Pinkles Dreams

Happy Birthday 2 my gorgeous daughter

2012-01-10T10:48:00.000Z

Morning.....firstly can i say a huge Happy Birthday 2 my gorgeous daughter Ellie who is 7 today.....she is currently at school, and we are having family over later for a birthday tea...she has already been spoiled rotten....but she is fab and totally deserves it :o))) x

This is the card that i made for Conor 2 give to his sister...it pretty much somes them up....they are so close its amazing...they play really well 2gether and very rarely fall out...lol...i love my kids soooo much :o))) x

The challenges that this card covers are:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - another cracking sketch
One Stop Craft Challenge - Bingo (flowers, buttons, charms/pins)
Sweet Stampin - Spots and Dots
Magnolia Down Under - Anything Goes

Thanx so much for taking the time 2 have a look :o)) huge hugs Lesley xxxx

I love Sunday nights

2012-01-08T20:24:00.000Z

Good evening....have u all recovered from Christmas and New year?? I am so looking forward to getting back into a routine....kids back 2 school 2morow.....woop woop....oops maybe i am not meant to be happy...lol...

It is my gorgeous daughter Ellie's 7th birthday on Tuesday so i have been hiding away in my craft room making her card....i hope she will like it...lol...x

Anyway i am just doing a quick post as i am currently watching Dancing on Ice and then Wild at Heart is back...yay...you've gotta love sunday night telly in January...lol...i might even do a spot of colouring...lol..

The challenges that i am entering this card into are:

Simon Says - New Somethings (i treated myself 2 new doiles)
Crafts 4 Eternity - Sketch...loved this sketch and will use it again :o))
Just Magnolia, Hanglar and Stanglar - Anything Goes

Thanx so much for looking....hugs Lesley xxx

1st post of 2012

2012-01-02T01:15:00.001Z

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! i hope that u all had a fab night.....i certainly did....surrounded by my husband and 2 beautiful kids and close friends that shall be with me for life...i always have a cry at The Bells...thinking about my wonderful dad who sadly passed away in 2007...i will always miss him with all my heart!!! xx

I would like 2012 to be happy healthy and prosperous for u all!! :o))) xx

Today we went to my In Laws for a traditional Seak-Pie dinner and it was delicious....followed by Abba dance for the Wii and a bit of Abba Karaoke :o)))...then it was back home to relax....and what better way to relax other than making a card...yay my 1st for 2012...lol...definately not my last!! so without further ado...here is my card

I am entering it into the following challenges:

Forever Friends - Sketch
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Tip Top - Anything Goes

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look...huge hugs Lesley xxxx

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T19:32:00.000Z

I would like to take this opportunity 2 thank all of my wonderful followers and to wish u all a happy and healthy 2012....i promise to be a better blogger and 2 lose a bit of weight...they are my 2 resolutions....We are off out with the kiddies later to really good friends of ours for a huge Hogmanay Bash....i count myself very lucky 2 have such wonderful family and friends around me....if i didnt have them...i wouldnt be complete...i love u guys :o)))...
Anyway as i was having a little hop around i noticed that Sugar Nellie are having a little Hogmanay Hoolie...lol....you only have until 2morow night to enter...so pop over and join the fun....xxx

HAPPY NEW YEAR

LOTS OF LOVE N HUGS

LESLEY XXXX

not long now!!

2011-12-14T17:37:00.000Z

hi...how are we all??? r u all organised for the big man coming down the chinmey?? i thought i was...but turns out i really am not...lol...oh well we get there in the end!! sorry for the lack of blogging but i have been making just simple cards that dont really worthy blogging...lol...but i have sneaked in a few that are...lol...i still have loads 2 make and just not sure i will find the time!!! i do have a sneaky bought packet in case of emergencies..lol..i fear they will definately be getting used..lol...ooooppppsssss......lol....

i am entering this card into the following challenges:

Delightful challenges - Blue Christmas
Paperplay - Snowman
Craft Your Days Away - Snowmen

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Stampin for the Weekend - Christmas
ABC Christmas - Y-Yipee (Anything Christmassy)
For Fun - Anything Christmas

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Cute Card - Anything Goes
Totally Papercrafts - Anything But Christmas

Thanx So much for taking the time to have a look! x

well my mojo has returned...just in time for christmas..yay :o)))

2011-11-07T00:20:00.001Z

Hi....omg i have been missing in action for a while and would like to apologise to all my followers for my lack of blogging...but i had lost my mojo...i think it was under a large stash of papers that i bought at the SECC...lol...but anyway it seems to have returned just in time for me 2 make a start on my christmas cards...fingers crossed i have enough time 2 make them all...lol..anyway i have been back in the craft room and managed to make a few cards over yesterday and 2day...so this may be a long post...lol...

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Just Magnolia - Anything Goes featuring Pearls and Lace
Totally Gorjuss - Sketch
Magnolia Down Under - Charms and Bling
Totally Tilda - Christmas (NO Red, NO Green and NO Blue)

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes and a bit of bling
Delightful Challenges - A Very Sparkly Christmas
Lili Of The Valley - Bright and Sparkly

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland - Make your Card Sparkle

Charisma Cardz - Cutesy

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Stampavie - Anything Goes

Oldie But A Goodie - Buttons and Bows

Simon Says - Buttons

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch (that I rotated)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Bright

Sorry for the length of this post...but i did tell u my mojo had returned...lol...i promise i will b back real soon!! lol..and thanx for taking the time to have a look...lol.... xxx

wow its been 2 long!!

2011-09-12T23:18:00.000+01:00

Good evening...how are we?? i cant believe that i havent made a card for so long!!..Sorry!! *hangs head in shame*...anyway i hope that u are all staying nice and safe in all this scary weather that we are having!! I am planning plenty crafting in my warm cosy house!! lol..xx

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Simon Says - Multifold Card
Die-Cut Dreams - Flower power (must use more than 5 flowers)
The Crazy Challenge - Birthday

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley xx

Happy 10th Anniversary 2 my hubby Derek :o)))

2011-08-18T00:28:00.000+01:00

Well since it is after midnight i can now blog the card i made for my Hubby for our 10th Wedding Anniversary 2day...wow 10 years..wonder when i am due for parole??? rofl..love u Derek :o))
Anyway i am gonna make this a short post as i am tired and need 2 get some sleep ...zzzzzz

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Pixie Dust - Boys Will Be Boys (include buttons and brads)
Cards For Men - Anything Goes
Sir Stampalot - Whatever You Fancy

Thanx so much for looking Hugs Lesley xxx

Good Afternoon! :o))

2011-08-16T16:23:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon....Hope that u are all well...Last night i did manage to sneak to my craft room 2 make another card..lol..i am hoping to sneak off there again at some point 2day..lol...but i really must get the house back in order 1st..rofl...So housework here i come...rofl..x

The challenges that i am entering this card into are:

Totally Tilda - Fit for a Princess
The Sweet Stop - A Gorgeous Sketch
Rainbow Lady - Stamp It
One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Thanx So much for taking the time to take a peep...huge hugs Lesley xxx

Wow..2 cards 2day :o)))

2011-08-15T20:44:00.000+01:00

Good Evening :o) How are u all??? I have had a fab weekend....Me and Der (husband) went to our friends Caroline & Farquhar's BBQ on Saturday and it was a brilliant evening...Yes i did get rather tipsy...hhmm ok that should say drunk..rofl..but we had an amazing evening...filled with sillyness and giggles oh and of course the singstar...hhhmmm not sure im quite X-Factor status yet...although on Saturday i thought i was Madonna..ok i will shorten that for u...i was Mad...rofl...and on Sunday it was a lovely day here so me and the kids headed for the park with some really good friends to reminise about the night before and for a really good old catch up :o))) last night (well i should say the early hours of this morning) me and Conor (Son) sat up and watched WWE Summer Slam on Sky Box Office from 1am-4am..hhhmmm think i was right saying that i was Mad...rofl...and 2day (since i still have another 8 days left of my holidays) i have spent the day in my craft room whilst Ellie has been out playing with her friends and Conor was at the golf....2morow i will tackle the housework and who knows what else we will do 2morow...fingers crossed it will be dry :o))....anyway back to my makes 2day...and as the title tells u i have managed to make 2 cards..Yay..lol..

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Inspirational Card Sketches - A fab Sketch
Anything Goes - Happy Birthday/Celebration
Magnolia Down Under - Inspired By Song (I chose Umbrella by Rihanna)

The Challenges that this card Covers are:

Penny Black Challenge - Touchy Feely (I have added Flower Soft around the grass and gate posts)
Sketch Saturday - Gorgeous Sketch
Sweet Stampin - On The Farm
Penny Black @ Allsorts - Free and Easy

Thanx so much for looking..huge hugs Lesley xxx

kids r back Yay :o))

2011-08-08T23:51:00.000+01:00

Good evening...firstly can i just say 2 all my london friends..please stay safe...the pictures on sky news are horrific..i can only imagine what it must be like living there at the moment!!..

Well my kids came home on Saturday Night..Yay...Boy oh Boy did i miss them...But they had had a fab time away :o)).. sadly last night and right through 2day i have had a poorly Ellie :o(( there is a really nasty sickness bug going round our area just now and poor ellie caught it...i am hoping that since she has been in bed since 6.15pm that she will be a lot better after a good nights sleep!!

Since Ellie has been sleeping i thought that i would make this card and the challenges that this covers are:

Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Totally Tilda - Pearls, Swirls, Ribbon and Lace
Magnolia Down Under - A Delicious Sketch

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley xx

Kids back Real Soon

2011-08-06T18:30:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...well it will soon be time for me and Der to go and pick up our bambinos from the train station..yay..oohh how i have missed them.... Anyway i did make it to my table 2day..even though i never got any sleep last night due to my neighbours from hell...they decided to party until 6.15am...i phoned the police but they couldnt get anyone out to them as they were so busy :o((...I also phoned her landlord at 4.30am as she is a private tenant...but there was no answer :o(( if im up the landlord will be up as well!!! i did manage to go to bed at 8.30am and woke at 10am...so i think i am doing ok for 2 hours sleep...lol..Anyway back to the card...lol...xx

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Sketch and Stamp - Sketch
Sir Stampalot - Whatever You Fancy
For Fun - Anything Goes

Thanx for looking..huge hugs Lesley xx

Kids Come home 2morow...woop woop :o)))

2011-08-06T00:27:00.000+01:00

Good Evening...Yay my gorgeous bambinos come home 2morow (well it will probably be 2day by the time i actually publish this...rofl) after being away with my Mum for a week....im sooo looking 4ward to giving them a HUGE Huggle...lol...anyway 2day i have cleaned and tidied there rooms..and the rest of the house...lol and washed all there bedding so they have lovely fresh sheets to come home 2...and also managed to throw lots of there stuff out....and i bet they wont even notice....lol...and once the housework was complete i managed to sit down and make this little Easel card...i do love Easel Cards..rofl...x

The
Challenges that this card covers are:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Gorgeous Sketch
Charisma Cardz - Bingo (I chose Fowers, Pearls and Glitter)
Just Magnolia hAnglar & stAnglar - Anything Goes (optional extra - Glitter)

Thanx so much for looking..luv n hugs Lesley xxx

1st Stepper Card

2011-08-03T17:26:00.001+01:00

Good afternoon...i hope that all is well...My kids are away on there holidays with there Gran (My Mum) at the moment so the house is rather quiet...lol...(I am missing them though)....lol...so i thought i would have a little play at making a stepper card...im quite happy with the result and think that i might be tempted to make another one of these soon...lol..although i do love love love Easel Cards...rofl.....I am planning on making another card 2nite....so here's hoping i will be back soon...lol..xx

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Just Magnolia, hAnglar & stAnglar - Buttons, Bows and Blooms
Bling It On - ABC - Something beginning with A B and C (A for Acetate, B for Birthday, Boutique, Buttons, Blooms and Bows and C is for Charms)
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes and Use Metal (2 Charms)

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley xxx

no posts for ages then 2 in 24 hours...lol.. :o)))

2011-07-10T21:19:00.000+01:00

Wow can u believe that i am back so soon...rofl.... mojo slowly returning.. a bit like the Sun....woop woop....fingers crossed it sticks around for a while longer this time :o))) anyway i have had a fab weekend spent with my gorgeous family... :o))) i hope that u have all had a fab weekend as well :o))

The challenges that this card covers are:

Fab n Funky - Purple Haze
Allsorts - Free and Easy
Sketch and Stamp - gorgeous Sketch

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley xx

Sorry...that its been a while

2011-07-09T22:13:00.000+01:00

Good Evening......OMG can u believe that my last post was in May....what have i been up 2 i hear u ask...lol....well the truth is having lots of fun, coffee and cake with my girlie friends....lol...i definately think i am much more of a winter crafter...although i have managed and really enjoyed making this card 2day...so fingers crossed my mojo is returning slowly but surely....i have been for a wee recap round several blogs and i would love to know how u manage to squeeze everything in.....ur cards are amazing....xx

Right back to the Card..lol...i am entering this into the following challenges:

Creative Crafts - Pretty Blossoms
Just Magnolia hAnglar and stAnglar - Gorgeous Sketch
Stamp Something Friday - Bugs or butterflies (I opted for the butterflies..lol)

Thanx so much for looking...i hope that u have a fab weekend :o))) xxx

60th Card

2011-05-29T23:25:00.000+01:00

Good Evening all.....i hope that everyone is well!!! Cant believe that the weekend is almost over again :o(((...but im not back 2 work until Wednesday so all is good...lol...i have had a rather lazy weekend and not done very much Ellie had a Beaver walk on friday night so we went on that and on Saturday Ellie had a party and my good friend Carrie popped in for a coffee and 2day i have actually not done anything ....except i remembered that i had a card 2 make for my friends mum's 60th so i got on with that 2nite....lol...i hope that she likes it :o))) and i am also blogging a card that i made for a very good friend of mine who's birthday it was recently....:o))) xx

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Paperplay - Blossoms and Blooms
Totally Papercrafts - Pink and Girlie
Allsorts - Things With Wings

The Challenges that this card covers are:

ABC Challenge - V is for Violet
Crafts and Me - Gems and Pearls
Fab n Funky - Lets All Go "Cute and Cuddly"

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

oohhh its been a while since i last blogged!! sorry :o))))

2011-05-22T15:47:00.000+01:00

Hi...sorry i havent blogged for so long...since starting my new Job i havent really had a chance to have a little play...but i was asked the other day to make a card for a 50th. and was glad to get back into the swing of things...i do hope that u like it...i really enjoyed making this card :o)))

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch (rotated)
Charisma Cardz - Birthday in Pink
LOTV - Here comes Summer (used nice pink summer colours and butterflies)

Anyway i am off 2 make another so fingers crossed i will be back soon :o)))

hugs Lesley xx

Super Quick Post

2011-05-04T22:20:00.000+01:00

Im back with a 2nd post..so as i filled u in with all the gossip earler i will just go str8 onto the card..lol...

The challenges that this card covers are:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch
One Stitch At A Time - Emboss It
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look...hugs Lesley xxx

Everybody needs good Neighbours!! :o) xx

2011-05-04T19:59:00.000+01:00

Hi..how are u?? well what an eventful night i had last night...or should i say early hours of the morning...i tell u its lucky im a late bedder..pmsl...i got a chap from the police at 1am only to find out that my neighbours car had rolled all the way down the hill and was lying across both lanes of our main road into the town..luckily no-one was hurt as it had just crawled down the road..but it was a rather funny sight to see.....my neighbour is mortified..but we had a good laugh with her about it...and the jokes will continue....loooooong into the future....lol...sadly her day has been a disaster..but i have asked her to text me when she goes to bed so i can finally relax....she has had me a nervous wreck this afternoon...rofl...fingers crossed 2morow is a better day for her...rofl...and we can all get back to our normal...but boring daily routine...i tell u boring would be good right now....rofl...x

and

onto the card....

The challenges that this card covers are:

Just Magnolia, hAnglar & sTanglar - Buttons, Bows and Bling

Totally Papercrafts - Glitter
Cupcake Crafts - Something beginning with C (Cute and Charm)

Thanx for looking..this card will be available on Ebay later on 2night...hugs Lesley xxx

Its Late!!!

2011-05-03T23:46:00.000+01:00

Good Evening..hope u are all well and enjoying all this glorious sunshine...long may it last!!!! ...lol sadly this is a really quick post as it is rather late!!!..lol...i just thought that i would share it as i have just finished it...rofl...and i will need all my energy for sunbathing 2morow....rofl...fingers crossed i am back 2morow with another..lol...xx

The Challenges that this card covers are:

MAWTT - Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything Goes
Sketch and Stamp - Sketch

Thanx for looking..hugs Lesley xxx

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-24T16:35:00.000+01:00

Happy Easter 2 u all...i hope that u r all indulging in eating a few eggs!!!..well the kids got loads yet again this year..so i will be melting them down to make crispie cakes...lol....Anyway we arent doing much 2day as the footie is on so going 2 roll our eggs 2morow and maybe have a wee picnic lunch....depends if the weather holds up...it has turned a bit chilly here just now!!!!

Anyway enough of my waffling and onto the card...lol...

i am entering this card into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - No Text
Colour Create - Pink, Blue and Brown
Just Magnolia and hAnglar & sTanglar - Sketch

Thanx for looking...this card will be available on ebay later 2day!! i hope that u all enjoy the rest of your easter weekend!!! :o) hugs Lesley xxx

Happy 40th Kazabing!!!!

2011-04-19T20:23:00.000+01:00

I would like to wish my bestest mate Kazabing a wonderful 40th Birthday even though the big day was yesterday i never quite got round to blogging the cards that i made for her...lol....!!! So Happy birthday Kaz (Cosy Frog)....u have a good few years on me yet...rofl....ok well maybe just a few years...rofl....x

Anyway I hope that u are all enjoying the gorgeous weather that we are having at the moment...hopefully this is the sign of things to come and that it is not our actual summer....lol....

Well back to the cards and the challenges that i am entering this card into are:

Sketch Saturday - Gorgeous Sketch

A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Lets Celebrate

The Challenges that i am entering this card into are:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Gorgeous Sketch

Stamp With Fun - Birthday

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look...huge hugs Lesley xxx

Father-In-Laws Birthday Cards

2011-04-12T16:04:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon!! Well I sure wish that the weather would make up its mind....been a bit like 4 seasons in one day here 2day!!! Although we did have a gorgeous Weekend...lol...anyway 2day is my FIL's Birthday...Happy Birthday Ray...and i thought that i would share the cards that i made for him with u!!...i usually really struggle with Mens cards but im actually quite pleased the way that these 2 turned out..lol...

Challenges that this card covers are:

Craft - Animals/Pets
Totally Papercrafts - Sketch
Our Creative Corner - Its a Tea Party (Although this card its more like a Tea-Break...lol)

Challenges that this card covers are:

Create for Fun - Sketch
Secret Crafter - Our Feathered friends
Wild Orchid Crafts - Wings

Thanx so much for looking..hugs Lesley xx

Its Been a While

2011-04-08T00:04:00.000+01:00

Oh My Goodness..cant believe that it has been so long since i have blogged....It will soon be Christmas again before we know it!!!! rofl .......The best of it is i havent even done anything exciting...just not seemed to have managed to sneak into my craft room!!!...anyway fingers crossed i manage to sneak in there soon!!!

I hope that u have all been enjoying the weather...Our kids are off on Easter Holidays this week and next so fingers crossed the weather holds up for a good few more days.....I think it will be a day for the park 2morow!! woop woop....get the kids running off some of that excess energy...anyway its late so onto the challenges.... :o)

The Challenges that this Card covers are:

The Sweet Stop - Sketch
Cupcake Crafts - Comedy Rocks (sentiment)
The Crazy Challenge - Just Add Flowers
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
ABC - R is for Ribbon

Thanx so much for looking...fingers crossed i will be back really soon!!!..luv n hugs Lesley :o) xxx

Anyone for coffee???

2011-03-08T15:56:00.000Z

Good Afternoon!! How are we 2day?? Well the sun has disappeared again and the rain is back...boo..hoo...why did i say i could smell spring???...its that cold i think winter is back...and we are meant to be getting snow 2morow...*groan*....oh well more time for the craft room!!

This card i made using the gorgeous colour combo of Coffee and Cream...i dont use this colour combo often but i think i might start!! lol..

Anyway the challenges that this card covers are:

Totally Papercrafts - Pearls and Lace
One Stitch at a Time - Add a Charm
My Time To Craft - Jewels

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley xx

Lazy Saturday

2011-02-26T17:28:00.000Z

Good Afternoon...well i hope that u are all having a fab weekend and that the weather is nice wherever u are!! Its been a lovely day here!! I think i can finally smell Spring in the air!!!! Ive had a lovely relaxing day, lets hope it continues into 2nite...rofl...oh and Dont forget to tune into "Take Me Out " 2nite to see my gorgeous friend Riccardo...lets hope that its not a blackout for him!!!! anyway 2day i have managed to create this little card.

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Charisma Cardz - Black, White plus 1 other colour
Stamp With Fun - Recipe (3 papers, 3 flowers and ribbon)
Stamp Something Friday - Something With Flowers

Thanx for taking the time to have a look!! huge hugs Lesley xxx

Its a Hard Life

2011-02-23T22:02:00.000Z

Hi..How are we???? well i have been busy again!!!..another day shopping...lol...then a little lunch with my friend Laura..lol...its a hard life...after getting the kids from school, homework, tea...i managed to find time to sneak to my craft room and make these 2 cards..that i so desperately needed to make for the end of the week....but they are done....so phew...and relax...lol..x

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Crafty Catz - One for the Boys
Passion for Pro-Markers - One for the Boys
Stampavie - Welcome

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Allsorts - Inspired By Nature
A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Birthday Wishes
My Time to Craft - Hats

Thanx for looking...huge hugs Lesley xxx

My Mojo is Back in the Building

2011-02-22T20:27:00.000Z

Good Evening!! How are we all??? Im good...had a fab night out with the girls on sat night..much boozing but even more laughter....then on Sunday I went out for coffee and a cake and a little spot of shopping with my good friend Laura...and yesterday i managed to get the housework done...although looking at it 2day u wouldnt think so....lol...oh well....whoever made up the saying "a womans work is never done"...got that spot on!!!! Oh and before I forget Do Any of you watch "Take Me Out"???? well please tune in this Saturday night as my good friend Chicco (ricardo) is on it...he wont tell us how he gets on...fingers crossed its not a black out....hehehe...dont think the hubby would let him live that down!!! rofl...

Anyway i did manage to sneak time to my Craft Room 2day...yay...i think it had thought i had deserted it...rofl....anyway i had loads of fun creating these 2 cards...yes 2...and now i want to get back in there and create some more!!! Mojo is back...woop woop....

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Dutch Dare - Sparkle, Glitter and Bling
Totally Gorjuss - Check It Out
Everybody Art - Sketch

I am entering this card into the following Challenges:

LOTV - My Favourite Colours (Pink)
Sketch Saturday - Sketch
Cupcake Crafts - Cake and/Or Ice-cream

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

mothers day card

2011-02-13T23:10:00.000Z

Good evening....how are we all??? ive not managed to be creative for a while but i did manage 2 make this little card 2day!!! Its Mothers Day here soon in the UK so i thought i would get a heads up...lol..i do have a few orders to do but didnt really have inspiration or time 2 put into them 2day!! But since our schools are now off for a week...im thinking if its nice weather and the kids manage to get out to play i can escape to my craft room!! rofl...bring on the sunshine.....lol...Anyway enough of my waffling....and back to the card....

The challenges that this card covers are:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch (that i rotated)

Delightful Challenges - Get Punchy (flowers)

Penny Black - Pretty in Pink

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

Cinema

2011-02-05T21:34:00.000Z

Hellooooo...how are we??? I am good...Conor 10 (son) had a date with his girlfriend of 2 years at the pictures 2day to go and see gullivers travels...ooohhh im getting old...lol...so i decided 2 take Ellie in 2 see tangled...it was Fab!!..so if u are wondering about seeing it.....DO IT!! rofl....kiddies and parents will love it..

Anyway as Conor was away to his girlfriends for tea...me and ellie decided to squeeze in a little bit of crafting...and here is the card that i have made..

The challenges that this card covers are:

Truly Scruptious - Sketch
Lili Of The Valley - Romance
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Valentine

Thanx for looking...huge hugs Lesley xxx

Ive Been a Busy Bee

2011-01-31T21:54:00.000Z

Evening...phew well i have been a busy bee....im not sure where 2 begin...lol...i have been staring at the screen for about 10 mins wondering what 2 write....pmsl...not really been up 2 much in social life...no major cocktail parties 2 report this weekend..lol....had a nice weekend though...but why does it have to go so fast???? wish the weekend lasted 5 days and the working week lasted 2 days...rofl...i went swimming this morning and done my 30 lengths...usually try 2 do 50 but i need 2 build myself back up after all the christmas booze and food!!! fingers crossed i get there soon...:o) Anyway I hope that u are all well!! and i will get onto the card part of the blog...rofl...

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Forever Friends - Dots and Spots
Cute Card Thursday - Sketch
Totally Gorjuss - As you Like It

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Pixie Dust - Who's The Chef
Friday Sketchers - Sketch
Rainbow Lady - Beary Good

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
Crafts for Eternity - Use Polka Dots

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley xxx

A Baby Card

2011-01-27T17:01:00.001Z

Hi peeps..how are we all??? I had lost my mojo for a little bit there but think its slowly coming back....which is just as well as i have a few cards 2 make....lol...i dont really have anything else to report...oh but i was at a fab cocktail party with all my gorgeous girlies...at my friend Suzies house...what a laugh the best night i have had for ages...roll on the next one..lol...i will upload a photo of all my gorgeous girles as well as the card...im also back on weight watchers. .:o( but needs must...lol...anyway i am digressing again..lol...x

The Challenges that this Card covers are:

The Sweet Stop - Sketch
Penny Black - January Sales (i bought my new Martha Stewart Punch in January and this is its 1st outing..lol)
Simon Says - Animal Antics

Cocktail Night with all my gorgeous girlies :o) x

Thanx so much for looking huge hugs Lesley xx

Neglected Housework

2011-01-19T22:20:00.000Z

Hello how are we all?? well i have neglected the housework for yet another day...so 2morow i am not going to play until all my jobs are done...including the ironing...*groan*....but then i can play in my craft room....yay...especially since i got my new stash from Lili Of The Valley 2day...woop woop...and i am soooo looking 4ward to inking up my new rubber!!..am waiting on a little package from Joanna Sheen as well...fingers crossed that comes 2morow...:o) im soooo excited...rofl...anyway after neglecting the housework i did manage to make these 2 cards....so without further ado...here are the cards i made 2day...

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch
Cupcake Crafts - Wedding
Simon Says - Bingo (u had 2 choose from a list I chose...flowers, ribbon and gems)

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Christmas Club - Christmas Lace
Secret Crafter - With Love
The Sweet Stop - Sketch and Dry Embossing

Thanx so much for looking..huge hugs Lesley xx

Horrible Wet Saturday

2011-01-15T14:36:00.000Z

Hello..well i hope that the weather is a bit better for the rest of u!!! It is a Horrible Wet Saturday here in Central Scotland so nothing else for it other than having a little play with all my crafty goodies....I am soooo looking 4ward 2 getting a parcel from LOTV...with all my new stash :o)....Anyway i have managed 2 make this little card 2day..and hoping to get back crafting a little later :o)

The Challenges that this card cover are:

Raise The Bar - Oh To Be A Kid Again
Fussy and Fancy - Sketch which I rotated
One Stop Craft Challenge - Card For A Male

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley xxx

hello :o)

2011-01-13T13:07:00.000Z

Hello...how are we?? Well little Ellie had a brilliant birthday and was totally spoiled..just like a girl should be..lol...I love my family and friends they are fab!!!...anyway back 2 the cards... I managed 2 say to my sneak away 2 my craft room last night for a few hours whilst the footie was on and managed to make these 2 little cards....

The challenges that this card covers are:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch that i rotated
Cupcake Crafts - Something New (New stamp)
Oh La La - Bling It On

The challenges that this card covers are:

A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Thank You
Simon Says - Sketch
Stampavie - Sparkling

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look...luv n hugs Lesley xxxx

My Baby is gonna be 6 tommorow x

2011-01-09T21:40:00.001Z

Hello..wow i cant believe that i havent blogged for almost a week...lol...2 be honest my mojo has been a little bit lost...but think it is coming back 2 me...slowly but surely...lol..anyway my gorgeous baby girl will be 6 2morow...wow doesnt time fly when ur having fun...lol...so i managed 2 come up with these 2 cards...Ellie is a massive Hello Kitty fan and her room is like Hello Kitty World...i could probably start selling the stuff back 2 them...pmsl....so i just had 2 make her a Hello Kitty card and i know she is gonna lurve it...im so glad that i picked up the sheet at the last craft fair....lol..and as i havent used it before i am definately calling this new stash...i might need to make a few more of these cards as all the little girls i know seem to be into Hello kitty at the moment...anyway enough of me waffling and onto the cards..lol...xx

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Rainbow Lady - Its all new to me (Hello Kitty Topper)
One Stop Craft Challenge - Card for a Child
The Sweet Stop - Sketch

I am entering this card into the following Challenges:

Fab n Funky - Anything Goes
Friday Sketchers - Sketch
Craft your Days Away - Anything Goes

Thanx so much for looking..hugs Lesley xx

Roll on Spring Time

2011-01-03T00:40:00.000Z

Well all my Decorations are down...yay...normality has resumed...roll on SpringTime..lol..not that i dont love Christmas...cause i do..but i also love the renewed freshness that Spring brings :o) .....anyway i have been a busy wee bee in my craft room 2night and i have managed 2 come up with these 2 cards....

This Card i am entering into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - Thank You
CRAFT Challenge - Thank You
The Sweet Stop - Sketch

This Card I am entering into the following challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge - New Beginnings (I used a new decoupage Sheet )
Lots 2 Do - New Beginnings (I used a new decoupage Sheet )
By The Cute And Girly - Bling It On

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look..hugs Lesley xxx

New Year New Stamp

2011-01-01T19:14:00.001Z

Hello and Happy New Year.... have u all ate and drank loads...i have...lol..well that it was this season is all about lol...well here is hoping that my mojo continues as it has started...i adore my new stamp that i got for Christmas and i cant wait for the LOTV shop 2 re-open so i can spend my gift voucher...lol....i have even made a candle with my new image....lol...

I am entering this into the following Challenges:
Fussy and Fancy - Celebration Gift and Matching Card
Lili Of The Valley - New Beginnings (my new stamp)
My Time 2 Craft - Brand Spanking New

I am entering the matching candle into the following challenges:

Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Paperplay - Anything But A Card
Crafty Catz - Your Choice - Challenge 32- Petals and Pearls

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Wishing u all the best for 2011

2010-12-31T17:08:00.000Z

Good Evening...i hope that u are all well....I have had the nasty flu bug that has been going around and have been in bed for the last 4 days...but i am now feeling so much better and ready for all the partying later....Yay...we are all (me, der and the kids ) heading to our good friends house for a party...i am really looking 4ward 2 it...i have a great bunch of friends and i just know that i will laugh until my stomach hurts..lol...So whatever u are doing i hope that 2011 is everthing that u want it to be and more...sending u all loads of love and luck for 2011..Lesley xxx

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T09:28:00.000Z

Merry Christmas!! I hope that u are all having a fantastic Christmas...i have been up and showered since 530am...the kids have opened all their presents and i have 2 extremely happy Children...i love watching there faces when they open there presents...totally magical...anyway the table is set, the dinner is all prepared so we are just waiting on a telephone call from the in-laws 2 say they are up so we can go and visit them...then its back home for the wine to be opened and my family comes over....yay...love having Christmas at mine....The in-laws go to dereks sisters (just in case u thought i was being a meanie and not inviting them..lol)...anyway i hope that u all have a magical Christmas...and that u all drink and eat way to much ;o) sending u all bunches of Christmas love and huge winter warmer cuddles..luv Lesley xxxxx

Last of them!!!

2010-12-22T19:08:00.000Z

Well i am on the final straight on the Christmas Card front...phew...lol....i am gonna head into Tesco 2nite probably after midnight 2 get everything....i am hoping that it will be really quiet...fingers crossed..wish me luck....rofl...xx

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Create 4 Fun - Sketch
Die-Cut Dreams - Girly
For Fun - Anything Goes

Thanx so much for looking..Huge Christmas Hugs Lesley xxx

how many can i squeeze in??

2010-12-21T16:40:00.003Z

well i well and truly living on te edge...lol....i have so many cards still 2 make....hhhmmm so how many can i squeeze into 2day and 2morow....hhhmmm not many im thinking...rofl...sorry for the shortness of my posts but i really need to crack on and get a few more made....xx

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Wild Orchid crafts - Pink, White and Silver
Whiff Of Joy - Sketch
Stampin for the Weekend - Christmas

The Challenges that this card covers are:

ABC Christmas - Zero Time Left - Choose a previous challenge (i chose I=Ice with the optional extra of Snowflakes)

Friday Sketchers - Sketch

Allsorts - Anything Goes

This card covers the following challenges:

Fab n Funky - Quick and Easy
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes
Just Magnolia - Sketch

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Sweet Stampin - Celebrations

Thanx so much for looking...huge christmas hugs Lesley xxx

not long now!!!

2010-12-21T12:47:00.002Z

Eeekk....Not long now!!!! Another really quick post....Sorry...xx

The challenges that this card covers are:

Everybody Art - First Snow
MAWTT - Let It Snow
Fussy and Fancy - Snow

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xx

Quick post

2010-12-16T20:12:00.001Z

Good evening....how are u all?? Are u all ready for Santa Coming??? I am so not organise at all.....hence this is another quick post....sorry ....xx

The challenges that this card covers are:

Totally Gorjuss - Snow
Lots to Do - Glitz
Colour Create - Plum and White

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Create 4 fun - Sketch
Stamp With Fun - Christmas
For Fun - Christmas

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch

Crafts & Me - Moody Blues

Simon Says - Silver, Blue and White

Thanx so much for looking...Christmas hugs Lesley xxxx

aarrrhhhh where are the days going?????

2010-12-15T11:44:00.001Z

Hi...sorry but this is going to be a really quick post...i have sooooo many Christmas cards still to make and not enough hours in the day 2 do them....hhhmmm shop bought for me this year i think....rofl..x

The Challenges that this card covers are:

LOTV - Sketch
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes Christmas
Allsorts - Last Minute Christmas

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look...huge Christmas hugs Lesley xxx

Hello!!

2010-12-12T17:45:00.000Z

Happy Sunday!! I cant believe how fast Christmas is approaching and i still have so many cards 2 make...not to mention i still have loads of Christmas shopping to do....hhmmm not sure how i am going to manage 2 squeeze everything that i have to do in...rofl...oh well....im not stressing...well not yet anyway!! rofl...so are u all organized??? please let there be someone out there who is as unorganized as me this year!! lol...Anyway back 2 the cards that i have managed to make this afternoon.....and i probably wont be blogging later cause i will be watching the X-Factor to see who wins....and im impartial cause i really like all the acts that are left...so no voting for me 2nite...hehehe...anyway the cards....lol...

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Just Magnolia - Christmas Card
The Sweet Stop - Sketch
Keep It Simple- Seasons Greeting

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

MAWTT - Lots Of Spots
Christmas Club - A Christmas Carol (Frosty The Snowman)
Our Creative Corner - Sketch

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

2 Commissioned Cards

2010-12-11T15:48:00.000Z

Hello...how are u all....i hope that the big Thaw isnt causing u 2 much grief and that none of u have had any frozen pipes!! I love the snow but it has been causing a bit of carnage up here in Central Scotland so i am quite grateful for the Thaw at the moment although its meant to get colder again next week....thermals are at the ready again!!!

So whilst it hasnt been the best of weather to venture out i have been catching up with a few orders i have to make and here is 2 cards that i had to make for the same family!!

I am entering this into the following challenges:

A Spoon full of Sugar - Christmas card
Passion for Pro-Markers - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Embossing

I am Entering this into the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Red and Green must not be seen!
Crafty Creations - A beary Project
Friday Sketchers - Sketch

Thanx so much for looking!! Huge Lesley xxx

Let the Weekend Begin

2010-12-03T23:24:00.000Z

Hello...how are we all?? I hope that u all have a fab weekend...i dont have anything planned apart from cleaning the house and getting the Christmas Tree up on Sunday...yay...roll on Santa....even though i am no where near organised...oooppppss...lol...oh well i will get there....i have to..lol...anyway i have managed to make this little card and the challenges that this card covers are:

LOTV - Favourite Things... (ribbon and flowers)
Totally Papercrafts - Christmas Punches (Snowflake Punch)
Winter Wonderland - Penguins or Polar Bears

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

late one!!

2010-12-03T00:42:00.000Z

Good Evening....well morning really...cant believe that i am still up and blogging at this time....lol...anyway now i am in my craft room i am totally losing track of time...lol....but having loads of fun...pmsl...so anyway i am gonna make this a short post!! Oh and i hope that the snow isnt causing u 2 much chaos...it is really deep here but the schools managed to re-open so fingers crossed thats the last of it for a while!!

Right back onto cards and i am entering this into the following challenges:

Forever Friends - Make a card in 45minutes or less...well i had the image coloured already and the card took me 43mins to make....phew just in time :o)
Anything Goes - Congratulations
Delightful Challenges - New Beginnings

I am Entering this card into the following challenges:

Oh La La - Christmas Song (Oh Christmas Tree)
I Love Pro-Markers - Christmas Tree
Stampavie - Snow/Snowflakes

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

New Craft Room!! :o)

2010-11-28T13:58:00.000Z

Good morning....i hope u are all well and the snow isnt causing u 2 much chaos....i have just got cosy again from having a good old Snow Ball fight with the Kids and Der....hopefully i get snowed in 2morow and cant go to work...lol...well i have a lot 2 tell u all!!! Firstly I now have my very own Craft Room....YAY.....lol...as i have said before...it is only a cupboard but it is mine all mine...lol....i will take photos..i will be back in a mo!!!....right back....done...now remember it is only a cupboard...and i think i need to give it a little paint to brighten it up....so here goes...lol

Yesterday me and 11 of my girlie friends headed into Glasgow for a little bit of retail therapy..and for some of us it was only a little bit...lol....i managed New Look and The Counting House (which is a pub)..before we all met at TGI Fridays for our lunch...the food was fab but the Cocktails were Fantastic...lol...i think i am in love with Apple Passion...mmmmm....after a few vodkas and 3 Cocktails it was time to get the train home as we were rather tipsy....ok we were a little more than tipsy but we were all best behaved....lol....anyway thanx girlies i loves u all!! :o) xx

Anyway back 2 what this blog is all about and that is cards so without further ado....i give u 2 cards that i have made...lol....

the Challenges that this card covers are:

A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Anything Goes
Anything Goes - Animals
Charisma Cardz - One for the Girls

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Fab n Funky - Going with the Flow
For Fun Challenge - Anything Goes

Anyway sorry for rabbiting on....lol...thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xx

Back 2 work 2morow!! :o(

2010-11-21T20:00:00.001Z

Hello...how are we?? Well my back is a lot better...and just in time for going back to work magic!!!! just as well that i work part time....lol....and my fab husband has promised that within the next few weeks he will have a craft room sorted for me...yay.....i am sooooo excited...although it is only a walk in cupboard just now...but still i will make it pretty...lol...

Anyway 2day i have been a busy bee along at Karens (Cosy Frog) and i have managed to make 3 cards!!!!...lol...i might not be back for a while as i really have o sort out the cupboard...lol...but u never know stranger things have happened!! lol....x

Challenges this card covers are:

Stamp With Fun - Square
Sketch Saturday - Sketch
Crafty Creations - Beautiful Insides

Challenges this card covers are:

Sketch and Stamp - Sketch
Just Magnolia - White plus 1 other colour
Allsorts - Recipe - Lace, Ribbon and Charm

Challenges this card covers are:

Wild Orchid Crafts - Blue Christmas
Whiff Of Joy - Sketch]
Die-cut Dreams Christmas Club - Anything Goes

Thanx so much for looking..hugs Lesley xxx

ouchy sore back!!

2010-11-18T14:55:00.000Z

Hi...well would u believe it....during my week off i have totally knackered my back...i can barely bend and staying in the same position is agony....ggggrrrrrrr...so there has been limited time playing at my table...sat there 2day and now i am all stiff and its throbbing...:o( really wish the pain would go ....and i have 2 cards 2 make for 2morow...hhmmm not sure that that will happen....anyway i started this card the other day and this is me just getting round to finishing it off....

The challenges that this card covers are :

Friday Sketchers - Sketch
Craft your Days Away - Christmas Trees
Totally Gorgeous - Traditional Christmas Colours

Thanx so much for looking...sorry about the

lack of light of this photo i just chose the wrong time to photograph it...lol..

hugs Lesley xx

Been Spoiled

2010-11-15T12:44:00.000Z

Hellooooo.....well yesterday i was totally spoiled for my birthday...was given breakfast in bed...and loads and loads of goodies....followed by a chinese and my boys Take That on X-factor....pphhooaarrrr what a fab end to a fab day...lol....anyway i also managed to sneak to my table yesterday between visits from friends and family and Der going to the footie...me and Ellie-pie decided to stay in....well it would have been rude to go out in case someone popped in for a cuppa...lol...so i managed to make this little card...but again due to bad light i couldnt photograph it until 2day...x

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Papertake Weekly - Sketch
Bah! Humbug - Rudolph / Reindeer
Whiff Of Joy - Christmas Card

Thanx So Much for looking xx

On Holiday

2010-11-14T13:35:00.000Z

Good Afternoon.....I hope that u are all well....i am feeling good this afternoon even though i am another year older 2day...booo hiss....lol...33 years young i am 2day...although if u ask my gorgeous little Ellie-Pie she will tell u that i am only 23...hehehe...i can dream cant i....lol...Oh and im on holiday for a week....the schools are off here Wed, Thur and friday this week for in-service days so thought i would take the time off and spend a couple of days with my little angels....but also 2 craft days whilst they are at school....i thought that i would get more time to craft finishing work everyday at 12noon but the getting up at 530am every morning takes its toll and i have no mojo by the time i get in.....plus i have been having way 2 much coffee with the girlies...hehehe...but my girlies are fab....and whilst the kids are at school us mummies will play....lol....think we are defo worse than the kids when we all get 2gether...lol...but what a laugh....Anyway...Last night i managed to make this card but couldnt photograph it due to bad lighting and not finishing it until 11.30pm....no wonder there was bad light...hehehe....im not sure what to get up 2 2day...stay at home and craft or go and watch the hubby play football in the freezing cold???? hmmmm decisions decisions....u will know that if i blog again i have decided 2 give the footie a miss.....I will see what the kids want to do....lol...xx

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Pear Tree Designs - Sketch
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Snow/Snowflakes
ABC Challenge - H is for Holidays
Crafts and Me - Glitter

Thanx so much for looking....luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Afternoon

2010-11-07T15:38:00.000Z

Hellooo...Good Afternoon....How are we???...I do hope that u are all staying cosy this freezing cold Sunday!! Derek was playing football this afternoon and i did think about taking the kids...but the thought of standing outside in the freezing cold really didnt appeal...so Ellie-pie came up with a fab idea..the boys go to the football and the girls stay and craft...well i was sold on that idea...lol...any excuse to ink up another of my new LOTV stamps..lol...x

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Simon Says - All White
One Stop Craft Challenge - Embossing
Totally Gorjuss - Sketch

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley

Morning!!

2010-11-07T11:07:00.002Z

Morning...how are we all today???? I managed to sneak to my table yesterday and make this little card...i still have so many Christmas Cards to make and a few Birthday cards as well....lol...hhmmm i think i may have to start burning the midnight oil...lol... anyway i inked up this stamp that i got at the SECC last week...and i love love love it....i did spend loads of money at the LOTV stand....but the stamps are totally scrumptious and i just had to keep going back...lol...

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Allsorts - T'was the Night Before Christmas
CRAFT - Dry Embossing
Winter Wonderland - Sing A Christmas Carol
The Sweet Stop - Sketch

Thanx so much for looking..hugs Lesley xxx

another one bites the dust!!!

2010-10-24T14:57:00.000+01:00

Im back...lol...and i can cross another card off my growing cards to make list...lol...anyway im not going to waffle on...cause i am hoping that i might even be back with a 3rd post 2day...lol...x

The Challenges this Card covers are:

Cupcake Crafts - Boys and there Toys
Delightful Challenges - Its Beginning to look a Lot Like Christmas
Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Thanx for looking hugs Lesley xxx

Lazy Sunday

2010-10-24T13:14:00.001+01:00

Hi...i hope that u are all enjoying a lazy Sunday like me....lol...i have everything ready for out roast beef dinner later...mmmmmm yummy!! and we are all watching the Old Firm game...anyway i have sneaked away from my table to blog this little card that i have made this morning...and i am really happy with the way it has turned out...i have made this for one of my really really good girlie friends and childminder Carrie...she really is a star and i love her to bits...fingers crossed she likes it...

The Challenges that this covers are:

A Pocket Full Of Posies - Champagne & Roses
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
Pear Tree Designs - Free For All

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

Its The Weekend...Yay

2010-10-23T16:46:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...and a happy Saturday to u all!!! Well i am pleased to inform u all that Ellie is better...yay....so i have managed to make this commissioned card this afternoon....i love this image and it is the first time i have actually inked it up...lol...not sure if u can see but the hat and trim have all been stickled and are very sparkly in real life...lol...x

The challenges that this card covers are:

Cute Card Thursday - Sketch
LOTV - Winter Fun
Allsorts - Spots and Stripes

Thanx so much for looking....hugs Lesley xx

Nursing a poorly Ellie :o( and having a rant

2010-10-21T17:12:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...i hope that u are all well....sadly i have been nursing a poorly Ellie...she has had a really nasty tummy bug since Friday..and i had 2 go home from work yesterday as all she wanted was me, anyway after another trip to the doctors..and Ellie still not any better i decided to phone my work and let them know that i wouldnt be in 2day as Ellie was still poorly and all i got was grief...my boss told me that i had said that i would never have childcare issues and that he thinks i should sort something out!!!!!!..i replied by saying that i couldnt help the fact that my daughter wasnt well and that i dont have childcare issues apart from when my children are ill...they are My children. Anyway ellie is still not feeling the best..but Der's mum has offered 2 watch her 2morow so that i can go into my work...woo hoo -NOT!!!!..What would you do????... i am actually dreading going in 2morow!! :o( ...but am now Actively looking for a new job!! ... ...fingers crossed she is on the mend.. :o) anyway yesterday while she was having a little snooze i managed to make this card...phew...sorry for ranting....just needed to get that off my chest!! xx

Challenges that this card cover are:

Sketch Saturday- Sketch (rotated)
Crafty Cardmakers - Fancy Folds
Stampavie & More - Blue and Brown

Thanx for letting me rant on!! huge hugs Lesley x x

Happy Saturday

2010-10-16T15:05:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon!!I hope that everyone is well...i am nursing a sick Ellie-Pie 2day who is currently lying on the couch watching some cartoons.....i hate it when the kids arent well!!! So I am blogging this rather quickly then i am gonna cuddle up with her!! I made this card this morning for my mum to give to one of her dearest friends....sorry its a quick post but i do need to get back to my little Ellie...xx

The Challenges that this covers are:

Lili Of The Valley - Sketch
ABC - Flowers
Delightful Challenges - Metal Mania (My Handbag Charm)

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xx

well its late but i am back...lol..

2010-10-11T22:55:00.000+01:00

Good evening...well i did promise to be back 2day and i am...all be it a little later than expected...lol...but i have had a fab day!! my really good friends Carrie and her hubby Ali came over with the kids 2day and me and carrie had a really good natter whilst Ali fitted me and Der an outside tap!! Ali can turn his hand to anything whilst my poor Der cant!! lol...anyway 2nite i headed through to Kaz and Baz's as it was my fabby brothers birthday...older brother i hasten 2 add....pmsl.....and we had a sneaky wee indian....it was delicious!!! and now i am back blogging the card that i did manage 2 make 2day!!! lol...x

The Challenges that this card covers are:

Our Creative Corner - Sketch
Cards For Men - Happy Birthday
Oh La La - Nothing Floral

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a look!! luv n hugs Lesley xxx

one down one 2 go...lol..x

2010-10-11T10:03:00.001+01:00

Hello...well how are we 2day...1st day of my holidays and 1st post of the day....lol...this card is for my kids 2 give to my fantastic Big Brother , and the kids fabby uncle who's birthday it is 2day!! Happy Birthday Bazabing!! hope that u have a fab day!!...and yeah i still have his card 2 make for myself and Derek has 2 give him....i like leaving things to the last minute!!! lol....but it will be done by the time we have to go through and see him 2nite!! pmsl....so watch out for my next post...lol....x

So the Challenges that this covers are:

Everybody Art - Sketch
CRAFT Challenge - Shaped Card
Totally Gorjuss - Not A Square Card
Crafty Cardmakers - Step Away From The Square

Thanx so much for looking i will be back soon! luv n hugs Lesley xx

2nd post of the day

2010-10-10T17:25:00.000+01:00

Good evening!!! how r we??? yesssss i made it back 2 blogland for the 2nd time 2day.....lol...this card is for my mum to give to my fabby Big Brother who's birthday it is 2morow!!...i still have mine and dereks card to make for him and one from the kids...lol...good job i am off 2morow...lol...x

The challenges that this covers is:

Oldie but a goodie - All Creatures Great and Small
Allsorts - Song Title - "Relax Take it Easy"
Sketch Sat - Sketch

Thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

A Week Off

2010-10-10T14:04:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...sorry ive not been blogging for a while...ive not made it to my table for ages!!! But heres hoping that i am back with a bang...lol..loads of cards to make over the next wee while...and i have a week off work...yay...so this should definately not be the only post of the day!! pmsl...

The Challenges that this card covers are:

A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Sparkle and Shine
ABC Challenge - E is for Easel
Anything Goes - Christmas has Come Early

Thanx so much for taking the time 2 have a look!!! luv n hugs lesley xx

Card for a friend

2010-09-26T19:37:00.000+01:00

Hi....Yay i made it back 2 my table without any diversions!! pmsl....and i am heading str8 back there after blogging this....i still have 2 cards 2 make...lol...but i dont think i will be able to blog them 2nite due to the bad light for photographing them as u will see with the pictures from below...lol..x

The challenges i am entering this into are:

A Pocket Full Of Posies - Lavender and Lace
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
Magnolia Down Under - Flowers and Lace

Thanx for looking hugs Lesley xx

Baby boy

2010-09-26T15:24:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...ok well yesterday never went to plan!! i blogged so early and then somehow never quite made it back 2 my table....so much for having a crafting session...lol...well anyway the kids are away with Der's mum and dad swimming then going back to there house 2 play for a little while....so i have done all the polishing...and i have managed to make this little card...i also have a few more cards 2 make 2day....aarrhhh why didnt i go back to my table yesterday!!! lol...oh well i am heading right back there just now...lets hope i dont get distracted going there....lol...xx

The challenges that this card covers are:

Forever Friends - Sketch
Stamp With Fun - Stuffed Animals
A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Animal Magic
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Thanx for looking hugs Lesley xxx

21st Card

2010-09-25T11:27:00.000+01:00

Good Morning...how are we all??? I am having a crafty day 2day!! The Housework is done and i have been playing already...lol...but the Der and Conor r back from the footie now...so the peace has gone.....lol....Ellie is playing up the stairs..i hadnt heard her for ages and thought that i had better go and check...(all i could think of was the mess she was busy creating after i had just tidied)...but she was dressed in a sun dress....if ellie is anything she is optimistic...pmsl....and sitting having a tea party with her teddies....awww so cute.....lol...anyway....i waffle yet again...lol.. hopefully this is the 1st of many cards 2day...lol....and i hope that u are managing 2 squeeze in a little bit of crafting 2day...lol...xx

I am a entering this into the following challlenges:

Sketch and Stash - Sketch
Wild Orchid Challenge - Ribbons and Bows
Oldie But A Goodie - Pink and Girly (i havent inked this stamp up in a long long time)
Delightful Challeneges - Make it Sparkle

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xx

Gorgeous Weather

2010-09-12T15:46:00.001+01:00

Good Afternoon..wow what a change in the weather...we are having a gorgeous Sunday up in bonnie Scotland...i hope that the weather is nice wherever u are today....i have managed to sneak 2 my table and rustle up this little cutie card...i love love love this stamp...lol...so i am entering this into the following challenges:

Die Cut Dreams - Pearls and Pins
Wild Orchid - Pearls and Pins
Just Magnolia - Sketch
Our Creative Corner - Use your favourite fold Technique (mine is definately Easel cards...lol..)

Thanx so much for looking...huge hugs Lesley...xxx

The end of an era

2010-09-11T18:52:00.000+01:00

Good evening...how is everyone??? well last night was the end of an era....Big Brother finished...and i have to admit i did shed a few tears....i know i am a total muppet...but BB did get me through several summers...especially the late night feeds after having my children...lol...anyway back 2 reality...lol...and i have made this little Christmas easel card....i really am starting to get into the Christmas spirit although i havent bought a single present yet eeeeekkkk...lol....anyway enough of me waffling on....xx

The challenges that this card covers are:

A Spoon Full Of Sugar - Animal Crackers
Fussy and Fancy - Christmas Colours
Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

Its a pink Christmas

2010-09-06T17:26:00.001+01:00

Hello...how r we all on this fine monday...i hope that the weather is not affecting u all 2 much 2day :o)....so yesterday i managed to make 2 cards and 2day i have managed this one ......and the challenges that i have covered are:
Just Magnolia - Anything goes
Raise The Bar - URL ooking good - (as my blog is named Pinkles Dreams I went with the theme of pink)
Christmas Club - Tilda in pink
Totally Gorjuss - Sketch

Thanx so much for looking...love n hugs Lesley xxx

Oh Christmas Tree!!

2010-09-05T17:29:00.000+01:00

Yay another christmas card done :o) im hoping to squeeze at least another one in.....i love this image from Lili Of The Valley sooo much...and i have just ordered a few more gorgeous stamps from them....lol...so i am entering this into the following challenges :o)

Sketch ans Stash - Sketch (I rotated it...x)
Charisma Cardz - Inspired by a song - (Oh Christmas Tree)
Sweet Stampin' - Winter Wonderland

Thanx again for looking...huge hugs Lesley xx

While shepherds watched there flocks by night

2010-09-05T11:14:00.000+01:00

Yay im back with another Christmas card....well i sat at my table all day yesterday and never made anything....no inspiration...but 2day it is flowing...lol...well i hope it is anyway...lol...so i am entering this into the following challenges:
Lili of the Valley - Sketch
Bah! Hunbug! - A christmas Carol (I went for - While Shepherds Watch There Flocks By Night)
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Clean and Simple

Thanx so much for looking loads a love Lesley xx

Another Christmas card

2010-09-04T12:28:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon!!! I hope that everyone is well!! I cant believe that we are in September already!!...it will be Christmas before we know it!! Hence the reason that I have been busy 2day making this little christmas card!! And i am hoping to get a few more made 2day!!..lol...I am entering this into a few challenges...and they are:
Creative Inspirations - Christmas in August
Cup Cake Crafts - Lets go Digital (The sentiment is computer generated)
ABC - C is for Charms
Totally Papercrafts - Charming
Stamp Something - Something Cute

Thanx so much for looking and hopefully i will be back later with a few more cards....huge hugs Lesley xxx

it was a late one last night

2010-08-22T10:38:00.000+01:00

hi ...me again.....lol...right i have been busy making Der's birthday cards and i made these late last night and it was 2 dark to take the photos...i was up til 2am...lol......so here is the one for Conor 2 give to his dad....it covers the following challenges...Pixie Dust - "Go Crazy With Polka Dots", Create 4 fun - "Birthday Card", and i used the fab sketch from Raise The Bar...xx

And this is the card that i have made for Der....i hope he likes it....i also managed to incorporate a few challenges and they are Penny Black Saturday - i used there gorgeous sketch, Stampin for the Weekend - "Anything Goes" and Die-Cut Dreams - "Use a tag, but no stamping at all"....xx

Thanx so much for looking.....xx

Evening...x

2010-08-21T17:34:00.000+01:00

Good Evening...how r we all??....i am busy getting Dereks cards ready 4 2morow as its his birthday...and i havent made any of them...omg i am the worst wife in the world...lol....but they shall all be done by 2morow...1 down 2 to go...pmsl...xx
So this is for Ellie to give to her daddy...and i am entering this into a few challenges...they are....Cards for Men - "Decoupage", Charisma Cardz - "Die-Cutz", Secret Crafter - "Blue and Cream" and Totally Gorjuss- "Star".....

Thanx for looking and i will be back again later...lol....xx

Happy birthday

2010-08-18T14:18:00.000+01:00

Hi...Wow can u believe it ...i am back with another card...lol...i am enjoying the peace and quiet 2day...as the kids went back 2 school here 2day...yay....hopefully they come home shattered and it will be early nights all round..lol...anyway i have managed to make this little card....and i am entering it into the following challenges...Crafts and Me - "Petals and Pearls", My Time 2 Craft - "Glitter and Glitz", Creative Card Crew - "Sparkle and Shine", The pink Elephant - "Ribbons and Sparkles".....x

Thanx so much for looking...love n hugs Lesley xxx

Happy Anniversary Der..i love u millions..xx

2010-08-18T14:00:00.000+01:00

Hello...how are u all?? I have been busy making this anniversary card for my hubby as we will have been married for 9 years 2day....wow where does the time go??? lol...so this is what i have made...and i even managed 2 incorporate a couple of challenges into it...lol...MAWTT - I used there gorgeous sketch, Charisma Cardz - "Easel Card" and Crafty Catz - "Animals"....sorry for the poor quality pictures...not sure how they turned out like this...lol...xx

2nd Christmas Card

2010-08-07T19:54:00.001+01:00

Wow...Third post of the day!!! fingers crossed i am not using all my mojo for the week in one day...lol...Anyway i have managed to combine this card with a few challenges and they are, Simon Says - "Sing It Baby" (Silent Night), Papertake Weekly - "White and Bright", MAWTT - "Christmas", Our Creative Corner - "Embossing", and i used the fab sketch from Truly Scrumptious...xx

Thanx for looking....and Take Care...luv n hugs Lesley xx

P.S Kaz u Didn't.....lol....xx

My 1st Christmas Card of the year!!!

2010-08-07T16:44:00.000+01:00

Can u believe that i am back with my second post of the day and my first Christmas Card of the year!! well at least i can say that i have started...lol...anyway i am entering this into Cute Stamps and Cards - "Scallops", Whiff Of Joy - Fuzz (the tree has flower soft on it), Our Creative Corner - i used there stunning sketch, and for Winter Wonderland - "Easel Card and Sparkle"...xx

Thanx for looking...love n hugs Lesley xxx

Happy Saturday

2010-08-07T12:52:00.000+01:00

Good morning....i am once again apologising for the lack of posts....but i am getting my mojo back and i am hoping that i will try and make time to make a few more cards...i really need to get organised for Christmas...lol...i hope that everyone is well and i will check out all ur latest creations later on while watching Big Brother...sad i know...but i am hooked yet again!! lol....i am hoping that a few of u are hooked on it as well!! lol...xx

Anyway i have actually made 2 cards but neither are Christmas themed...so after blogging i will be heading to the table to try and get my Christmas head on....lol...

So this card i am entering into Die-Cut Dreams - "Gingham", Cute Card Thursday - "Whateve" Crafty Catz - "Buttons and Bows" and Dutch Dare - "Anything Goes"

I hope that u like the above card...now for card number 2 that i have made...and i have managed to squeeze in another few challenges...and they are...By The Cute and Girly - "Animal Antics", Pixie Dust - "Cute as a Button", Creative Card Crew - "Cute and Girly", and Charisma Cardz - "Teddy Bears"

Thanx so much for looking...and i look 4ward to checking out all ur fab creations later on!! sending u all loads love n hugs Lesley xx

im back with a card...lol

2010-07-19T15:51:00.000+01:00

Oh i am so sorry that i havent been around!!! i lost my mojo...and since starting my job i have been out for lunch and coffee with all my girlfrinends...it has been brilliant...i have even managed a sneaky wee holiday with the family...lol...but anyway my mojo is slowly but surely returning so fingers crossed this is the start of a good few cards..lol...i have been on the gorgeous LOTV website and have ordered most of the new collection of christmas stamps!! so fingers crossed they kick start my xmas card mojo when they arrive...lol...anyway back to the card that i have made....i am entering this into MAWTT - I used there gorgeous sketch, Charisma Cardz - "Pink", Cupcake Crafts - "Cats and/or dogs" and Crafty Cardmakers "easel card"....

Well thanx for looking and i will be back soon!! sending u all huge hugs and loads a Love!!! xxxx

No Card but some news!!!!!!!

2010-05-23T21:18:00.000+01:00

Hi Girlies...sorry for not blogging lately but i have been a little busy!!! I have been a Registered Childminder for about 6 years and i came to the conclusion a few months ago that this would be my last year... so thought that i had better apply for a few jobs...lol...well the first job i applied for i got...lol...i got a phone call at 230pm on Tuesday asking me to go in for an interview at 4pm that day...and by 9am the next day i got a phone call to offer me the job!!so starting in 2 weeks i will no longer be self-employed...i will be employed as a Receptionist...lol...22 hours a week mon-fri 730am- 12.00pm....so no child care needed....woo hoo...sooooo looking 4ward to having my house back...so sorry for the lack of blogging but i will now have plenty of time for card making....yee haa....lol...fits in perfectly with my life!!! thanx for listening to me waffle on!!!! Huge Hugs Lesley xxxxx

Get Well Tuesday

2010-05-18T13:50:00.000+01:00

Hi....i am hoping that everyone is well out there and managing to find plenty of crafting time!! I have managed to make another card 2day...and thought that i would blog it before i have to pick the kids up from school at 3pm....there is nothing really to report this week....although we did have a faimily day out at the Real Radio Football game at Airdrie on Sunday and we all had a great time....It was such a good laugh and they raised loads and loads of money for CHAS....which was fantastic.....but apart from that nothing really 2 report...lol...so back to my card...lol....this one i have made for a few challenges, and its always good to have a get well soon card in ur stash box...lol...so i am entering this into, My Time To Craft - "Under The Weather", Forever Friends - "pink and Green", Rosie D's challenge - "Easel Card and Sketch Saturday - I used there gorgeous sketch....xx

Thanx for looking hugs Lesley xx

woo hoo im on a roll!!!

2010-05-17T20:46:00.000+01:00

wow...my mojo has came back thick and fast..lol...i have loads of ideas buzzing around in my head but not enough time to do anything...lol...and i know that i will end up 4getting most of them....i really should write them down...lol...so this is for my Mum to give to her friends Daughter who is getting married on Saturday....i hope that they like it...lol...and i made it with a few challenges in mind....Lili Of The Valley - I used there stunning sketch, Cute Card Thursday - "Someone Special" (well every couple is special on there wedding day), Totally Papercrafts - "Wedding/Anniversary", Secret crafter - "Metal", my little flower Charm, Cupcake Crafts - "Blooming Charming", and finally for Corrosive Challenge - "Easel Card"....i am hoping to get a few more cards made in the next few days.....so i will have my fingers crossed that i actually manage to make then!!! lol...x

Thanx so much for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

woo hoo another card...lol..x

2010-05-15T17:51:00.000+01:00

Good Evening...Well i have managed to make yet another card 2day...and think i have got a bit of my mojo back....i am really happy with the end result..lol...i always love it when u end up really happy with a card...pmsl.....so i am entering this into Papertake Weekly - "Shiny, Sparkly and Special", For Fun Challenge - "Anything goes, but use an actual stamp (no digi's allowed)" Simon Says - "Sketch" (i love this sketch will definately use it again), Crafty Catz - "Petals & Pearls" and LaLaLand - "Anything Goes"

Thanx for looking, i will pop by and check out ur blogs later....xxx

sorry for not blogging!

2010-05-14T14:35:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...wow i cant believe how long it was since my last blog...lol...i havent been doing anything exciting..ive just been busy working :o( ...i hope that u have all been busy bee's so i can grab some inspiration from all ur fabulous blogs!! i have managed to make this card and it fits in with a few challenges and they are Cupcake Crafts - "Buttons", Sketch and Stash - I used there gorgeous sketch, A Spoon Full Of Sugar - "receipe" (3 designer papers and 3 buttons), My Time To Craft - "Too Cute", Stampavie - "Pink", Just Magnolia - "One for the Girls"......xx

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

I cant believe that its Wednesday again...lol

2010-05-05T13:26:00.000+01:00

Wow the weeks are flying in...wont be long until the fabulous Summer Holidays...lol....long lies and lazy days...and lots and lots of crafting time....i love routine but i also love no routine..lol....if that makes sense...lol....so here's hoping that 2morow and friday go fast as well and then its the weekend again...lol....yay....so anyway..this is the card that i was working on when it took my picture for WOYWDW..see post below...lol...right so back to the card...i am entering this into a few challenges as it fits the bill for a few..lol...and they are Lili Of The Valley - "Here Comes Summer", Paperplay - "Pretty Pastels", MAWTT - i used there gorgeous sketch, Just Cute Bears - "Buttons & Bows", Sweet stampin - "Its Summer Time" and finally Everybody Art - "Pastel colours".....xx

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xx

WOYWDW

2010-05-05T12:11:00.000+01:00

Well here is my Workdesk this Wednesday for WOYWDW...lol...as u can see i am working on a card that i will hopefully get uploaded later 2day...lol...my diet Irn bru....which i lurve...lol...and listening to real radio on the laptop...it always get me through the day...lol...thanx for looking...Hugs Lesley xxx

2nd Post Of The Day

2010-05-01T22:00:00.000+01:00

Evening....well i thought that i would have made more than 2 cards 2day...but sadly not...lol...so here is my second card of the day...lol...and its a Christmas one...lol....i am entering this into Sweet Sketch Wednesday - as i used there stunning sketch, A Spoon Full Of Sugar - "3D Something", and Bah!Humbug! - "Snowflakes", and Dutch Dare - "Easel Card, and Repeat Something" (i repeated the snowflakes)...x

Thanx for looking...Hugs Lesley xx

Happy Saturday

2010-05-01T15:45:00.001+01:00

Hi...how are we all 2day....i am great...i was a little hung over from my friends Candle Party last night, but the hangover has gone and crafting has resumed...lol...i have even done all the housework, and with no interuptions 2day i should get a few made...lol...I have managed to make this Easel card this morning and i am gonna enter it into a few challenges which are - The Pink Elephant - "Aqua", Just Magnolia - I used there stunning sketch, and Daring Card Makers - "Easel does It"...xx

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xx

Peace and Quiet

2010-04-30T12:32:00.000+01:00

Hi...how are u all?? my house is soooo quiet without the kids...lol...me and Derek (hubby) managed to go shopping to Stirling this morning and i actually got to try on some stuff without having the kids moaning..lol....so Derek is now out in the garden painting the fence that he made yesterday...so fingers crossed that the rain stays off...lol...and i am at my crafting table getting ready 2 make another little something...lol...so i thought that i had better blog this little card that i made last night, and it fits in with 2 challenges, and they are Christmas & Birthday Challenge - I used there gorgeous sketch, and also Charisma Cardz - "Girly Card with Flowers"...right i am off 2 see what else i can create...lol...xx

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

2morow left to work then off til Tuesday...Yay

2010-04-28T13:26:00.000+01:00

Afternoon..well my little chickadee's go away 2morow night with my mum and they arent bak til Monday.....i am sooooo gonna miss them....the house will be sooooooo quiet.....im sure i will be able 2 squeeze in a few crafting hours....lol...anyway this is a little card that i have finished this morning and thought that i would share with u...i am entering this into the Cute Card Thursday challenge - I used there gorgoeus sketch, and the Totally Gorjuss Challenge, "Use a Gorjuss Girl", ....xx

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xxx

Roll On Thursday....lol

2010-04-26T13:50:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...well after yesterday i think i have my mojo bak...not that i realised that it had gone walkies...lol....but i am now getting bak into the swing of things again...lol...yay...well my kids are going away with my mum on Thursdday night for the May weekend and they wont be back til Monday...so plenty time for crafting...yay...i will get all the housework done on Thursday night and it wont need doing again until they are bak...lol...so anyway i managed to make this card this morning and thought that i would enter it into a few challenges.... Whiff Of Joy - "I used there stunning Sketch", Winter Wonderland - "Anything Goes For Christmas" and Corrosive Challenge - "Lucky Charms"....right i better get tidied upa bit before i get the munchkins from school...lol...xx

Thanx so much for taking the time to have a peek...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

Yay a Card!! At Last!! xx

2010-04-25T19:28:00.000+01:00

Good evening...well i am having a really emotional day 2day..as 3 years ago 2day my Dad (my Hero) sadly passed away....I miss u daddy and love u millions....so i have been trying 2 busy myself and have managed to make this little card for a friend of mine....i wish u a really speedy recovery Fiona....sending huge hugs ur way....and it manages to fit in with a few challenges....and they are Sketch Saturday - I used there gorgeous sketch, Our Creative Corner - "Blooming Blossoms", One Stitch At A Time - "Flowers", and Raise The Bar - "Use Your Favourite Colour"

Thanx so much for looking....hugs Lesley xxx

Whats on your Workdesk Wednesday???

2010-04-21T14:06:00.000+01:00

Hi...omg..i cant believe that i am gonna show u these photos...lol....this is the 1st time that i have ever joined in with Whats on your Workdesk Wednesday??? although my workdesk is immacualtely tidy...thats cause ive not made anything for a few days...lol...so here is my workdest 2day....believe me it wont be like that for long as i have a few cards to make...lol...

and now for the messy photos...the really bad thing is.....i actually thought that my craft area was tidy until i actually looked at these photos...pmsl...what does that say about me....lol...

i am totally red-faced....lol....but here is a close up...lol...this side houses my ribbons, paper, card, flowers etc etc etc...lol...

and this side houses all my papers and hidden behind the doors of the cupboards is my stash of stamps and envelopes...and other bits of craft goodness...lol...the handy little boxes hold all my brads, stickles, large flowers and some sentiment stamps....lol...oh and the walkie talkies are the kids...lol.....i promise i do not summon my hubby to make me endless cups of tea ;o) xxx

thanx for looking...i am soooo embarrassed by these photos...pmsl...xx

Sugar Bowl Challenge

2010-04-16T14:21:00.000+01:00

Good Afternoon...how is everyone 2day??? i hope that the weather is still as nice for u as it is for us up in sunny Scotland.....long may it continue....lol...so last night i managed to make this card for the Sugar Bowl Challenge which was a gorgeous sketch to follow with the optional extra of floral...but i couldn't photograph this last night due to bad light.....lol....anyway i am really happy with the way that this card has turned out!! x

Thanx for looking...luv n hugs Lesley xxx

were half way through the week already!

2010-04-14T16:55:00.000+01:00

Hello...how is everyone...i cant believe that it is Wednesday already!!!! the weeks are flying in....it will soon be christmas again...lol...The weather has been gorgeous here....i hope that u are all making the most of it...this is probably our summmer...lol....we had friends over on Sunday for some drinks in the garden...it was Fab...i think it could become a weekly occurance...lol....anyway 2day i have managed to squeeze in making this little card and im really happy with it......is that big headed of me...lol....and it fits in with quite a few challenges and they are - Moving Along With The Times - "Easel Card", Allsorts - "Petals and Pearls", Creative Card Crew - "Happy Birthday", A Spoon Full Of Sugar - I used there gorgeous sketch, Papertake Weekly - "Cutie-Pie" and finally Simon Says - "Movies and Dry Embossing" (i went for Hello Dolly...lol)!!

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xx

Phew done it....lol...x

2010-04-08T17:38:00.000+01:00

Well.... ive made the last of the commisioned cards that i had to make...lol...phew that was close....lol...and a 2nd post of 2day...lol....anyway i am not gonna hang around cause i really need to start getting ready 2 go out tonight...lol...so this is for Quirky Crafts...since i used there stunning sketch....x

Thanx for looking...hugs Lesley xx