Welcome

Hi and welcome to my blog....lol...thanx very much for taking the time to have a look and please leave me a comment so i know that you have stopped by...xx

Sunday 28 February 2010

LaLaLand Challenge

Hello...well here is another card that i managed to make yesterday, but couldnt upload due to bad lighting....lol....the image is a Forever Friends sticker from the Pink Parfait Range, the papers are Forever Friends "For You", and the sentiment, flowers and brads are all from my stash....i am entering this into the LaLaLand Challenge this week where they have a gorgeous sketch to follow....xx






Thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley...xx

Winter Wonderland - Monochromatic Christmas

Good morning...i hope that u are all having a fab weekend and that its not 2 cold wherever u may be!!!....well over on Winter Wonderland this week the challenge is Monochromatic Christmas....so go on dig out all those Christmas Stamps that u have just put away and join in the fun with us....lol..u really need to check out the other DT cards...Oh Man they are Stunning......the image has been coloured using pro-markers and copics, the papers are from Forever Friends, and the ribbon and brads are from my stash....xx

Thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Saturday 27 February 2010

Another Easel Card...lol....x

Good Evening...well i am having a lazy saturday....housework is all done and thought that i would have a little craft session 2 myself, whilst the kids are playing and Derek is watching the footie....lol....the image has been coloured using prisma pencils, the papes are from my stash and from DCWV Nana's Nursery "Baby Girl", the sentiment is from Stampin Up, and the flowers, dummies, ribbon and buttons are all from my stash....i am entering this into Penny Black Challenge where there is a gorgeous sketch to follow that i rotated, also for One Stop Craft Challenge - "Optimistically Pink"....x





Thanx so much 4 taking the time 2 have a look...luv n hugs Lesley xx

Friday 26 February 2010

2nd Easel card

Hello....well i am here with another Easel Card that i made last night.....i am really loving this style....and i have managed to incorporate 5 challenges....lol....so i am entering this into Sketch and Stamp - as i used there gorgeous sketch, Rosie Dee's - "Friendship",  Corrosive Challenge - "Wings", Magnolia Down Under - "Easel card",  and finally Cupcake Challenge - "Friends".....the image has been coloured using Pro-markers, and the papers are from Claire Curds "Signature Range" the sentiment stamp is from Stamping Up, and the flowers, brads, ribbon and pearls are all from my stash....xx



Thanx for looking....i am hoping to have a good old blog hop later....luv n hugs Lesley xx

Thursday 25 February 2010

Another commisioned Card

Good afternoon...well im back with my second post of the day...lol....can u tell its my day off...lol....this is the second and final commisioned card again for a 45th wedding anniversary...but this time for my friends son to give to his Nanna and Grandad....i have managed to incorporate another 3 challenges....well i used the gorgeous sketch from Sketch SaturdayA Spoon Full Of Sugar - "Pearls and Glitter", and finally Cute card Thursday -"Ribbon-Tastic"....x

Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xx

1st Easel Card

Good Morning!...well i have a day off 2day so i am trying to catch up with an order that i have.....this is a commisioned card for a friend to give to her mum and dad for there anniversary....so i thought that i would try an easel card  and i think that this could be the first of many....lol....i really enjoyed making it....and i have managed to squeeze in 3 challenges...lol...so i am entering this into Lots To Do "Use a Machine", i used my Big shot to emboss the square, Everybody Art "Easel Card", and finally this is for CRAFT Challenge "ribbon and Sparkle"...not sure if u can see bu the blue card is glitter card....lol....x


Thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Wednesday 17 February 2010

One Stop Crafts meets A Spoon Full Of Sugar

Hi...well my cold seems 2 be getting worse instead of better...i have had a full day of having a runny nose, cough and sneezing fits :(   I am hoping that i will be feeling better 2morow....my fingers will stay crossed until then...lol....I have managed 2 make this card though...so my cold hasnt been affecting my crafting time...lol...so i have made this for One Stop Craft where there is a gorgeous sketch 2 follow and i am entering this into A Spoon Full Of Sugar where the theme is "Spring Time"...the image has been coloured using water coloured pencils, the papers are from Forever Friends, and the flowers, ribbon and sentiment are from my stash...x

Thanx 4 looking...i am away for a little blog hop now 2 see what u have all been up 2!! luv n hugs Lesley xx

5 in 1

Good morning...well the sun is shining here at the moment but its is freezing...bbrrr...i hope that the weather is nice for u 2day wherever u are....i am feeling a little bit choked 2day as well....i hope that it doesnt come to anything...lol...right well onto this card that i have managed 2 make this morning..fingers crossed its the 1st of a few 2day...hehehe...i am entering this into 5 challenges....starting with Totally Papercrafts "Buttons and Bows",  The Pink Elephant "Ribbon",  Pro-Marker Challenge "Buttons and Bows", My Time To Craft "Green & 1 other colour" and finally Simon Says "3 types of embellishments, 2 patterned papers and 1 image"....i hope that u all have a great day and i will catch up with all ur creations later...x

Thanx 4 looking luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Sunday 14 February 2010

Winter Wonderland - Week 38

Good Morning...i hope that u are all having a fab weekend...i am off 2 see Strictly Come Dancing at the SECC 2nite and i am really looking 4ward 2 it....lol...anyway onto this weeks Winter Wonderland Challenge which is either a colour challenge of  Satsuma, gold and chocolate or a "Christmas Stocking".....i decided on a christmas stocking as u can see..lol..i have coloured the image using prisma pencils and the papers and ribbon are from my stash, the sentiment is computer generated.....so pop over and have a look at the gorgeous DT Cards....and fingers crossed i will see u there!! x


Thanx for looking and i look 4ward 2 seeing ur gorgeous creations...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Friday 12 February 2010

6 challenges in 1 Card

OOhhh thank crunchie its Friday...lol....this week has kinda dragged....i'm looking 4ward 2 a nice crafty Saturday...hehehe...i have managed 2 make this card for the hubby.....which i am entering into 6 challenges...well long gone are the days where i send lots of valentines cards...hehehe....i hope that u all get really spoiled by ur valentine.....i am off to the SECC on Sunday with my bestest friend Kazabing...to see Strictly Come Dancing....and i am sooo looking 4ward 2 it...hehehe...anyway back 2 the card....this is for Cupcake Crafts " Red & White all over", A Spoon Full Of Sugar "recipe, 1 patterened paper, 1 bit of embossing, 1 button and 1 ribbon", Simon Says "Whats Love Got To Do with It", Cute Card Thursday "In the Name Of Love", Rainbow Lady "Have A Heart" and Daring Cardmakers "Have A Heart"...phew...lol...x

Thanx so much 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Tuesday 9 February 2010

14 challenges in 1...wow

Well boy have i managed 2 fit in a few challenges 2day...allbeit in one card...hehehe...but since most of the themes are valentines or love...i figured it would be ok 2 combine....i have used the sketch from MAWTT and they also had a theme which was childhood memories, as since this is a card for my Son Conor (9) to give to his girlfriend...it reminded me of buying valentines cards for my crushes when i was his age...lol....CRAFT challenge is "Love/Valentines", Delightful Sketches theme is "Love" Charisma Cardz is "I love you", Lili of the valley is "Valentines", Paperplay challenge is "Love Notes", Stampin 4 the Weekend is "Valentines", Stamptacular is "love is in the Air", Cute and girly is "Love", Stamp with fun is "Hearts", Creative Inspirations is "Valentines & Red and Black", The Pink Elephant is "Mushy Gushy Valentine", Double Dutch is "Be my Valentine" and Everybody Art is "Valentines"......phew thank goodness that is over...lol.....xx

Thanx so much 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Sunday 7 February 2010

Sketch Saturday

Hi....well i have had a pretty lazy Sunday....(but thats what they are for)....well so i am telling myself...lol....i did make a gorgeous roast chicken dinner..(even if i do say so myself)...lol....its just the housework that has suffered...but when the hubby is at work and the kids are at school...i will get the magic fairies in....hehehe...anyway since i had a lazy day i managed to make this commisioned card that i am entering into Sketch Saturdaywhere there is yet another gorgeous sketch....the papers are from DCWV - rock star stack, the image has been coloured using prisma pencils, and the flowers, leaves, gems, sentiment and guitar charm are all from my stash...xx

Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xx

Winter Wonderland - Week 37

Good morning...i hope that u are all having a fab weekend....i have had a quiet weekend....but we are like old mother hubbard here so if the hubby and kids want fed i have better get to the supermarket....lol...

This is my card for Winter Wonderland this week, where there is a gorgeous Sketch to follow or the option for "Baby;s 1st Christmas"....aww bless.....i have chosen the gorgeous sketch....so pop over and take a look at my fello DT cards and im sure they will more than inspire u.....the image that i have used has been coloured with Prisma colour pencils, the papers are from Papermania "capsule collection" (aqua paper pack)...the flowers, brads and gems are all from my stash...thanx 4 looking and i look 4ward 2 seeing all ur fab cards...xx

Take Care....Luv n hugs Lesley xx

Wednesday 3 February 2010

ABC meets Stampavie and friends

Good Morning....i hope that u are all well....i am frozen this morning, and feeling a bit bunged up.....fingers crossed it doesnt come to anything....hehehe....so onto my card...i am entering this into the ABC "N is for something New"...i used my new stamp.....and also into the Stampavie and Frriends challenge "brown & pink".....
the image has been coloured using pro-markers, the papers are from DCWV "spring stack" and also from claire curds "signature Range"....and the flowers, leaves and pearls are all from my stash...xx
Thanx so much for looking.....luv n hugs Lesley xx

Monday 1 February 2010

Colour Create meets Dutch Dare meets MAWTT

Hello peeps...well i have made another card and this time it covers it 3 challenges - Colour Create "Soft pink, pale blue, silver and white" Dutch Dare "Summer in Winter" and Moving Along with the Times which was a recipe "3 eyelets, 3 flowers and a bit of ribbon" .....the image has been coloured with Prisma Pencils, the papers are from DCWV  "garden party"...and the flowers and eyelets are from my stash.....my mojo is returning slowly but still thats an improvement...lol..xx

Thanx 4 looking....luv n hugs Lesley xx