My Crafty World

It's Been Sooo Long!! :O

2010-10-25T07:09:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness, its been so long scince my last post! I didnt realise... what with back to school and all the things that've been going on. Wow, i need some more projects up!

First of, i wanted to know, who's going to the NEC in November?? Im going on the Saturday the 6th this year... anyone else going?

Anyway, onto my card. I love the new Magnolia images from the Autumn collection, and im saving up for some of the adorable new Christmas ones too!! :)

I've used the image called brotherly love.. its soo cute! And i really enjoyed colouring it, i've been practising blending with my promarkers and i think im getting a bit better!

The lovely flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts!

Well, thanks for visiting me, i'm off on a blog hop seen as though i've missed so many cards! Please leave a comment if you have time :)

Fern x

Crafty Calender Challenge! August- i am so late with posting this!! x

2010-08-08T14:14:00.000-07:00

Hiya everyone. Hope your all well and enjoying the great british summer! ( lol ) I am sooo late with posting my card for this months challenge- sorry everyone. I have been on holiday but i have also lost track of time an dhave been so mega busy. I am making cards. Lot's. I just don't seem to have time anymore. Anyway. This months challenge on Crafty Calendar is a sketch! Aswell as a theme of around the world- perfect if you've got your new Magnolia Bon Voyage Stamps like me! :) The team aslo have some sad news: Georgia- is sadly leaving the team as she has school commitments. Thankyou for inviting me onto the CCC team x and Donna is aslo saying goodbye. So Lisa is taking over the challenge and you should look foward to many CCC's to come! ;)

Materials

Images: Magnolia Bon Voyage Collection

Papers: Wild Rose Studio

Embellishments: Flowers, button, pearls, brad and pin all from stash

I really enjoyed making this card and had fun creating the little suitcase and clasp as well as adding all the embellishments!

Fern xx

Lili Of The Valley- Footie Mad

2010-07-25T02:51:00.000-07:00

Oh this is going to be a quick post as i'm off out! I just wanted to apologise for my lack of posts recently and commenting :( I am missing your blogs but just don't have the time anymore...

This was a commisioned card a made for a lady at my moms work. I love these Lili Of The Valley cuties- they're perfect for boys, and i'm about to order the adorable new Christmas ones!! :) The lovely papers are my new favourites for males- Cosmo Cricket, Joy Ride. He's been coloured with Promarkers and highlighted with a gel pen. I pricked some holes around the edge with a pin and inked the edges of all the papers in a black Brilliance Dew Drop. All i needed to finish off was some masulin (lol) grey pearls down the side of the image. I know it's simple but i really like it!

Challenges: Allsorts- card for a child, Papertake Weekly- cutie patooti, Pollycraft- Happy Birthday

Materials:

Image- Lili Of The Valley

Medium- Promarkers

Paper- Cosmo Cricket, Joyride

Card- Co Ordinations

Pearls- From Stash

Thanks for popping by, please leave a comment if you have time, i really appreciate it! :)

Fern xx

Sweet Sarah Kay... and summers nearly here!

2010-07-10T02:07:00.000-07:00

Hello! The weather has been fantastic recently and i only have 2 more weeks of school left until the holidays!!!! ;) I can't believe it's been a whole year since i started High School!

Todays card features a pretty Sarah Kay with my new Paper Mania "Sumer Bloom" Pad. I've coloured this cutie and her little dog with promarkers. I made up a simple sketch and tada!! The card is done. I'm hoping to sell a few cards in my friends sweet shop soon and i was wondering what prices i should charge...any ideas??

Challenges:

Quixotic Challenges- Pretty Pearls
ABC- You and Me, i thought the girl and her dog were quite fitting!

The gorgeous cherry blossom blooms, small pink roses, pearl pins, papers, image, card and medium to colour are all avalible from Lyndseys fabulous shop in Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton- LORA CRAFTS. I made the little leave smyself from some green paper and a bit of ink and i'm quite pleased with how they turned out!

Well that's all from me for now i'm off to the cinema to see Eclipse- the third in the Twilight Saga... i can't wait!! :)

Fern xx

Crafty Calender Challenge! July! ;)

2010-07-01T23:53:00.000-07:00

Hello, well it's the frist friday of the month so time for another Crafty Calender Challenge! This month we have the theme of summer with the added option of yellow as the upcoming summer holidays are not far away, and the weather seemed to be brightening up... before yesterday :( For my card i have used 2 stamps that the lovely Christine sent me... xxx thankyou.

They're both WOJ and i used a new technique- masking! It was a lot easier than i thought but the first time i got them the wrong way round and the stool ended up on top of the girl... ;)

I used some beautiful Basic Grey papers from the Sugar Rush collection, and lot's of beautiful little pearls i bought of Ebay! And the little flat flowers aswell as the gorgeous rose are from Wild Orchid Crafts. A few butterflies to finish it off and it's done!

Thanks for dropping by, don't forget to check out my fellow DT's creations and enter this month challenge! :)

Fern xx

Stampavie- I'm Back x

2010-06-22T23:49:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Gosh i can't believ how long it's been scince my last post! :( Sorry but i've been really busy at the moment. As some of you know i also play golf and at the moment i need to train really hard to achieve the goals i'm aiming for. This summer is going to be a big year for me!

I made this card as an order, but i also wanted to try out me new stamp i bought from Lyndsey at Lora Crafts. She's by Stampavie... isn't she cute? I used the out-of-the-box technique, (thanks Christine!) and coloured her with copics and promarkers. The goregous papers are of course by Basic Grey! I think my card fits into a few challenges too, Totally Gorgjuss: Sugar and Spice, and Simon Says Challenge; You gotta have friends!

Thanks for visiting me today, i appreciate your feedback x

Fern xx

Pretty Pink Anya x

2010-06-07T23:38:00.001-07:00

I've been having a play with some of my craft stash that's been pushed to one side.... i've been so into my Magnolia i've forgotten about my gorgeous Anya's!!! I'm in a K+Co mood too- i've used my Madeline pad again as i adore the soft colours!

Of course no card is complete without some roses, pins and pearls!! Anya has been coloured with promarkers. ( which i am slowly getting better at colouring with... i just need more! ) All the edges have been inked with pink chalk for a softer edge too, and i added a strip of gorgeous organzer ribbon.

I've got a few challenges to enter as usual too:

Anyone For Anya? HOT HOT HOT
A Spoon Full Of Sugar: Floral Delight

Thankyou so much for popping along and taking a look at my cards, please leave a comment if you have the time... all feedback is appreciated x

Fern xx

Crafty Calender- June Challenge!

2010-06-04T04:28:00.000-07:00

Gosh, I'm so late with my post this month!! :( eek ):

Well it was the first Friday of the month a few days ago so that means a new Crafty Calender Challenge!!! And this month we have the theme of Bugs and Beasties!! No don't worry- i know it sound difficult but think of all the routes you could go down... insect card for a man, butterflies,
ladybirds, the possibilities are endless! :D We are sponsored by Di's Downloads this month and she is offering some fab digi images as a prize so come on down and join the challenge.

For my card i went down the girly route with butterflies and chose this gorgeous Sarah Kay stamp ( one of the new Stampavie range that Lyndsey- Lora Crafts now stocks in her shop! )
I've coloured her with promarkers and the lovely backing papers are K+Co Madeline. The gorgeous roses are also from Lora Crafts aswell as the pins, papers and pro-markers ( which you can also buy separately ) The card came together quickly and i think i'm pleased with the result.

I'm entering my card into a few more challenges too:

Charisma Cards: Flowers
Cupcake Craft: Summer Delights

That's all this morning, i'm off for a blog hop now, thanks for visiting please leave a comment if you have time, and pop down to the challenge blog to see my felow Dt's creations!

Fern xx

Teddy Bear x

2010-05-30T02:06:00.000-07:00

Good Morning. I can't believe how long it's been scince my last post- i've been so busy and very productive! The demo day went well and i showed people how to make boxes and cards and how to blend promarkers together so i was extremely chuffed!

I had a few goodies too including the new " spring fling " WRS papers ( which are gorgeous xx ) and a PJ stamp aswell as some embellishments of course!! So this card features all the new products. You can buy everything i've used on this card from Lyndsey at Lora Crafts- apart from the large pearls which i bought from an Ebay Shop. The ribbon is lush isn't it lol? I love the checked design and i just added it on top of the raffia for some added detail and texture.

Here's the gorgeous images and the promarkers i've used:

Vanilla, tan, cinamon, blush, pastel pink, pale pink, apricot, honeycomb, pastel yellow, blossom, pastel blue, powder blue, and meadow green.

Here are the challenges i'm entering my card into:

One Stop Craft: Swirls and pearls
Sweet Stampin Challenge: Pimp your card
Stampacular: Pearls and Swirls
Well, thankyou so much for visiting, please leave a comment if you have the time, i really appreciate them and love hearing what you have to say x

Fern xx

Tilda In The Rain

2010-05-17T10:39:00.000-07:00

Good Evening, hope your all well, i've been busy busy busy with all Lyndseys demo items!! ;) But i've managed to make this just for fun card! I really enjoyed makking my last card and box so i had another go, this time with a lovely rainy image Christine sent me! Thanks x :D

The lovely bright papers are Basic Grey Sugar Rush, i really love dpicking out the yellow and pinks from this pad and pairing them up with some gorgeous flowers and pearls x I've got a load of challenges too!

Cute Card Thursday- Someone Special
Just Magnolia- For the girls
The ABC Challenge- unused stash; mine is the raffia!
PollyCraft- Sumer Blooms
Crafty Catz- Petals and pearls
Creative Inspirations- Punches or Die-Cuts
One Stop Craft Challenge- Summer Breeze!

Well i think that's it! That's the most amount of challenges i've ever entered in one go lol! Hope i qualify for these ( eek x )

Here's another pick of the card and matching box, i've tried to make them match! Tilda's been coloured with copics and promarkers as usual!

Hope you've liked my post, please leave a comment if you have time... all are appreciated! Off for a blog hop now x

Fern xx

Lora Crafts Demo Day

2010-05-11T23:50:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody, hope you all liked my first DT card for the Craft Calendar Challenge?? :D
Today though, i want to inform you about the Lora Crafts Demo Day and show you a few samples. Lyndsey runs a craft shop in Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton selling all kinds of craft items for cardmaking and scrapbooking. She has a fabulous range of stamps from Sugar Nellie, Lady-Bug Crafts Ink, Wild Rose Studio, and Stampavie, aswell as a range of embellishments including: Wild Orchid Crafts Roses, pins, pearls, rolls and rolls of ribbon! Tulle, charms etc.

Every other month she holds a Demo Day where people can come along for a few hours and get some new idea's like this months it's all about wrapping it up!

I'm helping Lyndsey make sample using all the latest products so i thought i'd give you a peek today, but if you like what you see and your in the area come and join us! :D
I've made a small collection (and i've recently added to this!) of gifts using the gorgeous new images by Sarah Kay. Everything i've used is avalible to buy from Lora Crafts. My first item is a bagalope which i so easy to make!! If you pop along to the Demo Day on Saturday they'll be loads of demo's and ideas of how to make beautfiful gifts.

This is a little close-up of her pretty face and clothes... i just love Sarah Kays! lol x And i've used the out-of-the-box technique thanks to the lovely Christine x Thankyou x

I've also created a lovely little wallhanger with chipboard shapes and the yummy new Hampstead Range!! Which is full of autumnal colours- warm browns and oranges etc. which really work well with the Sarah Kays. This cutie pie has been colourd with whispers, waterolour pencils and pro-markers- so a bit of a mix.

Here's a little close-up of the image and embellishments: the pins are so gorgeous and you would not believe how many designs Lyndsey has on offer in so many colours and designs! :D

Well, i hope you've enjoyed my little preview.. if you want to see more you'll have to pop along- a date to write in your diary if your in the area... ;) x

Love and xxxx.... Fern xxx

Ooo, nearly forgotton the challenges lol!

Papertake Weekly- Shiny, Sparkly and Special
Lili Of The Valley- Here Comes The Summer
Every-Body-Art- Make A Gift
Saturday Challenge- 3 embellishments, 2 papers and 1 image ( for the paper bag btw :D )

First DT Card For The Crafty Calendar Challenge

2010-05-07T08:43:00.000-07:00

Hiya, sorry it's took me so long to post this i tryied to scheduele but it didn't work! Here's my DT card for this months Crafty Calendar Challenge which is the great outdoors! We are sponsered this month by the fabulous Just Tracys which are offering two LBCI stamps for the winner!

I've chosen to use some really bright colours!! YELLOW X

I thought this sweet Tilda fits the challenge well her being a bumble bee! And the beautfiul flowers are from WOC i am in love with the Cherry Blossoms especially scince my latest orders come! :D

I then just added some embellies and the card was done- it was fairly quick to make too! ( i'm liking quick projects at the mo x )

Thnaks for visiting, please pop over to the Challenge blog ( HERE ) and check out my fellow DT cards- they're all gorgeous!

Fern xx

Anya Easel Card

2010-05-02T12:52:00.000-07:00

Good Evening everyone, hope your all well. Gosh, just when the weather was looking on the bright side... it starts to rain! It's been sooooooo cold today... brrrrr, so i made a commisioned card snug and warm in my craft room/ bedroom ;D I've made an easel card for this weeks Creative Inspirations Challenge, and guess what- i didn't use a Tilda! :D I can't believe it; i'd become so addicted but i couldn't put my Anyas to the side and i've bought a few digi's recently and i LOVE them!

I've used my Basic Grey Sugar Rush papers again- so i can enter my card into this weeks BG Challenge too which is a photo inspiration. Another challenge my card fits into is this weeks Charisma Challenge which is girly- i think i qualify! lol. And Anyone For Anya- Lotsa Layers.

I've coloured this gorgeous Anya with Pro-markers and highlighted with my inkessentials white gel pen.

And guess what came on Thursday..... my personalised stamp!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, i can't believe it- i love it and i would recommend Nikki at Bunny-Zoes Crafts to everyone.... fantastic service- thanyou xx And here it is:

He he- great isn't it, i don't know why i didn't get one before! Oh well x

Thanks for visiting me, i want to thanks the people who regually comment on my posts saying such nice things about my cards and creations- i love reading each and everyone of them and appreciate your feedback x Thanks x

Fern xx

Something Different (with lots of pics!)

2010-04-28T13:07:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone, well as the title suggested i've created something a little different.... perfect for this weeks Papertake Weekly Challenge!! I'm also enetering it into this weeks A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge where the thme if 3-D :D Well, i've never gone O.T.T on my cards but i really wanted to make a box to complement a card i made yesterday that i was very proud of. It's using one of the cute pirate Tilda's one of blogging friends sent to me. For a change, i coloured her with pencils and only used promarkers for the skin tones! And i used colours i defiantly wouldn't use but there's so many combo's in my BG Sugar Rush pad i can experiment! Sorry for the amount of pics! :D

This is the card on it's own:

I kept the layout quite simple, only adding the odd pearls and bow on the side. And here's a close-up of how i've coloured Tilda: she looks so sweet! :D I've coloured her with pencils for a change and only used my usual of promarkers for the skin tones.

And this is the box on it's own, i forgot the exact measurements but next time i make one I'll write it down! They're really quite simple! xx

And that's it! Sorry for all teh pictures but the weather was glorious and i thought i might as well get a few good ones while i'm out there lol!! :D

Thanks for visiting me, i really appreciate it! Please leave a comment if you have time?? :D

Fern xx

Older Tilda...

2010-04-26T10:49:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, i can't believe how good the weather has been this last week!! :D I made this card on Saturday and it was so sunnny i managed to get a really good picture outside! I've been playing around with some of the older Magnolia images Becky sent me, i thought this one was so cute and as much as i love the latest ranges i think everyone neglects their older stamps.
I'm entering my card into a few challenges as usual:

ABC- Sparkle
Just Magnolia- Anything Goes
Allsorts- Picture Inspiration
BG- Blue, Gold + White (i've added pink too so if i don't qualify i understand!)
SSD- Girlie
OCC- Blossoms

All i needed to finish was some yummy ribbon i purchased from Paris, the essential cluster of WOC roses, a few pins from my local Craft Shop Lora Craft s and a sentiment. Well that's all, thanks for visiting and for any comments you leave- i appreciate your feedback x

Fern xx

CC Designs

2010-04-24T06:00:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone, gosh sorry it's took so long for me to post!!!! I seem to have to forgot all about the cards i've made and putting them on my gblog since i started back at school on Monday :( The may month brings dreaded end of Year 7 test!!!!!!

Oh well i can craft and take my mind of it lol. I think my Magnolia craze is waring off a bit now, and when a lady at my moms work ordred a card and i knew i was going to use this cute CC.Designs digi-image. I really do love digi's and i have alot but i never seem to use them as i always forgot they're there being stored on the computer!

I've got some challenges for it too:

Simon Say Stamp- Things with wings
Anyone for anya- Sweet as sugar
Bizzie Becks: Flowers and Wings
Digital Tuesday: April flowers

Thanks for visiting me, please leave a comment if you have time x
Off to blog hop now!!!

Fern xx

Summer Dreams...

2010-04-17T11:38:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, i'm a bit late with my post tonight but still! :D
I've made this card as my gorgeous new paper pad from Bunny-Zoes Crafts came a few days ago and i've been itching to play. Fantastic service as always from Nikki- Thankyou x I also ordered a personalised stamp from there, ( thanks to Kims help! ;D ) and i can't wait for that to come!
Oh and i got some yummy pearls from a Ebay shop too- i would highly recommend... really cheap but great quality x

My card is for THE JUST MAGNOLIA challenge this week, they are celebrating being 1 year old and having a fabby bloghop!!! Mina has designed an awesome sketch which i've followed on my card today... hope i've done it justice!! ; D

Although i'm also entering it into the following:

Stamp Something: Layers
Cute Card Thursday: Touchy Feely

And here's Tilda in all her glory- gorgeous! I've coloured her with pro-markers and i even managed to jot down the colours: Blush, dusky pink, buttercup, pastel yellow, leaf green, pastel pink, pink carnation, pale pink, ivory, cinnamon, coco and my white gel pen! :D

Well, thanks for visiting, please leave a comment if you have time- i really appreciate it x :D

Fern xx

I'm Back!

2010-04-14T23:36:00.000-07:00

Hiya everyone, wohooo i'm back! I had the most fabulous time, it was wondrful and the weather was perfect! :D I saw the Eiffel Tower, The Mona Lisa, The Invalids, The Versailles, Saint Chappel... ect. I even found a craft shop and i bought some pretty ribbons! My card today is another Magnolia, ( sorry!!! ) as i fell in love with this one and she matched my Paper-Mania Rose Garden papers perfectly lol x

I coloured her with pro-markers and tried my hand at shading in the fac with blush and ducky pink.... i think it's Ok but i need a LOT more practise!!

I just finished off with the essential flowers, pins and pearls. I'm enetering my card into a few challenges too:

My Time To Craft: Pearls
Allsorts: Pearls and Petals
Totally Gorjuss: Texture

Thanks for visiting me today, i really appreciate the comments you leave, i love hearing what you have to say x

Fern xx

Pink Princess

2010-04-09T00:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, well this is going to be a quick post, and the last one until Tuesday as i'm off to Paris for a long weekend :D Sooo.... i thought i better show you this pretty pink princess card i made for one of my customers.

This is one of the new Magnolia images from the fairytale collection, i just knew that i was going to add some glamour dust ( something i haven't used for a long time x ) Although i love it, it's really messy!! So the vail of her dress has alight layer of sparke as does her star wand. The gorgeous big butterfly is from the Rose Garden paper pack, i just added some gems to make it a bit more pretty.
I'mm entering my card into a few challenges:

Cute Card Thursday: Monocramatic- i've chose pink
Just Magnolia: Punch It- i've used a circle punch and my MSBP.
Simon Says Stamp: A card for a child- well it does say daughter x

Well, thanks for visiting me today, please leave a comment if you have time- i love hearing from you all :D I'll be back with a flowery Magnolia on Tuesday x

I can't put them down...

2010-04-07T00:52:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone, hope your all well. I'm really enjoying the easter hols at the mo, i've been doing a few cards to show you this week: 1 every other day. And i'm on a bit of a Magnolia Roll- if you haven't already guessed lol x
Can i say a huge thankyou to the lovely Kim, for the amazing card and beautfiul organzer bag of images i recived in the post yesterday.... you can check out the card she made me on her blog HERE.

For my card today, i've followed the fabulous sketch over at Papertake Weekly, although i haven't added a sentiment. This card also fits into these challenges:

Stampacular Challenge: Sugar and Spice
Roses On Paper: Layers
PollyCraft: Anything Goes
The Craft Garden: Pastel

Here's a side view, with some pretty WOC flowers, and a bit of bling and some ribbon. I really can't make a card without some punched flowers and pretty pins either lol!!! :D

Well thanks for visiting me today, please leave a comment if you have time.... i really appreciate all your support and love reading the things you write x

Fern xx

Another post.. some more Magnolia x

2010-04-05T00:22:00.000-07:00

Yes, i'm on a roll, another card and i've got a few more made to show you this week. I cannot stop using my new Magnolia images... they're so cute.
This card's for my sistetrs birthday, she loves purple and she loves her bike- so i think it will suit!! :D

The stunning roses are from WOC, they look lovely with big roses or in little clusters.... you can do loads with them!! And i defo need more....
I'm entering my card into a few challenges:

PaperTake Weekly- open theme
Simon Says Stamp Childrens Challenge- anything
Pretty In Ink- Sketch

I coloured Tilda with pro-markers and then added some tiny gems to her hair and flowers for a little extra sparkle...

Well, thaks for visiting, i hope you liked my card, and thankyou for any comments you leave- much appreciated x

Fern xx

Tilda...

2010-04-03T08:14:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, firstly i'd like to say a HUGE thankyou to everybody who helped me out with the images- you're all so kind and i really appreciate everything you all do for me!! :D Thankyou xxx

Right, now onto todays card, i'm using the most gorgeous little Tilda the wonderful Christine sent me. ( Thanks x ) I just love her flowers and i knew instantly that i'd team her up with my new K+Co papers.... they're soo yummy- the colours and fabulous and they are a lovely heavy weight- almost cardstock.

I've managed to fit this card into a few challenges too! I used the gorgeous sketch over at Sketch Saturday, thanks girls i really loved working with it! But i've also realised it fits into the following:

Saturday Challenge- Garden... well she has a watering can and a flower!
Stamp Something- Pink... i think i qualify for this one! :D
Every-Body Art- Spring
Colour Create- Patels+ Spring

I finished the card off with a few gems and some stunning flowers from WOC... i so need another order!!!! :D The stunning pins are from Lora Crafts, a great price at 60p a bag too x

Thanks for visiting me today hope you're all enjoying the weekend and have a fabulous Easter tomorrow! :D
Oh and before i go please can i say a huge....

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNDSEY!!!!"
Have a wonderful day xx

A Little Request...

2010-03-29T07:24:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Sorry i don't mean to be cheeky... but could anybody be kind enough to do an image swap with me??? I'm really looking for some magnolia images, as i don't own any of their stamps, ( at the moment!! ) and some whiff of joy. But any images would be greatly appreciated.

I've got some images to swap including lots of SN, some Lili Of The Valley, lots of TGF, a few Stampavie, and some Wild Rose Studio, i also have some Lady-Bug Crafts Ink aswell as Penny Black.

I'd love to hear from you if you can help! :D
My email address is: fernbeckyclark@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks,

Fern xx

A Few Challenges...

2010-03-27T02:04:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, hope your all well... i've been working on a few commisioned cards recently and this is one of them.... i made it all pink and girly with my stunning new Paper Mania Rose Garden Paper pad. This is slowly becoming my all timer favourite pad... i just love the mix of colours, especially the pinks!! :D

Miss Anya has been coloured woith pro-markers... i think i'm getting quite good now! :D These are the colours i used: Buttercup yellow, pastel yellow, blush, dusky pink, ivory, cinnamon, blossom, pastel pink, and pale pink.

I also managed to fit it into a few challenges:

Crafty Catz: White plus one colour ( i chose pink just incase you can't tell)
Cute Card Thursday: Dimensions ( well it's an easel card!)
Quixotic Challenges: Monocramatic ( pink!! )
Totally Gorjuss: Hearts ( there's some punched and a pin! )

Side View:

Well, thanks for visiting me today, i'm off now to blog hop and then finish my card orders... please leave a comment if you have time x

Fern xx

Quick Post- some exciting news

2010-03-25T13:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, just a quick post to tell you that i had an email from Georgia a few days ago asking me if i would like to be a permanent designer for The Crafty Calender Challenge!! Wow, i'm so excited!!

Anyway i'll be back with a card tomorrow x

Fern xx

Lora Crafts Demo... Goodies+ Card

2010-03-22T09:26:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
Wow it seems so long scince i last posted but i have been SUPER busy getting ready all my DT cards for Lyndsey at the Lora Crafts. The demo was on Saturday and was a huge hit!! With lots of tutorials on clever cards, i even had a little go at demoing- and i think the ladies liked it!!! :D

I also bought a bit of new craft stash ( alot!! ) and i've been having a play around with it all. This card i've made uses my new Rose Garden Papers- they are soooo gorgeous and come with die-cut, letters, tags borders ect- so are really great for the price- i bought the 8x8 pack to last me a little longer lol!!!
The gorgeous stamp is from Wild Rose Studios Milton and Co range- how cute is he!! I just love him and he's a dream to colour!! :D

The gorgeous lace and pearls are from my stash but you can purchase the pretty satin ribbon from Lora Crafts per metre. I've used my Wild Orchid Crafts flowers for the side of the circle and my beloved butterfly punch.

I've got a few challenges to enter my card into too:

Hope i qualify for all of these!! :D
Thanks for visiting me today, i really enjoy reading your fab comments so please leave me some feedback if you have time!! Off to bloghop now xx

Fern xx

A Few Challenges........

2010-03-13T11:26:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone, sorry it's been so late since my last post, i need to try and schedule a few...

Finally i've got some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts- i've heard such good review about them- but i've had so much trouble myself... lllllloooooooonnnnnnnnnngggggggg story! :D

This gorgeous stamp is one i won from the lovely Carole, it's form Sugar Nellie and is called Bumble Bee... i just love her!! I've coloured here with the following pro-markers: Cool Grey 3, black, pink carnation, plae pink, powder blue, blush and dusty pink. I even highlited her witha white gel pen.

The gorgeous papers are from my We Are Memory Keepers Tiffany Pad... the colours are lovely! :D And i've used some Co-ordinations for the mat.
Here are the challenges i'd like to enter my card into:

Friday Skethers- Sketch
Dutch Dare- Colour Inspiration
Cute Card Thursday- Celebrations
Cupcake Craft- Flower Power
Crafty Calander Challenge- Flowers
Secret Crafter- Anything Goes

Well, that's all, thanks for visiting me today p[laese leave a comment if you have time, i really appreciate all your kind words...

Fern xx

Materials:

Image: SN- Gorjuss Girls Bumble Bee
Medium: Pro-Markers
Papers: We Are Memory Keepers- Tiffany pad
Embellishments: Flowers- Wild Orchid Crafts
Sentiment: Comp Generated

Lady-Bug Crafts Ink

2010-03-07T02:04:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
Hope your all enjoying the weekend so far... i know i am! I've been having a play with some of the new Lady-Bug Crafts Ink stamps. They're fabulous!!
I just love this one, pampering herself in the mirror and the expressions on their faces is soooo cute! :D

I went for a soft pink and powder blue colour scheme on this card it's for a 9 year old so i though pastel colours would be best.
Again, i've kept the embellishments to a minimum as i think the image speaks for itself. So just some pretty lace, ribbon and pearls look subtle.

Here are the challenges i've managed to fit this card into:

Hope these all count! :D

Here's a close-up of the gorgeous image:

I managed to note down the pro-markers i used:

Blush
Dusty Pink
Powder blue
Pastel Pink
Pink Carnation
Cinamon
Coco
Vanilla
Buttercup

Well, thanks for visiting me today, i really appreciate all your kind comments!!

Fern xx

Multi Challenge Card + DT Card: Wild Rose Studio + Award

2010-03-01T11:13:00.000-08:00

Hello again, i'm finally back on track and enjoying making a few DT cards for Lyndsey, using the scrummy new Wild Rose Studio stamps that are in stock now.

This stamp is one of the mega cute cats that is just perfect for mothers day!!! Especially if you've got a mum who loves cats lol x

I was so inspired by the cute card Thursday Challenge and had a little play with some of my ribbons.....

It's very different from my usual style... but i really like it!! :D
I've got loads of challenges for it to fit:

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: Stiching
Cute Card Thursday: Ribbons!!! ( i think i qualify for that one lol!!! )
Cupcake Craft Challenges: Round and round
By The Cute and Girly: Spring

I got this award from Georgia ages ago but i forgot to post it ( sorry!!!)

I'm not sure how many people i'm meant to pass it onto but i think 7 will be fine!!

These ladies are absolutley amazing, i love their work and thgey always leave me super kind comments... THANKS X

Fern xx

DT card and a few challenges....

2010-02-27T10:15:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone, i've got a DT card to show you today for Lyndsey at Lora Crafts. She's doing a demo day on the 20th March- a date to write in your diary if you live in the area: Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton. I' was asked to do a few sample using the gorgeous new products she managed to get at the NEC trade show! Including the fab new Wild Rose Studio and Milton and Ko stamps and papers!! :O)

For my card i've used the fabulous new Wild Rose Sudio Stamp coloured with pro-markers, ( also avaliable to buy ) and We Are Memory Keepers Tiffany Pad.

I didn't add any embellishments because i thought the image spoke for itself! :O)
All it needed was a few silver gems.

I couldn't find a lot of challenges to fit but the Fussy and Fancy Challenge was fun this week: Movies. I think my card is like: Breakfast At Tiffanys- chosen by my dad lol! And One Stop Card Craft Challenges which is optomistically pink.

Well thankyou very much for popping by and taking a look. I really appreciate all your comments and support and for helping me price my last card- your all so kind!! :O)

Fern xx

Long Time No See...

2010-02-23T09:07:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone, can't believe i haven't posted in more than 2 weeks!!! It's not that i'm not making cards it's just i've had so many orders i've forgot to take photos!!!
I'd like to say thankyou to all the wonderful people who commented on my Crafty Calander DT card- i really appreciate all your kind words xx

I've got an easel card to show you today. I bourght a few new copics and pro-markers are was searching everywhere for some tutorials on how to mix them and improve my colouring. This picture definatly doesn't do it justise- it looks really wishy washy when in real life it's not!

The gorgeous papers are K+c0, ( avaliable to buy from Lora Crafts! ) and the gorgeous flowers are Prima with PM pearl brads. You can buy most of the things i have used on my card from Lyndsey at Lora Crafts in Ashmore Park... she has agreat selection of stamps, paper and embellishments including Sugar Nellie!!! And she has just ordered the new stampavir range and ladybug ink co from the NEC trade show!! :O)

Here's a side view but it's slightly blury.. i wanted to get a decent pic at 7:30 in the morning before dad sent it to the customer.

A few challenges too:

Creative Inspirations: Sepia
Simon Says Stamp: A recipie
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: Mothers Day
Totally Gorgeous: Flowers
Every-Body Art: Easel Card
Quixotic Challenges: Something for mum

I think i fit into all of those! xx

I'm charging £2 for this card.... i'd really love to know if you think it's worth it or whether it's enough... I'm struggling slightly in decided the prices! :O)

Thanks for visting me today please leave a comment if you have time! xx

Fern xx

Crafty Calender Monthly Challenge!

2010-02-04T23:42:00.000-08:00

Wohoooooooo!!
Last month Georgia emailed me asking if i wanted to be a guest designer for her fabby monthly challenge blog.... of course i said yes, and this week the theme is love and friendship!! With the optinal extra of hearts...
I'm so happy to have joined such an amazing team this month... fabulous cards girls, thanks for having me!! :O)

This is the card i made:

Do you like it?? I'm entering it into a few other challenges too:

Secret Crafter: Hearts
Fussy and Fancy: Hearts
ABC Challenge: New: New image!

The papers are BG. and the heart papers are FF. This cards a bit OTT, but it's for an order! Hope you alle njoy the weekend, i'll try and get some cards posted!!

Materials:
Image: Sarah Kay
Colouring Medium: PM and Pencils
Tools: MSBP, and heart punch
Embellies: Mini pearls, prima flowers, pearl brads, heart charm
Sentiment: Comp genterated

My New Stamp...

2010-01-31T08:58:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, sorry i haven't been around much lately, i've been so busy with a huge pile of card orders, ( typicall... you don't get any for months and months and then you get at least twenty in on go!! :O) plus i had a stupid amount of home-work this week, which thankfully i have completed on time lolx
I've made this card with ome of my new stamps from SN... gorgeous isn't she? You can buy her from Lyndsey at Lora Crafts! She now has a wide selection of Sugar Nellie Stamps to chose from!

I'm entering my card in a few of the latest challenges:

A Spoon Full Of Sugar: Free Theme
Quixotic Challenges: Flutterby
Cute Card Thursday: Blooming gorgeous
Creative Inspirations: Feminine

The yummy papers are one of my birthday presents ( thanks Lyndsey!) I just love the colours so different to my usual pinks, and i got some new copics to colour her with.... :O) yay!

OMGosh... have you seen the previews of the New Whiff Of Joy Collection!!!! AMAZING or what??? I just love all the samples i've seen so far... can't wait for the release! :O)

Thanks for visiting me today, i'll have my Guest Designer card for The Crfaty Calender Challenge to show you on Friday if i don't post before then!

Materials:

Image: Sugar Nellie: Demure
Medium: Copics and whispers
Paper: We Are Memory Keepers- Tiffany
Embellishments: Black Gems, Prima flowers
Tools: Nesties, Butterfly-Punch
Other: BG Lettering

Fern xx

Multi Challenge Card...

2010-01-24T08:46:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
Sorry i haven't been round puch... been spending all my nirthday money lol!! :O)
I've made this card today to fit into a few challenges:
Creative Card Crew: Punch It, i've used my MSBP and new butterfly punch!
Charisma Cards: Fruity, i think the colours in these gorge BG papers are fruity!
Paper-take Weekly: Pink!!

I'm starting a few Mothers-Day cards, and i thought this image from Bells and Whistles would be perfect, i think it works really well with the paper from the BG Lemonade pad, but i also combined it with some from Nook and Pantry! I also papers peirced her top! The lovely little pink Buterfly punch was one i bought yesterday from Hobby-Craft, i've been meaning to get one for ages, as i think they add such a nice little touch! I also bought this fab ribbon, 4 metres for 99p!
I cut her out with my nestie an dinked around the edges with a pink ink pad!

Well, hope you like it! Thnaks for vistine me today!! Please leave a comment if you have time, i really appreciate them and love reading them. :O)

Fern xx

Whooooooooo! A post and Birthday Thankyou's!

2010-01-17T06:43:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone,

I've got a multi-challenge card today to show you, but first i'd like to say a huge thank-you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes and beautfiul handmade cards/gifts! I had a great birthday! :O)

These are a few cards:

This beautfiul card is from Georgia, i just love the colours and sweet fairy image, the distressing looks great too!! Thnaks xxx

This is from the wonderful Christine, isn't it stunning, i just love all the detail and pretty satin ribbon. She also sent me a gorge packet of goodies with a CB embossing folder, a pack of ribbon, aswell as heap of stamped images!!

Ande last but not least is this beautfiul card from Lyndsey, i was so chuffed when she gave me a beautfiully wrapped present and when i opened it i found a gorgeous Tiffany Paper pad, some PM pearl brads and some pretty pearl pins!! Thanks Lyndsey!

I jsut couldn't resist to use some the lovely papers for this card today the blue and black are a realy nice combo i haven't tried before but i'll definatly use it again!!

The little grey flowers and roses are from my stash althought i think they're PM!
I used an image from Christine, i've never been a huge fan of Magnolia's but this one's quite cute!! :O)

These are the challenges:

* Charisma Cards want to see something new, i've use my new papers! *
* Creative Inspirations want to see something new, the image is new! *
* Cupcake Craft Challenge is Going Girly! *

Thnaks so much for visiting me, i'm off for a blog-hop, i need to catch up!!

Fern xx

Multi Challenge Card...

2010-01-09T03:15:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
I forgot to post this card on Friday as i was back at school!! :O(
Ahh, well at least i got two days of crafting! I've had a load of orders recently and this was one of them. I made it Thursday morning with my new stamp. Isn't she cute!! She's been coloured with pro-markers and whispers.
I've followed the fab sketch at Crafts 4 Eternity... i loved the corners on the sketch! Thanks girls. :O) I'm also entering it into Cute Card Thursday where the challenge is all new. I've used my new stamp and raffia lace for a bit of texture.
The stunning papers are once agin BG i just can't stop using this pad the colours are gorgeous!! Love the yellows and soft pinks lol.

Side View:

If you didn't already know there's a half price sale on at Funky Kits, and i've just ordered three gorgeous stamps for my birthday! Can't wait! :O)

Thanks for visiting me today, i really appreciate all your comments!

Fern xx

Snowed in... AGAIN!!

2010-01-06T01:41:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone, i'm snowed in again, so no school and another craft day!! I received an order from Quixotic Paperie yesterday, and i was so impressed with the service and product quality... i will defiantly be ordering from them again!!

Can you believe this is my first Belles and Whistles stamps, i haven't bought them before as i thought they were quite expensive, but now i know why because they're such a joy to stamp with!! I've watercoloured Tanya with whispers but her face has been coloured using
pro-markers, blush and dusty pink. The gorgeous papers also came in the order,

( i've had a bit of a spending spree and treated myself these last few weeks lol! )

i love the bright zingy colours and detailed design. :O) I finished the card of with my MSBP and a few embellies: my prima flowers, some iced gems, and a few pearl sprays.

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:

1} Papertake Weekly: New. My BG papers and B+W stamp is new so i think that fits.

2} SophistiCat Challenge: Fancy Borders. I've used my MSBP Doliy Lace

3} ABC: L is for layering: I've mat and layered everything, and i've used 2 sheets of design DP

Thanks so much for visiting me today, please leave a comment if you have time i really appreciate them! :O)

Fern xx

Snow

2010-01-05T02:57:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone! Your probably wondering why i'm posting at this time of day lol. Well, like my friend Georgia, we're all snowed in and my school is closed for the day, wohooo!! I made this card this morning following the fantastic sketch over st Sketch Saturday! Although i've just realised i can enter it into a few more:
Stamp Something: New Somethings-My new BG papers!
One Stop Card Crafts: B- I've used Brads, BG papers, the colours Blue ect.

Side-View:

Miss. Anya's has been coloured with the usual of pro-markers, copics, whispers, watercolour pencils.... a mixture lol. I've also paper-peirced her dress to match the papers. I've used an arrangment of prima flowers and roses with a gorgeous little handbag charm and a few pearl pins. I round the corners to match the MSBP and labels 4 nestie.

Well, i hope you like it and thanks for all the comments you leave!!

Fern xx

Fruits

2010-01-02T00:58:00.000-08:00

Hello,
Hope everyone's enjoying the weather! It's snowing outside, and i think it's going stick! :O) I made this card Yesterday following the great sketch over on Sketch and Stash. This fab little Bildmalarna stamp is from Bunny-Zoes Crafts... isn't she cute? Shes currently 25% off! I've used my gorgeous BG papers again, i just love the colours and design... really summery! I'm also entering my card into the Roses On Paper Challenge which is to use your favourite colouring medium, i've used a mix of my trusty whispers, pro-markers and copics! And The Crafty Calender Challenge, which is warmth with the optional extra of texture! Summer always makes me feel warm, and my texture is the embossed flowers and organza ribbon.

Side View:

I've inked all the edges with brilliance ink in red and black for a bit of definition.
The matted cardstock is Paper- Mania. Well, thanks for visitinf me today, please leave a comment is you have time, i really enjoy reading them! :O)

Fern xx

A Few More Challenges..

2010-01-01T03:35:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!! I really can't believe it's 2010... i stayed up till midnight last night, and wathched the fireworks go off around our street, it was great! And now i only have to wait 14 days until my birthday!! :O)

Anyway, onto my card... i'm ashamed to say this is another of my stamp i have had for months and not yet seen ink! :O) Whilst at the NEC, i bought a few Lili Of The Valley stamps, including these fab boy stamps. I paired them up with a sheet of K+Co paper, and them added some stars that i'd i'd already stamped onto.

I coloured him with a mix of Pro-markers and whispers... although his hair looks sort of orange in the picture... it's not in real life!

I'm going to enter this card into a few challenges:

1) Cupcake Craft Challenge: Celebrate
2) Fussy and Fancy: New- well the stamp is new and so are the papers!

I'm going to leave you with a few of my favourite cards from 2009:

Thanks for visiting me today, i really appreciate all the lovely comments you leave! :O)

Fern xx

Gorjuss Girl

2009-12-31T03:06:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

I am so ashamed to say that i have had this Gorjuss Girl for months and this is the first time it's seen ink :O) I knew as soon as i bought these yummy K+Co papers that they'd make a perfect pair, and i've paper pierced her dress so that that they match! With some of my Chrsitmas money, i got some new Pro-markers, and i'm loving them! the flowerrs are prima, and the ribbon is from a gift bag i had at Chrsitmas lol. Gems, buttons, pearl pins ect. are from stash.

Well thanks for visting me today, hope you all have a very...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's weird to think my next post will be in 2010!

Fern xx

Challenges:

1) My Time To Craft: Anything Goes

A Card!

2009-12-30T04:02:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody, i hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and are enjoying yourselfs! I've been playing around with my new stash from The Glitter Pot... and this is what i came up with. I've been after these scrummy Nook and Pantry papers from Basic Grey, and i got them for a great price, i bought the prima sprites to go to for just over £2!!
I'm entering my card into the following challenges:

* Charisma Cards- anything but Chrsitmas! *
* Basic Grey- Cream, Pink and Blue *

Thanks for looking everyone, i really appreciate all your comments!

Fern xx

Hello

2009-12-27T06:28:00.000-08:00

Hello, i'm back... just wanted to let you know i'm back on track, ready to make some cards soon. I had some lovely presents for Christmas including a fab Fiska's punch, a Martha Stewart Punch, a SN stamp and a 12 Mega Pixel Camera from my Nan.
I also got some money that i've jsut spent at the Gliter Pot in the sales! :O)

Be back soon!

Fern xx

Merry Christmas! :O)

2009-12-23T08:33:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, sorry i haven't been around lately... i've been REALLY busy!
I just wanted to wish you all a very...

Best Wishes for 2010!

See you all in the new year with some more creations and hopefully some new crafty stash!

Wow!

2009-12-16T09:07:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

Wow, i've just found out i won last weeks Creative Card Crew Challenge! Yea!
Anyway will probably be back with a post soon... i'm really busy with school at the mo, and feeling the chrsitmas rush!! :O) Hectic!

Fern xx

Another...

2009-12-13T09:44:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all like the new blog look lol. I'm really in the Crimbo mood at the moment, especially scince we put the decorations up today! :O)
I've made tonights card to fit into two challenges:

A Spoon Full Of Sugar: Monocramatic

Crafty Calender Challenge: Winter Sparkle

I'm running out of my christmas paper this year, and it seems too late to buy a newe pack when i won't use it all, so i've been rumaging through my paper draw tyrying to find some versatile paper that i could use instead. I found this fabulous BG paper and instantly knew the image that would fit with it!! 've kept the layout very simple and i thought that the paper was busy enough! The roses are from LORA Crafts as Lyndsey sells them for a fab price of a £1 a pack!!

Pop over to her website as she's just ordered some new Sugar Nellies... :O)

Anyway that's all from me tonight, i'm off to watch: THE ELF!
Thanks for all your kind and supportive comments- i REALLY appreciate them!

Fern xx

Long Time No See.... and not that bear again!

2009-12-12T11:39:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, wow, i can't believe it's been nearly a month scince my last post. Scince i've been at High School, i can't seem to balance everything- Cards, School and exta sporting hobbies. A few weeks ago, i did a stall at my old Primary school selling some of my lastest Chrsitmas cards, and i made £35!! I was so amazed as i was selling them for that much the most being £1.70! :O)

Anyway back onto tonights card, i'm entering it into the following challenges:

Secret Crafter: Snow!!
I hope my card counts because the bears sitting on snow!

Charisma Cards: Red, Green, and a choice of either silver or white!!
I have chose silver as the extra colour

Creative Card Crew: Silver or gold
I've used silver gems and silver card candys

Stamp Something: Winter Wonderland
Well, winters Christmas isn't it!

Close-Up Side View:

I hope everything counts, i was suprised to find that my card fit so many! lol.
I'm really going to be blogging more from now on, mabey not everyday but whenever i can! And it'll definatly be my new years resalution!

Well... i'm off to blog hop now and catch up with all your fab creations!

Fern xxxx

A Spoon Full Of Sugar

2009-11-21T06:28:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone, wow, two posts in a row... i'm back on track lol!! The weather looks a bit better today, so i thought i'd take a picture before it goes dark. I've made this card for this weeks: A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge which is Babys First Christmas. Sorry.. i've used that stamp again!!! I can't get enough of it- it's just so versatile!! :O) I dug out these yummy DCWV papers again from last year, i jsut love the girly shades in this pack, and the way every sheet co-ordinates perfectly!!

Side View:

I just used a simple layout, and a few embellies and the card as done. I also personalised it, as this is just one of the many orders i still need to make!!

Materials:

Image: Gillian Roberts
Sentiment: Computer
Medium: Copics
Paper: DCWV
Card: PM Gems Pad
Embellies: Pearls
Tools: Snowflake, Heart Punch

SO MUCH TO SHOW YOU!!

2009-11-19T08:25:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone.
I'm so sorry i've been away for so long! I've had about 40 card orders in the last week, and what with trying to balance eveything out with craft, and school work, it gets really difficult at times! My first three Christmas cards have all been made with the same image. I'm so glad i bought this little fellow from the NEC... he's gorgeous!

I found these yummy DCWV papers at the bottom of my paper pile, and i just love the rich colours and beautiful designs. This pack is availiable from Bunny-Zoes-Crafts.

I'm entering the first one into this weeks Simon Says Stamp Challenge which is animals.I sewed together some green ribbon and secured it with a red button.
I've chosen Creative Inspirations challenge which is sparkle!! I've addded LOTS of Glamour Dust to this bears hat.

Materials For The 2 Above Cards:

Image: Gillian Roberts
Medium: Copics
Paper: DCWV
Embellishments: Snowflake Punch, Gems, Pearls, Ribbon,
Button- all from stash
Sentiment: CraftWork Cards
Tools: MSBP

I really loved the choice of colours on this weeks Colour Create Challenge, and this is the card i made to follow it:

This Penny Black stamp is called Ginger and isn't supposed to be a Christmas stamp i justed ajusted it!

Materials:

Image: PB Ginger
Medium: Copics
Papers: DCWV
Embellishments: Gems
Sentiment: CraftWork cards
Tools: Cuttle-Bug Embossing Folder

I'm entering this last card into the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge which is seasons. I have chosen Spring! This gorgeous image was sent to me by my wonderful friend Mina.... THANKYOU XX

Materials:

Image: SN
Medium: Whispers
Paper: MME Bloom and Grow, and Wild Asparagus
Embellishents: Die Cut flowers availiable from LORA CRAFTS, Brad and pearls from stash.

Thanks so much for visiting, i reallly appreciate your lovely comments, and i'll try now to catch up with all your wonderful creations,

Fern xx

Christmas

2009-11-08T05:20:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, what a lovely day. I had a really long walk this morning with my parents and sister down to the Rememberance Statue and park, and i've only jus got back! I made this card { and a few others } yesterday with some of the scrummy new goodies i bought at the NEC including this wonderful Lili Of The Valley Stamp. This teddy is mega cute! I coloured him with some newly purchased........... COPICS!

I'm entering my card into a few challenges:

* Stamp Something- a recipie: 2 papers, 1 ribbon and 3 embellishments. *
* Creative Card Crew- Gems and ribbon *
* Stampavie and More- Stars *

The gorgeous ribbon is American Crafts whcih i picked up from the NEC too for a great price of 99p! Everythings been distressed with versamark- Chrsitmas Crimson.

Materials:

Image: Lil Of The Valley
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards
Paper: DCWV
Embellies: American Crafts ribbon, and Pearls from stash

I couldn't resist this ultra sweet Bear from Gillian Roborts too. He's perfect for small easy cards! He's also been coloured with copics and distressed. The snowflake punch was a bargain from woodware- £3!

Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment if you have time|!

Fern xx

NEC

2009-11-07T12:25:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, right i'm back from a fantastic day at the
NEC, unfortunatly, it's too dark to take any pics of anything i've bought, and besides i've ripped it all open!! :O) I spent all the pocket money i'd saved up!! Unfortunatly i didn't see anyone i knew. Although i met Sarah from www.lil-paper-pixie.blogspot.com, and Louise who was doing a FANTASTIC demo, with some stunning colouring, and amazing samples.
The Lili Of The Valley Stall was great, i bought two of the newly released boys stamps- footballer and the video games, and one of the sweet christmas teddies- 3 for £10! :O) Jacqui's samples were there on the stand. They are even more beautiful in real life.
There were also some scrummy prima flowers and yummy embellishments that i might of indulged in too! Oh well shhhhhhhhh!

Anyways thanks for visting, i've made avfew cards with my new stash which i'll post tomorrow.

Fern xx

I'm Back!

2009-11-03T09:52:00.000-08:00

Well... i'm back! I had my cast off a week ago now, and i'm so glad to get back into crafting!!! :O) The reason i haven't been blogging is because i didn't have a camera and couldn't take any pics. I've missed all your fabulous creations, and i'm just so glad to be back.

This first card is for the ABC challenge whcih is green:

I've used this gorgeous stamp from Bunny -Zoes Crafts. She's called Reeta and is from The Greeting Farm. The lovely cream lace is from Carol. Thankyou xx
The stunning paper is K+Co avaliable to buy from Lyndsey at Lora Crafts. Her new shop has opened recently, and it's fantastic!! :O) You can get everything from beautiful papers, { K+Co, PM, Crafts Too e.g } to stamps including SUGAR NELLIE as well as Penny Black! And some gorgeous embellishments { Pins, Roses, Flowers. Ribbon e.g } Oh, she also sells Pro-markers and Distress Inks.

My second card isfor no particular reason- just a another for my collection.

Materials:
Stamp: The Greeting Farm, and Woodware sentiment
Ink: Stazon- Jet Black and Versamark- Azure Blue
Medium: Whispers, Chalks and Pro-Markers.
Paper: K+Co
Embellies: Craftwork Cards Iced Gems, and Prima flowers.
Tools: MSBP

Finally, i'd like to say a HUGE thankyou to the ultra kind and UBER talented Mina for this fabulous card:

{ Sorry took the pic from your blog as i couldn't show the card off in it's full glory}

And bunch of gorgeous images that she sent me a few days ago when i couldn't stamp as i only ahd one hand. Your a star!!

I'm off to Standon Bowers tomorrow for 2 nights, so i won't be back until Friday. I can't wait until the NEC on Saturday, and i hope to see a few of you there! :O)

Fern xx

Update and a Question

2009-10-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
This is just a little update on my fingers and a question.
Firstly, i'm having a check up on Wednesday and hopefully i'll have my cast off!! I t's so heavy and weighs me down! I've really missed making cards, and i can't wait to get back on track lol!

Now em,
Is anyone going to the NEC on Saturday the 7th of November??
I am, and i'd love to meet some familier faces lol!!!

Fern xx

Please Read

2009-09-29T23:14:00.000-07:00

Just when i thought i could crack on with my Christmas projects... i had an accident. Yesterday at school i fell over, and dislocated my finger. When they had put it back in place, and i'd had another x-ray, they told me i'd broke three of my fingers. I'm now in a plaster cast, and a sling, so i'll be taking a rest from blogging and carmaking for a while- 6 weeks in fact.

I know my candy closes today, but unfortunatly there won't be any stamped images, i hope whoever wins understands. I had a fantastic 140 comments, so will be throwing in 3 suprises.

AND THE WINNER IS...............

Jane... from Carrolls Creations!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS

Please can you contact me with your address to fernbeckyclark@yahoo.co.uk

Fern xx

I'm Back!

2009-09-28T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, i'm back. Sorry for the lack of cards,m and blogging! I've been really busy this week.
Anyway, i've made this card for the Friday Sketchers challenge this week. The layout was just gogroue, and i'll definatly use it again.
I've started on my Christmas cards, because i'ver got a stall at my school this year, and i need all the cards i can get!
On Saturday Lyndsey poened her new shop Lora Crafts, and it was a huge sucsess! The new stock is fabulous, and that's were i got this yummy candy and wonderful BP stamp. The baubles and the little mouse have all been raised from the image, and everythings been glittered and glamored!

Image: PB
Mediums: Whispers
Paper: DCWV
Cardstock: Co-Ordinations
Embellies: Card Candy, Ribbon, Button from stash.

Well, thanks for looking, i'm off on a blog hop to catch up with everyone!

Fern xx

Papertake Weekly

2009-09-14T09:57:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone.
I've been working really hard on this card for the last two days, as it's for my best friend. I knew once i saw the fab sketch at Papertake Weekly by Dawny P that i had to join in. I think my gorgeous Miss Anyas from Bunny-Zoes Crafts work great with these yummy MME papers so paired those up.

The roses, pins and big pearls are all from Hobby Craft, and the gorgeous ribbon is some Smirk that i got at a great price from my local Craft Shop: 50p for 5 metres!! I watercoloured the image with my trusty whispers. { Don't think i'll ever change, i don't like Promarkers as the nibs are too thick, and copics are way to expensive!! It would probably take me a year to save my pocket money for just one set lol. }

If i was selling this card, i'd probably price it up at 1.70... i'd love to hear how much you charge for your cards, or if you sell them!

Fern xx

2 Little Frogs... :O)

2009-09-12T01:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
I thought i'd show you the card i've made for this weeks Stamp Something challenge which is: Favourite Embellishments.
I've used these fab K+Co Die-cut flowers Lyndsey sent me in my DT pack from Lora Crafts. I embossed them slighted for a curled affect, and then attached them with foam pads. The yummy papers are also K+Co- Wild Rasperry. I love the colours in this back, they range from pretty pinks and yellows to blues and brown so you get a good variety. Therse little frogs are some PB Stikeroos .{ which i love, they're so easy if you've got a quick card to make }

Sorry about the quick post, i'm off to Merry Hill Shopping! :O) Remember to enter my candy too... if you haven't already!

Fern xx

First Day At High School and Some Exciting News!!!

2009-09-09T08:51:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
Today was my first day at High School!!!!!! :O) I have to admit... i was scared, but as soon as i'd settled in, and go to know everyone and everything i was fine. I have a map to show me where to go, and i didn't get lost today so touch wood i won't get lost tomorrow either!
My exciting news is..... Lyndsey from LORA Crafts emailed me a few weeks ago, and asked me if i would make some cards for the shop with a DT pack she provided. It took me at least half a second to answer: YES! Of course- i'd love to. The DT Pack she provided me with was AMAZING..... full of lots of yummy papers, stamps, and embellishments, not to mention some lovely decoupage and toppers. All this will be avalible to buy when the Shop opens. { i can't wait} This is my first DT card using the gorgeous Crafts Too Papers- Chrsitmas collection. These are such great value at 2.50 for a pack of 50!!! I fell in love with this little teddy bear from PI... he's a breeze to colour, and soooooooo cute. MSBP, will also be avalible to buy.

I've following the fab sketch over at Friday Sketchers for my card

Thanks for looking,

Fern xx

It's Candy Time!!! Wahooooooooooooooo

2009-09-06T01:25:00.000-07:00

Ok... so i've been promising candy, but i just haven't got round to it.

At first i was going to do a suprsie candy, but then i had a better idea, for every 50 comments.. i will through in a suprise! Ok.

Here's what you'll get:

The Craft House Paper Pad- Cupcake

PM gems

Doodle-Bug Rub-ons

5 metres of organzer ribbon

1.5 metres of pink Tule

A watermark inkpad.

And a selection of charms.

I'll also make a card with a selection of images inside including-

The Greeting Farm { The New Miss Anya Set}, C.C Designs, Whiff Of Joy, Rachel Ann Miller, Magnolia, PI, and Penny Black.

All you've got to do to enter is:

1} Leave a comment here

2} Spread the word, either by a link on your blog, or a post would be great!

3} And you could become a follower- if you like my cards. Then you'll get a second entry! :O)

This Candy Will End: On the 1st Of October, when i'll get my sister to pull a name out the hat.

Good Luck!!!!

Thanks everyone,

Fern xxx

Stamp Something

2009-09-04T09:22:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,
Ok so mabey not everyone had found my new blog. I used to have 103 followers... nowe i have two! :O) Oh well lol, i guess that i won't all happen over night!
I have made this card for an order:

I wanted it to be really pretty, with a load of prima flowers, and pink! I'm entering my card into this weeks Stamp Something Challenge which is your favourite stamp or stamp set. I love Sarah Kays, so i think my card fits into the challenge well.

The beautiful butterfly will be avalible to buy from LORA Crafts in Ashmore Park as soon as Lyndsey opens the shop. The little crystal pin is from Carole. Thanks :O)

Well, thankyou for dropping by today, i really appreciate the kind comments and everyone who is becomeing a follower. I made the stupid mistake of deleting my blog before i told everyone i'd moved....

Fern xx

Ps. My friend Sem is offering this:

Triple Candy over at her Blog! You have until the 26th of September to enter!

Well?

2009-09-03T09:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, { if anyones managed to come and find me lol}
Welcome to my new blog! I hope you like the design... i wanted something bright and summery. At the moment, i'm playing around, so you'll have to bear with me.

I've made this card for the A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge which is distressing!!
I chose to use ink { my ancient page pad } and then rubbed in a circular motion around the paper with a sponge. I also diod some stiching... witha pokey tool and a fineliner.
The yummy papers are MME Bloom and Grow, and of course these adictive Miss Anya's! :O)
I've also paper pierced her dress.
I've made the bow with a bit of inspiration from Bev.

Thanks for looking, i'm putting together a candy at the moment, so watch this space!

Fern xx