Friday 8 April 2011

Very Exciting News...

Good Morning...
I hope you are all well and having a good week.  I've been very 'head' busy and not actually got a lot done, can't seem to concentrate as.......

I've been keeping a secret but just can't any longer...just bursting to tell!!
We are going to be a mummy & daddy for the first time and sooooo excited.
If my dates are correct I am due mid October so no crafty weekend away with the girls for me...just waiting for a scan date to confirm.   Explains me not feeling so good the other week ;-)

I did manage some crafty time and had a play with some long lost Hanglar images...

The papers are Basic Grey Pyrus available in my store along with the various flowers and dew drops.
Challenges:-
1 - Allsorts / Blooming Blossoms
2 - The Crafty Pad / Flowers
3 - ABC / R = Ribbon

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I have used Kaisercraft papers on this one...again the flowers are available in my store together with the pins and pearls.
Challenges:-
1 - Kaboodle Doodles / Lets Get Girly
2 - A Spoon Full Of Sugar / Tons Of Texture
3 - Whoopsi Daisy / It's Springtime

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These papers are MME Hazel...available in my store together with the Prima flowers, Cherry Blossom, Charm and Mini heart buttons.
Challenges:-
1 - Papertake Weekly / Anything Goes Plus Opt Of Something New
2 - The Crazy Challenge / Just Add Flowers

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And here are some snippets from the Papercraft Inspirations magazine....
Crafty Emma's Store features in Issues 84 & 85.
Hugs Emma x

48 comments:

Annie said...

oh how absolutely wonderful Emma - so pleased for you and your husband.
big hugs
Ann xxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Yummie mummie...

Cards are ace...
but!!!

congrats hunnie to you both!!!!!
You must be so excited,
made my day blossom. xxxxx
Take care you an bump!!!

Huggies Angel

angelwhispers said...

Wow Emma Congratulations to you both!!!! xx What fabulous news but sad as well cause I was looking forward to meeting you but never mind this is far better!!!

I hope you gets lots of TLC and just sit back and enjoy but remember to get loads of photos along the way as you really do forget everything that happens!! I have loads of my daughter last year!!

Bigs hugs and kisses xxx

Loving the cards the images are just gorgeous and loving the papers and detail!! Chanelle xxxxx

Carol said...

Wooohoooo Em!!!!!!!! How exciting babes!! So happy for ya Hun. Your cards are just gorgeous as always. Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

brenda said...

A lovely collection of cards Emma, all bursting with blossoms and any one would fit our theme.

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation and joining in my Bloomin’ Blossoms theme at Allsorts this week.

B x

There's a Stampalot voucher up for grabs here

Mandy said...

Hi Emma,
Big congratulations to both of you,best job in the world being a Mum I love it...Take care of yourself..
Mandy x

mrsk06 said...

Awww congratulations Emma!!!! Thats fantastic news!! Oh you best get all the crafting in now while you can! LOL Hugz xxxx

Anne said...

awwwwwwwwww Emma I'm chuffed to bits for you both. Congratulations!!!!!
Great cards too:)
Anne x

BrossArtAddiction said...

such gorgeous cards! Love all the embellishments! :D

xx Tracey xx

KraftyKoolKat said...

Fabulous news Emma, congrats to you both. Take it easy hunni. Pace yourself with the work load. Fabulous cards to boot.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

the crafty duck said...

Hi Emma congratulations to you both, thats really great news, lots of love Steph

Ardilla said...

congrats for the sweet news...
nice cards :)

Sue said...

Whoooooooooooooo Emma i am so pleased for you both sweetie, congratulations, you have just made my day with your wonderful news.Wishing you both all the best and sending you lots of love, i just know you will make a lovely mummy :-)

sue
xx

Fiona said...

congrats to you and your hubby Emma!! that's such good news!!

Fi
x

Sue said...

whooops forgot to say gorgeous cards emma, very pretty indeedy:)

sue
xx

Joey said...

Hiya Hunny

As you know I am well made up for you :O) CONGRATULATIONS!

These are all Gorgeous!!!

Joey x

Unknown said...

Huge congratulations Emma - you must be thrilled to little pieces. Your cards are awesome hunni, just beautiful. Enjoy your pregnancy and take care of yourself.
Hugs
Dawn xx

Sue said...

Hello mummy
such fantastic news hun, im so chuffed for ya both, gorgeous selection of cards hun, well done on being published thats brill, sue,x

Margreet said...

Congrats on the new mum and dad!!!!....fantastic news!Your creations are really stunning!
xxx Margreet

Julie said...

Yayyyyy you!! Absolutely brilliant news Emma!! Fabulous cards too - love the rich colours and those gorgeous Hanglars! All your embellies look wonderful! Hugs and congrats again! Juliexx

karen said...

Hi Emma

AH Fab news, how exciting, many congrats to you and hubby.

As always beautiful cards.
Karenxx

Sarah said...

Whoo hoo, what fabulous news Emma, I am absolutely thrilled for you! Many congrats to you and your OH xxx

Love the cards, such gorgeous papers and embellies xxx

Moni said...

Hi hun, congrats again. I am so happy for you. And all your project are stunning. Love them all.
Have a fab weekend. Hugs, MOni

Jennifer said...

Hello Emma, wishing you both many congrats on your wonderful news. Mwwwah!

Gorgeous cards (especially the third...wonderful colours) and really great to see you in the mag xx Jenny xx

Andrea said...

Congratulations on your wonderful news!
Lovely cards too, and I did see your details in one of the magazine!
Love, Andrea xx

Tammy L said...

these are fabulous! Your work is fantastic and I'm glad I stopped by to check them out!Thanks for joining our flower challenge at The Crazy Challenge this week!
-Tammy

Debs said...

congratulations to you both :0) and gorgeous card as always :0)
hugs
Debs x

Maggie's Crafts said...

Fabulous cards!

Thank you for joining us at The Crafty Pad :)

Please come back mid week for another great post!

Maggie
xx

Audrey Ernst (hippieaud) said...

SO VERY EXCITING news Emma!! Congrats to you, so happy for you. All your cards are FABULOUS. Thanks so much for sharing your great news and also for playing at KABOODLE DOODLES and WHOOPSI DAISY challenges this week! Hugs:)

lbwright22-loopylou said...

What gorgeous cards and fantastic news! No woder you can't keep it under your hat. Take care x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Wow Emma Big Congratulations to you and your hubby,so,pleased for you and your cards are all gorgeous,
hugs Dianne xx :)

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie, these are stunning, totally gorgeous creations, in fab colours hugs pops x x x

And thank you mwah x

Claire said...

What fabulous news hun - congratulations to you both, you must be so chuffed. Gorgeous card too! Hugs, Claire x

Diane.W. said...

Hi Emma,
What fab news,congratulations to you both,really happy for you :o) x

cardmaking bird said...

Oh WOW!!!!!!!!! Congratulations, that's such good news!! Can't wait to hear all about it as your pregnancy advances - scan pics next!! Big hugs, Marie xx

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Emma, some fabulous cards here. What wonderful news for you and your family. It's sad you'll miss out on your crafty week-end. To have a new baby to share a life with from birth onwards is such a blessing. Make sure you take care of yourself. Best wishes, Kym xxx

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

Wow! No wonder your heads been all over the place, girl.
HUGE congrats to you. You must be chuffed to bits.
Caroline xxx

Ruthie said...

Emma - thats such fabby news! I kinda twigged that it was you that had dropped out from the weekend...and how quickly did I jump into that place??? Ha ha! Massive congratulations to you both....and here the fun starts!

Rx

Tasha said...

Congratulations hunny, its fabulous news, im so happy for you!
Love the cards too, how you made such fabulous cards whilst keeping this huge secret is boyond me...how did you concentrate lol!
love tasha xx

debby4000 said...

Congratulations Emma what wonderful news.
Gorgeous cards too.
luv
Debby

Faye said...

What a thrilling post! Congratulations on your totally fabby news. The magazine stuff is great and your cards are gorjuss. Loving the hanglars. xxx

Janette said...

Many congrats on your fab news, awwww, love the cards and mag too.xx

Christine L said...

Oh wowwwwwww congratulations on your amazing news Emma! I'm so thrilled for you!
I love your cards.... all are beautiful - and I love your expression 'head busy'! I'm like that a lot and now I'll have a way to tell people what I'm doing!! hehe
Hugs
Christine x

Mel X said...

WOW!!!! Emma thats fantastic news hun! Congratulations to you both!

Stunning cards as always hun. Really should meet up. Am off work at the mo!

Mel X

cockney blonde said...

Thats fabulous news Emma. Many congrats to you and your other half, x

Karli said...

Congratulations on your great news! Wising you a blissful pregnancy & a speedy delivery :)
Beautiful cards! Thanks so much for sharing your card creation with us at ABC Challenges. Hope you'll play along with us again next time! Hugs~

sparklygirl-Tina said...

Hi Emma

What fabby cards - love 'em! Congrats to you too! Thanks so much for joining us over at Kaboodle Doodles and good luck.

Tina

aqualeiga said...

CONGRATULATIONS hunny, really exciting news! I adore your cards, they are all fabby! Thanks so much for joining us at THE CRAFTY PAD. Don't forget to check out the awesome prizes up for grabs in our altered CD competition! Hugs, Ali x