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Saturday 28 March 2009

Happy Birthday 2 my Gorgeous Son CONOR!!!

Happy Birthday Conor!!! We love u lots....and hope that u have a fab day!!!!...I cant believe that my little boy is now 9!!!!! where does the time go???? we are having a quiet day 2day but going out for dinner 2morow night with all the family!!! Conor is football daft (he signed for Celtic last summer)!! so it came as no surprise that he wanted 2 watch the Scotland Game......so we are just having Takeaway Pizza 2nite!!!.....i hope that u all have a fab day!!!!

C'MON Scotland!!!!! hehehe...we will prob get beat 6-1....hehehe.....oohh i hope not!!!!!!
Take Care luv and hugs Lesley xxxx
(I might get 2 make a sneeky card when the footie is on!!!!......lol...) xx

Tuesday 24 March 2009

A Few Cards!!!

Good Afternoon....How is everyone?? I am along at Kazabings and we are having a little Craft Day...my mum picked little Ellie-Pie up from Nursery and Conor is going there after school for his dinner giving me the chance to have a play!!!hehehe.....so onto the cards that i have managed 2 make!!!

This is for the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge...My brother (Bigbadbazabing) also set me and Kazabing the challenge of making a "Hillwalking" or "Mountaineering" card....so i done this on this Fabulous sketch...i hope that its ok!!! (it was the only image that i could think of) he also said that the prize would be a stamp from Sugar Nellie!!!! ohh fingers crossed!!! hehehe....
This is for the Friday Sketchers Challenge Which was a gorgeous sketch...i have rotated it!!! I hope that u like it!!!xx
This card is for the Papertake Weekly Challenge which was another gorgeous sketch by the very talented Dawny thanx again Dawny!!!xxAnd Finally this card is for the Dutch Dare Challenge which was a stunning sketch from Wilma!! Thanx Wilma its gorgeous!!!
I am sorry for the lack of information on these cards...its just that i packed so much stuff into bage 2 get here i couldnt remember who made all the papers...i will be better when i am blogging from home!!! I promise...lol....
Thanx 4 taking the time 2 have a look!!! Take care luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Monday 23 March 2009

Good Afternoon

Good Afternoon....well the sun is shining here again.....i hope the weather is brightening up your day too!!!
This is the card that i made for the Rainbow Lady Challenge blog where the theme was "Birthday" I have also used the fab sketch from the Charisma Cardz Challenge .....the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Papermania Creative Tones "Olivine Essence" and the pearls, flowers, ribbon and sentiment are all from my stash!! xx

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

Sunday 22 March 2009

Happy Mothers Day!!!

well i hope that u are all having a fab mothers day!!! 2day i have managed to make this little card for the Truly Scrumptious Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch...I am also entering this into the Everybody Art Challenge which was "Something you can Eat"...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Papermania Creative Tones "Venetian Skies" the sentiment reads "Hand-made with love, Iced with Happiness, filled with Best Wishes" which i thought really suited the image.....the ribbon, brads, sentiment, mirri and glitter card, and flowers are all from my stash...xx
Thanx 4 looking....luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Thursday 19 March 2009

Friday Sketchers meets ABC F is for Flowers

Hello!!!! well another gorgeous day here in sunny Scotland!!!!....i hope that this weather continues....
I know that i am really late with this Friday Sketchers Challenge...but i used there sketch since it was absolutely stunning.....i am also entering this into the ABC Challenge which was F is for Flowers.....the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers (surprise Surprise...hehehe) the papers are Daisy and Dandelion "Picnic Patch" and the vellum, mirri board, flowers, pearls, brads, ribbon, and sentiment are all from my stash....x
Thanx 4 looking...take care luv n hugs Lesley...xxx

Wednesday 18 March 2009

2 Cards 2 Challenges x

Good evening!!! i hope that u have all been having fun in the sun!!! hehehe....well i managed 2 get all the washing up to date...that was until they came in and stripped off for the bath...looks like i have it all 2 do 2morow again!!! a mothers work is never done!!! hehehe.....not 2 worry heres hoping for another gorgeous day like 2day!!!....I have managed 2 make these 2 cards ....

This is for the Jehkotar Card Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch...and yes another Christmas Card ticked off...hehehe....the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers...the papers are DCWV "Rose Tinted Christmas" the Sentiment is computer generated and the flowers (which have little snowflakes in the centre), ribbon, brads and snowflakes are all from my stash..xx

This card is for A Spoon Full Of Sugar where the challenge was "Little Gem"...all u had 2 do was add some Gems!...the image is Smirk as is the ribbon, the flowers, Gems, brads, sentiment, and green glitter card are all from my stash...xx
Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xx

Monday 16 March 2009

Cute Card Thursday Challenge Card

hehehe i'm back with this little card i made 2day!!! I am definately on the ball with Christmas Cards this year!!! I made this for the Cute Card Thursday Challenge which was a fab sketch by the fabulous Katharina...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are DCWV "Rose Tinted Christmas" the sentiment is computer generated, and the snowflakes and pearl card are from my stash...
Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Whiff Of Joy Challenge Card

Morning!!! So far I have managed 2 make this card 2day!!! and its only 10.20am....its amazing how quickly u manage 2 make them when u have the house 2 yourself!!! hehehe.....but my peace with be shattered in about an hour when i pick up little Ellie-pie from Nursery.....hehehe...


I have made this for the Whiff Of Joy Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch by the very talented Heather....i have used the Whiff Of Joy Stamp that i won from the Whiff Of Joy challenge 2 weeks ago!!! thanx girls it is gorgeous!!!!!....the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Papermania "Spring Burst" and the flowers, pearls and sentiment are all from my stash!!

Thanx 4 looking....hopefully i will be back with another a little later take care luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Sunday 15 March 2009

Mothers Day Card

Good evening!!! how is everyones Sunday going?? Ive not done very much 2day!! just the general household chores, then i took the kids to the park, came home and made the dinner and then tidied up again!!! and i finally managed 2 make a little card!!! hehehe....but i have a day off 2morow so hopefully i will get a few more challenges done then!!!

This card i made for A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch by Michelle...thanx Michelle I will use this sketch again!!! I am also entering this into the Lili Of The Valley Challenge which was "Mothers Day"....sorry for the shortness of the post...i will be on doing a lot of blog hopping 2morow 2 catch up with all ur latest creations....
thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Good Morning

Hi!! what a bright and beautiful day!!! long may it continue!!! hehehe...well here are a couple of cards that i made yesterday!!!
This is for Charisma Cardz Challenge which was "Something for the Guys" and as Ellie has her friend from nursery's Birthday next Sat I thought that i would make this for him!!! "Happy Birthday Stuart"...I am also entering this into the Sketch Saturday Challenge as i made it following there Fab sketch...xx

This card is made for the New Challenge Blog Creative Card Crew where the theme was "Green" and i am also entering it into the Stamp Something Friday Challenge as there theme was "Something Green"...xx

Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Saturday 14 March 2009

2 Challenge cards

Hi..i hope that u are all well!!! i managed 2 rustle up these 2 cards last night!!!

This is for the Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge which was a fabulous sketch!!! The image has been coloured using Pro-Markers , the papers are DCWV "The Winter Matstack", the sentiment is computer generated, and the snowflakes and ribbon are from my stash! x

This card is made for the 2 Sketches 4 You Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch from Laura... the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are Forever Friends "with Love" (I think) , the flowers, sentiment and ribbon are all from my stash!! xx

Thanx 4 looking luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Monday 9 March 2009

Everybody Art Challenge & One Stop Craft Challenge

Good morning!! I hope that everyone is well!! this is the Card that i made for the Everybody Art Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch by Katharina and i am also entering this into the One Stop Craft Challenge where the theme was set by the very talented Tasha and it was "Sorry" and all u had 2 do was add the word sorry onto ur project!!...

The image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are DCWV "Nanna's Nursery" and Papermania "Scrumptious", the sentiments, ribbon and mirri card are all from my stash!!!xx

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

Saturday 7 March 2009

Mojo Monday Challenge Card

Yip its me again!!! I am on a roll, this is the last 1 for me 2nite.....This is for the Mojo Monday Challenge which is another gorgeous sketch ...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are from Papermania "Spring Burst" (again)....lol...the Sentiment is from Forever Friends, the flowers, ribbon, brads and mirri card are all from my stash!!

Thanx 4 looking!!! Luv n Hugs Lesley...xxxx


Another Double Challenge Card

Its me again!!!!....hehehe....I have just made this little card for the Cup Cake Crafts Challenge which was an inspirational picture and u had 2 come up wih ur interpretation of it...so i chose the colours Green and yellow!! I am also entering this into the Roses on Paper Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch by the DT Member Rosette thanx Rosette it was a fab sketch 2 follow!!

The Image has been coloured using my Pro-Markers, the papers are DCWV and Papermania "Spring Burst", the ribbon, sentiment and buttons are all from my stash!! x
Thanx 4 taking the time 2 have a look!!! take care luv n hugs Lesley..xx

Double Challenge card

Hello...well my throat is a lot better 2day!!! still sore...but its not affecting my voice as much as it was last night!!! (much 2 the hubby's annoyance)...hehehe...and it hasn't affected my Mojo!!! lol...although not sure anything would!!!
Well i have managed 2 combine 2 challenges into this card the 1st being Sketch Saturday which is a gorgeous sketch by the very talented Ria...i really love this sketch...thanx Ria....and i am also entering it into the Double Dutch Challenge which was a fabulous receipe 4 Buttons or Brads, 3 Papers, 2 Flowers and 1 Charm...
The Image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are from Crafts House "Tutti Frutti" and the flowers, sentiment, brads and the charm that i used for the centre of the large flower are all from my stash!!
Thanx 4 taking the time to have a look!! take care luv n hugs Lesley...xxx

Awards

I would just like 2 say a massive thanx for all the amazing awards that i have been given!! I really do appreciate them....and i know that i am really late 4 putting them on my blog....so a huge apology from me!!!

This award was kindly given 2 me by the fantastic Teresa and Karen ...this makes me feel really fab 2 think that u thought of me...so thanx from the bottom of my heart!!!!

So, here’s how it works:
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.

2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.

3. Nominate 10 blogs.

4. Put links to their blogs.

5. Leave a message for your nominees.

So in no particular order. ....and this was a really really tough choice as all ur blogs are wonderful and provide so much inspiration..they are
Tasha
Elaine
Gina
Lyndsey
I also received this award from the wonderful Elaine...thanx sooo much this is truly appreciated and i apologise for the delay on putting this onto my blog!!!

The rules for this one are:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post

2. Nominate at least 5 blogs, which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude! Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

3. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

4. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

Here are my five.
Alex
Kazabing
Erin



thanx again girlies 4 thinking of me!!! and i hope that u all enjoy ur Awards!!

Take care luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Friday 6 March 2009

Sketch and Stash Challenge

Good evening!! i'm not feeling very well this evening, i have a really really sore throat!!! I think i will be off 2 the shops 2morow 4 some pain relief....:( its really sore 2 talk and swallow(not at the same time obviously..hehehe)..!!! hubby and kids will be pleased...lol....

Right this is the card for the Sketch and Stash Challenge which was a fab sketch, and my new product is of course my latest paperpack that i bought at the SECC Yesterday...hehehe!!...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are from Papermania "Spring Burst" and the flowers, sentiment, ribbon and pearls are all from my stash!!

Thanx 4 taking the time 2 have a look!!! and sorry 4 the extremely short post!!! I am off 2 try and find something 2 soothe my sore throat!! Take care luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

Thursday 5 March 2009

Hi my name is Lesley and I am addicted 2 buying Paper Packs!!!

Well I have had a busy day at the SECC Craft Fair!!! and i am all purchased out!!! hehehe....can u ever be purchased out of craft supplies??? (I think not)...lol.....well I spent a fortune, and came home with lots of bags of goodies!!! and i bought another 6 paper packs!! all gorgeous but i think i now own a forrest!!! Its that bad that i have ordered another 2 units for my craft stash!!! lets hope that they arrive soon!! hehehe....what are u all addicted 2???? i know that i am not alone!!! hehehe...

Right onto these cards that i made....Firstly I am feeling quite Christmasy (yes i am weird but better making them while i am in the mood)...lol....so thought that i would defo start making somemore Christmas cards so this is for the Just Christmas and Birthday Blog Challenge which was a fab sketch....xx
And this is the Birthday card forFab sketch at Just Christmas and Birthday Blog Challenge and i am also entering this into the Colour Create Challenge where the theme is "Blue and Brown"...xx

Thanx 4 looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Tuesday 3 March 2009

A few challenge cards

Good Afternoon!!! I hope that u are all well......I have been busy making a few more challenge cards.....the kitchen is almost finished...I have left the tiler finishing off the flooring...and i am at Kazabing's....for a little spot of lunch with Ellie.....nothing else 2 report really....anyway onto a few of the challenges that i have made...

This card is made for The Sugar Bowl and the Theme this week is "Christmas" ....The image has been coloured using my Pro-Markers, the papers are DCWV "Rose Tinted Christmas" and Anita's "Classic Christmas Black" the Snowflakes are Christmas Confetti from "Tesco" I also used some "Magenta Stickles" for the centre of the snowflakes and for the corners of the image and Sentiments..which are from my stash!! x

This card is made for the The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge where the theme is "Transport" and also for the Raspberry Ribbons Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are from Daisy and Dandelion "Picnic Patch" the ribbon, flowers, mirri card, pearls and sentiment are all from my stash!! xx

This card has been made for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge which was "Something to eat" the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, Sorry i 4got who the papers are from :( the flowers, sentiment, and Ribbon are all from my stash!! xThis Card is made for the Stamp Something Friday Challenge which was "Cold, Winter Wind" and also for the Jehkotar Challenge which was another Fab sketch...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, the papers are DCWV "Rose Tinted Christmas" , the small snowflakes are confetti from "Tesco", and the large snowflakes are a Die...the sentiment is from my stash!! xAnd finally this card is made for the Our Creative Corner Challenge which was a stunning sketch that i rotated...the image has been coloured using Pro-Markers, again i have 4gotten who the paper is from :( the flowers, pearls, sentiment and glitter card are all from my stash!! x


Thanx very much 4 taking the time 2 have a look!!! take care luv n hugs Lesley xxx