Almost forgot

Slapped wristies for me, I forgot to tell you all that Nikky from Polka Doodles will be on Create and Craft TV next Friday 26th November at 8am and she has some brand new lovely products up her sleeve that she will be launching on the show - make sure you watch, record, Sky+ or Internet watch - they're lush!

Samples galore

Before I get involved in uploading my sample cards, I'll just remind you all of the blog hop over at Polka Doodles.  Fabby prizes galore so pop over to the PD blog and follow the instructions

Right onto all the samples I made for my Creative Expressions Demo last Saturday.  I had a lovely day, it was very busy in the morning, which made the day fly past.  There was Christmas cake, mince pies and mulled apple juice on offer to everyone.  I have to say I thought Witney was a very beautiful little town.  They certainly had some very nice eateries there.  Anne the owner of the shop (Artbox Witney) was lovely, although being her first demo day she was very excited and very nervous.  I'm glad to say it was a success so big phews all round.  You can never tell before hand just how it's going to go, so it's always a relief that it goes well.

 

Not much to say, but plenty of pics!

Hello all, I'm here at last. It's going to be a quickie though as I'm going mad making samples and prepping for a demo for Creative Expressions at Oxford on Saturday.  I don't know the address yet, all I know is its in a shopping centre area on the outskirts and the parking is free (big plus, lol).

A peek of one of the samples using one of the new Creative Expressions embossing folders.  I embossed the design onto acetate, then alcohol inked it and carefully added bronze glitter to the embossed areas. It was a bit of a labour of love, but worth it.  It does make quite an impact in real life. 

Polka Doodles News ; 
Blog Hop and oodles of candy - Make sure you check in on the Polka Doodles blog next Friday for news of the Polka Doodles Blog Hop - There are over £400 of goodies to give away to lots of lucky people and it's a hop with a difference!!  Be there or be square!!

 My DT cards from the last few weeks (sorry slapped wristies for me, been neglecting my duties again)!

As always they are all made from Polka Doodle products, I'm sorry I don't have time to list the individual products for you, but if you like the look of something leave me a comment and I will get back to you with the relevant info.

Magazine card sets for Making Cards November issue ;

The above was made with one of the Polka Doodles templates and the Crimbo rubber stamp plate.

Polka Doodles DT call

We are looking for creative talent to join us here at the Polka Doodles challenge blog.

So if you'd love to get your work seen and have fun please follow the instructions below:

Criteria for Team Members:

You must be able to enter at least 3 weekly blog challenges a month and have a blog. 

It is part of your duties to leave comments on the challenge entries on a weekly basis.

You must be able to contribute fully to the team and be able to commit for at least 6 months. Please make sure you really consider this - many people jump in without really considering the commitment we are asking for and what is required. 

An important part of your duties is to create samples for Polka Doodles products which will be seen on the website, shows and Create & Craft TV. The deadlines for these samples are very short and are a pre-requisite for the DT members. From time to time you may also be asked to make additional samples as and when required.

Payment: there is no payment for this work, but you will receive Polka Doodles products to enable you to make the samples and your projects and obviously these are free for you to keep and use.

The Design Team call is open to anyone and everyone, no matter what your ability. We have a diverse pool of creative talents and are looking for individuals who can complement the team. This does not necessarily mean we are only looking for advanced crafters, we have a variety of reasons for choosing new members. If you feel proud of your work then please let us see it.

To enter please email Nikky here with a link to your blog and tell us why you want to be on the team. 

Closing date for entries is Sunday 14th Nov at 6pm.

Good Luck!! x

I'll be back soon with a new post and piccies.

Inky fingers and blue lips

Well I had a lovely messy time making my samples for yesterdays demo. There's nothing more satisfying that getting covered in ink and paint. I do now have stained finger nails that look like I have half the garden stuck under them. Very attractive indeed, I think I'm going to have to put some nail varnish on to hide it!

Don't you just hate it when your misters block up, I did the usual of soaking the top and tube in some hot water (which usually does the job very well) but no, it still wouldn't work. So I got this 'good' idea to take the tube off and blow through it. The only problem was I turned it round before I put it between my lips and yes you've guessed it, lovely shimmery blue ink on my lips, pmsl. It did look very odd, but it at least matched my fingers. Coordination is everything, don't you think?

Here are some of the samples I made for the demo, I really loved working with all the goodies. They are all from Creative Expressions, so check out your nearest stockist if you see anything you like.

And here is this weeks Polka Doodles DT card. We had to make a baby project and I think just about all of us used the new cd Sundae of seasons. Pop over to the PD blog and check out the lovely projects made by the rest of the team, they're all stunning. And another reminder about all the gorgeous new stuff that Nikky has got in for the Polka Doodles online shop, luscious East of India ribbons, labels and tapes, Doodly Dewdrops, Fru Fru ribbon packs ......... I could go on all night, just go and have a looksey here.

I forgot to say......

Honestly sometimes I think I'd be dangerous if I had brains. Mind you it would come in useful now and then, lol.

I forgot to tell you all that I will be demonstrating for Creative Expressions on Sat 23rd October at the Squires Garden Centre at Badshot Lea near Farnham.  I'll be making a lovely mess (opps I mean creating gorgeous things) with inks, paints, mica powders and embossing powders.  I'll also be using some beautiful stamps and Rangers Idea-ology products, yummy. 

So if your in the area come and say hi and get some inspiration.

Where have I been!!!

Good question that. Working, working and er mm working, not much else really. I did have a day off when my best friend from Cornwall came for a visit.  Much laughing and gossiping was done, and we put the world to rights.  I have been neglecting my poor blog I'm afraid to say, not on purpose, I've just found it difficult to find the time when my brain is working to write a new post. Please forgive me, I do get here in the end.

I've got some cards to show you all and some news of some lovely new ot some must have bits and bobs. Nikky over at Polka Doodles has got some luxurious new East of India products in.  You can choose from the most gorgeous ribbons, labels and string.  She also has some new Frou Frou ribbon packs and bling and  Doodle Dewdrops and Bugs.  You really can't miss them.

Dyan over at Art From the Heart has launched her new Dylusions rubber stamps to go with all the other products from the Dylusion range, something else deffo worth a look at.

This is the last Polka Doodle challenge card I did. It is now a few weeks old now but heyho better late than never.

And here are some cards made for Making Cards Magazine.