Man's Best Friend

For clarification, man's best friend may well be the dog, but this woman's best friend is defo her cat!  I haven't mentioned the lovely Merlot in a while, so just in case you were wondering, he's still as lovely as ever.  He now has a fantastic Elvis styled lip curl which is more pronounced when he's on the attack and his favourite place remains to be on my lap sound asleep afer a day of cat action.  (I will not give details as he's a bit of a lad!)

Anyway, back to Bertie dog off the latest Ooh La La CD by Paula Oakley.  Isn't he lovely - he too looks like he has a lot of character and would be a fun guy to have around.

Challenges;
CD Sunday -Four Legs and a tail
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Furry Friends Jx

Christmas - White on White

It's been another busy week here, I don't know about you, but I just don't have long enough days at the moment! I'd love to do more cards, but between work, doing the garden and now studying for an exam in Dec, I just can't fit everything in!

I did however have time to make this white only card - a first for me and boy did it take me out of my comfort zone - no cute coloured image as a focal point.  Instead I had to rely upon layers and textures.

So that's the challenge over at Moving Along With The Times this week 

White on White

Give it a go though as you might be pleasantly surprised with the results - I was!

On the whole, this turned out better than I thought it would - still not sure about the top left corner though - should it be bare or should it be filled more and if so - with what???  Constructive criticism if you please!

Challenges;
ABC Christmas - Uncoloured Image
Oldie but a Goodie - Christmas - Old Merry Christmas die - had it last year too
Deep Ocean - Christmas in Oct
Crafty Bloggers - Christmas
Little Claires - Christmas
Wedodoobadoo - Christmas

Never Fear...A Hedgehog Is Near!

Near, but not ready to appear!

Expect more hedgehogs next week, but for now a little lady...

I love these Art Impression images, got a few now and this is the first time I've used this lovely lady.  Great sentiments with these stamps too - had to modify it slightly today, but it's much the same as the original.

Challenges;
Papertake - Using the given sketch
Sweet Stampin - Autumn - Colours...shades of brown
Passion for Promarkers - Make it Feminine
Crafty Catz - All Sentimental
Allsorts - Autumn - Colours of

The Grill Father

As soon as I saw this stamp, I knew I needed it - and I knew who for!

The image is by Art Impressions, the papers LOTV and the barnner La La Land.  Colouring as always is done by Promarker.

Challenges;
Papertake - Sketch
Passion for Promarkers - Rags to Riches - honest, I needed new pj's!

Craft Your Passion - Ribbons
The Paper Nest Dolls - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Outdoor Fun
Sentimental Sunday - Summer - The season of BBQ's!
Sweet Stampin - Summer Fun - At a BBQ!
Choc Coffee & Cards - Summer Days
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Fun In The Sun

Morning all, not that sunny here again today but at least the rain has stopped!  I'm heading off to work in a bit, but first a holiday card,

I love this Stamping Boutique image - perfect for putting you in the mood for holidays and hopefully sunshine. Talking of which, Colin goes on Summer holiday tomorrow - lucky dog!  Paper this time is Fundamentals, Forget me not Daisies.

Challenges;
Cupcake Inspirations - Colours
Jo's Scrap Shack - Life's A Beach
Crafters Cafe - Girly
Simon Says Stamp - Vacation/Travel

Top 3 @ Jo's Scrap Shack

Tartan or Check

Ooh, it's Christmas Eve, and just like the elves I'm busy working - well cooking actually - a chocolate torte! But before I get started, I want to tell you about the new challenge over at an Oldie But A Goodie where Sarah has chosen the theme of;

Tartan or Check

(Remember also to use an item older than 6months on your project and to tell us what it is)

My oldie was the Snowy stamp - and the papers come to think of it!(Courtesy of Sam again as this stamp has been out of stock - everywhere!) (Thanks, Jx)

And the prize this time is a gorgeous Christmas stamp donated by my lovely teamie Sarah - It's the Little Claire one shown below,

called "Christmas Changing Tree."

Challenges;
Stampin for The Weekend - Anything goes
Milk Coffee Challenge - Any Christmas Creation
Papertake - Last Christmas
Crafty Calender - Cold & Frosty
CHCC - Something not shown already
PBSC - Christmas
Charisma Cards - Anything Goes
In The Pink - Christmas
Stamping Sensation - Free & Easy
Cutie Pie - Snowmen Only

Finally I'd just like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and to thank you all for visiting my blog throughout the year and also for leaving such lovely comments. Jx