Tree O' Love

Another image that was posted by snail mail to me very kindly by Diane, thanks hon. I love these little bugs which are standing by a Tree o' Love.

I decoupaged some of the hearts to make it more 3D and added the flowers and the gemstones. The circle with '14 Feb' inside was sent with the bugs so I'm not sure who they are created by but it worked well together, Although the image was stamped with Stayzon, I decided not to watercolour it but kept the colours bold by just colouring them with pencils. Some of the leaves look blue in the picture but they are in fact all green just darker shades.

Pirate's Ahoy!

Another owl picture that was given to me with the sunflower owl, still not sure who they are made by (sorry). This one is quite cute and perfect for a child's birthday. I kept it simple as was the other owl card, by simply mounting it onto blue and green cardstock and then re-mounting onto white cardstock to finish. Added blue and green mini gemstone's into the corners. Kept the colouring to blue's and green's to match the background.

You're a Hoot!

I love this image so much. Not sure who it's made by as I was sent these images. Kept it simple by mounting it on orange to match the sunflower and then mounting again onto brown cardstock, not two of my favourite colours but I think this worked rather well. Added black and gold mini gemstones to the corners to complete. Wording at the bottom was given to me by (adopted mum) Julie.

Norton's Love

I love this bear. Again, images were sent to me by a friend of a friend which I coloured in using pencils and hand drew the border around the outside. The 'I Love You' writing at the bottom is my own handwriting too which I highlighted in areas using a white pencil to add depth. He's gorgeous isn't he???

Abi-Normal RIP

Before I continue adding pictures to my blog, I just wanted to add a little note to let everyone that my beloved Abi-Normal passed away in January. She is at Rainbow Brigde with my never forgotten Digger and is at peace now. Sadly, she had a brain tumour and despite the vet's best efforts to make her comfortable she never recovered. She will always forever be in our hearts. God bless Abi, sweet dreams my baby.

It Mice be Love

This is another offering from the wonderful world of Penny Black. I love these mice and they were sent to me by Sarn, many many moons ago. I finally found a way of incorporating them into a Valentine's Card. I think they came out rather well with the flower and gem stone embellishments.

Orange & Black Challenge

This card was made for a little personal 'Snow Day' challenge between myself and Sarn. She's posted her challenge card to her blog annd also to me, which was lovely to receive by 'Snail Mail'. Anyway, this was my offering, a little bit toooooo orangey compared to hers but I had to work with what I had. I don't think it came out too badly considering. I think the flowers are Penny Black but can't be sure as it was a selection of images received from friends when I moved out as I couldn't find all of my stamps so these were sent to keep me going in the meantime.

Valentine Kitty's

I made this Valentine's Card for my boss who wanted something special and handmade for his beloved Jayne. Hope he likes it. He has also added a personal poem inside, but it's too personal for me to add to my blog, just in case she should happen to see it before Valentine's Day. Image is Whipper Snapper.

Okay girls....are you ready for this?

How could I start my comeback without a Penny Black stamp??? I love this one. I received these stamp images as a present from an e-bayer to welcome me back, bless her! Hope she likes what I have done with it.

Hello...

Hi Girls and fellow crafters, I just wanted to add a small message to let you all know that I am crafting again!!! Yippee!!! One small problem is that since the move I haven't been able to find my camera which is still packed away somewhere in the garage. Will have to find it sooner rather than later as I am sure that the damp and cold that is out there won't be doing it much good!

Anyway, I just wanted to say that if any of the usual gang wanted to set a challenge, I'm up for it! I'm not always able to get online as we can no longer use the internet at work, so I try to get on at my dad's house where possible, but you know my mobile number, just send me a text if you haven't heard from me to say I'm in.

Hopefully, as soon as camera is located I'll be able to get some pics on here for you, I have been making some fab cards recently, looks like my mojo is back for the time being... Watch this space!