Go Retro

I'm on a roll and I managed another layout from one of the challenges Shimelle set at the weekend.  This time it's Let's Go Retro.  I found a great picture of me, aged about 10, playing in the park near my aunt's house:

Check out those threads, lovely waistcoat and sandals with SOCKS!

I used the new Blissful papers from Authentique that were in this month's Gotta Craft kit.  These papers are amazing, you can cut them, tear them, paint them, I really think they will withstand any amount of battering and still look great:

 It was another challenge that I really enjoyed and I could probably use this layout for the Signature Accent Challenge, because it's very rare for me to have a layout without something hand cut on it.

Totally changing the subject now, some of you know I have the cutest, loveliest dog in the world, Alfie.  Some of you may not know that I rescued Alfie because he was a victim of abuse.  He had been locked in a room with no food and water and was totally infested with fleas and mites :(

He was at the rescue centre for 3 months before I was lucky enough to find him. He was so well cared for in those 3 months but still very, very underweight :(

Anyway, I've had him for 2 years now and loved every minute. The point of my story is.......the RSPCA called me today and asked if they can do a photo shoot with Alfie to use as part of a campaign.  Of course they can use him because my boy is the most handsome dog in all the world:

And every time I look at him my heart melts :)

Thanks for stopping by
Jo xx

I'm Back!

I have had a really busy time lately and not much time for sitting at the computer, it has been lovely though.  I had a few days off work before the long Bank Holiday weekend and spent them with Paul before he went off to spend Easter in the Black Forrest.  I also had 2 birthdays which involved BBQs to celebrate and an Easter Party.  Yesterday was a day of rest but I did spend some time in the sunshine with Alfie:

He loves ropes and could chew on them all day, unless he should hear a snail sneeze at the bottom of the garden and then he's on high alert!

Inbetween, shopping, cutting the grass, BBQs, parties and visiting Paul I did find the time to do a layout:

I started this one at a crop I went to a couple of weeks ago but just needed to put the finishing touches on it.

Me and Maddie went to a 25th Wedding Anniversary a few years ago, well it must have been about 9 years ago but it only feels like yesterday!  We had to dress up in 70s outfits so I made myself some flares and Maddie wore an original 70s outfit that used to be my sister's (my mum is a great hoarder!).

Lynne, the hostess, loves taking pictures and when we arrived the hall wall was covered in photos of 25 years of married life, it showed family and friends and was a fantastic idea.  I walked along looking at all the pictures and planning layouts in my head!

Today I'm planning a bit of a lazy day, I'll catch up on some blog reading, spend some time in the garden with Alfie, maybe do a layout or two, hopefully have a win at bingo and get myself and Maddie ready for work and school tomorrow.

The Easter bunny didn't visit me, I guess that's good for my hips though!  I hope you have had a great Easter break.

Thanks for stopping by

Jo xx