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Wednesday 14 December 2022

Last minute Christmas at Fab'n' Funky


 Good morning! Brrr, another chilly one here! Fed up with the ice and snow now, just want it to go away! The novelty wore off extremely quickly especially now that it's so dangerous and slippery outside, lovely and warm in here though- I'm having the heating on, I'll just whinge about it later when we get the bill!
Marvin was a bit bemused by the snow at first, not at all sure what to make of the cold white stuff in his garden. He looked really funny hopping around, trying not to leave his feet in it for too long, soon got used to it though and had a lot of fun playing with equally excited dogs in our local woods. Yesterday he took his precious ball out in the garden and spent ages burying it under the snow and then raking it back up again! Then he decided to lie down in the snow, staring at his ball -willing it to move- so I made him come indoors! 
First experience of snow- not quite sure- but tail is wagging!

Snow is not up to his chest- he's lying down -crazy dog!

Today sees the start of our last challenge this year over at Fab'n' Funky,

 the theme is Last Minute Christmas. 

For me it's always tags I need at the last minute- every year I say I'll start them earlier...and every year I don't, so, of necessity, they need to be fairly quick to make! I found an old pack of kraft tags I'd forgotten about, stamped and embossed the sentiments then drew and cut out some simple red 'hats'. They looked a bit plain so I made a kind of stencil and spread my home-made texture paste through it (paste made with baby powder, whit paint and glue- smells lovely!) Stuck on the wobbly eyes and a red Crystal Drop nose, a tiny pompom for his hat. added red bakers twine. Finished with white faux stitches and die cut snowflakes. Took me longer than I planned to make but I do like them!

My lovely team have made some super projects if you're stuck for inspiration for those last minute makes so please hop over here to enjoy them- hope to see you join in with your own fabulous creations.

Thanks for visiting

Chris

x

Challenge entries:

craftinghappiness #137

dreamvalley #284

useyourstuff #473

tagtuesday.- Winter holidays



16 comments:

chrissy xx said...

Yikes! FABulous inventive tags Chris. They are absolutely Brilliant!
Super photo's of Marvin too. Made me smile.
We've not much snow now, roads are okay, it's the paths that are dangerous with all the ice.
Keep warm.
Chrissyxx

Janette said...

I love your tags Chris, they are so sweet and very festive, but mostly I love Marvin, he is so adorable, how lucky you got snow, and quite alot by the looks of it, good on Marvin for enjoying it, I am still laughing at you having to 'bring him in', haha, like having kids again, bless him...xxx

meg said...

Fabulous tags Chris,great pics of Marvin

Chrissy said...

Bless Marvin, he is so funny, it must be very hard with the ice and snow especially on Christmas day with travelling to and fro, how do you manage?..
I love your cute fun tags Chris with the fluffy trim and those little googly eyes peeking over the top,so fun..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Liz said...

Brilliant design for tags, Chris. I still need to make mine!
Marvin looks like he’s having so much fun in the snow. xx

Pat said...

Lovely tags Chris love your hats. Never seen it so cold, it was -8 here in the village this morning, the sun is shining again now but nothing is melting or warming up. Love the pics of Marvin.

Pat xx

Janis Lewis said...

I love these tags!! And the doggie pictures. :) Thank you for entering our December Christmas Challenge. Hope you'll share more of your art with us.
Janis, Owner & Design Team Member @ Crafting Happiness Challenges

Curly said...

OMG looks like your fur baby is having a blast in the snow, he's such a handsome boy, love his name, and just love that wagging tail.

Love the Gift tags they are so cute, Love the snowy effect on the hat brim
Have a lovely week
Hugs Bridget :) xx

aussie aNNie said...

Absolutely stunning and beautifully designed project ♥
Marvin looks so dark here has he changed colour a little? Bella wouldn't know what to do in the snow but she loves the pool!
Have a great Christmas

pinky said...

FUNderland for sure for Marvin lol!! Great fun finding his ball and I am sure equally as fun for you to watch!! i love your quick and easy tags Chris, they are really cute and kraft card and bakers twine are such a great match. Our frosty weather has left us this morning and we now have rain and wind. Oh the joys of winter!!

Mrs A. said...

Your hand made paste sounds heavenly. And the resulting tags are cute. Better than shop bought. Hugs Mrs A.

Bernadet said...

Fabulous tags Chris,G
Great photo's from Marvin in the snow.

Michele said...

i do love the Santa hat tags! and your adorable pup! thank you for linking to tag tuesday! xo

Deanne Saunders said...

Beautiful tags!!! Cute puppy!! Thanks so much for participating in our CRAFTING HAPPINESS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Glittertastic said...

Great CAS tags and a beautiful dog!
Thank you so much for participating with us over at Dream Valley!
Sharon – Dream Valley Challenge Designer
http://glittertastic.blogspot.com/ - Stop by and see me!!!

Haven_mom4 said...

Your dog adventure is too cute and those tags are darling. Thanks for sharing with us at Use Your Stuff