Here for you

Hi

Wow, time sure is flying. My boys are almost half way through their first term at school.

I'm not one for wishing time away but I am certainly grateful at the moment that it is whizzing by so fast as I am just hanging out for the end of our wet season. It sure seems to have been a much wetter season.

But on the upside, I have managed to do a bit more crafting which is always a good thing.

I made this card to add to my stash.

I'm trying to make use of the ever growing stash of DP scraps that I have and to also use a few stamps that have been neglected for a while now.

DP is from Stampin Up and the image is from an SU set called Asian Artistry.

Thanks for stopping by today

Michelle :-)

Mad For Markers - Crazy Hair Colouring

Hi

I have had the chance this week to get in to my craftroom and make a few cards for upcoming DT posts which you will see in the next few days. It is so nice to finally get back in to the swing of things.

I did my second day of my new job yesterday and I am LOVING IT! 

The current challenge over at Mad For Markers still has a few days to go. There have been lots of fabulous entries. So much fun to see the different crazy hair colours people are coming up with.

For my card today I have kept it pretty tame by just adding some pink streaks in the hair. I quite like the look I have to say. I think if my hair was straight ( my hair is very curly and this time of year it is pretty much just a fuzz ball, got to hate the humidity!) I would definitely go with pink streaks.

I have used an image from Kenny K called "Wasn't Me".

I must have had my head on crooked when I made this card, cause I can plainly see now that the centre strip is definitely not straight.

There are still a few days to go with the current challenge so get your Copic Markers out and colour yourself up some fun with crazy hair colours and get it submitted over at the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog. I'd love to see what you come up with.

While you are at it hop on over to the Mad For Markers store and check out the new arrivals.

The Mad for Markers Store now is now stocking 'The Greeting Farm Stamps' and coming soon "La-La Land  Crafts Stamps!!



For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #33 All about R

Hi there

Its time for another challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and it's all about R's this time.
This can be any thing that has something that starts with and R on it..


Ribbon, Rhinestones. Rick Rack, Raffia, Red, Rust,ect...

Have some fun with it

For my card I have used one of my all time favourite images "Queens Cutie" and I've gone for Rectangular and Red.

and here's a little peak at the inside of my card too

My teamies have created some really outstanding cards to get you all inspired and you can check them out here.

Now as if that wasn't enough to get you all motivated and ready to get all inked up then check out the prizes up for grabs this week.

The wonderful people from Quixotic Paperie are offering a Kenny K Rubber Stamp of the Winner's Choice

and Kenny is offering up 5 digi's of the winner's choice

 

So come on, put your creative caps on and whip us up a little somethin starting with R!!

Look forward to checking it out.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K Krafty Girlz Challenge #29 - Sketch

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Hi there everyone, hope you are all having a fabulous weekend.

It's been a pretty wet one here and the last thing Queensland needs is anymore rain. But I have to be honest, it is great crafting weather :-).

I've been trying to keep myself busy to stop myself from thinking about tomorrow. I get all teary just thinking about my little guy heading off to school. Sniff. But my wonderful Hubby has decided to take the day off, he has manged to come to each of our boy's first day of school and tomorrow he is going to take me out to lunch. Isn't he sweet!! It will be our first "Date" in years! It's actually the lunch he had planned on taking me on for my 40th birthday last June, time together really doesn't happen easily for us. So at least I have something to look forward tomorrow :-).

But enough about me, here's something for you, a new challenge over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog. This week is Team A are on the job and they have a Sketch challenge for you.

For my card I have used Kenny's image "Kitty Katastrophe"

Now I thought I remembered the sketch but it turns out I should of checked as I am a little bit off but it's close enough. (I hope).

Here's how the actual sketch looks

Sponsor for this challenge is Bizzy Bec's

Prize is a $25 Gift Certificate to her store

As well as 5 digis of the winner's choice from Kenny K Downloads.com

 

Remember, you need to use one of Kenny's images to be in the running to win these fabulous prizes.

 

Head on over to the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog now and get an eyeful of Team A's awesome cards. Then get busy and show us what you've got by linking up your fabulous creation this week.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Michelle :-)

Finally

Hi

I have been saying for ages now that I really should get my sewing machine down and dust it off and try to learn how to use it. I see so many beautiful cards out there with real stitching and I just love the way they look.

Well, finally I have managed to give it a go.

Now be kind, this is my first attempt. Well, when I say first attempt, this is the first finished card. I did like a million practice runs on scraps of cardstock before I finally figured it out and got the tension right etc. It took quite a while and I'm proud to say I did it without teaching my boys any "bad words" to take to school in a couple of weeks, lol.

I used the "Whimsical Garden" set from Stampin' Up! and the Papers are SU as well.

I'm really happy with how this card turned out.

Thanks for stopping by to take a look today.

Michelle :-)

A little Petal Pizzaz

Hi there!

Gee, I don't think I have posted this many days in a row............ever!

My mojo must be running hot, lol.

For my card today I have used the Stampin' Up! set Petal Pizzaz to create this pretty 3D flower.

I really love how this flower turned out. I can see me making more of these for sure.

I gave the flower a spritz of glimmer mist and nearly ruined it as the ink started to bleed a little.

Thanks for stopping by today to take a look.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #26 - Hearts, Hearts and more Hearts

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Well whoo hoo, my first post for 2011!

Oh boy, I'm going to have to get used to writing the date all over again,lol.

I am now officially in to my second year of blogging, wow I can hardly believe it. Sadly I missed my first blogging aniversary (26th Dec) with all the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

I just want to say a big thank you to all my followers. Some of you have been with me from the very beginning and I think of you more of friends now than just followers.  To all of you who stop by and leave comments and play along with Make It Monday each week I just want to say I really appreciate it. Your comments always make my day!

I might just have to put together a little blog candy soon..............shhh

here we are with the first Kenny K challenge for 2011.

Not only do we have a fresh new challenge for you today but also a NEW RELEASE  from Kenny K as well. Some absolutey fantastic images that you are just going to LOVE. They will inspire you to create a romantic card for your special someone.

We also have some new ladies joining our team today, welcome aboard ladies I'm really looking forward to working with you!!

For this weeks challenge we want to see hearts, hearts and more hearts!!

For my card I have used "Bench Couple"

Perhaps if  I write a little sentiment in it and get my oh so NOT romantic hubby to sign it and I might actually get a Valentines day card this year, LOL.

On top of the new challenge and new images this week we also have some new prizes!!

What a way to kick of the new year!!

The winner of this weeks challenge will receive  -

5 Kenny K Digi images of their choice

2 Digi Sets of their choice from Bearly Mine Designs

So what are you waiting for???

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and check out Team B's spectacular cards and grab yourself some of Kenny's new images. (Remember, only those submissions using one of Kenny's images will be eligible to win).

Check out the new ladies on the team and leave them a little blogging love to make them feel welcome while you are at it.

I'll be over to check out your wonderful little works of art soon!!

Thanks for stopping by today

Michelle :-)



Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #21 - In the Pink & Competition Winners

This is a long post with two cards, one for Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #21 and one for  the release of Kenny K's Sizzling new images - Krash Kittenz.

 To see the winners of the NAME THOSE KITTENZ competition head on over to Donna's blog.

Hi

I hope some of you somewhere are keeping dry cause it's getting down right soggy here as our wet season swings in to gear.

It's been fabulous weather for crafting though and I have been particularly industrious this week and have two cards for you today!! Now that's something that doesn't happen often around here lol!

The new challenge for this week over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog is - In The Pink

For my card I have used "Devilish Donna" one of my absolute favourite images to colour.

I even took a leaf out of my blogging buddy Mary J's book and tried my hand at decorating the inside of this card too.

I'm really happy with how it came up except I definitly need more sponging practice. Thanks for the inspiration Mary J! I also felt that this card is just crying out for some real stitching but alas me and sewing machines.............. well, maybe that is a challenge I will set for myself during the upcoming six weeks school holidays.

I have used Rose Red cardstock from Stampin' Up! and double sided designer paper from kaisercraft called Hustle.

Image is printed on Neenah Solar White Super Smooth Classic Crest paper and has been coloured with Copics.

Skin E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair, clothes, boots, flowers and rhinestones R81, R83 and R85

Eyes B93, B97 and Y13

Papers have been distressed with Stampin' Up Rose Red ink.

Now on the the NEW RELEASE of Kenny K's KRASH KITTENZ.

Kenny K has release a new set of images and they are SIZZLING!!

for my card I have used "Jessi Jane" and I have merged her with Kenny's "Xmas Accessories".

Sentiment was computer generated.

The papers are Christmas papers I had in my stash but I can't tell you where they are from sorry.

Image is printed on Neenah Solar White Super Smooth Classic Crest paper and coloured with Copics.

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20

Hair, Clothes and Boots - E25, E29 and E53

Eyes - B93 and Y13

Presents - R22, R24, R27, R29, R46, YG91 and YG93

I have used E29 to colour white Gross Grain Ribbon to match.

Now head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and check out Team A's sizzling cards for this week's challenge.

Remember to be in the running to win some of Kenny K's images you need to use a Kenny K image on your card.

You can see the new fast and furious and super sexy KRASH KITTENZ over at Kenny's shop.

Whew, sorry for the big super long post!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #18 - Don't Be Square and a COMPETITION

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Hi everyone I hope you have all had a fabulous week.

It's Sunday again so that means it's time for another Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge.

This week Team A are on the job and the challenge is - Don't Be Square

Kenny also has a competition running to Name his new images - more of that in a bit.

I decided to play along with Kenny's challenge this week to create a card that wasn't square. My card started out as one of those spring cards but I decorated the diamond too heavily and it wouldn't stand up so I decided to "modify" it.

Here's what I ended up with

Image is "Miss Thang" from Kenny K

There is a space to write your message on the back and you could wrap a small gift to place inside .

or you could just fold it down flat to put in a standard 15cm x 15cm square envelope.

Now head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and check out Team A's incredibly creative work and get all inspired to make your own card to enter the challenge. Remember to be in the running to win the free digis you need to use one of Kenny's images.

Now, on to the Competition Kenny has running.

NAME THOSE KITTENZ

Kenny's has some new exciting ( if a little bit naughty lol) images but they need a name.

Kenny will be choosing the names he likes best and there will be 12 winners. Yes that's right, 12 chances to win. What's the prize you ask????

Each winner will win the Krash Kitten that they've named plus an additional two digi images of their choice.

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog for more details.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle :-)

Sunny Day Flower

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Hi

Just a simple little card today.

I recently stumbled across some really gorgeous digital images by Meljen's Designs over at Whimsy Stamps and I sat down last night and coloured up this sweet little flower called "Sunny Day Flower".

I just love this flower, it is just so bright and happy!

I printed it twice and coloured the face and first row of petals on the second image and cut it out and popped it up on top the first image with dimentionals.

I don't have any green Copics yet so I used blue and yellow to colour the leaves. I love the way you can mix colours with Copics.

I'm linking this card to the following challenges:

Mad For Markers - Colour in a digital image with your Copics
Pollycraft Monday Challenge - No Designer Paper
Creative Card Crew - Flowers
Allsorts - Plain and Simple


Copics used to colour this image:
Leaves - B93 and Y13
Petals - R85, R83 and R81
Face - YR68,YR65, and YR61
Shading - Y11

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a wonderful day.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #10 - Embossing

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Hi

Woo Hoo, challenge time again over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge blog. Team A is on the job this week and the challenge is - Embossing.

So many fabulous entries again last week. Glad its not up to me to pick the winners!!

Kenny's images are just so much fun to colour up I just couldn't resist playing along this week.

For my card I have used "Vikki Lee Vicious".

Flowers are coloured with copics and I have used a silver embossing powder for the flourishes. Silver brads are in the centre of the flowers as well as on the turned corners.

Even though I am still learning how to colour with the black and gray Copics I am really happy with how this card turned out.

Head on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog and see Team A's gorgeous cards for some awesome inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

Dusting Off Tilda

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Hi

A while ago I was so excited to get my very first Tilda stamp. I had been wanting her for so long. I barely got in the door before I was tearing open the envelope and racing down to my craftroom to ink her up.

Well, since then of course other things have come up, new images to play with etc etc and poor Tilda has been sitting there on my stamp shelf looking all forlorn wondering why I dont love her anymore............. Please tell me I'm not the only one guilty of this kind of neglectfulness.

I do of course, still love her that is. What is there not to love about the super sweet Tilda images after all.

I decided to show her a little love today and came up with this friendship card.

Tilda is coloured with Copics as are the flowers. I also gave the flowers a spritz of Glimmer Mist.

Papers are all from Stampin Up! (retired now I believe).

I am linking my card up with the following challenges:

Mad For Markers - Pink Copics

Just Magnolia - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Something Cute

Your Next Stamp - Anything Goes

I also want to remind you all that you still have a few days to link up your creations to my new weekly Linky Party "Make It Monday".

This is not a challenge, there is no theme to follow, simply link up your creation be it a card, scrapbook page or altered item, anything really. It doesn't even need to be a new creation. Want to revive and old post from way back? Then link it up so everyone can come on over and check it out.

You can submit as many creations as you like. It's all about sharing the creativity and inspiring others.

Just remember to Link back to the actual post not just your general blog link and also add a link back to here so others can join in the fun.

Click here to submit your creation.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

Michelle

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #9 - Pearls & Swirls

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Hi

I'm on a roll this week, three cards in one week. Well, truth be told some of the cards have been made in advance for the challenges because I thought I was going to be away for a while and the posts have been scheduled. But boy, it does feel good to be organised!

Challenge time again at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge blog. It is amazing how many gorgeous entries we are getting week after week. You guys rock!! Keep those cards coming!!

For this weeks challenge we would love to see Pearls and Swirls on your creations.

For my card I have used "Delores D'ammage"

Papers are free from crafting magazine and the flowers have been coloured with Copics.

Hop on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog to see the rest of Design Team B's incredible cards to get you all inspired. Then get creating, because I'll be over to check out your blogs and see what amazing cards you have come up with.

Link your card up and remember to use one of Kenny's fantastic images to be entered in to the prize draw.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle :-)

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #7 - Sketch

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Hi

It's Sunday and that means challenge time again over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog (didn't I just say that yesterday???, sure seems that way!)

This week it is Team A's turn and they have an awesome sketch for you to follow this time courtesy of the incredibly talented Donna.

Of course I couldn't help but play along too this week so here is my take on Donna's sketch.

I know!! Don't fall over hey, there is NO PINK on this card!!

I have used Kenny's image "Devilish Donna" and coloured her with Copics. The straps on the boots were white too but when I went over the boots with Glossy Accents (same as Crystal Effects) they kind of went all gray looking :-(see bottom of post for card recipe).

Team A have got some spectacular cards to inspire you this week over at Kenny's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog so head on over and check them out. Kenny has also release 10 new All Starz images, so be sure to head on over to his Digi shop and grab yourself some of those!!

I have really enjoyed checking out the amazing cards that were submitted in last weeks challenge ( it is so great to see so many of you coming back to play each week) and I can't wait to see what you all come up with this time with Donna's sketch.

You have a whole week to make your fabulous card and link it up on Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog.

As always there are prizes of Kenny's images up for grabs but you have to use one of Kenny's images to be in the running so what are you waiting for!!

What's in my card:

Pacific Point, Bashful Blue and Whisper White cardstock - Stampin Up!

Washington Apple DSP - Stampin Up!

Orange ribbon from stash

Copics

Skin - E11, E00, E000 and R20

Hair, Eyes,Clothes and Boots - B97, B93 and B91

Extra's

Glossy Accents

Kindy Glitz

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #6 Bold and Bright

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Hi

It's challenge time again over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz!!

Congratulations to last weeks winners!!

Wow, it is so great to see so many of you joining in the fun, week after week. It's hard not to when Kenny's images are so much fun to colour. I find myself joining in even when it's Team A's turn. But this week is Team B's turn  and the challenge this week  is a colour combo - Bold and Bright.

Being limited by my range of Copics colours I have gone with pink and orange and I have used Kenny's image "Da Bomb" for my card.

Papers are from Stampin Up!

For some amazing inspiration go on over to Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge blog and check out the amazing talent of the the rest of the Design Team.

Don't forget to link up your card by the end of the week to be in the running to win some of Kenny's images.

If you hop on over to his shop now you will see there has been a mid -month release of 10 more All Starz images you are going to love!!

I hope you have all had a fabulous weekend and I look forward to seeing your creations.

Michelle

In the Summer Time - Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge #5

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Hi, nice to have you stop by today.

It's Sunday AGAIN! But let's not get hung up on how fast this year is disapearing, instead let's focus on the exciting news that it's challenge time again over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz.

We had a fantastic number of entries in last week's challenge. It is so great to see so many of you joining in the fun each week. Believe me once you start playing with Kenny's fabulous images it's hard to stop.

Team A are on the job this week and they have a fun theme for you of "In The Summer Time". So let your imaginations run wild and choose your favourite Kenny K image and get started.

I have used "Download Diva" for my card.

My supplies are running low and I'm on a self imposed "no spend" month at the moment so I decided to create my own designer paper for the background using Stampin Up! So Safron Card stock and Cameo Coral ink ( I think) and SU Vintage Vogue stamp set.

Kenny K's "Download Diva" image is coloured with a mix of Copics and Water Colour Crayons.

The Design Team have come up with some absolutely amazing cards to inspire you this week so pop on over the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenge Blog to check them out for some inspiration. Then get creating and link your card up. There are prizes up for grabs (Kenny K images) so you have to be in it to win it as they say.

Thanks for stopping by.

Michelle

50th Birthday

Hi

I've been a bad blogger again, it's been a while since I've had time to visit all my favourite blogs. So many things taking priority over my crafting time. But I will pop by soon to check out what you have all been up to.

I received an email from a friend late last night with a request for a large 50th birthday card for a lady asap. So I grabbed the Stampin Up - Cottage Wall - designer paper that was still on my desk from a card  I created a week or so ago. and came up with this A5 size top fold card.

Because the card was to be signed by a group of people I decorated the top and bottom of the inside of the card too.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope to be visiting your blog soon.

Michelle

Tennis anyone?

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Hi

Not a lot of crafting going on here for me this week as the boys are back at school an that means I spend a good percentage of my day in the car! But I do have a card for you today using another fabulous image from Kenny K. This one called "Tennis" is available now over at his Digi Store.

I have used a flower stamp from Stampin Ups Flower Fancy set to stamp So Safron cardstock with So Safron ink (both from SU) to create the background. Designer papers are also from SU.

I have used the following Copics to colour the image

Hair - E29, E25 and E53

Skin - E11, E00, E000 and R20

Clothes - R85, R83 and R81

Scollop circle was cut on the Big Shot and I dotted around the edge with rhinestones.

You still have plenty of time to join in the fun over at Kenny K's Krafty Girlz challenge blog. Hop on over there and check out all the amazing cards.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Michelle

Queens Cutie

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Hi

I hope those of you celebrating the 4th July this weekend are having a wonderful time with family and friends.

I can't help myself, ever since being asked to join the Kenny K's Krafty Girlz design team I haven't stopped colouring the fab new images.

Kenny has a new freebie available this month over at his digi shop KennyKdownloads.com so hop on over and grab it for yourself and join in the fun. The new challenge begins on July11th.

I know, I know, I really need to start stretching myself a bit more. I use way too much pink, but I just can't help it. I did try for a few days there to make a few masculine cards but very quickly slipped back in to my all time favourite pink and girly cards.

I coloured this fabulous image (Queens Cutie) up first with my copics and then realised that I didn't have the papers to co-ordinate with it. So I decided to make up some papers of my own.

I made the floral paper by stamping Stampin Ups A Rose Is A Rose on Very Vanilla cardstock with Pretty In Pink ink.

For the striped paper I used Very Vanilla cardstock again and used E25 and R83 Copics to create the pattern.

I also had a try at making my own paper flowers for this card too. There are so many great tutorials out there for making these wonderful flowers. I have a set of three scollop circle punches that I used to create these flowers. It was so easy and I'm really happy with how they turned out.

I cut out the coloured image and sat it on top of two nesting ovals and then adhered that on top of an embossed panel of Pretty In Pink carstock. I used my Stampin Up Eyelet Border punch to create the decorative corners.

Copics  I used on this image are:

Hair - E29,E25 and E53

Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20

Clothes and shoes - R85, R83, R81, E29, E25 and E53

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

Happy 4th July!

Michelle

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Design Team Call

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Hi

Today I want to share with you this fabulous new challenge blog called Kenny K's Krafty Girlz Challenges that I found through my friend Linda's blog.

Kenny K has also started a brand new Digital Image store which you can see here, and I have to tell you I am in digital art heaven!! These images are just amazing!

I grabbed one of his gorgeous images straight away and decided that I would throw my hat (card) in the ring for the Design Team call that he has running at the moment.

This image is called Download Diva and you can find her here.

Card is created using:

Free designer paper from magazine

Regal Rose cardstock from SU

Blackcardstock from stash

Downlaod Diva image from Kenny K Downloads

Black string elastic for headset cord

clear rhinestones coloured with copics for ear pieces.

White gel pen for details on MP3 player

Copics used:

Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20

Hair - Y26,Y21,Y000

Shirt & Sneakers - R85, R83, R81

Jeans& eyes - B93, B91

Good luck to all that enter this DT call. Its going to be a fabulous challenge blog, these images are going to be hugely popular.

I hope those of you celebrating Father's Day this weekend just gone had a wonderful time with family. I celebrated my 40th birthday on Sunday but was unfortunately quite sick all day. But I did enjoy being spoilt by the wonderful men in my life. I was thrilled to see when I came out to the family room in the morning that my husband and three boys had gotten up early and decorated the house with balloons etc. They were all so excited to show me.
I was spoilt with a selection of Copics, from DH and my boys, more craft supplies from Mum and Dad to add to my growing collection and some gorgeous gold earings from my fabulous friends (Thanks girls!!) and of course lots of chocolate that I still managed to eat even though I was sick. Nothing puts me off chocolate!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you all have an absolutely wonderful day!

Michelle