More Challenge Cards...and a kichen update!!!

Well we can see the end in sight!!!! woooo hoooo the kitchen just seems 2 have evolved over the last 2 days!!! i had the painter in 2day and its all looking good!!! all kitchen appliances are in....so its back 2 cooking again!!! oohh what to make!!!!....hehehe....i will post some pictures when it is totally finished...there are still a couple of odds and ends 2 tie up!!!

Right onto the challenges....this is made for the Lili Of The Valley challenge which was a stunning sketch and i am also entering it into the Charisma Cards Challenge which was "Animals"....The image has been coloured using Pro-markers, the papers are Papermania "Scrumptious" and Papermania Creative Tones "Antique Cream" the buttons i raided from my mums button tin...sshhh dont tell her!!! lol...the sentiment and gems are from my stash!! xxThis is made for the Lots 2 Do Challenge which was "eyes"....so i thought that as this image only has eyes on its face and no other feature i thought that this would do!!!..The image has been coloured using pro-markers, the papers are from K & Co "Classic K Mckenna", the flowers, sentiment and Gems are all from my stash!! xx

This card is made for Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge which was a fab sketch!!...The image has been coloured using Pro-markers, the papers are from Papermania Creative Tones "Olivine Essence", the ribbon, sentiment and Prima flowers are all from my stash!! xx

And finally this card is made for the Colour Create Challenge which was "Pink & Grey"...I am also entering this into the Cupcake Craft Challenge as i made it using there adorable sketch...The image has again been coloured using Pro-markers, the papers are Papermania "Exquisite", the flowers, Gems and sentiment are all from my stash as is the Princess Glitter Card that i have had for ages...and thought that it fitted in with this card really well!!! xxx
Thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

A few more Challenges (and a kitchen update)..lol..x

Good evening...well i am happy 2 report that there is a massive difference in my kitchen...wooo hooo...we still dont have any electricity or plumbing but that should all get done 2morow along with the tiling on the walls.....but all my units are now in place and i am really happy with it!!! fingers crossed that it doesnt take 2 much longer!!! xx

Right onto a few challenge cards that i have made over the last 2 days....this card is for the Charisma Cardz challenge which is "Hugs and Cuddles"....the image has been coloured using promarkers, the papers are DCWV and Papermania "Venetian skies" the ribbon, sentiment and flowers are from my stash...xx

This card is made for the Penny Black Sat Challenge which is "Get Well Soon" and also for the Ismaki Challenge which was another Fab sketch 2 work with..... the papers are from K&Co "Classic K Mckenna" the flower, sentiment, glitter card and ribbon are all from my stash, and i added a few drops of pink stickles. xx

This card is made for using the Fab sketch from Sketch Sat and also for the Our Creative Corner Challenge which was "Add A Tag"...the image has been coloured using promarkers, the papers are from K&Co "Classic K Mckenna" The flowers, ribbon, glitter & pearl card are all from my stash, i also added some "Petal Pink" Liquid Pearls....the tag is from the new Smirk range and i thought that this tag really suited Daisy...xxthanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Lili Of The Valley Challenge

Yes!!! its me again!!!...lol...u dont here from me for a few days then i come along 3 times in one day!! hehehe....well i have managed 2 rustle up this little card this afternoon for the Lili of the Valley Challenge which was a recipe this week "3 Brads, 2 Papers, and 1 Flower"....the paper is papermania, the image has been coloured using promarkers, the brads, sentiment and flowers are all from my stash!!! xx

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

Truly Scrumptious Challenge

Hello...i have just finished making this little card for the Truly Scrumptious Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch....the image is coloured with promarkers, the papers are from papermania "Scrumptious" which i thought fitted in well with this challenge..the mirri card, pearl card, ribbon, flowers and sentiment are all from my stash..and i added a little drop of petal pink liquid pearls...xx
Thanx 4 looking....luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Good Morning..xx

Good morning!!! I hope that u are all having a nice Sunday morning...the weather is gorgeous here...just a tad cold.....but the sun is well and truly shining...its a shame i cant get any washing done as it would have dried no bother in this weather....oh well not 2 worry...it will keep...(unfortunately)..hehehe...

Well i managed 2 make this card last night...but i dont think i like it...i think its because i used plain ish paper...let me know what u think....this is made for the Dutch Dare Challenge which is "Green and Yellow" and i am also entering it into the Friday Sketchers as i made it following there wonderful sketch!!

The image i coloured with my promarkers, the papers are from Basic Grey "Two Scoops and Forever Friends "Hugs and Cuddles"...the gems, vellum, sentiment and flowers are all from my stash and i also used some green stickles on the corner of the image and for the centre of the flowers...x

Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

A Double Challenge Card

Its me again!!! lol....thanx 4 all ur lovely comments on my last post!!! The only way i am managing 2 get any crafting done is by transporting it every where i go...hehehe...so watch out i might turn up at ur door with a lot of crafting goodies....and in need of a seat!!! hehehe....

I managed 2 rustle up this card this afternoon!!! its for My Time To Craft Challenge and the theme there is "Pink and Brown"...I am also entering this into the Everybody Art Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch.....the image has been coloured using promarkers, and the papers are from Papermania "Scrumptious" and also from Forever Friends "Party Time", the ribbon, flowers, gems and sentiments are all from my stash!!!

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

A few challenges

Good afternoon!!! Well as a lot of u know i am getting a new kitchen and it is driving me mental!!! i will take photos and blog them later!!!I have no electricity in the kitchen...no water and no cooking facilities at all!!! so i am along at kazabings whilst she is at work and my brother is at the footie!!! Derek is braving it at home and the kids are at my MIL's for the night!!! so at least we dont have 2 worry about them!!! The workmen have told me that i will be without all the above mentioned until Wednesday....and we have been without since thursday!!! oh the joys.....i cant wait til its all done now!!!! hehehe...my livingroom has a cooker, fridgefreezer, washing machine and lots and lots of boxes....so roll on wednesday when i can at least get rid of all the appliances!!! oh what a moaner i am!!! hehehe....anyway i have spent the last 2 days at my mum's and i managed 2 make a few cards....so its not affecting my crafting....pmsl!!!...if it did then i really would be upset!!! hehehe....

I'm not going to bore u with all the details on each card!!! they were all coloured with my promarkers..except for the forever friends one that one is die cut decoupage!! the papers, flowers, ribbon and embellishments are all from my stash...if u want 2 know about any particular paper or embellishment that i have used...just ask and i will get back 2 u!!! x

Right onto the 1st challenge card!!! this is made for the One Stop Craft Challenge which was a fab sketch, I am also entering it into the Colour Create Challenge which was "Red, White and Blue"...xx

The 2nd card is made for The pink Elephant Challenge which was "add some bling" i am also entering it into the Cute Card Thursday Challenge which was "Spring"...xx

the 3rd Card is made for the Forever Friends challenge which was a "General Birthday Card" I am also entering this into the Stamp Something Friday Challenge which is "3D Somethings"xx

The 4th Card is made for the Stampavie Challenge which was another fab sketch!! xxThe 5th and final Card is made for the ABC Challenge which was B fro "Blue and Brown"...I am also entering this into "A Spoonful Of Sugar Challenge as i used there stunning sketch!!! xx

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

Charisma Cardz and Stamp Something Friday Challenge Cards

Good evening!! U will have 2 excuse me for not being on a lot lately....we are getting a new kitchen fitted so i have been emptying and cleaning cupboards!!! my craft space has been invaded by boxes...and i have had 2 pack all my crafting goodies up!! SOB SOB!!! But i have them all ready 2 go 2 my mums 2morow!! since the kids are off on holiday this week we are heading 2 my mums 2 get away from all the disruption!!! so here is hoping that i manage 2 get a few more cards made there!!! hehehe...anyway here are 2 that i made on tuesday!!! I cant believe that i am only uploading them now!!! hehehe....

This is for the Charisma Cardz Challenge which was "Cupcakes...or any other kind of cake"...so i opted for a birthday cake!!! lol...the image is Hamish with a birthday cake and i have coloured him using my promarkers ...sorry 4got 2 look and see who my papers were from....and i added some green glitter card, ribbon, and flowers from my stash!!! x

This card is made for the Stamp Something Friday Challenge...where the theme was "Something Chocolate"....so i opted for some chocolate cakes!!! the image was one that i received in a swap....and has been coloured using my promarkers..the papers are from DCWV and i have added some ribbon and flowers from my stash!!

thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs lesley xxx

Dutch Dare Challenge

Wow....i am defintely on a roll 2day!!! hehehe...I have just made this for the Dutch Dare Challenge Blog where the theme is "Buttons and Bows"...i coloured this gorgeous image that i received from my good friend Linda... with my promarkers, the papers are from Forever Friends "Hugs and Cuddles"the flowers, sentiment and ribbon is all from my stash!!! i hope that u like it!!!


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

The Sugar Bowl Challenge Card

Well hellooo its me again!!!...this little card is made for The Sugar Bowl Challenge which was "Only use 1 Patterned Paper"...well this was tricky...hehehe...The image has been coloured using nope not pro markers for a change but my watercolour pencils!! the papers are from Forever Friends "with Love" and the flowers, lace ribbon and Sentiment are all from my stash!!! x
thanx 4 looking....luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Whiff Of Joy Challenge

Good Evening!!! I have managed 2 make this card this afternoon for the Whiff Of Joy Challenge which was a recipe Challenge this week " 3 Patterned Papers, 2 Flowers and 1 Ribbon" I really love this image but unfortunately i dont have it in my stash!! Oh well there is a craft fair at the SECC soon so i will have 2 see if it jumps into my basket there!! hehehe....The image has been coloured using pro-markers, i unfortunately cant remember who the papers are by...sorry :( the flowers, sentiment and ribbon are all from my stash!!! xx
thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

2 Challenges in 1..xx

Good Afternoon!! I am having my usual Crafting Sunday....I hope that u are all managing 2 squeeze in some crafting 2day!!!...This card is made for the ABC Challenge which is A for Anniversary...and also for the Jehkotar Challenge which was a fab sketch...i really like this sketch....Anyway the image is A Forever Friends Decoupage, the papers are Forever Friends "With Love", I used "silver Pearl" liquid pearls on the corner of the image and card....and also as the centre of my flowers which came from my stash along with the Sentiments....I hope that u like it!!

thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Happy Valentines Day 2 u all!!!

Well I hope that u have all had a nice romantic day!!!! I managed 2 make this little card this evening after our gorgeous dinner...hehehe.....I made it following the fab sketch from Lili Of The Valley this week...and I am also entering it into the Colour Create Challenge which was "Aqua and Peach"...I know that this is a really late entry...but I coloured the image last week before i got ill...so thought that i would incorporate it anyway!!! hehehe....The image Maggie with present has been coloured with promarkers, the papers are DCWV - The Mini Stack, I used the Scribbles Swirls Sizzlit, and i added some Aqua Stickles to the swirls and also to the middle of my flowers that came from my stash, as did the ribbon and Gems!! I hope that u like it!! xx

Thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

I'm Back ....hehehe

Happy Valentines Day 2 you all!!! I hope that u are all having a nice relaxing loving day!!!! My Hubby has taken the kids 2 a birthday party this afternoon so i am home alone!!!! Yeee Haaa!!! only until about 630pm....oohh but the peace and quiet is bliss!!!! I am starting 2 feel a lot better after having the cold and managed 2 make these 2 cards last night!!! ...not sure if i will get anything made 2day...oohh but i will try!!!! hehehe...anyway i hope that u all have a great time 2night and have a fab Valentines day...onto the cards that i managed 2 make last night!!!

This is for the Magnolia v Stampavie Challenge which was a stunning sketch......the image i coloured using promarkers and the papers and flowers are from my stash!! xx

And this one is for the new Pink Elephant Challenge Blog which was "Black, White and Pink"...I am also entering this into the Cute Card Thursday Challenge which was "Music or Dance"....the images has also been coloured using my promarkers and the papers and flowers are again from my stash!!!

thanx 4 looking....luv n hugs Lesley xx

No Cards 2 upload!!!

I am gutted I have been struck down with the blasted Cold Virus that has been doing the rounds!!!! I have managed 2 dodge it for a few months and just when my mojo is peeking....I am struck down!!!! My heart says i will be okay 2 sit at the table and make a few but my body is telling me...OOhh no you wont!!!lol....so i would like to take this opportunity 2 say thank you 2 all you lovely bloggers out there who give me the inspiration that i need when they leave a comment on any of my creations!!! you all inspire me and i wouldnt be doing this if it wasnt for u!!!! So thanx.....right i am off 4 some Beachams All-in One.....and a tissue!!! I hope to be back creating very soon!!!! I hope that all of u are well and i hope that u dont get this nasty bug!!! Take care luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Good Evening

Hi!!! I hope that u have all had a productive weekend!!!...hehehe....Today I managed 2 catch up with a few more Challenge Cards.....whilst having a nice relaxing Craft day at Kazabings http://cozy-frog.blogspot.com/ ...i managed 2 make 5 cards...yes 5!!!! thats how productive i can be when i focus!!! hehehe.....anyway the snow is starting 2 fall so hopefully we will get snowed in 2morow!!! doubtful but i can dream!!! lol...The kids and hubby are in bed so i thought that whilst i had a quiet moment that i would upload the cards that i made 2day...without distraction!!! that doesnt happen often so i am making the most of it!! x

I really like the way that this card turned out and i am entering it into the Charisma Cardz Challenge which was to use "3 papers, 2 flowers and 1 ribbon"....i hope that u like it 2!! x

This card is made for the Ismaki Challenge which was "Hearts"...I am also entering it into the Double Dutch Challenge as i managed 2 incorporate there sketch into this card!! x

This card is made for the Dutch Dare Challenge which was "love using No Pink or Red"...I think that i managed that...hehehe...xThis Card is made for the Penny Black Sat Challenge which was "Romance" I am also entering it into the Sketch Sat Challenge as I managed 2 incorporate there sketch...and also into the Stamp Something Friday Challenge which was "Valentine"....

And Finally this card is made for the Sketch and Stash Challenge which was another Stunning Sketch...i hope that u like it!!!

Thanx 4 taking the time to have a look!!! Take Care Luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Another 2 Cards

Good Evening.....this is a really quick post as the mighty Liverpool are about to Kick-off and i have 2 watch the match...C'mon Liverpool!!! lol....so here are the cards that i managed 2 make this afternoon!!!

This Card is made for the Christmas and Birthday Challenge Blog which was another stunning sketch...I am really happy with the way that this card has ended up...I will defo use this sketch again...xx

This is for the Forever Friends Challenge which was to Create a Tall and Slim Card...but i decided 2 have it long ways instead...I hope that this counts...hehehe....I am also entering it into the Lili Of The Valley Challenge as that was to create a Mens Card....xx

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

2 posts in 1 day and its still early!!!

Good evening bloggers!!! I hope that u are all busy having a Crafting Friday!!! Well I have managed 2 make these 2 little cards since my earlier post!!!

This card is made for the Colour Create Challenge which was to use "Pink, Green and Brown"....I am also entering this into the CPS Challenge which was another Superb "Sketch"...I hope that u like what i have done with it!!!

This Card is made for the Magnolia v Stampavie Challenge where the challenge was to use "Cocoa, Pink, Blue and White"....I hopet hat u like this one 2!!!

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

Thank Crunchie its Friday!!!!

wooo hooo...its Friday...and I have finished work for the day!!!!! hehehe.....I hope that u are all well and still having lots of fun in the snow!!! just please be careful especially if u are driving!!! We still DO NOT have any snow and it doesnt look like we are getting any either :( i am not a happy camper!!!!

Anyway sorry about that little rant....jealousy is a terrible thing!!! hehehe....anyway onto this little card that i rustled up yesterday.....I am entering this into the One Stop Craft Challenge which was "Buttons and Bows" and into the 2 Sketches 4 you Challenge which was a fab Sketch...x

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

Good Morning!!!

I hope that u are all well and that the snow isn't causing u 2 much trouble!! it is snowing really lightly here at the moment, but with no signs of it lying :(...so instead of playing snowball fights I made these little cards last night...hehehe....

This is made for the ABC Challenge (which was z for ZZzzz sleeping).....I am also entering it for The Mojo Monday Challenge as I used there fab sketch.... The image has been coloured using my promarkers and the Sentiment reads " Sending you a little something wrapped in a whole lot of love!"....the papers, ribbon and flowers are all from my stash!! x
This card is made for the Papertake Weekly Challenge which was 2 incorporate "hearts and/or flowers"...so u guessed it i used my trustee flowers...hehehe...again the image has been coloured using my promarkers and the flowers and papers are from my stash!! xThanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Helloo!!!!

Good evening bloggers!!! I hope that everyone is well and that the snow hasn't caused 2 much trouble for u!!! I am gutted that we never got that much snow!!!! hhmpphh...anyway no snowman building 4 me ;).....hehehe!!!!

Firstly I would like 2 thank Leslie http://lesliesloft-leslie.blogspot.com/ and the Fab Lulu http://lulucardmaking.blogspot.com/ for the Fab Blog Candy that i have won!!! I am really looking 4ward 2 receiving them and making lots of fab creations!!! well trying 2 make fab creations!!! hehehe....x

Today I have been quite creative and made 4...yes 4 cards....and i am hoping 2 get back 2 my table and make a few more 2nite!!!....hehehe

I made this 1 for the Stampavie challenge which was another "fab sketch" and I am also entering it for the Charisma Cardz Challenge which was "Black and white and 1 other colour"!!!! the image has been coloured using my promarkers and the flowers and backing papers are from my stash!! x

This Card is made for the Cutie Sunday challenge which again was a fab sketch!!! I really am addicted 2 this Smirk range...hehehe i used pink backing paper, and Lime green glitter card and of course Smirk ribbon...hehehe...the flowers are from my stash!! x

This Card is made for the Secret Crafter Challenge which was "at the zoo" and i am also entering it for the Spoonful Of Sugar challenge which was another fab sketch!!! The image has been coloured with my promarkers!! and papers and flowers are from my stash!! x

This is the final one for now!!! hehehe....and it is made for the Cup Cake Craft Challenge which was to use "Pink, Plum, Pale Plum, and White....well I have had 2 adapt as i have all the promarkers and couldnt find a plum so i used Purple, Lilac, pink and White!! I hope that this counts!!! I am also entering it foe the Friday Sketchers Challenge as I managed 2 incorporate this sketch into the card!!! The Image has again been coloured using promarkers...the backing papers and flowers are from my stash!! xx

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

Happy Lazy Sunday

Good Afternoon..... I hope that u are all well!!! I am having a very lazy Sunday.....i dont intend getting out of my P'J's .....and hopefully i will get a few more cards made!!! hehehe.....(making sure that i get my priorities right)...hehehe.....the Kids are happy...Ellie is playing in her room (well 4 the time being anyway)...we will have 2 wait and see how long that lasts....and Conor is out playing football (no real surprise there)..hehehe.....but it is rather fresh outside....so he will prob be well and truly sniffing when he comes back in!!! oh the joys!!! hehehe....Anyway here are a few cards that i have made this morning!!!

This is made for the Penny Black Sat Challenge which was to make a "Circle Card"...well as i have never made a circle card before i thought that i would give it a go...and i quite like the way that it has turned out...hhmm i might make a few more of these....hehehe...xxThis Card is made for the Cup Cake Craft Challenge which was to Use "3 Cardstock, 2 Embellishments, and 1 ribbon...I really really love this new "Smirk" range that is out just now.....and this decoupage image is just soo cheeky...hehehe....I hope that u like it....xx

This Card is made for the Sketch Sat Challenge which was another Fab Sketch....As u can probably tell from my latest blogging I am totally addicted 2 these die-cut decoupage Forever Friends....the images are just totally gorgeous and sooooo cute...I really cant resist them!!! hehehe...anyway I hope that u like this one 2!!!xx

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