Let's Scrap Challenge

This is the layout I have made using the weekly sketch from Let's Scrap.  I must admit, I looked at this sketch and thought - "oh my, what can I do!!"  with a little thought and a rummage through my  massive photo collection, I selected the photos above which show Harrison going off to school for the first time.  Considering all the problems he had when he was born, it was an amazing day and made even better by the fact that he LOVES school!!  He gets all excited when he sees the bus coming for him in the morning!  He is doing really well, and at his first meeting with teachers, they were singing his praises which is such a relief to his Mummy and Daddy.

I used Cor'edinations Cardstock which I sanded over an embossing folder to make it a bit "messy" and the papers and stickers are from Echo Park, Hello Summer range. The ribbons are from Fancy Pants, About A Boy range.

Well, I am a busy Granny today, I have the "Granddog" Buddy at the moment, and he is staying with us for a week as Greg and Kim are off on holiday, and I am also looking after wee Jackson at teatime, to let his Mummy get out to work for a few hours.  No complaints at all though, I am LOVING it!!!!

Well, must go, time is precious at the moment! LOL!!!  thank you for stopping for a wee look and come back soon, won't you?

Kenny K's Crafty Crew, Wild Orchid, Cutie Pie Challenges

I haven't been blogging in such a long time!! I have been away on holiday and have been really busy since I got back.  I'm back on the ball again, and want to show you a card I have made using a Kenny K image.

 I am entering it onto the blog challenge, which is "Anything goes"
I am also entering this card into Wild Orchid Crafts challenge which is "Summer Flowers
and finally The Cutie Pie Challenge  which is Frames and Borders.

I'm afraid that I don't know who made the papers, as they are from my stash which I am using up.  The pink frame is from Love Elsie, the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the sentiment was free from a crafting magazine.

I'm going to make this a short post, so as I can go and get crafting again! Bye for now and thanks once again for stopping!!

The challenge at Mo's digital challenge blogspot. is "Anything Goes"

I have used the image called Big Girl Pants.  It is so cute!  She wants to wear bigger pants now, but she won't when she grows up!  Mo's images are just so true to life, and they make me smile every time I use one!

I have been using more papers, pink flowers and ribbon from my stash, and the blue flowers were from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Well, we are heading off for 3 nights to the Lake District, so hopefully the weather will hold and we won't get soaked!  There is flooding all over England at the moment, it is really terrible and my heart goes out to all those people whose businesses and homes have been ruined.  It must be heartbreaking.

I'll leave you with this picture of wee Jackson, which I took yesterday.  He has his first two teeth and this picture shows them off brilliantly.

Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping for a wee look!

 Oh my goodness! It's 1st of August!  This year is just flying by!  The new Design Team have started at Let's Scrap - congratulations to all the new Design Team Members,  and this is the new sketch which they had to base their layouts on.  I was going to apply, and had the layout all made, then  the time went past for entering!! Oops!  Never mind, maybe the next time!

This shows Jackson in a happy smiley mood!  He is like that most of the time, even though he is getting teeth.  It must be so sore for the poor wee souls!! I used About a boy papers from My Mind's Eye and also the Titles and Tags from the same range. 

I think I will go for a wee nap now, as I am really Lupie today. :o(   I'll be back soon with another post!

Mo's Digital Challenge and Guest Designer

This is the last week to apply for the Guest Designer Spot over at

 Mo's Digital Challenge

so I am entering this card for the challenge, which is

In the Dog House.

I think this image is amazing, and I just love the expression of contentment on the wee boy's face!!  The dog looks quite happy too I am pleased to say! 

I used papers from Little Yellow Bicycle - Baby Safari. 

 I used these papers a lot when I was making the layouts for the boys, as I love the colours and the quality of the paper.  I have hardly any left and I will be so disappointed when they are finished!  I'm sure I am not the only one who doesn't want to use their favourite papers!!!

Well, must go and get Dinner organised again, Sweet Chilli Chicken with Noodles Mmmmmmmm.  I wish I could say I was making it from scratch, but I am cheating tonight, it is a ready meal!  We have had it before though and it is yummy!!!  This diet had better be working, only one week into it and I am fed up counting calories and checks already!

enjoy the rest of your day and thanks for stopping!

Mo's Digital Challenge and Guest Designer call

 Hello again, oh I am proud of myself with all these posts in the same week!!!!  This card is for the challenge over at Mo's Digital Challenge

the theme is "Hugs & Kisses", so I thought this image suited perfectly!  I love teddies, and obviously this wee chap loves his teddy too, so I feel an immediate  bond with him! LOL!!!

I made a Central Stepper card, and used papers form Echo Park - Hello Summer.   The stickers are from Totally Awesome.

You can see the shape of the card better from this angle.  It takes a bit of time to make, but I think it is worth it to make a card which is so different.

As well as the Challenge,  Mo is having a Guest Designer  Call, so I am going to throw my hat in the ring, and try out for it.  Mo is most definitely my favourite Digital Artist, so to be a part of her Design Team would be a dream come true.  I know I am not alone in thinking that though, and lots of other crafters will also be applying.  I can only hope that she likes what she sees!!

I'm off to make dinner now, Eric has been working late, so will be really hungry when he gets in!  I have started a diet, so wish me luck with that too!

Kim's Birthday Card

Okay, would someone please tell me where Sunday went?  I said I would post these cards on Sunday, but it flew by in  a haze!!  I was busy gardening, while the rain was off, so I have an excuse!  

I made the card below for Kim for her birthday, but I wasn't sure if I liked it or not, so I made the one above as well.  I showed them to Eric and he picked the one below, so that's the one she got!  I coloured the wee dog to be the same as her dog, Buddy.  I've put his photo below so as you can see if there is a resemblance or not!!!  I didn't like my colouring too much, and felt it could have been better, even though I coloured in two images, I still was not happy.  Sometimes though, I think I may be just a bit too fussy and critical!  The images for both cards are from Mo Manning

 and I paper pieced the girl's dress on the one above.  I did my clouds again - ( favourite thing to do right now!) and used some flowers and a ribbon to decorate.  Papers are from a freebie pad which came in a magazine.  I love the papers and the pad is almost finished unfortunately!!

  I did some fancy folds on this card, and used Mirra card and my Mbossabilities  to get the paisley pattern.  The flowers are some I have had forever (more stash - yay!!) and I have had them so long I don't know where they came from! LOL!!!

I hope you think the doggie on the card  looks like Buddy!

Well I am off to make some more cards, and hopefully a layout as well!  Enjoy the rest of  your day!