Ikki's corner

Introducing Ridley the Raccoon

2009-08-30T14:24:00.010+01:00

Hi friends, thought I post this card and introduce you the Ridley the Raccoon. I think he's great fun and something different for me, and bright and cheerful to compensate for the weather!
So, thank you Andrea for sharing this little fellow with me.

If you are wondering how I created the corners, pop over to the the Cupboard and see how you can make them with Square Nesties.

Hope to catch up with my visiting soon, ikki

Child's Play

2009-08-05T12:25:00.009+01:00

This week's challenge from Stamptacular Sunday Challengeis for a card designed for a child. Well, since I'm known to like playing - this one was a must!

I came by this stamp over a year ago from my craft group, but I've forgotten the name and maker. It's cute sticklike image and the football season approaching, made it jump out of the box. So I used the local Premier Team's colours and designed this.

To make it a bit different I made it a "wibbly, wobbly" card (probably not the proper name!). I've seen this done with an acetate strip, but using wire produces a much better wibble, wobble!

I was so pleased with the results of "playing" and with some new ideas that jumped out of my head, that I will be using this card in my tutorial next week. So if you think it interesting - drop by the Cupboard on Monday.

Thanks Stamptacular for the challenge.

Inside Out card

2009-08-01T17:12:00.006+01:00

Since I'm relatively new to stamping, I though I'd have a go at this challenge from Stamptacular Sunday Challenge for a card incorporating stamping on the inside as well as the outside. Practice makes perfect they say, so....I found two stamps and made this card.

Of course, I had to use the Bug and my new Fiskar border punch, which along with my scoreboard made a different kind of spine border and corner. The centre square is a Nestie and with using a smaller Nestie and embossing round it with an embossing pen you get the effect of layering. Mock layering - this could take on! I was amazing at what results I got from one small flower stamp stamped at different angles and decoupaged. Thanks for the challenge, I learned a lot! ikki

One for the Girls and one for the Boys

2009-07-01T11:56:00.003+01:00

I don't know about you, but whether it's because of my PC playing up, or the weather, or bowling, or housework, or garden, but I seem unable to settle down to anything! So, I packed my bag and went off to my craft class in the hope of inspiration! Thanks Andrea - two great ideas. The flip flop is a bit out of my zone, but different - the off on a journey I really enjoyed making, even the doing the colouring! Thanks for dropping by.

It's time I was posting again!!!!

2009-06-10T19:26:00.004+01:00

Hi there, I'm so back and behind these days, my love of card making is definitely on the back burner! But, today I thought "get back in your Corner" and do something different!!!! What!!!!
I'm fed up with pinks and purples so I thought I'd like to go bright and cheerful for a change and these are the cards I came up with. Different for me, I think you'll agree.

Hope to be back soon. I'm trying to re-organized myself - not sure how successful, or how possible, that it!

Another Wedding Card

2009-05-11T09:56:00.004+01:00

I had another wedding card ordered and this is what I came up with - it had be be different because it was for the same couple as before.

I even made a box for it, well two to be honest - the first was a bit rough! Never made one before but must say it made the card look good!

Wedding Day Card

2009-05-08T16:11:00.006+01:00

A card for my friend's Neice - I just love D'vine Swirls on wedding cards. Heart Nesties sit nicely on the debossed pattern and the extra embossing makes them stand out a treat! If you would like to know how this card was made - the tutorial is over in the Cupboard

2009-04-16T06:29:00.012+01:00

What a lovely award I have been given by Heather. This award suits you because you do indeed make us smile and I hope I do too. I pass this on to others that make me smile.

Viv
Vickie
Chrissie
Andrea
Barbara

All great bloggers and friends who cheer my days!

ikki

2009-04-14T09:29:00.004+01:00

Hi, I have been a bad blogger recently - I don't seem able these days to do challenges which I miss. Since my Cuttlebug Cupboard opened it's doors I have been soooo busy that time just flys, but then it does when you're having fun!

I have managed a few cards - an Easter card for my grandchildren and a Just to say card for friends who were taken ill on holiday. I just love this paper, the colours and image are so spring like. Daffs are my fav in the spring, but at Christmas - no way!

By back soon with a few more - thanks for dropping by.

3 in 1 Challenge Card Pink - Elephant/Penny Black/Cute Card

2009-03-29T20:59:00.003+01:00

Great challenges from all these sites this week. Really enjoyed joining in.
Pink Elephant challenge was a textured background and layout which I acheived by using Cuttlebug folder Fantasy Flowers
Cute card challenge asked for a family card
Penny Black challenge was for a Spring theme
I think I managed this, but the picture quality is poor.

Cuttlebug challenge#24

2009-03-26T15:54:00.005Z

I have decided that in future all my cuttlebug challenge cards will be on my other blog here
If you're a cuttlebug fan, I hope you'll drop by....

More cards using Modifying Folder Pad (MFP)

2009-03-24T13:48:00.006Z

These are cards that were made using my MFP technique. Over in Ikki's Cuttlebug Cupboard you will find a tutorial on how this was done.

Partial embossing Cuttlebug with my modifying folder pad

2009-03-21T12:17:00.018Z

Hi, I thought I would share with you my new way of partial embossing

I have used the Stylized Flower folder and made a modifying folder pad (MFP) which gives a whole new look to the original pattern.

If you would like to know just how I achieved this, pop over to ikki's Cuttlebug Cupboard where you will find a tutorial on using this method of embossing.

Cuttlebug challenge 19#

2009-02-23T12:23:00.008Z

This week's challenge (only just made it!) was to emboss

on acetate.

CB Folders: Happy Birthday for the acetate and Stylized flowers

Nesties labels for the frame.

The Pink Elephant 2#

2009-02-19T14:31:00.003Z

This week's challenge was for BLING. Now, I'm not normally
a bling girl, (ah, shame) more like a plain Jane (ah, shame),
But for once I had a go and it turned out definitely BLING for me.
It was so bling in fact that I struggled to get a picture of it!

I used a flower punch to punch flowers into the silver glitter card, which I then matted onto Silver Mirror card. The PB image I coloured with prisma pencils and chalked the edges, this I then matted onto black glimmer paper. Gems and more glitter added
to make sure I had the total Bling effect. (Well for me anyway.)

Have a good day!

Wow, two more awards

2009-02-17T20:55:00.002Z

Alex has kindly nominated me with this great award.

Thanks Alex I appreciate this from such a talented crafter.
I'm passing this on to 5 great crafters whose blogs

I love to visit.
Anne Priscilla Jenny Kelley Traci

Julie an old friend from DC has given me this award. HUGS.

What a great award thanks you so much Julie - hugs are something you want to do with friends, so with cyber friends this is just the ticket.
I pass hugs on to my new SBS 26# sisters

Nat Tracey Tonya Wendy Kathryn

This blog has a Heart

2009-02-17T13:58:00.001Z

A new award from my crafting buddie Chrissie. I just love this Heart award and thank you so much Chrissie for thinking of me. You're are treasure that I'm for keeping!
I'm passing this lovely award on to my new blogging sisters 26# who all definitely have a heart and show it in their work and support. I'm so pleased to have these new friends.
Kate Alexandria Vickie

Pink Elephant's First Challenge

2009-02-14T13:59:00.006Z

Great new challenge from Pink Elephant. This weeks remit was to use the colours of Pink, White and Black. I tried something different by way of layout - you know how you have a picture in your head - and it doesn't seem to work out on paper - well this happened with this card.

Paper: A hint of pink
Nesties
Ribbon and bits from
stash

Have a great weekend.

Cuttlbug Challenge 18#

2009-02-14T13:37:00.012Z

A shaped card!?!!?! Yes, well, !?!? Then I found template for this ....... and so my Flapper Hat.

My cuttlebug flower interested so many last week, that I will post a tutorial follow up on Sunday here in my Cuttlebug Cupboard.

CB: Textile and Paisley Folders

Nestie circles

Does this card interest you?

2009-02-10T10:11:00.006Z

Hi, if you own a CB (or perhaps one is on your list!) then you may be interested to know how I made this card and the way I have used the cuttlebug folders and Nesties dies. Over here in Ikki's Cuttlebug Cupboard
I have done a tutorial on how it was achieved.

This technique makes folders far more versatile,
and Cuttlebug fans like this!!!
Your comments on the tutorial would be of great interest to me for future illustrations. The learning curve is steep, but I want to make the top!!!

Enjoy your day,

Penny Black Week 35 and Basic Grey Week 22

2009-02-09T10:25:00.006Z

This week's challenge from PB was "Romance" and we could all

do with a bit of this in our lives, so .... how's about a cuddle? ... followed by a kiss? ..... I feel better already!

The Basic Grey's challenge this week was to "mix it up" so....

now we have ...cuddles....kisses....and their super paper EUPHORIA and SULTRY....I'm now a bit worried because one

of the papers is call "frenzy"! Where will this take me?

Stamp by PB watercoloured, Paper BG, Nestie small label and Alphabet, Fiskars diamond border punch

Thanks for dropping by, I'd love to hear from you.

Cuttlebug Love Card for Challenge

2009-02-05T12:01:00.008Z

Hi, the snow has arrived and enabled me to craft, Brill! This is
my card that I'm submitting to 2 challenges this week.
Cuttlebug Weekly Challenge and a new challenge for me at
Cuttlebug Spot were both asking for a LOVE theme.

Unfortunately, because of the glimmer cardstock and acetate
window, the card was difficult to photo!!!

Charcoal Glimmer cardstock - 6 x 6 Card
Used Scoreboard for lines
Nesties for 3 mats: 1 was embossed with Divine Swirls
1 Acetate
1 Frame
Stamp: Hero Arts - Muse Heart
stamped lst on white card in Red ink then in black ink on the acetate
Embellishments from stash

Thanks for dropping by - keeeeep warm and "Love to all"

My new Cuttlebug Cupboard Blog

2009-02-03T16:08:00.004Z

Hi, It's very cold here, but we've had very little snow, just the kind of day for crafting. Although, I know that crafters never need much of an excuse, do we!

I for one, have not had any time today to make anything, but just in case you dropped by, I thought I'd tell you about my new venture. As many of you will know, I've been a keen Cuttlebug Fan ever since I was bitten last March and as a member of the DC forum, where I post some of my work, I started to received queries and questions about how, what, etc., so this week I have designed a new blog called "ikki's cuttlebug cupboard". I opened the Cupboard on Monday morning with my first tutorial - it might be a bit basic for many of you I know are advanced cuttlers, but I had to start somewhere that would not put beginners off, and I will move it forward as I come to terms with tutorials (well fingers crossed I will. It has worked really well, with over 500 visits since yesterday morning. Am I chuffed with this response, or what! I would greatly appreciate your support, and any advice in any way to advance Cuttling for the benefit of all. Thanks for dropping by, hope you'll look in the cupboard one day, but for or now - keep warm and, of course, keeeeeep cuttling.

Penny Black Challenge

2009-02-02T09:29:00.003Z

This week's challenge was for a circular card. I have had this image for ages and never known what to do with it. My Granddaughter has a 6th Birthday soon, she loves ballet classes and CATS. So, today was it's day!

Unfortunately, despite the brightness caused by the snow, the
glitter card has refused to do it's bit, and has blurred the image slightly, and then there's the shadow! Oh, well.....purr-fect I'm not!

Paper: Bo Bunnys - Curley Swirls
Penny Black image - name unknown
bit and bobs from stash - should have used a brighter necklace!
Thanks for popping in.

Cuttlebug Challenge #16

2009-01-31T09:25:00.006Z

A "distressed card" was the remit this week. Not something I do!

BUT, nothing ventured - nothing gained, SO ........here is my take.

The flower I made using handmade paper which I cut with nesties

and embossed with the textile pattern. The centre panel is embossed on core c/s, embossed with Frills border and distressed line folder

then sanded.

Cuttlebug folders: Textile, Distressed lines,Frills flowerborder, Nestie scallop and circle.

Thanks for stopping by, your comments are

always welcome.

Saturday Sketch 35#

2009-01-29T12:38:00.005Z

On a grey, miserable, cold morning what better way to spend the

morning than crafting. I have used the Saturday Sketch

layout and after much 2ing and froing with papers came up

with this. I could not find an image that suited the papers (I always seem to have this dilemma) so in the end made a flower and twisted some wire to make the stem and added a bow ribbon.

Papers from Papermania - Simply Elegant

Thanks for dropping by - I'd love to hear from you as to how your day goes?!?!?

Basic Grey and Penny Black challenge

2009-01-27T12:08:00.005Z

Two challenges in one this week - real pleased with myself !

The Basic Grey Challenge which was for a recipe that I have never attempted before. I used two pattern papers (SULTRY) one ribbon and bow, one button, three brads as required.

The Penny Black Challenge asked "Frame it". To acheive
the frame - my CB came to the rescue, I used my new shapes which I mounted on foam to get a 3D effect.
I'd say this turned out a cutie one! Thanks for stopping by.

2009-01-24T17:12:00.006Z

I found this little toy over on Tonya's blog
I couldn't resist having a go - and this was the result - I think I must have cheated somewhere!?!?!?

60%

What about you????

Cuttlebug Be Inspired #15

2009-01-24T11:31:00.000Z

I'm not sure whether I have submitted this card to the above challenge. I'm somewhat confused at the moment as the the correct procedure the challenge requires you to use. Not heard of linking art work before so in the dark so to speak. A bit like my card lol. This was a challenging challenge! My head started on a Cream idea, turned to green, then white turned to charcoal grey. I think I like the end result, it's certainly different! ikki
Carkstock: Glimmer Charcoal Grey
Nesties, CB folders Swiss Dots, Stylized Flowers CB flower dies
Odd bits and pieces from stash.

ps: If anyone has the answer to my confusion, I would love to hear from you, please.

I'm stunned by kind thoughts

2009-01-23T11:58:00.001Z

You meet the nicest women out here in blogland. I just got this award, Scrap Honest from Vickie at Vickies Scrapbooking today! She is so sweet and always leaves the nicest comments for me. She does some fanastic scrap pages of her children - they will love them to bits in years to come.

The rules for this award are:
1. Choose a minimum of 4 blogs that you find brilliant in content or design.
2. Show the 4 winners' names and links on your blog, and leave a comment informing then that they were prized with "Honest Scrap", the nifty icon they can display proudly on their blog.
3. List at least 10 honest things about yourself.
Here it goes, 10 honest things about me although I don't think I'm nearly as humorous and interesting as Vickie!
1. I hate mobile phones and certainly live without one!
2. I'm a craft fanatic - any day, all day, 24/7 suits me fine.
3. I'm very competitive - I like to win specially at my sport of crown green bowling.
4. I hate not being able to do something and I'm very critical of myself for not being able to do something, but at times my patience amazes me, I just keep doing stuff over - but does this make me a unsatisfied person? It does, I think, confirm my competitive nature.
5. I hated being without my PC - when it was poorly - I was very sad, how sad it that! BUT it's because I love blogging and meeting such lovely peeps.
6. I like to learn new things - I'm back to my competitive nature I suppose.
7. I love Rock and Roll and still (just about) have the energy to jive. Lovely memories of the 60's. My head rocks (I like), but my body rolls on (I'm not so keen on this).
8. My downfall with food is cake and cream and lovely sticky puds. Now my taste buds are screaming, and I'm trying to lose about 12 lbs. Oh dear!
9. I don't like quizs, but have to go to one tonight, drat!
10 I talk to much, think to much, blog to much - no wonder I can't sleep!

Passing The Bloggy Love On: Now for the four blogs I'm passing this along to, this is the best part for me, getting to know great fellow crafters.
Tonya
Kat
Jackie
Julie
See you in blogland soon,

A Lemonade Award

2009-01-22T22:58:00.009Z

Heather over in Rica's Haven has given this award to me. This Lemonade Award is given by a previous winner to 5 people who have shown a great attitude or gratitude this week. It’s a great way to show people that you appreciate them. I love the sentiment because there are friends that you want to know just how much their support means to you, and how you appreciated and love reading their comments.

I would like to pass this award along to these lovely peeps Betty Kate Alexandria

Encouraged

2009-01-20T18:15:00.003Z

I was real chufffed when I returned from holiday to find that Chrissie had given me this award. I'm still not feeling very well with this cold/chest infection (ie a little sorry for myself) and this cheered up no end! Her blog is inspiring and you should visit her - you will find it so interesting as she is a very talented crafter. Thank you Chrissie, I really do appreciate this.
The rules are:
1) Post a link of the person who gave you this award.
2) Nominate 5 other people and give a link to their sites.
3) Let your nominees know that they have an award from you.
4) Put a logo of the award on the blog.
Jenny
Kelley
Lin
Vickie
Priscilla

Hugs Award

2009-01-20T18:07:00.004Z

Another surprise - I found three of my new SBS#26 Sishah's - Jenny, Alexandria and Vickie have all honour me with this great award. I think it's great! A way to give someone a hug that you've never met but who means something special to you.
It is given to you in appreciation of your lovely and witty comments and for always knowing the right thing to say at the right time....just how nice is that! and I didn't know I did, so I'm even more pleased that at some time I have done the right thing, and thank you all for your thoughtfulness in thinking of me.

I am to pass this award on to 10 bloggers that make me feel special. I am overwhelmed as to what to do, but this time I'm going to give this award to some old friends in the crafting/blogging world who have helped, encouraged, challenged and pushed me at times to continue. Without their support and following, I don't think I would be here writting this. So my thanks and a big hug to them all ..... ikki xx
Alex Andrea Barbara Chrissie Heather Jackie Loretta Mona Traci Viv

Wow, I'm stunned - Proximidade_Blog_Award

2009-01-19T20:22:00.007Z

Kelley my new SBS#26 sister has honoured me with this award.
The award is given to a blog that invests and believes in PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind of bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!

The rule of the award is to now pass it on to another 8 people who demonstrate this spirit.

I have been awarded this very special award by other bloggers, but I thank Kelley for her thoughtfulness, but I'm going to leave this open to all who my blogging friends who aim to find and be friends. Where would we be without such crafting friends. ikki xx

Cuttlebug Challenge No.14

2009-01-19T17:10:00.007Z

Your favourite cuttlebug folder was this week's challenge.

This is difficult if you use your cuttlebug as much as me. I love them all and my favourite changes with the weather these days! Although one or two get use it little more than others - Swiss Dots and Divine Swirls spring to mind! However, I have recently obtained some borders patterns and I think they are going to be very useful and versatile and are this weeks favourite for me. What do you think of them?

Cuttlebug Borders : Frills - I have used two of the borders to acheive this pattern

Embellishment, wire and beads from stash

Penny Black Challenge - 31

2009-01-12T16:22:00.005Z

The challenge this week was for a card using Brown and Pink and, of course, a PB image.
Having made a few cards of this colour combo over the last few
weeks - guess what? Yes, I was somewhat restricted with a shortage of papers. (More papers needed - add to shopping list.) Any excuse! You know I'm never this good at making a list for other shopping, but crafting....no prob.

Papers from HOTP, Nesties labels small and large with a twist - what do you think? I think it's worked. It looks a bit out, but it's an optical illusion, honest!

I'm off on a visit to Edinburgh tomorrow to see my daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. I shall only be able to visit you, but unfortunately will not be able to contribute to any challenges, but I'll be back - probably with more papers! Have a good crafting week.

ikki xx

Cuttlebug Challenge

2009-01-10T15:15:00.004Z

Although I love my bug I have never done this challenge, but today I

made this ......... a plain and simple white card.

CB Texture Folder

White Cardstock

White Ribbon, pearls and flowers

Thanks for dropping by, hope the world is well with you.

ikki

TYI - Week 40

2009-01-09T22:22:00.003Z

Let's go stripey for this week's challenge. Oh, I thought I'd try something suitable
for a man card, but now I'm not sure if it is!

Navy CS embossed with CB Distressed strips
Paper: k-ology Addison range
Stampin up Cherry Leaf stamp
punch flowers

Basic Grey Challenge

2009-01-06T11:04:00.005Z

Another great challenge sketch - this one took some
thinking (and messing around with) for me. My head seems
empty apart from my cold, but crossing my fingers wishing my
cold away probably didn't help! Anyway.... here it is....

Papers: Basic Grey - Sultry
Stamp: Hobby Art and rose from See D's
Cuttlebug border and Nesties Small label
Fiskars Circle punch - Victorian

Thanks for stopping by, hope you don't catch my cold.
xoxo ikki

The first Sketch and Stash Challenge

2009-01-06T10:47:00.007Z

Hi, This is a great new challenge blog that encourages those of

us that hord stash TO USE IT! I'm one of those horders - are you?

Their challenge is to use new goodies or stash you've saving for ...

some of mine is year's old....some special occasion. THIS COULD BE IT!

I have used my new set of Nestie Labels (small), ribbon I bought in US 6 months ago, and papers from HOTP 12 months old.

The birdie image is from Pink Petticoat.

TYI - First challenge of 2009

2009-01-02T10:38:00.006Z

Hi everyone, since the lst challenge of 2009 for TYI
was for a tag made with new stash - I had a play with
my new Nesties. I like them! Thanks TYI for the
opportunity to use them along with some stamps I've
had an age and only used once. I also tried some background
colouring - it sort of works! Obviously one of those things that improve with trying - she says with fingers crossed!

Best wishes to you all for a happy and successful crafting 2009.

ikki

Our Creative Corner Challenge

2008-12-30T14:05:00.007Z

This week's challenge was to use something clear.

Thinking cap on - decided to use acetate tags with stamped
with silver images

Paper - Basis Grey Sultry (just love it)
Acetate from old stash - Dawn B design

Please leave me a comment if you like this card so I can return the visit. It's always interesting to see other crafters work. Thanks for dropping by.
ikki

Thank you card

2008-12-29T11:07:00.006Z

After a lovely evening out with family, I just had to make a card. No pressure, like the last few Chriss cards (note to self - must start earlier) so I really enjoyed making this.

Papers from Papermania - Simply Elegant

bits and pieces from stash

Thanks for dropping by, hope you too are relaxed after the hectic days pre Christmas.

Best wishes for 2009.

ikki xx

New Challenge and Candy

2008-12-26T11:00:00.008Z

Sketch and Stash Challenge

NEW CHALLENGE starts Monday 5th January - check it out! Should be a CRACKER! Blog candy - enter by 3rd January.

This is a real good idea - something many of us need to make us use our STASHES!!!!

2 challenges in 1

2008-12-23T10:26:00.005Z

Since I have finished my Christmas cards, I thought I'd have a go at a couple of challenges.

Basic Grey's remit - Going Green - was to use old bits and pieces.
I have used: Sultry Papers and Brown ribbon from a chocolate box (sadly empty)
and pink gems retrieved from a last year's CC. Thrift or not!

The other challenge was from CCC - Love theme to celebrate Julee's 11th anniversary. Congratulations Julee.

Stamp from Hero Arts that I purchased ages ago and have not used before.
Paper from Sultry range of BasicGrey
Ribbon and gems from green collection
CB - Textile folder

A FAB AWARD

2008-12-18T15:24:00.006Z

Barbara has nominated me for this great award. Many thanks Barbara, I feel honoured to be thought of by a fellow crafter. Check out her blog - you'll be impressed.

At the moment I'm unable to pass on this award, but I hope to soon.

Daring Card Challenge

2008-12-14T15:51:00.004Z

A 10 minute card! This actually took 11, because I couldn't

find where I'd put the stickers! My filing system is.........!?!?!

Sorry about pics - it's very dark and dismal here today.

Unfortunately, the double score lines don't show up very well.

TYI

2008-12-14T15:41:00.002Z

Great colour challenge this week. I bought this

paper in America a few months ago. I have looked

at it - touched it - and put it back in the box until now.

Thanks TYI for the inspiration and chance to use it!

Candy Alert

2008-12-11T14:48:00.005Z

Dawny is celebrating her coming ....... birthday with a super candy offer. You have until the 20th December to visit her blog.

Saturday Sketch Challenge

2008-12-09T11:49:00.006Z

This week's challenge was for a great sketch.

Since my Christmas card list is not yet finished -

it had to be yet another ......

Cream linen cardstock
Papers HOTP

Fiskars diamond punch and Nesties

Friends Award

2008-12-09T09:37:00.010Z

This grey, dark and wet morning was brighten by received this award from
Vickie I love the friends award, it sybolizes the friendship in our crafting blogland.

What does this award mean?"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."
The blogs I choose for this award are as follows:...

Candy alert!!!!!

2008-12-07T18:16:00.002Z

To celebrate being chosen as a new DT member of BasicGrey Challenges,
Ricas is offering some great candy.
You have until 23rd December to entry - so dash on over there. Her blog is great and even if you don't win (because I'm hoping it will be me) you'll love Heather's creative work.

Another 1 for 2

2008-12-07T12:41:00.007Z

BasicGrey Challenge - Sultry paper and charm & Penny Black Challenge sketch with image
I made this card and surprised myself again because I managed another one for two challenges.

I found a Pennny Black image that looked good on BasicGrey Sultry paper, and added a charm that was the required element.

Paper from BasicGrey Sultry range

Stamp PB
Thanks for visiting, ikki

TYI

2008-12-07T11:25:00.005Z

This week's challenge was a bit of a tester for me.
But, not to be defeatist, I had a go. AND, in doing so
went a bit over the tree so to speak. Reminded me
also, our tree is in the loft and it's very cold up there!

Paper by k-ology Hannah range - embossed with CB Texture folder
various bit and pieces from various boxes

Sorry about the poor colour- don't know what went wrong!

l for 2 challenges

2008-12-05T20:33:00.009Z

Since my friend, Rica has recently become a DT Member of Basic Grey thought I'd buy some papers and supporting her. This week's challenge was for a aperture card.

I will also enter this on the Cute Card Thursday since they wanted a heart.

Quite pleased with myself for doing a 1 for 2. Thanks for stopping by, I do appreciated it. ikki

Paper Craft Planet

2008-12-04T15:26:00.007Z

I saw this challenge and thought -I have a go at that.

The remit was for a black and white card, that could

have a hint of colour. I added a touch of pink purely

because these are my fav colours.

Paper from DCWV Hint of Pink

A commissioned card

2008-12-03T19:32:00.004Z

I was asked to make a 60th Birthday card for my friend's sister.

The outline of the original stamped image (sent to me by Viv) was trim down and then coloured with prisma's. The white background was inked with blue, green and yellow chalk, blended, and then lacquered. I was really pleased with how this mottled effect turned out - something I had not tried before, but will again.

Cream linen cardstock
Papers from HOTP , CB Swiss Dots, Nesties and corners
Ribbon and gems from stash

This should have been for the PB Challenge, but...

2008-12-02T16:09:00.009Z

I started this card for the PB challenge where the remit was to use NO patterned paper.

I began experimenting with my CB bells folder and at last managed to emboss three patterns without the folder's edge marking the card. Hooray! I achieved this by making a slightly smaller shape than the folder and adding extra thickness until it would emboss without using the top B plate. I then tape the numerous shims together to give me a permenant template, which I have written on in the hope that I will not lose it! This done, I decided to chalk the white linen card with red, gold and white glimmer.

I was so carried away by my sucess at embossing that at this point I forgot what
the card was for and so added a delightful funny porcelain image that a friend had salvaged from her last year's Chrissy cards. I thought I would return it to her reborn so to speak. But, alas it should have been a Penny Black image!!!!

Never mind, I have until Saturday to tried again and will try to remember what I'm supposed to be doing!

Thanks for dropping by.

OCC

2008-12-01T10:00:00.006Z

I just love the challenges and DT cards on OCC. This is my take on this week's challenge.

Tag was made for this week's TYI challenge. I like to make tags and find a use for them - this fitted well and made a card for my granddaughter Megan aged 2. It's cheerful, glittery,textured and she really enjoyed making a snowman when it last snowed. Living in Edinburgh she won't have to wait long!

CB folder Snowflakes - Torn card in three layers - added stickles for texture.

Sketch Saturday

2008-11-30T16:50:00.004Z

This week's challenge was for a sketch that I thought was interesting. So I had a go, and made this.

I used papers from HOTP
A stamped image that was sent to me in a swap, if anyone knows the make I would be interested to know. The flower so coloured with prisma pencils and given more dimension with glossy accents. The background was coloured with 3 shades of chalk.
I finished off with a bow and a few beads.

Thanks for dropping by.

Tag You're It

2008-11-28T19:44:00.003Z

I just love making tags!

This week's challenge

was for a SNOW theme.

Let it snow - my happy

Mr. Snowman just loves it!

Sssnow, we are both happy.

And, another x 2

2008-11-27T09:37:00.031Z

I have received this fab award from the sooo talented
Alex and
Kate. Thank you both for thinking of me. Check out their blogs - you won't be disappointed!

The rules for the Kreativ Blogger Award are: 1. The winner may put the logo on their blog. 2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award. 3. Nominate 5 blogs. 4. Put links to their blogs. 5. Leave a message for your nominees.

So I'm going to pass this on to 5 very talented ladies whose work always inspires me:

Amy
Jay
Debbie
Karen
Mel

Wow, another award

2008-11-27T09:12:00.040Z

This lovely award was given to me by
Vickie my new USA SBS26 sister. Her blog is a delight to follow - pop in and have a peek. Thank you, Vickie so much for thinking of me. I'm so pleased that we have made contact, just like this award.

This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!

Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

I hereby pass this on to great bloggers who so well fit this award, and I'm saving 3 for those I'm yet to met!

Kate
Viv
Anne
Barbara
Chris

Wow an award

2008-11-27T08:35:00.028Z

I have been given the fabulous "I love your blog" award from the very talented
Rica.

The rules for this award are to nominate 7 blogs and so I pass it on to the following very talented ladies whose blogs I love visiting. They are so creative and inspirational that I urge you to visit them.
Cindy
Julee
Jennifer
Andrea
Anne
Mel
Vickie
Thanks again Heather, I'm real chuffed. Ikki

TYI

2008-11-26T21:57:00.002Z

This week's challenge was a set layout - I came up with this

I used my CB and swirl stamps to give a backgroung effect.
CD's Floral stamp for image and stamped and layed extra flower

Enjoyed this challenge! Ikki

I've had a lovely time

2008-11-26T21:35:00.008Z

I have just returned from visiting my daughter and two beautiful granddaughters. Caitlin is 5 and Megan is 2, and guess what they both love crafting!

Watching big sis and waiting for her turn

Nan being told just where to cut the ribbon

Megan likes scrunching paper and lots of glue

.
Caitlin's drawing of a rocket on it way to planet Eye.

You can see why I enjoyed myself!

Need a laugh and a warning - read on....

2008-11-26T20:55:00.004Z

Hi, I'm back on line and thought I'd give you all a laugh and also a warning. Just before my pc went 'funny' I was on the lookout for a particular Penny Black sentiment stamp. Wanting, as crafters do, a good buy I googled Penny Black and found numerous sites. I clicked on several and had a look round but couldn't find what I wanted. On the next site I found something I definitely didn't want....It was a porn site under the PB name and it was very graphic. I quickly closed it down and my pc went berserk....warnings flashed, I was asked if I wanted to download some programme to stop the Trojan....I had picked up. I have to say I was panicked and started to download but then realised I didn't recognise the programme's name so stopped the procedure. I then ran my own check and found I had indeed picked up this so called trojan horse. It's now safely deal with, but from then on my pc began acting strangely. No wonder the shock it had! So, the moral of this tale is -beware when google PB - or like me you'll get quite a lot more than a stamp!

Ikki x

Tuesday 25th November

2008-11-25T17:10:00.003Z

Hi Friends, just popped in on a very old computer usually in the shed to say hello - it's a very slow process to do anything but it least it's not as poorly as my own pc. I'm hoping (everything crossed) to be back to full speed soon. Really feel at a loss - I never realised just how much I relied on surfing. Hope to catch up with you all very soon. Ikki

Red and Green theme

2008-11-17T14:06:00.004Z

Having made a tag for TYI, Cute card Thusday's challenge was for a Red and Green card - so I have used my tag on a quick cuttlebug creation. Up the bug, what would I do without it!

Sunday's candy alert

2008-11-16T10:26:00.008Z

Sally is offering Day 7 candy - you have until midnight to enter - go man, go!

Candy Alerts

2008-11-15T11:30:00.000Z

Some great candy offers about

Ria is celebrating over 17000 hits since March 2008. WOW, some achievement Ria! Well done.

AND check this out before midnight - a one day candy offer by Sally who is offering a great stamp.

Tag, you're it

2008-11-14T14:47:00.000Z

Another tag challenge - this time the theme is Red and Green.

Felt Christmas is approaching fast and I've lots to do - so changed my layout in the hope of encouraging me to work faster...faster... and I made this for a start.

Hope you're getting in the festive mood too!

Ikki

Penny Black Challenge

2008-11-13T17:48:00.000Z

This weeks challenge was to make a card using a sentiment and no image.

I used this sentiment which I really like, and it was a gift from a fellow crafter, Viv.

Thanks for dropping by, Ikki

Cuttlebug Challenge

2008-11-12T17:39:00.000Z

I thought I couldn't manage this week's challenge because I don't have many dies suitable for embossing. BUT, I found a postage stamp die that came free with the bug and that I have never used, and ...... I came up with this....for a friend who loves black cards...

Black c/s embossed with snowflake folder and scored with eazi board

Tag in red hammer c/s embossed with snowflake with edges heat embossed in silver
Eyelet also heat embossed in silver (take care doing this not only when heating but also when closing eyelet.)

Embellishment for tag cut with postage stamp die and embossed with Wedding bell folder and then heat embossed in silver.
Silver double bow and peeloff to finish.

Unfortunately being black the picture doesn't show up very well.

Ikki

More candy!!!

2008-11-10T19:31:00.000Z

Craft Stamper Magazine - http://craftstamper.blogspot.com/ - have started their own blog and to celebrate are offering a set of 12 Penny Black Christmas stamps. Check it out!

Sketch challenge

2008-11-09T13:58:00.000Z

I coundn't resist this sketch challenge.

Cream Linen cardstock
Stamp: Solidago Sprig by Rubber Stamped
on Cream C/S with chalk to colour
Papers HOTP matted on pearlised card

Thanks for looking, Ikki

Tagged. you're it

2008-11-08T09:00:00.000Z

This week's theme was time.

Sounded easy, but....not as easy as I thought! In the end after hunting high and low for things I thought I had but couldn't find, I designed this.
CD's and Tapestry stamps. Sentiment from a friend make unknown
Tag coloured with three different shades of chalk
Thanks for dropping by. Ikki

Blog Candy

2008-11-07T21:17:00.000Z

Carlz has an absolutely super candy offer. Closing date 30th November. Why not take a look - you'll not regret it! Ikki

A trio of Cuttlebug Christmas cards

2008-11-06T10:34:00.000Z

I love messing about with my Cuttlebug and I came up with these designs. I've had the Nestie scalloped circles for ages and never found a use for them before. I was pleased with the results on these cards. They are simple, easy to do and a bit different.
I'm making cards this year for the North Staffs Breast Cancer Unit and hopefully these will sell. Hope you like them, thanks for looking. Ikki

CB folders: Devine Swirls, Swiss Dots, Winter &Snowflakes

Nesties large scalloped circle

Tried something different for Kate

2008-11-05T12:27:00.000Z

I will send this card to Kate for her G.O.S.H. appeal.

Stamps from Inkadinkado

used Nesties for frame and window for the first time (also cut the acetate which worked well)

Sketch Saturday

2008-11-04T16:26:00.001Z

I just loved this sketch, but it was certainly a challenge!
My new Inkadinkado snowman stamp
Papers from HOTP

Two challenges in one!

2008-11-02T17:37:00.000Z

I have entered this card in two challenges. Not bad for me!

Arty Girlz Challenge required fabric and this is a fabric picture

and

Cute Card Thursday theme was something drinkable. Well it had to be tea after the Friday night I just experienced!

Ikki

G.O.S.H

2008-11-02T16:12:00.000Z

I have recent joined SBS#26 and one of my adopted sisters
Kate is hosting an appeal as follows:-

Great Ormond Street Hospital card appeal
One of the reasons why I think we love to craft is, not just for the pleasure we get from doing it, but also from the pleasure of giving something handmade to someone.As we come up to Christmas it's nice to think not only about our nearest and dearest that we are going to create for but also about those who may not be able to give a card to someone because they are in hospital, are sick, in the forces abroad or do not have the means.I'm setting up a scheme that I hope might grow and I'd love it if you could join me!

If you are interesting in helping Kate - you will find more info on her blog Yours Truly on the above link. She is so right in what she says about the pleasure we get from crafting and giving something handmade to someone.

Ikki

Challenge Card

2008-10-28T09:47:00.000Z

I have used the sketch from oh-la-la challenge.
It lacks something?!?!?!?

Red hammer cardstock, paper from HOTP matted on red card
Inkadinkado stamp coloured with prisma pencils and blended with sanador
gems and flowers from stash

I struggle to tear paper,
so in an effort to distress the card which I felt being an old santa suited the theme,
I have used a metal ruler on the edges and inked with black. Perhaps this is why it
didn't work? Or, is it the gems? They were a required element, but I'm not sure. Ikki

Gosh, another award

2008-10-26T16:52:00.000Z

I have received this award from a very, very creative crafter
Ricas-
and I'm delighted. I love your blog too, Rica you are a great source of information and inspiration to all to visit. As my know how of blogs increases I will defo pass this on. Thanks Ikki.

Christmas Tree Tag Challenge

2008-10-26T16:13:00.000Z

I have just discovered this blog

http://weekendtaggers.blogspot.com/

and since I love tags.....

its suits me fine.

Ikki

Blog Candy

2008-10-22T18:31:00.000+01:00

Viv is offering some great candy celebrating her 10,000 hits. She has a super blog - be sure to pop over a have a look - you'll find it well worthwhile.

For another thoughful friend

2008-10-22T11:34:00.001+01:00

Having received images from a friend, I made this card as a thank you for her thoughtfullness.
Stamp from Sugar Nellie range
Papers of HOTP
Swiss Dots folder, flowers, letters and corners with CB
Ikki

Card for a friend

2008-10-21T21:43:00.000+01:00

This is a thank you card for a kind friend. It is also only my second Tilda, I know I have a lot to learn with this style of crafting, but I'll keep having a go! Ikki
Papers frm Addison K-ology, Tilda image coloured with prisma pencils.

In the mood

2008-10-21T20:05:00.000+01:00

I'm getting into Christmas mood and my room is covered ( sofa, two desks and floor, not to mention window sills ) with so much stuff that I can hardly move. I'm having to tread very carefully. Still at least I'm crafting again!

Image from friend Nikki on DC

Papers from HOTP

and my Trusty friend CB

Ikki

Love Holiday Magic

2008-10-19T15:13:00.000+01:00

This card was for the DC Red Tilda challenge - she is not completely to the instructions, I shall have to start reading things twice, perhaps even three times would be better and then I might save myself some time. Still she is ON the red if not in it!. Can't get it right always can you!?!?!?! I used the CB winter house folder and embossed twice, the edging lines on the folder difficult to use in any other than a straight forward emboss, I have just about got away with it, but it took a long time. Ikki

2008-10-09T21:00:00.001+01:00

I made this card for the weekly DC challege - it is the first thing!?!?! (not sure that I like it) I have made in ages, but at least I've made a start. I'm struggling with my 'mojo' (I think this is the correct terminology for having lost my drive). I'm hoping my trip to the States and the purchase of a few (my hubby would say a lot) new goodies will give me the get up and go. If not, I shall have a busy time on ebay! Here's hoping this is not the last. Ikki

I'm real chuffed with this!

2008-09-18T07:24:00.002+01:00

Chris very kindly sent me this award. It's call the Wylde Women award and the purpose of it is to send love and acknowledge to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy". The rules are: 1 Your can give it to one or one hundred and any number inbetween - your choice. 2. Make sure you link to their site. 3 Link back to this blogsite http://www.tammyvitale.com/ so Tammy can visit all these wonderful women. 4. Remember the purpose of the award.

I was thrilled to received this award, but until now I have been unable to pass it on because of my inexperence . Now having mastered the art of linking (fingers crossed that is) I am sending this award to three new friends I have made who have all given me a new insight in crafting, shown me kindness, and given me pleasure in visiting their sites.
Barbara
Viv
Ricas
I feel very fortnate to have made such good friends in the crafting world, and I hope you will visit their sites and enjoy them as much as I do.
Ikki

I've been tagged

2008-09-18T07:24:00.000+01:00

I have recently been tagged by a very talented lady Chris Check out her blog - it's interesting and inspirational.

If you are tagged, you must firstly post these rules:
1.Write 7 stange characteristics about yourself. They interest us all!
2.Tag 6 other people at the end of your Post.
3.Visit everyone that you have tagged and a leave a comment on their blog to let them know that they have been tagged.

So here goes:
1. I can live without my mobile phone
2. I hate not being able to do something - like linking this!
3. I like young people and strangely they seem to like me!
4. I still went to the local youth club (albeit as a leader) at 50 - did that place rock - great
5. I rather be driven than drive the car, especially on the motorway
6. I love rock and roll music and jiving - I've been doing it for a long time now
7. I went back to school at 40 and took 3 O levels and an A level

I have only recently joined the blogging world and as yet know only a few bloggers, and most of those have already been tagged, but I would like to tag
Heather
who has been a great help and inspiration. And I like her music, which is a good job because for some reason I have yet to discover, I seem to be linked to it without doing anything. Ikki

Georgia's 21st

2008-09-11T15:23:00.000+01:00

A card that has given me serious thinking time. This is often what happens to me when someone for whom I'm making the card for say "Do whatever you think". One of these days I would'nt be surprised if they don't like my whatever! But fingers crossed this time.

For Jane

2008-09-01T13:27:00.000+01:00

It's my friend's bithday next week and I can't send her flowers because she lives in France, so made this card instead.

Creative Corner Saturday Challenge

2008-08-23T05:00:00.000+01:00

I have struggled this week to settle down to crafting - done a bit of this and a bit of that, but completed nothing! Have now put this right by submitting this card before tomorrow's next challenge arrives.

TIP - Did you know?

2008-08-16T17:22:00.000+01:00

I didn't until last week when I read a tip from a friend on another forum (thanks Storm), that if you are a DST user and that if you have trouble getting things positoned in the right place (like me) then......... try this. Put the tape on as usual - remove covering - run a prit stick lightly over tape, and hey presto the tape then becomes repositionable. AND, it works!

Ikki

Diamond Wedding

2008-08-16T09:51:00.000+01:00

I have recently made these two Diamond Wedding cards for two different customers but for the same celebrating couple. After many thinking hours, I did eventually manage to come up with two different designs and they liked them! What a relief!

Ikki

Hi Friends

2008-08-13T21:20:00.000+01:00

Unfortunately I have no time for crafting at the moment, but I hope to be back soon. In the meantime I'm posting a few cuttlebug cards that I made recently. Hope you like them. You can't go wrong with a cuttlebug can you! and they are so satifying to design (and easy the make, but mums the word).

BFN Ikki