Nature's crafty reminder.....and a "helpfull" rat!

Now then.....after my post about the fantastic dolls houses, I've not heard about anything else from Rotty! I think someone wants me to get on with his house....
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"Hi Rotty, i was just thinking....maybe it's time we thought about a place of your own?
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"Well about time too....I've even got my own designs! I've been freezing my hairy little butt off in your ribbons, and trying to get to sleep whilst you're crafting away at night is a whole other issue in itself!"
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"Whoa there mister! You are skating on very thin ice after recent events involving Calvin Mouse's belongings, you are lucky I'm not building you a prison!"
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"Yeah well innocent until proven guilty and all that boss....now then onto more important things....my house! It has been quite apparent since i arrived here in your house, that you are pretty incompetent at most things.....not to mention clumsy.....therefore i feel it is best that i be in charge of this project".
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"Ok pay attention boss....firstly, health and safety is of utmost importance during this house build....i say that firstly so i can try out my new safety helmet, and secondly, you know how much Maddy worries about you injuring yourself.....i just think it will keep her off our backs for a while!"
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"Good point Rotty....and I'm not that clumsy anyway!"

"Yeah OK....now if you look i have the initial blueprints drawn up, but i was thinking of something a little more older looking, like the great rats used to live in during the plague and times like that.....maybe even Tudor style?"

"Rotty i am a papercrafter, not a master builder! I think you may be asking for a bit much my little matey."
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"Oh come on boss, i though you said that Tim Holtz guy always goes on about "the possibilities? Think of the possibilities involved here.....my own bachelor pad!!!Calvin Mouse has his own place, pretty well furnished too.....well it was....my requirements are basic, here's the list.....
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"Are you sure that's all Rotty.i mean you don't want much do you?!!!"

"This is no time for sarcasm boss.....i NEED those rooms just like you crafters NEED your stash every time you go shopping!"
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"Hmm well i still think you are asking for a lot Rotty, and the laboratory isn't happening, you'll end up blowing my craft room up! Maybe have a joint workshop/lab?"
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"Maybe boss, but i NEED a lounge to relax in after chasing Calvin Mouse.....i NEED a gym to keep my body this buff.....i NEED a kitchen to store the cakes i get from Calvin Mouse....i mean buy from him.....and the other rooms are standard in any house so there you go. Simple!"
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"Ok I'll see what i can do Rotty, in the meantime, you behave yourself mister, otherwise it's not happening, ok?"
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"Sure thing boss, now I'm going to borrow some of your crafty things for the house.....but of this...bit of that.....ooh a clamp, that will be handy.....bit of ribbon......
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"AHHHHH STAAAAASH AVALAAAAAAAANCHE!!!!!

"Umm....bit of help here boss eh?"
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"Oh my, and to think you're in charge of the project....looks like the blind leading the blind here!" "Oh and Rotty, one more thing.....you'll be needing a spare room in your house won't you".

"Eh? Why is that boss?"

"you know that you stay with Calvin Mouse when we go up to Maddy's.....and you have the run of his facilities.....well what about when Maddy comes down here? Looks like you'll have a little room mate from time to time!!!"

"YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!? Well if he's to stay with me, i'm having a naughty corner especially for him!!!"

"Now now Rotty, all's fair in rodent love and war!"

Stay tuned bloggers.....i think this project will be a bumpy ride! :)

Finaly, it's funny how we can get crafty inspiration and tips from the most unlikely of places. This morning i was walking the kids to school, when i came across these leaves by the side of the road. First thing that sprang to mind, is something i tell the kids when they are making a rather "plain" card, i say, "If you do nothing else to it....ink the edges!"
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Inking the edges of a make can make so much difference to a piece, and i like to think this was Mother Nature's way of reminding me! :)

Take care all...