Pencil Lines Sketch 264

A little late with this one, but this week's sketch is by Ria.

For my layout, I used MME 'I Believe' papers.  Unfortunately, because the weather has been so dull around here, my picture doesn't do justice to the colour :(

I added loads of sparkly snowflakes to compliment the shiny baubles.

Silver wire twirls across the snowflake border.

We finally have our Christmas tree up.  The builders and plumbers still haven't finished so still not able to cook.  Grrr...  Anyway, it won't dampen my Christmas spirit - not sure who is more excited the Kids or me.

Hope you're enjoying the festive season.  Thanks for popping in.

Rockin' Robin

So a few weeks ago I had it in my mind to make a festive robin. It's great when you have a clear idea of what you want to make - it makes it so much easier.

My idea expanded to put the robin on a 'cake' but he needed something else.  I then hit on the idea of an English postbox.

I trailed gorgeous 'Cutie Pie' flowers and leaves.  These gorgeous little flowers have the special advantage of being 'Flowers for the Children'.  Manor House Creations will kindly donate 15% of the proceeds from all these flowers to World Vistion.  You can see more details here.

As I've used them in a Christmas setting, I added a sprinkle of snow to my leaves and tendrils and added my own tiny pine cones.

My robin is posting his christmas cards (I made tiny envelopes).  I don't think his christmas parcel will fit in the letter box though! He also has his Christmas list ready to tick off as he goes.

My robin started life as a polystyrene egg.  I punched out hundreds of tiny hearts and glued each one individually.  I made his wings and a tail before adding his santa's hat. 

All the flowers are Manor House Creations and the papers are My Mind's Eye (I Believe).

He will definitely take pride of place once I get the house decorated for Christmas (we still have no kitchen at the moment and our house looks like a war-zone).  Ho Hum!

Thanks for popping in.
Enjoy your weekend.