Flamboyant Colours

There's a section in my filing cabinet filled to the gunnels with card sheets from Kanban, so I had a root through them and found these flamboyantly colourful images ... enough to brighten up anyone's Sunday afternoon don'tcha' think?  
This would be the perfect image for Masquerade Ball invitations.

6" x 6"

5" x 7"

DL

Easel Card

Combined with some pretty paper from Papermania, snippets of coloured card stock and a couple of sentiment stamps - the result is a collection of 4 very different cards.  
I'm heading back to Pixie's Playground again this week to enter my easel card for their Snippets Challenge.   They're keeping a swing for me so would be rude not to go and play!
Would also like to enter Crafting When We Can- At The Movies ... obviously the movie would have to be Masquerade.

Finishing up for today with something a lot more subtle.

Another Kanban sheet but this time showing a cute wee girl with a fluffy bow bedecked sheepdog.  Adorable!  Some pink papers and ribbon are added to make a card suitable for any age and any occasion.  I'm going to enter it in the challenge over at That Craft Place where the theme is For A Child.

 

Wedding Fever

I was recently asked to make a wedding card and was given free rein with both design and colours.  GULP!  Sometimes having this much freedom can be more difficult than when customers are specific about what they want, but I decided to try a few ideas and let her choose a favourite.
Which one would you choose? 
If your selection matches the actual card chosen then your name will go into a draw for a wee crafty prize. 
Deadline midnight GMT Sunday 22nd July.
Click the photos for close-up views.

Design 1
A linen effect white card base decorated with blue and white diecut hearts layered onto diecut blue and silver mirri card, embellished with a simple bow and greeting.

Inside shows diecut panels and a simple stamped message.
 
Design 2
I created an off centre gatefold from A4 white linen card, adding a panel of textured burgundy card and a matching Kanban wedding topper.  A simple bow and stamped greeting are the only decoration. 

The slim panel shows white padded hearts and satin ribbon matted onto layers of white and burgundy card.

Inside, a panel of white linen card has been corner punched and decorated with diamante gems before being matted onto burgundy card and stamped with a greeting.
I'd like to submit this card as my first entry to
Sparkles Monthly Challenges - 34 Weddings
 
Design 3
I opened an image from my flowers folder in PSP (PaintShop Pro), and typed a greeting before printing onto white linen cardstock, which gives a look almost like canvas. Both elements were then matted onto silver mirri. 

White organza ribbon was wrapped around the fold on a landscape base card and tied in a bow with pearl gems added for decoration.

The inside message was stamped onto white linen card before being matted onto silver textured card and placed inside.
I'm hoping this card is eligible for entry into
Southern Girls Challenge 48 - Pearls
Sparkles Monthly Challenges - 34 Weddings (2nd entry)

Design 4
I created an easel card base from cream cardstock and opened another beautiful rose image in PSP, adding a greeting onto the image before printing this time.

The easel card panels were then decorated with pretty paper from Papermania Confetti pack, matted onto black and gold mirri and the main image was then adhered to the front panel with foam pads.

Wide cream organza ribbon was wrapped around the back and tied in a knot and a matching bow was added to the image panel. 

The stopper was created using more layered panels of paper and card adhered to the base with foam pads before being decorated with paper flowers, pink ribbon bows and pretty iridescent fabric butterflies.
A greeting was stamped and embossed with gold powder, then diecut and matted onto black and gold card.

A matching box completes the ensemble as this card is way too bulky for an envelope.
I'm entering this card into
The Cupboard Trilogy - Colour Palette Challenge
The Cupcake Craftroom - July: Layers
Sparkles Monthly Challenges - 34 Weddings (3rd entry)

PLEASE REMEMBER...
Don't forget to leave a comment with your favourite from the selection and you may be lucky enough to win a prize.

School's Out! ...

...For Summer!
Thursday was the final day of term and the children are now free to enjoy a break from their normal routines ... some warm sunshine over the next 6 weeks would be very welcome too!
I put together some simple treat gifts for my daughter's teachers, using Papermania Honey and Hugs papers and some coloured card.

Plain white card was cut into rectangles and the patterned papers were matted onto coloured card leaving a narrow border. 
The treat pouch was created by scoring and folding 6" wide card at 2" and 4"  and using a scalloped circle punch for the cutaway in the centre section, before securing at the back with strong double-sided tape.  This was then stapled at the top and bottom onto the prepared paper panel and then stuck to the white rectangle base, hiding the staples from view.  

A computer generated message was mounted onto coloured card cut with nestabilities and adhered with silicon glue to hide the securing staple at the front.

On the reverse I had attached a panel with room for a personal message and by adding ribbon to make a hanging, the teachers now have a cute keepsake for their notice boards when the chocolate is gone.
Coincidently 4 Crafty Chicks are doing a "School's Out Challenge" this week and the current Joanna Sheen Challenge is "Summer Days" so I'm submitting my wee treat hangings for consideration.

My precious mum celebrates her birthday today so we'll be popping round with her card and gift this afternoon.  I'll share her card ... and the one made for my dear friend Ann who also has her birthday today ... later, so's not to spoil the surprise.
Have a wonderful weekend, wherever you are and whatever you are doing ... and thank you for visiting.

Meet Dudley

WELL!  This week has been a totally different story weatherwise, with hailstones, high winds, lashing rain and even snow! ... so no 'Al Fresco' crafting at all.  Much safer to stay snuggled in the craft room surrounded by loads'a' luvverly stash to keep me warm.

This cute little chap is called Dudley and he and the oversized button are Pollycraft images, (actually they're both freebies from ages ago).  This card was supposed to be my entry for their 'Chocklit Challenge - 133' ... but I missed the deadline.  Whoops!  However, I reckon he's still cute enough to be worth showing and fortunately for me, Papertake Weekly Challenge is 'Anything Goes' with the option of monotone, so my Dudley card in shades of brown should qualify as a valid entry.

 

He's been coloured with Promarkers before being cut out with deckle edged scissors and glittered up with green stickles, likewise the button.  The papers are 6" x 6" Papermania - Simply Elegant, which I've had for a very long time and only recently rediscovered while looking for something else ... a very common occurrence amongst crafters.  Strips were cut from 2 complementary sheets, matted onto dark brown card and attached to the front of the card blank and then Dino was added with foam pads to give him a little lift.

Inside, is simply decorated with a a strip of patterned paper, matted onto brown and finished with a stamped greeting.
I'd also like to enter my Dudley card into the following challenges ...
Just Keep On Creating - #1 Anything Goes
Papercraft Star - #91 Anything Goes
Make It Monday - #83 Anything Goes

Bah! Humbug! 36

It's Bah! Humbug! Challenge day today and this week Ann decided we should concentrate on TEXT as a focal point on our projects.
I had been shuffling through some papers the other day ... as you do ... and came across the Papermania 'Naughty and Nice' collection from last year which contains lovely modern funky patterns, including a couple of text sheets.
Originally I intended to cut a large piece and layer it onto a card ... add some ribbon and maybe a snowflake or something.  But, as often happens, I changed my mind at the last minute and decided to be a teeny weeny bit more adventurous.  
I matted the star paper onto the bottom section of some pink glitter card and adhered it to an 8" x 8" square card blank.  

 

Then I cut a strip of flourescent green card with decorative scissors and added a length of brown ribbon before placing this over the join with foam pads.

After cutting 'Happy Christmas' from the text sheet I glued this onto the pink glitter card and cut around it with the same decorative scissors as before, doing the same again with the green card and then mounting the whole thing at the top of the card.  
In hindsight I think it still looks a little unfinished but will possibly add some adhesive stars or gems across the ribbon as extra decoration before I post it.
Inside I simply used offcuts of the same paper and card to make a centre panel for the greeting.

To see what the other Bah Humbuggers, including out Guest designer Anne, have been up to, just pop across and take a peek and if you'd like to join in, then you'll be sure of a warm welcome.

PS:  Do you like my new custom stamp which arrived the other day?  Found Craft Stamps Online who will turn your own designs and layout into a clear stamp - so I sent off my design created in PSP and 3 days later received my unique stamp.  Cool Huh?

Bah! Humbug! Challenge 35

Hands up! T'was me yer honour!
I confess it was my choice for the 'Favourites' challenge this week and I admit that when it came to it, I found it really REALLY hard to choose.  There are just far too many fabulous products available these days ... and I love them all!  With the possible exception of decoupage LOL.
However, the decision was kind've made for me because, (as is becoming a regular occurance), I was short of time so had to pick something quick and easy.

Out came the Cuttlebug, the Papermania Ornaments embossing folder and some gold mirri card.  Seconds later the focal image was ready to apply some red Stckles - which is another current favourite product.

Black A4 cardstock was folded in half and then the front was folded back again to create a zigzag base card.  Some beautifully luxurious Kanban foiled and embossed refective card was added to the narrow front panel and the larger back panel, leaving a narrow black border.  

The embossed ornaments were matted onto some black cardstock and mounted onto the front panel with foam pads.  
BISH! BASH! BOSH!  JOB DONE!
The other 'Bah Humbuggers' have taken more time than me and created beautiful cards with their favourite products so pop over and have a looksee.  We have also announced the winner of last week's prize draw ... so check to see who the lucky random winner is while you're there and if you have a favourite of your own, then please join in with our challenge.

Bah! Humbug! Challenge 29

The challenge at Bah! Humbug! this week is definitely not for the faint-hearted!  If you have an aversion to ripping or tearing your precious papers, then this may be a challenge too far - because we're asking you to feature 

Paper Tearing

As someone who rarely rips paper, (except in frustration!), I decided to opt for the 'controlled tear' by using a ruler specifically designed for the purpose of creating a torn edge.   Here are some examples of the different patterns available.

Having cut a piece of decorative paper, slightly smaller than the panel of silver mirri card I wanted to use, I then set to 'doing the dirty deed'.
Placing the ruler at an angle on top ... I lifted a corner of the paper between thumb and forefinger ... gritted my teeth ... squeezed my eyes shut ... and slowly pulled it towards myself.  I then altered the angle of the ruler and did it again ... and then again!
I have to say it was surprisingly good fun and nowhere near as traumatic as I'd imagined!

The edges were inked with Brilliance Dew Drop Ink - Pearl Orchid and then glued to the silver mirri mat, which was in turn, adhered to the front of an 8" x 8" white card blank.  The surplus card front was removed to create a cut-away card.
Using the new Swirly Tree embossing folder from Papermania with some silver mirri card, I ran it through the Cuttlebug and then added some sparkle by spreading 'Aqua', 'Cotton Candy' and 'Star Dust' Stickles onto the stars.  After cutting around it with decorative scissors, silicon glue was used to attach it to the card front and a pretty pink bow fills the gap at the bottom.

Inside I glued a narrow strip of snowflake paper to some silver mirri card leaving a narrow border and added a greeting with a brad to punched circles before placing it in the middle of the panel.  

A leftover square of snowflake embossed card from another project was torn along the diagonal and inked up to provide a touch of interest to the corners. 
Across at In 2 Crafting, the monthly challenge is Christmas In July so this will be my entry and if you'd also like to play along, the closing date isn't until 14th August.
The other Bah! Humbug! DT members have been busy ripping and tearing their papers too ... some with more enthusiasm than others it must be said! ... but all have achieved super results.  Pop over and have a look for yourself and if you're feeling brave enough, please join in with our challenge. While you're there, please don't forget to say 'Goodbye and Thank You' to Debs, who has been our amazing Guest Designer for July, providing us all with a Santa Sackload of fabulous inspiration throughout her stay.  We will all miss her dearly but hopefully she will continue to join us regularly for our remaing 2010 challenges.

Challenge 22 - Anything Goes

It's been a funny old week 'cos I've been really busy but have done nothing, if you know what I mean?   Maybe the school's being closed 3 days for in service days and local public holiday had something to do with that but it's really strange when that happens.
One thing I do have to show is this card created for our Bah! Humbug! Challenge which this week is 'Anything Goes' and I'm afraid it's another easy peasy card made from a Kanban kit.  
I took an A4 sheet of black card and folded it to make a z-fold card blank.  Then it was a simple case of trimming the gorgeous pink embossed card slightly smaller than each panel ... matting onto silver mirri card ... adding strips of message ribbon top and bottom and adhering it all in place.  

I stamped and embossed the Papermania ornamental bauble onto black card and then cut it with a Nellie Snellen Rectangle Frame die.  
The stamp was too large even for the largest frame but I was able to extend it by following this recent tutorial posted over at Ikkle's Cuttlebug Cupboard.  If you own a Cuttlebug but you've never visited this blog then you really should try to as she shares some fantastic ideas and has written some great tutorials.  

This was then matted onto a panel of pale pink card ... can you see it through the holes? ... and a pink spotty ribbon bow was added.  A few dots of pink glitter were randomly dabbed on the stamped ornament and small circles, left over from silver chain border peel offs, were popped around the decorative edge before mounting it with double-sided tape onto pink embossed card and then matted to black card.  This panel was then mounted onto the front of the finished card, overlapping the card edge.
Sorry it wasn't more exciting this week ... but don't worry because my fellow Bah! Humbug! DT members have been much more creative and their shares include a beautiful project from our Special Guest Designer Claire ... so plenty to get your creative juices going.  While you're there you can find out who was the lucky winner of our June Prize Draw ... but cover your ears 'cos she screams! ... LOUDLY!
Hope you all enjoy a Fabulous Friday ... wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

Blooming June ...

... and it's tipping down!  Typical!
Have got loads'a' birthdays and other celebrations, including Father's Day, this month which means loads'a' cards to make so here are a couple of today's efforts to kick things off.

The first is for a special friend whose birthday is in a couple of weeks time.

An 'Elegant Ladies' Kanban kit  from QVC provided everything needed for this large A4 card except for the inside decoration, where I used some K. and Co. papers matted onto gold mirri card for the decoration and a FunStamps Happy Birthday Wish greeting.  

The smaller ... and much cuter ... card below was inspired by Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 22 which requires entrants to combine our least and most favourite colours.  Hmmmmm ... might be some unusual colour combinations for this one!
Actually, there aren't really any colours I don't like but I chose ORANGE as my least favourite option simply because I very rarely use it.  Obviously BLACK was my most favourite choice.  YES ... I know it is a contrast not a colour, but the challenge rules say it can be included ... PHEW!

The cute little characters are from Penny Black 'Hugs' set and are coloured with Promarkers ... as are the roses which started life a bland cream colour until I attacked them with vanilla and bright orange.  
The zingy orange/yellowy papers are Papermania Sunshine Collection which have been cut with Spellbinder Nestabilities and matted onto black card.  You'll just have to trust me that they are much brighter in real life as the photo doesn't show how vibrant they are - it is really dull and rainy here today and my camera skills leave a lot to be desired so probably that explains that.
The layout follows the Pixie Cottage Challenge 20 - Sketch and using buttons and flowers allows me to enter Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge 85 - Buttons and Blooms too.  Hopefully the weather will improve as the month progresses and we will experience some 'Summer Delights', which is the theme at Cupcake Craft Challenges 93 this week so am going to sneak in there too. 
So ... 'til the next time, take care and hope you have all enjoy a Terrific Tuesday, wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

Pink Wedding

Had time for a quick browse after Naomi and I returned from bowling and happened to notice I'd almost missed Paperplay Challenges deadline - which simply wouldn't do at all, especially as I made this easel card especially to join in.

The image is from a Debbi Moore wedding silhouette stamp set which was embossed with silver embossing powder and die cut with the cuttlebug using Nestabilities Labels One.  
I randomly stamped a leafy swirl around the edge, (whilst it was still in the die cut frame), silver embossed it and then swept over it all with a Pearlescent Pink Brilliance Dew Drop ink pad, before polishing off the excess to reveal the embossed image again.  This was then matted onto a larger die cut from silver mirri card.

Using A4 white linen effect cardstock I scored and folded an easel card before decorating with pink heart patterned paper from Papermania - Scrumptious pack, some white organza ribbon and a few feathers.  

The greeting is one of my recent purchases from Waltzing Mouse Stamps (who coincidentally are sponsoring this challenge), and as you see Claire has designed it to perfectly complement the Spellbinders Fancy Tags Shape-abilities.   Brilliant!   Can't quite make up my mind whether to add flowers or not.  Will sleep on it.  Right - off to beddy-byes now ... Sweet Dreams All.

Bah! Humbug! 18 - Punched Borders

This week our challenge is Punched Borders and I must confess I wondered what on earth I was going to do as the only border punch I own shows a trail of baby feet.    Hmmmmm ... not exactly appropriate for this challenge really.
Then I remembered my Bah! Humbugger! Buddy Ann had posted a tutorial some months ago,  showing how to use Papermania Ornate Punches differently.  I remembered enough to have a play around with some scrap paper and managed to create a decorative border using this ornate punch.   If you'l like to try Ann's tutorial then click this link: Ann's Punched Frame Tutorial

Anyway ... here's the finished card with not one, but two decorative borders.

As you will see, I sliced off about an inch from the front of the red card blank before adding a strip of gold mirri card down the edge at the back so that the decorative pattern would show up a little better against it.
I punched 2 strips of leafy patterned paper and then inked on the reverse with Pearl Ivy Dew Drop ink pad to colour the white side.  When dry they were attached with double sided tape to the card front, overhanging where the portion of card had been removed on the right.   A panel of red textured card with a central strip of gold mirri was then placed over the top to secure them in place and also served to neaten up any (not so tidy) edges.

The Christmas wreath was embossed with the cuttlebug onto another piece of leafy patterned paper and then cut out before adding it to a ring of white card for extra stability.   Some red glitter holly berries were added with a gold ribbon bow at the top and this was then added to the gold panel with foam pads, along with a wee greeting.  I may ... or may not ... add some snowy highlights at a later date.
So ... don't think you can't play along this time just because you haven't got a border punch.  Take a look at what punches you have got and improvise - you may surprise yourself with how inventive you can be!
For more inspiration and ideas, check out the other DT projects at Bah! Humbug! including another lovely card from Steph, our May Guest Designer.  We'd love to see your projects too so don't forget to leave us a link.

*Ronnie Relaxing* and Challenges

I'll be the first to admit that my supply of digi-images is limited and those that I do have on my PC are for the most part, blog challenge prizes.  This is partly because I prefer the process of physically inking up and stamping my choice of images, but to be honest there are so many digi-images online that are free to download, I haven't seen any reason to dip into my purse to purchase any.  Until now that is!
After seeing Emma's charity appeal to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance following the tragic loss of her dad last September,  it would've been mean not to help her achieve her target.    

Although I missed the deadline of 5th May for her challenge, her fundraising is ongoing and she is currently offering 4 Alota Rubberstamps as tempting blog candy.  CLICK HERE for the details.
I did want to show the card I made using her 'Relaxing Ronnie' image and highlight her appeal to any who may have missed it and want to help.  For further details of Emma's YAA appeal CLICK HERE or alternatively click on the image on my sidebar.
I coloured him with Promarkers and used coordinating patterned papers from Papermania Pad - The Big One matted onto card in various brown shades and gold mirri leaving a narrow border each time.   

I'll be entering this card into the following challenges:
Crafter's Companion Challenge 9 - Monotone
Stampin' for the Weekend - Card for a Male
Paperplay Challenges - Brown and ?

Oriental Happy Birthday

As one of six children, there are very few months in the year that are free from birthdays and today it's the turn of my baby sister Debbie. 
The oriental card I made uses a selection of Waltzing Mouse Stamps from Claire Brennan's recently released Asian Garden collection,  which were stamped onto red card and embossed with a combination of black and gold embossing powders.    A smidgeon heavy with the gold I feel, but just check out that shine!

The panels were then matted onto black card, followed by gold mirri card, leaving narrow borders before layering onto a white DL card blank.

The sentiment was stamped onto red card,  embossed in black and then lightly rubbed over with a Brilliance Dew Drop gold ink pad before die cutting with Nestabilities - Labels One.  

I matted it onto black card, embossed the edge with gold powder and then placed it over the background strip with foam pads.   The 'Birthday Wishes' part of the sentiment is from WMS Asian Garden, but 'Sister' is one of Papermania's Relations clear stamps, which I know will become a favourite to have close at hand.
Simon Says Stamp are celebrating their 1st Blogaversary and are having an awesome party which includes a Blog Hop and you'd better believe there are loads of fabulous prizes on offer, so I'm going to gatecrash and enter this card into their Birthday/Celebrations Challenge.   Hope there's some red wine on offer as blog-hopping is thirsty work!
A few other challenges are ...
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Shiny and/or Sparkly
Stamp Something - Birthday
Rainbow Lady - Make Your Own Background Paper

Bah! Humbug! Challenge 14 - Santa Paws

I don't know about you but Friday's have seemed to come around even more quickly during the school holidays ... hopefully all will be back to normal next week when the school's resume and we get back into our regular routine.
Anyway, Friday's here and that signals a new Bah! Humbug! Challenge.  Hard to believe we are at number 14 already!  This week we are looking for some serious "Awwwwwwwww-Factor" in your projects because the theme is ... 'Santa Paws'.
Everyone knows that Cute'n'Cuddly Christmas Critters are a winner with most people for their Christmas cards, whether for sending or receiving and whether they are on shop-bought or hand-crafted cards.  
I found 2 cute puppy and kitten Anita's wooden stamps in a drawer, (a bargain buy last year at 50p each), and although not Christmas themed, were easy to adapt to what I wanted.  Aren't their expressions adorable?

They were stamped onto smooth white card and coloured with Promarkers, (yes ... I still need a lot more practice), before being cut around the outline with decoupage scissors.
The background papers I chose are from Papermania's Merry and Bright Collection and are matted onto thin brown and lime green card.  Some 'antlers' were created from one of the background paper snowflakes and I attached them to my cute characters with PVA glue before adding some sparkly gems.  

I have been absolutely desperate to use this awesome pawprint ribbon, since snapping it up in York after Irene decided she didn't want it - (well ... until I bought it that is LOL!) - and after laying it across another strip of lime card, I attached it to the front panel of the easel card before arranging those cute characters to peek over the top.  

The brown felt alphabet letters placed on punched circles add a touch of fuzzy texture and this is continued on the panel cut with Nellie Snellen multi-dies which is mounted on pink funky foam for added depth and stability.

I had hoped to make another card for this week's challenge but unfortunately didn't get a chance.  Not to worry ... you'll just have to get out your cutest, cuddliest, most adorable furry friends, ink up their paws and join us over at Bah! Humbug! instead.
I'd love for you to pop over and PAWS for a peek at what Ann and Irene have been doing with their furry friends too and we would all appreciate the opportunity to come and see your PAW-fect projects so don't forget to leave us a link.

"Bunny Friends"

That's the title of the Penny Black stamp I used to create these cards and I have to say that it ranks among my top 10 favourite PB cuties ... after the hedgies of course!
It is quite a large wooden stamp featuring 5 cute bunnies in flowerpots so, after stamping on linen effect card and colouring with Promarkers, I decided to chop it up to see if it was feasible to make 2 cards from 1 image.
The Papermania Spring Time pad was still sitting on the desk from earlier, so I matched cardstock to the colours of the paper I'd chosen and punched 2 scalloped circles. 

Then I doodled with green fineliner on one and pierced holes around the other for some detail before cutting out 2 of the bunnies and paper-piecing the flowerpots from a scrap of textured card.  This fits in quite nicely with One Stop Craft Challenge 74 which is Paper Piecing.
The Happy Easter sentiment was the freebie from Quick Cards Made Easy, (also still lying on the desk), and it was inked up with Brilliance Dew Drop Pearl Olive before matting it onto offcuts of card and adding some tiny flower gems.
For the 2nd card, I cut a square of lilac gingham card slightly smaller than the  purple cardstock and then cropped the corners before matting them together and adding some faux stitching with a white gel pen.

From the remaining purple card and some pretty pastel green spotty paper, I used the rotary trimmer to cut 2 strips of varying widths from each, with a deckled edge blade.
After overlapping them horizontally and vertically on the gingham card I added another 2 bunnies cut from the original stamped image and finished decorating with a few buttons and a lilac satin bow.

I must say I'm quite taken with the colouring on the textured card with the Promarkers - normally I stick to smooth cardstock - but the linen effect gives an interesting result and is something I will definitely try again.

For the first time in a long time I am able to join in with this week's Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  Their theme "Check It Out" requires the use of checked paper or ribbons along with a PB image, so both cards are suitable as entries.
Our Creative Corner are looking for us to Break Out The Buttons, so my 2nd card qualifies for this challenge and Stampin' For The Weekend are asking for Ribbons and Bows so my tiny lilac bow sneaks me in there.
Finally, The Pink Elephant Challenge 60 is Pastels so I reckon either of these cards would work.
For the benefit of those who haven't seen the Penny Black Bunny Friends stamp in it's entirety - here you go!  

Definitely worth keeping a look out for if you don't already have it - if only for the cuteness factor.