Ripple blanket…

Hi there…I’ve got lots of photos to share of my ripple blanket….the light wasn’t good on some of them and they differ so much depending on which computer screen I use!  I used the utterly gorgeous Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn for the blanket – it’s so soft and snuggly.  Not sure how many 50g balls I got through….quite a few, but it was well worth it.  The edging was finished with a picot stitch….I got the inspiration from here …thank you.  The ripple pattern is from Attic24.

 

 

  

 

 

 We had some visitors to our garden today….not the feathered variety, though we do get lots of those!  Seamus and Yogi came to see us!  Beautiful blue sky and lovely weather for a hack

 

 Well, off to watch Dancing On Ice now…..and then to decide what to crochet next…….hmmmm…………..decisions decisions!

See you all soon  

    

The finished bag…

Well, I have finally finished my crochet bag!  Actually, I finished it a few weeks ago but haven’t got around to uploading my photos.  I really enjoyed making it – progress was quick and easy, just as I like it.  Thanks to Attic24 for the wonderful tutorial.  I’m going to attempt to add a lining to the inside…it should finish it off nicely. 

 

 

Thanks to my model – you did a great job!

I’m nearly finished with my ripple blanket.  Just a few rows to go and then a few rows of edging…loved making this blanket…really don’t want it to end!  It’s not that I’m stuck for things to make…..hmmmmm, I have lots of things on the ‘to make’ list….deciding what to make next is the problem!

I’m still enjoying photography…..seems everyone else in the family is enjoying it too….here’s some shots of one our outings…..

Spot the photographers!

Seems they’ve got the photography bug too!

Hope to see you all very soon….with photos of my finished ripple!

Friday Sketchers and Quixotic Paperie!

 

We’ve got a brand new sketch for you over at Friday Sketchers – Jacque is our host and has come up with a super layout – check out all the DT’s cards – so many great ideas!  We are kindly sponsored by 7 Kids College Fund - thanks so much!

As always, the following DT members have made some fabulous cards for your inspiration…just click on their names to visit their individual blogs.  If you want to play along, please link your creation on the Friday Sketchers blog.

Aud Bea Claudia  Inge Jacque Janneke  Jeanette  Tanja

I’ve used one of the new Christmas stamps from Whiff Of Joy.  This little cutie is Betty Mouse with candycane.  She’s a perfect size to fit into all your nesties!   Take a look – >here<– to see the new products for September.

Card Recipe

Stamps – Betty Mouse with candy cane (includes Christmas delivery sentiment)

Papers – Crate Paper Snowy Day collection

Medium – Copic sketch markers

Tools – Nestie labels dies, Quickutz holly fastener die

Embellishments – Snowflake from Claudia (thanks hun) flowers from stash, pins from Whiff Of Joy

 

 And now for some news – Elaine, owner of Quixotic Paperie has asked me if I’d like to rejoin the QP design team.   How could I turn down an offer to be part of such a fabulous crafty stash store that’s just full of things I love to buy?  Well, I didn’t!   I accepted and I’m absolutely delighted to be back with Elaine and her super talented design team.

   You can see all the latest products here – including the wonderful new Echo Park Christmas collections, Crate Paper 6×6 pads and the gorgeous Prima Craftable flowers.

Thanks for popping by today – have a great weekend.  

Blog candy winner…

Congratulations to Fae – you have won my candy! Please contact me by 24th August. If I haven’t heard from you by then, I will draw another winner. Thanks to everyone for entering – I’ll be back later with some more candy!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random integers, generated with replacement:

36

Timestamp: 2010-08-23 09:36:18 UTC

CC Designs Back to School Digi Images…

CC Designs Sugarplum Back to School digi images are now available to purchase and download.

Here’s Sugarplum School Emma – I just resized her to fit my notebook.

See you soon!

Winner of my Penny Black Saturday Blog Hop prize…

Morning everyone.  The winner of my Penny Black Saturday Blog Hop prize is…

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

46

Timestamp: 2010-05-15 09:07:11 UTC

Lorraine…Lorraine’s Loft

Congratulations Lorraine, please contact me with your details by Monday evening UK time.  I shall pick another winner if I have not been contaced by then.

Have a lovey day!

ETA – As this prize was not claimed by the date stated, I have now drawn another winner.

Friday Sketchers candy winner…

Hi there   The winner of my Friday Sketchers blog candy is…

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

90

Timestamp: 2010-05-14 07:43:23 UTC

Christine – Hyde ‘N Seek Creations

Congratulations Christine, please contact me with your details by Sunday evening UK time.  If I haven’t heard from Christine by then, I shall draw another winner.

Have a great weekend everyone

ETA – As this prize was not claimed by the date stated, I have now drawn another winner.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge…100th Challenge Blog Hop…

Hello!  Today, over at Penny Black Saturday Challenge, we are celebrating our 100th Challenge and have a great blog hop planned for you.  As well as fabulous prizes from our sponsors, the design team also have their own candy to give away.  If you have arrived here from Beth’s blog then you’re right on track…if you haven’t, head back to PBSC to get yourself started on the hop. 

My lovely team mate, Kath, has created a wonderful sketch for you…I love her idea that the sketch looks like the number 100   Way to go Kath!!! 

Our only requirement to win ANY of the prizes, either from our sponsors or the design team, is that you must enter a card/project using Kath’s sketch, link PBSC on your blog and also link your creation over at PBSC. 

I’ve used one of the new acrylic hedgehogs from the baby set…and some DCWV Nursery papers.  Border punch is by Martha Stewart, as is the ribbon.  Colouring with Copic Sketch Markers.

My Blog Hop Candy

My candy will close at 9pm GMT  Friday 14th May and I will announce the winner on Saturday 15th May.

To continue your blog hop travels, please head on over to Domi’s blog.  Have fun and good luck!

ETA…for anyone that might get lost along the hop…here’s a list of who to visit  and in what order!

Beth
Carole 
Domi 
Jackie
Jacqui
Janiel 
Janneke
Joey
Kath
Liz
Nadine
Nat
Pauline

 

Have a sweet birthday…

We’ve got a ‘punchy’ theme for you 0ver at Penny Black Saturday Challenge this week…thanks to everyone that joined us last week!  Pop over to the PBSC blog for details of our wonderful prize and also some great cards by the DT including our new GD for May…JANIEL

Love this cute bear…the stamp is called ‘Cupcake Glory’…I’ve used some Doodlebug papers, a Sizzlits swirl die and a Spellbinders heart die (I did try my heart punch, but the sentment didn’t quite fit).

Hope you have a great Saturday and thanks for all your comments

Wish…

 

Hi and thanks for stopping by today

Friday Sketchers has a new sketch up today…thanks to Claudia for a great challenge.  Our sponsor of the week is “Sew Many Cards” .

  As always, the following DT members have made some fabulous cards for your inspiration…just click on their names to visit their individual blogs.  If you want to play along, please link your creation on the Friday Sketchers blog.

Aud    Inge  Jacque    Janneke  Jeanette  Tanja

We’ll be having a celebratory blog hop next week at Friday Sketchers…we wil be two  years old!   Along with a wonderful prize from our sponsor, the DT will be offering a little candy along the hop…so please come back next week to join in our birthday celebrations. 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.