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Hi my name is Tab and I'm married to Leigh, and we live in a little village in Leicestershire, UK with our very cuddly Shih Tzu called Teddy and between him and Leigh they make me laugh each day! I love to spend my time either doing a bit of crocheting or inking up a rubber stamp....truly love both and I love to dabbling in a bit of cake decorating too :o)

Friday, 3 February 2012

New Look Blog and a Few Pics…….

Afternoon lovelies, hope that you are all well today…….isn’t a wonderful feeling that its FRIDAY……yayyyyyyy, truly and utterly LOVE Fridays :o)

Anyways, what do you think to my blogs new look…..I thought it was about time I updated it a bit to reflect all the hobbies and crafts that I do.  I spent yesterday morning fiddling about compiling all the things that I LOVE…….to be honest I had to scale down the pic a bit as there were loads of things that I wanted to include LOL, but I feel it now truly represents me as a person…..I wasn’t sure what colour combo to go with, but it became apparent when I gathered together all the things I wanted to include, that Aqua and Red seemed the obvious choice :o)….truly Love the combo together, especially when you include Red Spotty into that too…..addicted to spots, draws my eye where ever I am :o)

I also thought that I would share a few pictures of some of the cakes that I had orders for over Christmas…..I included the Christmas Cake again too.

Sample Cakes

I made loads more for friends and family, but they were just flavoured ones rather than decorated ones…….forgot to take a piccy of those LOL.

Here is a pic of a blanket I made as a special order before Christmas for a lovely lady ;o)….it was super duper soft and I enjoyed making sooooo very much!

Joey Blanket

…..more hats that I have made for my Etsy Shop, some are still available some have sold, but they can all be re-created.  The little head band is something I am trialling out, I made this one from some mohair yarn mixed with some cotton yarn.  The little button is from Ribbon Girl.

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…..and finally I thought that I would share some pics of little Teddy Boy

Now normally I share pictures of him being a little tinker, but today I thought that I would share some of him when he is being a real cutie, LOL…..

Here he is being all cute and resting his head on my crochet pattern folder LOL….my own personal bookmark, hee hee!

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….here he is having cuddles with his Mam…..too cute <3 !

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….and here he is shaking paws with me LOL…..he is such a sweetie when he does this LOL……I wish I had taken it from below so you could see the expression on his face, the concentration is unbelievable LOL

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Anyway, that's all from me today….hope you all have  good weekend and I shall see you all next week.  I have a little knitted character to share with you all soon ……yes you read that right KNITTED LOL……I have donned the knitting needles and beaten my phobia of them LOL…..thanks to a very good book :o)…..but more about that next time :o)

Hugs Tab and Teddy
xxxx

30 comments:

Jane said...

Fab new blog, great pics especially little Teddy. Jane x

Michelle said...

Love your new look blog Tab, gorgeous colours. Love your new creations too, those cakes. Look gorgeous! xx

Jane said...

Wow it looks fabulous and definitely reflects all your hobbies :)! gorgeous colour scheme too! OMG your cupcakes are totally gorgeous! I just want to jump right into the screen and eat them all! love your cute Teddie too! hugs, Jane xxx

craftymum said...

Love the new look to your blog Tab. Those cakes look divine!!!!!!

How do you do the block photos? I would love to atttempt that look on my blog

Hugs Sarah x

Ella's Design said...

Hi Tab, love the new look of your blog and the colour combo - it's something I must get round to doing some time! I LOVE all your creations, you are one very talented lady! Thanks and hope you keep on sharing your wonderful inspiration! Lisa x

Jill said...

Your new blog design is wonderful Tab and I think it shows what you love to do in a beautiful way. Love the colours!
And like always Teddy looks so sweet :) And those cupcakes are just amazing, must take ages to make something like that!
You really are a true artist :)
Have a wonderful weekend
Hugs

Sharon said...

Hello darling Tab.... I LOVE your new look blog. It is stunning girl and thank you so much for sharing all your beautiful creations with us. What a feast for the eyes and lovely Teddy is featured too... big hugs and kisses from us in SA please... I could squeeze him to death!!! Love and hugs Sharon xoxo

Janette said...

Wow Tab, don't know where to start...lol...I LOVE the new look blog, it suits you to a 'T' I think, love the dots...gorgeous colours.....
Can't believe the amount of stuff you have been making, and all so gorgeous...As for Teddy, he is soooo cute and adorable...xxx

angelwhispers said...

Tabs just love you new blog look the colours are just perfect for your fabulous header just love it! What amazing cakes boy you are so talented! Love Chanelle xxx

Colinda said...

Love the new look!! So cosy!! Have a nice weekend, Colinda

Andrea said...

Hello Tab - I love your new look blog, the colour combo is gorgeous. Wow, your cakes look absolutely amazing! And your little Teddy looks soooo adorable!
Thanks for sharing all your photos.
Love, Andrea xx

Katrina Turner said...

I love the new look blog Tab, it's fab, you have done a great job. I love red and aqua too, my kitchen is decorated in it!

Those cakes look amazing, I'm taking a cupcake class in April with Tracy of Cotton and Crumbs who did our wedding cake, I can not wait!! New to the cake decorating craft but looking forward to giving it a go!

Your blanket and hats are gorgeous too! Is there any craft you are not good at, lol!! :)

Katrina Turner said...

P.s Teddy is too cute, adorable pics!! xx

Margaret said...

You are just one talented lady Tab.
Hugs
Margaret m

Daniele said...

loving the new look to your blog, those cupcakes look amazing, and your pup is still ubber cute
hugs

Hunnybunnycards said...

Hiya Tab (and Teddy), love your new look blog, shows your wonderful talents off perfectly!! And those cakes are just amazing!! Look forward to your little knitted creation and those photos of Teddy, he is such a little sweetie, bless him.

Hugs, Barbara xx

Craft Owl said...

It's all looking good. Marie x

Archies Mum said...

Love the new look blog. I love the colour combo. Your teddy boy is such a cutie

yvon said...

Hi Tab,

Wow, love your new blog LO, it looks super. But then i saw your cupcakes and i went speachless, these look absolut fantastic, WOW. And Teddy, oh my, he's so super cute. Give him a big cuddle from me.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Hugs, Yvon

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Tab
A fabulous new look blog and wow your work is gorgeous and love the pics of Teddy,have a lovely weekend
Hugs Dianne xx :)

The Stamp Basket said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love the new look blog and the 'designer' colour coordinated cakes...wow, they look fabulous and I'm sure taste real good too!...and as for the cute bundle of furriness, he's such a sweetie...butter wouldn't melt! Have a good weekend, Hugs, Janet xx

Exclusively by Mel said...

WOW!! I love it!
Gorgeous and so lovely and bright.
Great colours.
Fantastic looking blog!
Oh that Teddy! I just want to squeeze him!
Love, Mel. xxx

Dena said...

You are the most talented lady ever! Gosh those cake look amazing! Love the knitting too although thank goodness I don't have a desire to pick up yet another hobby haha! I love looking at your work though. Teddy is still as cute as ever. What a great little furball!
Have a wonderful weekend Tab!
Dena

Ribbon Girl said...

Tab - your new blog is great - love it and your cupcakes - well, they are super-professional, beautifully decorated - your crochet items are just perfect - you really are an all-round crafter and obviously a perfectionist. Little Teddy is SO cute, as I write this our little Haggis is sitting behind his Dad's neck on the back of the chair with his snout resting on the window ledge so the heat off the radiator wafts up to him lol! hugs from Mary G and take care in the snow and ice!!

Deb said...

wow, you are so talented Tab being able to turn your hand to so many different hobbies! can't wait to see your knitting!
Have a great weekend, Debxx

kelly said...

Tab,your blog is looking super fab,hun.
WOW,your cakes are amazing are the flowers,bows etc all made of icing,you are one clever lady.
Teddy is adorable as ever,bless him.

Michelle said...

Red polka dota -- shocking. LOL -- I love your new blog look, & am quite envious of all your different talents. I never learned to crochet, even though my grandma was the master, I never learned. And baking -- well I make the occasional goodie -- but I seriously DROOL over your cakes! Sure wish you lived here so I could be your taste tester :)

Kirsty-Anne (Kitty) said...

Hi I do love visitng your blog ! and I do love your new look. Your cakes are to percious to eat they look amazing ! Oh and your blanket looks so soft and cosy !! The pics of Teddy Boy are just brilliant he is so cute ;0)

Ellie Maggie said...

You definitely are one talented lady! Cakes look scrumptious, Etsy goodies look gorgeous, and Teddy is adorable. TFS
Ellie Maggie x

Sandy said...

You are so very talented I could just weep!! Do you know what I do best? Looking at people's work on their blogs -- I am great at that!! Your puppy is precious, your cards are gorgeous, your knitting and crocheting are out of this world and you cakes - oh my gracious. You are MOST gifted. Hey, I almost made your 1,000 follower, now wouldn't that be something!!
Sandy