tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43388469180227215662024-02-07T17:32:06.364-08:00inky smudgesI'm an Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator in South Derbyshire.
All Stampin' Up!® images © 1990-2009Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-8668203601470997212009-09-08T06:27:00.000-07:002009-09-01T06:43:59.064-07:00Blog candy! I am celebrating a very special anniversary on September 8th! It will be a year since I had my Kidney transplant. I am so very grateful for this special gift as I can honestly say that my life would not have been like it is now and would have been so much harder and heart breaking even.So to celebrate this very special event I'm offering some blog candy consisting of:6x6 my minds eye wild Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-24213994921877712842009-09-02T12:07:00.001-07:002009-09-02T12:23:56.899-07:00Have a drink on me :) So this is what I've been making today. Its a wine bottle bag (there is wine in it too!) and card for my renal nurse tomorrow to thank her for all the hard work shes put in for me. Every so often I treat them at the hospital to lattes, cake and biscuits and tomorrow is no exception cos I've bought them a big thank you cake!! Thanks to Zoe and the stamp with us classes in the summer it was easy Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-8126943674034377192009-08-24T01:03:00.000-07:002009-08-24T01:24:53.171-07:00Project Tuesday This is a gift card for my mother-in-law, its her birthday today! Happy birthday mum!I saw this idea on the Project Tuesday challenge blog and thought it was a fab idea. The mil loves daffodils and I saw a tutorial on Mainly Flowers for them. I had a go at those, but as I do't have the proper tools they didn't look quite right, so I tweaked them a bit.(Just used 2 5 petal flower punchies and Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-4611679769960105192009-08-22T08:14:00.000-07:002009-08-22T08:29:59.287-07:00For my friendMy super best friend has just had her bathroom revamped after a big long wait and as I was blog hopping I found this uber talented lady's blog and found this idea. I thought it was just gorgeous and decided to make one for my bff.:)http://dannisdoodles.typepad.com/dannisdoodles/2009/07/cha-with-cuttlebug-marks-paper-co.htmlThe card at the top matches the decorated items in the basket. i'm really Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-16342128595144579982009-08-19T05:50:00.000-07:002009-08-19T06:19:48.777-07:00Holiday Pics So I've bored the family with my holiday pictures i thought i'd put some on here too!Heres where we meet Mickey and Minnie in the town hall next to their houses. boy did we queue! Ollie loved meeting the characters and so did Laura not quite sure Jamie did, either that or he forgot how to smile for the camera! We met up with my best friend and her family while we were there and this pic is of Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-35119938478179963882009-08-12T08:43:00.000-07:002009-08-31T04:23:10.538-07:00Jet lagged! Well we have just returned from Orlando yesterday and I feel zonked!! Will add some pictures later.Anyway this is my class for next week. There are 3 projects and we are using sweet always papers and colour combos of regal rose, rose red, pumpkin pie and very vanilla.The stamp set is pick a petal. This is a shadow box card. I've stamped the petals onto very vanilla, cut out and mounted inside onDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-21046883676210775242009-07-16T13:13:00.000-07:002009-07-16T13:29:07.236-07:00Sneak peek and a pretty petal Here's the peek for my next class to be held on Wednesday 19th August. We will be using the pick a petal stamp set and sweet always design papers. Will post pictures nearer the time :) This was my little project this afternoon. Another one of Lauren Meader's new templates, pretty petal pocket. Its really easy and quick to put together and so sweet... I love it :)I have used my favourite coloursDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-16686974441382485832009-07-16T05:30:00.000-07:002009-07-16T05:44:13.370-07:00Cherry licious I managed to make time to have a little play with Lauren's new template last night. It's the milkmade one and I've made it so the tops lift off. I haven't taken a pic of that yet as I can't find anything small enough in the house to fit them. They are rather cute and petite :)I used real red and old olive cardstock and the lovely summer picnic design papers. The stamp is from the tart and tangy Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-62226749094713658022009-07-10T13:42:00.000-07:002009-07-16T13:34:11.576-07:00Thank you gift and a cardI loved Jenny's shadow box card in this months craft stamper magazine so I had a go at making my own. I used the A rose is rose stamp set and decorated the large rose in the middle with stampin' glitter. I think this will go with the hand bag I made for Laura's teacher as the thank you card. I love this template from Lauren Meader, (desk top organiser) I think it is definately my favourite. This Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-17637695122820236292009-07-06T12:14:00.000-07:002009-07-06T12:23:29.961-07:00First Class! I held my first class last week. We made Monica's hinged box and 5 note cards. It was absolutely fab and I loved every minute of it!! This is the photo were everyone had nearly finished, a little later than I had planned but I think no one minded as they all said they enjoyed themselves. I had 4 people attend....... ok so it was my mum, my sisterand my 2 best friends... but a girls got to start Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-78945393031332899092009-06-27T05:28:00.001-07:002009-07-05T12:33:31.971-07:00Smell the roses and the strawberry jam :) I've been busy creating teacher gifts for the children. These are for Ollie's playgroup teachers.I'm just in love with the rose is a rose stamp set from stamping up. These are Lauren Meader's From the desk of stationary boxes but I've decorated them and added a bar of chocolate.Ingredients:A rose is a rose stamp setChocolate chip/Pretty in pink card stockChocolate chip DSP I'm all for an easy Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-41192571623520504442009-06-15T15:14:00.000-07:002009-07-05T12:37:29.851-07:00Picnic anyone?I've been crafting today!After seeing Lauren Meader's blog with her new pack a picnic template I've been busy creating them to give as fathers day gifts.I absolutely adored the one she made with the jam in so..... in true Debbie fashion i am going to make some homemade jam and scones to put in mine for me Dad, grandad and Paul's grandad.I've made Paul a blue one to put some smellies in from the Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-71825704678852085132009-06-04T13:19:00.000-07:002009-06-04T13:22:02.670-07:00I'm Back!!Finally Paul has sorted out my computer!!!Normal posting will resume shortly :) ....... when I've done the house work, the ironing, been to work..... lol!See you soon xDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-31544791118828225482009-04-08T00:37:00.000-07:002009-04-08T00:45:57.786-07:00Not my computer :(Well getting really fed up!My computer is broke and not mended yet and I'm only allowed limited time on Paul's ..... and its the holidays!!Ollie decided that my computer needed to get drunk and knocked a whole glass of wine over the top of it! NB you know what they say about backing your stuff up..... yeah? .... well do it I've lost loads :( I'm hoping that someone can retrieve it for me.Can't Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-76294799560091475242009-03-21T14:51:00.000-07:002009-07-05T12:38:16.046-07:00Busy busy! New hair again! Had it coloured its quite a chocolate brown with some blonde chunks. I'm trying to grow it again. Really pleased with the colour. I had a really productive night last night and finished up a few projects I have had on the go. This one is a "file it with flair "template by Lauren Meader. I love her templates and look forward to their release on the papertrey site.I have used some Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-61764449773101149412009-03-15T07:32:00.001-07:002009-07-05T12:38:49.778-07:00Jewellery Challenge # 5 Jewellery Challenge number 5 was to make something sparkly using facets. So my entry is a bit of a bling ring using pink facets and a mix of other beads. There are some swartzsky crystals in it too!Tfl xDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-32309015902460730462009-03-09T06:56:00.001-07:002009-07-05T12:39:43.398-07:00Some stampin' up! I made these tags for my sister as she hosted my first Stampin' up! workshop. I used stamps from the Simply said range and the sentiments are Sincerely yours. Cardstock is chocolate chip and ruby red from the earth elements colour family. On Saturday we (me, Lynne and Heather) attended Helen and Alisons Stampin' up! class. (Thank you ladies :) x ) We had a lovely afternoon and made 4 fab makes. Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-76105534857863493382009-02-20T10:15:00.000-08:002009-02-22T14:24:41.097-08:00Obssesseion lol!Ok so most of my family (definately my sister) would tell you I have an unhealthy obsession with "The twilight saga". I ve finished all 4 books, watched the film, and downloaded the album so whilst searching for more info I came across this forum and laughed my socks off!!! I thought it was just me but apparently there are other people like me called "Twilight moms" ha ha!See so it is normal!!Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-77960669829935414302009-02-18T00:51:00.000-08:002009-07-05T12:40:21.265-07:00Jewellery challenge #4 Well its time for jewellery challenge #4 over on the jewellery challenge blog and the guest designer this time is... me!!!I was honored when Sarah asked me to join in so thank you very much!The challenge I set was to produce something which used handmade beads (or natural ones like wood or lamp work etc)I chose to use fimo and made several items. This pendant is made by mixing black and white Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-65184651671032963732009-02-13T16:12:00.001-08:002009-02-13T16:27:54.514-08:00I'm sad : ( One of my colleagues at work has left today for a new job and teacher training. Going to really miss her but I'm sure that she will make a fab and super teacher so all the best to her!Made this "take along tote" (template by Lauren Meader available through papertrey ink) for her using my new pink cat studio stamps- kiki kitty. I've used my polychromos to colour and remembered how great they areDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-91451985773948126862009-02-11T12:23:00.000-08:002009-07-05T12:40:46.612-07:00Jewellery challenge #3Over on the jewellery challenge blog its all about the colour red or hearts. I've made a bookmark.. theres no hearts but lot of red yummy beads... love it! Thanks Jenny for this challenge :)Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-87683093298700194052009-02-02T13:00:00.001-08:002009-02-02T13:15:21.503-08:00Snow!!! I Can't remember the last time we had snow like this! I'm not sure if Jamie has ever played in snow this deep. We were all in school today (A crime if ever there was one! I think schools should all close when it snows like this especially as we don't get it that often)So when we came home we were straight outside for snowball fights and snowman building! Even Ollie had a great time helping dad Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-43043934091595063852009-01-30T00:56:00.001-08:002009-01-30T01:04:00.080-08:00AwardsHi ! Ive been awarded!! Thank you to Louby from Louby's Life Who sent both of these awards and then Heather over at My Precious Crafting time who also sent the heart award. Pop over to their blogs, they both have some super work on their blogs! Thank you ladies!Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-9050082884501271652009-01-25T12:35:00.001-08:002009-07-05T12:41:32.387-07:00Swirly SwirlyI made this card yesterday afternoon when I had a few minutes lol! My image is a sugar nellie by Leanne Ellis and I received it in a crafts beautiful image swap. She is coloured using distress inks. I wasn't sure if I liked these when I first saw them... but I think I'm warming to them and I can see one (or two!) ending up on my craft desk soon.I've used some BG eva patterned papers and a swirls Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4338846918022721566.post-74351743537654967032009-01-21T14:31:00.000-08:002009-01-21T14:40:09.378-08:00Sketch Saturday Challenge This card is made using the sketch over on the sketch saturday blog. I used eva patterned papers by basic grey and the image is one of the new elfie magnolias and is coloured with distress inks.tfl xDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17975269170438605750noreply@blogger.com1