Lily-Boo Too New Challenge Blog

This is first month for the all new Lily-Boo Too Challenge site. If you haven't guessed yet then the challenge this month is to make a 'New Home' card. There is one month to complete this lovely challenge, but I will admit that I coming in a bit late, as it's nearly the end of the month!!
If you don't currently own any of the lovely Lily-Boo images, then don't fret as Sam has provided a free download of this lovely house to work with. There is also a recipe to go with this one and it is......................2 Ribbons, 3 Flowers and 4 Brads.
For my card I coloured in the image using my Promarkers, but thought I would try and stick to pastel colours. I placed the image on the inside of my card and cut out a circle aperture on the front and then covered this with a little bit of acetate to create a window effect. I have managed to stick to the recipe...................I had to go back and count all flowers and brads! Below is a little dimensional shot so you can see the window. I have made the flowers myself using paper punches.

Recipe:

Image - Lily-Boo

Papers - Papermania Sweet Nothings

Ribbons - From my stash

Tools - Fiskars Shape Cutter, Flower Punches, Fiskars Shape Scissors, Promarkers

Sentiment - Royal Langnickel Home Rub ons

Oh, update on Pinata................... it's taking shape now. I have the ears on and the legs, I was a little worried that it looked like a cat but I think I might get away with it!! There is still paste covering my kitchen cabinets but hopefully I will be able to seal it up soon. I will take a piccy once finished, believe me you don't want to see it at the moment. That's it from me. Toodles Nettie.x

FunkyHand Monthly Challenge

Wooohoo I'm back..............I know I bet you didn't believe I would be. I'm on a roll so don't stop me now. This challenge card is for the Get Funky monthly challenge. September's challenge is as follows...............

Two Little Boys
Both my boys have their Birthdays in September - Jacob will be 4 and Samuel will be 6.
So my challenge is to make a boy themed card, layout, project or what ever you fancy as long as it is aimed at a boy and uses a Funky Hand paper or extra.

I have used the gorgeous Edwin holding a bunch of roses for this little card, but as it wouldn't be cool for a boy to be holding the roses I did cut them out. I have layered the clothing on Edwin with papers from FunkyHand, they are from the Salt and Pepper collection. I have used the same collection for the whole card.

I tried to keep this card as cool as I could, as we know the boys don't like the frills and pretty colours like us girls!! I've tried to keep the same theme for the inside of the card, so I hope it can stand up there with the rest of you crafty ladies.....

Recipe:

Papers - FunkyHand Salt & Pepper

Peel off from my collection...Sorry not sure where from

Image - Edwin from Magnolia

Embellishments - Papermania

Right I've passed my record of one post a day, I'm off to do some channel flicking..................Take care Nettie.x

Passion for Promarkers Challenge Week 17

Yeah, managed to get here eventually!!! Look at this cute fella. He's from the Spring Bear's digital downloads at Scrapbookingmad. They loads of great character and they are fab to colour, especially with Promarkers.
Over at Passion for Promarkers this week (now on week 17) the theme is......................'Polka Dots' and you can colour using any colours you have. This is really useful if you have got the full set yet like me. I really enjoyed this one, but I still feel there's something missing.....................too late now.

I kept the colours quite simple on this one as they are so bold. I'm sending this card to an old colleague of mine who lives in Portsmouth and we always have plenty to say to each other, so I thought I better leave enough room inside to ramble on...................like I'm doing now.

Recipe:
Paper - Funkyhand Salt & Pepper

Image - Scrapbookingmad Spring Bear

Lettering - Sizzix Wingo Zingo

Embellishments - Mainly from Papermania & Anita's

I might pop back in a while with another card challenge..................see how I get on. Oh just a little giggle for you. My nephew is 4 next week and he has demanded a Pinata Dog for his party, so you guest it crafty fingers here had a go today..............What a messy craft..............It looks like an alien is hanging out on my washing line at the moment. I have several layers to go yet. Will try and take some pic's to make you laugh. I think I got more on me and the kitchen top than the balloon. Speak soon Nettie.xx

Passion for Promarkers Blog Hop

Whoohoo, the time has arrived. The new Letraset ProMarkers have now been released and Passion for ProMarkers are having a blog hop to celebrate. So you need to start at the beginning, which is over at Passion for Promarkers and then follow as instructed!! All DT members are also celebrating on their own blogs and giving away candy, so if you are a ProMarker fan then please pop along to take part.................I'm off to enter my comment. Toodles Nettie.x

Rach's Fabby Candy

Hey Folks,

Just a quickie post from me to tell you all to pop over to Rach's blog and have a look at her great candy on offer!! If you haven't visited Rach's blog before then you don't know what you are missing, this lovely lady is super talented and is always one to watch for inspiration. When searching around in bloggy land she was one of the first ladies I came across and have been a fan since then. So if you want to take part in her lovely candy offerings then get your link in before 19th September.

I have seen my gorgeous nephews tonight, who always make me smile. Conversations with them always seem more interesting than adult ones!

Anyway take care everyone and I will be back soon. Nettie.x

Passion for ProMarkers Week 15 Challenge

Well it's Week 15 over at Passion for ProMarkers this week and I'm just scrapping in with this one. It's been a while since I took part in the challenge but I couldn't resist the 'Girly and Glittery' theme of this week. Also if you want to see some fantastic tutorials on how to use ProMarkers then please take a look at their site, because they are definitely worth the look.I have used the beautiful Magnolia stamp with cat for this one, anything with cats in is a must for me. I have used pastel colours for this one and I have decorated the image with as much glitter as I could. You probably can't see the glitter on the shoes but it's there!!

Recipe: Forever Friends Paper used throughout, Papermania pink buttons, Magnolia cat stamp, Papermania Love stamp, Papermania and free flowers, Sakura Pens.

That's it from me, I'm trying not to ramble but I fear it's not worked. Not a busy day today but still tying to hunt high and low for my mojo!! Lol. Take care Nettie.xxx

A gift for a friend

I'm sorry I have been a really bad blogger of late. We went away for a seaside retreat and on my return I think I lost my mojo!! I know so many excuses but life just gets in the way and blogging falls by the way side...........................
Anyhum I'm back and I have a little notecard holder for a dear friend. I got the idea for this holder from search youtube there is a fab woman called Dawn Griffths who regularly posts some fab tutorials. I have used my tart and tangy stamp set from Stampin Up!! I have made four greeting cards and also jazzed up the envelopes to match this little set.

Recipe: Papermania Card stock, SU Tart & Tangy Stamps, Forever Friends decoupage set, white Sakura pen.

Ohh I also have fab news............................I won the digistamp boutique monthly comp............Yeah. I'm so thrilled as this is my first win..Check out the new Becky digistamp for this months competition. Anyway hugs for now and I hope to return soon. Nettie.xx

Photo Wallet and a naughty cat.............

I thought I would just pop a quick post on here before I toodle off on holiday for a week. We are off to the seaside for a week with the whole family, can't wait till the hankies come out.............

I thought I would share a funny moment with you all. Chris was in the kitchen the other day and caught sight of something out of the corner of his eye. I had forgotten that I had left the door to the tumble dryer open and something had crawled inside and made herself nice and cosie..............................enter madam melody....................I have to admit I didn't have the heart to chuck her out.

Anyhoo, on to crafty items. I have managed to make a least one crafty item, for my mummy. We had a lovely day at the beach with the grandchildren a while back and I wanted to use the pictures for a gift. This was the result.........................................

The card and papers are from Papermania and the star stamp is a freebie from Crafty Stamper. The journal stamps from inside are from Prima Marketing Stamps. I got the tutorial for this Photo Wallet from Splitcoast Stampers. I thought she could pop this little beauty in purse to show off her grandchildren. Please feel free to leave me your comments.

Must go as I still have a little bit of packing to do........................catch up with you all on my return. Take care Nettie.xx

Digistamp Boutique July/August Entry (Bernard)

Well I have had Bernard all coloured in for weeks now in all three images, but for some reason didn't get around to making up the card. I thought that I had missed the deadline, but I looked again and noticed that Sally-Ann had extended the competition to August. So if like me you missed the deadline or completely forgot to enter your card then pop on over to Digistamp Boutique Bloggeroo and get your entry in before the end of August.
I used my ProMarkers to colour in this image, the papers are from Papermania and the flowers were a freebie from a Crafting magazine (I think Papercraft Inspirations)...............I then just added some dashed lines and a few glue on pearls.

I'm off to try and do better next time..............Take care and please leave me a comment if you happen to stop by. Toodles Nettie.xx

Relaxed.................................

Well helloooooooooooooo. Sorry I have been MIA, the flu has been doing the rounds and with my luck and health at the moment it was only a matter of time before it latched on to my body. So that's what's been happening for the last few days. For those of you out there who don't know I have recently spent 4 months in a London hospital due to having some organs removed ..................long story which I don't really want to bore you with but hence the good and bad days. Worst part about being in quarantine is I haven't been able to see my mum, whom I'm really close to.......................anyway hopefully I will be able to see her soon.
I have uploaded a piccy of a recent make, which is not for any challenge just liked the image. This pretty little lady is from Charmed Cards and Crafts again. I have used my trademark quilled flowers, a little pink glitter and some gold studs (kindly donated by my lovely crafty friend Jenny)........the punch on the inside is the notebook look from Stampin Up. I'm loving all of their punches. Anyhoo enough of my waffle, hope to catch up with you all soon. Take care Nettie.x