Saz's Card's

Omg, Can't believe it's been so long!!!

2011-11-05T22:19:00.000Z

Hi Guy's & Girl's

I'm really really sorry I've not been around since march, had lots going on, too much to mention, but mainly working, i have not had many hours free as i would like to have had, but i have been crafting along the way, i have got plenty of orders coming out of my ears, i have Christmas cards obs, birthday cards, my friends wedding invites, candles and some trinket boxes, so I'm going to be a very busy bee in the not so distant future.

however i have recently made some cards, so i will hopefully show you in the coming days.....

here is a couple to start with, i was asked to make two cards for twin boys, a christening card and a 1st birthday card as they were on the same day.

Your comments will be much appreciated

Here is the 1st card, the christening card

Card stock- Bazzill Basics, Blue Gingham
Ribbon- from stash
Stamp- Forever friends christening stamp
Medium- Promarkers
Sentiment- computer generated
Pearls from stash

Now my next card is the birthday card for the twin boys

Card stock- Bazzill Basics
Ribbon- from stash
Decopage- craftsuprint
Sentiment- computer generated

Let me know what you think

TFL

Birthday Card Order

2011-03-26T17:06:00.003Z

Evening Another card!!!

I Have had quite a few cards orders over the past couple of weeks, which is helping me to update my blog as I have always got something to show you, The order requirements were that the recipient liked birds!!!

Image: Digi from Pink Cat Studio

Papers: Minds Eye

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon: from stash

As promised the 3rd card

2011-03-26T16:20:00.007Z

Hi All

I have the 3rd card to show you like promised in my last post.

This was made for our neighbours over the road, who were moving to a new house, due to them recently having a baby and needing more than a one bedroom house.

Papers: Forever Friends

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Sentiment: Anita's Peeloffs

Image: Penny Black coloured with Promarkers

I am grateful for any comments!!!

Amazing 3 Cards to Show today

2011-03-20T19:59:00.007Z

Evening all

I'm still around, I just haven't had a minute to myself over the last couple of weeks but i've got a lot of orders at the min, lots of friends birthdays and lots of friends having babies or are now expecting, so you should be seeing quite a few cards throughout the week!!! Tonight i have 3 cards to show you.

The first 2 cards were an order from my mum.... not been paid though lol!!!

My mum's best friend and one of her daughter's share the same birthday and next week is a birthday for the other daughter so that card will feature shortly.

Now to the cards!!!

I made the first card at the craft retreat last week and was made following the challenge set by Shell which was white on white, this is the first time i have used this technique but i really enjoyed the finished article.

Image: LOTV
Cuttlebug embossing folders

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls & Ribbon: From stash

The second card is a twisted easel card which i am loving making at the moment

Image: LOTV

Papers: Forever friends

Flowers: Wild Orchid Stamps

I will post the last card later......

Thank you for looking

Another Card Yes 2 in 1 week!!!

2011-03-08T19:49:00.004Z

Evening guys

I have made this card for a lady at work, who is off ill at the moment! I have used a Stamp from Lily of the Valley called Dandelion Clock, I just love these stamps at the moment, I can't wait till payday so i can get my hands on a few more ;-) .

The coloured image with Promarkers and added some Stickles

The DP is from a Forever Friends pack

Sentiment is a Digi from Digi Stamp Boutique

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts

The rest is from my stash- ribbon, jem stalk cant really see this on the pic sorry.

Here is a close up of my image and tips on using my promarkers greatly appreciated

As you may have noticed i have managed to get myself a Watermark for my pics which i thing is very useful tool to have. I have also purchased a new signature so everything matches lol!!

your can purchase your own for a couple of pounds from Whismy stamps, where i received excellent service why don't you go and see if you can find a design you fancy.

If you need to now how to add a watermark to your pictures there is a tutorial here.

Thanks for looking

A first for a long time- I've made a card!!!

2011-03-06T12:09:00.004Z

Just a quick post, Sorry not been around for a couple of weeks i've been busy busy busy!!!!

At the craft retreat a couple of weeks ago I won a gorgeous stamp by Hangler and Stangler Thank you so much Margit!!

I was set a challenge by the lovely Patsi which was..... If Patsi didnt see a card on my blog with the image used, my stamp would have to live with Auntie Patsi for a whole month!!!

I couldnt let that happy so here it is.....

I made the card for one of my Best Friends Vickie as it was her birthday!!

So here's my card let me know what you think!!!

I chose to make a shaped easel card!!

The image is coloured with promarkers- i'm just getting to grips with these!!

Flowers and ribbon - Wild Orchid Crafts

Papers- Forever Friends

Nestie shape.

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges

Bling it on- anything goes

Close Up of coloured image

Thanks for looking!!

A fantastic weekend had by all who attended!!

2011-02-14T20:35:00.003Z

Evening all

I have spent the weekend at a Craft Retreat in Prestatyn, organised by the lovely Patsi, who did a tremendous job organising the whole weekend. We all arrived on Friday, had a lovely tea and then the drinks flowed. Saturday we crafted all day, completing challenges and watching demos by Patsi, Shell and Nat, Sunday was the same as sat with demo's by Sally-Anne and Sharon. I took part in all of the challenges and made 6 cards, which is a first for me!!!!

I will be back later to upload the pics of the cards i made!!!

Sara x

Updated.....

as promised here are the cards i made at the craft retreat minus one as i want to add something else to it, so will upload when complete, So here goes with the rest ..

This card was made following a sketch which was provided by Jen, but there was also some conditions, we had to follow some elements and the card made needed to be for a male.

I coloured the image which is a digi from Victoria Case with my new promarkers and then i

distressed the image, the papers were given to me by Sally-Ann so i don't know where they are from. The brads used were from my stash.

The challenge Sally-Ann gave us for this card was to make a shaped easel card but as a added extra we could only use 6 different items, hence the same image. Sally-Ann showed us a range of different shapes including a brilliant heart shaped card.

i used a Hangler and Strangler image which i coloured using my new promarkers and distressed with distress inks, the papers are My minds eye.. i just love this pack, ribbon and card candy from stash.

This my box card made following a demo by Shell, I'm very impressed with my creation i didn't think i would be able to make one myself but it wasn't as hard to make as i thought it would be,

i used a Martha Stewart punch, the papers were forever friends, i decoupaged the image, flowers and pins are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

hope you like my creations xx

It's my birthday and i will cry if i want too!!

2011-02-09T20:08:00.004Z

Hi all

Just a very quick post to inform you of the contents of the parcel!!! i was so excited i was about to burst!! i have been very spoilt this birthday, i have received lots of presents including a new handbag, and a few blue nose bears, anyway back to the parcel, Mum had wrapped the parcel up for my birthday just so it took longer for me to get into lol!!

For the contents see the picture below i was in complete shock!!!! Sorry about the bad photo!!!

Yes the parcel contained the full set of promarkers yes 148 promarkers i couldn't believe it!!! Also there is a penny black stamp there!!! I'm off to have a play

Sara xx

More Blog Candy.. An Award... and a parcel!!!

2011-02-03T21:12:00.011Z

Evening world

i haven't had the chance to make anything as of yet, i have been really busy making plans for my Birthday on Tuesday..

1st of all there is some blog candy on offer on Meesh's blog, "Meesh's House of cards" i stumbled across this when looking forthe fab Promarker tutorial Meesh has done!! Meesh's blog is fantastic so go take a look!! The blog candy is on offer until 20th Feb. Take a look at a pic!!

I Have also been given a Blog award By the very talented Patsi, go and take a long at Patsi's blog my clicking here

The rules for this award is as follows:

This special award, which is aimed at bringing unknown good blogs to light and in accepting this award, i have had to agree to the following rules:

1: You have been tagged, do you want to accept? Yes!! then create a post on your blog and post the love blog photo.

2:Link back to the person who gave you the award and say you accept.

3: Choose 3-5 of your favorite blogs to tag, link these to the post too and tell the lucky people they have been tagged.

The 4 people i have choosen are:

1. Beth
2. Stacey
3. Kozmik
4. Kerry

i always enjoy blog hopping to these blogs, the card creations made by these ladies are fab, so go take a look.

and finally.....

a parcel has arrived, although ive been told im not to open it until the 8th which is my birthday, i know its promarkers, but i want to know which ones. i will take a pic when i opn it.

Sara xx

Blog candy on offer ends 31st Jan

2011-01-30T14:22:00.004Z

You will have to be quick to enter but there is some brilliant blog candy on offer over on Debbi's blog, The Crafty Cuttings Of Wiccababe, Not only is there some blog candy, this is a fantastic blog overall, Debbie has done some fab Promarker Tutorials why don't you go for noisy!!!

Sara xx

It's Friday!!!!

2011-01-28T18:26:00.002Z

Hi Everyone

Just a quick post, I've been blog hopping looking for my mojo, i know one of you has stolen it and i want it back NOW!!!! Is anyone going to own up????

I must say i do like what i have seen, there is a lot of talent out there!!

I'm sure i will get back into it soon, i have a order for some candles 6 in total and also 6 altered boxes. I also have 4 friends who are expecting babies at the end of Feb 2 are having boys Leighton/ Benjamin and Matteo and 2 are having girls Isabelle and Darcie, I'm surprised they have names already so Ive got a couple of cards to make at least i know i need 2 of each!!!

Whilst typing this my mum informs me there has been a parcel dispatched.... OOH I'm excited you know what that means some promarkers are on there way!!!!

I hope to bring some recent work soon

Thanks for stopping by

Sara xxx

Get Me 2 posts in 1 night

2011-01-24T21:53:00.006Z

I bet you can't believe it 2 posts in a year never mind 2 posts in a night lol, i said i was gonna keep my blog updated so that is what i'm doing!!!

I thought as i had been missing for quite a while i would show you some of the cards i have made in 2010, i've chosen a selection otherwise i could be here all night.

See i've not been slacking totally lol!!!

I have made a slideshow to present them. Please leave me your comments.

47493204 Photo Album Cards From 2010

Thanks for looking

I'm fed up!!

2011-01-24T19:12:00.010Z

I thought this year was going to be a good one, well i was hoping after the last few years i have had, I'm not holding my breath anymore, I give up i really do!!!

Me and my now ex fella have ended our relationship so I'm on a bit of a downer at the minute!!! I'm hoping i can pick myself up quickly and move on but its really not that easy in reality.

A perfect time for me to get back in to crafting i think. To cheer myself up I've been spending some money well i already had spent enough, but I've since added to it lol.

I have received my order from Glitterpot amazingly good service only ordered on Sunday arrived Tuesday cant complain.

I received my Orchid Crafts order as well the other week, I'm looking forward to using them goodies.

I have received my new stamps from LOTV again no complaints brill service, cant wait to ink them up.

My latest purchase was from Sir Stampalot I am very impressed with this site unbelievable service, this is the first time i have used this store and to be honest i stumbled across it when the item was out of stock at a regular store i use. I'm so glad i did i will be definitely using them again. I placed a order at 18:35pm on Monday night the item was posted through my door at 10am on Tuesday!!!! yes you read right Tuesday i was shocked Ive never had service like it.

So i have one more parcel to arrive Promarkers which my sister is getting me now as my ex fella won't be!!! They should hopefully cheer me up!!

I have taken a few pics of the goodies i got:

Glitter pot & LOTV orders

Sir Stampalot & Wild Orchid Crafts orders

That's enough babbling for now if ya not already bored and your still reading this.....

New year, New me!!!!

2011-01-16T20:14:00.007Z

Hi Guys

I have really been neglecting you all haven't I!!! I'm really sorry i really am.

I promise from now on i am going to make a effort to regularly update my blog and show you my creations.

I have not been on here for over a year for many reasons, a new job, family problems and other commitments. The last you heard my dad was poorly after a op, well he was doing great until he had a heart attack, another operation followed and fingers crossed his heart is doing fine, he has even given up smoking which i thought would never be possible, so as u can see the last couples of years have been a nightmare and so craft time was very limited and i lost my mojo :-(

I am now looking to get back into crafting properly, and going to spend more time making cards. i have lots of ear ache from fellow crafts who are more than happy to have mt craft sash off me if i don't use it any time soon and i cant be having that now can i.

I am waiting for a couple of parcels to arrive, i asked my fella for some pro markers for my birthday which is fast approaching, so I'm guessing there is some on there way I'm so excited!!. I have also placed a order with Wild Orchid Crafts which should be delivered this week.

So watch this space for more posts to follow.....

Saz xxx

I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-07-02T15:40:00.003+01:00

Hi guy I'm really really sorry for abandoning you all for the last two months but yes i am still around unfortunately i have had a nightmare couple of months, I'm glad to say everything is getting back to normal and hopefully i wont have to abandon you all for this long again,, where do i start well i have not really been right after auntie debs passing it has really hit us all hard, then on June the 1st my dad had a minor routine operation which turned out into a major op i wont bore you with the details but he then got a infection a week after and we had to rush him back in which was a awful experience i cant believe I'm 25yrs old and had never phoned a ambulance before until that day, dad had to stay in hospital for 3 days then he came home again where we then turned into nurses for the last 8 weeks, I'm pleased to say my dad is getting there now and virtually back to normal he has another 2 weeks off work but at least he is back driving now. because i have had to take time off work to look after dad work have really not been helpful and i have had to work back the time i have had off hence why i haven't been around if i wasn't looking after dad i was in work!!!!

On a good note i have had quite a few card orders to complete so have been busy with them and at least i have some things to show you, i have also tried my hand at exploding boxes and i have now made two and had a order for another so i must of done well lol

well i will add the photos over the next few days for you comments, just wanted to let you know I'm still here....

2009-04-29T18:45:00.004+01:00

Well I'm back now my auntie Debs funeral was this afternoon and what a lovely service and send off it was, it was also heartbreaking to see her 3 children and husband break down but Debs will always be in all our thoughts and will be greatly missed by us all!!! I would like to thank you all for your lovely messages through this sad time and also thanks to Lorraine as not only did i receive the fantastic surprise blog candy i also received a separate thinking of you card which was a lovely thought and meant a lot so thank you!!!

On to a more brighter post

A couple of months ago I arranged a image swap with the lovely Stacey over on the crafting adventures of a left handed blonde blog, well as per usual i made a card wallet and sent the images to Stacey, also posting my brain as well as yet again i forgot to take a pic of my work!!! I emailed Stacey to inform her of my stupidity and Stacey kindly took a photo and emailed me the image so i can show you all my creation Thanks Stacey so here we go my wallet card!

Ingredients:

Cs- Papermania and bassill cs ( can't remember what colour sorry!!)

Image- lili of the valley decopage

Punch- martha stewart

Flowers. brad and sentiment from stash

Tfl

Apology to the blog candy Winners

2009-04-23T13:49:00.002+01:00

Hi all

I would like to apologise to the 3 blog candy winners, as im yet to send off your prizes, I recieved some terrible news on sunday that my aunty had suddenly passed away, which has totally knocked me off my feet, as my aunty Deb was only 49yrs as you can appreciate we are all devestated by the news, I hope you can understand and I will get the prizes out asap for you all!!!

Thanks

Blog Candy Winner

2009-04-21T21:44:00.000+01:00

Hi Folks

Well the winners have been drawn but before I annouce the winner I would like to thank everyone who entered my blog candy and also to everyone who has become a follower i have been amazed by the response to the candy offered so here goes the winner of the blog candy parcel drawn by random org: is:

Here are your random numbers:

32 17 98

Timestamp: 2009-04-16 16:41:09 UTC

1st prize goes to no 32 which is Patsi

2nd prize goes to no 17 which is Moni

3rd prize goes to no 98 which is Lisa

congratulations to all the winners can you please email me your addresses and i will get the prizes sent out asap.

keep you eyes peeled for more blog candy

thank you

Its my 1st Blogoversary

2009-03-30T18:53:00.002+01:00

Hi Its my Blogoversary today and to celebrate i'm going to be offering some blog candy, I just need to put the bits together and photograph and the candy will be set, I will have the candy on by tommorow SO Watch This Space!!!!

Hugs

Lots of Birthday's This week so lots of Cards!!!

2009-03-26T19:21:00.012Z

Well I have been busy making lots of cards for many people, I was asked by my mum's friend to make a special 1st birthday card for her Great grand daughter, the spec was in the night garden theme, pink and cream, that's where I started to panic how do i make a card special I went to pot everything I put together just didn't look right so I finally came up with this I decided as it was for a 1yr old i would try to make a Shaker Card so here it is what do you think??

1st Shaker Card:

Ingredients - c/s: papermill,

acetate- papermaina,

beads and stickers - from stash,

Image- BBC website

Letters- Cuttlebug alphabet die

Hearts- Martha Stewart punch

Sentiment- Stamped with pigment ink and heat embossed with Pink

The next 3 birthdays were all for the same family, yep they are all in the same week, My mum's best friend Kerrie was the big 40 on St Patrick's day and it was also her daughters 12th birthday, the Tuesday after was Kerrie's other daughters birthday who was 13 this time round!

Kerrie had all her children by Cesarean section and was twice given her birthday as the 1st date the hospital kindly moved it to the week after for the 1st child, but the 2nd child the hospital wouldn't moved the date so its like Christmas all over again!!

Here are the cards i made

Kerrie's 40th Card

Ingredients: C/s: papermill, Patterned paper was a bargain from Qvc

Flowers & Brad- From Stash

Image- Forever Friends stamp

Medium- Prisma's & Sansdor

Punch- Martha Stewart

Closer look of the image

Birthday Card 12yr old

Ingredients- C/s papermill, Patterned paper Qvc
Image- Daisy and Dandelion Stamp
Medium- Prisma & Sansdor
Ribbon - Stash
Sentiment- Daisy and Dandelion Stamp

Closer look at the image

Tfl

A very very Late showing of my Valentine card

2009-03-18T22:51:00.004Z

Yes ladies and gents I did say valentines card!!! As some of you may know I have recently split up with my boyfriend of 6yrs so why make a valentines card I hear you say??? well a few of my friends have also split up with partners so we are all single again and enjoying it immensely so as this would be the 1st year for a while that we wouldn't receive a card to our knowledge, one of my barmy mates came up with the idea to make a circle of love (yes you heard right) so we each had someone we had to buy for to make sure we all got a card and a little something for valentines day.

So here is the card I made .... i have to say im really impressed with the turn out of this card let me know what you think

Ingredients :

Cs- bazzill basics + papermaina
Hearts- stamped and heat embossed with
Sentiment- Stamp love set (cant remember who by)
Stamp- Penny Black
Medium- Prisma's with sansador
Ribbon- from stash
Closer look of image

Unfortunately my friend was meant to be picking everything up but she still hasn't. I wouldn't mind she only lives 4 houses around the corner but I think she may be coming from Australia it's taken her that long, which also meant my sister didn't get a card in the circle of love although she did get one from a secret admirer which was good!!

Tfl

I'm back for good i promise

2009-03-18T22:09:00.004Z

Hi folks, I'm really sorry I haven't been around for a while I have had a lot on at the moment but that is another story, anyway I have been making cards and purchasing craft goodies oops (I am naughty) so this may be a very long post so I apologise in advance just bear with me and keep awake as I always appreciate your comments and opinions and would like to know how I can improve!!

So Here Goes .....

My 1st card is one i made a few months ago for my friend who had recently been made redundant and was struggling to find a job she was seriously prepared to do absolutely anything as she just needed money as she was finding it extremely hard only have one wage coming in and two children to look after, which in this current climate there will be many more people in the same predicament at the mo which is very sad to hear, Well after many interviews for a range of positions Vicky has finally got a job working at Manchester Airport which is some thing she trained in at college a few (i mean many) years ago!!! So congratulations Vicky I'm so pleased for you she doesn't start training till next week but she was prepared to wait,

So here is the card i made:

Sorry about the quick photo she arrived at the house just as i was adding the finishing touches to the card!!!

Card Ingredients

Cs - bassil cs and papermaina
Stamp- Penny Black cat in bra stamp
Medium- Prisma's with Sansdor
Sentiment- pc created
Flowers and brad from stash

tfl let me know what you think please

Blog Candy

2009-03-08T00:00:00.003Z

Hi there is some lovely blog candy on offer over on Susie's blog up for grabs until 21st of march to enter

here is what is on offer:

fantastic as you can see

bye for now

More Blog Candy

2009-02-28T20:22:00.003Z

I promise Iwill update my blog soon folks!!! Meanwhile there is blog candy on offer on Marlene's blog ends tonight so u will have to be quick there is four prizes up for grabs go take a look. Also blog candy over on Clare Curd's blog from docrafts go and take a look you only have until tommorow so be quick!!!

Blog Candy On Bev's Blog

2009-02-24T14:37:00.003Z

But you will have to be quick as it ends TODAY, and there will be 2 winners as there is 2 sets of blog candy go to Bevs Blog to have a peek NOW,

p.s have been really busy recently and ive not been well, but i have made a few cards and another nappy cake i need to show, so pop back soon i promise i will update,

pps sorry for being a really really bad blogger!!!

Sara

1st Nappy Cake

2009-01-21T19:54:00.003Z

As promised here are some of my latest creations....

This is my 1st nappy cake that i made for a friend at work who was having a girl hence the pink lol, i really enjoyed making it and will definitely be making more in the future.

Let me know what you think !!!!

Tfl

I'm Back

2009-01-19T22:06:00.002Z

Hi Folks

Yes i am still alive, and no i have not forgot you, i have been spying on you all from a distance just not had the time to post so i'm sorry i have neglegic you all for so long, i have still been crafting and have lots of things to show you just need to get some time to upload everything!!!

But i will and very soon, i have had a busy time of it with Christmas and New Year but need to get back in the swing of things now!!

Dad was due to go in hospital today for his operation so i booked the week off work took him there, where he was gowned up etc only to find out 4hrs later the operation was being cancelled as they have found my dad has a ear infection the surgeon give the OK to go ahead but the antitheses said no!! so the operation has now been cancelled for the 2ND time!! hopefully it will be 3rd time lucky next time!!

On a happy note I'm going away this weekend for a couple of days to Blackpool for a craft retreat with some of the girls from docrafts! I'm sure we will have a fantastic time and i can't wait to meet them all!!!

Any way will be back to soon with my creations

Happy Belated 2009 everyone and all the best for the new year!

Blog Candy now Closed

2008-12-13T12:26:00.003Z

Sorry I'm late announcing the winner

The Winner of my blog candy is

Tracey

Congratulations please can you send me your address and i will send the candy To You

Thank you to all that took part and to those who are now followers i will promise to update often,

Hope you all have a fab Christmas and all the best for the New Year 2009
Sara

Blog Candy

2008-11-27T21:27:00.002Z

Hi Guys

I have some blog candy on offer, as i feel it is about time i offered some,

you will receive

1. Papermaina Contemporary Christmas Paper Pack
2. Papermania Ornate Stamp
3. Papermaina seasons greeting Stamp
4. Xcut Snowflake Die Cut
5. Stocking Brass Stencil
6. Dovecraft Christmas Brass Stencil
7. Bits & Bobs

So what do you need to do to enter? Please just post me a message below to say hello, and add a post to your own blog to mention this candy. Anyone who becomes a Follower to my blog will get 2 entries

I'll use one of the random things online to choose a winner you have until - Saturday 13TH DECEMBER.
THIS POST WILL STAY AT THE TOP UNTIL THEN!

Any new posts will be underneath

tfl

Ive Been Tagged And Have Received An Award

2008-11-27T20:54:00.005Z

Hi long time no see i hear you say,

well i have been blog hopping everyday since i last posted but haven't had much time to post or craft for that matter, mum has not been well this week so if its not my dad its my mum but never mind there both on the mend now,

any way i have been tagged so here goes:

Well, I have to give 5 answers to the following questions and tag 5 people, which will be hard as I don't want to tag people who already got this one...
For the questions, here goes:
Things I love:
1. My family
2. My friends
3. Crafting
4. A good night out
5. The children my mum childminds

Things I don't love:
1. Rude, inconsiderate and disrespectful People
2. Spiders and Snakes in fact any creepy crawlies
3. Having my allergies
4. Housework
5. Shopping (except for craft stuff)

Music on my iPod: mine is broke so will mention music in my car
1. Take That
2. Westlife
3. Celine Dion
4. Lionel Richie
5. Galaxy Radio

Food and Drink Favs: everything that's not good for you
1. Alcohol
2. Chicken
3. Pizza
4. Cheese
5. Sweets

A lot of people have already had this so if you haven't feel free to have a go!!

Now for my award which was given to me by the lovely Jackie

This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships!These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind blogger's aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!Deliver this award to eight blogger's who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

Thank you again Jackie

Also a lot of people have had this already so again if you haven't take it from here!!

tfl

Quick Update on my dad!!!

2008-11-09T16:45:00.002Z

Hi

just a quick note to say my dad is feeling a lot better although he is still in pain, my dad visited the doc the other day who inform him its not a bug he has it could be a number of others things, but the doc thinks he has Gall Stones , the doc wasnt happy with the hospital as they didnt carry out a scan or any of the other tests they could of done, but dad thinks that was due to a+ e being very busy due to a couple of road traffic accidents one being a car which had collied with a bus so you can image the amount of people. Thank you to everyone who left me messages, hopefully i will be posting some cards i have made later on.

Sara x

Can things get any worse!!!

2008-11-05T18:58:00.003Z

Well what a week Ive had so far as i mentioned in my earlier post Ive been unwell, well on Monday i went to bed everything was fine until 3am when my dad collapsed and a ambulance was called he was rushed into hospital with severe stomach pains, i have never seen him like that before, well he spent yesterday in hospital on oxygen having monitors attached to him and blood tests to find he has severe gastroenteritis, his stomach and intestines are swollen and he is still in a lot of pain, my dad is now home but still sore but has now started being sick (his 1st time in 35yrs), so I'm hoping he will be OK soon, i didn't think stomach bugs could be so bad.

So there has been very little crafting being done although i have started on my 1st attempt of making a nappy cake for my friend who is having a girl so watch this space.

can i also be cheeky and ask people to express there opinions on the cards i recently posted, i just want to know how I'm doing as I'm still fairly new to card making!

Thanks Sara xx

Christening Candle

2008-11-02T23:15:00.003Z

OK last post for today, I promise

This is my 2nd attempt at candle decorating and I really like this technique I will definitely be making more of these, I forgot to take a pic of my 1st attempt(oops)

I have also forgot to take a pic of the christening card which matches the candle and the 1st birthday card but I have asked my friend to take a photo so hopefully I can update this post soon!!

So here it is:

I used the new forever friend image and printed on to tissue paper it took a few attempts to print it but i got there in the end, I than finished the candle off by placing it in a organza bag, my friend really like the candle and has now asked me to make one for the centre piece for her Christmas table.

tfl

Birthday Card

2008-11-02T23:04:00.004Z

This is a birthday card my mums best friend asked me to make for her mother in law, mother's birthday from the children as she has struggled to find a card for great grandma in recent years. it is the first card I have made on order so I hope it's ok, let me know what you think.

ingredients:
flowers from poppicrafts
pearl brad from stash
bazzill card stock
forever friends image coloured in with whispers makers
ribbon from stash

tfl let me know what you think as always

Wedding Card!!!

2008-11-02T22:58:00.003Z

Here is the wedding card I made and if I'm honest I am really impressed with the results it's one of my favorite cards that I have created. Let me know if you agree!!

Ingredients

CB ef Swiss dots and paisley
Ribbon from stash
Embellishment- bought from eBay ages ago
Mirror card (i like using this at the moment)

tfl

Mum's Birthday Cards

2008-11-02T22:40:00.004Z

Well as I said in my earlier post today is my mum's birthday, it seems to have come round really quickly this year which now means the next immediate family birthday is mine oh no!!

So I have had to make two cards one from me, sister and dog (cant leave him out) and one from my dad he is so cheeky at times especially as he only asked me yesterday, yes the day before typical man useless!!!

Here are the cards:

Ingredients:

Cb happy birthday ef
flowers from poppicrafts
pearl brad from stash
penny black image from swap coloured in using whispers
mirror card and bassill card stock.

Card made for dad is below:

ingredients:

cb embossing folder
bassill card stock
image from image swap
mirror card

tfl

Im Back with lots of cards!!!

2008-11-02T22:11:00.008Z

Hi Guys

Sorry it's been a while since I last blogged I have had a lot on 1st of all Ive had the flu again 2nd time this month so have not had the energy to do anything. Last weekend I had my friends daughter's joint christening and 1st birthday party, This weekend I have had my friends wedding yesterday and my mums birthday today so have been very busy. On top of all that we are having the kitchen done so are living out of boxes you don't know what ya have until you cant use it but hopefully a couple more days and we will be back in order. Well I have had to make a card for all of the above occasions which has been very time consuming but I have got there now!!! I have taken photos for most of the cards, I have forgotten 1 or 2 but never mind!!

So here goes:

I will start with a Birthday card I made for a docrafts friend who is in the birthday club i have organised

it was made using basic grey and bassill card, scalloped circle, sentiment and Tilda image received from image swaps and ribbon from stash

I also used the same layout for the October image swap card over on docrafts which looks like it will be the last one as docrafts have stopped them which is a shame as i always enjoyed taking part.

same as above although i used a different sentiment and a penny black image also from a image swap.
tfl

Get Well Soon Card

2008-10-19T16:12:00.003+01:00

Hi me again another card finished!!!

This one is a get well soon card I made for a friend from work who has recently been in a car crash, and suffered damage to her sciatica nerve and swelling to the spine, which she is in a lot of pain with. The accident was caused when a hgv wanted to take the motorway but was in the wrong lane and basically took Vicky with him she was very lucky as she was spinning down the slip road and stopped just before she went on to the motorway so things could of been a lot worse, Vicky's Nana who is 78yrs old was also in the car with her and she is OK no injuries just shock!!

So here is the card:

ingredients: Red card embossed with swiss dots cb folder

Dottie download- already coloured in by the lovely Louise

Letters from cb alphabet die cuts

Flowers from stash

Pearl brad to secure flowers.

Please let me know what you think

tfl

Birthday Card/ Saturday's Sketch Challenge

2008-10-19T11:25:00.004+01:00

This is a card I made for Krafty Kat over on docrafts, the card also matches the sketch so I'm entering the sketch challenge this is the 1st challenge I have taken part in and really enjoyed it so will be entering more.

The colour scheme of the card as taken me out of my comfort zone, as i don't tend to use this colours, and I'm not sure whether I like the card yet, it seems to be growing on me.

so here it is

I have used basic grey DP, Dottie download, coloured in with whispers, flowers from stash and a pearl brad to secure.

Let me know what you think, and tfl

p.s i am making more cards later today hopefullt so I will post them as and when they are finished.

Craft room

2008-10-06T20:40:00.000+01:00

I have a new craft room, well its kind of a room and its not all mine, but its deffo a new craft space!!! i will explain mum n dad have recently had the loft floored and re insulated so for the job to be done the loft was cleared out leaving a huge space. Anyway dad ask me to move my craft stuff out the way as it was starting to take over, so he suggested the loft i wasn't sure at 1st until i saw the size of it so now i have taken over and moved everything up there and there is still room to craft so that's where i will be going to make cards in the future, hopefully now i can get some peace and quiet therefore getting more cards made its a win win situation.

Birthday Card

2008-10-05T20:50:00.000+01:00

Here is the birthday card i promised i would upload, i made it for Maureen from docrafts, who is in the birthday club i organised on the site, if anyone wants to join just MSG me and i will add you to the list, every month i email a list of birthdays in that month and its up to you who u make for any way here is the card:

it was made using a Penny Black image i have received in a swap, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots ef, pearl brads, flowers and peel off sentiment.

Customer Service

2008-10-05T20:31:00.000+01:00

Well i was extremely impressed when i received both orders from glitterpot and cutting edge crafts first thing sat morning, as i said in my earlier post i had only ordered the goods Friday lunchtime and they arrived at 9am, i wasn't impressed though at the time i got woke up my sister has ordered some clothes from the catalogue and parcel net thought it was quite OK to knock on the door and wake the whole house up wait for it At 7am on a sat morning are they mad so there went my lie in as i couldn't get back to sleep if i tried so wasn't happy.

royal mail cheered me up with the parcels though for a change!!!

so three cheers for glitterpot and cutting edges crafts, i will definitely be ordering from you both again, fantastic customer service which makes a change

here is a pic of what i received

Oh im so naughty!!!!

2008-10-03T16:41:00.000+01:00

i have just been browsing on glitter pot website when things started falling into the basket i dont know what happened but then my debit card flew out of my purse and before i knew it the order was processed ooooooppppppppsssss

well i ordered it at 12.00pm today and i have just had a email to say the order has been shipped, i cant wait for it to arrive now

i ordered some penny black stamps, cuttlebug embossing folders and some bazzil card stock

then i accidently went on cutting edge crafts for an embossing folder that was out of stock on glitter pot, and it fell in my basket so i had to buy didnt i, and i have already had a email to say that has been shipped so it looks like im going to be reciving very good customer service from these guys well impressed and exited now!!!!

p.s. i have made a card and taken a photo so will upload it later,

Blog Face Lift

2008-10-02T18:32:00.000+01:00

Hi all well i have been blog hopping i just havent been posting as for 1 i have not made a lot of cards and 2 what i have made i have forgot to take a pic of and 3 i havent liked any of the things i have made i have really lost my mojo at the min..

But as you can see my blog has had a face lift thanks to Donna over on Crafty Krafts who is offering her services free of charge until december so go and have a noisy if your interested

will be making some cards hopefully very soon so will be posting them i promise

hugs to all

Card made for Kerry's blog candy challenge.

2008-08-27T17:24:00.000+01:00

Hi all Kerry over on A Load Of Old Pickle has set a challenge for her blog candy which was to make a card using ribbon so here is my entry,

its one of my christmas cards as i seem to be makin a lot of them just lately, hope to make some more cards later on this evening so will upload them once complete

tfl sara x

Christmas Cards!!

2008-08-25T22:21:00.000+01:00

Hi get me 2 posts in 2 days I'm getting good lol!!!

Anyway i was busy making some Christmas cards last night, it was quite a productive evening as i managed to make 5 cards i total so here goes....

All cards were made using ribbon and Christmas sentiments, the Santa and snowman are stitched embellishments and others are made using card and thin ribbon.

tfl Sara xx

Im Back Now!!!

2008-08-24T19:02:00.000+01:00

Ive just been looking and updating my blog with the weekly challenges when I Realised Ive not put any of my creations on since June, how naughty am I. I have been really busy at the moment as mum and dad are having work done on the house it all started when I got home from Cyprus in July when we had the windows and doors done since then the heating including radiators have been completed, a door has been blocked up and plastered today and the bathroom is in progress, we have a toilet and bath so far but at least I can wash lol.

I have been making some cards, many of which i have forgot to take pictures of so unfortunately you wont be able to see them but i will now upload the pics of the cards i have got.

I have been making all different cards there is Christmas, baby, thank you and birthday cards so I have been busy really.

So here goes.....

Thank You Card:

This was made using a penny black stickeroo, a cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon and papermaina paper.

Baby Girl Card:

This card was made using, gems, hands and feet brads, bows, girl embellishment and the wording says congratulations as its not very clear on the photo.

Birthday Card 1:

This card was made for my friend's 24Th birthday it was made using the happy birthday cuttlebug embossing folder, penny black stamp coloured in with watercolour pencils and flower embellishments.

Birthday Card 2:

This card was made for my dad's birthday, it was made using a football stamped imaged I got from an image swap, coloured in with whispers pens and a stamped sentiment which I then embossed using a heat gun.

Birthday Card 3:

This card was made for my friend youngest child, it was made using a penny black stickeroo, ribbon, papermaina paper and a happy birthday embellishment.

Birthday Card 4:

This card was made for my friend eldest daughter again it was made using a penny black stickeroo, gems, flower embellishments and happy birthday peel off.

Christmas card 1:

This card was made using the xcut impress Christmas tree die cut, I stamped 3 images using a foam shape and then stuck three foam shapes in between the stamps, I added some gems and ribbon.

Christmas Card 2:

I made this card using a papermaina pre printed card added a stamped reindeer image coloured in with whispers pens and added peel offs.

Christmas Card 3:

This card was made using backing paper, a Christmas sentiment and a Santa embellishment. I have made a few of these cards as you can see..

Christmas Card 4:

This card was made using backing paper, a Christmas sentiment and a Snowman embellishment. I have made a few of these cards as you can see..

Thanks for looking Sara xxx

P.S I will try to update more frequently from now on lol.

More blog candy!!!

2008-08-11T18:13:00.000+01:00

hi just to let you know Jane over on Carroll's Creations is offering blog candy to celebrate her blog's 1st birthday, time goes fast when your having fun, to be in with a chance to win leave a link to Jane's blog on yours and leave comment on her blog.
Sara x

Blog candy

2008-08-11T17:52:00.000+01:00

hi just to let you know Debbie over on A Card For Life is offering blog candy to be in with a chance to win leave a link to Debbie's blog on yours and leave comment.

Sara xx

Blog Candy On Offer

2008-07-26T17:17:00.000+01:00

hi just to let you know janet over on pink gem is offering blog candy for a double celebration as she has nearly hit 15,000 hits and her stamps are now on sale on sprial whisper website congratulations janet!!!!

Hi I'm Home!!!!

2008-07-21T17:25:00.000+01:00

Hi well I'm back from Cyprus after an absolute fantastic time, the temp was over 100 most days and i have gone from looking as white a milk bottle to having a nice glow, i am slowing coming back down to reality so will soon start to make cards again once i have recovered I'm so tired arrived in to Manchester on sun at 3am which felt like 5am due to the time difference, then mum and dad woke us up at 8am as we were having new windows and doors fitted, so not only have i had to get use to the rubbish and cold weather of Warrington near Manchester i was extra cold, its so not fair i want to go back, anyway will get back to making cards will update soon

Sara x

Christmas Cards

2008-06-29T17:04:00.000+01:00

Yes your not seeing things ive finally made a start on making some christmas cards and I know im not the only one who has started. I say made a start not done a lot as been getting ready for my holiday, I can't wait only 6 more sleeps to go, Im going cyprus for 2 weeks on sat so wont be on here for a while, will start making cards when i get back so will update when i get back. Thanks for looking as normal any comments will be appreciated. Sara x

PIF Blog Candy Up For Grabs!!!!

2008-06-29T12:52:00.000+01:00

There's a chance to win PIF Blog Candy over at Vicky's blog until 7pm tonight.She's a very talented lady so head over and take a look. The link is http://vickyscollection.blogspot.com

Starlight Ladies Walk 2008

2008-06-21T21:07:00.000+01:00

Hi Folks

Well i did it completed all 13.5 miles last nite for St Rocco's Hospice, im really pleased with myself as i didnt think i could with my back but i forced myself to do it i was very determined, we started the walk at 12am well by the time we got out the gates to start it was 12.20am and we finshed at 4.45am so not too bad, i was glad to see my bed at 05.20am. Im deffo feeling it now by back and legs hurt but it was all for a worthy cause. for more info on the cause look below at my earlier post.

If any one wants to sponsor me you still can my clicking on my fundraising icon at the top of my blog.

i have also made some new cards but i have sent them without taking photos coz im stupid!! i have ask my mum's friend to take photos when she recieves the cards so i will post the photo's when i receive them!!

Sara x

New Cards!!!

2008-06-12T21:20:00.000+01:00

Hi hope everything is OK with everyone!!

My whole family have been making cards this week its seems i have given them all the bug, unfortunately the card i made my mum has already posted to my aunt so unable to take a photo, it was different to my usual style so could 0f done with some comments but never mind, therefore i will just upload my mum's and sister's card, as usual any comments are greatly received.

This card is the first man card my sister has made which is one more than i have done lol. Gemma found it really hard to do although it was quite simple in the end, backing papers and peel offs were used.

My mum has also made a card for her friends birthday please leave any comments for her, she used peel offs as to be honest they were the only things she could reach as me and my sister had taken over the lounge floor and she daren't move anywhere,

Here is my sister's 2nd card made for her boyfriend mum and dads 40th wedding anniversary, Gemma got a bit adventurous with this card has she used the cuttlebug, heat embossing, peel offs, ribbon and gems. although i did help her with this.

New Cards!!!

2008-06-07T18:31:00.000+01:00

hi here is a couple of cards i made earlier this week and what a busy week its been!! Went to see westlife in concert on wednesday night so that was very entertaining!!!

This is the baby card made using papermaina dome stickers, ribbon, and embelishments. as this is my fist card of this type any comments will be greatly recieved!

Here is a quick and basic birthday card made using a penny black celebrate stickeroo and peel off stickers

I've Been Tagged!!!

2008-06-02T22:48:00.000+01:00

I've been tagged by the lovely Stacey!!

The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.

Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. Ten Years AgoWell, 10 years ago I would have been in yr10 at high school and so I would have been revising for my mock G.C.S.E exams!

2. 5 Things in todays 'To Do List' i will do this for saturday as my day to day life is work, eat and sleep so here goes: 1. Go to the gym!!. 2. Try on the 8 parcels of clothes for my holiday which is exactly 1mth 2day woohoo!!! 3. Clean the house. 4. Do the weekly shop! 5. Make cards.

3. Snacks I enjoy.1. Cereal! 2.Nuts & raisins. 3. Chocolate yes i know its naughty!!.

4. Things I would do If I was a Millionaire 1. Clear all my student debt!!. 2. Buy my own house!!. 3. Pay off everything for my mum n dad!! 4. Buy a new wardrobe. 5.take mum n dad on a holiday! not had one for years!!.

5. Places I have Lived, well thats easy i have only ever lived in warrington!!

I am now going to pass this fab tag on to some of my blogging pals - hope you haven't already had it

They are: Janet, Shirley, Donna, Daisy & Gina

Latest update !! I have another award

2008-06-02T22:13:00.000+01:00

Ive been given another award from Debs over on (MeandLilG) So thank you very much, the award i have recieved is the you rock my socks award!!!!

i now need to find someone to send it too, hopefully i can choose those of you who are yet to recieve this award so here we go im going to pass this award on to Lisa, Tracy and Sam

Sara x

Get me few more cards done

2008-05-20T23:12:00.000+01:00

Hi don't know whats happening at the minute I'm finding time to make some cards. Received 2 more penny black stamps from eBay today not happy both were from the same seller and described as new stamps, when they arrived 1 is filthy with black ink so has definitely been used, it is worse then all my used ones put together so had to get a baby wipe on to it, the other 1 is clean but has also been used you can see the ink on the stamp so not impressed at all, anyway I have made 2 birthday cards 1 for a friends 21st so let me know Wat u think, will speak soon

Sara xx

Both cards are made using penny black stickeroo's, peel off's, backing paper and sticky ribbon

Finally New Cards!!!

2008-05-19T19:25:00.000+01:00

Well it has taken me a long time to find some time for myself, never mind making cards but i had a couple of hours spare last night so made some cards, i had a anniversary card to make for my 1st order, a 18th birthday card and a general birthday card, I have recently taken delivery of some new penny black stamps (6 in total lol !!!!), which i couldn't wait to use and i bought my first Tilda stamps which i have not had chance to use yet hopefully i will find some more free time soon!!! So here is the final results please let me know what you think as if i don't know how I'm doing i cant improve!!

The card on the top left is the general birthday card made using the swiss dots embossing folders, i have also used a new penny black stamp which i have coloured in using whispers pens, and some peel offs!!

Card on the right is again a new penny black stamp again coloured in whispers pens and peel offs with some balloon backing paper, and a flower brad!!!

The card to the left is a anniversary card made with the swiss dots embossing folder peel offs and gem stones !!

Again any comments are appreciated!!!

Sara xx

Debs Blog Candy To Celebrate Turning 40yrs Old!!!!

2008-05-19T19:17:00.000+01:00

Hi Debs (MeandLilG) is celebrating reaching 40yrs of age by giving away some blog candy, go and check debs blog out, there is lots of beautiful cards to see aswell!!! Happy 40th Birthday Debs enjoy your day sara xx

Emma's Blog Candy Up For Grabs!!!

2008-05-13T20:05:00.000+01:00

Hi Emma on Elf Creations is celebrating 5,000 hits and her birthday and is giving away some lovely blog candy to celebrate, so happy birthday Emma and congratulations

Starlight Ladies Walk 2008

2008-05-05T18:02:00.000+01:00

Hi Everyone,

i am going to be completing a sponsors 13mile walk in the aid of St Rocco's Hospice the walk is on the 20th June 2008 and starts at midnight. St Rocco's Hospice is a place that has helped many family friends who have suffered with cancer and have always cared for them to the very end, the most recent was my best friend's grandad Joe who sadly passed away on the 4th may 2008, they cared for him for the 2 and half weeks he stayed at the hospice not only do they care for the patients but are also a rock and a great support for the families as well.

Here is a little more about St Rocco's Hospice who provides specialist care and support for patients with cancer and other progressive illnesses in the Warrington area. Quality of life is at the centre of our philosophy. Care is given within a 10 bed inpatient unit and 15 place day unit. A huge range of services include complementary therapies, symptom control, nursing care and family support. All these services are offered completely FREE of charge in an atmosphere of love and care.

Now this is where you come in, i feel a little cheeky but at the end of the day if you don't ask you don't get: if you are in a position to do so please could you sponsor me for the walk all money goes to St Rocco's Hospice for the new day unite expansion which will help to improve facilities and enhance the care given to patients and their families, so you will be helping to make a really big difference

i have sent up a fundraising page which is where you can make your donations i will also put a link on my blog and also the page address is http://www.justgiving.com/sararoberts

Thank you for reading Sara x

Charity Registration No 511592

My Blog

2008-05-03T23:15:00.000+01:00

hi everyone hope everyone is well, sorry i not been around for a short while have had a lot going on at the min, losing 1 of my friends in terrible circumstances, most of you will know from my do crafts posting. Ive also split up with my boyfriend of 5yrs which i have found hard to deal with, and finally my best friend's grandad is gradually getting worst with his cancer he is like my grandad as i have known him since i was 2yrs old, we are not allowed to see him as he is now too ill!!! anyway due to this and other things i.e my wii fit i have not made many cards, although the amount of birthday's on the way i best get cracking my sister's is on Tuesday so i know what i will be doing this weekend lol, once i have created the masterpiece i will upload on my blog love Sara x

p.s just to update my friend's grandad has lost his battle with the cancer this morning, R.I.P Joe !!!

Michelle's blog candy!!

2008-05-03T23:10:00.000+01:00

Michelle over on card grotto has some blog candy up for grabs for hitting 40,000 hits on her blog go and have a look the cards she creats are always beautiful sara x

Kitty has Blog Candy up for grabs!!!

2008-05-03T23:04:00.000+01:00

hi kitty has some blog candy up for grabs go and have a look saz x

More Blog Candy

2008-04-27T18:45:00.000+01:00

Tracie is celebrating her birthday by giving away some great pink cat studio stamps. check Tracie's blog by clicking on the link http://pinkangel-traciejane.blogspot.com/

Blog Candy On Offer

2008-04-27T18:41:00.000+01:00

Just to let you know Tara is celebrating 20,000 hits on her blog by offering some fab candy. if you want a chance to win why not visit her blog at http://tarasdesigns.blogspot.com

Ive been tagged!!!

2008-04-27T18:19:00.000+01:00

ive been tagged by ruth so her are 7 facts about me so here gos:

1. I am 24yrs old and still live with my parents, sister and dog.

2. I have been driving for 6yrs and have my own car.

3. I have a degree in advanced study of early years and i.c.t ( kids and computers for those you dont know).

4. I am a natural blonde although i have just had my hair dyed darker.

5. I am a daddies girl therefore im in to football and watch all the games i can especially my fav team Man Utd.

6. I have recently joined a gym not that i go much lol.

7. i hate deep water as I nearly drowned as a kid and dont like heights either so theme parks out of the question.

So if you not asleep yet i need to tag 5 people so i tag:

Sarah (crafty little devils), Lisa (lavenderstamper), Vicki (paperlicious oasis), cindersmcphee and Karen (karen's creation)

Blog Candy On Offer

2008-04-27T18:13:00.000+01:00

Just to let you know Susie is celebrating 10,000 hits on her blog by offering some fab candy. if you want a chance to win why not visit her blog at http://whiteribboncards.blogspot.com/

Got My 1ST Award Today!!!

2008-04-12T12:07:00.000+01:00

Today i have recieved my first award from Donna its the Arte y Pico award so thank you very much!!! i have to post the following rules :

1. You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award for their creativity,design,interesting material,and also contributes to the blogging community,no matter what language.

2. Each award has to give the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.

4. Award winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of Arte y Pico blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award

5. To show these rules.

so the 5 blogs i pick are :

Janet- one of my docrafts friends, always very helpful, makes gorgeous cards, and soon to be a star!!!
Vikki- a blog i like to visit!!!
Sarah- crafty little devils another blog i like to visit!!
Debs - debs lives in the same part of the country as me and love to visit her blog!!!
Stacey- one of my sisters!!!

i also visit loads more blogs but have tried to give award to people who are yet to receive one!!!

Nikki's Card Creations: 15,000 hits Blog Candy

2008-04-08T14:07:00.000+01:00

Nikki's Card Creations: 15,000 hits Blog Candy

Blog Candy On Offer

2008-04-07T01:31:00.001+01:00

Just to let you know Nikki is celebrating 15,000 hits on her blog by offering some fab candy. if you want a chance to win why not visit her blog at http://nikkiscardsandnews.blogspot.com/2008/03/15000-hits-blog-candy.html

Sara

Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers 16

2008-04-07T01:06:00.000+01:00

I have officially joined the Sisterhood! What is the Sisterhood you ask? Well, simply put, it's a group of women who love stamping, scrap booking, and card making. There are some incredibly talented women who are members. I love visiting their websites and checking out their artwork. You can find their websites listed in my sidebar!

A little bit about me I'm 24yrs old and liked crafting as a young child, i was always drawing, painting and knitting and sewing with my nan who sadly passed away when i was nine so I'm surprised i still remember, as i got a bit older i was interested in cross stitch i still complete some now and again but don't really get time, at the start of 2008 i started card making and already have a craft stash which is overflowing and of course costing me a fortune, i like stamping, heat embossing, using my cuttle bug, also like using ribbons, peel offs anything to do with card making really, as i am new to card making and blogging any help, tips and techniques or comments on my work are greatly appreciated. i look forward to meeting new friends

Sara

2nd Anniversary Cards

2008-04-06T23:58:00.000+01:00

hi this is a card i made for my uncle and auntie for their 8th wedding anniversary, i hope you like it as im new to card making and blogging any comments will be greatly recieved

1st Anniversary Card

2008-04-06T18:00:00.000+01:00

hi this is my 1st anniversary card made for a family friends again any comments always welcome! it was made using a xcut punch for glasses, papermania peel offs and papermania backgound paper.

1st Card

2008-03-30T23:15:00.001+01:00

This is my first card i have made using my new cuttlebug, i have used the happy birthday embossing folder on printed paper by papermanina, i have then used my 1st penny black stamp which i have coloured with watercolour pencils any comments will be appreciated

Hi

2008-03-30T17:38:00.000+01:00

Hi all
im new to blogging as you can probably tell, i am hoping to meet lots of new friends and learn some new tip and techinques for card making, i will update my blog whenever i get some spare time and finally find my feet, x sara x