Andrea's card creations and events

Cards

2010-06-21T19:27:00.002+01:00

Heres a few cards ive made over the last few days

Phoooaaarrrrrrr

2010-04-25T16:07:00.003+01:00

Weve just got back from a fantastic two weeks in New york , this made my day its the naked cowboy. We had an unscedualed week there making it three weeks ,from the icelandic volcano that deceided to erupt but it did not spoil our hols

2010-03-15T17:21:00.004Z

There has been a Birthday forum challenge going on at craftsbycarolyn, you had to make ten cards all differant by using the same stamp, dicut digital download and here is mine , i also made a card from the toblerone box

A few more cards part 2

2010-02-17T14:29:00.000Z

Just a few cards ive made

2010-02-17T14:15:00.002Z

Dewdrop craftz DT Time challenge

2010-02-15T16:39:00.001Z

Mother's day and valentines card

2010-02-15T11:14:00.002Z

I was well pleased yesterday when hubby gave me a Valentines day card with a lovely key to his heart inside. The other card is from a stamp i received locally they are called fourth dimension and ive recentley seen them on create and craft, i coulered in the stamp using pro marker pens the edge of the card is a martha stewart punch and i put some stickles glitter on the leaves.

Valentine boy

2010-02-14T10:53:00.001Z

Dewdrops DT LILAC & GREEN Challenge me

2010-01-20T13:09:00.003Z

The prize for this challenge will be a set of brand new digital stamps - which are not yet released.
I am sure you will bee happy to receive these cute and very cuddly characters.
So, feel free to interpret in anyway you can.. in any crafting creation.. whether it be a card, layout or altered project..
The rules for the challenges can be found herehttp://dewdropcraftzchallengeme.blogspot.com/ on the right of the blog.. and remember there is an incentive for challenging your friends

Dewdrop DT

2010-01-09T11:52:00.003Z

Ive finally got round to doing some more cards for the DT challenge , ive coloured the images in with promaker pens , papers are DCWV once upon a time. The tiara and wand are from Asda, the rock star wording was done by my daughter Hayley

Dewdrop DT Design

2009-11-22T16:14:00.004Z

One of many new stamps from Dewdropscraftz will will be launched soon. the card is from papermill and the pointsettas are from the dovecraft designer christmas backing paper pack

Crafters companion hobbies

2009-11-12T12:59:00.003Z

I received a twin cd the other day from Create and craft the crafting companion set hobbie and occupations. They are great cd's for all occasions, heres one crafting.

Dewdropcraftz DT

2009-11-06T14:40:00.003Z

Ihave recently joined Dewdropscraftz Design team , Nikki sends me some images and ive to get my creative juices going, here are some of my designs

Ive met Peter Andre

2009-09-25T13:39:00.004+01:00

Had a fab day yesterday queueing for four hours to meet Peter Andre and what a lovely man he is, i am still on cloud nine today here are some photos, im the one with the red jacket

Gregory's 7th birthday card

2009-07-09T14:38:00.003+01:00

It's my Gregory's 7th birthday on Sunday and here is the card ive made for him, its from the La Pashe decoupage range Flippin kids. Gregory is a PS3 wizz he loves his shooting games and car racing

At the seaside

2009-07-07T15:53:00.002+01:00

Here's a card ive done for a card swap with the pink cat studio Lily at the beach stamps and an image from the crafters companion popcorn cd

Sighned autographs of the stars

2009-05-25T08:12:00.005+01:00

What an absolutely fantastic day we all had yesterday 24.05.09, we went to watch a charity cricket match with stares from Emmerdale, coronation street and a few other stars. From Emmerdale there was Eric pollard and his son David, Frazier hines, Robert Sugden ,coronation street it was Luke strong from the factory underworld.The othere celebs were Paul shane, Duncan norvill, Sid little, Bernie clifton, marina from last of the summer wine, The batchelers,John Parr, Dickie bird and the two girls are from the musical dirty dancing theres a few others i dont know their names. I also got a lot of signed autographs i am still buzzing from the day.

charity match

2009-05-25T07:43:00.000+01:00

Charity cricket match with Emmerdale versus Coronation street and a cast of all stars

2009-05-25T07:19:00.000+01:00

Murray and Ethal

2009-05-17T18:18:00.001+01:00

Here are a few cards ive created using the new creative expression stamps

Murray and Ethal

2009-05-17T18:14:00.001+01:00

Artistic stamps

2009-05-07T10:34:00.002+01:00

Ive had these stamps for a while from the Artistic stamper and not quite known how to use them , so when i got the card i made these and i quite like the end result

New stamps and copics

2009-05-07T10:27:00.004+01:00

Was a bit board so i thought id order some cards off Create and craft and they are lovely, i then used my new cat and owl stamps from the crafty cow and colour them in with my copics.

Michaels store Staten island

2009-04-15T15:35:00.001+01:00

Me and the kids outside the store before going on a craft frenzy :)

Some piccies of places we visited in New york

2009-04-15T15:14:00.001+01:00

New york , New york

2009-04-15T10:12:00.002+01:00

Wow what a great week we have had , we got back Monday morning from New york what a fab place to visit, i got some crafty things while there from Michaels on Staten island, i could have spent a fortune but didnt :)

Fifteenth birthday card

2009-04-02T12:54:00.001+01:00

My mate from just down the road daughter is into anything Goth , so i have made her this card for her fifteenth birthday . I hope she likes it

A blog award and some cards part two

2009-03-29T14:52:00.003+01:00

Over at Lou's blog she has kindly given me another award thanks hun its lovely, i also have been making some cards from goodies i got from the range and a lovely place called http://www.crackajacks.co.uk/ another alladin's place :)

A Blog award and some cards i have made

2009-03-29T14:48:00.002+01:00

Bookmarks

2009-03-11T13:27:00.002Z

A couple of bookmarks i have done for CBC swap ,using the daisy and dandelion stampa and forever friends stamp,card used is DCWV nana's kids

Mum Diorama

2009-03-11T13:25:00.000Z

Frog Diorama

2009-03-11T13:23:00.002Z

2009-03-07T16:19:00.002Z

Im playing catch up Lou at http://the-lou-natic-asylum.blogspot.com/ gave me an award a few weeks ago and im supposed to pass on to a few more so here goes

and im going to give the award back to you Lou has you always comment on my blog which i appreciate lots and you are a great friend. All the blogs i have awarded are great friends too

Daisy and Dandelion

2009-03-07T15:32:00.002Z

Have got some news stamps today and been having a play and made this inspired from here

http://www.thecraftycow.co.uk/default.aspx its called a Diorama card and i must say i love what i have done :0)

ATC'S FOR FEB IS X KISS

2009-02-13T12:25:00.002Z

Here are my ATC's for the Feb swap for here http://www.craftsbycarolyn.co.uk/phpBB2/ ive gone for kiss

Some of my creations

2009-02-11T13:07:00.002Z

Some of my creations i have done using the papers i got for my birthday :)

Thanks Paula

2009-02-04T10:42:00.003Z

Ive have just received some lovely tote bags to tart up from Paula here http://www.paulasmoonwalkblog.blogspot.com/ a very could cause to donate to. Keep up the good work Paula and thanks again

Pink peticoat

2009-01-16T12:52:00.000Z

Valentine penny slder card

2009-01-16T12:34:00.000Z

Acouple of cards

2009-01-15T19:08:00.001Z

Just been over to Jackie's blog and done a couple of cards from the papertake weekly here they are

Slider cards

2009-01-12T11:11:00.003Z

After watching QVC last week i saw Debbi Moore making some cards with sliders on the front, so i decided to give it a go here they are.

Birthday stash two

2009-01-10T14:51:00.002Z

Here's what i got for my birthday a necklace and earrings from my daughter Hayley, a card kit which i have made up from Gemma, Flowers, dove smellies, Silver bracelet from my mate Sue, A fab necklace from my mate Jackie and also some choccies but im afraid they have gone. I also treat myself to some craft things will put piccies of them later.

My birthday stash

2009-01-10T14:33:00.002Z

Heres my birthday money stash i got today with the money from my mum and dad hubby :)

Im getting one of these :)

2009-01-01T15:05:00.003Z

I know what you are all thinking :) but i had to have one and it is better than the other robo's :)

Another award

2008-12-01T13:53:00.003Z

Thank you Susan's blog for the lovely award you have gave me , i will send five on later.

Crafters companion

2008-12-01T13:08:00.002Z

I have been busy making cards from the latest crafters companion, cute companion cd. The cards are decoupaged . Ive added some stickles glitter and they look very christmassy.

Book card

2008-11-15T14:10:00.003Z

Ive made two in total one for my mum and dad for christmas and the other for a friends 50th wedding Anniversary. Ive still to finish off the inside yet

Altered pg tips boxes

2008-11-15T13:50:00.002Z

2008-11-15T13:46:00.000Z

A few things ive done

2008-11-15T13:35:00.002Z

Ive been a bad blogger has ive not posted since August :( well here are a few cards and things ive done over the last week for the challenge over at Crafts by Carolyn i really enjoyed doing them

Thanks Susan

2008-08-12T20:39:00.004+01:00

Ive got another award from Susan's blog, thanks Susan its lovely. I will award it too Jackie for being a great friend,
Angela's blog too for being a great friend and having a great shop,

Charlol for always visiting my blog and leaving lovely comments .

A few creations.........

2008-08-12T19:02:00.003+01:00

A few of my recent creations i bought some templates from Arty farty and i am quite pleased with the results. I also stumbled across another site, cut and craft and made the handbag with a purse and mobile.

Blog challenge

2008-07-20T08:08:00.004+01:00

Over at the Artistic stamper they have got a blog challenge on to create a card using Tildas, or stichels, here is my creation using H20'S ,stickles and marvy la plume pens . I love making these book cards.

What a lovely surprise- thanks Jennie

2008-07-18T08:17:00.004+01:00

What a lovely surprise i had this week, i won all these goodies pictured here from http://theartisticstamper.blogspot.com/ ive not had chance to create my own yet or used the stamps. Ive been too busy with end of term school activities and still decorating. Hope to have a go next week. Jennie has got another challenge going im hoping to enter it soon.:) The canvas is gorgeous i will not be able to create something has good has that.

Thanks Susan for my award

2008-07-07T11:18:00.002+01:00

Ive just got another lovely award from my lovely friend here Susan's blog. I am thrilled to receive it thank you

DCM christmas card

2008-06-29T10:27:00.003+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers this week the dare is to make a christmas card, here's mine small but sweet :)

Eazi-score board card

2008-06-29T10:20:00.002+01:00

Ive been having a play with my eaziscore board i thought it only did folded cards, i bought the book and i love what else can be do, here's a book card ive done for a friend at school who buys me the odd embellishment when she buys flowers for here flower arranging.

DCM QUICK CARD

2008-06-23T17:04:00.004+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers this week the dare is to make a quick card here's mine it took only 10 minutes using the K & co papers , stamped image sugar nellie and the oval from the cricut pooh and friends.

DCM quoted by......

2008-06-08T06:56:00.002+01:00

Over atthe Daring cardmakers this week the dare is to make a card with aquote on , here is my creation :)

Perfume bottles

2008-06-01T10:20:00.002+01:00

Hers's another ive made i just love the template :)

Kreative blogger award

2008-06-01T09:40:00.003+01:00

I almost forgot about this i was awarded this by a lovely lady Charlol thank you very much it made my day :)

DCM It's all in the Shape!!!

2008-05-31T09:17:00.004+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers this week the challenge is to make a card but a differant shape to the normal square , dl, and c5 heres mine , The perfume template is from Crafty cow and the papers are k & co a special pack of six. :)

DCM beady

2008-05-28T18:46:00.002+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers last week the dare was to make a card with beads on here's mine, not been blogging for ages has not been well and trying to get the house decorated, new boiler and new bathroom. The card was done using Enfys double pocket template.

DCM recycle

2008-05-15T13:01:00.001+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers the dare is to recycle from cards wrapping paper , gift bags ect, here is mine from a card i had been given to recycle.

Thanks Angela

2008-05-07T17:21:00.003+01:00

Ive been really suffering with my back this week i was floored so to speak , the pain was agonising .Today its a little better but still giving me grief, i am waiting for a tens machine to see if it can take away some of the pain has tablets are not doing anything.I got a lovely surprise this morning my friend Angela (Angela's blog ) sent me this lovely card and it brought tears to my eyes, Thank you very much Angela it is lovely and nice to know you are thinking of me.

Clutter cards

2008-05-07T17:17:00.002+01:00

I just love doing these i bought quite a few from here http://www.thecraftycow.co.uk/ last week and only now been able to do them because of my bad back

DCM most distressing

2008-04-26T18:06:00.005+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers this week the dare is to distress and you can use either a fingernail, curled edges, sandpaper, tearing, anything you like really as long as looks like it's had a fair bit or wear and tear this is mine, i have used a teabag to distress the map which was cut from my cricut paperdolls cartridge.

DCM Hot and Spicey

2008-04-20T08:15:00.003+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers the dare this week is "Hot and Spicy" and make of it what you will.It could be colour themed, food themed or maybe have just a hint of saucy spicy-ness. I thought id add a bit of spice :)

Thanks Jackie

2008-04-16T10:42:00.002+01:00

Look what has arrived in the post for me a lovely surprise from Jackie, Scruff's corner , i did a favour for her last week and she has sent me in kindness with this lovely keyring charm. Thanks mate too nice to put on my house keys so i will save it for best :)

Girly card

2008-04-16T06:36:00.003+01:00

Over at the Crafty cow last Friday they were making cards using 12x12 black tapestry card it is called , here's mine i did on the folded edge i have used a lattice fold template its creates quite a goodfinish.The lady is is out of a mag and the dress is cut from DCWV all dessed up papers.

Another award

2008-04-11T13:35:00.002+01:00

Ive got another award from Jackie, Scruff's corner , thanks Jackie its lovely you have made my day.

DCM Butterfly, flutterby

2008-04-11T12:19:00.002+01:00

This week over at the Daring cardmakers the dare is to put some butterflies on cards. Stitched, felt, shiny, bright, plain, paper pieced, stamped, drawn... you get the idea :) any theme of card but it must have a butterfly somewhere on the card!. Here's mine done with some fantasy film.

DCM Shrink to fit

2008-04-04T16:03:00.002+01:00

Over at the Daring cardmakers this week this is what you have to doYou are allowed to cover no more than a 5x5cms area of your card with paper or embellishment - the rest of the card must be left plain.

Thanks Jackie

2008-04-03T14:45:00.004+01:00

My Best mate over at Jackie, Scruff's corner has given me an award bless her it has made my week, ive not been too good , ive got the most chronic sore throat imaginable and its making soo miserable i cannt swallow without being in soo much pain.Ive been to the dr's today has i thought it was tonsilitis but came away with the locum saying its a viral sore throat :( and to gargle with salt water and take paracetamols and lemsip. Ive not slept since monday so i hope i can get some sleep tonight.Anyway thaks mate and i will award five others when im my old self. Right here are my five ive decided to award
1)Goes to Angela's blog she is a great friend with a fab shop which is soon closing and i will miss it
2)Goes toMy paper world - Nicola for alway leaving great comments on my blog.
3)Goes toAll pink girl - Dawn another lovely lady leaving great comments on my blog
4)Goes toEnfys again for visiting my blog and leaving lovely comments.
5)Goes to Jilli's blog for a lovely PIF i received and for visiting my blog

Pins and needles

2008-03-28T19:05:00.003Z

Over at theDaring cardmakers the dare this week is to include pins or needles of some sort. Sewing needles, safety pins, dressmakers pins- any type of pin onto your card here is mine.The dress and shoes are green but the flash on the camera has made it bright and look yellow. Forgot to say the stamps i have borrowed off my mate Jackie, Scruff's corner :)

DCM its all in the game

2008-03-23T15:24:00.003Z

This weeks challenge over at the Daring cardmakers they are daring you to make a card with either cards, dominoes, tiddley. Here's my attempt with playing cards and what with Father's day around the corner thought it was quite suited, well its not while June but it pays to be ahead of yourself.

My first book made with the Bind it all

2008-03-20T13:07:00.002Z

I deciced to buy the latest gadget everyone is raving about the Bind it all, i wish id bought it ages ago. Well here's my first attempt i think i used the wrong wire , that will take a bit of practice to see what goes with one size book.I am going to have a go at an handbag next so watch this space. ;)

CBC dressed for the occassion

2008-03-17T19:43:00.002Z

Theres quite a few challenges going on over at Crafts by Carolyn which are quite rewarding has some of the creations i have come up with i am very pleased. There is a prize draw too for all the cards entered

Two cards for two special people

2008-03-16T12:06:00.002Z

PIFgoodies up for grabs

2008-03-15T07:27:00.002Z

Ive finally put togather some things up for grabs , so the first 3 to comment on this post will get them sent out to them. Good luck. I have made a bit of a boob with these pifs and ended up doing four, so one i am sending has a Rak to Sue H

DCM teen spirit

2008-03-15T06:57:00.003Z

Over at the Daring cardmakers this is what the challenge is today.

Now, this week it's Rachel's first time to set the dare;"Well I thought we have had plenty of flowers and hearts and girly things so I would like some cards with some teen spirit please."Quite a first challenge ! Thanks Rachel !BUT WAIT ! There's more ! This week we are really happy to be able to offer a random Spot Prize to one of our lucky darers, very kindly donated by Scrapbook Outlet NZ !!Now, you need to go check outthe beautiful goodies for sale Scrapbook Outlet, you'll be spoiled for choice ! Thank you so much to Andrea and the team at Scrapbook Outlet for your support. The winner will be picked at random next Friday - and will be announced soon after. So good luck everyone!

So here's mine i had fun doing this and have lots of requests from my friends to make for their daughters.

PIFgoodies

2008-03-12T12:07:00.000Z

My goodies have arrived today from Jillies blog thay are fabby thanks Jilli

Pocket card

2008-03-09T07:31:00.005Z

Over at Rainbowlady she has set a challenge to do a card with a pocket in here's mine.

DCM Take a break

2008-03-07T17:38:00.002Z

Over at the Daring cardmakers Mel has set a dare this week to make a card with a tea bag or coffee satchel , i did a cup of tea using the papermania oriental papers and embellies.The cup was cut our with my cricut expressions beyond birthdays.

My treats.........

2008-03-06T12:56:00.002Z

Well i decided to treat myself, everyone is raving on about the crop-a-dile so i thought why not.I also got an email from craft haven with an offer on the papermania oriental well i could not let that slip by could i :) They are both fabby and i am raring to go ,once i find out how to work the crop-a-dile.

Ive got another award

2008-03-05T20:23:00.001Z

I received another award off my mate Jackie, Scruff's corner thank you its lovely.

Ive been tagged

2008-03-01T16:41:00.003Z

By my mate Jackie, Scruff's corner

What were you doing ten years ago?
I was on with my second child and raising my first

What were you doing one year ago?
I was trying to adjust to becoming forty :)

Five snacks i enjoy
Chocolate i cannot eat enough of it
Chrisps those pom bears and cheese and onion
Jacobs crackers with cheese on
Biscuits any
Pork pies with pickle in.

Five things you would do if you wer a millionaire.
Buy a massive house with a swimming pool and other luxeries for my family.
Holidays abroad and a new bigger caravan
loads of goodie treats for the kids
learn to drive and buy myself a car
Open a massive craft shop i would be in heaven.

Five things you like doing
On the computer at this moment in time
On my blog
Watching Greg on the ps3
Making cards
Buying craft goodies

Five favourite toys
My doll tiny tears.
A cot and dollshouse my dad made.
Cannot think of the name but it was some sort of resin that was mixed together and you put objects in before it got hard, to make keyrings, paperweights and so on.
A perfume making kit.
My actiongirl doll , ive still got it in the attic.

My favourite now are my computer, cricut machine, bigshot, tag a long and xyron design runner...

I wont tag anyone but if you would like a go feel free.

DCM I am Woman

2008-02-29T17:18:00.004Z

Over at the Daring cardmakers the dare this week is to make a card with a woman on it , here is mine using the creative expressions stamp Jessica coloured in with H20's, papers and ribbons are Blonde moments spring fling and the flowers are craft supplies.

Funky 13th birthday card

2008-02-28T16:00:00.005Z

Over at the Crafty cow this is where my cards are inspired from, they have a weekly demo at 11 0, clock every Friday .You get great tips and techniques and value for money on goodies.Im engrossed every week :)

Double Diamond springy card

2008-02-27T14:45:00.003Z

Daisy bucket papers

2008-02-27T14:44:00.000Z

Plastic fantastic

2008-02-22T14:47:00.002Z

Over at the Daring cardmakers they are daring you this week to use something plastic, here's mine from a cola bottle embossed with the cuttlebug styleized flower coloured with some stamping ink and a bit of ribbon added.

A couple more Henrietta's

2008-02-19T10:14:00.000Z

Happy day

2008-02-15T19:14:00.000Z

Love and Friendship

2008-02-15T14:42:00.002Z

Over at the Daring cardmakers this is what they are daring you to do. Here's mine

Keryn and Rachel are daring you to make a card in the theme of love and friendship for one of the special people in your life. It could be a valentines card, a thankyou for a close friend or a way to propose to the man in your life on the 29th February.

Black cat

2008-02-15T07:44:00.003Z

Been having a play with my cricut, the cat i did is for a card swap.The bell round its neck if from one of the reindeer lindt chocolates and the papers are stampin up.

Lovely stamps

2008-02-14T09:54:00.003Z

I have just received some more fab stamps from Dewdrops here's a a couple of cards ive done colouring in with Twinkling H20'S

Oriental ATC's

2008-02-12T17:46:00.000Z

Quite pleased with these ATC's i have done for the swap over at Crafts by Carolyn.

Scrapchat feb card challenge

2008-02-12T17:41:00.000Z

Over at Susan's blog there is a challenge from Scrapchat , here is my attempt.

A couple more .......

2008-02-12T10:20:00.001Z