Hedge-Word

Hi,

We had an absolutely brilliant holiday, cruising round the Mediterranean with Celebrity Reflection and the sun never stopped shinning, although at times it was a bit too hot for sight seeing - 35C in Athens !!, i've included a couple of photos (although i will have to add the Rome and Athens ones, when i managed to download them from the ipad !!).

Alan and I doing 'The Godfather' tour in Sicily 

Us standing at the top of an active volcano in Santorini (it was a hike of 600 metres to the top), afterwards we went for a swim in a hot spring (that was cool), which was very welcoming

By the windmills in Mykonos

I started stamping and colouring this image before i went on holiday : Penny Black - 'Hedge-Word / 4060K / 2010', for those of you that are familiar with this stamp - it normally say's 'Birthday', but i covered that up and added 'Fathers', papers are really old : DCWV - 'Black And White Prints Paper Stack', the brads and ribbon is from my stash.

The Challenges I Would Like To Enter Are: 

Cardz 4 Guys - where Challenge No : 123 is 'Father's Day'

Simon Say's Stamp - where the Challenge is 'Fathers Day / For A Guy'

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 - where they are up to Sketch No; 91

Crafty Catz - where Challenge No: 328 is 'Animal Magic'

Crazy 4 Challenge - where the are up to Challenge 'C4C340', which is 'Masculine'

Stempelgarten  - where Challenge No; 50 is 'For A Man'

Thanks for looking and for any comments you would like to leave, would be most appreciated, Luv Sam x

...It's Amore

Hi,

I'm scheduling this, as i don't get back from my holiday till tomorrow, so let's hope Mr Blogger is being nice to me !!

This month's Challenge at Penny Black And More is 'Flower Power' and as usual we have some fabby sponsors too :

Penny Black 

Sizzix

Stamp Addicts 

Crafty Ribbons

And one lucky person using a Penny Black image will be picked to be Guest Designer for next month, so pop over to Penny Black And More and check out the other amazing inspiration the very talented team have come up with and join in the fun - but please do remember, you can use any image you like, except Digi's.

The image is : Penny Black - '....It's Amore / 2295K / 2001', the sky was done using : Whimsy Stamps - 'Cloud Die Set' and Tim Holtz Distress Ink - 'Tumbled Glass', the sentiment is : Penny Black - '....Wishes / 3657C / 2007' and distressed with 'Victorian Velvet', the papers (patterned and plain) are : LOTV - 'Always And Forever', the paper has been embossed with : Cuttlebug - 'Roses' and the die at the bottom is : Die-namics - 'Faux Crochet Border', the flower / leaves die is : Memory Box - 'Lavish Border', the roses are : Wild Orchid Crafts, the lace is from my stash.

The Challenges I Would Like To Enter Are :

Allsorts - where Challenge No: 366 is 'The Great Outdoors'

The Crazy Challenge  - where 'C4C339' is 'Make It Floral'

Addicted to Stamps - where Challenge No: 128 is 'Flowers'

Thanks for looking and for any comments you would like to leave, would be most appreciated, Luv Sam x

Star Struck

Hi,

Today is my last of my Guest Designer slots over at Maureen's Rudolph's Day Challenge and it's a shame as i'm going to miss it and a big thanks to the lovely Maureen for asking me, it's been a pleasure.

the photo below shows the star embossing better

I recently went to 'Crafts U Love' for a demo by 'Karen Burniston' and when 'Crafts U Love' had this fabby die in their 'Friday Specials', i couldn't resist it : Elizabeth Craft Designs - '771 Accordion Fancy Label', the only thing is i also decided i needed the frames !! : '976 Star Fancy Frame Edges', i used the cut outs from the frames to decorate the image : Penny Black - 'Star Struck / 4195K / 2011',i've embossed all of of the red card with : Cuttlebug - 'Stars', the sentiment is : Presscut - 'Merry Christmas #2'.

The Challenges I Would Like To Enter Are : 

Pixie's Snippets Playground - where the lovely Di is up to Week No: 230  

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas  - where Challenge No: 282 is 'Cute Or Anything Christmas'

Sparkles Forum Christmas  - where Challenge No: 64 is 'Christmas Cuties'

Simon Say's Stamping - where the Challenge is 'Anything Goes'

Cuttlebug Mania - where the Challenge is 'Embossing' - i have embossed all of the red card with : Cuttlebug - 'Stars'

Thanks for looking and for any comments you would like to leave, would be most appreciated, Luv Sam x

Hide - Out

Hi,

On Saturday, i took Harrison for a talk and book signing session from Cressida Cowell, the 'How To Train Your Dragon' author and it turns out she is also the illustrator too - sorry Harrison's photo is a little out of focus, but i was rushing !!

Here is the card i have made :

Today's image is : Penny Black - 'Hide-Out / 3215J / 2005', the sentiment is : Penny Black - 'Sentiments / 30-025 Transparent Set', the papers are : Echo Park - 'Dots And Stripes', the punched edge in the middle is : Martha Stewart - 'Presents' and the my favourite die for men : Die-namics - 'Fishtail Flags Stax'

The Challenges I Would Like To Enter Are :

Allsorts - where they are celebrating their 7th Birthday and Challenge No; 364 is 'Happy Birthday'

Penny Black Saturday - where the May Challenge is 'Masculine' 

Fussy And Fancy - where Challenge No: 164 is 'Die And / Or Punches'

Crafty Creations - where Challenge No: 315 is 'Monochromatic'

Creative Inspirations - where Challenge No: 251 is 'Shape It Up'

Sparkles Forum - where Challenge No: 80 is 'Animal Magic'

Thanks for looking and for any comments you would like to leave, would be most appreciated, Luv Sam x

And All My Friends

Hi,

I'm scheduling today's post, as Alan doesn't start his new job till 7th June, we have gone shopping this morning at Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth (it's a shopping outlet). Now, as promised photos of my son Harrison's achievements at the weekend.

Today is the mid way point over at Penny Black And More and the Challenge this month is : Birthdays' and as usual we have some fabby sponsors too :

Penny Black

Crafts U Love

Crafty Ribbons

A Stamp From Me

And one lucky person using a Penny Black image will be picked to be Guest Designer for next month, sop pop over to Penny Black And More check out the other amazing inspiration the very talented team have come up with and join in the fun - but please do remember, you can use any image you like, except Digi's. 

I made this card for my best friends daughter, who lives in Australia, but as she looks at my facebook page, i've taken a photo of it, without the number !!. The image is : Penny Black - 'And All My Friends / 3966K / 2009', it was cut using : Spellbinders - 'Romantic Rectangles', the papers are : Bo Bunny - 'Sweet Tooth', the ribbon is : DCWV - 'Love Adhesive Ribbon', the sentiment is : Woodware - 'Circular Greetings' and the number is : Craft Emotions Die - 'Number'.

The Challenges I Would Like To Enter Are :

Stemplegarten  - where Challenge No: 49 is 'Animals'

Alphabet Challenge - where 'F is for Furry Animals'

Fussy And Fancy - where Challenge No: 163 is 'Birthday's'

Pixies Snippets Playground - where the lovely Di is up to Week No: 229

The Ribbon Girls - where May's Challenge is 'Any Image' 

Thanks for looking and for any comments you would like to leave, would be most appreciated, Luv Sam x

Prank Call

Hi,

It's all go in this house - last weekend we had to get up at 5am to take H to RSPB Explorers for 'Dawn Chorus', to say we were all a bit spaced, then on Sunday H did a scavenger hunt with Cubs, he is sailing today and tomorrow is the Rugby end of season trophy / certificate presentation. Plus the big news from this house is Alan has resigned from his job and starts his new one on 7th June - i'm not posting this card on my Facebook page till then, as i've hidden it from him.

Today's image is : Penny Black - 'Prank Call /1682K /2000', cut with : Spellbinders - 'Labels 8', the papers are : LOTV - 'Country Gent', the bottom section has been cut using : Spellbinders - 'A2 Curved Borders One', the edging going down is : Stampin' Up punch - 'Scalloped Edge', the sentiment is : LOTV - 'Set 7 Circular Sentiments - For You', mobile phone charm is from my stash, the image and sentiment has been distressed with : Tim Holtz - 'Tea Dye and Old Paper'.

The Challenges I Would Like To Enter Are :

Moving Along With The Times - where Challenge No: 20 is 'Man or Boy' - i've chosen is Man

Stamps And Fun = Creativity  - where Challenge No: 278 is 'Male Project'

As You Like It - where the Challenge is ; 'Favourite - Designer Paper or Embossed' - mine is always Designer Papers, as i love patterns and colours

Little Red Wagon - where the Challene is 'Let's Hear It For The Boys'

Daring Cardmakers - where the Challenge is 'Good Luck'

Penny Black Saturday - where May's Challenge is 'Masculine'

Thanks for looking and for any comments you would like to leave, would be most appreciated, Luv Sam x