a great giveaway on there.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-57650788102208451882009-04-28T14:01:00.002+01:002009-04-28T14:07:02.156+01:00My charm giveawayIn honour of Amber Dawns <a href="http://internationalcharmday.blogspot.com/">International Charm Day </a>I thought I make a couple of charms to give away myself. If you would like the chance of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">receiving</span> one of these two charms leave me a comment and a link on your blog before 2pm GMT tomorrow (Wednesday) and I'll pick the winners by a random number generator.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sfb-WV-FQqI/AAAAAAAABII/G2S1PDAeQtI/s1600-h/red+charm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329726868847674018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sfb-WV-FQqI/AAAAAAAABII/G2S1PDAeQtI/s200/red+charm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sfb-WTaxVNI/AAAAAAAABIA/IBzmEuwjh1o/s1600-h/blue+charm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329726868162696402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Sfb-WTaxVNI/AAAAAAAABIA/IBzmEuwjh1o/s200/blue+charm.jpg" border="0" /></a> If you pop over to The charm blog you'll find lots of other people who are doing something special for today.<br /><br /><div></div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-80603117164316122122009-04-28T06:56:00.001+01:002009-04-28T06:58:00.139+01:00A charming giveawayAnne, whos blog is <a href="http://bullesdorees.blogspot.com/2009/04/mini-giveaway.html">here</a> is giving away a couple of gorgeous little bottle charms, pop over and take a look.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-18310224721734595282009-04-27T08:02:00.002+01:002009-04-27T08:06:09.881+01:00Lifes a beach<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfVYk3oDNmI/AAAAAAAABH4/jHSr7jJP45U/s1600-h/beach.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329263124493317730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfVYk3oDNmI/AAAAAAAABH4/jHSr7jJP45U/s200/beach.jpg" border="0" /></a> On the Beach is this weeks theme over on <a href="http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">MMM</span></a><br /><br />My piece is 3x3. The collage image is from <a href="http://gomakesomething.com/">Lisa <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Vollrath</span></a>.<br />The paper is K&Co. The stamps are from a very old set, can't even <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">remember</span> who they are by.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-81723469294260318062009-04-26T10:27:00.003+01:002009-04-26T10:30:26.453+01:00Butterfly whispersThis weeks theme on <a href="http://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/">Sunday postcard art </a> is butterflies.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfQpDvM9ZsI/AAAAAAAABHw/tqYwi5YIbR0/s1600-h/DSCF0903-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328929403273307842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfQpDvM9ZsI/AAAAAAAABHw/tqYwi5YIbR0/s200/DSCF0903-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfQpDABGlkI/AAAAAAAABHo/0zt_4xhQCbI/s1600-h/DSCF0905-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328929390607111746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfQpDABGlkI/AAAAAAAABHo/0zt_4xhQCbI/s200/DSCF0905-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The lady image is from Crafty Individuals, the butterfly is from the internet and the stamps are by ISC and Non-Sequitar.<br /><div></div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-75440391113925204092009-04-25T09:32:00.003+01:002009-04-25T09:39:10.395+01:00Mermaids pendantI'm in the process of making a few charms for Charm day and this one kind of made itself as all the bits I needed were in one box waiting to be used. I think it's a pendant any mermaid would be happy to wear, and I know it may be stretching the theme a little but I thought I'd put it forward for this weeks <a href="http://mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/2009/04/20/mermaids/">MMM</a> where the theme is Mermaids.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfLK-fzz_2I/AAAAAAAABHg/K-3k5PVAAe8/s1600-h/mermaid+charm.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328544484172234594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfLK-fzz_2I/AAAAAAAABHg/K-3k5PVAAe8/s200/mermaid+charm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfLK-PFirYI/AAAAAAAABHY/F6x7FH8LPP8/s1600-h/mermaid+charm2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328544479683194242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 147px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfLK-PFirYI/AAAAAAAABHY/F6x7FH8LPP8/s200/mermaid+charm2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The background I've used is something I made a while back and haven't gotten around to using in a project yet, but I thought it was perfect for this photo.<br /><div></div></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-52849702206088760732009-04-23T15:02:00.003+01:002009-04-23T15:08:11.020+01:00International charm day<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfB1Sf-CwcI/AAAAAAAABHQ/K5KCjrbln_Q/s1600-h/CharmDayButton.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327887319859118530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/SfB1Sf-CwcI/AAAAAAAABHQ/K5KCjrbln_Q/s200/CharmDayButton.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>If you like making little pieces of art that you wear or swap then check out this <a href="http://internationalcharmday.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is what Amber Dawn, the host, has said</div><div><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote><span style="color:#3366ff;">I am hoping to have as many people join us as possible!The more the merrier!And while you are at it, why not make some charms to share with people on April 28 in your part of the world!</span><br /><blockquote></blockquote></div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-15722829689062218102009-04-22T15:00:00.003+01:002009-04-22T15:06:06.171+01:00Earth day......is this weeks theme on <a href="http://wednesdaystamper.wordpress.com/">Wednesday Stamper</a>, this is what they have to say<br /><br /><blockquote></blockquote><br />Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated in many countries on 22 April. It is a day for awareness and appreciation of the Earth and our environment. Be it recycling, protecting the wilderness, the air we breath or harmony on the planet…….we look forward to seeing what you think of our Mother Earth. Use at least one rubber stamp in your creation and please remember to leave a direct link to your WS: Earth Day post along with your comment. <blockquote></blockquote><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Se8jLSEoO9I/AAAAAAAABHA/rTZC98uLnG8/s1600-h/earth+2x2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327515560939371474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Se8jLSEoO9I/AAAAAAAABHA/rTZC98uLnG8/s200/earth+2x2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>my 2x2 collage is made on a piece of recycled board. The background is acrylic paints.</div><div> </div><div>The stamps are from Crafty Individuals and Paperartsy.</div>debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8722095220231015189.post-36893902899211301522009-04-21T21:12:00.005+01:002009-04-21T21:16:42.591+01:00Hope it was a good one JoIt was <a href="http://jocappersandon.blogspot.com/">Jo's </a>birthday yesterday and this is the card I made her.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Se4pAAyI-2I/AAAAAAAABGw/qXbET9QuuhI/s1600-h/bd9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327240489412918114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Se4pAAyI-2I/AAAAAAAABGw/qXbET9QuuhI/s200/bd9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327240494889554338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r-MGAbXUj68/Se4pAVL30aI/AAAAAAAABG4/P45CkgzRwaU/s200/bd9a.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br />The stamps are all ISC and thanks to Jo for the photos as I forgot to take any.debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457708756955524869noreply@blogger.com7