It's still not alright

You maybe wondering how I am posting this post.  Or maybe you don't.  It seems I can post on my old dinosaur of a computer and not on the laptop.  So at least I can post.  After some very harsh words to blogger I am still waiting for a solution.  It appears that quite a few people are having the same problem so I don't feel so bad.  Anyhow this is what I received during the week from the lovely Jen. A gorgeous little booklet of backgrounds.  Thank you Jen for putting this together.  Look out world!

It'll be alright in the end

Grrrrr I DON'T like this new blogger layout! Talking about a time waster. Normally Idon't mind playing around on the computer but I must admit this new blogger stuff is making me CRANKY! Is anyone else having the same problems as me? When I go to write a new post, the (writing box) is covering the toolbar. I can only just get the smallest glimpse of it and cannot move it up or the box down. SCREAM! HELP!!!!

The Time Waster

George the time waster.  But I did whip up a couple of cards.  Maybe soon I'll get round to doing a couple of journal pages.  There just never seems enough time......

We've adopted!

Hi everyone

Yes we have, we've adopted!  Fourteen months after we lost our darling Narla we now have a new purpose to get up in the morning.  Meet George.  Not his RSPCA name but a new name that I think suits him better.  I picked it because its been splashed about that he is an English Setter, mmmmm, anyhoo english, King George, Boy George, George Clooney (american admittedly).  Kev reckons it after George of the jungle cos he's such a klutz.  In the 24 hours since George has resided with us this is what I have found out:  He likes to chew thongs, the corner and tassles off all the pillows, would rather sleep on the outside lounge instead of the expensive bed we purchased, loves to chase birds, HATES the lawn mower, always wants to sit on your lap, is NOT house trained, loves the beach and going for a walk and just generally wants to please.  I think after a little love and direction he'll be a fantastic dog!

Happy Valentine's Day

Just a little Canvas I knocked up for the occasion.

Not sure about the top part though, it looks a little bare don't you think?



Just Cruisin

Just so you know I'm still here, here is a couple of gift cards.

Canvas for Shari

Hi friends!
Sorry I've neglected you!
You know the old cliche` "where did January go??? I have been doin' stuff, really.....
Just to prove it here's a little pictorial.  I was on a roll.  Loved how it turned out and Shari, my son's girlfriend loved it too.

 It started out like this.  A bit of paper here, a bit of glimmer mist there.

 Add some masks and texture paste.  Crackle the scroll and spray with Tattered Angels Chalkboard Spray.

 Sand the whole thing back vigorously.

 Placement of the photo's.  The heart was painted first and then covered with fusible film.

 Highlights and shadows were added where needed.

 Matisse Iridescent was painted here and there and then blasted with the old heat gun to get that gorgeous bubbly look.

 The photos were added with texture paste and glue.  Note to self, don't get glimmer mist on photo, it doesn't like it.

  Add stamped serviettes here and there.  This was a technique I learn't at a Nathalie Kalbach's class.  Notice the little clear envelope in the corner.  It contains little inspirational quotes for Shari.  Looking at it in the photo it looks a little busy, but overall I was very happy with the result.  Thanks for checking it out.