sugar and spice

Hey...It's World Cardmaking Day....so get your stash out and PLAY.... Here's some INSPO for you.. Need some quick easy Crimbo cards to make, here you go.... WOW embossing powder and a simple triangle punch!! Distress ink technique, using water to remove the ink (as originally shown by Lindsay mason) Using the Bazzill Half the Edge strips - gives it dimension and interest This one was inspired by Barb, I've used my Butterfly Kisses Stamps, and it was only cause Barb told me that you could make a tree from the little "twig" and I was like, "so you can"!!! Ta - Da !!! This one was designed by Jayne and Polly at Alley pally, so simple all you need is a scalloped circle punch...way to go girls!!! Here's some other cards just as easy to make, I've mainly used Sugar and Spice/Personal Impressions Stamps along with WOW embossing powders (seriously these are stunning) !! Stamp and then emboss in another colour over the top Don't forget to stamp onto y...

Yes we caught two lovely ladies (sharing our accommodation) doing just that as we got back last night, and most off it was from Sugar and Spice TOOT TOOT !!!! We had a lovely day at the show yesterday, it's got to be one of the friendliest places ive ever been to. If your up this way (leamington spa) you must stay at Windmill Hill Farm House, this is truly the BEST B & B we've ever stayed in and Jan is marvellous !!! Then we've been eating at The Stag, oh my what can I say..... YUMMY .... I believe sums it up. Well must get up and shower ready for the next day of the show, BUT not before a very filling breakfast lol !!!!! Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Well first of all I just want to say a great BIG THANK YOU to everyone who managed to squeeze (and I mean SQUEEZE) on to our stand at Alley Pally. It was a great show and I couldn't have done it without Polly And Jayne, sorry about your feet girls !!! Were off again tomorrow to Warwickshire for the Artisan show, this time it'll be me and Rick wearing the pinnies !!! So if you're up that way pop on over and say HI !!! Whilst I love doing the shows, I can't wait to get the shop back to normal, it feels so bare. Back soon....carry on creating Marion xxxx

Yes, yes, yes it's all arrived In two days we've received 24 boxes full to the brim of yummy stuff!!! Now..... What to do with it ??? Seriously there's so much stash here AND we're the FIRST in the UK to stock the gorgeous PUNKY SPROUTS .... Oh girls you are going to love this little lot. Ta-Da is here alongside MLS, Melissa Francis, Heidi Grace, Colorbok, Hambly, 3 Bugs in a Rug, Shimmerz, Glamour Dust paint, yes that's what I said. Yum yum, new Prima, Jillybeansoup, Crate Paper, TPC Studios, Making Memories oh boy you get the picture. Now if you come into the shop and can't find us, we're under a stack of stash. Marion xx - Posted using A really cool app from my iPhone

Have you tried the Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam yet? NO !!!! why not? it's gorgeous!!! Here's a little tut on how to make very quick easy fabric flowers and then colour them with the Glimmer Glam. Sorry about the colour, but it was rather late !!! Enjoy Marion xx

No not me.... That's the name of a great product I've just used. Afraid to say it's got absolutely nothing to do with crafting, unless you count the yummy ribbon tied round it's neck - obviously to be used on a card or tag once finished with!! Seriously though even if you have or haven't got a pet we all like our houses to smell nice, and this little gem does just the job. Oh gosh I sound like I'm doing an ad, but honestly I'm not, it's just like in the crafting world, when I find a product I like, I want to share!! I've just washed all my floors with it and whilst I'm flagged out on the settee (after all that work) I'm just taking in the smell. I've just used orange....mmmmm Anyhoo's the girl who does all this yummy stuff along with lots of things for your dog is Charlie and you can get her at inthedoghouse@live.co.uk Off to do the rest of the housework now.... Oh how I love Mondays !!! Have a great day everyone Marion xx - Posted us...

how often do you buy a set of stamps and just use them as you see them ? Here's the Butterfly Kisses set from Sugar and Spice and whilst it has many uses the super duper Chilli Barb saw a tree so I made it into a simple crimbo card. Love it !!! Marion x - Posted using A really cool app from my iPhone