Oh So Sweet

Morning folks.....another glorious sunny morning...I am loving this weather....makes you feel so good and am I a happy bunny...have to share with you two beautiful sweet cards I received this week from two extra special little fellas

From JACOB.......who's 3......

and BEN.........who's  coming up 3

Oh I was tickled pink and aren't they so cute
A big Thank You BOYS....they have pride of place on the dresser in the kitchen

Now I must admit to being a little bit nervous of sharing the next one with you all....as you all know I don't use Magnolias....Tildas or Sugar Nellies on my cards......WHY....well they aren't really my scene BUT....when I see the beautiful cards you can make with them.....maybe the old gal is going to have a change of heart..and I received the most gorgeous folder with lots of images from my fabby bloggy bud Dawny well it would have been so rude not to use them.

I am a big fan of 3 extra special.....uber talented ladies and no prizes for guessing who....

BEV.....KIM and RACH

I am googled eyed everytime I visit their blogs....their talent is just phenomenal....so I thought if I am going to have a go......learn from the experts and what I find fascinating is that they all use different colouring mediums....so what does that tell you....doesn't matter what medium you are using...it's just learning the techniques.  I don't own any copics and use Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads for most of my colour work but the principles of shading...highlighting.....where the light is coming from etc  are the same although I must admit....after watching the fabulous COPIC tutorial on RACH'S blog...I may just have to invest...she makes it look so easy.  If you are a copic owner....you must pop over and watch this one....you will learn so much and a big thank you Rach....for sharing this with us all....I know the amount of time and work this must have taken to put together.

So here we go......

Papers: From my all time favourite K & Co.

Blue Awning Collection

Image: Sugar Nellie.. Gorjuss Girls..Sent With Love

Flowers: Prima...Artful Collage

Ribbon: Maya Road

Self Adhesive Pearls from my stash

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads....Brushed Corduroy...Faded Jeans..

Weathered Wood....Walnut Stain

I don't profess to have even a smidgen of these girls talent.....but I had a go and am quite pleased with the result.....but the most important thing....I tried and I had fun and that is what crafting is all about.   So you may be seeing some more of these gorjuss girls in the future.

Well that's it for today folks.....playtime is over and it's back to the DT stuff.....back tomorrow with some sneaky peeks of what I have been working on lately.....YES the brand new CD from FUNKY HAND

to be premiered on Ideal World on 27th April at 6.00pm.    I am loving this one....I know I say that everytime......I guess I am just A BIG FUNKY HAND FAN.....love all of Anice's fabby designs.

But first I am off to sit in the sun with a cup of coffee and just enjoy the early morning sunshine and the peace and quiet......Catch up with you all later.....Hugs Kath xxxxxxx