Gorjuss Girl

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!

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

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)

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!

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...

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!

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

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!!

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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)

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!!!

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

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

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?

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