Just Magnolia - Dawny's Sketch

To find today's earlier post for Penny Black/Sketch Saturday click here

I wasn't going to post again this afternoon but ...... I was playing with the ol' Distress Inks (just how long does it take to get the hang of these?) and I ended up with an image that I knew would go quite well with some papers I had.  So, I put them together and thought "yeah, that sort of works" and thus my card was born!

I had spotted Dawny's sketch on JUST MAGNOLIA yesterday and had earmarked it for a play so, bravely, I shall enter my accidental card to this week's challenge!

As my palette of inks is still limited, I only had Tea Dye to do Tilda's hair with, and that was far too ginger, so had to darken it up with a black watercolour pencil.

I love the delicate look of using the inks, must just remember that they dry much lighter!  Anyhoo, Chinese Tilda from Magnolia, Distress Inks, Wild Rose Studio oriental paperpack, Colorbox Q chalk inks for edging.  Here's a Tilda close-up

Quite pleased with the soft blush effect on her cheeks, but I am soooooooo going to have to expand my range of colours!

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Sketch Saturday + Penny Black

Happy Sunday everyone!  I was woken up this morning in the wee small hours by a Vincent sitting on my head.  That cat has no respect for the sleeping - if anyone has seen the Simon's Cat film called Cat Man Do, then you will know exactly what I went through, except for the baseball bat.

Anyhoo, 12 September means that it is the Italian Grand Prix from Monza and I have high hopes for Britain's chances today of a good result.  Go Jenson!

Enough rambling, onto my card - this week SKETCH SATURDAY CHALLENGE have this sketch

and I have combined it with PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE who want Men/Boy Cards.  Here is what I've done

I've used Penny Black's Hedge-Words stamp, Anita's papers, Copics, and the star Nestabilities. 

And while we are on the subject of Penny Black, it is my lovely friend Uma's 30th birthday today (have a good one hunny, once the hangover has worn off) and this is the card I made for her

Thanks for popping over, hope you have a lovely rest of the day.

Hugs
Squirrel xx

Totally Gorjuss # 47 - Flowers

Saturday 11 September - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my darling MUM!  Be over to see you in a little while mate.

11 September - Twin Towers.  A day for a small prayer for those who are no longer with us, and for those left behind without their loved ones.

Saturday 11 September - TOTALLY GORJUSS challenge!  Thanks to everyone who joined in with our sketch challenge last week, Net really does come up trumps with these designs.  I'm quite excited this week as our sponsor is one of those sites that I cannot resist.  Our theme is FLOWERS (bit of a clue there) and our sponsor (guessed it yet?) is non other than WILD ORCHID CRAFTS.  Thought that would get your attention!

The DT has surpassed itself and the Gorjussettes are bathing in rose petals.  Here is my offering for the DT.

I've used a Mo Manning stamp (how brilliant are her designs) called End of Summer (seemed appropriate).  Papers are Basic Grey, flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts and sentiment is Pink Gem Designs.

Hope you can all find the time to join us at the TOTALLY GORJUSS challenge, it'd be fab to see you there.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Quick Candy Reminder

Hi all - just a reminder that I have two candies running at the moment -

Closing on 18 September:  Lili Of The Valley Candy

Closing on 30 September:  Autumn Max Pink Gem Candy

Hugs, Squirrel xx

ABC Christmas Challenge - S is for Santa

Welcome to another ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE! Wow, how quickly the weeks whizz past - another two have gone in the blink of an eye.  Hugh apologies to those of you who entered our R for Rudolph challenge that I wasn't able to comment on; I'm having broadband/Blogger issues at the moment that are slowing things down to a crawl.  Thank you to everyone who entered and don't forget to check back to the main blog to see who the Top 3 and winner are.

And so to S for Santa.  The extra this time (chosen by me) is for you not to use red!  The Teamies have come up trumps yet again and produced some amazing work to inspire you.

Our sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp, and there is also a GDT spot up for grabs, so if you fancy joining us for the next couple of challenges please make sure you mark your entry with GD after your name.

Here is my DT card

This Santa is from Sugar Nellie and I think he has to be one of my all-time favourites, he's just how I would want my Santa to be.  I've coloured him with ProMarkers.  Good old Nestabilities for the shapes, papers are Basic Grey from the Kraft and Manilla collections, and the sentiment is Lili Of The Valley.  Martha Stewart star border punch.

Anyhoo, hope to see you over at the challenge (you have two weeks) with lots of fabulous colours for Santa!

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Going Dotty ..... with Distress Inks

Oh gosh, I can't begin to tell you how nice it is to have the luxury of crafting on a weekday and in daylight!  Makes a change for me, all my crafting is normally crammed in at the weekend or, if an emergency, late in the evening.

Just Cute Bears Challenge this week are asking for us to go dotty!  How could I say no to a challenge like that?!

Now, I ended up with two cards for this challenge, but there is a good reason for it .... read on.  Card No 1 I did late yesterday afternoon.

I've used James from Lili Of The Valley with his box of decorations and coloured him with ProMarkers.  Papers are from a summer collection by Papermania and I used the smaller dots to paper piece the decorations box.  The star has Glossy Accents on it and the tinsel I did with a glitter glue (not appreciating how long it would take to dry!)  Sentiment is Woodware.  So far so good .....

Now, when I looked at it again this morning, the glitter glue (which had been nice and puffy last night) had dried nearly flat so that tinsel look was gone.  Then being in a bit of a picky-pants mood, I decided that the ProMarkers were too strong so I wanted something more delicate.  "I know", says I, "I'll have a go with the Distress Inks, it can't be that hard".  Oh yeah, it was!  Anyway, on my third attempt I think I achieved something acceptable ......

It's going to take me a lot of practice to get the wow factor but I can feel a new addiction coming on.  As I only have four Distress Pads, I had to cheat a bit with some Memento pads for the red, pink and darker green.

Another Lili Of The Valley stamp, papers are Wild Rose Studio Polka Dot Collection and again, the sentiment is Woodware.  This is the card I shall enter into the challenge.

Thanks for dropping by .... I'm now off to browse for some more inks (well, four pads is a bit of a limited palette, so that's my reasoning!).

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Italian Wedding

Second post today!  You can reach the earlier one by scrolling down or clicking here.

This card is for an order I received from one of the ladies at work - you may remember the 100th birthday card I did for her mother.  Well, this one is for her son for his wedding but to come from grandmama.  And it had to have Italian text and incorporate the bride's family tartan!  Have used Jeanette's sketch again from this week's Sketch Saturday but tweeked it a little (told you that sketch was a keeper).

I have no idea who the stamp is made by - it was one of the first I bought when I started crafting.  Papers are a mix of Making Memories and Papermania, and the family tartan, with Martha Stewart heart border punch, leaf frond punch, and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

And I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Stamp With Fun # 75 = Wedding

Paperminutes = Love

Creative Cottage - Celebrations

Allsorts = New Beginnings

Thanks for popping in to have a peek.  Hope you are all ok.  Think I am crafted out for today so am going to see if my broadband is behaving itself enough now for me to do my DT commenting duty.

Catch ya's all later

Squirrel xxx

Sketch Saturday + High Hopes "It's A Girl/Boy"

Hello All, yes it is Monday, and yes, I am here!  Snuck a couple of days off work - it's been so hectic for the past six weeks, and threatening to do the same again shortly, so I thought a couple of days of "me time" were in order.

A brilliant sketch from Jeanette over at SKETCH SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week - this one's a keeper - and I've combined it with the theme from HIGH HOPES CHALLENGE of a card for a girl or boy.  As you can see, I went for boy!

Here is Jeanette's fabbie sketch

And here is my card

It's a High Hopes stamp but I've mislaid the tag so perhaps someone can let me know what it's called.  Papers are Making Memories and matting card Papermania.  Image coloured with Copics.  Border punch is Her Majesty Martha Stewart (all hail the Queen of quality punches!).

Hope you like, and thanks for dropping in to see me, even if I did take you by surprise.  And apologies for those that missed out on the cake .... the middle was a bit "damp" but the edges were yummy!

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Golden Wedding ........ ho hum!

In a couple of weeks, in fact the same day as our wedding anniversary, is my aunt and uncle's golden wedding.  50 years.  Cripes!  We've managed 12 so a little way to go yet then.

As there is no danger of them coming anywhere near my blog, I thought I'd share a couple of cards with you. 

The first is one commissioned by my parents and mum dug up a photo for me to use (it's ok mum, I copied it, the original is still safe and in one piece)

If you think it looks familiar, I used a sketch that Bev did for LOTV a couple of weeks ago as I loved the layout so much.  Gold foil spot paper is Craftwork Cards, ribbon from Fantastic Ribbons, large and small roses and the ribbon slider from Wild Orchid Crafts, Martha Stewart frond punch for the leaves, and a few peel offs to finish.  Because of the depth of the roses (they are sooooo yummy) I've had to make a box.  It's very simple white card but I've used a panel of the Craftwork Cards paper to tart it up a bit. 

So that's mum and dad's card for them.  This one is mine

I've not gone completely mad, they are both bird lovers and have an avery in the back garden!  I'd been struggling with what to do and then my dear mate Zippy sent me Making Cards which had these beautiful Nancy Watt papers as a freebie and I thought they'd be perfect.  Not sure why the photo is so on the huh, it looked straight through the viewfinder!

Thanks for dropping by this afternoon.  There is a light fruit cake in the oven, should be ready in about 30 mins if you fancy a slice. 

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Totally Gorjuss # 46 - Sketch

Happy Saturday everyone!  What are you all up to this weekend then?  Got time for some crafting?  I certainly hope so, especially as it is the first Saturday of the month which means that TOTALLY GORJUSS are bringing you another fabbie sketch to play with!

Thank you everyone for your fantastic Christmas In August cards - my word you lot are getting yourselves organised early this year.  Some wonderful entries so please do check back to the TOTALLY GORJUSS blog to see who was the winner of that challenge.

Right then, on to THIS challenge - the Gorjussettes are thrilled to be sponsored by JOANNA SHEEN and we all know what Joanna stands for = fabulous crafting goodies!  Whoo-hoo!  Here is the sketch for you....

And here is my DT card

Can't believe it is only 4 September and the light for taking photos is appalling already!  Anyhoo, this is the first inking of this little love by Gillian Roberts from Stampavie, spotty background paper is, erm, err, Dovecraft I think, but the old grey cells are whithering, the text is Friends Definition stamp from Hero Arts (one of their Clings) and the splotty sploggy matting paper is what I did with ink and a sponge.  Think it came out quite well really.

Hope you do find time to create - we'd love you to come and join us - see you there!

Hugs, Squirrel xx

LOTV Challenge - Sketch

'ello me darlin's, how are we all?  It's been a mad, mental, crazy, insane week at work for me so I am so relieved it is now officially the weekend!

Fabulous sketch for the LILI OF THE VALLEY challenge this week, I just can't resist a good sketch .....

And here is my card, very simple but I ain't had that much time

Rosie Posie is still one of my favourite LOTV stamps, such a cutie - coloured with pastel Copics.  Papers are Basic Grey from the Porcelain collection.  Nestabilities circle dies, Cuttlebug flowers and label, few gems and peel off words and that's it!

Thanks for popping over to see me.  I'm hoping to have time for some baking tomorrow so next time you visit there might be cake!

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Autumn Max Candy

Well, as it is now September, and starting to feel like autumn - how about a little autumn candy?

I have on offer a brand new Autumn Max stamp from Pink Gem Designs - don't you just want to rush out now and find some conkers?!

All you need to do is be a follower and leave me a comment telling me what your favourite season of the year is.  Email entries are fine for those followers who do not have a blog.

This candy will close at midnight on 30 September and the winner will be announced on 2 October.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Blogging Awards

Despite the fact that I am the world's most appalling blogger at the moment, some very sweet bloggie mates have still decided that I might deserve an award!

Award number 1 comes from Sharon (Bonkers About Buttons) - thank you hunny, and it is so good to be reaquainted with you again after all this time.  I have also received this award from Helen (Helen's Craft Haven), one of my fab teamies over at ABC Christmas Challenge, so many thanks to you too m'darlin'!  Helen is currently featured in the Squirrel Spotlight (my little tooting session about blogs that inspire me).

Award number 2 has been given to me by the delectible Delphine (Delphine's Place) - thanks hunny, that is so kind of you, although I'm not sure a squirrel is pet, more of a pest I think!

So cheers guys, it is so nice to know that I am being thought of - naturally there are rules attached to these awards but being the free-thinker that I am (which gets me into soooo much trouble) I am chucking the rules out of the window and offering these awards to all my fabulous followers who continue to support me, even when I'm all behind! 

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Sketch & Stash, and oh the shame of it

Lovely little sketch this time over on Sketch & Stash Challenge and as this is another challenge that I've not taken part in for what feels like months, I thought I'd have a go

Here is the sketch

And here is my card

From the stash, I have used this lovely litttle Sugar Nellie with her birthday cake - I really am embarrassed to think how long she has been neglected.  Coloured with Copics.  The marble background paper is also from an ancient stash, so ancient I have no idea where it came from, and the DP is from a free pack of paper that came with a magazine this summer that I've never used.  Sentiment is Craftwork Cards and Papermania shimmer dots have been languishing in the "pile" for months.

Do you know that feeling - the one you have when you just know you have forgotten something really important but you simply can't put your finger on it?  Then, suddenly, it hits you like a brick wrapped in a wet towel and your stomach drops to the floor in horror?  Yep, I have managed to forget one of my best friend's birthdays.  Nine days ago!  This is going to take some serious grovelling to get over ........ oooh dear.

Hanging my head in shame

Squirrel xxx

Penny Black - Summer Lovin'

Gosh, it feels like an eternity since I've had the chance to enter the Penny Black Saturday Challenge and I am therefore starting a campaign for a bank holiday every Monday so I get more time at weekends!

There was me saying yesterday that Sunday was supposed to be the best day weatherwise and we have had torrential rain here this afternoon.  Sun is out now so let's hope it stays for a little while.  Mind you, Toad did want rain as he sprinkled something on the lawn yesterday that needed to be watered in.  Feel free to blame him if it ruined your bbq!

Anyhoo, here is my card for the challenge of Summer Lovin'

I've interpreted the challenge as loving the Summer rather than being in love in Summertime.  I've used Penny Black Mimi "Easy Rider" stamp, coloured with Copics.  All papers and card are from the pick 'n' mix scraps box so no ID for those.  Martha Stewart grass and picket fence border punches, Woodware small daisy punch, Personal Impressions sentiment and Papermania shimmer dots.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Totally Gorjuss # 45 - Christmas in August

Hello everyone, and a happy Bank Holiday weekend to all our followers in the UK.  I see that, at the moment, we have typical weather for a long weekend - Sunday is supposed to be the best day so now you know you can spend all day Saturday crafting!

And as it is Saturday, that can only mean one thing - yes, it's another fabulous challenge from TOTALLY GORJUSS!  Our theme for this challenge is Christmas in August (it's not that far away now) and our sponsor is Cupid Clear Stamps.

Here is my DT card

I've used the Carol Singers stamp from Lili Of The Valley (a brand new one of which is my candy - open until 18 September if you've not entered yet) and coloured with Copics.  Papers are from Dovecraft and the fake poinsetta I made with my large and medium Woodware daisy punches.  Leaves are Martha Stewart frond punch, large brad from Papermania.

Thanks for stopping by - now off you go and get festive and I shall look forward to seeing all your entries over at the challenge.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

ABC Christmas - R for Rudolph (extra is brads)

So here we are again for another bash at the ol' Christmas cards!  Thanks to everyone who took part in our last challenge, you were certainly loving Samantha's brilliant Quick & Easy sketch.  Don't forget to check out the ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE blog to see the Top 3 and ultimate winner.

The challenge this time is being hosted by our wonderful Cathy (so much talent in such a small package) and our theme is R for Rudolph.  Cathy has chosen the extra of brads.  As always, my Teamies have come up with some cracking inspiration for you, and if that's not enough to encourage you to join in, we are also thrilled to be sponsored by WILD ROSE STUDIO

Here is my DT card

I've used Baby's First Christmas from Lili Of The Valley and coloured him/her with Copics.  Papers are Wild Rose Studio and Papermania, star border punch from Martha Stewart, sentiment from Woodware and brads from stash.

Thanks for taking the time to drop by and I look forward to seeing all your wonderful Rudolphs over on the ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

Hugs, Squirrel xx

In The Squirrel Spotlight - Helen's Craft Haven

Hi all, and welcome to the second in an occasional series of posts about blogs that are, in my opinion, just brilliant.

This time I would like to bring to your attention HELEN'S CRAFT HAVEN

My first encounter with Helen was over on the DoCrafts forum where we shared a mutual love of Penny Black stamps.  If you also love these wonderful stamps, or are thinking about investing in some, then Helen's blog is the place to be for tons of inspiration.  Helen's cards are always beautiful, light and full of colour and so much style.

Not only is Helen a skilled crafter, she is also a very talented musician, as I discovered last month when I was blessed to be able to meet her at last at Samantha's wedding and Helen played her flute during the service.

If you have not found Helen's blog before, do have a visit, you are in for a real treat.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

A Couple For Fun

No challenge cards today as I've been busy with my DT cards and had my nose stuck in a good book at lot of the time!  Has anyone else read The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo?  I loved it and have gone straight on to the second in the series, The Girl Who Played With Fire.  Can't put it down and was reading until the wee small hours this morning - no wonder I feel a bit limp today!

Anyhoo, a couple of quick but sweet birthday cards to share with you this afternoon -

I've used Willow Shopping from Whiff of Joy for this one.  I have paper pieced her shopping bags (they are just crying out for that to be done) and the rest of her is Copics.  I wish I could remember where the papers are from but they were just loose sheets in my "pile".  Sentiment is Craftwork Cards.

And a Lili Of The Valley Busy Bear, full of style and sophistication!  Isn't she so cute?  Again coloured with Copics.  Papers are Dovecraft and Papermania, with sentiment being Craftwork Cards

Hope you are all having great weekends, whatever you are up to.
Hugs
Squirrel xx

Totally Gorjuss # 44 - Star!

Hello, and welcome to another challenge from TOTALLY GORJUSS - thank you for all your brilliant Aqua entries, don't forget to check the main blog to see who won the Lili Of The Valley voucher.

And this week's theme is "You Are A Star", or something with stars on anyway!!  Design Team have been brilliant again, always a huge inspiration.  Here is my DT offering

I could not resist those podgy little legs - L'il Ballerina from Whipper Snapper, papers are Basic Grey and from stash.  L'il is coloured with Copics and then covered in Art Institute Fine Glitter from the Egg Shell collection.  Nestabilities earned their keep this week.

Hope to see you all over at the challenge.
Hugs
Squirrel x

LOTV Challenge 61 - Away In A Manger + A Spoon Full of Sugar

How could I resist a sketch by the incredibly talented Bev over at LILI OF THE VALLEY this week?

Here is the sketch ....

And here is my card

I adore this little nativity scene from LOTV, it is so full of innocence, just gorgeous.  Papers are Dovecraft, an oriental pack, and Papermania Henbury Lane, with mat card being DCWV.  Sentiment is Woodware, pearls and peel offs from stash.

I'd also like to enter this for A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR challenge who are having Christmas in August!

Thanks for popping by,

Squirrel xx

Totally Gorjuss # 43 - Aqua (shades of)

Morning all!  The weekend at last, hurrah.  What a funny week for weather it has been in the UK.  Sunny, rainy, sunny and rainy, hailstones, thunderstorms - hard to believe we are still in August at the "height" of summer.

And so to TOTALLY GORJUSS for this week.  Thanks to everyone who took part in last week's challenge - don't forget to check out who was the lucky winner of the Joanna Sheen voucher.  This week our challenge is AQUA and as always the Design Team have come up with some beauties for you to oooh over.  And we are so lucky to be sponsored this time by Lili Of The Valley!

Because I'm a silly old Squirrel, I ended up making two cards

The first card, with Tilda perched on the anchor, is from the new Magnolia range.  Papers are from Wild Rose Studio and flowers are Wild Orchid Crafts. Sentiment stamp is Penny Black.

The second card features a Christmas angel from Lili Of The Valley.  I think the paper is Dovecraft but I've lost the cover sheet so I can't be sure.  Martha Stewart border punch, Anita's sticky ribbon and gems from stash.  Both cards have been done with ProMarkers.

Thanks for popping over for a nosey, and I hope to see you all over at the challenge during the week.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

In The Squirrel Spotlight - Delphine's Place

A new Squirrel feature for you!  As I follow so many wonderful blogs and am inspired by so many exceptionally talented crafters, I thought I would have an occasional item where I "spotlight" one of those blogs.

So, the first to star in the Squirrel Spotlight is Delphine's Place - if you have not found Delphine's blog yet, I urge you to hop across and have a nosey round.  Delphine hasn't been blogging long but oh-my-word, has she already made her mark on blogland with her beautiful cards, abundant talent and sweet nature.

Do pay Delphine a visit soon, you will wish you had done it earlier.

Hugs

Squirrel xx 

ABC Christmas Challenge - Q for Quick & Easy Sketch

Seems strange to be thinking about Christmas in the middle of August but it is scary how time is marching on and before we know it, it will be December and we'll all be in a panic about cards - so now is your chance to get a head start!

This time over at ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE we have reached the letter Q and our lovely Samantha has come up with a Quick & Easy Sketch for us

How gorgeous is this?!  And the extra this time is to make more than one card using the sketch.  Our sponsor for this challenge is Lacey from Stamp and Create and there is a $20 voucher for the winner.  Can it get any better?

The DT have come up with some cracking examples for you so please do check out their blogs.  Here is my offering:

I've used the ultra cute "To Have And To Hug" stamp from Penny Black, coloured with Copics.  Papers are from the Dovecraft Christmas Collection and spots were done with a hole punch from waste card.  Quick, and very easy!

Looking forward to seeing all your wonderful entries.

Hugs

Squirrel xx

Furry Friendship Fun

Not cards for challenges, not cards for DTs, but two cards just because I wanted to!  Both are a bit furry ......

Girl with Cat stamp from High Hopes coloured with Copics, Ticket Sentiment from Pink Gem Designs, papers are Wild Rose Studio, Papermania and Forever Friends, Martha Stewart heart border punch and leaf frond punch, Woodware medium and small daisy punches, Papermania Shimmer Dots

Lili Of The Valley Puss In Boot stamp and sentiment, coloured with Copics, striped paper from a Smirk collection, plain pink and yellow from stash, Martha Stewart doily lace border punch, Dovecraft gems, Wild Orchid aster and gypsophelia flowers.

Thanks for taking the time to drop by.  Hope your weekend is a good one.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Simons Says + Cute Card Thursday

Well - I have a husband who doesn't like to be beaten at anything.  I wouldn't say he is competitive but he does like to be ahead of everyone else.  Sooooo, when I mentioned that the challenge over at Simon Says is Sing It Baby (song titles) he spent a happy half hour coming up with really obscure ideas and getting grumpy when I could find stamps to suit.  He really thought he'd got me with this one, so I sent him out to get some cat litter while I merrily crafted ...... I'm also entering this for Cute Card Thursday's "Whateva" challenge.

I've Got You Under My Skin

Ha!  That'll teach him!  Fabulous image called "Cat-ching Rays" by Dustin Pike for High Hopes Stamps.  Coloured with Copics.  Papers are Basic Grey, stash and DCWV.  Sentiment is Lili Of The Valley.

Earlier posts today can be found here

Spiderman (new Vince pictures)

Lili Of The Valley Candy

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 42 - Sketch

Thanks for popping over to me see.

Hugs, Squirrel xxx

Spiderman

You know that moment, the one when you become aware you are being watched ....... you look round, nervously - and then burst out laughing

Grubby little monster!

CANDY - Lili Of The Valley

Morning guys, hope you are all well on this slightly damp Saturday morning.  I'm still full of snuffles and coughs but feeling better in myself.  Nasty germs!

As we are all now gearing up for that big card event of the year - I can hardly bring myself to say the word yet - Christmas (eeeeek) I thought I'd try and help you along a bit by offering some Christmas Candy.

This fabulous Carol Singers stamp is from the new releases by Lili Of The Valley - the winner will receive a brand new, still in the packet version.

So, what do you need to do?

1.  Firstly, I'd prefer it if you were already a follower but new visitors are always welcome

2.  Leave me a comment to this post

3.  Spread the word on your own blog

Email entries will be accepted as I know some of my followers don't have their own blogs.

Closing date for this candy will be midnight on Saturday 18 September 2010 and winner will be announced the following day.

Hugs, Squirrel xx

Totally Gorjuss Challenge # 42 - A Sketch

It feels like flippin' months since I sat down and made a card, but it's really only just over two weeks.  Thank goodness for some normality lol!

So, here we are again - time for a new challenge from TOTALLY GORJUSS, and as it is the first Saturday of the month our leader, Net, has created one of her sketches for us to play with.

Now, what I had in my head for this was simply stunning.  I really must learn how to get thoughts onto paper.  Anyway, here is my DT for this week

I love these City Girls from Whiff of Joy don't you?  Coloured with Copics and a dash of Glossy Accents on her glasses.  Papers are all from a DCWV Black & White collection that I'm not brave enough to use very often.  Woodware medium daisy punch and Pebbles Inc Candy Dots for the flowers.  Black card is DCWV Neutral Stack and red card from stash.

Hope you all have a super weekend lined up and that the school holidays aren't sending you daft already.

Hugs, Squirrel xx