Just Cute Bears #5 - Lilac

I'm sorry I'm a bit late posting this. I normally schedule it on Saturday but my OH has been poorly so was looking after him. I'm not sure if he's had food poisoning or a bug, I'm hoping it's the former as I have a real phobia of being ill and have been obsessively washing my hands and cleaning all surfaces touched!

Anyway enough of that! It's time for another Just Cute Bears Challenge. Thank you to everyone who took part in last weeks challenge, it was great seeing everyone's interpretation of Jane's sketch.

This which the challenge is Lilac. We want to see your project, with your cute bear image, using just lilac.

I have to admit that, being short on time this week, I CASE'd a card that I had done last year. I wouldn't normally do that and I apologise if I've let everyone down but I've been short on mojo at the moment and was struggling a bit. Anyway I hope you like it.

It was my sisters birthday yesterday so this also doubled up as her birthday card.

Please check out the rest of the DT girls amazing cards and find out who last weeks lucky winner is.

Sorry this is short and sweet.

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Just Cute Bears #4 - Jane's Sketch

I can't believe that we're already on week 4 at Just Cute Bears! Time certainly flies when you're having fun! Thank you to everyone who took part for our Hearts challenge. I saw some amazing creations out there. Don't forget to pop over to see if you're our lucky winner!

This week I had to face my fear as the challenge is a fabulous sketch by Jane! My regular followers will know that I have a slight phobia of sketches! I never really know what to do with them, maybe not helped by another fear of patterned papers! Because I go for the CAS style, I find it difficult trying to work out what I will be using for all the individual layers. I just hope that I've done a good job.

I've used another Forever Friends stamp and, you may have noticed, i'm still stuck in a red/white colour combo! I've switched opposite sides for the two gems as, for me, the sentiment is better placed in the bottom left corner (or is it the right?). The CS is Stampin Up! and the backing paper is from a Christmas FF Decoupage set. I've also brought out my MS Doily Lace punch for this card. I think I need more of these as I only have the two!

I thought I would show you a close up of the coloured image. Isn't it cute?!

We are once again sponsored by the fabulous Cuddly Buddly. I hope you'll join us again as I love seeing what you all come up with.

Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments, they are greatly appreciated.

I hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day.

xx :0)

Happy Valentine's Dad..!

Another week, another apology for being a bad blogger! I seem to be lacking in mojo at the moment and that may be because I'm just so tired at the moment and seem to be lacking in energy. I'm really sorry for my lack of creations.

I do have something to show you and it's my Valentine's gift for Jon....

I love this photo of Bozzy (Boris) and I fancied the challenge of altering a photo frame. I used one for the Docrafts Bare Basics Photo Frames and covered it in two coats of acrylic paint. The satin adhesive ribbon around the edge is from Hobbycraft. I was so gutted when the last piece moved as I stuck it down, but I couldn't pull it off as it would've removed the paint underneath. The little hearts around the corners are also from Hobbycraft and I finished off the sentiment using Papermania foam alphabet letters. Doesn't he just look adorable!! He looks good for 19!

I wanted to make an album as well using more photos of Bozzy but I've never completed a project like that before and my mind kept going blank when I sat down in front of it. Maybe once I start to pick up a bit, I'll get some inspiration and get it completed in time for Jon's birthday in May.

Anyway, I'd better go as I've still got to make his Valentine's card! I hope to post that at some point but please make sure you pop back tomorrow to see my latest Just Cute Bears challenge card.

Thank you for stopping by and persevering with me. Your comments and support are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Just Cute Bears #3 - Hearts

I know, I've been MIA again. Same old excuse I'm afraid, work! We have been planning for last 18 months for a large amount of work that was coming our way and how we would cope. Well, it's hit us and I've got so much on now that I'm too tired when I get home to do anything else! Hopefully once we get into the swing of things more I'll be able to adjust. Please accept my apologies for my lack of blog hopping and commenting.

Anyway, it's time for another challenge at Just Cute Bears. Thank you to everyone who took part again. I know we've had some issues with Mr Linky in our first two weeks, but please bear with us. I've had so much fun visiting all our amazing entries, there are some very talented people out there.

Well, with Valentine's Day fast approaching, our challenge this week is to see Hearts on your project along with a cute teddy! It doesn't have to be a card, it can be an ATC, scrapbook layout, altered art etc, the only requirement is the little bear.

As I was a little short on time this week, I went for some Forever Friends decoupage that I'd picked up at the NEC last year. The red CS is from Stampin Up! and the backing paper is from the All Loved Up Forever Friends paper pad. I have also used my MS Valentine Lace punch and Love Language CB Folder.

Supplies
Image: Forever Friends Decoupage; CS & Paper: Stampin Up!, CWC White CS, All Loved Up Pad - Forever Friends;

Tools: Love Language CB Folder, MS Valentine Lace Punch, Heart Gems - Stash

I thought I would do a bit of an "arty" shot to show the decoupage layers.

As always, we have a fantastic prize from Cuddly Buddly for the winner of this weeks challenge. Pop over to Just Cute Bears to find out more and to see the rest of the DT's amazing work!

I do hope you will join us and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

xx :0)

Just Cute Bears #2 - Congrtatulations

Wow, a BIG thank you to everyone who took part in our first challenge over at Just Cute Bears. There were some amazing cards and cute bears out there! Needless to say that some of them have been added to my ever growing wish list!

This weeks Challenge is

"Congratulations"

This can cover a multitude of occasions so I can't wait to see what you come up with.

This weeks fabulous prize is this gorgeous stamp which has been kindly donated by

Cuddly Buddly Crafts

I chose to go for a wedding card as I don't make nearly enough of these and, ashamedly, it gave me my first chance to use this cute Forever Friends stamp. I've gone for a CAS style card again using just an embossing folder for the background and my MS Valentine Lace Punch again. I'm really starting to love this punch!! I also used some swirls as accents in opposing corners to balance it out. You can't see it, but the card is Bazzil Bling and it has such a lovely shimmer.

Supplies:

Stamps: Bride & Groom Toast - Forever Friends; Inks: Copics & Memento Tuxedo Black;

CS: Bristol Board, Bazzil Bling & CWC CS;

Tools: Love Language - CB Folder, Nestabilities, MS Valentine Lace Punch & Sizzix Swirls

Please check out my amazing DT Buddies fabulous creations. They are fantastic and so inspirational.

Thank you for stopping by and any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Mega Candy & Blog Hop

I think I'm a bit slow with posting about these amazing candy on offer. One 1st Feb there will be a one-off challenge with some fab candy as the main prize! Check out Brenda's blog and get your name down for the first draw!

Apologies for my lack of action this week. I've been suffering with a touch of eyestrain so have been taking things easy and trying to remember to wear my glasses when using my laptop (and at work!)

I will be back tomorrow for the next challenge from Just Cute Bears so hope you will join us!

xx :0)

Just Cute Bears #1 - One For The Girls

I can't believe it, my first card as a DT Member! I'm so excited!!

Today is the first challenge of the Just Cute Bears challenge blog and it's One For The Girls! We want to see your girlie creations whether it be a card, ATC, gift etc.

We're extremely lucky as we're being sponsored by the fabulous Cuddly Buddly Crafts

I used one of my Forever Friends stamps for this card. This stamp was part of an exclusive range from The Glitter Pot (I think they currently have it half price!). Before I stamped the image, I created a word circle for my sentiment to surround it. You can find instructions on how to create a word circle here.

Supplies
Stamp: Daisy Bear - Forever Friends; Inks: Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black;

CS & Paper: Bazzil Basics, Bristol Board;

Tools: Nestabilities Swiss Dots & D'vine Swirls CB Folders, MS Doily Lace punch;

Embellishments: Prima flowers, gems & brads

I made this card for the lovely Michelle who has been feeling under the weather just recently and I knew purple is her favourite colour.

So, what are you waiting for?! Dig out those cute little bears and join in the fun!

Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)