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Saturday 25 April 2009

2 cards 3 challenges!!!

Evening!! I hope that u are all having a fabby weekend!!! The sun has been shining here all day!!! (makes a change)...hehehe...so have caught up on all the washing and housework whilst the kids have been out playing!!! I also managed 2 make these 2 cards!!!
This is for the Lili of the Valley Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch and i am also entering this into the One Stop Craft stop challenge which was "Something New"..and as i received my new gorjuss girls stamps yesterday i thought that would count!!!....the image has been coloured using pro-markers, the papers are Forever Friends "For You", the flowers, pearls and buttons are from my stash and the sentiment is from Forever Friends....xxThis card is for the Stampavie and More challenge which a stunning sketch this week!!!..the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are from Clare Curds Signature Range and the ribbon, sentiment and flowers are from my stash!! xx
Thanx 4 looking!!! luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Friday 24 April 2009

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge & Cupcake Crafts Challenge

Good Morning and Happy Friday 2 everyone!!! The weather here is miserable!!!! Soi hope that the weather is better where u are!!!!....I managed 2 make these 2 little cards last night...

This is for the Crafts 4 Eternity challenge which was a gorgeous sketch...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are forever friends "For You", the sentiment is from forever friends and the ribbon and flowers are from my stash!!!xx
This card is for the CupCake Crafts Challenge which was another gorgeous sketch..i rotated this sketch....the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are from Clare Curds Signature range and the flowers, ribbon and sentiment are all from my stash!!!xx

Thanx 4 looking...Luv n hugs Lesley xxxx


Monday 20 April 2009

2 challenges and Sorry 4 being a bad blogger!!!

Good Afternoon!!! Sorry for being a really bad blogger this week!!!! The kids came back on Tuesday after having a fab time away!!! only 2 come back and get the really bad sickness bug that has been doing its rounds up here!!!...The kids are feeling a lot better now....so they managed 2 go to school and nursery 2day!!!!.....So fingers crossed they dont get anything else!!!!...Anyway the weather is absolutely stunning here!!! and its meant 2 get hotter 2morow!!! Yee Haa its my day off 2morow!!! so it will be a choice of sunning myself out the back or crafting!!! hhmmm i might have 2 more all my craft stash out the back!! lol.....I hope that the weather is gorgeous wherever u are 2day!!! And i promise 2 visit all ur blogs either 2nite or 2morow"""....Right onto the challenges....

This is for the Crafty muse Challenge which was 2 create a card to say "Thank you" or "Good Luck"..I chose "Thank You"...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Forever Friends "For you" and the buttons, flowers and brads are all from my stash!!! xx

This is for the Rainbow Lady Challenge which was "Transport"...the image has been coloured usign Pro-Markers, the papers are from Clare Curd's Signature Range, and the ribbons, flowers, brads and sentiment are all from my stash!! xx

Thanx 4 taking the time 2 have a look!!! Luv n Hugs Lesley xxxx

Tuesday 14 April 2009

Sugar Bowl and Sketch and Stash Challenges

Well my gorgeous kids are back 2day, still not sure what time...and i am really looking 4ward 2 seeing them!!! I have missed them soooo much.....but they will be back in the door for 5 seconds and it will seem as though they were never away!!!...lol....so while the house is still quiet i thought that i would blog these cards that i made last night!!!

This is for the Sugar Bowl Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch by Tiets.... My new stamp..lol...was coloured with Pro-Markers, the papers are Forever Friends "For You"and the flowers and Brad Heads are from my stash...the sentiment is from the Claire Curd Signature Range...xx
This is made for the Sketch and Stash Challenge which was a gorgeous Sketch....I have coloured the image using Watercolours, the papers are from Claire Curd Signature Range, the flowers, brads, and sentiment are all from my stash!! xx

Thanx 4 looking...Luv n Hugs Lesley xxx

Monday 13 April 2009

friday Sketchers

Happy Easter Monday!!!..the weather is stunning here again 2day!!! but as i am back 2 work 2morow i am making the most of the last few hours i have sitting at my craft table!!!!hehehe...so onto the card i have made for the Friday Sketchers which was a gorgeous sketch!! The image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Papermania, the swirls are from a sizzix die and the sentiment and brad heads are from my stash!!!xxThanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Sunday 12 April 2009

Another 2 Cards and But 3 Challenges covered!!

Well i have just had a lovely Sunday Dinner of home made Steak pie with Mashed potatoes and carrots and turnip!!! mmmm delicious!!! so while ones tummy is full i thought that i would blog these cards that i made this afternoon...and before i open the Vodka and my typing becomes unreadable!!! hehehe.....well it is a bank holiday and i am still off 2morow so why not!!!!.....xx
This card is made for the Papertake Weekly Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch that i rotated....I am also entering this into the ABC Challenge which was I for Inside!!! the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers and the papers, ribbon, sentiment and dummies are all from my stash, the baby vest on the inside is from Forever Friends....xx

This Card is made for the Stampavie and More Challenge where the theme was "Red and White"...this gorjuss stamp arrived on my doorstep on Friday (along with Foxy and Daisy with dolly...hehehe!!! so this is the first time i have played with her....and definately wont be the last...lol.....i coloured her with my Pro-Markers, and the papers, flowers, pearls and "Ruby" Liquid pearls are all from my stash!!!xx
Thanx 4 looking....luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

2 Cards 3 Challenges!!

Happy Easter Sunday!!! I hope that u are all having fun!!! Its really strange not having the kids here for easter.....they have usually eaten about 2 eggs by now...hehehe!!! Oh well I will boil some eggs and we will paint them next sat...so next Sunday will be our easter sunday (is it ok to change the rules like that...lol).....right onto the challenges that i have made!!!
This is for A Spoon Full Of Sugar where the theme was "How Old" and the Lots 2 Do Challenge where the theme was "Numbers"....the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, and the papers, flowers, brad heads and sentiment are all from my stash!!! xxThis is 4 the Sketch Saturday Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch!!...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, and the papers are a mix from Forever Friends and papermania, the sentiment and flowers are from my stash!!! xx
Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Saturday 11 April 2009

A few colour challenges

Good Afternoon!!! The weather is gorgeous here and i have managed 2 strip the beds and the bedding is on the washing line as we speak!!! yeah!! I love getting into a nice fresh bed!!! I have even managed 2 get the kids beds done for there return on Tuesday or Wednesday!!!......

This card is for the Charisma Cardz Challenge which was a colour combo this week and the colours were "Green and Purple"..the image i have coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Papermania, and the flowers, brad heads, charms and sentiment are all from my stash!!! xx


This Card is made for the Cute Card Thursday Challenge which was another colour combo but the colours there were " Marshmallow and Chocolate"...the image has again been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers, flowers, brad heads and sentiment are all from my stash!!! xx
Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Friday 10 April 2009

Another 2 Challenge Cards

Well I hope that u have all had a Good Friday...I am sitting watching the Masters Golf whilst crafting.....magic!!!
I have made this card for the new Challenge blog Stamp With Fun where there was a stunning sketch 2 follow!!!..the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the sentiment is stamping-up, and the vellum, flowers and brads are all from my stash!! xx
I have managed 2 make these little cards for the Christmas and Birthday Challenge where there was a fantastic sketch 2 follow!!!..the images are Forever Friends Stickers and the papers and sentiment are all from my stash!! xx

Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Magnolia meets Stampavie

Good Afternoon!!! I wish u all a Good Friday...I hope that the weather is nice for u!!! its a bit overcast here just now!!! so no washing out for me 2day!!! well the kids are still away and having a fab time!!! I am missing them (Honest Lyndsey)...hehehe...and i have managed 2 get back 2 my crafting table and make this little card for the Magnolia meets Stampavie Challenge where there was a gorgeous sketch 2 follow!! The image has been coloured using Prom-Markers, the papers are papermania "Spring Burst" and the ribbon, eyelits, brads, flowers and sentiment are all from my stash!!!
Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Thursday 9 April 2009

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge

Good Afternoon!!! I hope that u are all well!!! The weather is really miserable here...so not doing much 2day!!! will probably just sit at my crafting table...hehehe....So here is my entry for the Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch....the image has been watercoloured, the papers are from Papermania, and the sentiment, ribbon, flowers and pearls are all from my stash!! x
Thanx for looking...Luv n Hugs Lesley xxx

Tuesday 7 April 2009

A few more Challenge Cards

Well...I hope that u are all fine and dandy!!! I have managed 2 make another 3 Challenge Cards 2day!!!!.....so here goes....lol..

This Card is made for the Raspberry Ribbons Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch!! The image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are K&Co, and the ribbon, pearls and sentiment are all from my stash!! xx
This Card is made for the Ismaki Challenge where there was a gorgeous Scrapbooking Sketch 2 follow..but i changed it for a card!! the image has been watercoloured, and the papers, flowers, pearls, sentiment, and mirri card are all from my stash!!
This is made for the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge where the theme was "Stripes".....so i thought that i would make a littlew Christmas Card...hehehe...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are DCWV "The Christmas Matstack" i have used a die cut snowflake and a few snowflakes that i punched out, and the sentiment is computer generated!! xx

Thanx 4 taking the time 2 have a little look!!! Luv n Hugs Lesley xxx

Stamptacular Challenge Card

Well I am really really really missing the kids!!!! But i have been assured that they are having a fab time!!! so i have loads and loads of time 2 play with my toys....hehehhe....well here is my entry for the fab new Sunday Challenge Stamptacular.....where the theme for the week is "New Beginnings"...the stamp is a Penny Black that i have watercoloured, with water colour pencils, the papers are papermania, and the sentiment, blue dummy, ribbon and gem are all from my stash!!! xx
Thanx 4 looking...Luv n Hugs Lesley xxx

Monday 6 April 2009

Charisma Cardz Challenge & I made the top 5 at Cupcake!!

Hi!!! Well I am sooo happy I made the top 5 over on the Cupcake Craft Challenge Thanx sooo much I am really honored and the other 4 cards are all stunning!!! so thanx !!!xxxx

Here is my entry for the Charima Cardz Challenge Where there is a gorgeous sketch awaiting you!!!......I had 2 rotate the sketch as i stuck down the long panel 2 close 2 the edge of the card....oh well not 2 worry...hehehe....the image has been coloured using watercolour pencils, the backing papers are Daisy and Dandelion "Picnic Patch" and the gems, flowers, sentiment and brad heads are all from my stash!!! xxx
Thanx 4 looking...Luv n Hugs Lesley xxxx

Creative Card Crew Challenge

Hi...this is my 1st challenge of the day!!!! cant believe that its 4.20pm and i have only made 1 card.....well i am sure that i will be back later with a few others!! hehehe....this care is made for the Creative Card Crew Challenge where the theme was "Texture".....the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are K&Co, and the Swiss Dots & Happy Birthday Embossing Folders are from my stash along with the sentiment, flowers and red liquid pearls...xx
Thanx 4 looking...Luv n Hugs Lesley...xxxx

Sunday 5 April 2009

A Spoon Full Of Sugar

This is just a quick post (I have nothing 2 report since my last blog entry...hehehe)!!!...this is my entry for A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge which was a stunning sketch!!!...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the backing papers are Forever Friends, and the ribbon, flowers, sentiment, Gems and brad heads are all from my stash!! xx
Thanx 4 looking....Luv n Hugs Lesley xxxx

Everybody Art Challenge

Hi...me again!!! I can't believe the time!!! 2day has just flown by!!!! not 2 worry i have no plans 4 2morow so looks like it will be another busy crafting day!!! hehehe...well this little card is made for the Everybody Art Challenge which was a stunning sketch....the image has been coloured using my Pro-Markers, the papers are Forever Friends "Party Time" and the ribbon, brad heads, flowers, sentiment and mirri card are all from my stash!!!
Thanx 4 looking...take care luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Papertake Weekly Late Entry

Good Afternoon!!! I hope that u are all having a gorgeous Sunday!!! The sun is out here and always puts u in a good mood!!! (well it does for me anyway)...lol....here is my extremely late entry for the Papertake Weekly Challenge where it was a recipe Challenge, the recipe consisted of 1 circle, 2 ribbons, and 3 Stamps/images......the images have been coloured using my Pro-Markers, the papers are fron Papermania "Scrumptious" and Daisy and Dandelion "Picnic Patch" the sentiment is from "My Sentiments Exactly", and the ribbon is from my stash!! xx
Thanx 4 taking the time 2 have a look!! luv n hugs Lesley xx

Saturday 4 April 2009

Been Busy 2Nite!!!

Well Good evening i am back with my 3rd post of the day and another 3 challenge cards!!!....see what u get done when u end up with peace and quiet!!! lol...Me and Derek are really missing the kids but my mum has just sent me a text saying that they are fine and Ellie is fast asleep and Conor is just about 2 watch Match of the Day!!!....hhmmm looks like it will be another day of crafting for me 2morow!!! lol...
Right onto the first Challenge card that i have made this evening.....it is for the Double Dutch challenge which was a stunning sketch....The image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Papermania "exquisite" and the mirri card, brads and sentiment are all from my stash!!xx

The 2nd Challenge Card is made for the Mojo Monday Challenge which was another gorgeous sketch!!! The image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Daisy and Dandelion "picnic patch" and the ribbon, flowers, rose charm and sentiment are all from my stash!! xx

And finally....hehehe...this card is made for the Cupcake Crafts Challenge which was another stunning sketch this week!!! the image has again been coloured using my Pro-Markers, the papers are Forever Friends "Just for Him" and Daisy and Dandelion "Picnic Patch", the mirri card, brad heads, ribbon and sentiment are all from my stash!!!xxThanx 4 taking the time to have a look!! Take Care luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Crafts 4 Eternity

Yes I am back!!! hehehe....i have managed 2 make this little card for the Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge where the challenge was 2 follow a gorgeous sketch and 2 use the colours "Yellow and Green"....I think that i managed that!! lol....the image has been coloured using water colour pencils, the papers are from K & Co, and the ribbon, Gem and Sentiment are all from my stash!! x
Thanx 4 taking the time 2 leave a comment!!! take care luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Wednesday 1 April 2009

Colour Create Challenge

Good afternoon!!!! sorry for being a really bad blogger!!! ...i promise 2 catch up with all ur creations ......cant believe that i havent been on here for a while!!!!..but that will change as i am on holiday as of yesterday at 12.30pm.....woooo hoooo...so u will be sick of the sight of me!!! hehehe.....
Right onto the Colour Create Challenge where the theme is Lilac and Blue....and what fab candy they have up for grabs!!! all they ask is that u make a card combining the colours Lilac and Blue and not 2 combine it with any other challenge!!!!...job done...hehehe...onto my entry.....the image has been coloured using Watercolour pencils and Pro-markers (for the face)..the papers are Papermania, and the ribbon, flowers, buttons, purple mirri card and sentiment are all from my stash...xx
Thanx 4 looking...i will be back 2 do some blog hopping later!!! or maybe 2morow!! Conor has a school concert 2nite and then i am planning on watching the Scotland game!!!! i already have the alcohol chilling in the fridge!!!! well i am on holiday!!! hehehe...luv n hugs Lesley xxx
P.S Have i mentioned that i am on holiday!!! hehehe..xxx