Hi everyone!
We arrived back in Spain last evening and it's hot, hot, hot. I don't know how much blogging I'm going to get around to doing in this heat but as from next week my aim is a card a day - do you remember me saying that not so long ago! I thoroughly enjoyed my time back home and am now in a quandry as to whether I'm going to move back to Scotland permanently or not. I don't want to make the wrong decision but my friends and family are drawing me back.
Anyway, in the meantime I'm in Spain and trying to keep cool. I'm unpacking the case and trying to find places for everything again.
Looking forward to catching up with all your blogs. Take care
Hugs
Anne x
17.7.09
11.7.09
BSc with Distinction Glasgow Caledonian University and with his proud Mama!
I just had to share these photos of my son at his graduation. A lovely day was had by all. George and I went through to Glasgow and met up with Ross and Lynne to have lunch as his ceremony wasn't until 3.30pm. Lunch was fantastic and the ceremony was interesting. Ross wasn't capped until about 10th from the end but it was worth waiting for. Sally Magnusson was at the ceremony too. She was given an honorary Doctor of Letters and made a really interesting and witty speech.
The Harry Potter look!!!
29.6.09
Hi everyone!
My idea of doing a challenge a day till I go back to Scotland for a couple of weeks are not going to come to fruition as yesterday I packed away all my craft stuff. Friends of ours are coming with two of their granddaughters to stay in the apartment while I'm away so I thought I'd better make a start to getting the place ship shape! I've so many other things to do ie MOT the car and clean it inside and out, deliver cards to a couple of places I supply - and all in this heat. I'm going to be into a greasy blob.
I hope when I get back that my mojo will have benefited from a break too. I will still manage to blog hop while back home so keep designing all those wonderful cards.
Take care
Anne xx
26.6.09
Normally I love doing commissions and personalised cards but because of the heat at the moment it's just not working. My hands are very sticky and my brain's not functioning - 'what's new' I hear you say!!! Anyway this is the last commission on my books for the moment. I'm off home to Scotland on 3 July for a couple of weeks but am going to try to do at least one challenge each day until then. Watch this space!
Elements :
Image - Eli & Emily from the Doodle Palace
BP - from the Romantic Moments collection on Very Funky CD by Funky Hand
Sentiment - computer generated
Bits & Pieces - stash
Challenges :
Cutie Sunday - Sketch #47
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Weddings (might not get away with this one!)
Charisma Cardz - Anything
26.6.09
The last three cards for the commission for Reeta. I'm really glad to be finished them as the weather is so hot that everything is sticking to my hands, not easy to craft at all!
Man U fan
Leeds United fan
Doctor - entry for CPS challenge Sketch #121
My grandaughter and I are going to meet Reeta this morning for coffee so I hope she likes the cards I've done for her.
24.6.09
I've mentioned my friend Reeta before and she must have the biggest family in the world! She ordered 6 cards and these are the first 3. The rest are a job for tomorrow. She always gives me a clue as to what they do or are interested in so I hope my cards portray the descriptions.
Sweet and Sassy
A Lawyer!
Elegant and Delicate
23.6.09
LAST CLASS of the SESSION
These are the cards I'm doing with the class this week. I promised we would do easy ones as it's the last class of the session.
Elements :
Images, Sentiments & Edging - from the Fusion for Men and Floral Expressions collections by Buzzcraft
BP - from the Masculine collection by Dovecraft
Flower Button - from the curtain holder I bought in Zara Home - I knew they'd be a good buy!
COMMISSION
The lady who has the stall opposite mine at the market asked if I'd make a card for her fav radio DJ. She thinks he does a fabulous show and he makes her laugh - what more can you ask for?
Elements :
Card - Music Forte by Kanban
Images - from the Mods & Rockers collection by Kanban
Letters - Azure alpha Sizzlits
22.6.09
I'm one very proud Mama today as my 33 year old son now has a BSc with Distinction. For a boy who was only good at the subjects he liked at school, and believe me, there weren't many, he has proved himself more than capable. He has a very demanding and responsible job and has been working throughout his studies so it's been a hard slog but worthwhile in the end.
I'm going home to Scotland on 3 July and now have a graduation to attend in Glasgow on 8th, just as well I bought that new outfit!!!
I've done a very simple card for Ross as he's not one for fuss of any kind. I emailed him to ask what colour the hood of his graduation gown would be and he was very suspicious as to why I wanted to know (would I ever embarrass my children, MOI?) Poor lad, it was for nothing more than to know what colours to use on my digi image!!!
Never one to miss an opportunity, I'm going to enter this card in Our Creative Corner challenge of Stars. Beryl's just told me I can also enter it into the Numbers & Letters challenge from DewDrop Craftz. I must pay more attention!!! Head's in the clouds just now.
21.6.09
Another two commissions done and dusted. These one's are for our landlady's daughter to give to her daughter (Alicia) and her sis (Julie). She wanted bookmarks on both of them and the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland for one and a Sri Lankan Buddah on the other. Got into a rut with those two and they are very similar so I hope she's pleased.
Elements :
Buddah Card
BP - Primal from the Basic Grey Archaic Collection
Image - Google images
Buttons - from the curtain holder I bought at Zara Home
Gems - Kanban Bling
Tassel - Joanna Sheen
Sentiment - Computer generated
Ribbon - stash
Cheshire Cat Card
BP - Madness from the Basic Grey Euphoria Collection
Image - Google images
Flower - Prima
Gem - Kanban Bling
Tassel - Joanna Sheen
Sentiment - Computer generated
20.6.09
Just when I was trying to wind down a little I've been flooded with commissions. I have 10 to do and 2 are for tomorrow and I only got them today. It is a little cooler tonight as there's a breeze and I think we might be in for a storm so I thought I'd best just get stuck in.
This card is for a gent who has a stall at the market and it's his wife's birthday on Tuesday so he thought he'd better keep in her good books. I hope she likes what I've done. I was desperate to try out the new Sizzlits alphabet that arrived the other day. What a bargain - you can see it on offer of the week here.
PS - don't blame me if any of the bargains fall into your cart !!!
Elements :
Image - Pure Cats by Design House
BP - Lilli of the Valley
Flowers - Prima
Gems - Kanban Bling
Letters - Azure Alphabet Sizzlits
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