Just a note to say.....I'm thinking of you

Hi Everyone

As you may have seen from one of my earlier posts - we have unfortunately had to close the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog for the time being as Diane, who runs the blog, has sadly been diagnosed with cancer and is taking some time off to concentrate on spending time with her family and her treatment.

You just can't find the words to say something to someone who is going through this tough time so I decided I would make Diane a card instead. And as it is a special one I've gone a bit girly and used pink, lace and a doily. I think this will make Diane smile as she knows I don't do girly or pink! Here's the card:-

I hope you like it and I hope Diane does too!

Sending a huge hug and best wishes to Diane and her family and I hope to see her around in blogland very soon.

Lisa xx

Card Ingredients:-

Square card blank

Plain papers from Papermania

Patterned papers freebies from Quick Cards made Easy magazine

Flowers and Candi from stash

Stickles

Dies - X-cut and Spellbinders

Doily and ribbon from local cake decorating store

Lace from a local store 'Sew a Good yarn'

Sentiment from Crafty Sentiments

Image from Cuddly Buddly coloured with Spectrum Noir and Promarkers (Spectrum IG1 LV1 IB1 LV3 BT1 LG2 LG4 Dg1 CT1 OR2 Promarkers Rose Pink Dusky Rose Blossom Vanilla Ivory Sandstone Caramel and the blender)



Entered into the Lovely Lace challenge at http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Fresh & Bright challenge at http://cisforchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Die Cuts challenge at http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Flower Power challenge at http://imagination-craftschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - Update

Hi Everyone

We are now back from our summer holidays and so now have full internet connection again - Hurrah! Until you don't have a phone signal or internet you don't know how much you need it.

It is with regret that I have to notify you that the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog is currently closed until further notice. The last challenge was posted on the blog on 25 July. We have had the sad news that Diane has been diagnosed with cancer and so quite rightly so needs to concentrate on her treatment and spend time with her family. All being well we will re-launch the challenge later in the year.

Thanks for all of you that have taken the time to enter our previous challenges - hopefully we'll see you all again soon.

Sending love and hugs to Diane and her family.

Lisa xx

Crafty Friends Team 2 Challenge - Photo Inspiration

Hello Everyone!

Phew what a scorcher! At last the weather has turned the corner here in Kent and we are loving the Sunshine! However I am also taking part in the Cancer Research Race for Life 5K tomorrow - could be a tadge warm - drinks are already in the freezer. Think I might have to walk some of it rather than run - but at least there is no time limit!

So on to the Crafty Friends Team 2 challenge and this time it is a photo inspiration challenge - and quite appropriate as the weather has improved!

 

For this challenge we are sponsored by:-

 



I've used the Summer Shades image from Stitchy Bears and here she is on my card:-

 

Hope you like it - and take it from me the ribbons and gems are pink but they do look a bit red in this photo.

 

Come and join in the challenge at the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - we'd love to see your entries.

 



Right early night in store for me tonight in anticipation for tomorrow's Race for Life. If you would like to make a donation you can always click on this link http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/klearlycleverchicks

Bye for now - enjoy the sunshine!

Lisa

Card Ingredients:-
Square card blank
Pink and Blue card from Stampin' Up
Patterned paper from a freebie from one of the card making magazines
Flipflop charm from Ebay
Gems from stash
Dies - Spellbinders and X-Cut
Brad from WH Smith
Image from Stitchy Bears coloured with Spectrum Noir and Promarkers (Promarkers Vanilla, Sandstone & Buttercup - Spectrum Noir BP1 BP3 FS2 FS4 FS7 BT2)
Ribbon from stash (from a clothes label actually!)

Entered into the At the Beach challenge at http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Summer challenge at http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://asimplefive.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Birthday Bonanza challenge at http://graphitmarkers.blogspot.co.uk/

Crafty Friends Challenge No 2 - Bingo!

Hi Everyone

Hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend so far. We popped to the beach this afternoon as it is a nice bright sunny day, but it was so windy it was freezing. Felt more like October rather than June! We did see tons of kitesurfers though - they must be mad! Woodi and Saren had a nice time though - Woodi does love the beach, it's her most favourite place to go.

 

Brent and I have also been engaged for 22 years today - where did that time go!

 

Anyway, back to the important Crafty stuff and today sees the start of Challenge No 2 at the newly reformed Crafty Friends Challenge Blog (Previously the Forever Friends Challenge Blog) and as I am in Team 2 this is my first challenge. The theme this time is Bingo! and here is the Bingo card that we have used:-

 

 

and this challenge is sponsored by:-

 





For full details of the prizes on offer for the winners and to join in the challenge pop over to the Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my DT card for team 2 and from the Bingo board I've used Flowers, Blue and Buttons

 

Cute little bear (not quite the same as our Forever Friends bear though)!!

 

I hope you like the card and don't forget to join in our challenge at Crafty Friends.

 

Hope to see you all again soon - now off to get ready to watch the BGT final.

 

Bye for now

 

Lisa xx

 

Card Ingredients:-

Square card blank

White card from stash, blue paper from First Edition and patterned daisy paper a freebie from one of the card magazines



Ribbon from local cake decorating store
Gems and buttons from stash
Dies from Spellbinders and flower die from ???
Image from Cupids Clear Stamps coloured with Promarkers Vanilla, Sandstone, Caramel, Pastel Blue, Apple, Rose Pink and Buttercup and IG1 from Spectrum Noir

oooo.......Look what's new............

More details to follow very soon :-

I will be on Team Two and my first posting will be on 08 June2013

 

Here is the link to the new Crafty Friends Challenge Blog http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

 

 

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

Lisa xx