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30 October 2014

Bamboo the Panda or Not!

Over at Natalie & Amy's there's a fab new challenge starting today. Make sure you pop over & check out our Winner & Top 3, if you entered our 'colouring on Kraft' challenge last month. You never know xx

The theme this month is.....

STITCH IT!

faux or real either is ok as long as we can see it

I decided to use one of my favourite stamps available from Natalie & Amy's. I know on the packet he is meant to be a panda, but I though he would look good as a bear.....what do you think?



Challenges I Would Like to Enter
The Crafters Cafe- things with wings (butterflies)
One Stitch at a Time- ATG with butterfly
Robyns Fetish- stitching
Alphabet Challenge- S is for stitching
Daring Cardmakers- sentimental

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Flowers from Bamboo' by Party Paws from Natalie & Amy's
Tim Holtz distress inks
Butterflies- peacock feathers
All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's
Tim Holtz distress markers
Faux stitching- black soot

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Desert Bloom' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's
Sentiment- 'Flowers from Bamboo' by Party Paws from Natalie & Amy's
My stash- brown card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I will be around tomorrow to catch up on my commenting....its been one of those weeks 
Hugs xx

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29 October 2014

Miss Smexy!

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at The Stamping Chef & as always its an 'anything goes' theme!
I was asked to make a card for a bloke who was starting a new job as manager of a local clothing store. His wife asked me what I suggested....The Stamping Chef of course lol...so she had a look around the store & decided on this image. Just loved making this card, she is most certainly Smexy & very sassy lol! Just hope he sees the funny side!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
City Crafter Challenge- stripes
Crafty Cardmakers- punches (I also used the heart scraps on my card)

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Miss Smexy' by The Stamping Chef
Promarkers/Flexmarkers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Spectrum Noir pencils
Hair- 110, 98, & 97
Eyes- 86
Crop top- 96, 33, 27 & 24
Bikini bottoms- 114, 96, 33, 27 & 24

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Noteable Music' digi set by Digital Delights
My stash- red card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Crafty Edger by Woodware using 'Heart Scallop' cassette
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made for our 'anything goes' challenge this week. 
Sorry if I haven't been around to visit you lately, its been a rough week this week. Its two years since our Katie's best friend Jessica died, so with the girlies being off school we have tried to go out a few times. Blackpool illuminations (or halucinations as Nige calls them!) were great & we managed to get the girlies a few Christmas presents as well. So fingers crossed we are out tomorrow if the weather stays dry, but I will be around to see you all on Friday!
Hugs xx

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26 October 2014

Hobbies!

Yay I have finally managed to put my pictures on my post. Sorry my card is late, I have been trying since Thursday to get my pictures on my post.....silly Mr Blogger needs a slap!!!
 Anyhoos here's my post....

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at My Time To Craft. We are having a break from the Christmas makes this week. So our theme is....

HOBBIES

so baking, fishing, golf, hiking, card making etc...

I decided to use a Bugaboo image that I have had printed out for ages & not used. I really do like Bugaboo images they are perfect for any ages...& always have something to suit what you need!




Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Ruby's Rainbow- prizes (image & papers)

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Deacon with Bugs' by Bugaboo
Promarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Hair- 118 & 98
Shirt & trainers- 64, 63 & 55
Shorts- 118, 116, 115 & 114
Socks- 118 & 114
Bugs- 120, 119, 28, 18 & 12
Net- 117, 112, 25 & 23
Pot- 58, 56, 47, 20 & 15
Flowers & ground- 117, 112, 58, 47 & 20
Tim Holtz distress inks
Clouds & background colour distressing- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Metro Dots & Stripes' by Echo Park (digi)
'Gone Fishing' from the Helz Cuppleditch set 'Gone Fishing'
My stash- black card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tool from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Cloud' die cuts by Joy Crafts 6002/0199
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I will be around on Monday as we are off to Blackpool tomorrow to see the lights....not been for a few years so should be good, just hope its not to cold!
Hugs xx
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23 October 2014

To A Wonderful Wife!

It's time for the start of a new challenge over at MAWTT & its my turn to host. As you all know by now I love making Christmas cards, well Nige's friend asked me to make a card for his wife from him for Christmas....perfect time to get it done, because I chose the theme.....

SOMEONE SPECIAL AT CHRISTMAS

so your creation must have, Mom, Dad, Wife, Husband, Aunty etc on so we can see it's for a special person.

Here's my creation, just hope Jo likes it!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Inky Chicks- Christmas
Oldie but a Goodie- Christmas (papers & ribbon)
Crafty Bloggers Network- Christmas
Use Your Stuff- animals
Penny Black & More- Christmas
Craft Calender- bingo....sparkle, die cuts & blue

Image & Colouring Medium
Image- 'Christmas Kiss' by Whiff of Joy
Spectrum Noir pencils
Henry- 113, 108, 95, 94 & 23
Scarf- 68, 67, 66, 65, 33 & 24
Present- 78, 17, 13 & 10
Plant- 58, 52, 47 & 33
Henry's girlfriend- 118, 117, 116, 115, 114, 112 & 23
Scarf- 65, 33 & 24
Dress- 68, 67, 66, 65, 33, 24 & 11
Ground- 64
Tim Holtz distress inks
Distress colouring- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments
DP-  'Back to Basics Vintage Christmas' by Dovecraft
'To A Wonderful Wife' sentiment freebie Tatty Ted set

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Holly & Berry' die cut by C.C.Designs
'6" red square card blank'

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'someone special' creations the DT have made.
Hugs xx

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22 October 2014

Super Lili!

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Inky Impressions. this week we have a great challenge theme for you.....

CHECK MATE!

I did try & think out of the box for this one, but sadly didn't have the papers I needed & couldn't find a downloadable one either. Never mind will keep an eye out for papers to suit & then try!
Anyhoos here's my check mate creation.....



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Love Rubberstamps- warm colours
Craft Hoarders Anon- layer it up 
Pile It On- uplifting message
ABC- V is for vibrant
Milk Coffee Challenge- lots of layers

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Super Girl Lili' by Inky Impressions
Promarkers/Flexmarkers- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Eyes- sky blue
Bobbles- sky blue & lipstick red
Hair- mustard, 98, 94, 86 & 85
Tshirt & boots- sky blue, lipstick red, yellow, 116, 28, 27 & 26
Cape- sky blue, yellow, 69, 68, 66 & 65
Skirt- sky blue, lipstick red, yellow, 69, 68, 66, 28, 27 & 26
Ground- warm grey 3 & 1

Papers & Embellishments
DP- (green checked) 'Spring has Sprung' digi paper set by Digital Delights
DP- (yellow checked) 'Down on the Farm' digi paper set by Digital Delights
DP- (blue checked) 'Wild West' digi paper set by Digital Delights
Sentiment by Inky Impressions
My stash- red dew drops, red ribbon & burgundy card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Simple Buckles' die cut by Memory Box 98185
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what great 'check mate' creations the DT have made!
Hugs xx

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18 October 2014

It's A Skunk!

Whoops an hour or so late with my post this morning, blame Nico! I got up, fed him, cleaned him out then he decided he wanted to play so I thought why not, but only for a bit....a bit turned into nearly two hours oops! Anyhoos here's todays post....

My Time To Craft have a new challenge starting today with a great theme

TAG IT!

all on its own, not attached to anything, just a tag!

I had great fun with this challenge, decided I need a tag & card to match to give to the vets who neutered Nico, just to say thank you. 
Well could I find a skunk image I liked, nah looked everywhere! Then Danni said why not try Deviant Art. (some awesome artists on here & most of them let you use their work for free, they just want a mention!)...so I did & I found this cutie. Loved colouring her in & making up my card & tag.



And my card to match. The tag will be going on one of those round tubs of Heroes!


Just love this cutie!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Words 2 Scrap By- paved with paw prints
Aud Sentiments- anything goes with sentiment
Creative Knockouts- animal friends
Pile It On- use 2 or more die cuts
Digi Stamps 4 Joy- animals

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Skunk' by Mimi-Fox
 Promarker- words
Spectrum Noir pencils- numbers
Skunk- warm grey 4, 120, 119, 117 & 64
Ground- 59, 46 & 45
Panpastels
Sky- turquoise shade & turquoise
Tim Holtz distress inks
Clouds & circle sentiment- tumbled glass

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Summer Breeze' by First Edition from Natalie & Amy's
'Thank you' sentiment by Docrafts
'A Big Thank You' sentiment from the Woodland Folk set by Docrafts
My stash- black eyelet, black card & black ribbon

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Clouds' die cut by Joy Crafts 6002/0199
'Classic Triple Scallop' Edgeabilities by Spellbinder
'Scalloped Circle' die cut by X-cut 503408
'Circle' X-cut die cut by 503416
'6" square scalloped white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, hope you have a great weekend. I will be around to visit you on Monday as we are off to Gentleshaw tomorrow for the day. Don't forget to pop over & see what fab 'tags' the DT have made to inspire you this week!
Hugs xx
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15 October 2014

New Release over at Inky Impressions!

We have an awesome new release for you today over at Inky Impressions. Make sure you pop over & take a look at all the new images & sentiments!!

I decided to use this cute little kitty image, poor babe is all wrapped up in his ribbon!


I decided to make my card so it could be for Christmas or Birthday. Just love the kitty!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Fantastic Tuesday- anything goes with yellow
Oldie but A Goodie- Christmas (papers are about 5 years old)
Little Claire's- Christmas
Crafting for the Craic- for a child

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'All Wrapped Up Kitty' by Inky Impressions
Spectrum Noir Pencils & Sansodor
Kitty- 92, 91, 90 & 89
Eyes- 67
Jumper- 67, 66 & 65
Red ribbon- 27, 26, 25 & 24
Yellow ribbon- 18, 17 & 14
Blue present- 68, 66 & 65
Tag- 39
Purple present- 40, 39 & 38
Green present- 47, 46, 45 & 44
Pink ribbon- 39, 38, 37 & 36
Ribbon reel- 102, 101 & 100
Ground- 115 & 114
Promarker/Flexmarker
Sentiment- azure & gold

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Penelope & Percy' by Docrafts
Sentiment by Inky Impressions
My stash- blue card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Precious Stars' die cut by Memory Box 98546
'5 x 7" white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'new releases' there are!
Hugs xx

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Check the Chickas!

Today sees the start of a new 'anything goes' challenge over at The Stamping Chef. 
I decided as it was October & it's breast awareness month I would use one of Tamara's fab breast awareness images for my card.

Also this is my first image coloured with Promarkers/Flexmarkers & my new Spectrum Noir pencils & I just love the end result. I know I need to practice (play) more but I do love her hair!


Even using just pencils, I've never been able to get my shading how I like it on hair. But after doing this image I think I'll be using markers & pencils from now on!


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Just Inspirational- think pink
Craft Your Passion- where there's hope
Dragonfly Dreams- mainly pink
Sweet Stampin'- for a friend
Fussy & Fancy- breast cancer awareness
Miriams Crafting- pink

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Check the Chickas' by The Stamping Chef
Promarkers/Flexmarkers - names
Spectrum Noir pencils - numbers
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Eyes- tan
Hair- caramel, 118, 109 & 98
Bikini- sky blue, 64, 66 & cerise
Ribbons- 34, 36 & 37
Sentiment ribbon- blossom, 29, 30 & 31

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Art Deco Ladies' by Nancy Watt (freebie)
Sentiment 'Check the Chickas' by The Stamping Chef
My stash- 5mm silver pearls & blue card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Trellis' border die cut by Memory Box 98476

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'anything goes' creations the DT have made.
Hugs xx


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11 October 2014

Santa Claus

It's the weekend, yay!! That means a day at Gentleshaw tomorrow & a day playing with the animals lol! Oh it also means a new challenge starting over at My Time To Craft where this week we are staying with the Christmas theme.....

SANTA CLAUS!

so get out your neglected Santa Claus stamps & join us. If you join in with us that's one more Christmas card to add to the pile lol!


I absolutely love this Santa image, I have used it about 6 times over the last few years. I love the vintagey feel to him, just makes me think of the real Santa


Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Delicious Doodles- Christmas in October
C.R.A.F.T- Christmas
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas- anything goes
Deep Ocean- Christmas in October
Crafty Bloggers- Christmas

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Santa' by Stitchy Stamps (can't find it)
Promarker/Flexmarker
Skin- sunkissed pink & blush
Tim Holtz distress inks
Hat- fired brick, spun sugar & iced spruce
Beard & hair- weathered wood
Glasses- fired brick & tumbled glass
All highlighted inks are available from Natalie & Amy's

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Forever Christmas' stack by HOTP (freebie)
'Glamour Dust'
'Glossy Accents' from Natalie & Amy's
My stash- gold mirri card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Snowflake Corner' die cut by Memory Box 98238
'Happy Christmas' sentiment from the HOTP paper stack 'Forever Christmas'
'5" square red card blank'

Please pop over & see what fab 'Santa' creations the DT have made.
Hugs xx
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9 October 2014

Cute Just Got Cuter!

I hope you are all well & getting lots of crafting done. I am managing to stay on top of things. My Dr is sending me for some thyroid & diabetes tests, too see if that's why I can't stay awake for more than an hour at a time!! Frustrating isn't the word, just hope we find the answer soon!

Anyhoos today's challenge over at Moving Along With The Times is a great one. A first for me, I have used crayola wax crayons to colour my image. I am a member of Kit & Clowder on Facebook & they were all having a try. But I hadn't got any, so had to wait until Nige got me some xx

The theme for this weeks challenge is.....

DOGGONE IT!!

use an image of a dog, or any other animal


Don't forget he has been coloured using Crayola wax crayons, not sure really if I like it!
If anyone knows who has drawn this cutie, please let me know so I can give credit to them!


Challenges I Would Like to Enter
ABC Challenge- U is for Unique
Words 2 Scrap By- paved with paw prints
Try It On Tuesdays- animals
Bunny Zoe's- animals

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Cute Just Got Cuter' sorry don't know who by!
Crayola wax crayons

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Get Better Soon' by Digital Delights
My stash- blue card & card candi

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Picket Fence' die cut by Die'sire
'Precious Heart' die cut by Memory Box 98474
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today. Don't forget to pop over & see what fab 'Doggone It' creations the DT have made to inspire you this week!
Hugs xx

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8 October 2014

Kinka What?

First of I want to say thank you for all your kind texts, Facebook message & cards I have received for my birthday today. THANK YOU xx it means so much to know I have fabulous friends out there xx

I also wanted to show you a photo of me with the baby kinkajou at Gentleshaw. I did say a while ago about it but, both me & Nige totally forgot about it!!!
Anyhoos here it is....such a cutie xx
This is what I want next, in the way of exotic animals. She looks like a little bear! <3 p="">

Right the real reason I'm here today isn't to show you cute animals lol. It's to show you my creation for 'Inky Impressions' where this week the challenge theme is....

FLOWERS & LEAVES

I am really glad I picked up this pad of 'Woodland Folk' papers in the sale a few years back. With all these autumnal cards I have made lately, its come in real handy!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
Crafting Musketeers- autumn colours
Ladybug Crafts- autumn
City Crafters- leaves
Pile it On- autumn
Robyn's Fetish- autumn colours

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Lili Playing in the Leaves' by Inky Impressions
Promarker/Flexmarker
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Eyes- bluebell
Derwent Inktense pencils
Hair- tan & sicilian yellow
Headband- carmine pink, sherbet lemon & tangerine
Shirt & trainers- carmine pink
Jacket & jeans- navy blue & iron blue
Belt- oak & poppy red
Leaves- shiraz, tan, fern, light olive, leaf green, red oxide & amber

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Woodland Folk' by Docraft
'Autumn Greetings' bunting by Inky Impressions
My stash- ribbon, flowers, 5mm white pearls & orange card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix bigshot
Leaves from the 'Frame & Leaf' die cut set by Marianne D LR0117
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what the 'Inkettes' have created this week to inspire you!
Hugs xx

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4 October 2014

Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas....ok not just yet then, but it will be here before we know. so I'm trying to create as many Christmas cards as I can!
Today's creation for My Time To Craft is no exception, our theme this week is.....

DIE CUTS ONLY!

you can pop a sentiment on there but no images, just die cuts. 

I really enjoyed making this card, putting the snowman together was a challenge but I think he looks ok! Hope so anyhoos!



Challenges I Would Like To Enter
That's Crafty Challenges- keep it simple
Crafters Cafe- die cuts
Nutcrafters- something new (snowman die)
Sparkles Christmas- for a child
Tando Creative- as cold as ice!

Colouring Mediums
Promarker/Flexmarker
Snowman & snow- soft aqua & blender
Hat- black
Twiggy arms- walnut
Scarf- lipstick red
Nose- orange

Papers & Embellishments
'Crystal Ice' Stickles
My stash- red & white card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Happy Christmas' sentiment die cut freebie from Papercraft Essentials
'Snowfun Snowman' die cut by Provocraft
'Country Landscape' die cut by Memory Box 98239
'5" square white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Thank you for stopping by today, please pop over & see what fab 'die cuts only' creations the DT have made!
Have a great weekend
hugs xx

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1 October 2014

Fern Beamfrost!

This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see my Stamping Chef creation! Hugs xx

No yapping from me on this post, just my card & details. If I start talking about anything I'll end up crying....read bottom of last post xx

Its the first of the month which means a new challenge over at The Craft Garden. This month we have a photo to help inspire you. It will be at the end of my post or you can find it by clicking here.

When I first looked at this picture, I did have the mmmm no idea moment. But then I remembered an Autumnal looking fairy that Tamara drew & gave away as a freebie a while ago. So I added autumnal colours & papers & there you go finished!



Challenges I Would Like to Enter
Jelly park- autumn/fall
Crazy 4 Challenges- leaves or a leaf
Kitty Bee Designs- fall clours

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Fern Beamfrost' by The Stamping Chef (freebie)
Promarker/Flexmarker
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink & blush
Spectrum Noir pencils
Hair- 20 & 22
Leotard & headband- 91, 89 & 88
Leaf skirt- 85, 58, 56 & 47
Tights- 91, 89, 88 & 47
Ballet pumps- 47

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Woodland Folks' by Docraft
'Laugh & Live' from the sentiment tag set #24 by Lili of the Valley
My stash- orange embossed card & 5, 4 & 3mm chocolate pearls

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'Collall 3D' glue with tools from Natalie & Amy's
Sizzix Bigshot
'Lavish Branch' (cut up) die cut by Memory Box from Natalie & Amy's

Our inspiration!

I hope you will join in with us this month, please pop over & see what fab creations the DT have made using this picture as their inspiration!

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Beep Beep!!!

This is my first post for today please pop back later to see my Craft Garden creation! Hugs xx

Wow it's the 1st of October, where has the last year gone to? I remember this time last year really well because it was coming up to my 40th & everyone was taking the micky outta me for being old....seriously thats 12 months ago....Wow!!!! Shocked some what!!!!

Anyhoos I best get my first card posted else it will be Christmas before we know it lol

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at The Stamping Chef & as always the theme is

ANYTHING GOES!

Tamara has been busy drawing these new real cute 'grins & giggles' I decided to use one this week. As soon as I saw this image I thought 'congrats' for someone who has just passed their test, not sure now but I like him lots & his quackers!


I have coloured this image in using Pro/Flex & my Spectrum Noir pencils....what do you think?


Challenges I Would Like to Enter
Try it On Tuesday- animals
Digi Sketch Challenge- make me laugh
Without Words- celebration
Simply Create Too- It's a special occasion

Image & Colouring Mediums
Image- 'Beep Beep....Move!' by The Stamping Chef
Words are Promarkers/Flexmarkers
Numbers are Spectrum Noir pencils
Skin- coral, sunkissed pink, blush, 98 & 5
Hat- pear green, 58, 56, 47, sunset & 93
Hair- 85 & 14
Tshirt- surf blue, 71 & 67
Car- sunset, 23, 93, surf blue, 71, 67, blue grey, 3, 119, 112, tan, 89 & 88
Ducks- sunset, 23, 93, tulip yellow, 18, 14, oatmeal, 91 & 88
Ground- 93, 91, 89, 88 & 85

Papers & Embellishments
DP- 'Sky's The Limit' by My Little Shoe Box
Sentiment- computer generated
My stash- red card

Tools & Glues
'Collall' all purpose glue from Natalie & Amy's
'5 x 7" white card blank' from Natalie & Amy's

Make sure you pop over & see what fab 'anything goes' creations the DT have made this week.
Thank you for stopping by today, I really do appreciate you sticking with me. I am off to the doctors again on the 6th. So fed up of falling asleep all the time, or feeling so exhausted I can't move!
Fingers crossed some new meds or something will help, because I have had enough!!!
Hugs xxx


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