Welcome to a New Year!

Sorry I've been MIA so long.  That interesting book led to a re-organization of the household, multiple counselling appointments regarding our little "angels", and a much needed focus on the children.  While we are still in the process of incorporating much needed change in our home, I hope this new year brings more time for me to focus on me.  Thanks to everyone for sticking around.

My colouring needs my attention as it truly appears to be a skill that gets rusty without use.  I was happy to put copic to paper to colour this adorable Tilda with Snow Heart:

Tilda with Snow Heart will be entered into the following challenges:

Christmas Challenges {with sketches} - Sketch

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

Simon Says Challenge - New Something (stamp and papers)

Magnolia Down Under - Anything Goes

Just Magnolia - Anything Goes - optional something new

Craft Us Crazy - Anything New and/or humourous

Cute Card Thursday - What's New

Sassy Studio Designs - Use Something New

ABC Christmas Challenge - Zingy Colours

Crafts and Me - Anything Goes

Thank you for looking!

Celebrating Christmas with Ribbon Tilda

Good Morning and Happy Sunday!  Today is just a little brighter in my world thanks to the book "The Explosive Child".  Why?  For those of you out there who share my frustration with having "challenging" little darlings, you can imagine how wonderful it feels to read a book which seems to understand the volatility around our home.  It is nice to hear a view point which suggests my five and eight year olds need to learn skills to control their emotional outbursts - and for once I feel hopeful that I can help my strong willed children can embrace peace.  My angels are a far cry from this serene and angelic Ribbon Tilda:

This week on Paper Sundaes Challenge Blog we have opened up the Sundae Bar with four new toppings: Black, Distressing, Flowers and Sparkle.  You only need to select two to play along!  I've chosen flowers and sparkles for my toppings. 

The layout is from Sketch Saturday and I've added extra sparkle with Stampin' Up! Dazzling Diamonds on Tilda's trim and around the image.

Thank you for looking!  I look forward to seeing which toppings you choose from the Sundae Bar at Paper Sundaes!

Witching You a Happy Halloween!

Happy Sunday!  Is anyone out there as excited as I am?  Halloween is almost here!  To celebrate, this week's challenge at Paper Sundaes Challenge Blog is 'Halloween or Fall'.  I've coloured up this adorable Witchy Wendy from Paper Makeup Stamps:

These fabulous papers are from the Mischievous collection by My Mind's Eye and the layout is from Sketch Saturday.

Wendy will be entered into the following challenges:
Through The Classroom Door - Happy Halloween with the colour orange
Sketch Saturday - layout
Everybody Art Challenge - Halloween
Craft Your Days Away - Halloween Colours
Cupcake Craft - Halloween
The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration
Thank you for looking!  I look forward to seeing your 'Halloween or Fall' creations on Paper Sundaes!

Tilda in Green

Happy Sunday!  Today's challenge on Paper Sundaes is your favorite colour combination.  For Christmas, I'm more of a traditional girl, favoring the red/green/cream combo - and lots of sparkle!

Tilda is coloured in one of my favorite yellow-green combinations:

Isn't she gorgeous?  Thank you for looking!  I look forward to seeing your favorite colour combination at Paper Sundaes!