Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.....

 A very good morning not too great here today wet, wet, wet

Another Christmas card for you today....

I love embossing my cuttlebug is my bestest friend in the whole wide world :O)

I adore this Embossing folder doesn't really need much because of the design

I stamped Lovely as a Tree stamps by Stampin Up in Always Artichoke

and added red ribbon and punched branches for effect

I'm entering this into ~ 

The Cuttlebug Spot ~ Embossing folder was on my desk and ink

Christmas Stampin All Year Long ~ Anything Goes

You might see some activity on the old blog today

 The House At Pooh Corner as i am backing up this blog

too many accidents in the past and being hacked so i have learned my lesson and back things up now
*Edited to Say ~ all completed now!

Lots of online maintanence today lots of organising and deleting

big changes ahead for me, me thinks...I have big decisions to make!!

I'll catch up on my commenting later .....

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated!

 Ali x

Stamps ~ Lovely As a Tree by Stampin up

Ink ~ Always Artichoke

Access ~ Papermania embossing folder, Martha Stewart Frond punch

Creating with One Layer ~ An Explanation

 Morning peeps......

 Todays challenge over on LESS IS MORE  is 

One Layer  ~  Wings :O)

Well out came the Butterfly Wishes again from Clearly Besotted Stamps and I had a play

Here is what I came up with

 

I was asked how I create my one layered cards but there is no hardfast rule in crafting....i am not saying this is the right way or the wrong way...its just my way :O)
Creating with One Layer scares quiet a few people

 however do not be put off...it really is simples! 

Firstly do not be frightened.....practise, play and have fun

 at the end of the day if you don't like it start again its only card and ink after all :O)

The secret is to plan your card first before you put any ink onto the card

I started by embossing a border top and bottom...yep embossing adds interest to a flat surface

I also added a couple of scored lines top and bottom...this "frames" your center piece

I then positioned my frame with no ink clear stamps are fabulous for doing this as you can plan on top of the card and get a good idea what it will look like

so I added my stamps when i was happy I picked my colours...here is Versafine Black for frame which is by Papermania and sentiment and Rose Red for Butterfly 

Looking forward to seeing your LIM cards this week....I'll be catching up with everyone this evening

 I'm off out galivanting this afternoon

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated! 

Ali x

Penny Black Saturday Design Team

Happy Saturday time for another challenge from

PENNY BLACK SATURDAY

and this week we are sponsored by
 Penny Black
3955K On The Ball

and from The Ribbon Girl

Lavender Ribbon Kit

Our challenge this week is to Case Domi fabulous card and this is my CASE of it

My image is coloured using TWINKLING H2Os this time for a wee change and 
I have used Papermania Papers and embellishments and some cotton lace

Please drop by my fellow PBSC teamies and leave them some love and see their wonderful interpretations of Domis card

Wish me luck for weigh-in today...I'm a bit nervous this week :O(
Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated!
 Ali x

Forever Friends

 Another post from me today.....and an update on my Slimming World Journey......I lost 1 lb today gaining my half stone award....woooohoooooo......i am delighted to say the least! Everyone has been so encouraging anf thanks to you all its keeps me going,

I adore Forever Friends and when I was asked to make 2 baby cards one was for the grandparents so i got out my fabulous Forever Friends CD Rom.

gingham paper again is from PINK PETTICOAT...I have embossed a panel using Papermania Yachts folder i think this is the first time i have used this and it really is super. the decoupage as i have said is from the CD. I made bunting with the PP paper....the alphabet stickers are by American Crafts and DCWV which I coloured using Promarkers to get the desired colours as they were white!

I'm entering my card into the following challenges ~

ALLSORTS ~ Anything Goes
CREATIVE CARD CREW ~ Masculine
2 SISTERS ~ Anything goes
CRAFTY EMMAS STORE ~ Blue and Cream

I'm off out to a Ceilidh this evening......dancing...laughter....and a few wee whiskeys :O)

Whatever your plans...enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated!

Ali x

Clean and Simple Kinda Gal....

 Morning peeps....I really do adore Clean and Simple.....I never seem to struggle making this kind of card.....I thought I would have a play last night with stamps that I hadn't had the chance to ink up yet. This weeks challenge over on LESS IS MORE is things that move....people   move yeah! I missed last weeks challenge unfortunately but I intend to catch up and make a card for it anyway. Apologies Chrissie and Mandi....here is my things that Move creation.

 I stamped the oval papermania frame using Pretty in Pink ink and the stamped Waltzingmouse Cameo To Go  frame in versafine and then cut it out and popped it up on foam pads and i did the same with the actual cameo. I love my cuttlebug and had to add an embossed border as i haven't used these in ages. This stunning pink striped ribbon is from SEW SWEET isn't it delish?

 

Don't forget to drop by and leave Chrissie and Mandi some love. 

2 MORE SLEEPS PEEPS

You DO NOT want to miss this release from SUGAR NELLIE

Don't forget the Sugar Nellie DT Call is still open too and you can find all the details

HERE

Thanks for stopping by

Ali x

Recipe
Stamp: Waltzingmouse Stamps Cameo To Go, Papermania Chatsworth
Ink: Versafine Black, Stampin Up Pretty in Pink
Tools: Cuttlebug Border Embossing folder
Accessories: Pink Striped Ribbon from SEW SWEET,

Less is More #17

 Morning LIMettes
 The challenge this week over on LESS IS MORE is something a little different "Pick A Square". Love this idea. It was with real sadness that I made this card this morning as heaven has a new angel which was rather a bit of a shock to our community. This Papermania stamp is perfect in my opinion for sympathy cards.

I have used one of my square Nellies choice multiframe die I love this one too and they work so well in the cuttlebug. A Papermania gem in the centre to finish.

 Well you know what I am like for fabulous service from companies.......I'm not backwards in coming forward and I love to shout about it. I cannot believe the FANTASTIC service I have received from CRAFTERS COMPANION....all my Humphrey goodies were delivered by the postie this morning....OMG they are fantastic......Marcea....SQUEAL :D Thank you Sara and the Team for amazing service.

I am also entering this card into the following challenges ~

Secret Crafter ~ Clean and Simple

Thanks for stopping by....have a fab day

Ali x


~ Recipe ~
Stamp ~ Papermania
Tools ~ Nellies Choice Multiframe
Access ~ Papermania Gems

Cards For Men

A very good morning my card for you today is one for the men. I know most find it difficult to make cards for men however i actually like making them. The challenge over on Cards For Men is no paper so this card fits the bill perfectly.

 I have used my new Papermania stamps for this card, stamped using brushed corduroy distress ink. I embosssed the blue card stock from THE PAPETERIE using swiss dots cuttlebug folder.

 

Punched edge was made using Zig Zag border punch by Martha Stewart, Stampin up thread and a basic grey button for effect. Card Candi for that finishing touch. Hope you like!

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges ~ 

SUGAR CREEK HOLLOW ~ Masculine

NADIAS CHALLENGE BLOG ~ Mens Card

I'll be back later with another Humphreys Corner creation for you using my freebies again.

One more sleep until the launch ....can't wait.

Thanks for stopping by

Ali x

Less is More #10 ~ One Layer Week

A very good morning on this beautiful sunny morning. It's Saturday wooohooooo so that means

LESS IS MORE

Being a LIMette its the first thing i do on a Saturday morning well maybe second I've striped the beds and got the machine on while I was waiting on the challenge to be posted.

Its One Layer Card week with the sentiment being the focal point of the card.

I have gone for a Christmas card this week as when i read sentiment for the focal point this set always jumps out at me. Stampin up silent night my favourite and first stamp set from Stampin up

I have embossed the card using my oval nestie and the snowflakes are individual stamps from Papermania Silent Night set. LOL I've just realised I've used 2 Silent Night sets from different companies...spoooky!

The sentiment is stamped in Stampin Up Basic Grey ink and the snowflakes are stamped in Bashful Blue Stampin Up ink. The card size is A6 and the card is from The Papeterie

Please pop by and leave Chrissie and Mandi some love...... it amazes me the amount of people who just enter the challenge and don't even drop by  their blogs to comment come on ladies leave them some love it take two minutes!

Thanks for stopping by I look forward to visiting all the LIMettes this week

Have a fabby day

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Sundays for Santa #9 and #10 ~ Playing Catch up

Evening peeps normally I don't post on a Monday however I was creating quickie cards this morning before I left as I'm playing catch up for Sunday's for Santa our Facebook group. Now I should have continued for where I stopped but no not me LOL so this is for week 9 the theme was "Oh Christmas Tree"

A very quick card using a few of my favourite things!

Gingham paper form Pink Petticoat, Card from The Papeterie

and the embossing folder was a freebie from the Do-Crafts magazine a while back! I love it! Papermania Gingham ribbon and Papermania gems to finish. I have popped the middle section up on dimensionals for effect!

This is week 10's card the theme was Gingerbread.

I have used the same gingham paper as before and swiss dots embossing folder for effect.

The chipboard gingerbread man and candy cane are by DCWV.

The gingham ribbon is Papermania and card candi to finish.

I hope you are having a super Monday.

Catch up soon

Ali x

It's A Papermania Cats Life

~~~~~oOo~ Papermania Cat ~oOo~~~~~

A very good afternoon to one and all. My it's freezing here today brrrr. Apologies for my absence over the last few days however I decided to take a wee break and recharge the batteries after the SECC. Which was what the doctor ordered as I'm back and raring to go. I couldn't wait to ink up this wee cutie. One of Do-Crafts latest releases and there was a 3 for 2 offer on them too so I just had to have LOL.

All the card stock i have used it from The Papeterie and what fabulous quality it is. The pink has a beautiful texture to it!I have decoupaged my Papermania image and paper pieced the bag using the same pink cardstock. The doily was from Cathy in the most stunning box she made me but I can't show you it just yet. when the time is right I will as it's a stunner. It was filled with "White" goodies for me. How well does she know me LOL. I have added some paper piercing too for effect.

~ Recipe ~

• Cardstock ~ The Papeterie
• Stamp ~ Papermania
• Ink ~ Memento
• Tools ~ Stampin Up Mat pack, Paper Piercer, Stampin Up Eyelet border punch
• Embellies ~ doily from Cathy, Papermania Gems,

I'm entering this card into the following challenges ~

My Time to Craft ~ Jewels

Charisma Cardz ~ Four Legged Friends

ABC ~ P is For Pink

I'm off for another wee play with my new goodies.

Thanks for stopping by.

Ali x

Clean and Simple #129

Happy Friday peeps.....it's time for another sketch challenge  over on Clean and Simple. I love this wee challenge. the sketches are always first class when i seen this weeks i had to join in.

Here is my take on the sketch....

I have used a Papermania stamp for the oval, the ribbon is recycled and the birdcage is by Stampin Up.

The border punch is the eyelet border by Stampin Up and the embossing folder is Birds and Swirls by Cuttlebug.

There we have it peeps...Simples!!

Just a wee heads up that the SUGAR NELLIE new releases from the  Home Grown Country Cousins range is now available to purchase from FUNKYKITS.

thanks for stopping by.....have a fabaroonie day.

Ali x

Flutter By Wednesday

 A very warm welcome tonight boy is it windy miller today. We ventured off the island today as it was calm this morning we later got a phone from my daughter to say the school children were being sent home from school as the ferries could go off. Luckly we are home safe and sound.

Todays card is for this weeks Flutter By Wednesday challenge which has an open theme this week.

 Sometime Mr Mojo likes to go a wandering when I'm  making my "Cute" cards so i like to take a step back and just have a play without having to colour in an image if you know what I mean. I luv making cards wether it be cute or non cute. I have used my favourite Cuttlebug butterfly set and the papers are by Pink Petticoat The oval stamp is by Papermania and I stamped it using versafine black onyx and then trimmed around the outer edge.

The pearls are Hero Arts, the punch by Stampin Up and the seam binding by The Ribbon Girl (thanks Bev)

 I must apologise to my facebook buddies for not being about as much this week. I'm trying to cut back on time spent browsing...wasted time when it can be spent crafting.

Hope to catch up soon

Whatever you are doing this evening......enjoy! Ali x

Papermania Christmas Bauble Stamp ~ Clean & Simple

A very good morning boy is it windy. Gales battered the island last night and looking at the weather forecast this morning looks like most of the country will be getting it. Stay safe and warm peeps.

Every day this week I will be featuring Clean & Simple (CAS) Christmas cards for you. At this time of year and  with so many Crimbo cards to make this is an ideal style for making mass numbers of cards. Some I have to show are very simple some are simplish IYKWIM. Today's card is with the ever popular

PAPERMANIA CHRISTMAS BAUBLE STAMP.

 Boy did this stamp cause a stir. Normally Do~Crafts retire stamps after they sell out but due to popular demand they brought it back this year too. I have only used this stamp a few times shocking i must admit but i didn't find it stamped the image well at all. So I unmounted the stamp from the wooden block and it stamps a dream now. I use a stamp board for unmounted stamps which helps cushion.

I stamped the image using black versafine and let it dry. I used my Quickie glue pen and added it to areas of the baubles then covered it with glamour dust for some sparkle. The top section of the card was scored using my Crafters Companion ultimate and the ribbon is by Anita. A quick and easy card with clean lines for Chritmas.

Well thats it for me just now off to do some housework and have a cuppa. Catch up with you tomorrow for another CAS creation.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

ABC Design Team

A very good morning. I have exciting news to share with you this morning. I am delighted to say that I am back on the ABC Challenge Design Team. This was the first DT postion I held and I really missed being on the team. I would like to say a huge thank you to Victoria and the girls for welcoming me back on the team.

The journey through the alphabet continues this week with V

"V is for Vintage"

I have used Papermania papers on my 7" x 5" card. I have loads of these card blanks so thought it was time to use them up. I must admit I loved using this size for a change as we get so used to working with square cards this size gets the old wheels turning.

My bug got a good workout on this card. I cuttlebugged the centre circle using a roses embossing folder and matted it onto a doily and inked the edges. The swirls and leaves are a Marianne Design Creatable. The butterfly is a cuttlebug cut and emboss die my favourite. The flowers are by prima and the gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Please drop by my fellow teamies blogs to see their fabulous vintage creations.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs 

~ Ali x ~

Papers ~ Papermania Regancy, Dies ~ Marianne Design Creatables Frame & Swirls, Floral 2, Flowers ~ Prima, Cuttlebug ~ Butterfly Cut and Emboss, Roses Embossing folder, Embellishments ~ Gems, Ribbon, brad from stash, Card Candy by Craftwork Cards, Stardust Stickles.

Secret Crafter ~ Mother's Day

A very good morning its nice looking out this morning dry but probably chilly. Today's card is a commissioned card I was asked to make. It fits in perfect with this weeks theme over on Secret Crafter Challenge. Smashing cards from the girls this week well worth popping over for a look and join in.

 I haven't been using my Cricut as much as I should so I have challenge myself to use it more. I have cut the letters to spell Mum from Storybook cartridge I think this must be my favourite cartridge not that i have many mind you but this is full of fabulous accents. Papermania papers yes still on the using up stash mood and I'm doing very well too. The flowers are made using Marianne creatables flower dies and are fabulous value for money. The leaves are a woodware punch. The oval has been embossed using my cuttlebug flower fantasy embossing folder and finished off with my favourite butterflies.

Today is clean up and footer day for me as Jack is with his daddy so I don't get him until tomorrow so i like to get as much done on a Monday as I can. Hope you have a smashing day whatever you are doing.

~Recipe~

• Papers ~ Papermania Blueberry Hill
• Tools ~ Cuttlebug Fantasy flower embossing folder 
• Dies ~ Marianne creatables flower die Floral 1,    Cuttlebug Punch and Emboss Butterfly set
• Cricut ~ Storybook Cartridge
• Embellies ~ Gems from stash, Brads by Doodlebug

Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Just Cute Bears Challenge #1

A very good morning to one and all. Wow I can't believe it is here already our first challenge on

Just Cute Bears

Firstly I have exciting news that the fabulous and very talented Kim MacFarlane of Cuddly Buddly Crafts is sponsoring our challenges. How fabby is that. Thank you so much Kim, this means a lot to me.

And look at these cuties you could win this week as a prize 

 Here is my card for our first challenge which is........

"ONE FOR THE GIRLS"

We would like to see your girlie creations this week a nice and easy one as a starter.

When i think girlie well Princess came to mind so I have used this cutie. Isn't she adorable.

Coloured using my copics and prisma pencils.

I have used my second set of flower dies too loves these even more than the first set.

Head over to the blog to see the rest of the fabulous creations from the girls. I have a sensational team of talented girls on board...... thank you girls.

I look forward to seeing all your fabulous creations.

I will leave you with the card recipe......

~ Card Recipe ~

• Stamp ~ Princess Bear
• Medium ~ Copics, Prismacolor pencils
• Papers ~ Papermania Blueberry Hill
• Tools ~ Marianne Creatables Floral die 1 and Floral Die 2 Stampin Up Border Punch
• Embellies ~ Craftwork Cards Card Candy, Organsa ribbon, beads & finding from stash

Thanks for stopping by I hope you have a super day!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Papertake Weekly ~ Pink

Afternoon...today's card is for this weeks fabby

Papertake Weekly challenge.

Pink is this weeks theme. I dug out some older stash as I'm being very good and trying to use up what I have. I have papers coming out of my ears every nook and cranny is full and "No Room at the Inn" so to speak. So decided it was time to stop strocking and start using. How Brave am I?............

•  Papers ~ Papermania Blueberry hill 
  
• Card ~ Anna Griffin, SU Whisper White
  
• Stamp ~ Penny Black Wonderful 
• Medium ~ Prismacolor, Polychromos pencils
• Access ~  Craftwork cards Card Candy
• Tools ~ Paper Piercer, Paper piercing matt and template

I have 3D the hedgie for effect.

Hope you are having a super day.

 Thanks for taking the time to visit!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

That Stamp!!!

 

Afternoon... another post from me today.....and yes It's "that" stamp again.

I call it the Papermania Bauble stamp but it's real name is "A Christmas Carol"

I have 3D the baubles for effect this time.

This was one of the first cards to sell on Saturday.

I have stamped it using Stampin Up Sage Shadow (love this colour) Sorry about the glare from the mirri card it really is hard to photograph a card with mirri on it. I don't use it very often now and have loads of the stuff so using it up.

 

Well I have made a huge whole in the commissions I got on Saturday only 2 more to do and  they are all dusted yeah!!

My Grandson Alex has just phoned me from Gloucester lol to tell me he went to see Santa today.

Oh he is hilarious that's the second time today we have spoke as my son phoned earlier as it's his birthday today.

Alex is going about saying Ho Ho Ho lol. He's 2 1/2

They are all coming up for Christmas so we will be havng as huge family Christmas this year.

 My grandsons Alex & Cole and my son and fabby DIL....woooohooooo!!

Well I'm off for a well earned cuppa.

~ Supplies ~

• Stamps ~ Papermania Bauble (A Christmas Carol)
  
• Ink ~ Sage Shadow
  
• Access ~ SU Scalloped oval, Oval punch
  

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Just Magnolia ~ Sketch

Afternoon from a very wet and dull island today. Thank you to each and everyone of you who took the time to leave a comment wishing my dad a speedy recovery, it means allot thank you. Dad is still in hospital however no more pains which is fantastic. He is getting an exho sound done today so hopefully we willl know maore later today or tomorrow.

On to todays card which is for this weeks fabby Just Magnolia Challenge A fabulous sketch by Mina. I have used one on my new Tildas ohh how adorable is she? and combined her with my new Nellies Choice Multiframe die (love these) and excellent value for money too.

*Edited to Say ~ I used the Nellies Choice die in my cuttlebug*

I have coloured her using my prismacolor pencils
and added lots of bling over the snowflakes.

I decided not to go for a tradional Christmas coloured card
and for a wee change used DCWV papers lol

The snowflake brad I have had for many moons think they are Papermania

~ Supplies ~

• Stamps ~ Christmas Party Tilda Magnolia Christmas 2009
• Medium ~ Prismapencils
• Papers ~ DCWV, Stampin Up I Wish
• Access ~ Nellies Choice Multiframe die , MS Doily punch, Cuttlebug snowflake die, Woodware snowflake punch, Glitz it glitter glue
  

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Cute Card Thursday ~ Glitter Me Silly

A very good evening. What a day escaped the island today to go and do some Crimbo shopping and visited my Mum while I was away. I raided her craft stash lol and came away with FF stamps lol..... no seriously Mum gave them to me...honest :D

My arms are still sore from my jags however that didn't stop me from making this card for this weeks Cute Card Thursday the theme being Glitter Me Silly. Well you don't need to tell me twice and I'm reaching for the Stickles lol.

Penny Black image I received from the lovely Jackie in my candy win (mwah thank you honey), is coloured with prismas and I have used my SU matt pack and paper piercer (again)

Todays card is for my Mum as I bought Craft gift vouchers for her today so I will add a pocket to the inside and put the vouchers in. Will show you it when it's finished.

Well my PJs are now on and I'm off to order some stamps *huge grin* as hubby got his crimbo pressie today a very expensive new camera oh yes some scrummy rubber will be coming my way tonight me thinks...I hope...lol

~ Supplies ~

• Stamps ~ Penny Black
• Medium ~ Prismacolor Pencils
• Papers ~ DCWV
• Access ~ Papermania bow and ribbon, Red & Green Stickles
  

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs
~ Ali x ~