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From x stitch I moved into card making - now I am playing around with mixed media! I am taking part in different workshops and with help from crafty pals, learning about different mediums and techniques. Hope you feel inspired to create after a visit to my blog - Happy Crafting!

Friday 29 June 2012

Dog of the Week

This week I am showcasing this very handsome lad called Legend.


Legend has hung up his racing shoes after having 147 Races - he last raced on the 15th April 2010    Legend is a boy with a very good nature and is very loving When you first meet Legend all he wants to do is to kiss you -  has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats.


If you would like to take this gorgeous boy home with you please contact Oxford Retired Greyhound Trust


If you would like to make a donation to this very deserving Trust
  please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51
or send a cheque to Oxford RGT
c/o 
Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, OX4 6LJ
 
 
  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
 
 
 

Saturday 23 June 2012

Kindness....



A very simple card using a punch and a SU sentiment. I have seen similar cards and thought they had such a lovely effect with so few things!



Friday 22 June 2012

Dog of the Week

Time for another gorgeous greyhound looking for love!


Woody is waiting to be rehomed by The Oxford Retired Greyhound Trust.


Woody is a boy with soft loving nature who has run in 73 races, the last one being on the 7th September 2008.   Since then, Woody has been waiting for a home to retire to.
With Woody’s soft nature, it is thought he would be an ideal pet for any family, though he has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats.



Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51
or send a cheque to Oxford RGT
c/o 
Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, OX4 6LJ
 

Tuesday 19 June 2012

Lovely bubbly!



The lovely Clare over on CMLI set the June Challenge of 'celebrate and open a bottle'. I did try and come up with a spin on it but the only thing I could think of was opening a bottle of liquid pearls which I have never used before!



I also added some stickles for the sparkle around the glass and around the image.



I used an embossing folder to add more bubbles.


Yellow card by Stampin Up!
Paper by Doodlebug Design 'Pretty Kitten Stripe'
Image is 'Lenny 5' by StampFairy
Promarkers
Nesties
Stickles
Liquid Pearls
Buttons from Stash
Embossing Folder 'Tiny Bubbles'
Ribbon/Gems/Sentiment from Stash
Sentiment Punch from Stampin Up!


I will be entering this card into the following Challenges;

Sketch Saturday - fabby sketch
Digidesign Challenge - Spotty and Dotty
Passion for Promarkers - glitter and pastels

Sunday 17 June 2012

Mid-way Challenge Reminder Ready-Teddy-Go

You still have another  2 weeks to enter our 'One for the Boys' Challenge over at Ready-Teddy-Go

Our Sponsor for this month is My Mums Craft Shop
who are offering a £10 voucher




Image is Ben Bear Ties by the Clipart Fairy
Card by Craftwork Cards
Coloured with Promarkers
Ribbon from Tshirt
Sentiment punches by Stampin Up
Nailheads from stash
Sentiment from Pink Petticoat
Design Papers from Doodlebug 'Birthday Boy Ribbon Stripe'


Don't forget you must use a Teddy Bear as your main image and you can enter up to four times.

Hope to see you over there!


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges;

Delicious Doodles - For the Fellas
Simply Create Too - For Fathers Day
Fussy and Fancy Friday - Boy Attitude
Delightful Challenges - For the Boys
Charisma Cardz - Male Cards
Do You Stack Up - Boys/Men
Fab'n'Funky Challenges - Fathers Day
Use It Tuesday - All about Dad
Dream Valley Challenges - For that special guy


Friday 15 June 2012

Dog of the Week

We have another lovely boy this week who is looking for a home courtesy of  Oxford Retired Greyhound Trust.



Sid is described by his Trainer as a "Gentleman" is clean within the kennels - he has all the qualities that you would want in a dog.   Sid last raced in January 2009 and has had 104 Races - Sid does not have a liking for domestic dogs and therefore we assume that he would not be suitable with cats either.




Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please make a bank transfer to

 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51
or send a cheque to Oxford RGT
c/o 
Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, OX4 6LJ
 



Friday 8 June 2012

Dog of the Week

I am supporting my local Retired Greyhound Trust  (Oxford) by raising awareness for them as they attempt to rehome these lovely dogs.




Roly  is a good looking blue boy who recently arrived from Ireland where he had 26 races - he only had 2 Races at Oxford when he sustained an injury to his wrist on the 08.03.12 which ended his racing days

Roly although being a very loving dog to humans is not good with other dogs/small animals so therefore he would need to be the only dog/pet in the family - because of this it is felt that Roly would need an Owner who has had some experience


Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please make a bank transfer to


 Oxford RGT – Account No 00515200  -  Sort Code  30-12-51

or send a cheque to Oxford RGT
c/o 
 Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, Oxford OX4 6LJ






Tuesday 5 June 2012

Just For You

*2nd post of the day please scroll down*

As this Bank Holiday has mostly been wet I decided to go for Summer colours for my card and knew which little sweetie I wanted to use.


There were a couple of Challenges that I had in mind when I made this card and I really should be using these more as I have so many of their stamps!


I used some of my favourite Martha Stewart punches and a Fiskars butterfly punch.


Papers are First Edition Spring Drop and the orange gingham ribbon is from a Challenge win. Have you guessed who is it yet?


Coloured with Promarkers
Star Dust Stickles
Nesties
Memento Dewdrop Inks - Cantaloupe and Summer Sky
Pearls and Gems from Stash
Butterfly Sentiment from Craftwork Cards

Sorry if the pictures are dark it has been raining again!



I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - use your favourite stamp (couldn't narrow down to just one - it's one of my favourites)
Crazy 4 Challenges - Butterflies
Lili's Little Fairies - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More - Favourite Things (Ms punches, promarkers and nesties)
Make it Monday - Anything goes




Happy Engagement!


My bil has recently become engaged and I wanted to make an engagement card for the happy couple. I used stickles to add some sparkle around the balloons.


I had already chosen the papers - Nitwits 'Affection' and had a new Penny Black stamp which I thought would be perfect. I used pink and white twine to tie the tags together.


I used my Martha Stewart corner punch to add a bit more detail and some lovely pink gems which I had in my stash.


I used my heart punch to punch out an extra two hearts to add on to the card.

Coloured with Promarkers
Papers by Nitwits 'Affection'
Nesties
Stickles
White Gel Pen
Gems from stash
Martha Stewart Corner Punch
Twine from The Ribbon Girl
Fiskars Heart Punch


Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Case It (fabby sketch)
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes
Penny Black and More  - fave things (balloons, promarkers, nesties, ms punches, pink and brown, ribbon/twine, and of course pb stamps)
Cutie Pie Challenge - Die cuts and Punches
Try it on Tuesday - Anything goes



Friday 1 June 2012

Ready-Teddy-Go June Challenge


One for the Boys!


Well they have to be invited along at some point! Ok let's see those cards for the men in your life..dad's, son's, brother's uncle's etc..

I know some people struggle with these but hopefully you will get BAGS of inspiration from our super DT!



 Zigzag Punch by Martha Stewart
Ribbon by American Crafts


Card stock by Craftwork Cards
Nail heads from stash (can't find receipt!)


Coloured with Promarkers
Sentiment by Pink Petticoat
Paper (D/S) by Cloud 9 Design 'Dog Stripe'
Image 'Birthday Oscar' by DigiStamp Boutique




Our Sponsor for this month is My Mum's Craft Shop

who are giving the winner a £10 voucher!



I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

Simon Says Stamp and Show - One for the Boys
The Cutie Pie Challenge - die cuts and punches
Lexi's Creations - For the Man/Boy in our Lives
Digistamp Boutique June Challenge
I Love Promarkers - Use a Digi