stuff and nonsense

I came back and said things were difficult...
which they were
and then I disappeared again.
I am not sure how much time
I will be spending here, as I still
am not crafting much at all.

I have missed you all though!

I am away to go to have a peek
at what you have all been up to,
but need to say, blogger is playing up,
i can get some blogs to open
but cant leave comments....
some things never change eh!

Made a few cards this week.
needs must.....

This one is for my niece.
The button cluster is a brooch.



I am sorry i didn't thank everyone
who sent me buttons.
It was all about the time things
went belly up here.



Not my usual style but I loved making this.
It is a thank you card for a dear friend.



An order for a friend...
I loved this card!



Sympathy cards are not easy,
I tired to keep this one simple.



This one brightened my day
after making the sympathy card.

Anyway, hope you guys are all fine.
much love Teen xxx

wandering back in.....

It's been a while,
not sure where the time has gone at all.
Been a bit of a roller coaster here.
Lots happening but
nothing I can go into just now.
I know that sounds cryptic
it's not ment to,
it is just how it is.

Have not done much crafting,
enjoyed some card making classes
but have no pictures to post.

Dare I say it,
I have even bought Christmas cards this year.
Oh and don't get me started on the fact one of my neighbours
has already got all her xmas decs all up,
including a four foot inflatable snow man
in her front garden!!!!
ITS ONLY NOVEMBER!!!!
Step away from the the crazy woman!!!

Anyway..............

Time for a walk after I go see
what you guys have all been up to
which may take some time,
you have all been so busy,
and blogger is playing silly beggers
with me today......
Just like I haven't been away ! LOL

much love
Teen xx

Summer Fizz ~ Crafty Ribbons Challenge #6

I am way behind in getting these posted to
The lovely folks at Crafty Ribbons
But I have at long last got them to the Post Office,
so here they are !

Crafty Ribbons
Summer Fizz Ribbon Challenge!

The ribbons were really bright and colourful!
TBH I found them quiet a challenge this time.
I don't usually use a lot of these colour combos,
but I really enjoyed it once I got into it.

I always try to use the ribbon as the main focus
or an inspiration for the colour scheme.

I used my fave huge daisy punch for this one,
picking the squares of bold colours out
of the ribbon to make the backing.
Using a square punch to cut out pearlised
card......and TBH
I am really not sure about this card at all.
It seemed like a plan at the time!
I have take it out of the bin several times.

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This one uses on of the included Alpha Tags.
I used the bone tool to curl it up a bit .
The "Love, Laugh, Live" is on the tag.
I love the twisted cord in the paper
button centre....
I tried out my new cosmic shimmer mist
and managed to get more on my fingers
which now have a lovely orange stain ....

I used the beautiful thin yellow ribbon down
the red card, with yellow dragon fly brads,
red & yellow tiny brads in between.

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This decorated can is taking inspiration
from a gift Amanda ~ Scotspanda
I used my fave daisy & butterfly ribbon
to decorate this small coffee mate tin.


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And lastly.....a gift for Ali at crafty ribbons.
This bloom is like the blooms I made before
using my fave pumpkin ribbon that I adored

from previous crafty ribbon challenges.
So much so that Ali sent me most of a spool!
What a sweetie!

morning swim!

It is so hot again here today....
my brown eyed girl is feeling the heat
and missing out on afternoon walks
as it is way too hot to walk her then,
So we try to get her out in the morning
for a swim and again in the evening.


I was trying to download a video here
all day!!!!
but cant so if you feel the need
you will find it here.....

and another one of her swimming here....


Morning swim time

Swimming & running in the shallow
bits of the local river are
just the best way to spend a morning,
if you are a Poppy Dog!

wee swim while you drink.....

The view up towards town.

We got take away from local cafe.....
fresh rolls for breakie,
and cake for afternoon tea!
Well could you resist these goodies??!

Lemon curd cake for me please!

flowers of all sorts

This warm weather is....

dare I say this out loud?
Just a wee bit too warm for me!
Daily swims for Poppy down the river
with cooling swims are a must!


It's also a bit too hot in the spare room to craft.
Despite a fan going......

I managed this with some new stamps.
I also have been making use of my new
Martha Stewart doily punch.
But I am really disappointed in
how I have done the four corners.
Any tips?
I stamped onto patterned papers,
& layered them up on black card.
A wee flower button finished it off.

the inside is from a new set of stamps too.
I really like this sentiment.

I am loving my flower bloom brooches just now.
I have resisted using this beautiful piece
of ribbon for so long....sad I know.
But I love the colours, so decided to wear it.

It's not a great picture...there are narrow
strands of green behind it for leaves.
And two buttons for the centre.

Lastly....this flower never fails to amaze me.
It is a much more beautiful
deep purple than it looks here.
And the flowers are each the size of a side plate.

Hope you are all well.
much love Teen xx

cuddles & cards

Thank you for all my get well wishes
I am all better now.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}

Well the sun is shining and Poppy is happy
as her wee mate Brodie was round
and after some manic playtime
it was time for a cuddle & sleepy.
Brodie likes to sleep using
Poppy's bum as a pillow!

Anyway.....I digress.
I think I am am slowly finding my mojo...
but I think the sunshine
wins over crafting just now.

This one is made with a flower petal stamp set.
Not sure where the sentiment is from
think it was a see D stamp.

I am liking chalk smudging

for the edges just now.
The card has a slight shimmer to it.


My second card is an order.
I can't decide if it is too
plain or not......
It is for a fella.

Hope you are all fine
best go see what you have all been up to,
much love
Teen xx

Sunshine & Sickness

Well I was thinking I found my mojo....
then I got sick!
Andrew came down with a vomiting bug
and despite me cleaning, disinfecting
and separate towels......

I got it too!
And pulled muscles in my chest at the same time!

Now I discover her had been drinking my juice!
Sharing glasses! while he had a tummy bug!

Was not a happy bunny !!

Anyway.......
Today is the first day I have felt
human again since Saturday!

Been down the river with Miss Pooh.
Poppy was two last Wednesday!

Brodie came round for Chicken dinner!




Smiling Poppy in the shade today.

Anyway a few makes .....
The secret Crafter want pink & green
so this fits that bill!


Not sure that the card candy looks ok
on the punched out flowers,
but they are on now.
Colour Create have a pick three colour challenge.
you can pick from
Strawberry, raspberry, kiwi,
tangerine and blackberry
Well I think I have raspberry,
strawberry & kiwi.

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This one I am not sure about.
It is maybe a bit foofy for an 80year old
Birthday Card.

But I am entering it in My Time to Craft
who are in the garden this week.
It also fits One Stop Craft Challenge
who are looking for numbers on the card.

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I am entering this one in ABC Challenge
who are T for two tone.
and I have used cream and brown here.

This one is just a card to send some love
in the post to someone who needs some.

The smaller flower panel is stamped on to sticky
paper and then glittered.
The beautiful stamps are from
the lovely Chrissie.
Thanks darl . Hugs to you xx

Have done my Crafty Ribbon Challenge cards
done and need to get them posted.
Be back with pics of them soon.

Oh and BIG congraulations to my
lovely mate Amanda ~ Scotspanda
who is pregnant with a wee panda!!!
Am so happy for you babes!!!!



hope you are all well.
Had just got caught up with
you all the last time!!!

love teen xx