CAS Colour and Sketches: Colour Challenge

Morning!

I've got a day off today!  Yay!  A day of school clothes buying and going to the park planned, but before all that I've made a card for CAS Colour and Sketches where the Other Fickle Pixie is Guest Designer this week!  Congrats, Jen!

This is the challenge:

And this is what I made:

I've used the Summer Silhouette stamp set from Stampin' Up with the colours from the challenge, sponging the edges and embellishing with some liquid pearls.  I added a greeting from Endless Birthday Wishes and matted it on to Wisteria Wonder.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps {Anything Goes}

SO...off to the shops!  

Enjoy your day :)

Linda

More Christmas Stash

Evening All,

A couple of cards that finished my weekend off tonight.  I would have posted them yesterday had my 'puter not decide to do a 6 hour upgrade!!!

Inspiration for this one comes from CAS Colours and Sketches:

I've used the Project Life December Wonder stamp set from Stampin' Up with the colours from the challenge to make this Christmas card.  I'm finding non-traditional christmas colours work quite well and give a contemporary feel to Christmas :-)

I finished it off with a few gems for that bit of Christmas sparkle!

I'm also entering this in the following challenge:

Addicted To Stamps {Holiday}

Thanks for looking....stand by for card number two!

BFN

Linda

I have a template and I'm not afraid to use it!

After Lee Ann's comment...I thought why not make multiples!  Thanks. Lee Ann!

So here's another beachy theme for Less Is More.

It's the Wetlands Stampin' Up set again, this time set in the sand dunes (done with a bit of masking).  I've added birds in the distance (from Inkilious) And the theme of the card is simply....ENJOY!

I'm also entering this in the following challenges:
Kraftin Kimmie Stamps {Beach}

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Summer!

Morning!

I've had a go at the "Tan, White and one bright color" challenge on Cas-ual Fridays today.  I chose to go with a bright pink.  Nothing says summer more than pink! But I found it hard not to keep reaching for my other colours.  In my head, this card was far more dramatic!!  But sticking with the rules of the challenge here it is:

Definitely CAS!

Thanks for looking...BFN
Linda

New Stampin' Up Colours!

Evening all

I've been checking out the CAS Colour and Sketch Challenge following my success the other week. This week we''re challenged to use the newest Stampin' Up Colours.

Yeah....I'd love to have them too but I'm still waiting on my order coming through!  So instead I've used the nearest colours I have which are Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze and good ol' Crumb Cake :-)

I've punched these heart balloons out of the designer papers from Salebration, the string of the balloon is from Hello Life and the birthday greeting is from Butterfly Basics.  I think that set is definitely my favourite at the mo....until I get my new order at least :-)

So I'm entering this in to the CAS Colour and Sketches Challenge.

I'm also entering this on the Clear it Out Challenge where they have an Anything Goes challenge.

Hope you like it.

BFN
Linda

Krafty Bouquets

Hello!

Just got time for one last challenge today!  I love using kraft card so CAS-ual Fridays challenge is right up my street this week.  Krafty Bouquets using kraft, flowers and twine.

Cajun Craze goes brilliantly with kraft card.  I've grouped it with Crumb Cake and Riding Hood Red using the Flower Patch stamps for this card.

I created different versions of this card for Easter....not very good photos (they're all package up and ready to sell) but you get the idea :-)

Tempting Turquoise

Wisteria Wonder

Crumb Cake

Cajun Craze

Baja Breeze

More Mustard

Hope you like them.

I'm also entering these in the Quick and Easy Does It Challenge on the Allsorts Challenge Blog.

BFN
Linda

Ombre?

Ok - I've heard of ochre, but ombre?  That conjures up images of mexican bandits in a spaghettii western!! 

So after admitting my ignorance (and having a quick google) I got the "shady" reference made by CAS-ology and made these for their Ombre Challenge this week.

It's cheating a little bit as these colours come perfectly blended courtesy of the local DIY store. I've punched the butterflies out of paint sample cards :-) 

Pretty in Pink

 Likewise with the dragonflies....

Wisteria Wonder

 ...and with Stampin' Up's Petite Petal punch.

Early Espresso

So I hope I've interpreted this correctly!

I'm entering these in the following challenges too:

Clean &Simple Challenge on Cute Card Thursday
Up, Up and Away Challenge on Less is More
Things with Wings Challenge on Uniko.

Thanks for looking

BFN

Linda

Lots of Space….with Less is More

Ahhh…the sun is out and I’m suddenly inspired to blog!  It’s a quick one though cos I’m running late….for a change :-).

Chrissie and Mandy over on Less is More  are helping out with a sketch this week in a bid to get back to clean and simple.  Hmmm!  Hope this counts!  I’ve stamped the flowery things (from Inklicious)on the centre of the card and 3D’d a frame over it.

Finished off with a little ribbon tie, I hope it’s not too fussy!  The colours are Stampin’ Ups Concord Crush and Wisteria Wonder….very spring-like.  Here’s a close up.

So off to work….hope the sun lasts, and I hope you like this!

BFN
Linda
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A Very Bespoke Card!

Another late entry to the Less is More challenge this week!  We have to use a cocktail or something cocktail-like so that made me think about a very bespoke card a guy at work wanted…

Nice and simple cos boys don’t like fancy card (so they tell us)!  I’ve made this using cream card and Early Espresso from Stampin’ Up!  The champagne glasses are Sizzix and I’ve used stickles to sparkle it up :-).
The sentiment is computer-generated and very specific!  “Happy Champagne Friday”.  Very fancy!
So…
BFN
Linda
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postEdit:  Hmmmm!!  It would help if I actually linked the post up, aye!! Whoops!

Wedding Fayre Tomorrow

Well….I’m just about ready!  Just need to pack it all into boxes and I’ll be set!

So….just time to remind everyone that I’ll be at the :

John Godber Centre, Ogle Street, Hucknall
from 10am to 3pm. 

It would be lovely to see you!  I have special offers and lots of ideas for your big day so please stop by and ask for a demo!

BFN
Linda
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Finally!! Ideas Book and Catalogue

Evening all!!  I’ve been flat out making preps for a Wedding Fayre tomorrow but I have finally managed to update my sidebar with the details of the new catalogue.  No more mini catalogue either I’m afraid…but the new Ideas Book is jammed full of inspiration!  Click the image above (or in my sidebar) to view online now!

BFN
Linda
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Bag yourself a bargain

Yesterday, Stampin’ Up published this year’s retirement list and there are quite a few bargains.  Click below to have a look and if you need to check the catalogue click the link in my sidebar.

http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-GB/Availability_en-GB.pdf

I will be placing in order on Monday, 5th September so if you wish to order something please let me know by lunchtime on Monday.  If you are in the Hucknall area or can pick your order up from me you can partake of my P&P, meaning no charge to you.

Now this is my first Stampin’ Up Retirement Experience, hence my eagerness to put in an order.  It only lasts as long as the stock does and word has it, this stock goes fast!!  Might be a good time to stock up on 12x12 card stock.

You can still order from the list after Monday but there will be a P&P charge of £4.95 to get it shipped directly to your address (*sorry!*)

So get shopping and just let me know.

BFN
Linda

I have a SuperStar in the family!!

No official photos yet, but I might be able to sort an autograph out soon!!  We’ve had a very exciting weekend with a very glitzy show at the Palace Theatre in Mansfield.  Annie had her first dancing performance and she was brilliant.  Her performance almost made me cry with pride!

 

This is her just about to leave for last night’s performance with as much make-up as I’d let her wear….she is such a girly girl!

I was chaperone today to six little starlets….on the hottest day of the year….in a backstage with no windows or aircon!  But they were all fantastic!

But with dress rehearsals, performances and chaperoning….I’ve had no time to craft this weekend! *sigh*

BUT….

There’s still time to order from Stampin’ Up!  We’re half way through the mini catalogue time, remember!!  So if there issomething you’d like please let me know by Wednesday, 29th June.

Back tomorrow with a card….hopefully!

BFN
Linda
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A big thanks to Lowdham!

Well, I can’t believe it!!  I missed a day blogging!  But hopefully I can be forgiven…I was pretty tired after the day at the Craft Fayre!!  But what a friendly bunch!  And the World’s End Inn is such a lovely place to eat….or just have a drink.  Highly recommended!!  So thanks to Lucy, Sue and Andrea for organising it.  And “Hi” to my new friend Karen from Little Owls Nest!  We had such a laugh! 

Here’s a quick picture of my stall before kick off….

 

 

 

 

 

…and some goodies I may have purchased (ahem!)

So once again….a big thank you to everyone I met…and I’ll let you know when the orders are in.

BFN
Linda
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And the winners of the Stampin’ Up goodies are…..

Well we’re a little later than 5pm.  An impromptu trip to the garden centre and my in laws got in the way, but we’ve carried out the draw under strict conditions (well, we put all the tickets in a cup and let Annie and Max draw the tickets out) and the winners are:

LOUISA
for the level 1 hostess gift

JENNY
for the £15 of free merchandise

Congratulations girls!!  Could you let me know what extra goodies I’m adding to the order as soon as possible!!

Thank for everyone who placed orders…..they should be here by the end of the week.

BFN
Linda
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In the Pink…for Race for Life!!

Today we (myself and 3 friends) have taken the plunge and signed up for the Race For Life!  Sounds crazy given that we only have 3 weeks to train!!! But such a worthy cause and one that I have supported since losing a friend to cancer nearly 8 years ago.  So to mark the occasion, I’ve gone Pink!!

 

Good luck, Louisa, Sanj and Pam!  I’ll be right there with you!! 

Please visit our page and SPONSOR  US!

 

 

As you can see….I’ve been playing with my Big Shot tonight.  I’ve embossed Melon Mambo with Vintage Wallpaper and Crumb Cake with dots.  I’ve layered them up and added a Springtime Vintage flower using the Pick a Petal Stamp set….all from Stampin’ Up!  Now is a good time to have a look at my Virtual Party. If you order before Sunday, you may be the winner of the hostess gift or free merchandise.

And as I’m feeling in the Pink tonight, I’ve also made this cute card.  This time I’ve used the Daisies #2 die and dotty folder to make a very pink birthday card.

I’m entering this in the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz – Pink
Design By Divas – One for the girls
Craft Us Crazy – Favorite Embellishment

 

Hope you like it .

BFN
Linda
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Open House Show Case….Part 3!

This time, I’ve used my new Daisies die from Stampin’ Up!  I think they make striking cards, especially when used with bright, sunny colours. 

I’ve cut two of each of the daisy sizes in Melon Mambo.  I’ve then used my bone folder to curl the petals of each flower, alternating curling up and curling down.  I’ve then layered the flowers together and secured with a brad in the middle.  I’ve matted the flower on to embossed Whisper White and Concord Crush before 3d’ing  the whole thing on to the front of a 15cm square card blank. 

I’ve finished the card off with a greeting from the Hostess Level 1 gift set, Afterthoughts

 

Here’s a close up of the flower to try and show you the dimension!  You could, of course, add more dimension but layering the flowers with…er…dimensionals!

I’m entering this into the following challenges:

The Crafty Pad - Spots and Dots
Delightful Challenges – Flowers
Crafty Creations – Anything Goes

 

And the showcasing today with cards made in my Nottingham Open House  is Helen.Yay!  Helen made these cute ‘Just for You’ cards….mostly while juggling baby Noah!!  Love them, Helen!  The colours are sooo fresh and funky!

p.s. I told you I’d be rocking all week after holding your beautiful baby boy!!  LOL!

Thanks for reading .

BFN
Linda
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Flutterby Mad!

I’ve found a couple of  blogs that’re right up my alley – given my obsession with butterflies at the moment.  SUO Challenges and Flutterby Wednesdays both have challenges with Butterflies.  In fact Flutterby Wednesdays always requires you to include a butterfly, fairy or angel.  I can see this being one of my faves!!

So on Flutterby Wednesdays it’s “Anything but a Card”, so I’ve made this cute little box picture for my little girl’s wall.  And this fits nicely with SUO who are celebrating  Butterflies!  Yay!

Of course it had to feature pink, so I’ve used Melon Mambo to die cut her name and embellished it  with butterflies made with the Beautiful Wings embosslit from Stampin’ Up!  in the same Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight!

I’ve added a pearl to each of the big butterflies for a bit of bling.  This fits into a cute little box frame (approximately 6” square).

Well, I hope she likes it .
Thanks for looking and feel free to let me know what you think .

BFN
Linda
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Open House Show Case…Part 2

So following on from yesterday’s show case and the lovely cards made by Louisa, today I’ve made a very quick card to show what I think is one of the little used stamps from the beautiful ‘Just Believe’ stamp set.

 

I’ve stamped the images in Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze and Soft Suede and 3d’ed them onto a Soft Suede card blank matted with dotty crumb cake.  I’ve trimmed it with a bit of Whisper White ribbon that I’ve coloured with Soft Suede. 

Quick tip: to colour your ribbon, lay the ribbon on your ink pad and use your bone folder like a pen and scribble over it until it’s completely covered.  It’s a less-messy way to do it .  Don’t forget to let it dry before you try and use it though!!!

So I hope you like my card.  I thought I’d use this stamp too because Jenny has done such a fabulous job of show casing the other stamps in the set.  And here they are:

And a couple using the Hostess level 1 set Silhouette Sentiments too:

They’re sooo priddy, Jen!

I’ll be posting new dates for my Open Houses soon….so if you live in Nottingham keep an eye on my Events Page!  And don’t forget, if you order this stamp set before 22nd May 2011, you earn yourself upto 3 chances to win the hostess gift or £15 of merchandise….

Thanks for reading,

BFN
Linda
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Who’s up for a Party?

Stampin’ Up! Party!  And you’re invited! 
And I’ve made a sweet, little card for the occasion….







As you know, if you host a Stampin’ Up! workshop (aka Party) you receive a hostess gift and lovely free merchandise to the value of £15 with a qualifying order of £150.  What I’m offering is one chance to win the hostess gift and another chance to win the £15 worth of free merchandise in my virtual party.  So here’s how this party works…..

If you place an order with me before 5pm on Sunday, 22nd May 2011, you could win either the hostess gift or the £15 of free merchandise.  This is because for every £10 you spend you will earn one chance (in the form of a raffle ticket) to win .  At 5pm on Sunday 22nd May, I will draw one winner for the hostess gift and one winner for the £15 of free merchandise.  The bigger your order the bigger your chance of winning.  Simple, isn’t it!  And don’t forget!  Not only is there the Ideas Book and Catalogue to order from, but the Mini is in to its second month now….it won’t be here for ever!

So….all you have to do is make sure you get your order to me (fully paid) by 5pm on the 22nd May.  (Please note: you may have to pay p&p if you require direct delivery and this excludes orders for the Starter Kit). 

You can email me at craftydistraction@virginmedia.com or call/text me on 07808 471 372…or even pop round for a coffee.
   
I’ll post full details on my Events Page for reference, but if you have any queries please let me know
Let the party begin!!!
BFN
Linda
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