Apologies

Apologies for not being around to visit everyone,but my blog isn't playing ball just now.The playlists are having problems and it's taking ages for the blog to load.It's soooooo slow and I just don't have the time just now to faff about.It seems to be a known problem and resolves itself.I've got a challenge card here waiting to upload but it's just too slow at the moment,so I've given up trying for now.
I'm off to see ACDC tomorrow at Hampden which should be fantastic,but a bit hot hot hot I think.So plenty of sun cream,water and of course some chocolate to keep the blood sugar levels up...lol.
Hopefully the blog will be back working properly and I can play catch up with everyone.It's taken me ages just to get this post up...grrrrrrr.

Cass xxx

Final Teacher's Card

This is the last card for Louis teachers.This one is for his class teacher who is retiring.I've used a Sugar Nellie Home Grown stamp of the little boy artist but didn't ink up the handprints on the board.I decided to write the sentiment on there instead.The little boy is so like Louis with his curls....lol.I'm glad to get them all finished.

Image - Sugar Nellie Little Artist coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Choc Chip and Core'dinations
Papers - Bo Bunny Abbey Road
Sentiment - Hand Written
Ribbon - SU Choc Chip
Punch - MS Doily Lace
Flowers & Brads - Papermania

Off to finish a birthday card and make a start on a couple of wedding cards.I'm also off out tomorrow night on a hen night to the Curry Karaoke.Last time I went I got up and sung Bon Jovi.Think I'll hide under the table this time....lol

TFL
Cass xxx

A Blonde A Brunette And A Redhead for Friday Sketchers 57

Well I already had these 3 cards made up for Louis teachers,they were just missing the sentiments and noticed they fitted in with the Friday Sketchers sketch if I flipped it,so I hope that's allowed.I made them all the same layout and just coloured them differently.One is a blonde,one a brunette and one a redhead,like the 3 teachers....lol.And yes....those flowers again.I promise I'll give them a miss for a while.

Image - Gorjuss girl coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - Papermania Venetian skies
Cuttlebug Embossing -Swirls and Birds
Sentiment - SU
Punch - EK Success Flower
Pearl Brads - Papermania
Pearls - Kanban
Glitter - Copic Glitter Pen

Same as above only
Papers - K&Co Madeline

Same as above
Papers - Basic Grey Wisteria

Well it's a sunny and showery day here today and got lots to do.Presents for teachers and a visit to Craftology.So I'm off to get ready.Will be round for a hop later.

TFL
Cass xxx

Busy busy busy

Sorry everyone for not visiting your lovely blogs over the last week,but it's been a busy week with one thing and another.I'm beginning to think I'll meet myself coming back...lol.
I've not got any cards to show you just now although I do have a few in various stages of completion,mainly for Louis to give to his teachers.He has a few due to his special needs in school.Hopefully I'll get them finished and pop them on.
Last night I went to see Tesla in concert (who I hear you ask?)...lol.Well they're an 80's American rock band so probably all too young to know them (unlike me!) and my ears are still ringing.So for anyone who is remotely interested here's a song off their new album (it's a ballad).Pause the other music first or you'll get one mighty noise.




I'll try and start getting round all my lovely bloggy buddies tonight and try and catch up,with a break to watch The Big Bang Theory of course,as it's the last in the series.

Cass xxx

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 64 Quotations

I decided to make this Criss Cross Card using the tutorial HERE on SCS.After making up the size stated I decided it was a bit on the small side so added and extra inch on to the measurements.I've coloured Miss Anya in with my Copic markers. The papers are from The Sweet Shoppe and called Persimmon.You may notice the are very similar to MME Bloom & Grow and are designed by the same person.So I can keep my MME papers to stroke and just print out these to use...lol.I've used my EK Success Flower punch to punch the flowers from the same papers....and yes I've crumpled them again (you'll probably see me doing this loads and will get fed up seeing them!)The borders are a Sizzix die from the Hello Kitty range.I decided to use this lovely quote on my card and so it fitted in perfectly with the Cute Card Thursday Challenge which was quotations.

Image - Miss Anya from The Greeting Farm coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Sage Shadow
Papers - Persimmon from The Sweet Shoppe
Nestabilities - Petite Ovals and Scallops and Labels
Sizzix Die - Hello Kitty Scallops
Punch - EK Success Flower and SU Tab
Gem Brads - Papermania

Well today was a busy day.Louis had his school sports day and I had my last scrapbook class until September.To top it all off we had a power cut about 6pm tonight and the power didn't go back on until just before 11pm.Just as well I was out at my class.No TV or internet as router was off.Felt like my arm was missing not being online...lol

TFL
Cass xxx

A Simple Birthday Card

This is a simple card I made for a friends birthday.She loves elephants,so I used a Little Claire elephant stamp and coloured it with my Copics.I used my Copic glitter pens to bling up the flowers a bit.The papers are one of my faves Daisy Buckets Little Black Dress.I've kept the card fairly simple (makes a change for me).Just added a bit of black organza ribbon and some little red flowers.

Image - Little Claire elephant coloured with Copics
Papers - Daisy Buckets Little Black Dress
Sentiment - Woodware
Pearls - Kanban
Copic Glitter Pens - Black and Red
Ribbon and flowers from stash

Well I'm off to try and finish a LO for my scrapbook class at Craftology on Monday.This is the last until after the summer.I don't really post them on here as I know most are cardmakers that pop by so I just stick them on my slide show.I really feel like just putting my feet up though as i'm knackered after doing Body Combat...lol,but I better give myself a shake and get it finished.

TFL
Cass xxx

Mum's Birthday Card & Simon Says Stamp Challenge

Today is my mum's birthday,so as she's a lady of elder years,she wouldn't appreciate a cutesy card really so did a vintage again.I know she loves this style of card so went with it for her birthday card.I made a few Mother's Day cards in a similar style way back in March as some of you may have seen from previous blog posts back then.I really had a ball with the distressing,using my files and inking with my Distress inks,crumpling and tearing and generally getting in a mess.....lol.I'm entering it into the Simon Says Stamp Blog Challenge which is "Let's Craft With Tim" or "inspired by Tim." I'm not sure if mine qualifies as it's only got the sentiment and swirls stamped,but I definitely went wild with the distressing.
I used Stampin' Up designer papers and crumpled them up quite a bit and then opened it back out and inked all the creases with Scattered Straw Distress Ink.I used a recycled piece of corrugated cardboard and cut it to the size of the card which is 8x8 and then tore a hole in the middle and inked the edges with Tea Dye Distress Ink.The image is from a disc of vintage ladies which I printed onto Safmat (again) and applied to some card.I then distressed the edges and again applied Tea Dye.The swirls are Rhonna Farrer Autumn Leaves stamped with Versafine Vintage Sepia.The corner papers are Sandylion music score which I again distressed and inked and stamped the swirls.The sentiment is stamped on recycled packing paper and mounted on card to make it more firm.The letters are American Craft Thickers sponged with both Distress inks and lightly dusted with Ranger Perfect Pearls as are the flowers and butterfly.My mum loved it so I'm happy....lol

Image - Vintage Ladies CD printed on Safmat
Cardstock - Recycled Corrugated Cardboard
Papers - SU Tea And Crumpets,Sandylion Music Score
Sentiment - Penny Black stamped on recycled packing paper
Swirls - Rhonna Farrer Autumn Leaves
Inks - Distress Inks (Scattered Straw and Tea Dye) and Versafine Vintage Sepia
Flowers - Prima Artful Collage
Pearl Brads - Papermania
Butterfly - Cuttlebug Die and Embossed
Letters - American Craft Thickers
Ranger Perfect Pearls
Lace and Leaf ribbon from stash

TFL
Cass xxx

Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Weather Theme

***WARNING...you might need shades for this card as it's bright***

I had already coloured this Miss Anya in as I'd received them from the USA last week and had planned on posting it.It just so happened it fitted in nicely with the theme at Daring Cardmakers which was to be weather themed,so I thought I'd enter it for the challenge.The card is very bright colours and I thought the image would look fab with these gorgeous BoBunny Papers.They're again from the Bella Journee range and this collection is Tuscany..I must be getting brave cutting them all up.I've only had them for a year or so...lol.
Sorry for the squiffy photo.I really need to practice more at better shots.

Image - Miss Anya Shine from The Greeting Farm coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - BoBunny Bella Journee Tuscany
Nestabilities - Petite Ovals and Scallops
Eyelets - Papermania
Sentiment - Printed on PC
Black Sakura Glaze Pen for shades
Ribbon and flowers from stash

I'll hopefully have a good blog hop later tonight,but got to rush right now and get ready for my Body Pump class which starts shortly.Friday night and I'm pumping iron...lol.

TFL
Cass xxx

Award

I received this fab award from the lovely June who makes such gorgeous cards.Please pop by her blog and have a peek.Thank you so much for this award June I really do appreciate it.


I'm supposed to pass it on to 5 others so I'm passing it back to June and to everyone else who leaves me lovely comments.It's so difficult to choose just 5 so please accept it from me as I really do appreciate you all.

Cass xxx

OMG I Won.....

The Sugar Bowl Challenge.I can't believe it!! I've got a huge silly grin on my face....lol
I get to choose 6 gorgeous Sugar Nellie stamps......Ohhhhh decisions decisions.I'm sure it won't take too long to choose 6 of the gorgeous stamps.
Well that's certainly brightened my day,and the suns out to boot.Hope you all have a lovely day wherever you are and are happily crafting.

Hugs
Cass xxx

Copic Colour Challenge #15

I managed to get a card made in time for the Copic Colour Challenge this week.Last week I had the image coloured but didn't get time to make up a card with it so was determined to do it this week..This image I had coloured last week but only got round to making up the card last night.These were the colours we were to use.

I used the Gorjuss Girl from set 2 called "Bear Hug". I'm at the "coos tail" with these rubber stamps and also the Miss Anyas.I kept dithering on whether I really liked them or not,so by time I decide they're old news....lol.

Image - Gorjuss Girl coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - Basic Grey and HOTP
Sentiment - Studio G
Ribbon - SU Certain Celery with faux stitching
Flowers - Papermania
Pearls - Kanban
Spacers from stash

I've coloured in a few more images and hope to get them made up into cards.The weather has been so lovely here though that we're making the most of it,so not been much crafting getting done.
Hope you're all enjoying the beautiful weather.

TFL
Cass xxx

Colour Create Challenge Week #17

The challenge over at Colour Create this week was to use the colours Lemon,Pink Sorbet and Chocolate chosen by the lovely Katy with the extra option of Shabby Chic.Scrummy colours and so I decided to ink up a lovely sugar Nellie stamp I hadn't used.I coloured her with my Copics and paper pieced her apron.The yellow gingham was a free download from Chris's blog.So a big thank you to her for the lovely papers.I distressed the edge and inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen.

Image - Kitty by Sugar Nellie coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations Whitewash Collection
Paper - Gingham free download from Christine Dark
Sentiment - Studio G
Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Flower
Pearls - Kanban
Buttons - Woodware
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Flowers,leaf ribbon and lace from stash

I got a lovely delivery of Gorjuss girls and Miss Anyas today and I'm dying to go ink them up,but I've got a LO to get done for my scrapbook class on Monday,so it's got to be done first.Hopefully if I get it done I can have a play.

TFL

Cass xxx

Flowers,leaf ribbon and lace from stash

Another Award

Again I've received an award from the lovely Jackie.Thank you so very much Jackie for thinking of me.I appreciate it so much.

The rules are that I must:

Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.-
Link to your nominees within your blog post.
Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.-
Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

Well I'm definitely passing the award back to Jackie and I'm going to cheat and pass it on to all my fab followers and everyone who leaves such lovely comments on my blog.I appreciate every single one of you for taking the time to comment.

Cass xxx

Just A Card

No challenge card this time,just a Gorjuss girl I had coloured in.I finally decided to use some papers I've had for quite a while and not wanted to cut up.They're BoBunny Bella Journee Santorini range.That shows how old they are.I bought 3 sets,the others being Tuscany and Eire.So as the papers were vivid red and blue,I coloured this Gorjuss girl in using those colours.I finally used a sizzix die I'd bought a while back to make the branch and flowers.The other bits are die cuts from the same Santorini range.

Image - Gorjuss girl coloured with Copics
PP - Bo Bunny Bella Journee 'Santorini'
Sentiment - HOTP
Swirl Stamp - Studio G
Sizzix Die - Flowers,Branches & Leaves Set
Oval and Square Die Cut - Bo Bunny Bella Journee 'Santorini'
Pearls - Kanban
Ribbon from stash

Weather isn't very nice here today.A wee bit chilly and no sign of the sun.Hope everyone is enjoying the bank holiday.

TFL
Cass xxx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 11 sketch by Kathy

The challenge over at the Sugar Bowl was a sketch by Kathy and you were to include pearls.I decided to use my Basic Grey Wisteria pad instead of just looking at it and another Gorjuss girl too.Again I'm not quite happy with this,can't decide what it is (think I'm never happy with cards....lol).The flowers I made by punching out the Wisteria papers and really crumpling them up.I think it gives a really good effect.(distressed...lol).I did some recently for a scrapbook LO and everyone thought they were fabric.
I rotated the sketch and have also included the pearls.Both in the centre of the flowers and also in the top left corner.I'm just back from Body Combat so off to relax for the rest of the evening and maybe finish another card that's nearly done.

Image - Gorjuss girl coloured with Copics

Cardstock - Coredinations
Papers - Basic Grey Wisteria
Sentiment - HOTP
Nestabilities - Labels One
Punches - EK Success Flower
Pearl Brads and Pearls - Papermania
Cuttlebug Corner Die

TFL
Cass xxx

Copic Colour Challenge #13 & Colour Create Week 16

I thought I'd combine the Copic Colour Challenge and Colour Create.The Copic Colour Challenge was to use a sketch by Maddy and Colour Create was to use the colours chosen by Kim which were Sky Blue,Tan and Ecru with the extra option of gloss,glitter or glaze.

I'm not sure about this card,something about it i'm not liking but not sure what.I was going to just leave it off the blog,but it's done so may as well post it.I'm also not sure if those little fairies are supposed to be male or female.They have what looks like dresses but I think they look like little boys....lol

Image - Fairy Doodle coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Bashful Blue
Papers - Imaginisce
Nestabilities - Circles and Labels 3
Sentiment - Studio G
Flowers - Prima
Pearls - Kanban
Pin - Fancy Pants with some beads added
Stickles - Frosted Lace on wings
Ribbon from stash

TFL
Cass xxx

Altered Tin

Sally the girl at Craftology who does the jewellery classes asked me if I'd alter a tin for her to keep her glass beads in.She makes the beads herself and they are gorgeous as well as her jewellery pieces.In return she told me I could choose some beads and she made them up into a necklace for me with some crystals and pearls.
The box I painted with turquoise acrylic paint and covered with the beautiful BoBunny Alyssa papers.Sally likes birds,so I stamped some from Personal Impressions and coloured with Copics and added one on each side.On the lid I added a cuttlebug embossed oval cut with my nesties.I coloured a Gorjuss girl with my Copics and mounted her on top.The letters are American Craft Thickers painted in turquoise and stickled.I wish I'd left them without the bling now.I gave it a couple of coats of mod podge and added the flowers and butterfly.




This is the gorgeous necklace Sally made for me.I think I got the best deal.




And a close up of her gorgeous glass beads.

I had hoped to try and do another challenge but haven't had time.I had to help my friend finish her wedding invites,alter this tin and finish the LO for my class on Monday.All are finished now so hopefully can get a card made.

TFL
Cass xxx

An Award

I've got this award from the lovely Jackie over at Craft Designs.Pop over and see her lovely cards.Thank you so much Jackie,I really appreciate it.
I also received it back from the fabby June over at Yorkie Lovers blog.June's card are gorgeous so pop over and have a look for yourself.Thank you too June.


Please accept this award right back Jackie,as you deserve it.I'm going to pass this award on to 3 who are new to blogging especially,but everyone who visits is welcome to accept it from me as you're all fab and I really do appreciate you visiting.So the 3 relatively new bloggers are June,Sandra and Susan.Welcome to bloggy land ladies.

Cass xxxa

Copic Colour Challenge #12

I'm so late with this challenge as I've been busy all weekend demoing at Craftology and couldn't get finishing this card,plus camera was playing up again,oh and Mr Blogger too!
Anyway the Copic Colour Challenge was to use the following colours.

I've used a cute little image called a Fairy Doodle.They are so gorgeous and lovely to colour.

Image - Fairy Doodle coloured with Copics and Copic Atyou Spica glitter pen (on the wings)
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - SU Designer Series in Choc Chip and Chatterbox
Sentiment - Papermania
Punches - Martha Stewart Doily Lace
Ribbon - SU Choc Chip
Card Candy - Craftwork Cards
Flowers - Papermania coloured with Copics to match

TFL
Cass xxx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 10 sketch by Marlene

Another first for me on the challenge front.First time entering The Sugar Bowl challenge which was a sketch by the fabulous Marlene.
This poor little gorjuss girl,I really feel sorry for her.I hadn't stamped her properly and was really only getting used as a practice with my Copics to try and do the colour black.I was short of C9 so she's more grey than black.She also looks in colour how I felt the other day while colouring her.I was feeling miserable and it was dark and rainy outside,so she got the grey look. Needless to say C9 and a few other Copics into my shopping cart soon cheered me up...lol.
Anyway,I had bought Daisy Buckets scrummy Little Black Dress papers in my local craft shop so decided she wasn't just going to be for a practice.So after I touched in the bits I'd misstamped with my copic fineliner and coloured her she got pride of place on the card.I think she's got slightly more lace holes in her petticoat than should be,but nevermind.I kept her colouring totally monochrome even on her face which is slightly greyed,and the little fox is now of the Arctic variety...lol.The buttons are cut from a Sizzix Die and covered in glossy accents with some floss threaded through,so I hope they count.....lol
Enough waffling for now,I've got loads to do today as my friend's coming tonight to finish off her wedding invites and I've got a demo weekend ahead at my local craft shop,so apologies for not having blog hopped much .I'll try and pop round when I get a minute.

Image - Gorjuss girl coloured with Copics

Cardstock - Brilliant white from Bits and Pieces
Papers - Daisy Buckets Little Black Dress
Punch - SU Round Tab
Cutter Bee Bug - Faux stitch piercing
Sentiment - Studio G
Pearls - Kanban
Buttons - Sizzix Die
Flowers and brad from stash

TFL
Cass xxx

Colour Create Challenge #14

Well I decided to have another go at a challenge,and so picked Colour Create as they had yummy colours of chocolate,cream and red with the added option of ribbon.I was drooling looking at the picture on the blog...lol
I decided to ink up a little Elzybell bear I bought a while back and hadn't used.He is so cute.I went for the vintage/aged look on this so used distress inks instead of Copics.I didn't use the ribbon though unless you count the lace......lol.I must admit I really like this card IRL which must be a first for me.

Image - Elzybells stamped with Versafine Vintage Sepia and coloured with distress inks
Cardstock - Core'dinations,recycled corrugated from packaging
Paper - K&Co Wild Saffron,Sandylion Music Sheet
Sentiment - Tim Holtz Adage Ticket
Pearls - Kanban
Roses,lace and heart charm from stash

Well it's done nothing but pour from the heavens here today.I can hardly believe it's May.Hope you're all having better weather.

TFL
Cass xxx

Copic Colour Challenge # 11

For the Copic Colour Challenge this week it was to use another three colours I normally would never have thought of using together,but like last weeks colours,they actually did work well.

For my card I've used the lovely image of Daisy with her Doll from Sugar Nellie and coloured her with my Copics.Thankfully I managed to get the camera to cooperate this morning so I could get a picture.

Image - Daisy with her Doll coloured with Copics
Cardstock - Core'dinations
Papers - Blonde Moments and Chatterbox
Punches - X Cut Daisy Large and Small
Pearls - Kaiser
Sentiment - Studio G
White Gel Pen for highlights
Copic Fine liner for doodling
Ribbon from stash

Well the weather has changed for the better here after teeming rain on Friday.So hopefully can enjoy the sun over the next two days.Hope you're all having a lovely Holiday Weekend.

TFL
Cass xxx

Another Gorjuss Girl.....

I must admit I really love these images even though they've got no mouths...lol.This is number 3 for me and I bought the gorgeous new Blueberry Hill Papers from Papermania which are beautiful so decided to use them.I also decided to use some vellum which I've had for ages and never knew what to do with.
I'm off to crack on with a scrapbook page for my class on Monday night.I want to get it done so I can enjoy the holiday weekend without rushing at the last minute (like usual...lol)

Image - Gorjuss Girl Coloured with Copics

Cardstock - Core'dinations

Papers - Papermania Blueberry Hill
Nestabilities - Scalloped Ovals
Punchs - Heart and Border from Hobbycraft
Pearls - Kaiser
Flowers - Prima and Hobbycraft
Sentiment - Clare Curd
Ribbons from stash

TFL
Cass xxx

Just in case anyone is interested,Cultpens are now stocking the Copic Atyou Spica pens.

Copic Colour Challenge #10

Well I decided to enter the Copic Colour Challenge again as I need to practise more with my Copics.I really struggled with the colours as what image to use and the Prussian Blue (B39) was very dark.I think I managed to sneak a little bit down the side of the vase.The card is quite CAS for me as I like to add lots of embellishments but thought it suited the image to keep it simple.The stamp was a bit of a pain too as it's not very detailed with the flowers so you've got to add the flower definition yourself.It probably lends itself better to being watercoloured.These are the colours we had to use.

This is my card

Stamped Image - Hampton Arts Stamps Mara-Mi Bouquet coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Rose Red,Papermania Cream
Ribbon - SU Very Vanilla and Regal Rose
Punch - SU Scallop Border,Carl Craft Corner
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots
Nestabilities - Circles
Sentiment - Clare Curd
White Gel Pen

Gorjuss Girl # 2

Well I've been tearing my hair out for the last few days trying to get my camera to work to get a photo of this card.It still keeps shutting down when you click to take the pic.I've tried new batteries and took them out and warmed them up and it's still lucky to take one picture.I think a new one is called for.Anyway I finally managed to get one and only one of this card.I coloured this with my Copics before I had read Rach's tutorial so don't look too hard at it....lol.I've distressed the edges of the cardstock and papers with my BG toolkit and inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink as well as round the image and ticket. (It's not showing very well as it was quite bright for a change!)

Image - Gorjuss Girl coloured with Copics

Cardstock - Core'dinations

Papers - 7Gypsies Savannah

Nestabilities - Octagons

Sentiment - Tim Holtz Adage Ticket

Stamp - Studio G swirl

Card Candy - Craftwork Cards

Flowers - Prima Artful Collage

Pearl Brads - Papermania

Leaf Ribbon is from a local craft shop and lace and butterfly from my stash.

TFL
Cass xxx

Lovely Award.....

........from the equally lovely Vicki.I'm chuffed to bits to receive this.Pop over to Vicki's little Oasis and see her gorgeous cards.I'm supposed to pass this on to 10 others.I know lots of people already have it.So I'm passing it on to everyone who pops by my blog.I appreciate every one of you.

Hugs

Cass xxx

Copic Colour Challenge #9

The Copic Colour Challenge this week was to use the following colours.


Well I've never ever done a challenge before and so I'm right in at the deep end with this one using Copics,as I've only had mine a few weeks and still getting to grips with them.I suppose this is the best way to learn though.I'd have never ever used these colours together but was surprised how lovely they went together.I'm not particularly happy with the colouring of this image as I found it a bit fiddly,but it's done now.

Image - Gardenia Greenthumb from Stamping Bella coloured with Copics
Cardstock - SU Bravo Burgundy
Paper - K&Co Que Sera Sera Floral Collage and Crate
Ribbon - SU Old Olive
Nestabilities - Labels 3 and Ribbon Tags Trio
Sentiment - Studio G
Flowers - Prima and Doodlebug (coloured with Copics as I didn't have matching shades)
Pearls - Kanban
Punch - MS Doily Lace
Flowerpot button and Frosted Lace Stickles(on her wings)

TFL
Cass xxx

Gorjuss Girl And Copics

Here's my first Gorjuss Girl.I held off buying them because I've got a thing about no mouths (like Magnolias) but I made an exception with these as they've kind of grown on me (unlike Tildas!...lol)
I've got to thank the fabulous Rach for her Copic tutorial on her blog,which you can find HERE. She made the tutorial so easy to follow and look so easy,even though it's not.I learned more from her tutorial in a few hours than I did in a few weeks reading others. I'm happier with the colouring of this although I still need loads of practise.

Image - Gorjuss Girl coloured with Copics

Cardstock - SU Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue

Papers - SU designer Series in Choc Chip and Bashful Blue

Sentiment - Clare Curd

Petite Oval Nestabilities

Flowers - Papermania

Pearls - Kanban

Eyelets - Papermania

Ribbon,buttons and cording from stash.

I took Louis through to Edinburgh on the 'big' train yesterday and we popped up to the castle for a bit and then had a wee walk down the Royal Mile.It was absolutely FREEZING and we were lucky if we heard another Scottish/British accent.It was heaving with tourists.My camera wasn't working very well (I think the batteries were too cold...lol) so only got a few pics.Here's one of Louis anyway (posing as usual).

TFL

Cass xxx

Daisy With Her Pram

Found a little time to have a play with a few new stamps I got.Daisy with her pram by Sugar Nellie.I've also let loose my first Copic coloured image.My practice one was sent to the lovely Kerry for her birthday.
I've been busy trying to keep Louis amused as the weather has been lousy,so haven't had time to do much crafting or blog hopping.Hopefully tonight I'm going to have a good catchup with everyone.

Image - Sugar Nellie Daisy With Her Pram Coloured with Copics

Cardstock - Core'dinations

Papers - BG Porcelain

Punch - SU Tab

Sentiment - Woodware

Dies - Sizzix Swirls

Flowers - Prima Hydrangeas

Baubles - Stamping Bella

Lace ribbon and brads from stash.

TFL

Cass xxx

More Distressing......

This was the second Mother's Day card I made. I finally downloaded the picture from my camera. Again I went for the vintage distressed look. I think I preferred this one. Again it's another 8x8 card,and the image printed onto Safmat.Cardstock - SU Choc Chip

Papers - Anna Griffin and Sandylion music score
Vintage Image - From CD and printed on Safmat
Punch - Fiskars Lace
Stamps - Rhonna Farrer Autumn Leaves Flourishes
Sentiment - Stamps Happen Inc.
Ink - Versafine (Vintage Sepia) & Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Antique Linen)
Flowers - Prima Artful Collage
Roses and lace from stash

TFL
Cass xxx

A Bit Distressed......

Not quite sure who is more distressed,the card or me.I think I went a bit OTT and think it looks a bit manky looking. (Scottish for dirty).However it's done now and so will have to do.It was a rush job as usual.I had two Mother's Day cards to make.The other I finished tonight but haven't been able to take a pic as it's too dark now.

The picture was on a disc with loads of vintage images I got from my friend.I printed it out onto Letraset Safmat and stuck onto cream cardstock,then distressed it with my BG Precision Toolkit.I'm quite pleased with the result ,as I'd had the Safmat for about a year and never used it.The card is another 8x8 seeing as it's for a special occasion.
Cardstock - SU Night Of Navy
Papers- SU Designer Series (Bashful Blue)
Vintage Image - From CD and printed onto Letraset Safmat
Stamps - Rhonna Farrer Autumn Leave Flourishes
Sentiment - Stamps Happen Inc
Ink - Versafine Vintage Sepia
Punch - MS Floral Lace
Cuttlebug Ornate Corners
Flowers - Prima and roses from stash
Ribbon and bow from stash.

TFL
Cass xxx

40th Birthday Card

I made this birthday card and matching money wallet for a friends birthday.(They are actually the same colour but my photography is naff).I finally decided to use some of my new stash. (new as in unopened....lol) The papers are all SU and the number 40 is cut out of chipboard and covered.The card is an 8x8 that I bought at the SECC.

Cardstock - SU Chocolate Chip
Papers - SU Designer Series (So Saffron) & Tea and Crumpets
Sentiments - HOTP and Clare Curd (stamped with Versafine Antique Sepia)
Swirls - Sizzix die
Punch - MS Doily Lace
Flowers - Papermania and roses from stash

I'd also like to say a huge big thank you to everyone for their lovely words of support and also asking after Louis. I really appreciate every one.

TFL

Cass xxx

Long Time No Blog..........

Yes it's been a while since I last blogged. But as some fellow bloggers know my little boy was diagnosed with a long term disability last July and so he is my main priority now. Unfortunately my crafting and blogging has taken a back seat,as you can probably understand.I can't promise I'll be posting daily,but I'll try and keep up a bit more regularly.Sorry if I've not visited all your lovely blogs.I hope to spend some time catching up.

I've managed to make a few cards (and bought some) and also had to keep my scrapbooking classes going so I'll hopefully get some of it posted.Unfortunately my heads been in the clouds a bit and forgot to take pictures of some of my cards....dooohhhhhh

This is a card I made for our friends little girl back in January. Daisy from Sugar Nellie coloured with Promarkers,Heidi Grace Paper and SU Stamp set.
I managed to pop along to the Hobbycrafts show at the SECC last Thursday with my friend Lesley. We had a fab day and met up again with the fantastic Kath and the lovely Alison.
I also got to meet some other lovely blog ladies,namely Lorraine, Gayle, Sue and Allison.
It was fabby to meet everyone and see what lovely stash we had all bought.Hope to see them all again in October.

Thanks For Looking
Cass xxx

P.S.........my Christmas tree is down....honest....lol

Merry Christmas

I just want to wish all my fellow bloggers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and all the best for 2009.
Hopefully I'll get round to posting a bit more then.I've been extremely busy over the last few weeks and so no posts from me or blogging.
I've not even taken any pictures of my cards I made as I was in such a rush to get them done and posted,so the only festive picture I can show is my Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas!
& A
Happy New Year

Cass xxx

Not Enough Hours......

............hours in the day for me at the moment.I know I've been a bad blogger but I've just had no spare time at the moment.I've been away on a course last week and the week before for a couple of days.Between that and having loads of prep work for my scrapbooking class which was a Xmas word book.I had 20 to cut out of chipboard on the Pazzles as it was a popular class and ran over 2 nights.Also loads of baking to do for Louis School Fayre plus nativity plays and panto's to attend.All the usual school stuff plus more to come.Had a Christmas night out too and another to come,not forgetting going to see Thunder in concert with Stu,which was fabby. I've actually been so short of time I've committed a crafty sin and actually bought Christmas cards as there's just no way I'll get them all done.So please forgive me for not visiting all your fabby blogs.I promise I'll try and get round them in the next few days as hopefully things should start to ease off a bit in some areas.One more crop on Monday and then a break from scrapbooking classes until the New Year.I've also got a treat on Wednesday.I'm having a lovely reiki appointment.I've never had it before so looking forward to it.I certainly need some de-stressing at the moment. Hope everyone is in better order than me at the moment and got all their Christmas shopping done.(I wish!...lol)

Cass xxx

Goodluckabella

Thought it was time to use my sadly neglected Bellas of late.Especially Goodluckabella as she's not even been used.
This was a good luck card for one of my Body Combat buddies who was going through a big op on Friday.She's doing well and should be home soon.
Goodluckabella is coloured with Promarkers.I've used my Marvy Puffy Velvet markers (at long last!) on the shamrocks to give some texture. (The white works great on the FF stamp with the baby bear in the nappy as it makes the nappy feel like a nappy....IYKWIM.....lol)
PP is K&Co Blue Awning as is the die cut circle with the sentiment in the middle. Sentiment is Stamping Bella.Lace ribbon is from stash.SU blue grosgrain ribbon and pearls from Stamping Bella.

Thanks For Looking
Cass xxx

It's Taken Me A While But......

I'd just like to thank everyone who has given me awards and tagged me recently.Please forgive me if I've missed anyone.
Firstly to Debs and Donna for this award.Also to Vikki for this award.
Thank you so much ladies for these lovely awards.I really appreciate the thought.
I'd like to pass them on to Kerry,Linda,Vicki,Shazza,Michelle and Donna.If you've already received any of these awards,just pass them by.

I'd also like to thank Kerry,Lesley,Tara and Vicky for tagging me.

Here's how it works, link to your tagger & list these rules on your blog. Answer 5 sets of 5 questions. Then, tag 5 people in the last section by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Things I Love......

1.My family
2.My friends
3.My Home
4.Rock Music
5.Crafting

Things I Don't Love......

1.Dishonesty
2.Rude People
3.Ironing
4.Going To The Dentist
5.Voicemail or answering machines (hate talking to machines, so never leave messages....lol)

Music On Ipod Or Playlist.....

1.Black Stone Cherry-Please Come In
2.Airbourne-Too Much Too Young Too Fast
3.Journey-After All These Years
4.AC/DC-Rock'n'Roll Train
5.Thunder-Better Man

Favourite Food/Drink.....

1.Oatcakes and strong cheese
2.Homemade soup
3.Hummous
4.Pear Cider
5.Homemade Gingerbread

As most people have already had this tag I'm going to leave it open for anyone who hasn't had it to accept.

Cass xxx

Christening LO

Shock gasp....another scrapbook page! This is the Christening LO I was teaching my scrapbook class last night.
BoBunny PP cut into a scalloped square using the Cricut Accent Essentials cart and mounted onto fawn Bazzill CS.
Fawn Bazzill Bling cut into a bible shape and gold mirri card cut into the filigree cross using the Cricut Wedding cart.
Fawn Bazzill Bling cut into the word faith and gold mirri card cut into the scrolls on the Cricut using the Home Accents cart.
Rhonna Farrer swirls stamped using Distress Ink in Walnut
The pages of the bible are cut using a pale cream cardstock that has a subtle line on it which looked good for the pages,again from the Cricut Wedding cart.
Fiskars punches for the fancy border from more BoBunny PP and also for threading the ribbon through from a golden mulberry paper.
Golden embroidery thread to make the tassles,golden ribbon,prima flowers and brads to finish.

Thanks For Looking
Cass xxx

Kerry's Christmas Stamps

Yeehaaaaaa......guess what arrived in the post today from Debbie Moore? Only Kerry's fabby Christmas stamps.Fantastic service as they were only dispatched yesterday. Got a LO I've got to finish first before I can have a play though....sniff. If you've not seen these fabby stamps yet,you can buy them here.

Cass xxx

Heidi Grace....

If anyone is popping along to the NEC over the next few days,my local craft shop will be selling Heidi Grace lines at fantastic prices.So if you want to grab yourself a bargain,head over to the Craftology stand and spend,spend,spend on some gorgeous stash.Donald,Gaynor and Carol will be happy to see you.

Cass xxx