crafty devil's creations

Fantastic news

2011-05-24T13:31:00.000+01:00

Hi everyone, just thought I would let you all know, I am now engaged to my new boyfriend John, and are getting married in a couple of years, I will be moving away form my current location and starting a fresh life further north of Scotland. So looking forward to it all, its the best thing that has ever happened to me and My family and Shannon are all very pleased xx
This is my beautiful ring, has 15 diamonds in altogether and is white gold.

New Project to work on

2011-05-24T13:24:00.000+01:00

A new project i have been given to conquer from my Mother-in-Law to be.
Hope to start it today and looking forward to finishing it sometime shortly, will post updates as i go xx

2 posts in one day, omg don't faint Shellie!!!

2010-11-25T23:02:00.000Z

update just for Shellie lol

2010-11-25T09:16:00.000Z

16 cards in one day mojo is here!!!

2010-10-02T21:47:00.001+01:00

One really productive day, Have made another 16 Cards and 2 new customers so am very happy oh and 4 lots of washing done as well.

Have made a start on xmas cards

2010-10-02T10:20:00.000+01:00

Spud Bashing!!!

2010-09-22T18:44:00.000+01:00

Shannon cleaning the Tatties (potatoes) they dug out the school vegetable garden, then they cooked them and had baked potatoes, Shannon said they were lovely.

Card made for my little cousin who will be 4 this week

2010-09-22T18:20:00.000+01:00

Just printed off a card making program and decoupaged up.

Liverpool Fan card order

2010-09-21T15:39:00.000+01:00

Another card order from my new customer, must be doing something right for a change.
Thanks for looking xx

Hannah Montanna

2010-09-16T18:45:00.000+01:00

Card order for a customer's Niece who is a Hannah Montanna fan and is 9 years old.

Last Minute card order tonight

2010-09-02T21:57:00.000+01:00

Last Minute card order, was needed for tonight and managed don't know how, still not had me tea and its 10pm now lol.

Toy Story Fan

2 card orders

2010-08-30T12:32:00.000+01:00

one for a shopper

and one for a cat lover xx

Shannon's Roman School Project

2010-04-30T18:26:00.002+01:00

Shannon's Roman Ruin Desk Tidy for a school project she is doiong, and a picture of a Roman Chariot Racing.
More pictures to follow as she has a huge list of things to do.

Disney princess card order

2010-04-30T18:19:00.000+01:00

Card order for a friend's grand daughter who loves disney princess.

2010-04-09T22:30:00.000+01:00

Most recent and up-to-date picture of Shannon on a long weekend break away with mum, bro and sis in law in March 2010.
The character is called Naughty Ned but still wondering which one is more naughty between them both!!!!

A boxed Baby Boy Card and another Sympathy Card

2010-04-09T22:09:00.000+01:00

A sympathy card for my Mum's friend's Mum whom passed away on Easter Sunday aged 96.

Boxed Baby Boy Card for Baby Logan,, Order

Well I am still struggling on after 7 weeks of hell and still no further forward, Shirley I haven't said anything to you as I know you have not been keeping well yourself, but Shannon, Robert and I are going through hell at the moment, am surprised am not in the nut ward or some other nutty place, as at breaking point now. I do hope next week will be a new week with lots of good news keeping my fingers crossed for it,, Thanks to everyone for their huge support i have received over the last 7 weeks, i don't know where i would be right now had i not had my friends to support me and most of all family and Robert especially.
Life is one big huge test and I think I have had more than my fair share of being s**t on, and hopefully after this things will look up and my health will begin to improve again like I was doing and not with the setback I have had. People should keep their noses out of other people's business,, god help the person who did this too us,, and I will sort them out when I get more information and hope they have learned their lesson.
They obviously had no idea how bad the situation would get and having to fight with the council to save my house is diabolical in this day and age, all because of a malicious allegation which is completely untrue.

The last of the 2 cards from the order

2010-04-01T18:21:00.000+01:00

cards made in the last couple of days

2010-03-30T17:00:00.000+01:00

Boxed card order for my friend's mum whom is converting from Protestant to Catholic.

This is the front of the box for the card i made.

The Card order to go with box above for my friend's Dad

A sympathy card for my mum's late cousin whom passed away on 19th of March 2010

Ben 10 Card order

2010-03-21T13:49:00.001Z

Ben 10 Card order

2010-03-21T13:49:00.000Z

my Mum's Mother's Day card

2010-03-15T09:08:00.000Z

This is the card i made for my mums mother's day, similar to the pansy one but this is a Fucshia one.

Mother's Day Cards 2010

2010-03-13T13:03:00.000Z

Mother's Card for Robert's gran

Mother's day card for friend's mum

New Year,, New me 2010

2010-01-04T13:43:00.000Z

Found some inspiration at last and have started as i mean to go on, 2 days worth of cards and some more to scan in.

Slider cards for the first time, easy to do

Slider card

Many More cards to come and cross stitching too, found some new years mojo at last, maybe the tablets are setting now at long last and my moods are on a high.

Happy New Year everyone,, hope its a good one xxx

christmas cards coming out my ears!!!!

2009-12-14T10:56:00.001Z

This popcorn bear one is tiny and was free with a magazine, so made it to use it up.

Handcrafted Cards Received for my 30th Birthday

2009-11-12T11:59:00.001Z

Hand cross stitched card with flying pigs from my very good Friend Shellie

Lovely Handcrafted Card from another of my good friends Shirley.

Just want to say Many Thanks for both cards and they always brighten up my day when i receive them through the post.

cards made to fill the box

2009-11-12T09:37:00.000Z

Some cards made last night to use up the decoupage toppers in my box and start filling my selling box again.

took all day to make 2 cards lol

2009-11-08T21:55:00.000Z

Yes it did, but with a hangover like mine you would expect that, Had a fabulous time at my party,, unfortunately 30 people didn't turn up and from those 30 only 10 said they couldn't come at the last minute,, but the most important ones came and i had a great night.

Couple of cards i had to do for an order today which took all day as my mind did not work correctly but they got done and been delivered so another happy customer.

couple of cards made few weeks ago not added them yet

2009-11-07T11:26:00.000Z

Made for my nanna, whom passed away 3 weeks ago aged 95

My Friend Shellie,, this was her Daughter's 13th Birthday card i made for her.

2009-10-25T14:22:00.000Z

Robert's 32nd birthday card

2009-10-20T09:12:00.000+01:00

My 30th Birthday invitations

2009-09-21T20:04:00.001+01:00

Busy productive afternoon

2009-09-05T17:55:00.000+01:00

Have had a very productive afternoon and now have made 20 christmas cards altogether which is a great start, i have orders coming out my ears, i will be making cards in my sleep lol.

My first 10 Christmas Cards 2009

2009-09-02T08:29:00.000+01:00

First 10 Christmas Cards made so far for 2009, and many more to come, can see it being another busy year this year :)

Rugby card for my cousin

2009-08-31T15:04:00.001+01:00

Here is a Congratulations card for my cousin's Son who has been accepted to play for Young Warrington Wolves Rugby Team.

bingo and bacardi mad

2009-08-31T10:34:00.000+01:00

This mornings order and 20 more to go so watch this space lol, busy month in september for me, must get on and get more on the go and get my christmas cards started too :(

This mornings doings

2009-07-23T10:21:00.001+01:00

This mornings makes for mum, 2 get well cards are for my aunt in Holland who has had a serious stomach operation and is now in recovery.

The Sympathy card is for a friend of mum's whom passed away at the weekend.

Todays stitching

2009-07-19T20:18:00.001+01:00

Started this Tamworth pig yesterday evening but was going out so finished it off today.
My Favourite animal of all time!!

Tulips finished

2009-07-17T15:12:00.001+01:00

Have finally finished the tulips half stitch tapestry picture and had fun doing it. Need to restretch it as has gone out of shape a bit then frame and job done.

Boxed Wedding Card order

2009-07-09T14:40:00.000+01:00

Boxed Wedding Card order, seemed to take forever to do for some strange reason think the mojo has gone again but got some more to make so hopefully will find it again.

Update on printed canvas tulip kit

2009-06-29T19:21:00.000+01:00

Update on my new kit i received last week and have almost finished it, just need to do the tulips and the white background and am finished.

Have enjoyed doing it and i think its going to mum when finished as she likes the picture.

So will need to frame it for her.

Was away for the weekend again to seton sands, and had a great time this time around more than last time but then last time i was down in the dumps as had split from the new so called boyfriend.

So on the look out again, think i had a lucky escape to be honest, and so does everyone else to be honest.

However thats men for you, they never learn.

Hope everyone is all ok and catch up with you all onn.

Take Care

XXXXX

see what the postie brought and thanks

2009-06-25T10:32:00.000+01:00

Just wanted say a huge thanks no my good friend Shirley who kindly sent me this suprise in the post, yes i have started it already, i know i am so naughty but couldn't resist, almost done all the leaves now as well so will update that when i manage to get time.
So yet again THANKS Shirley aka Nannieflash to other blog users.

silver wedding anniversary

2009-06-16T15:00:00.000+01:00

Long time since i last posted, been having a few problems but getting there eventually i think.
A 25th wedding anniversary card i did for an order yesterday.
Hope everyone's well and enjoying the decent weather for a change

Some cross stitching i did whilst at mums on bed rest grr

2009-05-26T08:53:00.001+01:00

A few small pictures i did whilst on complete bed rest at my mums to rest my foot whilst still in plaster.

I get my stitches out tomorrow and a new cast put on, am dreading the stitches out but will be ok mums coming with me to hold my hand lol!!!

Thanks for everyones support in my time of my operation, i have my other foot to get done, i just hope the same complications don't happen with my next operation as they did with this one and am hoping i don't have to wait too long for it, can't wait to wear my nice new shoes!!!

Hoping to put the before and after pics on tomorrow so watch out for those, definate change, you can see a complete difference.

Shell's 30th Birthday Card

2009-05-26T08:49:00.000+01:00

Shell's handmade card for her 30th, had a fab time at her party on saturday from what i can remember of it, i was even dancing to the max lol!!!!!

My Blog Award

2009-05-09T17:51:00.000+01:00

I was so surprised to see i have received a blog award from my dear friend Shirley and a big thank you for it.

Nice to see people sharing crafty ideas and looking at other peoples blogs.

Yet again a huge thank you.

Take Care all xxxxx

Finished completely

2009-05-09T17:43:00.000+01:00

Well decided to go ahead and finish piglet and make him into the card kit that came with it.

Here he is looking a lot different again now he is completely finished.

Shirley, I don't know how to accept the award, bit of a newbie when it comes to these things as never had one before, any help would be appreciated love.

Thanks for looking xxx

Today's finishings

2009-05-09T14:40:00.000+01:00

Well i started piglet card kit on thursday afternoon, never got chance to do any yesterday but just put in the finishing touches just now and is finished ready to be mounted onto the card that came with the kit thanks to Shellie.

Was able to achieve a step today and finally managed to do french knots, i hate those things and used to use seedbeads instead but seen as i have none i had to learn the hard way and after a few attempts i got there in the end so am happy now to say i can finally do french knots, its only taken 10 years lol!!!

Found some mojo at last!!!

2009-05-04T14:51:00.001+01:00

Found some much needed mojo today whilst watching the British Superbikes on telly.

Will may add some more later if i get the chance to do some.

Hope everyone is ok.

My Love life is 100% strong for anyone who would like to know!!

Michelle's 30th Invites

2009-04-27T08:59:00.000+01:00

My friend's 30th Birthday invites, designed by myself and printed 70 out, another job to be ticked off my to do list, hope she will be happy with them, am sure she will, she requested what she wanted on them i just had to design it.

April order

2009-04-23T20:17:00.000+01:00

Two April card orders, took me over 5 hours to complete both of these cards today, i have completely lost my mojo, internet keeps kicking me off too so not very happy.
Got more cards to make for May so watch this space!!

2009-03-30T16:50:00.000+01:00

At long last, I have finally finished the backstitching on my Paddington Bear and he will now be added to the framing pile. Have not updated my blog for a few weeks as been busy with family stuff and not had much time to do anything let alone stitch.

I now wonder what kit i will start next, i have been buying a lot of kits the last few weeks and have a huge pile of them now, another one arrived today AOY 'Saluting the Flag', so thats another for my collection.

Thanks for looking and all the support you have all given me since i started back into cross stitch,, i now have the problem of giving up smoking again and hopefully with no muck ups it will last this time!!!

Update on Paddy

2009-03-02T13:31:00.000Z

A much belated update on paddy as i have just finished him and have started the backsitching, so heres the recent picture of him although the new one will be posted on here tonight.

Paddy Bear Update

2009-02-23T09:21:00.001Z

Update on Paddington Bear, and how much i have done, although not been able to pick him up this week, so hes not seen much light this week hehe.

2009-02-23T09:02:00.000Z

Some cards i had to finish off, my hearts not in it at the minute with one thing or another, but hopefully will get back into it soon.Been rather busy last few weeks also, so not much blog reading Sorry!

Enjoy.

2009-02-10T19:06:00.000Z

Well fir the first time in 8 years i have finally started back at cross stitching thanks to a lot of support from my good friend Shellie.
These are a few stitches i have managed tonight in my new Paddington kit i bought off Ebay which arrived this morning and was desperate to get started.

Today's lovely weather!!!!

2009-02-02T19:46:00.000Z

Just some picture's of update's on our weather, not had as much snow as down south which is strange considering it's usually the other way round where south don't get as much as we do.

Hopefully flights and weather will be back to normal by the Friday as am having a visitor and can't wait much longer to meet him!!! So fingers crossed everyone please lol!!!

I helped the kids build a snowman after school, Shannon's school was not closed today so they had to wait all day before the kids could get to play in it!

decoupage toppers

2009-01-11T21:30:00.001Z

Been busy this weekend making up decoupage toppers

Not done any cards since christmas, having a well deserved break i think i need it although my everyday box is getting empty again so looks like i'll have to start again.. Will get plenty one when i go into hospital to have my op, will be bed bound for 2 weeks at my mums.

Here's what i have done thsi weekend anyway, its a start i guess.....

Today more cards and still going

2008-12-19T12:28:00.000Z

Getting fed up now with late orders but i have now decided its gone too far and my book is closed for this year. Here's what has been made today and more to come.

Progress so far today

2008-12-18T13:32:00.000Z

These are the cards i have made so far today and yes am still getting orders, why do people leave it so late. I promised myself i wouldn't do it this year but i need the cash and have had a lot of new customers so here's hoping more orders to come not for Christmas ones mind lol.

2008-12-14T18:12:00.000Z

Yesterday (saturday) once i had finally found my mojo i got cracking. I had an extremely busy and productive day and created all these cards.

Not so bad only about 25 left to do now lol!!!!!

Winnie the Pooh Latch Hook Rugs

2008-12-07T22:09:00.001Z

Found these in my bedroom cupboard when i was clearing it out and thought i should add them to my blog. I made these when i was pregnant with Shannon which is now 8 years ago and still waiting for mum to help me back the round one, if its anything like the ones i have laready asked her to do, Shannon will be leaving home age lol......

Earrings

2008-12-06T20:28:00.000Z

I never made these today as currently don't have time due to Christmas card making but thought i would add them to my blog anyway. Not really developed much in the jewellery side of crafting as card making takes up too much time especially this season.

The two pairs of earrings were donated to mum's heart and stroke club for the christmas raffle.

Will hopefully get back into it, in the new year when i give up smoking!!!! My new years resolution!!!!

Today's makes and many more to come

2008-12-06T15:40:00.000Z

Does anyone have 5 pairs of hands to go spare!!! and a conveyor belt please!!!! Open to offers!!!

Today's makes so far, just going to mum's now so hoping to get some more done hopefully.

last nights makes

2008-12-04T08:25:00.001Z

Not been well for a couple of days this weeks so lagging behind with xmas cards. Butmanaged 3 last night so its better than nothing i guess.

2008-11-30T11:36:00.000Z

Had a good day yesterday and made 7 forever friends birthday cards from a set that i received for free for subscribing to my magazine. All birthday cards but always come in very handy for last minute buyers.

This morning however i can't say i am going to have a good day as i have a terrible hangover and feel sick as a dog, I have to clean my windows later as my Shannon wants the Christmas decs up grrr kids uptight already lol and its not quite December.

2008-11-25T21:52:00.000Z

Another Crafty creations night, still got the craft bug in and managed to create these cards so far tonight and still going.

Enjoy and get some ideas for your own cards.

2008-11-24T20:22:00.000Z

Well finally found my creative side again tonight and managed to make 5 cards and still going, don't want to stop lol.

2008-11-23T14:38:00.000Z

Shannon was invited to a winter wonderland ball Birthday party today where she dressed up as Elizabeth Swan from Pirates of the Carribean.

Everyone had a great time and so did I, have now got seized knees after dancing too much so need to go on the wii fit tonight had enough exercise for a week lol.

This moring we woke upto a dusting of snow which had iced over but melted by the time i was due to go to the party.

The Snow White card is what i made for Chloe's 7th Birthday.

2008-11-22T18:42:00.000Z

This morning i woke up with a hangover, no sympathy its self inflicted lol.

Not really done much today, although i have made a 3d Baby Girl Bootee from card as a gift for a new baby in my family, will be adding piccys once i get them sorted out.
I am very pleased with the final result and no doubt will be creating more.
Watch this space!!!

Friday 21st November

2008-11-21T22:24:00.001Z

This evening i have finally created my first blog to show off my crafting creations to give fellow crafters ideas and pictures of what i can craft.

Enjoy looking through my blog and please sign my guestbook.

Many Thanks

Mary