Random Inking

This is just a little random project i made with some left over alcohol inked paper.

I housed the finished piece in a plastic photo keyring.

The wording reads " You make me believe in myself"

March Birthday Cards

Well a couple of them as i forgot to take pics of all the cards i made this month

{i was a bit behind and rushed!}

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xx Hugz xx

Late Object D'Art OR Todays LTD challenge..oh and a spot of Candy

OK so i'm a few hours late for the box challenge over on the Object D'Art Blog as this weeks new performance has been announced which is MIRROR's....

But i am however on time for today's newly announced challenge over on Lots to Do which is LITTLE BOXES

I Started off with a simple little gift box

Changed the way the lid opened, gave it few coats of gesso, added some colour, a nice clasp and some lace

and lined the inside base with orange felt, and hay presto, one altered box.

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I am offering this wee box {which will be stuffed full of secret treats by the way}

as my first BLOG Candy

Thought it was about time as a thank you to all my visitors

I've just noticed my blog is nearly 1 year old on the 9th April

So all you need do is leave me a comment before the 9th

{and a link on your blog to my candy if you so wish}

and i'll draw a winner out

on my BLOGOVERSARY {around 9pm ish}

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Thanks for stopping by and good luck

xx Hugz xx

You made my day

Just wanted to say a big big thanks to all who were kind enough to send me a birthday card

This is the fantastic card my partner Tony made me,

and below are all the rest i recieved

My thanks in no particular order go out to Hels, Alison, Claire, Linda, Andrea, Tracey, Joy, Sam, Rachel, Hilda, Claire, Shazza, Bee, Karen, Shaz, Wendy, Gillian, Chrissie and Ange.

Each and ever one made my day just that little bit more special

Thank You xx

Perfect Birthday

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I had the coolest birthday ever.

I got to go to the Exmoor Falconry & Animal Farm

Birds of prey have always been of interest to me, i could sit for hours just watching them glide about, but really wanted to get up close and learn a bit more about them so my lovely partner Tony suggested it for my birthday.

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We got up early, Tony popped out

to pick up some lunch and

came back with a mini birthday cake for me,

aw bless...

In hindsight i wish i'd wished for no wind

but i'll get to that in a bit...

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We got to the farm about 11am after getting a tad lost by missing the turn off!

It was well hidden in a one of the many dips that is exmoor national park.

We paid and were told to just wander around at our own pace and enjoy the day.
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It wasn't a very big place to be honest and after a quick look about meeting some pigs, donkeys, alpaca and a few other farm animals it was time for the indoor owl show at 11.30

Here is where it got fun

We were introduced to 5 different owls, there was a short slide show with commentary for each owl, the keeper then brought out each respective bird and they flew about the barn while we were told some more about them, there was a post right by us so a number of times they were no more than 15 inches from our heads which was SO cool.
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The last owl they brought out was Snoopy who is an Indian Eagle Owl and he flies for charity, so basically you donate some money and you get to hold him, the keeper puts some food on the glove your holding and he flies to you.
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When the show had finished we went and sat in the car to have our packed lunch, we would have found a nice spot and sat outside like a picnic only the wind had picked up and not only was it feeling like 80mph but the chill factor felt like minus-50! lol

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At 2.30 there was an outdoors display ... yes we braved it, and yes we both froze but it was so worth it.

They were unable to fly some of the smaller birds as the wind was so strong it would have whisked them away but we got to meet 3 of the bigger birds, again with the keeper talking us through each bird.

I asked the keeper if we would have the same chance to hold one of the bigger birds and was told it's not normally something that they did but he'd see what he could do for me.

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As you can see from the pic below my cheeky request was sorted, and i again happily put a nice donation in the charity fund to do it.

What a wonderful way to spend a Birthday!
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I shall definitely be visiting this place again, and if you like birds of prey you should visit too x

Happy Mothers Day

Here is the card i gave

to my lovely mum

for mothers day

Love you Mum x

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& a happy mothers day to all mums out there

hope your all having a lovely day x

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I used the double stamping technique demoed by Jennie on her blog, using alcohol inks and i used one of her nude lady stamps available @ The Artistic Stamper and the hearts are Invoke Art.

{the pic really doesn't do it justice, it looks better in the flash, honest!}

xx Hugz xx

An Awarding feeling

I am always truely greatful when i recieve an award, it really makes my day to know the art i'm creating inspires and is liked by others.

I want to say a big thank you to Hels for this lovely award... Although i'm not passing it on to you as you have it already but your definatly in my top 10 too xx

Now the Hard part, who's in my top 10.....

I think i have to go on who inspires me the most so the following peeps come collect your award..

Ange Nicks Alison

Sam Hazel

Well thats 5.. i'll have to have a think about the rest as some of the people i would of picked already have the award...

....to be continued!