Fairy softness

Hi there,


I didn't think I would be posting today as I have been to see my Aunt in Lincoln ... but on checking my favourite blogs, I saw that Mona Pendleton - who creates the most beautiful things - had set a challenge on the Play Date Cafe blog.... It was just too hard to resist having seen her card and all the beautiful entries...


So here is mine....

A little Fairy baby nestling in the flowers

Yes, I used some more of that lovely scrunched ribbon - it really adds to the softness of the colours and the theme... just a little bit of glitter on baby's wings too.

That's all for now

Till soon - keep safe

Ros

What is soft and subtle and pretty as can be??

.... My lovely goodies from Bluebird Lane .... (sigh)

Just how pretty is this? And this is just the packaging! Ooooh! I just stared at it for ages, couldn't bring myself to open it.... the prettiest gift to myself.

Of course I did open it.... look.....

Oh my... my mouth was watering...... so dreamy isn't it.... 

I resisted touching anything, just couldn't bear to open those little packages until this afternoon, when I could resist no more....

Just a little peak for you though - I'm saving this card till next week

See? I used some of that scrunched seam binding - only a little mind, got to make it last....

I am going to share something though - remember I told you about my beautiful Aunt in this post and showed you her embroidery here? Well we are going over to Lincoln tomorrow to see her (yay!) and I thought you would like to see one of her paintings...

There was a picture in one of the daily newspapers of a lion with his cub, looking every inch the new father that hadn't slept too well (Lol) .... my Aunt saw it and decided to paint it... She hadn't painted for more than a year as she recovered from a double mastectomy following cancer, (at 83! I ask you) I just love this picture - which of course has my name on it! And I am so very proud of her - she is my inspiration in life...

What do you think??

Have a great weekend...

Till soon,

Ros

That Friday feeling...

Yep, I have that Friday feeling... end of a long week... just want to snuggle down and rest.


It was a busy night last night with my group... the albums were very warmly received but lots of help was needed as their co-ordination is not always good ... so I was really worked hard but it was all so worth it...Especially when one of my young men who has Downs Syndrome, looked up at me and said "I love you"... so grateful was he to be able to take yet another gift home to one of his family. He is such a sweet person, my heart melts.


A couple of cards to share this evening... I picked up the freebie at Two Peas by Kate Teague here
It is just sooo gorgeous! Anyway I had to just go ahead and use it straight away (love it!)

See what I mean? That lil' mushroom?.... I actually drew on my computer... I printed it a couple of times and paper pieced it and of course dowsed it in glitter ( well why not?) .... Stamped some of the papers with distress ink and a My Minds Eye stamp.

This also has some 'Spring Time Basics' (by Shimelle) ledger paper. The image is from my Print Shop - don't you just love that little felt butterfly too?

Off to have dinner now and then relax .... I feel my bed already calling and it isn't even 8pm yet!!

Nite Nite everyone and to those of you just starting your day, have a good one...

Till soon

Ros

Where did Spring go??

It's suddenly gone cold and rainy here today - with colder weather to come we are told...  just when I thought Spring was here with the promise of Summer to come. 
Still the garden is flourishing and the trees are laden with fresh green leaves and blossom everywhere... The birds are busily nest building and I think that my little robin has now laid her eggs - she is in and out of the ivy constantly, but I can't hear any babies chirping yet.....


I have everything ready for tonights craft class - all the albums and embellishments are ready and packed ... so I thought you might like to see one of the projects we did a while ago ... my group loved this and we have done them in various sizes ..... Envelope Wallets

These started life as ordinary brown office envelopes ... they were being thrown out but I rescued them and with some papers, embellishments, stamping etc., they became these beautiful wallets with a side pocket to store your secrets or in this case a tag.


I also had some larger envelopes and they became this...

....Wallets that hold cards and envelopes - all tied up with a satin ribbon

 I printed straight on to the envelopes and made the little cards you can see inside ... added some small envelopes and my group decorated the cards and the wallets for Valentines Day ... the side pocket was used to put their own Valentine cards in.

A great use of old envelopes don't you think? I absolutely love things like this and Yes, I am thrifty, but I adore altering things....

Enjoy your day,

Till soon

Ros

Just Cruising By.....

... To Say Hi!!

A cute little card to share with you today .....

I made this for Betsy Veldman's challenge here.... That girl sure is talented!

The set I used is a digital set called "It's A Bugs Life" and you can find it here.... The images are just beautiful and so colourful - I have made a few cards for young children from this. 

Not got much to say today ... been busy with the ironing and general chores ... (how I dislike ironing) ... and I managed to do some more work for tomorrow nights club - 

But I do want to say a very BIG Thank you for all your lovely comments .......

Till soon...

Ros

Easel Card

 Hi there...

There is a new challenge over at City Crafters here.....

I've never done an easel card before so I just had to try it out ......  the cards from the girls all look so good.....

Ooops! blue and green again...

Some K&Co beautiful papers here and embellishments with some bits from my scraps... 

.....Sweet little pearls and a blue ribbon ....... 

Yep, quite pleased with my first one...... I hope you give it a go.

Till soon,

Ros