Saturday 29 September 2012

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge

Oh dear me!
This has not been a good week - rushing around, forgetting things and being really late. Not sure what's going on but it's 5 AM in the morning now and I just can't sleep. Gonna be so tired later on today. Maybe this was playing in the back of my mind.

This is my late post for Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. Fall Colours is the theme for this week - don't you just love fall colours. Must be my favorite time of year. 

Why not head over to the Dilly Bean Challenge blog and check out the fabulous DT teams creations. So much inspiration and then play along with us. Remember that you do not have to use a Dilly Bean image but we would love to see what you would create. And even better, Megan has just added some new fall images to the shop HERE.

My little creation is a thank you card...




and I have used Emily framed - Papermania cardstock - Jillibean Soup papers. twine - button - Dili En Espanol sentiment stamp

Thank you for visiting my little place and hope you have a great week-end. Hugs, Mette

Friday 28 September 2012

Toot toot

Good morning ladies.

Today I would like to share a card I made as a guest over at  The Digi Bells blog. I am really enjoying working with Elisabeth Bell's images and am re-discovering "old" favorites that I have in my ever expanding stamp collection lol. 

I do think that Elisabeth draws the most exquisite little boys and for my card today I am using this sweet image. It's called Toot toot and is available HERE. It so reminds me of the time when I used to lie on the floor with my boys playing trains :).






I have used some of my Papermania card-stock, MME Abbey Road papers but basically kept the card CAS. I think this image deserves center stage :).

Thank you for dropping by and have a fab day. Hugs, Mette

Thursday 27 September 2012

Little Miss Muffet Release Day


Oh my what a morning. 1. Woke up far too late, rushing around getting everything ready - Phoebe dressed and pack a bag with party dress, present etc as she's going to a party straight from school. 2. got roped into helping my friend with MacMillan Coffee Morning at school. 3. Just back and realised that I forgot to start my washing machine and that my scheduled post didn't post. So many many apologies to Barbara, Faye and my fellow DT ladies for being late.

Anyways, today is a new release at Little Miss Muffet stamps and we a BUILDING MONSTERS. Yes, Our new release is all about building you own little monster so they can either be cute and cuddle or little rascals. These would be excellent for any little (or big) monsters. Why not pop over to the Little Miss Muffet blog and take a look at the talented DT ladies fab monster projects. I am sure you'll want to have a play at making your own monsters.

Here is my card ........




Isn't he fab!? I have used some Papermania card-stock - MME "Abbey Road" papers - a button and PC generated text.

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge

Good morning crafters.

It's time again for a new Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge and the theme for September is - EARTH TONES. Just in time for Fall and Thanksgiving celebrations. So head over to the blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies projects.

Remember you MUST use a Elisabeth Bell image.
If you are not sure of the rules for our challenge they can be found at the top of the blog just under the header. There is also a full list of all the companies selling Elisabeth Bell stamps in the sidebar

As always there will be a prize for one lucky winner so there really isn't an excuse for not joining us.

My card features Sitting Fall Willow from WHIFF OF JOY



Other materials used: Papermania card-stock - Kaiser Craft papers - ribbon

Thank you for dropping by and have a fab day. Hugs, Mette

Friday 21 September 2012

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - Fall

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MY ELISABETH BELL BLOG HOP

Good evening all. 

This should have been a scheduled post but with ill kids my brain isn't functioning at all. It's friday and that means a new challenge over at Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. This week we would love to see your "Fall" creations. I usually love fall but as we had very little summer this year it seems to have come around far to fast. Anyhow, why not head on over to the challenge blog and take a look at the other extremely talented (and much more organised than me) DT ladies. I am sure you will find a lot of inspiration and then decide to join us. And remember, you do not have to use a Dilly Bean image but we would love to see your creation. Megan's images are available HERE. I made a little tag


featuring the cute Crinkles and heart flowers.

Thank you for dropping by and have a fabulous day. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Mouse

Good morning all.

Brrrr - it's cold at the moment. Not looking forward to winter at all after the miserable summer we had. So it's a good job that there is a few things which can cheer you up such as .........

....... September's Digital Blog Hop image from Elisabeth Bell. You should have arrived here from Sofia's blog. If not please start at the very beginning which is Mary Lou's blog

So here is the cute Little Miss Mouse ....



Isn't she just adorable?! I love that little Miss Mouse and her sweet fairy friend - wonder what they are chatting about



Materials used: Papermania card-stock - Prima Flowers - brad - MME papers

OK, here are the hop details:

This hop will end at 9 AM FRIDAY morning ARIZONA TIME.
September 28th, 2012 (Friday)
This blog hop will run for just ONE WEEK ...
TWO winners will be chosen at random from Comments left on DT Blogs, as well as The Digi Bells Blog.

So now it's time for you to head on over to the talented Pami's blog and check out her fabulous creation.

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Thursday 20 September 2012

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Anything but square

Good morning all.

Well, how are you finding the latest addition to the LMM digital range? Aren't the Hills of Mooradale images not magical!? Perfect for project I think.

It is however, time for another challenge over at the Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and it's a nice and easy one this week - ANYTHING GOES. So there is really no excuse for not taking part but if you are still stuck for a little inspiration why not head on over to the blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies creations - definately worth a visit. And why not check out the SHOP and see what goodies will inspire you - we really would love to see you creating with the gorgeous images.
You do not have to use a Little Miss Muffet image however, to be in with a chance to win a prize.

My card is nice and easy .........



Materials used: Julia from our Paris release - Papermania card-stock - Echo PArk paper - brad - K & Co. rub-on - button

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Tuesday 18 September 2012

KETTO frog

Good morning all.

Well, James is back at school although he did say his stomach was still hurting. Phoebe on the other hand had to stay home for another day - still coughing badly. Seems to be better as the day wears on so I think I will have my peace back tomorrow :).

Ben's PC and other stuff was picked up last night by his dad so I am slowly starting to get my house sorted. Having a complete clear out of anything no longer needed and a good tidy. Sometimes I need to do this to get my life back on track again lol.

Today's card ......



Materials used: KETTO frog from Stamping Bella - Papermania card-stock

Challenges

Dynamic Duo - Limeade and black
Retro Sketch - sketch

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Monday 17 September 2012

Witch Doll 1

Good morning all.

Well, it's been one of those week-ends you just wanna forget. Phoebe had a little cold on Thursday/Friday but over the week-end it got worse. She's had high temperature and it went on her chest, resulting in her breathing getting really bad. Thank goodness for the inhalator and Ventolin. Seems to be better now but keeping her home today as she was boiling hot last night.

Did manage to get a little crafting done and tried something new. I always seem to be making cards and thought I would try something a little different this time. I made a little gift bag by following the instructions HERE.

Pretty nifty, right?! ............



Materials used: Witch Doll 1 from Birdie Brown - Kraft card-stock - scrap of paper - Inkadinkado "Halloween/Harvest assortment stamp - Ranger Ink in broken china, spiced marmalade and vintage photo - Ribbon

Challenges

There She goes - TSG173 Everyone loves presents
Anything but a card challenge - as the challenge blog says

Thank you for dropping by and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

Friday 14 September 2012

Lil Bird

Good afternoon all.

Whoa - my second post today. I promise I am feeling just fine hehe.

Sometimes my Mojo seems to be a long time before kicking in when I craft and then other times a card just comes together like magic. I have had both happening to me in the last 24 hours and I swear I prefer the ones that just happens like magic. The other project never ends up right, no matter how much you work on it. Or so I have found. ("Mojo still in bed" project will be posted soon)

This is my "happened like magic" card and I just love this lil dude......



Materials used: Lil Bird from Squigglefly Stamps - Papermania card-stock - Pink Paislee (black/white) - Jillibean Soup (yellow check) - twine - foam-pads

Challenges:

CAS-ual Friday Challenge - Black, White + one
ispy sketches - Sketch

Thank you for dropping by and enjoy the week-end. Hugs, Mette

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - ROBOTS

Good morning all.

YAY!!! Friday and again time for another fun challenge at Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. This week we are going all techno and would love to see your Robot creations.

Head over to our challenge blog and take a look at the brilliant DT teams projects and then play along with us. Megan has some awesome Robot images, all available HERE.

I thought this would be brilliant ..............



Materials used: Wired Robot framed - Papermania card-stock - some old dp paper - buttons

Thank you for dropping by and have a fab day. Hugs, Mette

Thursday 13 September 2012

LITTLE MISS MUFFET RELEASE

Good morning all.

New releases always makes me so excited and boy, do we have a treat for you. The brand new Little Miss Muffet digital stamps are now available HERE. There are some super cute magical images from our newest artist Simply Sophia.
To check them all out please jump over to the LMM blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies creations. So much talent in one place :).

Here is my little card ......



Materials used: Boon and Jitters by Simply Sophia - Papermania card-stock - Bo Bunny paper - gems

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Lucy's broken doll

Good morning all.

Yah, my bathroom is done and the builders have left, leaving a lot of dust and dirty floors lol. Time to clean it out and then put in some new decorative items. I am not a bath person - prefer showers but I still like my bathroom to look nice.

Still having to have Phoebe home - school policy to keep kids home after a nasty tummy bug so they don't spread the gem. Doesn't always work that way as the bug is going rampant thro our tiny school.

My little card for today .....



Materials used: Lucy's broken doll from Make it Crafty - Papermania card-stock - Kraft card - Designer paper - twine

Challenges

City Crafter - Polka dot
Papertake Weekly - Things that make you go Awwwwww
Retro Sketch - sketch
Squigglefly Challenge - Polka dots

Thank you for dropping by and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Perfect Pear

Good afternoon all.

Today I have Phoebe home. She felt a little sick this morning and didn't want any breakfast, only took a few bites of her toast which came up again. So she will be staying at home tomorrow too. There is a tummy-bug going around in school so she has properly caught that :(.

My bathroom is being finished today too :) - oh yes, the end is near. All I need now are a few new things, mainly shelves for storage. Then I can get around to cleaning all the dust and dirt away.

Today's little creation .....



........ featuring Perfect Pear by Birdie Brown and available HERE. Papermania card-stock and scraps of paper.
This is a free image but the artist has other fabulous images HERE. Totally love these images.

Challenges

Mojo Challenge - Sketch
The Pink Elephant - Wedding/Anniversary

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Monday 10 September 2012

Spit Happens

Good morning all.

Well, on Saturday I waved goodbye to my son at the train station. He has now gone back to Sheffield to start his second year and taken most of his belongings with him. I do miss him a lot but it's nice to get some normality back :). Phoebe has her bedroom back - yes, Ben put's his stuff in there (tiny house) and it's now clean and very girly again.

I am still not doing any cleaning downstairs apart from the daily tidy up as I still have builders in to do my bathroom - phew, the mess. So waiting till they have done by the end of tomorrow to get busy downstairs. But I will have a lovely looking bathroom :).

Today's card .....



.... featuring Spit Happens available from Mo Manning. Papermania card-stock, designer papers, ribbons, K & Co. rub-on and buttons

Challenges

Jelly Park Challenges - All about the children
Stampin with the Dragon - It's all about the babies
Bronte and Bella's Challenge - Anything goes
My mum's Craft Shop - Anything goes
Stampavie and more - Baby

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

Sunday 9 September 2012

Click!

Morning all.

I do believe my mojo is still on holiday. Or maybe I just haven't gotten back into the swing of things yet and am hoping that next week will give me more energy and find my mojo again.

Talking of holidays, I am one of those persons who just have to take lots and lots of photos and our trip home to Denmark was no exception. Lots of piccies from days out, family gatherings and food. Most of these stars my daughter who is 6. So what better way for her to celebrate and remember everyone than to make her a little album with lots of room for her photos and she can then write her own stories and how she enjoyed herself.

Today's project is for my GDT period with the lovely and talented ladies over at The Digi Bells DT blog. It's definately worth visiting as there is so much wonderful inspiration and of course it features the adorable digi images by Elisabeth Bell, available HERE.



For my album I have used the super cute image Click! - perfect for Phoebe's photo-album. I used my Abbey Road papers (I hate cutting into papers lol), a tag and envelope from Manilla and lots of Phoebe's little stickers - well, it is her album after all, and K & Co. rub-on words.

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

Friday 7 September 2012

Dilly Bean Friday Challenge - OWLS

Afternoon crafters

Oh my Gosh I am really late today. Been one of those says where you are running around like a headless chicken in circle and everything seems to go wrong. First had to go shopping this morning (my pet-hate), then arrived home to find the electrician was here (didn't expect him till Tuesday next week as the plasterer isn't done), had to redo my washing :( (seriously need a remedy for making towels WHITE again) and have been helping Ben making an attempt of gathering all his belongings. So the chicken (not the same as above :P) is late in the oven and my post is late.

Anyho, it's Friday and that means a brand new challenge at Dilly Bean Friday challenge. This week we want you to share your OWLS :). I love owls.
Why not head on over to the blog and check out the rest of the fabulous DT ladies samples and then join us. Megan has lots of really lovely owls in her shop HERE :).

So here is my early christmas owl .....



...... featuring Winter Owl. Themed him up with some Papermania card-stock, scraps of Christmas papers and the writing stamp is from Crafty Individuals.

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely week-end. Hugs, Mette

Thursday 6 September 2012

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - WRITING

Good morning all.

Well, it's that time again. A brand new challenge begins over at Little Miss Muffet Challenge blog and this fortnight the theme is WRITING. We would like to see you use writing on your project - handwritten, a stamp, a page from a book or newspaper, well, anything you can think of.
To get you started why not jump over and take a look at the DT ladies fabulous creations - there is lots of inspiration. Or why not have a look in the shop to see if any of the images inspire you.
Remember that there is a prize for 1 lucky winner and if you use a Little Miss Muffet image the theme is Anything goes.

For my card I used a stamp from Crafty Individuals for the writing and it ......



.....features NUTMEG - isn't she adorable! Papermania card-stock - pattern paper - ribbon - gems.

Thank you for dropping by and enjoy your day. Hugs, Mette

Wednesday 5 September 2012

Angel fluffy cloud

Good morning all.

Things back to normal??? - definately not in my house. Still got chaos even though Phoebe and now James have gone back to school. Ben is still here with his stuff all over the house so difficult to get sorted and cleaned. He is going back to Sheffield on Saturday (insert sad face) and taking his belongings with him (insert happy face). I have builders in re-doing my bathroom (they were supposed to do it while we were on holiday) but I am hoping that I can start cleaning and tidying start of next week.

Went into Derby yesterday with the boys. Both needed new school gear - backpack, pens, folders, paper etc. And today Ben is going to Alton Towers (Amusement Park) with his GF so for the first time in 8-10 weeks I am here on my own (apart from the builder). Bliss hehe.

Today's card ...........



......featuring Angel Fluffy Clouds from Make it Crafty. Isn't she/he adorable?! I have used Papermania card-stock and kraft paper. A scrap of pattern paper, buttons and an old star stamp. The sentiment is from Personal Impressions

Entering this into ............

Anything goes Challenge - Early Christmas
Deep Ocean Challenge - Things with wings
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers - Winged Things

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Sunday 2 September 2012

Catch of the Day

Good morning all.

Well, I am finally back home again. Had a wonderful time seeing family and friends again and just didn't want to come back home.

Been really busy getting sorted today - unpacking, shopping (yes, the fridge was empty), washing and getting everyone ready for school next week. But I did manage to squeeze in a little crafting time when Phoebe went to a party earlier.

My post today is for The Digi Bells DT blog. Well, who doesn't love Elisabeth Bell's cute little characters - there are just so many to choose from. I must say that I come from a fishing town on the West Coast of Denmark but I can honestly say that they never caught anything as cute as this ......



Materials used: Catch of the Day from Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection - Papermania card-stock - scraps of pattern papers

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely Sunday. Hugs, Mette

PS: just noticed my spelling mistake lol but too tired to start over again.