wandering back in.....

It's been a while,
not sure where the time has gone at all.
Been a bit of a roller coaster here.
Lots happening but
nothing I can go into just now.
I know that sounds cryptic
it's not ment to,
it is just how it is.

Have not done much crafting,
enjoyed some card making classes
but have no pictures to post.

Dare I say it,
I have even bought Christmas cards this year.
Oh and don't get me started on the fact one of my neighbours
has already got all her xmas decs all up,
including a four foot inflatable snow man
in her front garden!!!!
ITS ONLY NOVEMBER!!!!
Step away from the the crazy woman!!!

Anyway..............

Time for a walk after I go see
what you guys have all been up to
which may take some time,
you have all been so busy,
and blogger is playing silly beggers
with me today......
Just like I haven't been away ! LOL

much love
Teen xx

Summer Fizz ~ Crafty Ribbons Challenge #6

I am way behind in getting these posted to
The lovely folks at Crafty Ribbons
But I have at long last got them to the Post Office,
so here they are !

Crafty Ribbons
Summer Fizz Ribbon Challenge!

The ribbons were really bright and colourful!
TBH I found them quiet a challenge this time.
I don't usually use a lot of these colour combos,
but I really enjoyed it once I got into it.

I always try to use the ribbon as the main focus
or an inspiration for the colour scheme.

I used my fave huge daisy punch for this one,
picking the squares of bold colours out
of the ribbon to make the backing.
Using a square punch to cut out pearlised
card......and TBH
I am really not sure about this card at all.
It seemed like a plan at the time!
I have take it out of the bin several times.

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This one uses on of the included Alpha Tags.
I used the bone tool to curl it up a bit .
The "Love, Laugh, Live" is on the tag.
I love the twisted cord in the paper
button centre....
I tried out my new cosmic shimmer mist
and managed to get more on my fingers
which now have a lovely orange stain ....

I used the beautiful thin yellow ribbon down
the red card, with yellow dragon fly brads,
red & yellow tiny brads in between.

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This decorated can is taking inspiration
from a gift Amanda ~ Scotspanda
I used my fave daisy & butterfly ribbon
to decorate this small coffee mate tin.


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And lastly.....a gift for Ali at crafty ribbons.
This bloom is like the blooms I made before
using my fave pumpkin ribbon that I adored

from previous crafty ribbon challenges.
So much so that Ali sent me most of a spool!
What a sweetie!

morning swim!

It is so hot again here today....
my brown eyed girl is feeling the heat
and missing out on afternoon walks
as it is way too hot to walk her then,
So we try to get her out in the morning
for a swim and again in the evening.


I was trying to download a video here
all day!!!!
but cant so if you feel the need
you will find it here.....

and another one of her swimming here....


Morning swim time

Swimming & running in the shallow
bits of the local river are
just the best way to spend a morning,
if you are a Poppy Dog!

wee swim while you drink.....

The view up towards town.

We got take away from local cafe.....
fresh rolls for breakie,
and cake for afternoon tea!
Well could you resist these goodies??!

Lemon curd cake for me please!

flowers of all sorts

This warm weather is....

dare I say this out loud?
Just a wee bit too warm for me!
Daily swims for Poppy down the river
with cooling swims are a must!


It's also a bit too hot in the spare room to craft.
Despite a fan going......

I managed this with some new stamps.
I also have been making use of my new
Martha Stewart doily punch.
But I am really disappointed in
how I have done the four corners.
Any tips?
I stamped onto patterned papers,
& layered them up on black card.
A wee flower button finished it off.

the inside is from a new set of stamps too.
I really like this sentiment.

I am loving my flower bloom brooches just now.
I have resisted using this beautiful piece
of ribbon for so long....sad I know.
But I love the colours, so decided to wear it.

It's not a great picture...there are narrow
strands of green behind it for leaves.
And two buttons for the centre.

Lastly....this flower never fails to amaze me.
It is a much more beautiful
deep purple than it looks here.
And the flowers are each the size of a side plate.

Hope you are all well.
much love Teen xx

cuddles & cards

Thank you for all my get well wishes
I am all better now.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}

Well the sun is shining and Poppy is happy
as her wee mate Brodie was round
and after some manic playtime
it was time for a cuddle & sleepy.
Brodie likes to sleep using
Poppy's bum as a pillow!

Anyway.....I digress.
I think I am am slowly finding my mojo...
but I think the sunshine
wins over crafting just now.

This one is made with a flower petal stamp set.
Not sure where the sentiment is from
think it was a see D stamp.

I am liking chalk smudging

for the edges just now.
The card has a slight shimmer to it.


My second card is an order.
I can't decide if it is too
plain or not......
It is for a fella.

Hope you are all fine
best go see what you have all been up to,
much love
Teen xx

Sunshine & Sickness

Well I was thinking I found my mojo....
then I got sick!
Andrew came down with a vomiting bug
and despite me cleaning, disinfecting
and separate towels......

I got it too!
And pulled muscles in my chest at the same time!

Now I discover her had been drinking my juice!
Sharing glasses! while he had a tummy bug!

Was not a happy bunny !!

Anyway.......
Today is the first day I have felt
human again since Saturday!

Been down the river with Miss Pooh.
Poppy was two last Wednesday!

Brodie came round for Chicken dinner!




Smiling Poppy in the shade today.

Anyway a few makes .....
The secret Crafter want pink & green
so this fits that bill!


Not sure that the card candy looks ok
on the punched out flowers,
but they are on now.
Colour Create have a pick three colour challenge.
you can pick from
Strawberry, raspberry, kiwi,
tangerine and blackberry
Well I think I have raspberry,
strawberry & kiwi.

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This one I am not sure about.
It is maybe a bit foofy for an 80year old
Birthday Card.

But I am entering it in My Time to Craft
who are in the garden this week.
It also fits One Stop Craft Challenge
who are looking for numbers on the card.

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I am entering this one in ABC Challenge
who are T for two tone.
and I have used cream and brown here.

This one is just a card to send some love
in the post to someone who needs some.

The smaller flower panel is stamped on to sticky
paper and then glittered.
The beautiful stamps are from
the lovely Chrissie.
Thanks darl . Hugs to you xx

Have done my Crafty Ribbon Challenge cards
done and need to get them posted.
Be back with pics of them soon.

Oh and BIG congraulations to my
lovely mate Amanda ~ Scotspanda
who is pregnant with a wee panda!!!
Am so happy for you babes!!!!



hope you are all well.
Had just got caught up with
you all the last time!!!

love teen xx

Blog Candy Alerts!!!!

Well I take a week off and come back to lots of folk offering blog candy!!!


Kim, the lovely paperbabe is also offering candy until the 26th June.
Kim dose the most amazing cards.


Linda is offering blog candy until 27th June.
She makes the sweetest cards and you so have to go
and have a look at her new puppy ~ Rocky Bear!
you will see why when you check his pictures out!


My lovely fellow Scot Debbi is celebrating 10K blog candy blow out!
She is a wizz at promarker shading, go have a lookie around.
This is open till 15th July.

Monday here again

This weekend passed way too quick.
DH's Brother is away back to my inlaws &
will be going home to Auz at the end of the week.

I have a couple of cards done
orders for people at work.
I loved this tractor card
so made it again
for a wee boy who is tractor daft.
Hope his Mum & dad like it too.

The same person also wanted a card for her older uncle.
The backing papers were from my lovely mate Chrissy.
Thanks babe.
The rose of the watering can is actually silver.
All I had to go on with this card was his name,
age and he loves his garden.
The roses are made using the punched out flowers.

Last one is my favourite.
The red roses are made in the same
way as the white ones above.

I am not sure if the person who ordered it will like it.
How you all doing?
Am trying to catch up on my blog list of mates
but not getting there very fast.

Much love
Teen xx

just something.....

Been away from blogger for a wee while.
Lost my mojo and have been living quietly!

But this weekend I made a few makes.

For a lady at my card class who said she
needed a wee note book to jot down stuff.

For a sassy lady at work who is a
very young 60!

For our nephew who is tractor daft!

Andrew's brother is here tonight.
He is home from Australia for a month
for their Mum's 70th Birthday.
Has been lovely to see him.
We had Roast Beef dinner followed
by fresh fruit platter
with warm choc dipping sauce.

Brambles, strawberries, peaches,
apple and figs.......

and yes we did eat it all!!!

hope you are all ok,
am away to go see how you all are.

much love teen xx

Happy Birthday Mum

My mum is 70 today,
so wanted to make a special boxed card.

The pink roses are made using punched
out 6 petal flowers cut and rolled up.

The same flowers are used on the card
with petals punched from basic gray.
The leaves are punched from vellum.

Behind it, but not easy to see is flower vellum
that I have embossed and held down with brads.

I love the 3D dimensions of this card.

Happy Birthday Mum xxx

Lost!

my mojo......
one previous careful lady owner.

if found please return to this blog

xx

Race for life

This post will stay at the top till 31st May.

I think we all know someone who is or has battled Cancer
and sadly have probably have lost someone we loved due to Cancer.
If you can, if you want to make a donation to a Cancer Charity
have you thought about donating to Race for Life?

Fellow Blogger Kimmie is doing
Race for life this year.

Please don't forget to tick Gift Aid...
it means Cancer research gets an extra 25% at
NO EXTRA COST TO YOU!

If you take a few moments to sponsor someone it
is quicker than a wee touch of online shopping......

And £5 is less than your usual rubber stamp....
with no P&P


With love

me xxxx

Race for life stamp

Debbie over at Crafty Pad has designed this fab stamp
to help support RACE FOR LIFE!

She is called June as some of the race's
will take part during June.

The stamp costs £3 & £1 for each stamp
will be donated to Race for life!
Which is FANTASTIC!

The banner is blank and the Race for life text
is separate so you could use this for a
Good Luck or Happy Birthday card.

She will be available as a pre order from
Monday 18th May
& shall be dispatched on the 25th May.

What a fab idea,
helping raise money for Cancer research
and crafting all at the same time!

Crafty Pad # 23 sketch.

Sunday again so soon.....
that means its Crafty Pad time!

This week we have a nice easy sketch:)
You may twist and turn it and add other embellis too if you wish. :)

Any entries using a Crafty Pad stamp will
have their name entered into the draw TWICE.:)

Any entries NOT USING a Crafty Pad stamp
will have their name entered into the draw ONCE. :)

The winner will get to choose a single stamp from The Crafty Pad. :) :)

June Doing the Race for Life stamp is exempt from the prize.

Us Dt girls have chosen Belinda this week.
I have turned the sketch around so
I could pop a wee tag in with a hidden message.

The papers are papermania and I used my
much neglected whisper pens this time.

The flower is punched from scraps
and the daisy border is also a crafty pad stamp.

Some changes on the DT team,
sadly saying goodbye to Dawn who
has done amazing DT pieces
and hello to Maxine.

much love tina xxx

in a box

If I have scheduled this properly

then you should be seeing
my MIL's 70th Birthday card
and we should be enjoying her
Surprise Birthday Party!

First of all the box it comes in....
as you know my in-laws call my MIL~ MOP

The happy birthday strips are paper
from my the local craft shop
that I do my card classes in.

The flower is stamped leaves put through
a crinkle machine thingy...
( what do you call it? )

Inside it is a folded card,
with another leaf flower.

I will be making these again.

I do like this card, but it is a bit floppy!


Since it is a special Birthday I have put a poem
on the inside of the box.

Here is the whole set.

I am entering it in the creative card crew's
challenge for a shaped card.

much love
teen xx