For a Friend at OSSC

Hello everyone yes we are back at OSSC we have had a short break but are back refreshed and ready to go I was unfortunately laid up with a cracked big toe and infection and was unable to put any weight  on it for a while I'm back at work but it still twangs a bit at the end of my shifts, just wait until you see the great work the teamies have done I haven't got a printer at the moment it has gone on strike. We have the pleasure to work with the lovely Patties Creations again and her images are so sweet.

Here is my card I hope you like it for this card I have used:
Hobby House Spring and Love me Paper collection,
Hobby House Mo Manning Best Friend Toppers,
Hobby House Sting Pearl collection,
Hobby House self adhesive Pearls,
Hobby House large roses and The Works small Roses,
Hobby House Decorative Swirls,
Fibres from my stash
Tattered Rose Distressing pad,
Rub on sentiments.

This is where I have been inspired:
http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - anything goes
http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk - pink and green
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk - flowers galour
http://melonheadzfriends.blogspot.co.uk - Die cuts
http://scrapbookstampsocietychallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - dots and stripes
http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk - teen cards
http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.co.uk - more than one fold
http://hobbyhousechallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Bingo
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Spots and Stripes
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk - Spots and stripes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - anything goes

a Gift for Grace

Good morning I hope everyone is ok in blog land we here are just Peachy as they say and I hope that stands right with you too, do you know last year I had a bumble bee nest in my garden under a footpath next to my Greenhouse ok I thought they are only here til September then they go off....... NO today I found another nest in another part of the garden. The thing is you cannot kill the bees as we need them for so many things and they don't bother you either I love them but rather they get stood on I have to put a bottle crate over them to keep them safe.  Yesterday I had another play in the craft room with the intention to make something different and this is what I made, I made this for my Grand Daughter Grace who is 7 going on 30 and I'm sure you know what I mean with the kids of today.
for this I used:
A heart shaped box from Tesco,
A butterfly from the Works,
2 Ladybirds from Grimsby Crafts,
Pink string Pearls from Running with Scissors (will be in to see you soon Tracey for some more),
Ribbon and Lace from my stash,
Bassil card,
Flowers from Wilko's,
White pearl flourishes from The Hobby House.

This is where I have been Inspired:
http://sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk - Anything but a card
http://hobbyhousechallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.co.uk - No Patterned Paper
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Haberdashery Items
http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.uk - For the Kids
http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk - Use Ribbon or Lace
http://thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/pndc-5-ribbon-lace.html
http://anythingbutacard.blogspot.ca - Dust off your old supplies
http://eclecticellapu.blogspot.co.uk - Anything with Wings
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk - BINGO
http://animalfriendschallenge.blogspot.de - Butterflies and Bugs
http://pictureandscrap.blogspot.co.uk - Use Flowers
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.uk - Anything but a Card
http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes with Ribbon
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk - Any Winged Creature

Vintage Rose

Happy Monday hope you are all well the weather here is now beginning to resemble SUMMER yes the words that make people smile, Sympathies also go out to the Victims and their families of the latest Tornado just in case you are all wondering what is happening over at OSCC well we are on a bit of a break. There is no need to panic though as wee are only away for a few weeks due to Shelley having  Family commitments, I hope all goes well Shelley.
So seeing as I'm not making a card this week-end I thought I would turn my hand to something different for a change, I have so much odds and ends Jewelery making wise and as it's just made it's way to the craft room I just had to make something so here they are let me know what you think, I think the colour of this is Antique Gold and the main bit of the necklace was re-cycled from an old one.

This is where I have been Inspired:
http://hobbyhousechallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes ........ NEW BLOG
http://sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk - Anything but a Card
http://anythingbutacard.blogspot.ca - Dust off your Old Supplies
http://hobbycutzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Flowers/Roses
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Always Anything Goes
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk - Use Metal
http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk - All that Glitters
http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.co.uk - Show us what you got
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Shabby Chic
http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.uk - Flowers
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://www.stephanie-whimsicaldesigns.com - Re-cycle
http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - use your scraps
http://www.craftdoormagazine.com - Anything Goes
http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes ........... NEW BLOG

Furry Friends @ OSCC

Hello everyone I hope you are all well. Well what is going on with the weather? we think we have it bad here but we must think about the victims of Oklahoma and include them in our Prayers.

This week-end is the start of another great challenge over at OSCC as you know it can be a card, Tag, ATC layout or gift just as long as it includes a furry friend. The lovely sponsor for this weeks challenge is:

 

What a great prize and here is my card, I hope you like it:

 I have used

Sponsor Image "Super Rog"

Dovecraft papers which I love for mens cards I don't know the name as I have had them for years,

Stepper card from Every crafts a pound,

Copic pens,

Metalic pearls from Hobby House

Stamps are a freebie from a craft mag.

This is where I have been inspired:

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com - HIMCR99 Fathers Day

http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

http://myshericrafts.blogspot.co.uk - Fathers Day

http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Fathers Day 

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk - Shaped cards

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk - One for the Boys

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

http://www.sarahhurleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Shades of Blue 

http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

http://www.craftdoormagazine.com - Anything Goes

http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Cards for Men

http://cardsformen.blogspot.co.uk - Fancy Folds

http://squigglefly.blogspot.co.uk - SFC2013 Man up

http://copicmarkereurope.blogspot.co.uk - Boy's Aloud

Anything Goes with Kenny K

Hello everyone what sort of Week-end are we going to get this week I wonder? I'm expecting a fairly quiet one here, the only child we'll see will be Taylor when he comes to sleep and he's no bother.
At work we was getting ready for a re-launch of the store so there was a lot of stress from the Managers a little excitement of how it would go, the the big day came the Store was ready Staff all dressed in their new uniforms (mine Chef's shirt, trilby and Orange apron) and looks like I'll be getting it for a while "you've been Tango'd". Sorry when off it then so the big day is here and they opened the doors as normal NO Ant and Dec NO ribbon to cut just a normal trading day, what a let down .......... BUT we did get a free buffet.

We have the challenge that everyone loves this week-end over at OSCC along with one of my favourite Sponsors yes it's ANYTHING GOES and the lovely Sponsor is KENNY K

 

So here is my card for this I have used:

 a Pre-coloured Kenny K image from the Hobby House (Madison Attitude)

 DP from Craftwork Cards (retired I think)

Flower ribbon, beige bows, 14mm Rhinestone Sparklers - Paradise Crystal. (all from Hobby House)

Flowers and Gems from my stash

A3 card (makes 2 cards)

 

This is where I have been inspired

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk - Diva Image (young or old)
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://cardcrafterscircle.blogspot.co.uk - Construction Cards
http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.co.uk - Bingo
http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Shaped NOT Square
http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Shaped Cards
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Shape it up
http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge - Shaped Cards
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - 2 favourite colour combo

All that Glitters and some Wild Rose

Happy Monday everyone did you all have a good week-end? I know we did after a manic day at work we picked the eldest two Grand children up for an overnight stay, then we went to the Magic Kingdom in Cleethorpes. The day was a bit chilly for the kids to play out and the weather wasn't that good for the Bar-b-q we had planned for Gran dad's Birthday tea so improvised to oven instead, then the youngest Grandchild came to sleep Sunday as I look after him on a Monday so here I am today doing my blog while the little fella plays cars.
Have you all seen the new Challenge over at OSCC it's one everyone likes no not Anything Goes but adding Glitter and we also have a New Sponsor too.

So don't be shy please come and join in the FUN

Here is my card I hope you like it although I think there is a lot of glitter.

For this card I have used:

Sponsor image  Fiona the Fairy and her Cupcake

Cheap Kids Glitter card,

Lace from Grimsby Crafts,

Gems from stash,

Nellie Die and Spellbinders circle Die,

Pink matting card and Purple base card,
3 Pink star gems

Copics,

Glamour Dust Glitter

DP's and chipboard toppers are the Candy Floss collection from Wild Rose. 

This is where I'm inspired:

http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - Anything but a Square

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.uk - My Sentiments Exactly
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk - No Squares
http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.co.uk - Color Dare #42 - Hollyhock, Blush, & Cotton Candy
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk - Tic-Tac-Toe
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Girly Girl
http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.ca - Use a Digi image or LOC Theme
http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - G for Glitter and Gems
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Angels and Fairies
http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup - Anything Goes
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk - Girly Birthday
http://melonheadzfriends.blogspot.co.uk - Sparkle and Shine
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk - Pretty in pink
http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com - Ribbon and Lace
http://copicmarkereurope.blogspot.co.uk - Girls Aloud
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk - Use Lace
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk - Bling
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - Lets Sparkle
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.co.uk - Mother's Day or Pink

Feel like a little Flower Power?

Don't fall over please yes it's Saturday and I'm blogging I hope everyone is alright and enjoying the good weather, I think Spring has finally sprung.
Well as I said it's Saturday and the new Challenge has started on OSCC  the theme is very fitting with the season which is FLOWER POWER we are also being sponsored by the lovely Bearly Mine Designs

The Lucky winner will get

Please do visit our kind sponsors store, you will find another challenge, some lovely freebies and other digital images and papers.

 Now for my card and for once I went with the plan I saw in my minds eye I hope you like it.

 I have printed 2 sheets of the papers off ( Using Floral Breeze Sample from
May 2012 ) cut out the bottom left flowers and postcard out and also top right flowers the layered them up. I put a little slit on the bottom sheet next to the flowers at the top and bottom then threaded some lace through it and wrapped it around the edge, I added 2 teardrop gems, 4 roses and a sentiment.

This is where I have been inspired:

http://craftingmusketeers.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.co.uk - Flowers

http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Always anything Goes

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk - Die cuts or Punches

http://theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.co.uk - Words

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.co.uk - Use something Lacey
http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Die cut or punch/ DT call
http://happycamperscc.blogspot.co.uk - Use Lace
http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk - You can say that again
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk - Pink and Green
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Just because
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://perfectsentimentschallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Make it Feminine
http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes