Keeping it Simple

We are back and raring to go for the new year at Fab'n'Funky challenges.

For our first chalenge of the year we are asking you to 

"Keep it Simple"

Yes simplicity is the key to this one,

think easy to do

I stamped straight onto the card, using subtle promarkers for a relaxed feel. 

Confession time - the sentiment was originally supposed to be on the card like the image, unfortunately it smudged. (I jumped when the squirrel jumped down onto my craft room roof) But rather than abandon it I improvised, a quick search through my dies for a label and hey presto.

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Stamp - LOTV Lazy Afternoon

ProMarkers - alomond, blush, dusky pink, sunkissed pink, april shower, grey-green, tawny owl, caramel and olive green

 

Hugs & Happy thoughts

Buffy xx

Christmas card

 Hello again lovely peeps,

We are celebrating with Christmas cards over at Fab'n'Funky challenges this week. 

I don't like being the bearer of bad news but Christmas is fast approaching, there are only 90 days until the big day 😲 Scary!!

A sweet little stamp from LOTV. I've gone for a Blue colour theme. 

The squares in the corners are foam mosaic tiles I found in a little tub in my loft, I have absolutely no idea where I got them but I reckon they have been up there for at least 10yrs (so ashamed).

Back soon with more sharing

Hugs & Happy Thoughts

Buffy xx

GREAT news Great-Nephew

So my nephew and his lovely wife had their first baby the other day, he weighed 9lb 4oz. So he's no featherweight.

Our new great-nephew, isn't he adorable. Looks just like my nephew when he was a baby. (except cuter....haha)
I have made them this card to congratulate them on their new arrival.

I have been really getting used to my new toy (scan'n'cut) and had lots of fun working out sizes to cut. But the hardest decision was on which colours to choose. Now call me old fashioned but I'm very much a "Blue for Boys" kind gal.
I added Sakura crystal gel pen to the egdes of all the light-blue cut-out pieces as well as a few colour complimenting gems.
But the insert was made with a little more love.

It is a rare day that I make the effort to get my coloured pencils out but this was so worth the effort.

I felt my Promarkers would be too harsh for an insert.
I used Spectrum Noir Coloured Pencils - 7, 38, 64, 69, 110, 114 & 118.

I have decided to emter this card into a challenge -

• Cut Card Thursday - Something New 

Another quick reminder;
My candy giveaway is still up for grabs , click HERE for more details and the Inlink
You have till Friday evening to enter.

Back soon with more sharing
Hugs & Happy thoughts
Buffy xx

Fab'n'Funky challenge time

We are helping to celebrate Lily of the Valleys birthday over on the Fab'n'Funky challenge blog.

"Happy 13th Birthday Lily Of The Valley"

This weeks challenge is

"Kids and Teenagers Birthdays"

 As you can guess our lovely sponsor this week is 

Lily of the Valley are releasing some new images on the 20th May

Here is the lovely "1950 Capri Pants" 

This 1950's look is starting to have a bit of a revival amongst teen/young adult population.
And why not!!

Remeber to visit the Fab'n'Funky blog and  leave our lovely ladies some cheery feedback.

Back soon

Hugs

Buffy xx

Sporty

Hello again all
we have a very interesting challenge for you over at The Male Room

Yes, sports is the name of the game. I happen to have a golf mad brother-in-law so my card is based on his passion. Plus it's his birthday very soon........so perfect timing

He's not much for fuss so I made a simple card.
The flag-pole is hand drawn using a white marker pen and the hole was done with my black fineline pen.

The stamp is from LOTV - Playing Golf. I used an array of promarkers to colour it. The green background is simply a bit of card from my stash (can't remember the name).

I made a little mistake, I had grabbed and stuck down the grey strips before I realised I had cut some sandy coloured strips. So unfortunately my bunkers are a bit bonkers.





Please visit all our lovely ladies at The Male Room and remember to leave them some good vibes.

Back soon with more to share
Hugs
Buffy x

Another masculine birthday

Well that's another birthday taken care of and I think he liked his card. The ladies will soon start having birthday at work, so back to frills and flowers soon. But for the moment it's just been the men.
I'm entering this card into the

• Stamping Sensations February challenge - Anything Goes

I have used one of my recent-ish purchases from LOTV

 Sorry my photo isn't too good but I only remembered to take a piccie as I was on my way out of the door.
I like this stamp because it's ageless.

And the little dog is quite cute too.

I used a simple and reasonably clean design so the image could be the focus of the card. The corner foliage and Happy Birthday are from the Tattered Lace starter pack.

Back soon with another card that I can't share till after Friday.

 

Hugs

Buffy x

Men!!!

They can be the hardest people to make a card for............
I almost forgot one of my work colleague's birthday........sinful!
But I put my nose to the grindstone and came up with the perfect card for him, so I'm entering it into 2 challenges;

The Male Room

CASology







So for his birthday card, I used a decorating theme as he bought his first house not long ago

I've gone for a very simple cleanish look. This stamp is one of my more recent acquisitions and I think he's quite sweet.
Stamps - LOTV Lick of Paint and WMS Compact Sentiments
Colour - Various Promarkers and SU inkpad Not Quite Navy
Some wood effect backing paper from my stash

I am actually quite pleased with how it turned out.
Well, I better finish typing up this recipe before my eldest starts calling for my blood...lol

Oh yes, I have a secret and I promise to share it soon
Hugs
Buffy x

Choices, choices

Good evening

I've made my brother-in-laws card. I've decided to enter it into the ABC Challenge

• The ABC Challenge - Y is for your choice

 He's not a gardening guru but he does like to potter about a bit so I thought this stamp was perfect.
Plus I couldn't wait any longer to use this cute stamp. I also had a few metal charms in my stash that were longing to be used.

Stamps - LOTV Vegetable Patch, LOTV Simply Sophisticated  & WMS Lil Buddies
Dies - Tattered Lace Hexagons & Tattered Lace Floret Blossom
Colouring - Various Promarkers
Adhesives - Pinflair & Redtape



I'm also going to share with you a slightly blurry photo I took a couple of hours ago.

This slightly blurry fluff ball is a Robovoski  dwarf hamster and she belongs to our youngest daughter.

This fluff ball is called Nibbles and she really does live up to her name.

I just couldn't resist getting a piccie of her in her blurry eyed state, trying to munch on a hamster treat.


Well off to write up my meatloaf recipe, I promised our eldest that I'd write it down for her so she can teach her brother-in-law how to make it. I'll convert it to a PDF and put it in my Downloads, when I've completed it.

Hugs
Buffy x

Friends forever birthday

My youngest asked me to create a card for her friend Chloe. They have been friends since they were 4yrs old at nursery school. Although they are now 14 soon to be 15, it doesn't stop them being little girls at heart.

I'm enterting it into two challenges;

• Cute Card Thursday - "Anything Goes"
• My Time to Craft - Friendship/Friends

 Knowing Chloe for so long I just know she will love the fun colourful nature of this card. Trying to get the hair colour right was a little bit of a challenge.

Gorguss stamp, LOTV sentiment, Lite&mid blue glitter card,
Tattered Lace Elaganza and Rainbow backing paper, Nuvo crystal drops and various Promarkers.
 And as shown in this little photo, SU Bow Punch.
I have a mini clothes peg that I use to hold the bow sections together whilst the glue dries.



The rain let up just long enough the other day so my husband and I could have a little walk through our local woods.

We happened across this little fellow, not one of my best photos.








I've got another card to make as my brother-in-laws birthday is only a few days away and Mawgan has asked for another card for another friend.
Aaah, a mum's work is never done..... ;-)
Back soon
Buffy

Bit of a challenge

A little bit on the chilly on the way to and from work today.
At least it's finally starting to get lighter in the evenings.


I decided to make another challenge card and

• Papertake Weekly - Anythings Goes

was the perfect challenge for another male colleagues birthday card. (I'm in charge of birthday card for our section.) He's a little football mad

I decided B&W with a tiny bit of colour would be the best way.
This little chap is LOTV Super Striker, I used various Cool Grey Promarkers, layered some SU grey and black card, plus two small pieces of yellow and red card.
The football has dimension as I double stamped the image then cut the ball out, placed it image side down in my palm and rubbed my finger over the back. I added two small foam pads and pushed the edges down.
Now I just have to hope it's a hit at the office.

Very busy day tomorrow so I shall sign off for now
Back soon
Hugs
Buffy xx

A quick Hello with a challenge card

Hello

Goodness what an absolutely mental month January has been. I can't believe it's already over.

Not to worry though, back to the important business of crafting.
I have a few items to share this evening, firstly a birthday card. A masculine birthday card! But also a challenge card

• Cute Card Thursday "No Pattern Paper"

This is one of my favourite stamps from LOTV and I think I have found the perfect way to get a giggle from it.

He does have a lovely puzzled look, so the question marks were a must. Note I have double-stamped the one above his head

The letter tiles are from Clarity stamps and the Question mark is a very old See-Ds stamp.








I have also gone back to making amigurumi, I saw a gorgeous pattern for a kokeshi doll and just had to have a go.

I put a AA battery in the photo to give an idea of size.

I still need to add the keychain to her hair-bun













Well it's time to turn in, work is bound to be hectic in the morning

Night
back soon with a work in progress

Hugs
Buffy xx

Competition Card and Year End Reflection

Well, here it is the end of another year.

I think I can say that the past year has been a very interesting and enjoyable one.

Graham and I found quality time for each other and we have vowed to do more (like weekend race meets, lunch and stuff), Mawgan dug deep and found her inner actress/scriptwriter and Anthony got a temp job as a maintenance technician.
Heather and I managed to organise 3 girly day get-togethers, window shopping galore..

Here's hoping 2015 is even more inspiring.

It is my dear cousin Cathy's birthday on the 6th Jan and when I saw the

 "Pic a Fav" over on Papertake Weekly

I found my inspiration.

The 11th March 2014 Bingo challenge, GEMS  DIECUTS  FLOWERS, was the one I chose

I'm quite proud of the shadow effect on the diecut flowers, I had planned on just putting the black version on the card. I then decided to do white and colour it in.
I have cheated a little by adding all items used next to the photo.

My wish for the next year is to have more family get-togethers, find Mawgan a some music/acting classes or clubs, keep Anthony focused on improving his future prospects, take Anne for a mother/daughter morning once a month and at least one Buffy&Graham weekend away.
I know that is quite a wish list, but there is nothing wrong with thinking big!

I wish you all a wonderful new year, full of joy and inspiration
Hugs
Buffy xx

Teddytine

Hello All,
I'm shattered, only three more days of my ten day rota, hurray!!! Then a few days rest & crafting.....

But never mind that, here is a card I've made for the Mojo Monday 227 Challenge

I liked the look of this sketch
and here is my interpretation:

 

Stamps -  LoTV Teddy Flower and WMS Swirls and Florishes

Ink - S.U. Real Red

Paper - Free magazine, Papermania Kraft paper and some brown stiped paper that was packaging in a parcel

Dies - Spellbinder Classic Ovals and Spellbinder Moroccan Accents Border.

Purple ribbon from the depths of my stash

I haven't coloured the image as I felt there was enough colour in the papers

Hope you like it

Back soonish

Buffy xx