Double Easel Christmas

Morning,  hope all is well in Blogland.  Sneaking on with a quick post while doing odd jobs around the house.  I should really be thinking about doing the Christmas shopping but I'm putting it off as long as possible....lol...  

I'm back doing some double easel cards, I'm so addicted to these.  The decoupaged bear, gems and flowers are from stash, papers are from Papermania.  The main sentiment is from docrafts.  The challenges covered are:-

• Cards Galore  -  Christmas
• Totally Papercrafts   -  Christmas
• Bearly-mine Challenges  -  Christmas Sentiment

Hugs

kaza xxx

Mamma Mia

Morning peeps, I'm up fresh as a daisy this morning, after having one of the best sleeps in ages.  Barry is away playing golf so I have peace and quiet.  It is a day of boring housework jobs today  - boo!!!!

This is a large A4 commissioned card I was asked to do.  This super digi image is from Prairie Fairy Designs.  The Italian looking background was made by using colour paper scrap.  My pizza is made using various punches, embossing folder and circle Nesties.  Sentiment was printed off computer.  The challenges covered are:-

• Totally Papercrafts - Inspired by a Song (Mamma Mia)
• Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes
• Shopping Our Stash - Oldest Punch (small circle used for pepperoni on pizza)

Hugs

Kaza xxx 

Sk8ter Boy

Evening peep-a-rellies, hope all is well.  What another glorious day it has been today, it's a lovely change having summer clothes on instead of living in jumpers and woolly socks!  ..... Lol...

I was having a little experiment with chalks by trying to distress the skull and cross bones diecuts.  The stamped image is from Sugar Nellie.  The charm and leather twine are from stash.  Tools used are a couple of embossing folders.  The challenges covered are:-

• The Sugar Bowl - Anything Goes
• Crafty Catz - It's Child Play
• Totally Papercrafts - Let's here it for the boys
• Cards for Men - Bingo (diecuts, charm, embossing)

Have a lovely evening...

Hugs

Kaza xxx

Do Do Do the Funky Gibbon ...

Afternoon peeps - can't believe its the middle of the week already and I'm not nearly half way through these card orders - gosh, I can really spin them out cant I! ...lol..  I keep finding other wee jobs to do instead of getting stuck into them.

While tiding up my stash at the weekend, I came across a Kanban sheet of animals which I have had for yonks and yonks, so I decided to make a concious effort to use it.  I managed to make four cards out of it, which this is one of them.  The backing paper is from a Docrafts paperpack and tools used were a Cuttlebug embossing folder and my Circle Nesties.  The challenges I have entered it into are:-

• CRAFT Challenges  -  Film Inspired  (Plant of the Apes)
• Crafty Catz  -  Anything Goes
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Cute & Girly

Hugs

Kaza. xxx

It's a Whole New World

..... and to be somewhere exotic laying on a beach sipping a cocktail would be lovely with someone fanning me down, and peeling me a grape would be a Brucie Bonus. ...lol...  but back to reality, its Sunday already and back to work tomorrow.

We, The Brionni Trust, have a card stall next Sunday the 26th at Tilly Market Traders, Devonvale Hall, Tillicoultry and I have been busy trying to do some stock cards so unfortunately not had much time to play I have however done this card which I am entering into the following challenges:-

• Creative Card Crew  -  Maps/Newsprint/Sheet Music/Script
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Song Inspired  (Whole New World - Aladdin)
• Allsorts Challenge  -  Heavy Metal

The digi image is from Kenny K, coloured by my whisper pens.  The backing paper is a scrap off a scrapbooking sheet.  The camera & suitcase brads are from stash.  Tools used are Nesties and an embossing folder.  

Have a great Sunday.

Hugs

Kaza. xxx

Digi Stamp Anniversary

Morning peeps, just a very quick post before heading off to work.  Meant to post last night but was too tired I could hardly keep my eyes open.

The digi stamp couple is from Bugaboo, coloured with my whisper pens.  Backing paper from DCVW, Ribbon from Meliflower.  Card Candi from stash.  Tools used are Embossing folders are Nesties.  The challenges covered today are:-

• One Stitch At A Time  -  Digi Stamp
• Quirky Craft Challenges  -  Make Us Laugh
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Can you Digi it?

Hugs

Kaza. xxx

Christmas Time ....

...... Eeek! .... can't get Sir Cliff Richard out my head now I've typed that!  It's amazing what pops in and out of my wee noggin somethings .. in fact ... you are better not knowing ....lol ... alot of the time in there are just bumble bees flying about ..lol. 

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend so far.  Our's didn't start off too well as last night the upstairs bathroom decided to leak into the kitchen below, and after Barry has torn most of the wood  panelling out and the kitchen ceiling now looking like a pin cushion with exploratory drill holes, we are none the wiser where the mini waterfall came from - It's a mystery!  (that's a bit better, out with Sir Cliff and in with Toyah....hehehe).

The charming image is from Lili of the Valley, decorated with lots of Stickles.  Design Papers are, I think, from Trimcraft.  Snowflake ribbon from Tesco's.  Diecut Snowflake is a Marianne Creatables with a snowflake brad from stash poked through the middle - Oh, and my snowflake embossing folder used also, how could I forget! ..lol...  The challenges covered are:-

• Ooh La La  -  Let it Snow
• Lili of the Valley  -  Sketch
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Glitter It

Hugs

Kaza

xxx

Clean & Simple Xmas

Good afternoon peeps, hope all in well in Blogland and you all are enjoying your weekend whatever you are up to.  I have had peace and quiet today with Barry being at the Golf and then headed off to the football.   I am out with the Girlies this evening to a Take That Tribute night - should be great fun as this will be the third time we have seen them.   A bit of a sore head has been booked for tomorrow and a day on the sofa.... so I am trying to cram in as much crafting today..lol.

Just a quick card to show you today.  The embossing folder is one I picked up off the internet so not sure who makes it.  Silver buckle is from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Embossed ribbon is from Papermania with gems and sentiment from stash.  The challenges covered are:-

• Totally Papercrafts  -  Clean & Simples
• Alphabet Challenge  -  Quick & Simple
• Less Is More  -  Anything Goes

Hugs

Kaza.xxx

Wedding Card

Good afternoon peeps, hope you are all having a lovely weekend in Blogland.  The middle of June and I have had to pop the heating on - where is summer!?!  - it is wet and windy here in Central Scotland.  Such a shame too as alot of the local towns and villages close by are having their Gala days today and tomorrow. 

The Brionni Trust have a stall at the Scribbler's Picnic in Stirling tomorrow and I am seriously thinking about popping out this afternoon and getting myself a pair of wellies! - come rain of shine it is always a fun day there and local reports are that Gamu (from the X Factor) is singing on the main stage.

I've have chance for a wee play at my time and made this wedding card.  The diecut bride & groom have been in my stash from year dot mounted on rectangle Nesties embossed by my Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder.   Flowers, silver heart & pearl buckle are from Wild Orchid Crafts, swirls diecuts are by Marianne Creations and leaves are punches.  Sentiment, silver ribbon & pearls are all from stash.  The challenges covered are:-

• Simon Says - Bingo!  (Shape, ribbon & sentiment)
• ABC Challenge  -  'W'  is for Wedding
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Diecuts & Punches

Hugs

Kaza. xxx

Umbrella - ella - ellla....

Good evening peeps, back again with my second post of the day.  I apologise in advance about the poor quality of photos - the camera ran out of batteries - boo hiss!!!.    Peace is shattered as that is Baz back from the footie in a happy mood as his team didn't get beat (didn't win either...hehehe). 

I had my first go at paper piecing, and it was surprising easier than I had imagined.  The image is a Miss Anya from the Greeting Farm.  Design papers are from K & Co. Circular sentimental stamp from LOTV.  Ribbon and charm from stash.  Also used was my MS border punch and Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder.  The challenges covered on this card are:-

• Papertake Weekly  -  Sketch
• Spoonful of Sugar  -  Birthday
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Paper Piecing

Hugs

Kaza.xxx

Clean & Simple Card

Morning peeps, hope all well.  I am hoping for a crafty weekend.  Barry is away to the golf and then the football, so I have peace and quiet all afternoon.  Nothing much to report this week, pretty boring life I lead really...lol..... will have to start making things up.. lol.

This was a quick simple card.  Using up some of scraps of black and white card, foil rub-ons, ribbon and a sentiment printed off the computer.  Squares are cut using my trusted Nesties.  The challenges covered are:-

• Delightful Sketches  -  Punches or Diecuts
• Pear Tree Designs  -  Free for All (anything goes)
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Clean & Simple

Hugs

Kaza. xxx

Party Party Party!!!

........ not for me :-(   but for this gorgeous Whiff of Joy city girl who seems to be having a ball this New Year!!! .....lol.  I am having a lovely lazy few days, it is great, though the waistband on my clothes are slowly getting tighter and tighter and tighter...lol.

The papers are from a DCVW paperpack cut using my square Nesties.  sentiment is from stash.  I 'blinged' the image up with a bit of Silver Stickles.  The challenges covered are:-

• Simon Says  -  Party!
• Mojo Monday  -  Sketch
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Time to Party

Hugs
Kaza.xxx



It's snow funny anymore.....

Off again peeps, this time the roads are apparently alright, it is the work entrance that is all blocked.  The workshop boys, bless them, have been struggling in every morning this week, trying to clear a way in.  The next day they are having to start all over again!!!  The poor souls, they deserve a medal for all their efforts.  Finger-crossed for tomorrow, believe it or not - I am wanting to get to work!!!

So while sitting this morning with my uniform on waiting on a phone call to say GO GO GO!!! I managed to make the last of the cards I had been asked to make (hopefully I can start on my own now).  The image is from Magnolia with added Stickles.  The DP are a mixture of DCVW and Papermania.  Princess brads are from stash and snowflakes are Sizzix diecuts.  The challenges covered are:-

• Just Magnolia  -  Sketch
• Crafty Catz  -  Christmas
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Nontraditional Christmas

Hugs

Kaza.xxx

Hello!!!!

Good afternoon your lovely peeps.  Hope you are all having a good weekend.  Autumn/Winter is definitely upon us here, with the trees shedding their leaves and the frosty mornings ..... brrrrrr!!! ..... I just want to stay cozy in bed and hibernate!  I finally had chance for a wee play at my table this weekend and here is a couple of my creations:-

This is a quick and simple card using my origami skills (shirts are the only thing I have learnt to make so far!!  lol).  Tools used are square nesties, Cuttlebug embossing folder and MS border punch. Ribbon and card candies from stash, with sentiment printed of the computer.  The challenges covered are:-

• Cards for Men  -  Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly  -  Penny for the Guy (Male Card)
• C.R.A.F.T.  -  Dry Embossing

This card is using a PB Stickeroo, they are really handy when a card is needed in a hurry.  Again, my Nesties and embossing folders are used.  Ribbon & flowers are from stash and the tag is from a Forever Friends pack.  The challenges covered on this card are:-

• My Time to Craft  -  Quick & Cute
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Tag it!
• Our Creative Corner  -  Attitude of Gratitude

It's the Weekend.........craft time!!!

It seems that it is the only time I get to play these days.  There does not seem enough hours in the day and now that the nights are drawing in it feels less and less.  With limited time, I try and support as many of the challenge blogs as possible. All the Design Teams put so much time and effort in their work - your work are fully appreciated and gives me so much inspiration you don't realise - you are all fantastic and give yourselves a well deserved pat on the back.

I have managed to make one card so far today for a friend whose birthday is next week but she is actually celebrating it tonight (her and her youngest son share the same day) so I think a few glasses of wine will be flowing... lol.  The gorgeous image is from Sugar Nellie coloured with my bargain pencils (from Tesco's), the design paper is from Laura Ashley, diecut buttons are from stash, as is the brads & spacers.  The challenges covered today are:-

• The Sugar Bowl  - Sketch and Buttons
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Happy Birthday
• Secret Crafter  -  Anything Goes

Finger-crossed I shall be back on before I head out tonight.  I have a feeling it could be messy this evening.  Lesley (aka Pinkles Dreams) has bought Cola Cube Shots for us all - they are tasty but lethal.... lol.

hugs

Kaza.xxx

New Baby Card

Afternoon folks, lazy day for me today.  The Race Night went really well and we managed to raise over a whooping £1200 - isn't that fantastic!!!!!  Never got home 'til late last night so had a well deserved long lay.  The only problem now is that I have a dozy head on for the rest of the day ("what's new" I hear you all say.....lol).

So I have done a none-taxing-the-brain card, keeping it simple - which suits me just fine.  Very handy for me as across as Ooh La La their challenge is "Minimalist - white space essential".  I also covered Totally Papercrafts - "Stitching" and over at Creative Inspirations it is "Celebration".

The pram stamp, I think, is from Anita's and the blue gingham paper is from scrap drawer (cheated and used two pieces - the join is hidden under the image - hehe).  Sentiment is a blue peel off  popped on ovals cut out by my Nestie's.  The little ducky is a brad from stash.  Decorated the pram with some Stickles to give it a bit of sparkle.

Hugs

Kaza.xxx

Birthday Card

Evening peeps, back with a second post of today, only managed to make one card this afternoon, don't know where the time went.  Never made any of the cards that the girls at work have asked me to make either, oh well, I will be busy in the evenings this week making them. lol.

I coloured Tilda with my watercolour paints (they were an amazing bargain at £2.99 from The Works and they are lasting ages). Flowers I got from Poppicrafts and I can't find them anywhere else so I am trying to use the sparingly.  Gem Brads and sentiment are from stash.  The challenges I have made this for are:-

• Charisma Cardz  -  Birthday with a candle
• Totally Papercrafts  -  Sketch
• Just Magnolia - Birthday

Baza excelled myself today by making the tea - homemade lasagna, baked tattie with butter, coleslaw, sweetcorn and garlic bread - yum, yum, yum!!!!!  best dinner I have had in ages (sitting here typing this with top button of trousers out as I am so stuffed...lol)  He even did the washing-up as well.  He must be after some-thing so I shall keep you peeps posted with what it is ............... me thinks it is either for a new TV or a holiday...lol.

hugs
Kaza.xxx

Mother's Day Card

Back yet again folks, you will all be sick of the sight of me today...lol.  This is for one of the "mother's" I have to make for.  Heidi across at Moving Along with the Times has done a fabby sketch to follow and it is on a Mum theme.  Also across at Totally Papercrafts the challenge is "Lots of Spots"

Used a Miss Anya stamp from The Greeting Farm, the paper is from scrap pile and rest of stuff is from stash. The sentiment is printed of computer.  Our printer is on the way out so I am hoping to get a new one but I don't know what is best so I can see me getting dragged round all the PC shops by Baza.  He is the shopper in the family - I hate it!!!!  (unless it is for craft stuff ..........or shoes! ...lol)

Hugs
Kaza
xxx

Totally Papercrafts

Evening peeps, hope all of you are having a fabby weekend, I am working the full weekend but off on Monday so not much crafting and blogging getting done I am afraid.  I have however squeezed this little one in for a new challenge blog Totally Papercrafts.  I am joining in on their 2nd challenge which is a recipe - 3 embellishments, 2 papers & 1 image.

I have used one of my favourite stamps, Dressing-up Maggie from Sugar Nellie.  Papers are a mixture of Papermania and DCVW and my three embellies are diecut buttons spruced up with some funky fibres.

Hoping to do a bit more crafting through the week as I have quite a few birthday cards to make for my own family.  Love to you all.

hugs
Kaza.xxx