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Tuesday 27 January 2009

More Cards

Good afternoon bloggers!!! I hope that everyone is ok out there in blog land....I am frozen 2day...i cant seem 2 get a heat in me at all 2day.....hhmm...might have 2 turn the heating up....the weather is sooo miserable....roll on the summer...hehehe....well i managed 2 rustle up a few more cards yesterday....
I made this card for theBasicGrey Challenge which was 2 use - 2 patterned papers, 1 button, 1 ribbon & bow and 3 brads....
I made this for the Cutie Sunday Challenge which was a fab sketch....I used the new Smirk Range which I have fallen in love with.....
And I made this for the Forever Friends challenge which was an Oriental Theme.....i hope that u like it....
Thanx 4 looking....take care....luv n hugs Lesley....xxxx


Monday 26 January 2009

Some cards that I made Yesterday

Well hello again....2 posts in 1 day, and we are only at 2pm...hehehe...lol @ Joey...no I managed 2 get for little Ellie with a few nano seconds 2 spare...hehehe...I hope that u are all happy crafters 2day!!! Yesterday was a rather productive day for me....I went through to Kazabings http://cozy-frog.blogspot.com/ and we had lunch then we got our creative jucies flowing...pmsl....well I went 2 the Papermill b4 I got to Kazabings and I just had 2 buy the Naughty but Nice Smirk range!!! I think that the images are rather cute....the backing papers are gorgeous and I also bought the Naughty but Nice Tags and shaker toppers...hehehe....well they all match and I couldn't have 1 without the other!!! hehehe (oh and a sneaky Forever Friend baby Card is at the bottom)...lol..x
thanx 4 looking...I am now away 4 a good old Blog hop 2 see what fab creations u have all been making!!! take care luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

A few more cards

Well I have about 5 mins before my peace is shattered and i have to pick up little Ellie-Pie from Nursery...Can u tell that i am a little addicted 2 the new Forever Friends Decoupage sheets!!! hehehe...anyway i hope that u like what i have made!!
this one is for the Penny Black Sat Challenge which was To Frame your Image...xx
This one is using the Sketch Sat Sketch...I rotated it...just 4 a little change!! hehehe x
This one is for the Secret Crafter Challenge which was 1 imange 2 papers and 3 Embellishments..x
And Finally...hehehe...this one is made using another Fab sketch this time from Our Creative Corner...xx
thanx 4 looking...now i must run 2 pick up Ellie!!...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Friday 23 January 2009

A few more cards!!

Good afternoon!!! I have just popped on really quickly 2 upload a few cards that i made last night!!! I will be on for a good old blog session 2morow!! hehehe...but anyway onto the cards that i made last night.... i really hope that u like them!!
This is made for the CPS Challenge which was Readers Choice...u could use any sketch from 1-99...I choose Sketch 34!!.....I am also entering this card for the Penny Black Sat Challenge which was Lets get Dotty....i hope that u like it!! xx
This Card is made for my fabby Hubby Derek....and i am entering it into the Secret Crafter Challenge which was Hearts...and also Charisma Cardz Challenge which was Love...I hope that u like this one 2!!!
thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Thursday 22 January 2009

A Few more Challenges

Good afternoon!!! just thought that i would pop on before I have 2 go and see my son perform at school he is the Narrator for 2days assembly...which is all about the Scottish Home coming for Rabbie Burns Birthday!!!....so here are a few cards that i managed 2 make last night!!

This one is for the ABC challenge which for have an X somewhere on ur card!! I hope that this is ok!!!
This one is for the Forever Friends Challenge which was to Use ribbon and I also used the Sketch from The Sketch Sat Blog!!! I hope that u like it!!

This one is for Stampavie Challenge which was a fab Sketch...i hope that u like it!! xx


Thanx 4 looking...take care luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Wednesday 21 January 2009

A couple of awards and A Cutie Sunday Card!!

Hello...I hope that u are all crafting away nicely on this freezing cold January Day!!!!! I am just about 2 get crafting but thought that i would share this little card i made last night for the Cutie Sunday challenge which was a great sketch!!! I hope that u like it!!!xx


I must apologise to Elaine at http://simplicrafti.blogspot.com/ as she gave me an Encouraged award and i totally 4got to put it on my blog!!! So thankyou very much Elaine...it really means a lot!!
The rules are:- Put the award on your blog. Put a link on your blog of the person who gave it to you. Nominate 5 other people. Leave a comment on their blog so they know they have been given it.

So I am giving this one 2:

Kazabing at http://cozy-frog.blogspot.com/ as she is a new blogger!!



I also received another award this time from the fabulous Joey at http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.com/ thanx huni...it really means a lot that u thought of me!!! Well I have 2 pass this onto another 5 Bloggers so I am passing this 1 onto:

Beth http://mylittlecardblog.blogspot.com/

thanx girlies and enjoy ur awards u all totally deserve them!!! Luv n hugs Lesley xxxxx



Tuesday 20 January 2009

2 Challenges in 1 and a Golf Card..

Hi...I hope that your weather is a lot nicer than it is here!!!....hmm the joys of January!!! lol....I have had a really quiet day...hence the reason i have managed 2 make these 2 cards!!! Lets hope I manage 2 get a few more made 2nite and 2morow!!! hehehe...
Anyway this is made for the Papertake weekly Challenge where the theme was New Baby, or Mum 2 be...I decided on the New Baby theme as i love making baby cards and I hadn't made one in ages!!!!!....I also used the Sketch from the Cupcake Crafts Challenge...and I will defo use this sketch again!!! I hope that u like it!!! x

I made this one for an order...I hope that u like it!!! x

Thanx 4 looking luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Monday 19 January 2009

Blog Candy Alert

Hi...Just 2 let u know that Petra has some fab candy up for grabs!!! if u click the link on my side bar it will take u right to the gorgeous candy!!!

The Fabulous Leslie Has some gorgeous blog candy 2...again the link is in my side bar!!

Lim Has gorgeous blog candy including some hanglar images!! U must check out this Candy!!!

Lulu also has some fab candy up for grabs!!! go check this one out as well girlies!!!

luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Another 2 Challenge Cards

Well it is well and truely snowing here 2day!!! I hope the weather is better where u are!!! Here is a couple of cards that i made last night!!

This one is made for the Cute Card Thursday Blog where the theme was Have a Giggle!!! (the woman on the card is holding a sign that says " I love giving home made gifts....pick a child") so if anyone is interested Conor and Ellie are up for grabs!!!! hehehe Only joking!!!!
And this card is made for the Magnolia v Stampavie blog challenge which was Use a Bow!!! I hope that u like it!!

Thanx for looking luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Sunday 18 January 2009

Blog Candy Alert and a few challenges

Good afternoon!!! I hope that u are all well!! Sarah over on Sparkle Cards is giving away some gorgeous Candy!!! thanx Sarah...and keep up the good work ur cards are stunning!!!

These are made using the Fab Sketch over on The Christmas and Birthday Challenge Blog!! I really like the way that these cards turned out!! so thanx again for the sketch!! xx

This is made using another fab sketch this time from the Ismaki Blog challenge!! I had a lot of fun with this card!! thanx for taking the time to have a look!! xx


This is made using yet another Fab sketch this week from Papertake Weekly!!! so thanx again for the wonderful inspiration!! xx


Thanx very much for looking!! luv n hugs Lesley xxx







Sunday 11 January 2009

A few challenge Cards and some pictures of little Ellie's Birthday

Good Afternoon....I never managed 2 sneak back on yesterday...Ellie was watching my every move!!! hehehe....anyway she had a fab birthday yesterday...and i will post some pictures at the bottom of this post....right onto the challenges.....

This is made for the Stampavie Challenge, which was another fab sketch....and its the first time that i have used green and brown 2gether....but i really like the way that it has turned out....I hope that u like it too!!! xx
This is made using the Sketch from Sketch Sat.....and also i am entering it for the Penny Black Sat challenge which was Pink and Brown....i hope that u like it...xx
I made this for the Whiff Of Joy challenge using there fab sketch...I just rotated it...I hope that u like it...xx


Right onto a few Photos from Ellies Birthday!!! Firstly I have 2 explain that Ellie loves dressing up....so she wanted 2 go out for dinner dressed as Cinderella....the dress is reversable but she wanted 2 wear the raggy side....how could we say no!!! it was her birthday...lol...so this is her ready 2 go!! lol
Ellie


Ellie and her brother Conor!!
Conor Auntie Kazabing, Conor and Ellie
Uncle Bigbadbazabing (my brother) and Conor


My In Laws Gloria and Ray (Nannie and Granda) with Conor and Ellie

My Family, Ellie, Conor, and there Daddy (Derek)


Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Saturday 10 January 2009

A Challenge Card

Good afternoon!!! its Little Ellies 4th Birthday so i have only sneeked on for a moment!!! hehehe....i better be quick before she catches me!!! lol...anyway i will be back later as i have a few photos of her 2 upload and i might take some later while we are out 4 dinner.....ooohhh watch this space!!! lol.....anyway back 2 the challenge card...i have made this using a few challenges....I followed the sketch from A Spoonful Of Sugar, The Forever Friends challenge was to Use your Favourite Colour ( and yip u guessed it its PINK)...hehehe and the challenge from the new challenge blog Charisma Cardz is Pink.....so i hope that u all like it!!! x


Take care luv n hugs Lesley xxxxxx

Tuesday 6 January 2009

I managed 2 squeeze in a couple of challenges 2day!!!

Well the crafting bug is back with a vengence!!!! lol.....i managed 2 make these 2 cards 2day.....the first is for my son Conor 2 give 2 his little sister Ellie-pie.....hehehe....I made it using the fab sketch over on the Mojo monday blog challenge.....and i am quite chuffed at how it turned out!!!

This card is made using the sketch from the Christmas and birthday blog challenge....and i have 2 say what a fab sketch it is from the Lovely Linda!!!! so I hope that u like my cards!! xx

Thanx 4 taking the time 2 have a peep....luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Monday 5 January 2009

papertake weekly Challenge

See i told u i would be back soon!!!! hehehe....this card is made for my gorgeous daughter Ellie...who will turn 4 on the 10th Jan....where has the time gone???? anyway i made it using the fab challenge from Papertake weekly (seeing spots)....so I hope that u like it....





Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxxx ( I am away for a little blog hop)

Happy New Year and the Sugarbowl challenge

Well helloooo all my blogging buddies....I wish each and every one of u a fantastic 2009!!!! and i must say my new year went a lot more smoothly than my christmas!!!! i just want to say a massive thanx for everyone who actually read my christmas Saga...i had a good laugh at ur comments!!!! hehehe....anyway onto 2009 and i have made my first cards of the year!!!! wooo hoooo....oh i cant wait 2 get back into the swing of things!!! lol....


So I am starting off with the new challenge from the Sugar Bowl....i made this using my new stamp that i got off of my bestest buddy Kazabing (oh and she is now in the world of blogging) so u should check out her blog its http://cozy-frog.blogspot.com/



thanx for looking...i will be back soon with another card hehehe...xx