'HERE COMES SUMMER' - NO... CHRISTMAS!

Easter Monday 25th April, 2011

Hi Everyone,

What another lovely day it's been here on the very sunny Isle of Wight - went to the beach this morning for a stroll and was surprised as to how few people there were there!

Then back home to finish my 'Christmas' card - what a pleasure that was really enjoyed it.

I used:

• Papermania Capsule Collection Mono Paper
• My favourite 'Santa's Little Helper' Magnolia Tilda
• Magnolia 'NOEL' and 'Holly Envelope' Stamps
• Gems
• White and Crystal Embossing Powders
• Snowflake Punchies
• White Perfect Pearls
• Crystal Stickles

I would like to enter the following Challenges:

Die Cut Dreams Challenge #62 - Sketch and Colour Combo

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Emboss It!

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

Sunday 24th April, 2011 still Easter

Hello once again - been creating again in amongst the weeding - it was too hot to pull any more this afternoon so...

I have used:

• Papermania papers again
• Nellie Snellen circular dies and corner dies
• Organza Ribbon
• Flowers from Mulberry Crafts
• Card Candy and Gems

I enjoyed working to the sketch for this week's Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge and would like to enter the following Challenges:

Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge - Sensational Circles

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #108 - Pile-It-On!

My Mum's Crafty Shop Challenge - #2 - All That Glitters

PLAIN, MILK OR WHITE?

Easter Sunday 24th April, 2011

Hi Everyone,

It's been another lovely day again today - long may it continue!  I've managed to make one card this weekend the garden beckoned - well the weeds really!

I've tried to keep this one simple and I'm following a new style for me which I've only just discovered I hope that it's worked:

• Papermania backing papers in plain and milk chocolate colours
• White border punched with my Leafy Lace punch
• Chocolate border punched with my New Parisian border punch
• Card Candy
• Gems and Crystal Stickles

I would like to enter the following Challenges

One Stop Stamp Challenge - #128 Chocolate Inspired
Stamptacular Challenge - #108 Pile-It-On!
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge #2 - All That Glitters

Magnolia Tilda with Tulips

Thursday 21st April, 2011/Friday 22nd April, 2011 HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

What a week I've had - phew!  It's been really hectic with the eldest daughter and grand-daughter here for an extended few days and putting them back on the train at Portsmouth - after hitting the shops for the morning and then off to see 'We will Rock You' at the Mayflower in Southampton today - after hitting the shops for the morning - becoming a bit of a habit!!!  Not much time for blogging this week or carding! - but here she is anyway.   I've used:

Back to Basics backing paper

My new EK Border Punch

Ribbon that I already had

Pearls from E-Bay

Diamond Stickles

I would like to enter her for the following Challenges:

• Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - #107 Magnolia-licious
• Crafts and Me Challenge - #31 Pink and Sweet
•  Tuesday Throwdown - #45   
• Everybody-Art-Challenge #138 Pearls
• Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Free and Easy

Monday 18th April 2011: Flower Power pastel stripes

Good evening all,

This is my first ever challenge entry.  I've used:

• "Flower Power" Magnolia Tilda stamp coloured with Caran D'ache water-soluble colour pencils
• "Back to Basics" backing papers
• Parisian Accent die-cut corners
• Card Candy
• Punched flowers in blue and pink card
• White Organza ribbon
• Glossy Accents (her shoes!)
• Rhinestone Stickles
• Clear Papermania Adhesive Stones.

I hope that's how to list this.  Here she is!

For now, I'm entering her into the following challenges:

• Sketch n Stash Challenge #59
• Craft and Me Challenges #30 - Ribbon
• Simon Says Stamp Challenge - For a Child
• Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Card or project for a Child
• Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge #24 - Anything Goes
• Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge - #51 Arianne's Sketch

Crafty Kate
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Monday 18th April 2011: Making bracelets

Today I went, with number one daughter Helen and grand-daughter Imogen (who are home for a few days to visit), to my crafting group that meets every Monday in Arreton, on the Isle of Wight.  This week, we had a jewellery making demonstration by a friend of mine, then made our own bracelets.  These are the ones (hopefully, if I can add a photo - it's all still a bit new this blogging lark!) Helen and I made...Imogen's only 5 months old, so couldn't make her own...instead, she had lots of cuddles with the group!

 I hope you like them. It was fun to do and something different and new for me.
Crafty Kate x

Sunday 17th April 2011: Hello...this is my first post!

Hello all,

I am new to blogging, but hope to keep you interested and up to date with my crafting.  While I get used to this totally new phenomenon, why not check out my eBay store for some ideas of what I do.

Thanks for following me, look out for new posts soon.

Thanks Crafty Kate
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