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Sunday, 7 June 2020

Kitties


Over the past few weeks we have had a worrying time (in addition to this
horrific pandemic), as our darling kitty, who is 15 1/2, has had several trips
to our vet, including for a general anaesthetic. Our wonderful vet has
 discovered what is wrong, and has prescribed treatments which will
most likely have to continue for the remainder of Cookie's life.

This is the card I have made for Cookie to give to Karleigha when he has to visit
her again later this week (along with a box of choccies). As well as Cookie writing
a "thank you" in the card, he will include an apology for being such a naughty boy
for her. "Co-operation" is not a word in Cookie's dictionary!! At home he is the 
cutest little boy, but for sweet, gentle Karleigha he morphs into a hissing,
growling, biting Cujo...he is so embarrassing!


This is a much loved stamp I have had and used for many years.
As always I have used Promarkers to colour the cute image.


A closer look at my hand-made paper flowers, and their tiny
bead centres.



I have only had the set of cling stamps that this greeting is from
for a few months, but it is becoming a favourite.


Challenges I would like to enter
2 Crafty Critter Crazies - 'Anything Goes' (must include a critter)
Alphabet - ' 'E' is for earth-bound animals'
Crafty Animals #39 - 'Anything Goes' (must include an animal) TOP PICK
Creations in Pink #22 - 'Anything Goes mainly in pink'
Cute Card Thursday #637 - 'Anything Goes'
Penny Black and More - 'Favourite Stamps'
Show Us Your Pussies #55 - 'Furrything Goes'
Sweet Stampers #44 - 'Animals/Birds'


Image - All Night Media 418G
Colouring - Promarkers
Die Cuts - Marianne LR 0116; Cheery Lynn Medium Rose, & Flourish Leaf Strip; Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangle (Long) (cut several times to reduce size and shape)
Punches - Martha Stewart Butterfly Trio; EK Success Scalloped Corner 
Sentiment - Stampin' Up Peaceful Moments (cling set)
Ink (sponging) - Distress Ink Spun Sugar, & Peeled Paint
Tiny beads are from my junk stash

As I have been writing this post (and earlier) I have been entranced by the music of Beethoven. Since 2001 the ABC Classical Radio Station have held a 'Top 100' each year. Listeners are invited to list their favourite classical music, each year having a different theme (movies, dance, opera, 'swoon' etc., or other famous composers). The ABC then play a 'countdown' over an entire weekend, then release the Top 100 as a boxed set of CDs.

Until next time, thank you for visiting,
Hugs (virtual of course),
Jennifer.  xx





Thursday, 4 June 2020

Watchful Seagull

Gosh, it is June already...the weeks just seem to rush by.

My brother celebrates another birthday soon, but as he does not
read my blog it is safe to show you the card I made for him.
I bought a lovely clear stamp set about 2 months ago, and this image and
sentiment are included in it. That fabulous wood-grain background is
stamped on kraft cardstock with Walnut Stain distress ink, then trimmed 
down to fit the card front. I bought the stamp about 2 years ago, and this 
is the 1st time I have used it...yes, I am hanging my head with shame!!!


A closer look at the image which was a joy to colour. As usual
I used my Promarkers.


My double Figure Eight knot was tied with kitchen twine.


This is one of several sentiments in the stamp set.

Challenges I would like to enter
2 Crafty Critter Crazies #39 - 'Anything Goes' (MUST have critter)
Beccy's Place - 'Anything Goes' (MUST use a Beccy's image)
Crafty Animals #39 - 'Anything Goes' (MUST have animal)
Creative Inspirations - 'Let's Hear It For The Boys'
Cut It Up #201 - 'Boys Will Be Boys'
Little Red Wagon #552 - 'Patterned Paper or Make Your Own'
Moving Along With The Times #119 - 'Things With Wings'
Papercraft Business #30 - 'Fathers' Day/Masculine'
Passion For Promarkers #545 - 'A Celebration' (brother's birthday) TOP 5
Sweet Stampers ##44 - 'Animals/Birds'  DT Favourite
Unicorn ##55 - 'Masculine' TOP 5


Image and Sentiment - Beccy's Place Smooth Seas
Colouring - Promarkers
Dies - Spellbinders Classic Rectangles (cut down several times to 're-size')
Background - Stampin' Up Hardwood 
Ink - Distress Walnut Stain

On this very chilly, wet evening I say "thank you for visiting, and please stay safe in these troubled times".

Jennifer.  xx