Friday 22 April 2016

Poppies and Milo!

Hello there folks, I hope you are well, and getting ready to head into the weekend, so I hope you have some good plans, even if not, just enjoy what you do.

It's our big concert tomorrow so I'm at the theatre from 2pm rehearsing for the performance in the evening, so it's a long day, but it's going to be a good one as the programme is lovely, and I just love the buzz when the curtain goes up and you see the audience waiting in anticipation to hear us. I'm sure they will too.

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments on my last card, your constant encouragement and support is so appreciated.

Here is my card for today;
This is a Sheena Douglass stamp and coloured with Gansai Kuretaki Watercolour paints, mounted on to black card and a CC border die which come free with one of their Inspiration Magazines.  Photo a bit fuzzy. this was snapped before I managed to fix my camera, with Pam's advice so thank you Pam as my newer photos are much better.

Now, here is our new arrival;
Meet Milo, he is 7 weeks old and a black lab, and Damian and Moreen have adopted him, and he loves chewing
Isn't he just a wee cutie, I've fallen in love with him already

A tired out baby, he loves his blankie and tries to take everywhere with him.

This wee chap is a bundle of fun and he will certainly keep Damian and Moreen busy, the cats have taken quite well to him, Poppy gave him a couple of whacks on his head, just to let him know who is the boss.  He is too young to bring over to meet Teallach at the moment, I think our boy just might not be so receptive of him.  I'm looking forward to taking him for walks.

That's me for tonight, hoping to visit your blogs and see what you've been doing. I won't be around tomorrow but will try and catch up when I can.
Take care everyone,

31 comments:

Marlene Atkinson said...

He's gorgeous, I love Labrador Dogs I think they are so friendly. Gorgeous Card Kate, gorgeous Poppies. Marlene

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous card and gorgeous puppy. Good luck for tomorrow have fun x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Hope the rehearsal went well Kate, love your card those poppies are just gorgeous and the beautiful lattice border works so well too. I can see why you have fallen in love with Milo, he is such a cutie and sure to melt anyone's heart.
Lorraine

meg said...

lovely card Kate poppies are such lovely delicate flowers,adding the intricate border was inspired tying the colours together expertly. Milo looks like he is full of mischief, hope he doesn't chew too many fingers

Valerija said...

So cute!

Hazel said...

Oh Kate he is so cute! I could take him home you will have fun going to see him. You know me I love labs.
I love your card, those poppies are stunning. Enjoy tomorrow evening a lot of hard work has gone in to this concert. Patricia and I now realise an over night stop over in Inverness would be a good thing to do, instead of a quick up for lunch with you and back. So pleased you are coming down here for the Sheena demo. To think a months time! Hazel xxx

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Kate
Oh my, your poppies are a delight. Those watercolours look so intense.
When I saw your title, I thought you meant Milo as in the malty choccie drink lol! (Thought you might be a Horlicks gal lol!)
Milo dawgy is mega cute. What a darling!
Hope those vocal chords are limbered up and ready to hit the high notes.
Best wishes.
Ang x

Jennifer Johnston said...

Hello Kate, I'm loving your beautiful poppies card. The die-cut just adds that extra something. Milo is so cute, hope you have lots of of fun time with him, I'm sure he will keep you very busy lol!
Have a lovely weekend.
Love and hugs Jennifer xx.

Barb said...

First Kate, All the best for your concert tomorrow night. Have a wonderful time.

Milo looks a real little cutie. I think we all love baby animals. You're going to have lots of fun - and cuddles with him I'm sure.

Your card is lovely. I think poppies are always aa winner. I really like your red die cut too. Have a lovely weekend. Barbxx

Unknown said...

What a stunning card! So bold and effective!
Aww milo is such a cutie! I think I'm in love with him already too haha
Lucy x

pam said...

Gorgeous poppy card Kate, happy I was able to help a little.
Aww adorable puppy takes me back 7 years, to when we got our black lab Murphy.
hope he grows up to be like him, beautiful nature we love to bits.
Pam x

rachel said...

Milo is gorgeous - wow - what an adorable pup - you will have fun with him. Your card is beautiful .... I do hope you have a wonderful time tomorrow! Big hugs Rachel x

Peanut said...

Oh squeeeeel! He is adorable,waaaaay to cute and well on his way to being spoilt. You won't be picking up this wee chap so easily for much longe ... he is going to be a BIG bundle of fun with love to match. This grandpet is in for a lifetime treats, cuddles, kissed and the great Scottish outdoors. So so happy for you ... and Milo too.
hugs Asha
p.s. Love your card too... sorry, I was distracted by Milo. :)

brenda said...

What a tough post for me Kate as I adore Poppies and your lovely card, but then there is Milo and as a lab family he steals the show I'm afraid. Enjoy his puppy days, they grow so fast but then you will have a faithful companion as ours all are.

B x

Patricia said...

Good morning Kate,
Oh! Wow! love, love, love your beautiful card. Your colouring is amazing.
Good luck for the concert, hard work but well worth it.
Now! that lovely bundle of gorgeousness!! Milo is just beautiful, love him.
Enjoy your walks with him once he is ready to be going out and about.
Have a great day
Patricia xxx

Unknown said...

Oh, what a cutie!!
And love the card. I got that die too, but not used it yet. I like this way, so may try it.
Sorry I haven't been commenting. Realised with my limited "me" time, I can either craft or spend lots of time online, so for reasons of sanity, crafting won! I do still try to see what everyone has been doing though.
Enjoy your concert tonight.
Cheers
Janice

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant design here today and gorgeous colour combo used on this fab card....hope you are having a great weekend with Milo, how cute.x xx

 {aNNie}

Rita said...

Good Afternoon Kate. Good Luck with the concert tonight and I'm sure you will bring enjoyment to many folks. Your card is so beautiful. I do have this stamp, unopened I have to say. Love little Milo and I can see you and Alistair taking him on nice long walks too. Enjoy your concert dear. Hugs Rita xxx

Linda Simpson said...

Afternoon Kate, Mile looks adorable and I can see why you have fallen in love with him. A beautiful card too.
Hugs
Linda xxx

cotnob said...

A super card Kate, such a beautiful image and fabulous design.
I hope the concert goes well and you have a wonderful time.
Pauline
x

Sandy said...

Beautiful card.
You concert is well over now and I am sure it was splendid. Only wish I could have been there to see and hear it. You must have such a pretty voice Kate.
As for the new addition - he really is cute and I am sure a handful. Now are you and Alistair going to get a puppy too??
Is that a picture of you and the puppy?
I need to start taking walks but I don't think my cats are willing to walk on a leash!
Sandy xx

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card Kate, love the poppies.
Milo is adorable, so sweet
Lorraine x

Flo Langley said...

Beautiful card Kate. Hope the concert went well. Milo is adorable.
Hugs Flo xx

Cara said...

Beautiful card. Is it wrong that I squealed out loud at the puppy? Cara x

Pen Sunshinepen said...

Oh had to pop back to this blog so see your new arrival her is so cute. Lucky u. Love the card too

Crafty hugs Pen x

Erika said...

Oh Milo is beautiful, what a wee cutie.
Good luck with the concert Kate, I'm sure it will be wonderful.
A beautiful poppy card, love the die coming out from the left too.

Crafty hugs, Erika. x

Anet's Crafting said...

Awww Milo is just adorable. Thank you for sharing the photos Kate. Beautiful card Kate, love the layout and the pretty frame die. Hugs Anet x

Diane said...

Greetings Kate, of my what gorgeous poppies and card design. Gosh Milo is so adorable, I just love the smell of puppies. They have the sharpest teeth and love to chew on everything. Thanks for the wonderful pictures.

Hugs Diane

Sue said...

The the poppies, and the pop of red really stands out on your card, Kate.
What an adorable baby. Love puppy breath! So sweet, glad you will get to enjoy him without all the work!

Hugs
Sue

Karen Petitt said...

That puppy is going to steal some hearts - he's so very cute and adorable!
Your card is gorgeous Kate, this Sheena Douglass stamp set is one of my all time favourites. I now have quite a few of her stamps but I always return to this set, they are lovely flowers to colour and I think that's why I adore them so much, and they are my third oldest set of Sheena stamps but again they are the ones I go back to time and again lol! Karen xx

Have A Scrap Happy Day said...

Hi Kate,
OMG, Milo is just the cutest pup!!! I LOVE dogs with floppy ears! Wish I was there to hug him too. Have a wonderful day.