Monday 10 October 2011

Sparkly Fairy

Hi,

It's offical i HATE the school run - i'm so fed up with other mums speaking to me when they are on their own and yet when they get into a group, i seem to have invented 'Invisibility', as i just get ignored / blanked !!!, so to cheer myself up last week i drove over to The Glitter Pot and treated myself to a couple of things including the Tim Holtz dies 'Elegant Flourishes'.

On a more positive note, i've just found out that i have been picked to be a 'Cupcake Cutie' - thank you so much, this is just the positive pick up i needed.

So today i decided to dig out a stamp i have had for at least 2 and a half years ( in fact it brings back fond memories of my weekend in Blackpool with some fabby Docrafting ladies) and with a few Sparkly challenges around i thought i would also have a play with my Stampin Up - heat & stick powder and dazzling diamonds.

Todays Challenges and Card :

Cutie Pie - where Challenge No: 2 is 'Bingo Board' - I chose - Charm, Something With Wings, Ribbon or Lace

The Secret Crafter - where Challenge No: 155 is 'Anything As Long As It Sparkles'

Simon Say's Stamp - where this weeks Challenge is 'Sparkle & Bling'

Flutterby Wednesday - where Challenge No: 174 is 'Anything Goes'

Oldie But A Goodie - where the Challenge is 'Wings' - i've had the stamp for over 2 years

By The Cute And Girly - where they are celebrating their 2nd Birthday with 'Anything Goes'

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge - where R #40  is a 'Recipe Sketch'


Image - Pink Gem Designs - sorry don't know name, as it's not on the packaging
Papers - Basic Grey - 'Euphoria'
Punched Edge - MS - 'Traditional Scallop'
Ribbon, Charm and Gems from stash

Thanks for looking, Luv Sam x

27 comments:

Jules said...

Mmmm... I don't like the sound of your school run either Sam .. .. people can be so weird and horrible sometimes!!

But I am sure the trip to the Glitter Pot cheered you up no-end!! I hope so anyway.

Congratulations too on becoming a Cupcake Cutie .. .. well done.

Cute card and thanks for the info on the glitter technique.

Love Jules xx

tilly said...

Hi Sam,
this is a super card and yes, I have my one from Blackpool as well lol, a bit soon to be fed-up of the school run, but you have a long time to do it yet lol, I know what you mean though
Tilly

Danni said...

Love all the sparkle! Thank you for playing along with my flutter by challenge!

Bernie said...

Aww she is so cute! Pretty card!
Blessings Bernie

McCrafty's Cards said...

I am absolutely sure, that visiting the glitter pot was alot more interesting than anything those other mothers had to say!!
Gorgeous card Sam I like the sweet glittery image,the papers and the charm.
Kevin xx

Anonymous said...

Love your cute image and the explosion of colours on your papers! Thank you for playing with the Cutie Pies! Woo x

Claire said...

Great card Sam, lovely image. Thanks for playing along with An Oldie But A Goodie this fortnight. Hugs, Claire x PS Ignore the issue at school with the Mums and don't let it get to you x

pinky said...

Very cute, love the sparkle. Thanks for joining us at C4E this week.
Pinky

nessy said...

oh this is a gorgeous card ~love all the sparkle!!
oh i hate the playground "groups"....i just sit quietly on the low wall,smile and chat with the mum of my sons friend ....the rubbish these women talk about..coud do with a friend like you to talk craft!!!
vanessa xx

susiestacey said...

Hi Sam a great card. Sorry but can not do with rude people like that but it happens alot in the playground and as you have found out it is usually the parents not the children x Well done cutie cupcake x Susan x

Wendy said...

Gorgeous card Sam,sweet image and love the sparkle...Congrats on becoming a Cupcake Cutie, well deserved...Can't think off a better way to cheer ourselves up then a visit to the Glitter pot, can easy spend the day in there, know what you mean about some of the school Mums.
Wendy xx

Hazel said...

Ohhh love all the sparkle. A girl can never have too much bling in her life. Thanks for joining us over at Cutie Pie challenges,good luck
Hugs
H xx

Christine said...

What a sweet card!! I love how you put the sparkles all over the image. That is a really cool technique. I'm going to have to try that. Love the cute little charm too!
Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog.
xoxo, Christine

Tammy (LaDiva) said...

Love all that glitter!!!

Thanks so much for playing with us at By The Cute & Girly. Have fun with our 2nd anniversary blog hop and good luck!

Hugzzz
Tammy xx

If you haven’t seen it yet, I have some candy up for grabs at Creations LaDiva :)!

Curly said...

OMGosh this is one super sparkly creation, I love the design and layout and fabulous colour theme too, its just perfect for our challenge

Thank You so much for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 155 Anything Goes With Sparkle
I hope you join us again next week,

Have a lovely day,
Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :0) x.
SCSC DT

coops said...

gorgeous card sam.i love the sparkle and fab pretty colours and image :D
ah the school run,i tend to keep to myself, i can not do with all those clicky mums.

xx coops xx

downrightcrafty said...

Gorgeous sparkly creation and love the color choice, thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge this week.
hugs Kate xx
PS I have some new candy if you are interested:)

Lisa Jane said...

oh this is so cute - and gorgeous sparkle
Thanks for joining us at Diva's by design this fortnight for our button challenge and also BTC&G for our birthday celebrations
Lisa x

Wishcraft said...

Oh I know what you mean Sam! It's not too bad at school because I've found a crafty friend to talk to, but I don't really talk to anyone outside nursery, they're all in their own little groups.

Love your sparkly card hun, it's so pretty :o) Lisa x

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Sam I am so glad the school run is over for me as I too was either invisible or just plain ignored because I would not let my children play in the street and wanted to know where they were all the time. Just smirk at the ignorant devils it will keep them guessing as to what you are smiling about. Anyway love your card the image is so cute. Alison xxx

Lee said...

Mmmmm how fickle they sound,do hope it gets better for you hun,just play it cool.Your card is so Beautiful,love that charm.Hugs xxx

Francesca said...

Hi
what a brilliant Sparkle Card

thanks for joining us at SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE and good luck!

Hugs
Francesca

Francesca said...

Hi
what a brilliant Card

thanks for joining us at OLDIE BUT A GOODIE CHALLENGE and good luck!

Hugs
Francesca

michele said...

Fabulous Card! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 eternity this week hugs x

Helen said...

Awww...such a sweet card!
Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge!
Helen x

Bettina L. said...

Such a fab card. Love those sparkly colours and that design is a delight to look at. That image together with that charm is supercute. Thanks for playing at Cutie Pie and good luck. Hope to see you back monday for a new challenge. I've got candy if you're interested. Bettina xx

Kate said...

And I thought I was the only one that wore my invisibility cloak on the school run! Glad you have had some good news to cheer you up.
Great card, love all that sparkle. Thanks for joining us on our anniversary blog hop at By The Cute And Girly.

** Kate **