An award for me

I've received this gorgeous award from my dear friend Jackie.

This is so sweet. Thank you my gud bud!

She has been a stalwart on Docrafts for yonks and along with her crafting partner Pat, has produced some fab graphic CDs. Their blog is here. Please pop over to her blog and say hello and welcome her to blogland.

It's lovely to be thought and I really appreciate it.I'm supposed to pass this on to ten others but how can I choose between you? I can't!You are ALL special to me, so I dedicate this award to everyone who takes the time and trouble to visit me. You are all wonderful.

Viv xxx

The last one!!!

Here it is folks!

The last one of the fantastic Stamps and Smiles sets..'Egg Hunt'.

All will be released today when Jennifer's store opens it's doors at 10am CT (US), or 4pm GMT.
Here are all the stamps in this set....

Remember that you have a chance to win one or ALL FIVE of the stamp sets.

Go to Stamps and Smiles blog for the details. Hurry as the draw takes place tomorrow!

Please check out the other DT member's fabulous samples.......

Cindy Haffner

Lynda Benden

Pam Varnell
Sandy Hulsart

Lori Boyd

Mercy Kerin

Jennifer Meyer (Owner)

Jackie Pedro

Suzy Tyler

Guest designers
Jeanne Steiff

Jodi Collins

XXX

Thursday's Challenge card

Here's my challenge card......

It looks quite dark here, but it's a lot brighter IRL.

What do you think? I loved it when I'd done it, but I'm not sure now!

I think it's the colours. I thought I'd get adventurous. Does it work?

Here's today's sketch for you to follow.......

Please remember you can join in the fun and be in with a chance to win one or all of the five SAS stamp sets we've been showing you this week!

Create a card using the sketches on Stamps and Smiles, post a comment on there with a link to your card(s) and you'll be entered into the draw. Simple! Full details on Stamps and Smiles.

Please take a look at the rest of the Design Team's cards. You're in for a real treat!

Cindy Haffner

Lynda Benden

Pam Varnell
Sandy Hulsart
Lori Boyd

Mercy Kerin

Jennifer Meyer (Owner)
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Guest designers

Jeanne Steiff
Jodi Collins

I'll be back tomorrow with the final sample from the fifth set. There is no challenge tomorrow as it's the grand opening of Stamps and Smiles.I do hope you'll call in tomorrow and support Jennifer, who has worked so hard to bring us these fabulous stamps. She will be thrilled to see you all.

xxx

Introducing.......

.....Sleepy Bunny!

Isn't he CUTE dreaming of his Easter eggs.

There are TEN stamps in this set!!!

Want a chance to win it??
There will be one random winner for each of the daily challenges at the Stamps and Smiles blog, so come on, play along for your chance to win these gorgeous stamps.
There will also be ONE random winner chosen who completes ALL FOUR challenges and they will win all five stamp sets!
Check out the SAS Blog!
The Stamps and Smiles store will open it’s virtual doors on Friday,
February 27th. 10:00 am Central Time (US).

I'll be back later with today's challenge card, so please call back, I love to see you.
In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at tomorrow's sample card and today's challenge sketch........

Design Team members

Cindy Haffner

Lynda Benden
Pam Varnell
Sandy Hulsart
Lori Boyd

Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer (Owner)
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler

Guest designers

Jeanne Steiff
Jodi Collins

Day 3 'Egg-stra-special' Challenge card!!

I wanted to keep this one fairly simple.

Here's the gorgeous sketch.........

There will be one random winner each of the daily challenges in the Stamps and Smiles blog, so come on, play along for your chance to win these gorgeous stamps. There will also be ONE random winner chosen who completes ALL FOUR challenges and they will win all five stamp sets! The Stamps and Smiles store will open it’s doors on Friday, February 27th. 10:00 am Central Time (US).

Here's a sneak peek of my card for tomorrow...

Please drop in at the other DT's blogs to see their wonderful creations .....

Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Pam Varnell
Sandy Hulsart
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer (Owner)
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Guest designers
Jeanne Steiff
Jodi Collins

xxx

Day 3 Reveal!

Hi Everyone!!
Well it's time to show you today's fabulous stamp set from

Stamps and Smiles.

You loved Cuppy Love and Some Bunny Loves you, now I'd like to introduce.....

Egg-tra-special'.... TADA!!!

Isn't she CUTE!!!!

Here are all the stamps in the set...

LOADS of stamps!!!
I used my Cuttlebug Paisley embossing folder to emboss the background paper. Coloured her with Polychromos pencils and OMS. (I added a dash of Glossy Accents to the brush and top of the gg to make it look like wet paint). The pretty pink polka dot ribbon was gifted to me by Jennifer. Flowers are by Forever Flowers.

Don't forget to enter the challenges on the Stamps andSmiles blog for a chance to win this gorgeous set.

If you do all four challenges you will be in with a chance to win all four sets!! Check out the blog for more details and see the gorgeous DT cards.

Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Pam Varnell
Sandy Hulsart
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer (Owner)
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Guest designers
Jeanne Steiff
Jodi Collins

I'll be back later with my challenge card, so watch this space!

xxx

Stamps and Smiles. Day 2

Here it is!!

Doncha just LOVE this soft and cuddly Mama Bunny?
This is the second in the series from the set by Stamps and Smiles
Now don't forget to enter the Stamps and Smiles challenges.

Here's today's sketch......

I'll be back later with my Sample card.
(Gotta visit my son and I don't want to rush it).
BUT!!! In the meantime, have a look at a sneak peek at tomorrows set!

OOH! Curioser and curioser. LOL

Back later!

Right, I'm back and here is my Sketch challenge card for today's stamp set.

Check out the fantastic work done by the DT.......

Cindy Haffner
Lynda Benden
Pam Varnell
Sandy Hulsart
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer (Owner)
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Guest designers
Jeanne Steiff
Jodi Collins

Viv xx

Stamps and Smiles Day 1 Challenge card

Phew!! I've been so busy today, didn't think I'd have time to do this one.
It's my real challenge card, but as it's taken me all day to get round to it, I'll just leave it on here.

Here's the sketch for today's challenge. I love these SAS sketches. SO pretty.

Mercy's done a fabulous job of designing these!

See you tomorrow for the second reveal!

xxx

And the winner is.....

ICELADY (Sandra)

There were 8 entrants.

7 guessed correctly that it was a (cup)cake.

Sassy 1

Pam 2

Natalie 3

Icelady 4

Char 5

Jackie 6

Linda 7

(Good guess Tina, but it wasn't right my friend).

Congratulations Sandra! I'll be in touch with details of your prize.

Thank you my friends for being such good sports

and being part of Jennifer's fabulous new venture.

xxx

The waiting is over!!!!

'Drum roll'

I am thrilled and excited to announce, that I have been asked to join a NEW Design Team called Stamps and Smiles.

Jennifer Meyer from Jennifer’s Sweet Designs, has created a NEW line of stamps & they are SO sweet!! This whole week, the Design Team will be showing you samples from the NEW release.

There will be 4 sketch challenges too and the chance to win NEW stamps from the release. Check out the Stamps and Smiles blog HERE for more information.

Be sure to check back every day through to Friday Feb. 27 for more sneak peeks from the Stamps and Smiles Design Team.

I’ve teased you long enough, now I’d like to introduce you to ‘Cuppy’.
She is from 'Cuppy Love'. The first of Jennifer’s new stamp sets.
A huge thank you to all of you who took part in the guessing game over the weekend.
I will get Random.org to pick a winner at 10pm Viv time tonight.

Here are the stamps in the set....

Here's a little taster of tomorrow's design....

No prizes for this one girls! LOL

Make sure and stop by the rest of the DT's gorgeous projects every day. You’re in for a real sweet treat!

Cindy Haffner

Lynda Benden

Pam Varnell
Sandy Hulsart
Lori Boyd
Mercy Kerin
Jennifer Meyer (Owner)
Jackie Pedro
Suzy Tyler
Guest designers
Jeanne Steiff
Jodi Collins

Have a great week!

XXX

Last day to try your luck!

Here's today's sneak peek of what's in store tomorrow.

Guess what it is for a chance to win a special prize.

The draw will take place tomorrow, (Monday) when all will be revealed. ;0)

This will be a week full of exciting stuff, so keep checking back!

Happy Sunday! Viv xx

I'm so excited!!

I have some exciting news to share with you on Monday! I can’t WAIT!
Are you all ready for a sneak peek?

Today & tomorrow, I will be posting an image, can you guess what it is?

Here’s today’s….

(Guess right & you will be entered to win a fun giveaway).

One random winner will be picked on MONDAY when all will be revealed!

Thanks for stopping by and I'll 'see' you tomorrow. Viv xx

Blog candy!!!

Check out this amazing blog candy!! Steph is offering some fantastic SU goodies for her 10k hits. (I'm surprised it's not more, 'coz her blog is amazing).
Hurry on over and have a peek. (You have 'till Sunday to enter). Good luck!!!

Aww look at this gorgeous award I got off 'Hello Gorgeous' !!

I'm so honoured to get these awards. Thank you Sue for this.
I can't single anyone out for this to pass on to. You ALL deserve it.
Without all of you I wouldn't HAVE a blog. It's for all of you!

Viv xxx

I'm armless!

Well nearly.....
I've got a trapped nerve in my neck which is playing havoc with my neck, arm and shoulder.
The pain is quite intense at times and is inhibiting me crafting!
Not a happy bunny.
It's even stopping me typing for too long as my arm really hurts in that position. That's one reason I've been quiet this past week or two. I'm seeing the physiotherapist at last and hope she sorts it out soon. I thought I had a frozen shoulder at first, as I can barely move my arm without wincing.

Right!! That's enough moaning from me.
On the camera front! Thanks for all your input which was greatly appreciated, but didn't help at all. LOL (You all had different ideas).
So I did what I usually do, I consulted the feedback on different cameras on Amazon, then when I found one with all the stars coloured in, I shot off to ebay and bagged meself a bargain.
I got a Sony Cybershot DSC-W30 for £31.51. It includes a battery charger and a 512mb memory card! It has loads of options that I haven't figured out yet. (That means reading the destructions, and I only do that when all else fails). :0)

On the card front, well I HAVE made a card or two,
but can't show 'em you yet!!
Oooh!! a Mystery! Hee Hee. All will be revealed in a few days.
All I can say for now is, it's very exciting, so please be patient. ;0)

Thanks for sticking with me. Viv xxx

I need your help!

I'm looking for a new (inexpensive), digital camera and I'd like to know what camera you would recommend.
My trusty Toshiba PDR M25 is giving up the ghost slowly but surely.
The colours aren't as true as they could be either.
Which one do you use to take pictures of your cards?
I need one that doesn't cost the earth, gives true colours and is easy to operate.
HELP!!!
I need a boost too as I've had a rotten week and I'm feeling all sorry for myself.
I've had no time, or energy, to make any cards and if I don't get a fix, I get all grumpy.
It's mostly been hospital, doctor, physiotherapist, clinic appointments, shopping. (For Mum)!!!
I've been to hers every day this week for one thing or another.

I'm going to have a day off from everything tomorrow and just PLAY!!!
I've posted a new photo in my profile too. took it today. What do you reckon?
Well, it's getting late and I'm tired.
Let's see what tomorrow brings eh?
Look forward to your comments about which camera to choose!

Thanks for stopping by. Viv xx