pinch punch and all that jazz lol... Two different cards..

Welcome June....

And hopefully the start of summer??? lol..

So as it's the 1st of the month it means a new challenge over at A heck of a challenge

This month we want you to play Bingo with us:

I have used two lines....

Lace/yellow/flowers

Lace/Ribbon/Pearls

How cute is this little gal?

She is From Tiddly Inks

The papers are MME

Flowers are from WOC

And a new sketch over at Sketch Saturday:

This week we are sponsored by the fabby LOTV and they gave us some stamps to use

I have used Primulas and bluebells

I do love these images as they can be used for so much!

The papers are October Afternoon

Flowers from WOC

I hope you can come and play too xxx

Good morning all..

Well what a week... we got back from the BEST HOLIDAY EVER!!! and then the housework started and then Belle got 'French Belly' and has been quite poorly all week bless her!!

So not much crafting time this week....boo lol...

However it is Saturday so that means it's time for SKETCH SATURDAY

we are sponsored by the fabby Milkcoffee digis

As I haven't had time to craft it's not my best lol... but I needed a purple butterfly card for a friends wedding

This is a lili of the valley topper - usually pink but I used my pencils to purple it up lol

Well I hope you can come and play xx

Have a wonderful weekend xx

We are home..... I hope lol...

Another scheduled post.... I am hoping that we got back last night after what will have been an amazing week... well how could it not be ... Disneyland Paris Just Sam, Belle and I!!

So I am here to tell you about two challenges starting today.

Firstly over at Sketch Saturday we have a new sketch:

and here is my card:

The papers are MME

Image is LOTV

Then over at Di's Digi's we have the theme of no squares/rectangles....

Seemed perfect for me with all the cakes I have been making recently lol... Its funny as when I set up my baking business it was for cupcakes however I now make way more cakes lol...

well I will catch up with you all over the next few days xxx

Have a wonderful weekend xx

Today is all about Football...

I currently live in Birmingham and have done since I was 18, however birth - 18 years I lived in Mansfield, home to 'super stags fc' lol.

Now Sam has become a follower of said 'super stags' as she goes with my Bro-in-law and nephew William... so she is super excited today as if they win (or draw i think) they are promoted into football league 2 woo hoo.... so although I am not usually a football supporter I will be having a little cheer today if they do indeed go up!!!

However as it is Saturday I also need to show you our new challenge over at Sketch Saturday

The papers are MME

The lush image is from LOTV

Right thanks for looking. I am off as we are off to Disneyland Paris tomorrow and need to pack lol xx

Have a fabby weekend xx

I am sssoooooo excited!!!

Well let me tell you I am pacing the floors ready and waiting to leave the house lol..

For Mothers day we got my Mum tickets to see Disney on Ice with us... and today is the day... We have let Belle see some pictures and a small video and.... well.... excited is not the word.... 

I can't wait... Can you imagine what it will be like in April when we take her to Disneyland Paris???

I am gonna need oxygen lol..

So before we go I have two DT cards..

Firstly there is a new sketch about town over at Sketch Saturday

And here is my card:

This little fella is from Lili of the Valley

The papers are MME fine and dandy

and how fab is that Dienamics die??

I am entering this into:

whimsy - Stitching - faux

Charisma - Stars

And then over at Di's Digis we have an Easter theme

We are sponsored by the cutting cafe and I have used there rabbit bag and filled it with scrummy sweeties...

This image is Easter Bunnies Parade

the papers are MME 

Right I am off ... I need to get ready!!

Have a lovely weekend xxx

I am entering this into:

The squirrel and the fox - Spring

The paper shelter - Easter

I am being pampered...

Hello all. 

I hope you are well...

For Christmas Sam brought me some pamper vouchers so today I am having a facial... Ohhh an hour of me time lol.. although I think Sam will be using the hour for some last minute shopping for Sunday lol...

So it is Saturday and that means a new sketch over at Sketch Saturday

and here is my card:

How cute is this little fella from Lili of the valley??

The papers are erm... no idea lol.. they were free off a magazine ages ago lol..

Of course it's me so there is a lot of doodling

and some fabby paper trey ink clouds!!

Well thanks for looking. Have a fabby weekend xx

It all starts today

This is the start of Christmas for us.

Today I have some cakes to make (just realised I have A LOT of cakes to make... hope I have Baileys in lol) then tonight when Belle goes to sleep the transformation begins... 

I know I may say it a lot (even writing this post is making me cry lol) but I cannot believe how lucky Sam and I are that we have our little angel to spend Christmas with... Our 1st Family Christmas is gonna be so amazing!!!!

We have the biggest 7ft tree to decorate then I have to take all the ornaments down and pictures etc ready for all the Christmas stuff we have... I so cannot wait for Belles face on Sunday morning... The decorating fairy's also have a little present for Belle. Sam got her the cutest 'Santa's busy night' pop up book... 

Anyway on to today's card

Its a new sketch from Sketch Saturday

and here is my card:

There is something I love about Christmas - the lushness of red, gold and green!!

This image is from LOTV

The papers are Authentique

The berries and flowers are from That craft place here

The sentiment is from Whimsy stamps

Now not sure if you can see it - but check out the snow...

Oh my I love it lol... you can get it here

Hope you all have a magical weekend too xx

I am entering this into:

Charisma - Christmassy

Lillies Fairys - 3 punches or dies

Simon says - snowflakes

On the 1st Day of Christmas....

Hello all... Yep today is the 1st of the month so that means a new challenge over at 

A HECK OF THE CHALLENGE

And this month we are challenging you to 

The 12 days of Christmas.

I picked Day 9 - 9 ladies dancing

Now I couldn't get 9 ladies on there lol.. so Just the 1!!

These papers are by BoBunny

The image is from LOTV

As is the sentiment.

The snowflake border is by Tim Holtz

The snowflakes and brad are from wild orchid crafts

Thanks for looking. Hope you can come play xxx

I am entering this into:

Tuesday throwdown - Layers

WOC - A childs Christmas

Totally Gorjus - anything goes - with glitter

I love baking...

Did you know???

If you didn't where have you been????

I have my own little page over on Facebook... Carries cards, cakes and cupcakes!!

And I made these beauties this week....

Yummy!!!!

So when I saw some of the older images at LOTV it seemed only right that they made there way into my stash lol!!!

So as it is Saturday I have my card for Sketch Saturday:

and here is my card:

This cutie is from LOTV

The papers are from here

as are the berries

The lush flowers are from wild orchid crafts

I am entering this card into:

LOTV - Food glorious food

Sparkles - Christmas is coming

WOC - Traditional Christmas

Thanks for looking - Have a wonderful weekend xxx

What happened to my routine???

Well..

I have been back a week and am still chasing my tail lol. While we were away Belle decided to change her routine and I don't like it lol.....

However what a fun time we had!! The first week we were in Cornwall and it was so hot lol..

So this is a picture of Sam, Belle and I paddling at Kennack beach!!

We tucked Belles trousers up  so she didn't get wet but Belle had other ideas..she went and sat in the sea - it was so funny. She is a real water baby!!!

So of course I am here as its time for a new sketch over at Sketch Saturday:

and here is my card:

Gotta say I totally loved this sketch.. all the squares.. defo one for the box!!

The papers are Kaisercraft 

Stamp LOTV

Sentiment Kraftin Kimmie

I am entering this into:

Whimsy Stamps - Anything goes

The squirel and the fox - Celebrate the occasion - Birthday

The paper Shelter - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything goes

Thanks for popping by xx

Still on holiday

Hello..

Yep today starts the second part of my holiday - today we are off to Great Yarmouth with my sister Eve her hubby Paul and William. We are gonna have so much fun - and a lot of mischief from the terrible twosome... Belle and Will lol...

So over at Sketch Saturday it's time for a new sketch:

I decided the time was right to ink this beauty... so cute and of course from LOTV

The papers are Echo park

See you for real next week lol xxxx

Today its all about the stars....

How is it Saturday already....????...

Now don't get me wrong - I love the weekends, after all it's time with my two special ladies, but where did Monday - Friday go??? lol...

Anyway as it's Saturday it means a new sketch to play with - and this one will have you all starry eyed lol..

How fab???

I used a LOTV image

Papers are MME 

I loved all the stars and will be keeping this sketch for a rainy day lol..

I am entering this into:

Totally papercrafts - Lots of layers

Hope you have a wonderful weekend xxx

Is it Saturday already????

Oh my.... this week is flying by, it must be all these visits to see our angel.

Today will be the first time she will come to her new house and I am sssooooo excited to show her her new room and all her toys!!

Then tomorrow we will have her all day whoop whoop!!

But today is Saturday at that means a new challenge at CES

This week is my turn so I decided on a Charming theme... that's right all you have to do is use a charm!!

This cute image is from LOTV and the papers were a freebie off a magazine!

The wooden butterfly button, twine, pins and buttons are all from the store

I have followed the sweet sketch wednesday sketch

Crafting when you can - Animals

Totally papercrafts - My fave thing is cupcakes!!!

Chocolate and coffee cards - Feathers and fur - I went fur!

Thanks for looking and have a lovely weekend xxx