Huh?

This boy

Has survived and made it through a tough year.

Having not one, but two brothers with Asperger's Disorder has taken its toll on this little fellow.  

Sometimes it must feel like he's forgotten, because his brothers are so high maintenance and his twin, in particular, has been a nightmare this year.  He understands as much as a seven year old can be expected to understand.

But he's made it and with much love...he's flourished...and most importantly, he's happy!!!

He has learned and lived through so much in his seven years...and had to experience things that alot of people never experience in their whole lives.

Its been tough. 

But what a boy!!!

So proud of you Jonah!

Are you sitting down?

I MADE A CARD!!!!!  I know....this is a TRUE Christmas miracle!!!!

I've used a gorgeous Darkroom Door background stamp for the background, added a bit of sparkle and some houses and I've done it!!!!

See, miracles DO happen!!

I think I need a good lie down now...

Back to normal programming soon.

More Christmas....

I made this using the little Melissa Frances Christmas Trees from Tarisota

 

Looks so sweet hanging on the wall now....

and I do love having Grandma's buttons on just about everything I make!

Its nice to keep her near.  Its a shame to keep such meaningful things in a bottle or tin hidden away.

With some mica in the background for a leetle shinyness!  Gotta love shiny at Christmas time!

Christmas Baubles!!!

These are always fun to make (and easy peasy too!). 

Something pretty to do with those foam ball thingies....once again, from the Tarisota gallery.

 

See...I've used a scallop punch to cut the papers...

and then tied some pretty fabric bows and finished with some flowers!

Flowers are just folded up with a stitch at the bottom to help them keep their shape!  Attach with a pin dipped in glue and you're done!

A little of what I've been working on...

Shhhh......

You'll see the rest soon.

School Christmas Holidays have started here today!  **sigh** Six weeks of bliss.  Ahem.  No I don't drink.

Tonight, we are having eight 15/16 year olds over to do whatever it is that 15/16 year olds do...OMG!!!  I've just remembered what they do!!!  Well they won't be doing that here!!! 

Hope you're all enjoying the ridiculous 40C degrees temperatures we've been having - aaaargh!

Last photo before a creation....

Just finishing off a few little arty farty things but wanted to show you this!

I find that photography is a quick and easy way to produce something at least a little bit interesting when you can't quite get that lovin' arty feeling!

Again, a little schnippet of something gorgeous hiding in my every day.

Back later to share some artwork!

Last one I promise

Then my weed obsession shall be over.

For now anyway!

Back to normal programming.

As you were.

Back to Nature

This time of the year I find completely overwhelming.

Everything and everyone seems so busy.  Everywhere seems noisy and chaotic.  Although I love Christmas, I often feel lost in the chaos and can't seem to focus.

Just trying to notice the little things again.

Helps to keep me grounded.

And focused.

 

And safe.

Oooooh......Tari Christmas Classes!!!

Are up and at 'em!!!!

Here's one of mine (looking very flash I must say because Tamar CAN digi scrap and I SUCK at it LOL!!!)....

 

All details found here.

I've been working on a few things the past few days and, as usual, have four or five on the go at the one time....actually I'm really pleased with the way they're turning out!!!!

As soon as I have a sneak or two to show you I will.....maybe tomorrow?

Two Pretty Ladies.....

Are now listed in my Etsy store!!!!

Hope you like them!

This one is 8" x 10" x 1.5" and she's available here

and this one is 12" x 16" x 1.5" and she's available here

 
BTW, for you Australian girls, if you mention you saw it on my blog first, I'll happily pay the postage for you!

Back to make more stuffage now!