Card for a teenage boy!!!!!!!

OH MY GOODNESS! Yes, a teenager! I cannot believe my"baby boy" is now 13. 

I have had this image by Mo Manning for some time now, perfect for my computer mad son!

We had a lovely day together, ate loads of cake...

then went for a lovely meal where we ate loads more!!! 

Ooops, oh well, it's not every day your son becomes a teenager is it? 

This card meets the criteria for;

DP2 challenge 151- Anything goes

A card for Jack!

My darling Jack is 12 today, goodness how quickly has that gone.

I did make a start on his card a little while ago, downloaded and printed a few images, chose my paper, coloured the image, got the frame ready and made up a few embellies. BUT then it sat in a polybag waiting to be assembled...which I managed at about 12.30 last night! (BLUSH)

As organised as ever! Still I was quite please with the results, especially as my mojo is still missing. I have done very little crafting recently apart from a bit of knitting.

I used papers and embellies from the Basic Grey collection I won from Card Making & Papercrafts via Facebook. On first impressions I didn't think I would have much use for the Life of the Party collection but I have loved working with these bold but grungy colours, thought them ideal for a 12 year old boy.

Loved this image, Paul Texting from Mo Manning - first time I've used it.

I inked some of the little stars and then applied some glossy accents to add texture.

This card meets;

Basic Grey Challenge 51 - Anything goes.
Cards for men -G is for ...... grungy, Glossy Accents, Grey (as is Basic) or even GRRRR he is on his mobile AGAIN! LOL
Challenge up your life - 51 Something for men.

A 1st Birthday card!

With both the children being off on school holidays I have had very little chance to craft but I loved making this card, another wonderful image from Mo Manning. Jack started Grammar school today and I have spent most of the morning at the opticians with Amelia but hopefully once the children are all settled and in a new routine, I will shuffle around some time for my crafting again despite my return to work next week!

Sorry for the pictures, the battery on my camera needed charging so I had to use Chris's camera!

I am eagery waitng for Jack to come home now- hope he has had a good day!

XXX

A card for Jack!!

My "baby boy" was 11 yesterday and starts Grammar School on Friday! I cannot believe how quickly the time has gone!

Now I saw this image from Mo Manning aaages ago and knew straight away that I just had to use it for Jack! He is mad about electronic games, computers, gadgets etc and considering I haven't crafted for a few weeks I thoroughly enjoyed making this for him. It is always best making cards for those that are closest for you!

This card was also made for;

Stamping for the weekend - anything goes!
Bee Craft - anything goes!
Stamps R Us - Stitches!
Rosie D's - One for the Boys
Paper Cutz - Metal
Cupcake Craft - Digital

I HAVE to make a few more cards this week, so hopefully I won't leave it so long before blogging again! XX

A little leaving book!

One of the ladies I work at the Pre-school with is retiring next week so I have been trying to gather up little pictures from all the children to put into a little book I am making up. The going is rather slow but at long last it is starting to take shape and I have loads of little piece of art all stuck into the pages now.

This afternoon, I have completed the front cover.

Sorry, the lighting isn't great!

I have been inspired by the current ABC Challenge, Papertake Weekly Challenge- In the garden and Cute card Thursday- School Out!

The wonderful images are by Mo Manning so I thought I'd also enter my Rose garden, flowery card into this week's summer theme challenge!

Copic Colour Challenge #63

Sorry this is very short and sweet, in an attempt to be organised I am blogging and scheduling BEFORE work as I quickly eat a bit of brekkie! This week's colours over at the Copic Colour Challenge are beautiful, so soft and delicate- although I had to substitute for BG10 and another one...LOL...not even sure what one now, sorry!

I used this fabby image by Mo Manning and kept the design really simple in the attempt to let the gorgeous, sparkly ribbon do the talking.

I cheated this week too....as I am trying to make the most of my mojo just in case it runs off again. I also made this card in line with the challenge over at Stamp with Fun which is "Friendship."

I'm Late, I'm late.....for Mo's Challenge!

Well, the poor white rabbit is anyway. For once I am actually crafting for the fun of it and my long lost mojo is being raised from hidden depths! LOL

This is the first time, I think, that I have played along with one of the Challenges over at Mo's and this week it was to make a masculine card...hope this fits the bill. I loved colouring him!

I have also started my card ready for tomorrow's Copic Colour Challenge...I am trying to make the most of my mojo while it's still here!

Copic Buzz Challenge #9

This poor little card has been sitting on my desk, in various stages for days and days! I am just not getting "quality craft time" and have so many other things going on with the children at home. Anyway I made this one for this week's challenge over at Copic Buzz!

Paper from Elaine at Quixotic Paperie (My Mind's Eye)

Copic Colour Challenge #25

Hi everyone, another wednesday, another Copic Colour Challenge.

This week's colours are;

Yellow Y06

Sugared Almond Pink RV02

Ice Blue B12

This week I have used an image from Mo Manning. Hope you like it!

I didn't have Y06, so I used a combination of other yellows on John's hair.Y17, Y21 and YR31

A touch of RV02for the teddies ears and nose, and B00,B12 and B32 for the PJs.

Paper (K&Co Roam), spacer and charm from Elaine at Quixotic Paperie, who is also sponsoring this weeks challenge. Pop over and look at the wonderful inspiration from the rest of the Design Team and join in the fun to be in with the chance of some scrummy Quixotic candy.

I am also going to enter this card into the challenge for Dutch Dare which this week means using lace on your card.

Irrestistable!

I just couldn't resist this design from Mo Manning. I played around with some My Minds Eye papers today and had a bit of a change from my usual colours. Loved working with the more earthy tones...and look forward to my latest batch of copics arriving! Whoo hoo!

Anyway, enough of the waffle, must get on!