Moan time!

You know.. there is nothing nicer for me on a cold, chilly evening, than to have a laze in the bath with my favourite magasine to flick through.. *note - favourite mag = craft mag!

I haven't bought a mag for what seems like ages now, I have far far too many as it is, so thought I would get a Craft Stamper mag, as I love stamping..

So.. I climbs into the tub, slid down into me bubbles, grabbed the mag and sighed with contentment .... until about two pages in!

WHAT is all this thing about grungy pictures?? I am beginning to feel a tad old fashioned now, as I flick through the rest of the mag with dismay. Why don't I like this grungy stuff?

My idea of stamping is to get a lovely stamp and show it's lovelyness. I like nice, clear, crisp, clean, fresh looking stamped cards... not all this mushy, multicoloured, multistamped ..errm.. mush! Needless to say, I threw down the magasine in disgust and decided - there and then - to campaign for a proper mix in the mags!!!

I know it doesn't do for us all to be the same, but there is just too much of it about these days.. I have gone through various magasines now, all of which have decided to go down the grungy, messy cardmaking stage.. but please, come on, let's get back to nice stamping and cardmaking!

Anyway.. whine over.. you know, there's no wonder I like blog hopping - it doesn't cost alot! lol.

Week 8 of the LOTV challenge blog..

This week over on the LOTV blog there is a template challenge, by our very lovely Donalda. It's a really lovely one too... See what I mean? Isn't it pretty?

I really can't believe we're upto week 8 on the blog - it doesn't seem that long since it started!! lol.

Oh well, here is my entry for this week. Why not go over and join in the fun? There's a prize there too ya know!

That's all for now folks..

Thanks for looking. x

Back to basics.

I have been having a very creative day today, me thinks!

Firstly, I finished my card for the Lili of the Valley challenge for tomorrow, then I decided to have a go at a Challenge or two. I got to my first one, at Stamp Something and had a great time doing their challenge, I got a bit carried away!

The challenge was to use just one sheet of cardstock - everything on one sheet?! Blimey, I thought it was going to be hard.. but in fact, you know, it was really easy - and I loved it! So here are my results!

This was my last card actually - just a bit of a rush job here, so a bit plain!

This card uses a range of different stamps, and I'm not sure if they work ok together, but hey ho!

I just need to put the wording onto the bottom of this card, but could I find the stamp I needed?? Nope!

I am so loving this stamp! It's a new one and this is the first time that I've used it.. and I think it's fab!

I quite like this card.. just two stamps for the main image and voila!

Now saving the best until last..

I adore little snowmen (did you guess?) and this little chap is no exception!

I used vintage, muted colours because I thought it would suit the image. Lubberly snowman!

Starlight express!

I've been playing again this morning, so would anyone like another freebie??

Well, here you go.. if you like it, you can download it here! Don't forget to leave me a link if you use it...

Just a thought too - if you like it, I'll add a few extra embellishments etc to go with it.

Have fun!

Another bokeh piccie..

LOL.. so much fun in one day!

I did this little image, and think that tomorrow I may just print it out and use it on a card! lol..

What do you think? My cutie little snowman has made a reappearance.

Autumn wonderland.

This must be my favourite season. Every time I take a walk in the woods with the little furballs, the scenery has changed.. there are leaves falling, the beautiful autumn colours, lots of different things growing everywhere!

These are a few photos I took today.. have you ever tried to take photos with a cocker spaniel pulling on your arm and a lumpy springer flattening what you want to photograph??!!

It's a real trick I can tell you!

Whilst on my knees photographing the funghi, I noticed all the little spikes all around the edge of this one!

Another little mushroom stood standing all by itself......... until it was flattened by the Scoobmonster!

oh my lord I hate these things!! But the texture was something I thought I'd capture. Why do I hate them? Well, have you ever tried to get a dozen of them out of a long eared springer and cocker?? They grip on for life and don't want to let go no matter how much chocolate cake and scissors you threaten them with!!

The Beauty of Autumn. What else can I say?

I told you Christmas was on its way! The berries on this piece of holly were so vibrant I couldn't resist a quick snap!

Bring on the Bokeh! (a little freebie!)

Hi everyone.

I've been very inspired today by the weather, and the fact that it's getting nearer to Christmas, so I've made this background paper to share with you all.

You know, bokeh is a very interesting thing when you start playing around with it! This one is made of little stars and christmas colours.

You can download it Here. It will print out at 8x8.

I would love to see what you make if you decide to use it, please leave me a link to look at all your projects. If you really like it, I'll make the next one a bigger file and may even do it on a regular basis!

Forever Friends blog challenge.

Hi again.. two posts in one day? That must be a record!

I have nipped by again to upload my project for this week's challenge over on the FF challenge blog.

There have been some fantastic cards uploaded onto everyones websites for this challenge, and I thank you all for making our first official week a success! Challenge Two is up and running this week. Please join in the fun - and don't forget to upload your cards onto your gallery and leave a link on the comment page.

Here's my card for this week.

For this card, I've used Papermania Forever Friends stamp and whispers brush strokes to colour him. The papers are DCWV. I hope you like it.

This is another card that I don't think I've shared before. I made this one for the Lili of the valley challenge blog. It's a double pocket card.

The papers are all LOTV and so are the die cuts and greetings. The theme was Red, Gold and Green. The two tags on each side fit inside the pockets on the main card.

Thanks for looking!

A little tutorial

I was blog hopping this morning, like I usually do with my morning coffee, when I arrived - like I do every day! - on Kirsty's blog..

For those of you who would like to personalise your blog, there is a tutorial here on how to create your header!

Go ahead and have fun! And well done Kirsty for the wonderful instructions!

Pupsters on parade..

I have just come on quickly this evening, because I just have to show you these piccies of the woofers that my 12 year old daughter took over the last few days. I have done a smidgin of editing over on photoshop (brightened, borders and name).

I don't know what you think, but I think she may well be able to join me on my wedding-worky-days in a few years time!!

I hope you like them!

Feel free to leave a comment or two, to give her a boost!

This is our youngest Springer, Holly. She's coming up 18mths now. She has such appealing eyes. Absolutely booooootiful character too!
This little (!!) guy is Scooby.. as playful as ever with one of Martina's socks! So sweet and innocent... not! He is our adopted rescue, who we've had since January, so this is his first Christmas here. He was two in July.

Now, don't be fooled by this little lady's prettyfulness! She's like a deranged devil in disguise.. lol..

Meet Unruly Truly!!! She was originally Truly Scrumptious, but that was when she first arrived from Ireland as a foster in May. Now she's settled in, her quirky little ways are starting to come out, and she has one hell of a personality! So funny, but also so absurd at times, you just need to love her! Anyway, that's all a different story for another day!

Truly is the oldest dog we have, turning two this last May just after she arrived. Everyone thinks she is the puppy because she is so tiny for a cocker.. but still lovely!

I hope you like the pics.. Thanks for looking!