Tuesday 15 February 2011

Teddies, Flowers & My Crafting Buddy....

Good Morning...
I hope you all had a lovely valentines day.  Me and my OH exchanged cards but don't tend to bother with all the hype of it.  The card was typical of Steve's humour, the sentiment was...my nuts are yours & I don't just say that to anyone!!! Lol
 It's my oldest nieces 21st birthday today so we''ll be celebrating over the weekend and I''ll be having a belated birthday drink.  I was full of cold last weekend so didn't fancy much celebrating when it was mine last week. 

Anyway onto my cards which I made for an order....first up is one using an image from Teddy Bo and Kaisercraft papers.  The buttons, Tea House brads and pearls are all available in my store.
Challenges:-
1 - Crafty Sentiment / Valentines, Love
2 - Crafty Ann / Love Is All Around
3 - Crafty Catz / Valentines, Love
4 - One Stop Crafts / Love
5 - Totally Gorjuss / Love

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And a very different style of image for me from Imag-e-nation and again Kaisercraft papers.  Again the pearls and ribbon are from my store.
Challenges:-
1 - Secret Crafter / A Stamper Flower
2 - One Stitch At A Time / Make It Pretty

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And have you seen the new blog ''Crafting Buddies''....this is what Joanne who has set the blog up wrote:-

''Having been an avid fan of What's on your Workdesk Wednesday for some time, I have noticed how many crafters have little helpers around. With that in mind, I though it may just be nice if we were able to show these 'buddies' off on a blog designed just for

So here is my crafting buddy...well I call him my partner in crime as you can see on my sidebar.  Tyson is an 11 month old staffie which we acquired from my niece, she is always out and about so didn't get the time to give him the attention he needed.  Staffie's get so much bad press but I have to say he is the most adorable and loving dog I have ever known. 
I had him sat at the computer doing some commenting for me....I think this look says ''That's enough blogging for one day mummy now lets go play'' He, he ;-)
He had his first pooch pampering session yesterday...poor little fella was sat in a cage with heaters around him when I went to collect him from the dog groomers, he doesn't like dryers.  Wonder if that has something to do with me chasing him with the hairdryer when I do mine!! Lol

Hugs
Emma & Tyson x

27 comments:

Flutterby Trina said...

Oh Emma, He is adorable!!! love his patches around his eyes!!! I love staffies, such lovely dogs but they do get so much bad press! You ares are lovely too! Will pop back soon xx

Joanne said...

Well hello Tyson. Aren't you a handsome chap. Please thank your mum very much for joining in with the fun over at Crafting Buddies, and tell her you will be back again next Monday.
xxx

Unknown said...

Teddy Bo is ssoooooo cute!! After I saw yours and Vicky's cards I popped to the store... oh dear lol.. a few just 'jumped' into the basket lol..

The papers are scrummy too and Tyson looks adorable sweetie!!

Hmm will have to see if Bertie n Tilda will stay still long enough to get a pic!! (2 westies)

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah How Cute is Tyson. I love him. Thanks for joining in on Crafty Sentiments too with the Teddy Bo Card its fabby. Love Hazel xoxo

Ann Whitfield said...

Two beautiful cards Emma, thank you for joining us at Crafty Ann's
Ann x

Lisa said...

Hi Emma, Gorgeous cards! Aww Tyson is so cute ... I love his panda eyes :-)

Lisa x

Sharon said...

Just love your Teddy card Emma. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful colouring. I'm so enjoying using my card candy I purchased from your shop. hugs Sharon

karen said...

Hi Emma, that 'nuts' sentiment is so funny! Gorgeous cards, the mothers day one is beautiful! Karen

karen said...

Hi Emma, that 'nuts' sentiment is so funny! Gorgeous cards, the mothers day one is beautiful! Karen

Rach said...

gorgeous cards Emma, beautifully made.. love your little furbaby he looks adorable.xxx

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

I have only met one "bad" Staffie and most of that was down to upbringing. It is not the breed but the owners. We have had more trouble with little dogs, who never get training because they are so little they can be picked up. Tyson looks so friendly and happy.

Donna said...

Gorgeous cards Emma, love the papers and image on the first card and the little buttons are uber cute! Fab photo of Tyson :) Donna x

KraftyKoolKat said...

Two gorgeous cards Emma. I love the doleful eyes of your craft buddy.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Maria Therese said...

Sweet cards Emma!

Clare said...

Oh Tyson is adorable and loving those black patches around his eyes!!!. It is a shame Staffies are all labelled the same Emma. I reckon how we treat our animals determines their temperament. Animals should be there to be loved and treated with respect, if we do we receive it back ten fold from them. Hope we will get to see piccies of the kitties too very soon Emma. Great blog hun. Hugs Clare xxx

Jill said...

gorgeous cards Emma love the teddy image and the kaiser papers are yummy hugs Jill xx

Lynsey said...

Fantastic cards Emma! Love both of them!
Hugs Lynsey x

Faye said...

Hi HUn. Thanks for your kind words at mine. :)
These are both wonderful cards. I love the colours and fabby image on the first. I love the second because it is so different for you and the big bow is lush. xxx

Kat said...

Love your anniversary card, it's beautiful. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

Your doggie is really cute. I've got 2 black Lab pups and unlike Staffies they usually get a good press!

Kat x

Heather said...

Beautiful cards, I love those little bears! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Valentine Challenge :)

Moni said...

Absolutly stunning cards, fab designs and great colouring. Your dog is so cute. Hun I have an award for you on my blog. Hugs,moni

Pop's Cards said...

Absolutely gorgeous Sweetie biggest of hugs love Pops x x x

Mandy said...

Hi Emma,
Beautiful card...Love the image so cute...and what a sweetie Tyson is..
Mandy x

Gayle Cook said...

Emma.....thank goodness Debbie shone the spotlight on your gorgeous cards (and blog) or else I might have missed the one with our little bear friends.....you're a very talented lady may I say..and I love that picture of Tyson...mmmm....I might just have to draw him!!! ;o)

FairyD x

Shelley said...

These both look amazing, thanks for joining in this weeks One Stop Craft Challenge. Hugs Shelley xx

Kym's Crafty Cards said...

Emma, two lovely cards you have made here. How nice to see Tyson - up close and personal!!! Thanks for taking part in Crafty Ann's Challenge this fortnight and best of luck. We hope to see you back again very soon. Best wishes, Kym, Crafty Ann's Design Team xxx

Claire said...

What a gorgeous card, I love that image. Gorgeous puppy dog too, he's got such a cute little face.Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ann's and good luck
Claire xx