Monday, 8 August 2011

Christmas Penguins

Hi, and welcome!

Weather is still much wetter than it should be for August....and windy, too, today........suits me though....ha!
I usually post to my blog in the evenings, but opened my fridge this morning, and realized it's been a while since I shopped for food.....that's what happens when your husband works away a lot, and you'd rather craft than eat!!
My left arm isn't good today, which means driving is a no-no (flippin' lymphodema!), so daughter #2 (Gillian) is comin' to the rescue, and taking me (and 4 kids!) to the supermarket.... so I'm fitting in my post now....then maybe I'll eat tonight...ha!

I'm hoping that the arm will be better for tomorrow, because daughter #3 needs me to be at her house, to look after her 4 kids, including 9 month old Millie.......#3 (Leigh-Anne) had a wisdom tooth removed last Thursday, and now has a raging infection.......antibiotics were started this morning, but a low dose because she breast-feeds Millie.....ho-hum.......

Made this little card on Saturday....not had time to make anything since....sigh......and it's another of those decoupage ones that I wanted to make use of..........

Still don't know for sure where I got these........Penny Black was suggested, but not sure...........

I love the expressions on those ickle faces....whoever the artist is, she did a great job!..........

Used papers from my scraps again, and a Christmas rose, edged with a little gold ink........the snowflake again from my Shapeabilities......

I love makin' these rolled roses.....took me ages to get the knack, though.....ha!

Hope you like......my Christmas stack is lookin' a bit healthier, at least......lol!

Challenges:
ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com Always Anything goes
audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com Use Merry Christmas on card





Hugs,
Anne-Marie x


24 comments:

  1. This is just fabulous,what a great image.xxx

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  2. love your creativity Anne-Marie :) Your cards are always fabulous!!!! Watch out for more pinguin-power swimming your way :)

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  3. Lovely card! Thanks for playing along with us at the CCC blog!

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  4. Love it!! Thanks so much for joining us at Aud Sentiments challenge blog.

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  5. Hi I'm just popping in from MIM to say how nice your card is! I like the layout you have used on this and your image is sooh sweet! Hugs. Karen.xx

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  6. They are gorgeous, and hope your arm is feeling better. Thank you for sharing at Aud Sentiments.

    Hugs Ali x

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  7. Hiya, I just came across from MIM to say hi. Lovely project.
    Maria x

    http://inkymits.blogspot.com/

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  8. Lovely card. And wonderful Christmas rose -- you do have those down pat!!! Hope you are feeling better. Don't forget to EAT, girl!

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  9. What an adorable Christmas card. I love the penguins. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.

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  10. Ahhhh - those little guys are just TOO cute! Thanks for "giving us the bird" this week at Christmas Stampin All Year Long!

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  11. Lordy woman, you are waaaaaaaay to skinny to skip meals. Guess I need to add you to my nag list too. Humph! It's getting mighty long.

    Teach me those roses please. Love it. I don't know whose images they are but again you have created something that is so stinkin' cute.

    Hoping arm is better for you - will be checking in on you ;)

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  12. Really AM, have you never heard of online grocery shopping? I couldn't survive without it. Josh eats all the blueberries in the store by the time I've finished trailing round there. Well worth the delivery charge, blueberries are expensive you know......

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  13. What a beautiful card. So love those penguins hanging out of the stockings. Hope your arm is feeling better. Saw you on Make it Monday

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  14. Absolutely adorable! thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  15. Beautiful rose and adorable image...just perfect! WIshing you and yours all the best! Thank you for joining us at CCC this week!

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  16. Cute Xmas image and beautiful flower!
    Thanks for joining us at Ooh la la; we hope to see you again soon x

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  17. Thank you for joining us this week at Craft Your Passion Challenges- OMG - this is so cute image :-))) I love this card - hugs Joanna

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  18. Oi Lady! you should know better than to admit you've skipped meals on here...before you know it you'll have a whole coop of worry hens after you! me included! Hope your arm is feeling better and that things are more manageable again.
    Love seeing red on Christmas cards, it just says 'Christmas' all the more to me. You're right about those penguins too, so darn cute :)

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  19. EEEK...this is adorable! Saw the teeny tiny thumbnail on MIM and came running over! It was SO worth it...LOVE your cards. :)
    Lisa xx

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  20. oh what a cute image - love the penguins
    Thanks for linking up to Make it Monday
    Lisa
    Don't forget -if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  21. Those penguins are just adorable! Such a fun card, thanks for sharing it with us at Craft Your Passion!

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  22. What a super cute card! Great to have you join us at CSAYL. Hope to see you next week.

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  23. Such a fun christmas card.

    Thanks for sharing your creation with Make It Monday.
    Don't forget......... if you leave a comment on another entry, mention that you saw their card on "Make It Monday" for a chance at second prize. The more entries you comment on the more chance you have of winning second prize.

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  24. Love your card. Thanks for joining us at OLLCB this week

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