Jelly??

Today has been the worst day for a while (health wise) I've felt like i'm made of jelly all day and couldn't move until about 6pm despite a sleep this afternoon. It really shook me up and I had a little bit of a cry on OH's shoulder :o( anyhow, not to bleat on too much!! Lets move on to some goooood stuff!

Firstly, I got my new camera - woooooooo! I'm so excited! I got a Canon Powershot G11.....

Isn't it purdy???! After reading a few reviews and handling a few in the shop (I've got really small hands so a lot of them are too big or heavy for me) it was definitely the best option for me. I've picked up the basics, although I'm just shooting in automatic at the moment, I have reserved two books from the library so will be poring over those at the weekend to try and pick up some tips! If any of you have the same camera and want to share your tips and tricks I'd be very grateful!

You can see the difference here from a layout shot from my old camera (on the left) and my new camera (on the right) makes soooo much difference!

Now I just need to set my shots up a bit better to show my work off the best way possible - I've bought a few little bits and I'm going to rearrange the studio a little bit tomorrow to make a non-ink covered, non-dog-laid-on surface. Here is a little pic of Fuzzybutt in my studio, she likes to join in, I think if she was a real little girl (of course she is a real little girl, but you know what I mean...) she would defo be a crafter!

Today I've also launched a new Doodle Doll and a new Digi Stamp - you can get them here. There are some more to come but I just didn't have the energy today - I know that may sound bizarre to you but I can't tell you the level of tiredness that this illness brings about, it's like nothing else! Here is a little card I made for the Halloween challenge this week over on the challenge blog using both (I've also used the Twilight ink sprays - I LOVE these so much!) pop over and join us - the free download a couple of posts below may come in handy! or splash out on some of my downloads - just £1 and you have them forever!

Before I stop rambling and leave you in peace for the night I just want to send a big THANK YOU to my DT girls, they have been so fantastic the last couple of weeks, helping out when I just can't go on, sending me messages to keep my spirits up and check how I am and Donna even sent me a gorgeous card. it's meant so much girls, I really can't thank you enough!! And now I have two more lovelies :o) (see previous post)

Now I'm off to answer a couple of e-mails before I retire to my bed with a hot choccie and a scary book (it is nearly halloween!)

Sarah x

Work, Work, Work!!

New CD is SOOOOO close to being finished, phew! just some loose ends to tidy up, its been a great one to work on and I'll be doing a sneaky peek later this week....

We have had so many entries already for the colouring challenge over on the challenge blog - how fab is that! its going to be tough picking the winners judging by what I have seen already! Please pop over and join in if you haven't already.

I'm uploading new downloads to my website and Craftsuprint tomorrow so look out for those, lots of new things. I've also been working really hard on developing a new product which I'm hoping will launch in November but I will give you some more info nearer the time.

Halloween is now fast approaching, I'm so excited, I just love Halloween, even though we don't really do as much in the UK - I'm determined to have a halloween in America some time soon, the parties and things sound like so much fun! Here in the UK we have a few Halloween themed snacks and a scary film on the TV - dull!

I've noticed in the run up that the 'Twilight' ink sprays have become really popular so I'm guessing some of you out there are doing some Halloween crafting! If you use them in a project please let me know, I'd love to see what you come up with :o)

Thanks to everyone that has enquired about my health, I'm just waiting to see the specialist now so will let you know how I get on. I'm trying to adapt my working hours so I work when I feel OK, whether thats in the wee small hours or during the day or night, it seems to be working OK although I am a bit behind I'm catching up!

I will be contacting the people who have emailed me so far regarding my Design Team within the next 24 hours so please keep a look out :o)

Sarah x

New Halloween Stuff!

Just a quick post as its STUPID o'clock in the morning and my eyes feel like I've been poked in them with sharp sticks but I just HAD to get the new halloween stuff online before I had any chance of sleep!

As you know the new 'Twilight' spray inks are in stock and proving VERY popular so snap yours up here!

As I just LOVE Halloween I've also started uploading some of the stuff I've been designing (there is more to come very very soon - yay!) tonight I uploaded a few more sheets and this fabbo mini digi kit...

Grab yours here for an absolutely bargainous £2.00!

Now I'm off to bed as I have a LOOOOOONG day tomorrow of sample making (I will be at Alexandra Palace at the weekend for the Big Stamp & Scrapbooking Show) and demo prep - I will be showing some fab techniques with the spray inks and Ink-A-Balls and generally hovering around the ScrapShed stand trying to be useful :o) thats stand 50 by the way so come and say hi! (and watch my demos - I think I'm on at 2pm both days - will confirm!)

I'm just going to write a quick post for the Afternoon Tea with our first DT showcase in readiness for the big reveal and subs details - I should have some news on when that will be very very soon - I'm itching to get my first kit and I know the other DT girls are too!

Sarah x

The start of another busy week!

Off to the productive start of another busy week! Lots of updates in the shop with international shipping options, lots of new downloads and the new Limited Edition set of Sprays - if you love Twilight and Vampires and Halloween you're going to NEED these colours! They are LUSH and selling like hotcakes so make sure you get yours!

I've also started some new projects today which you will be seeing very soon and working on something for one of my friends who will will be telling you all about her new project soon - I'll be sure to let you know when its all up and running!

I'm still working on those Promarker tips and tricks I promised you and I promise to post them soon! For now, a couple of tips to help you get started...

* Test your pens on your chosen paper or cardstock first to get an idea of the bleed - or opt for Letraset paper which doesn't bleed!
* If you are stamping your image use my inkpads which have been specially formulated to help prevent bleed or Momento inkpads which also don't bleed (remember they only minimise bleed and aren't 100% bleedproof so dont do washes of colour over the lines), alternatively emboss your image first
* colour in circles rather than lines, it gives a smoother finish
* Start with your darkest colour and apply your shaded areas using your lighter colour to blend

Hope that helps you get started - don't be scared Promarkers are fantastic and once you get the hang of them you'll be hooked!

Happy colouring!

Sarah x