And she's back with a card!

Goodness, it's been far too long since I last hit the 'new post' button!
Work has been even crazier than usual and has left little or no time for crafting, or much else if truth be told. With more and more people leaving it can only get worse.
It was great today to finally put ink to paper. I had forgotten how much of a stress buster a little colouring and cutting can be. I can only apologise for my absence, and say a big thank you to everyone who has stuck with me as a Follower over the last month.
I bought this stamp some time ago, knowing that it would be perfect to use for my beautiful sister-in-law's birthday. Here she is with her hubby, and huge Step-sons at the Christening back in July.For anyone not already in the know this lovely image is called Windswept from Simply Sassy at Funky Kits.
I coloured her with Promarkers and layered papers from Basic Grey's Lemonade Pad.
I watched this fab tutorial for a little help with her hair and had a few practice attempts before colouring the final image. I'm sorry the pictures are a little dark.
I'm delighted to find that It's Anything Goes week over at the Creative Card Crew, and 'open' week at Flutterby Wednesdays, and ' As you like it' for Challenge #95 at Totally Gorgeous. Thanks guys!

Happy crafting everyone - I'll see you again SOON!

One of a kind!

I made this card several weeks ago but decided to hold it back so that I could share some other stuff first. I have to admit that this card is rather 'busy' for my taste, but I did enjoy using that sweet Skater Girl stamp by Christa Smith again.
The paper came from my leftovers box and the ribbon was a teeny remnant from a previous project... thrifty or what! Sorry this is such a short post but I have had one heck of a day and need to try and unwind and relax; before I have to go and do it all again tomorrow!
Take care everyone!

Little Miss Sunshine!

Hi everyone, please forgive the lack of blogging, but work is taking up more and more of my life and seriously cutting down my creative time. To be honest I think it shows with this card. I had been looking forward to making a special card for so long but ended up rushing and making a mess. I nearly didn't share it, but I did want to share the news that our sweet little niece was christened last week... and guess who were asked to be godparents???? We're just a bit proud!Ballerina Mia seemed the perfect choice for little Miss Sunshine's card as she has just started ballet lessons. Her Mom is a former ballerina so everyone is waiting to see if it's 'in the genes' as they say!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

A purrfect way to say thank you!

Before I share my card I just want to take a moment to send my love and sympathy to the people of Norway following the tragic events that took place yesterday. It never fails to sadden me that we live in a world where such things are possible.

I made this card to say thank you to a dear friend, who never forgets a birthday or an anniversary.
Once again I've used Forbes and friends from Woodware. I coloured one cat as my sweet lad Custard and the other kitten as the late, great Cleo who shared my life for 18 treasured years. I also picked this couple as the tall cat reminds me of my hubby and the rather plump one reminds me of ME!
I think the papers are Cosmo Cricket Early Bird, but I'll correct this if anyone tells me otherwise as they came from my scraps box! And thanks to my wonderful hubby I was able to add stitching to this card. Bless him for mending my sewing machine!

Hugs to you all!

Me again!

Just returned from a lovely holiday on Lake Garda in Italy.
We stayed in this hotel...
and did lot's of this... We also hung out at the Caplulets place...
in fair Verona!

Outside the Arena in Verona. Can I get this on a card?
I was surprised to find Alpaccas on an Italian mountain, but fell in love with their funky eighties haircuts! I also fell in love with all the beautiful scenery. I'll be back with a card asap, but I must go to Zumba class tonight and try and shift some holiday weight!

Byeeeeeee!

Furry Friday!

So tell me, which is your favourite cat?
Obviously in real life my answer would always be the adorable Mr Custard, but I'm rather taken with that big furrball guy on the left with the sweet pink nose!
Don't you just love, love, LOVE these cute feline buddies from Woodware?

My hubby bought this stamp set from eBay a very long time ago and now I've inked it up I cannot understand how or why I left it unused for soooooooo long. The set is called Forbes and friends and the thing I love is that you can group the cats together, stamp them singly or in any combination you want. You also get lot's of little extras in the set which are great for creating scenes or decorating the inside. I've never used Woodware Clear stamps before and am very impressed with the crispness of the image. I can see this set coming in very useful for a whole range of cards from birthdays to anniversaries...
This card is to say a very heartfelt 'thank you' to my ICS coach Vikki. I really couldn't have achieved my award without her and it's been fun getting to know such a bright and sparky gal!
I'm sorry that the picture of this card is a little dull but the sun is refusing to come out from behind some pretty dark clouds right now.
Have a great weekend everyone, happy crafting!