Going for Gold

Hello,

Ive been given a little list of cards to make for a colleague of Steph, they cover her whole year's requirements so Mother's Day, Father's Day have all been done and dusted!  Here is the card I made for her Dad's 60th.

I wanted something quite striking and stylish so I chose the black/gold paper from Papermania, a couple of layers using a nestie, 2 small lengths of thin black velvet and a few black bling.  I do hope the black bling will be ok, it's only after seeing it up here that I am beginning to wonder if I can get away with it for a chap's 60th - what do you think?

Id like to enter this into the following challenge

Stamptacular Sunday - diamonds or pearls - and Ive got black diamonds here!

Thanks for your visit,

Keryn

Critter Crimbo!

Hello,

Our current challenge at the CCC was set by Pinky who asked for any critter!  Critter?!  I was thinking a bug or something similar but thankfully after clarification it covered any animal - phew!

Ive had issues with my printer for some time so had to use proper papers - it was hard but I survived!  I used a Lili of the Valley topper of this cute teddy ontop of his present.  Matted onto some red glitter card, a little layer of two of silver mirri, red glitter glue, (a shaky hand) a gem and done!

If you'd like to get ahead with your xmas cards by making one every fortnight to a different challenge each time then just give me a shout; our gang is growing quickly and we are now at 18 and from all across the globe!

I will be back later with another make.
Id like to enter this into Hazel's challenge which is 'make it square'.

Keryn x

Sailing away!

Hello,

I just wanted to share a card I made for a great nephew, I finished it yesterday once the glossy accent on the hull of the yacht was dry.

I used the super 'Sailing Boat' by Lili of the Valley that I first saw Claire using and then when I was lucky enough to win a LotV voucher from Lorraine, he just happened to fall into my basket!  You know how it is!

I used a bp from a pad called 'Travel Light' that was free in Simply Cards & Papercraft and I used my Silhouette to die cut the waves, the wavy corner and the yacht.  Because the paper was already blocked and sectioned off it saved me the job of sorting a proper sketch as the hard work was already done for me, I hope you like it!

Thanks to everyone for your kind wishes for Amber, she is slowly getting there; here's a quick shot of her taken 5mins ago.  Please note, no sign of the air borne rice grains anywhere!

Id like to enter this card into the following

Totally Stampalicious - For the Men

Keryn x

Penny Black Monday

Hello!

I hope youve all had a super relaxing weekend.  

Life here at 197 has been desperate.  Amber's got a tummy bug so she's been starved as Im desperately weary of cleaning her dirty crate :( 

Ive made a stock of fish and rice for her poorly tummy - she tried her first few tablespoons and Im still desperately trying to remove rice grains from crevices in places I didnt even know she had after she hoovered it up :(

Im losing a battle between my CISS and new printer and am still desperately trying to remove yellow ink from my hands :(

So there we go, I had a super chillaxing weekend!

Here's a little card I made using an image from a Penny Black multiple sheet (I hadnt quite realised how much smaller the images are on these multi sheets) coloured with PM's, I used up scraps of Pink Petticoat bp's and a little sentiment by Craftwork Cards.

Id like to enter this card into the following challenges

Crafty Creations - Valentine

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - seeing spots

ICS - sketch
Penny Black and more - Love and hearts (thanks B for the tip!)

Keryn x

My xmas make

Hello,

I just wanted to share the Aran jacket that I made for DD1 for her xmas present.  The pattern itself was for a normal length cardigan with no hood so she added a few requests!  She and her sister and myself are all monkeys in that we have long arms so to get it made to measure was a real treat for her!

She was on her way home from work - hence the tired look!  I had to share also this second photo as she always embarrassed me in wool shops when looking for a pattern as she was always laughing at the models posing in their knitwear!!  This is her version of them!

She would kill me if I didnt balance things up so here she is as her usual self!

You can see her favourite colour!

Thanks for your visit!

Keryn x

Textured Birthdays

Hello,

Id like to share with you a birthday card I made at the weekend using one of my crocheted flowers.  I made several last year and they've sat looking at me on my desk ever since - too scared to use them for some reason!  They are quite 'in your face' due to their size but I bit the bullet and went for it!

Ive used some Papermania papers that Ive had for simply ages, a little dab of DI, a stitched seam or two, a little border punch, a silky smooth satin ribbon bow and of course my cotton flower!  The super sweet image is a new one from Lili of the Valley.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland - Birthday Wishes

ABC Challenges - 'H' Happy Birthday

Stamptacular Challenge - 2 textures

Thanks for your visit,

Keryn x

CCC 2/12

Morning!

It's a beautiful bright but cold winter's morning here, Im quite happy to be staying in all day I have to say!  It feels like ages since I had a really good session at my craft desk so today will be spent doing just that!

Here's is the card I made for my own challenge which was 'Think Thin'.  Nothing whatsoever to do with the usual January thin issues but making a card that will be slim enough so as NOT to involve the 'large' postage stamp!  I was quite flabberghasted at the cost of sending so many fat cards at xmas so I decided that with a little more careful planning I will aim for thinnies this year!

I coloured this Fizzy Moon image up before xmas but didnt use it so I felt I was being quite naughty in making the card so quickly (funny how I always enjoy something when I think Im being a bit naughty?!).  The bp is Pink Petticoat (who's last day of a fabulous sale is today so rush and grab a bargain), MS snowflake border and a big 3" snowflake that is half hidden.  I used a length of stretchy silver thin cord (99p for 10miles worth at The Range!) as a feature down the left side but thankfully as the cord is really thin, the card is still slim enough!
With are very lucky to be joined by 2 new super crafters in our xmas club so please do call in to see what Anne & Lorraine have created for this challenge also!  The links are on my sidebar.

I hope your day is filled with doing just what you want also!

Thanks for your visit today,

Keryn x

ETA:  ooh Im feeling guilty already and Ive only seen Pinkys card :(  
Hers is perfectly flat which of course if the best way of ensuring that you dont get charged for the 'large' stamp.  I will now try harder and come back with a true flat card!

Bring it on!

Hello,

Today Im sharing a card that I made ready for later this year (I cant bring myself to say the exact word so soon!).  Our little group of ladies who make cards ready for the big event are continuing again this year and we're delighted to have 2 new additions to join us!  

Anyway this current challenge was set by Carol and she was very kind to us by letting us do what we want!

I used a gorgeous little Fizzy Moon image, layered up some papers left over from last month, a little machine stitching, Martha Stewart punches, Viva perle pen and a Craftwork Card sentiment finish it off.

If you'd like to get ahead with a few cards ready for you know what then just get in touch with any of us as listed on my sidebar!


Id like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Make it Monday - anything goes
CES - anything goes
Paper Shelter - anything goes

Have a super week,

Keryn x

Clever old Bean!

Hello,

Just wanted to pop on and share with you another painting Steve made for a Christmas present.

ETA: finished image!

He was just adding a few finishing touches here.  The recipient was thrilled so we are really pleased!  I'll be adding his paintings as he finishes them throughout the year and if you're interested in having one made for someone who has everything, then please just drop me a line!

Thanks for your visit,

Keryn x

Happy New year to everyone!

Happy New Year to you all!

I hope we will all enjoy a healthy and crafty time in the year ahead!

Ive noticed a lot of people putting up some of their favourite cards from the previous year and Ive often wanted to join in so here's a couple from me!

couldnt NOT include an easel card!

Sewing & haberdashery was really big last year and I for one will be keeping it alive this year also!

Loved making this one!

and to conclude, one of my favs from my time with Delicious Doodles!

Thanks for calling in,

Keryn x

Ground Hog Day!

Hello,

This fortnight at the Christmas Card Club my teamie Clare set the challenge of making a set of cards!  Just what we all need at this time of year so it was an ingenious idea!  It coincided with my eldest asking me for some sets of festive cards for her to raise some money for the charity she works for so I was set a challenge for sure!

This set was made using Penny Black's Fir Tree with black and teal papers by Pink Petticoat and Aimee Ascher.  I make the girls a set each year and the other set was made in hot pink and black.

This is a set made with toppers from The Range, 3 sets of 6 cost £1 so they went straight into my basket obviously!  The papers are by Pink Petticoat.

These last 3 sets are all tiny 4" squares using Pink Petticoat xmas images and papers.  I wont bore you with anymore all as Ive made 200 in all!

Im now off to see what the rest of the team have made.  If you'd like to join up with us next year to help give you an incentive to make a few cards ready for xmas throughout the year then please just ask any of us that are listed on my sidebar!

Thanks for calling in and have a super week!

Keryn x

My Favourite Flower 2

Hello,

Is it me or did Blogger eat up my post from yesterday?!  I'll do it again and keep my fingers crossed this time!!

Here is my card for the current challenge over at Delicious Doodles which is called Remembrance.  I absolutely love Teri's pencil drawings so decided to leave the image untouched.  I layered it onto some Pink Petticoat Brocade in cream and matted with plain black.

Poppies are simply my most favourite flower.  I love the Californian Poppies also that pop up in the tubs in my garden every summer and I remember once planting seeds of an Oriental Poppy.  I watched and waited with baited breathe as this huge great stem grew daily to such a height.  It opened into a single huge poppy which was stunning but it only lasted one day!  The very next day the petals reach began to drop!  I mean, it took weeks to get to full height and finally opened into such beauty and then it was all gone after just one day!  Needless to say, I didnt plant anymore thereafter!

I just couldnt resist not using a little red somewhere so I made a couple more!

Please do call in with a card for our challenge using remembrance/thinking of you as the theme, I would really love you to join me!

Keryn x

Recycled Christmas

Hello,

Its time again for another Christmas Card Club challenge and this fortnight it was set by Hazel.  She asked for us to use up some of the crafty freebies and/or recycle something on our card.  

I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to this as I thought Id struggle but in fact once I got the idea in my head I was flying!

With the box from a hair dye I die cut the sentiment and I stamped on the reverse of the backing card that came with a free set of stamps on a craft mag.

I also used the free stamps and papers from another free set for this card so Im feeling pretty smug with my recycling/freebie effort!!

Thanks Hazel for a great challenge!  Our new challenge is being set by Clare so watch out for another xmas card in two weeks, if not before!


Id like to enter this card into the following challenges:


Charisma Cardz - Cutesy

Hope you're all having a super weekend!

Keryn x 

Just For Fun

Hello,

Here's a fun card Ive made for xmas using one of my new images from Teddy Bo and if you're quick there is 25% off until Saturday so go over and see if you can resist - I sure couldn't!

I used up some free papers from the Cosy Christmas collection that were free  in a craft mag last month, a few layers of a Marianne Poinsettia and 2 tiny Papermania buttons to finish!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenge:

Oldie but Goodie - buttons and bows (the buttons Ive had over a year, the bow is on the image)

Keryn x

Special Birthday Card

Hi again,

Here's a boxed card that Ive made specially for Steve's Mum who will soon be 80.  She doesn't like nostalgic or vintage themes so I wanted something special enough but quite simple so started scoring on my MS board!

Ive used Tim Holtz Tattered Florals, QK alphabet, butterfly, label  and flourish dies with 2 golden brads.

Id like to enter this card into the following challenge

For Fun Challenge - a special birthday card

Keryn x

Kathys Waffle November Sketch

Hello,

A new month and a new sketch over at Kathys Waffle please do come on over and have a go too!

Here is the sketch

My version of Kathys Sketch is a very loose interpretation as Ive used Teri's beautiful rose as the central circle.  Some pretty lacy ribbon as my square behind and I finished off with a few off cuts of grosgrain ribbon.

I hope you like my version of this and it does seem that I am in a lilac phase right now - it might be more to do with trying to use up the papers Ive already printed off!

Keryn x

The most wonderful time of the year!

Hello,

I survived the spooks of the little trick or treaters last night and was completely cleaned out of goodies!  Our 3 dogs should be hoarse today from all of the noise they made last night but I fear they are not!

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Isn't he just adorable?  This image is from Pollycraft, the papers are by Pink Petticoat, the sentiment is a freebie Polka Doodles stamp (with a craft mag).  Ive used the sketch from Sunday Sketch & Stamp and Id like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sunday Sketch & Stamp - sketch

Pollycraft Monday Challenge - anything goes
Ooh la la! - stitching

Keryn x

What's your poison?

Good morning campers!

What's my poison?  Im not partial to anything drink wise so I'd have to say a nice skinny cappuccino!

The new challenge over at Delicious Doodles is Good or Evil - you choose!
For this challenge I opted for the Evil side of things for a change and have used Teri's Sparkling Cyanide!

Ive made this for a particular male relative and although it really is far removed from the usual male cards that Ive made before, I quite like it for a change!

Enjoy your weekend!

Keryn x

Poorly Stella!

Hello,

Here's a little set I made using Bugaboo's Stella.

I made the papers to match the shocking pink colour scheme as I wanted something fun and vibrant!  I made a Bagelope and filled it with things that I thought might make a hospital stay a bit more bearable: lip salve, hand cream, dry shampoo, nail files and a body spray!  A definite change from the traditional grapes!

Keryn x

Star Dance

Morning!

Here is my xmas card using this fab sketch from teamie Lizzie.

I really enjoyed working to her sketch and produced this:

and this is a close up of some of the glittery detail!

This was the first inking of this pretty stamp called Star Dance by Penny Black, I used papers by Pink Petticoat in Air Force Blue, a border punch of snowflakes by Martha Stewart and a little layer of coloured mirri card.

I liked doing this one so much that I did this:

Colourways of Envy and Goldenrod too!  Sadly I pressed the wrong button when sorting the photoshop and they are a tad darker on the photo.

Our next challenge has been set by Hazel and it is to use something received freely or recycle something!  We will be posting these on Sunday 6th November.

Thanks for your visit!

Keryn x