Thursday, August 21, 2008



Got a bit of a theme going today, must be the wet weather, tartan here we come. This was a request for a Scottish 21st card, I do hope she likes.

The excitement in my house today was all related to my roll as "Widow Twanky!" Having lost my tumble drying at the beginning of the school holidays my washing machine, feeling lonely, decided to give up the ghost yesterday depositing water everywhere. So I have a new baby arriving Saturday to play with. Sad I know, when that is the highlight of my week, what can I say, I have an exciting life!



And the weather today has been wet,wet, wet, great name for a band?!

My other half asked for a card for the cleaner at work that is into scrapbooking so I thought I'd add a wee Scottish feel.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Look what was feasting in our garden this morning. The boys loved all the blood and guts, feathers or fur flying about.
Must be a boy thing.
We could do with it full time as the seagulls went very quiet! I think it is a sparrowhawk but then I'm not great on my "birdies".
If you think I'm wrong please let me know.

Friday, August 15, 2008


I was chatting to another avid crafter the other day about the difference in card making, for yourself, for shops and for classes/display. I prefer the minimal look for my own cards but on occasion go over the top, mood dependant! For shops it's all about cost, cost, cost and time again less is more (as the say!). Then for display or teaching, more is definitely the order of the day, more techniques, more embellishments etc....etc...
What are you thoughts??
These cards are for my local shop.........hope you like.
I am also excited today as I have been invited to join the Glitter Gossips on UKS, I'm now on a team, so a big hi out to all my new teamies.
On that note I think that my blog is in need of a wee spruce, a late spring clean, so once I've got a couple of orders done......I'll be back...!!!

Thursday, August 14, 2008



Yippee I did some scrapping today, 1st this year.......really should speed up! I had Jo and her boys over today and we all played. The boys together and Jo and I scrapped. I really enjoy sitting down with a pal and doing some of my own scrap booking as usually I am plodding with card stock or orders.

With a side order of tea and muffins a great day was had by all.

As to my page, I had to tell this story from a couple of weeks ago before I forget. We were out walking early evening and my youngest ran up to me with some wild flowers and told me he loved me! (Not a regular occurance!) It was one of those moments you just have to bottle, as the paddies and tantrums happen far more often. Now I know the spelling of mama is incorrect but the way he says it the accent is on the rrrrr and it sounds as if he is so "posh", (where he gets that from I don't know!) so I have added it how he says it. The flowers have been pressed in "Great Grandma's flower press" inherited many years ago but never put to use until now. The rest of the flowers in the press are all those done by her many, many years ago...older than both my boys together, and there they will stay until I can think of something special to do with them.

Saturday, August 09, 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTSFhIv9bYg

Now I don't normally watch America's got talent, I craft whilst my hubby gets his fill. However I have to just mention this guy Terry, he won the competition. He is fantastic and if he isn't invited to next years Royal Variety show then I'll eat my hat!
A man doing a turtle, doing a frog - pure genius!

Sunday, August 03, 2008


Another day and another Sugar Nellie card for you.

I love this stamp as it reminds me of our beach and how much fun the kids and I have rock pooling in the summer, what will we find? Crabs, shrimps, fish...........starfish??!! Always a fun day out.
I've used the wire to simulate the seaweed.

Saturday, August 02, 2008


Three posts in one day.......avoiding housework, not showing off!

Now a lot of my crafting buddy's have been published in magazines and it is something I have always aspired too. However with one slight drawback, see I've never actually got around to submitting anything - which helps!
Recently I was asked to provide an article to go into Craft Stamper using Sugar Nellie stamps - I jumped at the chance and here is my efforts. If you want to see it in print it is in the August issue out now, which is why I can now show you on here. I've used the Mayflower range of papers from Rusty Pickle which are great papers for that man in your life!
Many thanks to the team at Sugar Nellie for the opportunity.


This was the card I made for Karen yesterday to wish her all the best with her new craft premises. I used a stamp created by Elisabeth Bell - Sweet Art Ebony range called "Pickin apples Sugar Nellie" a relatively new range from www.funkykits.co.uk. I have had the stamp for a week or so and was looking forwards to playing - there is something very relaxing about colouring in no wonder we always encourage children to do it! The papers are from pebblesinc "loverly flower" range.



I got a phone call about 3 weeks ago off a pal I uses to work with years ago whilst still at home with my parents, we keep in touch with Christmas cards etc...but used to be closer back then. She had rang me to let me know that she was getting married in 2 weeks and I was so chuffed for her. Now I'm not going to tell you all her story as that is her prerogative but needless to say she has been through the mill for years and has had more situations thrown at her that most folk get in a life time. It is just great that she is now on the up again and has happiness, joy and love back in her life, long may it last Carol. You deserve it so much more than most.

Friday, August 01, 2008

Today it's the first day of August and in true British style it is pouring down with rain. However there is one glimmer of light, Karen opens the doors to her new craft shop today, which is going to be a must to visit. Hope all goes well today, Karen.


Recently I did a birth card for a new member of the Harley D. Geordie chapter, it was for a little girl. Here's the boy's version. I think it may be a wee while before he gets his 1st set of leathers!

Thursday, July 31, 2008


More vouchers for you this time for a hairdressers in Elgin. Not a great pic as I had the flash on but you get the general idea.
Today I want to send out a couple of messages for my friends:
Firstly to Pam who is having a rough time just now, I'm thinking of you, remain strong (I know you are). Here's hoping for much better things around the corner...meantime can I comfort you with a batch of orange muffins?!!***
Secondly I'd like to wish Karen all the very best in her new business premises, you are going from strength to strength and I think it is fab. Can't wait to visit.........
I would have loved to have come in to assist but with two loons in tow I think you are probably grateful I haven't.
In true Erika style how about a regular supply of muffins instead?
For those who don't know me that well you can see a trend in the above comments.
Anyone else for a muffin??!!*****
Which leads to another question for you, what is your favourite flavour of muffin??

Wednesday, July 30, 2008



I just keep coming back......

The gaps are getting wider when I post.

When we start a blog it gets regular updates....then......less and less, does this therefore mean we have a life??!! Or just can't be bothered? (Answers on a postcard to.....just leave a comment, but keep it clean, no smacking aloud!)

Anyway I have attached a pic of some recent vouchers that I have produced for a local beauticians in Elgin. The request was to keep them classy and simple and her colour scheme is silver and turquoise, as you can tell!

Thursday, July 10, 2008


Not only have I not posted for a while but I haven't even been taking many pics of what I've been making.
If anyone finds my lost marbles please return them soon, I miss them!
Last week I was asked my my biker mum to provide a couple of cards for a new addition to the Geordie Chapter, here's one of them.
I have also recently purchased some of the newer Sugar Nellie stamps from http://www.funkykits.co.uk/ and am looking forwards to having a play later in the holidays. I am going to play!!

Sunday, June 22, 2008




Yet again I have been a bad blogger, it has been sometime since my last confession....!!

In my defence I have been busy with a couple of projects....more to be revealed at a later date....oooooh.
Other work I have been creating can be seen on the Sugar Nellie blog, the link is below. A few samples for Karen and her beautiful stamps, I really enjoyed playing with them, thanks Karen.

I'm also a year older since I last blogged.....funny as I don't feel any different!
My birthday treat from my husband was to go to Mr Rusty Pickle's, Lance, day scrapbooking organizes by Beckie at North Queensferry, near Edinburgh. It was a fab day out and great fun was had by all, I just can't wait to finish the projects, pics to follow but don't hold your breath, it may take a while!

Here are a couple of pics of cards I have made for a couple of special birthdays, still cracking on with my regular cards....but love making special ones, get to play a bit longer.






Tuesday, April 29, 2008




Happy Birthday Maria, have a great day. I thought after you admired my bracelet earlier in the year that you might like one too. I hope you like it and have a great day.


Now I know you and my brother like minimal cards so this was my attempt this year.


It's very simple compared to the work I'm doing for Karen just now........you'll have to wait and see for that.........!


Karen can I just tell you that you are rubbing off on Tracy and I...tempting folk into what happens next without giving too much away....the "suspenders" are killing me!


Happy packing in them there busy Sugar mines. If you are not aware or connected to the Sugar Nellie stamp range a new batch came out this weekend "Maggie and Hamish" and they're lush, a few fell into my shopping basket and I can't wait to play. If you would like to see them the Sugar Nellie link is below. Like they need assistance from me!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008


There's more..........................I always manage to do special cards for folk who ask but when I have one to do it is usually like a "bus mans holiday" and a last minute dash. Today, I am however a little better organised and this is for one of my hubbies relatives who will be reaching his big 60 shortly, Chris if you're looking close your eyes and I'll tell you when you can open them!

Forgive me "father" for I have sinned........it has been some time since I "blogged"!
In my defence we have been visiting family over the school holidays and having fun with the kids. But I have also been crafting, a little.
My second sin is not to have taken pics for you to see, which is not the norm, but here are a few special orders completed recently.

Monday, March 24, 2008


What a day today and first I must say brrrrrrrrrr!
How cold has it been today?
Trying desperately to snow but all that salty sea air must be keeping it at bay.
Today my youngest had a birthday party so it was either sit and enjoy making a card or housework. Well as you can see hw wins every time NOT!
I love the Tilda stamps and seem to have gone backwards unlike most other folk on UKS I started with Sugar Nellies and then have gone onto Magnolia's. I think most folk have done it the other way round. This stamp so looks like the little girl who's party it is today so I hope her mum likes it.
As for the cold, wouldn't you say a perfect opportunity to stay warm and wrapped up in the hoose with a cup tea, Easter egg, puter and let's craft, craft, craft!
I'm in heaven!!

Monday, March 17, 2008

What more bunny poop!
It's official, I've been overrun with bunny poop, want to share??
I made the bunny's for the school craft fair at the weekend on my new baby "CE", it's fab and great to play with!

The new Sugar Nellies are out and are faberoonie, got a couple to play with and a couple more, it is hard to resist!
Can't wait to have a play.