Across the Miles with the Winter Wonderland DT and a blog award

Good morning to you all in the land of blog

Today sees the fabulous new challenge for the

Winter Wonderland

with the theme this week of

Across The Miles

A very special theme for me, as I get to think again about my sister in Zanzibar, which I believe is just off Tanzania, and of her visit to me recently.  Whilst she was with us she mentioned a shop near to where she lives that she thought that I may be able to sell my creations to.  So I tried to create this with that in mind, but also for her for Xmas. Hope this is what she had in mind.....

I have used Mark's Finest Papers, Speedy the cat images, which I was lucky enough to win, one of which was just perfect for this creation

The base layer and contrast is a black pearlescent card, with papers found from various free sites on the world wide web, so sorry did not actually remember to record where I found them, and now cannot find them, but if you see them they are fabulous and a great freebie.  The ribbon is from my stash and the pearls are from the Hobby House.  I have used a grand oval and scallop and a holly MS punch. The sentiment is from a set of six from Wild Rose, this is a fabulous set if you can get your hands on it.  The image plate has been airbrushed with Y15 and the image coloured with copics.  A little clear glitter sakuro has also been used.   The sentiments on the image plate came along with the Speedy the Cat image set.  Just perfect :)

please don't forget to pop over and see my wonderful teamies creations, as these will further inspire you.

I would like to say I was Thrilled!!! to see my submission to Sweet Pea Stamps was shown on Saturday, if you would like to take a peek it is here and then the fabulous Kellie left me this lovely blog award on her post the other morning, thank you hun :)

as always these lovely awards come with a lot of thinking, 

Here are 12 questions that I need to answer:

Q1) Name your favourite color? currently burgundy

Q2) Name your favorite song? Angel's - Robbie Williams
Q3) Name your favorite dessert?  cheesecake ( I make alcoholic ones)
Q4) What annoys you at the moment? jobs worth people
Q5) Your favorite pet? my one and only Star - my puppy, oh okay she is now 8 years old but still my baby
Q6) Black or White? Black, I seem to live in it at work all the time
Q7) Your biggest fear? Losing someone close to me
Q8) Best Feature? my fabulous selection of scars
Q9) Everyday attitude? 150% positive - I try to always have a smile on my face - what ever is thrown at me.
Q10) What is perfection? What I strive for everything to be in everything I do - tall order sometimes :)
Q11) Guilty Pleasure? Galaxy
Q12) When you’re upset you? Deal with it 

I am now suppose to pass this on to 10 other people but I always struggle with this bit, so the first 10 people to comment on today's post, please take with my love :)

I would like to welcome all my new followers and wish you all well in the 400 follower candy.   For those of you that have not yet entered the 400 follower candy you can do so here, 

Totally awesome, you guys are amazing................thank you so much :) 521 followers, if you are already follow me please don't forget to put your name in the hat :) as not many have entered so far, and would not want you to miss out.  Just for those who have noticed, yes I am now preparing for my 500 candy too :) thought about a Xmas themed candy, but do feel free to leave me your suggestions.

As always and very importantly I would like to say thank you to all my wonderful visitors who take the time to leave such inspirational comments on my blog, allowing me to hop back over to see your own beautiful work. THANK YOU!! 

I am entering this creation into the following challenges, which the fabulous Feline, provides so wonderfully for us, and if you have not noticed they are in full swing with their thank you blog hop, so don't forget to hop on over and join in the fun

Crafting For All Seasons - Fall Colours

Crafts and Me - Stripes

Fab N Funky - African Xmas is difficult for me

The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Scrap Book Sisters - Autumn Colours

Pile it On - Colours of Autumn

Sketchy Colours - Tiger Colours - hope my tiger print paper is okay

Sassy Studio Designs - Hip to be Square

Well I am in E and D Training today, so I will be linking up when I get home from the food shopping

Hope you all have a great day

Hugs

Kate

xx