Favourite paper?

Hello bloggers. How the devil are you? Well I hope. I am beside myself with excitement as Martin and I are taking ourselves off to Cornwall for a few days later today. But before that I am equally excited to tell you that the new challenge is starting today at

the theme for this coming fortnight is

Favourite Paper

It will come as no great surprise when I tell you that patterned paper is a bit of an obsession with me and asking me to choose a favourite is....well....impossible. However I do tend to use Doodlebug Designs paper pads quite a lot as they are such great quality, vibrant in colour and are so versatile too, as in this case, turned into a background scene.

I coloured this sweet Crafters Companion stamp with my Lyra pencils for a change.

Right, better go get organised before Hubby gets home from work. Connor and Laura are in charge of Surprise, Mo the Cat, Suzy, Bowie and Bumble...not sure they know what they've let themselves in for!!

Thank you for your continued support and lovely comments. I am afraid that time is still very much in short supply due to the new family members, but they are growing by the day and learning really quickly so hopefully I shall soon be able to get into my work room and have something to share with you. I have been checking in on all of your lovely work when time allows!!

See you soon xx

Cute Monkeys

Hello friends thank you for visiting me today. 

I am showcasing an image from

They are Cute Monkeys, by name and by nature!!

I coloured them with my Lyra pencils and teamed them with Doodlebug papers for a bright fresh look.
I'm afraid I'm not really happy with it, I just wasn't in the "zone"...too much puppy brain I think!!
Anyway, don't let that put you off...it was me not the monkeys!!

Better luck next time Sarah!!

See you soon xx

Pretty in Pink

Hello everyone!! Do not be alarmed 'tis me with a crafty make!!

I made this little bag for a friend's daughter Katie, who loves to come and visit Surprise and has started to have riding lessons. It contained a pair of pink riding gloves and a mug with all sorts of native pony breeds on it...she loved it!!

The image and paper came from the Thelwell CD rom from Crafters Companion. I had a collection of those little paperback books when I was younger. I wonder what happened to them all?!!

Anyway while I have the chance I am off to play here

Crafty Ribbons #161 - Pink and Girly

Inspiration Destination #95 - Anything Goes

Craft your passion #321 - Anything Goes

Until next time, take care xx

Puppy alert!!

Can't believe we have already been owned for a week!!

Bowie and Bumble

I am hoping to grab a bit of crafty time later...wish me luck!!

So Special

Morning bloggers...I am exhausted!! Its been such a long time since there were pups in the house and I had forgotten how much like babies they are!! In fact it's a wonder I am managing this post at all, so I had better be quick!!

We want to see your "trademark" at

all the details are on the challenge blog.

I really cannot define my style. I love patterned papers too much for it to be CAS, yet I don't over do the embellishments so not quite fussy and fancy.

I am just ME!!

No time to list my ingredients today, if you are interested just ask!!

some challenges

Fab 'n' Funky #313 - Add a Sentiment
Create and Inspire #49 - Anything Goes
Lemon Shortbread ~19 - Anything Goes

See you soon xx