Two For You And Swine Flu To xx

Yes, one of us has it and no doubt there will be more of us before the week is out. It was only a matter of time, and how apt for a pink pig!!!

But more of that in a sec.

It's a bit of a pic fest here today peeps cos I did 2 cards, so get comfy :)

Ay, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge and this week it's one of the old Dawny P sketches - this one in fact ..

And our sponsor this week is the fabulous ....

Plus we have Liz as our very special guest and she has done a gorgeous card for us. And our girlies have, as always, created some stunning work to inspire you, so don't forget to check it out when you get a sec.

So this is my first card.

This image is from the Sweet Cheeks image stamps collection. I coloured it with my old PMs - ohh some of them are starting to go now, bless, so I guess a trip to Creative Pastimes is in order to replace the worn out ones lol xxx

And while I am there, I think I'd better get me some more Glamour Dust as well!!

The papers I used are from the Ice Cream Curls and Little Big Dots collections. Both very very gorgeous I think.

And I did a triple layer with the MS punch again.

The ribbon is from the warehouse I go to near here.

The sentiment was done on the computer and just cut out and stuck on.Easy peasy!!!

I thought I'd do a second card this week - well you know how I loves me PP stuff :)

And this little lady is one of my faves, although I haven't used her for a while and I forgot just how fabulous she is!!!

Of course, it's Hettie xxx

Now I have to confess that I did sort of nick the idea of the extended centre strip from Liz so I hope she doesn't mind. But I thought it was perfect for this card.

And once again, I coloured her (Hettie, not Liz natch lol xx) with the bad boys and sprinkled her with bling and sparkle!!

The flower was part of my Simon Says Stamp prize and the pearly brad is, I think, Making Memories ( note to Dawny - do not chuck the packet out until you've used them all, you ruddy dope!!)

The papers here are again Little Big Dots and also Big Fella - they aren't all just for the blokes!!! Fabulous aren't they

The ribbon is from the US - I will so cry when it runs out!!! And the pearls were from Creative Pastimes.

Ohhh yes, they do!!

And I should know lol xxx

I did this on the computer again - spot the Queen fan!!

And that's me cards.

Now, about this swine flu.

Daughter No 2 was sent home from work yesterday with it. Her friend came into contact with someone who had been in contact with someone who had it - if that makes sense.

She went to work on Monday and felt unwell and as she works for the NHS, they did the checks and then that little piggy cried wee wee wee, all the way home.

She has to stay away from all forms of human life for 5 days, but sadly, we do not count as human life. So she isn't staying away from us and no doubt we will probably be next.

To be fair, you are not that ill with it, or at least, she isn't - apparently regular flu is worse. I am getting a bit paranoid though cos I keep thinking that this headache I cannot seem to get rid of is the start of it.

I've been round the house with the good old Dettox anti-bac spray, spraying all the handles, phones etc and we are all over-killing the anti-bac hand gel.

We are hoping that Kyla doesn't get it - the kids version that is ie Little Swine Flu lol xxx Ohh if my Grandad was here now he would give me what for for saying that, but it makes me smile a bit!!!

So on that note, I'm offski. If I'm not back in a few days, you'll know that l'm sitting in me sty somewhere, feeling sorry for meself, with aching trotters and sniffing and snotting like a good 'un!!!

Hope everyone is well and hugs to all xxxx

Hope And Grace xxx

I'm never sure which is which, but they are both gorgeous.

And you can get them over at the very wonderful Dies To Die For.

I've not used this image before but I will use it again I'm sure. She is so lovely to colour and the image is a really good size. I used her for this week's Friday Sketcher's Challenge which is a fab sketch by Heidi :)

And here's my card.

Of course, I used the old PMs and Glamour Dust to colour - well they're all I've got now apart from the Aqua PMs (not fussed to be honest) and some watercolour pencils (still love them). I keep telling myself that one of these day I will use them again to remind myself how nice they are!!

As she is a bit of a tomboy, I wanted to use some boy-ish colours but I also wanted to keep it pretty as well. And I thought that these Nitwits papers were perfect. Sorry for the blurry pic here - ohh that's bad isn't it!!!


The teeny pearls were from Creative Pastimes in Ellesmere Port.

And so were the bigger pearls.

Both ribbons were from my local florists warehouse.

And of course, the punch had to make an appearance lol xx

I did a triple layer with it which you can sort of see here.

The usual bit of dimension, and that's my card.


I hope you are all having a fabulous Sunday. We're having a fairly quiet day as Miss Kyla has gone out so we are going to do a bit more to the garden. The weather is pleasant -not too hot but not too cold so with a bt of luck, we will get lots done this afternoon.


Well that's the plan, but it always goes wrong when we say we are going to do something!!!


I may see you tomorrow if I get my butt into gear but if not, I'lll see you Tuesday for another Papertake Weekly.


Hugs xxx

Bella Bella xx

I love that name - it was my Gran's name.

Can you think of anything nicer than being called 'beautiful' every day of your life girls. My gran was beautiful - she really was.

And this little fairly poppet is as well - coloured as always with my usual dynamic duo.

Bella is the latest download from Willow Designs and you can see her here.

She is our featured 'guest' this week over at the Willow Sketchie challenge and this week our sketch has been lovingly done for you by Deanne who is one of our new team members. I think she's done a fabulous job, and you can check it all out over at the challenge :).

And before I get on to me card, I have to say a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to fairy Sharon. I hope you got loads of prezzies chick and didn't work too hard. Oh and I hope you had an extra big piece of toast with ooodles of yummy marmalade on for yer breakkie:)

So this is my take on Deanne's sketch.

The papers are all Nitwits Happy-Go-Lucky collection - I'm having a run on them at the mo. It always helps when they are pink and pale green - so very delish!!! The MSBP is there again - just by way of a change, cos I am nothing if not predictable lol xx

I've been at the charms again. I used little pink pearls and pale green and clear Svarowski crystals and made a three stranded dangler lol xxx The blooms are Simon Says Stamp and that gorge crystal brad is Poppicrafts

And that's it.

I remembered to check for errant bits of tape cos I could not believe I'd done that yesterday!!

I am on a flyer again tonight cos Emma is cooking steak fajitas and my name is on a couple of them babies for sure. With oodles of soured cream and grated cheese on the top as well. How yummy!! Is it any wonder that I am a heifer? But at least my cholesterol is normal - God knows how though :(

I hope you all enjoy your din dins, what ever scrumminess you are having.

See ya soon and hugs to all xxx

Pink & Lilac Tilda xxx

I'm not sure if I've ever used this stamp before to be honest!!

If I haven't, I can't for the life of me think why cos it's so pretty.

But I thought I'd use this Tilda for this weeks's Stamp With Fun challenge which is based on a lovely sketch by Tina.

So this is what I did with it.

It's probably a bit 'fussier' than I would normally do but it's OK and I think the papers are so beautiful.

Tilda has been coloured with my usual PMs and Glamour Dust combi.

Ooops I just noticed a stray bit of red backing tape from that 'once it's stuck it's stuck' tape. I didn't see it when I took the pics. Oh what a plonker!!!

More haste, less red tape Dawny P!!!

The new 'old fave' MSBP is starting to earn it's keep lol xxx
And I got those pretty little pearls from Creative Pastimes in Ellesmere Port xxx
I thought I'd use up the last few blooms which were left over from Monday's card club. I am not 100% sure that they look right so I am going to take them off later and then decide!!! They are pretty though.


You can see the beautiful lilac gingham paper here. It's from the Nitwits Possibilities collection. Absolutely gorgeous!!



The floral paper is from the same collection as is the harlequin border which I resized. The big pearls are also from Creative Pastimes.

Now you see, this is why I don't think those flowers are right. They just look wrong here and I am convinced this card would look better without them.

They are coming off - my mind is made up.

Oh well, I don't suppose you can get it right every time can you !!

It is really muggy in here tonight and my arms keep sticking to the desk - very strange!!! So on that rather unsavoury note, I'm off to watch a few taped episodes of Dog The Bounty Hunter. You probably think I'm joking but sadly I'm not!! We love it in this house. My girls love Leland and in a rough and ready sort of way, Dog is OK as well. If you've never seen it, you are missing a treat. I'd recommed you watch it even it is only once. It does sort of grow on you!!!

But before I go, I'll leave you with a sneakie peekie cs Tomorrow is Willow Sketchie time.

And as you can see from this pic, I've been at the charms again.

See you manana lovelies xxx

Favourite Things xxx

And Miss Tilda is certainly one of mine:).

This week our challenge over at Papertake Weekly is My Favourite Things, so it was a good excuse to get out all the stuff I really love.

Having said that, I am a beggar for doing that anyway, but the difference here is that for once, it isn't food lol xx

So this is what I did.

I used a favourite technique of mine, which is masking, and of course, there was always going to be pink on it somewhere. And I used PMs and Glamour Dust (for a change!!)

Not surprisingly, I used PP papers, and what's that you can see peeping along the side edge of the image? Surely not a MSBP??? Well it had to be in there somewhere didn't it!!

The blooms are Simon Says Stamp (my fab prize xx) and the teeny little silk roses were some I had left over from last night's card club. Verrry pretty I think, and I got them from a warehouse near to me.

That delish ribbon is one of the ones my lovely pal got me in the US. Under different circumstances I might have used a pink ribbon, but this is my fave, so in keeping with the challenge, I used this one.

Lovely jubbly it is xxx.

And of course there has to be a bit of dimension here.
NOT that you can tell from this pic cos dozy Dawny was not standing in the right place (nor was I concentrating) when I took it. That's cos one eye was on the telly watching Michael J's memorial service.

Ohh it's all been a bit controversial hasn't it.

I have to say that all the yuk stuff aside, he was one of the greatest perfomers this world has ever seen. Cos he could really REALLY do it. I cannot make up my mind if he was guilty of all the things he was accused of, or if he was just a very naive and troubled soul who was searching vainly for a childhood he never had. Our house is divided over it, as no doubt others will be.

Isn't the weather better though!!! I tell ya, I was in serious danger of melting into a pool of lardy blubberiness lol xx It isn't attractive having a red shiny face and frizzy hair. So at last, the usual skintone has returned. Like a pot of Dulux paint, it is now it's usual white with a hint of blue!!!

Fabulous - not!!!

Years ago, I got some of those pills that tan you without the sun. The problem was, that they tan everything - including snotty stuff and piddle (sorry, probably too much info there!!). Well when I say tan, it is really a lovely shade of orange cos the main ingredient is the same one that gives carrots their lovely colour. And it is a lovely colour - on a carrot!! Not on a human. You end up looking like a walking Jaffa.

Wish I had some pics to share!!!

So I stick with the old St Tropez. I saw something on You Tube about a fake tan you can get in Home & Bargain which is the same stuff as St Tropez but about £20 a bottle cheaper. I'm not brave enough to try it though. But if anyone has, pray tell if it works xxxx
And do please share yout false tan hints and tips girls.

Well I am off to have a read of one of my cards mags which came today. Dont forget to check out Papertake Weekly and share your fave stuff with us.

Enjoy what's left of your Tuesday xxxxx

Patrotic Penny Black - Plus a Few Others xxx

Happy 4th July to all our bloggy buds in the US xxx

I hope you are having a fabulous day :)

Over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge this week, it is a colour challenge, and in honour of the American flag, they have chosen red, white and blue. Well what a fabulous combi !!!

I've also done combined this with 2 other challenges as well. Cute Card Thursday's challenge this week is A Stitch In Time, so there' s a bit of faux stitching on here, and finally, the layout is based on THE most fabulous sketch by Dawn over at ICS.

And here's my card.

This has got to be one of my fave PB images - I just love it. I coloured it with the old faithful bad boys and sprinkled it lovingly with a bit of Glamour Dust, as is my wont!!!

Ohh giant pic - not sure how that happened!! I really MUST learn to use Photoshop properly!!!

The red bloom is from Poppicrafts (check out the massive sale over there peeps xx) and the little blue one was part of a kit from Costco. That delish red gingham ribbon was part of my US parcel. I think it s gorgeous xxx

The papers are frpm the Wild Rose Studio Spring CD.

I always turn to this collection if I am ever struggling with papers as there is a Colour It Yourself section which is worth the price of the CD alone!!! So the butterfly paper was coloured with PMs to match the card and to pick up the butterflies from the image.

The teeny tiny buttons were in my button box - nopt sure where they came from though. Ohh check out the wonky 'stitching' here peeps.

So that's it.

It is slightly cooler here today, thankfully. We are baby sitting today cos Emma is at a wedding. It is a child free event (can't think for the life of me why they chose that lolxxx). So we have the honour of her ladyship!! So far she has been an absolute angel - and long may that continue.

She was 'helping' Richard clean out a couple of aviaries this morning and then unbeknown to me, he took her to B&Q to get some stuff - in her filthy clothes.

That is typical of men isn't it. Or is it just mine???

I was mortified when they came back. I did ask he saw anyone we knew and he says not, but if by chance he did and they are reading this, it was nowt to do with me, honestly!!

Well, best go and see what they are up to now.

Have the fabbiest of weekends and husg to all xxxx

Keeping Cool xx

I was going through my stamps trying to decide which Tilda stamp to use for this weeks Just Magnolia challenge, which is 'So Charming' and it just had to be this one!!! Well it was a bit like this here today - it has rained loads, but at least the air is a lot less stuffy, thankfully:) even though it is still hot :(

I'm not sure if I've used this stamp before but I love this image - it was part of my Simon Says Stamp prize. I coloured her with PMs and Glamour Dust - same old same old I know lolxx.

I have to say that there is something about the card that I am not sure about. I have a feeling that Mr Mojo is going to have one of his episodes again very soon lolxx. I can sort of feel the creative thing having a bit of a wobble, so I am just going with the flow and trying not to think too much about it.

Either that or this heat is getting to me - I don't cope that well with it!!

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Anyway, here it is.

The gorgeous papers are PP and the blooms are a mixture of Poppicrafts, Simon Says Stamp and one from the bottom of the stash box which wasn't in it's original packaging, so I can't tell you where it came from, sorry chicksies xx

I made the charms and it's a shame that this pic isn't brilliant cos IRL the colours are stunning.



I think these are called zooms and I was given them but I don't remember who by :(((

Not doing too well here am I lolxx

Here's the final pic.

I'm on a real flyer tonight peeps. Not because I have anything to do, but it's just that it is so hot in my office that I am wilting at the rate of knots.

So I am off to sit in front of the fan in the living room.

Have the fabbiest of nights and hope everyone is staying cool and that you enjoyed the tennis. Can't wait for Sunday's final.

Hugs xxx