Sleepless Nights

Hi there!

I hope you are well .... I have been suffering with foot problems these last few days and had two sleepless nights which meant a visit to the doctor this morning and more blood tests ... I am one of these people who seem to suffer from too much uric acid ... and some years ago was hospitalised with kidney stones (really painful!) and now the crystals are depositing in my toe causing arthritis ... (I so love this ageing process!) 

I made a card for the challenge at Waltzing Mouse yesterday and I guess being tired ... rushing to get to club (not wanting to let them down ... even though standing was painful)  I didn't post it before the closing time ... so I will share it anyway ... 

This was the sketch and this is my card

but I think it also fit the challenge of "Pastels and Ribbon" at Delightful Challenges 

This  card is mostly digital from various designers ... but a pretty happy card don't you think?

I hope you have a great day 

Till soon

~ Ros ~

CR84FN20

Hi there ...

It's a beautiful day here in Liverpool ... for the past couple of days we have had glorious sunshine and lovely warm temperatures ... It gets very cold at night but I can live with that ... Spring is definitely arrived and the birds and butterflies know it ...

 Yesterday I had my computer installed into my 'new' craft room ... which then prompted me to call my server as the system has been so ridiculously slow and as everyone knows ... these calls take forever ... the guy asked me to unscrew the phone line box and complete various tests ... I won't go into detail  ... suffice to say that it is impossible to lie on the floor and unscrew this box whilst holding a phone AND  read things on the computer screen especially when the computer is in another room!  Anyway, an hour later and it was all systems go ...  except by then ... my mojo had gone missing!

 I so needed to make something ... for my assignments ... for my group ... for my sanity! 

 Eventually came up with something for this weeks challenge at CR84FN ... this is the gorgeous inspiration picture ...

... and this is my card ...

The background paper is Core- dinations... the floral paper is Laura Ashley and the deep plum is BG from the Wisteria collection

Everything else is from my stash ...

I'm sooo glad I finally got something done ... I'll share some photos of my 'new' little space soon ...

Before I go I just want to say a Thank you to The Shabby Tea Room for awarding me a Terrific Top Three for my tea party box ... it was a great Birthday bash ...

Have yourselves a wonderful day ...

Till soon

~ Ros ~

Cute as a button ...

That's this weeks challenge at City Crafter ... hosted by lovely Linda ... (soon to be Grandma) so what could be more fitting than to make a card or project with a Baby Theme to include Button/s and Bow/s Here's the inspiration picture for you 

Our Guest designer this week is non other than Sandy Ang ... I tell you ... I am in awe of Sandy's projects ... go check out her lovely blog ... she is such a sweet kind hearted lady ... Our sponsor this week is Pixie Dust Paperie ... Have you bought from Pixie Dust? they have lovely goods and the postage is so reasonable even for here in the UK ... well worth a visit ...

So ...  for this weeks' challenge I decided to make something for me ... I apologise now for the pictures ... I found this so hard to photograph especially with the muted colours

I made a cute little folder with a frame 

using of course some buttons ...

... and a bow ... and yes that is my 'baby' ... 

I promise you ... this looks much nicer IRL

Is this any clearer?

It was all constructed from thick card ... covered with paper and embellished ... the frame is another thick piece of card cut and covered and there is some clear acetate providing a window for my picture 

... those cushions my 3 week old is lying on are hideous ... but back then (28yrs ago) I thought they were so nice Lol!

Well I hope that you will join us this week at City crafter Challenge ... and have a look at all the work from the rest of the DT ... we are now only a few weeks away from our 1st Birthday too ... 

Have a wonderful day 

Till soon

~ Ros ~

Jingle Belles Week 12

Hi there ... 

Can you believe it's almost 3 months since Christmas?? ... Well it's week 12 at Jingle Belles so there we are ... As you know I've been moving my crafting stuff into a  bigger room ... it not only takes a huge effort ... but some getting used to as well ... I still have lots to do ... like re routing my computer and moving some sockets around ... God Bless my wonderful brother who will be undertaking all this for me ... and the same to my Hubby who has decorated my room so prettily in shades of lavender ... but I was able to get in there and make my card for this week's sketch challenge at Jingle Belles ... made me realise that my lighting needs sorting too ... 

So here is the sketch supplied by Allison Fillo of Stampin' When I Can

Once again I went through my box of old Christmas cards ... I like to recycle when I can ... and started by cutting some images out and playing around with them until I came up with this 

I just loved this cute couple ... and yes the card is quite 'red' for me ... but those lovey dovey pups really called for it ...

a little bit of stitching too just to enhance the glittery hearts 

Aren't they sweet? And now I have 12 cards all done ...

Another positive is that this morning the fresh green buds of spring have finally made an appearance on the trees around my garden ... the woodpecker has become a regular visitor here too and because he is quite a messy eater ... the other smaller birds collect on the ground to hoover up after him ... my new room opens out into the garden so I am really going to enjoy it when the summer comes ... 

I'll post some pics when I can ... have a lovely Sunday 

Till soon

~ Ros ~

If you stop by ....

Hi there ...  I have nothing to post today ... I've been moving into my new craft space these past few days and I am still not quite organised ... But I wanted to post a note to the sweet lady who has a blog called Living Rancho Delux ... unfortunately your blog does not seem to be accepting comments ... I'm not sure you are aware of this so 'Thank You' for your visit and your comment and I hope you get your blog working soon ...

I hope your weekend is sunny and bright my blog friends ... The sun is shining here even though it was  freezing last night!  ... Don't forget that you can still enter for my GiveAway ...

I hope to be back with you soon 

~ Ros ~

Party Time

Hello sweet blog friends ... I am rushing for time today ... moving things to my new craft room (Yay!) but sorting out takes forever!! And I have club night tonight ... 

But It's party time over at The Shabby Tea Room ... they are celebrate their 1st anniversary and I couldn't let that go without creating a little something to wish them 

"Happy Birthday" and every success for the future ... and as the theme is Party Time I made a cake ... of sorts ... well, it's not actually a cake ... it's more of an altered box and there are lots of pictures so go grab a cup of 'Shabby Tea' and relax ...

Ta da! ... see my little tea party? the table set for two ...

... even a little vase with flowers and a heart 'balloon' ...

... a little pink gingham tablecloth over a doily ... The table is made from a circular piece of card attached to a cardboard spool from some string and then decorated ... and yes I had this tiny little tea service just waiting to be used ... the vase I made from a pen top! 

Of course it wouldn't be a birthday without flowers and a balloon ... the balloon is 2 puffy hearts glued together and wire attached ...

The whole lid lifts up (table and all) to reveal the gift ... well, it had to be tea didn't it?

and just a couple more shots ...

The under table centre is decorated in gold ... covered in ribbon and then a few pearls also are added

and there we are ...

... Happy Birthday The Shabby Tea Room ... I hope you like it

Before I go I want to also say Thank You to sweet blog friend Heather for sending me one of her lovely creations ... 

 to a gal that has been ill for a few weeks this was a ray of Alabama sunshine .. Thanks Heather ...

And finally 

"Happy St Patricks Day" to all you lovely people out there who celebrate this wonderful event ... 

many blessing ... 

Till soon

~ Ros ~