TPC #82 Not a Card

Hello everyone, I hope you're all well. 

I'm feeling a tad emotional today and would really appreciate some happy healing thoughts for my little dog Dylan - he's back in hospital!!!! 

As many of you know he's had lots of problems this year, including two major operations resulting in the loss of both eyes.  I came home from work earlier in the week to find him basically in a state of collapse!!!  He couldn't walk or weight bear and kept falling to one side, unable to get back up!!!!

I spoke to the vet yesterday and he's comfortable with some improvement but his exact words were, "he's not out of the woods yet".  They're wanting to do an MRI on him to try and find out whats wrong!!  I haven't been able to get through to them so far today!!  I've had a rather emotional conversation with Pete as neither of us want him to have to put him through even more surgery and are also waiting to hear from the insurance company to ensure they'll cover this episode!!

We did get the pupster Harley due to the age and failing health of both Murphy and Dylan but this certainly isn't getting any easier!!

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On a happier note we have a fabulous new challenge for you this week over at Totally Papercrafts.

Thank you to everyone who joined in last week ....this week it is the turn of the lovely Sarah  to host. 

 

 Our challenge this time is for you to create......

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

Which opens up a WHOLE new range of possibilities which we can't wait to see!!!  I'm feeling quite excited about this one and it'll really cheer me up seeing what you can come up with!!!!

I've used a fabulous stamp by Raindrop Echo Designs and available exclusively from Whimsy Stamps.  Called "Holiday Wish List", it is available HERE.

Isn't it just FABULOUS!!!  I've done one each for Emily and Ethan and I intend to scrapbook them next year!!  I think it will be so wonderful to look back in years to come and read what was on their lists!!!!

My teamies have again come up trumps with this one and you can check out their makes HERE.

We have fantastic sponsors this week are ..

£10 voucher to spend in store (p+p not included).

and

The winner will receive 5 digital images of their choice, which will be tough as Di's has so many adorable images.

I really hope you can join us this week, thanks for stopping by.  Have a lovely weekend.

 

Mel X

A Card or Project for a Child FF #34

Hello everyone.  We have gorgeous sunshine here in East Yorkshire today. Pete's home, the kids break off for Easter today and I'm trying real hard to get back into blogging and card making.

I have a card for you today using a super fun image from Whimsy Stamps called "Gift Horse".   This is simply perfect for my DT card for Fussy and Fancy.  We're halfway through our current challenge which is.....

A Card or Project for a Child

and today we're blogging our reminders that there's one more week left to join in the fun.  

Papers are BG, colouring mediums are copics and promarkers.

Don't forget to check out the fantastic creations by my Fussy and Fancy team buddies, along with the awesome sponsor!!!

I'm also entering this card into the following challenge......

Simon Says Stamp - Card for a Child

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a lovely weekend.

Mel X

Sneak Peak DAY ONE

Hello and welcome to my little crafty corner.  It's blowing a gale here in East Yorkshire and soo cold!  That is nothing however compared to the treacherous conditions my blogging buddies are facing in the US at the moment.  I hope everyone is safe and well and wish you a gentle thaw - don't want flooding next!!

We are having such a busy week at Whimsy this week, with sneak peaks every day on the Inspirations Blog until our release date of 9th February.  In total there are 16 stamp sets and two die sets being showcased - wow!!!

 Today we are sneak peeking images from Crissy's upcoming collection of stamps!  She will be releasing five new images and they are all fantastic!  I've chosen this little beauty "Smell the Flowers"

For a full list of all of today's sneak peekers, please visit the Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Blog

I apologise for the whiteness of the background, I REALLY need to invest in some decent chalks, the few I have just don't work at all with these colours.

I bypassed my copics for this and opted for old favourite watercolour pencils and sansadoor.  I don't often use flowers on my cards, mainly cos I think I'm rubbish at using them!!  Here though I wanted an explosion of flora and so thats what you have - compared to my usual anyway rofl.

I also used my fabby Whimsy ticket die cut and co-ordinating Friendship stamps by Ann Vento and available exclusively from Whimsy Stamps.

I'd like to enter the following challenges........

Totally Gorjuss - As You Like It (love Chrissy's image)
Stamptacular Sunday - Whateva



Make sure to visit the Inspirations Blog tomorrow for Sneak Peek Day 2: Meljen's Designs! I'll be back on Day 3, with another sneak peak.

Thanks for stopping by.

Mel X

Totally Papercrafts Challenge #27

Hiya everyone, we have another fabulously fun challenge for you this week over at TPC, my DT buddies and I have had a giggle or two with it.  Chosen by Lols, she's come up with a cracking theme of...

"  G O I N G   T O   T H E   M O V I E S "

You can interpret the theme however you wish, can't wait to see what you come up with.  Here's my little effort, inspired by.......can yer guess?..... 

Yep - The Lion King"

RECIPE

Stamped Image - Whimsy Stamps

Colouring Medium - Copics and Inkessentials pen

Papers - Basic Grey

Ribbon - Hobbycraft

Flowers - Prima

Card Candy 

We are sponsored again this week by our regular Simon Says Stamp. 

Check out the challenge blog HERE for details. 

My DT buddies have come up with some fantastic cards to get you thinking and your creative juices flowing.  Please do check out creations, some you'll guess the film straight away others you may have to give it a bit of thought but once you see the film title you should see it.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges

Rosie D's - All Creatures Great and Small

Creative Inspirations - Animals

Charisma Cardz - Something with a Tail 

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Don't forget to check back this Sunday for more digi releases from Whimsy, there are some really super images coming out this month.

Take care and thanks for stopping by.

Mel X

Trimming the Tree

Hiya everyone, hope you all enjoying a lovely evening.  I've had a day playing with papers and images  - I feel totally pampered lol.   I've been good and caught up on some DT work and, as a bonus, I've created a card just for fun - whoo hooo!

This little cute little image is called, "Trimming the Tree".  It's a new digital image released on the 1 July from Whimsy Stamps and available to purchase HERE.

  

 I'm entering this into the following challenges 

Totally Gorjuss - Sketch

Simon Says - Check it Out

 ABC Christmas - Noel

Fussy and Fancy - Christmas in July

Winter Wonderland - Punch it Out

Incy Wincy - Use Punches
Corrosive Challenge - Christmas Time

RECIPE

Digi - Whimsy Stamps

Colouring Medium - Copics

Papers - DCWV

Cardstock - Stash

Punch - Martha Stewart

Glitter - Glamour Dust

Snowflake - local haberdashery store.

Sentiment - done on laptop.

Thanks for stopping by.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your evening. 

Mel X