Birthday girl!

Morning all! Blogger appears to be very naughty at the minute and I am having extreme problems with posting. Don't know if anyone else is experiencing these problems, so I apologise of the post doesn't appear quite right. It was this or nothing! Lol!

For today's card I have another of the cute babies from Sugar Nellie to show you! It is for my friends little girls 1st birthday and I ma entering it over at Simon Says Stamp this week where the theme is baby!




Materials

Image: 'Bubbles' from the Home Grown collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Doodlebug & Papermania 'Sweet Nothing'

Sentiment: Craftwork Cards

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges,

Misc: Glossy Accents for the bubbles (not sure you can see it though)


Well I hope this post has turned out ok, because it sure looks a mess in front of me at the moment! Lol!
I had a lovely day at my mum's friends Elaine's yesterday. She had a SU party with the wonderful Julie! Lots of fun (and cakes) was had by all. Thanks Elaine & Julie!

Well a boring day for me, Cleaning and food shopping. Hoping to squeeze in a few cards thought! Hope you're all enjoying your weekend and managing to keep nice & warm. Brrrr it's cold!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Sweet Heather!

Good evening all! I did try and post this this morning but blogger was not playing ball!

I hope you are well and looking forward to the weekend! Thank goodness it's friday, that's all I can say! Lol!

Today I have the last of my Sugar and Spice DT stamps to show you, and this is Heather! I love this image and think that images with umberella's in can be used to express so many sentiments. Get well soon, thinking of you.... the list goes on!

Materials

Image: 'Heather' from the Sugar & Spice collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: SU patterned designer papers in Old Olive

CS: SU Kraft

Sentiment: SU

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges, SU ink pad in pixie pink, So Saffron and Old Olive, SU scalloped oval punch, SU oval punch. SU Simply Said stamp set.

I have paper pieced Heathers umberella and boots with the designer spotty paper. I just love this technique and think it works so well with this image! The DP has also been stamped using flower images form the 'Simply Said' set from SU. I love how you can create your own paper designs with this set.

If you haven't already heard there are some new Manga stamp designs that have just been released from Sugar Nellie so head on over to funky kits now to take a look. They are just gorgeous and I can't wait to get my hands on mine!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you all enjoy your weekend!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ Gio's sketch!

Good morning all!

It's time for another challenge over at WOJ. This weeks challenge is to follow a sketch by the wonderful Gio. I have rotated the sketch to fit my image better. Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.

So here is my card. I wasn't too keen on it as I was making it, but I love the finished result!

Materials

Image: Maid Charlotte. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: BG Lemonade

CS: SU 'More Mustard'

Sentiment: SU Circle of Friendship Set

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing

Misc: Flowers from Hobbycraft, Ribbon and adhesive pearls from stash.

Please make sure you go and check out the other DT cards, they are fabulous and I hope you can join in the challenge with us this week at WOJ !

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to Jules for last night. I had a fab time at her 'love you much' workshop in her conservatoire! She is a fab SU Demonstrator and I am so lucky to have her living so near. Please take a look at her blog for the latest SU catalouge. Her customer service is second to none!

Well I must dash, got a busy day at work ahead!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

The Sweetest Baby!

Morning all!

Today I have another of the cute babies from Sugar Nellie to show you. This little tyke is called 'Callum', he is just adorable and so easy to work with! I decided on another CAS card to show you today, this card took me less than 30 mins to put together! This image is so versatile, it can just as easily be used for a 1st birthday card.

Materials

Image: 'Callum' from the Home Grown collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with distress inks, koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: K & Co 'Hopskotch'

CS: SU Kraft, DCWV

Sentiment: Elybells everyday sentiments

Tools: SU Oval punch, SU scalloped Oval punch, EK Success 'Dotted Wave' border punch, emery board for distressing

Well I must get off to work. Another busy week ahead of me. Although I do have something to look forward to tomorrow. I am going to Jules' house tomorrow night for her 'Love you Much' card class. I just love her classes, she is such a fab hostess!

Thanks for stopping by today to say hi!

Hugs, Vicky X~~

Gorjuss Sugar Bowl Challenge!

Good morning all. I've had a little lie in this morning after a busy week at work! No major plans for me this weekend. Just going to spend some time with my OH today and then some time to myself tomorrow whilst he's at work. Hoping to get some crafting done, but I just don't seem to have that desire at the minute, which is such a shame because I love my crafting! I don't know what's wrong with me!

Today's card was made for my sister in law's birthday which was tuesday just gone. Both her and my brother (whose birthday it was yesterday) are in London this weekend for a birthday celebration. I chose the sketch over at the Sugar Bowl this week which is by the very talented Kathy and is such an amazing sketch, I will definately be using it again! Make sure you
take a look at this weeks challenge as the winner has the chance of winning 6 Sugar Nellie stamps of their choice from Funky Kits!


As you can see I rotated the sketch to accomodate my image better. I just couldn't resist using one of the older Sugar Nellie images I have. Don't you find that with all the new stash we accquire we seem to neglect our older stash. I just love the gorjuss girls and haven't inked them up in a while so out she came! This image is perfect for my SIL as she adore's cats!

Materials

Image: 'Purrfect Friend' from the Gorjuss Girl collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with distress inks, koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Doodlebug (pink paper, sorry don't know the name), SU patterned designer papers in Old Olive

CS: SU Kraft

Sentiment: SU Circle of Friendship

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges, SU ink pad in pixie pink

Misc: Adhesive pearls from stash

I really enjoyed making this card, and I love this green pink and Kraft colour combo. It works so well together and has a lovely girly feel to it!

I am also going to enter this over at A spoon full of Sugar this week where there challeneg is 'lots of layering'! Believe me, this card involves lots of layering for me! Lol!

Before I forget, there sale is still on at Funky Kits. They have a selection of 10 Sugar Nellie stamps at half price here but hurry it ends at the end of January!

Well thanks for taking the time to stop by and see me today. I hope you all have a lovely weekend, whatever you're up to!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ recipe challenge!

Morning all. This is a scheduled post and is the first time I've done this so I hope it's worked!

This weeks challenge over at Whiff Of Joy is a recipe challenge. We would like to see you use 3 papers, 2 bling and 1 flower on your projects !! Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.


The more eagle eyed of you will notice that I have used more ingrediants than what is stated in the recipe. That is because the original recipe was 4 papers, 3 bling and 2 flowers but it got changed after I had already made the card and I unfortunately did not have the time to make another. I have to admit though I did find it difficult to use 4 papers, as most of you know I am more of a CAS gal, but I ma pretty pleased with the overall result! Can you spot the third not so obvious 'bling' though. If you click on the picture you may be able to see it better!!

Materials

Image: Willow with flower basket. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: MME Wild asparagus

CS: SU Kraft

Sentiment: SU Simply Said set

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch, pokey tool

Misc: Flowers from Prima, gem brads from stash

Please go and check out the other DT cards, they are as stunning as ever and I hope you can join in the challenge with us this week at WOJ !

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me comments. I really apreciate them, each and every one!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Sweet Mackenzie!

Afternoon all! I've just got in from work after a busy shift and I'm just sitting down for a rest with a nice cuppa.

I have another of the sweet girlies from the Sugar and Spice collection from Sugar Nellie to show you today. I am just loving these cutie pie's!


When I saw this image of Mackenzie she reminded me of Alice in Wonderland, so the colour choice of red and blue was an obvious choice for this card!

Materials

Image: 'Mackenzie' from the Sugar & Spice collection by Sugar Nellie Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with whispers pens, koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: DCWV Christmas stack

CS:DCWV

Sentiment: See D's celebration messages set

Tools: SU scallop border punch, cropodile, emery board for distressing

Misc: Gingham ribbon from stash.

I really enjoyed making this card. My style is more of the CAS look. I love to be able to see the white base CS on my cards. I don't know what it is, I just can't seem to make the multiple DP layers look work for me. Although I do keep trying it! Lol!

I hope you're all having a good weekend. I'm working again tomorrow, but somehow need to find time to make two birthday cards before monday. A late night tonight I think!

Thanks for stoping by.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ Challenge - Janes sketch!

Afternoon all. Sorry the post is late today. I overslept this morning so didn't have the chance to post before work. Ooops! Lol!

We have a wonderful sketch to follow this week over at the Whiff Of Joy Challenge by our very own Jane. Now I don't mind admitting that initially I had a little difficulty with this sketch. But I got there eventually and I really like the final result! But to me that's what crafting is all about. Taking yourself outside of you comfort zone and trying something that you wouldn't ordinarly do!


This card is for my neice's birthday. Now this image is really a christmas image as it usually has holly on the mug. But I have paper peiced the mug and added a little punched out heart. This image is perfect for my neice as she just loves hot chocolate and has one every night before she goes to bed!

Materials

Image: Henry Mouse with Hot Chocolate. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: K&Co Sparkly Sweet

CS: DCWV

Sentiment: Craftwork cards

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch, circle nesties, distressed stripes embossing folder

Misc: Flowers and brad from stash

I hope you can stop by and join us at the WOJ challenge this week. Please stop by and take a look at the other DT creations, they are as amazing as ever!

Just before I go I would like to say a huge thank you to Jules for a fab night last night. I went to her house with 5 other ladies for a SU workshop in her new 'conservatiore'. We spent a lovely 2hours making 4 notlet cards and a little box for them to go in! As soon as I can get some light I will take a picture and show you what we made.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

New Sugar Nellie Baby Arrival!

Evening all. I hope you're all managing to keep nice and warm. I am hoping that the big thaw is starting now! I've had enough of all this snow! I apologise in advance as tonights post is going to be short and sweet as I am absolutely starving and want to get my tea! Lol!

Today I have another of the new releases over at Sugar Nellie to show you, one of the adorable baby images from the home grown range, this cutie is called 'Caitlyn'. Isn't she just the sweetest!!

Materials

Image: 'Caitlyn' from the Home Grown range from Sugar Nellie Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Papermania Simply Sweet

Sentiment: Craftwork Cards

Tools: SU Oval punch, Oval nesties

Misc: Glitter Dots from QVC, Spotty ribbon from Hobbycraft

I managed to paper peice Caitlyn's nappy, or diaper as all my friends over in the US like to call it! Lol! I love this technique but don't do it often enough so though I would incorporate it in this card! I am also going to enter it into this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge, as not only is it a new beginnings card I have used new stash on this card as well (image and ribbon!)

Well that's all from me tonight. Need my tea! Lol! Hope you're all well my friends. Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Martha says Thank You!

Afternoon all! Well I'm having a lovely lazy 'me' day! My OH is at work and the snow is still on the ground outside {& still falling} so I'm staying indoors and nice and warm! An afternoon of TV and crafting, perfect!!

So today I have another of the new releases over at Sugar Nellie to show you. Introducing Martha. Isn't she just adorable! I went for a pink and green theme with this card as I love this combo and haven't used it for a while!

Materials

Image: Martha from the Home Grown range from Sugar Nellie Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Basic Grey Sultry

Sentiment: SU Simply Said set

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch

Misc: Flowers and pearls from stash

I am so pleased with how this card has turned out. A little more busy than I usually do but I really like it!

There are some fab new digi image releases over at funky kits. Head over and take a look at the cute fairy designs. Unnfortunately I am not able to show you any on a card as I don't have a printer so can't use digi images myself. For all those out there in blogland who like me doesn't have a printer and need a bit of rubber in their life, there are also some new Mary Hall designs soon to be released in the next week or two so keep your eyes peeled for them too!

That's it for me today. I'm off to get me some lunch, some nice warming soup I think! I hope you all enjoy your weekend. Stay nice and warm!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Whiff Of Joy Challenge - Red & Aqua!

Afternoon all.

Well today I have some exciting news that I can finally share with you all! I have been asked to join the WOJ challenge DT. Of course I had to think about it for all of 2 seconds before saying yes. I am extremely honoured to be asked to be part of such a talented DT, so thank you girls!

This weeks challenge is a colour challenge. We would like to see you use the colors Red and Aqua!! Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.

So here is my card made with the adorable Henry Celebrating mouse which is actually on sale at the minute. He was the first WOJ stamp that I got!

Materials

Image: Henry Celebrating Mouse. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Cosmo Cricket 'Golly By Jolly'

CS: DCWV

Sentiment: PB Clear set

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch, distressing tool

The LO I have used was from last weeks papertake weekly challenge. I just love this sketch, it suits my CAS style and is one I will definately be using again!

I hope you can join us for this weeks WOJ challenge, the first of the new year and I look forward to visiting you to see what you all create!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

DT Christening Card!

Morning all! Has anyone else got the post christmas blues?? I've just been feeling a bit blue these past few days, no reason, so assume it must be the lull after all that christmas and new year excitement!!

So to try and pull me out of my slump I have been in my craft room creating up a storm (well not quite, but I have made a few cards!) Lol!

Me & my OH have been invited to a christening next weekend. It's one of my OH's work friends, so it was the perfect opportunity to use one of my new Sugar Nellie DT stamps. I though this Vintage Baby Image was perfect for a christening card, and so easy to colour!

Materials

Image: Vintage Baby from the Home Grown range by Sugar Nellie. Available here from funky kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: DCWV Glitter Stack

CS: DCWV

Sentiment: Elzybells Everyday Greetings & Everyday Add On's

Tools: SU scalloped border punch, White embossing powder, heat gun

Misc: Gingham ribbon from stash, 3D foam dots

You can't really tell from the picture but I added 3D foam dots to the image for some added dimension to the card. Well I hope they like the card, I'm always a bit stumped wth what to do for a christening card {it's only the 3rd one I've made}.

I hope you all enjoy what is left of your weekend. Another lazy day for me. The football is on TV at lunchtime (Man United V's Leeds, come on Leeds!!) and it's far too cold to be going outside today. It snowed here last night and it's all still on the ground. I don't fancy risking a broken limb, so the craft room it is!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Simply Said 'Thank You'!

Happy New Year everyone! I am having a lazy house day today. My OH is working and I am just pottering around the house doing nothing in particular. I've made a few cards and now am sitting down with a cup of tea, some christmas chocolates and my favourite re-runs of sex and the city! A perfect day!

Well now that the christmas cards are out of the way, I am in desperate need of thank you cards to send to everyone who has been so generous and thoughtful with the christmas gifts they sent me this year.


So here is my first 'Thank You' card of this year. Made with the oh so cute 'Erin' from the Sugar Nellie Home Grown range. Isn't she just adorable! Make sure you head on over to Funky Kits and take a look at the lastest home grown stamp releases, there are 4 cute baby themed stamps and 7 adorable new girl images (including Erin!).

Materials

Image: Erin from the Home Grown range by Sugar Nellie. Available here from funky kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: MME Bloom and Grow

CS: DCWV and SU Choc Chip / Kraft

Sentiment: SU Simply Said set

Tools: distress inks, sponges, SU scalloped boder punch

Misc: Pearls, whisper pen for doodling.

This card also meets with two of this weeks challenges over at Winter Wonderland and Creative Inspirations where they want to see Thank You cards!

Well thanks for stopping by today. I hope your heads aren't too sore today from all the new year celebrations last night!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~