weekend almost over

I am not sure why I chose that title.
Since Andrew's work pattern changed from being off every weekend
to now working some, our weekends don't always feel like weekends at all.

I used to work all sorts of shifts,
I hated working a late shift where you finished at 10 pm
and had to be back into the ward at 7am the next morning.
But I did love driving home after a night shift on a Monday morning
to go to bed when everyone else was having that Monday morning feeling.

I never slept properly, worries about sleeping in
and the evenings goings on in the busy ward often kept my mind in over drive.

Man I am waffling on these days....
too much going on in my mind,
stuff to be processed,
decisions to be made.

Anyway , in between tackling the mountain of washing that somebody
has left in our linen baskets....I did make two cards today.

This one is using the stamp the wonderful Sammi designed and MADE
and sent me for Chrimbo!
Thanks babe! you are a wonderful friend!

It is her Princess Amber and I have layered the wings using a shimmery vellum.
It is also brown and pink so fills the needs of Cute Card Thursday since they want to see something you got for Xmas.
I love pink and brown together.

This card is green and browns...I love them together too!
It is my take on the sketch on Sketch Saturday.
the green tag will have the person's name in it.
But I didn't want to post that on here!

Faith in Love

Over at Crafty Pad the challenge this week is a sketch.

And here is my take on it!

come on over and join us, have a wee peep at the fab cards made by the other DT girls!

A moon and a couple of moo's

the moon last night was stunning!
my picture dose no do it any justice at all......
I do love a full moon, brings out the witch in me!

We got lots of candles this xmas.
Mind you that's one thing every good witch needs!

BUT how pretty is this one?



Anyway.........back to the Moo's

The lovely Dawn sent me a wee moo the other day,
and I had a go at making my first moo today....made a few...

here are two.



I like the second one better.


Also added a wee ATC.

add it all together with some stamped images
and some 6 x 6 papers.....

wrapped it in a bow


and will pop it in the post on Monday!

who is it coming to......

a new day

sweeping and cleaning
de-cluttering and recognising
all continues...

changes being made, some easier than others.

Mean while.......

If today is not a good day for you,

hugs. This is for you xx

clean sweep

no crafting done today,
have been busy sorting out stuff,
clearing out clutter,
making way for changes,
and hoping it will bring better things all round......

physically and emotionally.

hugs xox

Three more & a thought or two

Well I did have a big "to do List" and I am almost there......

Sadly, it is only the 6th of January & I have made five sympathy cards already this year!

People say it seems so much worse at this time of year,
but in fact I think it is hard at any time to loose someone you love & care about.
But it is hard at special times with out them.


I don't normally show any sympathy cards here,
not sure why...they maybe are just too personal.
I find them difficult to do. I don't like them too fussy......


But yet here am I posting one.

I can't decided if it is just too plain.... or too much!? Not sure if I like it at all.

On a happier note....our friends wee girl Emily is 5 later this week,
Andrew is popping this in the post box as he takes
Miss Poppy-Dog for her last walk round the block.

It is my first time using Daisy from Sugar Nellies,
I got a few stamps with Xmas money and really need to start using them.

Another new Sugar Nellie, from the new Leanne Ellis range. I do like them.
It is using my take on A spoonful of sugars sketch 33 by Nikki.


And while I am at it will enter it for papertake weekly who are looking for spots....spots it has!

It is for a friend who starts a new job this week funnily enough!

Hugs for you, from me
xxxx

Tuesday do's

I must admit , the thought of making Xmas cards is really not something I want to do.

But when I seen Linda's sketch on Just Birthday and Christmas cards.....and I made this


I did think...
oh it will make a nice Xmas card, it is such a nice sketch....
& a card most weeks will mean less stress at Xmas this year.....
but nope I just couldn't do it!
Maybe tomorrow?
They are giving away Faith Looks Shy stamp from Crafty Pad......

Talking of which have you wondered over to check out our Challenge this week?

Go have a look !

Oh and here is a sneaky peek at next weeks which I have done and emailed...GO ME!!!




Over on Arty Girlz they want you to do anything but a card
& today the invites came in for our mates Daughters wedding ....she has grown up so fast!

It is a beautiful pull out invite and the wording is so sweet.

Love fills a lifetime
and a lifetime begins this hour
when the two of us
(inserts names)
begin a new life together.

So this is my thank you for my invite and yes we will be there ~ acceptance.
So not really a card!




Look what I got in the post today!
Well, what me and Poppy got in the post from the Fabulous Dawn!!

A beautiful altered CD, a 4 x 4, an ATC and a moo!!!
Thank you my dear!!!
They are beautiful!