Creatalicious Challenge #172

Hello once more!!  I cant believe that is us now into October, what a quick year this has been.   sure sign  I am getting old!  Days go past so much quicker, and I think I have plenty of time to do something, and then lo and behold, that date is here and I haven't prepared my blog post.  So sorry, but I am a day late.  So onto business!!

It is time for a new challenge again today and our theme is "Anything Goes + optional use a punch". You're welcome to join us with the optional as most of the DT did, but as it is an optional, you can also choose not to do it  -  it's totally up to you. 

We just want you to have fun with us @ Creatalicious Challenges.

This is  a very simple card, but it is sweet, and just perfect for a new baby.  I used a Martha Stewart punch in 2 places, to tie in with the theme of the challenge.

why don't you look out your punches and make a card for the challenge?   I hope to see you there!

 The Round the World Bog Hop is still on over at Let's Scrap.  I have not been doing much cardmaking or scrapping, as knitting has taken over for the moment!  Each stage of the hop is called a Leap so the card below is Leap 6 and the sketch above is what it is based on.  I used one of Mo Manning's beautiful images, and just used up some paper and flowers from my stash.

I have decided to enter this card into the flower challenge over at The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog. First time I have entered a challenge in a long while! Here is the link to the site if you wish to go and have a lookie!!

http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/

This card is Leap 8 ( I know it is out of order, haven't done Leap 7 yet!)  Yet again, a Mo Manning image and more papers from my stash.  io  thought this wee image showed exactly how I feel when I forget someone's birthday, so I made it a belated Birthday Card.  Must go and get more cards done, you never know I may be back tomorrow! LOL!!!

Still no sign of Baby yet, and Marie is very bery fed up (so am I - so impatient!!) I just wish that the hospital had not mucked about with her dates, as they gave the impression she would have had the baby by now, but in fact, it seems that her first dates were the correct  ones.  Never mind he will come when he is ready.  In the meantime, here is another wee outfit complete with matching teddy!

 There is a month long Blog Hop over at Let's Scrap and we are hopping all over the world!!  Each blog which you visit has a sketch and if you become a follower on that blog and also make a card using the sketch they show, you can go into a draw for some candy! Woo-Hoo!!!!  Here are the cards I have made so far.

 

This card is using papers and chipboard from my stash.  I have so much lying around and I have challenged myself to use it up!!!

 

Most of the paper used on these cards is by Basic Grey, Boxer Collection and the chipboard is Basic Grey Periphery.  I have had it for such a long time!

I am still working on this week's sketch, and won't get it uploaded in time I fear!  I have been spending a lot of time at Marie's as she is now suffering a  lot of pain in her hips.  She was at the hospital last Friday, and they said they will leave her another week to see what happens.  She is going back this Thursday, so hopefully Baby will decide to come real soon!  She would like to know if she is to have a c-section or not, but they are keeping her in suspense poor thing!  Must go and get organised as my lovely hubby is taking me out for tea tonight at the Manzil Indian Restaurant.  Can't wait yum!!!

Before I go, I must tell you what is happening over at The Saturated Canary  Krista is having a competition to design new stamps and is asking for suggestions.  10 will be made into Digital stamps.  I think it would be so cool to have your onw stamp design made up, so my suggestion is a wedding couple, with the Groom in a full Highland Dress outfit (Kilt etc.,)  as I have not yet been able to find either a digital or rubber stamp with this on it.  Wish me luck, you never know, I might be picked!  Here is the link if you want to go and leave a suggestion yourself!!
 http://saturatedcanary.blogspot.com/2012/02/10-stamps-from-youa-giveaway.html

Thanks once again for stopping by, take care and have fun!!

My Knitting

Oooooooh two posts in one week!  How good am I?  I thought I would share some of the knitting I have been doing for Marie's baby.  Having a great time knitting away and everything else seems to be taking a back seat!! LOL!!!

 This wee set is meant to be first size, but it has come out a bit bigger!  Never mind, he will grow into it!!  Having said that, they think he will be a big baby, so maybe this will be the only one which fits him! LOL!!!

The trousers of this wee suit look a bit weird, but once they are on, they will be fine as you can see below.  i tried the outfit on Corinne's old doll which she had christened John Paul.  Poor wee soul, he has a wonky eye, no eyelashes, a missing finger and a bite mark on his head where Marie bit him!!!!! (Little horror that she was!! LOL!!!)

 I like this wee cable set and matching beenie, and the wool is really really soft.  Nice and cuddly!

Okay, I am off to do more knitting!  See you soon!