Catch up.......

Ooooh its been ages since I blogged.  Losing Kappa left me feeling a bit flat for a few days and I still feel the loss whenever we bring Wiggy inside at night.  He must feel the loss more than anyone, and we try to give him lots of touchy feely comfort and some warmth from another living thing, which we all need to survive, don't we.  I have always spoken to them lots and I know he knows my voice.  He has started to make a kind of purring noise whenever I speak to him, so cute, bless him.

Anyways, thanks for all the kind words and comments from those of you who read the last couple of posts.  I knew some of you would understand *hugs*......

Nothing very exciting to talk of really.  Jan-Feb are bleak months aren't they.  Although the sun is shining lovely today and I wish it would stay like that for a bit more than just the odd snatched hour here are there, before clouds roll in and make it a murky grey again.  Can you tell I feel a bit sun-deprived.  I'm not on my own there I am sure.

Did a few crafty bits over the past couple of weeks.  I was asked late last year to be a guest designer for January for the Artist Trading Club - a website is due to be live soon, www.theartisttradingclub.com.  Its a club where ATC's are swapped and exchanged and is run by Christine.  I had to do five Black and White with a red accent, so I am looking forward to getting a mix of five back!  Here is the one I did.......

I was also reminded by Linda that I had her CJ to complete, which I did and it was posted yesterday, sorry for the delay Linda.  Kids Cult TV and my theme was The Magic Roundabout.  Linda's theme was 'Best Friend', so I had to do Dougal of course.  I think I did about Dougal in most of my entries into this round of CJ's.  The top is the left hand side of the layout and the bottom the right hand side. 

I also completed an entry in the Retailers CJ, although that was done a couple of weeks ago.  My Favourite Book.  If you have never read Meet Me Under the Ombu Tree by Santa Montefiore, then you must.  I love it and its one of my faves.  I kinda made an extra page in this entry so I could include a pic of the cover of the book, lift it over and there is a write up of the book.  Go get it now and read!  You will be enchanted.....

I made use of some beads I had too and I was able to sew easily into the cork flower too.  A mass of glue bound the beads to make a centre for the flower - you might see better on the close-up.....

It was Rosie's b'day on 2 Feb and I actually made a card!  Must admit I don't like making them, sorry to you cardmakers out there, but I do try and am usually disappointed with what I do.  Part of it is also busting a gut to make something wonderful and then having to give it away, lol!  Is that selfish?  I only bother with cards if I know the person will appreciate it, and only if I have the time.  I am so desperate to get on with scrapbooking that cards come way down the list......

note the little 'hehe' I have inserted in the doodley bits.  Not sure if Rosie noticed.....hehe xx

It was my turn this month to set a cardmaking challenge on the Craft Diner, so go take a look and see if you fancy having a go!

I am in the process of organising a February Scrap Sketch for the Bubbly Funk Forum too, so will update on that once I have finished it!

Well, so much to do and not sure if I have enough ooomph to do it.  Perhaps a cuppa will give me some much needed get up and go...........xx

Comments

[Janice]

Lovely stuff Caroline, I'm sure Rosie DID notice the hehe! I certainly did. Looking forward to the Scrap Sketch for Feb, maybe it will get motivate me to scrap 'The Birthday' - I did so much in Jan that I am loathe to start again. lol.

Janice

[Ellen]

you've certainly ben busy. I like the 40 on Rosies card.
Now isn't it the rule that the person who sets a card challenge should first make one herself??

[Angelnorth]

You've been busy! I'm sure Rosie did appreciate the card so that was one you didn't need to worry about - you did a lovely job, too - very 'you' :o) I love your favourite book CJ entry, great idea to be able to lift the cover of the book! Not heard of that one, must look it up and see if it looks like my cup of tea!

[Kathy]

Wow Caroline, you've been so busy and all this stuff is fabulous! Love the idea of sewing into the cork - that's one I'm going to have to try.

[Rosie (Freycob)]

Lovely work on here (as per your normal fabby standards!)

Errrr, yes I DID notice your cheeky he he! on my card. I can laugh last though as you were there first!!! And yes, I did appreciate it!