Sams Carding Blog

Trick or Treat

2010-10-12T11:05:00.000+01:00

Good Morning there is a new challenge over on Creative Craft Challenges and the theme is 'Trick or Treat'
Have fun coming up with a design,

Sammy xx

Blog Candy

2010-10-11T12:05:00.000+01:00

Its DigiStamps Boutique Late Anniversary, so they are offering some lovely Candy. Just click on the link above.

Hugs Sammy x

Card for my partners birthday

2010-10-11T11:48:00.000+01:00

Hi All,

I thought I would share this with you. It is for Adi's birthday and he is the 'Barbeque King' so this fits so well. It is a Digi Stamp Boutique stamp from the Jim Collection 2. I have used Promarkers to colour him in.

Hugs Sammy xx

Big Move

2010-10-11T11:41:00.001+01:00

Hello Blogland,

I have not been blogging as we are on the move again!!! This time we are going to Spain so as you can appreciate I am very busy sorting stuff out. Hopefully after the move I will have more time to blog and create regularly.

Happy Crafting XX

Glamour Puss Cards

2010-10-11T11:39:00.000+01:00

Hi all,
Here are my 2 DT cards for Creative Crafts Challenge where the theme is 'Glamour Puss'.
The top image is a Pink Petticoat one and the bottom on is from Printable Heaven.

Hugs Sammy xx

Animal Antics

2010-08-03T12:25:00.000+01:00

Good morning all,
There is another new challenge on Creative Crafts and it is themed 'Animal Antics'. For my contribution I have made a card using 'House Mouse Decoupage' Food and Drink available from Joanna Sheen. They are super cute and look fantastic. Paper and flowers from stash, '13' cut using my Cricut.

So lets have lots of enteries for a chance to win 2 Giraffe stamps from the fabulous 'Little Claire Designs'.

Good Luck,
Hugs Sammy xx

Hello

2010-07-06T08:38:00.003+01:00

Hi all,

Sorry I have not been on recently. I work all over the UK and have been really busy. Also had a big exhibition on this weekend so had to work it all, which means no time for crafting!!!

There is a new challenge on Creative Crafts blog starting today. It is titled 'Summer Loving' so please feel free to have a go.

Hugs Sammy xx

2010-06-22T09:34:00.000+01:00

Hello all,
Here is my DT card for Creative Challenges we had some lovely images to use from Crafty Pad which I have coloured using Promarkers. Finished with a bit of glitter and some gems. The paper is Papermania 'Sweet Nothings'.
The challenge this time is 'Stamp it up' so come and have a play.

Hugs Sammy xx

Another Card

2010-06-21T09:50:00.000+01:00

Good morning,
I decided to make this pretty card. The image is a Penny Black one coloured with Promarkers. The papers are from DCVW 'Floral Stack'. Finished with a sentiment, flowers fixed with brads and sparkly flowers and leaves.

Challenges entered are:
Penny Black Saturdays-Travel/Holidays
Charisma Cardz -Bling

Hugs Sammy xx

Cupcake Crafts Challenge 95

2010-06-20T14:46:00.000+01:00

Hi all,
I have done this quick card for Cupcake Crafts which is called 'One for the boys'. The image is from DigiStamp Boutique which I have coloured in using Promarkers. The background paper is from Printable Heaven. I have finished it with a sentiment and some iced gems.

Hope you all remembered Fathers Day?

Hugs Sammy xx

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge #71

2010-06-13T15:17:00.001+01:00

Hi all,

Have been busy today and here is another challenge card. This time for House Mouse & Friends and it is 'Sweet' as a theme. So I have used the stamp 'Grape Dreams' and coloured in with Promarkers. The paper is from K&Company 'Sparkly Sweet' 6x6 pad. I have added some flowers, brads and gems.

He definitely looks as if he is full of those lovely grapes!

Hugs Sammy xxx

Penny Black Saturday Challenge week 105

2010-06-13T14:37:00.000+01:00

Hi I have done another Penny Black Saturday Challenge and this week we have to follow this sketch.

I have used the stamp 'Crossing Bridges' which I coloured in using Promarkers. All the papers are from K&Company 'Classic K McKenna' 6x6 pack. I added a flower and paper gem just to finish it off.

Sammy xxx

Card for Fathers Day

2010-06-06T17:12:00.002+01:00

Hi I thought I would do this card for Fathers Day. The image is 'Jim with Beer' from the great Digistamp Boutique, I have coloured him in Promarkers. All card and paper just from stash! Finished with a greeting from Craftwork Cards, ribbon and paper gems.

He is also used as my DT card for Creative Craft Challenge s which is 'For the men in your life' and runs until Monday 21st June so off you hop and join in.

Sammy xx

Hello

2010-06-05T12:24:00.000+01:00

Well I had a great time on Thursday. The ladies were all very friendly and made me feel very welcome. We made a great wallet card which Tracy designed. I will post it later for you to see.

So today I am going to my first Promarker class. I have been having a play with them and find them very easy to use but am looking forward to getting some tips.

Enjoy the sunshine,

Sammy xx

Excited!!

2010-06-03T10:42:00.000+01:00

I am all excited off to my first Craft Class tonight at the lovely Flutterby Crafts Shop. I am really looking forward to meeting some new people and fellow crafters!

Sammy xx

Whisky on his travels

2010-06-01T19:29:00.000+01:00

Hi all,
I thought I would share this picture of Whisky who is currently with his Foster Parents as we can not have him in the apartment we are renting. My surrogate parents Anne & Barry are looking after him and as you can see they have a motor home and go all over the UK in it. This is Sirs seat when he is away!!!!
Looks like he is enjoying his travels.

Sammy xx

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge

2010-05-31T10:43:00.000+01:00

Well Happy Bank Holiday Monday to you all. I am on a roll at the moment and have created this card for House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge which is Goodbye/Farewell and also their first ever blog hop.

I have used House Mouse Stamp' Big Foot' and coloured him in with Promarkers. The papers are Laura Ashley 'Love Song'. Finished with a sentiment, ribbon and gems.

Happy Crafting,

Sammy xx

Challenge Card

2010-05-30T14:12:00.000+01:00

Hello all,
I hope you are enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend and getting lots of crafting done!!
I have used another Penny Black stamp from the 'Hugs' transparent set and coloured in with Promarkers. The papers are all My Mind's Eye, 'Bloom & Grow'. It is finished with a bow and some paper gems.

I am entering it in 2 challenges:
Penny Black Saturday Challenge 'In the Garden'

Charisma Cardz Challenges 'Circles'

Happy Crafting

Sammy xx

Decoupage Card

2010-05-28T10:58:00.001+01:00

Good Morning all,
I put this one together last night. The decoupage was a freebie with Papercraft Inspirations magazine. I have used a coloured blank, layered the decoupage onto pink card and added pink gingham ribbon. Makes me feel hungry looking at it!

Happy crafting,

Sammy xx

Oops

2010-05-27T10:38:00.003+01:00

Well I have the Promarker bug and ordered some more. Can not wait until they arrive and then going to the Promarker club next Saturday!! :-)

Sammy xx

Penny Black Saturday Challenge week 102

2010-05-22T18:03:00.002+01:00

Well its been a while since I entered a challenge. This weeks challenge on Penny Black Saturday Challenge is Lots of Dots. I have used the Penny Black image form the 'Hugs' Transparent set, Papermania 'Sweet Nothings' paper pad. I have coloured the image using my new Promarkers and enhanced the flowers with some glitter flock. Ribbon, dots and gems from stash.

Sammy xx

Feeling happier today!

2010-05-22T15:25:00.002+01:00

Well I am just back after a visit to the craft shop. The staff were lovely and very helpful. I am now booked into their Promarker Saturday club and also Card Making club. So i had to buy 6 Promarkers to start off my collection. I lay the blame entirely at my former next door neighbour but a great friend who showed me her images which she had coloured using them. I can not wait til my first class which is on the 3rd June.
I am off now to have a little play with those new pens!!!!!!

Enjoy the sunshine

Sammy xx

Fed up

2010-05-21T11:21:00.005+01:00

Well I am feeling a bit sorry for myself at the moment. I really miss my weekly craft class but can not seem to be able to find one in my new area. I have found a very nice craft shop though who holds lots of classes so I am off there on Saturday for a cuppa.They have an online shop http://www.themulberry-bush.com/ They also have an online blog, the website is http://www.flutterbycrafts.co.uk/Welcome.asp
I will report back to let you all know how I get on.

Sammy xx

Hello

2010-05-16T17:08:00.002+01:00

Well its a wet Sunday afternoon here so thought I would do a bit of crafting! This is the next card for the next challenge which starts on the 25th May on our blog.
The current one is running and the theme is blue and brown if you fancy a go!!
Don't be shy you know you want too:-)

Card for new challenge

2010-05-09T16:10:00.005+01:00

So here is my first card in a while for our Challenge Blog. Pop over and see what you have to do to be in a chance to win. Our sponser this time is Stitchybear Stamps.

Good luck xxx