Time....

I just love this sentiment - In such a rush and bustle life we all live; time just seems to fly on by - so when you have some breathing space it's nice to notice the things that bring you joy... at this time for me it is my family - they are so precious and I'm so glad they are in my life.  I made this card for challenge #244 at Shopping Our Stash - use clocks.  Inked up the raised surface on an embossing folder in Distress Ink Stormy Sky, then inked the raised surface of the card in DI Antique Linen - to create the background. Thanks for taking a peek

  

SOS #244 - Cuckoo For You - Use Clocks

EDITED 1 April 2016

Today I am posting to Darnells bloghop....April Fool's Day Boo Boo Hop  - post one of your oopsie-boopsies - where we're to share a card with a mistake, or something funny that happened in the making - can you see my mistake ... the clocks in the embossed background - they're back to front.  I inked one side of the embossing folder with green and I didn't like how bright it was so I quickly inked the other side with blue and the result is that its all about face. I liked the effect and didn't realise till later the oopsie.   Thanks for taking a peek  

Cup of Cheer

A bright cheery Spring card for the latest Coffee Lovers Bloghop - Spring Edition.

I am so out of the swing of things with my card making lately ... just a few other things going on in our lives at the present ... but it was nice to find some time to make a card for this 'hop' - appropriate maybe as it is Easter.  I used my Brushos on these stamped images - I think it says it all simply ... just need to find a quiet spot to enjoy a cuppa.  Have a lovely Easter and thanks for stopping by 

Friday Smiles

Good morning Friday Smiles visitors.... from damp Townsville, Australia.

This is a photo heavy post (you can click on the pics for a larger view)

My first photo I couldn't resist... sunrise this morning - clouds with a promise of more rain. We're in drought here so this past week of rain is wonderful although the back your is very soggy and work on the build slowed considerably, tarps have been pulled over the extension to the right side of the house....

 A view of the back extension shows a completed two room structure ready for the plasterers on Monday, and our extended deck roof - see the shorter one still underneath that will be cut away.

 A couple of street views..

 And part of the building mess under our carport.... as you can see ladders and scaffolding everywhere

I was away last week on a sudden visit south to see my mum and very sick brother

So this gorgeous rose in mums garden certainly has me smiling

 Me and mum

Thanks for stopping by and if you have some happiness to share, please pop over to Annies blog and join in ..... have a wonderful week, Cheers

Hope your day is Fabulous

Here is the card I've made for Februarys CCC which is hosted by Deborah over at Society of Stampaholics.  I have used the colours and layout for my design - combining a distress inked background with die cut leaves and tiny flowers and a hand made flower. Finished off with a sentiment strip and tiny silver pearls.  Thanks for taking a peek

 

Friday Smiles

WEEK 159 - Friday Smiles at A Stitch in Time  

A busy time and lots of progress on the house this week, so we are extremely happy....   Tuesday the beams and trusses were hoisted into place with a crane

 and today the roof was prepared with batons, fascias and gutters ready for the roofing on Monday.

 also during the week the insulation was installed and all going well the cladding will go on the walls tomorrow...yes they are working on Saturdays.

Here's my "funny" for a chuckle this week

AND OOOOH don't I just enjoy a long hot, sudsy soak in the bath!!!   Do you??

Have you a happiness to share this week, join in over at Annies Blog

Enjoy your weekend, cheers

happy happy happy birthday

Here's my cheerful happy happy happy birthday card for the Stamplorations February CASEplorations challenge - inspired by the lovely card by Anita. I created the background card with Magical Mica Mist - love the bright colours. Triple die cut the word Happy and stamped the Birthday sentiment...the hardest part is collecting all the small cutouts and gluing them in place.  Thanks for taking a peek

A Gift for You

Well I've been looking forward to some me time so today I hid myself away with my crafty stuff and have some fun.  My first card is for the Inspired by ... All the Little Things #3 photo challenge.... I interpreted the tiered cake to make a card with the Easy Triple Time technique but instead of layering each piece I embossed the edges with pearl gold. I stamped, coloured and rough cut the image and finished with a stamped sentiment.  Thanks for taking a peek

Friday Smiles

  Week 158  - Friday Smiles at A Stitch in Time

 Look Look Look - we have frame work up on the house extensions ...

Down the side they've just started to extend out from the existing rooms - two rooms in the area will be increased in size.

 This section out the back is a complete new bedroom, study and ensuite.

We have been up bright and early three mornings this week to paint the exterior cladding - we got and system going with the painting and only worked a few hours in the morning before it got too hot.

Then this afternoon it was so very hot we invited ourselves over to our friends place for a lovely cool off in their pool.

 Here's my favorite pic for the week... little Mia on the floor with their cat Luna...who loves to give kitty cuddles (head rubs) to Mia.

and ... we've been trying to get a few pics of the sisters together to send to the great grandparents - here's a pretty cute one of Sophie and Mia

So this week even though we've had a few 'moments' with the building, overall I'm amazed and pretty happy with the fact that we are actually doing this build.

How has your week been?  please join in at Annies blog and share your happy moments.

Thanks for dropping by and do enjoy your weekend, cheers

Just for You

Today I am finishing off another card in progress - for Inspired by All the Little Things #2.

These summery colours of the inspiration photo suited this floral stamp from IBS - then a simple layering onto patterned paper and die cut to form a frame.

Thanks for taking a peek

Thinking of You

I have decided to join in with Lesley's new segment called Inspired by ...All the Little Things.

I have to agree with her that my style has been evolving and changing and I suppose I'm a bit confused about my style now BUT I do know that I love florals and making cards with layers and embellishments - ribbons and flowers and bling. So here is my card for #1 inspired by the lovely blue and white bedroom scene - this is an open ongoing feature so you can join in anytime...

Thanks for taking a peek