city girl.xx

well i am back again with my 2nd post today.think its these extra strength tabs i`m on.lol.i have made this card for this weeks passion for promarkers which this week is a fab sketch by michele and to also make your own flowers, i chose to make lolipop flowers.

products used are black and pink card.dovecraft funky vintage papers.distress ink worn lipstick.stickles stardust and black diamond.papermania jewel brads.artemio swirl stamp.whiff of joy city girl coloured with promarkers.

promarker colours used are:
SKIN=ivory, blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
HAIR=cocoa,henna,walnut,shale.
DRESS=cerise,mulberry,maroon.
black.



and a sideways view.thanks so much for popping by my little corner and do scroll down and see my other card, pleassee.lol.i better go and stick the kettle on, hubby will be home soon.work tomorrow then 2 days off.also had to change my day off next weeks beacuse little lads school is shut on thursday as they are using it as a polling station, luckily someone has swapped with me at work so i can be at home with him.enjoy the rest of your evenings.ttfn.luv coops.xx

3`d something.xx

good afternoon, thanks for all your good wishes, i am feeling a lot better today and am dosed up on some tabs, still got a rudolph nose though .lol.
i have made this shock horror!!!! MALE CARD!!!, lol for this weeks a spoonfull of sugar challenge #101 which this week is to 3`d something,i have 3`d the image and the stars.

products used are rust card.dovecraft funky vintage papers.papers and card distressed with my scissors and inked with distress ink rusty hinge.fab whiff of joy image coloured with promarkers and inked and stamped round the edges with the distress ink.papermania stars which i have had for years which have been inked with rusty hinge and vintage photo distress inks.papermania sentiment.

promarker colours used are:
SKIN=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
HAIR=cool grey 2, 4, 5,black.
TOP & SHOES=spice,terracotta,burnt umber.
JEANS & TIE=denim blue,cornflower,midnight blue.



a close up of the 3`d star.




and a sideways view.i had a lot of fun making this one and picked my little un from school with rusty fingers, oooppppps.lol.i hope you like this too, am not keen on making male cards at all but i really do need to make more.i will be back soon with another challenge card, until then........ttfn.luv coops.xx

just playing again.xx

good evening all, a few just playing cards from me tonight.not feeling too tip top, am not sure if its a cold or my hayfever but i have a nose to rival rudolphs and am fed up of sneezing.never mind.lol.

this first card is going as a sample to my local craft shop and it nearly ended up in the bin.first i used stickles on the cake and the promarkers have bled into it so don`t click on the close up, plleasssssse.also i then went and dropped my inkpad on the bottom right corner hence the unplanned buttons.so products used are k&co and crafts too papers.wild rose studio image coloured with promarkers and chalked background.stickles stardust and black diamond.buttons from stash.pinkgem sentiment.

promarkers colours used are:
SKIN=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
HAIR=vanilla,pastel yellow,mustard,sandstone.
DRESS=pink carnation,rose pink,fushia pink,mulberry.



and a sideways view.




card no2 and another disaster on this one, i stamped across the bottom of the card but stamped too high so i`ve had to put another strip of white card to cover it and started again.
products used are artemio stamp across the bottom.hero arts sentiment.black card.hero arts silhouette stamp, background done with broken china, tumbled glass ,dusty concorde distress inks.stickled moon.for the background behind the image i used the distress inks then i sprayed with water and randomly sprinkled over holographic embossing powder and dryed with my heat gun.still not happy so i used cosmic shimmer mist in silver and sprayed all over and dryed again.it really sparkles.





close up of the topper.





and a sideways.i hope you like these 2 and hopefully i will be back with more tomorrow if i don`t keep having mishaps with them that is.lol.enjoy the rest of your evenings.luv coops.xx

oooooooooo excitement overload.xx

goooooood morning.well i tell you what it really doesn`t take much to excite me and today i am just bursting with it.lol.why????? because the yummy goodies i picked from simon says stamp for my prize for winning creative inspirations 2 weeks ago has arrived at 10 am this morning.how quick was that.it was shipped last monday and has arrived already and how sweet i got an extra little pressie in my parcel of some black gems.thankyou.!!!
so being me, oh impatient one i have had to have a little play before work so scroll down and take a peek.oh and just to add to my excitement overload i was browsing through the blogs i follow on monday when i found out that kaths lovely bundle of golden deliciousness buddy had also chose me to send some of his mums goodies to.thanks buddy and kath.

the fabby prize, i chose the new hero arts artists proof lets garden silhouette stamp and the fab tags and the free gems.ooooooo.lol.xx

and heres my quick play.i have lots of ideas running round the brain for this stamp.i have used distress inks in mustard seed, dried marigold and rusty hinge.white, black and orange card and an hero arts sentiment. artemio grass stamp.others from my prize.



close up of the fabby image.




and a sneaky sideways.
thanks so much for popping by and i do hope you don`t mind me sharing my excitement.i was just bursting to share it with like minded people.if i mention it at work i just get looked at like i`m a nutter.lol.enjoy the rest of your days, i am off to work soon.luv coops.xxx

life is just a bowl of cherries.xx

good evening all, its been a beautiful day today but my little lad was not amused when i picked him from school because the ice cream van was not there, oops.i had to console him with a twix from the pantry.lol.tonights card i have made for this weeks sketch saturday week #100.

products used are my minds eyes papers which were free with a mag a while ago.faux stitches.basic grey sentiment.buttons from stash.whiff of joy image coloured with promarkers.cream and red card.

promarker colours used are :
SKIN=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
HAIR=terracotta,henna,walnut,shale.
JEANS=blue pearl,cornflower,china blue,midnight blue.
APRON=red,ruby,cardinal red,burgandy.
TOP=satin,vanilla,pastel yellow,mustard.
BOOK=cool grey 1,pastel beige.
STOOL=sandstone,caramel,cocoa,henna.




and a sideways view.oh and i tell you what i ain`t half slow on the uptake.have only just found out if you click on my blog piccys it brings the picture up bigger for you.so you can now see where i go out of the lines on my colouring.lol.enjoy the rest of your evenings.luv coops.xx

spread sunshine.xx

good morning all, i hope you are all well.a really lovely sunny morning today.todays card i have made for this weeks friday sketchers which is sketch 99.i`ve kept it really simple.

products used papers from stash (papermanina??).pink coredinations card.hero arts sentiment.flower and brads and gems from stash.manga girl coloured with promarkers.simples!!.

promarker colours used are:
SKIN=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
HAIR=cinnamon,cocoa,henna,shale.
DRESS,BOOTS,SOCKS&BOW=buttercup,tulip yellow,sunflower,gold,baby pink,cocktail pink.salmon pink.
FLOWER&WATERING CAN=baby pink,cocktail pink,salmon pink,gold,pumpkin,cool aqua,lime green,forest green.



and a sideways view.well not long till i have to take little man to school, we live across the road from the school so not far to go.lol.enjoy your days and i will back this evening hopefully.off to work soon.ttfn.luv coops.xxx

an award.xx

good morning all, wow an award.
i have been given this fantastic award from the lovely di thanks hun.pop over to di`s fantastic blog and take a peek.now i have to share with you 1o interesting facts about myself, cor not sure if i can find 10.lol.oh well here goes.
1.i am left handed but apart from writing and colouring i do everything else right handed.
2.i have been with my husband for nearly 21 years, we met when i was nearly 15 and i still get butterflies in my tummy.
3.i am an avid reader and love nothing better than to have my head in a book, dean koontz, patricia cornwell, kathy reichs to name a few but my all time fav author is james patterson.
4.i was luckily chosen and published in the docrafts creativity magazine in the talent spot section.november 2009 issue.
5.i am addicted to crafting, especially stamping and buttons.
6.i love gardening even though i have hayfever and i have to get my hubby to cut the grass.
7.i still get asked for id when buying alchohol despite being nearly double the age limit, having a 6 year old in tow and wearing a wedding ring.lol.
8.i love a good cup of tea and am teetotal (yes i know i said alchohol above but i didn`t say it was me.lol).i have tryed it but to be honest just one glass gives me a thumping headache so i don`t bother now.
9.i love nothing better on a day off to go out with my 2 special men and go to the cinema and watch a good film together.
10.i love walking in the country side and one of my fav places is manifold valley, such a beautiful place to visit.i also live very close to alton towers theme park.

well thats it folks, not very interesting i know.now i am supposed to pass this on to 10 other people but guess what interesting fact no11, well i`m a bit naughty and really couldn`t think of just 10 so if you are one of my followers please go ahead and grab it for yourself cos you are all fantastic.take care and have a good day.luv coops.xxx

never regret anything that made you laugh.xx

good evening all.well what happened to the weather today, my day off too.if the sun is back tomorrow, one will not be amused.on to tonights card which i am entering into 2 challenges:
1.totally gorjuss challenge#27 which is to use a gorjuss girl.
2.i love promarkers challenge#11 which is to use the colours black and white and 1 other (i chose orange)

products used are orange and black card.papers from stash.inkadinkado sentiment.orange gems.woodware inverted corner punch.orange chalk.gg image coloured with promarkers.black diamond stickles.

promarker colours used are:
skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
hair=cool grey 1, 2, 4, 5, black.
dress and boots=gold,amber,pumpkin,orange,spice, cool grey 1.
orange chalk around the outside.



and a sideways view.thanks so much for popping by, i really do appreciate it.a certain little person is off to bed soon as its school tomorrow and despite not going bed till after 9pm last night was still up at 6am.oh well i`ll have to go to bed earlier.lol.enjoy the rest of your evening.luv coops.xxx

thanks.xx

good evening all, another beautiful day.i`ve been at work most of it but am looking forward to a day off tomorrow.oh and i am now the owner of a pair of fabulous shaped eyebrows, 2 of em too instead of one big hairy one.lol.only downside is i have a big red strip across them instead.lol.oh well all in the name of vanity i guess.enough waffling from me.tonights card is for this weeks passion for promarkers challenge with this weeks theme being in the garden so a perfect excuse to ink up another milton bear.

products used are pink coredinations card.k&co papers.milton bear coloured with promarkers.personal impressions sentiment.woodware leaf punch.papermania flowers and brads.stardust stickles.

promarker colours used are:
bear=blush,soft peach,sandstone,cinnamon,cocoa,shale.
grass and leaves=lime green,forest green.
flowers=buttercup,sunflower,gold,pumpkin,cerese,mulberry,maroon,slate,purple,violet,prussian.
envelope and flowers wrapping=satin,pastel beige.



and a little sideways view.thanks so much for popping by and for the lovely comments you so kindly leave me.im not long for my bed i think.a certain little person was bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning at 5.40am so its catching up with me now.kept him up later last night too but it backfired on me.lol.enjoy the rest of your evening.luv coops.xx

enjoy the little things.xx

good evening all , i hope you are all well.another beautiful day today.i have had my hair chopped off to my shoulders and am having the old unobrow waxed tomorrow.lol.first off i`d like to say a huge thanks to all who leave me such wonderful comments, i really appreciate them all.to answer 2 questions i was asked last night.1.the card i use for stamping on is rymans bright white coated 200gsm card which is quite often on offer.2.how do i remember the promarker colours i have used.i stick a post it note on my table when i am colouring and jot them down as i use them.i hope these help.lol :)
so tonights card is for this weeks whiff of joy challenge which this week is a fab sketch by bev.

products used are milton and co papers.distress inks antique linen, worn lipstick and crushed olive.new nellies die i got today.sizzix leaves.flowers made using blossom nesties and embossed with cb folder, ripped and inked and rose centres.whiff of joy image coloured with promarkers.hero arts sentiment.

promarker colours used are :
1.skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
2.hair=cinnamon,cocoa,walnut,henna.
3.strawbs on her dress=lipstick red,berry red,hot pink.
4.dress=lime zest,lime green,bright green,grass,buttercup,vanilla,mustard.




and a sideways view.another one going as a sample and i was a lucky girl today because i was given 2 distress inks from my craft shop for making the samples.how kind is that.am well chuffed.thankyou so much for popping by my very cluttered corner.enjoy the rest of your evenings.luv coops.xxx

from the heart.xx

good evening all.a really quick post from me tonight as i realised i hadn`t made my card for the friday sketchers challenge and i can`t see what time it has to be in for so fingers crossed i am in time.not overly pleased with the result but never mind.so i have made this card for this weeks friday sketcher challenge 98 which is the fab sketch.

products used are milton and co papers.whiff of joy image coloured with promarkers and whiff of joy sentiment.buttons from stash and a bit of faux stitching.

promarker colours used are:
skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
hair=vanilla,mustard,sandstone,caramel.
jeans=pastel blue,blue pearl,china blue,midnight blue.
top=gold,amber,pumpkin,orange.
black for her bracelet.
glossy accents and diamond dust for her wings.



and a sideways view.right wish me luck.better go and see if i can still link up.ttfn and hopefully i`ll be back later.luv coops.xx

happy birthday.xx

good morning, what a great sunny morning it is too.the washer is on ready to peg out when its finished.i love it when you can dry your washing on the line.work later but never mind a day off tomorrow.todays card i have made for 2 challenges.
1.a spoon full of sugar - challenge 100 which is the theme happy birthday.
2.creative inspirations - challenge 57 which is the fab sketch.
this is using one of my new wild rose studio stamps and this one is lovely to colour in.i also got my faulty stamp replaced this morning.this card has also gone as another sample.

products used are green and pink cardstock.milton and co papers.ribbon from stash.circle and scallop circle nesties.personal impressions sentiment.image coloured with promarkers.

promarker colours used are:

skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
hair=primrose,buttercup,vanilla,mustard,caramel.
floor=pastel beige,khaki,cool grey 1,2,5.
dress and shoes=meadow green,apple,grass,blossom,fushia,mulberry.
pot=saffron,apricot,spice.
flowers and leaves=blossom,fushia,mulberry,tulip yellow,sunflower,gold,orange,lime green,bright green,pastel green.




and a sideways view.thanks so much for popping by and for the lovely comments you leave.also a big welcome to my new followers.there is a post on docrafts where people are listing there blog addys so i am following them all.so if you`re a new follower, thankyou and don`t be shy leave me a comment so i know you`ve popped by my little corner.ttfn.luv coops.xxx

best wishes.xx

good evening all, i hope you are all well.have bought 3 new wild rose studio stamps today from my local craft shop so this card is going as another sample.i have another with a bunch of flowers and a girl on a chaise lounge but that one has to go back as its faulty :(
have not made this for any challenges i was just itching to ink it up and colour.lol

products used are red and brown coredinations card.crafts too papers.personal impressions circle sentiment coloured with promarkers.ms doily edge punch.buttons from stash.wild rose studio image coloured with promarkers and the background done with papermania shimmer chalk.


promarker colours used are:
skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
hair-cinnamon,cocoa,walnut,shale.
dress,scarf & shoes=red,ruby,cardinal red,burgandy,burnt umber.
coat & dog=sandstone,caramel,cocoa.
bags=saffron,apricot,ginger,spice.
floor=pastel beige,khaki.



thanks so much for popping by and for any comments you may wish to leave.i do love to know what you think of my creations.right i better go and have a quick cuppa and then off to bed.i`ve just started to read the true blood series of books and am half way through book 1.quite a difference from the tv series but very good.enjoy the rest of your evenings.luv coops.xxx

good times.xx

good morning all.well i am back again.i have made this card for the challenge a spoonfull of sugar
which this week is a fab sketch.my first ever time at entering this one too.theres so many challenges around but i am gradually finding more to have a go at.just wish there was more time to craft lol.

products used are k&co papers.the sentiment is also cut out from some k&co paper.button and ribbon from stash.red card.distress ink aged mahaogany.whiff of joy image coloured with promarkers.

promarker colours used are:
skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
hair & boots=cinnamon,cocoa,walnut,shale.
dress=red,ruby red,cardinal red,burgandy.
shopping bags=moss,olive green,ivory,satin, putty.



and a sideways view.thanks so much for popping by and for any comments you may kindly leave.i`m gonna have a cuppa now then i need to tidy up my craft corner as i go back to work at lunchtime :( so less time now to indulge my craft obsession.enjoy the rest of your days and i will be back hopefully later or tomorrow.luv coops.xx

oh no more doodling.xx

well i`m back again with no 2 of 3 tonight and this is not made for any challenges.as the title says oh no i`ve been doodling again.i could seriously get into these doodled backgrounds.

products used are white card which i doodled on with my promarker fine liner and then coloured.fab kindly donated image.whiff of joy sentiment and fab flowers were a freebie from my craft shop for doing samples.yellow and lilac card.

promarker colours used are:
doodled background=fine liner,tulip yellow,sunflower yellow,amethyst,purple,slate,silver.also a white gel pen.
image:
skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
hair=primrose,vanilla,buttercup,mustard,sandstone,caramel
trousers=cornflower,china blue,cobalt blue,midnight blue.
top=orchid,amethyst,purple,slate.
grass and leaf=lime green,forest green.
flower=gold,amber,pumpkin,tulip yellow,canary,sunflower.



and a sideways view.i hope you like this one and thanks for the lovely comments on card 1.still no joy with dc tonight.managed to get on just and then it froze on loading to craft talk and i had to shut my pc down.grrrrrrr.lol.ttfn and hopefully i will be back with no3 which is another challenge card or i may save it until the morning.have a great evening.luv coops.xx

send a little magic.xx

good evening all, i hope you`ve all had a good day.back to work for me tomorrow and i am not looking forward to it at all.on to the first of 3 cards tonight.i have made this for the lili of the valley challenge 51 which is a fab sketch.am not best pleased with this card at all but never mind its done now.lol.

products used milton and co paper.star ribbon from stash.3 stars from stash.circle nestie and nellie circle.blue and white card.sugar nellie image coloured with promarkers and i attempted black hair again and messed it up again!!!.buzzcraft sentiment and stardust stickles.

promarker colours used are:
skin=ivory,blush,dusky pink,soft peach.
hair=cool grey 1, 2, 4, 5 and black.
dress,bows,shoes and wand=artic blue,skyblue,cyan,true blue and i went over the shoes and wand stars with stardust stickles.



and a sideways view.thanks so much for peeking.have been trying to upload to dc but have not been able to even get onto the site.looks like there is glitter in the system again.grrr.lol.ttfn will be back with 2 other cards soon.luv coops.xx