Wednesday, 13 January 2010

One bright, cold morning...


One bright, cold morning Sian looked out of her bedroom window and saw that it had been snowing overnight. She clapped her hands together with delight and ran into her parent's bedroom to tell them the news, but they were both still fast asleep.
Sian tiptoed downstairs, put on her big green coat and quickly slipped her feet into her new red boots. She opened the kitchen door and stepped outside into the wintery whiteness.
Her breath came out in little clouds in the chilly air.
As she walked across the garden Sian saw that she left little footprints behind her in the snow: one-two, one-two, one-two.
Just then she noticed other footprints. These were very different to her own as they went: one-two-three- four, one-two-three-four...
Sian bent down to have a closer look, and as she did she spied something orangey brown lying on the bench under the big tree. It was a fox!
The fox looked at Sian.
Sian looked at the fox.
Sian blinked and the fox blinked back!
Suddenly the fox stood up and shook himself. He looked just like Alfie the dog and Sian laughed as the fox shook a cloud of soft snow from his beautiful fur...

Sorry, I just couldn't resist a little Enid Blyton moment!
I really love the sketch that Jane picked for the Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge this week.


As you can see I rotated and 'personalised' it a bit!
This is the sweet Gourjuss girl stamp that I bought in the sale over at Funky Kits. Like so many of us in blogland I am a big fan of the Gorjuss girls created by the very talented Suzanne Woolcott. I have a few other Gorjuss images and can't wait to get colouring them with my new Pro-markers. The sentiment is from Hero Arts.
If you want to see some truly fabulous Gorguss girl creations check out this card and also this card made by Vicky over at Kip's Cards.

So, now I must put on my big blue coat and brown boots and trudge to Tescos in the snow, I'll keep a look out for friendly foxes en route!
Happy crafting everyone!

23 comments:

Linda Brun said...

Jo. How fantastic to have a card ilustrating a lovely story... You are so creative.. I don't have words... Your version of the sketch is brilliant...

Hugs and hopefully you found a few friendly creatures out there...

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

She is perfectly pretty! Love your "personalized" version!!

Beth aka BR-T said...

Oh Dotty Thanks for the lovely story it suits this card perfectly! I love your blue background it is so stunning have fun with you new markers! Beth

CinnamonSally said...

Hi Jo what a cute card and sweet story to acompany it. Lovely colouring too.

Sanne said...

such a sweet card and great coloring. And a cute little story, too

Vicky said...

Wow Jo, fabulous colouring. I'm so jealous. :)x

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Gorgeous

Thanks for joining us on SCSC :)

Hugs Jane x

Tiffany Ervin said...

Beautiful, love her coat and her wool like hat! It's keeping ME warm over here! Love it!

Jo said...

Hi Jo, lovely card and lovely story, you had me with you for a while then, when are we going to get the ending?!!! Hugs Jo x

Julie said...

This is lovely, love the soft sponging round the image, very effective. Great story too.

Anonymous said...

Hi Jo, Loved the short story, left me wanting more...
Your card is really sweet, love the extra fox in the corner, how you getting on with your pen's, did you get any more?

What about this weather, I walked to the shop this morning, you should have seen the traffic, there were a few idiot's with their foot down and came close to bumping as they slowed down.
The boiler man didn't show today because of the weather, he's hoping to come tommorrow.
So hopefully it should be sorted by the weekend,I am going to look into that scrapage scheme, have you hear about it. It a bit like the car one. £400 they pay toward's a new boiler.

How is everyone, are you back at work?

You keep warm and safe

x
Vicky

Nikki Schmaltz said...

This is just beautiful and that story is so fitting. I love how beautiful the blue makes your Gorjuss girl POP. This card just makes me smile:)

Jill said...

Great take on the sketch and I love the coloring!!

BallooBear said...

Hey Jo

...I love your story and the card is beautiful, I have those stamps...you have inspired me to use them....

Hugs

Jo XX

Alice said...

super cute! love your take on the sketch! wonderful card!

donna mikasa said...

You are quite the storyteller, Jo! Loved reading that after seeing your brilliant card! Just Gorjuss!!

Vanessa said...

I so enjoyed reading the little story! And I love your cute card, Jo!!

Hugs,
Vanessa

Christine said...

Hi gorgeous card love the image & colouring thanks for joining us at SCSC.

Hugs Christine xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Jo, how you doin...
I have popped over for a little help really, I want to change my layout and have picked and followed instruction's for one, the problem is my page seem's to be over the top of it, do you have any idea's about what I need to do.
James is at work so I can't ask him

Thank's
x
Vicky

debby4000 said...

Adorable card, fabulous gorjuss girl and great job using the sketch.
luv
Debby

Mel X said...

Thanks for the story, perfect with the card lol. Lovely colours and such a cute little fox to keep her company. Love what you did with the sketch

Thanks for joining in the fun at SCSC this week and good luck in the draw

Mel X

Suzanne C said...

Wonderful story to go with the beautiful card. Love the pair of foxes and the coloring is fantastic! Love the design too!

Lynne in NI said...

Soooo sweet! Fab colouring and fabber story telling - you should write a book and then you could gaze at it all day in the library!
:o)