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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 30 November 2012

Dog of the Week


Look at this beautiful girl - who wouldn't to give a home to her!

Lucy is a girl who has been described by her Trainer as having a good loving temperament who has had 96 Races and last raced at Oxford in March 2012

Lucy would not be suitable with small dogs or cats.
 
 
If you think that you can offer this very special girl the home she is looking for please contact
 
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.

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Cheers to the Coming Year!


Over on CraftBubble , Kathy set the November Challenge as ' If I could save time in a bottle '. Although it did take me a while to come up with something I settled on a ff bear with a glass of bubbly and the sentiment for a New Year.

Nesties
Bubbles embossing folder
Spots and dots embossing folder
Stampin Up Kraft card
Paper - Scraps
Promarkers
Tumbled Glass Distress Inks
Memento Ink Paris Dusk
Holograph Stickers - stash

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

I Love Promarkers - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Kaboodle Doodles - Polka dots and/or Stripes
Sunday Sketch & Stamp - fabby sketch

Friday 23 November 2012

Dog of the Week

This week's gorgeous black boy is Mick!


Mick has been described as a good natured loving dog who has had 54 races he last raced at Hall Green in November 2011 - Mick has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats

If you think that you can offer this very special boy the home he is looking for please contact
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.
 

Sunday 18 November 2012

Christmas Star

I have been making some cards to sell for Oxford Retired Greyhounds and really needed to get cracking with some Christmas makes. I want a card that looks great but doesn't take hours to make so I got some LOTV diecuts.


This one is called Christmas Star and the die cuts come in 3 different sizes. I have made another 3 with the same die cut but won't bore you with them all - they are all traditional red and green cards.

Nesties
Card Candi and sentiment by Craftwork Cards
Stickles - Stardust
Papermania mini polka embossing folder
Papermania 'Noel' papers

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

PanPastel - Red or Green
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Starry, Starry Night

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday


Friday 16 November 2012

Dog of the Week

This week is the turn of the shy and sweet Bouncer!


Bouncer is a boy who does not live up to his name - he is not "bouncy" at all - he comes across as a little shy when you first meet him but this soon disappears

At present Bouncer is still racing but should a loving home come along he is happy to hang up his racing shoes and take up the offer of a home - he is clean within the Kennels

Bouncer has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats


If you think that you can offer this very special boy the home he is looking for please contact
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.

Thursday 15 November 2012

Midway Reminder for Ready-Teddy-Go

This month's challenge is 'Don't be Square' so we want to see any project that is not square and the main image has to be a bear or a teddy.


As it is coming up to Christmas I thought I would make another Christmas card. This is my brand spanking new fiskars punch which I think is called Snow Wonder.


 This is my new sentiment set called 'Mix and Match' from Imagine That. Nestabilities to cut out and glamour dust to the edges.


Die cut from Lilli of the Valley. Papers by Daisy and Dandelion 'A Winter's Tale' and base card is kraft.

A better view..



This month's challenge is sponsored by My Mum's Craft Shop


who are giving the winner a £10 voucher.

Don't forget to pop by to see what the rest of the dt have come up with!

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

My Mum's Craft Shop - Winter Wonderland

Fab'n'Funky Challenges - Let's see those bears

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Shaped or fancy folds



Sunday 11 November 2012

Thank you

I had to whip up some Thank You cards and wanted to use these inkinkado stamps.


I used up some scraps of red paper and meiflower gems.


Sentiment is from Stampin Up!

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Anything Goes
One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes


I'm sure everyone will be having a quiet moment later on this morning, my thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones.

Saturday 10 November 2012

Mini Snowman

I had to ink up one of my new Tim Holtz mini blueprints so I opted for the snowman as I'm sure I don't have enough crimble cards!


Papers/gems from stash, sentiment from pink petticoat.

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

One Stop Craft Challenge -  Anything Goes

Hope your weekend is going well!


Friday 9 November 2012

Lovely day out!

at Snazzy's with crafting buddies! Forgot to take pics (typical) but Kathy (aka purple princess) took some. Although I was going craft shopping, this is what came home with me...





2 pairs of shoes and some fabby Tim Holtz stamps. Kathy has the larger leaves set and when I saw I could get the 3 sets but in miniature, it was too good to miss!
Kathy felt the same after sleeping on it and has ordered them online!

Hope your Friday is going well and you have a lovely weekend!


Dog of the Week

This week it's the lovely Lisa's turn!!


Lisa has been described by her Trainer as being a very loving cuddly girl - she has had 101 Races and last raced in October 2012 - Lisa travels in a car like a dream - she has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats.


If you think that you can offer this very special girl the home she is looking for please contact
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.
 
 
A quick nod to a lady called Sam from an Abingdon company (can I name them as they are not a family run company??)

who is organising blankets for the RTG dogs, now the weather is getting colder - what a fabulous idea!!!

Wednesday 7 November 2012

Had to share this...


I don't normally advertise this fact.. it's mine and my sister's birthday today and this is the card she bought me! Love it!

I also got some craft stash..


and some lovely hand made cards..


lots of other lovely stuff too!
 
Meeting up with 2 crafting buddies for shopping/eats and chat tomorrow..will try and remember to take pictures!
 

Happy Wednesday everyone! x


Friday 2 November 2012

Dog of the Week

This week it's the lovely Kenny's turn!!


Kenny is a lad who has been described as being a very quiet  - calm and clean dog within the Kennels - no vices - lovely nature      Kenny is an ideal weight weighing in at just 30 Kilos

Kenny has had 162 Races and last raced in August 2011 - he has not been tested with domestic dogs or cats

If  you want to take this gorgeous boy home or any of the other lovely pups 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.

Thursday 1 November 2012

November Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge

This month's theme is 'don't be a square'

So let's see all those different shaped projects and don't forget the main image has to be a bear or a teddy!


This month's sponsor is My Mum's Craft Shop


who is donating a £10 gift voucher


I hope you like this card, looking forward to seeing all your creations for our challenge this month!


Pearls from Meiflower
Dp's from Daisy & Dandelion ' a winter's tale'


Nestabilities
Sentiment by Craftwork Cards


Circle card from Anita's
Image - Teddy with robin - Lilli of the Valley Diecut


Don't forget to check out the rest of the dt's wonderful makes!

I will be entering this card into the following challenges;

Creative Craft Challenges - Special Occasions
Divas by Design - Festive
Fab'n'Funky Challenges - Die cuts/punches
Simon says Stamp - Get in Shape
Christmas Cards All Year Round - Shaped or Fancy Fold
Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Use a Circle