So...

...I've decided who I want to have these two beauts:


The Card Grotto

Pink Candy Stripes

A Load of Old Pickle

Rozzybee

Jenni's Crafty Journal

Dollie Dewdrop

Spyder's Corner

Mind Spillage & Thoughts Leaks

The Crafty Goat Girl, and because I can

I'm throwing them back to Jane's Handmade Cards :D

I want you to take both awards and pass them on how you see fit. I love visiting your blogs to see what creations you have made or just get an update on daily life!

Hope your weekend is FULL-2-BURSTIN' with craftiness!!

hello gorgeous xxx

I Made a Purchase......

......two weeks ago! I stared with excitement when I received and opened my package through the post, two weeks later and I'm STILL staring at it! *roll my eyes with shame*

Thank you to everyone who left a lovely comment on my "I Feel A Purchase" post, because of you I made a decision to get the Big Shot and not the Cuttlebug, and have to say so far - it looks nice! Now to get down to some playing....firstly, I have decided to "tidy" my stash, can't say craft room as I work on the dining table (when I work *sigh*), have bought some split pegs and spooled my ribbon onto them to store in glass jars (well spag bol sauce jars but it works - will post pics when I'm done), also got some really neat jars from What! (£2.90 for 6) these are for my flowers and buttons (again will post pic when done).

So when I have had my mini spring clean I will be trying out my new purchase...let you know how I get on! :D


hello gorgeous xxx


P.S. got the idea for spooling ribbon here, Nichole has some fab tutorials and templates - check out her blog xxx

Look at These!!!

My gorgeous "cyber friend" Jane has given me some lovely awards:

{still having probs uploading pics - will add as soon as - in
the meantime - pop along to Jane's and have a nosey at her blog and the awards she's given} { ALL FIXED *grin*}

I am gonna take Jane's lead with the awards and pool them, so I will pass them onto 10 blogs I LOVE visiting, but first I need to decide, 'cause there are SO many gorgeous blogs.

Will be back soon to share the loveliness :D

hello gorgeous xxx

Overdose on Candy!

I have re-stocked my Sweetie Jar, so for those of you with a VERY sweet tooth go dip your hand in.......mmmmmm scrummy :D xxxx

Easter Candy

Jen has a mixture of easter candy - see Sweetie Jar on sidebar for info.

For some reason I cannot add the image of her candy - so please dip in the sweetie jar and pay her a visit. {ALL FIXED *grin*}

hello gorgeous xxxxx

I Feel A New Purchase Coming On.....

...in the form of the Cuttlebug, yaaay! I have questions though, when I purchase the little bug what should I also purchase - what's the thing you have used most with yours? I also would like advice on the best place to purchase it?

So, any advice is sooo appreciated

hello gorgeous xxx

Word of Mouth.....

....is a fabulous thing when you think about it - just recall how many things you've found out because of word of mouth, I'm sure you'll be amazed!

Well, get ready 'cause I have something to tell you - I have added a new section on my sidebar (down below - no further down than that!) How To...Know How because of something I heard through word of mouth. It's a blog called Craft Critique and it's all about product reviews/best buys etc etc, so if you are wondering about a certain something then go check out this blog first, it's made up of non-professional/professional crafters and aims to give as much info on products as possible.
Another fabulous thing up for grabs is some amazing blog candy, all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning it is spread the word and link to them, not forgetting to tell them how you've done this.

I know already and will be visiting them often, candy closes on 11/03 so.........what are you waiting for??????

hello gorgeous xxx

10,000 Hits Candy Giveaway!!! :D

Kim has reached a massive 10,000 hits on her blog and has decided its time for a fantastic candy overload, what's on offer:

Whipper Snapper: Wanted
Artful INKables: Autumn Flowers
Our Daily Bread Designs: Guardian Angel

Also because she's on the Clear Dollar Stamps Senior Design Team, the following is also included:

Clear Dollar Stamps:
Charlie Fenced In
Charliene Cowgirl
Charlie Snowhorse
Charlie Reindeer Games
Charlie Frolic
Charlie Horse
Charlie Baby
Charlie Autumn
Charlie Gets Giddy
Handstamped Angel Policy Howdy Charlie

SOOOO pop on over to Paper in the Works to see what you have to do to enter, spread the word and keep fingers crossed!!!

Good luck to everyone who enters and congrats to Kim on her fantastic hits count!! :D

hello gorgeous xxx

Curiosity!!!

Morning everyone!

Been looking at your gorgeous creations again this morning and have become a little curious as to what size cards you like to use in your craftyness - you get an indication of the size of things on CSI as there's always a ruler or marker to indicate, but that dosen't happen with craftyness - so i'm always left with a curious itch after visiting.

Well the sun's trying desparately to get through today, gonna finish tidying the garden, get the washing on the line and then maybe chillax and play at crafting.

Hope your day is full of achievement!!

hello gorgeous xxx

***STAR BLOG*** - see above

Have been doing a bit of blog hopping tonight when I came across Sonia's blog. My heart really goes out to her, as someone who has - in the past - lost a days work or deleted files by mistake I can only imagine how she must feel at losing an ENTIRE BLOG!!!! She is devastated, so she needs your help, this is what she has to say:

February 28...Hello there!
After having the worst scrap booking days of my life, and cried rivers, I am OK.
I accidentally deleted my blog Friday night. It is incredible that just by
the click of a WRONG button, all my work for almost 2 years and over 380
postings, 74 followers, over 64 thousand visitors, are gone gone, gone, gone...
I was able to recuperate 2 months worth and I build a new blog (this one)...
It is exactly the same as the one I had, and I will keep posting my card,
layouts and projects as usual and most likely every day...
I want to get all
my followers back and I wanted to ask all of you who visit me already to follow
my blog, and link me to yours for the chance to win a $50 RAK full of scrap
goodies at the end of the month. I will be purchasing all this goodies on
Saturday and will make a big post announcement... PLEASE HELP
ME!

So bloghoppers, pop over to Sonia's and take five minutes to read her postings and admire her creations and at the end of your visit click to follow her blog - not only will you be following a very talented person but you will also be in with a chance of winning an RAK worth $50!!

Go on - make someone happy! :D

hello gorgeous xxx

I Fear There May Be A Theme...

...running through the last few posts...hic, oops!
Think I need some to sort me out!

Can You Guess....

...how many Hershey Kisses are in this jar??? If you can pop on over and see Kerry at Three Clovers Designs, she's waiting for your answers, you have until St Patrick's Day (17 March). Those who answer within 7 +/- of the correct answer will be put into the draw to win her fabulous candy, not the eating kind the crafting kind, although it does look mighty tasty!!

On offer are two Martha Stewart border punches and an assortment of Magnolia images! So what are you waiting for....get hopping over to Kerry's, and may the luck O' the Irish be wit ya!

hello gorgeous xxx

Would You Like To Own More Than One Gem?

Well to be in with a chance stop by and see Janet at Pink Gem, she has these little beauties up for grabs in her 50,000 hit blogoversary.

Not only has she reached a staggering amount of hits in a year but she has also realised a childhood dream of hers in the creation of Pink Gem Designs

What are ya waitin' for........!

hello gorgeous xxxx