Happy Birthday Cole

Hello everyone and thanks for popping by.

I am just back from a week in Tenerife and feeling the cold.  It was 29 degrees.  Lovely.  We had a great time doing nothing.  Then back to this miserable cold weather!

I made this card for a friend whose nephew will be one soon.  The stamp is from Lili of the Valley coloured in with my ProMarkers.  The papers are from the NitWit collection.

I hope you like it and thanks for looking.

Happy Crafting

Kathleen x

A stitch in Time

What a great week I have had.  A week in Center Parcs with the family and then a one-day workshop up in Perth yesterday.  Kath from The Glitter Pot came down from Aberdeen.  This was the first project we did.  A canvas using stamps from Personal Impressions. 

We then made a lovely card using the same stamps, lace and ribbon.

We finished with this delightful little card to say 'hi'.
What a fantastic day we had!
I hope you like them and thankyou for looking.
Kathleen x

Hello everyone.  Just a quick post to show you two cards I made using Nitwit papers I got from Fiona.http://lildaff.blogspot.com/  The images are coloured using Promarkers.  Finished off with a little ribbon and some pearls.

 

I hope you like them. 

Time for another downpour I think.  The heating is on and it is looking very dark.

Have a good weekend whatever you are doing.

Love Kathleen x

Nativity

Hi everybody.  I hope you are all well.  What a horrible day it is today.  Drizzle.  After yesterday was so lovely too.
I have made this card using a Lili of the Valley stamp coloured with ProMarkers.  I used papers from Nitwits. 
I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything goes
Bah Humbug - Nativity
ABC Challenge - Anything goes

I hope you like it.
Have a good weekend and Happy Crafting
Love Kathleen x

Reindeer

Hi everyone.  So sorry I havn't been around for a while, I have been so busy.  I don't know where the time goes.

Christmas will be upon us before we know it.  I made this card using a new technique - masking.  Sorry I can't remember the name of the stamps, but I used my new border punch from Martha Stewart.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Fussy and Fancy - a new technique

Bah Humbug - Reindeer

I hope you like it and thanks for visiting me.

Time to go and switch the heating on for a little while - so cold!!!

Have a good weekend everyone

Love Kathleen x

Good evening all.  I hope you are all well and having a good weekend.  It is my grand-daughter's 8th birthday today.  She was so excited.  I don't know where all the years have gone.  She will be going into Primary 4 on Tuesday. 

I made this card this afternoon using a Lily of the Valley Christmas stamp.  They are absoloutely gorgeous.  Coloured in with Promarkers with a sprinkling of glitter.  The papers are from the Nitwits collection.

I think the light was fading when I took this photo.

I am not entering this card into any challenges.

Thankyou for taking the time to visit me.

Happy Crafting.

Kathleen x

Cherry on the Top

I hope you are all well and have had a lovely Saturday.  What a glorious day we have had here.  I hope we get the same tomorrow!

I made a little card this afternoon for my grand-daughter who will be 8 in a fortnight using a freebie I got from a magazine.  Coloured in with ProMarkers.  The papers are from Nit Wits.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Allsorts Challenge - Free and Easy

I Love Pro-Markers - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Summer Birthdays

Little Darlings Challenges - Girly

I hope you like it.  Would love to hear from you.

Thankyou for visiting.

Kathleen x

Concertina box

Hope you are having a great Monday and all is well.

Last week I popped over to Anne's blog - Liverpool Lou and she had made an expanding box.  She very kindly sent me the details and I made my own.  It was so easy and good fun to do and I think I will make more of them.  It is great for holding photos, recipes or many other small treasures. 

This is the inside.  The papers are from NitWits.  The flower is a download from Create and Craft - Paper Flower Expert CD.  The ribbon was from my stash.  

I hope you like it.

Thanks for popping over.

Have a good week.

Kathleen x

Bunting

Hi and welcome to my blog.  I hope you are well.

  This is a card I made a short while ago and forgot to post.

I used a Simply Gorjuss stamp and coloured in using pro-markers.  The bunting is from Angel Crafts.  The flower is made from 2 daisy stamps and spritzed with glimmer mist.  I used a Martha Stewart border punch. 

I hope you like it.

Have a good weekend and Happy Crafting.

Kathleen x

Another Two Little Owls

I hope you are all having a good Sunday.  As you can see from the photo it is raining again.  There is a big music festival here all weekend - T in the Park - and the heavens have opened yet again. 

I made another card using the owl punch and the papers I got from Stampin' Up.  The flourishes are from Marianne Designs.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Bling it on - Anything goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Summer birthdays

Lothian Crafts - Die-cutting

I hope you like it.  Thanks for dropping by.

Kathleen x

Two Little Owls

Hello - and how is everybody today.  I hope you are well.  I was crafting yesterday using the Cuttlebug, had the wrong plates in, the handle sprung back and whacked me on the hand.  It is bruised and sore today.  I wont do that again.

I was browsing through some old Making Cards magazines and got some inspiration to make this card using an owl Stampin' Up punch that I have had for a few months and didn't know what to do with.   I used Stampin' Up papers as well.  I used a Marianne Design flourish and punched out some little daisies.

I hope you like it.

Thanks for popping by and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Kathleen x

Something with Pretty Papers

Good evening all.  Sorry for the absence but Mr Blogger was not letting me upload any photos.  However, he seems to have sorted himself out now.

I made this card when I went round to see Fiona - lildaffodil.  We had a great afternoon blethering, a cup of tea and a bit of crafting. 

I used a Lili of the Valley stamp coloured with Promarkers.  The gorgeous papers are from NitWits mounted onto Bazzill.  A Happy Birthday stamp from Hero Arts.  A Martha Stewart border punch.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

A Spoonful of Sugar - Ribbon and Bows

I Love ProMarkers - Anything Goes

Little Darlings Challenge - Favourite Colour Combo

Stamp Something - Something with Pretty Papers

I hope you like my card

Take Care

Kathleen x

Mr Blogger is at it again!

Sorry but I have been unable to upload any cards and I have so much to show you.  Mr.  Blogger is at it again.  I hope he gets himself sorted out soon.  Take care and Happy Crafting!
Kathleen x

Love and Marriage

When is it going to stop raining?  Blue sky one minute then the next the heavens open and the rain is bouncing off the road! 

Anyway, enough of moaning about the weather.

I made this card some time ago and forgot to post it.  I can't remember where I got the stamp from.  I used memento rich cocoa ink pad.  Brown bazzill, nit wit papers, cream card was put through the cuttlebug.  Flowers from Wild Orchid crafts and lace from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Pollycraft Challenge - Love and Marriage

I hope you like it.

Thanks for visiting me

Kathleen x

Flashback Friday 11.0

Hello everybody.  Glad you could pop over to have a look at my blog.
I was so thrilled to learn that I had won Amy's Flashback Friday Challenge 11.0.  I won goodies from Tammy Wisterman, a Close to my Heart Consultant,

  Do have a look at her blog - The Stampers Cottage.  Thankyou so much.  Not only that,  I am to be Friday Flashback 12.0 Guest Designer and pick the new challenge which is to be "Summer Colours" What with all this awful weather we are having at the moment, I thought we needed cheering up with some bright summery colours.  .Just repost your first card, layout or project that incorporates "Summer Colours"   on your blog, pop across to Friday Flashback and add it to Mr Linky.  Simple as that!
Here is the card I made last June.

I used a Penny Black stamp - Bunny Bath, coloured with ProMarkers.  The papers were from Color Co-ordinates.

Amy has lined up a fantastic sponsor for Flashback Friday 12.0 which is Jay Gee's Nook

You could win this fantastic prize - 3 colours from The Twinery.

So come on and join in the fun!

Happy Crafting

Kathleen x

Picked just for you!

Good evening all.  I hope you are all well and are enjoying your Saturday.  Mr Blogger has been playing up again - I have been unable to leave comments.  I hope he gets himself sorted out soon. 

I made this card using a Lili of the Valley stamp.  She is coloured with ProMarkers and has a little sprinkling of fairydust on her wings.  The papers are from Nit Wits mounted onto to Bazzill.  A lovely heart-shaped lacy doily which I got from a friend.  Ribbon and pearls from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Lili of the Valley - I believe in Fairies

A spoonful of Sugar - Things with wings

Alsorts Challenge - Things with wings

Delicious Doodles - Lovely lace

I love ProMarkers - Pearls

Papertake Weekly - Pale, pretty pastels

I hope you like my card.

Thanks for looking.

Kathleen x

Mr Blogger

Hi Folks,  I'm sorry but I seem to be having problems with Mr Blogger just now.  He won't let me leave comments.  I have been browsing and I apologise for the lack of comments.  I hope he gets himself sorted out soon.  Take care.  Kathleen x

Bloom and Grow

Good Evening all.  I hope you are all well.  I am so cold I have put the heating on again.  I wish summer would come back.

I have made this card using Nit Wits - Cherry Blossom.  The stamp is from Little Claire.  I think the sentiment "Anytime is the right time for a hug"  is lovely.  I have used a Marianne Creatable flower die and a Martha Stewart border flower punch.  The ribbon and stones are from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Bloom and Grow

Cupcake Craft Challenge - In the Garden

Stamp Something - Anything Goes

I hope you like it.

Thanks for popping by.

Kathleen x

 

Lace

Hi everyone.  I hope you are all well.  At last blogger is back up and running.

I made this card using a Lili of the Valley stamp coloured with ProMarkers.  The papers are from NitWits.  I just love their papers.  I made the flowers using a Marianne Creatable.  A little bit of glitter on the mirror, beads for a necklace and a bit of lace from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Bunny Zoe Crafts - Lace

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes

Delicious Doodles - Inspired by my grandaughter 'dressing up'!

Diecut Dreams - Princess Birthday

Moving along with the times - 2 B's - Beads and a bow

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Fancy a punch

Top Tip Tuesday - Flower Frenzy

I hope you like it.

Thanks for taking the time to pop by.

Kathleen x

Flashback Friday - My first Wedding card

Hope you are all having a good Saturday.  I have been in my craft room all day and loving every minute of it.  And tomorrow, I have got Craft Club in the afternoon. 

I thought I would enter the challenge across at Flashback Friday - First ever Wedding Card.  Had to search the archives and this card was made last April using Tilda and Edwin, Magnolia flowers and a Martha Stewart punch.

Now off to make a cheesecake for tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Kathleen x

Grandad, Grandad, We love you!

Hi everyone, I hope you are all well and enjoying this glorious weather we are having. 

I was lucky to win some digital images from DigiStamp Boutique and I chose this one to make a retiral card.

The papers are from Stampin Up.  I coloured the image with ProMarkers.  I used a Fiskars Border Punch and the decorative corner is from ProvoCraft. 

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Totally Gorguss - 3,2,1 - 3 Craft Candy, 2 ribbons and 1 Decorative Corner

Divas By Design - Anything goes

I love ProMarkers - Song Title (Grandad, Grandad, We love you)

Ladybug Crafts - Going Dotty

Top Tip Tuesday - Open Challenge

Lothian Crafts - An Easel Card

Make it Colourful - Black with a hint of red

Cupcake Crafting - something beginning with C - a cup of tea

I hope you like it.

Thanks for popping by.

Kathleen x

Anytime is the right time for a hug!

I hope you are all enjoying this glorious weather we are having on May Day. 

I made this card this afternoon using one of the stamps I got at the show on Saturday.  It is by Little Claire Designs.  Coloured in using ProMarkers.  I have used paper from Bo Bunny.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Pollycraft Challenge - Anything goes

Stamp Something - Things with Wings

Top Tip Tuesday - Square challenge

I hope you like it.

Thanks for popping by.

Kathleen x

Papercrafts at EDINBURGH

WOW what a fantastic time I had yesterday at the new Sincerely Yours Papercrafts at EDINBURGH.  It was held at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena at Newbridge.  Here is a photo of all the goodies I bought.  I think this will keep me going for a while.  At least until the next show!  I am going to spend the day in my craft room playing. 

Have a good weekend.

Kathleen x

Get Well Soon

I hope you are all having a lovely Saturday.  What a miserable day it has been here.  The sun is just coming out now.  I have spent a lovely afternoon in my craft room.  Hubby is away out playing golf in the rain!

I made this card for a friend of mine who is not well.  I got the inspiration from Creative Cardmaking magazine using Marianne Creatables doily dies.  I was so pleased the way it turned out.

And this little Easel Card was made just for the fun of it. 
I hope you like them. 

Thanks for popping by.

Happy Easter.

A hole in one

Hello all.  What a glorious day it has been today.  I hope it lasts for a wee while at least.

I was asked to make a man's card (I hate making men's cards) for a 65th birthday and he likes golf.  I used free papers from Creative Cardmaking.  I think it is a docraft stamp.  Some ribbon from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Top Tip Tuesday - Open Challenge

A Spoonful of Sugar - Let's Celebrate

Papertake Weekly - Spots and Stripes

Bunny Zoe Crafts - One for the Boys

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Anything goes

Please let me know what you think.  Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Red, White and Blue

Good Morning Monday.  I hope you are all well.

Here is a card I made for a friend who has not been too good recently.   I used free papers from Cards for all Occasions.  Coloured with promarkers, ribbon and buttons from my stash.

I am going to enter it into The Ribbon Girl Blog Challenge - Red, White and Blue.

I hope you like it.  Have a good day.

Thanks for popping by.

Vintage Chic

Good Morning all.  Where has the lovely weather gone.  It's cold again!

I picked up my copy of Creative Cardmaking and they are launching a new monthly competition.  Simply use the free papers to create a card and send it to them.

This is mine -  I made the flowers and highlighted them with stickles.  I used ribbon from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Truly dimensional

Colour Create - Pink, black and white

I hope you like.

Thankyou for popping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday are running a challenge where you have to post your first project with stitching on it (real or faux).  I made this easel card last year on 14th May. 

I used Polychromo pencils to colour in Tilda.

I especially liked the bunny punch.  This card was made at a craft class. 

The challenge closes on 29th April.

I hope you like it

Thanks for popping by.

Get Well Soon Card

Hello ladies and what a glorious day it is here.  I hope you are all enjoying this brilliant sunshine.

I made this card for a friend who is not very well at the moment. 

It is a squeezie card made from a CDROM by Debbie Cook.  I had such fun making this card.  The instructions were so easy to follow too.

I am going to enter it into -

Bugaboo Stamps Challenge - Four or more layers

I hope you like it.

Thanks for popping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bees and Bunny

Good Morning Ladies.  I hope you are all having a good day and you are well.

I made this card using a Penny Black stamp - Bees and Bunny coloured with ProMarkers.  The papers are from The Nit Wits Collection.  I was lucky enough to win two collections in a Giveaway.  The flower has been made using a scrap of material left over from a cushion I made.  The butterfly, button, ribbon and pearls are all from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

I love ProMarkers - Easter

The Pink Elephant - Easter

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything goes

Inked Inspirations - Spring

Simon Says Stamp - Spring colours/Easter

|Passion for ProMarkers - Yellow and Pink

I hope you like it.

Thanks for popping by.

More than 1 fold

Hello everyone and I hope you are all well.  Yesterday I took the grandchildren to the zoo and as everything is on a hill, we had quite a climb resulting in sore muscles today.

  I made this card last Sunday at my craft club and thought I would enter it into Moving along with the times challenge - more than 1 fold.

It was quite a fun card to make with lots of bits and pieces. I will certainly try it again.   Hope you like it.

Thanks for popping by.

Buttons and Bows

Hello everybody.  It's Friday again.  Hasn't it been a quick week?  I hope you are all well. 

I found out this morning that I had won a prize from Complete Cardmaking.  It was two collections from NitWits - Carrot  Patch and Bunny Hop.  They are gorgeous.  Can't wait to use them.

I was crafting with Fiona - lildaffodil last Tuesday.  What a good blether we had.   You really have to have a look at her blog.  She makes beautiful cards.  She gave me inspiration to make this easel/gatefold Easter card. 

The papers I used are from NitWits.  A Lili of the Valley stamp coloured in using ProMarkers.  The ribbon, button, flowers and butterfly are all from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Passion for ProMarkers - Bugs 

A Spoonful of Sugar - Easter Creations

Flutterby Wednesday - Buttons and Bows

Lili of the Valley - Spring

Crafty Creations - Bunnies

I hope you like.

Thanks for taking the time to look

Have a good weekend.

Mother's Day

Hello and I hope you are all enjoying this lovely weather.

Thought I would have a go at making an easel card.  I used  a Tilda stamp and coloured with ProMarkers.  The papers are from NitWits which I just love at the moment.  A Martha Stewart flower punch.  Flowers are from Wild Orchid and highlighted with Stickles.  A butterfly punch and ribbon from my stash.

I am going to enter it into the following challenges -

Passion for ProMarkers - In the garden

Simon Says - Mothers Day/Girlie

Flutterby Wednesday - A butterfly/fairy/ or an angel

I love ProMarkers - Go Dotty

Diecut Dreams - Mother's Day/Special Friend

Papertake Weekly - it's a mom thing

Thankyou for popping by.

I hope you like it.