Be Mine

Evening peeps

There is one thing that people should never have a conversation about, money.  Today at work, it got very heated when the subject of money and what income and bills we all had to pay come up in conversation.  So much so, that one of the girls got quite upset.  If the same subject comes up next week, I think I will just tell them all to shut up.

Anyway, I have made a valentine's card tonight which is something I only ever make when I have an order for one.

The materials used are:

White card stock

Red card stock

Pink card stock

Digital patterned paper

Lattice embossing folder

Tonic First Crush Affections Insert die set

Red stitched ribbon

Pearl heart button

Pearls

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog - Red And Pink

CAS(E) This Sketch - Sketch

CAS On Sunday - Hearts

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - Spots And Dots

Die Cuttin Divas - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Love Notes

Inkspirational - Polka Dots

Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge Blog - Valentine's Day

Crafty Cardmakers - Love, Love, Love

Creatalicious Challenges - Anything Goes

{PIN}spriational Challenges - Photo Inspiration

That's all for now.

Teresa

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The Sparkling Bride

Evening peeps

Well I have taken a break from crafting for the last couple of nights to try and catch up on my ironing.  I didn't realise I had so much working uniform until I finished the basket last night.  Now all I need to do is make sure I keep up to date with it.

Anyway, I have made a clean and simple wedding card tonight.  The digital stamp is called Single Rose Bride from Sami Stamps and it has been coloured using Copics and ProMarkers.

Other materials used are:

White card stock

Pink card stock

Patterned papers

Crystal Glamour Dust glitter

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Scrapper's Delights Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - Show Your Love

Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

MHK Designs - Photo Inspiration

Sami Stamps - Add A Little Sparkle

In The Pink - What's New (new digital stamp)

Fusion Card Challenge - Sketch

Crafting By Designs - Pink, Pretty And Girlie

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Love
Art By Miran Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Let's Celebrate

Cards In Envy - Pink And Grey

The Sisterhood Of Crafters - Simply Made

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - Girly

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes
Digi Design Challenge Blog - All About Love

Uniko Studio - Anything Goes

That's all for now.

Teresa

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Black Beauty

Evening peeps

Well I sort of had good news yesterday about my MRI scan.  It would seem that I have a disc that is slightly protruding but nothing to worry about.  That's good news, but unfortunately, I am still having problems with my back and arm, so I have now been referred for Psycho to help strengthen my spine and muscles.

Anyway, I have gone with a monochromatic thank you card tonight.  The digital stamp is called The Most Adorable Cavalier from The Paper Shelter and it has been coloured using Copics and ProMarkers.

Other materials used are:

White card stock

Black card stock

Digital patterned papers

Spellbinders Sentiments Two die set

Black organza ribbon

Pearls

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog - With Thanks

Glitter 'n' Sparkle Challenge Blog - Four-Legged Friends

Double D Challenges - Black And White

The Crazy Challenge - Black Is Black

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch

Dragonfly Dreams - With Thanks

The Paper Shelter - Make It Digital

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Ribbon And Pearls

Cardz 4 Galz - Movie Madness (The Lady And The Tramp)

Moving Along With The Times - Swirls And Curls

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes

Morgan's Art World - Add Ribbon

Sparkles Monthly Challenges - Thank You

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes

That's all for now.

Teresa

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New Beginnings

Afternoon peeps

Well after having my MRI scan just before Christmas, I am finally getting the results this afternoon.  Not looking forward to it, my Doctor was the one to make the appointment, so I can only came to the conclusion that the scan has shown something.  Hopefully, whatever it is can be treated before it gets any worse.

Anyway, a quick card this afternoon made is nice bold colours.  Materials used are:

White card stock

Grey card stock

Pink Centura Pearl card stock

Blue Centura Pearl card stock

Crafters Companion Argylle embossing folder

Signature Collection Grand Floral die set

Spellbinders Marisa's Bouquet die set

Blue glitter flower buds

Pink glitter flowers buds

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - New Beginnings

Sunday Stamps Weekly Challenge - Sketch

Just Us Girls Challenge - Colour Inspiration

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Daisy, Daisy

Crafty Cardmakers - New Beginnings

Not Just Cards Challenges - New Beginnings

Addicted To Stamps And More - Anything Goes

Simon Wednesday Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Cottage - Must Use Flowers

Crafty Purple Frog - New Beginnings

That's all for now.

Teresa

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Penguin Love

Afternoon peeps

I don't know about anyone else, but having to much choice drives me mad.  I needed to go out and buy an iron today which proved to be a nightmare, there is so much choice in each price range.  I eventually managed to pick one out after half an hour, but then spent the walk home worrying that I should have brought a different one.  I think I'm turning into my Mother, that is how she would be.

Anyway, a nice bit of crafting this morning and I made a Christmas card with one of my favourite images.  The digital stamp is called Frosty Penguins from Polkadoodles and it has been coloured using Copics and ProMarkers.

Other materials used are:

White card stock

Lilac Centura Pearl card stock

Pink Centura Pearl card stock

Double sided adhesive sheet

Tattered Lace Delicate Snowflakes embossing folder

Crystal Glamour Dust glitter

Pearl snowflakes

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

If You Give A Crafter A Cookie - Photo Inspiration

CAS(E) This Sketch - Sketch

Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes

Fairy Tale Challenge Blog - Colourful Snowflakes

Passion For ProMarkers - Feminine Fancy

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Addicted To CAS - Wish

I Love ProMarkers - Anything Goes

Creative Moments - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Cute Critters

Oddball Art Stamps - A Winter's Tale

That's all for now.

Teresa

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Get Well Soon Coffee

Afternoon peeps

I know I keep moaning about work, but I couldn't believe the attitude of my Section Leader today.  I am a strong believer that no matter what your level within a company, you are no better then the colleagues.  It seems that the younger generation think that being a Section Leader means longer breaks and no work.

Where I used to be a Manager, I am always aware of what is going on around me and today I had to pulled my Section Leader up on the fact that she had near 2 hours worth of breaks as well as popping out to the smoking shelter a couple of times.  The break entitlement for the shift she was working is 20 minutes breakfast break and a half hour lunch.  I think the management are either blind or choose to ignore it, where as I will give it to her straight.

Anyway, I have made another clean and simple card today.  The digital stamp is called Coffee Time - Espresso Yourself from Bugaboo Stamps and it has been coloured using ProMarkers.

Other materials used are:

White card stock

Gold Centura Pearl card stock

Crafters Companion Dottie embossing folder

Spellbinders Circle Nesting die set

Tonic Celtic Dream Layering die set

Adirondack Earthtones Espresso ink pad

Red Heart shaped buttons

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

MFT Card Challenges - Sketch

Mod Squad Challenge - Get Well Soon

4 Crafty Chicks - Coffee

CAS-ual Fridays - Everything Turns To Gold

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes

Come And Get it Challenges - No Designer Paper

Catch The Bug Challenge Blog - Bingo (Button, Player's Choice, Sentiment)

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash Weekly Challenge Blog - All That Glitters Is Gold

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes

That's all for now.

Teresa

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Born To Shop

Evening peeps

A second post today with a quick and simple shopping themed card.  The digital stamp is from Sherri Baldy and it has been coloured using Copics and ProMarkers.

Other materials used are:

White card stock

Kraft card stock

Digital patterned paper

Adirondack Earthtones Espresso ink pad

Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles die set

Red buttons

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches - Sketch

CASology - Cut

Color Throwdown - Colour Inspiration

City Crafter Challenge Blog - Sale Now On

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - Dies

Besties Challenge - Anything Goes

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

My Besties French Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges - Spots And Dots

My Besties Germany Challenge Blog - Everything Goes

That's all for now.

Teresa

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Winter Ice Skating

Afternoon peeps

What a fantastic day out yesterday.  My son decided to treat me for my Birthday and booked tickets for the Sky Garden in London.  We also have a meal in Convent Gardens and finished off the day with a drink in Greenwich.

I have never heard of the Sky Garden before, but if you want to get a bird's eye view of the London skyline, I would suggest going.  You only get 1 hour in there, but I think this enough time.  It's at the top of a skyscraper and the best part is that the tickets are free, which is unusual for London.

Anyway, I have spent most of today not really doing a lot, but I have managed to make a card.  The digital stamp is called Fantasy On Ice from The Paper Shelter and it has been coloured using Copics and ProMarkers.

Other materials used are:

White card stock

Blue card stock

Double sided adhesive sheets

Digital patterned papers

Tattered Lace Delicate Snowflakes embossing folder

Lattice embossing folder

Tonic Romantic Leaf Affections Insert die set

Blue ribbon

Pearl Snowflakes

White pearls

Crystal Glamour Dust glitter

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge - Sketch

Die Cuttin Divas - Photo Inspiration

Sunny Day Crafting - Winter Sports

Passion For ProMarkers - Sports / Hobbies

The Paper Shelter - Shades Of Blue

Crafty Gals Corner - Add A Heart

Cute Card Thursday - Cool Colours / Tones

QKR Stampede - Anything Goes Or One For The Kids

Brown Sugar Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Cupcake Inspirations - Photo Inspiration

The Ribbon Girl Blog - Any Image

Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes

A Gem Of A Challenge - Hearts

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Send A Smile 4 Kids Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Winter Warmers

That's all for now.

Teresa

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White Winter

Afternoon peeps

Well that will teach me for being cocky, I was working bread for the first time this morning and was sure I would have the bread and cake delivery done by 12 at the latest, how wrong was I.  I didn't finish bread until 11.45 and only managed to get 2 cages of the cake delivery worked.  Next time I think it might be a good idea to keep my mouth shut.

Anyway, I made this winter white theme card last night.  Materials used are:

White card stock

Double sided adhesive sheets

Tattered Lace Delicate Snowflakes embossing folder

Lattice embossing folder

Tonic Celtic Dream Layering die set

Die'sire Snow Is Falling die set

Xcut Let It Snow die

White ribbon

Silver Snowflake metal charm

Gemstones

Crystal Glamour Dust glitter

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Your Next Stamp - Sketch

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - White On White

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Must Use Ribbon

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Crimbo Crackers - All White

Weekly Christmas Card Challenges - Anything Goes

Crafting By Designs - Anything That Shines

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas

Sparkles Christmas Challenge - Lots Of Glitter

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - Photo Inspiration

Happy Little Stampers - Anything Goes With Dies

{PIN}spirational Challenges - Photo Inspiration

Craft Rocket Challenges - Add A Bow

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Hanna And Friends - Winter

Christmas At Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

That's all for now.

Teresa

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Butterfly Kisses

Afternoon peeps

I feel like I have been baby sitting my Section Leader for the last couple of days.  She doesn't seem to know anything about the department she is looking after.  I tried to explain to her that it's great to have colleagues that can do everything, that's called managing, but seeing that the experienced colleagues are all talking about applying for a new store opening, she could land up with all of us leaving at the same time.  I had to point out that because she didn't know anything on the department, it would full apart.

Anyway, a quick clean and simple card today.  The digital stamp is called Sophia from Art By Miran and it has been coloured using Copics and ProMarkers.

Other materials used are:

White card stock

Spellbinders Circle Nesting die set as a mask

Signature Collection Flit And Flutter die set

Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers Distress ink pad

Green gemstones

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Star In My Pocket - Show Off Your New Stuff (new digital stamp)

Art By Miran Challenge - Anything Goes

CAS(E) This Sketch - Sketch

QKR Stampede - CAS

Crafty Catz - Butterflies

Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Your Favourite Medium (Copics And ProMarkers)

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations - Fabulous Forals

Butterfly Challenge - J Is For Jewels And Jade

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Morgan's ArtWorld - Anything Goes

Inkspirational - Flutter

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenges - Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Sasayaki Glitter Challenge Blog - Colour Green

That's all for now.

Teresa

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