The ultimate alternative distraction!!

So I am currently studying at the Colchester Institute for my Access course. I have had my conditional offer for my degree starting in September so you would think all is wonderful!!! But... a disgusting bout of tonsillitis has me in it's grip presently (I'm currently rattling when I walk with the amount of tablets I've been taking). Now having to take a week away from college you would think that this would be the perfect time to get ahead on the assignments I have pouring from everywhere. But since starting this course alternative distractions have come to the forefront. Everything, apart from what I should be doing, has to be done immediately. Tidying, washing and even the ironing (I know, I know no one wants to do the ironing really!) have become so attractive, anything to not do the next essay. 

I am now taking on the ultimate alternative distraction - a Blog!!! I truly do not have the time for it but I have wanted to give it a go for such a long time and never had the nerve. Who really wants to hear me babble on (apart from those who I have physically cornered!!) about my life and what I get up to??? No one possibly but hey ho, I'll give it a whirl even if it's just for me! 

So, apart from my scholarly antics, there are a few other important things in my life. My partner handsome Darren, my gorgeous son Zachary and my hobby. I love to craft, if it can be covered in glitter or stuck to something with a hot glue gun I'm on it. That is mostly what I wanted to Blog about. There are so many wonderful crafters out there who are sooooooo inspirational to me I just wanted to have a little go at it too. 

My first crafty creation I wanted to throw out there is in response to the retro sketches challenge for this week. This too is something new to me, my very first challenge card. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a mention.

So here it is, my contribution...

I used Lawn Fawns "Critters Down Under" stamps. Isn't the koala adorable???

That's it then, my first Blog post. Wasn't too painful I have to say. Thank you for reading through my babbling mess! I'm sure I'll hone my blogging skills soon. 

Huggles

Em