Last blog post for May

Good evening all.
Been a funny kind of day. That special song played on the radio and the tears fell, quick chat with a friend and I felt better. Showers and sunshine and of course I got caught in the heaviest shower  when walking the dog! Tut Tut.... so lets get on with the crafty stuff
                                                               Scrappy stuff first.

so, son in law Kez is now the grand age of 44yrs... everyone likes a slice of cake and what better then chocolate birthday cake! I used a Heidi Swapp texture paste through a Tando stencil to add strips. The dotty paper is from a Christmas collection by My Minds Eye. Goes to show not all the papers out of a themed collection need to be used just for one holiday! There is hidden journalling in the envelope.

Next Harry Potter world.. Karen and her friends. There was a printed banner on this chalkboard paper,well there still is, you just can't see it. I had fun just adding and adding things to it!  as you see on the close ups. Sometimes I guess its knowing when to stop LOL

More Harry Potter. there are more photos and journalling hidden behind and one photo 

And last... Chloe. Cutie baby Chloe who is now all grown up! Sitting in the sink after a busy, muddy day playing in the garden. Thanks to Pol Prince for cutting the circles cut file. You are so kind and a lovely friend! I used tissue and bubble wrap  and odd card cut offs to fill the circles. Added sequins. I used a pro markers around each circle to highlight them a little, and one flair button.two little bits of journalling, bubble wrap and more tissue behind the photo to tie it all together. and its done.

On to parchment below is a Gail Symdem pattern (sorry if I spelt the last name incorrectly) it needed a stamp set I hadn't got. I traced the main items but the plant and flowers are my free hand efforts I am not the artist Gail is. But I thought a dresser was a nice subject for a New Home card, If I should ever need one!

Judith Maslen again below. Love her designs. Not a hard one to make but great for all ages. 

close up shows the kite better. 

Well, that's all from me for this month! I shall carry on crafting and in time show you what I have been up to next!

Until then, enjoy the spring weather, hopefully you will have some sunshine! Remember folks spread the love, accept the differences and smile! Make the world a better place. In the words of a Ed Sherran ( most likely spelt his name wrong too)lol song, Life isn't all about fitting in your jeans!

till next blog post in June then..... bye!

rainy evening post

Hello, I had such encouraging messages from family and friends, many told me why they can't or won't post on my blog. So, I have decided to carry on plodding and blogging on!
We have welcome rain here tonight. A  nice steady light constant fall of welcome drink for the garden. so, Lets start. first scrappy stuff.
Below, Never a easy subject for me to scrap my late hubby. It was a challenge over on UKS. I had to use Kraft ( a brand of brown card) denim and white. I had a old pair of jeans so cut out the pocket  and waist band. I wanted to show how Kevin loved his jeans. The paint shows how after the jeans were getting worn he would use them for work.

Next is  daughter Karen at Harry Potter World. I used a sheet of Bo Bunny paper from a Halloween collection. The clock face and cogs and frame and owl are MDF brought from a company called Fernli  . I coloured the clock with pro-markers and rub ons. Same with the frame. I used feathers for clock hands.

below is a close up of some of the embellishments 

This is a rare  double page spread from me. The paper was sent to me from USA by a friend. the Mickey on the left is 3d. Its the Kiddos making memories!

Ok lets break up the scrappy stuff with some parchment, but there is one more scrappy page at the end. Below is a Judith Maslen pattern. nice easy one and will be great for a little lad!

 

Below is a Anne Rowntree pattern. and a close up too. She is 3d and I enjoyed making this one from a parchment craft magazine published back in Sept.2006, a golden oldie but a nice one.

 

so last of all.  made with a Kaisercraft shaped page. and for a UKS sketch challenge. I used ribbon, lace and card for the banner under the photo. Its my two granddaughters and their Mom.

                   close ups help you see the banner and the flowers I added on the page. Plus a ribbon and                           bead bow.

So, that's it folks. Brings you up to date. Me, I'm off to watch a John Wayne film and a naughty but nice homemade scone. Maybe naughtier still I'll add some clotted cream that happens to be in the fridge with a odd fresh raspberry or two!

So, spread the love folks, Flash a smile and a cheery hi! Brighten someones day. The world is a crazy place these days...it needs all the love it can hold.. until next post...take care....

is anyone there?

I'm wondering if its worth blogging Seems no one is commenting to let me know they are interested so I'm thinking is it worth while. On the plus side, I know some people are looking but not commenting why is that I wonder. Another of life's unimportant questions I guess LOL So, while I think it over here's my next batch. Parchment. First pattern is by Judith Masden  Love Judith's designs.

these next two are by Nikki Quinn. the dragon fly and frog are 3D. I painted the dragonfly with H2O's.

scrapbooking is next. This is grandson Josh. I used papers from my stash that have sat there too long.

Daughter Angela dressed to impress! raising funds for Barnados. Angela is always up for a challenge and make people laugh. I  fussy cut two minions from another sheet of paper.

                                              Love that ribbon I used at the left side.

Below. Granddaughters Chantel and Chloe with the boyfriends at Disney. the castle and bunting is MDF. I coloured the castle with metallic rub ons to give it some shine. copying the castles colours in the photo as far as possible.

Last but not least. Chloe. Here she is a cute baby. Simple stories is the paper. It is double sided so I cut it in half so I could use both designs has I loved both.

So that's it for now.. I shall hopefully be back feeling more encouraged in a few weeks time. but keep smiling and spread the love, live and let live and enjoy the sunshine if you are lucky enough to have some! take care out there!