50 and not out!

My completed ‘commissioned’ card thanks with the help of my gorgeous crafty friends!

I had to make a card for someone who was turning 50 and the lady wanted a cricket image on the front. Well I never knew it would be so hard to find one!! There is everything else but cricket images out there. I put out a plea asking for help and my friends came through for me. Thank goodness for that as I don’t like to disappoint people. Then of course comes the stress of if they ‘like it’. We all have such different tastes and perceptions on how certain things should look, so I hope this will do the job

I’m still not sure on how much I can ‘bling’ up a male card but I just luuurve buttons and so they managed to find their way on there…in a manly way of course

I'm entering this into Sentimental Sunday Challenge. I have 3 papers, 2 binding, 1 brad and a sentiment. Check!

Well I better go and wash my clothes AGAIN!! We have a puppy (LARGE puppy) with us and it decided to have fun with the clothes on the washing line. Gggggrrrrrr. Needless to say it’s now going to go back where she’s supposed to be!! YAY.

Keep creating, Kylie xo

Made some Father’s Day Cards!

I seem to struggle a lot with making ‘male’ cards but I found them a little easier using these images from Pollycraft! I love to load up my cards with lace, bling, pearls and flowers but men just don’t seem to like these on their cards too much? hee hee.

I still managed to sneak a few little pretties on them but NO bling!!

I hope all the Dad’s have a great Father’s Day this Sunday

Keep creating, Kylie xo

My eldest turns 18!!!

Just jumping in quickly to share with you the card I made my son, Brodie for his 18th birthday.

I still can't believe he's 18 and an adult!! EEEEIIIIKKKKK!

Time does go by so quickly so enjoy every moment you have with your children. He still kisses me good-bye and will say "I love you" when he's leaving the house with his mates. Naaaww.

He has such a gentle soul and kind heart and I hope he has an easy road travelling into his future and forever has happiness.

Love you Brodstar!!♥♥

You can never and I mean NEVER get a good pic of Brodie as he's always pulling some crazy face. Lucky to get this one with his cake after going out to an Italian Restaurant for dinner.

Yes, it's the traditional chocolate mud cake but from a cake shop and YES, it was delicious!!

Hugs, Kylie xo



A handsome Greek God!!

Welcome back to another preview of the new release, 'Greek Gods' over at Tickled Pink Stamps.

Today I'm introducing to you...

Lil Greek Gods Lad "Apollo Lestat"

I love this image for the 'hero romance' feel. hee hee. It seems he has the presence of he'd "Die for Love!". Oh it must be the romantic coming out in me ;)

A perfect card for Valentine's Day.

Have you been following the new releases over at Tickled Pink Stamps? Head on over to leave a comment and you could win Apollo Lestat for your own collection. While there don't forget to check out the Pink Ladies creations. They're AWESOME!!

Keep creating, Kylie xo



Just for fun!

I'm still trying to get back into the 'enjoyment' of making my cards.

I finally ordered a stamp that I've been wanting for a long time now. A gorgeous 'boy' stamp from Lili of the Valley. Although my 'male' collection has grown a little, I still wanted this one!!

I found a sketch that suited my image size and this card was coloured and made in less than an hour!!! Can you believe that?

No pressure, no time lines and yes, I relaxed a little. :) Maybe because this guy is sooo relaxed?? I was so relaxed that I didn't even notice the 'extra' piece of twine left on my card!! Can you see it? lol.

I love this image as I think it's so versitile. It could be for a little boy or a granddad. Love it.

I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday so I'm entering my card into their challenge this week.

Keep creating, Kylie ox

Pollycraft Challenge #113 - Sketch (Lou)

Please scroll down to see my Tickled Pink Stamps Post!

We have a fantastic sketch for you this week at Pollycraft Challenges designed by the lovely Lou!!

I've used one of the adorable Chester images "Poorly Chester" from the Pollycraft Shop.

He's such the perfect image for a get well card. I realised I didn't have one in my stash of cards so this was the perfect time to create one using Lou's amazing sketch below.

For the lucky winner this week, you'll be able to shop to your hearts content in the Pollycraft Shop and choose 10, yes 10 images of your choice. Awesome!!

Hope to see you in the challenge this week.

Come back shortly to see my creation for Tickled Pink Stamps!

Keep creating, Kylie ox

My last sneak peek!!

I hope you've been following the amazing new release from Tickled Pink Stamps!

This is Kellie's newest release designed by Christina Dee called Lil Victorian Christmas. We also have some fabulous Victorian Christmas sentiments designed by Ann Vento.

Here is the distinguished "Lil Victorian Christmas Lad Lestat".

He was amazing to colour and when paired with some Webster Pages and a fabulous sentiment, you don't need much else!

You'll be able to purchase all the new releases from the Tickled Pink Stamps Store from the 13th September!! Not long now :)

Or if you'd like to try your luck, you could leave some comment love over at the TPS Blog and go into the running to win some for FREE!!

Thanks for stopping by today and taking the time to look at my creation.

Keep creating, Kylie ox



Spinks and Spooks Collection - Lil Haunt 2 Vampire Lestat

Happy Halloween Pink Fans!!

Previews are still going strong at Tickled Pink Stamps this month.

I have another Lil Haunt to introduce you to. Please welcome to the gang..

"Vampire Lestat"

 The sentiment, designed by Ann, is also a new release from TPS along with the image and the die is from the Christmas Die set. Do you love the bats? They also come with the sentiment set.

I made a "Pocket Card" from a tutorial by Lori over at Whiff of Joy!

So much fun to make and easy too!

Don't forget to check out all the amazing DT creations on the TPS Blog and the new images will be available in the Tickled Pink Store here.

Keep creating, Kylie ox

Preview Day 3 Spinks and Spooks Collection - Lil Haunt 2 Wizard Eric

Have you been checking out the new Halloween releases from Tickled Pink Stamps?

We are up to day 3 and I have the pleasure in introducing to you....

Lil Haunts 2 "Wizard Eric"

TPS are also releasing a new sentiments collection from the talented Ann Vento to coincide with the release. There's also an image to match the TPS Christmas die!! Find all these and more in the TPS Store on the 13th August.

Pollycraft Friday FREEBIE

Paula has a Friday Freebie for you all over on the Pollycraft Blog!

And here he is!

Introducing......

'GORGEOUS'

Isn't he just? I think so.

What are you waiting for? Pop on over to the Pollycraft Blog to grab him for yourself! Why not, he's FREE!!

Also the sentiment I've used "Dare to be Differend!" is from the very talented Marit from Scrap-a-licious-times. Marit has a variety of sentitments and images for you. Go and check her out!!

Keep creating, Kylie ox

Pollycraft's 100th Challenge!!

Pollycraft's 100th Challenge!

Wow what a week for me to jump back into!

We are celebrating our 100th Challenge at Pollycraft this week and it's not a challenge you will want to miss!

Our theme is 'Celebrations' with an optional 'stars and stripes'.
You can create a card just using the theme 'celebrations' but if you incorporate the theme 'stars and stripes' as well, then you can link yourself up twice to be in the running for the fantastic prize pack this week!!
You also have an opportunity to win the DT's images they've used on their cards this week. Just make sure you leave a message on their personal blog. Easy peasy!! lol.

I've used the cute little Wizard from the Swings n Slides Special Editon 'Enchant and Explore' set.
(if you'd like the chance to win  him, make sure you leave me some love)

My card celebrates 'friendship' and there's already plenty of stars n stripes in the cute Wizard image. And YES, of course there's buttons on my 1st card made in my new home ;)

Paula has a STACK of PRIZES for the lucky winner this week.

Can you believe she's giving away a disc of 100 IMAGES!!

AND THIS....

So what are you waiting for? You don't need an invitation to join in our celebrations at Pollycraft Challenge so get crafting for your chance to win this fabulous prize!

Keep creating, Kylie ox

Pollycraft Challenge #93 - "Music"

Wow, that weekend just zoomed on by!

Had a busy one cleaning as when you're sick, the house cleaning fairy still doesn't come to help out! What do I have to do to get that darn fairy to drop by?

It's Pollycraft Challenge time and this week our very talented Boss aka 'Paula' chose the theme.

This week is set as "MUSIC".

So here is my card hot off the press!! (again!)

This is Jerry Kisses-Drummer. You can find him here in the Pollycraft Shop.

Paula is also sponsoring the challenge this week with 10 digis up for grabs.

 There are also some gorgeous new releases in the shop so it's a good week to enter. You never know your luck!

Here's a peek!!

So I hope you can join us.

Keep creating, Kylie xo

Pollycraft Challenge #92 "Boyz to Men" - Joanne

YAY! BLOGGER IS PLAYING NICE!

(well for now!)

I haven't had access but now I do I will share with you my card for Monday (yes yesterday!) for Pollycraft Challenges!

This week the very talented Joanne has chosen the theme

"Boyz to Men"

She would love to see some male cards as most of us have trouble doing these but we all need them. (the cards that is! lol)

Here is my card using 'Skills' from the new Swings n Slides collection #2.

We are being sponsored this week by Wendy at The Secret Crafter

who is offering one lucky winner 3 digis of their choice!

Hope you can join us in the Pollycraft Challenge this week!

Keep creating, Kylie xo

Lil Victorian Steampunk Blog Hop Release

Well here's your chance to win the Lil Victorian Steampunk release from Tickled Pink Stamps. We're having a Blog Hop so join in the fun and drool over the delicious creations from our guests and our amazing DT, the Pink Ladies.

If you have arrived from 'Da Boss Lady's Blog' aka Kellie, then you're on the right track.

Here's my card for you using the handsome Lil Victorian Steampunk Lad Lestat.

He'll be available today in the TPS Store along with all the other gorgeous Lil Victorian Steampunk images.

I've made a DL size card for a change and I like the way it works with these images. I have the Kraft envelopes to match so it all worked out perfect!

Of course it wouldn't be a card from me without a few buttons. I've also used the new sentiments also being released today!

Don't forget that Kellie's SALE over at TPS store starts today and ends on the 15th May.

Buy 3 stamps and get the next FREE!!

Now hop along to the amazing talents of the 'other' Kylie aka Blonde to see what creation she has for you. Enjoy your hop!!

Keep creating, Kylie ox



Tickled Pink Stamps Preview-"Lil Allsorts"

How are you enjoying the new "Lil Allsorts" previews from Tickled Pink Stamps?

I have another little guy to share with you today

 This is "Walking Wilfred"

 I thought I'd try one of these side-step cards that are going around. I got the tutorial from Stempeleinmaleins blog here. Thank you. It was so easy to follow.

Now back to the new 'Lil Allsorts" releases. Pop into Tickled Pink Stamps to find out how you can win some of these newbies and to check out the Pink Ladies gorgeous creations!

Keep creating, Kylie ox

Tickled Pink Stamps Preview-"Lil Allsorts"

Tickled Pink Stamps has a new release and they're just AWESOME!!

This release is "Lil Allsorts".

Here I have a little guy to introduce to you. This is "Sad Wilfred".

Isn't he just adorable??

I've added a little crystal effects to his tears. Aaaww.

I have some new goodies on my card. I purchased from Bizzy Bec's the Spellbinder circle/scallops nestabilities set and I just love it. Does this mean you'll be seeing a lot of circles? YES!! lol.

The magnolia doohickey fence die is from my gorgeous friend Jackie when I was visiting her house. Love it so much I've ordered one for myself from Kellie at Tickled Pink Stamps Store.

And what's a card from me without at least a button or some ribbon???

Lots of prizes once again from the very generous Kellie so pop on over to Tickled Pink Stamps and join in all the fun!!

Keep creating, Kylie ox

My matching Hanglar card

As promised, here is my matching card to the one I made here earlier this week.

Once again I'm using Kaisercraft English Rose given to me by the gorgeous Jackie. I've used most of the same embellishments too.

This fits the challenge at Crafts 4 Eternity this week which is to use Polka Dots and also the Just Magnolia and Hanglar and Stanglar Challenge which is Going Dotty!!

Hope you like it.

Keep creating, Kylie ox

Pollycraft Challenge #77 Black and White plus One

There's no other reason to like Mondays but for the Pollycraft Challenges!!

This weeks challenge was set by the lovely Sandra. She's asked us to make a card using the colours Black and white + one other.

I've chosen RED for my 'other' colour. I know, I know, I don't do red! Hey but it's for Valentines and the spunky Maurice!!

This is one of the new Valentine images Paula has created for you over at the Pollycraft Store as well as some sentiments. This is 'Maurice-Hot Stuff'. Who am I to disagree??? lol.

I've used the sketch from Friday Sketchers to help me out here and it was lots of fun.



I hope you can join us this week over at Pollycraft Challenges.

I will aslo be seeing you here next Monday for the Pollycraft Challenges. Paula has combined both DT's so we will ALL have cards to showcase EVERY Monday!! Whoo hoo! Double the fun!

Keep creating, Kylie ox

I'm on a mission!

Guess What? I cleaned my desk. I know right. I found soooo much paper that I've collected over the years (as well as lots of new stuff, hee hee) that I've decided I HAVE TO USE IT!!

Not only that, I have a lot of pre-stamped and pre-coloured images that are just going to waste. So after cleaning my desk I then messed it up again to make some cards!

I don't make many boys/mens cards either so I made 2. Yes, 2!! I know, I just amaze myself sometimes too! lol.

Here is the 1st one.

 This is an image I coloured while visiting my bestie, Jackie, last year. It was my 1st attempt at colouring dark skin. I will have to practice some more. It was fun to try. I also don't like bright red, so this was also a challenge for me. I know, another shocker right??

Here is no. 2.

This is my very 1st boy image I coloured before I even brought my own copics. Jackie kindly shared her precious babies with me and teadiously taught me how to colour and BREATHE at the same time! lol. She definitely needs a medal for patience :)

I'm a green lover but don't like SU Garden Green and guess what this card uses?? Yep, garden green. Another personal challenge completed. Whoo hoo!

So after this huge effort, I'm off on holidays for the next week and a bit. I have some posts scheduled for you to show you the new previews from Tickled Pink Stamps. (I hope they work). Enjoy!!

Keep creating, Kylie ox

Pollycraft Challenge #61-Autumn colours

It's my groups turn for the Monday Pollycraft Challenge. This week the gorgeous Jane asked us to create something related to "Autumn".

I've gone for the colours of Autumn and used the dear little Cuthbert from Pollycraft store.

This card was made for Father's Day.

Our sponsor this week is our very own leader Paula who has a voucher for you to spend in the shop.

There are lots of exciting new stamps in the Pollycraft store including some cute little mice (Mimi and Marley) for Christmas and a couple of funky Christmas ones too!!

Fun challenge this week although here in OZ we are in Spring!

Keep creating, Kylie xo