Katie's Creation's

On to my second card..

2012-01-29T08:32:00.001-08:00

Not sure what went wrong when I posted this post earlier, but you can now click on the photo to see a bigger version! =)

Recipe:

Image - Teddy Bo

Colour Medium - Koh I Noor Pencils

Card Stock - Papermill Direct

D/Papers - Echo Park, Summer Days

Misc - Ribbon, Buttons

Challenges:

Charisma Cardz - Pretty in Pink

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin - Animals

Pixie Dust Studio - Lets go to the Zoo

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - Buttons

C.R.A.F.T - Recipe

Teddybo - Anything Goes

Weekend Post!

2012-01-29T03:45:00.000-08:00

Recipe:

Popcorn Romance CD Rom - Crafters Companion

Card Stock - Papermill Direct

Misc - Glossy Accents

I just LOVE the poem on this card! It says:

Roses are red, Violets are blue

I made this card, just for you.

Its not the neatest, it wouldnt pass a test

But its made with love - That makes it the best!

Challenges:

Crafters Companions - Valentines Day Card

Crafters Companions Monthly - Love

Allsorts - Hearts

Cupcake Craft - Love

Forever Friends - More than one fold

Creative Card Crew - Seeing Red

5 Fav Cards of mine from 2011...

2012-01-01T07:14:00.001-08:00

Firstly, my take on the Keep Calm range, I created this using a cupcake digital kit

Next, a Birthday card for our mate Rich! Made using the Forever Friends CD Rom

Next, my Brothers Birthday card, made using a digi image from Meljens Designs

Then a commissioned Fathers Day card for a colleague

And lastly, a New Baby card for my Aunty on the arrival of baby Maddison

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

Looking back over 2011, and forward to 2012...

2011-12-31T02:21:00.000-08:00

OK so I know I haven't blogged here for like AGES but I do have my good reasons!

This year has been a bit bad, and I hope that next year will be A LOT better for all of us.

I'm not sure if my Mum will be reading this, but in October, we found out she had bladder cancer and on November 9th she underwent surgery to have it all removed as well has a hysterectomy for precautions. I can now report though that she is recovering from the operation BRILLIANTLY and is stronger than ever. My mum is one strong, determined lady and wont let ANYTHING beat her, which is amazing! Love and hugs to ya mum if you do read this! xxxx

Here's a pic I took in the hospital, we decided to have a party with the p*ss pots! :) (And I look drunk according to my lil big bro lol)

The move I mentioned in one of my previous posts is no longer going ahead. Alex had been offered a job over in Sweden, and we was to move over there for a couple of years but that has been turned down due to a few things.

And on to 2012...

Things planned for this next year, well, hopefully get a mortgage and our own house, Loose weight (As it is every year lol), become DEBT FREE for April 2012, Stop buying crafty stuff that I dont use, and all in all, have a brilliant year.

However you plan to celebrate the new year, have fun and do it safe! :)

OK alot has been happening!!

2011-11-16T04:43:00.001-08:00

And that's why I am currently not back in the land of blogging.

I am currently staying at my mums for a couple of weeks, due to something that I don't wish to share right now. Anyway!

I have been creating a few digi pages and thought I would upload them here to show you all!

Firstly, I have created a page for my Brothers dog, Sally, who sadly passed away on 05/11/11 due to old age.

Next is a page I done a while back, with my three girls on it! These are my gorgeous nieces, Erin-Faye, Gracie-Rae and April Michelle.

Next is a layout I done of photos from my family. Top to bottom: Gracie Rae, My Brother - Harry, My other half - Alex, My Brother again with my Mum, Erin Faye and April Michelle.

Next layout is a nice girlie one of my Niece, Erin Faye. I made this layout following challenge 18 on the Shabby Princess Blog

Im sure I will be back in the land of blogging soon, I am due to go home from my mums on Nov 26th. I will be back!

I just want to say...

2011-10-08T16:31:00.000-07:00

I will be back in the land of blogger when I return from my dads next week! :)

Ichthyosis Awareness Week!! - A Monkey Auction!

2011-09-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

My Mum, My Sister, Me and My Niece all have EKV which is a type of Ichthyosis. I have made this monkey specially for an auction for the Ichthyosis Support Group as its Ichthyosis Awareness Week (Starting from yesterday). This auction will run until Sunday 16th October. Winning bidder to pay direct to Ichthyosis Support Group's Just Giving Page xx ♥

The auction can be found on my Facebook Page HERE or if you don't have access to Facebook, I can put a bid in on your behalf!

Please give generously! This is a small charity that is very close to my heart. You always hear about the BIG Charities, but never about the smaller ones!

Winner winner, chicken dinner

2011-09-22T14:06:00.000-07:00

Yay, go me!

Teddy Bo!

2011-09-18T08:51:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

Image - Teddy Bo

Colour Medium - Koh I Noors & Sansador

Card Stock - Papermania Kraft

B/Papers - Digi Download

Misc - Candy, Flower, Brad and Buttons from stash

Challenges:

By the Cute & Girly - Bright and Beautiful

Crafty Calender Challenge - Let Bears Lie (Mine is sitting!)

C.R.A.F.T - Recipe Challenge

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

One Stop Craft - Girly

The Ribbon Girl - Greens and Browns

Teddy Bo - Say it with Flowers

What a busy few weeks!!

2011-09-18T03:41:00.001-07:00

Sorry I have been awol, someone has stolen my crafty bug. However, it is coming back.. All be it slowly...

Anyway, bit of an update from me!!

Firstly, we have been on hols! :) We went to Tenerife for a week, I have only ever been abroad the once, and again, that was to Tenerife! lol But as we got a good deal on the apartment, and flights were dead cheap, we couldn't really turn it down. And I am happy we did go, as it has done my skin the world of good, and it feels like I now have a new pair of legs!

Secondly, there may be a possible move for me and Alex, in the next year or so. A big move. A move away from the UK. But that's all I am saying until it finally happens (At which time, I may do a BIG candy, and make it fun by making you guess where we are moving to...!)

Thirdly, I am going to my very first SU Card making class! We have an internal message board at work, and Sandrina had posted on there about her class nights, and being as its only 5 minutes away, I couldn't really turn it down. That's scheduled for September 28th, which I am dead excited about.

Next, I am going to spend some time with my Nan at the end of this month (Happy Birthday Nan, btw! I know your not going to read this but hey!). Dad is going to Italy for a week, and as he is her full time career, I will be going down to keep an eye on her and make sure she is OK, as-well as spending some time with her. As I am travelling back by train, I have to travel light so will be packing some cross stitches to do whilst i'm there! Plus, Nan is a fab knitter and she is going to teach me to knit so I can make some winter hats for my monkeys! Yippee! :)

Anyway, I best dash now as I have to nip to the Post Office, as-well as Morrisons to pick up some ingredients for the carrot cake I am making today! I have a few cards to make for Birthdays, so hopefully, you will see more of me from now on!!

Just for YOU!

2011-07-31T07:36:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Tatty Teddy CD
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Papers - Dovecraft Tea Time
Misc - Glossy Accents, Ribbon
Tools - Nesties

Challenges:
Create4fun - Sketch
Allsorts - Free and Easy
Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge - Punch It
Sew Many - Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop - Anything Goes
Papercraft Star - Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Tatty Ted!

2011-07-25T05:36:00.000-07:00

Recipe:

Image - Tatty Teddy CD ROM

C/Stock - Papermill Direct

D/Papers - DCWV Nanas Nursery (Girl)

Tools - Marianne Creatables Flower die

Misc - Perals, Ribbon

Challenges:

Willow Sketchie - Sketch

Crafts and Me - Add a Flower

Crafting for All Seasons - Furry Friends

Scrapalicious - Summer

My Time to Craft - Citrus Colours

Scrap-Creations - Babies

Creative Craft Challenges - 3D/Layers

Clear It Out - Anything Goes

First of Five!

2011-07-25T05:19:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Tatty Teddy CD Rom
C/Stock - Papermania
Misc - Bow

Challenges:
Less is More - Ribbon
Hooked on Craft - Cute and Cuddly
Forever Friends - Pastel colours

I have made these as part of a notelet set, and here are the rest of the pack:

I am back! :)

2011-07-17T11:45:00.001-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Teddy Bo
C/S - Papermill Direct
Colour Medium - Koh I Noors & Sansador

Challenges:
Teddy Bo - Must use a Bea Image
I Did It Creations - Animals
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
Moving Along with The Times - Favourite Things

And another Fathers Day card!

2011-06-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Papers - Forever Friends
Stash Box - Buttons
Sentiment - MBM in Photoshop

Challenges:
Cooking it Up with Katie - Make Dad a funny button!
Little Red Wagon - For Dad
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Dad
Stamptacular - Dads or Grads
Pear Tree Designs - Fathers Day
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Fathers Day
Papertake Weekly - Dads

Fathers Day

2011-06-12T12:05:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Papers - Digital papers
Stash Box - Candy

Challenges:
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Lili of the Valley - Anything Goes
CRAFT Challenge - Fathers Day
Polka Doodles - Something for Dad
Saturday Challenge - Male
One Stop - Fathers Day
Stamptacular - Dads
Forever Friends - 3DP

My first EVER Gatefold Card!

2011-06-08T11:21:00.000-07:00

Inside of card:

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Paper - Made by me in PS
Stash Box - Ribbon, Rub ons
Tool Box - Corner punch

Challenges:
Claudia & Co - Fancy Folds
Digital Tuesday - In The Garden
Ladybug Crafts Ink - Male
The Stamping Boutique - Men Only
Tip Top Tuesday - More than 1 fold

Blimey, have I got some things to show you!

2011-06-05T14:00:00.001-07:00

Being as I have been out of the land of Blogger since May 22nd! Thats a whole TWO WEEKS!

I will update you all tomorrow as this ones just going to be short and sweet!

Recipe:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Colour Medium - Koh I Noors & Sansador
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Paper - Dovecraft Back to Basics & Fizzy Moon
Stash box - glitter, pearls
Tools - Nesties, Marianne Creatables

Challenges:
Pollycraft Monday - Be my Teddybear
ABC - Variety (Glitters, Pearls, Die Cuts)
Forever Friends - Punch it out
Stamp Something - Digi Day
Truly Scrumptious - Summer Sparkle
Tuesday Throwdown - DIY

Second Teddy Bo of the day!

2011-05-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Teddy Bo
Colour Medium - Koh I Noors & Sansador
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Paper - Dovecraft
Stash Box - Gems, Ribbon, Brad

Challenges:
Kraftin Kimmie - May Flowers (Backing Paper)
Joyful Stamper - Anything Goes
Moving Along with The Times - Anything Goes
Digi Doodles - Anything Goes
Pear Tree Designs - Colourful
My Mums Craft Shop - Flowers (Backing Paper)
Scrap Creations - Flowers
Stamping, Scrapping Challenge - Anything Goes

First Teddy Bo of the day!

2011-05-01T07:32:00.001-07:00

Recipe:

Image - Teddy Bo
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Paper - DCWV (I think!)
Stash Box - Gems, Candy

Challenges:
Teddy Bo - Tag
Moving along with the Times - Anything Goes
Pollycraft - Fun and Games
Craft your Passion - Layers (7 in mine!)
Stamp and Doodle - Masculine
Crafts and Me - Vintage
Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything Goes
PaperCutz - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Testing!

2011-04-29T08:36:00.001-07:00

I hope this works lol I am trying out an application on my phone called Blogger-driod which is an app that should allow me to upload photos and text to my blog.. We will see! Anyway, I thought I would show you my colouring. I am addicted to colouring in these little bears from Teddy Bo :-) I have used Koh I Noor pencils and Sansador. Anyway, i best go have a shower and get ready for an afternoon/evening in the pub with the OH, my bestie Claire and Matt! TTFN xx

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Card make 1

2011-04-26T15:11:00.001-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Willow Designs (From Double Sprinkles of Kraft CD)
Colour Medium - ProMarkers (Followed the instructions on the Kraft CD!)
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Paper - Polka Doodles Paper Boutique V1, Dovecraft Tea Time
Misc - Pearls, Ribbon

Challenges:
C.R.A.F.T - Flowers
Williow Sketchie - Sketch
Stampavie - Pearls
Delicious Doodles - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Pink and Sweet
Sassy Studio Designs - Pastel Colours
Tip Top Tuesday - Square

And an upclose shot of my colouring (Which I am proud of lol)

Teddy Bo!

2011-04-17T13:14:00.000-07:00

Oh my word, I have just found Teddy Bo! And boy am I addicted lol I am being careful though, I have only bought 3 images today..! And coloured the same image about 5/6 times lol

Anyway, I have made a card, not with anyone in mind, but I fell in love with this first image!

And I just HAD to make a matching candle to! :)

I have added a bit of glimmer chalk to the star and Bea's cheeks, not that you can see in the photos mind!

Recipe:
Image - Teddy Bo
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
D/Papers - Dovecraft Teahouse
Tools - Marianne Creatables, Glimmer chalk
Misc - Buttons

Challenges:
Teddy Bo - Punch It!
By the Cute & Girly - Cute & Girly
Lili of the Valley - Birthday
Crafty Catz - Furry Friends

Recipe:
Candle - Ikea
Image - Teddy Bo
Misc - Stickles

Challenges:
One Stop Craft - Altered
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Animals/pets

I am off work now until May 3rd (Yippee!) and I intend on getting some cards made in that time!

Polka Doodles - Double Sprinkles of Kraft

2011-04-10T02:20:00.000-07:00

I have been having a play with my new CD-Rom, and this is what I have come up with!

Recipe:
Image - Polka Doodles, Double Sprinkles of Kraft
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
Misc - Pearls & Stickles

Challenges:
Polka Doodles - No Printed Backing Papers
Saturday Challenge - Feathered Friends

And my candle:

Here is an upclose photo of the pearls:

Recipe:
Image - Polka Doodles, Double Sprinkles of Kraft
Candle - Ikea
Tissue Paper - The Range
Misc - Pearls & Ribbon

Challenges:
C.R.A.F.T - Animals/Pets
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Allsorts - Anything but a Square

Sock Cat..

2011-03-31T10:30:00.000-07:00

Sock Cat!
The most effectual Sock Cat!
Who's intellectual close friends get to call him S.C.
Providing it's with dignity.

Sock Cat!
The indisputable leader of the gang.
He's the boss, he's a pip, he's the championship.
He's the most tip top,
Sock Cat.

Yes he's a chief, he's a king,
But above everything,
He's the most tip top,
Sock Cat.

Sock Cat!

Adopt your own Sock Cat at Katies Creations

A special Mothers Day card..

2011-03-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends (Sorry lol)
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Paper - Printed by me using Photoshop
Ribbon, Glossy Accent - Stash
Flowers - Fizzy Moon Character Chipboards

Challenges:
Allsorts - For a Special Lady
Cupcake Craft - Flowers for Mum
Pear Tree Designs - Mothers Day
The Ribbon Girl - Yellow and Green
Papertake Weekly - Its a Mum thing
Prairie Fairy - Spring
Totally Gorgeous - Spring
Fun with Shapes - No designer papers

This weekends makes.. (Take two)

2011-03-27T13:33:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
Gems, Glossy Accent - Stash

I wanted to keep this card simple, and as you can see, I have been using my Forever Friends CDRom quite a bit recently! I must say, it is lovely though! And I may have to invest in the other CDRom, the balck and gold one... We shall see!

This weekends makes.. (Take one)

2011-03-27T13:05:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends CD Rom
C/Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Papers - Shabby Princess Digi Papers
Gems, glossy accents - stash

Challenges:
Stampavie - For a boy
Forever Friends - Colour Bingo (Top line)
Phindys Place - All about animals
Totally Papercrafts - Cute and Cuddly
Raise the Bar - Country Inspired (GB, Red, White and Blue!)
Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Monday Night Make!

2011-03-21T15:07:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends
Card Stock - Papermill Direct
B/Papers - Shabby Princess Digi Papers
Gems, Ribbon - Stash

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday - Sketch (I have used circles!)
Your Next Stamp - Sparkles! (Gems, Stickles)
Crafty Creations - Mothers Day
By the Cute and Girly - Spring
Crafty Calendar - Spring
Wild Orchid Challenge - Punch it out

Papertake Weekly - Tri (Gems, circles)
Do you stack up - Add a bow
Charisma Cards - To Die for
Stampin for the Weekend - Mothers Day
Crafty Catz - Mothers Day

Make 1

2011-03-20T07:26:00.001-07:00

Challenges:
Sketch n Stash - Sketch
Moving along with The Times - Goodluck
Pear Tree Designs - Green

Recipe:
Image - Fizzy Moon
Cardstock - Papermill Direct
D/Papers - Mag freebie
Ribbon, Candy - Stash

My new addiction - Bookmarks!

2011-03-20T03:22:00.000-07:00

I have made these using up some of my scraps!

The challenge over at Polka Doodles is Books, and I thought I would have a go at these bookmarks. They are so easy to make, and look quite cute!

I printed the polka dot paper from the Paper Boutique Vol 1 (Funky Flowers template!) and picked some matching cardstock from my HUGE box of scraps!

I then found a suitable image on my new Forever Friends CD Rom (Which I must say is lovely!) and cut around the bears using nesties. Stuck it all together and TAH DAH! :)

Challenges:
Polka Doodles - Books
Saturday Challenge - Anything BUT a card
Forever Friends - Monochrome

Recipe:
Image - Forever Friends
Cardstock - Scraps
B/Papers - Polka Doodles CD Rom
Tools - Nesties

Cooey! Have you missed me?!

2011-03-19T09:19:00.000-07:00

I am back in the land of blogging!

I have had quite a lot on in the past few weeks, what with becoming an aunty again to my beautiful baby niece, Erin Faye...

Then Christmas in March with the family...

Gracie Rae

April Michelle

Then Mum and Harry came to visit me in Nottingham...

And I have finally spent the morning in my craft room, and been creative {Photos to follow!}. In the past few weeks, I have been sorting the house out, working, just generally a busy bee! But I am now back for good!

I made second place!

2011-02-12T02:30:00.001-08:00

Blog Award!

2011-02-06T05:23:00.000-08:00

I have been given this blog award by the lovely Carrie - Thanks hun xx (Please feel free to pop over to have a nosey at Carries Blog, she creates some rather gorgeous cards and bits!)

I have been told that this award is aimed at bringing unknown good blogs to light and because I have accepted the award I have to agree to the following conditions:-

1. If you have been tagged, do you want to accept? YES!!!! Then you have to create a post on your blog and post the love blog photo.

2. Link back to the person who gave you the award and say if you accept it.

3. Choose 3-5 of your favourite blogs to tag, link these in your post too and tell the lucky people they have been tagged.

I follow quite a few blogs, and I cant really choose just five as I think all the blogs I follow are inspirational! But, I have chosen the following five, just because! :)

1) Sharon @ Creative Ramblings
2) Jacky @ Scrappy Jacky
3) Lou @ Lous Arty Crafty Blog
4) Victoria @ Blue Jelly Too
5) Kathy @ Purple Princess Diaries

Friday Makes! (Take 2)

2011-02-05T02:52:00.001-08:00

Recipe:
Image - Polka Doodles Paper Boutique CD
C/S - Papermill Direct
Dotty Paper - Handmade by me using PS
Sticky Lace - Dun Elm Mill
Ribbon, Glitter, Dew drops, Glossy Accents - Stash

Challenges:
Raise the Bar - Hearts
Creaft Craft Challenges - Hearts and Flowers
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Whateva
Polka Doodles - Party Time

Friday Makes! (Take 1)

2011-02-05T02:37:00.000-08:00

Recipe:
Image - Pink Cat Studio
Colour Meduim - ProMarkers
C/S - Papermill Direct
Dotty Paper - Handmade by me using PS
Ribbon, Glitter, Buttons - Stash
Misc - Glossy Accents

Challenges:
Do you Stack Up - Red
Paper Sundaes - Valentines
Do it with Digis - Valentines
Moving along with the Times - Red
Stamping for the Weekend - Valentines
Secret Crafter - Valentines
Crafty Calendar - Love
Allsorts - Love Love Love
I ♥ ProMarkers - Anything Goes
Double Dutch - Valentines

Friday Makes! (Take 2)

2011-01-28T13:46:00.000-08:00

Up close:

Recipe:
Image - Meljens Designs
Colour Medium - Koh I Noor Pencil
C/S - Papermill Direct
D/P - Shabby Princess
Misc - Buttons & Ribbon from stash

Challenges:
Stamp with Fun - Blue/Brown
Pear Tree Designs - Blue
One stop Craft - More than one fold
Allsorts - Male/Boy
Do you Stack Up - Patterened Paper

Friday Makes! (Take 1)

2011-01-28T13:36:00.000-08:00

Recipe:
Image - Country Companions
C/S - Papermill Direct
D/P - Country Companions
Misc - Ribbon & Pearls from stash

Challenges:
The Secret Crafter Saturday - Couple
Charisma Cardz - Valentines
Crafty Catz - Flowers

I also made this card following the sketch provided on Craft Bubble.

Saturdays Makes - Take 1

2011-01-15T09:37:00.000-08:00

This card is for Alex as its his birthday in February, and I thought it suited him!

Recipe:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Cardstock - Papermill Direct
D/P's - All About Boys stack (New!)
Buttons - stash
Misc - Glossy Accents

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday - Sketch
Phindys Place - For a loved one (My OH)
One stop Craft - For a male
Totally Papercrafts - Happy Birthday
Cupcake Craft - Something New (D Papers!)
Pollycraft Monday - New (D Papers!)
Stamp Something - Anything Goes
Craft your days Away - Anything Goes

Saturdays Makes - Card 3

2011-01-08T11:37:00.001-08:00

Recipe:
Image - Stamp Fairy
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
DP - Cant remember - sorry!
Cardstock - Papermill Direct
Glitter, Zooms, Lace - Stash

Challenges:
I ♥ ProMarkers - Recycle (Outer scalloped layer, I cut for another card and then decided not to use it, as you do!)
Sketch and Stash - Sketch
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes (Optional Lace)

Saturdays Makes - Card 2

2011-01-08T11:29:00.001-08:00

Recipe:
Image - Lili of the Valley
DP - Blossoms and Buitterflies
Cardstock - Papermill Direct
Buttons - stash
Misc - Stickles

Challenges:
Allsorts - Fancy Folds
By the Cute & Girly - Bling (DP has glitter!)
Moving along with the Times - Old & New (Buttons & Papers)

Saturdays Makes - Card 1

2011-01-08T11:17:00.001-08:00

Recipe:
Image - Lili of the Valley
DP - DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies
Cardstock - Papermill Direct
Buttons - Debbie Cripps
Tools - Nesties

Challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - Out with the Old (Cardstock)
Paper Sundaes - Something New (DP's)
Raise the Bar - Photo Inspired
Wild Orchid - Sketch

Oh how I love my Postie! (Today!)

2011-01-07T10:09:00.001-08:00

It was like Christmas all over again today!

Heres some bits that I have treated myself to in the sales!

First lot from Glitterpot

Second lot from Ribbon Girl

Third lot from Lili of the Valley

Forth lot from Debbie Cripps (Buttons a bargain at 41p per pack!)

Fifth lot from Ebay (Some kits I seen and HAD to have!)

Last lot (For now lol) from Mad about Crafts!

I soooo cant wait to have a play :)

New year = new happenings! (Hopefully!)

2011-01-01T11:54:00.000-08:00

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas, and a good start to the New Year!

My first few makes of 2011...

My trip to The Range made me pick up these cuties! Country Companions decoupage sets, which im sure you'll agree are just uber gorgeous!

Side view of all the layers!

Then onto my second CC card!

And I have made this one for my sister, whos birthday was in Dec (22nd) but as she was moving before Christmas, we havent been up to visit yet! Thats why it is 'Belated'!

Recipe:
Image - The Greeting Farm
Cardstock - Stash
DP's - Blossoms and Butterflies, DCWV
Tools - Marianne Creatables

Challenges:
Club Anya - Sketch

Another Christmas Card

2010-12-05T11:13:00.000-08:00

Recipe:
Cardstock - Papermill Direct
D/Papers - FF stack
Image - Lili of the Valley
Ribbon, holly leaves, dew drops - Stash

Challenges:
Crafty Calendar - Sketch
ABC Christmas - Yuletide
Wild Orchid - Traditional Christmas

A waterfall Card

2010-12-05T11:08:00.000-08:00

Recipe:
Cardstock - Papermill Direct
D/Papers - MME Colourful Christmas
Image - FF Waterfall Kit
Brads - Stash

Challenges:
Forever Friends - 45 Mins challenge
ABC Challenge - I for Ice and Snow
Cute Card Thursday - The Blues

And another one..

2010-11-13T09:08:00.000-08:00

Heres another card I have made, using the 'Cute Squares' from Lili of the Valley!

Challenges:
ABC Christmas - Winter Wonderland
Die Cut Creams - Snowflakes
Sketch and Stash - Sketch

Finally!

2010-11-13T08:56:00.000-08:00

I am sorry that I havent been around much...
I am still behind with my monkey orders.

However, I thought I had best get a move on with my christmas cards! This has been made using these uber 'Cute Squares' from Lili of the Valley - I must admit, I love their stuff, and these are so handy when you want to rustle up a few cards!

Challenges:
Paper Sundaes - Let it snow
Papertake Weekly - Sketch
Pollycraft Monday - Doodles (My paper has white doodles on!)
Glitterbabes Challenge - Colour challenge
The ABC Challenge - Holidays
Wild Orchid - A Classic Christmas
Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenges - Star light, Star bright

I am still alive! :)

2010-10-23T06:16:00.000-07:00

Just poping a post up to let you know I am still alive!

Just busy busy busy making monkeys in time for Christmas! :)

Here is my latest make:

Plenty more to go! If you fancy adopting one, just let me know!

A 'Cheeky Monkey' order!

2010-10-03T09:37:00.000-07:00

I just LOVE this image, its soo cheeky!

The request was 'Blue and Boyish' and I think this hits the right notes!

Close up of top half:

Close up of bottom half:

Recipe:
Image - Dustin Pike
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Cardstock - Papermill
D/Papers - Stash
Card Candy, glossy accents from stash

Challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Layer it on {9 different layers from me!}
Papertake Weekly - Sketch
Stampavie and More - More than one fold
Paper Sundaes - Something from your stash
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar Challenges - Birthdays
Stamp Something - Celebrate
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
The ABC challenge - E is for Easel Cards

The Greeting Farm - Never Ever FOR SALE

2010-09-25T05:15:00.000-07:00

Having a bit of a clear out, not really sure why I bought these stamps!

They are brand spanking new in packaging, never been cut/inked up. Come ready mounted..

I would like £10 + postage please

If interested, email me/leave a comment!

1 card, 4 challenges

2010-09-22T08:05:00.001-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Free dingbat font
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Backing card - Papermill
Designer paper - Stash
Snowflakes - Marianne Creatables
Gems/pearls/Stickles - Stash

Challenges:
Allsorts - 3 Punches (Corner Punch, x2 different snowflakes)
Moving Along With The Times - Christmas
Charisma Cardz - Sketch

Die Cut Dreams Christmas - No pictures/Words only

Some VERY quick cards!

2010-09-18T05:39:00.001-07:00

I Managed to complete all 6 of these in less that 4 hours!

I love the texture this linen card gives, even more so with Koh I Noors! {As I have mentioned before!} I have added a little 'something' to each card, from glitter to glossy accents to make them a bit more special!

This one is my fav by far!

I am hoping to get some more christmas cards done today - I bought some cute little 3x3 card blanks which I am going to use! So watch this space!

And time for a candle!

2010-09-16T12:23:00.000-07:00

This was a request made by one of my old family friends Dawn, who, sadly, on July 8th 2010 lost her baby Jessica.

Front View -

Back View -

And a close up -

I would like to enter this in to the Pear Tree Designs challenge - Something Pink

Now time for a card!

2010-09-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

Firstly, the card I made for my Niece, April!

She is MAD on Dora, so I googled a colouring page, converted it to the right size for my card, printed and coloured it.

Recipe:
Image - Colouring Page
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
D/Papers - DCWV Latte
Flowers - Prima E-Line
Ribbon, button, gems - Stash

Challenges:
Paper Sundaes - 3 or more embellishments
Papertake Weekly - Photo Inspiration
Die Cut Dreams - Sweet little girls + Digi
Stamp Something - Stripes and Dots

Update from me!

2010-09-16T11:52:00.001-07:00

OK, so I have really been niglecting my blog recently, HOWEVER, there has been a few good reasons..

I have been busy monkey making! I took an order for 10 monkeys which has kept me busy!

Heres Stella...

She has been adopted by Lou, one of my colleagues at work.

Here are some of the bodies, which I hope on finishing the rest this weekend!

Right, I need to get motivated!

2010-09-05T05:13:00.000-07:00

I havent blogged for a while *SLAPS WRIST!* and I havent really been in the mood for card making... So if anyone see's my bug whilst on your travels, can you kick it back home please?

I am going to have a little sort out of my craft room to see I can find it up there...

Anyway, I have been crafting still though - I set up a facebook page for Katies Creations and have since then had 10 orders for monkeys so thats what has been keeping me busy! I sat there yesterday and stuff 10 tails so my finger is a bit sore today lol

I have also been given this lovely award from two of my lovely blogger buddies!

So a big THANK YOU to Wendy and Lou

Rules state that I have to pass it on to 10 people, but I cant choose from you all, so please help yourself to it :)

Yippee!

2010-08-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

Alex has given me one of my birthday presents early - He has bought me this bright purple sewing machine from John Lewis! It has 10 different stitches too! :) I plan to use it for making my sock monkeys and for stitching on my cards (If I can work out how to use it lol).

I had an interview today, for a better paid job, still within NCC, and I think it went OK, but I could have done better.. Will find out on Monday so keep everything crossed for me til then!

Card 3

2010-08-15T10:25:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Messy Rabbit
Cardstock - Stash
Designer Paper - Magazine Freebie
Flowers, dew drops from stash

Challenges:
Sketch and Stash - Sketch
ABC Challenge - August

Card 2

2010-08-15T10:22:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Willow Designs
Cardstock - Papermill Shop
Designer Papers - Craft House Winter Wonderland
Snowflake Punch - Mariannes Creatables

Challenges:
Moving Along with the Times - Sketch

Card 1

2010-08-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - I cant remember! (How bad is that! It is a Digi Stamp..)
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Cardstock - Papermania
Designer Paper - Unknown
Flowers, brads, ribbon and card candy from stash

Challenges:
Create 4 Fun - Sketch
Dare u 2 Digi Stamp - Blooms and Charms
Papertake Weekly - Something old, new, borrowed, blue

Phew - my bug is back {WITH vengeance!}

2010-08-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

I have been sat in my craft room since getting back from Asda this morning, and have finished off loads of cards, which of course I am truely happy about! I am going to post the challenge cards individually so hopefully wont make this post too photo heavy!

Anyway, this card is what I made last weekend when I entered the Pear Tree Designs DT challenge..

I used some die cuts from MME, the papers are also MME. Stuck a bit of glitter on the spider web to make it a bit prettier (How can a spider be pretty *shivers!* lol).. This is for my Brother for haloween. I dont normally do haloween, but loved these die cuts, I just had to have em!

Next, I have made a start on my chr*stmas cards! Sorry for swearing, but you know how us crafters like to get things done early!

Recipe:
Image - Willow Designs
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Cardstock - Coredinations
Designer Paper - Crafts House Winter Wonderland
Punch - Mariannes Creatables Snowflakes
Ribbon and card candy from stash

New monkey for adoption! - {NOW ADOPTED!}

2010-08-09T12:53:00.001-07:00

Up Close:

Full Photo:

Complete with matching belly button and bow!

For sale @ £8 (Postage to be added!)

Comment/email me for more info!

Are you on Facebook?

2010-08-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

If any of you lovelys out there are on Facebook, please feel free to visit my Sock Monkey store, Katies Creations - and become a fan! :-) Only if you want to that is! xx

And another christmas card!

2010-08-01T14:22:00.000-07:00

And in my fav colours! <3

Recipe:
Image - Magnolia
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Cardstock - Papermill Shop
Designer Paper - DCWV Rose Tinted Christmas

Challenges:
Just Magnolia - Sketch

My first christmas card

2010-08-01T11:49:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Magnolia
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Cardstock - Bazill
Designer Paper - Crafts House Winter Wonderland

Challenges
Passion for ProMarkers - Green
Papertake Weekly - Sketch
Cupcake Crafts - Pastel Christmas
Stamp Something - Christmas in July

And a digi page from me!

2010-07-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

Have been mucking about with some free digi kits that I found over at Scrappin Digi Kreations - If your into your digi scrapping, I suggest you go check the kits out! They are gorgeous! When I saw this freebie, I just had to download it and have a play straight away!

I have also followed the sketch on their 'Sketch Me Up' challenge, which I think is a lovely LO.

Would love to know what you think..

Die Cut Dreams Challenge - DT position..

2010-07-21T05:30:00.001-07:00

I have made this card for a colleague/friend in my team at work. It is her birthday today, and she is very much in to her fashion and clothes and always comes in to work wearing lovely clothes with matching accessories! Happy Birthday, Rach!

On to the card! (Please excuse the shoddy photo - This was taken about 11pm with rubbish lighting!)

Recipe:

Image - 'The Shoe' - Sketching Stamper Digi Stamps

Black Cardstock - Papermill Shop

Designer Paper - DCVW Butterflies and Blossoms

Brads and gems - stash

Sentiment - PC generated (And google found!)

I would like to enter this card for the Die Cut Dreams Challenge Design Team position - The rules where 'Pink and Girly' and I think this card fits the bill!

Kandy Update..

2010-07-18T12:45:00.001-07:00

I asked the OH to pick a number between 1 and 20 and he has picked...

Wait for it...

Number...

5

Which is PONR - Angie @ Bumble Bee's Craft Den!

If you could email me your address - katie@sainty.co.uk and I will start inking up my stamps!

Thank you to everyone for taking part!

Keep your eyes peeled for a Sock Monkey Kandy, coming up soon in celebration of my 25th Birthday!

K.A.N.D.Y Giveaway!

2010-07-18T09:09:00.000-07:00

How'd ya fancy a little giveaway?
I am gonna ink up every stamp I own and one lucky winner will get all the images!
All I ask is you pop up this picture on your blog for all to see, and leave your name in InLinks
Giveaway is open until 18th July when I return from my mums - I will announce the winner on 18th PM

Last Day

2010-07-18T02:47:00.000-07:00

Dont forget today is the last day to enter my stamped image candy!

Show and tell!

2010-07-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

Phew, I loved spending time with my Mum and Brother, but can honestly say that theres nothing better then sleeping in your own bed!

Anyway, I have tonight made a card for the challenge over on Lets Get Stamping on Craft Bubble - The challenge was to follow the sketch that Sharon had come up with, and here is my take (I must add that I HAD to have a go at this challenge - The sketch is a great one, one which I shall be using again, no doubt!):

Next is a card I made for a friend/work colleague who has gone on maternity leave! I want to say Thank You to Lou for the images (And the candy!!)..

Next is the sock monkey that I have made for Alexs Brother - He has designed my logo for my website (Which will be up and running soon!) and as the logo is of a sock monkey, I thought it would be a perfect present! He even comes with his own little bow tie!

And lastly, my favourite photo - Me and My Brother, Harry, had this photo taken at Portobello in Scotland. I have plenty of other photos to show you from our trip, but as I have had a few technical problems with my laptop, I dont have Photoshop on it just now so I have no way of resizing the photos..

I wont be around..

2010-07-08T00:41:00.000-07:00

Until Thursday 15th July as I am off to mums in Edinburgh! :-)
Dont forget to enter my stamped image kandy!
xx

Wild Orchid Challenge

2010-07-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

I just thought I would let you all know about a new challenge blog, Wild Orchid Challenge!

The challenges will all be based around using embellishments on your cards, so you don’t have to be a stamper to take part. The first challenge starts on Monday 12th July so what are you waiting for!

And look at these gorgeous goodies you could win! Just by poping your name down and spreading the word! - SIMPLES!

A 16th birthday card!

2010-07-03T03:32:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
Image - The Greeting Farm (Digi!)
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Cardstock - DCWV Latte Stack
Gems - Stash
Sentiment - Computer generated

Challenges:
Cupcake Crafts - Sketch
The ABC Challenge - Xtra Dimension (Easel Card)
Sew Many Challenges - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes - Birthday Card
C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Purple and Green with Gems
I ♥ ProMarkers - Stripes
Passion for ProMarkers - Think of a Number
Glitterbabes Challenge - Make it sprakly! (Thanks Stef!)

A photo to share

2010-07-01T13:51:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share this photo with all my blogging buddies!
This is my little Brother, Harry all suited and booted for his school leaving prom.
He will be 13 in February. Growing up so fast! I remember when he was a lil tot!
He is a lucky lil so and so as we never had a leaving prom in big school, let alone Primary!
I plan on doing a scapbook layout with this one, but still searching for the right kit!

A stamped candle - Pollycrafts Monday Challenge #49

2010-06-26T15:31:00.000-07:00

Close up:

I have 6 or so of these candles that I bought AGES ago from Ikea, ideally for stamping on and I totally forgot about them! It wasnt until I saw this weeks challenge at Pollycrafts that I decided to jump on board and have a go!

The challenge this week is 'NO CARDS ALLOWED... plus...USE GLITTER AND/OR LACE!!!' - perfect!

I have coloured my 'Sharing Sherberts' stamped image (From Pollycrafts!) in using ProMarkers which was stamped on to some tissue paper. Then cut around the images, and lined them up on the candle. Used my heat gun and TAH DAH! I have added some stickles to her wings too!

For the candle base, I have used some DCWV Citrus cardstock (My fav at the mo!) and I have made some paper flowers from the same stack (All cut using nesties and bug!).

I quite enjoyed this challenge, so you might see some more candles on my blog in the next few weeks!

Lou has Candy!

2010-06-26T02:48:00.001-07:00

For her 25th Birthday, my luvvly friend Lou has some surprise candy to be won!

Closes on 30th June with the winner being announced on 1st July!

What are you waiting for?! Get over there now!

And another card!

2010-06-20T04:15:00.001-07:00

Recipe:
Image - Pollycrafts Freebie
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Papers - DCWV Latte stack
Other - Ribbon and Card Candy from stash

Challenges:
Charisma Cardz - Bling (Green glittery cardstock)
Papertake Weekly - Icecream Colours (Chocolate, Black cherry and Pistachio)
Pollycraft Monday - Sing Song (You dont bring me flowers - Neil Diamond/Barbra Streisand)
Stamp Something - Summer (Flowers)

Frog card

2010-06-20T04:07:00.001-07:00

I made this one using the DCWV Citrus stack, which I love - Its very cheery bright colours!

Recipe:
Image - Pollycraft Freebie
Colour Medium - ProMarkers
Papers - DCWV Citrus Stack
Others - Flowers, Distress inks, adhesive gems from stash

Challenges:
Allsorts Challenge - Sketch

Tatty Teddy finished!

2010-06-20T04:04:00.000-07:00

OK so I finished this last weekend, but have only just got around to posting a photo!

I am having a break from TT designs for now, my next project is going to be the set of Charlie and Lola designs that was in last months WOXS mag!

Stamps for sale!

2010-06-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

Have just had a sort out, and am selling some of my stamps that are barely used anymore. Some are as new and never been inked up, others have slight markings on.

The following are £3.50 each, with postage on top (50p first item, if you want any more than 1, email me and I will find exact postage out).

CC Designs - Sugarplums Christmas stamps

CC Designs Sugarplums Spring Stamps

CC Designs Swiss Pixies

Pollycrafts Sharing Sherberts

Stampavie

The following stamps are £4.50 each (Again with postage on top). Large accent stamps £2.50, smaller accent stamps £1.75

Magnolia Stamps

Squiggle Stamps

And finally, I would like £2 each for these (Again, not including postage!)

Elzybells

Anitas

Daisy and Dandelion

Freebie set

If you are interested in any of these stamps, please email me katie@sainty.co.uk
I will ship abroad but please note the postage will be higher
Payment to be sent via Paypal Gift please

Thanks for looking xx

Bunny Zoe's Crafts NEW challenge blog!

2010-06-08T14:15:00.000-07:00

Fancy winning a £25.00 gift voucher from Bunny Zoe's Crafts? If so, get yourself over to her blog where you can find out details of her new challenge blog, which starts on MONDAY!

Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Challenge 29 - Sems Sketch

2010-06-05T05:07:00.000-07:00

Here is my take on Sems Sketch

Recipe
Template - Polka Doodles Paper Boutique CD Rom
Cardstock - DCVW Citrus Stack
Sentiment - TGF Sentiment stamp

Challenges
Sunday Sketch and Stamp - Sems Sketch

1 card, 5 challenges!

2010-06-05T04:48:00.001-07:00

Recipe
Image - Newtons Colouring Page
Colour medium - Koh I Noor Pencils
Cardstock - DCVW Citrus Stack
Other - Glaze & Gems from Stash

Challenges
Stamp Something - Digi Day Challenge (Image)
Papertake Weekly - Fun Fun Fun (Summer Colours)
Cupcake Crafts - Summer Delights (Summer Colours)
All That Scraps - Colour Challenge
Die Cut Dreams - Celebration Card (Number 30!)

And heres some cards as promised!

2010-05-30T14:13:00.001-07:00

Firstly, a card for a colleague! Made using a 'Newtons Law' colouring page printed on Linen paper, coloured with Koh I Noors!

Challenges:
Pollycraft Challenge - Buttons and Butterflies

Next card, I decided to use some of the freebie papers from a magazine (I think they are MME!).

Entering into challenge:
Papertake Weekly - Sketch

Then this one! A cute freebie from Pollycrafts! Coloured with Pro Markers - Again, the paper is from the same stack as the above photo (MME I think!).

Challenges:
Pollycraft Monday - Buttons and Butterflies

Next is my fathers day card for my dad! I have used one of Di's Digi Downloads - You gotta go have a look at her stuff, its uber cute! PS - Dont blame me for spending! ;)

YAY! 3rd place at Polka Doodles!

2010-05-29T06:53:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share that with you all! So chuffed!

I have some more cards to upload soon, which I will do shortly..

xxx

Another fathers day card!

2010-05-22T05:05:00.000-07:00

Have used the free download from Polka Doodles again!

Used MS Word to do the 'DAD' letters, cut and layered them on some dark blue card stock.
Image is from Digistamp Boutique, coloured in with promarkers!
Added some faux stitching using my white sakura pen and a navy blue glitter pen for the top of the card.

Challenges:
Dare U 2 Digi Stamp - One for the boys
Polka Doodles - Texture and dimension (Using freebie D/L)
Digistamp Boutique - May Competition (Using a Digistamp Boutique D/L)

Fathers Day Card!

2010-05-16T06:41:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am back! :)

Still have my stitchy bug with me, and my card making bug is slowly coming back! Heres a card I have made using the freebie digi download from Polka Doodles, which you have to use if you are entering the challenge over at Polka Doodles {And I will add that the papers are lovely!}

My image is from Scrappin Doodles, and I have picked the colours on his t-shirt and hat from the colours in the freebie download, so I am all matching! I have coloured his face/skin and the fishing rod in using my beloved ProMarkers!

Have created like a hidden message also,using the two circles and a brad! I have also used my new toy - Tim Holtz distressing inks {Faded Jeans} which I am getting to grips with... Albeit slowly... lol

Challenges: Polka Doodles - Dimension and Texture - 4 layers, hammered effect cardstock, ribbon
Incy Wincy Designs - Colour Challenge - Mint, Chocolate and Cream

Tatty Teddy no2. finished!

2010-05-07T12:44:00.000-07:00

YAY! I actually finished the stitching on Monday, but had the back stitching to do which I have settled down to do tonight.

I have an extremely bad back from doing election duties yesterday, sitting from 7am - 10pm on a hard chair, I can assure you it wasnt comfy and I am feeling it today. Everytime I stood up, another voter would walk through the door, so I had to sit back down lol

Anyway, I am starting ANOTHER tatty teddy cross stitch and WILL be making some cards this weekend.

I hope you are all good in the land of Blog! :)

5 prizes to 5 random commentors!

2010-04-30T07:46:00.000-07:00

Over at Pollycrafts, Paula is celebrating 750 followers {Well Done Paula and team! xx}

You need to post about the surprise candy on your blog, and link back to Pollycrafts for your chance to win!

Go check it out for yourself! Ends tonight @ 10pm!

And time for some cards to!

2010-04-25T06:04:00.001-07:00

I am in love with this linen paper - I love the results it gives when using my Koh I Noors! Perfect for bears or anything with fur! :) I made this first card for my mums BF, who was 46 yesterday! (Happy Birthday, Lawrence!). I have used my new cutters from Little Claire, and since using them, have placed an order for 4 sets of nesties! I know how everyone rants about them, and I werent to fussed at first, but I am hooked!

Onto my next card, I made this in mind for the Pollycraft Monday challenge. I have spent a good 2 hours trying to make a card, I first wanted to put tatty on a card {See my previous post!} but he kinda flopped, so I thought I would have a go with this image. I am not 100% happy with it, but it will do! I skipped the sentiment part though as the image itself has a sentiment on it... Hope I can still enter the challenge!

Close Up {Again, linen paper with Koh I Noors!}

Recipe:
Card Stock - Stash
Image - Meljens Designs
Colouring Meduim: Koh I Noors {Not blended!}
Bling - stash
Stamps - Stash {Cant remember the name of them, was a little set though}

Challenges:
Pollycraft Monday Challenge - Sketch

Complete! :)

2010-04-25T06:01:00.000-07:00

I finished Tatty yesterday - Fastest I have ever sticthed anything! So, I am hoping that thats my bug back!

Here he is anyway!

I am hooked on TT, and I know most people hate the backstitch, but I actually enjoyed it! My next TT is going to be 'A Big Heart' for my mum I think!

I havent left the earth...

2010-04-24T03:18:00.001-07:00

lol incase you were wondering, I havent really been crafting much lately, although I cant say the same for spending on crafty stuff lol

I finally have my stitchy bug back, and am working on a tatty teddy design that I am hoping to make into a card! Will pop up some photos when I have finished him - I only started it today!

Hope you are all well xxx

Photos...

2010-03-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

as promised - I cant upload the photos from all the cards I have made yet because I need to post them out to Donna and want her to see them first! But I will schedule a post (If I learn how lol) for thursday which will show them all!

Anyway, I chose to show you a photo of this card because I really like this style! It is so simple, which is why I love it! I cant take credit for the images as they are colouring pages (Newton's Law!). I printed them on to textured card (Its got like a linen effect to it) and coloured them in using my Koh I Noor pencils. I havent bothered to blend the pencils because I think they look ok as they are!

And a close up:

And onto my next project! This was meant to be decoupage for a card, however, Alex works for the Finance company that Ikea uses and they often get little bits and bobs from Ikea given to them! He came home with this photoframe, which I was going to chuck in the cupboard (As you do!) but I decided this was going to be for me! To go in my craft room, along with the others I intend to make!

I hope you like them xx

I havent forgotten about my blog!

2010-03-28T10:13:00.000-07:00

I have just been uber busy what with card making and work, and getting my craft room organised...! I will be back tomorrow to share with you all my cards that I have made for Donna (See my previous post!) and some photos of the goodies I have recently bought myself!

I havent had time to visit blogs, but I can assure you once I have got this week out of the way, I will return!

xxx

A quick update! :)

2010-03-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

Hello from me!

I have had a day off today from work, as I had the dreaded dentist! (Havent been for 7 years or so, and was dreading it! Had to have one filling and thats it! Well pleased as I didnt have to have the injection either as it was in my baby tooth!). I have been sorting out my craft room to, trying to get myself organised! (I use the word 'trying' loosely! lol).

Anyway, I wanted to share these with you - Thanks to Debbie for the recipe! And I see what you mean about yum! Malteser Cakes!

I must say, these are absolute YUM! And no, I shouldnt be eating them but sod it!

I have also had some great news! Donna from Blue Groove Crafts put an advert on Craft Bubble about cards for her new shop, and I am delighted that she has picked me to be one of the suppliers! (YIPPEE!)

My candy winners!

2010-03-16T14:10:00.000-07:00

Sorry I am late with this! Life has been rather hectic these passed few weeks with work/restructuring AGAIN! but I wont bore you with that! On to the winners...

I used Random Generator to pick 3 lucky winners, and they are...

1st prize

No. 5 Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...

"you are very generous. the candy is yummy!"

2x runner uppers

No. 3 Danielle said...

"Oh yum Katie, love those CC Designs images! Thanks for the treat!
Hugs, Danielle"

No. 8 BananaStamper said...

"Such a cute card! Love what you did with the stickles!
Thanks for playing along at Paper Sundaes!
Shanna :)"

Can you all please pop me an email with your address on to katie@sainty.co.uk and I will get your goodies sent out this weekend xx

A small candy!

2010-03-14T14:03:00.000-07:00

I have been a bit slap dash with the advertising of this candy! Anyway, here it is!

One lucky winner will recieve all whats in the photo above - I have kept to the 'Spring' theme, as I feel spring is finally here! (YAY sunshine!). In the photo there are:

5 different scalloped layering pieces (Including the white middle bits!)
10 flowers
4x stalks/leaves
4x Butterflies
2x Bumblebees
2x ladybirds
10x different buttons
3x different fibres/ribbon
flower gems
2x of each stamped image from CC Designs Spring Kit

You will also recieve 5x square blank cards to get you started!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and come back and see if you are a winner on the 14th!

I am also going to give 2 runner uppers a set of stamped images aswell

URGENT! HELP NEEDED!

2010-03-08T11:50:00.000-08:00

OK, so I have made my mum some chocolates for mothers day, and she is all the way in Edinburgh. I didnt think of how I was going to present them (Packaging!! Unlike me not to think haha typical Katie!). So, I have found a chinese takeaway pot and was going to pop in some greaseproof paper and send them in that, but its not very 'Pretty' if you know what I mean!

Does anyone know where I can get some decent packaging for these? Like an acrylic box type styley thing? It obviously needs to be air tight!

Unless anyone has any other bright ideas that i could come up with?

Thanks in advance xx