My First Basic Grey Challenge

I saw this sketch from the Basic Grey Challenge Blog whilst blog hopping today and really liked the layout, so I thought I would have a go.
I really like the Eva papers from Basic Grey, so decided to use those on my card and I already had an image coloured in that matched the papers, so away I went and this is what I came up with.

I was quite pleased with it really and I love Pink and Green together, just hope I haven't over done it!

PAPERS: Basic Grey Eva

IMAGE: 'Tilda with Bird'

COLOURED WITH: W H Smith Watercolour Pencils

FLOWERS: Prima Hydrangas

BRADS: Papermania

SWIRL: A gift from Kay on the DC site.

SENTIMENT: Hero Arts

Thanks for looking, Michele xx

I've been tagged! & More awards

I've been tagged by Sarah ,Clarky J and Sue. This is an unusual but fun tag. You have to go where you keep your photos on your computer, go to the 6th folder and choose the 6th picture. Upload the picture to your blog and write a bit about what is going on in the pic. I really liked doing this one as I never knew what photo I was going to get and I was dreading it being one of me.

But I needn't have worried as my photo is of my hubby Kevin and Demi, our God-daughter. Demi comes to visit us a couple of times a week and always gets a book out of her toy box for Kevin or myself to read and she sits there the whole time! Her fave books are anything to do with 'In The Night Garden' which is what Kevin is reading her in this picture.

Now I have to tag 6 other people and I have chosen: Erin, Gina, Debs, Mina, Alex and Wendy

I have also received some awards which I love to receive, so a big Thank you to Sarah who has given me this 'Nice Blog Award'. I have to pass this on to 6 other people and the 6 I have chosen are: Wendy, Joy, Mina, Joey, Alex and Georgia

I was also given this 'Kreativ Award' by Gina and Sarah, but will not be passing this one on as I did so a couple of weeks ago, but Thank you very much ladies, I really appreciate you thinking of me.

And, last but not least is this 'Honest Scrap Award' from Joey. Thank you Joey, it has really made my day getting all these awards.

The rules for this award are:

a) List 10 honest things about yourself, making them interesting.

b) Pass it on to 7 other bloggers who you feel embody the spirit of Honest Scrap.

The 7 people I have chosen are: Alex, Wendy, Joy, Debs, Mina, Sarah and Tara.

Well I'm off to see if I can even think of 10 interesting things about myself and will update later.

Michele xxx

Happy Birthday Demi

My God-daughter Demi will be 2 tomorrow and her mum asked me to make her card for her. She picked the image, as Demi loves teddies and said she wanted Pink, but no flowers as Demi will pull them off! It's true though, they are the first thing she goes for when she comes into my craft room, flowers and buttons. I can't say no to her though, so she has her own little bag with some flowers in. She loves to put a flower on her mouth and blow it into the air! lol. Her mum was over the moon with the card and although my bow could be better, I liked it too. I am a bit hit and miss with bows, one day they come out great and others well, they don't!

I still have to finish my card, so will upload that tomorrow.

Thanks for looking.

Michele xx

'New Years Tilda' Wallet Card

Hi, I made this wallet card for Lorraine on the DC site. I have been waiting to see if she had received it before uploading it, just in case, but I know she has it now, so here it is! The Image is 'New Years Tilda' which was kindly sent to me by Sue and I think she is really sweet.

Thanks for looking.

Michele xxxxx

Thank You Georgia

I have been given this Kreativ Award by the lovely Georgia, who has a fab new blog called KITTY KRAFTS, which you should definitely check out.

I have to pass the award on to 5 other people and the 5 I have chosen are: Alex, Joey, Gina, Wendy and Mina.

Off to let them know now.
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More Awards!

Wow! I am so chuffed! I have been given 3 awards today. I do love getting awards. The Butterfly Award and the Fabulous Blog Award were given to me by Jackie. Thank you so much Jackie, it's so kind of you, I really appreciate you choosing me. I will not be passing these awards on as I have already done the 5 things I am addicted to on another post and passed it on, but if you haven't been awarded these before then these are for you from me.


The next award I received is the Encouragement Award, given to me by Alex and Jackie. Thank you so much ladies.

The rules of this Award are:

Put the Award on your blog.

Put a link to the person who gave it to you.

Nominate 5 other people to receive the Award.

Leave them a comment on their blog.

The 5 people I have chosed are: Caroline, Joy, Mina, Erin and Vicky

Off to let them know now.

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Sketch Saturday Card

Hi everyone, it's been ages since I made a card - before Christmas actually, but it's nice to be back and making cards again. I have been quite busy this week, but wanted to show you the card I have made for the Sketch Saturday Challenge.

The card is also a Friendship card for a lady on the Docrafts site, where the theme this month was to try something new, so I have paper pieced Daisy's clothes. I was really pleased with it and hope the lady in question likes it when she receives it.

I'll upload other cards later.

Thanks for looking

Michele xxxxxxxx

Clare Curd Signature Range

Clare Curd is launching her own Signature Range on 1st March and is also starting a new blog. It all starts on February 9th, so check out Clare's blog here for more info.

Good luck with everything Clare.
Michele xx

Last orders

Hello, hope you all had a lovely Christmas and got lots of lovely craft goodies. Mine was fab, even though I didn't get any craft prezzies from my list : (
We had a great time with all the family round. I ate loads, which I said I wouldn't do, but I couldn't help myself! I enjoyed it though so that's the main thing.
I thought I would show you the last couple of things I was asked to make for Christmas whilst we are still in December, then I can forget about it for another year! The first one is the candle I was asked to make for my cousin, using the Mimi and Snowman stamp from Pink Gem Designs. She asked for 'anything Pink' as it was for her little girl, so I thought this image would be ideal and she loved it.

This one was for my son to give to his boss, Vicky. I chose Pink Petticoat papers and image for this card as he wanted something modern, 'no snowmen or hedgehogs' were his exact words!
He was very pleased with it and she loved it aswell.
Thanks for looking. Wishing you all a Happy New Year.
Michele xx

Merry Christmas everyone

Hello everyone, hope you are well. I've missed you all! I haven't been on here for about a week as my computer has been very sick :(
It is all better now though, so I would just like to Thank you all for your lovely comments this year, I really appreciate them all. I will catch up on all your blogs after Christmas, but in the meantime I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year.
Luv Michele xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks Girls

I've been given this award by two lovely ladies, Gina and Wendy, thank you so much, I really appreciate these awards, it's nice to know that peeps are enjoying my blog.

The rules are: You have to give the award to 5 others and link to their blog, aswell as who gave you the award.
These 5 people shall pass it on to another 5.
Then list 5 things you are addicted to.
So here are my 5 things:
1. My Family
2. Crafting
3. Blogging
4. Music
5. Greys Anatomy (Oooh that McSteamy!)
The 5 people I have chosen to give this award to are: Erin, Sarah, Joey, Joy and Mina

Sorry if you already have it girls.

Off to let them know now. xxxxxxxx

Blue Christmas

Hi, gosh I can't believe it's been more than a week since I last blogged! Where does the time go? I still haven't managed to get all my Christmas prezzies yet, I still have prezzies to wrap and some family cards to make and I have been asked to make a candle for my cousin. Still can't moan, my Mum and Dad are coming up from Cornwall on Sunday for Christmas and I can't wait to see them. My mum can't wait to meet my daughters boyfriend and give him the once over! lol
In the meantime, I thought I would show you a few of the cards that I have been making, I didn't have time to take pics of them all as I made them, but managed these few. As you can see I love my Blue this Christmas and alot of my cards have been made with these Blue papers from Dovecraft.

These next few cards will be going to some ladies on the Docrafts Site, they should have received them now, so I know it's OK to put them on here.

Thanks for looking.

Michele xx

Papertake Weekly Challenge

This weeks Papertake Weekly Challenge is a sketch by Dawny P. I really enjoyed using this sketch and made a couple of cards using it. (my hubby couldn't believe it - not 2 cards the same?!!)

I used my Winter Wonderland papers for this card and really love this cute snowman image. It's a pity the picture is a bit dark, but it's the best I could do today.

PAPERS: Dovecraft 'Winter Wonderland'

CARDSTOCK: Core'dinations

RIBBON: Papermania

SNOWFLAKES: Punched with Woodware punch

Thanks for looking
Michele xxxxxxx

Fab Blog Candy

OMG! Paula at Pollycraft is giving away some fab blog candy. I just have to win it!
It will be on her blog until Weds 10th December, so hurry if you would like a chance to win.
Good luck
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Only One Card

Hi, not been around for a few days as hubby had a couple of days off work this week so that we could do some Christmas shopping. We went here, there and everywhere, but finally got our hands on Wii fit! We have been trying for ages to get one and finally tracked one down in Watford, so everyone was pleased about that. Anyway, I have only manages to do one Christmas card all week, 'cos I've been on the Wii fit every night! I also made a birthday card for my cousin's daughter who was 17 this week, but forgot to take a photo! So I just have the Christmas card to show you.

I love the PB Hedgies and this is one of my favourite Christmas images. I have made a start on my family cards as I have so many to do and want to give them all out next Sunday when we are all together for another birthday, so I have a busy week ahead!

IMAGE: Penny Black 'Winter Snuggles' coloured with watercolour pencils.

PATTERNED PAPER: DCWV Rose Tinted Christmas Stack.

CARDSTOCK: Core'dinations

HOLLY LEAVES: Punched with Xcut punch.

GEMS: From stash

Thanks for looking,

Michele xxxxxxxx

Tagged agin!

I've been tagged again! This time by Erin and Angel4031. I had to think of 7 random or wierd facts about myself and as I have just done something similar a couple of days ago, I have had to think about this one.


1. And this is really weird! I can only eat sandwiches if they are cut into triangles, or in half diagonally. I cannot even look at a sandwich that is cut in half or squares!! I know, I know, totally mad but I can't help it.
2. I believe in love at first sight - it worked for me!
3. I would love to visit Australia and climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
4. I would love to see the Grand Canyon (but not by helicopter)
5. I love music and always have something playing in the background whilst doing h/w and crafting.
6. I get hysterical at the sight of a moving daddy long legs. (especially if it's coming towards me!)
and finally......
7. I know I will never get to do this, but I would love to cuddle a big Silverback Gorilla.
Now I have to tag 7 other people and I choose Vicky, Saz, Caz, Gina, Wendy, Babz and Alex

Michele xxxxxxxxxx

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

This is my entry for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge. (Sorry about the wonky picture) The Challenge this week, was to use NO patterned paper.

I thought I might find it hard not using my lovely papers, but I think I did OK with this one.
RED CARDSTOCK: Core'dinations
IMAGE: Penny Black
WHITE BACKGROUND: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots
GEMS: from stash
Thanks for looking, Michele xxxxxxxx

I've ben tagged!

I have been tagged by Erin and for this I have to share 7 interesting facts about myself. I don't know if there are that many interesting things about me, but here goes.

1. I once went up in a helicopter and I hated every minute of it.
2. I hate Peanut Butter - the taste and the smell. Urgh!
3. I love rollercoasters - the faster the better.
4. I love karaoke.

5. I love reading, when I get the chance and when I'm not blogging! I love anything by Harlen Coben.
6. One of my most treasured possessions is a photo of Donny Osmond and he has signed it "Happy 40th Birthday Michele, love Donny"
7. I am so glad I started my blog and got to meet so many lovely bloggers.
I now have to tag 7 other people and let them know they have been tagged.
The 7 people I am tagging are: Joy, Caz, Gina, Tara, Mina, Caroline, and Natalie.

Bye for now, Michele xxxxxxxx

Thank you Lisa - Another Award

I have been given the Kreativ Blogger award, this time by Lisa. It's always lovely to receive awards from other crafters and they mean so much, so THANK YOU Lisa.

I was given this award a couple of weeks ago, but was chuffed to receive it again. It says I have to pass it on to 5 other people, but there are so many great blogs I visit it is getting harder to choose, so to anyone who visits my blog and hasn't received it yet, this is for you!
Bye for now, Michele xxxxxxx

Snowy - ABC Challenge Card

Don't you just love Snowy! I had to wait ages to get him as everywhere was out of stock, but he's worth the wait!. I decided to enter this card in the ABC Challenge, as the theme this week is S for Snow.

I have made quite a few Christmas cards in Pink this year and I really like it.

PINK CARD: CORE'DINATIONS

SNOWFLAKE PAPER: DCWV CHRISTMAS MULTISTACK

IMAGE: PENNY BLACK 'SNOWY'

SENTIMENT: RECEIVED IN SWAP

SNOWFLAKES: WOODWARE PUNCH

GEMS FROM STASH.

Thanks for looking

Michele xxxxxxxx

Forever Friends Challenge Card

I have entered this card into the Forever Friends Challenge. I really like the simple layout of this card, although I would've liked the image to be a bit higher up. I did try to move it, but it wasn't budging!

Thanks for looking

Michele xxxx

More Blog Candy!

Morning all. Just thought I'd let you all know that Caz over at Foxcrafts is offering some fab blog candy to celebrate the launch of her new designs, Paddy and Poppy, which she is hoping to turn into rubber stamps if she has enough interest. She is giving away 12 x 12 sheets of Papermania Decorated Acetate and 12 x 12 Coredinations cardstock. All you have to do to be in with a chance is give Caz a mention on your blog and leave a comment on Caz's blog linking it to your blog.
Good luck.
Michelexxxx

Thank You Vicky - A Lovely Award

I was really chuffed today as this award has been passed to me by Vicky. Thank you so much Vicky, it really means alot to me.

"This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbon of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers." I thought this was really lovely and it made my day.
Please choose 8 bloggers to pass the award on to, who must choose 8 more and include this cleverly written text into the body of their award.

The 8 bloggers I have chosen to pass the award on to are: Alex, Joy, Erin, Mina, Michelle, Barbara, Julie and Juliet
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Sketch Saturday Challenge Card

I was really good earlier in the year and started to make my Christmas cards at the rate of one a day, but for the last couple of months I have hardly done any, so really need to get my skates on!
I've also decided to make an effort to enter alot more challenges on my blog, so thought I would combine the two. Here is my entry for the Sketch Saturday Challenge, I quite enjoyed making this one and it makes things so much easier when you have a sketch to help with the design.

PAPERS: Papermania
ANGEL STAMP: Judikins,
SENTIMENT: Create it
RIBBON & GEMS: From stash
TFL
Michele xx

My Craft Room

I had a tidy up in my craft room the other day at hubby's request, as I do share his office.
I think I made a very good job of it and used my new storage boxes that he bought me from Ikea.
He couldn't believe it when I had finished and suggested I take photo's "because it won't look like it for long" were his exact words. lol
He said I should've taken 'before' photo's, but I think I would've been too embarrassed to put them on here. lol
It looked such a mess and he could just about sit at the desk, but always came away with glitter or bits of paper stuck to him.
He was so good to let me share his office. I used to have a corner of the living room and one day he said "why don't I put a couple of shelves up in my office for you?" and now he is the one with one shelf! It's the one at the bottom of the small bookcase. He does laugh about it though.

Below, I have all my wooden stamps on one shelf with my cuttlebug and I keep my unmounted stamps (of which I have a growing collection) in a couple of my Green boxes along with a box each for ribbons, adhesives, craft cd's, ink pads and one for my cuttlebug folders and nesties. All of my little embellishments like, buttons, brads etc are kept in the plastic cases in little compartments, so I can easily find them.

I have a big desk, which gives me lots of room to spread out when I'm making cards and I keep all my most used items on the desk, like my black ink pad and my adhesives and some punches, but everything is within reach, which I like.

I hope you have enjoyed your tour around my craft room.

Thanks for looking,

Michele xxxxxxxx

Fab Blog Candy!!!!

OMG!!! I am soooooooo excited. I have just seen Debbie's blog and to celebrate reaching 12,000 hits she is generously giving away the most amazing blog candy. There's Sugar Nellies, Copic markers and more!!.
Go and visit her amazing blog for the chance to enter.
Good luck to all.
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Another Award!

I have been given this lovely award by Mina, thank you so much Mina.

The rules of the award are:
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who gave you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs to receive the award.
4. Put a link to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for them on their blogs.

The 5 blogs I choose are, Michelle, Sarah, Joy, Erin and finally, back to you Mina. Please check out the blogs as they are all fab.
Michele xxxx

Christening Card & Candle (abc challenge card) & Forever Friends Challenge

I finally got my candle done last night. I was a bit worried as I had left it 'til the last minute (typical of me) and didn't want to keep doing it over and over, but after some advice from my friends on the DC site I just went for it and I'm really pleased with my first attempt.

I'd made the card earlier this week and love the way all the blue tones go together and the FF image is soooooo cute. I'm going to enter the card in the abc challenge as it is Q for quick cards this week and the Forever Friends challenge which is using circles on your cards.

IMAGE: Forever Friends, coloured with watercolour pencils.

PAPERS: From Crafters Companion Papercrafts CD.

WHITE VELLUM: (on top of hearts paper) from stash.

SENTIMENT: Printed on computer and punched out.

RIBBON: From stash.

Michele xxxxxx