That's enough Snow now Thanks....

As fun as it's been watching the snow falling and creating some beautiful wintry scenes, enough is enough! I was unfortunate enough to be snowed in on Monday....heaven to some, but when you're stuck in with a child who cannot sit still or entertain herself for more than 30 seconds, it becomes a little irritating! Still, I made the most of it by continuing to crochet a scarf to go with the hat I made last week

I'm still learning, but thought this turned out ok.

So I managed to get out on Tuesday morning and returned to the shop. I have been playing with my Promarkers to create some Vintage/Distressed/Grunge looking cards. I love using Lili of the Valley stamps, so decided to combine the two....

Next I'm going to try some Men's cards. It's never easy trying to make something for the men in my family, so I'm going to have a play before the next birthday comes up (pictures to follow!)

In the meantime, I hope you're all having fun creating your Valentine's Card entries. There's still 3 weeks to go, so get your crafting buddies together and have a good play.

Happy Crafting

Valentine's Challenge

It's only 4 weeks until Valentine's Day. Now I'm not one for all this lovey dovey mushy stuff (just ask my husband!!), but I have been asked to make a few V Day cards this year. I decided to use the Boofle CD Rom that one of my customers very kindly gave me to have a play...

You've gotta love boofle, so very adorable.

Anyway, now that you've seen my attempt, I decided to challenge you to make a V Day Card and enter into this month's challenge. You have exactly 4 weeks to submit your entry either on the blog, facebook page or email it to me at pinkpigcrafts@aol.com and I will post it for you.

The prize will be a set of 5 Flexmakers in lovely pinks and reds (can you see the theme here!!)

Good Luck and Happy Crafting

In a blink it was gone....

I can't believe its over a month since the 1st Birthday. It's been such a busy time, I haven't had much time to blog or update facebook!!

Ok, so firstly, thank you to everyone who came to the Birthday celebrations and took part in the birthday card competition. Also, Thank you to everybody who has followed Pink Pig over the last year. It has been truly amazing.

The Birthday saw some fantastic buns, kindly brought in by one of my customers Gillian. They were all made by www.victoriastiers.co.uk

These didn't last very long and tasted fantastic!!

Everyone got to play with some crafty goodies. The 'grown ups' made money wallets while the 'kids' made Christmas Tree decorations. It was a lovely day.

Now, we're already into January and I still can't get my days straight!

I've started work on making some Birthday, Wedding and Anniversary Cards and will update the blog as soon as I can.

To get you started, here is a little Monkey Birthday Card:

I'll be starting January's competition next week......just need to finalise the sketch!

Happy Crafting and Happy New Year!!

Happy Christmas

I know it's been a while, but life has just been so hectic this past few weeks.

I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and New Year.

Before I head off home, I just wanted to let you know that there is 20% off instore and online between 21st-31st December. Just quote 'christmas' at checkout if you are using the website.

Hope Santa brings lots of crafty goodies.

X

Birthday time!!!!

I'm writing this now, as I don't expect to get chance tomorrow. Birthday make & take session is all ready to roll and it sounds like I will have plenty of crafty visitors to take part....so excited!!! 

If you have made a card to enter the birthday competition, please either post a link to your page, email a picture or tag us on facebook. All names will be entered into a prize draw at 1pm.

You can also enjoy 20% off any purchases made in store or on the website. If you are using the website, please quote 'birthday' at checkout in the coupon section. (offer valid 1st-8th december)

Thank you all for your support over the last year and I look forward to many more.

xx

It's almost party time!!!

The birthday cards have started to trickle in, but I am being very good and waiting until Pink Pig's actual birthday before opening them!!

It's getting very exciting, I have pink fizz for adults and kids, pink buns, pink balloons.....oh my god it's sooooo pink!!! You would never have guessed it's my least fave colour!, but Green Pig and Purple Pink just didn't have the same ring!!!

On the day there will be free make & takes available, so if you're passing, pop in for a bun and crafty session. Also, there will be some crafty goodies to give away just because I can!!! 

If you can't make it to the shop, don't worry, you won't be forgotten about, there will be offers available for everyone instore and online.

Watch this space.....

My Family...

What a lovely weekend we had in London to celebrate Niamh's 10th Birthday. We went to see We Will Rock You (for the 3rd time!) but as Niamh loves Queen as much as me and Neil, it was a winner all round. A fantastic performance with some very lively audience members!

After a TGI tea, where Niamh was treated by TGI's to a hat and cake, we had a lovely stroll along the Southbank where Niamh rode the Merry-go-Round with her Dad......

Now back to my crafty haven to continue with my Christmas Cards.