New Home

My friends moved house at the end of September, and, I decided to use this lovely Tomas Kinkaide image from my CD-ROM. I placed it onto a matt of gold card stock and placed it onto a cream pearlescent card blank.

A lovely effect I think.

Little Boy Two

Where the time has gone I don't know, but little Wilf was born in September 2008, and this is the card that I did for him this year - I hope he liked it

Sad Times

I heard the other night, that my friend's grandfather had passed away - such a sad time for him...

These colours were perfect for the card I wanted to do for him. I always associate deep purples and blues with sad occasions as well as happy ones, and always think that such a time should be used to reminisce on the happy memories of a loved one rather than dwelling on the sad time that you are caught in right at that moment.

I never call a funeral a funeral. To me it has always been a party, and that is how I have referred to funerals since I lost my own Dad. The funeral director dealing with my Dad's event, only ever called it a 'party', after all, it is still a gathering of people who love someone and wish to celebrate their life, just as you would a birthday.

Maybe I wanted to feel better at the time, or maybe I was easily swayed, but I have always referred to these occasions as 'Parties', since then.

Anyway, I digress. My friend has been through many emotions, I am sure, as any of us do at the loss of a loved one, but one thing is certain..... there are many, many friends out there prepared and ready with a shoulder to lean on and a ear to listen..... we are all here - just ask xx

With Sympathy

Having sold my last sympathy card at the Harbour fun day yesterday, I was asked today if I had a sympathy card in my stash!

Not a problem, I was soon able to put something together for my friend to send

This is an unusual decoupage and I have had it in my craft cart waiting to be used for a while. It builds up on the edges and leaves the original image in the centre as if it is framed by the raised sides.

The delicate vintage rose gave just the right feel for this card, and despite the sad reason for its creation, the card itself turned out very well and had some lovely comments.

New Home For Mom

Today Mom and Keith moved home. They have left behind their home of many, many years and down sized to something that is in a great location for all of their requirements.

I chose this lovely little turtle from my CD-ROM, as she is sat outside of her front door, looking very homely with the flower pots waiting to say hello as you come up the drive way.

I posted it on Monday to allow plenty of time for it to arrive, and so that it would be there, waiting at their new home as they opened the door for the first time.

Good Luck xx

Happy Birthday Keithy Babe!

bir It's Keith's birthday today, and this little chap seemed the perfect choice for his card....

When he's not playing golf, down the club or at the race track, Keith's favourite past time is watching the footy on the TV, and woe betide anyone to move that remote control from the arm rest LOL

This little chap was on my CD-ROM and was a great addition for my card archive.

Tidy Turtle

This little lady is taken for another of my CD-ROMS, and is just the cutest little thing, in 'real life'

the images are 3d mounted onto backing papers and peel off's placed along each side to complete the image.