One Song to the Tune of Another.

The carol 'While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night' can be sung to the tune of the folk song 'On Ilkley Moor 'Baht 'At' (I hope I have the apostrophes in the right place.) I seem to recall that the tune we now call 'On Ilkley Moor' was actually originally meant for this carol but the Victorians didn't think it sounded respectful enough, which is a big pity. Try singing it yourself - the original sounds so much better!

And here is a card featuring a Shepherd and the Angel Gabriel from Lili of the Valley.

I used Promarkers, and gold stickles for the stars, halo and to edge the background square and LotV sentiment, and Icicle stickles for the wings.

The papers are Nitwits 'Still Joyful Hearts.' I used a Marianne die for the star border which has ribbon from my stash threaded through. I popped foam pads as usual behind the image to lift it up.

The stars are stickers from Paperchase - they are VERY sticky, and not in the right place according to Dawny P's fab sketch for Papertake Weekly - I hope that's allowed!

I'm also entering the Lili's Little Fairies Challenge which this week is 'Christmas in August.'

Since my papers are from the old snippets box I'm going to enter Pixie's Crafty Snippets Challenge where I'll be encouraging the playmates to sing the school version of that carol: While Shepherds washed their socks by night All seated round the tub, A bar of Sunlight soap came down, And they began to scrub!'

Have a great weekend, guys, and - GO TEAM GB!!!!!

love Mags B x

Promarkers: Cool Grey 2, Amethyst, Orchid, Lavender; Forest Green, Leaf Green; Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Blush, Pastel Pink; Tulip Yellow, Pastel Yellow, Buttercup; Caramel, Sandstone, Tan