Cupcake Ellie

Hello

Happy Sunday, hope you are having a good weekend, its a lovely bright sunny day here but that 'nip' is in the air that means autumn is just round the corner, Brrrr!

Gotta love a cupcake now and again right and this little cutie from the Paper Nest Dolls sure does LOL!

Another simple little card which was not my intent but I got this far and just loved it , sometimes less is defo more!!

Stamp - Cupcake Ellie - The Paper Nest Dolls

Colouring - Copics

Papers - Scrap

Gems

Dies - Spellbinders Pierced rectangles

Glamour Dust

Entering into

Bearly Mine Monthly challenge - Anything goes

Papernest Dolls - Anything goes

Thanks for poppin in!

Hugs

Karenxx

Ice Cream, yes please!!!!!

Hello

Hope you are enjoying this gorgeous summer weather, just perfect for a big bowl of ice cream me thinks and so does this little cutie from The Paper Nest Dolls, yum!!!

I got the urge today (lol) to make a card and this image was perfect and just what I plan on having in the garden later ,a scoop or two of ice cream!

Close Up

Stamp - Ice Cream Ellie - The Paper Nest Dolls

Colouring - Copics

Papers - Stampin Up

Flowers - WOC

Ribbon - Stampin Up

Die - Spellbinders - Lacey Circle

Flourish - Cheery Lynn, Mini Fanciful Flourish

Kraft card stock

White gel pen

Gems to finish

Entering into

Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes

Have a lovely evening, thanks for poppin in!

Karenxxx

Back in my Cupboard...........

Hi there, long time no post eh!!  Big hugs to those that left me a little comment on my last post they really gave me a lift so thank you!    Its been a fair few months since I made a card  but today I decided to have a little play, I decided on something to match the weather, warm, sunny and bright and here is the result Ta dah!  Simple little card but I had fun! The image is from Little Miss Muffet  and the Polka Pot Pals are still one of my absolute favs, this is Mitzi! She is coloured with copics and the gorgeous papers and matching ribbon are from Stampin Up.

Close up of image

Entering into: Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes Crafting at the weekend - Anything Goes Papercrafting Journey - Anything Goes Thanks for poppin in, I hope to be having a catch up with you this weekend , oh and here is a couple of pics of our new additions, we have had them 3  months now meet  Isabelle ( black) aged 4 and Jack aged 3! Telling us its walkies time!

Jack is soooooooooooooooooooo handsome!

Isabelle with her favourite toy ' Monkey' she likes to kill him a bit LOL!

In Memory of Max

Hello my friends.

Very sad post today, we lost our little Max on Thursday evening having had to make that awful decision that most of us animal lovers have to endure at some point, but we would never have let him suffer and so we had to let him go.  I hope he is running free reunited with Perry his partner in crime for many years and who we still  also still miss every day! Our little Max was one big character, not a bad bone in his body,  and we are so  lucky to have had him in our lives.  I knew when I rescued him from the dogs home that he was special and and he sure was, fondly known as squidge, squidglet,  little bear, baby boy  and Maxwell House he melted my heart every day and the gap he has left at the moment is proving difficult  for us to cope with.

Lots of you will remember a few years ago when he nearly lost his life when he was attacked by 2 dogs and the support then was unbelievable and made such a difference  and so I felt I wanted to share this with you today.........

This is the last picture I took, RIP little bear, love you forever, till we meet again and we will,  I promise xxx

05/12/13

One of my fav pics, catching the sun through the window back in May, so chilled out!

The Rainbow Bridge

Inspired by a Norse legend, a poem by Steve and Diane Bodofsky

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

Forgive me peeps but I am going to sign of for a few days , I will catch up with you all soon.

Lots a hugs

Karenxxx

Claudia Loves Christmas

Morning and Happy Friday!

Its time for a new challenge at Little Miss Muffet and this week it's 'You've been Framed, yes we want to see how you use frames on your project and as luck would have it (hehe) there happens to be some fab new frames in store now!  Go check out what the Little Misses have been up to HERE!

I am cracking on with my Christmas cards so have used another festive image Claudia Loves Christmas, I framed her with a SB Oval die and lots of pretty stuff!

Image - Claudia Loves Christmas - Little Miss Muffet

Colouring -Copics and Graph 'it markers

Papers - First Edition Nordic Christmas

Gesso

Flowers - WOC

Ribbon/Lacee, berries - The Ribbon Girl

Flourish - Cheery Lynn

SB Ovals

Entering into:

C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Christmas

Papercrafting Journey - Its Christmas Time

Have a great Friday and thanks as always for poppin in!

Hugs

Karenxxx

Christmas Fairy Ellie

Hello

I am back again with my Papertake Weekly DT card, I can't believe another week has flown by already! This weeks theme is Anything Goes with optional extra of CAS, so glad it was optional as mine is anything but LOL!!

 We are sponsored by the fabulous LOTV and you can check out details of the prize and all the DT gorgeousness HERE!!

Here is my little card, I have used Christmas Fairy Ellie from the Paper Nest Dolls, I have been wanting to colour her up for ages, too cute!

Close Up

Gorgeous flourish and berries

Colouring medium - Copics

Papers - First Edition - Nordic Christmas

Gesso

Kraft card stock

Flowers - WOC

Berries and lace - The Ribbon Girl

Cheery Lynn Mini Flourish die  (its gorgeous)

Glamour dust

Heart Gems 

White Gel Pen

Entering into:
Treasured Times - All about Christmas

Crafty Little Fairies - Classic Christmas - Red/green/gold 

Cheery Lynn - Tis the Season

Wags n Whiskers - Things with wings

Okay peeps have a fabby evening!

Lots a hugs

Karenxxxx

Teddy Bo New Release!!!!

Morning

Happy Tuesday hope today finds you warm and well, are you feeling festive, Mmm I see lots of peeps on FB showing pics of their trees, lovely they are too!  Ours isn't up yet, come to think of it I haven't done much in the way of festive preparations me thinks I need to get me big butt in gear!!!!!

Right so today over at Teddy Bo we have a fabulous new release,  oooh you must go see, Gail has whipped up some gorgeous new images featuring Molly, Oli, Teddy Bo, Teddy Bea oh and a new little chap called Jolly Giraffe!  Go check out  my  teamies fabulous creations HERE , so gorgeous!

I love Molly and here she is looking very pretty, I have teamed her up with some beautiful flowers and gorgeous First Edition Papers.  I used lots of Gesso I think it is great for adding a festive feel, what do you reckon????

Close Up

Pretty Flowers and Berries

Image - Molly Trio Tab

Colouring medium - Copics

Papers - First Edition - Nordic Christmas

Kraft card stock

Gesso

Flowers - WOC

Berries, ribbon, lace - The Ribbon Girl

Glamour Dust

SB Lacey Circles

Entering into

Fab n Funky - Cute Critters

Glitter and sparkle - add glitter and sparkle

Joanna Sheen - Make it sparkle Christmas

Totally Papercrafts - Ho Ho Holidays

Hope you have a fabulous day, thanks so much for poppin in, means alot!   I will be round for a good catch up tonight, Beth has broken the keypad on her laptop so she keeps nicking mine which means I get it less, but she has sewing class tonight so bwhahah its all mine!!!!!

Hugs

Karenxxxx

Happy Mail

Morning

Happy Friday, wahoo for the weekend!

I am popping on with my Little Miss Muffet post and in celebration of Black Friday there is a huge SALE that you really don't want to miss, go see HERE!  The more you buy the more you save now that's what I call a SALE!!!

For my card I have used the very sweet 'Happy Mail' from the swings and slides collection. coloured with copics and Graph It Markers and the papers are those gorgeous Nordic Christmas papers from First Edition.  A bit of glitter and some jingle bells and voila!!!!!!!!!

Entering into:

4 Crafty Chicks - Christmas

Crafting by Designs - Christmas/winter

Have a fabulous Friday!

Lotsa hugs

Karenxxx

Papertake Weeky DT

Hello

Hope your week has got off to a good start and that you are keeping warm and well!  Its been lovely and bright here for a couple of days but so chilly!

Its sketchie time over at Papertake Weekly so just choose one of the PTW sketchies and off you go, easy!
We are sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp so be sure to check out details of the prize HERE!

It has been way tooooo long since I coloured up a Marci and I love this stamp, she is so cute!

Stamp - Snowflake Garland Marci - La la land

Colouring - Copics

Papers - Nordic Christmas - First Edition

Lace and seam binding - The Ribbon Girl

Flowers - WOC

Snowflake Charm, gems from stash

Sentiment - SU

Entering into;

WOC - Snowflakes

Lexi's - Christmas

Stampin for the Weekend - Feeling Festive

Have a lovely evening, I will be poppin around in a bit for a catch up! As always thanks so much for stopping by!

Lotsa hugs

Karenxxx

All White!!!!!!!

Evening

Yippee for Friday !

Ok I am here with my Little Miss Muffet DT post and I have moved to the FaceBook Team so you can find me posting  there too every Friday!!

This week it's a new challenge and the theme is 'It'll be all white on the night'!   I confess to being a bit flummoxed but it came good in the end, I found some beautiful glittered vellum in my stash and I used lots of cheesecloth and organza ribbon for a nice soft look!

Stamp - Sonny Honeycloud Winter - Little Miss Muffet

Colouring medium - Copics

Flowers - WOC

I am off to have a catch up with you all, thanks for poppin in!

Hugs

Karenxxxxx

Punk Ellie

Hello
Happy Thursday hope the week has been kind to you!  Its turned so cold, I am glued to the radiator at the mo, to try and warm up!!

Well it's my turn to post over at the Paper Nest Dolls and did you catch this weeks new Punk themed release, super cool, go check them out HERE on the blog or HERE in the STORE!

I have used Punk Ellie, adorable e and  check out her cool outfit, love it!  I knew I had the perfect papers when I saw her they are soo old that I cant remember what make they are but I love them for this card!

Stamp - Punk Ellie - Paper Nest Dolls

Colouring medium - Copics

Flowers - WOC and The Ribbon Girl

Lace - The Ribbon Girl

Ric Rac from stash

Have a fabulous day, thanks so  much for poppin in!

Lots a hugs

Karenxxxx

Teddy Bea

Morning
Happy Sunday , its a bit gloomy here this morning lets hope I can find something to brighten the day, might go for a nice walk later to blow the cobwebs off LOL!   Hope you have something nice planned, maybe a family get together or a day out with the kids or maybe just a crafty day!!

Right I forgot to post my Teddy Bo card from last Tuesday, OMG, that's how behind I am right now, I need an action plan to get myself ahead!!

Okay so this little Teddy Bea is super sweet, I couldn't resist pink for her, I am really struggling to get any decent pics its dark before I go to work and dark when I get back, I really hope Father Christmas brings me a light box this year........

Stamp - Teddy Bea 278 - Teddy Bo and Co

Colouring  - Copics

Papers - Kraft Notes

Flowers - WOC

Lace - The Ribbon Girl

Sentiment - SU

Have a fabulous day!

Lots a hugs

Karenxxx

Rory Fairy

Morning and Happy Saturday

Brrrrrr  its so cold I could do with a duvet day today just to keep warm!!   Still have to give myself  a kick up the behind coz I have loads to do so I best get moving!

Today I am featuring a gorgeous little fairy from Kith and Kin Stamp Co, she is really sweet....... I have used lots of sparkle on her wings and he gorgeous papers are from Stampin Up.

Image - Rory Fairy - Kith and Kin Stamp Co

Colouring medium - Copics

Flowers - WOC

Entering into:

Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon

Hanna and Friends - Glitter

Happy Campers - Glitter It

Rubys Rainbow - Pink and Blue

As seems to be the norm at the moment and I am sure it is the same for most of us, it is such a busy time of year that my free time is being rather stretched but I hope to have a good old catch up tonight!

Thanks for poppin in as always, means alot to me!!

Hugs

Karenxxxx

Caroling Snowman

Evening

Hi everyone, hope your week has got off to a good start, I am still struggling with the clocks changing makes me feel right miserable LOL!   Anyhow I am here with my DT card for Papertake Weekly, and the theme this week is Snow and Ice............Brrrrrr...........

Our fab sponsor this week is Whiff Of Joy..........check out all the details of the prize here!!

I have used Caroling Snowmen from the Paper Nest Dolls and it was also one of the cards I designed for our craft event at the weekend...........

We used some gorgeous papers from SU called Gingham Garden not actually Christmas papers but we wanted to show that you can get lots of different uses from one paper pack......we used the patchwork effect too which is also great for using scraps!!!

Stamp - Caroling Snowman - Paper Nest Dolls

Colouring medium - Copics

Papers - Gingham Garden - SU

Dies - Pretty Poinsettia - La la land

Ribbon and Lace - The Ribbon Girl

Jewellery Tag  -SU

Entering into:

Crafty Calender - All things Christmas

Sweet Stampin - Christmas is Coning

I have already posted some pics of the event on FB but you can also see them on the Cute Cottage Blog.

Have a lovely evening

Hugs

Karenxxxx

MMCS and LMM Blog Hop

Morning

Happy Sunday and welcome to the Little Miss Muffet and My Mums Craft Shop blog hop!  Did you know that My Mums Craft Shop are now carrying  Little Miss Muffet Stamps, no well yes they do, fab isn't it and they are currently the only retailer in the UK to do so.  There are loads of gorgeous rubber stamps to choose from  (well actually they are all gorgeous) go check them out HERE!

Okay hopefully you have come from Julie's blog if not then start HERE at the beginning!

For my card I have used Jasmine from the Sugar and Spice range,she is one of my absolute favs and I always think she is perfect for lots of occasions from birthdays to get well, sending a hug, or even just because!

Coloured with copics and the papers are LOTV Always and Forever.

 a little closer look

Your next stop on the hop is the fabulous Kathy..............enjoy!!

Entering into
A gem of a challenge - gems gems gems
Di's Digis - Girly
Moving along with the times - girly, pearly and swirly 

Ok and don't forget what do comments make, PRIZES, yes the more love you leave the more chances of winning, Wahoo!!

Have a fabulous Sunday!

Lots a  Hugs

Karenxxxx

Super Saturday

Morning and Happy Saturday

Hopefully when this posts I will be at the hotel setting up the room for the Cute Cottage Event, I hope it goes ok, bit nervous now LOL anyway I will ll let you know how it went tomorrow!!

Okay so quick post from me and a quick little card too featuring the spotlighted image at Little Miss Muffet, Claudia's Tutu, shes beary sweet!!

Hope you like her and do pop over to check out the freebie too!

Colouring - Copics

Papers - EP Beautiful Life

Flowers - WOC/Ribbon Girl

Have a fabulous day !!

Lotsa  hugs

Karenxxx

Spots and Dots

Morning and Happy Thursday.

Oooh I have not had time blog since the weekend, I am so busy with the Cute Cottage Event that I just can't seem to find even a spare few mins, please stick with me until after the weekend when normal commenting  will resume!  I am so excited and looking forward to Saturday, be sure to come and check out some pics to see what we got up to!

Okay so over at Little Miss Muffet we have a  new challenge for you spots and dots.........easy peasy I say!

I loved this little image so much, isn't she cute and having lots of fun!!

Stamp - Polka Dot Pal Issie - Little Miss Muffet

Colouring medium - Copics and Graph It Markers

Papers - Kraft Notes

Flourish - Magnolia

Sentiment - SU

Little mini blooms - WOC

Stickles - Icicle

Charm from stash - thank you Lisa!

Entering into:

Bearly Mine - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge - Christmas is coming

Allsorts - Christmas Cheer

Have a fabulous day, thank you so much for poppin in, catch up soon!

Hugs

Karenxxxx

Winter Mail Ellie

Morning and Happy Saturday!

Yuck it's damp, dark and a tad chilly  here in Kent today, Brrr I could do with being wrapped up all warm like little Ellie here, she looks very snug in her big hat and fur trimmed coat.  Its my turn to post over at the Paper Nest and I adore this image from the recent new release, she is cute cute cute!

Stamp - Winter Mail Ellie - The Paper Nest Dolls

Colouring medium - Copics and Graph'It Markers

Papers - MME Mistletoe Magic

Mixed flowers and berries

Seam binding/lace- The Ribbon Girl

Stickles

Lace doily, metal corner die

Entering into:

A Creative Romance - Add Metal

Cute Card Thursday - Sparkles

The Paper nest Dolls - Anything Goes

Hope you have a great weekend, I have 45 card packs to prep today, wahoo! Thanks as always for poppin in, your comments mean sooooooo much!

Lots a hugs

Karenxxxx

Pumpkin Patch

Hello again

I am back quick with a little Halloween post, its very scary are you ready..........................

BOO

Well I amused myself anyway lol!

This is Pumpkin Patch Ellie from the Paper Nest Dolls, a real cutie isn't she???

Colouring medium - Copics

Papers - EP Chillingsworth manor

Prima flowers

Charm, ribbon, hessian jute from stash

Spider, and spider web

Entering into:

Fab n Funky - Halloween

Loves Rubber Stamps - Halloween

Oldie but a goodie - Add a charm and my  plus 6 month old item is ribbon

Dream Valley - Halloween

Have a lovely evening!

Hugs

Karenxx

Little Miss Muffet New Release

Morning

Happy Thursday peeps and Happy Halloween!

Okay a couple of posts from me today and first up its New Release day over at Little Miss Muffet and Wowser your gonna love em its Polka Dot Pals!  As usual the hardest part was choosing which one to do LOL.  Mmm now you might thing this one looks a little different and she does,  she has a face, a ready made one, I tell you I would kill for some of those LOL!   So you can pop a face on if you want or don't if you want simples and genius and I love it!!!!!

Do popsie on over the blog and check em all out HERE!

Stamp - PDP - Little Miss Muffet

Face -  PDP face 2 - Little Miss Muffet

Colouring medium - Copics and Graph'Its

Papers - MME Mistletoe Magic

Flowers and berries - WOC

Lace and silver twine- The ribbon girl

Bells - WOC

Star dust stickles

Silver Mirri, kraft caard stock

Sentiment - hobbycraft

Entering into:
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Traditional Christmas

Created with love - Anything Goes

Have a fabulous day, thanks for poppin in!

Lots a hugs

Karenxxxx