And the winner is.....

ME!! Whey Hey!! After being so upset at deleting my Christmas card album on SCS, I got an e-mail telling me I'd won Copic Colour Challenge #37!! THAT cheered me up pretty quick.
I chose these two Kraftin' Kimmie stamps..... Daisy Doodle, the cutest puppy out there and Maxwell the laid back mouse.

I also thought I'd show you a card I literally THREW together, just to try out a new stamp I got at 'The Craft Shop' in Congleton. A fabulous shop that MUST be visited if you're in that neck of the woods!
Are the flowers Gerberas? I'm not at all well up on anything botanical. I'm good at weeds, but that's about all!

Coloured with Copics and the frame was sponged with Memento Spiced Marmalade.
I cut one of the flowers out and popped it onto foam pads for a bit of interest.
It's all very dark and dramatic isn't it. Maybe a white base card next time. What do you think?

Viv xxx

How stupid am I !!!

Don't answer that!!!
I went into SCS last night, as I had some comments on my latest cards. MTSC46 and my latest blue ones amongst them.
When I looked at the comments, there was one that noticed I'd posted an anniversary twice.
(I'd inadvertently uploaded it into the Christmas album along with the correct ones).
As you do...I went into my Christmas album to delete the rogue card.....
only I deleted THE WHOLE CHRISTMAS ALBUM INSTEAD!!! *sob*.
I now have to go in and upload all my Christmas cards all over again. I'm as sick as a parrot!
Boo hoo.

So that this post isn't ALL doom and gloom, Here's the other two MTSC46 cards that I did, 'coz I couldn't stop making them.......

Off to spend hours uploading to SCS now!

Viv xx

I'm getting blue this Christmas...

..with the colours on these cards! Ha Ha.

My good friend Jackie came over yesterday for a crafting sesh.
We took in a trip to my local(ish) craft shop in Poynton and bought an item or two, as you do.
One of the items I got was a pair of snowflakes clear stamps by Papermania.
(You can see one of them on the first card).
I used SU Bashful Blue CS and embossed white card with the Cuttlebug Fleur-de-Lis embossing folder, mounting it onto silver mirri card.  I stamped the 'snowflake/bauble with SU Bashful Blue.
It's mounted on the inverted scallop Nestie Jackie bought at Poynton and I nabbed to make this card. I wasn't sure about this style of Nestie until I tried it out, now I want it! Doh!
The greeting is framed with one of my Nestie label thingies. Can't remember the name of it for the minute..

This gorgeous little girl belongs to my best mate Pam. She did tell me what the stamp was, but as usual, my brain cell has hibernated and I've forgotten.
(I stamped her while were all on holiday in Burnham).
I framed her with a Nestie labels 4. SEE! I CAN remember SOME things! Ha Ha
She's coloured with Promarkers. Well only one Promarker actually. I glittered up the snowflakes in the image with silver Glamour Dust. As with the first card, I've mounted her on a piece of white card, embossed with a Cuttlebug Snowflake folder, (Nabbed off Jackie) and dabbed with SU Bashful Blue ink to make the snowflakes pop, then mounted onto silver mirri card.

Going to do more blue card, 'coz the colours are so wintry and cool.
Hope you like them as much as I do. Please let me know. I love your comments.

Thanks for your visit today.
Viv xx

Peachy Keen Challenge #15

WHAT a week and it's only Tuesday!!!!!!
Firstly I'm chosen to be on the new DT for 'Card for Men', then I have my début as Mercy's November Guest Muse and now it's time for another Peachy Keen Challenge. Whoo Hoo, WHAT a ride!
Am I lucky or WHAT!

OK, let's crack on with the latest Peachy Keen Challenge.

This week we have a sketch for you......

  Create a card or project with the sketch, upload in Mr. Linky on the Peachy Keen blog and you are in with a chance of winning a great prize! You have until  midnight Sunday, CST on 15th November. BAGS of time!
You don't have to use Peachy Keen stamps to play along, in fact, you don't need to use a stamp at all.
While you're there, take a look at the fantastic creations the other DT members have come up with!

Here's mine.......

This is my very first easel card. (Can't seem to photograph the true colours on this one).

I saw one when a group of us visited Monk's Den craft shop in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. (Don'cha just LOVE that name)!

I used one of my favourite snowman, PK-306a. He's such a cutie! I also used the sentiment from the set, PK-311, 'Snowmany Thanks'.

Matted onto oval Nesties, which  keep the card upright.

The DP are Papermania's, 'Home for Christmas'.

I've used red gems for holly berries around the 'wreath'. (Created with a McGill punch called 'Pine').
It's almost identical to the MS Branch punch!
The red ribbon is a lot more vibrant IRL. Can't get a decent photo of this card and it's driving me mad!
The instructions for this card can be found here. Posted by the SCS hostess. Lynn in St Louis.
Remember, if you post to SCS, please use the keywords PKS or peachy keen stamps. For SNR it's pks or peachykeenstamps.

Have a fabulous Tuesday....I AM!

Viv xx

I have exciting news about MTSC #46!!!!

As if yesterday's news wasn't enough.....I'm now able to tell you, Mercy Kerin has asked me to be her November Muse!!!
To say I was delighted to accept would be the understatement of the year!!  It's a great pleasure to be working with Mercy and the other Muses again. They are an incredible group of enablers.
 (Mercy's sketch challenges are amongst the best on the net and not to be missed).

As Guest Muse, I'm kicking off this exciting month with Sketch MTSC46, sponsored by Whimsie Doodles.
The image I've used is from a new set of digi stamps called 'Muffin for Christmas'. You can see it HERE.
The digi images are SO cute!! (In fact, I like them so much, I've made two more which I'll post soon).  

So, here is Mercy's amazing sketch, MTSC46......

And here is my card...

Isn't that just the cutest Muffin!
My CS is Ivory linen with a band of plain dark green.
I coloured the tree with Copics. (Not a bad match that green)!
The ribbon is from my stash as are the little red gems.
The greeting, (which I think is hilarious), is part of the set, coloured on the PC to match.
I simulated the 3 dots on the sketch, with the holes off the Fiskars Threading Water border punch.
I used gold Glamour Dust on the star on top of the tree.

I hope you like my début card and recommend you go look at the amazing samples by the other fabulous Muses.......You will not be disappointed! They are the BEST!

 Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jackie Pedro
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Speidel
Pam Varnell

Now it's YOUR turn. Create a card or scrapbook layout using Mercy's sketch, link your creation  in Mister Linky over on Mercy's blog, (don't forget to use the keyword MTSC46 when uploading to a public gallery).
One random winner will receive the "Muffin For Christmas" Digi Set, from Whimsie Doodles! Mercy will announce the winner along with next Tuesday's Sketch Challenge.

Wish me luck and thanks for stopping by. You are always welcome.
Viv xx

An Announcement!

I'm tickled pink to be able to tell you that I've been chosen to join the Design Team of 'Cards for Men' Challenge Blog!

It's a fairly new blog that will surely  fill a big gap.  Dunno about you, but I struggle for male cards and this is the ideal way for me to get my thinking cap on and come up with something really cool.
The other DT members are......
 Donna Walker (Owner)
Shirley Chalmers
Lisa Nowacki
Patricia St Martin
I'm  looking forward to working with you ladies!

The first challenge takes place on 1st December. Please put it in your diary and join in with us.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thanks for popping over!
Viv xx

Copic Colour Challenge #37

Hi everyone! Happy Monday! A new week and lots happening.
Firstly, I made this for the Copic ColourChallenge #37 .

you have to use R20, YG06 and E33.
Flowers are  R20, blouse is YG06 and  hair's highlights are E33. 
I used SU DSP in Old Olive, matted onto lime green Bazzil cardstock.
SU Rose Red ribbon and a Nestie Flourish stencilled with  pale pink to match the R20.
The frame she's in is a Nestability's Labels 4.

I love this image. She's a Sarah Kay stamp and called 'Rose's Garden'.

Well I've got a busy week this week....
Today I'm taking Hubby to the doctors for a routine appointment, putting Mum's hair in rollers, (her hairdresser is on holiday).
Tuesday, something special I can't tell you about yet, plus my latest sample card for Peachy Keen will be posted and the Chiropodist is coming on his usual monthly visit.
Wednesday, taking Mum out to lunch after taking Harvey back to the vet's to get his ear checked.
(It's MUCH better now).
Thursday, my car goes back to the Fiat dealer to get the recall sorted out, so I'll be housebound all day
and finally....
Friday, I have to take Alan for his 'Flu jab!
That's MY week sorted! LOL (It'll keep me out of mischief though, won't it).

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by, you know I love your visits.
Viv xxx