here is why im not posting and crafttin much at the mo lol

We have an ex council house so the whole house including ceilings has chipwood on it, now anyone familiar with this stuff will know how awful it is to remove (arghhhh)

We are completely ditching everything and putting in new skirting/archatrave etc etc.

This is where the chimney breast used to be lol and there where water and gas pipes in there too what hubby has re routed or taken away,

We are far from finished but it will be stunning when done, ill keep you posted but just wanted to show you why ive not crafted much this past week or two xxx

And we have a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have got a lucky winner now i used random.org to pick out someone,I would like to say thanks to all who entered and who have decided to follow my blog,

So would you like to know if its you??

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Random.org picked out number 23 which was you

*** Sallysbitz ***

well done hunni,

please email me at sandra-tomlinson143@hotmail.co.uk and i will give you all info etc you need. you will also need to give me your addy so i can send out the stash,

I will give the winner 1 week to respond then will do a redraw.

I hope to see you popping by guys you never know i may have other candy draws ;-)

Watch this space for the winner ................

Well today is the day, by candy will be drawn later, so be sure to keep your eye out for the lucky winner of all that stuff

for a special little girl

I bought this stamp of a friend who was a little bored of her !!!!!! I think she is gorgeous so snapped her up lol, i couldnt wait to get stuck in and make a card with her, The sentiment says "for a special little girl" as you cant really see it very good.
Recipe**

• Dovecraft birthdays paper pack
• stamp not sure
• promarkers
• stickles
• glossy accents
• liquid pearls
• sakura
• pokey tool for faux stitching
• pink satin ribbon
• love heart ribbon threaders
• martha stewart deep edge vine punch
• blue and pink card stock
• oval nesties on plain and scallop
• 8x8 scallop card blank from samual taylors

Challenges***

1. DYSU ~ anything goes
2. I love promarkers ~ stitching
3. A spoonful of sugar ~ birthday wishes
4. OLLCB ~ challenge 74 pink pink and more pink

This card was made on a bit of a whim, i had no idea how it would turn out, but think its ok?

not a square ~ for a change

I was asked recently to make a card to a certain spec similar to one ive made before but in purple/lilacs, this was so easy after cutting down a 6x6 blank to shape,I hand made the bow and popped some glossy accents on the flowers
Recipe*

• sarah kay stamp
• promarkers
• glossy accents
• amethyst papermania papar pack
• purple gems
• lace
• spotty silky ribbon
• sakura pen
• personal impressions sentiment stamps

Challenges*

1. OSAAT ~ anything but a square
2. Stamptacular ~ S.O.S (someone special) made for a close friend
3. Charisma ~ spring has sprung (holding flowers)
4. Pear tree ~ one colour, (all purple besides hat an hai hope that still fits lol)
5. ABC chall ~ O is for oldfashioned ( image and lace)
   

remember my candy

Hi guys

just a reminder about my candy, its open for 1 more week so get entering lol,i will post to anywhere and there arent lots of rules i promise,

click here for all details of sponsors etc etc

cardmadfairy's digi days ~ challenge 2 Distress it

Wow what a fantastic success our first challenge was over at cardmadfairy's digi days i think the end count was 88!!!! pretty impressive for the first one hey.

We are sponsored this challenge by the sketching stamper digi stampsHere is my take on distressed, i used one of cardmadfairy's digi's she is called april and is a joy to use.

Remember though you dont have to use a CMF digi as long as there is a digi on your creation that counts.

** Recipe **

• April digi image from cardmadfairy creations
• stampin up dp
• dovecraft textured card stock
• navy ribbon
• promarkers
• woodware button
• craftwork cards sentiment
• oval nesties (plain and scallop)
• glossy accents (on brolly and rain)
• blue card
• white sakura

The ribbon was distressed as well, i pulled at it to make it look shabby on the ends,

**Challenges**

1. Totally papercrafts ~ do it with a digi
2. Paperplay ~ add shine
3. DYSU ~ dots
4. My time to craft ~ going round in circles

ive been let loose with the ribbon again :-)

I have a bit of a thing going at the moment where i am trying to use up lots of ribbon,(yes so i can buy more) you know the little bits that get left over, i have millions of scraps and i REFUSE to throw them away lol,

Ive made quite alot of different styled ribbon themed cards recently som i have yet to share but i tell you, its a fab way of using scraps. and quick and simple too.

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Here is one i made last night,

I made a flower with some pink and blue grossgrain ribbon, and then at the top right got my stapler out!

the sentiment is stamped and embossed but you cant really see any depth in piccie unfortunately..

What do you think??
** Recipe**

• Blue/pink grossgrain ribbon
• coloured staples
• woodware button
• white sakura pens
• PI stamp
• papers from making memories (i think) lol
• 6x6 card blank

***Challenges***

1. Fab 'n' funky ~ make your own embellies
2. Creative card crew ~ friendship
3. Simon says ~ make your own embellies
4. Allsorts ~ all about the sentiment
5. Craft your passion ~ pink

I hope it gives you insrpiration to hold on to your little bits of ribbon as there is always something you can do with them lol

card for a teen challenge

Another fortnight has flown by and its time for a new challenge over at creative craft challenges

We are looking for a **Card for a teen** now it can be so hard making a card for those pesky teens lol but here you have the chance to get some inspiration,

We are being sponsored by stamping dragon designs and ive used one of there amazing images on my card below

Here is my take on the teen challenge

Recipe*

• rock star dcwv
• stampin dragon image
• black waxed cord
• metal star charm
• metal alphabet charms
• craftwork cards sentiment
• black peraly card
• promarkers
• sakura cards
• glossy accents

pop over and join us for this fortnights challenge,

a new bracelet and earrings i made

I thought id show you some of the jewellery i have made recently, ive made loads but dont want to bore you with all the pics,

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This one is with different shades of purples/lilacs/brownsAgain with some purple and ivory
These beads are lovely,
in black/silver/creams

I do sell my jewellery at cheap prices if you see anything you like just email me an ill let you know rates and if availlable

a simple card from me

I have made a couple of clean and simple cards this weekend, and when i say simple thats exactly it lol,

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here is 1 of themIve made this using

• stampin up card blank
• pearlised rust brilliance ink
• ivory pearl hems
• anitas brown and cream ribbon
• stamp is from inkadinkado

I am entering this into some challenges

1. OCC ~ cut it out ( sentiment hand cut out)
2. Totally papercrafts ~ clean and simple
3. OSAAT ~ make it pretty ( i used gems/ribbon/shimmery ink)
4. Allsorts ~ all about the sentiment
   

Also dont forget my fabby candy which is open till 26th feb, with lots of sponsors and lots of prizes, click here to go to post

My Birthday candy......lots of sponsors added

I have a very eventful month coming up and want to celebrate or commiserate depending what mood im in lol,
I turn 30 soon and also have my blogoversary coming up in feb and to thank all my fabulous followers and folks who pop by to see my stuff,
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Im offering the following for 1 lucky person,and if i manage to get to 150 followers i will add some more bits to my candy and maybe another winner ;-)

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crafty pad are offering 1 polymer stamp

meljens designs are offering 4 digital images

Meljen designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by melissa jenkins, she illustrates whisical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. meljen design

has new releases along with a new challenge every thursday,

Freebies every monday and a guest designer each month at the meljens design blos, please visit the meljens design line of stamps at the whimsy stamps store to browse and enjoy melissa's wonderful images.

~Crafty ribbons are offering some amazing new ribbon thats been recently released called seam binding ribbon, fantastic hey
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Imag-e-nation are also being ever so generous and offering a staggering 100 peel offs including storage box worth over £40

You really should pop over as its free p&p when you spend just £5I have to offer

• Laura ashley tin of chipboard pieces
• sizzix dies x2
• dovecraft punch
• making memories copper fine glitter
• x2 wooden backed stamps
• wedding themed foil rub ons
• 5 metres of ribbon
• handmade note book
• 36 papermania mulberry flowers
• studio g stamps
• kuretake star brads
• pack of bows
• ribbon hole punch
• create and craft 3d embellishments
• x2 bunches of flowers, 24 in total
• x2 mini card kits
• 60+ mixed 6x6 designer papers inc k an co/making memories/stamping up/dovecraft/laura ashley/papermania
  

**Now for the rules**

1. i would love you to become a follower if your not already but its not compulsary
2. add a picture of my main candy on to your blog with details of other prizes and a link back to my blog post
3. for an extra entry i would like it if you sent me a birthday card as 30 is a biggie for me lol but again not compulsary, (email me at sandra-tomlinson143@hotmail.co.uk for my addy if you want to send a card)
4. add your name to mr linky
5. spread the word so others can join in.

and thats it

I will post worldwide

This candy will stay open until the 26th feb 2011,

Good luck everyone, i do hope to see you here,

Hold,love,honour and cherish

Here is a quickie card i made with a lotv pre cut square, i dont make that many wedding cards so thought id buy them like this instead of getting the stamps themselves,

Its fairly plain, the paper was from a candy i won so unsure of brand, and the ribbon is anitas,

i am entering this into a few challenges:

1. DYSU ~ ribbons
2. Cute card thurs ~ hearts and flowers
3. Paperplay ~ hearts and flowers but not valentines
4. Creative card crew ~ loved one
5. My time to craft ~ hearts an flowers
6. Papertake ~ have a heart
7. A spoonful of sugar ~ lets see some love
   8. Fab n funky ~ tempting texture

I hope you like it,

Dont forget to have a nosey at my birthday candy, pic at top of page will take you to post with all sponsored prizes etc xxx

WOYWW

I finally tidied up my craft desk just to mess it up again lol

i thought id share as i havent posted on WOYWW for a while

as you can see there isnt alot going on there as the projects i was making where dt stuff but i was also layering up some dovecraft cupcake decoupage'sand popping some yummy stardust stickles on them

Its chaotic on there but its 100 times better than it was, thanks for popping by,

if you fancy entering my birthday/blogoversary candy draw click on piccie at top of page there is about £100 worth of goodies to be had,

happy wednesday guys

hubby's valentines card

I have been working like a busy little bee to get daniel my hubby's card made, i know there is still time but i didnt want a dodgy rush job like last year lol,

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Anyway here is what ive made this yearI made this card for a fair few challenges as well

1. Fab 'n' funky ~ tempting texture
2. Crafty creations ~ 3 little words
3. Creative card crew ~ for a loved one
4. Passion 4 promarkers ~ let there be love
5. My time to craft ~ hearts and flowers
6. Papertake weekly ~ have a heart
7. Paperplay time ~ use cupid or hearts
8. Cupcake ~ seeing red
9. OLLCB ~ for special someone
10. A spoonful of sugar ~ let there be love
11. Stamptacular ~ hearts gone wild
12. The crafty pad ~ love is in the air
13. CES ~ red or romance
14. Crafty calendar ~ love
15. Stampin for the weekend ~ st valentines
16. Fussy and fancy ~ valentine
17. Secret crafter sat challenge ~ valentines

This is a record for me ive never entered this many challenges in one before

want to win a fantastic blog candy

Then enter mine lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have loads of lovely bits and sponsored prizes worth around £100

Fabulous hey!!!!

fancy entering the candy and for details click here

***If and when i reach 150 followers there will be more goodies added ***

its my birthday ............yikes

Well as some of you may know as ive been whinging about it for ages its my birthday today, the dreaded 30!!!!!!!!!!!!

we had a fancy dress party to celebrate and here are a few piccies for you to have a nosey at

Here i am with my knight in shining armour danielAnd again with my drunken mum and my step dad kevThe crew aka my mum,dad,brothers,sister and dads missisMe and my very good friendsAnd again

Dont forget i have a birthday candy with loads of fabulous prizes and sponsors,

ends 26th feb

click on piccie on top of my page xxx