Long Day....!!!

I made it through the day at work even though I felt awful, hopefully an early night will help me feel more human tomorrow. I haven't managed any cards tonight but I do have one that I finished last night to show you.



















I am entering the card into 2 challenges which are below. I used a stamp from C.C Designs which I coloured with Pro Markers. The border running horizontally is from a K & Company Adhesive border pack but I turned it around to it was white and added lilac blink in the middle of the X's. I thought this gave better contrast as most of the card is in the same color, the border running vertically is 4 strands of wool with a K & Company layers accents flower in the center.

Challenge 1

Stamp Something - Something Sweet

Challenge 2

Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge - Challenge 32 A Sketch


Now I am off to have a rest and spend some time with the hubby.

Happy crafting


Michelle

Before I Head Out

I'm just about to head into town and do some shopping but thought before I go I would share a challenge card that I made this morning. The challenge is Sketch Saturdays sketch challenge.




















I used a digi stamp by Tiddley Inks called 'Going Swimming' which I coloured with Pro Markers. The border to the right is from a K&Company adhesive border pack.

Happy Crafting

Michelle

Under The Weather...

I've been feeling under the weather since Friday and it's meant I haven't done as much crafting as I would have liked, I spent most of Saturday sleeping which is probably why I am still awake now. I did manage 1 card tonight which I get to enter into 2 challenges so the night hasn't been a total waste.



















I used a digi stamp in my collection (not entirely sure where it came from) which I coloured with pro markers, the background paper is from 'My Mind's Eye - Bloom & Grow' collection. To fit in with the challenges I found a lovely butterfly quote for the ABC Challenge Blogs 'Q is for Quote' challenge and added some gems for the One Stop Craft Challenge Blogs 'Diamonds are a girls best friend' challenge.

After posting this I'm going to settle down for the night, I was hoping to go out tomorrow and treat myself to some nice crafting goodies.

Happy Crafting

Michelle

First Challenge Of The Year

I said I would have a card to post and I do, after this it's straight off to bed as I have work tomorrow. The car in being entered into the 'Birthday Creations With Lots Of Peals' challenge over at Bunny Zoe's Crafts blog.

I chose a Miss Anya image from 'The Greetings Farm' which I coloured with Pro Markers, as the challenge called for pearls I used to flat backed pearls around the scallops of the main image and also in the corners. For the first time ever I used roses on my card and I'm really liking the look, that normally means you will be seeing a lot more flowers.

Overall I'm pleased with my first creation of the year and am looking forward to making more.

Happy Crafting

Michelle

Blog Silence

Well you've all heard of radio silence but I've been blog silent for some time now. My last post was just before the Craft Fair that I did which didn't go as well as I hoped and after the disappointment I decided to take time out for a while.

I promised my husband to cut my spending and clear out some of my stash which I have done, I even managed to get some money back by selling some stuff off on ebay. On Monday I realized that I really missed making cards, I am still scrapbooking but it's not the same. The one thing I missed the most was my blog and the fun of entering blog challenges so I've decided to make a come back and start posting again...oh and also making cards.

To keep it simple I'm only making cards for challenges and not doing any more fairs, it keeps the stress levels down and means I'm not in my craft room each and every night and it's going to be enjoyable again, after all that why I starting card making in the first place.

I think I got so wrapped up in trying to justify spending money on my hobby that it stopped being a hobby and stared being hard work, and I'm sure that there are people that can relate to that.

I don't have a card to show yet but I hope to have another post tonight and a card to show off.

Happy Crafting

Michelle

Just In Time

It's been 10 days since I posted last and I've been extremely busy, I have 5 more Christmas cards too make to hit my total and would love to get them done before I go to bed tonight. I was just taking some time out and catching up on some blogs when I realized that I hadn't submitted my entry for the Cute Card Thursday blog challenge. I've had the card made since Saturday and thought I would get it in before the challenge closes.


















The card was made using the sketch on the blog and I chose an image from Pollycraft which I colored with Pro Markers. I also used stickles on the wings and white glitter on the hat and snowballs to give added sparkle.

I have 1 more post to go and then I'd better get back to it.

Happy Crafting

Michelle

Next Challenge

Here is my second card that I am entering into the below challenges,

All Sorts Challenge Blog - Week 78 - A Sketch 4U
The ABC Challenge - H is for Holidays



















The image is from Pollycraft, I colored the image with Pro Markers and added white glitter to the hat trim and the bobble. This post is going to be short and sweet as I have housework to do before I can get back to making more cards.

Happy Crafting

Michelle