kick back and relax - if only

Pixie Dust Studios provided this cute image to play with in their Spa/Colour challenge .I've used Pro markers and chalk .

All the 'B's' balloons,butterfly ,bear and blue

I've got my pic a bit lopsided but then I'm no photographer ,I only started using the camera this year and it's a lot cleverer than I am. Despite the sentiment this little bear from Beccy doesn't look as if he's having much fun, perhaps I should have drawn a smile. His trousers have been paper pieced and he is raised up on sticky dots.

Just Cute Bears- challenge 34 -Inspired by a photo of a peacock,this was chosen by Beth - Cathy's' little girl. I've tried to use the lovely greens and blues associated with peacocks.

Pixie Dust Studio- challenge 40 - Fur or Feathers- Use an animal on your card.

Cute Card Thursday - challenge 130 - A Tweet or a Flutter -Use birds or butterflies.

Classic Black 'n' Cream

Realised I forgot to add the flowers on the card below.

I got off to a bad start with this one,the flowered paper is supposed to be at the bottom of the card.When I realised the card was the wrong way round I decided to use it anyway.The colours are Black 'n' Cream which don't show up very well.

Pixie Dust Studio - challenge 36 -go crazy with Polka Dots.
Pieces of Me -August challenge - Sentiment only and a layout to follow.Jen I hope you can see your sketch in here.
Sentimental Sundays- Ribbons or Lace.I've used both on my little card.
Bee Crafty -challenge 36- Ribbons and Bows.

Red n Green for Christmas

I made a card like this last year and it was so Christmassy I decided to make another one as we have so many Christmas in July challenges at the moment.

Tales from Pollycraft -Send in a card using any Pollycraft image and get another image free.

Pixie Dust Studio - challenge 31 - Forest Green and Cranberry - My colours might be a bit too bright.

Christmas Cards All Year Round -July - Anything goes.

The Shabby Tea Room- week 18 - Christmas in July .

Cute Card Thursday -challenge 121 - Get a head start.

Fab 'n' Funky -challenge 31- It's Christmas .... in July

Christmas in July

Since I came to live in the Southern Hemisphere Christmas has disappeared for me.Christmas Celebrations in hot weather just don't work which I suppose is why many people have their "Christmas in July".

Pixie Dust Studio - Sketch 30 shown above ,along with the theme of Christmas.

Christmas Stampin All Year Long - challenge 56- Open challenge anything goes.

Pear Tree Designs - challenge 8 -Glitter and Sparkles. This theme shouts Christmas to me.

Christmas Cards All Year Round -July- Anything goes.