Weekend Chocolate Fix

I am not known for my baking skills,

but even I managed to make this very easy

dense and dark chocolate loaf.

Okay, so it stuck to the tin a bit when I was getting it out,

but that just gave me an excuse to try the crumbs.

Apparently, it's best eaten on the same day it's made ~

I don't think that's gonna be a problem,

do you?

xxx

Funky Fairys Challenges #5

Hello, it's my first time over at
Funky Fairys Challenges
and this week the theme is

"Swirls"

All you need to do to enter

is use at least 1 Funky Fairys Papercraft item,
on your design.

I used the fabulous "Swirls" paper which is one of their
generous free downloads.
Get it from their Inspirational Blog.

Check out the Funky Fairys webshop too,
where they have wonderful papers, images and stamps for sale.

I also used a Whiff of Joy stamp from the spring collection,
coloured with whispers pens and stickles glitter.

The blooms are from Poppicrafts and the
cute, little flower buttons I found in my local
fabric shop.
xxx

Mojo Monday Week 75

Here's my entry for this week's brilliant sketch

over at

Mojo Monday

There are some really beautiful cards from the Mojo Makers

if you want some inspiration.

I decided to put my sunglasses on and go for bright papers.

These papers were freebies from Simply Cards and Papercrafts.

I like free :-)

The cute hedgehog is from the
Penny Black Critter Party set.

I cut the balloon out and attached it with some 3D foam.

The stamp is coloured with whispers pens

and on the balloon I used twinkling H2O's and stickles.

The sentiment is from Craftworkcards

Papertake Challenge

This week the challenge over at Papertake Weekly,
is a great sketch from Dawny #9

Pop on over there and check out the fab
creations from the design team.

For this challenge I had another play with my new

Spring collection Whiff Of Joy stamps.

I even managed to cut this one out, with my craft knife,

with no damage to any of my fingers!

I coloured the stamp with whispers pens
and the paper is from the Dovecraft Masculine set.

xxx

Cupcake Craft Challenge 28

Here's my entry for the great sketch over at

Cupcake Craft Challenge

This week the challenge is sponsored by The Cutting Cafe

and the DT have done a fantastic job with the

All about Cupcakes set from there.

For my card I used my new Whiff Of Joy Stamp ~

coloured with whispers pens and twinkling H2O's.

The patterned paper is from K & Company Sparkly Sweet,

and the pink check is from Papercraft4you.

The blooms are from Poppicrafts

I cut out the stamp -

nobody warned me how tricky that was going to be!

and I used foam tape to stick it onto the card.

I love the raised effect it gives you,

I guess I am going to have to practice my cutting skills.

Pancake Day

How do you like yours?

Here's a little gift I put together for my girls.

I found the cute, cupcake tea towels at Matalan - a bargain at £4 a set.

I rolled 2 of them together, and tied the other one around them.

This created a little pocket, that I filled with Pancake mix, golden syrup,

a whisk and lemon juice.

I made a little card with bits and bobs from my stash
and free paper from Simply Cards and Papercraft.

Have a Happy Pancake Day
xxx

Pomegranatini

Is it the weekend yet??

Here's a little gift I put together to get
that weekend party started.

Vodka, a cocktail shaker, pomegranate juice,

and there's an orange in there somewhere too.

That's got to add up to at least 2 of your 5 a day hasn't it?

xxx

Bunny-Zoe's Blog Candy

Just look at the great Blog Candy you can win over at

Bunny-Zoe's Blog.

(chosen at random on Feb 24th)

Nikki is celebrating a year of stamping and over 51,000 hits.

Pop over there and check out her lovely, friendly blog.
xxx

Sour Cream Containers

Aren't these just the cutest things?

The February challenge on Pink Petticoat's Blog,
is to make some of these
adorable sour cream containers.

Head on over there, follow Liz's great step-by-step instructions and check
out what Liz and the other entrants have made.

Remember to use some of Pink Petticoats papers.

I used Little Big Dots Papers.

I filled the pouches with chocolate eggs
and the fronts are decorated with edible cake decorations -
stuck on with a dab of icing sugar.

I have a feeling I will be making lots more of these.
They will be perfect for litle Easter gifts.
xxx

Mojo Monday Week 74

Wow!
2 posts in one day ~ are you impressed?
I just couldn't resist giving the new sketch on Mojo Monday a try.
As usual, it's a great sketch
and there's some gorgeous work from the design team to check out.

Here's my card. The stamp is from See D's Piece of Cake set.
I used Glossy Accents on the filling and icing,
and tried really hard to show you that glossy effect on the photo.
If you click on the picture, the larger image does show it a little better.
The paper is Papermania Simply Elegant
and the ribbon and bloom are from my stash.
xxx

Cute Card Thursday

Here's my entry for Challenge 47, over at
Cute Card Thursday

The theme this week is music and dance,
so go and check out the great cards by the design team for some inspiration.

I thought this card would be great for someone passing their driving test.
The 'I like driving in my car' is from the Madness song.
I used the cute Taxi design and Little Big Dots backing paper
from Pink Petticoat

I also got a chance to try out my new Glossy Accents,

that I got from The Stamp Bug.
It's a 3D clear gloss, that dries to a hard, shiny finish...
perfect for the car's paintwork.

It was hard to photo, but you can just about make out how shiny it is.