sugar and spice

I'm in luuuuurve with this Collection from Kaisercraft. Is it because it combines three of my favourite colours to work with, black, white and kraft, or is it just because Mix & Match makes it so easy to put things together, both of the above really :) :) Then there's the added bonus of mini hexagons....cute !!!! Plus little white hearts....adorable !!!! And let's not overlook the gorgeous arrows....so 'right now' !!! Along with a few paper blooms from Kaisercraft, you can't go wrong !! Hugs Marion xxxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

I've been having a little chat with a few of you guys lately, and have been informed that whilst you read this blog you don't use Facebook. So, after I picked my chin up off the floor and brushed myself down, I realised that you're  missing out :( :(  I just assumed most people that use the internet use Facebook, silly of me, I know....I also realise I probably use it far too much LOL !!  So, without further ado, here's a little video I shared (on Facebook) last week.... For those of you that do other Social Media sites, did you know we're on Pinterest, Twitter, You Tube (obvs) !!! and Instagram....I loves me a bit of Instagram....go check it out, 'Sugarandspice' it's such a quick and simple way of keeping  up to date with all that's going on. I Hope you're all enjoying this gorgeous weather, we're busy in the shop, still loading all the NEW yummies on the website, you can check some of them out HERE , we've also be...

I got to have a little play the other day with a new mould coming out with WOW Embossing Powders soooooon....fingers crossed !!! So put it to work alongside some rather yummy buttons, and a canvas and created this little treasure....  Then I thought, why stop there, let's add a bit of colour, so using the fabbi PaperArtsy paints I coloured this little box canvas and did the same....I love mixing white with ivory, it doesn't matter what colour the background is...it works !!! I've actually entered a challenge…my first ever, so be gentle !!!! http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ Hugs Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

It's not often I get photos of Nicky (one of my sons girlfriends) but I got in there before she put her hand in front of her face....CAPTURED !!!! So I thought I'd celebrate the fact and use the photo on my Jones Craft Design Team Post... I was lucky enough to use the KaiserCraft Dream Big Collection and oh boy...what a pleasure, it's absolutely gorgeous, probably has something to do with the fact that there's TEAL in there LOL !!!! I gave the background a little splatter with my fav Heidi Swapp Color Shine in ...yep, you guessed it TEAL !!! Their was sooooooo many pieces to choose from in the Collectible pack, I'm not very good at making decisions Then it was a case of cutting and layering.... and adding some tiny sequins - it would be rude not to !!! Then a little bit more in the top left hand corner, with twine twirling help from Nina, I was all fingers and thumbs :) :) And her...

I dont get many of these.....No, I'm not looking for the sympathy vote LOL :) but I do appreciate them when they come along. This particular day was an impromptu BBQ, the sun was out and the boys were round with their girlfriends, so out came the camera and SNAP, SNAP, SNAP !!! Of course I had to put it into a Project Life layout, it would have been rude not to !!  I've used the scrummy WRMK Albums Made Easy Journaling cards Along with Project Life Design K Page Protectors. I love this layout design, it makes use of the 4" x 4" and 3" x 4". Perfect for all you Instagram lovers Hugs Marion xxx Collection Cards page protectors atlantic circles cork stickers InLinkz.com

Here's a lovely little project to make for a friend or just be plain 'naughty' and keep it for yourself :) :) Just pick out the bits from the Octagonal kit that you want to use and then cover in gesso, using a baby wipe, let dry. Using the WOW Cracked Leather Stamp, ink up with Versamark and stamp on background octagon and emboss with your chosen colour. To cover the rest mix Vintage Champagne and Vintage Jade WOW Embossing Powders and emboss. For the word HOME, emboss with chosen powder, then add another two layers, this time using the Clear Gloss Ultra High Powder. Adhere it all with Pinflair Glue, and there you have a great little gift. Hugs Marion xxx Octagonal Home Hanging Clear Gloss U/H WOW Embossing Powders gesso Cracked Leather Stamp Versamark pinflair InLinkz.com

Well, I'd love to say I've been sunning myself in the Maldives or skiing down a slope in Colorado....but, alas, it's none of the above.....I've just not been Blogging, I've been a very very very very bad blogger. I'm so into Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest I completely forget about poor 'ole Blogger.....sorry all you Blogsters out there. I'm going to make up for it (hopefully) with a little project I've just done for the Jones Design Team. I've used the Gorgeous Graphic 45 Botanical Tea papers, along with their Cardstock flowers and some yummy Kaisercraft paper blooms. I used the Sugar and Spice Tab Album along with some background papers and mounted them on the chipboard, both sides. I also cut a few extra bits from the card stock to make a couple of layers in the book. Now for the front..... Firstly, I used my fav, PaperArtsy Grunge Paste through a hexagon stencil. Then using the flower layers I spritzed them with water to help break down th...