Simple Doodles

I found another challenge blog whilst hopping - Simple Doodles which is a digi image site that asks for one of their images to be used in the challenges but there are loads of freebies so it's not a problem!

Their current challenge is:

It's a Celebration!

I found this stack of presents as a freebie download which I have coloured in using felt tips then layered onto some plain blue card and then attached via 3d foam pads to the backing paper.

The backing papers are from Sugar Birdies from Polkadoodles and I've only added inking around the edges and the line of faux black stitching. The gems are from my stash and the jute string from my kitchen drawer. The sentiment is an Anita's stamp.

• Backing papers: Sugar Birdies from polkadoodles.co.uk">Polkadoodles
• Image: Simple Doodles freebie coloured with felt tips
• Sentiment: Anita's stamp
• Everything else: My stash
  
  

It's Been And Gone

Two pics of the boys taken on Christmas Day at my Mum and Dads.

Jacob enjoying his kiddie cd player - Thomas the Tank Engine stories and Christmas tunes have been on non-stop and its really funny when he tries to sing along!

I especially like this slightly out of focus pic of him as it shows off nicely the very first teapot I made when I was at art college and 19. See Alex - I said I'd show you some one day!!

We bought Samuel a kids electric Gibson guitar which helps you learn to play rock n roll songs such as Smoke on the Water. He has yet to perfect the correct chords, but he's really good at the rock star / guitar hero stuff.

I did take a video of Samuel accompanied by Jacob on the cymbals but its too big for Mr Blogger so once I've rectified that, I'll show you the little darlings in full flow!

PS Yes that is industrial strength cling film on the lower part of the chairs - my brothers cat is residing at my parents whilst he is away working and she especially likes the 'fringes' so cling film stops cat from wrecking the chairs.....