Me and My (phone) Camera

For those of you who don't already follow Krista Smith's blog, Krista does something on a Wednesday where she shares pics of things that appeal to her, and this week she has used pictures that she has taken herself. Now I know I'm a day late and today she'll be posting her Awkward and Awsome post - you need to check that out too!! but I thought I'd share some pics I uploaded from my phone last night that I like...

It's probably best if you just don't ask about that one ?!?!?!?

The sunset a week ago

 cherry trees on the way over Anderson Drive in Aberdeen

 Stonehaven Bay

The fabulous Art Deco outdoor olympic sized heated seawater swimming pool at Stonehaven
 will be back tomorrow with some crafty stuff to show you - but it's far too nice a day to be inside today :)

Round-Up time again

Hi folks, it's hump day (middle of the week, in case you were thinking anything mucky) and I thought I'd have a wee round-up of what's going on - just my way of keeping you up-to-date, so here goes...


First up is a reminder of the promarker classes I have coming up at Simply Create in Alford... on Saturday the 14th May I'll be teaching the basic colouring techniques using Sugar Nellie's Simply Sassy stamps - you need to take your basic tool-kit with you eg your favourite 
double-sided tape, adhesive, scissors etc and if you have any promarkers you can take these along too, don't worry if you don't have any, you can use mine.
Then on the 18th June I'll be showing you what else you can do with promarkers, they're not just for colouring stamped images you know! Lots of exciting techniques.
Sneaky peeks coming soon. - And don't forget to check out all my other upcoming classes and demos here. These classes usually fill up quickly, so if you want to come along then please don't leave it to the last minute.


My good friend Anne has launched her much-sought-after sewing kits at long last and they are available to buy now.
Anne designs the most stunning decorative and practical things, including the Cutie Patootie wee bag, the Totally Handy Tote and the gorgeous Shabby Raggy Chic Cushion

So pop on over to Anne's blog and have a nosey - if you're interested in any of her kits just leave her a comment. (thanks to Kath for the pic)


The lovely Elaine is celebrating her 1st blogaversary with some yummy party bags, so pop on over and say hello for your chance to win - and let me tell you, Elaine is fantastically talented with Distress Inks, you really need to check out her beautiful creations


This is the last week for you to enter The Papeterie's Spring into Summer card designer challenge - all you have to do is make a card using something sold at The Papeterie. The competition ends at noon on Saturday and you can enter as many times as you like - the top prize is £100 of craft goodies.
Charlotte has started a brand new blog for the The Papeterie and I for one can't wait to see what news she'll be posting.

Puddles of Love

Before I get on to my card for today I just wanted to let you know that there are only 4 places left for the Girls Just Want to Have Fun crafty day on the 28th May, so if you're still making up your mind please don't hang around, contact Kath to secure your place asap.


Back again with another of the new Gorjuss Girls - this one, I think is my favourite from this release so of course it had to have the purple treatment. I seem to have a bit of thing at the moment for White on white with splashes of colour - dunno if that's a good thing or not.
Kath - if you're reading this, please take a deep breath and brace yourself... there are naked buttons in this post!!

 Image: Simply Gorjuss - Puddles of Love, coloured with promarkers
all white card from The Papeterie, paisley and swiss dots cuttlebug folders, core'dinations colour card, buttons and bling from stash
MS border punch

I'd like to enter her into...
Make it Colourful - Black hair
Stamptacular Sunday - Pile it On
Allsorts - April Showers
Cute Card Thursday - no text


Look out tomorrow - I'll be posting some special candy :)


edited to add:
promarker colours..
skin: burnt orange, coral, sunkissed pink and blush
hair: black, midnight blue, powder blue and Ice Grey 4
blues: bluebell and china blue
purples: aubergine, plum and mulberry