Little Rock Star!

Bank holiday Monday was great fun as Alex treated me to a rock concert!  He has the attitude, the loud raucous singing, the mad bouncing, crazy hair and silly words down pat. I only wish I had managed to record his made up song; it was simply hillarious and had me almost helpless with laughter.  A wonderful end to what has been a fantastic holiday; it was very hard to go back to work yesterday.

This photo of my desk, full of my new goodies, was taken last night for my entry to WOYWW.  I failed last week to join in as I was away in Somerset spending time with my family (see my previous post for Christmas photos), but as I am back now I will join in again!  I was given this printers tray for Christmas and as you can see I am part way through planning the contents I will add to turn it into a wall hanging for our study. Also on my desk are various patterned papers for use in the printers tray, craft knife, cutting mat and metal ruler for cutting the papers exactly to size to fit in the box.

This close up shows exactly how far I have got with the project; some boxes are nearly completed with all their contents whereas others are still empty and awaiting time and inspiration. Nothing has been stuck down yet as I don't dare until I am convinced that the whole thing will work together but you get the idea. It is mostly based on my new 7gygpsies papers and Tim Holtz bits and pieces, combined with sea shells and feathers I have collected over the years.

This detailed picture shows 4 of the little compartments; the main 'title' compartment and three others, showing that the theme is nature.  In the end it will contain images of sea shells, fish, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, flowers, eggs and anything else that inspires me.  It is taking ages, but I am having great fun doing it.

I also made this card for my father-in-law as he loves birds.  I used my new 7gypsies papers combined with old K&Co scraps I have had for years (left over from scrapbook projects), and recycled ribbon from a cracker (2 actually, joined under the image) to make this clean and simple card following this weeks CPS sketch. This cards therefore fits with SSSS 'something old & something new', cards for men 'recycling', Kaboodle Doodles 'Let's celebrate', PTW 'anything goes', and Simon says stamp 'new something' (I used new stash!).  That is all from me. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.
Love,
Caro
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