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Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Wishes For Bella Blog Hop Week 1

My Bella Blog candy
K&co Pad
Assorted Flowers
Basic Grey Stamp set


Wishes for Bella Blog Hop Week 1
Welcome to Bella's blog Hop now i hope youve arrived here from Christy's Blog.If not then you may like to start at the beginning so you dont miss out on all the lovely Candy/Prizes along the way so you need to pop on down to Denise's Blog.In addition to candies on individual blogs, one random person each week will also receive sponsor prizes Kindly donated to this hop .So to be in with a chance to win you must complete the hop and leave comment to say youve been.But please dont forget to send a Card to Bella in the mail.Below is my card i made this back in February just love the colours just the right saying on the front. I'm calling on all my bloggin friends to once again bring some joy and smiles to a little girl who really needs them. Her name is Bella Tucker and she was in gymnastics with Erins eldest daughter. Although they were not in the same class, as Bella is a bit older (8 years old), it's a close community .Bella developed a serious illness at Easter. Although the survival rate was very low, she was a brave fighter and made it through a 5 day coma. Unfortunately, she lost her arms and legs to the disease. You can read the story in depth at http://www.bellatucker.org/.
Now today this is the start of a blog hop for Bella rasing her awareness and asking you generous blogger Friends .We would like to bring a wee bit of joy and happiness into her life. Thats were you come in .Because wed love for you to make a card for her and send it off at the below addy.Just to make her smile and know we are thinking about her.It Could be "Thinking of You Card",Get well Card,or Card Just to say Hi and wish her well..
Now before you hop along how would you like to win some Candy!Wellyou will receive all thats in top piccy piccy Anyways if you wanna win this candy please leave your name and blog link in MR Linky and also leave a comment on this post .Please to enter Candy you must also also mention the Bella Blog Hop on your blog
Now you need to be hoping over to Erins Blog to complete the hop For that BIG PRIZE!.Have fun ,dont forget to leave comments on the way as we check,enter Candy/Prizes and last But Most Important get those cards off to Bella and show her how many people are wishing her well.

The Bella Tucker Fund
P.O. Box 199
Londonderry NH
03053 USA








Thankyou for your support
love n hugs

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Saturday, 19 June 2010

Good Morning ...Where has Sunshine gone!

"Wishing you loads of Holiday Cheer"
Morning all on this cold drab Windy Saturday where has the sunshine gone?
Well todays creation will put back that Summery Holiday feel i hope.My friend is going travelling lucky Devil unfortunately no Space for me in her case.
I have used the lovely Image from Victoria Case Design "Weekend Travel".I have coloured with copics ,the papers where from an RAK whihc are all lovely and summery palm trees and beach themed.The sentiment is fromStampin Up stamped in black Memento.
Added Buttons and bow from my stash .The Beautiful sunflowers are from Wild Orchard Crafts.I also added cute wee stickers of seagules and clouds out of my stash.
Sorry it's short post but Birthdays galore in our house this week,plus youngest has arwful cold and cheat infection and has kindly given to me.whihc i could have done without.so think im back off under my duvet as my joints are killing me!Thats trouble when ever i catch anything makes my ME/CFs and Fibro worse.Mind looking out the window think Bed best place for me.
Hope the weather where you are is much better and you have fab weekend!
Before i go i would just like to say i am entering this card into the following challenges:
Cute Card Thursday:Sketch ..Based Card On
A Spoonful of Sugar:Sunshine Inspired Card
Allsorts:Lace/Buttons
Stamp Something:Something Summer
Thanks for popping by my candy is now closed!
Pop back later for some extra special candy
love n hugs

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Thursday, 17 June 2010

Morning ..."Two Creations Girly n Male Cards"

"Cute n Girly"
Good morning Thursday and a special day in our Household.My Eldest Sophie is 13 today ...a teenager...Gosh where do the years go!?! makes me feel so old....Anyways hun have alovely birthday!Dont spend all that cash at once...Watch out New look here she comes....lol.
On to todays creative makes and
this card is a very special card. Over on Trimmie forum we had a swap going on and basically to swap a stamp unwanted or never used,but also once you receive the swap stamp you had to create a card for Post Pals.Well my partner sent me the most gorgeous Wooden cross and Lillie stamp...See post below you may see it on WOYWW. She didnt think that image was suitable for post pals tend to agree also but she sent me this cute Tilda image .Which i have coloured with copics .Used Kaiser craft D/papers Utopia Collection unfortunately you cant tell from Photo the striped paper, large bluey stripes is gorjuss foil paper just Lush!
Vintage Lace assorted pearls from Kaiser Craft.Have printed off sentiment ticket distressed with ink and chalk.
The flowers are from Prima and Roses Wild Orchard Crafts,Sprayed with Tattered Angels Glitter Mist Pearl.
Again this time ive used purple again!!!so outta comfort zone but went so well with co-ordinating Design Papers i just love the creation.I do hope some little Girlie Girl who receives this via post pals also loves it!
I have entered this into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Craft Challenge which happens to be:Nice & Girly
this is there first challenge why not pop along and join in and give em your support.Wish you well hun!Plus the prize is £25 voucher to spend in the shop...whay!
Charisma Cardz:All About bling
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"Happy Father's Day"

Gosh my last lotMale cards for a while i was hoping my stamp had arrived as yet it aint!
So instead i got this beautiful set of House-Mouse Designs from Joanne Sheene.
Yes you have seen right it's decoupage .Now not my fav at all but my stamp hadnt arrived so had to sesort to the old decoupage fab pack well worth the money.This is card made for Sophie for dad on fathers day as reminds her of his desk...lol.Even the papers where a freebie from a carft mag.I have added sentiment "Happy Father's day from my stash.Apart from that the image is so fab adding flowers or anything else just didnt look right.
Sorry the photo doesnt do justice with the decoupage 3d effect.
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Stampin Royality:Masculine
C-Inspirations:One for the Boys
Fab N Funky:Just for Dad

Love n hugs

Have fab day!
Enjoy the sunshine.

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Wednesday, 16 June 2010

WOYWW..54......Where do the weeks go!

Good Morning Wednesday WOYWW if youve not got a clue what im on about but hopefully you have by now go pop over to our wee friend Julia's Blog .That will be able to tell you all.
First of all last week was the longest week of my life...anyways monday results day and i have anormal brain well on that day i had my scan anyway...lolsuch releif.although monday saw me under go 2 more unexpected scans as only going to see consultant.I am now awaiting to go for further 3 tests at Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital and then go back to consultant on july 14th for results.Thankyou to you all the messages of support have been amazing.
Anyways it's Wednesday see what ive been up to .well i was stressed last week what ya gotta do when your stressed cheer yourself up.So i did.........lol
These are some of the crafty items i treated myself too .Kaiser Crafts i die for the papers i was running out of but 2 extra pads fell into the basket.This was my desk at 20.00hrs last evening then i started to craft .But still need to find home for my bits.Also treated myself to a couple of Lily of the Valley stamps on the rt hand side .Then i received RAk some SEI papers who from i dont know ,where from i dont know as theres no note !hate not knowing.Had few rak 's this past week .Buttons,brads Beautiful stamp.Also my stampin up goodies came this week see previous post as made card with all the new scrummy papers.
Wednesday 4am this is my desk.
Been up early and this is what id manageds todo last night as not much on t.v unless your a footie fan then you will be in your element.Ive coloured couple images tildas and also victoria case image weekend travel.
Below is my next stage of the card aso nice being able to craft in peace and quiet .
oh you can also see my flowers i received this week too


I have now cut image out and just gonna assemble when hubbies alarm went off so thought bout time took some piccies of my early wednesday morning crafting session.You can just see the edge of my caffeine cup..The card at the back left was sent by my friend off trimmie Jacky with the buttons and brads swap.Also yesterday received another swap from trimmie it was stamp swap to give your partner an unwanted stamp and i received this beautiful wooden Cross with lillies stamp.(Phot1 rt handside)Which will come to great use as never have much to put on sympathy cards they came last to male cards...lol .The flowers arew those beautiful pearl pointsettas from Prima .Also have 3 wee tilda images coloured in ready to start a project once ive finished my cards.
Dont forget the WYWWO Candy ends tomorrow on my Daughters 13th birthday teenager...wow hard to beleive..lol so if youve not entered please go check it out
HERE
Thanks Julia for the lovely gift cant show at mo maybe next week!
Love n hugs thanks for all your kind comments
will pop by to see you soon

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Monday, 14 June 2010

Monday Morning ...3 Creations

Good Morning all on this fine bright Monday.Well my wait is finaly over and today's abig day for me when i receive my results....Phew.Has been long hard stressful week i can tell you.Anyways i spent it trying to forget by crafting and today i have 3 creations.Now by now most of you will know very rare do i use Purple.Well shock horror i have...lol.As these Design Papers are from Cottage wall set from Stampin ups new range and they are Lush!Anyways this first card i have made and entered into following challenges:
Just Magnolia:Sketch... Which I Based Card On
Our Creative Corner:Corners...Gem Design
Sir Stampalot Monthly Challenge:Punches ..Oval Scalloped & Oval SU Punches
Magnolia Down Under:Swirly Swirls ....Swirls on D/Paper
Stamp Something:Happy Somethings....Have Something to Celebrate( watch this space!)
Simons Says:Recipe...1 image,2d/papers.3embellishmentsBrads,Flowers,Gems

Materails
CardStock:New From Stampin Up:Rich Razzelberry
Designer Paper:Stampin Up Cottage Wall
Image:Magnolia "Tilda Thinking of you"
Inks:Copics.MementoBlack,Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Pearl
Tools:Scor-Pasl,Big shot,Sizzix Scalloped Circle.
Punches Stampin Up Scalloped Oval and Oval
Flowers:Prima & Wild Orchard Roses
Embellishment:Lace FromWild Orchard crafts
,Gems Kaiser craft, Brad Dovecraft
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"Creation 2 "
This is another Gift card to go on Present for the girls to send to Dad my o/h.Just love winding him up !As always wants motorbike recently think he's trying to get his youth back...lol.This is a little claires Image. I have made both the following cards into a gift card using the Stampin Up Top Note Die.Sentiments are peel offs again from little Claires,Card used from Stampin Up.I have entered this into the following Challenges.
Tellens Place:Fathers Day
Stamptacular Sunday: Tribute To all Farthers
Totaly Gorjuss:For The boys
Cute Card Thursday :Anything But Square
Creative Craft Challenge :For the Man in your Life
Incy Wincy :One for the Guys
Cupcake Craft:One for the Guys

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"Creation 3 Summer Time Thankyou"

My last Card this is another of Claires images ,Have used Stampin Up Top note Die in Big shot to create the actual Card,ive used copics and chalk.Cardstock from Stampin up,
Gems Kaiser Craft.Peel offs Little Claires.Now this card is going back to my youth...lol.It is for a friend just to say thanks and she has one..he he not with flowers on so thought it apt for her.I have entered this wee Gift Card into the following Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday:Anything but Square
Stamp for Weekend Challenge:Summer Travel
well i shall be back tomorrow with another creation,and to let you know how today went
Have a good Monday
Love n hugs

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Saturday, 12 June 2010

Dashing Through the Snow ....in June!

"Dashing Through The Snow"
Good Morning hope your all well and so far looks like alovely day here inNorfolk.Hope you all have alovely weekend.Busy week to say the least ,last night we went to see the Local MP.To see if she maybe able to help the girls situation and actually i have to admit i think she maybe .So fingers crossed for us cant say much more.At the moment but after the unsuccessful meeting at school where no head ,teacher ,deputy head or head of year turned up just shows how interested they are in sorting this.I cant say anymore until maybe next week .Just keep your fingers crossed and pray thats all i can say at present.Anyways onto todays creation and yes i hear you say another Crimbo card.Mmmmmm Well yep it is ive tried to keep busy this week take my time off the dreaded results on Monday.Now ive started my Crimbo stash i rather in the mood to carry on!Well we are half way through the year!Actually i have made my own buttons from some chipboard Inches someone had sent long time ago,Hope they look ok?
I have entered this into the following Challenges:
Fun with shapes and More:Self Made Buttons
Bah Humbug!:Anything Goes
Allsorts challenge:To use Lace or Buttons or both(Homemade Buttons)

Materials:
Cardstock:Stampin Up
Design Papers:DCWV Chriatmas Matt stack
Image:Rak
Sentiment:From Stash
Inks:Copics,Blue pigment Ink
Tools:Scor-pal,Big shot,Nesties Labels 8,Crocodile ,Stampin UpCircle punch 1"
Embellishments:Felt ribbon from RAK,Flowers Prima,Gems Kasier Craft.
Handmade buttons made from 2 inchies from chipboard and covered in same D/Paper.
Ribbon also from Rak Punched out using SU circle Punch 1"
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Pearl
Glamour dust Gold for bells
Glamour Dust Crystal used for sleigh and hat.
Love n hugs have fab weekend!

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Thursday, 10 June 2010

Snowflake Sparkle...In June DT Creations

"Snowflake Sparkle"
Good Morning on this dull drab thursday.Well after a very stressful day yesterday i did manage to amke a couple of creations.These are for a Dt call going on right now over at
"One Stitch At A Time Challenge Blog".Stitchy is having a dt call they are looking for a few dt members so if you fancy having a go pop by the blog see what you have to do.
Now I was so fortunate to be given this lovely digi to play with and come up with a creation that was going to WOW then but dont think thats happened!So dark n drab this morning the piccys havent come out showing there true colours.
I have used a few Digis of Stitchy's before and they are so versitile .Here i have come up with two totaly different cards using the same image.Hope you like my creations and have done those beautiful didgi image some justice.
My first Creation is
"Snowflake Sparkle"

As well as entering this for the Dt position im also entering it into the following
challenges:
Pixie Cottage :Sketch.Which i have rotated
Simon Says :Recipe...1 Image , 2 Papers,3 Embellishments(Flowers,brads,charm)
Tuesday Taggers :All that Blooms(couldnt see this weeks Sponsor)
Spoon ful of Sugar:Flower Delight
ABC Challenge :Weather(Snow)

Materials
Cardstock:SU
Design Papers:Anita's Classic Christmas Blue ,&
DCVW Christmas Matt Stack
Image :Digi Image "Sparkle"From Stitchy Bear's Store
Sentiment:"Winter Wishes" Whiff joy
Verse:Victoria Case
Inks :Copics & Blue Pretty Colour Ink,Saqura Clear Pen
Tools:Scor-Pal,Big shot Nesties Labels 8.Circuit,
Embellishments:Flowers Prima and Wild Orchard Crafts,
Charm ,Beads,Brads from craft stash.
Die Cut from Crafty Stash
Tattered angels Glimmer mist Pearl and Distress Stickles Clear Rock Candy & Glamour Dust.
"Inside of Card"
Verse on the inside

This is my second card using the same image see how versitile this image is!!?
Here ive used all scraps that i had in my craft draw.So was able to ise my papers ,ribbon and lace and few pearls ive had left over.So i was pleased they didnt go to waste.
The image is coloured again using copics unsure of D/papers as said above scraps.
The ribbon and Lace i had left over from recent card i made shame not to use up as love this colour ribbon this was sent in a Rak from USA.
The Sentiment was the last one in the pack of Tinker bell Jolees Stickers.
I have also used a smaller version of the image on the inside.Glimmer mist,glamour dust ,and stickles all used again boy did i Dazzel and shine...lol when id finished .
Unfortunately so did Bobbie's Nose my 14week old Pup!Oops..
I do hope you like my creations showing two didfferent ways with one Digi Image
Thanks to Stitchy go check out her shop HERE



Inside of The Card
Love n hugs

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Wednesday, 9 June 2010

WOYWW........Where do the weeks go!

WOYWW
Wow Wednesday again!Gosh where are the weeks going soon be Crimbo!Well yes it's wednesday so what does that me you ask? WOYWW if youve no idea what im talking about pop by
Julia's Blog and find out see and maybe join in! Thanks to Julia and all my Wywwo blogger friends for alovely week last week visiting all the blogs to see the Birthday creations you all made .We are a crafty bunch!Well you are!
I will try to get around as many of you as i can but today is abusy wednesday for me .First we have a big meeting at school for anyone who is new here my daughters have been out of school since End April due to servere Bullying,and even signed off by the GP and both on medication.The school has failed my girls to a Education they so rightly deserve!....Anyways dont get me started on thator id be here all day.Then have to go get 3 new tyres for car and some lorry kindly left a deposit of a stone on my windscreen need i say more ,so gonna be expensive day!!!lol.
Well havent done much crafting since Monday morning,since then had chronic headache which im putting down to my MRI Scan (Brain) on monday think got too much radiation...lol
Now have to wait till monday for my results ...longest week me life!...lol
So Anyways lets get down to WOYWW... first piccy is of a box card i have made which i think i partialy covered last week when you popped by well now nearly there..lol.Plus in top left my sweet stuff came from Lilly of the valley ive just discovered their Gorgeous stamps!As if i havent already got enough Rubber!
Now then here we have more coloured images which is part of a christmas project yes i know only in June but it will be here soon you know Crimbo!
This image is the new Tilda Christmas 2010 release not yet out i will have ye know.Isnt she just darn cute!awaitng glamour dust to dry.

Now this is a sneek peek Ssshhh this we gorjuss image is going to be a card yes again for crimbo ,but im applying for Dt position and was sent this image to use .I have already made a card with this image but wanted to show how versitile this digi image can be .So i thought by making my 2nd card into a crimbo card you will be able to compare. (I must have some grey matter left up there somewhere..lol)
Hopefully pop back tomorrow and will upload them both thats if i get the time in between opd's today to0 get 2nd card finished.

Well have a fab wednesday thankyou so much for all your kind messages from last week.Two more things before i go .First WYWWO Candy still running until 17th June my eldest turns 13(Going on 20!!)also on that day!Teenager my how time flies!
Now lastly i have added more items for slae in my shop HERE so go take alook loads brand new crafty stash for saleBargain Prices from copics £1.50 per pen,MME Papers,Dies and oh yes Rubber stamps.Have fun!
Love n Hugs

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Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Happily Ever After

Good Morning on this wet warm Tuesday here in Norfolk.First of all must tell you I have just added some new unwanted Stamps,sugar Nellies,Bells whistles,jolly nation and more to my shop.Also i have just bought more copics and have found some doubles so im selling them at a bargain price!So go take alook HERE
Well.... Wow finally had my scan yesterday came away with splitting headache think all the radiation.Ive had Mri scan years ago in London some how never remember it being so loud.Still all done,& over now just the waiting game until Monday at 16.00hrs when i get my results /diagnosis.Gosh can feel it's gonna be a long week.
Anyways managed to make a quick card before i went , i just love this folied paper
so luxurious and fab quality.gosh cant remember who by oh my brain fog is getting worse...lol
It is a Wedding card plain and simple but hope ive still kept a wee bit of elegance.
Materials
Cardstock:stampin up
D/Papers :Double sided Foil Vintage Floral
Tools:Scor-pal,Stampin up Scalloped and Oval Punches,Mcguils Fern Punch
Inks :Memento Black
Sentiment:Victoria Case Designs
Flowers:Wild Orchard Crafts
Pearls:Kaiser Craft

Have agreat Tuesday see you tomorrow
for WOYWW
hugs judex

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