tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24457055704408039922024-03-05T10:13:34.528+01:00Nicola´s CreationsNicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-23518850547419449862013-07-01T05:15:00.002+02:002013-07-01T05:15:19.245+02:00Ooh I am ever so late making the switch to Bloglovin and have lost most of my followers already but I really would appreciate if you continue to <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3387916/?claim=bnknwaqxxdn">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> as I will you. Hope to be back soon, so much is happening at the moment but I´ll update you soon. -x-Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-89900974547961144902013-05-13T13:36:00.000+02:002013-05-13T13:36:12.645+02:00Pretty in PinkGood morning peeps, oh what a horrible, miserable day we have here with high winds and rain. I do hope your weather is fairing better than mine.<br />
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Today is the start of a new challenge over at <a href="http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy</a> and this week we would like to see your<br />
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cards, a favourite colour of mine so we hope you will come and play along with us. If you use an image from the <a href="http://linnie-whoopsiedaisy.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy Digi Shop</a> then the theme is Anything Goes and you will win two sheets rather than one if chosen by Random Org.<br />
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Today I have used an image from sheet #412 and coloured her with copics, added stickles to her petticoat and floral hairband.<br />
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Papers are from First Edition "Isabelle" pad and as the green was so plain I added this gorgeous Memory Box Cherish Border, Martha Stewart large butterfly punch and the small butterflies are the waste from an old Mireille corner punch. Lace, pearls, ribbon and hearts are from my stash.<br />
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<a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/"> A Gem of a Challenge</a> - Things with Wings<br />
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<a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Creations</a> - Soimething Old/Something New ... old lace, ribbon and hearts ... new border die<br />
<a href="http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Craft</a> - Lots of Layers<br />
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<a href="http://panpasteluk.blogspot.com/">PanPastel</a> - In the Pink</div>
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<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Simon Says </a> - Things with Wings</div>
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Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-42070446267953483502013-04-29T15:20:00.000+02:002013-04-29T15:20:20.450+02:00Thinking of YouGood afternoon folks, hope you have all had a fabulous weekend. Weather is a right mixed batch here, sun, rain and hails storms and pleased to say at the moment it is sunny so fingers crossed we see a bit more of that yellow thing in the sky.<br />
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Today I have used this sweet image from sheet #426 and coloured her with my copics and cut with my nesties. A few drops of liquid pearls, stickles and card candy complete her. Papers are from the Capsule Collection by Papermania, ribbon is Anita´s and border is Crafter´s Companion Die´sire Lace Border 2.<br />
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<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/"> Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/"> Charisma Cardz</a> - Polkadots<br />
<a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/"> Crafty Ribbons</a> - Anything with Ribbons<br />
<a href="http://myheartpiecesdigitalstampchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/"> My Heart Pieces</a> - Add Embossing - Dry or Wet<br />
<a href="http://panpasteluk.blogspot.com/">PanPastel</a> - Dreams<br />
<a href="http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a> - Sketch 203-44<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/"> Sweet Stampin´</a> - Anything but birthday - Thinking of you<br />
<a href="http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">The Cutie Pie Challenge</a> - Lots of Layers - 7<br />
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<br />Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-77815250342455577972013-04-16T11:55:00.001+02:002023-05-13T16:32:36.090+02:00Let´s not be SquareGood morning folks, ooh another lovely sunny day here so I hope you are all enjoying a bit of sunshine too.<br />
A new challenge started yesterday at <a href="http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy</a>, yes I know I´m a day late but better late than never lol.<br />
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Ooh I do love these wee cuties and this one is a special favourite of mine. She is from Sheet 390 and I have coloured her with my copics, cut out with my oval nestie, adding chalk to background and inking the edges. The pearls are from Mei Flower, backing paper is "Springtime" from Crafty Individuals and the gorgeous corners from a borrowed die of my daughters.<br />
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<a href="http://cardcrafterscircle.blogspot.co.uk/">Card Crafter´s Circle</a> Die Cuts and or Dry Embossing<br />
<a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/"> Creative Belli</a> Pastels<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/"> Challenges 4 Everybody</a> Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://www.dillybeanschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Dilly Beans</a> Pastel Colors<br />
<a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/"> Fab´n´Funky</a> Spring Colours<br />
<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop Craft</a> Pastels<br />
<a href="http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/"> Sketch and Stash</a> Sketch 7<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/"> Sweet Stampin´</a> Pastels<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/"> Through the Craft Room Door</a> Anything Goes<br />
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Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-34046854939243628822013-03-18T13:53:00.004+01:002013-03-18T13:53:49.402+01:00Shall we Dance?Afternoon peeps, hope you are not all freezing, boy was the frost thick this morning but thankfully the sun is peeping through at times here in Chorley. An early start for me this morning as had acupuncture at 9am, only another month to go hopefully.<br />
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I have used this sweet image from Sheet 420, she reminds me so much of our daughters when they were young and going to all sorts of dance classes including ballet. I have coloured her with my copics, inked around image and added lots of glitter with stickles. Papers are from Papermania´s Lucy Cromwell pad, gems and pearls from Mei Flower and lace and ribbon from stash. Sentiment was cut from the Cricut, scroll die was borrowed from my daughter and am I glad I made good use of it when she visited for a few days, think I may have to treat myself to it. I always check out <a href="http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a> as I love playing with their sketches.</div>
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<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">2 Sisters</a> - Flowers for Spring<br />
<a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/"> Crafts and Me</a> - Ribbon and Lace<br />
<a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/"> Diva´s By Design</a> - Put on Some Pink<br />
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<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop Craft</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/"> Papertake Weekly</a> - 3-2-1 ... 3 pearls, 2 papers, 1 image<br />
<a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/"> Stamp with Fun</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/"> Sentimental Sundays</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a> - Sketch 197-67<br />
<a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/"> The Corrosive</a> - Just Dance<br />
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<br />Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-54751784266485074762013-02-25T01:30:00.000+01:002013-02-25T01:56:32.626+01:00Blog Hop at Whoopsi Daisy<br />
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<b style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">Welcome to the </b><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 20.796875px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><a href="http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy</a> </b></span></span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.796875px;">challenge this week, its with a difference.</b></div>
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Today I have used this adorable digi from Sheet # 394 and coloured her with my copics and used one of the oldest punches I have to soften the corners. Papers are Dovecraft´s "Princess Fairytale", sentiment is cut from the cricut, scroll die was borrowed from my daughter and gems and pearls from Mei Flower.<br />
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<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Allsorts</a> - Animals<br />
<a href="http://cceestampers.blogspot.com/"> CCEE Stampers</a> - How many "C´s" .. cardstock, copics, corner punch, cute, cricut,circles, circular pearls and gems,coloured image etc<br />
<a href="http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/"> Crafting By Designs</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/">Creative Card Crew</a> - Birthdays<br />
<a href="http://creativefriday.blogspot.co.uk/">Creative Friday</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.co.uk/">Digistamps4Joy</a> - Birthdays are Fun<br />
<a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/"> Inky Impressions</a> - Favourite Colour Combo ... got so many and Aqua and Pink are one of them<br />
<a href="http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Joanna Sheen</a> - Layer It Up<br />
<a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along With The Times</a> - Sketch<br />
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<a href="http://panpasteluk.blogspot.com/">PanPastel</a> - Happy Birthday</div>
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<br />Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-87116466120654141062013-02-18T17:10:00.000+01:002013-02-18T17:10:09.695+01:00Make it GirlyGood afternoon folks, hope you are all well and enjoying this Springlike weather. The sun is still shining here and it´s almost 4pm so no complaints from me as not long ago it was already dark at this time, great to see the nights stretching out a bit.<br />
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This week at <a href="http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy</a> we have a nice easy theme for you<br />
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but if you use an image from the <a href="http://linnie-whoopsiedaisy.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy Digi Shop</a> the theme as always is Anything Goes and you can always find a freebie or two there too.<br />
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Today I have used an image from Sheet # 391 and coloured her with my copics and glittered the cake with some Glamour Dust, backing paper is BG urban prairie, pearls from Mei Flower and sentiment from an old See D set which I cut out with my Spellbinder die. When my daughter came over to visit last week I made good use of her dies and cut out lots of these butterflies and scrolls, nothing better than sharing.<br />
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<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Allsorts</a> - Things with Wings<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/"> Charisma Cardz</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/"> Created With Love</a> - Things that Fly<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/"> Dutch Dare </a> - Sketch<br />
<a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/"> Kaboodle Doodles</a> - Anything but Square<br />
<a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/"> Raise The Bar</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://squigglefly.blogspot.co.uk/"> Squigglefly</a> - Use a Sentiment<br />
<a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/"> The Corrosive</a> -Rainbow Bright ... fav colour combo ... Blue & Green<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/"> Through the Craft Room Door</a> - Anything Goes<br />
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Sorry I´m running a bit late today but I had acupuncture this morning and as we were in town decided to have lunch out too. -x-<br />
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<br />Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-5695373253876617692013-02-04T01:22:00.000+01:002013-02-04T01:43:49.010+01:00Pretty in PinkHiya folks, hope you have all had a fabulous weekend. I am real excited today as our daughter is coming over to spend a couple of nights with us so I am sure <a href="http://marceascraftingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/"> Marcea</a> and I will make some time to have a wee play in my craft room. For all you beaders out there did you know that Marcea has set up a new Challenge Blog solely for jewellery making? Do pop over to <a href="http://beadingfriendsforever.blogspot.co.uk/"> Beading Friends Forever</a> and check it out, you won´t be disapointed, the DT creations are awesome.<br />
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Anyhoo enough of my blethering. A new challenge with <a href="http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy</a> for you and this week it is Team B´s turn to showcase the fabulous images from the very talented Linnie at <a href="http://linnie-whoopsiedaisy.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy Digi Shop</a> and we would like to see your<br />
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I have used this cute image from Sheet 396 and coloured her with my copics, papers are Dovecraft Garden Party, rhinestones and spotted ribbon from Mei Flower and organza ribbon is recycled from a house plant.<br />
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<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Allsorts</a> - Let´s Get Cute<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - Anything Goes ... thank you for my 1st place for challenge #12<br />
<a href="http://clpchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/"> CLP</a> - Sketch #55<br />
<a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/">Creative Belli</a> - Rhinestones<br />
<a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/"> Creative Craft 2</a> - Bling it Up<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/"> Dutch Dare </a> - Tic Tac Toe ... Bright, Bling, Ribbon<br />
<a href="http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Forever Friends</a> Use Ribbon or Lace<br />
<a href="http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Joanna Sheen</a> - 3 Different Papers, 2 Embellishments ... rhinestones and ribbon, and 1 Image<br />
<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/"> One Stop Craft</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/">Paper Pretties</a> - Square Cards<br />
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<br />Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-85825498141084798352013-01-25T13:35:00.001+01:002013-01-25T13:35:17.537+01:00Hiya folks, I go AWOL for ages and now you can´t keep me away lol. It is fabulous being fit enough again to play in my craft room so I am taking advantage. Something different from me today, no bright colours, papers nor flowers - yeeks what´s happened to me! I have taken the plunge and tried my hand at CAS but not too sure I have managed that yet.<br />
This card I have made for a friend who has just started chemo and radiotherapy bless her.<br />
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I was fortunate and won this Ferns and Butterflies Silhouette stamp by Crafty Individuals on <a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/"> Crafty Hazelnut´s Christmas Challenge</a>, I stamped it with Versafine Onyx Black and matted onto black card. The verse/sentiment was already embossed on the card and is very appropriate I think.<br />
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<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/"> Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://createdwithlovechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/"> Created With Love</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/"> Delightful Challenge</a> - Thinking Of You<br />
<a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/">Dutch Dare </a> - Winged Things<br />
<a href="http://panpasteluk.blogspot.com/">PanPastel</a> - Nature<br />
<a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/"> The Paper Shelter</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/"> Through the Craft Room Door</a> - Anything Goes<br />
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<br />Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-36748946067236749172013-01-21T13:12:00.000+01:002013-01-21T13:34:54.074+01:00Use a DigiGood morning all I hope you are all well. Ooh it sure is a white out and the snow is still falling, being out of town there isn´t much traffic here and the roads are as bad as the pavements so it´s a stay indoors day again for me<br />
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You can use any digi to enter the challenge but if you use an image from the <a href="http://linnie-whoopsiedaisy.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy Digi Shop</a> you will win 2 sheets rather than 1 and let me tell you there are lots of beauties to be found there plus some freebies too.<br />
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I have used this girlie girl from sheet 389 and coloured her with my copics, isn´t she a cutie? I´m back to playing with my punches and this is my favourite corner punch ,both flowers have been punched and embossed and the brads are from Papermania and I think I got the wee flowers around image from the 100 peseta shop in Spain. Not sure whose backing papers they are as front page has come off the book, messy crafter I know! Ribbon is SU and sentiment from an old See D set.<br />
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<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Allsorts</a> - Flower Power<br />
<a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/"> Charisma Cardz</a> - Punch It - use at least 2 punches<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/"> Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Dream Valley</a> - Girls, Girls, Girls<br />
<a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/"> Moving Along With The Times</a> - Happy Birthday<br />
<a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/">Stampin´for the Weekend</a> - Something Girlie<br />
<a href="http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a> - Sketch<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/"> Sweet Stampin´</a> - Show us your frillies<br />
<a href="http://craftybloggersnetwork.blogspot.co.uk/"> The Crafty Bloggers Network</a> - Flowers<br />
<a href="http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">The Cutie Pie Challenge</a> - Use 3 Different textures<br />
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Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-83572174380639108922013-01-16T13:02:00.001+01:002013-01-16T13:02:45.914+01:001st Christmas card of the yearGood morning peeps I hope you are all well and not feeling the cold too much. Boy it´s bloomin freezing here, cold enough for fur lined knickers lol. I am keeping cozy in my craft room and enjoying getting back into crafting at long last.<br />
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Today I have inked up "Willow with Lantern" and coloured her with my copics, such a pity she has lain here a few years without being used especially as she is so pretty and cute. I wonder who she´s looking for!<br />
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The papers are old ones too DCWV, Rose Tinted Christmas. Not a bad start to the New Year using up my old stash but method in my madness as there will be more room for the new stash I´ve just ordered. Sentiment was a freebie in a magazine and ribbon and pearls from Mei Flower.<br />
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<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Allsorts</a> - Die Cuts and Punches<br />
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Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-92093575448904120472013-01-07T11:04:00.000+01:002013-01-07T11:12:49.402+01:00Good morning everyone, I can´t believe it´s almost six months since I made a card, my poor blog has been so neglected this past two years so hopefully now that we have this New Year and I now have my two new hips things will gradually return to normal.<br />
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Make sure you pop along to <a href="http://linnie-whoopsiedaisy.blogspot.co.uk/"> Whoopsi Daisy Digi Shop</a> where you will find the most adorable images and even some freebies.<br />
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<a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/"> Dream Valley</a> - Anything Goes<br />
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Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-43529516858028977822012-08-27T12:11:00.001+02:002012-08-27T12:14:48.668+02:00Peace and HappinessGood morning folks, it´s a very wet one here so ideal to stay in my craftroom all day. I have inked up Spring Time Hannah with Butterflies which I won from The Pixie cottage a couple of years ago and this is the first time she has seen ink, I really must try and ink up every unused stamp I have but reckon that will take me some time so better get started.<br />
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I have coloured her with copics and cut out with my beloved nesties. Papers are Me to You - Especially for You, pearls from Mei Flower, flowers, leaves and butterflies are punched and I added some liquid pearls to the centre of the flowers.<br />
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Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-35697241696630928652012-08-17T12:39:00.000+02:002012-08-17T12:43:09.590+02:00Teddy Bears PicnicGood morning peeps, tis only little ole me popping by after such a long absence and hopefully I´m back for a while! I had my first hip replacement six weeks ago and whilst mobility still isn´t great at least I have got rid of the awful pain in my right hip.<br />
Anyhoo I have finally got back into crafting and had a wee play with this much neglected stamp, can´t believe I have had "Strawberry Tea" by Elisabeth Bell for over three years and never inked her up.<br />
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I have coloured her with my copics and as always used my nestability dies. Papers are Me to You Spring Chic, pearls and gems from Mei Flowers and everything else from my stash.<br />
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<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Catz</a> - Animals<br />
<a href="http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafter´s Companion</a> - Best Friends<br />
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Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-10927811733527316352012-06-10T00:22:00.000+02:002012-06-10T00:50:15.758+02:00Ooh to sit out and eat icecreamGood evening folks, sorry I´ve been AWOL for ages. It´s months since I made a card or browsed blogland but hopefully I´m back for a wee while at least. Once I get these new hip replacements hopefully I´ll be hunky dory again. I can´t believe I haven´t made a card in months but better late than never I suppose, at one point I didn´t think I´d ever craft again but thanks to my daughter´s constant encouragement here I am.<br />
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Ooh I can´t believe I have never inked up "Summer Icecream" which I´ve had for ages, I coloured this cutie with copics and cut out with my beloved nesties - I sure would be lost without them as I would my glamour dust which simply isn´t showing up with this dreadful light. Paper is "First Edition" Up, up and Away and everything else from stash.<br />
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<a href="http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Crafter´s Companion</a> - Time to Embellish<br />
<a href="http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/"> Craft Your Days Away</a> - Bingo - Pearls, Ribbon/Lace, Glitter<br />
<a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafty Ann´s</a> - It´s a Girl Thing<br />
<a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Catz</a> - Summer Time<br />
<a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/"> Delightful Challenge</a> - Fun In The Sun<br />
<a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/"> Fun with Shapes and more</a> - Summer<br />
<a href="http://jandccreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">J & C Creations Challenge</a> - All That Glitters<br />
<a href="http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com/"> My Mum´s Craft Shop</a> - Bingo - Flowers, Pearls and Die Cuts<br />
<a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/"> My Time to Craft</a> - Hats or Handbags<br />
<a href="http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a> - My favourite sketch challenge<br />
<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.co.uk/">Totally Gorjuss</a> - Sunshine<br />
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<br />Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-25759929257640980812012-01-21T10:37:00.000+01:002012-01-21T11:37:38.723+01:00For a beautifu lady<div>Good morning folks, hope you are all well. Wow it sure is blowing a gale here this morning and the wind howled all night so think it will be another day indoors again.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigC_dRrtOfrJpt9y0B5UtU7hafclfwhvsXjFMIav6wQMdNAi5GBtnNJcSTnsr0_mkIuSMKQ39FEqfnyLMiBa_7SKBUf9AIKtcFTWBgobHHgNuYHwcdqUy-AVfPrgroGkMT5z2KNmZ2Q0E/s1600/NB+Cameo+1+SSS+ATS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigC_dRrtOfrJpt9y0B5UtU7hafclfwhvsXjFMIav6wQMdNAi5GBtnNJcSTnsr0_mkIuSMKQ39FEqfnyLMiBa_7SKBUf9AIKtcFTWBgobHHgNuYHwcdqUy-AVfPrgroGkMT5z2KNmZ2Q0E/s400/NB+Cameo+1+SSS+ATS.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700024093985051154" /></a><br /><div>I have not done much crafting this year as I have been suffering with back and hip problems since November so sitting, walking etc are not easy and sadly I have stood down from Lili´s Little Fairies, old Lili of the Valley challenge blog where I spent many happy years on the DT.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhoo onto my card, I have used this gorgeous digi image by artist Morgan Fitzsimons available at <a href="http://scrapbookstampsociety.com/">Scrapbook Stamp Society</a>/<a href="http://addicted-to-stamps.blogspot.com/"> Addicted To Stamps</a> and she is called Cameo 1. </div><div>Decided to use my new Me to You - Spring Chic papers, ribbon from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/joannasheen.co.uk">Joanna Sheen</a> and flowers from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/"> Wild Orchid Crafts</a></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWVOu3bx8sAX8FPztRcsrMjNTHI7bfhDwx2WfkXCEbxtE_rTiGXEOOgeI-LmqNIaGInDS_ml2jmgwBl_fG8C906Fvc0bxOhrIsaZNLpEBnEE-RWOknhoRdaipSxqlKr6-8MAlgPOqSu4/s1600/NB+Cameo+close+up.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWVOu3bx8sAX8FPztRcsrMjNTHI7bfhDwx2WfkXCEbxtE_rTiGXEOOgeI-LmqNIaGInDS_ml2jmgwBl_fG8C906Fvc0bxOhrIsaZNLpEBnEE-RWOknhoRdaipSxqlKr6-8MAlgPOqSu4/s400/NB+Cameo+close+up.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700023902430034962" /></a><br /><div>A wee close up for this gorgeous lady which I have coloured with my copics and cut out with my oval nesties, especially made for my dear friend Betty whose birthday it is today</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges:</div><div><a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Ann´s</a> - What´s New Pussycat ... papers and image</div><div><a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/">Stampalot</a> - Monochromatic</div><div><a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/"> Stampin´Sisters in Christ</a> - Use something new ... papers and image</div><div><div><a href="http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a> - Sketch 137</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-76798152725101012402012-01-06T15:10:00.000+01:002012-01-06T16:11:26.429+01:00Lili´s Little Fairies Challenge #1<div><span ><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Happy New Year peeps, I hope you all enjoyed the Festive Season as much as I. The new </span><a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none; line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span >Lili's little Fairies Challenge Blog</span></a><span style="line-height: 20px; text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span > </span><span >started yesterday, the perfect place to share your love of </span></span><span><span style="line-height: 20px; "><a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"><span > Lili of the Valley</span></a><span > images and the very first challenge is </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="line-height: 20px;" ><b>NEW BEGINNINGS</b></span></span></div><div><span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span >eg. New Year, Engagement, Wedding, Births, New School, New House etc.</span></span> </span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_xud-WycTwtK8Fed0oeodPLXiOvZxqS8PXkMgF-gNW4yW4k4h_wJPtmmFEWEkVlRP4h6TTIeFoQ9h4HOv0yXjpfa3pOoLv6h5wWQok9sTILKdlK3xg0zeo-7ix4vFDzHshqSL5fLCTg/s1600/NB+LLF+New+Beginnings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_xud-WycTwtK8Fed0oeodPLXiOvZxqS8PXkMgF-gNW4yW4k4h_wJPtmmFEWEkVlRP4h6TTIeFoQ9h4HOv0yXjpfa3pOoLv6h5wWQok9sTILKdlK3xg0zeo-7ix4vFDzHshqSL5fLCTg/s400/NB+LLF+New+Beginnings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694528693718049410" /></a><span >I have inked up Mice are Nice which was released March last year, both this and the sentiment are available from</span><span ><span > <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> Lili of the Valley</a></span><span >, coloured with my copics and of course had to play with the glamour dust again. Papers are </span><span >Basic Grey Granola Collection</span><span >, ribbon from stash and pearls from </span><a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/"><span > Wild Orchid Crafts</span></a></span><div><span ><br /></span></div><div><span >Challenges</span></div><div><span ><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Allsorts</a> - New Beginnings</span></div><div><span ><a href="http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/"> Basic Grey</a> - Anything Goes</span></div><div><span ><a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Catz</a> - New Beginning</span></div><div><div><span ><a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/">Kaboodle Doodles</a> - Let´s Celebrate</span></div></div><div><span ><a href="http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/"> Paper Cutz</a> - New Year</span></div><div><span ><a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/"> PaperPlay</a> - Happy New Year</span></div><div><span ><a href="http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.com/">Quirky Crafts</a> - Food Glorious Food</span></div><div><span ><a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/"> Sunday Sketch & Stamp</a> - Sketch #87</span></div><div><span ><a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/"> The Crazy Challenge</a> - Party</span></div><div><span ><br /></span></div><div><span ><br /></span></div><div><span ><br /></span></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-7039551376363658162011-12-26T03:50:00.000+01:002011-12-26T04:50:58.741+01:00Lili´s Little Fairies<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvUUwq_TNCzhtytaUrBu3KxwPC_1icFLGnNQkT4GUKyOX4OHzwPMZJzuiiS15cshP_h_9ObuHeA8NZ1cx_sSWXSIuI0MAybQYFZbOkOjCneijsZZksA_Uc4edwSKRhigiefVB_t6G5eg/s1600/lilis-little-fairies-banner-small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 102px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvUUwq_TNCzhtytaUrBu3KxwPC_1icFLGnNQkT4GUKyOX4OHzwPMZJzuiiS15cshP_h_9ObuHeA8NZ1cx_sSWXSIuI0MAybQYFZbOkOjCneijsZZksA_Uc4edwSKRhigiefVB_t6G5eg/s400/lilis-little-fairies-banner-small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690273867270684514" /></a><br /><div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;color: rgb(104, 67, 92); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span><a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Lili´s Little Fairies </a>will continue where <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" style="color: rgb(232, 149, 204); text-decoration: none; ">Lili of the Valley Challenge</a> finished, we will have the same blog address and the same rules will apply being a <b>Lili of the Valley Only Challenge</b> and we will still post a challenge every week. </span></div><div align="center" style="color: rgb(104, 67, 92); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><span style="color: rgb(104, 67, 92); font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; ">I hope you will join us, our First Weekly Challenge begins on Thursday 5th January but to keep you going until then there is some awesome candy on offer so do pop over to </span><span><span style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Lili´s Little Fairies </a> to enter.</span></span></div></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-8527570968646704952011-12-09T12:51:00.002+01:002011-12-09T14:05:41.394+01:00Where have all my flowers gone<div>Hiya folks, hope you are all well and not feeling the cold too much. Weather is a right mixed batch here and I´m trying to muster up the courage to go out shopping.</div><div>What do you think to this wee cutie pie, she is called Cyber Mummy Susie by artist <a href="http://purimagination.blogspot.com/">Heather Valentin</a> for <a href="http://addicted-to-stamps.blogspot.com/"> Addicted To Stamps</a> and only available from <a href="http://scrapbookstampsociety.com/">Scrapbook Stamp Society</a></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOxd2Y4NZZCqR-i94-NGZRI_7qKczSY0tg77NCBfkv14Ezx2Q0I6Wjk7GItaUI7binJFHXNj8G5fq1HINITtt3FRAtwzO0xeTSpw1I5opDDBLsNbbLSfKKiu3udojijI9-Q0tkPd6c7A/s1600/NB+SSS+Cyber+Mummy+Susie.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOxd2Y4NZZCqR-i94-NGZRI_7qKczSY0tg77NCBfkv14Ezx2Q0I6Wjk7GItaUI7binJFHXNj8G5fq1HINITtt3FRAtwzO0xeTSpw1I5opDDBLsNbbLSfKKiu3udojijI9-Q0tkPd6c7A/s400/NB+SSS+Cyber+Mummy+Susie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684102731580456274" /></a><br /><div>I have coloured her with my copics, cutting out with nesties and layered her onto BG papers. Ribbon is from Stampin Up, Martha Stewart Lace Doily punch for borders and a rub on greeting which I´ve had forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges:</div><div><a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">2 Sisters</a> - Punches and/or Dies</div><div><a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Catz</a> - Anything Goes</div><div><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Creations</a> - Card with a Sentiment</div><div><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/"> Cute Card Thursday</a> - Anything Goes</div><div><a href="http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/"> Craft Your Days Away</a> - Buttons or Bows</div><div><a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/"> One Stitch at a Time</a> - Be Square</div><div><a href="http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/"> Sketch and Stash</a> - Sketch #76</div><div><a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/"> The Crazy Challenge</a> - Anything Goes</div><div><div><a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Totally PaperCrafts</a> - Anything BUT Christmas</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-72646979830631768012011-12-01T14:53:00.001+01:002011-12-01T15:58:15.997+01:00Anything but a Christmas Card<div>Afternoon peeps, hope you are all well and ready for a new challenge at <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Lili of the Valley</a>. This week we would like to see</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Anything but a Christmas Card.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKj8TrT4CHPuJxJQqkV4PiQj9yVDsQelDGQXmVaqAmCvHKp6_dLjUumjTWV7ieJUIblLeDl4j0fKduQ2dElMR8Mfbi0ESDyI_1RyTmmXfa8sDjUxEA6PZQBsC01qG0XJghMOsfREE9G5Y/s1600/NB+LOTV+April+Showers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKj8TrT4CHPuJxJQqkV4PiQj9yVDsQelDGQXmVaqAmCvHKp6_dLjUumjTWV7ieJUIblLeDl4j0fKduQ2dElMR8Mfbi0ESDyI_1RyTmmXfa8sDjUxEA6PZQBsC01qG0XJghMOsfREE9G5Y/s400/NB+LOTV+April+Showers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681169085473252786" /></a><br /><div>I have inked up April Showers, one of the latest releases from <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> Lili of the Valley</a>, coloured with copics and cut out with my nesties. don´t know how I would manage without them. BG papers,<a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/"> Wild Orchid Crafts</a> flowers and pearls,sentiment comes free with this stamp and gems from stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges:</div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://cookingitupwithkatie.blogspot.com/"> Cooking it up with Katie</a> - Anything Goes</div></div><div><a href="http://panpasteluk.blogspot.com/">PanPastel</a> - Animals</div><div><a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Saturday Challenge</a> - Borders and Flowers</div><div><div><a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/">Stampin´Sisters in Christ</a> - Feature a Bird</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-24598501928350464482011-11-23T17:42:00.003+01:002011-12-09T13:17:32.384+01:00Meet Krystal<div>Evening folks, hope you are all well and busy with your Christmas crafting and shopping. Ooh you could have knocked me down with a feather when I received an email from <a href="http://purimagination.blogspot.com/">Heather Valentin</a> inviting me to be on the Dream Team for <a href="http://scrapbookstampsociety.com/">Scrapbook Stamp Society</a> - have you seen their digis??? OMG they are gorgeous and it took me but a split second to say yes. Well you cannot blame a gal for wanting to play acan you! </div><div><br /></div>Isn´t she just a wee beauty! "Krystal" is a Limited Edition holiday digi created by artist <a href="http://purimagination.blogspot.com/">Heather Valentin</a> and she is available only from <a href="http://scrapbookstampsociety.com/">Scrapbook Stamp Society</a>. They are a new company less than a year old which was created by <a href="http://www.sherribaldy.com/">Sherri Baldy</a> and started out selling artists work on Fabric Blocks, from there they went into Rubber & Digi Stamps ... when they did, they fell in love with the scrapbooking world and now create even more products which are offered at <a href="http://scrapbookstampsociety.com/">Scrapbook Stamp Society</a>..... do check out all the fabulous images which are perfect for both scrapbooking and carding alike cos they´re all gorgeous! Also check out their sister site <a href="http://addicted-to-stamps.blogspot.com/"> Addicted To Stamps</a> for new releases and freebies too, what ya waiting for!<div><a href="http://www.blogger.com%3D/" a=""><br /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdZ9jyM3JBK8lt6RxtwrMAudDOvYwK3yEONTQ1Kw1MYFhsYjSgLHSwqeETLo0j9gHk6RPKFEnH4EfkovmPvc1-Cey_4ymbKSP-30BpuihIEB0BhF2CS-3ihobV01n7F-VlRJ4ohQWHTM/s1600/NB+Krystal+scrapbookstampsociety.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdZ9jyM3JBK8lt6RxtwrMAudDOvYwK3yEONTQ1Kw1MYFhsYjSgLHSwqeETLo0j9gHk6RPKFEnH4EfkovmPvc1-Cey_4ymbKSP-30BpuihIEB0BhF2CS-3ihobV01n7F-VlRJ4ohQWHTM/s400/NB+Krystal+scrapbookstampsociety.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678164366120162850" /></a><br />I have used copics, glamour dust and flowersoft on this wee cutie and cut her out with my nesties. Papers are from the Christmas Stack by DCWV, poinsettias and pearls from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/"> Wild Orchid Crafts</a>, glitter flowers and metal snowflake from stash.<div><br /><div><div>Challenges:</div><div><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Sentiments</a> - Metal ... snowflake</div><div><div><a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/"> Creatalicious</a> - for Christmas and make sure it Sparkles</div></div><div><a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/"> Creative Craft</a> - Free for All</div><div><div><a href="http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Digital Tuesday</a> - Sparkle and Shine</div></div><div><a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/">Everybody Art Challenge</a> - Christmas Card</div><div><a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/"> Kaboodle Doodles</a> - Baby it´s cold outside</div><div><div><a href="http://lothiancrafts.blogspot.com/">Lothian Crafts</a> - Christmas</div></div><div><a href="http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Magical Monday</a> - Use Those Scraps</div><div><a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/"> One Stitch at a Time</a> - Anything Goes</div><div><div><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/"> Papertake Weekly</a> - Christmas Crackers</div></div><div><div><a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/"> Sketch Saturday</a> - Sketch 182</div></div><div><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland</a> - Awwwww what a Cutie</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-76861334345251095132011-11-17T10:24:00.000+01:002011-11-17T11:24:24.094+01:00Lili of the Valley - Icy Angel<div>Good morning folks, hope you are all well and not feeling the cold too much. It is a beautiful sunny morning here and to be honest it has been very mild which has been a blessing after almost 18 years in Spain, bet we will feel it soon though!</div><div>A fabulous new challenge has started today at <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Lili of the Valley</a> so I do hope you will join us with </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>A Christmas Card For Someone Special</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember you must use a <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> Lili of the Valley</a> image to be in the Prize Draw.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirh_RYlcO5LXKQqC_85mUbuLRGs4vZ6aiWYXXbHmks2yxv_35xGBbxkwWcBA1Qmt7ThuOv9yxzY2Eu_WQh98frStxKJyHHQe7vJjCxLZwQJoZAlBc8LTcZzLfyi_OFoPH18JBAr4aoUCw/s1600/LOTV+NB+Christmas+special.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirh_RYlcO5LXKQqC_85mUbuLRGs4vZ6aiWYXXbHmks2yxv_35xGBbxkwWcBA1Qmt7ThuOv9yxzY2Eu_WQh98frStxKJyHHQe7vJjCxLZwQJoZAlBc8LTcZzLfyi_OFoPH18JBAr4aoUCw/s400/LOTV+NB+Christmas+special.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675691644696902050" /></a><br /><div>I have inked up <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> Icy Angel</a>, one of the latest images released at <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> Lili of the Valley</a>, and coloured her with copics then cut her out with my nesties. Any excuse to play with my beloved glamour dust, I just love this stuff for that added sparkle. Flowers are made up with Xcut and Woodware punches and topped with pearls from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/">Wild Orchid Crafts</a>. Papers are DCWV, Winter Wishes sentiment comes free with this stamp and ribbon from stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.com/"> Bunny Zoe´s</a> - Anything Christmas with Pearls</div><div><a href="http://cceestampers.blogspot.com/"> CCEE Stampers</a> - 2 Diecuts or 2 Punches</div><div><div><a href="http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/"> Craft Your Days Away</a> - Embellishment Bingo - Pearls, Flowers and Ribbon</div></div><div><a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/"> Delightful</a> - Bingo - Pattern Paper, Punches/Diecuts and Flowers</div><div><a href="http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/"> Flutter By Wednesday</a> - Open</div><div><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/"> My Time to Craft</a> - Take Two - Flowers</div><div><div><a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/"> Paper Pretties</a> - Colour Challenge - Non Traditional colours to create a Christmas Card</div></div><div><a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Southern Girls</a> - Embellishment Bingo - Glitter, Ribbon and Embossing</div><div><a href="http://sweetsketchwednesday.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a> - Sketch 128</div><div><a href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/"> The Crazy Challenge</a> - 1 Image, 2 Papers, 3 Embellishments - Flowers, Pearls and Ribbon</div><div><div><a href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/"> Totally Stampalicious</a> - Anything 3D</div></div><div><a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/"> Truly Scrumptious</a> - Christmas with Pearls or Vintage</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-85768070339091377292011-11-11T15:23:00.001+01:002011-11-11T16:30:15.838+01:00All Our Dreams<div>Here is another of the fabulous stamps which was released yesterday and is available online at <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> Lili of the Valley</a>, this wee cutie is called "All our Dreams" and the sentiment is included free. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXqymYk5hCgbFNF3Z40mMzmhz-AHlBkKcS2D1c7K8TXx5sY7cE_A1DUr-K3TqUFCE82iyxA5CsV8wUaHEd1UPUZCXxtqPtRyaNgiMvYIHZuMuhyb3xTUX-qg5AptiPYVzPd8RnOgDa7A/s1600/NB+LOTV+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 392px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXqymYk5hCgbFNF3Z40mMzmhz-AHlBkKcS2D1c7K8TXx5sY7cE_A1DUr-K3TqUFCE82iyxA5CsV8wUaHEd1UPUZCXxtqPtRyaNgiMvYIHZuMuhyb3xTUX-qg5AptiPYVzPd8RnOgDa7A/s400/NB+LOTV+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673713306887662706" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A side view, funny how colours change with angle of light or perhaps my lack of photography skills.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjlxy01XIJ7s_-nUR3tcDaIIKVowuVvks8tBMe_-FlLtjd2bOvJO5Pg3o6cQA6-DyVIWJNKXSMwTCmJ8afMFlYs8Chjo8BzHUoevXMOrg8Ls47A5_1Ed1cK4Ft8xayIP0G2RS_Q-JnqE/s1600/NB+LOTV+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjlxy01XIJ7s_-nUR3tcDaIIKVowuVvks8tBMe_-FlLtjd2bOvJO5Pg3o6cQA6-DyVIWJNKXSMwTCmJ8afMFlYs8Chjo8BzHUoevXMOrg8Ls47A5_1Ed1cK4Ft8xayIP0G2RS_Q-JnqE/s400/NB+LOTV+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673713093880267650" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A wee close up of the free sentiment, image and flowers.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqv3oJkQB0xoby8vEK1FgZgKMbb0yKcyShaj8zw2pRSoH_8baoyyN2Hbb-JgzuThTz4eLN5I1RG0zyi0RBsApae5hn94Y19avg9HxqyFKK-zAQlio3V0o0l79xLn1-q8gq-TwQFkbtUw/s1600/LOTV+Sentiment.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqv3oJkQB0xoby8vEK1FgZgKMbb0yKcyShaj8zw2pRSoH_8baoyyN2Hbb-JgzuThTz4eLN5I1RG0zyi0RBsApae5hn94Y19avg9HxqyFKK-zAQlio3V0o0l79xLn1-q8gq-TwQFkbtUw/s400/LOTV+Sentiment.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673712838299355394" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I love this sentiment, sooo true!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUgIvsj9odh-xk9W8gPBJb2Fl_z6dU11V1C7CY-9dc5fueQ1eyM0VwSNlxu8skA1DXXprcypFFxvudxeFGqgGsobhJQpvTvT70kPwdor1WQHU8ewr5XPXdpVIRCUDdo54v5u_UwIqKog/s1600/LOTV++all+our+dreams.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghUgIvsj9odh-xk9W8gPBJb2Fl_z6dU11V1C7CY-9dc5fueQ1eyM0VwSNlxu8skA1DXXprcypFFxvudxeFGqgGsobhJQpvTvT70kPwdor1WQHU8ewr5XPXdpVIRCUDdo54v5u_UwIqKog/s400/LOTV++all+our+dreams.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673712700339435746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I have coloured this adorable image with copics, highlighted the spots with liquid pearls and cut out with my nesties.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQIuDYr7uK898HP4PYzjPTXzKappILP3vBE4xUAeFlhws-_Ae7Qt9SNaT3XYnm6Lw0tK9IRuC4JAkhAuUlp3SJRyBJ4wk9x2BbFQ-y4MiQS1P3XJAhlxF5NiQrJ5BAM57tIl46G_FWOM/s1600/LOTV+Flowers.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQIuDYr7uK898HP4PYzjPTXzKappILP3vBE4xUAeFlhws-_Ae7Qt9SNaT3XYnm6Lw0tK9IRuC4JAkhAuUlp3SJRyBJ4wk9x2BbFQ-y4MiQS1P3XJAhlxF5NiQrJ5BAM57tIl46G_FWOM/s400/LOTV+Flowers.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673712473307680770" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Flowers are available from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/">Wild Orchid Crafts</a> and have been glittered with stickles, lace from my stash.</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All OUR dreams came true on 2/11/11 with the birth of Jessica, our very 1st granddaughter born at 23.36 and weighing 6lbs 12.5oz. She is so beautiful and looks like her brother Daniel, we can´t wait to see her in the flesh and get loads of cuddle time which unfortunately is on hold until both hubby and I are on the mend.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCSRUk1L4q8ijFrOe24iJdSkPVoRztmp7nyu2iDeEGXNL2FaEs5zinz0Pi_1XrrR1egoLrJFpcrtKaTfjSJNkTMfwd4R2Omd5R-brNFDCjwalLJPylELIwCMf0HrsCOeU4jdS5v-BNuc/s1600/Jessica.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCSRUk1L4q8ijFrOe24iJdSkPVoRztmp7nyu2iDeEGXNL2FaEs5zinz0Pi_1XrrR1egoLrJFpcrtKaTfjSJNkTMfwd4R2Omd5R-brNFDCjwalLJPylELIwCMf0HrsCOeU4jdS5v-BNuc/s400/Jessica.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673712157947813938" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Isn´t she a wee darling!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/"> CES</a> - Song or Film ... what else but Rock a Bye Baby</div><div><a href="http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Crafty Ann´s</a>- Floral Frenzy</div><div><div><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/"> Crafty Sentiments</a> - All about Babies</div></div><div><div><a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/">Fun with Shapes and more</a> - Make 3 ... Pearls and Rosebuds</div></div><div><a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/"> Southern Girls</a> - Can you hear the Music? ... Rock a Bye Baby and Lullabies</div><div><a href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/"> Totally Stampalicious</a> - Anything Goes</div><div><a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/"> Truly Scrumptious</a> - Bingo Time ... diagonally Lace, Flowers and Ribbon</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-40703997366241577292011-11-04T10:11:00.001+01:002011-11-04T11:16:17.445+01:00Lili of the Valley - Bright and Sparkly<div>Good morning peeps,sorry I'm a day late sharing my card but hubby has been pretty poorly.I have nothing but praise for the NHS and still can't believe a rapid response doctor was here within 3 minutes. Help sure is at hand when most needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhoo onto this week's challenge at <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Lili of the Valley</a> which is Bright and Sparkly, just up my street cos I simply love glitter.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TzGZKQIwvLUk3Hh-wXfUtvZ7laTjbhkwWRRFXY5wLbPwO34qAnjLnFg8KTAgSe4uaYNSUz7RPV9JKU5KIaNba9Q0Ly9nLLq-p9rejHnVZ7r7LGKvEzyIG2xOkRloeNGXNmXMUs1kdWc/s1600/NB+LOTV+Bright+and+Sparkly.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TzGZKQIwvLUk3Hh-wXfUtvZ7laTjbhkwWRRFXY5wLbPwO34qAnjLnFg8KTAgSe4uaYNSUz7RPV9JKU5KIaNba9Q0Ly9nLLq-p9rejHnVZ7r7LGKvEzyIG2xOkRloeNGXNmXMUs1kdWc/s400/NB+LOTV+Bright+and+Sparkly.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671067835330616482" /></a><br /><div>This is a sneak peek for <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> Lili of the Valley</a> and this wee beauty is called <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/">Summer - Garden Angel</a> and the sentiment comes with her too. She will be available <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/"> online</a> from 10th November along with another 27 gorgeous images but you can get your inky mitts on them if you are lucky enough to be visiting the NEC. Be sure to visit <a href="http://ideastoinspire.blogspot.com/">LOTV´S Ideas to Inspire</a> blog to view the new releases created by my teamies.</div><div>I have coloured with copics and used lashings of glamour dust, ooh I just love the stuff! Papers are MME Bloom & Grow, flowers from WOC and Prima, couldn´t make a card without my nesties and just love my MS punches.</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Great sketch from <a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/">Sunday Sketch & Stamp</a></div><div><div><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/"> Papertake Weekly</a> - Anything Goes</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445705570440803992.post-81201082807915011522011-10-20T13:36:00.000+02:002011-10-20T15:36:26.548+02:00It´s eyes down at Lili of the ValleyGood morning folks, hope you are well and not feeling the cold too much. It´s great to be back after such a long absence but boy time has never stood still for us. The move from Spain went smoothly but we haven´t stopped since our return and hopefully come next month we will be finished and back to normal living.<br /><br />We have a fabulous challenge at <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Lili of the Valley </a>so come along and let your creative juices flow with our game of <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">BINGO</span></strong>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEEGsE6ymYAueum0r7hodVWHNA6JyGRBeqjUXap92OuhhE7nQLAplPAaz-IncV21WaEgyEU3bRmA_Cgc4KGDO-sok2_oAQg3VAnTrTMvUNgztBtlrZDOZizVU9B6_Su5yemoiXIKAV68/s1600/LOTV+NB.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665099255420508386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEEGsE6ymYAueum0r7hodVWHNA6JyGRBeqjUXap92OuhhE7nQLAplPAaz-IncV21WaEgyEU3bRmA_Cgc4KGDO-sok2_oAQg3VAnTrTMvUNgztBtlrZDOZizVU9B6_Su5yemoiXIKAV68/s400/LOTV+NB.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><br />I have gone with a diagonal line of gems, flowers and ribbon/lace and inked up Baby Christening from <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/">Lili of the Valley</a>, coloured with copics and cut out with nesties. Flowers and pearls from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/">Wild Orchid Crafts</a>, gems are Hero Arts, papers are a mixture and ribbon and lace from stash.</p><br /><br /><p>I wish to combine my card with <a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/">Sketch Saturday</a>, great sketch thankyou and also <a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamptacular</a> who have a theme of Anything Goes.</p><br /><p></p>Nicolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12664395238191617296noreply@blogger.com15