Janeybell

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #97

Hello!!! Happy Sunday!!!! It's time of course for another fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch!!

I had SOOOO much fun making my card for today!!.. SOOOO much FUN!!!

My BEAUTIFUL Jorja is turning FOUR tomorrow (*sniff*) so this little creation is for her (SMILE).Her favourite colours at the moment appear to be RED and GREEN.. quite appropriate I guess given her birthday is five days before Christmas.. although I think I'll need to be pushing the whole PINK thing soon.. hahahha. Any way... let me show you my card.. it's FUN and has a little something special on it!!! ooohhhh!!!


The card:-



The Sketch... FUN!!!!:-




Can you see the little suprise!!!???.. Well ok it's pretty hard to miss isn't it.. but did you know that that there BIG red flower is actually a HAIR CLIP!!??? Yep.. I made a hair clip so she can wear it in her hair for her sweet little "Morning Tea Party".. FUN.. RIGHT???!!!



I received my NEW Flower Folds Big Shot Die during the week and decided to have a little play. Now.. apart from having copious amounts of FUN making this little creation.. I have to say that FELT + BIGSHOT dies = BIG, BIG, BIG.. electric shock!!!.. that part not so much fun!!! hahaha.
There I go digressing again!!.. So I cut out FOUR of the second smallest flower and then went about stitching them together before "fluffing" them a tad and attaching them to a hair clip. The actual clip is clipped onto the card so that I just have to unclip it and the card can remain intact.. well ok that's the plan.. although I dare say that when Miss Jorja see's said card she might in all the excitement just RIP it off...hahaha

I'll be sure to take photos of it once it has been clipped into the Birthday Girls hair!!!

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Afterthoughs (Hostess)
Card:-  Real Red, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, DSP (retired)
Ink:- Chocolate Chip
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Rhinestone Jewels, Felt, Fancy Folds Big Shot Die, Big Shot, Buttons, Circle PUnch, Old Ollive Grograin, CLIP




Sunday, December 12, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #96

Happy Sunday!!!.. It's time of course for another Sweet Sunday Sketch.. FUN!!!

I really enjoyed playing with this FUN sketch this week... you know the moments when you've got an idea in your head and then that idea actually WORKS!!!!!... Anyone.???.. Anyone??.. hahaha.. Well today.. my "Idea" worked!!! YAY!!

So.. here is my IDEA!!.. ooops nope.. Card.. nope not even ... Tag!!! haha :-


And here is the FUN sketch from Karen:-


I've used a little creative license today... using some Twine for my little thin panel.. you see the one on the sketch and rather than my "image" panel I've used a BIG Old Olive Striped Ribbon Bow!!. (that was a mouthful!!). I added a little Tiny Tag to that after spending TOO much time trying to get my Twine (because I couldn't find my Lovely THIN Linen Thread) through the teeny tiny hole!!.. never fear.. I DID it!!! hahah

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

Some sad news though... this week is the Gorgeous Joanne's last week with us here as a Sweet Sunday Stamper :( be SURE to pop on over and leave her lots and LOTS of LOVE!!!
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Tiny Tags
Card:-  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory, Jolly Holiday DSP
Ink:- Cherry Cobler, Early Espresso
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Rhinestone Jewels, Jewellery Tag Punch, Old Olive Grosgrain Striped Ribbon, Twine, I" Circle Punch




Sunday, December 5, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #95

HELLOOOO!!!!! I'm Back!!!!... well quite possibly minus a serious amount of MOJO... but I'm Back.. and my first creation since my beautiful family and I went on holiday is of course a GORGEOUS Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!!

Before I show you my card.. and I hope you're not disappointed... I have to say THANKYOU for all bearing with me during my little hiatus!! I'm hoping to do much better!! :D
Ok so onto my card:-
 
And here is the gorgeous sketch:-
I've made another Chrissy card... well it is almost Christmas.. and well you know me.. I still haven't gotten all of my Christmas cards ready to be sent out!!! 

I've used just a little bit of my FAVE Chrissy set at the moment, Contempo Christmas.. in the form of just the sentiment... I didn't want to send you all into complete shock by omitting it completely from my first project back.. haha. And.. I thought it might be nice to use my OH SO CUTE Owl Punch.. and deck him out in some Christmas attire!!.. What do you think??

This layout is FABULOUS.. quick, simple and GORGEOUS. I definately think I'll be using this one again, and again!!

Oki.. I'm running out of time..and given it's my first week back I'd best be getting this posted on time.. Right???

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

(Jen is having a this week off, but do pop on over and say HI!)
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Contempo Christmas
Card:- Cherry Cobler, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Jolly Holiday DSP
Ink:- Cherry Cobler
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Owl Punch, Pearl Jewels

Friday, November 26, 2010

Just checking in!!!

HELLO!!!!

Wow.. it seems like.. well.. FOREVER since I've been on here!! Well in all honesty it has been a while.. but I promise I've had good reason!!.

I've just this week returned from an Overseas holiday with my BEAUTIFUL and GORGEOUS little family. My fabulous hubby and I decided to take our gorgeous girls to Disney Land in Hong Kong!!!! And... it was AMAZING!!!

It's seriously been one of the things on my TO DO LIST!!! I know it sounds crazy and probably a little .. um... WHAT!!!??? Right?... but with the world the way it is today and the way our lives become consumed with being BUSY, working, and the .. "oh it can wait" attitude... my little flossies are growing WAY to fast.. and taking them to Disney Land while they are still such CUTE, YOUNG, tiny little flossies was just something I HAD to do... and am SO thankful that I could do.

The looks on their faces, the excitement in their voices.. not just once, but for the ENTIRE stay was truly PRICELESS and worth every cent. It's a reaction that I know will be never be the same again.. one that although will be filled with excitement "when" we get back there again, will be a different excitement, that type of excitement that changes each year as we get older.

I hope to get back to stamping this week... I'm just trying to recover from the FLIGHTS, the WASHING.. more WASHING.. oh did I say WASHING!!! and then I'll attempt to find that mojo of mine.. hhahaha.

So here are a few pics of our little holiday!!!

Here we all are meeting Donald and Daisy!!!
And here is Jorja meeting Minnie Mouse for the very first time... can you see the excitement!!!!... She'd waited for TWO days to finally get to meet her... hahaha
And let us not forget a double Mickey Cuddle too...

Thanks so much for stopping by.. and of course bearing with me during my little stamping LULL!!!

Sarah
xx

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Christmas in {pink and chocolate}

Now... don't fall off your chair in shock!!!.. I know it's mid week and I... Yes I, the one and only SJ have a card to show you.... ooohh!!!.. haha

I was recently asked to make a Christmas card in Pink and Chocolate, two of my VERY favourite colours.. yes I know you're all shocked to hear that!! hahah

The problem with being asked to make a particular card is that I tend to OVER THINK the whole thing... you know, start something, put it down, start another, look at the first thing, put it back down, look at the second thing, put that back down, start another thing... blah, blah.. you get the idea, Right?! Does anyone else have this "over thinking" problem or am I all alone?

Anyhoo... I came up with this, although the photo isn't really doing this Shimmery little card the justice it deserves. I LOVE the new Shimmer Paints, NO REALLY!!! I LOVE the new Shimmer Paints. All that gorgeous shimmery goodness in one little pot.. BUT... it's SOOOO hard to photograph!!!

Right... I'll stop blabbering and show you the card:-


The colour combo is Pink Pirouette, with Early Espresso, which has been put through my Big Shot with the GORGEOUS Vintage Wallpaper Impression Folder... LOVE!!! The baubles are from... can you guess???? YEP.. Contempo Christmas and are stamped in Espresso and then covered with SHIMMER PAINT!!! LOVE, LOVE!! Oh and the ribbon comes in the form of some satiny Pretty in Pink goodness... YUMMMMMM!!!!

So, what do you think??? YES or NO?

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Monday, November 8, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #92

FINALLY!!!! I'm here!!! I'm SO sorry for the delay. My little Ella is FABULOUS.. of course no one would even know her little antics from yesterday... apart from Me and her Daddy of course.. haha.

Sooo.. I wont delay any longer... YES!! You may actually get a non waffling post.. phew I here you say!! haha

So here is my card for this weeks GORGEOUS Sweet Sunday Sketch:-


And here is the sketch:-


I've made ANOTHER Chrissy card.. YEP.. with my current FAVE set... you know the one!!.. haha

I wont say much more other than be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers for some GORGEOUS inspiration:-

(Jen is having a few weeks off, but do pop on over and give her a HUG!!!)
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Contempo Christmas
Card:- Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Jolly Holiday DSP, Old Olive
Ink:- Choc Chip Marker, Cherry Cobler
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Circle Punch, Choc Chip Ribbon (retired) Rhinestones, Riding Hood Red Ribbon (retired)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!!!... it's COMING!!

Hello!!!

I'm SO sorry... I had a little accident here today, which resulted in a rather lengthy wait at the Childrens hospital Emergency room.. with my little one deciding she'd like to see what would happen if she came into close contact with the edge of a coffee table... lets just say the coffee table faired better!!!!

She's OK.. actually to anyone else you'd never even know what had happened.. she's running around, screaming and generally having a fabulous Flossie time.. ahhaha.

It did mean though that I haven't had a chance to sit down and create my Sweet Sunday Sketch card.. BUT.. I WILL have it up for you this afternoon... HOPEFULLY.. so please come back and visit :D

Again.. I'm SO sorry.

xx Sarah

Monday, November 1, 2010

Ooohhh!!! Don't mind the Mess!!!

Hello!!! Hello!!!!

I'm a BIG bit excited!!!! I've got a new look!!! Do you LIKE it???? I'm kinda loving it!!! hahaha

Sooo... I've been playing with this for WAY too long and FINALLY the penny dropped.. yep it was definately one of those light bulb.... HEAD SLAPPING!!!!! ... Are you SERIOUS!!!! moments.

Please excuse the MESS.. I have a little bit of cleaning up to do.. which I hope to get to ASAP.. I REALLY need a cuppa now though... SERIOUSLY.. that head slap HURT!!!! hahaha.

Do let me know what you think!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #91

Happy Sunday!!! It's time for another FABULOUS Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!

Today I've kept mine nice and CAS!!! Oh and a little Christmassy too!!! Gotta get that STASH all ready ... there isn't really that long to go!!! And when it comes to mass producing Christmas cards... i've found (the HARD way) that CAS is definately the way to go!!

Soooo.... here is my card:-


And here is the Sketch:-


I've used a little creative license this week... and flipped the oval but left the stripes going the same way as the sketch... oohhh.. RULE BREAKER.. right?... bwhahah

I am LOVING my Contemp Christmas set at the moment... oh wait.. you've probably guessed that considering my last .. um.. FOUR posts have all used it!!! .. I can't promise that there will be a break in that transmission any time soon... hahaha.

I've used Crumb Cake (Kraft), Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler (LOVING!!!) for this card. The tree was stamped in Old Olive and the base coloured using my Marker and stamped onto Vanilla cardstock and then a little Rhinestone was put up onto the star.... Chrissy trees need sparkle ... right? hahah. I then added a scalloped border around the image in Cherry Cobbler ( did I mention LOVE at the moment!!) To get the little scallop border I punched out two Scallop Ovals using my SU! Punch then Cut one of the in half length ways and attached to either side of the the tree image then cut the top and bottom of the other scallop and attached to the top and bottom of the image... have I confused you???? if you want more deets just let me know!!

The strips going across the card are made by attaching double sided tape and plonking the entire contents of my Dazzling Diamonds pot on to them then replonking the contents back into the pot before brushing away the left over sparkles... my desk and I are VERY sparkly at the moment!! hahaha

That's pretty much it!!! See CAS!!!

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet SUnday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

(Jen is having a few weeks off, but do pop on over and give her a HUG!!!)
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Contempo Christmas
Card:- Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobler
Ink:- Early Espresso, Old Olive
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Oval Punch, Rhinestones, Large Oval Punch, Dazzling Diamonds

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #90

Happy Sunday!!! It's time for another Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge!!!

Today's sketch was AMAZING to work with.. REALLY it was... I had my card whipped up in no time... which is AWESOME.. considering I started making it about an hour BEFORE it was due to be posted.. tsk.. tsk.. hahaha

So here is my card for this week:-


And here is the FABULOUS sketch:-


I've used my NEW and FABULOUS stamp set Contemp Christmas!! LOVING this set!! and MY NEW Jolly Holiday DSP.. LOVELY!!! I've also used some retired Kiwi Kiss (only because I've got a Stamp-a-Stack this week and need EVERY scrap of my Old Olive.. oops!!!) The scallop along the width of the card is Cherry Cobler and I've added some also retired Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, although if you had some white taffeta ribbon you could colour it to Cherry Cobbler.. CLEVER.. right?!!!

The tree is stamped in Kiwi Kiss and Choc Chip for the trunk and the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler!! Ooh and I've also added a little Rhinestone to the top of the tree for a little bling!!

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet SUnday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

AND...... DOn't forget to wish the FABULOUS Lynn a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Happy, Happy Birthday Lynn!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Contemp Christmas
Card:- Kiwi Kiss, Jolly Holiday DSP, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobler
Ink:- Kiwi Kiss, Cherry Cobler, Choc Chip
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch, Rhinestones, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Buttons

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Creativity of a different kind!!!

Hello!!!! Here's a post of a different kind....something creative.. YES.. but not of the Card or Paper Crafting variety!!!

Many of you may have already read the GORGEOUS and FABULOUS Karen's current post here about her little journey!!

Well... I too have been on that very same journey and like Karen it started with this:-



My little point and shoot.. which led to endless frustration when the FLASH decided it might like to go off ALL the TIME and create ... well... you can see... my pale faced flossies.. who under normal.. unFLASH circumstances are a GORGEOUS olive colour.. you see my problem.. hahaha

Which led to this:-Isn't she GORGEOUS!!!

And then led to this!!!:-

Although... this sweet shot is now referred to as the "buy me a Pony" shot.. thanks to Aunty Lulla and Aunty Kiki!!!!..




I've LOVED learning about my fabulous new toy.. it's been so much fun.... it's been even more FUN doing all that learning with a very dear friend! :D

I'm about to embark on the next and VERY EXCITING step of this little journey and learn a little more on taking Portraiture photos... I can't wait.. now.. who to take photos of... you see my little ones.. somewhat like Karen's now RUN for dear life in the opposite direction or quite often tease me into believing they are going to allow me to take a photo and give me the CHEEEEEESSSSEEEEE (yes you all know the one) shot!!! Um YEP!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and if you haven't seen Karen's amazing photos.. NO REALLY they are AMAZiNG... pop on over and have a looksie.

Sarah
xx

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

SAS Sneaky Peak

Happy Wednesday!!!! Careful.... don't fall off your chair or choke on your coffee... I know!!! I'm here mid week AND I have a card to show you... I KNOW!!!!

My gorgeous blogging friend Adele (*waving Adele*) has been begging me.. NO really she has.. haaha... to post a little more regularly... well here I am... :D

This is one of the cards I'm demonstrating and making at my Stamp-a- Stack Class tonight.. I've got another one next week making the EXACT same cards.. and yep.. this one too!!! So if you'd like to come.. I'd love to have you.. just leave me a comment or email me and I can send you all the deets!!!

Now for the card!!! Again I must apologise for the photo quality.. or lack there of.. I'm still without my BELOVED photo editing software!!! Hopefully I'll have it back soon.. so until then, and unfortunately for you all you have to view all of my cards in their STRAIGHT OFF THE CAMERA.. no makeover view!!!! Just pretend they're all shiney and FABULOUS!!!!

RIght.. the card!!!! ooops:-



Unfortunately the photo doesn't really show it.. but I've just for the very first time used the BRAND NEW Shimmer Paint (Champagne Mist!!) WOW!! that's all I can say.. WOW.. LOVE this stuff and will definately be using it more often.. WOW!!!

I've also used my new Vintage Wallpaper Impression folder.. LOVE!! and my NEW Extra Large Ornament Punch.. LOVE!!! oh and my NEW Contempo Christmas Stamp Set!!!... LOVE!! Seriously am LOVING this set...It's up there with my FABULOUS Season of Joy set!!!
I've also added some Very Vanilla Ribbon.. not NEW!! haha.. and sponged the edges of the entire card with Early Espresso Ink.. oh yes, NEW!!!!

Hope you like!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

xx Sarah

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #89

Happy Sunday!!!! FINALLY I've got something for you to see :D I'm hoping to get some crafty goodness up on my blog this week instead of my current ONE post a week!! Oooops!!

Anyhoo.... today of course is Sweet Sunday Sketch time and we've got an AWESOME sketch for you to play along with this week.. I hope you get a chance :D.

Here is my card:-


And here is the sketch:-


Ever since I got my NEW Marina Mist ribbon in the mail I've be dying to play with it.. and well YES today is the day. I'm SOOOO glad we've finally gotten the gorgeous Satin Ribbons here in Oz.. oohh they really are DELICIOUS... not that I've eaten them.. but really they are DELICIOUS.. hahah

I've use a base of Crumb Cake (Kraft), Baja Breeze, Whisper White and a splash of Pink Pirouette ( I tried... I tried really hard NOT to add pink.. but Um... it WON!! hahah) Oh and a little bit of Certainly Celery too.
The image is from one of my NEW Hostess Sets Umm... what's it called.. hold on I 'll go and have a little looksie..... Ah YES... Afterthoughts... it's LOVELY!!! I added a little bit of the GORGEOUS and DELICIOUS Marina Mist Satin Ribbon and then some more sweet little flowers with some FABULOUS stick on Rhinestones.. also NEW in the catty.. Woo Hoo!!!

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet SUnday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-

And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Afterthoughs
Card:- Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze DSP, Pink Pirouette
Ink:- Certainly Celery, Early Espresso
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Apron Lace Punch (Fiskars), Rhinestones, Flower Punch, Marina Mist Satin Ribbon

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #88

Happy Sunday!!! It's time of course for another fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!

Today Karen's sketch is GORGEOUS!!.. Well of course it's gorgeous.. they all are!!

It's a fun, nice and simple layout, with endless possibilities, so I do hope you'll play along.

Here is my card:-


And here is the sketch for you:-



I've used my Seasons of Joy stamp set and some retired DSP, the other colours are Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Choc Chip and of course Real Red.

The Poinsettia placement was a little something I found in the NEW Catty and LOVED so used it on my card and instead of twigs used some Choc Chip grosgrain. Quick and Simple!!! LOVE that!!!

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet SUnday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Seasons of Joy
Card:- Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Choc Chip
Ink:- Read Red, Old Olive
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Choc Chip Grosgrain, Apron Lace Punch (Fiskars), Rhinestone Brads

Saturday, October 9, 2010

And the WINNER is............

Thankyou ALL so much for commenting and sharing in my little Milestone celebration!!! Well as promised I've chosen a winner.. well OK my little one chose the winner.. she was "Chief Name Drawer" and the WINNER .........


........ KIM B ........

Woo hoo!!!! Insert streamers flying and balloons popping!!!!!

Kim.. contact me via email (sarahjane.kale@gmail.com) so I can get your snail mail and I'll get some little goodies in the mail to you.

Thanks SO much again everyone... lets see how long it takes to reach my next milestone!!!


xx Sarah

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Ooohhh a little Milestone {giveaway}

WOW!!! I've only just this second realised that my Blog Visitor Counter has ticked OVER 100,000 visitors!!! WOW!!

I'm STILL amazed that I actually get visitors who stop by and read my blog and look at my little creations. Who would've thought that when I started this little hobby and little blog that I'd EVER reach that little milestone!!!

THANKYOU so very much for spending a little part of your day looking at something I've created. It means so much to me.. really it does.

So to celebrate this WOW moment, how about I give something away to one of my Blog Reader.. YOU!!!... What to give away.. hmmmm.. I've got a few ideas.. perhaps some GORGEOUS little flowers I've been making (paper of course :D).. some little Christmas tags oh and perhaps a card or two!!! Sound good!!????

All you need to do is leave me a comment before Midnight (Perth Time) Saturday 9th October and I'll randomly select a winner!!! SOUND GOOD!!... and don't forget your email address!!! (i'll need to contact you if you win!!)

Ooohh this will be my FIRST giveaway.. EXCITING!!

Thanks for stopping by and GOODLUCK!!

xx Sarah

Monday, October 4, 2010

Crafty Goodness in a different way!!!

"If you've popped in to see the Sweet Sunday Sketch... just click here"... but you might like this post too... I'm just saying!!!

Hello!!! I know!!! It's only Monday and I'm Back with another post!!! Crazy!!!... I hope you're sitting down!! hahaha

Sooo.. I thought I'd show you some "Crafty" goodness in another form.. yep.. this one doesn't have any stamping...rather a whole heap of SUGARY goodness.. YUM!!!

This is the reason my Sweet Sunday Sketch post was SOOOOO late... this is what I was creating on Saturday night in readiness for my SWEET, GORGEOUS little Girl's 2nd Birthday party!!.. Wanna see?

Oh ok!!!:-


I had SOOOO much fun making this for Ella... I LOVE making cakes and always enjoy making the girls birthday cakes.. but I have to admit that I think this one is my ALL TIME favourite!!!
The kiddies at the party must've thought so too... there was absolutely NOTHING left... What!!.. no birthday cake leftovers!!! :D

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #87

OMG!!! I'm SOOOOOOOO late!!! I have a REALLY, REALLY, REEEEAAALLLY good reason though!!! I PROMISE!!!

You see.. today was my GORGEOUS little girl Ella's 2nd Birthday... so with all the cake making, decorating, snack preparing, present wrapping I ran a little short on time... eek!!

Anyhoo.... as you know and the reason you're probably visiting is because it's SUNDAY and that means a FABULOUS Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!

This one today is a little something for Karen's GORGEOUS girl Avery.. who celebrated her Birthday yesterday.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Avery!!!:-

And here is the sketch:-


Ok.. so because I'm running REALLY, REALLY late.. I'll spare all the chatter, but PLEASE if there is anything you'd like to know about my card leave me a little comment and I'll get right back to you. Again I apologise about my photos.. NO PHOTOSHOP until my computer is fixed!!! SAD!!! I know!!!

Be sure to visit the fabulous Sweet SUnday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch - My FavoUrite!!!

Hello!!! Well as promised.. I'm BACK!!!! and today I'm Back with my FavoUrite Sweet Sunday Sketch plus a card to show you.. I know!!! Right!!!! Finally I've stamped something... WOo Hoo.. could this mean my MOJO is returning!!!???

So.. right onto it then huh... here is my card for this weeks... What's your FavoUrite Sweet Sunday Sketch!!!:- ( I apologise for the photo ... with my computer dying.. along with that went my beloved Photoshop.. GASP!!!!..hopefully not for long though!!)


And here is the sketch:-


Now it was hard choosing a fave.. i have to admit I could've chosen any... well ok almost any of them... apart from those pesky TILTED paneled one... but incase you need to have a TILTED moment.. pop on over and visit Vicki.. she's kindly used a TILTED look on hers.. hahaha

I thought I'd have a go and making a couple of Chrissy cards, and given they are usually required in abundance... this sketch is perfect... nice and simple!!!
I've used some now retired DSP, but really the NEW SU! DSP's would be PERFECT and my FAVE chrissy set Season of Joy!!

The colour combo is Crumb Cake (Kraft), Choc Chip, Real REd, Old Olive and some Baja Breeze.. LOVELY!!!

Don't forget to visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers and see what their FavoUrite was.. i'm sure they are all amazing :-
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch..... what's your FavoUrite!!!???

Happy Sunday!!!! I hope your weekend has been FABULOUS!!!

Sunday of course is a FABULOUS day .... well because it's Sweet Sunday Sketch time!!!! Who else loves Sweet Sunday Sketch time?
Today we're doing something a little different... such rule breakers us Sweet Sunday Stampers... right?... hahaha
So today YOU get to choose your FavoUrite Sweet Sunday Sketch from ALL the PAST sketches and make your card based on your FAVE!!! Fun ... AWESOME!!!!

I haven't got mine made just yet, but I'm hoping to FINALLY sit down this week and get back into Stamping... I've missed it SO much... and I'm hoping my missing MOJO has decided it might like to return.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stamper's for some amazing inspiration... there could be random cards popping up on our blogs all week to pop back just in case you miss one.. hahaha:-
And don't forget to link your card to InLInkz over at Karen's blog so we can all see what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Sarah
xx

Friday, September 24, 2010

Time for a Change

Hello!!! How are you???? WOW it seems like FOREVER since I've posted something.. well anything remotely crafty anyway!!!

Things around here have been a little.. well.. a lot CRAZY lately... I'll spare all the details but the result is a few changes.

As of today, I wont be on the Inkspiration Design Team. I've had a lot going on here the past few weeks and I guess sometimes you have to learn to let things go.. right? I've LOVED being a member of the Inkspiration DT, working alongside such AMAZING and INSPIRING ladies every week has been an absolute honour. I hope you've enjoyed having me (attempt) to inspire you each week. I can't wait to see the new look DT, and hope to play along myself when things settle down and my MOJO returns from it's extended (albeit VERY UNTIMELY) hiatus!!! Anytime now would be good!!

I will STILL be playing along EVERY Sunday with the Sweet Sunday Stampers.. I can't let everything go.. gees... what would a girl do.. hahaha....

Thanks to everyone who stopped by each and every Friday to leave me wonderful comments.. I love hearing from you all.. you honestly don't know what a joy it is to hear gorgeous words of encouragement. So please don't stop visiting.. I PROMISE I'll be back creating, cutting, sticking and Blingifying soon.... :D

Thanks for stopping by.

Sarah
xxx

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Apologies!!!

Hello there!! I must apologise for my LACK of cards and blogging this week. My computer has finally decided it's time to go where all good.. or should that be BAD computers go!!! My FABULOUS hubby is desperately trying to back up all my STUFF.. you know like cards, photos, all the IMPORTANT stuff.. but unfortunately... I'll have to take a wee break while he's doing it. I will endeavour to sneak onto his computer and get my cards for this week uploaded... I hope I didn't delete them off the CAMERA!!! oh dear!!

I am SO very sorry and hope to be back on track ASAP!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.... (even though I don't have anything to show you today!!!)

xx Sarah

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #85

Happy Sunday!!!! It's time for another fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch, and today we've got another amazing "Bar Napkin" sketch from the amazing Nancy McKinney BUT.. wait there's more.. the Sweet Sunday Stampers are donating their cards to Operation Write Home and the theme this week "Happy Birthday". If you'd like to find out more info about Operation Write Home or donate your Sweet Sunday Sketch creation for this week then be sure to pop on over to their website and find out all the information.

Here is my card for this week:-


And here is the fabulous "Bar Napkin" sketch from Nancy:-


I've use Kraft, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Pumpkin Pie, Choc Chip and Certainly Celery as my colour combo this week. I started out with some Crumb Cake (aka Kraft) then to that added some Pacific Point DSP. The next layer is Riding Hood Red with some Certainly Celery added to that. My images are from my Party Hearty stamp set.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-
Nancy Riley unfortunately has had to step down from the Sweet Sunday Stampers team. We're all so very sad to see her go, so be sure to pop on over to her blog and say hi.. I know she'd LOVE to hear from you.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party this Way
Card:- Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Pacific Point DSP, RIding Hood Red, Riding Hood Red DSP, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Ink:-
Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Choc Chip, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Square Punch, Pumpkin Pie Button, Linen Thread


Friday, September 10, 2010

Inkspiration Challenge #39

Happy Friday!!!

Of course it's time for another Inkspiration Challenge, and today we have a FABULOUS sketch for you to play along with.

I'm sure you're all going to be totally over seeing my cards with PAPER FLOWERS... SORRY!!! Yep you guessed it.. this card has one too. But I figured given my complete and utter lack of MOJO this week.. seriously I HOPE it returns soon.. I've got some serious crafting to get done over this week and could really do with a MOJO hit!!!

Anyhoo... here is my card for this week complete with above mentioned Paper Flower.. al la SJ style!!! hahah:-


And here is the sketch:-


My colour combo today is Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake and Certainly Celery!!
I've started with Melon Mambo added some DSP then the scrunched some Certainly Celery ribbon along my Crumb Cake panel. Lets just hope the scrunching stays scrunched until this little card arrives at it's final destination!!!

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Inkspiration DT for some more amazing inspiration:-






Cindy
Kirsty
Chantelle
Renee
Teneale
Makeesha

Be sure to pop on over to Makeesha's blog for all the info and while you're there don't forget to link your card to InLinkz , so that we can all have a looksie at what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Tiny Tags
Card:- Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette DSP, Crumb Cake

Ink:- Soft Suede

Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Certainly Celery Ribbon

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #84

Happy Sunday!!! I hope you're ready for another FABULOUS Sweet Sunday Sketch. The AMAZING Nancy McKinney is the amazing sketch artist AGAIN this week and I have to tell you this one is GORGEOUS.

I've been wanting to try my hand at a "Lollipop" card for AGES.. and well.. TODAY is the day!!!

Here is my GIRLY Lollipop card:-


And here is the fabulous sketch:-


I've used Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana and Rose Red as my colour combo.. VERY GIRLY!!! To create the little Lollipops I've stamped one of the images from my Trendy Tree's set then embossed it in White... add a little toothpick (that's mainly because in my MAD rush to get this made I didn't have time to eat my way through THREE real lollipops to retrieve the sticks hahaha.
The sentiment is from my new Party this Way set (sooo cute).

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-
Nancy Riley is taking some time off, but I know she'd love for you to stop by and say hello.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party this Way, Trendy Trees
Card:- Regal Rose, Barely Banana, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Ink:-
Rose Red, VersaMark
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Brads, Paper Piercer , Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Twine, Circle Punch

Friday, September 3, 2010

Inkspiration Challenge #38 {colour}

It's FRIDAY!!! Which also means it's time for another Inkspiration Challenge and today we've got a Colour Combo for you!!!

When you see my card you make have a little case of de ja vu... Don't panic.. I PROMISE I made this one just for this challenge although I'm SERIOUSLY in love with this amazing sketch from my gorgeous friend Karen and have to admit to making SEVERAL cards with this design. I'll try hard to deviate from it soon!!! hahaha

So here is my card for this weeks challenge:-


And here is the colour combo for you to play along with:-


I've started with a base of Baja Breeze, and to that added a strip of Choc Chip and a piece of Baja Breeze DSP from my now retired Ski Slope pack. My flower is made using my scallop circle punch and cutting out 3 scallops then faux sueding them to create six slightly softer scallops (makes for easier scrunching!!!) I added a Rhinestone Brad to the centre and some Old Olive ribbon for the petals. The sentiment is from my Tiny Tags set and I've used 'merry' because I thought this one might actually be able to pass as a Chrissy card.. well ok MAYBE!!!

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Inkspiration DT for some more amazing inspiration:-






Cindy
Kirsty
Chantelle
Renee
Teneale
Makeesha

Be sure to pop on over to Makeesha's blog for all the info and while you're there don't forget to link your card to InLinkz , so that we can all have a looksie at what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Tiny Tags
Card:- Baja Breeze, Choc Chip Ruby Red, Ski Slope DSP (retired)

Ink:- Choc Chip, Ruby Red

Accessories:- Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Old Olive Ribbon

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch #83

Happy Sunday!!! I hope your weekend has been AMAZING!!! Today of course is Sweet Sunday Sketch time and we've got an AWESOME surprise and sketch for you today... None other that Nancy McKinney... YES you read that right.. THE Nancy McKinney.. the Nancy who illustrates for Taylored Expressions!! YEP.. I KNOW!!!!

Now I have to say.. you know when you make card and you look at it... then you look at it a bit more.. look at it again and tilt your head.. HOPING that it will POP and you'll be happy with it.. well this is one of those... minus the POPPING and LIking part :(.

But... here it is anyway:-


And here is the FABULOUS sketch from Nancy!!!:-



It really is FABULOUS isn't it... SOOOO fabulous that I WILL play along again with it and do it some justice!!!

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers for some AMAZING inspiration:-
Nancy Riley is taking some time off, but I know she'd love for you to stop by and say hello.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Friday, August 27, 2010

Inkspiration Challenge #37 {sketch}

Happy Friday!!! I hope you're looking forward to a FABULOUS sketch challenge from Keesh today. This one is FUN... SO PLEASE do play along.
Today it is Chantelle's turn to host the challenge and she's added an extra little twist to the fabulous sketch.. that twist... POLKA DOTS!!! Ooohhh... I do LOVE polka dots!!!!

So here is my card:-


And here is the Sketch:-


I've used Brilliant Blue, Wild Wasabi, Kraft, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White, a colour combo I might add I generally don't use.. why?.. well because there isn't any PINK!!! hahaha. But I needed a BLOKEY kinda card.. and well these colours seem to fit that!!! Right?

The stamp set I used is one of my faves... Party Hearty and I added a little ribbon and some Hodgepodge just to finish it off. You all know that if there is a way to include ribbon on ANY card.. I'll DO IT!!! hahaha.

Be sure to pop on over and visit the rest of the Inkspiration DT for some more amazing inspiration:-






Cindy
Kirsty
Chantelle
Renee
Teneale
Makeesha

Be sure to pop on over to Chantelle's blog for all the info and while you're there don't forget to link your card to InLinkz , so that we can all have a looksie at what you've created.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Party Hearty
Card:- Brilliant Blue, Kraft, Whisper White, SU! DSP (Retired)

Ink:- Choc Chip

Accessories:- Dimensionals, Hodgepodge (retired), Wild Wasabi Ribbon (retired), Soft Suede Ribbon

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Blog Hop #3

Hello!!!! I'm SOOO excited to be playing along with this months Blast from the Past Blog Hop... SOOOO excited... ok a little bit nervous too... Have you seen the FABULOUS ladies who are playing along... FABULOUS!!!!

The name of the game is to create a little something using a TE stamp set released through to May 2010. Ooohh and as if that wasn't fun enough... ONE lucky participant will win a stamp set of their choice!!! WOW... Please let it be me.. PLEASE!!! hahaha

Anyhoo.. today I've used one of the Stamps A La Carte - Animals in Love - Dogs. Such a CUTE little stamp.. and SUCH a GORGEOUS little surprise when it arrived in my mail box accompanied by the equally CUTE Animals in Love - Elephants stamp... Ooohh you know I'm still smiling!!!! :D

So.. here is my card:-


I've used Mercy's MTSC88 for my layout.. SWEET!!!.. and then the colour combo is Kraft, Choc Chip, and DSP from my Goodmorning Sunshine DSP pack. I stamped the image in Choc Chip then used my SU! Markers ( I don't own any COPICS.. I KNOW!!!) . The little heart has had a rather large treatment of Crystal Effects and you'll be pleased to know that I didn't even fiddle with it.. not once.. until it was completely dry.. I think I should give myself a pat on the back.. bwhahaha. To colour the gorgeous little terriers, I used my Stampin' Pastels.. Again.. NO COPIC.. means NO WHITE.. hahah and then I used a teensy tiny spot of Crystal Effects on their noses.. CUTE!!!

So there you go be sure to visit all the other AMAZINGLY talented ladies on the Blog Hop, I know you wont be disappointed.



Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sarah
xx

Here's what I used:-

Stamps:- Animals in Love - Dogs (Taylored Expressions), Tiny Tags (SU!)
Card:- Kraft, Choc Chip, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink:- Choc Chip, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa
Accessories:- Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Stampin' Pastels, Choc Chip Grosgrain, Choc Chip Button, Tiny Jewellery Tag Punch, Thread