It seems like ages since I have written anything in my blog but I think I shall have a bit more time now so shall be back blogging soon enough.
As you can see from the pic, we have put up the tree at long last. In all likelihood, this will be my last Christmas in this house and next year, whatever happens, I shall be away from this house and starting a new phase of life with Bern.
So, Sarah and I have decided to make this Christmas go with a bang (as far as we can anyway). The tree is up and at night it looks fab as its one of those fibre optic ones and there are lights up at the window and the hallway looks like a throw back to an 80's disco with lights flashing and twinkling away.
On Sunday, we have my parents, sarahs dad and step-mother, Sarah's Aunt AND Sarah's friend coming for dinner. They are all bringing different parts of the meal and it should be a great afternoon. So if anyone else is in the vicinity and wants to drop in, dinner is at 1pm - just bring your own food (and a chair would be good lol) and let us know you are arriving lololololololololololol
On a worrying note though, we are having to take old Nutmeg back to the vets today (or Monday) as she is not herself and bit me 2 days ago so best to get the old girl checked out just in case - but the vets did warn me that she didn't have long left bless her and I don't want her to suffer in anyway so if its her time, I shall love her loads and let her pass over the bridge. She has given me many years of pleasure and has had a good innings. I shall let you know what happens in due course.
Anyway, I must be away and get ready to start my day so I shall love you and leave you for now.
Thank you stopping by and for all the lovely comments you have left for me - they mean so much to me xxx
take care everyone and have a good day xxx
Different colour scheme for me on this one. Its for the bonus sketch on 2 sketches for you. Again (as in the previous card) its all made from freebie papers. Not sure if I like it but just cos I don't, doesn't mean to say that someone else won't.
The challenge this week over on CupCake Crafting Blog is to make a card inspired from their very own blog page so here is my interpretation of the theme this week. The cupcakes are from the Sassy Chic CD that is part of the My Craft Studio set.
My housemate, Sarah, found the basis for this card in a box. I had made it at a playday at Deb's house months ago. Sarah wanted another birthday card for a friend so I adapted it and turned it into a large oversized card (well, if you need to pay the extra for the depth, you might as well go the whole hog and go for the full size too lol) . The flowers are the faux foldy flowers from Fred, She Said designs as is the backing paper.
I have to admit, I had to read the title twice as after looking at the DT cards, I was struggling to see where the paper PIERCING fitted in - then I realised it was piecing so quickly threw this together. I also wanted to try out my cuttlebug "leaf" embossing folder and I caught the versamark pad on the backing before I chalked it but it is a handmade card and there should be a little mistake on it somewhere LOL (my excuse and I'm sticking to it).
Sarah, my housemate, suddenly remembered today that her friends birthday --- was on Boxing Day so I have made this card for her to send to poor Pippa. I used the challenge as set by Sketch Saturday this week which gives us free range to use any of their previous sketches from the past year. I have no idea which one I used, just scrolled down till I found one I really liked. The lilac backing sheet is from Jak over at Crafters kitchen and the rest is all odds and end's. The butterflies are a freebie from the latest Do-Crafts magazine and the fan paper is again a freebie from Papercraft Essential magazine this month.
Made this from GCF then just added a sticky ribbon and a bow
Made this from GCF for my son
Another card from GCF for Bern. I glazed the red dress and hat with sakura glaze pen and put ivory flower soft on the trims of the dress and hat
This one is a birthday card for a clients daughter and has been made using the Walk in Wonderland CD from My Craft Studio
Just when you think you've made your last Christmas card for the year, your mum rings you with another order for someone LOL. So here is what I made last night. Its entirely from the Artylicious Seasons Greetings CD and I have to say, I think its one of the prettiest cards I have made for the Xmas Season.
Made this card for my mum & dad who have been marvels to me these past couple of months. It doesn't seem enough but its the best I can do at the moment xxx 
It seems like ages since I have written anything in my blog but I think I shall have a bit more time now so shall be back blogging soon enough.
Firstly a HUGE HUGE thank you for all your kind words. I am still about and still putting one foot in front of the other on a daily basis and that has to be a good thing in anyone's book.
