tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38389747815024403092011-10-01T16:12:14.503+01:00The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.comBlogger1851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-51969498713110947792011-09-10T22:21:00.001+01:002011-09-10T22:23:46.956+01:00Just a quick not to say I am holding a SU Retirement party on Saturday 17 Sept, from 11.00am to 3.00pm. It will be at my house, so if you would like to drop by, browse the retirement list &amp; catalogue, make a project to take away with you &amp; maybe order some fabbie items before they disappear.... then contact me. You will need to book a place, so I know how many projects to make. You may even get to have a sneak peek at some items from the new catalogue that comes out on October 1st........<div><br /></div><div>I will pop back later with some projects made from some of the retired items, hopefully they will still be available....but things are going fast! <a href="http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/eng/7552.asp">Here</a> is the link to the retired list- take a look &amp; contact me if you would like anything...</div><div><br /></div><div>Until later.. keep crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5196949871311094779?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-10714945068687579842011-08-19T17:15:00.005+01:002011-08-19T17:31:13.765+01:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oXG1XvtzVq0/Tk6Mcl4uxdI/AAAAAAAAAyc/xNsDnXEuRU0/s1600/DSCN1823.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oXG1XvtzVq0/Tk6Mcl4uxdI/AAAAAAAAAyc/xNsDnXEuRU0/s320/DSCN1823.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642601805976094162" /></a> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ipo0Xj1IY4/Tk6MTiv2F4I/AAAAAAAAAyU/DlZpsHVxLFQ/s1600/DSCN1822.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ipo0Xj1IY4/Tk6MTiv2F4I/AAAAAAAAAyU/DlZpsHVxLFQ/s320/DSCN1822.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642601650514696066" /></a> <br /><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div>This is the class we are doing on Tuesday 23 Aug.</div><div>We will be making one of each of the above, and if time we will add a Make &amp; take too.</div><div>Included in the class are: 2 x cards; a gift bag &amp; a box.</div><div> <br /></div><div><b>Class details:</b> </div><div><b>Time:</b> from 10.30am to 4.00pm. There will be a break for lunch, refreshments will be provided throughout the day.</div><div><b>Cost</b>: £12.50</div><div>Bring along- your own tools, but I do have everything here(I hope!)</div><div><b>Venue</b>: My house- if you have not been before, drop me a line for directions, or if you have any questions.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Please let me know by Monday, if you would like to come along, so that I have enough spaces.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Hopefully see you then.......</div><div> <br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1071494506868757984?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-52191362491620649472011-08-19T17:14:00.001+01:002011-08-19T17:14:34.407+01:00<div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jFsXoVkMmdI/Tk6FvU2mkYI/AAAAAAAAAyE/Sgp3oegCGBM/s320/DSCN1841.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642594431239885186" /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hfwp4NIDI1Y/Tk6FviU1uQI/AAAAAAAAAyM/T9dBl0VIICo/s1600/DSCN1842.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hfwp4NIDI1Y/Tk6FviU1uQI/AAAAAAAAAyM/T9dBl0VIICo/s320/DSCN1842.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642594434856368386" /></a></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--PgA_sqqqGE/Tk6FuQJUopI/AAAAAAAAAx0/FXIv_xGdkB4/s320/DSCN1836.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642594412796355218" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pvOB6CQ2ZYg/Tk6FujcRaDI/AAAAAAAAAx8/IbRC38l3ujM/s320/DSCN1838.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642594417976109106" /></div><div>I have had these Sizzix dies for a while now &amp; thought it was about time they came out to play.....<div></div><div></div><div>I have put off making them for a while as they looked fiddly to make- quite the opposite-easy, peasy they were! I can see a class in the future with these little devils!</div><div></div><div></div><div>The first one was made using the following: Sizzix Bigz Pillow Box die; Tim Holtz-Alterations- Tattered Flowers; Marianne design leaf; SU papers-"Sweet &amp; Sour Speciality" &amp; "Newsprint"; pearls &amp; SU"Cake Crumb" ink to distress edges of flower.</div><div></div><div></div><div>The other boxes have been made using the Sizzix Bigz die- Box with Ornate Window. </div><div>Also used: Prima flowers; Marianne Design leaf die; Martha Stewart leaf punch; card, Magnolia gems &amp; gems from stash. </div><div>SU supplies: card- Cake Crumb, Very Vanilla &amp; Baja Breeze; paper-"Springtime Vintage"; "Tiny Tags" sentiment &amp; punch; Baja Breeze seam binding; SU Embosslet- "Butterfly Wings"; Bigz- Butterfly Wings; Sanded background stamp &amp; Cake Crumb ink.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Right, think that covers it all! If you look really closely,you can see the teenie tiny butterflies that I put around the seam binding ribbon, that are from the Embosslet die. Luuuuvvve this die!</div><div></div><div></div><div>Just need to think what I am going to fill them with now- would be great filled with choccies, a little gift or some mini cards &amp; envelopes!</div><div></div><div></div><div>Will be back later with the class I am holding on Tuesday of next week, if anyone would be interested in coming along.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Catch you later, keep crafting......</div><div></div><div></div><div>Teresa x</div><div></div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5219136249162064947?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-78066558318649171762011-08-13T15:30:00.009+01:002011-08-13T16:02:44.663+01:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qTIOsKe6rSQ/TkaO2xddgrI/AAAAAAAAAxs/OrTXpwt83CE/s1600/DSCN1826.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qTIOsKe6rSQ/TkaO2xddgrI/AAAAAAAAAxs/OrTXpwt83CE/s320/DSCN1826.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640352654969111218" /></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I7ngC9wVyAs/TkaL4fi6hdI/AAAAAAAAAxc/C-o7_DjE0FM/s320/DSCN1827.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640349385985000914" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div>I am sooooooo..... loving this butterfly die &amp; the Beautiful Wings Embosslits from the Summer Mini Catalogue. Again they were ones that I didn't really want, but after seeing what other people were creating with them, I had to have them!<div> <br /></div><div>These have been made with the "Springtime Vintage" papers, card stock &amp; parchment paper. The flowers are from my garden! </div><div> </div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HaIA1kRz668/TkaMteyRC_I/AAAAAAAAAxk/QWYzHWgh-Cs/s320/DSCN1830.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640350296314022898" /><div>I have been adding them to loads of projects as they are so versatile. I have made a couple of projects with them, but cannot show you yet as have made them for my swaps at Convention in November- I only hope that what I have used is not on the Retired list that comes out soon! If so, then it will be back to the drawing board!</div><div> <br /></div><div>I am also in luvvvve with the Mini Milk Carton die- I really didn't like it when I first saw it as it was smaller than I expected, but it has won me over! This is going to be part of another class I hope to hold, and I have a Christmas version planned also. </div><div>The idea for the carton was taken from the Mini Catalogue, I just changed the colours. The carton holder is from a talented SU demo called Chiaki Haverstick, who I found on my blog hopping travels. You can see more of her creations <b><a href="http://stampingpro.com/">here</a>.</b></div></div><div> <br /></div><div>I hope you like them...</div><div> <br /></div><div>Catch you later.....</div><div> <br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7806655831864917176?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-34093079153463717682011-08-13T15:05:00.006+01:002011-08-13T15:29:42.821+01:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yjuoOFZ0bQU/TkaHeKH3uuI/AAAAAAAAAxM/eQ7EWN9ZdJ8/s1600/DSCN1821.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yjuoOFZ0bQU/TkaHeKH3uuI/AAAAAAAAAxM/eQ7EWN9ZdJ8/s320/DSCN1821.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640344535511317218" /></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xdL4vkUcnTs/TkaHd5zX53I/AAAAAAAAAxE/zO6-JYc8wvU/s320/DSCN1819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640344531130378098" /> <br />I hope you are having a good weekend- the weathers not wonderful but at least its brightening up..<div> <br /></div><div>I thought I would show you some pictures of the class I went to this week at Mrs Wonkas. we made these cards, using the SU "Baby Blossoms stamp" set. This is one from the Summer Mini Catalogue that I have kept looking at, but not got, as It didn't really appeal to me, as I have the 'Rose is a Rose" set, but I think I might be swayed after using it!!</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div><b>Products Used:</b></div><div> <br /></div><div>"Baby Blossoms" clear stamps, sentiment from"Just Believe" set.</div><div> <br /></div><div>"Springtime Vintage" papers</div><div> <br /></div><div>Cake crumb, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, &amp; Very Vanilla card stock.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz &amp; Not Quite Navy inkpads.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Pearls, Scallop Trim border punch &amp; Seam Binding ribbon.</div><div> <br /></div><div>The roses were not the easiest to make, I can tell you! Still haven't managed to get them right, but from a distance they look OK! Will have to keep practicing.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I have to say that the DS papers are my favourite in the mini catalogue, and I hope they are not on the Retired list when it comes out on the 1st Sept. I have been using it for loads of projects, especially for making butterflies with the butterfly dies &amp; Embosslit die.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I will be back later to show you the class I am holding on 23 Aug, if anyone would like to come along.</div><div> <br /></div><div>See you later....</div><div> <br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3409307915346371768?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-66267757678958024352011-08-10T20:30:00.004+01:002011-08-10T21:00:52.885+01:00 <br />I'm back.... did anyone miss me or notice my lack of blogging????<div> <br /></div><div>I failed miserably at my New Years resolution didn't I! Told you I shouldn't make any as I never manage to keep any!</div><div> <br /></div><div>I have no excuses apart from work taking over my life, my crafting Mojo taking a hike for months, and total blogging apathy on my part for my own blog- I have still been blog hopping &amp; keeping up with what everyone else is up to, but couldn't be bothered with my own- how criminal is that? I have also had a holiday ; done a sponsored walk; finished the extension &amp; been working on the back garden- so I don't feel completely useless, that I haven't kept the blog up to date.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Anyway, am trying to turn a new leaf, got my batteries refreshing during the summer holidays(well at least until have to go back to work, in 2 weeks!). Have been making loads of things, getting ready for the SU Convention in November( hopefully they don't retire the products I have been using- if so its back to the drawing board for my swaps).</div><div> <br /></div><div>I held a class yesterday for my usual crafty ladies &amp; thought you might like to see what they made- </div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ic0dG2MzEo/TkLe-ETf8GI/AAAAAAAAAww/zOBf_mCAZMA/s320/DSCN1817.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639314841310064738" /><div>I cannot take any of the credit for these as we made them at Natalie &amp; Zoe's craft day last month. I love this stamp set from the Mini catalogue &amp; it was one of the first things I brought- mind you I more or less have most of the mini catalogue! (Another NYR broken- not spending money on crafting goodies!)</div><div> <br /></div><div>Products used- all SU:</div><div>Plane &amp; Simple clear stamp set</div><div>Cherry Cobbler, Very vanilla, Sahara Sand &amp; Night of Navy card stock; Night of Navy satin ribbon; Decorative Label punch , Word Window &amp; 1 3/4 circle punches; Chocolate chip Ink pad &amp; the scrummy new Square Lattice Textured embossing folder.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I will try to post some of my holiday pictures next, as we had a lovely week in the Cotswolds &amp; some of the other projects I have been working on for classes.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Catch you later...</div><div> <br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6626775767895802435?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-11012062595931396852011-01-03T12:59:00.009Z2011-01-03T13:37:54.795Z<div><br /></div><div>Thought I would pop a quick post to let you know of the classes I have planned for Jan &amp; Feb- to include the new Sale-a-bration stamp sets.</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TSHL2B8CSxI/AAAAAAAAAwY/q08qkFtIFP8/s320/IMGP3147.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557947544245521170" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TSHKT0lcMmI/AAAAAAAAAv4/E0YkG2V0AKM/s320/IMGP3140.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557945857033908834" /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Dates:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Thurs 13 Jan</b>-Xmas double Scrapbook pages - 7.30/9.30pm - £5.00</div><div><b>Fri 21 Jan</b>- Bliss Calender Desk set with cards- 7.30/10.00pm approx- £12.50</div><div><b>Sat 29 Jan</b>- workshop/Make &amp; Take- 1.30/3.30pm -Free</div><div><b>Sat 5 Feb</b>- Love You Much cards &amp; box set- 1.30/4.00pm approx - £10.00</div><div><b>Fri 18 Feb</b>- Just Believe cards &amp; holder set- 7.30/10.00pm approx- £10.00</div><div><br /></div><div>All classes will be at my house and will include the kits, refreshments &amp; use of tools that you may not have. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested &amp; to book a place.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Bliss Desk Calender class will possibly be in the new In Colours, as I just <b>had</b> to make it up in this colour way as I am so loving these colours together! </div><div><br /></div><div>Well off to finish my bookwork that I brought home to do over the Xmas hols- strangely keep finding other distractions!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting......</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1101206259593139685?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-33297351434614661922011-01-01T19:45:00.016Z2011-01-01T20:42:31.298ZHappy New Year to one &amp; all... hope you are recovered from last nights merriment.<div><br /></div><div>Just thought I would share the exciting new Stampin Up Sale-a-bration promotion with you that is running from now... until 28 Feb.</div><div><br /></div><div>For every £45 you spend... you can choose one of 4 exciting new stamp sets, that will not be available to purchase anywhere!</div><div>They are available in both wood or clear mount, and are so scrummy, its difficult to choose my favourite!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/images/SAB11_UK.pdf">Here</a> is the link to the Sale-a-bration brochure, so you can see for yourself.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some samples we made at our Sale-a-bration day, and hopefully Natalie won't mind me showing you!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>BLISS SET...</b></div><div><b><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TR-LH4Z3R3I/AAAAAAAAAvo/Wn-kufueXkk/s320/IMGP3134.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557313432714692466" /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>PUNCH BUNCH...</b></div><div>This set works with punches available....the owl punch is supposed to coming in April with the Mini Catalogue- cannot wait!!!</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TR-M0mNnhRI/AAAAAAAAAvw/kbaU3mLFYcM/s320/IMGP3138.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557315300437230866" /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>SWEET SUMMER....</b></div><div>This lovely set works with any of the sentiment sets.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TR-LHTQ_WaI/AAAAAAAAAvY/V_1NdkPiFiE/s320/IMGP3132.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557313422745360802" /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>SO HAPPY FOR YOU....</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TR-LHC3cjbI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/myI_2uuW67Q/s320/IMGP3136.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557313418343255474" /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>You can get your hands on these stamps, by.....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>* Spending £45 in the Main Catalogue</div><div><br /></div><div>* By Hosting a Workshop during Sale-a-bration &amp; the product sales come to £300 or more-not only will you receive the Hostess benefits of FREE GOODS &amp; a Level 2 Hostess stamp set, but you can also choose an additional Sale-a-bration stamp set FREE.</div><div>Just let me know if you would be interested in booking a Workshop in your home &amp; we can set a date!</div><div><br /></div><div>* If you decide to sign up to be a SU Demo during Sale-a-bration, you can also choose an additional stamp set to the value of £44.95 from the Main Catalogue, as well as all the goodies of the Starter Kit at only £119 for over £230 worth of value! </div><div><br /></div><div>I am sorry the pictures do not do the cards justice, as the colours a far better in the flesh!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well off to do some creating with my Sale-a-bration sets... and organize some classes, which I will post later.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3329735143461466192?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-34044106795108423462010-12-28T20:10:00.004Z2010-12-28T20:41:40.841Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRpGwWd28NI/AAAAAAAAAvI/cn1zEh0_Ijs/s1600/IMGP3123.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRpGwWd28NI/AAAAAAAAAvI/cn1zEh0_Ijs/s320/IMGP3123.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555830886793408722" /></a><br />Well that's Christmas almost over again for another year! <div>I hope everyone had a super Christmas and had lots of super presents from Santa! I hope you are not still suffering from turkey overkill like we are in our house! We are still plowing through the mountain of food we got for Xmas- goodness knows why we brought so much, being that there is only the two of us and the cat! Maybe it was the thought that we may have visitors, I suppose, or that we were going to get snowed in again &amp; not be able to get to a shop for days!</div><div><br /></div><div>I thought I would show you a couple of the Thank You cards I made to send out for the lovely pressies we both got. They are based on the cards we made at SU Convention this year at Addington- I'm really liking this stamp set &amp; will be using it more in the future!</div><div><br /></div><div>The stamps were inked up with marker pens, then spritzed with water before stamping onto water colour paper.(I actually did the first image straight onto the water paper &amp; then spritzed the stamp with water,without re-inking, to get the second image). When this was dry, the image was spritzed using a marker pen a &amp; the Colour spritzing tool.The image was torn around, mounted onto co-ordinating card, ribbon &amp; button added, and then attached to the front of the base card.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Items Used:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Just Believe stamp set; </div><div>Card: Not Quite Navy; Bashful Blue; Cherry Cobbler; Wild Wasabi; water colour card</div><div>Marker Pens: Not Quite Navy;Almost Artichoke;Bashful Blue;Cherry Cobbler;Pear Pizzazz</div><div>Other: Old Olive grossgrain ribbon; Su buttons; linen thread; Colour Spritzer</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am going to make a New Years Resolution -to keep up to date with my blog &amp; to join in more blog challenges in 2011, as I let work take over and lost my Mojo this year. I keep looking at everyone else's blogs &amp; seeing their wonderful creations, but just do not have the inclination to do anything myself! Well, we'll see what happens!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all have a super New Years eve &amp; day..... and keep crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3404410679510842346?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-6212947065764174432010-12-24T07:04:00.006Z2010-12-24T07:54:39.237Z<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRKsCLHnKI/AAAAAAAAAuI/GtqmN33nPxM/s320/IMGP2555.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554146360812870818" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRMqSgteLI/AAAAAAAAAuw/Iadxbl0Jnhs/s1600/IMGP2851.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRMqSgteLI/AAAAAAAAAuw/Iadxbl0Jnhs/s320/IMGP2851.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554148529861916850" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRKswmtwfI/AAAAAAAAAuY/G2RDJCcOvhk/s320/IMGP2977.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554146373276647922" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRMqgHFHLI/AAAAAAAAAu4/aEA11mRhSw4/s320/IMGP3105.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554148533512510642" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Yeah....... the extension is all done(almost)</div><div>Hubby's office almost finished, furniture here,Christmas tree up &amp; decorated- check!<br /><div><br /></div><div>We carried the wallpapers through to the new extension, so that it made it feel like one larger area rather than 2 separate rooms.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sofas &amp; chair arrived from DFS at 4.30pm yesterday(they did promise delivery before Xmas!!). All set up &amp; tried out for comfort &amp; TV positioning(hubby!). Now its all in its feels more cosy &amp; like a room to live in rather than a big space to fill!</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRKtVha7OI/AAAAAAAAAug/FgLFb2HuzKI/s320/IMGP3107.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554146383186554082" />If you look closely you can see my chair- didn't realise how close the pattern match was to the wallpaper!</div><div><br /></div><div>The cats love the new suite and were straight in investigating all the comfy sleeping spots(only one is ours- we inherit next doors 2 cats during the day &amp; they go home when its time for bed!)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next year- the garden!!!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Best Wishes for a Very Merry Christmas &amp; a Happy New Year to you all....</div><div><br /></div><div>Keep Crafting..</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-621294706576417443?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-74180105316257412192010-12-24T06:11:00.009Z2010-12-24T07:04:14.036Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRAp4z6iJI/AAAAAAAAAt4/gyz99ciDe_w/s1600/IMGP3075.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRAp4z6iJI/AAAAAAAAAt4/gyz99ciDe_w/s320/IMGP3075.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554135328823609490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRQ-xCmNztI/AAAAAAAAAtw/at2_JRMe7qg/s1600/IMGP3087.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRQ-xCmNztI/AAAAAAAAAtw/at2_JRMe7qg/s320/IMGP3087.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554133252686335698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRQ-w8gqqVI/AAAAAAAAAto/BN-qDJ13n_s/s1600/IMGP3072.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRQ-w8gqqVI/AAAAAAAAAto/BN-qDJ13n_s/s320/IMGP3072.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554133251052448082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRQ-v8iup7I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/ztzJLHCuTrs/s1600/IMGP3073.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRQ-v8iup7I/AAAAAAAAAtQ/ztzJLHCuTrs/s320/IMGP3073.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554133233881229234" /></a><br />I thought I would show a few piccies of the things I made for the craft fair that I was going to attend, but got cancelled due to the snow. I held a mini fair at mine instead the following weekend and sold a few things.<div>I made some handbag treat </div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TRRCaMoQ8dI/AAAAAAAAAuA/e6KoDFRaLo8/s320/IMGP3074.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554137258288804306" /><div>bags which I put mints in, but looked great hanging on my Christmas tree and could be also be used to put a small gift in. I also made up some notepad, ruler &amp; pencil sets, covered notepads, paper-bag albums, Magic Reindeer food holders and cards.<br /><div><br /></div><div>The instructions for the Reindeer bags can be found <a href="http://www.mychicnscratch.com/2009/12/reindeer-food-1.html">here</a> at Chic'n'scratch, which is a brilliant blog for ideas by a very talented lady. I did tweak the design to suit as I didn't have the SU Sparkly &amp; Bright stamp set &amp; used a photo download from <a href="http://www.printableheaven.com/">here </a> called Printable Heaven, which has loads of great downloads.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are all ready for the big day tomorrow! Have just last minute gift holders to make &amp; prep to do for lunch tomorrow, then that's it- if I have forgotten anything now- too bad! </div><div><br /></div><div>Merry Christmas to everyone &amp; hope you have a great time. Hope Santa brings you everything you asked for.....!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx </div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7418010531625741219?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-67402454887490097932010-12-12T08:28:00.004Z2010-12-12T08:50:19.034Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJp_3mMVI/AAAAAAAAAtE/ObexU4x3dn0/s1600/IMGP3010.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJp_3mMVI/AAAAAAAAAtE/ObexU4x3dn0/s320/IMGP3010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549711995439558994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJpQvT60I/AAAAAAAAAs8/m4jQ1iUuMl4/s1600/IMGP3009.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 125px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJpQvT60I/AAAAAAAAAs8/m4jQ1iUuMl4/s320/IMGP3009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549711982788340546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJpKNYg8I/AAAAAAAAAs0/rxwgLBfFiNU/s1600/IMGP3007.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJpKNYg8I/AAAAAAAAAs0/rxwgLBfFiNU/s320/IMGP3007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549711981035422658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJoy6x6qI/AAAAAAAAAss/u2wnWY83Tg0/s1600/IMGP3006.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSJoy6x6qI/AAAAAAAAAss/u2wnWY83Tg0/s320/IMGP3006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549711974783380130" /></a><br />Here is the card I made for Nan for her 90th birthday.<div><br /></div><div>I made an album card(I think that's what its called), the same as the Scrap club class that we did. It was from a class by Andrea Walford, who always comes up with some brilliant class/workshop projects.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was quite chuffed with how it came out and used lots of bling on it to make a bit more special for her, and I also made a voucher holder to match.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Items Used:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Card<b>- </b>Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso.</div><div>Ink - Baja Breeze</div><div>Papers- Elegant Soiree</div><div>Stamps- SU- Happy Everything</div><div> Penny Black - Every Day</div><div>Punches- SU-Bird on a Branch, Scallop circle, scallop circle, Scallop border punch. Quickutz lettering and dies.</div><div>Misc- SU- filigree brads, Very Vanilla ribbon, pearls. </div><div> Other- rhinestone swirls</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like it- might have to make some more of these- but only for special occasions, as it seemed to take ages to make!</div><div><br /></div><div>See you soon.. happy crafting..</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6740245488749009793?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-36320764775185625482010-12-12T07:39:00.004Z2010-12-12T08:27:57.712Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDSICrfvI/AAAAAAAAAsk/1dQqqKZ6T8g/s1600/IMGP3018.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDSICrfvI/AAAAAAAAAsk/1dQqqKZ6T8g/s320/IMGP3018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549704988246900466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDR_AVIiI/AAAAAAAAAsc/G24rEdfeJXg/s1600/IMGP3046.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDR_AVIiI/AAAAAAAAAsc/G24rEdfeJXg/s320/IMGP3046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549704985821127202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDRTGCCuI/AAAAAAAAAsU/PJy8_nawfL0/s1600/IMGP3021.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDRTGCCuI/AAAAAAAAAsU/PJy8_nawfL0/s320/IMGP3021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549704974033881826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDRMA47LI/AAAAAAAAAsM/UOE5FqJRpwc/s1600/IMGP3024.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TQSDRMA47LI/AAAAAAAAAsM/UOE5FqJRpwc/s320/IMGP3024.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549704972133264562" /></a><br />Good morning to one and all on this fine Sunday morning- most of the snow has now gone from here, with only a few remnants left to show now!<div>I thought I would show a few piccies of my Nans 90th birthday party the other weekend, as I have been so busy with work, that I haven't got around to doing so before now.</div><div>Mum organised everything beautifully, with help from Dad and some family friends that were staying with Nan for the weekend- thankfully it was the weekend before we had all the snow!</div><div><br /></div><div>It was nice to see lots of family friends that we hadn't seen for a long while, and it was nice to see Nan enjoying herself &amp; laughing as much as she was! </div><div>She had loads of lovely presents and I think there is a trip to the garden centre is on the horizon with all the gift vouchers she got- Dad had better hire a lorry I think!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Mum made some of her scrummy cupcakes, which went down well with everyone, and as usual there was so much food that most took a doggy bag home!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you didn't mind me showing you a few piccies of my Nan, as I am very proud of her- she is a very independent lady, especially as she still lives on her own- she does have a very good support network, who without I don't think she would be able to do so- Mum &amp; dad, neighbours &amp; friends who keep an eye on her &amp; do jobs for her.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well off to get some breakfast &amp; a nice cuppa. I will post some piccies later of the cards that Mum &amp; I made for Nan.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3632076477518562548?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-75883831117022269022010-11-07T18:41:00.018Z2010-11-07T20:37:24.592ZWow.... what an exciting couple of days have been had by everyone that went to the SU Convention. It was the turn of the UK to host this years event- at Addington Palace in Croydon.<br /><br />It has been fun packed, exciting, tiring, inspiring &amp; a great opportunity to make new friends,over the past couple of days.<br />There were over 300 Demos from the UK, France &amp; Germany and a couple from the US.<div><br />Some of us met up on Thurs eve for a pre-convention evening, arranged by Natalie &amp; Monica, for their downlines, at the hotel, with Create &amp; Takes, Raffle prizes, started exchanging our Swaps. There were so many fantastic swaps going around and even more when we got to the convention on Friday. These ladies deserve a medal for all their hard work &amp; for putting up with over 100 rowdy &amp; excitable ladies, most of whom had never been to Convention before!!</div><div><br />Here are some pictures from the Convention....</div><div><br />Natalie with some of her Stamping Stars Team.. we knew where we all were as we wore fluffy stars head bands!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TNb9TT2kk_I/AAAAAAAAArU/vOeMarhzC3A/s1600/IMGP2878.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TNb9TT2kk_I/AAAAAAAAArU/vOeMarhzC3A/s320/IMGP2878.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536891300087108594" /></a>Natalie, Justine, Gill, Cary, Jenny<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TNb9Tr5gReI/AAAAAAAAArc/kn0zugLm8QI/s320/IMGP2893.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536891306541860322" /></div><div><br /></div><div>The table set up for the Awards evening meal...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TNcDXVlbjMI/AAAAAAAAAr0/LaGYrasBwpo/s320/IMGP2898.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536897966341328066" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Natalie &amp; Zoe</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TNb9T01Y-LI/AAAAAAAAArk/78Yogmf571o/s320/IMGP2900.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536891308940523698" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />Front- Sue, Cary, Gill<br />Back- Justine, me, </div><div>Jackie</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TNcDX3fLT0I/AAAAAAAAAsE/rfgi8C6Aiuk/s320/IMGP2924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536897975441903426" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Make &amp; Takes on Saturday</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Kim, Natalie, Zoe, Jackie, Sue, Gill, Cary</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TNcDXtsp3rI/AAAAAAAAAr8/oOzF70fXZvU/s320/IMGP2925.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536897972814077618" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone there had a brilliant time - as well as the Make &amp; Takes, we had Prize Patrols, where you could win a stamp set that had been used to demo a class(guess what..... lucky old me won!! I never win anything usually! I couldn't believe it when my name went up on the screen!).</div><div><br /></div><div>We had demos, classes &amp; training sessions. There were swaps going on for various different projects- I have never seen so many fantastic ideas! I have taken loads of pictures so I could remember some of the samples &amp; projects, and have loads of fantastic swaps from some very talented crafters!</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to go to next years conference.... it was announced it is to be held in France at none other than .......DISNEYLAND PARIS! OMG!! I am going to start saving up now.. and set some goals( Natalie will be pleased!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Will pop back later with some more pictures of some of the fantastic swaps I received...</div><div><br /></div><div>In the mean time.. happy Crafting</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7588383111702226902?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-56517785645001027442010-10-31T09:13:00.003Z2010-10-31T09:22:26.018Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TM00fIF4szI/AAAAAAAAArE/8OMpMR0lUIg/s1600/IMGP2859.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TM00fIF4szI/AAAAAAAAArE/8OMpMR0lUIg/s320/IMGP2859.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534137226460967730" /></a><br />Woohoo! <br />Have finally finished my swaps for next weekends SU Convention at Addington Palace! I made 170 in the end as I was getting carried away with cutting & sticking and couldn't stop till had run out of various bits n pieces!<br />Here's a sneak peek at what I have made...<br />You will have to wait till after next weekend to see what I made & hopefully the swaps I am looking forward to receiving to get more ideas for classes.<br /><br /><br />Off to do my homework for work tomorrow as have a Training Day at work & have my SLA & SAR to write!<br /><br />Enjoy your Halloween evening tonight..<br /><br />Happy Haunting......<br /><br />Teresa xx<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5651778564500102744?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-11236360519531317032010-10-30T21:29:00.005+01:002010-10-30T21:52:38.348+01:00<span style="font-weight:bold;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMyAzhxycyI/AAAAAAAAAq8/cEZWcoyN46Q/s1600/IMGP2858.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMyAzhxycyI/AAAAAAAAAq8/cEZWcoyN46Q/s320/IMGP2858.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533939664860377890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMyAytgVxiI/AAAAAAAAAq0/9LDyzsOhoF4/s1600/IMGP2855.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 167px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMyAytgVxiI/AAAAAAAAAq0/9LDyzsOhoF4/s320/IMGP2855.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533939650828551714" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here's the piccies from the class I held on Friday.<br /><br />We made a couple of cards & a sweet treat holder, using the Serene Snowflakes stamp set & the a couple of the new SU colour inks pads.<br /><br />Items Used:</span><br /><br />Serene snowflakes; Snow Flurries & Occasional Sentiments stamp sets<br />Pacific Point; Bashful Blue; Marina Mist & Platinum Inks<br />Whisper White; Pacific Point; Bashful Blue & Marina Mist cardstock.<br />Stick & stamp, Dazzling Diamonds; Oval circle & Scallop punches;ribbon etc.<br /><br /><br />The treat bag was from one made by the talented <a href="http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/">Makeesha Byl</a>, who is a very talented SU demo in Australia.<br />I am afraid you will have to imagine what the square card looked like, as I cannot find my sample, so I think one of the ladies must have an extra card! However you get the idea from the worksheet I gave them to take. With this card we stamped the snowflake 3 times & cut out to build up the design, rather like a medallion stamp.<br />I am so loving this stamp set and these new colours...<br /><br />Am off now to finish my swaps for the SU Convention next weekend & to try to get Bella in, as we have been trying all night to get her in for the past couple of hours, as there have been fireworks going off here. We manged to get next doors 2 cats, but no sign of Bella yet.<br /><br />Happy crafting....<br /><br />Teresa xx<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1123636051953131703?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-77400783386182134722010-10-30T20:29:00.004+01:002010-10-30T21:08:18.284+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxzuHcRBpI/AAAAAAAAAqk/PuohW4Nsq-Y/s1600/IMGP2846.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxzuHcRBpI/AAAAAAAAAqk/PuohW4Nsq-Y/s320/IMGP2846.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533925278240278162" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxzuWdc4VI/AAAAAAAAAqs/hSY1gM9PBqs/s1600/IMGP2848.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxzuWdc4VI/AAAAAAAAAqs/hSY1gM9PBqs/s320/IMGP2848.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533925282271781202" /></a><br /><br />Me again- 2 posts in succession! What's going on?<br />Please excuse the photo quality- I was messing around with the lighting in the room,trying to get a Halloweeny feel to the picture(thats my excuse & I'm sticking to it!!)<br /><br />I made a card for last weeks challenge over at <a href="http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Penny Black</a>, which was Spooky Nights, but didn't get to post it & enter the challenge- so I thought I would use it for this weeks challenge- week 125, which is "Zig zags or Triangles". I think this might qualify,as there is a triangle with his hat & some in the border. The card is on the right of the picture next to Bella Blue, who thought it would be great to get in on the picture and play with the sweets I had put around for added effect! However when I wanted to take some pictures of her, she was having none of it & got off the work top.<br />The other card is one with images cut from one of my Cricut cartridges- think it was "Paper doll Dress Up"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Items Used;</span><br /><br />Doodlebug paper; Penny Black stamped & water coloured image; Halloween downloaded sentiment, which was glazed with Glossy Accents; Nestabilities frame; Cuttlebug Pumpkin embossing folder; Martha Stewart border punch; glitter glue.<br /><br /><br />The other cards were some other cards that I made last year, using assorted Penny Black & Magnolia stamped images,with Quickutz sentiments; assorted papers, ribbons, buttons, rub ons etc from my stash. <br />I love this Penny Black stamp & the itsy bitsy spider. <br />I have brought a couple of new Halloween stamps, but haven't got around to using them yet- oh well, have to wait to next year!<br /><br />Happy crafting, see again soon.....<br /><br />Teresa xx<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7740078338618213472?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-89059688709952455402010-10-30T19:40:00.008+01:002010-10-30T21:05:06.656+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxosUWh2aI/AAAAAAAAAqc/Q4_iGRSaDbM/s1600/IMGP2841.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxosUWh2aI/AAAAAAAAAqc/Q4_iGRSaDbM/s320/IMGP2841.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533913152718231970" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxorzlBoxI/AAAAAAAAAqU/2tukRWhiLPE/s1600/IMGP2842.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxorzlBoxI/AAAAAAAAAqU/2tukRWhiLPE/s320/IMGP2842.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533913143920665362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxorsY5VhI/AAAAAAAAAqM/BH6Ul3j5yBA/s1600/IMGP2844.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TMxorsY5VhI/AAAAAAAAAqM/BH6Ul3j5yBA/s320/IMGP2844.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533913141990741522" /></a><br /><br /><br />Good evening everyone- hope you are enjoying this pre Halloween evening! Am waiting for some knocks on the door- but none so far- perhaps we will be visited tomorrow night! The candy pot & decorations are all ready!<br /><br />Thought I would post a couple of pictures from the new SU Catalogue Open Day that I held the other weekend.<br />I had 8 ladies crammed round my table- not a lot of space I can tell you! They took away 2 completed Make & Takes with them. What was nice was that they were all new to crafting(apart from faithful Mum, who always comes up to help & support me), and said they enjoyed themselves and were up for some classes! Plenty of work ahead then thinking what to do for novice card makers!<br /><br />The table shows the a few of the new colour ink pads & cards stock, with a couple of the new unmounted stamp sets. Loving these new stamp sets!<br />It also shows a sample board I made up with the swaps I got at the SU training evening last month. There are also projects that have been made in classes, from the SWU on line classes and classes I have held.<br /><br />I will post some pictures of the class I had here yesterday afternoon, where we used the new Serene Snowflakes & new colour card /ink pads.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-8905968870995245540?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-26003468233985074702010-09-26T20:00:00.003+01:002010-09-26T20:39:52.694+01:00Not long to go now..........!<br /><br />The new catalogue is launched this Friday 1st Oct. Yea! I hear some say! I have had a sneak preview of the new catalogue and can tell you there are some scrummy new products in there- so many, I want them all! LOL!<br /><br />On <span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday 9th Oct</span>,(previously posted as Sat 2nd Oct) I will be holding an Open day at my house, so you too can get a look at the new catalogue!<br /><br />I will be having Make & Takes, Raffle prizes, refreshments, samples from the new catalogue, and you have the opportunity to get your hands on a catalogue too! The cost will £6.00, to include a new catalogue. If you put a £45.00 order in from the new catalogue, I will refund the £6.00.<br /><br />I will need to know how many are definitely coming along, so I know I have enough Make & Take packs made up, and enough catalogues to hand- so please contact me if you would definitely like to come along. Contact me at: teresa.cain@btinternet.com<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Details:</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Date: </span>Sat 9th Oct<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Time</span>: 11.00am to 3.00pm<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Venue</span>: my house- contact me for directions<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Confirm</span> place & approx time coming along by: Mon 4th Oct<br /><br />If you want to come along, but not take part in the Make & takes, then you are more than welcome- please still let me know if you would like to come. <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you there.......<br /><br />Teresa x<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-2600346823398507470?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-1470890166869293952010-09-18T09:12:00.002+01:002010-09-18T09:34:51.454+01:00I suppose not! Sorry I have been a very bad blogger of late- so many things going on at the moment & not had the creative flow going.<br /><br />I just wanted to remind everyone that I am holding the Christmas Stationary set class this Friday- 24th Sept, if anyone would like to come along. The pictures are on the posting below. It is not as difficult as you think it looks- if I can make it, then you can!<br />I am also holding a raffle for the Macmillan Coffee Day, so if you come along, you will be supporting this worthwhile cause too.<br /><br />I am also holding an Open Day on Saturday 2nd Oct for the launch of the new SU catalogue- i have a preview copy of the catalogue & there is absolutely tons of scrummylicious new stuff jam packed into it! I want it all!!! I will post more details late- please come along as I will be having create & takes, raffle prizes, refreshments and the chance to see some of this new scrummyness!<br /><br />I will also show you some of the fantastic swaps I had when I went to my first Regional SU Training event last night- there are some seriously talented SU Demos out there!<br /><br />Catch you later, happy crafting....<br /><br />Teresa x<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-147089016686929395?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-39318292024571287132010-09-05T07:27:00.007+01:002010-09-05T07:41:17.283+01:00Sorry I have been AWOL for a while- had a holiday, back to work, extension being built- usual things to keep you distracted from crafting!<br />The list is out for those products that are retiring from the existing catalogue, ready for all the new & exciting goodies in the new catalogue out on October 1st. Once these items are out of stock, that's it, they're gone, so get them while you can- if there was something you were looking at before & were waiting to buy- have a look at the list -it might be retiring, or already gone! S<a href="http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-GB/Lastchance_en-GB.pdf">U Retired List</a><br /><br />If you would like anything, then contact me, with your order.<br /><br />I have changed the date for the Stationary holder from the 8th Sept to 24th Sept- I will also be doing something for the Macmillan Coffee day that evening- so please come along- have some fun crafting & support a good cause.<br /><br />Happy crafting,<br /><br />Teresa xx<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3931829202457128713?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-11374111066481828532010-08-02T19:50:00.010+01:002010-09-05T11:12:21.099+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TFcgMlxX8XI/AAAAAAAAAp8/Hs--viaYoGY/s1600/IMGP2573.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TFcgMlxX8XI/AAAAAAAAAp8/Hs--viaYoGY/s320/IMGP2573.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500900870526071154" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TFcgMEyB_vI/AAAAAAAAAp0/LicY6PgaCKk/s1600/IMGP2575.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TFcgMEyB_vI/AAAAAAAAAp0/LicY6PgaCKk/s320/IMGP2575.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500900861670457074" /></a><br />It doesn't have quite the same ring as Christmas in July- but it'll soon be here regardless of which month you start to make your Christmas projects & cards!<br /><br />Here's what we will be doing in the class on Friday 24th Sept...<br /> <br />We will be making a Christmas Stationary Holder which would make a great Christmas gift, and inside there are 3 x cards, 4- 3x3 cards & 9 x gift tags.<br />The project is based on the original Love You Much set created by the very talented Andrea Walford, but it has been tweaked to use the Seasons of Joy stamp set.<br /><br />If you would like to book a place on the class, please email me, as I will need to know numbers for the kits.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Class Details:</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Date</span>: Friday 24th Sept<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Time:</span> 7.00pm to 9.30pm<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Venue</span>: My house- email me for directions<br /><br />If you would like to order the stamp set before the class, then let me know. The set is £24.95, but I will not charge for postage if you are booking a place for the class.<br /><br /><br />Catch you later- Happy crafting!<br /><br />Teresa x<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1137411106648182853?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-76067645202421526432010-07-30T09:48:00.005+01:002010-08-02T20:56:06.314+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TFKUYgpHuWI/AAAAAAAAAps/v6mYvmH3dHE/s1600/IMGP2570.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TFKUYgpHuWI/AAAAAAAAAps/v6mYvmH3dHE/s320/IMGP2570.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499621243772975458" /></a><br />Just a quick post to let you know what we will be making at the next class..<br /><br />We will be making a desk tidy, a decorated ruler, jumbo paper clip, covered notebook & a book page holder. We will be using the scrummy Cottage Garden papers, Sweet Pea felt flowers & stamp set & the Baroque Motif stamp set.<br /><br />If you would like to book a place please contact me. <br /><br />Class date: Friday 27 Aug<br />Time: 7.00pm - 9.30pm approx<br />Venue: my house -contact me for directions if needed.<br />Cost: £12.50, to include all refreshments & kit.<br /><br />Hope you are enjoying the holidays. Will show some more extension photos later- still not completed, but at least most of the mess is done now!<br /><br />Happy crafting...<br /><br />Teresa x<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7606764520242152643?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-58703628292017029382010-07-26T11:17:00.006+01:002010-08-02T20:57:38.956+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TE1jVBLWWFI/AAAAAAAAApk/vS-IJLZiIb4/s1600/IMGP2565.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TE1jVBLWWFI/AAAAAAAAApk/vS-IJLZiIb4/s320/IMGP2565.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498159932833683538" /></a><br />Just a quick post to let you know what we will be making this week. the class is on Weds 28th at 2.00pm till 4.30/5.00pm. The cost is £10.00, to include materials & refreshments.<br /><br />We will be making 3 cards & a gift bag for a bottle of wine. I have a couple of places left, if anyone would like to come along- it will be at my house, so drop me a line if you are interested and for directions<br /><br />Sorry the bottle of wine will not be included in the class- this was to tempt you into signing up only! LOL.<br /><br />We are using the Jackpot DS papers, the "Cheers to You" stamp set, which are in the current Main catalogue, and the red satin ribbon is from the Mini catalogue. You can order your SU goodies from me at any time, just contact me...<br /><br />Happy crafting,<br /><br />Teresa x<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5870362829201702938?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-57374889954111385752010-07-20T11:12:00.010+01:002010-07-20T11:42:15.944+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TEV7ueq2SxI/AAAAAAAAApU/ZpLSjOWIXWQ/s1600/IMGP2550.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TEV7ueq2SxI/AAAAAAAAApU/ZpLSjOWIXWQ/s200/IMGP2550.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495934958712539922" /></a><br /><br /><br />Just thought I would show you what we will be making this Friday evening on my SU Class I am holding. There are a couple of spaces spare at the moment, if anyone would be interested in joining in.<br /><br />The class is using the SU Greenhouse Garden stamp set- we will be making 2 cards & a slider gift/card box. I have made both sets up, but we will be making the Pumpkin Pie & Apricot Appeal set up on the night- it was difficult to choose which set, as they both look good made up!<br /><br />The cost for the evening will be £12.50. This will include all paper, card etc to make the set, and refreshments.If you would like to come along, please drop me a line via the email address on the side bar. It will be at my house from 7.30pm to 9.30pm approx.<br /><br /><br />The next class I have booked & spaces for is:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cheers to You</span> <br />Weds 28th July, 2.00pm - 5.00pm<br />Male cards- making at least 4 cards, for the men in your life<br />Cost is £10.00<br /><br /><br />Please let me know if you would like to come along.<br /><br />Keep crafting,<br />Teresa xx<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5737488995411138575?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-31593519173864446102010-06-27T10:20:00.006+01:002010-06-27T14:34:31.368+01:00I found this heartwarming story on a blog hop challenge site- <a href="http://scrapstampandbemerry.blogspot.com/">Scrap,Stamp &amp; be Merry </a>and thought I would put it up on my blog to see if anyone who kindly takes the time to read my blog would join in. It made me cry when I read Bella's story over on the link to her fundraising blog, and made me realize how fortunate &amp; very lucky most of us are &amp; do not appreciate what we have till its gone. Please take the time to pop on over and read her story, even if you cant take part and make a card to send to her. The link to find out more about Bella is <a href="http://www.bellatucker.org/">HERE</a>.<div><br /></div><div>The address to send your cards for Bella is:</div><div><br /></div><div>The Bella Tucker Fund</div><div>PO Box 199</div><div>Londonderry, NH</div><div>03053</div><div>USA<br /><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3159351917386444610?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-82434055746323717342010-06-27T09:04:00.003+01:002010-06-27T09:33:37.281+01:00<div><br /></div><div>Thought would show a few pictures of the new extension we are having built at the moment. It feels like its taking forever, although its not really- its just all the dust I keep <img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcI8c6lZ2I/AAAAAAAAAok/PuCdpyMjbmo/s320/IMGP2498.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487364505621325666" />having to clear up constantly! It will be worth it in the end, especially as I will get the "Sad Room" all to myself!!!! Once the walls started to go up, it seemed to be much bigger than we thought- mind you the inner walls have still to go up &amp; the wall for hubby's new office. There will be 3 windows in the roof, so we should gets lots of light inside still and hopefully not make the kitchen &amp; dining room too dark. Can't wait to get it all finished- then there's decorating, redesign the garden, planting, new fencing...........!!!</div><div>Might show some more pictures later as we get more done!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy your Sunday...</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcI85ULDKI/AAAAAAAAAos/X2XJTmA69LY/s320/IMGP2513.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487364513244843170" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcI9LksS7I/AAAAAAAAAo0/_C8BfdCr38M/s320/IMGP2524.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487364518145969074" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcI9m3n6JI/AAAAAAAAAo8/Dj0_Fdjt_zA/s320/IMGP2528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487364525473130642" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-8243405574632371734?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-9626959110337972072010-06-27T08:12:00.003+01:002010-06-27T08:53:54.146+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcA86NrmyI/AAAAAAAAAoc/AqGB-q5sdKU/s1600/IMGP2531.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcA86NrmyI/AAAAAAAAAoc/AqGB-q5sdKU/s320/IMGP2531.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487355717393029922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcA8i-76fI/AAAAAAAAAoU/HgVIRuvONN8/s1600/IMGP2530.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TCcA8i-76fI/AAAAAAAAAoU/HgVIRuvONN8/s320/IMGP2530.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487355711157168626" /></a><br />Its MAWTT 1st birthday celebrations on their blog this week, with the challenge being to make something for a birthday, but not a card!. There is also a blog hop with the DT, who are offering their own challenges as well. The prize on the MAWTT blog is some lovely Gorjuss Girls stamps.<div>So here goes... for my project I made an Explosion Box , as it happens to be my sisters birthday this week, and this has one of her pressies inside- should be safe to show, as she doesn't look at my blog anyway!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Items Used:</div><div>Bazzill card &amp; sugar coated brads; Quickutz heart die.; mirror card; Basic Grey paperpad; Prima flowers; peel-off stickers &amp; ribbon from stash. The edges were lightly distressed with a brown inkpad.</div><div><br /></div><div>I went through a phase of making these a while ago... might have to do some more for a SU class....!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, must go as the ironing beckons, as does the sunshine- shame I cannot do the ironing outside at the moment, with all the mess from the building going on. Must post some pictures to show how its coming along.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all enjoy the rest of this gorgeous weekend- make sure you put plenty of sunscreen on and thanks for spending the time looking at my blog.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-962695911033797207?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-30870986614691132832010-06-04T19:51:00.006+01:002010-06-04T20:31:18.658+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TAlOmzlJsvI/AAAAAAAAAn0/u73E1a-7sNo/s1600/IMGP2510.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TAlOmzlJsvI/AAAAAAAAAn0/u73E1a-7sNo/s320/IMGP2510.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478996850260947698" /></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TAlOmLg7UJI/AAAAAAAAAns/jEiRgxmxMUM/s320/IMGP2509.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478996839505809554" /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I held a small workshop at mine on Thursday afternoon- this is what we made, using SU papers &amp; stamp sets.</div><div>The scrapbook page layout was one that I did at Scrap Club, and was created by Mrs Wonka(she is soooo into this DS paper set &amp; stamp set!). The easel card I created to use up odd bits of paper, but decided to make it 6 x 6 instead of my normal 5 x 5. Think it turned out OK.</div><div><br /></div><div>Items Used: Flight of the Butterfly &amp; Cheers &amp; Wishes stamp sets; Bella Blue DS paper, Very Vanilla, Bordering Blue &amp; Kraft card; Kraft taffeta ribbon; Bordering Blue &amp; Night of Navy ink pads; SU string &amp; stamp-a-ma-jig.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TAlTfnduH8I/AAAAAAAAAoM/P5t4gScvP6s/s320/IMGP2508.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479002224307609538" /></div><div><br /></div><div>For my other easel card, I used the new Melon Mambo ink pad &amp; card; Hello Again stamp &amp; Baroque Motifs sets; Whisper white card; dazzling diamonds.</div><div>This is a picture of my God daughter taken a couple of years ago when we all went skiing. She's not too keen on the cold- so doesn't really enjoy going, only for the hot chocolates she has at the cafes on the mountain!</div><div>I thought the new colours matched perfectly with her bright ski jacket.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Hope you have been enjoying this lovely hot weather.. the builders have at last started to build the walls to the extension- so it is finally starting to look like something, and not just a cement patio outside the back door!</div><div>Thanks for stopping by....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3087098661469113283?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-76174291706830885902010-05-30T17:20:00.004+01:002010-05-30T17:56:25.010+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TAKTKMJADhI/AAAAAAAAAnk/hfew2mlQwmU/s1600/IMGP2495.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/TAKTKMJADhI/AAAAAAAAAnk/hfew2mlQwmU/s320/IMGP2495.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477101900102897170" /></a><br />Just a quick post with the cards that I made for my Mum, Dad &amp; Father-in-laws birthdays this Thurs &amp; Friday just gone- May seems to be a busy month for family &amp; friends birthdays in our house!<div> The Magnolia card was for Mother and the SU cards were for both Dads.</div><div><br /></div><div>Items Used: </div><div>1) Tilda stamped &amp; water coloured image; Basic Grey papers, Prima flowers; rub on sentiment; Penny Black sentiment inside card; ribbon, charm &amp; other bits from stash.</div><div>2) SU stamped image from Loads of Love set &amp; accessories set; sentiments from Cheers &amp; Wishes set inside card; SU DS papers. Images were stamped onto 140/ 300gsm water-colour paper &amp; coloured with distress inks.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are enjoying the Bank Holiday- the weathers a bit hit &amp; miss, as normal, for the Bank Holiday. We went to my parents yesterday afternoon for a BBQ tea for their birthdays, but it poured with rain all afternoon, so we had an indoor one instead! Typically the weather was better today!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, see you later, as I feel there is some crafting to do this afternoon...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7617429170683088590?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-90902170369764760102010-05-22T17:11:00.003+01:002010-05-22T17:27:31.042+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_gDnAHiNaI/AAAAAAAAAnc/2UcWR2TL5W0/s1600/IMGP2488.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 188px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_gDnAHiNaI/AAAAAAAAAnc/2UcWR2TL5W0/s320/IMGP2488.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474129315650221474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_gDmvZU0II/AAAAAAAAAnU/aRSmlepjy7w/s1600/IMGP2487.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 136px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_gDmvZU0II/AAAAAAAAAnU/aRSmlepjy7w/s320/IMGP2487.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474129311161438338" /></a><br />Had the pleasure of spending the day at CUL on a class run by the very lovely &amp; patient Kim Piggott. She was showing us the basic techniques of water colouring, using distress ink pads. We managed to do at least 2 samples each, as it was a long process trying to get it right(or as near as we could!) to Kim's sample! <div>I think I still have a long way to go, but practice makes perfect they say.....</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Items Used:</b></div><div>300gm water colour paper; black Versafine ink pad; new Magnolia Tilda stamp</div><div><br /></div><div>Inks: Antique Linen, Tattered Rose, Black Soot, Brushed Corduroy, Milled Lavender.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I say, I still have a long way to go to get anywhere near Kim's standards, but I'll keep trying!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-9090217036976476010?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-52209324485048224702010-05-22T16:48:00.005+01:002010-05-22T17:07:17.399+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_f-zPbhcrI/AAAAAAAAAnM/fcPxvb0svJM/s1600/IMGP2489.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_f-zPbhcrI/AAAAAAAAAnM/fcPxvb0svJM/s320/IMGP2489.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474124028360880818" /></a><br />Better late than never they say...don't they?<div>I've managed to get around to entering the <a href="http://stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a> challenge this time-although I was up till 10.30 last night finishing it off!</div><div>The challenge was a colour one- and one I struggled with as they are not colours I would use often, and certainly not together. However this is what I came up with.....</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Items Used:</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Baroque Motifs &amp; Whimsical Words stamp sets; <b>card</b><b> stock</b>- real red, yo yo yellow; brilliant blue &amp; whisper white</div><div><b>ink pads - </b>brilliant blue, real red &amp; so saffron</div><div>Paper from hostess pack, pearl dots(non SU) &amp; yellow gross grain ribbon.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have had this stamp set for a while &amp; not used it, so thought had better dust it off . The flowers were stamped on the base and then stamped again &amp; 3-d with sticky pads.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are enjoying this fine saturday with its glorious sunshine. I have had a super day at CUL, on a class with the lovely Kim Piggott, learning the basics of painting with Distress ink pads- I will post a picture later.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well hope you enjoy the rest of this glorious weekend- I am off to make a dessert, as we have family up for tea, have no idea what to do, but sure something will conjure itself up!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5220932448504822470?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-76801807196923457452010-05-16T18:20:00.006+01:002010-08-02T20:58:14.683+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_AuDNZz5xI/AAAAAAAAAnE/vi0kjpYLAtk/s1600/IMGP2482.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_AuDNZz5xI/AAAAAAAAAnE/vi0kjpYLAtk/s320/IMGP2482.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471924179927557906" /></a><br />I went to a SU class with the lovely Cary &amp; Gill on Friday night. We had a great evening &amp; made some super cards &amp; a gift box with tea lights. I finished the projects off at home, as we all did, as there was loads to do &amp; the time just flew past!<div><br /></div><div><b>We used the following items:</b></div><div>Simply Said &amp; Occasions Greeting stamp sets; Choc Chip, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose ink pads &amp; card stock;Whisper white card;pricking tool &amp; mat; scallop circle, oval scallop &amp; oval punches; Regal Rose gross grain ribbon; flower designer brads; silver brads.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Projects made:</b></div><div>Gift box for tea lights; bookmark card; card; Double Slider card. The projects are by a very talented lady - Jenny Moors. She is a SU Demo, who is always coming up with some brilliant class projects.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been wanting to make a slider/double slider card for ages, but haven't bothered as it looked complicated, but it was quite simple to make in the end!</div><div>I added the butterfly from the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set, as I managed to smudge the front of the design!</div><div>Hope you like these, as they are definitely something I am going to have a go at again!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks again to Cary &amp; Gill for a lovely evening...</div><div><br /></div><div>Must go, got to sign in for the last night of SWU online classes- its been fun, seeing what ideas other crafters come up with &amp; the live on line chats!</div><div>See you later...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7680180719692345745?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-9145815921461820512010-05-16T16:18:00.004+01:002010-05-16T18:03:29.865+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_AWXMdPPiI/AAAAAAAAAm8/GsZeynJVx4s/s1600/IMGP2477.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_AWXMdPPiI/AAAAAAAAAm8/GsZeynJVx4s/s320/IMGP2477.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471898134991814178" /></a><br />At last I have gotten round to finishing a project for this session of the online challenges from SWU. Its the last night tonight for this session- but hopefully Zoe, Natalie &amp; Monica will be back in a couple of months with another fortnight of projects &amp; challenges.<div>This was Zoes project, using the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set &amp; the gorgeous Bella Blue DS papers( not that I'm biased, as they named these papers after my pussycat, Bella Blue- somehow I think not!!) This project was for a gift bag &amp; cards...</div><div><br /></div><div>Items used:</div><div>Flight of the Butterfly stamp set; Bella Blue papers; Bordering Blue, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla card &amp; ink pads; Kraft Taffeta ribbon; Oval &amp; scallop oval punches; scallop circle &amp; circle punches.</div><div><br /></div><div>Me, being me, didn't read the instructions properly &amp; ended up making 2 of each card, and wondered why I was running out of card!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like these- if you would like to make this set, then please contact me. </div><div>Well off to make another project from the classes, before tonight's last night, live chat &amp; Bingo challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you had a good weekend, my don't they go so quick- I'm sure it should be that you work 2 days &amp; have 5 days off!</div><div><br /></div><div>See you soon...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-914581592146182051?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-41081176144584667012010-05-16T16:08:00.003+01:002010-05-16T16:17:43.973+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_AMWCIdJjI/AAAAAAAAAm0/vh5gyUBO_YY/s1600/IMGP2480.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S_AMWCIdJjI/AAAAAAAAAm0/vh5gyUBO_YY/s320/IMGP2480.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471887119924143666" /></a><br />I haven't got around to posting for a week or so, and nearly forgot to say that I actually won a crafting prize!! I never win anything, rarely even on a scratch card, so was very surprised to have a message on the answer phone waiting for me to say I had won the raffle prize at CUL for the Scrapbook Day a couple of weekends ago.<div>There were lots of goodies in there that I will use and a Scrapbook album, which might just encourage me to take up my scrap booking again! Thank you to everyone at CUL for my stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4108117614458466701?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-18067175728767896512010-05-03T18:48:00.003+01:002010-05-03T19:17:05.659+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98OvkDbBLI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/wPCzf_DVdAo/s1600/IMGP2469.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98OvkDbBLI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/wPCzf_DVdAo/s320/IMGP2469.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467104682945742002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98Ow0jz4kI/AAAAAAAAAmg/819NeH5W0zo/s1600/IMGP2472.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98Ow0jz4kI/AAAAAAAAAmg/819NeH5W0zo/s320/IMGP2472.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467104704556425794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98OwW6N2nI/AAAAAAAAAmY/0AeFIZ-hc0I/s1600/IMGP2473.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98OwW6N2nI/AAAAAAAAAmY/0AeFIZ-hc0I/s320/IMGP2473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467104696597338738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98OvLvf9BI/AAAAAAAAAmI/V7KUue_ByTY/s1600/IMGP2468.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98OvLvf9BI/AAAAAAAAAmI/V7KUue_ByTY/s320/IMGP2468.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467104676419728402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98Oud90W5I/AAAAAAAAAmA/hcu6CMdD37w/s1600/IMGP2467.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S98Oud90W5I/AAAAAAAAAmA/hcu6CMdD37w/s320/IMGP2467.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467104664131754898" /></a><br />Here are a couple more cards I have made with my (new'ish) Magnolias!<div><br /></div><div>I just luuuve these stamps- cant wait for my Pirates &amp; wedding stamps to arrive- so many stamps &amp; no time to play!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Items Used:</b></div><div>Water coloured Magnolia stamped images, Magnolia beaded gem stems, Magnolia paper.</div><div>WeRMemory keepers flock paper; Magenta paper; Bazzill card; SU Whisper White card &amp; sentiment stamp; assorted sentiment stamps.</div><div>Assorted Prima flowers &amp; leaves; Martha Stewart punches- Lace border &amp; butterflies.</div><div>Ribbons, beads, glitter glue, charm,etc from my stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sooo loving this butterfly punch- I think there will be quite a few more cards to come with it on somewhere! Hope you like them...</div><div><br /></div><div>Must go &amp; have my tea-then up to the 'sad room' to do todays project for the new on line SWU classes that started last night- still not too late to join in- just hop on over to the SWU blog for details</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are all having a good Bank Holiday weekend- shame the weather has been so typically pants!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1806717572876789651?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-54790260204598766372010-05-01T17:00:00.004+01:002010-05-01T17:20:14.021+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9xTHhRXE8I/AAAAAAAAAlo/-fQ8ib2opa4/s1600/New_Ribbon.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 106px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9xTHhRXE8I/AAAAAAAAAlo/-fQ8ib2opa4/s320/New_Ribbon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466335436376314818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9xTHv1443I/AAAAAAAAAlg/ki4RX0TL7ok/s1600/New_Inks.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 106px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9xTHv1443I/AAAAAAAAAlg/ki4RX0TL7ok/s320/New_Inks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466335440287622002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9xTHWM3Z5I/AAAAAAAAAlY/GBVqNtiwtcQ/s1600/New_Colours+card.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 106px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9xTHWM3Z5I/AAAAAAAAAlY/GBVqNtiwtcQ/s320/New_Colours+card.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466335433404671890" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>SU have released 3 new colours, as of today, from the new October catalogue, as part of the new Colour Renovation. These 3 new colours are available in the current US catalogue &amp; will be in the new 2010/2011 catalogue available in October this year.<div>As well as the new ink pads &amp; card, there are ribbons, a DS paper set, called 'Cottage Garden', and a new acetate window sheet set called' Floral Fantasy'.</div><div><br /></div><div>These new colours are: Melon Mamba, Rich Razzleberry &amp; Soft Suede.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will have to be quick though, as the ribbons, DS paper set &amp; window sheets, will only be around while stocks last, and not in the new catalogue!</div><div>If you would like to place an order or would like to have a SU Party, then please contact me.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait for these to arrive, so I can start to play!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy your Bank Holiday weekend...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5479026020459876637?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-24271017554079440612010-04-25T19:00:00.005+01:002010-04-25T19:54:12.937+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9SHDBuprbI/AAAAAAAAAk4/3k2KPUybU2g/s1600/IMGP2458.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 138px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9SHDBuprbI/AAAAAAAAAk4/3k2KPUybU2g/s320/IMGP2458.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464140733980716466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9SHCt3fH7I/AAAAAAAAAkw/6VgyzHhsgTE/s1600/IMGP2457.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9SHCt3fH7I/AAAAAAAAAkw/6VgyzHhsgTE/s320/IMGP2457.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464140728649064370" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9SHB8WxZpI/AAAAAAAAAkg/Oqx5A5E26NA/s1600/IMGP2455.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 289px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9SHB8WxZpI/AAAAAAAAAkg/Oqx5A5E26NA/s320/IMGP2455.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464140715358512786" /></a><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S9SHCVK4ayI/AAAAAAAAAko/oMdyfM8oVA4/s320/IMGP2456.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464140722019527458" />It was my Cousins wedding this Friday just gone (St George's Day). We were invited to the evening reception, as it was only a small affair- Mum &amp; Dad went to the wedding (Mum was asked to make the cake by them-I will try to get some pictures off her of it, as I didn't get to see it before it was cut-my Cousin was over the moon with it).<div>Here's the card I made for them, with a gift holder to match.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Items Used:</b></div><div><b>Stamps: </b>Francoise Reed-Wedding Tots; Stampendous-Congrats Wave;SU- Yummy set.</div><div><b>Papers:</b> Bazzill card stock, sugar coated card stock, Whisper White card, gold mirror card,Kaiser Scrapbook paper- 'Bird Song'</div><div><b>Misc:</b> Martha Stewart punches; Nestabilities label set; Prima flowers &amp; leaves, paper roses from stash; glitter glue; gold &amp; pearl beads; water colour pencils; ribbon from stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>The papers were distressed &amp; images were distressed with Antique Linen ink pad.</div><div>I got the idea for the card from the <a href="http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/">Just Magnolia</a> challenge blog(Week 49) from a lovely card by Bev.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well think that's everything covered- except to say I hope they both like the card when they opened it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you've been enjoying this lovely sunny weather of late- lets hope its here for a while yet- the extension is now going full steam ahead!</div><div>I came home Friday from work to find 6 men and a very big hole in my garden! Didn't think they were starting till next week- they had started digging out the footings, and came back on Saturday to finish ready for the cement delivery. OMG- I'm imagining the dust, mess &amp; poor scared puss cat for the next few weeks- think I 'll move back home to the parents till its done!LOL. Can't imagine Mum being too enthralled by that idea, especially if all my crafting stuff comes with me in tow!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well off to tidy my sad room.... Well move things around a bit so it looks tidy at least!</div><div><br /></div><div>Take care,</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-2427101755407944061?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-32339916224908865072010-04-16T12:34:00.003+01:002010-04-16T12:54:33.539+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S8hM064UxEI/AAAAAAAAAkY/r-kTJczjY_M/s1600/IMGP2451.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S8hM064UxEI/AAAAAAAAAkY/r-kTJczjY_M/s320/IMGP2451.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460699020229133378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S8hM0ehJX2I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/_aAKJUUjGxI/s1600/IMGP2443.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S8hM0ehJX2I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/_aAKJUUjGxI/s320/IMGP2443.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460699012615724898" /></a><br />Well they were new when I used them! I eventually got around to inking up my new Spring Tilda's<div>and made a couple of cards- getting the inspiration from <a href="http://kimpiggott.blogspot.com/">Kim Piggott's</a> blog. I love visiting here and drooling over her cards( not literally as this would be rather messy &amp; unsightly on my part!) No way near as good as any of Kim's creations, but I'm getting there!</div><div><br /></div><div>I loooove this Tilda....</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Items Used:</b></div><div><b>Stamps</b>:New Spring Tilda stamp, Kaiser Craft sentiment stamps</div><div><b>Papers:</b> Magnolia papers; SU So Saffron, Whisper White card &amp; DS papers; other card from stash</div><div><b>Misc</b>: Martha Stewart lattice &amp; butterfly punches;leaf punch; Prima flowers distressed with Antique Linen &amp; spritzed with Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist; Prima leafs;Magnolia jewel stems;pearl strings from stash; water colour pencils; lace border from stash.</div><div>I distressed the edges of the papers &amp; card with a distressing tool and used Antique Linen on the edges. I love this little butterfly punch also, so be prepared to see more of it in the future!LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like them....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3233991622490886507?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-6906650970119375272010-04-16T11:29:00.018+01:002010-04-16T12:33:16.684+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S8g_V6PnAFI/AAAAAAAAAkA/hwWhV8Dc13Q/s1600/IMGP1290.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S8g_V6PnAFI/AAAAAAAAAkA/hwWhV8Dc13Q/s320/IMGP1290.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460684193831256146" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; 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font-family:georgia, serif;"></span><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">There's a tree thief on the prowl...... </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">and they've stolen my trees from my garden!!!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">went to work yesterday &amp; when I got back home &amp; went out into the garden,</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">someone had been in and stolen it!!LOL</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Not really.... we have decided to have an extension on the back for some extra</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">room- it was that or move house, which we decided was too expensive to do!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I thought this wasn't going to happen for a few months, but got told on Thurs</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">evening that someone would be round to cut the trees down at the back of the garden</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">as they were possibly going to start the project this Monday!!! </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">OMG- 6 weeks of mess, mud, scared pussycat running around the house and endless packets of chocolate biscuits</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> &amp; teabags that I'm gonna have to buy now!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Keep telling myself it will be worth it, as I will have the 'sad room' all to myself upstairs-yeah!!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">No more being told to move things, so that hubby can get to the desk or his filing drawers!! </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I can leave my mess as it is! LOL</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I will show pictures as it goes along, maybe.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Well last day of the Easter break- back to normality next week, although have been in for 3 days or so to do work &amp; place orders ready to come back.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">All those good ideas &amp; things I was going to do- few of which happened!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Off to do the housework, as out for a Crafting day tomorrow with Mrs Wonka &amp; another lovely lady called Helen Meighan. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Hopefully will show you what we did all day afterwards!</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Enjoy the last day of the Easter hols..</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Teresa xx </span></span></span></blockquote></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Sorry about the post- have tried to change it at least 10 times to get it to publish properly, but its having none of it</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-690665097011937527?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-53392272320026977242010-03-29T20:08:00.006+01:002010-03-30T19:49:26.815+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S7EDe4NRUcI/AAAAAAAAAjo/hltMsmbmir8/s1600/IMGP2434.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S7EDe4NRUcI/AAAAAAAAAjo/hltMsmbmir8/s320/IMGP2434.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454144452741386690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S7EDfCm4uXI/AAAAAAAAAjw/dVtENhy9r7c/s1600/IMGP2436.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 136px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S7EDfCm4uXI/AAAAAAAAAjw/dVtENhy9r7c/s320/IMGP2436.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454144455533181298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S7EDfmlq5eI/AAAAAAAAAj4/GVzQdBLrMNQ/s1600/IMGP2437.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S7EDfmlq5eI/AAAAAAAAAj4/GVzQdBLrMNQ/s320/IMGP2437.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454144465191757282" /></a><br />As promised here are some pictures of my first class since joining SU.<div>It was quite nerve racking, even though I had prepped everything in advance. The girls didn't finish all the projects- I think I was too ambitious in what I wanted them to do- 3 cards, a basket &amp; a box- but I didn't want them to get bored! Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening and hopefully went away happy with their goodies.</div><div><br /></div><div>For the projects I used the following:</div><div>Card stock: So saffron, Kraft, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Old Olive,Whisper White.</div><div>Papers; Tea party DS set</div><div>Stamps: A Good Egg set,Occasional Greetings.</div><div>Misc: scallop circle punch, circle punch, white, Certainly Celery &amp; Old Olive gross grain ribbon, white gel pen, dazzling diamonds,border punches,brads,Earth Elements watercolour crayons</div><div>Inks: Certainly Celery, Regal Rose, So Saffron,black Staz on.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Kraft card was based on a card by <a href="http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com/">Dawn Griffith</a> who makes some fab cards &amp; projects</div><div><br /></div><div>Think that's everything!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like them...</div><div>See you later, just seen the next SWU Retreat being advertised over on Zoe &amp; Natalie's blogs- better start saving if I want to go to this one, as I couldn't go to the one they have just held, and it looks like everyone that went had a good time.</div><div>Enjoy your evening...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5339227232002697724?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-44727749089333191362010-03-28T10:03:00.008+01:002010-03-30T19:41:04.554+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S68fLom9-lI/AAAAAAAAAiw/Kdz8Z0rmimw/s1600/IMGP2431.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S68fLom9-lI/AAAAAAAAAiw/Kdz8Z0rmimw/s320/IMGP2431.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453611958508845650" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S68fLJxxOoI/AAAAAAAAAio/D4SxgTYjgRc/s1600/IMGP2433.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S68fLJxxOoI/AAAAAAAAAio/D4SxgTYjgRc/s320/IMGP2433.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453611950232648322" /></a><br />Sneak Peek..........!<div><br /></div><div>The new Mini Catalogue from SU comes out this week on the 1st April.....Hooray!!! Its got loads of scrummy new stamps &amp; stamp sets, DS papers,punches, ribbons and more......</div><div><br /></div><div>Needless to say I have to have them!</div><div>Here's a sneaky peek with the new Sweet Pea DS papers &amp; Stitched felt flowers, that I am totally in love with!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have used the following on my projects:</div><div><b>Cardstock</b>- chocolate chip, whisper white, pumpkin pie, very vanilla &amp; mellow moss</div><div><b>DS papers</b>- Sweet Pea DS paper stack, pumpkin pie DS paper </div><div><b>Stamp Sets</b>: sentiments from- Cheers &amp; Wishes, Hello again &amp; the new Vintage Vogue set. Butterfly from the Hello Again set.</div><div><b>Other items</b>: flower brad, new Stitched Felt Flowers(so loooooove these!!!)</div><div><br /></div><div>The first card is an Easel card, which I love making, and the other two are based on a card by Andrea Walford, who always comes up with some brilliant ideas!</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait for you all to see the new goodies- I don't think you'll be disappointed one little bit!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are enjoying the weekend- got some chores to do and then a load of paperwork for work- so might get a chance to play later in my "sad room".</div><div>Have got some pictures of my first SU Class that I held this week to show you later- I think it went OK- was very nervous about it, but we all survived!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div>PS. You can now place an order from me for your SU goodies.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4472774908933319136?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-77444355759349277312010-03-21T19:22:00.005Z2010-03-21T19:45:01.191Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S6Z02n77pgI/AAAAAAAAAig/DHwr33sCNSg/s1600-h/IMGP2419.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S6Z02n77pgI/AAAAAAAAAig/DHwr33sCNSg/s320/IMGP2419.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451172880760677890" /></a>Hello.... did anyone miss me!!!! Not been around lately- mojo gone AWOL &amp; been planning my first SU class for this week(wish me luck!)<div><br />Have had a super birthday this weekend.....<div>Started off on Friday(my birthday) when I went to Arundel for the afternoon with my Mum &amp; Sister. The weather was pants, but we still had a good afternoon walking around Arundel, had a lovely lunch in a pub on the high street, walked around the shops, had afternoon tea, and then fed the ducks &amp; swans on the way back to the car.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had some lovely handmade cards.. here's a couple- one from the lovely Mrs Wonka, who also made a gorgeous gift box to match, which had a gorgeous cupcake key chain inside!. The other was from my Mum, who I have turned to the crafting side(the dark side, my DH calls it!). She is getting very good at her cards now- I'd better be careful, now she has all this time to play in her sad room! I think she's done brilliantly at the 2 step stamping with the A Rose is a Rose stamp set from SU( much better than me, but don't let her know that!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Today we had a very nice lunch at The Squire &amp; Groom at Bury, with my parents, hubby's parents, my sister &amp; her other half- the food was superb, worth the wait, as, although we had booked the table for 2pm, we didn't sit down till 2.45/3.00pm , they were running behind due to an accident outside earlier, and everyone was late in leaving- we didn't leave till 5.30pm! Well worth a visit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well gotta try to make couple more cards before the busy weekend &amp; the wine from lunchtime kick in!</div><div><br /></div><div>See you soon, hope you have had a good weekend, what's left of it.....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7744435575934927731?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-4231376331413965152010-02-28T16:55:00.002Z2010-02-28T17:09:39.805Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S4qgZvhe8II/AAAAAAAAAiY/DDYSg_Al83o/s1600-h/IMGP2389.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S4qgZvhe8II/AAAAAAAAAiY/DDYSg_Al83o/s320/IMGP2389.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443339463744745602" /></a>I have used the sketch over at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Papertake</span> Weekly to make these simple cards.<div><br /><div>I have had this Martha Stewart punch for a while, but not got round to using it. I think I will definitely have to use it a bit more !</div><div><br /></div><div>Products used:</div><div>forever Friends 'All Loved Up' paper pack; Forever Friends peel off stickers; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bazzill</span> card; Kraft card blanks; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SU</span> Certainly Celery &amp; Whisper White card and flat backed pearls from my stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have used the rose pattered paper on the card insert, with the sentiment from Penny Black. I do like this new Forever Friends range, as it lends itself to many occasions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the rest of your afternoon. Thanks for stopping by...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-423137633141396515?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-13544705955131809742010-02-28T16:02:00.007Z2010-02-28T17:17:10.700Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S4qXC2Vwq6I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/ZZR6s7D6Qh8/s1600-h/IMGP2392.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S4qXC2Vwq6I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/ZZR6s7D6Qh8/s320/IMGP2392.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443329174832982946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S4qXCKFI-JI/AAAAAAAAAiI/u8cJsiZWIhE/s1600-h/IMGP2390.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 187px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S4qXCKFI-JI/AAAAAAAAAiI/u8cJsiZWIhE/s320/IMGP2390.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443329162952112274" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S4qXBzWFf0I/AAAAAAAAAiA/169I_aZDueo/s320/IMGP2391.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443329156849172290" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had a lovely day yesterday at CUL, as I managed to get on the lovely Kim Piggotts class. <div>We made a matchbox storage box, with a card on top.</div><div> I have admired Kim's work for ages &amp; always visit her blog for inspiration. I am very pleased with my finished project, although I couldn't quite get the crackling right!<div><br /></div><div>Products Used:</div><div>Magnolia Dragonfly stamped image onto water colour paper. </div><div>Image painted with: Antique Linen, Tattered Rose, Brushed Corduroy and Black Soot Vintage Photo Distress ink pads.</div><div>Prima flowers -sprayed with Glimmer Mist, pearl centers &amp; punched flower.</div><div>Bazzill card stock, chipboard covers, tulle, Kaiserkraft? paper, Quickutz die cut leaves, Glimmer Mist, Ranger Crackle paint, pearl topped pins, Ladybird stamp, glitter glue, Quickutz sentment dies.</div><div><br /></div><div>All the ladies on the class were lovely, and we all went home pleased with our projects!</div><div>I am definitely going to have a go at making some more of these, as they are ideal for a special present, filled with gifts.</div><div><br /></div><div>A big thanks to the girls at CUL, who kept us refreshed all day with cups of tea, and to Lynne &amp; Tracy, for getting all the packs ready for the class.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are having a good Sunday, and the weather isn't too bad where you are. Its brightened up here now that its stopped raining!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later, as I have some more cards to upload later....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1354470595513180974?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-46418460032980557482010-01-31T07:36:00.006Z2010-01-31T07:56:03.830ZJust a couple of small requests I found on the lovely Marlene's blog this morning...<div>The first is for any spare crafting goodies you may not want or use anymore. The blog site to go to is Judy's <a href="http://judyscraftymoments.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The other request she has is a bit nearer to home, and I think a lot of us out there in blogland can quite happily do for her! The link is here to <a href="http://mar1ene.wordpress.com/">Marlene's</a> blog.</div><div><br /></div><div>On another note... the online classes with Stamp With Us start tonight for the next fortnight. I hope you have already signed up for all the fun &amp; frivolity we have with the classes &amp; on- line live chats! If not, I don't think its too late- just pop on over to the <a href="http://stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a> blog &amp; check it out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later, as gotta get ready to go to work... enjoy your Sunday one &amp; all!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4641846003298055748?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-27186829371517117762010-01-25T21:10:00.004Z2010-01-25T21:27:17.024Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S14LnnT1bkI/AAAAAAAAAh4/dHmqT-dh8uU/s1600-h/IMGP2373.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S14LnnT1bkI/AAAAAAAAAh4/dHmqT-dh8uU/s320/IMGP2373.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430790975850376770" /></a><br />The challenge this week over at <a href="http://www.foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends</a> is to create a "Quick &amp; simple" card.<div><br /><div>I have created a couple of cards- using the new Pink Parfait stickers, FF cards &amp; some rub-ons.</div><div>To me they were quick &amp; simple, when I think about how long it usually takes me to make a card!</div><div><br /></div><div>Items Used:</div><div>Pink Parfait Coloured stickers; FF Elements embossed cards; SU whisper white card; rub- on sentiments; 3-d foam pads.</div><div><br /></div><div>I put the stickers onto the white card &amp; cut around, then put them onto foam pads for extra depth. See simplzzz as the Meerkat says!</div><div><br /></div><div>I also have the card we made at CUL on saturday with the lovely Charry Wijers, who makes wonderful flowers from punches. I will post this later as I need to take another picture of it , as I have made a few changes to the original card!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later, as off to bed- gotta get as much beauty sleep as possible!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-2718682937151711776?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-49764476914749013042010-01-17T20:53:00.006Z2010-01-17T21:16:27.535Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S1N8snvS46I/AAAAAAAAAhw/t-0Hi1qOWEo/s1600-h/ForeverFriends%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S1N8snvS46I/AAAAAAAAAhw/t-0Hi1qOWEo/s320/ForeverFriends%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427819081935020962" /></a><br />What a lovely surprise I had tonight- my card had made the <a href="http://www.foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends </a>Favourite for last weeks challenge! Thank you ladies.<div> I am making a few more of these easel cards up with the calenders for the Haiti sale at the college later in the week- so hopefully I will get them made in time. I thought I would also take in some of my older cards for them to hopefully sell- and that will also make a bit more room for all the new cards I keep making!<div><br /></div><div>Almost all the snow has gone from here now-I can't believe this weather at the moment! Mind you, I'm not putting my snow shoes away just yet!<br /><div> Well I'd better get cracking, these cards won't make themselves!</div><div>Catch you later...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4976447691474901304?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-35829190024709472642010-01-14T21:01:00.004Z2010-01-14T21:32:17.187Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0-MYeIWN-I/AAAAAAAAAhg/lTXsGr2ujtE/s1600-h/IMGP2367.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0-MYeIWN-I/AAAAAAAAAhg/lTXsGr2ujtE/s320/IMGP2367.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426710428037560290" /></a><br />The challenge over at <a href="http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com/">Anyone For Anya</a> is to use charms on your project. This is the first time I have entered their challenges, as I have only just started getting some Greetings Farm stamps. I must admit, I wasn't too sure of them at first, but they have grown on me!!<br /><br />For this card I used the following:<br /><br />Water coloured image, with glitter glue on wings &amp; 3-d ; Lasting Impressions paper; Bazzill card; SU border punch; Martha Stewart leaf punch; Prima flower; Sue Dreamer charm; ribbon &amp; lace from stash. I have also distressed the edges of the paper.<br /><br />Well I'm officially fed up with this weather at the moment- did get into work today though! Our road is still treacherous, as it has turned to slush &amp; many people are having problems with their cars slipping as they come down it. Had to push hubby's car up the drive, with some help from the neighbours, as he kept slipping &amp; couldn't get up the drive-that was no easy task as he has rear wheel drive BMW! Ended up with 4 of us clearing the slush, putting down cat litter in front of the wheels &amp; pushing him up the drive! Think I'm going for a soak in the bath, as my backs aching now!!<br />Hope it does rain tonight &amp; washes the snow away- a much as it does look pretty with everything all white.<br /><br />Hope you are keeping warm &amp; safe on the roads &amp; pavements..<br /><br />Teresa xx<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3582919002470947264?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-68636770302596752512010-01-10T07:51:00.006Z2010-01-10T08:19:40.088Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0mK-P7XezI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/rWQr5LCjmE4/s1600-h/IMGP2363.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0mK-P7XezI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/rWQr5LCjmE4/s320/IMGP2363.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425020028176530226" /></a><br />The 1st challenge over at the <a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fussy &amp; Fancy</a> blog is....."New".<div>This can be anything to do with something new, new home, beginnings, baby, job, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>I tried something new for me &amp; tried to keep to a very simple card(this is simple for me, as I normally struggle with this).</div><div>For my cards I used:</div><div><br /></div><div>Cuttlebug embossing &amp; die cutting folders; Martha Stewart border punches; Bazzill card; Stampabilities- House Mouse stamp- "Yaaawn" The image as water coloured &amp; 3-d with silicone glue</div><div><br /></div><div>I so love this stamp, and most of the House Mouse stamps! I am starting to get a few of these stamps, but must stop from spending more money as I promised myself that this year I was going to use all the stamps &amp; stash I already have! </div><div><br /></div><div>Well no more snow over night- but no telling if we will get anymore today- it is forecast.</div><div>Bella actually likes it outside in the snow- she disappears for ages! We think she's sneaking off somewhere else warm for a couple of hours &amp; then decides to come home! She managed to come home last night minus another collar! I managed to find an old one, the last one from the bottomless pit of cat collars! I got it on her this morning before I let her out- boy did I get a look that could kill!LOL!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later, as I've got a cup of tea with my name on it calling to me!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6863677030259675251?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-44453577656255031362010-01-09T20:40:00.004Z2010-01-09T20:54:58.430Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0jsV14h2mI/AAAAAAAAAhI/IVxjhdC9yTw/s1600-h/IMGP2352.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0jsV14h2mI/AAAAAAAAAhI/IVxjhdC9yTw/s320/IMGP2352.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424845611153349218" /></a><br />Here's a card I made just because I wanted to use the stamped image that I did a while ago and never got around to using!<div><br /></div><div>I love this stamp and will try to use it again- it was one of those that jump out at you &amp; say "buy me, buy me".</div><div>The stamp is from Cornish Heritage Farms- and part of the Friendly Kritters collection. This one is called - 'Frog Chorus"</div><div><br /></div><div>Items used:</div><div>Papertake weekly Sketch 31; Basic Grey- Wassail Paper pad; Bazzill card stock; SU Whisper white card; SU- Unfrogettable stamp set; SU circle punches; brads, green Basic Grey paper &amp; border punch from stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>The frog heads &amp; dragon fly were raised with 3-d foam pads. I also added glitter glue to the dragon fly. The frogs had Glossy accents added to their eyes, tongues, bow ties &amp; nails.</div><div><br /></div><div>I keep looking at this card &amp; humming the "Frog Chorus" song in my head!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4445357765625503136?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-91551303658424758432010-01-09T20:09:00.011Z2010-01-09T20:57:02.903Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0jlXLdS_VI/AAAAAAAAAhA/F_iMMCLARIs/s1600-h/IMGP2360.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0jlXLdS_VI/AAAAAAAAAhA/F_iMMCLARIs/s320/IMGP2360.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424837937543183698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0jlW1vih1I/AAAAAAAAAg4/JEc9Jlx5tG8/s1600-h/IMGP2357.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0jlW1vih1I/AAAAAAAAAg4/JEc9Jlx5tG8/s320/IMGP2357.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424837931714119506" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The challenge over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU </a>is a colour challenge- hopefully I have managed to get in before its too late!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>I have had a go at making a Card Purse with 6 cards to go inside. The instructions are on the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/">Splitcoasters</a> blog, under Resources.</div><div><br /></div><div>For my project I used the following items:</div><div><br /></div><div>Always Artichoke, So Saffron &amp; Elegant Eggplant textured card; Whisper white card</div><div>Old Olive, So Saffron &amp; Elegant Eggplant ink pads.</div><div>Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive gross grain ribbon &amp; So Saffron ribbon from the ribbon bundle offer a while ago.</div><div>Whimsical Wings &amp; Best Yet stamp sets.</div><div>SU silver brads, oval &amp; round punches, 3-d foam pads. </div><div>So Saffron, Old Olive &amp; Perfect Plum DS paper sets</div><div><br /></div><div>I made the cards to fit the envelopes that I used from my stash. It took most of today to make, as we had to go out on a food run to stock up, just in case we don't have enough to eat from the freezer &amp; cupboards!! </div><div>I will post some piccies of the snow we have here later.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are keeping warm in this snowy weather.</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-9155130365842475843?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-46774394391676869772010-01-04T20:58:00.006Z2010-01-04T21:17:04.366Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0JYoAipmzI/AAAAAAAAAgw/hwSExuM0IPA/s1600-h/IMGP2330.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0JYoAipmzI/AAAAAAAAAgw/hwSExuM0IPA/s320/IMGP2330.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422994345670843186" /></a><br />I have been looking at these on everyone's blogs for a while, downloaded the instructions- but never got round to making one! This time I decided to go for it- its fairly simple, but I quite like how it turned out.<div>I had these calenders that I brought a while ago, and almost forgot about them- so thought would use them on the easel card, as I have seen some on other blogs, and thought it was a good idea.</div><div>I thought I would enter it in this weeks <a href="http:///www.foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Forever Friends Challenge</a></div><div>Anyway here's what I used:</div><div><br /></div><div>SU sage Shadow &amp; Whisper white card; Forever Friends stamped &amp; water coloured image; rub-on sentiment; flowers, brad, glossy accents from stash; Martha Stewart punch; Bo Bunny- Organic Laurel paper; Anita's calendar.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like my first attempt- think I will be making a few more of these cards!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4677439439167686977?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-2705118233211380942010-01-04T19:09:00.006Z2010-01-04T20:58:15.516Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0JR2UJTBSI/AAAAAAAAAgo/__wL7PkPfC0/s1600-h/IMGP2328.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/S0JR2UJTBSI/AAAAAAAAAgo/__wL7PkPfC0/s320/IMGP2328.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422986894869988642" /></a><br /><br /><div> Just another card that I started before Xmas- and decided to finish it off, and to take part in the ABC Christmas Challenge each week, so that I am ready with all my cards for this year!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the card:</div><div>Daisy &amp; Dandelion downloaded decoupage image; SU sentiment &amp; oval punch;mirror card, Cuttlebug embossing folder, gems, glitter glue &amp; Glossy accents( on his pads, nose, tummy &amp; ears, although you can't really see it). The image was 3-d with silicone glue. I used the gems for the poinsettia centers, but undecided if I like them or not, and glitter glued around the edges to make the poinsettia stand a little more.</div><div>I do like the Daisy &amp; Dandelion stamps &amp; got a couple of the Xmas ones (I didn't realise how big the stamps are!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later...</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-270511823321138094?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-42608837183655213292010-01-01T20:03:00.004Z2010-01-01T20:13:30.405Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz5WvQI-u-I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/Kd2JnGWeXQY/s1600-h/IMGP2321.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz5WvQI-u-I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/Kd2JnGWeXQY/s320/IMGP2321.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421866371187129314" /></a><br />Another quick post, and then I think I'd better spend some time with poor DH today!<div>Just a quick &amp; simple card I have made for my parents Wedding Anniversary today! Hope Mum doesn't look at my blog today, as she'll see this before she gets the card!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Items used:</div><div>Craftwork Cards blank card; Quickutz hearts embossing folder; mirror card; sugar coated card; SU Whisper white card; SU white satin ribbon,"Cheers to You" stamped image &amp; scalloped circle punch; Penny Black stamped sentiment inside; gems &amp; rub-on sentiment from stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope they like it. I'm a bit late with this as they should have had it already, and I thought I had better make them a card, as I didn't give them a hand-made one for Xmas!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4260883718365521329?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-92210645413018279662010-01-01T19:39:00.003Z2010-01-01T19:53:24.815Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz5RFjmAr7I/AAAAAAAAAgI/gO9g98DnXDw/s1600-h/IMGP2310.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz5RFjmAr7I/AAAAAAAAAgI/gO9g98DnXDw/s320/IMGP2310.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421860157296521138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz5RFAoAH_I/AAAAAAAAAgA/zm7R5x_avbU/s1600-h/IMGP2309.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz5RFAoAH_I/AAAAAAAAAgA/zm7R5x_avbU/s320/IMGP2309.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421860147909631986" /></a><br />I forgot to show you what Santa left under the tree this year for me!<div><br /><div>Each year my sister gives me slipper socks or bed socks- as my feet are always cold! This year she gave me two pairs. I think I'll use one pair for day-time and the other for night-time. Sorry about the scary-looking legs! I'd best beware Bella doesn't think they're a new toy for her!!</div><div>Mind you this year , I returned the favour &amp; got her some pink Ugg looking slipper boots from M &amp; S (wished I'd got my self a pair too!) I didn't think she'd like them, but she didn't take them off until she went home on Christmas Day!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all got some lovely pressies for Christmas- I know I did.</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-9221064541301827966?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-36676146437325152832010-01-01T16:44:00.007Z2010-01-01T17:06:42.933Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz4oQsxVk9I/AAAAAAAAAf4/pFtFA34vswU/s1600-h/IMGP2305.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz4oQsxVk9I/AAAAAAAAAf4/pFtFA34vswU/s320/IMGP2305.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421815268761768914" /></a><br />There are two new challenge blogs with their first challenges this week....<div><br /></div><div>Hopefully my card will cover both of these -<a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas Challenge</a>( A is for Angels) &amp; the<a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/"> Fussy &amp; Fancy Challenge</a>("New"-New year, new stamp, new home etc).</div><div>I have based my card on the sketch 26, from <a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">MAWTT</a> (again!- I do love this sketch!!).</div><div><br /></div><div> My "new" thing is my Greetings Farm Anya stamp, which also covers the ABC Christmas challenge for Angels!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the card I have used the following:</div><div><br /></div><div>Stamped &amp; water coloured image; SU Whisper white card," Best Yet" set sentiment &amp; oval punch; Fancy Pants- Merriest tale paper; Making Memories Flock card stock(I have had this for about a year, I think &amp; really didn't have the heart to use it- just sit , look &amp; stroke it now &amp; again! But my New Years Resolution is to start using up all the cards &amp; papers in my stash-BOO HOO!! Never mind, I do have another sheet I can leave unused to look at &amp; stroke once in a while!)</div><div>Also from my stash- brads,other papers &amp; glitter glue- think that covers it all!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you'll take the time to go over and take a look at these new challenge blogs....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3667614643732515283?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-77296645281338757942009-12-31T23:27:00.000Z2009-12-31T23:43:55.840Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz03HnJb-UI/AAAAAAAAAfw/_ifl708XItQ/s1600-h/IMGP2295.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz03HnJb-UI/AAAAAAAAAfw/_ifl708XItQ/s320/IMGP2295.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421550130331121986" /></a><br />Well I'm on a roll here... here's another card for you!<div>This one hopefully covers 2 challenges- <a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">MAWTT</a>- to use a previous sketch- this was the last sketch challenge and I liked this sketch, and maybe using it again! It also covers the challenge over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a>, which was for Christmas.</div><div><br /></div><div>For these I have used the following:</div><div>SU papers(which I have distressed with my new distressing tool!!); SU ribbon;SU stamp sets- Best Yet, Yummy &amp; Season of Joy; SU oval punches; nestabilities scalloped circle &amp; labels 8 sets; Creative Memories circle cutter; mirror card, gems &amp; glitter glue from stash; xmas pudding sweeties.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like them...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7729664528133875794?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-60022086549612970242009-12-31T23:13:00.000Z2010-01-01T13:41:52.691Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz0yY9R_QKI/AAAAAAAAAfo/kYsq7wvzUJI/s1600-h/IMGP2299.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz0yY9R_QKI/AAAAAAAAAfo/kYsq7wvzUJI/s320/IMGP2299.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421544930772205730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz0yYpVooiI/AAAAAAAAAfg/V465i-ty688/s1600-h/IMGP2297.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sz0yYpVooiI/AAAAAAAAAfg/V465i-ty688/s320/IMGP2297.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421544925418791458" /></a><br />Happy New Year to one and all- hope you had a good New Years Eve and a good Christmas. How quickly it seems to come &amp; go each year- must be getting older!<div><br /></div><div>Thought I'd show some simple New Years cards I'd made for the neighbours &amp; family.</div><div>For the cards I used the following items:</div><div>Craft Creations paper-Christmas Scrolls, Blue/grey; Bo Bunny -Organic Snowdrop paper; SU Whisper white card; SU- Cheers to You stamp set; SU scalloped circle punch; SU white satin ribbon; Martha Stewart border punches; Quickutz alphabet dies; mirror card, glitter glue &amp; gems from stash. (I did intend for the 2010 to look wonky on the cards- not very good with straight lines!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you have a good New Years Day &amp; not too many sore heads out there!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6002208654961297024?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-11235625037847149772009-12-24T20:16:00.001Z2009-12-25T08:23:42.149Z<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><img src="webkit-fake-url://15208427-37C3-4470-BF7D-256D3C75F25B/fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.jpg" alt="fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com.jpg" /> There is some scrummy candy up for grabs at <a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fussy &amp; Fancy</a>- a new challenge blog site- pop on over to take a look- this runs until New Years day!</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">Take a peek at the side bar for a look at what they are giving away!!</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">Teresa x</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1123562503784714977?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-43845307344190492492009-12-24T19:31:00.000Z2009-12-24T19:56:11.425Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SzPGcdg2lVI/AAAAAAAAAfI/PlrwnxVLQoo/s1600-h/IMGP2244.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SzPGcdg2lVI/AAAAAAAAAfI/PlrwnxVLQoo/s320/IMGP2244.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418892968917898578" /></a><br />Wow, Christmas Eve already! <div>Sitting here with my rather LARGE glass of Baileys, having a go at some last minute challenges &amp; cards!</div><div><br /><div>The challenge over at <a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">MAWTT</a> this week is a sketch with a theme of bears in it also. This one will run for 2 weeks over the Xmas period.</div><div><br /></div><div>For my card I used the following:</div><div>Forever Friends Xmas die cuts; sugar coated card; Lasting Impressions paper, gems,snowflake punch &amp; ribbon from my stash. I had made up the toppers on the Spellbinders dies a while back, but didn't know what to use them on, till now!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SzPGc7JiOKI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/UpshJJxvNw4/s320/IMGP2243.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418892976873158818" /></div><div>I have also added another card I made up from the sketch over at <a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/">Sunday Sketch &amp; Stamp</a>- but this time I followed the sketch!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Again I used the stamped Magnolia image, cards&amp; papers, Craftwork Cards sentiment &amp; gems etc from my stash. I have also been experimenting with a paper distressing tool I brought a while ago-hope you like them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well hope you are all ready for the cheerful jolly man in the red suit to visit you all tonight- must remember to leave him out some mince pies &amp; a glass of mulled wine( can't leave him any Baileys as I've just finished it off!!!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Merry Christmas everyone....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4384530734419049249?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-8868999529883450422009-12-23T22:18:00.000Z2009-12-23T22:45:27.024Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SzKaD8evCxI/AAAAAAAAAfA/DeT_IM3U34k/s1600-h/IMGP2241.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SzKaD8evCxI/AAAAAAAAAfA/DeT_IM3U34k/s320/IMGP2241.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418562694245452562" /></a><br />The sketch over at <a href="http:///sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/">Sunday Sketch &amp; Stamp </a>was created by Barb. I have followed it almost! - I did leave out one part of it, as I couldn't find any papers in my stash to go with what I had already used - probably means it will be no good to enter the challenge! DOH!<div>Oh well never mind, I enjoyed playing along.</div><div>For the card I used the following items:</div><div><br /></div><div>Card blank; ribbon; pearls; mirror card; Bazzill cards; freebie snowflake paper -all from my stash.</div><div>I also used :SU Whisper White card; Craftwork Cards sentiment; Magnolia stamp; snowflake punch. The image was water coloured &amp; the snowballs had glitter glue added to them.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love using this image, especially with all the snow we have had recently! </div><div>Poor Bella didn't know quite what to make of it, and wouldn't go out at first- but then her curiosity got the better of her! I'll post some piccies later.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well Christmas is almost here - hope you are all ready &amp; finished all your shopping- I have- now that's a first, as I normally still trawl around the shops on Christmas Eve! </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope everyone has a good Christmas &amp; New Year- thank you for spending the time over the past year to look at my blog &amp; leave feedback- I do appreciate your comments.</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to the new year- Hopefully I will have a new job. I've also promised myself to blog more, enter more challenges &amp; use up all the papers, card &amp; stamps from my huge stash sitting here, before I buy anything else( I wonder how long that will last!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Best wishes for Christmas &amp; the New Year</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-886899952988345042?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-67858711403569127892009-12-06T08:07:00.000Z2009-12-06T08:28:19.638Z<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;font-size:11px;"><a href="http://stampwithus.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Stamp With Us" src="http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv241/stampwithus/i-made-topspot.gif" /></a></span></div><div><br /></div>I logged on this morning to a nice surprise.... I made the Top Spot this fortnight over a <a href="http://stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a>. Thank you for saying my card was good enough to receive this award, as I know there are so many creative people out there.<div>Congrats to the ladies that made the DT request- can't wait to see your creations for some more inspiration at SWU.</div><div><br /></div><div>Heavens, isn't this weather pants! I don't think its stopped raining all night. Even Bella wouldn't go out this morning- I had to get up at 5 as she want to go out- she barely poked her head through the opening of the patio door &amp; did a 180 degree turn &amp; went back upstairs to bed! Mind you it seems to have stopped a bit now, its still pretty grim though, and Bella's gone AWOL. Just the perfect sort of day to hole up in my sad room &amp; create a few cards, or I suppose I should write some Xmas cards ready to send out!</div><div><br /></div><div>Whatever you are doing, hope you have a good Sunday</div><div>Teresa x</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:11px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6785871140356912789?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-59436247203044447702009-12-04T22:22:00.000Z2009-12-04T22:40:34.151Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxmOr8cBtWI/AAAAAAAAAe0/6l38qkDsP9U/s1600-h/IMGP2231.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxmOr8cBtWI/AAAAAAAAAe0/6l38qkDsP9U/s320/IMGP2231.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411513312871560546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxmOrd5lenI/AAAAAAAAAes/j7M3krJaT3s/s1600-h/IMGP2229.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxmOrd5lenI/AAAAAAAAAes/j7M3krJaT3s/s320/IMGP2229.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411513304674040434" /></a><br />Thought I would enter these before it was too late for the <a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge</a> this week. The theme was Christmas trees, anywhere in your creation.<div>Here's mine- I made these using a die cut pack from Kanban &amp; a set I got from Hobby crafts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Products used:</div><div>Die cut images; papers &amp; card from stash; oval Nestabilities; mirror card; Cuttlebug embossing folder; SU border punch; gems &amp; glitter glue from stash; snowflake punch; SU stamp for card inserts; 3-d foam pads.</div><div>Something a little different for me, not to use stamped images -but I saw them &amp; liked them as they were something a little different.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like, </div><div>Teresa x</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5943624720304444770?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-42017520353743359362009-12-04T21:25:00.000Z2009-12-04T21:53:08.157Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxmCx6aHGEI/AAAAAAAAAek/qhrEzVoOiNs/s1600-h/IMGP2219.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxmCx6aHGEI/AAAAAAAAAek/qhrEzVoOiNs/s320/IMGP2219.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411500221266335810" /></a><br />The challenge over at <a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">A Spoonful of Sugar</a> this week is to create a non traditional Christmas card, by not using red &amp; green.<div>I made this card using a sketch from Create 4 Fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>Products Used:</div><div>SU Seasons of Joy stamp set; SU Elegant Eggplant &amp; whisper white card; Elegant Eggplant ink pad; SU Stick &amp; stamp with ultra fine glitter for the accents; Martha Stewart punch; gems, card blank &amp; organza from stash; Cuttlebug embossing folder.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am trying to make some Xmas cards to send out and have got down the boxes from the loft with all the ones I have made over the past couple of years, to send them out and make a bit of room!</div><div>I am struggling to get into the Xmas mood at the moment, so am sitting here with my second glass of Baileys! Mind you a few more glasses of these might help!LOL</div><div>Hope you like the card, catch you later, </div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa x</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4201752035374335936?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-13391197247329288162009-12-02T20:19:00.000Z2009-12-02T20:38:46.821Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxbM2FFaAsI/AAAAAAAAAec/z_T8wr4aNvw/s1600-h/IMGP2221.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SxbM2FFaAsI/AAAAAAAAAec/z_T8wr4aNvw/s320/IMGP2221.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410737231782085314" /></a><br />Thought I'd forgotten how to do these!!<div><br /><div>The challenge over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a> this fortnight- the challenges have been changed from weekly to fortnightly, is a recipe challenge. I had to think about this one a bit, but this is what I came up with...</div><div><br /></div><div>The challenge is to use- 2 x patterned paper; 3 x brads; 1x stamp</div><div><br /></div><div>Items Used:</div><div>Merry Moments DS papers; Tree Trimmings stamp set; Old olive, Choc Chip &amp; Rose Red ink pads; red ribbon &amp; gold cord from stash; Old Olive card.</div><div>The icicles were from a project Monica made on the on-line SWU classes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The team at SWU are also calling for a new member on the DT team- who knows, might stick my name down!</div><div><br /></div><div>Temp job going OK- very muddy,with all this rain, as its basically a building site &amp; we are feeding out of a portacabin. Its nothing if not challenging!! </div><div>Only couple weeks left &amp; then will have to see what happens.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well catch you later, as got some work to do to take in tomorrow, as trying to catch up, as had no computer for 3 days- think I'm cursed with them! </div><div><br /></div><div>Keep warm &amp; dry... catch you later</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1339119724732928816?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-21731314165504728452009-11-28T16:47:00.000Z2009-11-28T17:03:02.960ZYeah!!!... I am back on line, after a week with no broadband connection. I have been going blog hop crazy as not been able to get on line all week!! The very nice BT engineer has just left after getting us back on line! <div>It has been good in one way, as I have been catching up with all the TV I don't normally see, as I'm up in the craft room in the evenings, but it meant I had 50 odd emails to plough through! </div><div>I suppose I could have put the time to good use &amp; caught up with some card making, but I honestly couldn't be bothered- not the attitude I know, but hey ho! Also it has been quite a busy week with me starting my new temporary job, having to get up at 5 am to be on the road by 6.30 am to be at work be at work by 7/7.30 am- hard life isn't it!! I have to get up then to get hubby up for work , else he'll sleep on, and then we fight to see who gets in the bathroom first!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to the lovely crafters who popped over to Mum's new blog- she is over the moon that she has some followers- now all she has to do is to start uploading her piccies!</div><div>Well catch you later, as I have the housework to finish, as I had to put it on hold whilst the BT engineer was here.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all have a good weekend,</div><div>See you soon</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-2173131416550472845?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-14696841558464702832009-11-20T21:14:00.000Z2009-11-20T21:35:53.794ZAt last I have managed to get my Mum up &amp; running with her own blog!!!!<div>She has been very resistant as she doesn't think she would have anything to keep her blog updated with or that her cards that she has made would be up to what she has seen on other blogs! She is so wrong, as her cards are great- all she needs is some encouragement. Maybe some kind crafters would help me out here &amp; take a peek at her blog, once she loads some pictures, which I know she was going to do over the next couple of days. </div><div>She has recently retired and is now doing the things she would like to do- and with some persuasion from me, making cards &amp; crafting more(sorry Dad, she's starting to take over the spare room like I do at home!LOL)</div><div>heres her blog...<a href="http://craftingangie.blogspot.com/">Angies Attic</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Some good news on the job front..... I have a temp position as Catering Manager at Coulsdon College till the end of term at Xmas, with a view that if everything works out, that there could be a permanent position for me when the new term starts in Jan. Whoopee!!</div><div>I would like to give a big thanks to Sally who I have been working for at the Agency, for putting me forward for this job, and also my hubby for putting up with me, while I have been looking for another job. Also to all those people who have been encouraging me, not to give up.</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later, as off to get a cuppa &amp; watch a bit of Children In Need.</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1469684155846470283?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-76288466227039533582009-11-01T08:13:00.000Z2009-11-01T08:27:10.761Z<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Su1E9iVAGyI/AAAAAAAAAeU/tUhTFzJiGUI/s1600-h/IMGP1985.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Su1E9iVAGyI/AAAAAAAAAeU/tUhTFzJiGUI/s320/IMGP1985.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399047352264694562" /></a><br />Well Halloween is officially over in our house now, as just taken down all the decorations from the front porch. We had a record number of trick or treaters last night- some really cute ghosties &amp; ghoulies, and some not so good ones!! LOL! <div>I love Halloween, just so I can decorate the porch, buy lots of sweets( I have an excuse to buy them for the trick or treaters, not just for me, honest!), and to make endless cards, that I really don't know what to do with afterwards! I'm just a big kid really!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you all had a good Halloween, and enjoyed it as must as I did! Bella played her part well, being a black cat! We couldn't get her in till after 9pm - we were worried as there were fireworks going off around the road, but she came in when she was ready! </div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later...</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7628846622703953358?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-11255275267071713312009-10-11T08:52:00.000+01:002009-10-11T09:12:05.870+01:00<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGRDDLlW4I/AAAAAAAAAd8/OGl92RhVBM8/s320/IMGP1982.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391249710518721410" /><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGRDvCX_QI/AAAAAAAAAeE/92XEP7okFw8/s320/IMGP1984.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391249722291256578" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGRDw5HwqI/AAAAAAAAAeM/vLnsCc1Twwk/s320/IMGP1983.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391249722789315234" /><br /><br />Where or where did Bella go????<div><br /><div>I let Bella out a usual this morning &amp; left the cat flap open for her to come in &amp; out as she pleased and sat here in the craft room, sorry 'sad room' as my husband calls it. I knew she had come in for her breckies, but couldn't see her anywhere. Hubby had gone down to watch TV &amp; make a cup of tea- and Bella had put herself to bed.......!!</div><div>That was until she got distracted by a small fly that flew too close to her and got eaten! She has no table manners!</div><div>Sorry the pictures aren't too good, but the curtains were still closed and I didn't put the light on so as not to wake her!!!! How sad am I????? I wouldn't mind but she always get in on my side of the bed- she already has her own dressing gown to sleep on, on my side of the bed!</div><div>The things we do for our pets, hey!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well gotta make some breakfast now, as hubby moaning that I don't feed him, so catch you later</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1125527526707171331?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-92226183748082295502009-10-11T08:27:00.000+01:002009-10-11T08:49:11.825+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGMxtTCh6I/AAAAAAAAAd0/EbvRWyz_uyQ/s1600-h/IMGP1978.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 167px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGMxtTCh6I/AAAAAAAAAd0/EbvRWyz_uyQ/s320/IMGP1978.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391245014540126114" /></a><br />There is a super sketch this week over at <a href="http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/">Friday Sketchers</a>, by the very talented Beatrix, so I thought I would have a go with it. This week it is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp- with a $25 voucher for grabs to spend.<div><br /></div><div>As soon a I say the sketch I know I would have to use my Magnolia stamp that hasn't seen the light of day yet since I brought it - and she's toooooo cute not to have been inked up!!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the card, I used:</div><div>Magnolia stamp; Bo Bunny-'Delilah Here's 2 U' paper; Lasting Impressions paper from stash; Bazzill card; SU Whisper White card; brads, liquid pearls &amp; flowers from stash; Charm, organza ribbon, lace &amp; pearl accents from <a href="http://www.craftsulove.co.uk/">CUL</a>.</div><div>I paper pieced her swimming costume &amp; bows and added the liquid pearls. I also distressed the edges of the card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like her- think I shall be using her a bit more!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are enjoying your weekend- all be it almost over! Where did that sunshine go that we had yesterday?? Its all grey &amp; dismal outside- even Bella is not venturing out- I did catch her sneek back off to bed a while ago-pictures to follow....</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-9222618374808229550?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-40403984663352128222009-10-11T07:46:00.000+01:002009-10-11T08:17:02.633+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEXdFfm3I/AAAAAAAAAds/5rSwlnWyiE0/s1600-h/IMGP1976.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEXdFfm3I/AAAAAAAAAds/5rSwlnWyiE0/s320/IMGP1976.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391235767418723186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEW-r3zdI/AAAAAAAAAdk/EG3pdFwBJOU/s1600-h/IMGP1975.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEW-r3zdI/AAAAAAAAAdk/EG3pdFwBJOU/s320/IMGP1975.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391235759258193362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEWdrf5EI/AAAAAAAAAdc/QN56F0P5u44/s1600-h/IMGP1974.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEWdrf5EI/AAAAAAAAAdc/QN56F0P5u44/s320/IMGP1974.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391235750398256194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEV-LNKZI/AAAAAAAAAdU/qCPjM4xdfAw/s1600-h/IMGP1971.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/StGEV-LNKZI/AAAAAAAAAdU/qCPjM4xdfAw/s320/IMGP1971.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391235741941311890" /></a><br />I was feeling creative over the past week or so ..... and managed to use up practically all of the die cuts from the Halloween Pumpkin &amp; Aubergine set!<div>I have still got to put inserts in most of them- but I had fun making them!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Products used</b>:</div><div>Papers &amp; Card: </div><div>Doodlebug papers; Bazzill card; card blanks from stash; Bo Bunny- "Boo Crew Here's Looking at You" paper; Co -Ordinations card stock; SU- Whisper white &amp; Pumpkin Pie.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other Items:</div><div>Nestabilities; SU- Oval punches &amp; border punch; Craftwork Cards card candy; Cuttlebug "Pumpkin" embossing folder; ribbons, glitter glue,brads, glossy accents, buttons, gems, foam pads, all from my stash of goodies.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love Halloween! I usually decorate the front porch &amp; windows ready for the Trick or Treaters we have around our road &amp; have my pumpkin full of sweets for them- usually the neighbours children, who really go to town on their costumes- love it! </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like them... off to photo my card I did last night for the Friday Sketchers Challenge- my what's got into me- 2 posts in a day, must be coming down with something!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>See you later,</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4040398466335212822?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-22856995664984325052009-10-04T18:26:00.000+01:002009-10-04T20:49:43.229+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Ssjcs_ICtnI/AAAAAAAAAdE/jx8-hLnMx_0/s1600-h/IMGP1968.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Ssjcs_ICtnI/AAAAAAAAAdE/jx8-hLnMx_0/s320/IMGP1968.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388799619566319218" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The challenge this week over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a> is to create anything but a card! I also eventually managed to do last weeks sketch challenge, but too late to enter before Zoe got this weeks challenge up on the blog!!<div>After looking at the fabulous DT samples - here is what I came up with for this weeks challenge...</div><div><br /></div><div>Bag template from <a href="http://www.melstampz.blogspot.com/">melstampz</a> (fabulous blog that's full of inspiration!)</div><div>Holiday Treasures papers; "Paris in the Spring" stamp set; Olive green Staz-on ink pad; earth Elements watercolour Wonders; Whisper White &amp; Old Olive card; Oval punches; Old Olive gross grain ribbon.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bag is filled with some chocolate bars that I have covered with Old Olive card &amp; Old Olive DS paper set( just retired); old olive ribbon; sentiment from "Yummy" stamp set. I borrowed this idea for these from Mrs Wonkas, SU "Chocolate class" some months ago! I have made quite a few up to give as a thank you to those ladies who come to my SU party on Thursday evening!</div><div>Sorry the picture quality isn't too good- think I get too close when taking piccies- they look ok till you click on them on the blog!!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SsjctI5moLI/AAAAAAAAAdM/BmmWOTPNjVA/s320/IMGP1969.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388799622190112946" /></div><div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Last weeks challenge sketch:</div><div>Seasons of Joy stamp set; Olive Green Staz-on ink pad; Holiday Treasures papers; Ruby Red, Whisper white &amp; Old Olive card; foam pads &amp; glitter glue.</div><div>Elements on main panel were raised with foam pads &amp; Old Olive card stamped with small poinsettia stamp and then highlighted with glitter glue.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been caressing my new SU catalogue yet again this weekend- my wish list is growing by the minute! I was lucky to go along to Natalie &amp; Zoe's launch evening last Thurs, and got to see some of the new goodies first hand- thanks ladies for a great evening!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you are all having a great weekend- how quickly it goes by and then its Monday again &amp; back to work!</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh well, see you soon..</div><div>Teresa xx</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-2285699566498432505?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-47986645365718546222009-09-27T11:06:00.000+01:002009-09-27T13:38:26.762+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sr9cprIpxTI/AAAAAAAAAc8/uj6IIg4_F50/s1600-h/IMGP1958.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sr88p3391TI/AAAAAAAAAc0/6gIL1YuQEqU/s1600-h/IMGP1959.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sr88p3391TI/AAAAAAAAAc0/6gIL1YuQEqU/s320/IMGP1959.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386090369429394738" /></a><br />The challenge over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">Stamp with Us</a> last weekend was to create a project using a recipe of... <div><br /><div>....NO patterned paper(killer!), 2 x ribbons, 2 x stamps</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's what I came up with- I know its probably too late for the challenge, but I thought I would try to sneak it in when no one was looking- here goes anyway!!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Materials used:</b></div><div>Brocade blue, Certainly celery &amp; Whisper white card &amp; ink pads; Fresh Cuts stamp set; Oval stamps; Night of Navy grosgrain ribbon &amp; Certainly celery ribbon from the ribbon bundle offer last month.</div><div>I stamped the image again in the certainly celery and then cut out the leaves again &amp; raised on sticky pads to add dimension to it. I also added some pearls from my stash as I thought it needed a little something else!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like it..</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4798664536571854622?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-66942213227442944272009-09-15T18:21:00.000+01:002009-09-15T18:43:02.306+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_OhbnEvFI/AAAAAAAAAcs/kN11nE-V_Ss/s1600-h/IMGP1919.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_OhbnEvFI/AAAAAAAAAcs/kN11nE-V_Ss/s320/IMGP1919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381747153473682514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_Og3CwErI/AAAAAAAAAck/PwnIa4YxvpM/s1600-h/IMGP1918.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_Og3CwErI/AAAAAAAAAck/PwnIa4YxvpM/s320/IMGP1918.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381747143657657010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_OgeQyX-I/AAAAAAAAAcc/Ccb9PWDuxhM/s1600-h/IMGP1904.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_OgeQyX-I/AAAAAAAAAcc/Ccb9PWDuxhM/s320/IMGP1904.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381747137005641698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_OgNXI57I/AAAAAAAAAcU/bqkUQkVRsTI/s1600-h/IMGP1901.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_OgNXI57I/AAAAAAAAAcU/bqkUQkVRsTI/s320/IMGP1901.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381747132468881330" /></a><br />Just a couple of cards I have made &amp; thought you may like to see..<div>I was going through the paper flower phase on my cards!! </div><div>Sorry they are back to front as I can still not get this uploading properly- but you get the idea!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the <b>first card</b> I used: Magnolia Tilda stamp( love her!); Penny Black sentiment stamp on inside; rub-on sentiment; Bazzill card &amp; papers from my stash; SU Whisper White &amp; Certainly Celery card; Martha Stewart punch; brads &amp; Sickles glue. The image was water coloured &amp; raised on foam pads.</div><div><br /></div><div>For the <b>second card</b>, I used the following: Magnolia background &amp; Tilda stamps; Penny Black sentiment stamp inside card; Bazzill card; SU Whisper white card; Craftwork cards birthday sentiment; Imaginisce paper- Baby Powder-Oopsie Daisy; Sugar coated brads; Stickles glue</div><div>Think that's everything!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you like them- I think they started life out as challenges, but I couldn't remember which ones they were for- so they never got that far- oh well!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later,</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6694221322744294427?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-75223955101981488452009-09-15T17:49:00.000+01:002009-09-15T18:18:08.697+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_LtIWcedI/AAAAAAAAAcM/mngVfKAw6vs/s1600-h/IMGP1956.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sq_LtIWcedI/AAAAAAAAAcM/mngVfKAw6vs/s320/IMGP1956.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381744055927208402" /></a><br />Hello everyone out there in blogland- sorry I haven't been keeping up to date with all the challenges out there- I have been blog hopping &amp; seeing what everyone has been doing- but just couldn't be bothered to do anything myself!!! Shame on me!!<div>I have had some cards made &amp; the pictures ready to upload, but just not got around to doing so- so I thought i would have a go at a challenge- here goes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over at <a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/">Mojo Monday </a>there is a nice sketch to follow, so here is my take on it- and using my new Fairy Doodles circle stacker's that I brought on Saturday at <a href="http://www.craftsulove.co.uk/">CUL</a>- shooosh, don't let hubby know!</div><div><br /></div><div>For my card, I used the following:</div><div>Lasting Impressions-Seashore collection paper-Smooth Sailing; Bo Bunny -Abbey road sky paper; Basic Grey card stock; Fairy Doodles circle stacker's; Pinflair glue; foam pads; Bazzill- Blue Eyes brads; Stickles glue</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not really a great lover of these stackers &amp; pyramid cards, but just had to get these Fairy Doodle ones!</div><div>Hope you like it- catch you later as off to upload some more piccies, now I'm in the mood!! LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-7522395510198148845?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-50426597139838003262009-08-31T14:07:00.000+01:002009-08-31T14:30:39.139+01:00<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">. be watching tonight!!!!!!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Hubby went out this morning to do some chores and came back with some shopping- and a pressie for me!!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">He only went &amp; brought me my own copy of Twilight on DVD!!!!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">I've read all the books, but still not seen the film- so now there's no excuse-crafting &amp; job hunting maybe </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">taking a back seat today!! LOL</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Still no news on the job front- not that I have been sitting on my laurels! - I have attended several interviews</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">&amp; signed up to work with an Agency &amp; registered with the Caterer on line, but still no joy!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;">Hopefully there is something out there for me! Might even retrain &amp; take a plumbers course( although Hubby</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;">laughed his socks off when I told him that !) How many lady plumbers do you know of??</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;">Who knows what's around the corner, hey?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;">Well gonna have a go at some challenges, as not had many creative juices flowing lately!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;">Hope you all are gonna enjoy this lovely Bank Hol weather- as its glorious sunshine outside here!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;">Catch you later</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; white-space: pre;">Teresa xx</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5042659713983800326?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-33755488944907428382009-08-15T07:55:00.000+01:002009-08-15T08:16:07.518+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SoZfPvq7sjI/AAAAAAAAAcE/mOpP9JXtim8/s1600-h/magnolia+blog+candy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SoZfPvq7sjI/AAAAAAAAAcE/mOpP9JXtim8/s320/magnolia+blog+candy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370084329785111090" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The lovely Kim Piggott is giving away some gorgeous Magnolia Summer Collection blog candy on her <a href="http://magnoliacardsbykimpiggott.blogspot.com/">Magnolia Cards</a> blog- this is only available until the 20th August, when she will pick a winner of all this scrummy stash!<div><div><br /></div><div>All you have to do to be in with a chance to win, is to mention this on your blog &amp; spread the word- how easy is that?</div><div><br /></div><div>While you are over there- take a look at Kim's gorgeous creations- she is soooooo talented!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all have a good weekend- and the weather improves, as it isn't looking too good out the window at the moment!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later</div><div>Teresa xx</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3375548894490742838?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-13496915982876379022009-08-02T20:29:00.000+01:002009-08-02T20:48:41.756+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtNm8NqHI/AAAAAAAAAb8/7jdgiwY45pY/s1600-h/IMGP1914.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtNm8NqHI/AAAAAAAAAb8/7jdgiwY45pY/s320/IMGP1914.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365455349128996978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtNV4FRTI/AAAAAAAAAb0/1088S0zmLDM/s1600-h/IMGP1913.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtNV4FRTI/AAAAAAAAAb0/1088S0zmLDM/s320/IMGP1913.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365455344548267314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtM9lRFJI/AAAAAAAAAbs/-F7Mo3btP0A/s1600-h/IMGP1912.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtM9lRFJI/AAAAAAAAAbs/-F7Mo3btP0A/s320/IMGP1912.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365455338026898578" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtMpBLt3I/AAAAAAAAAbk/JtwZreQyTVA/s1600-h/IMGP1911.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXtMpBLt3I/AAAAAAAAAbk/JtwZreQyTVA/s320/IMGP1911.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365455332506842994" /></a><br />Just a few more cards here that I've made over the past couple of days...<div>I was inspired by Paula Pascual at the CUL birthday weekend, last weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div>The cards were made using the Crate Paper- Lillian Collection Kit.</div><div><b>I also used: </b> Cards from Craftwork Cards; SU Natural Ivory card stock; SU Kraft Taffeta ribbon; SU Old Olive grosgrain ribbon; ribbons, brads &amp; pearl dots from stash; Sugar coated brads; Martha Stewart leaf punch &amp; glitter glue.</div><div>I also used the negative parts of the dies, as the leftovers seemed too nice to throw away!</div><div><br /></div><div>These are a little different for me- but I have wanted to have a go for ages, as I keep seeing these type of cards on various different blogs and love how they look.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like them..</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1349691598287637902?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-63808008382175430362009-08-02T19:51:00.000+01:002009-08-02T20:22:59.875+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXl23_1KwI/AAAAAAAAAbc/GoAE1MO9qKU/s1600-h/IMGP1915.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SnXl23_1KwI/AAAAAAAAAbc/GoAE1MO9qKU/s320/IMGP1915.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365447261989186306" /></a><br />This week the challenge the <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a> team have set is a sketch to follow.<div><div>Here is my card for this weeks challenge-</div><div><br /></div><div>I have used the following items: Rose Red DS papers; Rose Red, Very Vanilla &amp; Whisper white card stock; Fun &amp; Fast Notes stamp set; water colour pencils &amp; glitter glue.</div><div>The papers are quite dark so the sketch is hard to see- maybe I should have used more lighter papers with them- oh well too late now! Hope you like it anyway..</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget to pop on over to the <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a> blog site &amp; take a look at the online classes- still not too late to sign up for these 2 weeks classes- the fun started last night with an on line chat session &amp; challenge set by the lovely Monica, and continues today with another challenge . Each day for the next 2 weeks there will be either a challenge, on line chat or projects to make &amp; upload onto the SWU Challenge site- but you have to be in to win it!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Will pop back later with some cards I made with a kit I got from Crafts U Love's birthday weekend- I was inspired by Paula Pascual, who was demonstrating, along with Kim Piggott in the shop at the time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later..</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6380800838217543036?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-9844065823737765132009-08-01T12:02:00.000+01:002009-08-01T12:23:32.326+01:00I have my car back, looking good as new!!<div><br /><div>Well I actually got it back on Tuesday and had the hire car collected on Thursday. Unfortunately, I have to pay for damage to the alloy wheel on the hire car, as I damaged it when I was coming back from CUL last Saturday. I decided to take the back way back home via Roffey &amp; was pushed off the road on one of the winding &amp; narrow bits of road, ending up down a gully in the road! </div><div>I didn't even notice it until they did the walk around check that they do, when they take the car back- luckily its on my DH credit card!!</div><div><br /></div><div> I had an interview for a job on Weds afternoon- still waiting to hear if I have got through to the next interview &amp; a 'cook off'. That I 'm not looking forward to at all!</div><div>I am now officially unemployed- and the thought is scary, as I have never not had a job since I left college, many moons ago! I hope something comes along soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just to remind you that the <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">SWU</a> on line challenges start tonight for the next fortnight- have you signed up yet?? If not- why not..... go on over to the blog site &amp; take a look- you'll have a great time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tonight the launch party starts with live chat &amp; challenges at 7.00pm- I can't make tonight as I'm going out on my leaving meal with some of my colleagues- but hope everyone that does join them tonight has a good time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well catch you later as have a huge great basketful of ironing to do!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-984406582373776513?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-83115541446124275992009-07-27T17:36:00.000+01:002009-07-27T17:57:05.962+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sm3ZzId5URI/AAAAAAAAAbU/Drh5GhIZB90/s1600-h/IMGP1831.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sm3ZzId5URI/AAAAAAAAAbU/Drh5GhIZB90/s320/IMGP1831.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363182203737559314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sm3Zy2mbFPI/AAAAAAAAAbM/mr8SiaIP9Wg/s1600-h/IMGP1827.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sm3Zy2mbFPI/AAAAAAAAAbM/mr8SiaIP9Wg/s320/IMGP1827.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363182198941488370" /></a><br />Can you believe that I still haven't got my car back from the garage! I took it over last Tues for the dent to be taken out &amp; the re-spray and again they told me it wasn't ready- maybe this time tomorrow!!<div>I'm getting a little fed up with it now- how long does it take to spray a wheel arch, bumper, etc!</div><div>They told me Thurs that they had had trouble getting the correct colour match from Ford, they told me Friday the same &amp; that the job wasn't finished &amp; be dry in time- they told me today, that because they had had problems with the colour match that was why it had taken so long, and that they needed to polish it etc,before I could have it back, and that it should be ready Tuesday! Not definitely, but maybe!</div><div>Good job I'm not paying for the hire car I've had all week- I think the neighbour down the road will be a bit more careful before pulling out next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>Not only this, but we had a leak in the utility room yesterday &amp; had to pull all the plasterboard wall down between the downstairs shower room &amp; pull out the cupboard against the wall, that ended up down the tip as it was rotten. I know this room was next on the list to redecorate, but we haven't finished the upstairs bathroom that we had to replace because we had a leak(again) in the shower- that went down to the kitchen, which we had to replace in March last year. I think I hate my house!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, enough of my woes, and there are a few more of them too! Am getting ready to go to the SU Wheel class tonight over in Crawley - that should take my mind off things for a couple of hours anyway!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later,</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-8311554144612427599?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-46373926451843534612009-07-25T08:37:00.000+01:002009-07-25T08:54:58.148+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Smq6BCEB0kI/AAAAAAAAAbE/-0mWyrRgBGA/s1600-h/IMGP1886.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Smq6BCEB0kI/AAAAAAAAAbE/-0mWyrRgBGA/s320/IMGP1886.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362302833234399810" /></a><br />Just because... I made another card last night, whilst sitting up till 1.30am waiting for Bella to come home!<div><br /></div><div>I brought this Alota glass stamp awhile ago at one of the CUL events they had- Stampin Caz was doing the demo- and I just had to have this stamp- as you do!! LOL. However, its been sitting in my stamp box ever since! So I thought it was about time it saw the light of day &amp; the Tilda stamp also.</div><div><br /></div><div> I used water colour pencils to colour the images, stamped Tilda twice &amp; 3-d the second one with my new 'Pinflair Glue Gel'. (seen it advertised so much that thought better have a go with some!)</div><div>Must admit it doesn't smell, like the others on the market, comes with its own syringe &amp; dried very quickly!</div><div><br /></div><div>The sentiment is from Alota, the flowers &amp; brads are from my stash, the papers are Basic Grey &amp; the leaf punch is from Martha Stewart</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like her..</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4637392645184353461?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-69028385099850285702009-07-25T08:00:00.000+01:002009-07-25T08:28:23.952+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmqydxTIbOI/AAAAAAAAAa8/IIKfjTKjb28/s1600-h/IMGP1881.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmqydxTIbOI/AAAAAAAAAa8/IIKfjTKjb28/s320/IMGP1881.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362294530857528546" /></a><br />The challenge this week over at <a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Challenge</a> Blog is to put an X on your project. There is a sketch to go with this, but you can alter it, as long as the X is there..<div><br /></div><div>For my card I used the following:</div><div><b>Stamps-</b> Dragonfly Tilda, sentiment from SU -'Best Yet' set</div><div><b>Papers- </b>SU- Old Olive, Whisper White &amp; Ruby Red card, SU 'Summer Picnic' papers, Lasting Impressions paper-Celery Dots.</div><div><b>Misc - </b>SU scalloped circle punch, Quickutz nesting circles, flowers, ribbon &amp; brads from stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love this little Tilda stamp and think she's so cute in whatever colour you choose. I 3-D the image and distressed the edges of the paper, as this Lasting Impressions paper is great for this.</div><div>I also decorated the inside with some of the left over papers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like it... off to get washed &amp; dressed to pop on over to CUL for their birthday weekend celebrations. I haven't booked to go on any of the classes either today or tomorrow( i might be able to sneak on one if they have any spaces left!!),but they have demos going on in the shop for you to watch.</div><div><br /></div><div>See you later...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6902838509985028570?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-59110065032028846042009-07-23T16:59:00.000+01:002009-07-23T17:14:19.968+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmiLWzZVscI/AAAAAAAAAa0/t0R6cKhM1Xo/s1600-h/IMGP1876.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmiLWzZVscI/AAAAAAAAAa0/t0R6cKhM1Xo/s320/IMGP1876.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361688580254446018" /></a><br />Back again with another card I have made for the <a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Secret <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Crafter</span> Saturday Challenge</a> this week, which this week was to create a project using ... spots &amp; stripes.<div><br /></div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Here's</span> my card that I made using one of my new stamp sets that I have had sitting around, from <a href="http://www.craftsulove.co.uk/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CUL</span></a>. The stamp set is by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Woodware</span> &amp; from Francois Reed- called 'Mary &amp; friends'</div><div><br /></div><div>I also used: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">SU</span> Whisper white &amp; Certainly Celery card, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SU</span> Old Olive Designer paper set, Sen Plus crochet flower, ribbons from stash &amp; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">SU</span> scallop circle punch.</div><div>I paper pieced the image &amp; used water colour pencils on her. I also used my Basic Grey Precision set to distress the edges of the papers for added interest.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm really loving green lately &amp; especially the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">SU</span> papers- might have to get another set of them!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5911006503202884604?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-5436841733863630432009-07-23T16:32:00.000+01:002009-07-23T16:57:44.741+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmiGEyvIUpI/AAAAAAAAAas/p9-1ngWM-eg/s1600-h/IMGP1880.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmiGEyvIUpI/AAAAAAAAAas/p9-1ngWM-eg/s320/IMGP1880.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361682773281624722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmiGEvJzAdI/AAAAAAAAAak/tY3vtFcqLtg/s1600-h/IMGP1879.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 201px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmiGEvJzAdI/AAAAAAAAAak/tY3vtFcqLtg/s320/IMGP1879.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361682772319732178" /></a><br />I was really getting into making up these cards using the Papertake weekly sketch and these Lilli of the Valley kits I brought at Sandown earlier in the year!<div><br /></div><div>For the winter cards, I used: the papers from the kits, SU Brocade Blue &amp; Whisper White card,ribbons from stash &amp; SU, glitter glue, cards from Craftwork Cards, Martha Stewart paper punch, Quickutz nesting circles 3D foam pads, gems for bling &amp; Anita's Glitterations stickers. (Sorry I can't remember the name of the LOTV die cut set)</div><div><br /></div><div>For the Dragon cards, I used: LOTV 'Uguns the Dragon' die cut set,Lasting Impressions papers, SU Whisper white, Certainly Celery &amp; Lavender Lace card, SU Oval All sentiment stamps &amp; Oval punches, Quickutz nesting circles, buttons, ribbons &amp; rub-ons from stash, gems for bling Glossy Accents on Dragons to lift them a bit, Martha Stewart &amp; SU paper punches- think that's it!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, off to make some more cards, before my DH gets home wanting his cup of tea &amp; tea ready waiting for him when he gets in- why he thinks today he would be any luckier than any other day, I don't know!!LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-543684173386363043?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-32377469452367955822009-07-18T22:58:00.000+01:002009-07-18T23:16:08.343+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmJHfYdlNvI/AAAAAAAAAaY/k1MPZ2Atnvk/s1600-h/IMGP1873.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmJHfYdlNvI/AAAAAAAAAaY/k1MPZ2Atnvk/s320/IMGP1873.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359925110992353010" /></a><br />The challenge this week over at <a href="http://sasprojecttuesday.blogspot.com/">Project Tuesday</a> was to make a Ghiradelli Box.<div> Now for those of you who have not heard of Ghiradelli - its some the name of some extremely scrummy chocolates that we found on our trips to the USA. Each time we go, I stock up on them &amp; try not to eat them all too quickly when we get back. I haven't seen any over here yet- but if anyone knows where to gets some from.....<div>Well anyway here's my boxes- I found the instructions over on the Splitcoasters site a while ago, but hadn't made any up( mainly as I didn't have any Ghiradellis to go in them!!), however I substituted 'After Eight' mints instead &amp; it worked just as well!!</div><div>I actually made these up as a wedding favour sample- as something a bit different from the normal(but filled them with 3 After Eights!)- cheeky couple ate the chocs &amp; sent the boxes back with the other samples!!</div><div>For these I used Bazzill Swiss Dots card, Woodware stamp set, rub-on Water colour pencils &amp; silver gel pen, glossy accents to highlight the hearts &amp; car.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like them.... off to eat the chocolates now I've posted the project!! LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-3237746945236795582?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-11860118495168387022009-07-18T22:30:00.000+01:002009-07-18T22:38:47.446+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmJAPcHUFkI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/5KVKCiCuGOc/s1600-h/IMGP1870.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmJAPcHUFkI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/5KVKCiCuGOc/s320/IMGP1870.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359917140513396290" /></a><br />The challenge this week over at <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">LOTV</a> is to make something with the theme of 'Animals'.<div>Here is part 2 of the previous post that I gave up trying to do!!!</div><div>This is the front of the card &amp; the inside view is on the previous post, as are the details of what I used to make the card! LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-1186011849516838702?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-80451595969842294402009-07-18T21:02:00.000+01:002009-07-18T21:59:01.044+01:00<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmIwLVFHDOI/AAAAAAAAAZg/jzHhLA-8UdQ/s320/IMGP1867.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359899477719583970" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmIwL1MaWJI/AAAAAAAAAZo/AISK18oIXXw/s320/IMGP1869.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359899486340143250" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmIyEPaHRZI/AAAAAAAAAaI/7ptIN4oasB8/s1600-h/IMGP1871.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SmIyEPaHRZI/AAAAAAAAAaI/7ptIN4oasB8/s320/IMGP1871.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359901554961237394" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well I'm a bit like having to wait for a bus at the moment....... you stand waiting for one to come along long enough, and along comes two! I can't get motivated to keep up with all the challenges out there- and then I manage to do a few cards at once!! LOL.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I made these cards using the sketch on <a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Papertake Weekly</a>-Challenge 19- where there is a super prize of a Pink Petticoat download- now I'd love one of those!!</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have also used the sketch for the <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Lilli of the Valley </a>Challenge 32 this week, which is to make a project with animals as the theme. I have made another card for this challenge as well &amp; decorated the inside!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm not too good at this uploading malarkey, as I keep losing pictures whilst trying to move them around- tried 3 times to upload &amp; move the pictures to where I wanted them- only to loose one each time!! So I've given up!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway this is what I used on the cards:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Miss You Latte</b>- Papertake sketch,SU Choc Chip &amp; Whisper White card &amp; Oval punches, Basic grey- Blush 6x6 paper pad, Martha Stewart paper punch, Glossy Accents and sticky pads to raise the images.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Dragon Card 1</b>- Papertake sketch, LOTV 'Uguns the Dragon' die cuts, Lasting Impressions papers from stash, SU Whisper White card, grosgrain ribbon &amp; rub-on from stash, Glossy accents</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Dragon Card 2</b>- LOTV ' Ugens the Dragon' die cuts, SU Whisper white &amp; Certainly Celery card, Penny Black sentiment, rub-on from stash, sticky pads to raise butterflies.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Think that covers them all!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Catch you later...</div><div style="text-align: left;">Teresa xx</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-8045159596984229440?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-88538603749815720032009-07-09T18:32:00.000+01:002009-07-09T19:48:01.994+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SlY42rotA5I/AAAAAAAAAZY/w58mOkcLe74/s1600-h/IMGP1858.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SlY42rotA5I/AAAAAAAAAZY/w58mOkcLe74/s320/IMGP1858.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356531318881321874" /></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SlYsNR8JjQI/AAAAAAAAAZA/vzZPGLj24W0/s320/IMGP1860.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356517413469392130" /><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The challenge this week over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">Stamp With Us</a> was to create a children's card- I did struggle a bit with this one as I really only have this froggy set which I thought would be good to use. I do love this set - and thought the little bugs 'n' frogs needed wiggly eyes, just to add to their characters!</div><div>I also attempted to decorate the inside of the card!!<br /><div><br /></div><div>Here's what I used:</div><div>Card blank from stash; SU-Old Olive Designer Series paper; SU Froggy stamp set; SU Earth Elements watercolor crayons;SU punch;Whisper white card; wiggly eyes; glitter glue;WS Designs number template (I've had these in my stash for yonks, and keep forgetting to use them!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Also want to say a big "Good Luck" to the Stamp With Us team for this weekend- they are holding the first SWU weekend retreat in Guildford- hope it goes well ladies &amp; sorry I couldn't come along to support you- hopefully you'll hold another one. I know they have put a lot of effort into making this weekend a success &amp; hear they have some great thins lined up for those people lucky enough to be going along! Hope it goes well!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well catch you later as just got my Stampers 6 goodies &amp; want to have a play!</div><div>Teresa xx</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-8853860374981572003?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-84128173915301200302009-07-04T22:29:00.000+01:002009-07-04T23:01:53.754+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sk_PBBhPNhI/AAAAAAAAAYw/SIYqJqq8nUE/s1600-h/IMGP1840.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sk_PBBhPNhI/AAAAAAAAAYw/SIYqJqq8nUE/s320/IMGP1840.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354726098461472274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sk_PAl05_cI/AAAAAAAAAYo/6VoCDD1WrIU/s1600-h/IMGP1839.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sk_PAl05_cI/AAAAAAAAAYo/6VoCDD1WrIU/s320/IMGP1839.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354726091027774914" /></a><br />I eventually got round to making some flowerpot cards. I'd seen them on a couple of blogs whilst blog hopping and wanted to have a go myself. I found the instructions &amp; tutorial on <a href="http://andreawalford.com/">Andrea Walfords</a> blog. Go on over and have a look- she has some fantastic ideas &amp; projects.<div><br /><div>For my attempts at her design, I used the following:</div><div>Bazzill card stock &amp; Swiss Dots card; Cuttlebug embossing folder; SU Scallop edge punch &amp; SU flower punch; Paper Shapers flower punch; Martha Stewart leaf punch; grosgrain ribbons from stash; My Minds Eye- Bloom &amp; Grow flower die cuts; paper flowers, gems &amp; pearl dots; Making Memories rub-ons.</div><div>They were quite fiddly to put together, but I think they were worth the effort, and will have a go at a few more, as quite pleased with them. I hope you like them..</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-8412817391530120030?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-91181369023072916092009-07-04T21:33:00.000+01:002009-07-04T22:02:25.347+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sk-9jJ9v2rI/AAAAAAAAAYg/M3-sAyaFpvI/s1600-h/IMGP1834.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Sk-9jJ9v2rI/AAAAAAAAAYg/M3-sAyaFpvI/s320/IMGP1834.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354706893634788018" /></a><br />Thought I'd better get this one in before its too late for this weeks challenge over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">Stamp With us</a>. This week it's a nice easy sketch to follow...<div><br /><div>Here's what I used on my card:</div><div><b>SU Stamps</b>- Paris in the Spring</div><div><b>Papers &amp; card</b>- Cutie Pie DS paper, Whisper white,Rose Red &amp; Old Olive card</div><div><b>Other</b>: Always Artichoke grosgrain ribbon, Cuttlebug embossing folder, water colour pencils</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are enjoying the sunny weather again today- boy wasn't it another hot one! Managed to catch a couple of hours outside in the garden today after work, trying to keep my holiday tan going &amp; finishing,'Breaking Dawn' the last so far in the Twilight series- still got to see the Twilight film, and can't wait to see the next one later in the year-gotta say I'm hooked now!!!LOL.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well off to try to do a bit more creating tonight, catch you later..</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-9118136902307291609?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-23018131192091657392009-06-27T08:13:00.000+01:002009-06-27T08:40:17.986+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SkXJb9TsFQI/AAAAAAAAAYY/guav4JxxZkE/s1600-h/IMGP1833.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 311px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SkXJb9TsFQI/AAAAAAAAAYY/guav4JxxZkE/s320/IMGP1833.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351905214350497026" /></a><br />The challenge over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">Stamp With Us</a> this week was to use only the following- 4 x patterned papers, 2 x card stock &amp; NO other embellishments! OMG! How difficult was this not to use any ribbon, flowers or bling on a card!!!!<div>This was a tough one I can tell you, but here is what I managed to come up with- hope you likey!</div><div><br /></div><div>For this card I used:</div><div>Papers- Close to Cocoa Designer Paper set</div><div>Cardstock - Choc Chip &amp; Whisper White</div><div>Ink- Timber brown Staz on pad</div><div>Stamps- retired set( sorry don't know name)</div><div><br /></div><div>Well off to the bathroom to get showered &amp; dressed, and then to do the housework etc- joy of joys!- at least I won't feel soooo guilty when I do get back into the sad room to try to do some more challenges later!</div><div><br /></div><div>I will also post some photos of my poorly new car that one of the neighbours down the road kindly chinked for me this week!! I am not a happy bunny!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Catch you later</div><div>Teresa xx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-2301813119209165739?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-66947368410684335432009-06-25T20:24:00.000+01:002009-06-25T20:50:37.852+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SkPSGKRW_HI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/S20FpHEQ91A/s1600-h/IMGP1602.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SkPSGKRW_HI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/S20FpHEQ91A/s320/IMGP1602.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351351785524493426" /></a><br />I'm back..... did anyone miss me??? Possibly not. LOL!!<div>We have just got back from a lovely, relaxing holiday to California- where the sunshine was glorious!! I will post a few piccies later, when I get organised. </div><div>I must admit, I couldn't wait to get back to see my baby as I missed her no end- I did have an email from the cattery to say she was OK- last time, I phoned them from America to check she was fine-am I the only one that does crazy things like that?</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been lazy as of late with blogging &amp; entries to challenges, so am going to try to keep up a bit more in the future - famous last words, ha,ha!</div><div>I have started with the <a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Papertakeweekly Challenge</a> this week, which is to use a download on your project. It can be a paper, an image or both. I have used both!</div><div>For my card, I used a free download from <a href="http://www.scrapbookingmad.com/">Scrapbookingmad</a>. Go check them out for a great range of downloads. </div><div>I also used glossy accents, foam pads, pearl accents from Kaisercraft and Bazzill Swiss dots card.</div><div>Hope you like it.</div><div><br /></div><div>See you later</div><div>Teresa xx </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-6694736841068433543?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-29752182356634098002009-06-01T06:49:00.000+01:002009-06-01T07:16:12.804+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SiNu0CV_7eI/AAAAAAAAAYI/3Vu77NWO5-c/s1600-h/IMGP1686.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SiNu0CV_7eI/AAAAAAAAAYI/3Vu77NWO5-c/s320/IMGP1686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342235423252934114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SiNuzhVPrEI/AAAAAAAAAYA/SebdVVNaoKM/s1600-h/IMGP1688.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SiNuzhVPrEI/AAAAAAAAAYA/SebdVVNaoKM/s320/IMGP1688.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342235414391401538" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>At last I have finished the wedding stationary for the colleague at work!!<div>I will hand over the menus, table plan, place cards &amp; favour boxes today and now can think about packing for my holiday &amp; catching up with all these challenges I have missed over the past few weeks!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I had to make 60 x place cards, 24 x adult menus, 6 x children's menus(scrolls) , 60 favour boxes, table plan(which I have kept simple) and that was on top of the almost 90 invitations I had already made. I know its not a lot compared to what some others have to make, but it seemed like I was never gonna get them finished at all!!! </div><div>I tried to keep the theme running through the whole set- my poor Cuttlebug embossing folder will never be the same again! The colours were burgundy, cream &amp; gold. It's been hard work finishing it all, but I think It was worth it and I hope she likes them all- too late now if not as I cannot change anything for her.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well off to get ready for work, then do all the housework when get home so house is clean &amp; tidy for my holiday!</div><div>Catch you later,</div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-2975218235663409800?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-92044277267938853412009-05-26T17:42:00.001+01:002009-05-26T18:24:45.861+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShwgAw9XYKI/AAAAAAAAAX4/9Pbo2aC6yCg/s1600-h/IMGP1681.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShwgAw9XYKI/AAAAAAAAAX4/9Pbo2aC6yCg/s320/IMGP1681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340178455668940962" /></a><br />The challenge over at <a href="http://www.stampwithus.blogspot.com/">Stamp With Us</a> this week is a recipe...<div><br /><div>1x patterned paper, 2 x ribbons, 1 x flower &amp; 1 x button.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is what I came up with, using my retired "Unfroggetable' stamp set. You can still get hold of this stamp set, so check with your SU demonstrator.</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know if the girls over at SWU will let me get away with using my second ribbon to make the flower- a girl can try!!</div><div><br /></div><div>For my card I used:</div><div>Woodware kraft card, Bo Bunny papers, Bazzill bling card stock( but didn't realise I'd put it around the wrong way-doh!), SU-Old Olive card &amp; punch, button from stash, Nestabilities scalloped rectangle, Kaisercraft pearls &amp; water colour pencils.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wow- didn't we have a fabulous weekend! The weather was gorgeous- managed to get out &amp; tidy the garden up &amp; did my ironing outside too! The BBQ never came out, as couldn't be bothered to get it all out, so we had an indoor oven cooked BBQ instead!</div><div><br /></div><div>Packed my parents off to the airport on Monday for their East to West coast of America train &amp; coach trip. Couldn't believe how good my Mum was in only being able to take a medium case, as they have to lug it around themselves throughout the trip- I did tell she would be able to stock up with all her goodies when she got to San Francisco! Dad didn't seem too pleased at that prospect- wonder why???</div><div><br /></div><div>Well hope you like the card, catch you later as lots to do &amp; no mojo to do it with!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-9204427726793885341?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-40966165326486654392009-05-25T16:09:00.000+01:002009-05-25T16:16:28.705+01:00<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><img src="webkit-fake-url://D520210E-DECE-4164-A97A-BF7B71472FCD/Challenge+update.jpg" alt="Challenge+update.jpg" /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">A brand new challenge blog site is launching on Mon 1st June. Its called...... "<a href="http://thenextlevelchallenge.blogspot.com/">The Next Leve</a>l"</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">This new site is, as well as holding weekly challenges, is going to provide crafters with information, explore new crafting ideas &amp; techniques.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">They are looking for 4 guest design team members to initially join their team, with a view to developing this in the future.</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">To launch the new site they are giving away some fantastic blog candy- so go on over and take a look-what have you got to loose??</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica">Teresa xx</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4096616532648665439?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-51199939421721597502009-05-23T20:48:00.000+01:002009-05-23T21:30:35.406+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShhaTHKz8iI/AAAAAAAAAXY/YO3eMAGmiXs/s1600-h/IMGP1665.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShhaTHKz8iI/AAAAAAAAAXY/YO3eMAGmiXs/s320/IMGP1665.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339116642636132898" /></a><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShhaTe-VDSI/AAAAAAAAAXg/0_P8FDfWUWE/s320/IMGP1666.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339116649026227490" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/Shhbo21qPFI/AAAAAAAAAXw/MvSycMSsfzc/s320/IMGP1662.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339118115721198674" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope everyone is enjoying this nice, sunny Bank Holiday weekend! Looks like it could bring out the BBQ's! <div>Have pulled some bits out the freezer ready- just in case we get to have the BBQ out- although it tends to sit there under its cover just for Bella to hide under &amp; jump out at you as you go past!!<div><br /><div>Here's the card I made for my Mums birthday next week- as she &amp; Dad will be on holiday for their birthdays, my sister &amp; I went up today to give them their pressies today. I didn't get around to making one for Dad this year, as I lost any crafting mojo I had in past few weeks, and struggled to make this one for Mum!!</div><div><br /><div>Anyway I actually decorated the insides &amp; back of the card- something of an epic project for me to do! I was desperate to use this new Magnolia stamp I got recently- she's gorgeous!!! I'm also loving the background stamp and can see a few more cards being made with it on!!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the card I used the following: Bazzill cards, SU whisper white card, My Minds Eye- Bloom &amp; Grow collection of papers, Quickutz Swirl die &amp; alphabet die, SU Pumpkin Pie gross grain ribbon, water coloured Magnolia stamped images, glitter, verse inside card from a cd by 'Crafty Ideas by Kaz'.</div><div>The images &amp; some flowers were 3-d with foam pads. I also added some glitter to the flowers &amp; her wings, but not sure if it can be seen! </div><div><br /></div><div>I also made a gift holder to put some dollars in for Dad- I thought I had better make something for him as I hadn't managed a card! Think the paper was a Bo Bunny paper, with SU sentiment &amp; Magnolia 'Happy Birthday'</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you all get to enjoy this glorious weather- off to try to make some cards!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-5119993942172159750?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-45020030785808910592009-05-18T07:08:00.000+01:002009-05-18T07:27:34.627+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShD--V4IfbI/AAAAAAAAAXI/mITeAjnSKkE/s1600-h/IMGP1659.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShD--V4IfbI/AAAAAAAAAXI/mITeAjnSKkE/s320/IMGP1659.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337045905411964338" /></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/ShD--hMJ5hI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/VatgEToXH10/s320/IMGP1660.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337045908448732690" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just a quick post- thought you might like to see another Retirement card for a colleague at work who is retiring this week.<div>I'm not quite sure how he will take this card.LOL!! Hopefully he'll see the funny side, knowing how much of a sense of humour he has!!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the card I used the following; blank card from stash, Bazzill card, SU Whisper white , SU Summer Picnic paper,decoupage image from local craft shop, SU Pumpkin Pie gross grain ribbon, sentiment from Woodware ' Tiny Phrases' set &amp; inside a clear stamp set from stash, SU punch &amp; glossy accents.</div><div><br /></div><div>The image is 3-d with silicone glue &amp; I did put glossy accents on the glass, his false teeth &amp; his glasses, after I took the picture!</div><div>I also put a little decoration on the inside!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like it...</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-4502003078580891059?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838974781502440309.post-91245263811201435542009-05-12T07:34:00.000+01:002009-05-12T07:47:10.786+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SgkbTfTda8I/AAAAAAAAAXA/YfvWyrg-RdE/s1600-h/IMGP1653.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 291px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SgkbTfTda8I/AAAAAAAAAXA/YfvWyrg-RdE/s320/IMGP1653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334825255231646658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SgkbTNQuGhI/AAAAAAAAAW4/Tuek6QW0AoM/s1600-h/IMGP1654.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_J4AloF52bqE/SgkbTNQuGhI/AAAAAAAAAW4/Tuek6QW0AoM/s320/IMGP1654.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334825250388318738" /></a><br />I made this card for the <a href="http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/">Colour Create</a> challenge this week of 'Blue &amp; Green', but it might also just sneak in for the <a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">Spoonful of Sugar</a> challenge of 'Touchy Feely'.<div>I had this Tilda in my box ready to use on something, so this was ideal to use her- she has been paper pieced &amp; 3-d with foam pads.</div><div>I also used: Magnolia stamps; SU sentiment; felt flowers, buttons, lace &amp; ribbon from my stash; the paper is Basic Grey &amp; the punches are SU.</div><div>Sorry its a rushed post, but gotta get ready for work!</div><div><br /></div><div>Teresa xx</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3838974781502440309-9124526381120143554?l=thecraftingcook.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Crafting Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15127156342730424827noreply@blogger.com7