A couple to share!

My mojo is definitely returning as I have managed two layouts this week as well as a challege for Quirky Crafts that will go live next sunday the 22nd. Can I also remind you that my Masculine Challege is still live until then and I am really hoping that there will be more entries by then. As always Deanne puts up a small prize for the winner so what have you got to lose??

Anyway back to my layouts :)  The first one is the gorgeous photo that Hubby took of an Otter with her cub.

I used an old Pencil Lines sketch (59) for my inspiration for this, not that it looks too much like it now.

The other layout I've done is a Julie Bonner Sketch (33) over at 52 sketches if you haven't already been there I think you should as Julie does some really lovely sketches.

We think this photo is about 1972 and is of Hubby's nephews with a realy large catch of fish and you can tell by their faces they are really happy with their day!

I have noticed that I seem to be using quite alot of Basic Grey lately but I do love the latest lines of theirs.

Well that's about it really the weather has been pants yet again we have had some really heavy rain and lots of it, coupled with some really big gusts of wind. Thankfully today has been quieter and after a morning of rain the afternoon has been quite pleasant.

Hope you have a good week and are not feeling too damp. Thanks for stopping by and I will leave you with a sneak peek of my project for the next Quirky Crafts challege.

Christmas raffle

Deanne is running a Christmas Raffle over at Quirky Crafts Forum and amongst the prizes is a Cuttlebug machine. You have until December 10th to get your ticket that will cost you £2 can't be bad can it with such a fab prize up for grabs. There is also lots more goodies too and Deanne is constantly adding to them. Wouldn't it be fab to have that under the tree this year??

This week sees the start of my challenge over at Quirky Crafts and this week it is Create a project with a Masculine Theme' I think it is so easy to make cards and ATCs all pretty and girly but men need cards too. Not that it is restricted to cards and ATCs so how about a layout of a male member of the family or like me you could make a little mini book about their hobby. Mine is a little book about my Hubby and his friend on a fishing trip back in the 1980s.

Hubby was really pleased that I had done this for him too, so what are you waiting for. There will be a prize up for grabs and I am sure Deanne will get it up on the forum as soon as she can.

Now apart from this I have made a layout of Hubbys Mum & Dad. It's a fabulous photo taken back in the early 1930s and we think it was before they were married in 1935. Sadly I never knew them as they had passed away before I met Andy but it still wonderful to be able to scrap the memories for him.

I used some of the lovely November kit that I got from Craftz Boutique and I think their kits are really good value for money and no I am not part of team or anything.lol. Just like to give credit where credit is due.

Well I think that just about does it for this week. At least the sun shone today which we welcome. Hope you have had a good weekend and have a really good week. Thanks for stopping by as always.

Urgh!!! It's getting very wintery!

Well we have had loads of rain and very gusty winds and it is getting more like winter every day now.Maybe time to batten down the hatches and get some more scrapping done.

I have a couple of things to share with you this week. A layout inspired by the lovely autumnal trees in the village. Walking out with Basil (dog) last week I thought how beautiful everything looked so managed to get a few pics on my phone as I hadn't taken my camera with me, but considering that they didn't come out too bad.

The other thing I have done is a little photo wallet made out of one sheet of 12 x 12 paper. I can't claim it as my idea but got this from Stamping Holly on youtube. Well worth a look and I thought it might make a lovely little gift for Granny at Christmas. This one is going to a very special Aunt of mine.

There is loads of room for some journalling and more embellishments too, but I guess they will need to be pretty flat as it needs to fold up. Perfect for carrying around in your handbag.

Well that's it for now except to remind you that challenge 15 is still running over at Quirky Crafts so hope you will have a little go at it.

Thanks as always for stopping by...see you all soon!

And the Winner is.......

Pippa. Yes Pippa won the lovely Laura Ashley papers & lace for challenge 14 over at Quirky Crafts. So that also means that Challenge 15 is now live until 8pm on the 8th of November. The prize will be posted soon.

It is a recipe Challenge....1 Ribbon....2 shades on Pink...3 eyelets.  So come on ladies and have ago!

Anyway this is the card I made for the challenge.

Now I am really pleased to say that I have been scrapping again and I have done a layout this week . Hurrah!! I think my mojo is returning. I used the October kit from The Craftz Boutique it is love BG Ambrosia papers  and I love it.

Also over at IACW all this month it has been Christmas projects and there have been some really inspiring ideas. I managed a Christmas layout. Quite a simple one as I have to say I was feeling a little mojoless at the time. lol.

Well I think that's all for now but I will leave you with a sneak peek at my next project over at Quirky Crafts

Thanks for stopping by as always see you next time.

What do you think!!

Do you like the new Blog layout?? I love it and I want to say a BIG thank you to my lovely friend Deanne who has done this for me. I really appreciate her time and effort.

Not much else happening here my shoulder is now much improved and I am starting to think about scrapping again which has to be a good sign.

Just a reminder that challenge 14 is still running over at Quirky Crafts  and there is a lovely prize to be won .

Loving those Laura Ashley papers and that gorgeous lace. So please pop over and have ago. If you are not into Halloween then Autumn is acceptable too.

Well I think that's about it for now, but I will leave you with a picture of my new toy.

I can't wait to have ago with it, just off to see if I can find my mojo and hopefully will be back next week with some scrapping to share.

Thanks for stopping by and have a good rest of the week.

Blahhh!!!!

I am really feeling down this week and can't seem to get my act in gear at all. Whatever I seem to turn my hand to it all goes wrong and to be honest I haven't felt very inspired to do anything. I did get a bit carried away and decided to take down the nets in the bedroom and clean the windows and that has resulted in a pulled muscle in my shoulder. I am in total agony and find it very difficult to get any sleep at all. I bought some heat patches today and will try one of those tonight to see if it helps.

Anyway apart from that I must tell you about Quirky Crafts Forum challenge 14 that went live on Sunday. This one is Halloween or Autumn whichever takes your fancy. Remember it can be any project you like, card, layout, ATC or altered art project,  you name it we would love to see it. As always there is a little RAK to be won. You have until 8pm on October 25th to enter the winner being annouced on Monday 26th. Do pop over and see what the DT have done to inspire you.

I did a Halloween layout  of my lovely Granddaughter in her Halloween outfit last year. I used some lovely BG ambrosia PP  and some halloween die cuts.

I will try and get my act together for next time and get some scrapping done. I have loads of fabulous photos to scrap just need my mojo to come back. If you happen to find it anywhere please send it back.

Thanks for dropping by hope you have a good rest of the week.

Challenge 13

I am really late putting this up as I have been away but it still has a week to run so plenty of time for you to take part. Anyway Challenge 13 over at Quirky Crafts is Out and About. The DT have done some fab examples for you to see. I am afraid mine wasn't very inspired as I just did an Autumn Tree which I suppose is out and about but not very exciting. lol.

As I said I have been away visiting the family which was great. Managed to get to do two of Sandie's classes. One at the North Swindon Craft Club, I had a really fab evening and this is what I did.

Really old photo of my two SIL's back in 1959/60 we are not sure the exact date. The other class I did was a lovely little accordian album.  But I did it for my SIL with some lovely old pics of the family and gave it to her but stupidly I didn'y take a photo of it. Two really good classes so many thanks Sandie!

Well that's all I have to share with you at the moment, need to get into scrapping gear again and I am sure it wont take me long. So thanks for stopping by I'll be back soon.