Tuesday, 7 January 2014

More altered dictionary fun...

I think when my daughter discovers what I am up to she will finally accept that I'm cracking up.  It's such a weird concept changing a perfectly good dictionary, but then again it's such fun and I'm not the only one crazy enough to enjoy it so what the heck.  Carry on being crazy is what I say!
I'm not even using an English dictionary, but one I bought some time ago when I was learning Italian.  I didn't get very far, but at least doing this I am learning some new words.  Not sure how useful 'una renna' and 'un galletto' (cockerel) will be though.
Today's page uses the crazy little stamp that Sir Stampalot sent in my box of sale goodies.  It's Penny Black so it stamps beautifully, but I'm not so used to stamping on to open books so I'm pressing on a bit hard at the moment and smudging the print.  It's not easy holding a book open with one hand and stamping with the other.  Oh the trials we crafters go through.
Challenges...
Have a great day everyone.
Ann xxx

Monday, 6 January 2014

Happy Birthday Claire...

Leaving it too late to post a card is not good, but at least sending a digital card till the real thing arrives makes up a little bit.  The card was created in Craft Artist using the Frou Frou CD for backing papers and image.  Even though I have used the shadow tool - decoupaged the lady and done some fancy footwork with the text I'm not entirely happy with the card - sometimes you just can't beat the real thing!  So sorry Claire, but the real thing will soon be winging it's way to you.
If you want to wish Claire happy birthday and be blown away by her stunning cards and projects visit her here at Claire's Crafty Creations - you won't be disappointed she is incredibly talented.

Challenges...
Have a great week everyone especially Claire - party time!
Ann xxx

Saturday, 4 January 2014

Happy New Year from Eli...

There was a rumble of discontent from some family members this Christmas due to them not receiving photo type cards. Last year I created cards with a Christmas bauble on with a photo of Eli inside.  Can't do with unhappy people so using Craft Artist and my new Dinomite digi kit from Daisytrail I put a very simple card together.  
I love the bones frame in the kit - just perfect for a dinosaur loving little boy.
Hopefully I'll be back in favour when everyone gets their cards.  I know my mum cried when she got hers and I think it may be on the mantleshelf till next year now.
Challenges (although I don't think there will be many with a dinosaur theme - LOL) ...
Have a great weekend everyone.
Ann xxx

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