For Craig

Sadly I had to make this bereavement card for the husband of a friend of mine who died recently. I had been saving the alcohol ink background as I didn't want to cover it with anything until now when I realised that I could put this verse on top and it wouldn't detract from the background, rather I felt that it would enhance it.

My Zentangle hand

I just love this art, probably because I love doodling!

Blog dog!

I bought some dog stamps from a seller on ebay and have been trying to get decent images from them for the past few months. They are polymer stamps and for some reason, are as sticky on the front as they are on the back so the black ink just lifts off when I take the stamp off the card. The answer seems to be to wash them well in soapy water before using each time. Finally I have an image that I am happy with. This is the same breed as I own - a Bichon Frise - which is quite popular here in France. In real life he gives me as much grief as this stamp did! Not true, I love him to bits, he is a real little character and I wouldn't swap him for anything! Well, maybe a 20 euro note or a nice bottle of Sancerre.......I'm open to offers!

Henriette's birthday box

Here's a tiny box that I made for my neighbour, Henriette, whose birthday it is tomorrow. She'll be NINETY-ONE!!!!! What a grand old lady she is with a mind as clear as a bell. We have some great chats together. She doesn't want to celebrate her birthday tomorrow as her son-in-law was operated on yesterday for cancer of the kidney but I couldn't not visit her and give her something. So, I thought this tiny hand made box with a little scented bag inside would not be too intrusive for her at this sad time and I hope she will accept it from me with all my love and best wishes for a happy outcome.

Sunset

Just about managed to photograph this spectacular sunset before it disappeared below the horizon on this, the shortest day of the year!

Little boxes

Just made this week's challenge with an hour and a half to spare - phew! The challenge this week is a box. I couldn't decide so have entered FIVE! I love making these little paper boxes especially using paint and cling film. The larger one has a top made with alcohol ink and a Clarity stamp star embossed in silver on top.

Christmas pyramid boxes

I can't believe it is a whole month since I last posted anything on my blog so thanks Joy for your gentle reminder! I haven't taken part in the last couple of challenges so I guess that is to blame for the omission. Anyway, here is a selection of some of the pyramids I made and that I demonstrate on one of my workshops. Hope you like them. (Click for a close-up)

Inchies Challenge

The challenge set by Lotstodo this week is to include an inchie or several in your piece. This was the first time I have ever attempted to make an inchie and as you can see, I got carried away and made nine! The cardstock is actually a lovely sparkly brown but hasn't photographed very well. Click to have a closer look.

Silver Wedding cards

Here is a photo of our Silver Wedding cards received from friends and family. Underneath is a photo of the day it all happened in the Seychelles 25 years ago. Seems just like yesterday!

Christmas card

Gosh, it is ages since I updated my blog - sorry folks! I'm not keen on making Christmas cards I have to admit, but this one kind of came in via the back door. I was impressed by a card on Clarity Stamps' gallery using a tree stamp I had, so I played around with it, then sprinkled silver glitter embossing powder on it and suddenly it made me think Christmas. I added the sentiment and layered it up with silver mirror card and here it is - my first Christmas card of 2009! Only 119 more to do, lol!