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Happy Sunday!

I thought I'd take a moments to share my weekend makes - I've got a major love for blue 'n brown combo's, as you can see! Yummy...

"Out of difficulties grow miracles" - what a lovely sentiment.

Shame you can't see the embossing on here, however I'm getting better I think!

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Is it October yet?

I know we have only just hit the August bank holiday, however my thoughts are already turning to Halloween - I *love* autumn, and Halloween really tops it off! I only wish I lived in America, where Halloween is celebrated properly - we just don't know how to get in to the holiday spirit in the UK!

Here is hopefully the first of a few Halloween cards I'll make - we'll see what time will allow!

Hope you like it!

Hugs

Laura

Happy Birthday to ya!

Oh my gosh, I just realised that I have a ton of crafty makes that have never been blogged! I'm going to set that right, so here is a blog catch up...

Hubby Shaun had his birthday at the end of June - he's a massive Wolverine fan, and loves gaming, so I combined the two!

The template for the game controller came from one of my craft mags (can't remember which one, I'll update this if I do!), and the little TV is a drawing of the LG wide screen in our front room - Shaun's pride and joy lol! I was even able to find a screen freeze of the new Wolverine game, so it looks like the card is mid-game. The 'happy birthday' sentiment is even in the official Xbox 360 font typeface lol.

I was *so* pleased with how this turned out, however if I was making it again I would probably use a patterned paper behind the controller.




This cute little card was made for my friend Nichola, who gave birth a few weeks ago to her gorgeous little girl - Millie.

I love the baby girl ribbon so much, it's so cute! It's funny how yummy pink and brown can look together.







I made this card for a very special person, Phill at Honeypot crafts. I tried my best to make a really nice card, as Phill is so clever and kind of my papercraft hero!

I used a Stampin' Up Top Note die cut shape for the base of this card - I love this shape so much, but sadly the die is only avaliable in America! I managed to get a few cuts from ebay, and think I'll get some more as I love this card!

I went for a banoffi cupcake theme - I hope it doesn't look too feminine?

Last, but not least, this is the card I created for my little sisters 26th Birthday. Like me, Karen is in denial, so I went for a '21 again' sentiment.

I got the idea for flipflops from a crafty swap that was taking place at artrageousafternoon - such fun! I used my massive size 8 flipflops as a template, and even used red corragated card to make the bases look as real as possible! They were really fun to make, and I've included a close up of the flower embellishments below. I went crazy with the stickles, I'm new to this brand of glitter glue but I now love it! :D

Anyway, that's it for now - please excuse the long post!

Blog Candy!

I'm now fully addicted to a number of amazing card designers, all of whom are giving away some amazing Blog Candy that I would love to win. You can find them all below:

http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/08/thank-you-collab-blog-candy.html
http://fluttabyz.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-blog-candy-giveaway-gorjuss-girls.html
http://thecraftyden.blogspot.com/2009/08/its-candy-timeat-last.html
http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/2009/07/yay-its-official-we-are-back-thank-you_28.html

I'd love to win something, wouldn't you?

Hugs

Laura
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A fab new blogger a day...

keeps me a happy chappy! Check out the awesome makes from the lovely Jodie at teeth and snarlz - snap up a cuddly pal today!

Pay It Forward Fun!

I can't tell you how excited I was when I spied this fantastic post from one of my favourite bloggers, and creative persons, Sarah at theothermousie

"I was on Twitter yesterday when someone who I've only just started to follow twittered the following... ' Pay It Forward game over on Woollywotnots' - now I've seen this on other blogs - but never been given the chance to get involved before - so obviously I leapt at it! I popped straight over to Woollywotnots (great site with lots & lots going on - plenty to get involved with & keep you occupied) & put my name down! Can you imagine making 5 special gifts for 5 special fellow bloggers - spreading some crafty crafting love around? Sounds fab doesn't it?"

Yes it indeed did sound fab, so I've put my name down and I hope I am lucky enough to be selected for the PIF game. Either way, I thought I'd try my own, so, as Sarah explains, here come the rules:

I am entering into the following contract with the first 5 people who comment on this post and then commit to do the same on their blog.

Just read below and if you feel up to the task copy the following into your blog and leave me a comment.

I am willing to post overseas (I am in England UK, but remember you must commit on your blog to do the same to others).

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.
2. What I create will be just for you, with love.
3. It’ll be done this year (2009).
4. I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be. It will be something made in the real world and not something cyber.
5. I reserve the right to do something strange or weird.
6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.
7. Send your mailing address – after I contact you.

Welcome to everyone. I will however, make an effort to do something that you like based on what I see on your blog, BUT there are no guarantees.

Are you up for it?

Laura
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