Craft Room Update!!

ohhhhhhhhhhhh I'm getting so excited I can't sleep, but there is nothing I can do til today, Oh I did hang the curtains!

It doesn't look like much has changed, But the Floor has almost been finished. Got back from York at 6.30pm last night and Hubby is such an angel he had tea and the started to lay the wood floor!!!

This was 9.30pm and all that's left to do is the beading around the edge and the far side strip - but thats going to be tricky as he has to cut around the radiator!!!!!

This is the other side of the room. We are off to IKEA today to get all the units - My hubby really is a dream, I was only going to get half today nad the the other half when I got paid again, but he has said I can take the money from our joint account and put it back later!!!! Isn't he the best.

I can't wait to start organising - got loads of stuf to get rid of!!!!!

Have a lovely day and I'll be back soon!!

Hugs Sarah B X

Kenny K Challenge

Quick reminder Its Team A's Challenge this week over at Keeny K's Krafty Girls, get yourself over and have a look at some fabulous inspiration.

The craft room is looking good, Wall are all painted, ceiling is also done, the woodwork glossing is finished and the flooring is all bought and ready to lay. Off to York today to spend time with my uni friend, a full day is planned, Hopefully back tomorrow with another update!!

have a lovely Sunday

hugs sarah B X

Something New!!!!

Well, I was hoping that this Half term was going to be wall to wall crafting and getting sorted with things, but have done a complete U Turn and am hoping that this decision will boost my Mojo as it has been very much missing lately.

I'm having a Craftroom Makeover! Andy had the day off yesterday as Cameron was on an inset day, so they emptied their half of the playroom of toys.Then when I got home I cleared all my craft stuff!!!!! Finished at 10pm then started again at 3am this morning!!!!

This is it so far, completely empty and ceiling painted, but it needs another coat.

This is my end which over looks the garden and get full sunlight, its lovely.

And this is the kids' end, but may be reduced when I buy my new units!!!!!. Its a good sized room, about 3m wide and 4m long. I'm going with Wall to Wall units to hold all my crafting stuff. Although I am going to have to clear loads of stuff out!

I will keep you all updated as to the progress we make, but I am hoping that it all ready for the Units on Tuesday so that I can have the rest of the house Back!!!!!

Take care and Enjoy

Hugs Sarah B X

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 46

I am so looking forward to Half term, so I can get down to some serious Crafting!!!!!! Work is just manic at the moment, and I am in serious need of crafting therapy. I do have some things to show but have spent so muh time on the computer to work, plan and research, Blogging was the last thing on my mind, But Hopefully I'm back soon!!!!

Anyway down to business... This Fortnight's Challenge from the Sugar Bowl is a Fabulous Sketch by Marlene with the theme - One for the boys.

The prize is a set of Nestabilities and a 6 stamp Sugar Nellie pick'n'mix.

To explain, the winner gets to choose their own 6 stamps from The Sugar Nellie range!

Fabulous!!!

Here is my creation, again I have not gone with the theme

I created this bag, based on ones which I have been seeing on various Blogs but this is a bit bigger.


This image is available from Funky Kits and is called Make a Wish

I have used a stamp I bought from Stampin' Up - sorry its now retired!!!!

I hope you like, make sure you get along to the Sugar Bowl and check out all the inspiration, and have a go!

Too Late for The Blog Hop!!!!

Good Morning, here is an image I used on a card recently from CC Designs. She is so sweet. She is part of the November releases of SugarPlums and funnily enough she is called Angel. I just had to ink her up and colour her, so quick and easy.

Here she is, sorry about the glare but it was such a lovely day! I decided to create a Christmas Tree and sit her on top.

This is an Amy R Sentiment from the October Releases.

I also added some bling. This is just some stickles which I applied quite thickly for her jaunty halo!!!!!

Hope you like, must go and put my face on now ready for work!!!!! Its getting harder the closer I get to 40!!!! (4 days to go)

Have a lovely day.

Hugs Sarah B X

Anyone for Anya and Kenny K's Challenges

I have used a Take a Seat Image for my card today, these are lovely images from CC Designs and suit all sorts of seats you may have!!!

I have made a Wishing Well. I have had this template for 2 years and this is the first time I have used it!!!

The colour scheme is for this weeks Colour Challenge over at Anyone for Anya

White, Purple and Grey (Silver)

I used the little Alphabet I have and punch it out in the squares and then inked up the edges in purple. Opps spot the deliberate mistake!!!!!! Call myself a school teacher!!!!!! That's what I get for making cards at 3.00am

The flowers are from a Martha Stewart Punch, with added bling and leaves.

Make sure you get yourself over to Anyone for Anya Blog to see the rest of the fantastic inspiration.

Our sponsor this week is our very own Carisa!! And its a fab prize!!

Also today Kenny K's Krafty Girls Challenge is Make it Christmas, a New Release of fabulous images - pop over and have a peek at what Santa could find on Christmas Day.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Sugar Bowl Challenge 45

Its Challenge Time again over at the Sugar Bowl, and I'm so pleased Tiets is back with a fabulous sketch, Love it!!!!!

The Optional Theme is Autumn.

The prize is Simply Sassy set 1 (6 stamps) and 2 sets of Marianne designs flower dies!

How Brill is that - pity I can't have a go!!!!

Anyway Here is My Card - I've not gone with the Them as I needed a Card for a Special Little Boy.

I also created a bag to go with it!

So for the quick post, just rushing out the door to work, Enjoy you Day, and Take Care

Hugs Sarah B X

Limited Edition Simply Sassy

Don't you just love those big beautiful eyes. I think it is what I really love about these new images. this image is not available any other way than to Pre-order the images at Funky Kits - although I now think the Pre-order date has now passed, so I hope you were one of the lucky ones!!

Here Is the Card I created. Very CAS! It all about showcasing these stunning images. The Sentiment is from a set I bought ages ago from Elzybels - which sadly is no more!!!!!

The papers are from Dies to Die For - they are fabulous definitely having some of these - the service Tracy offers if second to none, which is why I buy most of my papers and stamps from her. These papers are Bo Bunny's Petal Pushers: Bloomers, Whoosh and Doodles, and are available here

Hope you like the card,

I'll be back tomorrow

Take care all

hugs Sarah B X

Some news and some sugar!!!!

Hi Everyone I just wanted to post quickly now that Tracy over at Dies to Die for has made it official. She has invite me to be a Guest Design Team Member. I'm so flattered. Thanks Tracy!!!

Right I also have some very late previews to show Funky Kits have had the New Krista Stamps - Simply Sassy on Pre-order and as DT Members we got to play!! They are so quirky and different I love them all so far!!!!!!

Here is the first:

This image is available as part of the whole set of six, which is a bargain, and to boot you will get a limited addition stamp too!!!

The papers are from Dies to Die For - Bo Bunny's Peacock Lanes - Plumes and Stripes

I love them and will definitely be buying some they are lovely papers but its so hard to choose which side to use!!!!

Right Off for now - I'll be back tomorrow with another creation

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X

Anyone for Anya - recipe

Hello everyone. It is very dreary here today, It hasn't stopped raining since about 6.00 this morning.

Its Anyone for Anya Time again, the weekends seem to come round very quickly, not that I'm complaining!!

For this weeks Challenge Its a Recipe - 1, 2, 3,

For My Card I have used:

1 Designer paper - from my stash;

2 Images - A CC Designs and A Magnolia Background;

3 Embellishments - a ribbon, snowflakes and jump rings

Hope you like There is a fabulous prize on offer. Make sure you go and check it out along with all the other gorgeous creations by the Design Team.

Ok I'm hoping that I have got my creative juices flowing again, and I'm so sorry I've not been around much. Creativity seems to have left me, but it is slowly coming back, and I'm also trying to get organised.

I have some cards to show this week, and I have been working on more ready for up and coming releases. So will have more to show soon. I need to get back to enjoying what I do and stop feeling pressured.

Also Its Team A's turn for the Fortnightly Challenge over at Kenny K - this week it is Bling It On!!! So hop over and have a browse and maybe try your hand at a project.

Take care

Hugs Sarah B X