Heavens' New Angel

I've just been watching the news of Heath Ledger's funeral earlier today, so sad. They report that it would seem he didn't have enough prescription drugs in his system to overdose with and therefore are concluding that he died of a heart attack. What a shame! What a waste! I love everything Heath has been in and must confess 'Brokeback Mountain' (one of my all time favourites) is all the more sadder now when I watch it.

Heaven must be a happier place to be now that they have a new angel amongst them. I feel so sorry for his family and his lovely daughter, who sadly will never get to know her daddy now. It must be a real shock for his friends and loved ones to have lost someone so dear to them, so young and in his prime. What a tragic loss to the film industry too as he made so many lovely films and shone in everything he did. Can't wait to see the darker side of him in Batman when it's released. Not sure if it will be one of my favourites though, I like him as a 'goodie'.

Sweet dreams Heath xxx

Katie's Card

I made this card for my friend Katie's birthday. I love this Penny Black stamp as he always makes me feel happy. His cheeky grin and lovely pressie, make it a perfect stamp for Birthday cards.

Sorry, can't remember who makes the background paper but it was appropriate as it had friends sayings all over it and it's bright and bold without being 'too much'.

Added the gold elasticated ribbon which I salvaged from an old christmas card. Coloured the balloons and present to match the background paper and he's done!

Duckling - Grade 2

Look who's officially become a 'DUCKLING'. Lewis passed his Level Grade 1 swimming on Sunday and is now training on Grade 2. He's still not all that confident getting in... but once he's been in a while he's like a fish!!! He can swim perfectly on his back now with a float and is getting much better swimming on his front (he doesn't like the water going in his face though).

WELL DONE LEWIS... We're so proud of you! (Kisses)

Green...Green...Green

I know it's grrrrreeeen and that's not everyone's cup of tea, but a friend of mine asked me to make a 'train' card for her dad's birthday. I found this lovely picture which I printed onto glossy (photographic) paper and then colour co-ordinated it with the ribbons, mirror card and the cardstock. I hand drew the 'stitching' and added a lovely 'smile' embellishment.

Alternative Valentine...

Instead of sending one Valentine this year, why not send 8 or 4, or 10, or how ever many you want...

I made this using the large labels I purchase at Ally Pally last year and added a medium ring to hole them all together. Covered each side of the label with pretty papers and fabrics and added various 'scrapbooking' things by Jolee's and various stamped images and stickers.

Guess what Sarn...?

I finally found a way of using that lovely organza fabric I purchased at Ally Pally. I'm actually quite pleased with the results of this card.

Since every shop in the world seems to have added Easter Eggs to their stock I thought I would start making a few Easter cards, as I'm bored already of making Valentines card (although I have made a few which I will add soon).

I cut out a section from the front of the cardstock and added the organza fabric behind it. I then cut out a section of the same size from a piece of thin white card which I added inside to cover up the raw edges of the fabric.

I then added the Whipper Snapper (Spring 2008) Easter Ribbit stamped image, which I coloured with watercolour pencils. I think he's quite cute actually... what do you think?

General News...

Just wanted to let Sarn and Shazza know that I've today posted your stamped images...look out for the postie puffing and panting... Just so that you know I've doubled up on some of the images in case you wanted to share some with step-mummy Julie as I didn't have her address to post some on to her also.

Sarn, I know you're not a big fan of Bella's but I've put in a couple of general samples for you to play with. I think you might like them, but if not pass them on to Sharon or Julie. I've added an image of the Whipper Snapper cow I thought Julie might like too.

Enjoy xxx

News...

Well. I've been on my own at work today, three staff down to one! My boss left at the end of last term and sadly, Marilyn has been at a funeral today so I've been rushed off my feet. We hope to have a new boss after the February half term, and hopefully this one will stay!!

The children are bathed and have done their homework, despite having had a day off work, my other half has crashed out on the sofa (nothing new there then!) so tonight I'm dedicating all of what's left to crafting. Watch this space!!!

Come back soon xxxx

Another Valentine... Penny Black stamp (again) and a couple of added embellishments. Tried to keep it quite simple. The bead attachment I purchased from Alexander Palace in April last year. only just found a use for them, although I have also recently added on to my mobile phone. He he he!

Friends Forever...

This is a Whipper Snapper stamp.

As you know, apart from Penny Black stamps, I just LURVE LURVE LURVE Whipper Snapper stamps (and intend to buy a lot more at Ally Pally this year! Funds allowing???)

I made this for a friend who wanted to send her best friend a really special card.

I coloured the stamp image with coloured pencils, added a couple of fab wording's and a flower. The scalloped cut out was courtesy of my best mate, Sarn and the green Zoomz were from Stamping Caz (I won one of her competitions!). The ribbon came from a local craft store.