All boxed in

Good morning all, 

I haven't quite finished sorting everything that needs photograghing, but here's a little taster:

It is my friend Jane's anniversary soon so instead of just a card:

I plan to add chocs and mini Jack Daniels to the drawers (they both like their chocs n whisky)

Got the box from create and craft website, but I wasn't too keen on the card toppers they supplied

I think I'm falling in love with these S.W.A.L.K. stamps, aren't these two kissing just sweet.

Back soon with more

Buffy xx

First time at craft club

I attended my first meeting of the Derby and Ilkeston Dabblers. It was great!!! I made a few new friends and can't wait to make more at the next meet. Tracey gave a demo and I promise to take a piccie and put it up.

But first:

I have recieved this lovely award from my dear friend Deborah at Deborahs Gems

To officially accept this award, I must do the following:

1. Make a post linking back to the person who gave you the award - done - see above!
2. Share 7 random things about yourself - done - see below.
3. Award 7 recently discovered bloggers with this award - not all recently discovered :)
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them they’ve won the award - done!!

I've done this a few times already - so it's entirely possible I may repeat myself!  But here goes:

1. I rejoined Weightwatchers after several years of slacking
2. I am a keen amateur photographer.
3. I have finally got a new bike, I'm sure saddles were never that uncomfortable...lol
4. I am eagerly awaiting an opportunity to go stay at a friends up north
5. I love to craft
6. I love watching the truck racing at Donnington Park
7. I wish it would rain cause my poor garden is desparate.

Now to pass on this award to seven other bloggers:

1. Anne - Anne made it
2. Kat's Kreations
3. Linjan Creations
4. Melody's Magical Moments
5. Peppermint Patty's Papercraft
6. Netty - Netty's Cards
7. Mawgan - Mawgs Magic

I shall be back with more cards tomorrow.

Buffy xx

Triple Challenge card

I have combine three challenges for my new card, a little bit daring for me,

• Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge 6 "Flowers"
• Colour Create Challenge Blog - Challenge 69 "Pink, Blue & Brown"
• Truly Scrumptious - Sketch challenge 56

I decided to combine all three after I looked in my stash box and had a little lightbulb moment. I'm reasonably pleased with the outcome:

I found some wood effect paper, whilst looking for some brown, this then got me thinking of flowers, which then lead to the thought of trellis and so the card came together.
The 2 large flowers were created using Blossom 3 die, the 2 smaller flowers are cut with a Marianne die (as are the leaves).

CR84FN n Flutter by Wednesday Challenge card

I've created this card based on two different challenges:

• Flutter by Wednesday - 3 flowers, 2 patterned papers and a button
• CR84FN - Colour challenge

I created the Kraft coloured paper using white pearl paper, kraft ink pad and brown ink pad. It's a little difficult to see in this photo (I didn't take the shimmer into consideration). The pale yellow patterned paper is from the papermania Lemon Sorbet set, as are the buttons inside the flowers. The leaves are made from the leftover wedges (cut from the flower circles) and highlighted with Bamboo momentos ink. The central image is a rose stamp I've owned for years, and coloured in using promarkers.

The butterfly and scalloped circle are gold mirror card. The lace trim is from our local market. I added a tiny hint of bamboo momento ink to the corners of the card to bring out  the pale yellows.

Well back to card-making, I hope you enjoy my card
Buffy x