I'm still alive!!!

Ha ha yep ladies I'm still here (just) after my 5k race yesterday! I have to say it was much easier than I anticipated but then I ran with my friend Myffi (middle) and we had to stop quite a bit as she had blisters and couldn't manage, at one point she ran barefoot! I even managed to put a massive sprint in at the end as I had conserved so much energy during the race lol! This is us gals in starbucks before the race started.



I managed to twist my ankle in the gutter less than 1k before the end of the race and tore a hole in my expensive running trousers! Only after the race and when the adrenaline had stopped pumping did I find my knee was bleeding and this morning I have a huge bruise and have to strap up my left ankle where it has been sprained!! Trust me!! The kids came to cheer me on at the end and here I am with the girls post race.



I will get a card made later I also have some exciting news but will let that wait for the time being!!
Hugs to all Rebekah xx

Another wedding card!

Hi everybody! It's friday and another wedding card from me! This is one that was ordered, it's a bit similar to one I posted a little while back as she wanted something similar to that. I haven't followed any sketches or any challenges really but I would happily pop this card into the cupcake challenge for dazzle us (should I be allowed a 2nd entry!) and also stamptaculars I do I do I do (again if I'm allowed again!)



This card is made with pink petticoat papers and some from stash, also heart vellum from stash, lots of sparkles to the edges! The image is that gorgeous one from Tiddlyinks again! Butterfly punched wih xcut, flowers and pearls from wild orchid crafts, lace and ribbon from stash!



A quick post from me as I have been busy with DT stuff today so not much time for other blog work! I like this card though so I hope they do too! Hugs to all wish me luck for sunday! Rebekah xx

A papertake sketch with optional extras!

Hello to everyone again, I hope we are all keeping well today! My card today follows the sketch over at papertake weekly which also has an optional colour theme of Lemon and Lilac which I have happily followed, loving that colour combo! I have used this adorable Chloe stamp which is from Pink Gem designs of course! There is 10% off the store throughout the month of June and some gorgeous new releases to be had which makes everything even better!



I have used pink petticoat papers with flowers from wild orchid crafts and butterfly punched with xcut, pearls and lace from stash and my sentiment stamp is from an absolutely gorgeous set that I won from Waltzingmouse stamps, their stamps are gorgeous! Chloe is coloured in with Prismas and a little stickles added to the flowers for extra sparkle!



I am putting this into spoonful of sugars challenge of floral delights, Crafty angels challenge of using your favourite stamp (all the chloes are my faves!) and sentimental sundays challenge of new or old stash, My stamps are new, both image and sentiment! Thanks again to everyone that pops by and leaves a much appreciated comment on my blog! hugs to everybody!! Rebekah xx

Crafty sents wedding card

I'm afraid I'm back again with my 2nd offering of the day, I have created a wedding card using this adorable crafty sentiments stamp that I won a couple of weeks ago. I have followed the sketch over on the crafty sentiments challenge blog this wk. The challenge has changed now so that you must include a crafty sentiments stamp within your work, I'm lucky enough to have 4 crafty sentiments stamps now so thats not a problem for me! I am also putting this into the by the cute & girlie theme of something old, new, borrowed and blue also stamptaculars challenge of I do,I do, I do and simon says stamps recipe of 1 image, 2 DP and 3 types of embellishment.



My gorgeous image is Bride Amy from crafty sentiments. My DP is from my stash, I bought it in the bargain bin at a paper shop, the smaller piece is flocked with a velvet style damask (so nice to touch) My flowers are wild orchid crafts, ribbon and pin from stash. My somehting old is the lace and pearls which came off a good luck charm from my own wedding, something new is my lovely new stamp, something borrowed is the sketch from crafty sents and the pleating lace technique from Just magnolia as mentioned in the previous post (told you I liked it!) and the blue element is small but obvious.



I have coloured my image with prismas and distress inks in antique linen and vintage photo and have used sparkles on the dress, veil, around the image and the flowers. Thanks lots for coming by and visiting me today! Hugs to everybody Rebekah x
OOO I forgot to say I'm so so so very excited I have booked my tickets to see the midnight preview showing of Twilight eclipse, can't wait!!! xx

Going Pink for cancer awareness

Hello Wednesday! Yep it means another challenge over at the creative cottage challenge blog today and it's my choice this wk! I have chosen the nice and easy theme of Pink for cancer awareness as this sunday I am running the race for life in Chester. I am fortunate enough to know family and friends who have been survivors of cancer and choose to run both for them and for those who have been lost. If anyone feels generous enough to sponsor me, even just 50p you can do so at my sponsorship page here!



My card today has been made using the sunny days paper kit from the creative cottage daisy chain farm collection which can be purchased here, these papers are really so lovely and easy to work with! I have also used this adorable Tilda image from the fairytale collection and a sentiment from CC designs swiss pixie spring collection. My flowers are wild ochid crafts with foliage ala mcgill branch punch (which broke!), pearls and lace from stash.



I used the pleating lace technique shown over on Just magnolia this wk so am entering this card into their Lace borders challenge (I'm loving this technique!) I also followed the sketch this wk over at sketch saturday and am also putting this into the magnolia down under challenge to use polka dots. I'm also popping this into the crazy 4 challenges theme this wk of using pleats on your card (either paper or ribbon in this case lace!)
Thanks loads for coming by and seeing my creation today, don't forget to pop over and check out the other fabulous DT creations and it's always a winner to have some pink on your card so enter the challenge too! Wish me luck for sunday (I'm gonna need it I'm not that fit lol!) Hugs to all Rebekah x

Gem of a challenge DT card

HI everybody! Yep today sees the new challenge over at a gem of a challenge which for me means my first guest DT card for the challenge blog! The challenge is to use buttons and ribbons on your card. I hope she matches up to the other fabulous DT cards, go check them out! I was lucky enough to make my card with this fabulous fairytale Chloe, who looks just like Snow white (hence my colour choices!) she will be available to buy in the Pink gem store from tomorrow as a polymer stamp, there are other new releases too and they are to die for!



I have used papers from pink petticoat, ribbon, buttons and eyelets from stash, flowers and pearls from wild orchid crafts. Chloe is coloured with Prismas and has a little sparkles to her collar! I am also popping this on to whoopsidaisys challenge of ribbons and bows.



I am so thrilled to be part of the team as I just adore these images and the DT work is so brilliant, make sure you run by the blog to check out the other cards and some of the new release stamps! thanks for popping by! Hugs Rebekah x

OSAAT DT call

Hi everybody! It's monday yay! I hope we have all had fabulous weekends. Today I have made a card for a few challenges following the sketch over at Totally Gorjuss this wk but most importantly one stitch at a time are having a DT call and this is the gorgeous cutee stitchy sent me to make my DT application card with her name is sparkles and you can buy her here, she is just fabulous! We all know how crazy I am about stitchy's stamps (I must have half the store lol!) so wish me luck on that one! I am also putting this in for Cupcake crafts challenge of dazzle us, seriously, with the amount of sparkles on this card get it in the right light and you could be blinded lol! This also fits into pollycrafts challenge this wk of ribbon and bling.



I have used lovely papers from pink petticoat, I have ripped some and sparkled the edge but you can't see the effect all that well! My ribbons are from stash as is my rainbow charm, my sentiment is downloadable from sassy studio designs and my flowers are wild orchid crafts.



I love this stitchy fairy so much I'm just thrilled to be able to have her to use over again even if I don't make the DT this time round! Thanks for popping by to check out my cards again and thanks in advance for any lovely comments! hugs to all Rebekah x

A very hot friday!

Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying this gorgeous weather (those that are in the same country as moi!) It's been a scorcher today but I managed to get a little card making done this morning before going out with the family! I had to make a card for my cousin who has just moved into her first flat with her fiancee. I followed the sketch this week over at create 4 fun and have managed to get this card to fit into a few more challenges too! Cowgirlup (recipe 1 digi image, 2 PP annd 3 embellishments) I didn't use a cowgirlup image this time though :( Totally Gorjuss (things with wings) Craftalicious 1st challenge (new as in new home here) Paperplay (flowers and sparkle) Charisma (flowers) and stamp something (digi).



For this card I have used a Hope Jacare digi stamp available over at the stitchy bear store Digi papers from Nitwits collections. Lace from stash, flowers from wild orchid crafts with some sparkles on them and on the dragonfly wings and the sentiment is from the home sweet home kit from the creative cottage



The image has been coloured with prismas as per the norm! Thanks for popping by and leaving your comments again, have fabulous weekends everyone and hugs to all! Rebekah xx

Sunday sketch and stitchy stamp

Hello everyone! Hope we are all well out there! Today I have made a card using the sketch over at sunday sketch and stamp this wk. I'm afraid the mojo seems to be on a bit of a hiatus with my mum up and my time limited but I will tell it to get it's backside back here tout de suite for next wks creations lol!!



This is also entered for the following challenges Cupcake crafts (summer delights) Creative inspirations (beach theme) Stamptacular (life's a beach) and one stitch at a time (use something new) lol practically everything is new! This is the 1st time I've used this digi stamp (she was another I won!) and these are new flowers and new digi papers too!



My adorable image is of course stitchy stamps, she is flip flops, find her here! My papers are nitwits collection, my sentiment is pink petticoat, flowers wild orchid crafts and MS doily punch. Thanks stacks for coming by to pay a visit and leave any comments! hugs to everyone Rebekah x

Creative cottage fathers day DT card

Morning! Yep it's weds again which means a new challenge over at the creative cottage challenge blog this wk which is Linda's pick of "happy fathers day" and as it's june there is a new freebie available which you can grab here, don't forget to be a follower! Perfect for all your future fathers day creations!



So this week I created this simple fathers day card with the summer mornings paper set from the daisy chain farm collection available to purchase here, great blues and greens perfect for male cards, lots of the DT used these!



I have used another cutie sprout from the cute TGF collection for this one with a fab sentiment from the great freebie offered at the creative cottage this month, these can even be made to be the main image of the card, see here for some fab DT sample examples! I am putting this into the Simon says stamp male card challenge this wk!



Thanks for coming by my blog to have a looksie at my latest creation! Hope everyone is well this wk and having fun creating! Hugs as always Rebekah x

Tuesday already!

Wow it's nearly the end of tuesday already! I knew I would be kept busy with my mum up and yesterday we had a great day out at Swallow falls in Wales and rode a miniature train lol! I have managed to get a card made today for a few challenges, I just hope I don't fall behind too much this wk especially as I was lucky enough to win a prize on both the crafty sentiments and papertake challenges of last wk woo hoo!
Todays card is for the tiddlyinks challenge of Going Goth. I have followed the sketch over at truly scrumptious (may just get in time for that!) and have followed the theme over on crafty cardmakers too which is least and most (your most favourite colour with your least!)



I have used this cute tiddlyinks digi stamp, she is like a gothic princess! I have used my fave colour pink of course with my least fave black ( I always struggle making black pretty!) I have used papers from Pink petticoat, as is my sentiment and my lovely flowers are wild orchid crafts as always!



Thanks for popping by to peek again! I hope I get by again soon, I won't abandon my blog too much!! Hugs to everyone Rebekah x

Blog candy alert!

Hiya peeps! Grab some fab blog candy here, become a follower and spread the word by putting this great candy in your side bar! These digi papers are so scrummy and great for use time after time!



Thanks everyone! Hope you are having amazing wkends! Hugs Rebekah x