BIG RED NOSE

Rudolf With Your Nose So Bright



Had a little play about last night because as usual there was nothing on telly to watch.

This was my 2nd attempt at this card, as on the first one I used a metallic paper for the nose and you could see the glue underneath it, so here is my 2nd try. Still not happy with it as the nose still needs to be a bit more rounder if you know what I mean - but hey ho will give it another go tonight. The antlers fold down inside the card for posting.



I used:
Brown & Red Card - LCS
Red Glitter - LCS
Eyes - Quickutz Name Plate & Circles
Bowl to cut around
Antlers modelled off the Quickutz Reindeer Head Die

LITTLE GIRL CARD

I made this card tonight for the little girl at our corner shop who will be 2 tomorrow. She is very much into pink as her mum keeps telling me - I think she was hinting.
The thing is I do find it hard to do cards for kids - and I have to admit I don't make them for my own kids, I always buy them from the shops (naughty me). I know kids cards should be easy but I really do struggle.



I used
Card - Bazzill from Capture The magic
Image - Dovecraft 6x6 Baby Paper Pack - LCS
Buttons - Market
Glitter - LCS
Punch - LCS

I decoupaged the image and added glitter to the wings and the cloud, then mounted it on to the bazzill card and edged the card with the glitter. I used a circle punch and sewed the buttons onto the circle and attached it to the card using foam pads. Used another bit of bazzill across the bottom half of the card and some more buttons.

The verse inside the card reads - HIP HIP HOORAY, BIRTHDAY CHEERS TO YOU, TODAY IS SPECIAL, BECAUSE YOU ARE TWO! - which I got off the internet ages ago.

AND FINALLY

Some cards






Here are some crimbo cards that I have been making. I am just loving the snowman paper.

All of the cards are concertina style. I used:

Basic Grey Fruit Cake - Frosty/Maraschino Cherry
Dovecraft - Tis The Season Paper Pack
Other Papers - LCS (no makers name)
Bazzill Card - Ladybug, Bubble Blue
Ribbons - LCS and Market
Ultra Fine Art Glitter - LCS Irise-Crystal
Ink - Anna Griffin Chocolate, Crimson
Verse - Internet

AMAZING

I took these pictures last night from my back garden. The Sky was amazing! The colours were so vibrant (pictures don't do it any justice). As soon as I seen it I grabbed the camera to get these shots. Ain't Mother Nature Amazing?

Have to say it's a completely different story today we have just had a downpour and we lost the Sky signal it was that bad. There is blue sky on the way though can see it from my daughters bedroom window.

HELLOOOOOOOO

I'm back - naughty me haven't blogged again! Where does all the time go? Just been so busy lately and not managed to get on here to do anything.

First off here are piccies of my 2 daughters on Halloween - youngest as a ghost pirate (I was determined she would get more use out of this outfit) and the eldest as a psycho doctor - that was her description not mine. Both of them did really well with all the treats they got and I am being honest - I did pinch a few of them yummy!

The 1st of November was also Caitlyns Monster Mash Disco at school where she dressed the same but her description changed to Zombie Doctor. Found some really cool tatoos of wounds and stuck one on her head with some fake skin and added lots of yellow, green, blue and black face paint. Then I splattered her with fake blood. She was so happy, she was voted the grossest (sp?) at the disco.

I WON

YIPPEE
I got a call on Friday from my LCS to let me know that my card (made it a few weeks ago see earlier blog) had won their card making competition. I was so chuffed :)

The prize was a Craft Storage Box with 18 Anita's Stamps, 2 Whisper Ink Pads, Pack of Gel Pens, 2 packs of Cards & Envelopes, 3D Sticky Pads, 4 Packs of Outline Stickers and a pack of Whispers Square layering templates. (Sorry I cant post a pic of the prize but still no batteries).

I AM BAD

That is a BAD BLOGGER!

When I started doing this blog I was determined to update everyday whether it was to say hi or post some crafty makings. But that has gone out of the window!

I just don't know whats going on with me at the mo - I have started making the Christmas cards my dad has asked for, but that's all I have done. (WHO HAS PINCHED MY MOJO??????? GIVE ME IT BACK - pretty please.) And I cant post any pics just in case the family who are getting the cards have a looky on here :) So YOU CANT PEEK.

Kids are off this week and up to now they are being alright. Eldest is out playing on the street and the youngest is in the front room making a mess as usual. We did try making cards on Monday and Caitlyn managed to make a few before Avie started squeezing the glue everywhere and sticking sticky fixers all over the table. So Caitlyn gave up before she really got started. I did want her to make some cards, as my LCS is running a card competition and entries have to be in by Tuesday. So maybe tomorrow we will try again.

So I am gonna get off and get some stuff done - and hopefully FINGERS CROSSED and will get making cards again.

OTHER THING - THE KIDS HAVE ROBBED THE BATTERIES OUT OF MY CAMERA SO THEY COULD PLAY ON THE Wii SO I CANT POST PICS ANYWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LAZY TROUT

As my hubby calls me - thats what I have been for over a week now. I just havent had the urge to make any cards at all.

I have started to get orders for crimbo cards and I really need a kick up the bum to get started on them. They are special ones that my dad wants to send to family and friends abroad and here at home. START KICKING EVERYONE I NEED IT!

Still not smoking, and I am finding it easier as the days go by. Dont get me wrong I could do with one right now but whats the point I will be letting myself down and the kids. So I am sat here eating an apple instead :)

Not much has really happened over the past week apart from Avie having her Flu injection and her HIB booster injection which didnt bother her at all (better her than me - I HATE NEEDLES). The poor thing is off school today with a tummy upset, I knew it was coming as most of her class have been ill over the past week. She just fell asleep 15 minutes ago so hopefully she will feel a bit better when she wakes up.

Hopefully might get some crafting done tonight - HOPEFULLY being the main word.

HS:MS

BLADE

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.