STUPID BLOGGER

UPDATE!!!! I clicked on something to do with a new template and somehow,  got all my stuff back!!! 

I've lost the tab that lets me add a gadget etc. I've lost all the stuff I had down the side of my blog and there is no ability to change the new format back to the one I was very happy with thankyouverymuch.

I hate the look of my blog (that I had no control over). All because I was daft enough to click 'Try the new updated Blogger template or something like that. My music giaget has vanished. My clocks and my followers, all gone!! *SOB*

I didn't expect it to lose me most of my settings!! Of course, I've posted the problem on Blogger's help forum, but I'm not holding my breath for an answer.

In the meantime, my long suffering friends, here's another card I made this week...

 This little lad is having a 'buggy' birthday party.

(all things creepy crawly) and wanted a card with said creepy crawlies on it.

Can't say it's my favourite card, 'coz it's it's got a dobbing big spider slapped in the middle of it and when you open it too. *Shudder*!

But, the customer is always right, so I cracked on.

The spider is a lucky find at a craft shop in Derby. It's part of a Sizzix Sizzlets set that includes the spider and two bats. I'd been searching for a spider for days and was about to resort to my Cricut but luckily stumbled on the Sizzlets, (thanks to one of my mates pointing it out in the half price bin)! Yeah!

It will now come in nice and handy for any Halloween projects that take my fancy.

 Here is the inside

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The spider paper is by Pink Petticoat.

Well, I'll be harassing my son when he comes to try and get my old Blogger sorted.

Back tomorrow with an update and another card.

Oh how happy I am to be back to 'normal'.

Don't like it!!

It's PANTS!
Ooerr! Not sure about this new look Blogger!! (You can tell I've been in the Doldrums for a couple of weeks can't you! *Sigh* I remember clicking something about a new look Blogger, but thought it was a glitch 'coz I'd got my 'new look' last year. Well, I'm not going to shout before I'm hurt, 

so will crack on and see how it measures up. Hmmm

As I said, I've been in the Doldrums for a while now. I am happy to report though, that I seem to be finding some inspiration and a commission for four cards has helped me to pull my finger out too.

So, here we go with a card amade for my son's birthday which is tomorrow.

(He is one of my two 'serious' children. The other two are the comedians)!

Anyway, I usually make a 'serious' card with colours that match his and Sara's (wife) lounge.

Nah! Enough of that, let's be a TAD frivolous for a change, so came up with this....

 

Totally not what he will be expecting! lol

Is it frivolous? Yeah, I reckon so. The image is a stamp from Little Claire Stamps. 

It's totally one layer except that I cut the pants out and

glued them to reflect a washing line. The posts were drawn by hand, with the help of a ruler.

All coloured with Copics and mounted on some DP that I can't remember where from.

Well, I've decided I HATE the new Blogger. It's PANTS and want it back how it was.
PHEW!!! Managed to find my old template BUT!!! I've lost my old background designed by my son.
I'm NOT A happy bunny!!

Valentine vs Anniversary Peachy candy winner!!!

Thank you to everyone for joining in with my little quiz  HERE. 

It was fun reading all your lovely comments.

I bet if I'd have used deep red ribbon, the outcome would have been different for some of you eh. 

(But then there would have been no fun little quiz would there).  Ha Ha.

Enough rambling, drum roll....Ta Da!

The winner is # 23

  DEBBY of  'Debby's Stampin' Heaven'.

Congratulations Debby! 

(Please e-mail me your address and I'll get your stamps sent out to you toot sweet).

There is still the chance of some great Peachy candy  
(HERE in my previous post)! 

Thanks again for playing along! Have a great week everyone!

A Happy and Peachy birthday Party Hop (with candy), for a special lady!!!

Yep, today is Angelica's birthday....

Daughter of Kathy, (founder of Peachy Keen Stamps), blog administrator for the Peachy Keen Challenges and founder of her own stamp company...Market Street Stamps.
BUT!! More than all that, she's a truly wonderful young lady.

All the girls from the Peachy Keen New and Alumni Design Teams, along with the girls from angelica's own company, Market Street Stamps, have all got together to give her a great big surprise celebration!
So as you can imagine, there are a LOT of cards heading her way! Virtual and real!

Here is the card I made for her birthday.....
(Well, to be honest, it's the second one, 'coz I forgot tophotograph the first one)! Doh!

I used the Market Street background stamp 'Vintage Wallpaper' on white linen card.
My Oh so cute  mouse is from the Peachy Keen Stamp set PK-290 'Karaoke Birthday'.
I coloured him with Copics.
I thought I'd try a technique I saw on a Gina K video, 'Reverse Nestabilities'.
You can see it HERE.

To celebrate even MORE, leave me comment and you could be the lucky winner of this stamp set.....

PK-646 'Faceless Fall Fun'.

I will announce a winner on Wednesday 6pm GMT.
(Wednesday is usually a bit of a rubbish day, so it will brighten it up a bit)! lol

OK! Here's the line-up of all the girls taking part in wishing the Peachy Princess a Happy Birthday!
You are in for one helluva TREAT!!!!

Kathy-http://www.peachykeenstamps-kathy.blogspot.com/
Amanda-http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Amy Crockett- http://www.scrappingmommy.com/
Cristina Garcia- http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/
Lauren Brewer http://www.laurenscreative.com/
DoBea Alberts- http://www.dobeaalberts.blogspot.com/
Raven Baca- http://www.Love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Jennie Garcia http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
Heather Hoffman - http://housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com/
Lorie Souther- http://thethinkinspot.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Muzzulin- http://www.handmade75.blogspot.com/
Erin Schreiner - http://www.erinleecreative.com/
Brenda Weaver- http://www.sweetpapertreats.com/
Michelle Criswell- http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com
Michele Gross-  http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/
Leanne Garner - http://www.createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/
Tifany DeGough - http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/
Samantha Casey- http://samanthacasey.blogspot.com/
Nikki Foraker- http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Heidi Anne Giebel - http://gotscraps.blogspot.com
Glorajean Beardall - http://www.glorascrafts.blogspot.com
Vivienne Holden You're here.
Janice Wilson  http://stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com/
Saundra Rega http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/
Julie Day - www.daydesigns.blogspot.com
Lisa Buttafuoco - http://our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
Kristi Bennett - www.littlepapersprinkles.blogspot.com
Mel Haas- http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Washburn- http://sweetstephcardcreations.blogspot.com/
Kim Score -http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/
Emma  Aguilar -http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

 HAVE A FABULOUS DAY ANGELICA!! LOVE YA!!

Valentine vs Anniversary and Peachy candy!!!

This candy is now closed.

Which would you choose? Do you think it's a Valentine card, or an anniversary card?

(The embossing is done with a Sizzix embossing folder)
You can find it in the USA HERE, or if you're in GB, HERE (and it costs twice as much, as usual)!

Leave me a comment telling me what YOU would prefer it to be for

and I'll put your name in the hat to win a Peachy prize!!

THIS prize to be exact!.....

 Aren't they CUTE!!!

You can read about 'em HERE and HERE!

I will keep the candy open until midnight GMT on Sunday (22nd)

And will draw a winner using Random.org and announce the winner on Monday.

(I'm giving these little sweethearts away as a penance for being a bad blogger lately).

I will strive to be good and get cracking!

GOOD LUCK!!

A bit Krafty!

Made three cards yesterday!! Must be getting back into the swing after Christmas!

I must admit, my get up and go has got up and gone since the Festive Season's cards all got posted.

So, I told myself off and got stuck in.

(One of the cards you will see later, as there's a prize to win).

Come back at 6pm GMT, 12 noon Central Time to see what it is!

Anyway, for now, I have these to share with you. I LOVE white linen cardstock and I love Kraft card,

so I combined the two to make these.....

The swirl background was made with an 'Impression Obsession' stamp.
It's enormous!!

Don't forget to come back later for a chance to win that prize!!!

A birthday card with NO COPICS!!!!

Well almost!

I used 'em for the spots. lol

I'm off out shortly braving the gale-force winds that have sprung up overnight, 

but thought I'd put this card up before I left, as I might be blown to the next county!!!

This card is for a friend of mine.

I'm really loving this pack and will surely overdose on it!!

It's the 'Tradewinds' pack by DCWV. (The designs are so RICH).

The sentiment stamp by Papermania, is one of my favouites as it's SO versatile.

It could easily be stamped onto patterned paper and look amazing too!

I decided to stamp it 'plain' today and just highlight the spots.

The main card is Kraft. 

I added a matt of embossed gold card to the sentiment to reflect the gold in the DP.

Thanks for stopping by today, it's always a pleasure to have your company.