tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66694790882668607632024-03-05T12:13:35.790-08:00Lou Lou's BlogLou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-90170995833392729752010-02-10T15:25:00.000-08:002010-02-10T15:32:10.823-08:00Handyman Birthday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOndnPbpNBjp-UlLVG9EruvMbzPbvXevW1IMcPbi5hu3WAuHP_k6SSvEfus1QWpJsPpbCvsKvAZHwaZ9V81nUwqJFdsaGQdgdRpqR8CU4oJLD_SXN2p7FGBNwMXIrV0BfR6NwaPvCg34/s1600-h/Photo070.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOndnPbpNBjp-UlLVG9EruvMbzPbvXevW1IMcPbi5hu3WAuHP_k6SSvEfus1QWpJsPpbCvsKvAZHwaZ9V81nUwqJFdsaGQdgdRpqR8CU4oJLD_SXN2p7FGBNwMXIrV0BfR6NwaPvCg34/s320/Photo070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436760477941885650" border="0" /></a><br />This card was just a quick one that i did while experimenting with some new stamps and papers. I didnt like it at first but now it's grown on me... less is more.<br />xxLou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-76449432012104822442010-02-10T14:06:00.000-08:002010-02-10T15:06:35.994-08:00Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCmLhv6w-OFZ4BLov73Wb-Ktv1FvMzTDiLhHK3TrrdyfD2AEKruOm4HCPNwbgaE47ugipzDxSuW3FMZY6R9lh9zZ_OdLiCT4wT1N1x6Rw2g9LuYF7MRAk-aut1x6idlD4Ur4pJQuyObo/s1600-h/Photo068.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCmLhv6w-OFZ4BLov73Wb-Ktv1FvMzTDiLhHK3TrrdyfD2AEKruOm4HCPNwbgaE47ugipzDxSuW3FMZY6R9lh9zZ_OdLiCT4wT1N1x6Rw2g9LuYF7MRAk-aut1x6idlD4Ur4pJQuyObo/s320/Photo068.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436739946457607122" border="0" /></a>I am entering this card in the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Calender Challenge</a> - Love and Friendship<br /><br /><a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/">Belli Challenge</a> - Ribbons<br /><br /><a hfer="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/"><a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/">Creatalicious Challenges</a></a> - No Stamped Images<br /><br /><a href="http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/">By The Cute And Girly</a> - Love<br /><br /><a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/02/challenge-5-to-one-you-love.html">Pile It On</a> - To The One I LoveLou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-64502992553188287732010-02-10T13:45:00.000-08:002010-02-10T13:59:42.021-08:00Birthday fairy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBK2N8Bv3os6sn2wBxqACxTT2wmNH3Bhm55m7V8uXAtimkIvQHBm91l8lKOiEs3Gvw0GM38RtJATa0FLedSGJUdiQV_i9_3h2TPIXUVvsZeNBLcrxqs8j2Gvnmze9z_xA0R543GF9RzU/s1600-h/Photo067.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBK2N8Bv3os6sn2wBxqACxTT2wmNH3Bhm55m7V8uXAtimkIvQHBm91l8lKOiEs3Gvw0GM38RtJATa0FLedSGJUdiQV_i9_3h2TPIXUVvsZeNBLcrxqs8j2Gvnmze9z_xA0R543GF9RzU/s320/Photo067.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436734594894358450" border="0" /></a><br />I love this card, It was just an idea that popped in to my head but i love how black and white can make things look so effective. I am entering this card for one challenge and that is:<br /><br /><ahref="http: com=""><a href="http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/">Lexi's Creations</a> - Spotted or Striped<br /><br />I have used both spotted ribbon and a spotted heart brad on this card.<br /><br />xx<br /></ahref="http:>Lou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-29112718167653860192010-02-10T13:39:00.000-08:002010-02-10T13:45:39.289-08:00Kitty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2P5qECu3R5gh3Vy8ABXpFXuRtduLhVNv_IwZRj5LQ0fJms1SZJ2aVmg5VX6Ilse6I7StmsRARyUw89FxpddJrsrMlXBnLFjcT9D4iz8Qjk8cpSdF_27Si4VN7f7e1kxaf6tJ8X62oMdk/s1600-h/Photo065.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2P5qECu3R5gh3Vy8ABXpFXuRtduLhVNv_IwZRj5LQ0fJms1SZJ2aVmg5VX6Ilse6I7StmsRARyUw89FxpddJrsrMlXBnLFjcT9D4iz8Qjk8cpSdF_27Si4VN7f7e1kxaf6tJ8X62oMdk/s320/Photo065.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436732898458372338" border="0" /></a><br />I love these new stamps that i found last week. I cant remember who's they are but i fell in love with the cat asleep on the plant pot as soon as i saw it and rather than buy just the cat i figured i would get the whole set. I also love the little hedgehog that is sat near the bird house, you cant see him very well on this picture but he is very sweet. I used some more new brads for this that have a felt effect and some old ribbon and papers that i found lying around. xxLou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-54359596594803126252010-02-10T13:33:00.000-08:002010-02-10T13:38:50.596-08:00Fairy Princess - Happy Birthday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpOP-e8Xs9FsEkv81le_Cs7Kq3hA2GGUePFgzpv_f6qNh4NpwzKOJuVsj3sRI05HRLWnVsWGbwho58VSQUbIOk4p4x42LIdqwe44R3RKbNYKJG_OaVKypbhEzHnQpjBtx5-eSUYhdlPs/s1600-h/Photo058.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpOP-e8Xs9FsEkv81le_Cs7Kq3hA2GGUePFgzpv_f6qNh4NpwzKOJuVsj3sRI05HRLWnVsWGbwho58VSQUbIOk4p4x42LIdqwe44R3RKbNYKJG_OaVKypbhEzHnQpjBtx5-eSUYhdlPs/s320/Photo058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436731344840545778" border="0" /></a><br />This one was made using a new border punch, new papers, new stamps, new brads, new transfer letters and new flocking powder. I'm impressed with the flocking powder as this is the 1st time i have ever used it and i love the effect that it gives, although it was hard work with the glue that i used... i'm sure i will learn with practice!! xxLou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-28756250141652938372010-02-10T13:25:00.000-08:002010-02-10T13:32:54.850-08:00Gone Fishing (again...)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0b2vSKclLoObpr6AU4lny613pSM34X0OgZH8aKnRoj2I25hBLMczcC2618orXvURvnjESCytXRWc3RtJTu5n8cOnb9Et4zfTxxlkMmQImEeNQ4LDMno_18OOJ8XHtUmrLNn1sbCGSTw/s1600-h/Photo069.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0b2vSKclLoObpr6AU4lny613pSM34X0OgZH8aKnRoj2I25hBLMczcC2618orXvURvnjESCytXRWc3RtJTu5n8cOnb9Et4zfTxxlkMmQImEeNQ4LDMno_18OOJ8XHtUmrLNn1sbCGSTw/s320/Photo069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436729984239465858" border="0" /></a><br />This is one that i made using some new stamps, a new tear edge guide and some new brads, oh and i have finaly got myself some water colour's too!! I made this one very similar to a birthday card that i recently made.Lou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-67132693747116168872010-01-28T17:11:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:56:10.593-08:00Valantines Card<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2zNxdMwCbt_bTMer9CJ4VV_lr3U3d6feGLAZ7d1Zgx45dsjQmm_cnzBTwyXUpdX08JO6JqL-tyht023XMM4IeZB8lU_vles5msXb45lTx3rSW5zXLz5SOBLf8JLPNGbeW63AsJHtx1TI/s1600-h/Valantines+day+card+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431963870601108210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2zNxdMwCbt_bTMer9CJ4VV_lr3U3d6feGLAZ7d1Zgx45dsjQmm_cnzBTwyXUpdX08JO6JqL-tyht023XMM4IeZB8lU_vles5msXb45lTx3rSW5zXLz5SOBLf8JLPNGbeW63AsJHtx1TI/s320/Valantines+day+card+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Sorry for the pic, it hasn't come out very well. This card is actually bright pink and the 'smirk' stamp has been done using 'heat it up' red tinsel glitter. I have also used some 'smirk' and 'doodlebug' letters, gold heart outline stickers, a bit of left over ribbon and a 'smirk' chipboard tag. (I Love 'Smirk').</div><div></div><div>This card is being entered in the following challenges:</div><div></div><div><a href="http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/">http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/</a> - Valentines</div><div></div><div><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/</a> - Freestyle</div><div></div><div><a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/">http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/</a> - Keeping Warm (i'v used warm colours, bright pink and yellow, and two people in a hot bath).</div>Lou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-42511834778459477062010-01-25T11:58:00.000-08:002010-01-25T14:06:41.028-08:00Belli Challenge - Hearts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPtc0-kOuuhcJRWpSORad3J1-fh_cWM1nGI16VfllzNlhiYCVaV5bHk5i65wYVQLvvjwlRit_YPi4wW6m5Izrqvn6-teyaOnlrEBVV5HA2tP2UHLHXp26B_kbWBD_rJCdYlTbVylWXQ4/s1600-h/card+love+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430770872873125010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPtc0-kOuuhcJRWpSORad3J1-fh_cWM1nGI16VfllzNlhiYCVaV5bHk5i65wYVQLvvjwlRit_YPi4wW6m5Izrqvn6-teyaOnlrEBVV5HA2tP2UHLHXp26B_kbWBD_rJCdYlTbVylWXQ4/s320/card+love+1.jpg" /></a> This is a card i made for an anniversary. Had a picture of it so thought i would try entering it in a challange. This is the first challenge i have entered. The theme is hearts and i have used a heart pocket embellishment that unfolds in to a number of hearts to say 'i love you'. I have also used heart outline stickers/borders and pastel chalks.<br /><a href="http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/">http://bellichallenge.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6ou4j8s3w9KUTs2gNxLYHoW0JChqn-DGfyAqPheFsnK0_jfDnltdMxflD0Hb-0TVO0fM8oZL3tScIcEh4WGBSLI0zowU4Dl2j3pTieCArFqXIzCuqEUs5BJm5TbULQ9Kx6DaWN_4940/s1600-h/card+love+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430770574973876674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6ou4j8s3w9KUTs2gNxLYHoW0JChqn-DGfyAqPheFsnK0_jfDnltdMxflD0Hb-0TVO0fM8oZL3tScIcEh4WGBSLI0zowU4Dl2j3pTieCArFqXIzCuqEUs5BJm5TbULQ9Kx6DaWN_4940/s320/card+love+2.jpg" /></a> This is the same card with the pocket embellishment unfolded, to say 'i love you'.</div>Lou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6669479088266860763.post-89884518436633999172010-01-24T16:43:00.000-08:002010-01-24T16:47:13.070-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJADjO69kiPrH0ORSvqGFUSWaItKm_hwXHEbMNXX_9q_ZXFZ2coN1gGFYQFX1F4dW8g_jH6hRTHhv2pfazll0m3R4-ABYfR5k40wrqBFLxEn8a4VCJJeCFZbn38D7lqFZ9BVldh75aevY/s1600-h/gracie+in+ball+pool.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430471964531356418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJADjO69kiPrH0ORSvqGFUSWaItKm_hwXHEbMNXX_9q_ZXFZ2coN1gGFYQFX1F4dW8g_jH6hRTHhv2pfazll0m3R4-ABYfR5k40wrqBFLxEn8a4VCJJeCFZbn38D7lqFZ9BVldh75aevY/s320/gracie+in+ball+pool.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is Gracie, my daughter! In this pic she is<br />at a playbarn called Creepy Crawlies aged 2 years!<br />xxLou Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13374716459606253732noreply@blogger.com0