Chaz

Sorry for the lack of inspiration but I've been concentrating on a special birthday coming very soon for a certain person (Karen). I will show at the end of the week, after the big day. The snow is still with is, well mainly sludge now, but we went out again yesterday while the sun shone and I got this great shot of my Chaz! He's a Charley really but I call him Chaz - suits him don't you think? Be back soon.. Jo :)

Is that...? No it can't be....yes it is!!!

SNOW!!!!

Living on the south coast means we're very lucky to have a warmer climate but it also means we hardly ever get snow. Jake is 4 1/2 and he has never seen snow, until today and he loved it! And Mum is pretty much a big kid too at the thought of getting it... something to do with a deprived childhood?? lol Anyway, school was closed and although we hadn't had very much, probably about an inch or so, it was enough to cover the ground so Jake could make a snow angel and have a snowball fight. We were going to go sledging on a makeshift sled but by the time we got to the park it was starting to melt and there really wasn't enough on the ground for it to work. We had a snowball fight instead, and kept losing the dog...... he blends really well with the snow..lol You can see him in this photo running frantically around the garden in excitement - bless.

It's snowed again this evening and the garden looks beautiful - shame it will be slush in the morning.

Polka Dot Punches

Okay so here we have, at long last, a card all nicely edited in Photoshop... well it's not too bad anyway.

Last week whilst blog hopping (as you do) I came across Lynn Put's blog when this card jumped out and smacked me on the forehead. You know when you like a card and you keep going back to have a look? That's exactly what I've been doing... plus browsing all the other lovely creations that this lady makes - absolutely beautiful. Although I love the black & white with a burst of colour as Lynn has done, I decided to go for my new favourite colours..... chocolate chip and regal rose. The stamp is from Polka Dot Punches and the sentiment is from Yummy - both these sets are exclusive to the Sale-a-bration promotion which is ongoing till the 28th Feb (details on the side bar) and that spotty paper... is from the Sweet Always paper pack - cute!

One more place still needed for the Paper & Ribbon Share... tfl, Jo :)

Busy, busy...

Still nothing to show but I should have later today. I've spent the evening learning all about Photoshop and how to use it properly...well I skimmed really but I've got the basics which should get me uploaded here anyway. I've also had the chance to make a card tonight, so quite a productive evening really.

I've yet to edit the photos for the masking tutorial which I said I would do, and I'll try my best to get it on the blog over the weekend.

Unfortunately one lady had to drop out of the Paper & Ribbon Share so there's just one place left now. If you would like 96 6x6 sheets of all the double sided Designer Papers PLUS 9 metres of matching ribbon AND be in with a chance to WIN one of the Four Stamp Sets that are up for grabs then drop me a line at jodumbleton@aol.co.uk . The price is £20 including postage and with a 1 in 7 chance of winning, that can't be bad. More details can be found by clicking the image on the side bar.

Last night I went to the flicks with Scott my eldest. I don't go to the flicks that often mainly because my husbands taste is not the same as mine - in fact we're the complete opposite on film choices so it was a nice treat to go with someone who didn't fidget and talk all the way through it.

We saw SEVEN POUNDS with Will Smith. OMG it was soooo sad! An excellent film though and Will Smith is fantastic - even though I balled my eyes out I loved it. Very emotional and very touching. If you get the chance, go see it, but take some tissues...

Be back later...

Jo :)