Sunday spring cleaning...

I am not sure if it is the change in weather today
but I felt the need to do some serious Spring
cleaning, and almost got to the stage where it
looked much worse than before I started!
It was actually quite tidy before hand!

I have gutted out cupboards & there are bags now
for the charity shop, recycling, and rubbish.
I have sorted my craft room, puts spare
bits over to the playgroup, got stuff for posting.

And finished off these two cards!
I have used my distressing inks again.
Am quiet pleased with this one.
The text on the tag is the See D one
I used on todays Crafty Pad's DT card.
It is a slightly smaller card than I usually
make, but I need it to fit in a padded envelope
I have with images to be posted off.
I do love this penny black stamp.
I think I might invest in it.

This card is one I am making as a set for my sister.
The text is her favourite, so for her birthday,
I am planning to make her several cards
with this text on it for her to give away.
Well that's the plan!

The leaves are from my lovely mate Dawn.
The wee lassie is of course a sugar nellie.

I have started decorating a coffee mate tin
like the one Amanda did for me for my sister.
Pictures of that when it is finished.

I have done this image with distressing inks....
but am not so happy with the end result.
I need to edge it with the ink pad....
but dose anyone have any tips with
colouring the background, it just looks
a wee bit rough....I know thats
what distressing is.....but.....

Away to go blog hopping now....
much love
Tina xxx

Crafty Pad # 18 Belinda

Another week, and a brand new challenge over at Crafty Pad!

This week we would like you to use our Recipe which is:-

1Pocket, 2 Brads and 1 Ribbon
and any Crafty Pad stamp
You may add extra ingredients too if you wish. :)

Only entries using The Crafty Pad stamps will be eligible for the prize. :)

And the prize is Alphabet Brads..:)

We would also like welcome the lovely Rozzy
she initally was just doing Guest DT
-but is now a permanent part of the team!

Ok here, is my card!!!
I have used Belinda in the Garden,
I am trying to get the hang of my distressing inks.

My two brads are the red flower & the Blue Dragon fly.
My Pocket holds a wee poem on a See D stamp.

My Flowers are a bit smudged, as I say
I am still trying to get to grips with the inks.

The text inside is also See D stamps.
But the flower border is from Crafty Pad.

So, come on over and join us......