Bless this Mess

My hands are sore ……..

2011-10-05T22:04:00.003+02:00

………….. my feet are sore! I reaped the benefits of my children’s Mother’s Day present last night.

I saw Riverdance!

Live!

On Stage!

What a fantastic show!

I know, far too many exclamations marks but oh WOW!

The audience participation was awesome.
There was loads of WAHOOOO from us and loads
more clapping and foot tapping
(I could keep up to a certain degree)
the rest I just watched in absolute awe!

Well done to those dancers, band members, choir singers, did I mention, dancers?

I must admit that Michael Flatley and Jean Butler were tops in the telly programmes I saw and the video my kind and considerate sister in law gave me but perhaps they have serious competition!

All in all, it was a fabulous show and more special, was that my daughter and I had a Girl's Night Out.

Take care and big .....
Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

JFF .... Challenge ...

2011-10-02T22:30:00.005+02:00

…. Anything but a Card. Good Grief Ladies , do you know how hard and difficult and fun that can be if you’re a card maker? The fun starts when you are also a scrapbooker, and a messy fun loving lover of art, whatever the medium. I still fall under the umbrella panels of Scrapbooking, Card Making, Atc’s, made a Moo or two and a couple of Inchies and Twinchies, and 4 x 4 (NO not those road hogsters)

So, this is my contribution.

I had photos of myself and my daughter at similar ages and decided to do a ‘Two Peas in a Pod’ layout. My Mom was the only one who knew who was who in the first Pod. All others were confused. Mothers always know.

It was a fun layout to do and a fun challenge!

But should you become too frustrated with the challenge, you can always make a Dammit Doll .........

... and knock the stuffing out of her. She's made with no feelings and so ... does not feel anything ... not even your frustration ...... but your love?!?!?!?! Confusing, Yes! Fun, Yes!

Take care and happy crafting

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

JFF .... More than ...

2011-09-27T22:38:00.003+02:00

....... 4 edges is the Challenge this week, err last week!

When I saw this on Susan's blog which can be found here I thought it just fitted the challenge. It's called "Double Display Card' and folds to fit into a regular size envelope. It's not complicated at all. You just need to know your valley and mountain folds. I think it still needs a bit of work. Because I used Bazzill as my base, it's rather thick and needs to be held together when folded, so a bit of ribbon to tie it all together would not be out of place. The images are freebies from Dover, printed out on transparency and the side bits are Hot Off The Press, Diamond Folds.

My fingers are sore from the itty bitty cutting and my ankle is sore too! I was stung by a bee today. In all of my 56 years, I have never been stung, but a stinger got me good today - probably because I put the sprinklers on near their hive because our rains are taking their own good time in arriving! Really, what is the good of seasons when they don't arrive on time?

Take care and enjoy this wonderful world of creating that we have ....... created!

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

JFF .. Say it with ...

2011-09-03T22:36:00.010+02:00

....... Words! This is the challenge from Just For Fun this week and here is my contribution. The words don't seem to be very clear in the pic but then again they are thought related. They say:-

'I wonder where my thoughts go?'

I so missed the bus (again) on the previous of the previous challenge which was Black, White, Silver and 1 colour.

I guess I was too pre occupied with our annual visit to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. We so look forward to this week, once a year. It's a time we take to reflect on all the beauty around us.

Rather a modest Miss Ellie. I wouldn't tangle with her though, notice the broken tusk on the left. When those ears go up and start flapping, get out of her way. You are cramping her space! And besides, she is taking a bath! Privacy Please!

Now this fella you really don't want to be near! Not when he's in a good mood or in a bad mood. He may only be yawning but when those jaws close and you are anywhere near, you will be sore, if you're still alive. The locals love it when hippos have a fight. They take giant size bites out of each other that can provide meat for a family for a good few days.

These beauties are just so spectacular! Unfortunately we were not fortunate enough to see the leopard this trip. They are very shy and selective so I had to rely on a postcard picture. The little cub must be male! So aggressive or is that protective as far as his Mom is concerned?

Oh dear and here we have a White Rhino Mom and her baby who is about, maybe 4 years old. These wonderful, placid, docile, won't hurt anyone (unless you are aggro) are being mercilessly hunted and mutilated by the Chinese for their horn. There is a misconception that the grounded powder of the rhino horn has aphrodisiac properties. It's a cruel practice for a 'one night stand or more cruedly put, sh&g) It's just so cruel that it puts me in a tail spin!

Now, these this 'little so ugly that only your mother can love you' beauties are our Wild Dogs. They are as rare, almost, as fowl's teeth. Don't mess with them. They have extremely strong jaws that will make you into chop suey in two shakes of lamb's tail. Shame, they do look like a splatter of black ink on a labradore. Seriously, a pack of wild dogs can take down a buffalo. Nah, don't mess with these chaps! Unfortunately, we didn't see them and I had to rely on someone else to get down and dirty to get the pic.

Our donkeys in football jerseys, aka Zebra. They are aplenty and so are the Impala. No end of a source of enjoyment. They stroll past our little chalet without a care in the world.

What a Wonderful Week. Thankfully the maruading monkeys and baboon have been persuaded to seek easy food elsewhere.

Take care and keep creating!

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

P.S. I was so scared to rectifying spelling and grammar mistakes because when I did half my post disappeared. I do so apologise for bad spelling and bad grammar! Blogger is mechanical and does not have a human and/or functioning brain. Nuff said ;)

JFF Challenge ...

2011-08-12T23:00:00.004+02:00

..... this week is Black and White! Somewhat easier than White on White!

Gremlins crept in to shade portions in light blue! It wasn't me, I swear! Camera needs another talking to, seriously!
This was a fun challenge because this time I dug out my Crafty Individuals stamps. They have such gorgeous stamps and I am the proud owner of a few.
My daughter's comment, when she saw the card. 'But Mom, they're not smiling' My answer, 'Yes, dear, uhmmmm, hence the sentiment.' So my sense of humour is wicked, sooooo?
Well now, let's see whether I can correctly link this to JFF, correctly! I can't blame the cold because it is rather pleasant for the end of winter and/or my daughter's fashion parade (student budgets are a bugger)

Take care all and continue creating!

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Just For Fun ...

2011-08-10T18:05:00.002+02:00

……. challenge is WHITE ON WHITE!

Oh my hat, what a challenge. But it did give me the chance to dust off my Cuttlebug folders and remember how much I like them.

I kept wanting to grab my inks to define the edges. The urge was huge!

And then when all was done, my scanner wouldn’t scan and my camera would not perform the function for which it was designed and manufactured. So, as any good Mom, I gave them both a serious talking to, firmly and sternly and my camera then decided that it did not want to land up in the pool. Good choice Missy 10 year old Fuji camera! Missy 6 year old Scanner, your time is soooooon! It’s still to jolly cold in my neck of the woods, so a swim would not be pleasant!

So, after all that, here is my contribution.

I punched the edge with one of MS ribbon punches and threaded white organza ribbon and edged the card with star shaped 'edging' No sentiment yet because I don't know who it's going to or for what occasion!

Take care everyone and enjoy the rest of the week and the coming weekend.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Rusty ....

2011-07-03T20:41:00.005+02:00

...... just does not begin to explain me, me and blogger or me and any art work!

I was prodded by a friend to give it go! The theme is Anything! Just give it a go! Anything you've made. Just give it a go! So here is my bit of giving it a go at Anything.

The image is a freebie from Vintage Workshop. Every Saturday evening we have a music programme called Bandstands. They play delightful tunes from the 1920's to 1970's and last night they played Sailing along on Moonlight Bay sung by whozit and whazit! Don't remember who sang it but thought that the two go together.

And then saw that oops, my ink cartridge is rusty too! Correction, it's running on empty! Oh well, I tried! And then noticed, are they up the creek with just one paddle???

My prodding friend, Jaqi can be found here and the challenge Just for Fun is located here

Take care and keep cool or warm depending on where your space is.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Just some cards ....

2011-05-01T21:43:00.005+02:00

...... for celebrations during the month of May in our family .......

Tammi's birthday is tomorrow and she is as delicate as a Faerie! The image is from Dover Publications (lovely free stuff) printed on a transparency and coloured with Copics. For the background I used a patterned paper from Crafty Individuals, spread a layer of Bostik Art and Craft White Glue and then put just a single layer of Kleenex white tissue over. It softened the background even more. The purple and yellow minute bits are a no name brand. I don't even know how to describe them but they worked perfectly for what I wanted.

I got the idea from Christina Please pay her a visit as she really has some great ideas and inspiration to kick start when Mojo goes walkies, without a GPS! Mother's Day is on the 8th here in South Africa and I think in the USA! No special papers, just ordinary white card and flowers from my stash. Hope Mom likes it!

Men are difficult blighters! I gave Dallas's card a touch of the Feminine with the ribbon bits! Wonder if he'll notice? The papers are all from Basic Grey. The label sticker is also BG.
The 31 and his name are foam cut outs, (another no name brand) coloured with Color Box. His birthday is on the 13th and he's none too happy about turning 31. He reckons he's getting old LOL

Yes, I have been MIA for quite some time, oops! I have been making cards but either my scanner goes to the 'I don't want to work today' or my camera doesn't want to function or the day is too dull. No happy medium, (except papers and paint and inks and ribbons and flowers and bits and bobs)

Take care everyone.
Denise
oxoxox

I am ....

2011-01-15T23:03:00.003+02:00

... trying to get back on track and trying to FOCUS!
Take care and keep making magic
Hugs
Denise
oxoxoxo

Hello Friends

2011-01-05T22:53:00.009+02:00

It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where our love for each other must start.

Mother Teresa, 1910-1997

Catholic Nun, Missionary and Nobel Prize Recipient

Given that you are a FOREVER BEING, there's infinitely more future before you... than there is past behind you. In other words... you have a lot to look forward to, so look forward!

Yip, so I am relying on others who can express, better than me, what I think and can express.

Take care and all of the very best for 2011 and far beyond.

Denise

oxoxoxox'

Have you ever .............

2010-12-16T21:36:00.003+02:00

................ wished you were someone else? We all have at some point. But eventually we come to realize that the body, mind and circumstances we were born with - even if they seem 'imperfect' to us - can all be used to create a beautiful and meaningful life. The choice is always ours - continue to wish - or accept and improve upon the gifts we've already been given.

Ron Atchison

The Mayor of Inspiration Peak

More 'Choice' Quotes The Christmas Envelope

It's a crying shame that I have not been able to produce something/anything original for some time. 2011 will be better, I hope.

Take care and big hugs to all

Denise

oxoxox

YIPPEE ......

2010-11-11T15:22:00.007+02:00

...... I am doing my Happy Dance!

This was the card I did for Hilda's LTD challenge some weeks ago. The image was from the lovely June Boy am I rusty after such a long time!

And then having to fight with Blogger and some things don't work like they used to and getting frustrated to the point of wanting to throw the computer into the swimming pool LOL. Yip, I'm a tad short on patience lately.

Anyway, it's good to be back in the swing of things (sort of back, you understand)

Take care and keep creating.
Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

What the ............

2010-11-09T23:02:00.000+02:00

.... 'BLEEP' is going on with Blogger?

I have jumped through hoops and loops trying to get to the bottom of my problem, which is I CANNOT UPLOAD IMAGES TO MY BLOG. It seems that Blogger decided to do some changes (in April, I think) and 'forgot' to inform it's followers and going by the comments on Help, under the query of CAN'T UPLOAD IMAGES TO MY BLOG, are doing diddly squat to help those bloggers who have a problem. We do seem to be in the minoritory. Blogger's mentality seems to be, 'It's only a few, so why worry, sweep it under the carpet and if we ignore it for long enough, it will go away.' What Blogger doesn't realise is that those with the unsolved problems will find another platform and their followers, will change and follow. In the long term Blogger will not be the victor, unless they resolve problems experienced by it's users.

The only reason I could Add an Image was by changing to New Editor and going through old photos in Picasa. So any new scans or photos are ..................................... who knows. Rather frustrating, like I need this.

But it won't stop me from making my cards and playing, even if I can't share and enter the challenges.

Take care and keep creating.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

Hi Everybody ...

2010-11-03T22:27:00.002+02:00

..... no I have not been abducted by aliens. I am just having a serious issue that I cannot upload any images. Someone stole my BROWSE button in the Add Image window! I checked out the Help section and it seems that I am not the only one. Some have been struggling since September and threatening to jump the Bloggership! This is soooo frustrating and just plain damn annoying.
I thought I was just rusty, not having blogged for ages, but my friend Jaqi spoke me through and I did everything right but still no luck. So what's wrong? Is it me or is it Blogger? Video stole the radio, back to the dark ages?!?!?
Otherwise Life is Grand, the Summer is here in all Her warmth.
Take care and keep creating.
Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

I have not blogged for a while.

2010-07-16T22:06:00.003+02:00

No excuses, but an explanation is deserved and is necessary. My blog is and was intended to share my bits of totally random art, share messages and accept challenges. It was not intended to share my personal life.

I do feel that I need to explain the reason for my non-creative contributions and/or non contributions.

On 28 June my Mom of 82 was attacked by a boerbul (a large dog) He scalped my Mom and bit her arm which she raised to defend herself. Her wounds are severe. Thank goodness the danger period of infection has passed. The healing is slow. A skin graft can only be done when sufficient granulation has taken place.

After that shock I can honestly not put the sequence of events into any logical order. Life has been a blur! We are living one minute at a time.

This was one challenge I could not foresee and at times feel, I cannot meet.

My Mom is in severe pain and I can’t take it away or make it better.

All I can ask is that if you belong to any prayer or healing group, please put my Mom on it.

With much appreciation and thanks

Denise

oxoxox

Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused.

Alan Cohen

Inspirational Author, Speaker and Teacher

Difference ....

2010-06-25T22:06:00.002+02:00

There is little difference in people,
but that little difference makes a big difference.
The little difference is attitude.
The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.

W. Clement Stone

American Author and Businessman

Take care and keep smiling and keep creating!

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

I was ……..

2010-06-05T21:19:00.004+02:00

…………. Blog hoppity skipping the other day and came upon a blog and I can NOT for the life of ME remember whose (I am sorry) but the essence was, USE your stash, your bits and bobs and cut offs . I had the background (Cuttlebug folder), an ATC with one of Cora's images and a bit of Basic Grey left-overs. Then on another blog (I do remember) – Cuttlebug Challenges - it was using a few different folders and making a sort of white card. BUT I couldn’t just go white, so I dragged a bluish chalk over it, added a bit of ribbon and sanded a rather luminous butterfly.

What with this World Cup Football and family members coming and going and then coming back and offspring having university degrees but not able to find employment, spouse having a knee op and worst of all, someone stole our SUMMER. I do seriously suspect that it’s those from the SOUTH, so therefore, I have not been very productive.

So I’ll BLAH BLAH BLAH back into my hidey-hole and keep cozy with them warm furry bears!

Take care and keep creating! I do apologise that you have to ‘haul my slack’ while I try to locate my illusive mojo! and also find out why the spacing and text on blogger goes totally postal!

Hugs to all

Denise

oxoxox

P.S. For some reason I cannot link to Cora or Cuttlebug Challenges. I do apologise!

Silly ....

2010-05-21T22:59:00.005+02:00

............ If people never did silly things,

nothing intelligent would ever get done.

Ludwig Wittgenstein, 1889-1951

Austrian-British Philosopher

Blogger has changed. I can't say my say in Word and copy and paste. So if there is anyone out there who can tell me where I have taken a wrong turning, please do, otherwise, my pics may be there but my words won't.

Take hold of your own life.

See that the whole existence is celebrating.

These trees are not serious,

these birds are not serious.

The rivers and the oceans are wild,

and everywhere there is fun,

everywhere there is joy and delight.

Watch existence,

listen to the existence

and become part of it.

- Osho

Take care all and have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

I played ...

2010-05-04T23:56:00.004+02:00

.... with a 'cup of soup' box, modge podge, bits of string, tin foil, a brayer and alcohol inks!

It looks a bit like a battle field in the hills at mid-day!

Take it, twist it, turn it and change it, this way and that! It's yours to do with what you will! But please don't abuse it, i.e. don't sell it as your own creation, in any way or form. And please let me know and see how you do use it!

Take care and be good to yourselves.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

I know …..

2010-04-30T22:05:00.002+02:00

……. I have been pretty pathetic lately. Guilty as charged Your Honour!

Where the time has gone, I do not know. Where the challenges have gone, I do not know. I’ve missed so many buses lately. Like this one from Jeanette at http://jeanette-soartfulchallenges.blogspot.com Blogger is playing silly buggers or I am doing something wrong. I can't link!

When I printed out the image, I got a rather washed out look and so changed the colours and then tried to reprint it and gremlins took over and changed the size too! How spooky looking is this?

I am now going to hibernate. Being an African, I can! See you in the Spring/Fall! Maybe before, then and only if and when I can fathom out what is actually happening with blogger!

Take care all those from the North enjoying the sunshine and those of us in South, snuggle!

Hugs and good wishes

Denise

oxoxox

Lame ...

2010-04-17T23:29:00.003+02:00

.... I know and I missed the bus at Hilda's

I am trying to link the challenge and blogger is not playing nice! Gosh have I been gone sooo long that chances have passed me by so fast that only if I become supersonic will I catch up!

I want to do some art but this cyber-supersonic-crap is cramping my style!

I am now going to bed, since it's past pumpkin hour and I am about to turn into a butternut!

Take care.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

Missed the Bus …..

2010-02-20T23:05:00.005+02:00

….. Yip, I did it again. Thought I had all the time in the world to do the challenge over at LotsToDo

This little ATC didn't make it. I used the background technique from Jann and the packaging tape transfer from whoever originally perfected it. I think there are many 'claims to fame' for this one.

Oh well, I’ll have to try again!

Or, I’ll have to be trying, again and again and again!

Take care everyone and keep creating!

Hugs

Denise

oxoxoxo

Happy Valentine's .....

2010-02-13T20:11:00.002+02:00

..... Love is so exquisitely elusive. It cannot be bought, cannot be badgered, cannot be hijacked. It is available only in one rare form: as the natural response of a healthy mind and healthy heart.
Eknath Easwaran

(Unknown Freebie)

I like not only to be loved, but also to be told that I am loved. I am not sure that you are of the same mind. But the realm of silence is large enough beyond the grave. This is the world of light and speech, and I shall take leave to tell you that you are very dear."
George Eliot

(Dover Free Image)

I could not have said this any better or more eloquently.

I love my Hubby, my children, my family and friends and I love and appreciate all those generous ladies out there in blogland. Though we have not personally met, you are very special to me. It is wonderful having an ‘extended family’ don’t you think, I Do!

Have a wonderful Loving Valentine’s Weekend.

Hugs and Love
Denise
oxoxox

I made a …………………….

2010-01-17T00:12:00.009+02:00

………………. CARD! I have no idea who it’s for but I made a card! I think my mojo came back with Cora's most delightful young Princess dancing amongst the flowers.

It’s about time, about my mojo, that is! She/he has been missing/hiding/running away/playing hookie/silly buggers/annoying and being down right RUDE! Since when does something/someone just go/disappear, without a cheerio or how’s your father or a word about how long, where, why, when or what? Holidays are O V E R HunnyBun! It’s shoulder to the wheel and/or grindstone time. Translated that means getting back to some sort of routine fun time, creating time and having a blast time. All those in favour, please leave a comment!

And this is my card and my Ramble for the day LOL!

Take care and let’s keep encouraging and inspiring each other. We’re Really All We've Got!

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

Hail oh ……………………

2010-01-04T22:11:00.003+02:00

……. 2010! Happy New Year Everyone.

We are all on the same page ……… yippee …….. THE 2010 page, that is. (Forget that it’s Day 5 of 2010 already)

I do hope everyone had a good festive/holiday season. Ours was family orientated and therefore quiet.

The days of wild parties are over. The old bones can’t take the punishment anymore and for some reason the eyes can’t stay open ‘til the wee hours LOL! Alas, gone are the days when we would party all night, go home when the sun was rising, bath/shower, change and then go off to work. Ah, to be young again. Actually, if the truth be told, been there, done that, got the t-shirt and wrote the book and most certainly would not try it again, any time soon. BUT, what I wouldn’t mind is, to go back in time with the knowledge I now have.

I read somewhere (please don’t ask where, can’t even remember where I put my memory pills) that, words to the effect, at school we are taught lessons and we are then tested – in life we are tested and then learn the lessons.

So, therefore, I’ve decided that this year I need to be a more frequent blogger. I need to be a better friend. I need to respond far quicker than I do. I need to do more challenges and will support those where it doesn’t matter whose product is used and where you have a reasonable ‘response time’. (Some of us, are slower than others ….. hehehe) There are quite a few challenges where one needs to be invited (struggling to understand that logic – Exclusive Club Status?) Can anyone care to explain this to me? I most probably still have a long road to travel to reach ‘Diva’ status! Tough! (Please don’t hold your breathe, all in good time!)

So, therefore (at the risk of repeating myself) I will do what I can reasonably manage, (thanks for the nods up Candace), what appeals to me, makes me happy and excited and can help minimise my stash of paper and embellies, thanks Jaqi Our plan will work.

Here’s to 2010 and may it be the best ever! Keep Positive, Keep Doing What You Love and that is Creating, being Creative and Enjoying.

Take Care All You Special Beings Of The Creative Nature.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

More I cannot ...

2009-12-17T22:52:00.003+02:00

.... say! I have not produced any major works of art, I've not cleaned my home adequately. I've not done anything adequately. Lame ass, actually ..... but tonight I got this ....

To find the universal elements enough;
to find the air and the water exhilarating;
to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter;
to be thrilled by the stars at night:
to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring...
these are some of the rewards of the simple life.

John Burroughs, 1837-1921
American Naturalist, Essayist and Teacher

Take care and keep creating!

Big Hugs to all

Denise

oxoxox

P.S. To all my followers/commentors, Thank You! I have not been very loyal lately but the NEW YEAR has resolutions and I will do my best to track you, in the best and loyal way possible.

It’s DARK and ……..

2009-11-28T21:45:00.005+02:00

………….. lonely in non-cyberland! and I was worried and scared! and so I hid!

..... there was a flash of lightening! ... it was too close for comfort ..... it took out my screen, router and DS's laptop .... enter comp tech geek (and insurance company) .... new laptop and screen ...... 4 days later ..... wam bam and thank you mam ..... another strike ..... router gone again .... lodge complaint with telephone company ...... have to leave for G/Town to fetch DD from 'varsity ... pack up, pack trailer in 6 hours flat ...... contend with road construction ...... and total fear of 18 wheelers ....... loads and loads ...... get home in pieces ... nerves shot to whatzit .... still no INTERNET ..... major tech tel geek! WOW he was awesome, gave us loads of tips to combat our problem and his mobile/cell number if we have problems again.

Memory is blasted by this stage. Can't remember who issued what challenge, for when and where and why and who knows, so, if these are a duplication, WE had a Senior Moment! A problem shared, is a problem halved! RIGHT!!!!!

Totally goofed right now and ready for bed. It's Hubby's birthday tomorrow and the family will be here in force. Better I get my butt to bed!.

Take care everyone and enjoy LIFE, it's the only one right now!

Huge Hugs

Denise

oxoxoxoxoxoxoxox ( guess I owe)

P.S. Both ATCs are up for a swap!

Bush-wacked …..

2009-10-29T14:33:00.003+02:00

......... We’ve just had a few wonderful days getting back to nature. Hearing the crickets and swatting bugs and then hearing them big fellas, LION but not actually seeing them! Disappointing but then ……. nature does not perform on the command! The Bushveld is very dry. The rains had not yet made an appearance. The Impala females hold back on producing their young until the first rains! We saw many very heavily pregnant buck! And we were hoping for rain just so that they could be relieved of their burden. It didn’t happen while we were there! Nature has its own time!

Hilda and Sam over at Lots To Do announced their next challenge using a stamp, metal and paint (not necessarily in that order)

So this is my offering!

The base on my 4 X 4 was scrunched up tin foil. Does tin foil constitute metal? I couldn’t take the chance and so added the metal flourish! Then, upon reading a magazine my dearest SIL brought for me from the UK, a technique jumped out and bit me on the nose (i.e. I hadn’t tried it before now) acetate, glue, alcohol inks and cling wrap.
The image is from June over at Art Freebies (thanks June) I smeared Vaseline over the parts I didn’t want paint on, then painted the whole picture with acrylic paint and when dry, wiped the paint off the image. A bit messy but that’s why kitchen roller towel was invented LOL and then I stamped Daydreams a few times in black and white.

Take care everyone and keep creating and as always, thank you for visiting.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Bad blogger …….

2009-10-03T21:37:00.004+02:00

…….. that I am! Sometimes that thing called Life gets in my way! Anyhoo, as they say in this jargon that I’m still trying to get to grips with, here’s what I have been doing in the ‘in-between’ moments of Life.

Ellen at Scrappanic shared a technique using gesso, chalk and baby wipes with me.

Thank you Ellen, I had fun!

With this one, I went according to the instructions. The image didn’t stamp too well as I think I over did the ‘thin layer’ gesso bit! I’ll most likely trim her down and use on a card. I have two female family members who have birthdays coming up in December, so I guess I still have some prep-time, (translated, that actually means, fix boo boo)

Now this one, I worked back to front and used calico (thin cotton material) instead of cardstock. I stamped my image first, then gessoed the background, chalked and then wiped the baby (“,)

This is what happens when one wants to print out lovely images from June at Art Freebies.

I set the printer in motion, went to do something else and came back to find that my colour cartridge (bless its soul) was running low on juice. In fact so low, that this is what the images looked like.
Up pops Life again. We all know the saying, ‘If Life gives you lemons, make Lemonade.’ So here is my Lemonade ATC in the Pink!

I used my favourite passion of the moment, corrugated board, gesso and chalks!

Enjoy, have a wonderful weekend and keep creating (even boo boos are OK, in fact they are more times than most, more FUN)

Take care.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

How generous ……………………….

2009-09-26T20:51:00.003+02:00

……………………. CarolAnne is having a give-away! And I mean a GIVE-AWAY. What a bumper package, full of gorgeous vintage goodies.

Carol Anne is also very generous with her lovely vintage images! Please hop on over to her blog and see first hand what the goodies are and sigh (as I do) at her vintage photos and cards. Thank you Carol Anne, you really brighten my day.

To all who visit and take time out to leave a comment, thank you so much. No matter how dull the day is, weather wise or otherwise, a comment makes me smile and I can tackle the rest of day – nasty spider bites and ulcers too!

Take care and as always, keep creating (no, not havoc!) those beautiful creations I see on your various blogs!

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

A Plea ……….

2009-09-21T21:25:00.002+02:00

…… came from Victoria for Erin's young neighbour who was involved in a serious boating accident. They can’t cope with any more flowers and teddy bears but would love to receive cards. Please check out these two blogs for the full story and if you can send a card, I am sure it will be most welcome. Paige is 13 years old and needs all the LUV us card making bloggers can deliver.

Here’s my card (2D and stickles don't show too well humph)

Thank you for supplying the image Victoria. She will no doubt feature on more cards (if I may)

Take care and be good to yourselves and thanks so much for visiting.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Prize Challenge …….

2009-09-13T19:38:00.003+02:00

…… over at Dezinaworld June’s challenge is to use WINGS and the prize is a fabulous Ten Piece Luxury Vintage background set of digital backgrounds to print and use whenever and whatever you want. You can also use them for digital art if you do any or add them as backgrounds on blogs or web pages - PLUS …. You also get your choice of any one Dezinaworld collage sheet you want. Now, how awesome is this Prize?? June is not only offering this lovely prize but on her other blog Artfreebies she has gorgeous free images! Thanks June!

So ……………… here is my contribution!

I painted a piece of 4 x 4 corrugated (recycled wine box LOL) a bright yellow. The wings are from KarensWhimsy (lots of great free images) which, you guessed it, I Glimmer Misted. The image is from Artchixstudio and then I messed with alcohol inks on a piece of transparency. The wording Have Wings …………. Will Fly are computer generated. This piece is ‘layered’ if I can call it that. I glued the wings and wording onto the corrugated cardboard, then the inked transparency and then perched the little lass image on top.

As always, thanks so much for visiting and leaving such great comments. It’s makes my day!

Have a wonderful and creative week.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Spring has sprung ..

2009-09-07T22:00:00.003+02:00

.... and them dapper young lads are sporting their bestest Spring outfits and singing their sweetest of melodies to attract the lovely ladies!

Over at LotsToDo the challenge was to use tissue paper. I folded, scrunched and mushed tissue paper and then glued the strips onto the base (one cuppa soup box) I dry brushed with acrylic paint and was done in no time!

This young birdie is an image supplied by the wonderful Cora at Digital Two for Tuesday.
Okay, so I combined two challenges again but I didn't miss the bus!

Enjoy the rest of the week, take care and keep crafting!

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Got my grubby ….

2009-09-05T14:14:00.004+02:00

…….. inked stained and paper cut paws on some Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angles! What fun!

Instead of using cardstock, I decided to see what the effect would be on calico. I did have the idea of eventually making a 4 x 4, so I misted the calico using Yellow Daisy. When dry, I used a 4x4 template/guide underneath the calico and stamped my 9 little lassies. I then punched out 9 1” squares out of ordinary printer paper and temporarily stuck them over my stamped images and misted with Bronze. Unfortunately, the Glimmer is lost in the scan! It does look rather 'washed out'

When I noticed that the mist had ‘pooled/collected’ I misted a piece of water colour paper with Yellow Daisy (again). The thought, Reduce, remake, Recycle, etc etc, Reuse was shouting, so I used it to soak up the excess and lo and behold this is what the result was. I stamped my 9 little ladies again and bingo. Again the Glimmer got lost!

Should I try this again, I will try to find a better way of sealing the punched squares over my images. I think if the ‘borders’ were more yellow it would have come out much nicer. The Bronze ‘bled’ too much! Oh well, as they say, ‘You live and learn’ And I have learnt!

This is my contribution to the LotsToDoChallenge It seems absolute ages that I sat down and made something! The background is from a piece of 'my playing with my new goodies'

Oops, missed the bus with this one!

Take care everyone and enjoy the rest of the weekend! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

This is .....

2009-08-29T22:48:00.002+02:00

..... as close as we got to seeing lion!

A painting in the loung/sitting room at the chalet we stayed in! ummmm better luck next time.

Take care and have fun with all the challenges out there.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

No …… I wasn’t ……

2009-08-29T19:54:00.006+02:00

…….. abducted by Aliens!
Hubby and I disappeared into the Pilanesberg National Park for a week. What bliss! Not too many people and few cars. Total peace, quiet and harmony. If we were any more relaxed, we would have been in reverse LOL!

These are just a few of the photos I took.

Red Hartebeest

Giraffe licking a salt slab

White Rhino

The rain clouds were gathering …………………………..

but very little action! 5 and a half drops of rain and then the sky cleared.

Pity, because there is nothing as special or exciting as

a full blown storm in the middle of the bush.

This was taken just as we were leaving a water hole.

Ah well, it’s over for another year. There is nothing like the African Bush to rejuvenate mind, body and soul.

Take care, be kind to yourself and enjoy the rest of the weekend. And thank you for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

Stop the ……

2009-08-15T23:26:00.005+02:00

…………… the world, please ………….. I need to get back on …………….!

Where the b*&&$!* h*## (lost in translation) has the time gone? I go a surfing of my favourite blogs, think oooh that’s a great challenge and when I look again the next challenge, from the same blog is ‘nipping me in the bud’
Cora thank you for this image. She will be the main ingredient for a special card to a special person.

Oh what can I say June This image is just so wonderful and will pop up very often. Here I printed her out on a piece of calico and "Pinked" her with flocking

I'm just coming out of hibernation, but nature is cruel. Just when I think Spring is showing signs, it gives me a fat smack, which says 'back to thermal undies missy'. I must admit I am tired of looking like the Michelin 'Woman'.

Take care everyone, enjoy the last few weeks of summer (because it's heading MY WAY, and hehehe will be here for the next 9 months or so......)

Love to all and thank you for stoping by and leaving such great messages and comments. I do appreciate.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxoxo

Yip, Lots ....

2009-08-05T23:09:00.003+02:00

...To Do ... Hilda issued the challenge to Recycle. So I did! The Knorr cardboard was the base. The next bit was left overs (no, not the mince!) the bit left over from the wedding invitations that I made for a friend, really, is food on everbody's mind?!?!?!

The lady's face was a smudged, almost landed in the bin image and so almost gone and the dragonflies are from the packaging packets from Crafty Individuals. That's two out of three. Does that qualify, Hilda/Sam?
Have a great week everyone and do what you love and enjoy and thanks for visiting and thanks so much for your comments. As fellow bloggers, you know that it means a great deal.
Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

I hardly …..

2009-07-30T21:34:00.003+02:00

…… ever do this!
That is, combine two challenges. I guess there is always a first time.

Cora at DigitalTwoForTuesday has supplied us with lovely images, once again.
The challenge over at Hilda/Sam's LotsToDo is to use acetate, somewhere and somehow.
So, in my a tissue, a coughing, and a wheezing and sneezing moment, I came up with this!

I printed the lovely lady onto acetate, mounted her onto cardstock and (carefully) cut her out. It's an ATC. The 'water' background was created using CB Distressed Stripes(?) Dragged a chalk slap over and added a dash of Stickles, a yacht charm and sun itty bits. The 'sand' is stip of cork from my stash.

Roll on Summer. August is almost upon us. August brings the winds, which brings the September rains, which heralds Spring. Do I sound just a tad impatient? Well I am. I need the natural warmth from the SUN, not an un-natural heat heater, that requires electricity!

Take care and keep well and thanks so much for visiting.

Yummy Blog .....

2009-07-27T16:44:00.002+02:00

...... Candy. June over at Artfreebies has started another blog called Dezinaworld and has luscious candy up for grabs. Please pop on over and have a 'sneak peek'
I wish you well with your new venture, June!

Wishing you all a wonderful and creative week.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Ah..ah… ah…

2009-07-24T23:12:00.004+02:00

…..AHTCCCHOOOOO! Bless Me! Sorry about that! There are some things we can control and then there are some we cannot.
I never knew that I could get bronchitis and ‘flu by reading fellow bloggers blogs, who were inflicted. This new technology is actually ‘deadly’
So, before my face ex/implodes again (sneezes) this is what I managed in the vast creative field. Pretty pathetic, but it’s hard to read the challenges when said face explodes in sneezes, tissues and tears obscure vision, connection between brain and fingers short circuit and pet dog emits deadly gases, loudly, so much so that he awakes himself. Thank goodness my nasal passages are blocked and so do not allow offensive smells to invade.

This is my contribution to the LotsToDoChallenge The theme is Paris. I have been to France but not Paris. We stayed in a park home area called St. Jean de Monts. It was lovely but dang the weather!!!! Beautiful blue skies! Gather buckets and spades and by the time (seconds) you get to the door, it has clouded over and is bucketing down! Cruel!
That's Life I Guess and sooooo .....

Take care and keep well.

Keep warm in the South and keep cool in the North. I won’t laugh and say the situation will soon be reversed. We need Winter to appreciate the new beginning of Spring.

Hugs and love and thanks for visiting and leaving bits of YOU

Denise
oxoxox

Beautiful Images ...

2009-07-02T20:35:00.004+02:00

..... again from Cora at DigitalTwoForTuesday I played with my crayons, paints and cuttlebug again.

(ooops, a tad skew)

These will no doubt play centre stage on cards. With these lovely ladies Cora is providing, I am thinking of making a set! Either to package as a gift or as individual cards.

Have fun everyone and enjoy what you do and as always, thank you for visiting.

Big Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

Just one ....

2009-06-28T20:25:00.003+02:00

.... Challenge! How weak/slack/pathetic is that??? I suppose I am using my energy to keep warm but that's really not a valid excuse, is it? LOL I need to find my boot straps. Probably would find both at the same time and pull at the same time and land up, most un-ceremoniously on my rear-end! Yes Candace I can hear you laughing!!
Anyway, here is my contribution to Cora's DigitalTuesday The background paper will be stunning printed out on either gold or silver. Playtime! when I can unfreeze my hands and stop the cramping ....

This started as an ATC and then grew to a hanging whatzit. I coloured her using Aquarela pencils my DS used when he was still at school doing art (11 years ago) and then just added a bit of bling (Stickles) Maybe another embellie for a heritage page? What do you think?
Keep 'cool' fellow crafters and have a great week doing what you enjoy!
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Thanks to ...

2009-06-23T22:50:00.003+02:00

...... Hilda at LotsToDo for the challenge this week. It was to use ribbons, lace, materials, buttons and/or anything haberdashery. I used a teabag to dye the the lace, butterfly and bits of the photo!
Doesn't she have a delightful look on her face? This little lady is from Carol She is gorgeous!

Take care and enjoy and thanks so much for your interest and comments.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Please meet ...

2009-06-18T22:30:00.002+02:00

..... Tara! Doesn't she have the most gorgeous wide eye innocent look? Victoria offers these digi stamps every so often to do your 'whatever takes your fancy" Take the plunge, it's fun.
I so do not do digital scrapbooking because I am so not photoshop literate. But I have, with the help of DD managed to save images, printed and coloured and painted.
Have GREAT week

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

A New Challenge ...

2009-06-16T21:07:00.004+02:00

..... Cora over at ClearlyVintage has started another blog! It's called DigitalTwoForTuesday She supplies two 'digital stamps' and we have carte blanche to create whatever takes our fancy! How cool is that? I must say, being a paper, scissors and glue person, I hesitated. But then, I can print the images and do my paper, scissors and glue thing and I get to use my crayons and re-connect with my inner child. Now that is 'uber kewl' (I believe these are the latest buzz words) This is my card contribution to the challenge.

I do hope everyone is having a supa dupa week. And thanks to all for visiting and leaving great comments.
Take care and as a good friend of mine says (words to the effect) Do More Of What You Love!

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

It's Winter ....

2009-06-15T22:42:00.002+02:00

... and I look and feel like a combination between the Michelin Man and the Oros Dude!
Thanks again June . Awesome freebies!

Being Winter, my dark side is coming out! It's cold, it's miserable and it's not nice BUT we don't have the snow and the ice. Mercy Me, That Rhymes!
I'm hauling my frozen butt to bed! Have a wonderful week, be kind to yourself, love and be the best creative creature you can be!

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Having some ......

2009-06-14T13:27:00.005+02:00

....... fun with freebies from some of the very generous ladies out there!
The image was from June and for the background I used the shaving cream technique (again) from Sam I just love this image!

For this ATC I used TH alcohol inks for the background, stamped the ferny/flowers and, of course, my flavour of the month stamp which I stamped onto a transparency. The dry leaf blew in while I was busy, so promptly got picked up, inked, varnished and attached!

I used images from Debrina for this ATC. I just love the shy look on this little girl's face.

Have fun everyone and have a fantastic crafty week. Thanks to all who visit and leave such great comments.

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

A simple and ....

2009-06-12T20:26:00.002+02:00

.... and gentle piece of art today. A 4 x 4. I played with my flavour of the month stamp. I stamped her onto a transparency and then used LuminArte paint to colour the flowers in her hair. What a pity these paints are no longer available (I only found them in March this year!!) OK, so I'm slow on the up-take LOL!

I then stuck her down on Crafty Individuals paper (it's just soooo lovely, I adore it) and used a ....... I don't know what to call this 'yarn' as the border. It picked up on some of the colours in the paper.
It's not 'done' as I feel it still needs a little something. A sentiment, but what? I don't want to detract from the background because I really like it the way it is. I don't feel the need for bling (sorry Chris ) I will sleep on it and if anyone has ideas on how to finish it, I will surely appreciate it.
I am a tad brain deficient/challenged at the moment. I have a little voice, a bit like Minnie Mouse On Helium, hence my current nickname, mOh!
Have a fabulous weekend, be kind to yourself and take care. And thanks so much for visiting!

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Every so often ...

2009-06-10T22:13:00.003+02:00

... I get meaningful messages. This is one of them.

Good evening fellow adventurer!

Yesterday I watched a small bird flying VERY fast, disappear into the canopy of an oak tree. So dense were its leaves that it was impossible to see what happened next, though I can tell you it remained inside. I wondered about how the little bird found its opening through the leaves at such a speed, and then manage to gently alight its fragile body on the branch it chose to land, all within a FRACTION of a second.

Not to mention the impossible to imagine flying maneuvers required, the banking, the curling, the vertical and horizontal stabilizations, the deceleration and landing.

Memory? Calculation? Not in that tiny brain. Instinct? Maybe, but how does instinct know which way the branches of a tree have grown, when no two are the same?

That little bird JUST KNEW.

It knew... in spite of NOT being able to SEE HOW things would work out... that if (and only if) it stayed the course, THE DETAILS would be taken care of... that an opening would appear and a twig be found. In fact, had she slowed down ENOUGH to carefully and logically inspect the tree first, the prudent thing to do, she would have fallen to the ground.

Kind of like us reaching our goals. Neither memory, nor calculating, nor instincts are the deciding factors, but faith.
Tallyho!

The Universe

Take care everyone and enjoy life!

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

OK.... so .....

2009-06-09T21:50:00.003+02:00

.... I am soooooo behind in my catch up that I am actually in reverse, but I am trying to get there.... (hot air and all LOL)

So, over at Hilda/Sam's LotsToDo some time ago (eons) was the black and white challenge! Found this poor lost soul under the the wedding invitations I was making for a friend.

And then from the same challenge site from Hilda I found the 'cracked' challenge under .....

........ DS's GF's present which was a photo collage for her Dad's 60th Birthday!

I have since done a 'sort of' tidy up but it was rather quick because our weather is nasty at the moment. I would never shape as an eskimo.

Those up North enjoy the sunshine and warmth and us in the South will just cuddle and huddle.

Hugs and Love and Warmth to all and most importantly, Keep Creating

Denise

oxoxox

Shoo ... two ...

2009-05-28T21:44:00.006+02:00

.... books in two days! No wonder I have eye strain!
That's thanks to wireless that doesn't work after computer got fried! But it wasn't the end of the world. We're now back to cable and we can now all connect (all five computers)

I can't see what he's saying, but I would think something like, 'Yes, we did it! Back in the land of communication" Well, Hello Again! I have so much 'catch up' to do.

Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the glorious sunshine!

Hugs

Denise

oxoxox

To err is human ....

2009-05-27T20:33:00.002+02:00

.... but to really foul things up, requires a computer.

Unfortunately, evil troll does have powers. This is first time in yonks that I can actually get to my blog and post. Hopefully I can PUBLISH POST. Oh S*****T 'Cannot contact blogger, will retry! My grey hairs are multiplying by the thousands.

I'll stick with Harlan Coben's The Final Detail. At least I dont need electricity, a generator or a computer or the internet! But I do miss being able to visit blogs and chatting!

Hugs and love

Denise

oxoxox

Due to a ......

2009-05-14T22:18:00.002+02:00

..... power outage this past Saturday, my hard drive got FRIED, well and truly!

I tried holding a candle behind the screen but it didn't work! Can't understand WHY!

Got my 'puter back today and have been trying to see what is lost and what is not.

Valuable lesson learnt, SAVE, SAVE, SAVE

So please forgive me for not visiting any blogs and not doing any challenges this last while.

Love and Hugs to All

Denise

oxoxox

The Silent Catch .....

2009-05-05T23:30:00.004+02:00

.... Up on ABAA I found the parrot! Do I get a Noddy Badge?

What a gorgeous lace collar! Jaqi you are soooooo fortunate to have these wonderful photos of your ancestors. I hope I have done your Aunt justice.

Thank you to all who have left such great comments.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Playing catch up ....

2009-05-02T22:59:00.004+02:00

...... I'm trying to get back into the swing of things. There is so much going on that this adle brain is battling to cope. So I decided that the only way was to grab the first challenge my mouse fell on .... Hilda

It's a laugh a minute in this household because I see the challenges and think to myself, geez that's great, then life happens in the meantime and when I look again the next challenge is up and I haven't even thought the last one through. Is it just me? Someone is messing with Mr/Mrs Time.

So I bid you all goodnight and thank you all most sincerely for your lovely comments. They are appreciated more than you know.

Warm Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

Thank You June ..

2009-04-25T22:43:00.003+02:00

... for giving me this Award. Much Appreciated. And now there are the rules, regulations and conditions .....

..... here they are :-

Thank the person who gave you the award.

Link back to them.

Copy the logo into your post.

I have to tell you 7 things you may find interesting about me.

Nominate and

Link to 7 Kreative bloggers and let them know by leaving a post on their blog.

Missus June, you are fabulous and I sincerely thank you, once again for this Award.

1. I have a weird sense of humour (according to people who don’t know me well)

2. If you’re my friend, you’re my friend, come hell or high water or fallen trees in lounge area.

3. I am not afraid of my own company. I scared my own socks off a long time ago and came to terms with what I have.

4. I am like a lioness when it comes to protecting my family (my Lion included)

5. I am a self confessed hoarder. Like THAT is SO unique?!?!?! Be honest now.

6. I love being in the African bush. Except for the mossies and ‘roaches!

7. I’ve not done anything marvellous, fantastic, earth shattering or awe inspiring …..
but I have bungie jumped and I still have my wedding dress after 34 years!

Here’s my list of some of the many talented and wonderful bloggers I’d like to share this award with:-

Jaqi who’s always there for me when I come unstuck.
Candace who tops up my humour levels on a regular basis.
Hilda who supplies me with loads to keep me out of mischief.
Sam who answers my thick questions pronto!
CarolAnne who has the most amazing images.
Elizabeth who is so informative and does great digital art and finds inspiration everywhere and anywhere and shares her finds.
Cora who is so generous with her marvellous vintage stash.

Cookie Sunshine. You are on my list too. Please start up your blog again. You are an amazing artist and such a good friend.

These ladies create a balance in my life. Each and every one is unique and I am so grateful and thankful that our paths have crossed.

Big hugs to all and thank you so much for your wonderful comments.

Denise
oxoxox

MIA .....

2009-04-21T22:46:00.003+02:00

.... because we were celebrating our beautiful daughter's Graduation.

She has done HERSELF proud and her Mom, Dad, Brother and Family. You Go Girl! We are so proud of you, we are bursting with LOVE and admiration of and for you.
Know you are loved.
US

Been playing again but ……..

2009-04-02T14:24:00.005+02:00

…… I have not been very ‘challenging’ this week due to the fact that my daughter arrives home from university today for the Easter vac. This Mother goes into overdrive, overload and over-do-it.

Serious Now :) Sam who’s helping Hilda out over at LotsToDo told us to, words to the effect “BOX IT” I used the technique Sam at TechniqueZone demonstrated with photo frames and the Cuttlebug magic machine and acetate and inks and and and … I don’t know of metal foil tape (if someone can enlighten me as to who the manufacturer is) So I used a thin ribbon from my stash to secure/bind my box.This is a scan and the colours came out soooooo different ……

and thought, take a photo ….

…. The colours are still not right!

Anyway, we’re still on the playground. I’ve got this thing about corrugated cardboard. My latest IN THING. I stamped onto ClingWrap, doing a sort of Mask It Move! I then spread some liquid glue over the corrugated cardboard that had been gessoed and painted with one of my favourite colours. The ClingWrap moulded itself over the corrugated board and looked rather ‘kewl’

And then I stamped one of my favourite stamps onto ordinary brown, lunch box, butcher paper. It seeped through so I flipped the image and glued it behind a photo circular frame, attached a piece of acetate to a square frame that had been sent through my CuttleBug, inked and mounted it onto a piece of my shaving cream experiment. This will no doubt form part of a card at some stage.

Love Life, It’s the Only One You Got Right Now!

Have a great weekend and thanks so much for all the wonderful comments.

Hugs
Denise
oxoxox

We have all heard ….

2009-03-26T21:35:00.003+02:00

….. the saying, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover!’ Well, I am asking that you don’t judge my birdhouse too harshly, because inside, which you can’t see, but I can, is THE most comfortable nest around. It has the softest of softest down feathers, a little water bowl, a bowl with seed and a container with regurgitated worms for the young ones. NO, I did not eat the worms and perform the ritual of partial digestion!

The Birdhouse challenge was issued by Linda and Rosie over at ABAA

I have discovered that when I sent my package to Jaqi I sent my mojo as well! How dumb is that? So now I have to wait a bit to get Jaqi’s package. I have been assured that my mojo is on her/his/its way home! And my friend Candace From Across the Pond has re-routed lost mojos my way! Thanks so much!

I am not a wire worker so therefore I would like to highlight some of the works from our local craftspeople. Apologies Sam&Hilda I have to be honest, I can't do this!

Now I need to know what this technique is called, besides paper piercing! I came across this

when I was playing the clean up game. I used to make all my son’s and daughter’s cards when they were “little”. They are now, respectively 29yrs and 22yrs. I had myself set up with batting and a light box and darning needle. This fellow, for whatever reason didn’t make it onto a card. Shame he’s been tucked away for nearly two decades. Just goes to show how often I play the clean up game! Let me clarify in case some may get the wrong idea. I don’t often play the clean up game in MY CRAFT ROOM. When I can’t find my table, it’s that TIME, but it's the cupboards and boxes and envelopes that hide almost 'antique' qualifiable (is there such a word?) works of art! LOL

Love, Laugh, Live and have Fun! Life as we know it, is short. Be it moments or 100 years!

Love and Hugs to all and thank you to all who pay a visit. I hope that you take something positive away with you.

Denise

oxoxox