taking a break

OK, so I've been quiet for a while...reason being is my mum who has been having chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer has taken a turn for the worst.  We have been told that the chemo is not working & the cancer has spread further into her liver & possibly the bowel also.  There is nothing more the doctors can do about the cancer so it's basically keeping her comfortable & pain free.
It's been a very hectic & exhausting time & as we don't have a time frame, this may continue for a while.

Ippity stamps are here!!!! Woohoo!!

Received a big box of stamps today!! 
Can't wait to play...hmm, just gotta figure out how to create a 27hr day!  Any tips?  ;)

Playful kittie

After getting extremely excited about finding Sliekje's digi Stamps, I managed to calm myself down enough to take my Copics to this little sweetie...

I'm still learning with my Copics but I'm pretty happy with my results on this one :)

Gorgeous digi stamps!! AND they're FREE!!!

I think I have found THE BEST blog for FREE digi stamps!  If you like adorable images you can colour, then you MUST visit http://sliekje.blogspot.com 
Angelique, the artist, has created what I think are some of the most gorgeous images I have ever stumbled across.  I just love her style :)

One of my absolute favourite stamps...

I've had this Hero Arts Cling stamp for a little while now but only actually stamped it for the first time yesterday, and well, what can I say...I fell in love with it immediately.  I think it's such a striking image.

Another first for me yesterday was getting my hands on some Copic Ciao markers.  I am hooked, although I need a LOT of practice.  I think I'll be spending many hours watching instructional vids on You Tube.

Anyways, as you can see, I didn't want to ruin the image so I coloured selectively...plus I added some sparkle with my Sakuro Stardust gel pen. 

Unity's August KOM

YAY...can't wait!! I love it!!!

Do you like my Bentley Bears?

Isn't he adorable!

I've only managed to complete stage one so far...hopefully cards won't be too far behind.

These FREE stamps are thanks to the UK 'Cardmaking & Papercraft' magazine, & super thanks to Adam Pescott for designing such a gorgeous little bear.

Prima felt gates

OH MY GOD!! Prima is killing me with all of their new releases!!!  They're gonna send me broke!  I want, no, I NEED a job at Prima!!!

Check out their latest additions...gorgeous :)

http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2010/07/my-entry.html

Shimmer Sweet

Came up with this one after trying out a stamping technique with Distress Inks & misting...

(sorry the pic is not the best)

Stamp: Aspects of Design - Butterfly Beauties

Paper: Basic Grey - Kioshi collection

Butterfly from Scrapmatts

And I finished off the shimmer with gel pens & Smooch Spritz.

Kellie's Candy #2 !!!

If you LOVE this Magnolia set as much as I do, go to Kellie's blog for your chance to win it!

Kellie Winnell's Blog Candy!

To celebrate Kellie reaching 550 followers she's got this awesome pile of candy to give away!!

If you want a chance to score this massive stash, check out Kellie's blog for the details.

Could I possibly own any more stamps??? Of course I can...

Oh no!  I've just landed myself in a spot of bother.

Whilst blog hopping I've stumbled upon the Lizzie Anne Designs Monthly Mix kits...do I dare??? 

A sneak peek at Prima's new line

OMG...if you haven't already seen it, check out Prima's blog for a peek at their Summer 2010 CHA release!!!  I LOVE IT!!!

http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2010/07/cha-summer-sneak-peeks.html

July Unity KOM

Oooh, I can't wait for my KOM to arrive....too cute!!!

Get Well Soon

After receiving an adorable (& free!) set of Adam Pescott stamps with my Cardmaking & Papercraft UK magazine, I came up with this little card using Graphic 45 papers.

Inchies

After purchasing a bunch of Inkadinkadoo Inchies around Christmas, I finally found some time to play with them.

I sprayed the brown backing card with some blue mica powder & water in a Mini Mister.

Then once all assembled, did a light spritz with gold.

switch over

Right, so Typepad was doing my head in so I've switched! I'm still getting used to blogging, but I'm sure I'll get there eventually :)