tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37677334627565125352024-03-05T23:30:49.168+00:00Cards For FunLove making cards but love shopping for supplies more!!!!Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-54752793046652841302008-05-29T09:23:00.002+01:002008-05-29T09:54:23.864+01:00I'VE BEEN TAGGEDby the lovely Vicki at <a href="http://paperliciousoasis.blogspot.com/">Paperlicious Oasis</a>. Thanks Vicki- really i mean it-lol<br /><br />The rules of the game get posted at the begining. Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names and then goes to their blog and posts them a comment letting then know they've been tagged and asks them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you've posted your answer:<br /><br />1. Ten years ago;.<br /><br /> Gosh I was only 19 -how mad- and since its coming up to Fathers Day I had just got engaged to Dominic. I was working in a dodgy clothes shop and was living at home with my dad. I was soon to go on my first ever holiday abroad.<br /><br />2. Five things in todays to do list;.<br /><br /> 1. Ironing and lots of it.<br /> 2. Washing and lots of it.<br /> 3. Online grocery shop with Tesco.<br /> 4. Make my gran a birthday card, she'll be 92 tomorrow and ive to go to her birthday party with my dad in Ardee- a place in the south of Ireland where my dad is from.<br /> 5. Hopefully lie out in the sun with a good book when Alex goes for a nap!!!!!!<br /><br />3. Snacks i enjoy;.<br /><br /> There's so many- if im having a bottle of wine i love munching on crisps especially cheesy Doritos (though im supposed to be on a bikini diet- we're off on our hols in 3 weeks)<br /><br />4. Things I would do if I were a millionaire;.<br /><br /> I would give some money to immediate family members and set up large trust funds for the kids. Buy a huge house cause after all the kids still have school and grandparents here. Go on loads of holidays and only stay in really fancy places and shop till i drop in New York. Oh and have laser eye surgery!!!!!!<br /><br />5. Places i have lived;.<br /><br /> Not very exciting ive always lived in the same town where i live now- Lurgan. Though we just moved into this house two years ago and its right beside the 2nd largest park in Northern Ireland.<br /><br />I will now pass this tag onto <a href="http://nattkycards.blogspot.com/">Natalie</a> and <a href="http://juscoscards.blogspot.com/">Vicki May</a> and to anyone else who reads my blog. Im sorry but Alex is calling me...Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-9485973717716889632008-05-24T11:56:00.004+01:002008-05-24T12:04:11.087+01:00Happy Fathers Day- DADwow- Two cards in one day, im on a roll. Ive made this fathers day card for Dominic's dad. The image "dressed up" by Penny Black is ideal as he got a new dog just before Christmas and he loves him to bits.<br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203897534412520306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfCfG35_nyolmmrWgQsCTCfT59LGZna1d3OFm9_tHOijJ-n6vnohkj3jXould1fXQOOIPo_YrtYASHhnIoflFSjJ4YZHTjkpmaR4IB7GcflJfDfZQlSgyI2R093PQmcr6is0ZIpee-5MA/s320/dad+001.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">The backing paper and "DAD" are from the Dovecraft Masculine range (what would we have done without this fab range of mens stuff?), the paw print paper is by Doodlebug- i think it sets this image of brilliantly. I must say i really enjoyed doing some cardmaking today even though ive neglected the housework!!!!!!</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-24541209962421745232008-05-24T11:09:00.004+01:002008-05-24T11:26:43.101+01:00Happy Birthday- Bubblebella"And about time too" I can hear you say- ive finally managed to make a card- though I dont know how, my little Alex is in a foul mood and is standing beside me saying " mama bobo"!!!!! So here it is:<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUznvErv52irdPlbqgqtRIVNQpiiYjJqceqZkueBa-3fbR0O9TCpupL4uw_1uTw60SkygciuM_vMu0LLGsoqFcZLlEqLeHm5qyjSe39KH528nT44kpUj7LrPxzkOJLXW0aLl3WmK4iyQ5p/s1600-h/bubble+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203885362475203394" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUznvErv52irdPlbqgqtRIVNQpiiYjJqceqZkueBa-3fbR0O9TCpupL4uw_1uTw60SkygciuM_vMu0LLGsoqFcZLlEqLeHm5qyjSe39KH528nT44kpUj7LrPxzkOJLXW0aLl3WmK4iyQ5p/s320/bubble+012.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">The gorgeous Bubblebella image is from <a href="http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/">Natalie</a> and the backing papers are from <a href="http://juscoscards.blogspot.com/">Vicki May</a>. I just coloured the bath, the brush and her hat in lightly with a pink pencil and used stickles for the bubbles and water. The oval greetings are from Craftwork Cards and i finished it off with little gems in the corners. Thanks for looking...</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-13129436523319927402008-05-24T09:15:00.003+01:002008-05-24T09:25:58.835+01:00Circle of FriendsI have to say i was rather shocked to learn that <a href="http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/">Natalie</a> passed me on this reward as ive not posted a card in ages. Thankyou Natalie its very appreciated:<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQT8OEXBs4v4ZW0g1ry7pxfdJKjyay__hghFv5cY3ya2pXpFtF9sbKZeJqREpkZbrZ-U7tsX_LvVtNEBHDc6IY9uoZ-uftfgU3A3vdjPfMxWSim392Z9l1OekOcKML-8cbPlM1V7KTy4o/s1600-h/Circle+of+Friends+from+Tracy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203856130927786802" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQT8OEXBs4v4ZW0g1ry7pxfdJKjyay__hghFv5cY3ya2pXpFtF9sbKZeJqREpkZbrZ-U7tsX_LvVtNEBHDc6IY9uoZ-uftfgU3A3vdjPfMxWSim392Z9l1OekOcKML-8cbPlM1V7KTy4o/s320/Circle+of+Friends+from+Tracy.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">It is now my turn to pass it on to four people. Firstly im giving it back to <a href="http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/">Natalie</a> and also to <a href="http://juscoscards.blogspot.com/">Vicki May</a>, <a href="http://paperliciousoasis.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a> and <a href="http://cardkabin.blogspot.com/">Gina</a>. Im so sorry to all my blogging friends for not making any posts lately, but i promise to get something posted today...</p><p align="center"><em><strong>Love Noleen xx</strong></em></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-57632254330463225332008-05-08T12:41:00.004+01:002008-05-08T12:51:16.548+01:00Thank you Vicki MayI just arrived home from my morning walk to find a package on the doorstep mmmm i thought to myself i havent been naughty and ordered any goodies and to my great suprise when i opened it up i found some fab Rac from <a href="http://juscoscards.blogspot.com/">Vicki</a>.<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBIcpo76nkIn-e6sat54wGHHl5Pb8q6ZsCup_mJqv-6qtCzkIvzjvFDn2RPMB07LDOsf2SBIoXO1XOkwcvAgE2EfodTD-qcku0hCGSxB8aPzy9eTTBW9_I5-mN9q4IiMSbwcNSINyqkLx/s1600-h/rac+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197972277789785714" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBIcpo76nkIn-e6sat54wGHHl5Pb8q6ZsCup_mJqv-6qtCzkIvzjvFDn2RPMB07LDOsf2SBIoXO1XOkwcvAgE2EfodTD-qcku0hCGSxB8aPzy9eTTBW9_I5-mN9q4IiMSbwcNSINyqkLx/s320/rac+001.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">She was so generous included was some gorgeous papers, rub ons, ribbons and bows, die cut shapes and other lovely embellishments. Thanks very much Vicki- you never know i might actually produce something now!!!!!</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p><p align="center"> </p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-56468509646813747052008-05-08T09:12:00.003+01:002008-05-08T09:30:51.366+01:00The Sun is ShiningHi Bloggers, sorry i havent been round much but the sun is shining so ive been outside all day every day playing with my kiddies. Im ashamed to say i havent given cards any thought at all. We are so fortunate to live beside a really big park that Alex and i have been going for lovely long walks while Aoife and Keelan are at school. In the afternoons after school we have all been out in the playground that is my back garden.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3THt88TBFuoVtK50uHTkZTSw3ENtEab834EySK8pJKR8D2tTtOFRiLeYCBX4mHw00fFjXZf_cN7tbqMOBKLiYLHHMOko0gY_rPia2ysikbIaWJl85QwTWImaA393yJf2D1rgYk0ALEuWv/s1600-h/summer+019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197920403174784610" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3THt88TBFuoVtK50uHTkZTSw3ENtEab834EySK8pJKR8D2tTtOFRiLeYCBX4mHw00fFjXZf_cN7tbqMOBKLiYLHHMOko0gY_rPia2ysikbIaWJl85QwTWImaA393yJf2D1rgYk0ALEuWv/s320/summer+019.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197920394584850002" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiiiaXIH9oMYhg6dNqWboMLIArqv95h6iwTzl2tRXPZGnG_3TZsV573ennbP59Df7iX40viACo5Q35mkWOb65zkEiKPn5WkvMb9z-yzVXdSPnm5nxrYbBGMiPNwmEvSfJHNJ5hqbRkoGNv/s320/summer+010.JPG" border="0" /></p>I hope everyone out there is enjoying the sun, i think its best to make the the most of it while we have it cause knowing our luck im sure the sun wont be round too long!!!!<br /><div align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></div>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-25349426078216011492008-04-30T15:42:00.003+01:002008-04-30T15:53:14.392+01:00Happy Birthday Aoife<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dgFkpjN8Ol4_yZjRLOzhyTp77UcKetK2AHA5R-I2wqtTL4Vu-iUA-bxTavMAAyA4SK7wX3SYXMK6w8ae4bE0Nozee6cTOJhTkvUWTku0na07a-wL4WUyjDRfDoyXXH_DUKIZFy2sAPxa/s1600-h/aoife+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049762560723042" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dgFkpjN8Ol4_yZjRLOzhyTp77UcKetK2AHA5R-I2wqtTL4Vu-iUA-bxTavMAAyA4SK7wX3SYXMK6w8ae4bE0Nozee6cTOJhTkvUWTku0na07a-wL4WUyjDRfDoyXXH_DUKIZFy2sAPxa/s320/aoife+002.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br />These are the two cards ive made for Aoife's 7th birthday from her two brothers. The top one was made using a Whipper Snapper stamp "Girl with Teddy". The stripey paper and letters are by Doodlebug. I used a Woodware punch for the tag and added some silver peel offs for the 7 Today. For the second one i used Changito Happy b-day stamp by Stampendous and papers from the Spring Stack. The ribbon is Doodlebug and the greetings are from Craftwork Cards.<br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195049771150657650" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQLNxzFR42-vASCV_KCFdyFje0sAKFt3Woye6IIMgcZHLVkcSR3jmknViiKDo5sEDotME_MNNzB7dyfZVwpLUpk43HYgx6aLWC0PyrAicJNIVq59qfJWKRSA39jcmTtwku1EdmJpuQorO/s320/aoife+003.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><em><strong>Love Noleen xx</strong></em></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-37568609943998092252008-04-30T15:26:00.003+01:002008-04-30T15:39:34.290+01:00Gina's Blog CandyTo celebrate 10,000 hits <a href="http://cardkabin.blogspot.com/">Gina</a> has some fantastic blog candy up for grabs. Here is my entry:<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXGJQvycJBRPTzAzGjfr2r208aWnnYcyIsH-pL6zWgG50EctZuUguJ4KTR5G5BpxoUrWXoFhPmuYOTQYPV5outk2RihbpIDt0q6Y6qIBd5I3hnsyLK6UbgWs1uzHh1ukSiFPHv9Z2Xbmt/s1600-h/aoife+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195046683069171794" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXGJQvycJBRPTzAzGjfr2r208aWnnYcyIsH-pL6zWgG50EctZuUguJ4KTR5G5BpxoUrWXoFhPmuYOTQYPV5outk2RihbpIDt0q6Y6qIBd5I3hnsyLK6UbgWs1uzHh1ukSiFPHv9Z2Xbmt/s320/aoife+001.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">All you had to do was make a card using pretty paper, a stamp, ribbons and flowers. Its my daughter Aoife's 7th birthday in two weeks and this is the card i made for her. Ive used Tilda with wellies, Doodlebug paper, letters and ribbon and little Prima flowers. </p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-15903959030242641922008-04-29T07:46:00.003+01:002008-04-29T07:55:14.405+01:00RAC for Vicki MayI made this image wallet to accompany some images i sent to Vicki-<a href="http://juscoscards.blogspot.com/">http://juscoscards.blogspot.com/</a>:<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3DYt6Xh3ZSqmHTWX48ab6n-HmAUqDv4Kc5l3HQHvh09tSyYohCIeyGD_-y_TO_l1ztGwUH32QXAfQgCYLITapyio_lFh0U5-MFoakQt1RbXnLK17mf07YqIvts_xYEY52PFHxGhj1O7I/s1600-h/bella+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194555746832402498" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3DYt6Xh3ZSqmHTWX48ab6n-HmAUqDv4Kc5l3HQHvh09tSyYohCIeyGD_-y_TO_l1ztGwUH32QXAfQgCYLITapyio_lFh0U5-MFoakQt1RbXnLK17mf07YqIvts_xYEY52PFHxGhj1O7I/s320/bella+002.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Vicki always leaves me lovely little comments on my blog and it was my way of saying thanks to her. I used Tilda with blanket and paper pieced her top and watercoloured the rest. I then used <em>Doddlebug</em> letters to spell out her name. I used the paisley <em>Cuttlebug</em> folder to emboss some pink <em>Bazzill Bling</em> cs. The only bad thing about it is she knew someting was coming as i had to ask her for her address which kind of spoiled her surprise. </p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p><p align="center"> </p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-85505754688256957562008-04-26T13:09:00.003+01:002008-04-26T13:16:25.688+01:00Ohhhh lovely Bellas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_j76rUatPXhRM6IhzLk341OvOYGNZAjPB1MGPjrHrY3Zesck56JbbakU4TvnPSvs5P7W4oCMuSOAQjDjGjuspgVcYpklB9224aGcb-oVNt19B3KWhexUOzX2-okAg_V7uhohMDaMmjSH/s1600-h/bella+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193525800789919778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_j76rUatPXhRM6IhzLk341OvOYGNZAjPB1MGPjrHrY3Zesck56JbbakU4TvnPSvs5P7W4oCMuSOAQjDjGjuspgVcYpklB9224aGcb-oVNt19B3KWhexUOzX2-okAg_V7uhohMDaMmjSH/s320/bella+003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ive made two girly birthday cards today using the lovely Bella images that Natalie kindly sent me. I couldnt wait to try them out but the colouring isnt great on them im still trying to watercolour my images. I used backing paper from The Spring Stack, greetings from Craftwork Cards and green Prima flowers. I hope Natalie likes them and again a big thanks to her for giving me a chance to try them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcHRvxsQmW6U5XistObz8Ph5OpIYk7WJ1TdAeMROb8bwmsqOXehYQjm92lbwSup-OIsNn6BzX6Puc98q37ggVKPU972MoMyfrvxUpUIRPMSEFa17xCzAa5zZ7BNN3noA11Yz3_-xV8X4V/s1600-h/bella+004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193525835149658162" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcHRvxsQmW6U5XistObz8Ph5OpIYk7WJ1TdAeMROb8bwmsqOXehYQjm92lbwSup-OIsNn6BzX6Puc98q37ggVKPU972MoMyfrvxUpUIRPMSEFa17xCzAa5zZ7BNN3noA11Yz3_-xV8X4V/s320/bella+004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong><br /></div>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-72427900805422257502008-04-24T17:44:00.003+01:002008-04-24T17:59:19.631+01:00A BIG, BIG THANK-YOU<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSD_bNUbkQ6wYumeHPK5gFMl-N1PWdn2xkklflp7Rq5aaSO-7BoaNJlEYA0NGlrmWnVmwRYKAyT7K-HwXk_jBoUSsW0KtslS6JD_33p8fhAvY_WK_C7-IMUfFb0zvT_gRzfaFiF_Q-wp8N/s1600-h/girl+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192856125194160146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSD_bNUbkQ6wYumeHPK5gFMl-N1PWdn2xkklflp7Rq5aaSO-7BoaNJlEYA0NGlrmWnVmwRYKAyT7K-HwXk_jBoUSsW0KtslS6JD_33p8fhAvY_WK_C7-IMUfFb0zvT_gRzfaFiF_Q-wp8N/s320/girl+003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I saw and adored this card on Natalies blog so you can imagine my suprise when it landed on my doorstep this morning and revealed itself to be a gorgeous wallet containing lots of lovely Bella images!!!!!! I was so, so chuffed- ive long been a fan of Natalies cards and it was a pleasure to recieve this today. So i just want to say a big, big thank-you to Natalie and to tell her how much i really appreciated this. Thanks Natalie.<br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></div><br /><br /></div>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-81433654461231014492008-04-24T12:19:00.003+01:002008-04-24T12:25:43.353+01:00JUST BECAUSE...I made this card simply because i wanted to have another go at water colouring. I enjoyed paper piecing yesterday i think it looks really effective so i decided to throw a bit of this in too...<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWA27Xut6uBN8nJtUw9M16tyETywtUpx6sb7YDdSmWLAWdShOIwQAT6YpucnNiwoU9vyaj0ZOqv1sE-IHxGC1r6V8Wd9NxYJE5u27nmtYV7_q8eC_wt6ncjquZy2b2iEjZAwrInVI1nCD/s1600-h/girl+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192770732654380898" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpWA27Xut6uBN8nJtUw9M16tyETywtUpx6sb7YDdSmWLAWdShOIwQAT6YpucnNiwoU9vyaj0ZOqv1sE-IHxGC1r6V8Wd9NxYJE5u27nmtYV7_q8eC_wt6ncjquZy2b2iEjZAwrInVI1nCD/s320/girl+002.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">I have used <em>Tilda with blanket</em> as i used it yesterday for the first time and i really like her. The papers are from <em>The Spring Stack</em> and the paper frills are by <em>Doddlebug</em> have used stickles on her wings and blanket and popped three little gems in the corner for added bling.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-32328502884502192212008-04-24T11:45:00.003+01:002008-04-24T11:54:02.395+01:00CUTE CARD THURSDAY - CHALLENGE 7<div><em><strong>Challenge #7</strong></em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!</em> - "As we had male cards last week, this week we would like you to make a card with a female theme"</div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3-bORmpoC3fD3c1-jmkDzgpcXICGuQWvfioD18Cx29zkn4d0n0SS2R76HoZgNzaKzaaUBBe3d5_r0LdE-xkKJqdFNlKJ1x3zuHl0DvWKP08R5qqlMMqznGLAWyEZjzaxPAuo_ApJStW1/s1600-h/girl+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192762250093971282" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3-bORmpoC3fD3c1-jmkDzgpcXICGuQWvfioD18Cx29zkn4d0n0SS2R76HoZgNzaKzaaUBBe3d5_r0LdE-xkKJqdFNlKJ1x3zuHl0DvWKP08R5qqlMMqznGLAWyEZjzaxPAuo_ApJStW1/s320/girl+001.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">This card was a first for me in many ways its the first time ive watercoloured an image- so im quite chuffed with that, its the first time ive used this stamp- its by <em>Woodware</em> and called <em>Girly Fun</em> and its also the first time ive stamped a sentiment straight onto a card!!!</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-6399291783519676572008-04-23T14:38:00.003+01:002008-04-23T14:48:37.049+01:00Happy Fathers Day-again!!!I've had this fella quite some time now after seeing him on <em>Natalie's</em> blog. He's called <em>Handy Mouse</em> by Great <em>Impressions</em>, i couldnt really think wat to do with him then i remembered the <em>Doverafts Kids</em> papers so i thought id give it a go:<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrOazW86fGwogrYCl4WKG47054nlKR1oGU1OkZxaipweL_RqTMDULnYZYuMVpymE6usRFQxqbvAhYM0NnZtRII_35iF38BTTwi8ChyphenhyphenLiL93_obuFOO8cOfUc6Sndufkoca3TPoDntWK3x/s1600-h/dog+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192435493277058866" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrOazW86fGwogrYCl4WKG47054nlKR1oGU1OkZxaipweL_RqTMDULnYZYuMVpymE6usRFQxqbvAhYM0NnZtRII_35iF38BTTwi8ChyphenhyphenLiL93_obuFOO8cOfUc6Sndufkoca3TPoDntWK3x/s320/dog+003.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">The letters are <em>Loopy Love</em> by <em>Doodlebug</em> and again the greeting is from <em>Craftwork Cards</em>. I might give this one to my dad as he is a real handy man perfect for when you need some flooring put down and he also as a shed full of tools and gadgets.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong><br /></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-38251715877984204002008-04-23T12:43:00.002+01:002008-04-23T12:51:55.247+01:00Happy Fathers DayI wanted an excuse to ink this little fella up. I love this <em>Penny Black</em> stamp Dressed Up and while looking through some blogs i came across a fab sketch by Katherina-<a href="http://katherina1704.blogspot.com/">http://katherina1704.blogspot.com/</a> so i decided to give it a go:<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X0w4ep-YOdqAgWlJLsG8qwNlhGyNzu1mjsCRT4f9zGH4TF6QyYadiIHqTza-NT2qSPYOWUNRrH94MFn6QKonpMdlBuTfUqMJmusNFK7oB5tBbHlRQKqbWu6o5mBnoW_aY_tDUicreXyf/s1600-h/dog+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192406077046048514" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X0w4ep-YOdqAgWlJLsG8qwNlhGyNzu1mjsCRT4f9zGH4TF6QyYadiIHqTza-NT2qSPYOWUNRrH94MFn6QKonpMdlBuTfUqMJmusNFK7oB5tBbHlRQKqbWu6o5mBnoW_aY_tDUicreXyf/s320/dog+001.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">It didnt go exactly as the sketch (there is supposed to a circle behind the image) but its the best i could do. Inspired by the wonderful <em>Natalie</em> at <em>Crafting Fun</em>! i decided to have another go a paper piecing so his little tie would match. </p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-49199394598974417532008-04-23T11:38:00.004+01:002008-04-23T11:52:39.498+01:00Tilda & Co Challenge<em>Girly but Blue!</em><br /><br /><em>You dont see many girl cards/projects in blue very often. They are normally pink! Well i would love you to make your projects this week in BLUE! Has to be suitable for female... </em><br /><em></em><br /><em><strong>Here is mine:</strong></em><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwNtLpExh9UB4qaT87U4kmpTnObJbcIec9Btvvqeiq-taCyjaSvt47EP4AWrlkRJERaEK_u9iKv8XokhjZ-AGzCHXo6mQQWK-TDc9TQ75mRwlWHgdA4LFTM25OsSG3ZsyXfBki39g6nyr/s1600-h/donegal+032.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192389665976010482" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwNtLpExh9UB4qaT87U4kmpTnObJbcIec9Btvvqeiq-taCyjaSvt47EP4AWrlkRJERaEK_u9iKv8XokhjZ-AGzCHXo6mQQWK-TDc9TQ75mRwlWHgdA4LFTM25OsSG3ZsyXfBki39g6nyr/s320/donegal+032.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">So for this challenge i have used Tilda with blanket, i have also had my first go at paper piecing. The blue paper i used was from The Spring Stack, the greetings are from Craftwork Cards. I have also used blue ribbon, blue gems and a blue paper anchor. Oh nearly forgot i also used baby blue stickles on her blanket.</p><p align="center"><strong><em>Love Noleen xx</em></strong><br /></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-7180973660356661022008-04-22T12:52:00.002+01:002008-04-22T13:22:44.213+01:00IVE BEEN TAGGED BY VICKII have 8 questions to answer:<br /><br />1. If a movie was being made of your life who would you like to be cast to play you? And why?<br /><br />2. You have to spend a whole month on a desert island for charity and you have to choose your favourite celebrity to spend the first two weeks worth & your least favourite to spend the last two weeks with. Who would they be and why?<br /><br />3. What are your three favourite crafting products?<br /><br />4. If you could invent something to do anything what do you think it would be?<br /><br />5. What are the last three books that you read?<br /><br />6. QVC or Create & Craft?<br /><br />7. Docrafts or Dovecraft or DCWV?<br /><br />8. What is your claim to fame?<br /><br />Here goes:<br /><br />1. It would have to be Reese Witherspoon as I think she is pretty, blonde and sassy, everything i inspire to be!!!!!!!<br /><br />2. The first two would be with Rod Stewart so he could serenade me every day and the last two weeks would be Mark from Holby City, he bugs the life out of me and i just want the chance to punch him.!!!!!!!<br /><br />3. Double sided sticky tape, rubber stamps and Cuttlebug embossing folders.<br /><br />4. It would have to be The Housework Buddy- it would iron clothes and put then away, wash the floors and make sandwiches- weird i know but hate doing it....<br /><br />5. The last three books are Rosie by Alan Titchmarsh- it made me cry, Never Say Never by Melissa Hill and I'll Be Seeing You by Mary Higgins Clarke..<br /><br />6. Ive never watched QVC and ive never heard of the other one so i'll have to say neither.<br /><br />7. Dovecrafts because i think its good value and the masculine range is a life saver..<br /><br />8. My claim to fame is when i was little kiddy about 6 or 7 i got choosen from a large crowd to switch on the Christmas lights with the lord mayor at our local shopping centre. I can still remember the newspaper heading: "Noleen's eyes light up as she brightens up Craigavon Shopping Centre"- ok so it didnt make me famous for long but i was sooooooo chuffed at the time.<br /><br />Ok thats me done now ive to tag someone. Its Vicki May<a href="http://juscoscards.blogspot.com/">http://juscoscards.blogspot.com</a>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-11276932217491604542008-04-18T13:40:00.004+01:002008-04-18T13:51:07.903+01:00Cute Card ThursdayChallenge 6 "It's a mans world"<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">"This week we would like to see the cards made for the men and boys in your life"</div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvjjLrT5XnwZFsiui6mMZqxRRSGrsanj8zt7TogjosypkoFlJkqvHKGx8osJN4ypCYu49OCHE7dqsrPSwhen740o-8vtKNrXlmMaEGQUKZttuJZsGojL93VAaT_gijHOkibZX4fMGAfjo/s1600-h/barry+002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190565708382784882" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvjjLrT5XnwZFsiui6mMZqxRRSGrsanj8zt7TogjosypkoFlJkqvHKGx8osJN4ypCYu49OCHE7dqsrPSwhen740o-8vtKNrXlmMaEGQUKZttuJZsGojL93VAaT_gijHOkibZX4fMGAfjo/s320/barry+002.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>It's Dominic's mate Barry's birthday this weekend so Dominic, Barry and Barry's dad and uncles are headind to Donegal for the weekend so Dominic asked me to make a card he could take with him. The <em>Sugar Nellie</em> is courtesy of Vicki and all the other papers and embellishments are by <em>Dovecraft.</em><br /><br /><em>Love Noleen</em><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-34082355091505104582008-04-18T13:14:00.004+01:002008-04-18T13:34:25.505+01:00Happy Birthday MaryellaMy little star Aoife is going to her friends 7th birthday party on Sunday so i set about making a girly card...<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz9F0xFzREgVJux9EuT_3mQsWFZd8K5scw9zZvXqAvaMuiuP7MSFTVIjxThtMTPVB9tvFLlR_GNZwdz0PqcNnF7f5_oi3d3fZZNZrCXa1j95UFK1mqvpq_IwhrmMcPFqzmu1TOQ_xFu0Z/s1600-h/barry+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190558501427662178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxz9F0xFzREgVJux9EuT_3mQsWFZd8K5scw9zZvXqAvaMuiuP7MSFTVIjxThtMTPVB9tvFLlR_GNZwdz0PqcNnF7f5_oi3d3fZZNZrCXa1j95UFK1mqvpq_IwhrmMcPFqzmu1TOQ_xFu0Z/s320/barry+003.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>Ive used a <em>Whipper Snapper</em> stamp <em>Girl and Teddy</em>. I cant remember the name of the paper i used i have searched online to try and find out but i cant see it. Ive had to use peel off letters on this card as i really wanted the name on it but Maryella is such a long name that i could'nt fit it on any other way. The little greeting is from <em>Craftwork Cards</em> and i used a <em>Woodware</em> tag punch and attached it with a brad. I finished it off with a little <em>Prima flower</em>. I hope she likes it...<br /><br /><em>Love Noleen<br /></em>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-3183044105620326672008-04-18T12:44:00.003+01:002008-04-18T12:52:35.183+01:00MIL's BirthdayToday is my MIL's birthday and ive really struggled to make these two cards- I would like my mojo back so if anyone out there finds it you know where i am..<br /><br /><br />Here they are...<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPriUclcLz_Z_iO-mxJXOLqTD86XMDkjiGxhuYQSXLO6kNKneKKvkGkxGg4GjzNfwZCMCfY8JGEE9BzfiMO2177YDEbEPgQtHsKT40XKU2M_hUuXGl227Qky5NmSv5avJoVUi_8EJRPzy/s1600-h/mil+003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190550998119796050" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPriUclcLz_Z_iO-mxJXOLqTD86XMDkjiGxhuYQSXLO6kNKneKKvkGkxGg4GjzNfwZCMCfY8JGEE9BzfiMO2177YDEbEPgQtHsKT40XKU2M_hUuXGl227Qky5NmSv5avJoVUi_8EJRPzy/s320/mil+003.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ya_zzHQHDBp8yVQdT7jHqPHE2WokZET1yUuJcRpD8-mUDr7oGvmfEg1fGuUTKJe5zSmQivq7xgn-KKSm5P0ZrV4xqfu29L2frrYrBa0tCge5onM2NYEANhMT9p-3YHyZJETAOsaVUMTh/s1600-h/mil+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190550989529861442" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ya_zzHQHDBp8yVQdT7jHqPHE2WokZET1yUuJcRpD8-mUDr7oGvmfEg1fGuUTKJe5zSmQivq7xgn-KKSm5P0ZrV4xqfu29L2frrYrBa0tCge5onM2NYEANhMT9p-3YHyZJETAOsaVUMTh/s320/mil+006.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left">As you can tell these arent great i really dont think i can say anything more about them!!!!!!!!!</p><p align="left"><em>Love Noleen</em></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-17757635212490824242008-04-18T12:06:00.002+01:002008-04-18T12:12:01.655+01:00IM BACK........Well sort of... the laptop arrived back a little while ago afer me saying to Dominic this morning how i wished it would hurry up!!! I've made a few cards over the past few days- i think my mojo left too-, its my MIL birthday today and im really struggling with it, i just havent a clue. Im on it at the moment so hopefully i'll have it posted today... Its good to be back and i'll be having a good nosey round all your blogs that ive really missed as soon as i can find some time....<br /><br /><em>Love Noleen</em>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-7625651174439278812008-04-09T14:47:00.002+01:002008-04-09T14:57:28.713+01:00Computer TroubleI have to apologise for my lack of blogging.... and its about to get worse. The power lead for the laptop has ceased working, at the moment its only just powering on the portable DVD player battery, so its off on its travels tomorrow to see the tech guys at PC World. If thats not bad enough the kids computer has also stopped working Dominic thinks it has a virus so he packed it off to his mate who's a computer freak but a very busy man so it could be a while. So from tomorrow we shall have no computers or internet access..... I'll be having withdrawl symptons while Dominic will be just pleased i cant do any online shopping. So thats your lot for i dont know how long so have fun with all the challenges.<br /><br />Happy Blogging<br /><br /><em>Love Noleen xx</em>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-74511476966415705622008-04-03T11:33:00.004+01:002008-04-03T11:42:00.227+01:00Cute Card Thursday<em>Challenge 4 Transport</em><br /><br />"Our challenge this week is Planes, Trains and Automobiles"<br /><br />Here is my entry:<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wul2XjzvMurOkpmNZ48gm3Eku7eXFmSBMKNOkpvDnU2q9Qr9ISb3L3bnYXIC2Rd7G6D3m4xVPoy5Cypz52dEb-u-NVeDnkZ1-kgKXSbCPD52c1HgL8LgkLz3IJIDXa8SsZakcbR8hYHA/s1600-h/bike+006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184966263496042786" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wul2XjzvMurOkpmNZ48gm3Eku7eXFmSBMKNOkpvDnU2q9Qr9ISb3L3bnYXIC2Rd7G6D3m4xVPoy5Cypz52dEb-u-NVeDnkZ1-kgKXSbCPD52c1HgL8LgkLz3IJIDXa8SsZakcbR8hYHA/s320/bike+006.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>For this little boys birthday card i used Woodware Clear Stamp set "Playtime". The backing paper is K&Co "Hopscotch".<br /><br /><em>Love Noleen xx<br /></em>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-87903976765096466652008-04-03T08:21:00.003+01:002008-04-03T08:38:42.170+01:00Thanks Gina and SharonIve recieved this "You Make My Day Award" from Gina(<a href="http://cardkabin.blogspot.com/">http://cardkabin.blogspot.com/</a>) and Sharon(<a href="http://shari-anne-happycrafter.blogspot.com/">http:/<a href="http://shari-anne-happycrafter.blogspot.com/">/shari-anne-happycrafter</a><a href="http://shari-anne-happycrafter.blogspot.com/">.blogspot.com/</a></a>).<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjxHuwH0UNbbgf9EVajZx7crZm0OgY4H9bQrjjEIkXqwzfxBZFJzO44RuN9inOs1koo6hu7Iorqs8_Zz6zC92lfHwsKJj6dHUVMYmPTjcdLYBfFqDrsGKlBgOjR-3VWilzeeHkgKHpPQw/s1600-h/day%252Ba%252B3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184917541387036946" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjxHuwH0UNbbgf9EVajZx7crZm0OgY4H9bQrjjEIkXqwzfxBZFJzO44RuN9inOs1koo6hu7Iorqs8_Zz6zC92lfHwsKJj6dHUVMYmPTjcdLYBfFqDrsGKlBgOjR-3VWilzeeHkgKHpPQw/s320/day%252Ba%252B3.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">I havent been around much lately Keelan is still off school until next week so ive been spending loads of time with him but Aoife did go back to school this week so im working from 2 different hymn sheets.</p><p align="center">Anyway now its my time to nominate three people for this award which is quite difficult because i read so many but here it goes.</p><ol><li><div align="center">Vicki May<a href="http://juscosscards.blogspot.com/">http://juscosscards.blogspot.com</a></div></li><li><div align="center">Natalie<a href="http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/">http://nattykcards.blogspot.com</a></div></li><li><div align="center">Vicki<a href="http://paperliciousoasis.blogspot.com/">http://paperliciousoasis.blogspot.com</a> So thats it hopefully i'll get a chance to post a new card soon</div></li></ol><p align="left"><em>Love Noleen xx</em></p>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767733462756512535.post-64318900457844418002008-03-28T12:57:00.001+00:002008-03-28T13:04:05.559+00:00Magnolia Challenge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbzVtjtpya7zb06SoFl62ss8bm92wloa8T3HY8Rdh5lHYdkqR7FktKBpdOwsA_aNAr5bnKSYXiumg2304Cm9jLNZhf046vkdr2ML3g9wtVdkdgH4FL07TIdAmNDifDTSQGFuVYkG0xJH1/s1600-h/mag+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182776732118214242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbzVtjtpya7zb06SoFl62ss8bm92wloa8T3HY8Rdh5lHYdkqR7FktKBpdOwsA_aNAr5bnKSYXiumg2304Cm9jLNZhf046vkdr2ML3g9wtVdkdgH4FL07TIdAmNDifDTSQGFuVYkG0xJH1/s320/mag+001.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is the card i made for this weeks Magnolia Challenge, this weeks challenge was to follow a fab template. This Magnolia image is called "Homespun Tilda". I have used backing papers from K&Co and the little flowers are Prima with little gems added to the centre of each...<br /><br /><em>Love Noleen xx</em><br /><div></div>Noleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228049546345384103noreply@blogger.com16