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A flat sharp cutting edge

This is my first go, and I'm not happy as I cant seem to get to grips with the macro on my camera. I think some time playing about with the camera may help

SNOW WHITE WITH A PATIENT

Today at school was BOOK DAY where the kids got to dress up in costumes regarding books that they are reading or have read.



My little one Avie wanted to go as Snow White and I was so grateful that one of my neighbours lent me this dress for her - I did have to take it up a bit (about 2 inches) but my neighbour said that it was no problem.

Now Caitlyn was different all together. They are reading a book at school called COOL (hope I am correct) which is about doctors, nurses, patients and a dog! I did order her a Doctors outfit but because of the postal strike guess what it never arrived - so off she went this morning as a patient. I gave her a black eye (please don't phone social services) by using really dark eyeshadow and then using a yellow felt tip pen for some realistic bruising. Ripped up hubby's old apron (chef by trade) for the bandage and used my red felt tips for the blood.

Last year Caitlyn won in her year with her costume which I had made with paper mache and shaped it into a really big alien head with brains to match. I will have to dig it out - as i don't throw anything away. But somehow I dont think she will win this time as half the girls in her class turned up looking exactly the same as her.

BLUE, GREEN & A BIT OF SPARKLE

After I had made the Just Bex challenge (see other post) card last night, I made this as I had all my crafty things strewn across my table.

I am really enjoy making this shape card with a flap on the right hand side. I usually keep to the bog standard card shapes and don't usually change them.

Once again used:
Spots & Dots - Cuttlebug Embossing folder
Papers - Kelly Panacci Denim Daisy & Jumbo flowers
Card - Bazzill
Friend sentiment printed on my computer
Glitter added to centre of flower.

MY FIRST CHALLENGE

Well here is my first attempt at doing a challenge card on the just Bex Forum.

The challenge was set by Leigh and you had to use something Paisley on your card whether its patterned paper, a die cut, ribbon, Paisley embossing whatever you want.

Green and Pink Card - Bazzill

StarBursts Sugar Plum & Paisley Sugar Plum - College Press Papers

Spots & Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder

Tag - Quickutz with Daughter rub-on

I cut out a paisley shape from the Paisley Sugar Plum Paper and used 3d foam to lift it from the background

JUST ONE CARD

Thinking Of You

Heres the card that I did the other night - sorry I took so long at posting it but my cameras batteries were completely flat yesterday :(

Brown Card, Cream Card, Ribbon and Kelly Panacci Bacground paper - LCS

Flower - Polar Bear Press Cosy Quilt from CTM - Decoupaged the flower

Anna Griffin Chocolate Ink

Oval Tag - Quickutz

Cream Card embossed using Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirl

WHERE DID THE WEEKEND GO?

I can't believe its Monday already, and I am nearly ready to go to bed and its only 10pm.

This is really just a quickie to let you all know that I have now managed a week without the ciggies (it has been SO hard to do). Still using the patches and they are now staying on my arm, but my appetite has increased so I have been sucking on mints and eating apples.

Also I will be taking Avie to the doctors tomorrow night (Tuesday) for her Flu injection as she suffers from Asthma - I hope she will be alright. And the poor thing got a letter today from the doctors surgery to say she has to go on the 10th October for her HIB booster injection. Poor thing will feel like a pin cushion.

I managed to make a card tonight after the kids went to bed - but the lighting is rubbish at the moment so I will grab a photo tomorrow. And tomorrow is the day when my Dad gets back from Singapore - I cant believe that its been a month already.

So night night all xx

FINISHED

Well I have just finished making the box and the last card for the set.

I am really happy with the way it turned out as I have never made a box in this style before. It took me a bit of working out but I finally got there in the end.

I wasnt asked to do this for anyone it was more of a challenge for myself. I have never made a card set before let alone a box like this. So I can say I am pleased as punch!

The box was made using the same card as the paler brown cards, I used Kelly Panacci paper to cover the front so it matches and I also attached ribbon on the back so that it can be tied at the front.

AS FOR NO SMOKING

Well I seem to be doing fine so far, but the patches are not staying on. I am having to use plasters to keep the damn things on my arm.

Don't get me wrong - I still want a ciggy - especially after I have something to eat or have a brew. Its more a habit thing. In the morning instead of coming downstairs and having a brew and a ciggy I stay upstairs and make sure the kids are washed and dressed, make the beds then come down.

Yesterday I went out instead of staying in and spent 3 hours just wondering around and I have to say I bought some Christmas Presents (yes I know its only September). So I kept myself busy and spent a little bit of money (which always makes me happy).

And for the rest of the day seeing that the kids are at school and its only 10.50am I might, just might finish making the Chocolate & Pink card and hopefully a folder to put them in.

FROSTY

My first Cuttlebug card. I know its not the best card in the world but when I got down to making it, my mind went a complete blank. I have a great new TOY to play with and zippo went my mojo.
I used a silver gel pen to highlight the snowman and also the word Frosty and used 3d foam pads to raise them a little from the card.

I used my Cuttlebug, Snowflakes embossing folder, Sledding embossing folder and the Winter Jelly embossing folder, and the card is White Pearl from LCS.

TURKISH DELIGHT

Well thats what hubby said the brown and pink one reminded him of. And I think the pale brown and green reminds me of Chocolate Limes. Yummy!

I was sat the other night with my dining room table covered in stuff trying to think of a set of cards to make and came up with these. I still have another chocolate and pink one to do and then I have a set. Then hopefully I will be able to make a holder for them to sit in.

I decoupaged the paper and raised it using 3d foam pads and the tags where printed on the computer and cut out.


Papers are by Kelly Panacci, Brown Card and Ribbons - LCS
Green Bazzill Card - Capture The Magic
Anna Griffin - Chocolate and Green Inks for the edges and tags
Making Memories Eyelets - Lakeland