Polka Dot Punches

I got sidetracked yesterday as I was going to create something for Kristina's Colour Challenge, but once I get an idea in my head I have to go with it. So I've got these little pots that I bought from Jo which are perfect for altering and filling with sweets, and on my travels through blogland I spotted some milk carton containers which I thought would be just the job to carry the pots in. I've been searching for instructions on how to make them for awhile now and eventually I found a post on Lauren Meader's blog (fab lady by the way -very, very talented). So, I made one. It was actually miles too big for my little pots so I shrunk it to fit, and this is what I came up with....

I didn't have anything to put in the pots apart from one small packet of yoghurt raisins I pinched from Jake, and they only filled one pot! ....don't worry, I will let him eat them later. The choccie raisins look quite good actually..think I'll get some when I'm out tomorrow. Anyway, I was wanting to show you how fabulous the heart from the Sale-a-bration set called Polka Dot Punches looked when I white embossed it onto black cardstock - isn't it striking? And to match my little treat container I made a card. I love Polka Dots, so to tie in with the theme I did a bit more white embossing using the large background Polka Dot stamp from the main catalogue. Hope you like. tfl, Jo :) Supplies: Stamps - Polka Dot Punches (SAB) 113788, Polka Dot 109276, Yummy (SAB) 113782 & Circle of Friendship 107137 Colours - Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black Other Materials - SU! White Embossing Powder, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Happy Birthday Karen!

It's my bestest friend Karen's Birthday today. I've known Karen for over 20 years and she has always been there for me through life's ups and downs and I couldn't be without her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!

XXX

This is the card I made for her along with a handmade box which holds a pretty necklace.

I really can't seem to stop using Regal Rose and choc Chip with the Sweet Always papers - I love 'em! lol I will do something different tomorrow though as I see Kristina has a new colour challenge up, so fingers crossed I get time to play later.

ttfn,

Jo :)

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.