Love Of My Life

Hello everyone,

I am going all slushy this afternoon,
with an Anniversary card for my hubby.

This July we will have been married 24 years..
almost a life sentence, he says!!!
:-)

I had a go at this week's challenge at
the Next Level,

which was to create a card with a ribbon border.

Pop on over there and check out Claire's great tutorial,
plus the awesome display of talent from the DT.

I didn't have the tool for making a ribbon slot,
and I didn't trust myself with the craft knife,
so I used eyelets for mine,
and it turned out just fine.

Recipe: WOJ Stamps, Spring Collection,
coloured with whispers pens.
Paper: Papermania, Blueberry Hill.
Quote: DCWV Rub-on 'Love' Quotes.

Eyelets, brads and ribbon from my stash.
xxx

First Challenge at The Next Level

Have you checked out the fabulous new blog

The Next Level.
If you haven't you really should head on over there.

It's a cross between a challenge blog and a crafting magazine.
This week they have some lovely freebie downloads,
hints and tips and a tutorial for lollipop flowers.
The flowers are part of this week's challenge -
you must add one to your card, which has to have an aperture.

As you can see, I tried to make the flowers -
but not very successfully -

my first 2 went in the bin!
I hope you'll give it a go though,
it was fun trying something new.

Recipe: Digital Stamp from Pollycraft,
coloured with whispers pens and stickles glitter.
Background Paper: Forever Friends, Party Time
Lollipop flower paper: Papercraft 4 You, collection 7
Sentiment from Craftwork Cards
xxx

The Next Level

This is an exciting new concept from
Dawn (All Pink Girl) and Madgesty ( Love to Create).
They are setting up a new challenge blog,
with the aim of bringing us information, hints and tips on all sorts of
crafting techniques.
I can't wait for this.
Can you remember the very first time you posted on your blog?
It wasn't that long ago for me and I hadn't a clue what I was doing
(still don't...lol**)
Well, I emailed Dawn, and she got right back to me
and was just so nice and friendly and helpful.
I wish her all the best with this new blog.
xxx
June 1st is launch day,
and you could be in with a chance to win some fantastic blog candy,
so please check it out.
xxx