Raspberry suite challenge #17

I decided to take part in this challenge because the colours are so gorgeous! I usually feel intimidated entering these things 'cause the standard is so high, so here goes nothin! I used Bazzill and Stampin' up cardstock, cuttlebug embossing folder, Amy Butler lotus flower stamp on the red card, by K & Co, and a cute little tag from a cutter file by K Werner. I added my own flower made from ribbon to balance it off. I've not used this colour combo before, but it feels really fresh, so you'll probably see it again! C x

Beautiful sunset

I couldn't resist trying to snap this last night, although I have since been informed, it's one of the most difficult pictures to take. Ho Hum! x

Twisted sketch #16

I thought I would have another go at this. I did one layout, which I thought was too literal to the sketch, so had another pop. I still feel that I've been a bit safe, but I like it all the same, it's a picture of my Dad and my Auntie in the early 50's. The twist is to use stickers, but am very thin on the ground as I'm not really a fan, but I do have an ever increasing selection of mini alpha stickers, so they'll have to do! I used American crafts foam thickers (hope they count!) and found a chipboard ( I know that won't!) poinsettia that I had heat embossed with my AC Zing powders to add sparkle, and lurking in my stash were some cute Paperchase heart stickies. Well here goes nothing! C x

I'm too old for homework!

Well I've had my first photography class, we had to take pictures of others in the group and analyse them, I concluded that I don't have a clue what I'm doing! LOL, Well that's what I'm there for!

We had to go out this week and take pictures of flowers, I did, and with a little help from hubs, I am quite happy with the results. There has been a tiny bit of editing, mainly cropping, 'cause I don't have my eye in yet!! LOL C x

The Chrysanthemum at the Pultney weir park in Bath,

The Rose my Hub's gave me, in our back garden,

Oh and her Ladyship at Westonbirt Arboretum.

Reminiscing...

I had this old photo of me at 3 or 4, wearing my Nan's funky hat, well it was the 70's baby!! I stamped the clock and date with a lovely clear set I bought at go go storyteller on saturday, although I'm not actually sure if it was '73 or '74, don't suppose it matters too much. The photo's not great because it's a scan of the original. Talking of photo's, you should see an improvement over the next few weeks, as I start my digital photography class tommorow! Hope I learn lots. Well here's the layout, Cx

Category stories

I thought I would have a go at the Category stories challenge for the first time, after reading about it on Laura's blog. I would have struggled this time last week, but after the go go storyteller (and my stash shopping!), I feel inspired to create. My subject was Stella, our mad Collie, and how she loves to run. The challenge was to create a layout, starting with the inspiration 'as far as I can tell'... I felt, looking at the photo, that 'as far as I could tell...Stella loves being our doggy. C x

I {heart} Jamie, well his cheesecake anyway!

Have found recently that when I'm not so creative in my craft room, I'm more likely to be creative in the... Kitchen! LOL. I bought a copy of Jamie's America from the book people (bargain!) and am LOVIN' it. It has some odd recipes, using Alligator, but mostly stuff anyone can make. So I set about the NYC cheesecake as it's Jon's fave. Well, it's the best Lime cheescake I have ever tasted ( considering I can only eat the topping). He says to cook for 45-55 mins on gas 2 1/2, but I think 1hr 10 on gas 2 would be better, as mine is perfect around the outside, if not a little soft in the middle. I also feel that gas 7 for the meringue topping was a little high for my oven, 'cause as you can see it burned slightly. I did make a tiny gluten free version for me, with no base, so I didn't miss out. Am doing his BBQ sauce recipe tonight on pork ribs, with cornbread and other yummies. Well off now to colour and cut Mum's hair. See ya x