Add a Tag ......

Hello everyone I'm sorry it's half way through the week before I blogged but everything has been going mad here we had a lovely week-end weather wise Saturday was Armed Forces Day, it seems everyone turned out for it but by the time we had finished work got changed and went down to the beach it had finished. So after a short stroll along the beach went home to enjoy the rest of the sunshine only to get a call to say that our new Mummy was in Hospital and she is still in it's been really worrying for us all as we haven't been able to pop down to see her yet due to work commitments.

This week-end was the start of a new challenge at OSCC  the challenge is ADD a TAG and as usual it's not a hard task only for me as I don't do Tags they are one of my worst nightmares as I never know what to do with one, but I think I may have pulled this one out of the bag, I saw a show on Create and Craft with Mel were she made a tag I thought I liked it so much I would have a go mine was done on MDF blank that I got off my friend Sue ( you really should pop over and see her) were her's was done on card. Our lovely Sponsor this week is Fred She Said

 but I am still without a printer and had to go without a sponsored image I hope you like what I have done with the tag.
For this tag I have used:
An  MDF blank tag shape ( thanks sue)
Various papers that have been in my stash for ever,
A black Copic pen for the edges
The inchy was also one of Sue's,
A Marianne Butterfly Die
and the Ribbon was off something from Thornton's.

 

This is where I have been inspired:
http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Butterflies
http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk - Anything but a Card
http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.ca - Don't be Square
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes
http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk - Things with wings
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk - Anything Goes

Please meet Baby Poppy

Good morning everyone I hope the weather is being kind to you all we have had some lovely weather of late pity it's not forecast to be so good this week-end, but I think we may be going to Nottingham to meet our new Grand-Daughter Poppy who was born Thursday evening weighing a healthy 6lbs 6ozs we just can't wait to meet her and I reckon her Brother and Sister will be breaking their necks to get there.

And here she is 

 with Grace

 with Ewan

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