A Jolly Day in Fareham

On Sunday a group of us -me, Pam, Kim, Greta, Trace & Debs all went down to Fareham to do a jewellery class and this is the item that we made. It's a netted tube bracelet. I really enjoyed making it and will definitely be making another one, maybe a necklace..

The day ended with a good meal at a local Harvester where a good time was had by all.

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Calendar For Mother in Law

My mother in law lives in France so she doesn't get to see my Grandson (her great grandson ) very much and while she was over here a few weeks ago I took a picture of her and Leon. Using Craft Artist Professional I have created a layout using the photo. I really enjoy CAP and each time I use it I find I can do new things.

I created the sheet and then printed it out. I then stuck it to 2 pieces of card to make it sturdy (printed it direct onto card originally but didn't like it!). Put 2 holes in the top and threaded some ribbon through to hang   it. I then added a calendar pad and voila!!

Hope she likes it!

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My First Christmas Card

Yeah, I've made my first Christmas card. The first of many I hope. I followed the sketch on Sketch Saturday blog and am entering it into their challenge for this week.

Here is the sketch.

And here is my take on it.

Recipe:-

Scalloped edged white card blank.

Backing paper from Papermania (Deck the Halls)

Decoupaged image and greeting from La Pashe (I think!!)
Nesties.

Red mirri card from stash

Gems and poinsettia flower from stash.

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Final family card for the year made...

...and now I can start on my Christmas cards!!!! 

This card is for my nephew and niece's anniversary which is in December. I was inspired by the sketch on Freshly Made Sketches and wish to enter it into their latest challenge sketch.

Here is the sketch:-

And here is my take on it.

 Recipe:-

Square card blank

Backing paper from Kay and Company

Hougie Board used for embossing 

Nellie Snellen heart dies

Ribbon and gems from stash

Greeting stamp from a Past Impressions set

Versafine Black ink

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Card for the other Twin.

Today I have had a lovely day with my grandson but he does wear me out. No chance for making cards today but here is the card for my friend's other son following on from my post yesterday.

Recipe:-

Square card blank

Black card from stash

Backing papers from stackers

Decoupaged Mini from La Pashe (I think)

Sizzix number dies

Greeting from Craftwork cards.

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Cards for Men - Challenge 21

The twin sons of one of my best friends celebrate their 18th birthday this year - goodness where has that time gone!!  I will post the other card in another post.  Here is a card I have made for one of them. I am entering it into Cards for Men Challenge 21 which has a theme of :-

ORANGE and BLACK

Recipe: - 

Square card blank

Decoupaged topper from La Pashe (I think!)

Greeting from La Pashe

Backing paper from a paper stack 

Black card from stash

Ribbon from stash

No. 18 cut from Sizzix number dies.

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Haven't had the time to blog!!

Just haven't had the time over the last couple of weeks to blog or make cards so I haven't anything of mine to show you. I did celebrate a birthday last week on 2nd and did received some lovely handmade cards and have decided to show you them.

The first one is from my mate Jackie. She hasn't been crafting over the last 6 months due to personal reason but has just started again and I have been privileged to have one of her first cards since she started up again. Go have a look at her blog, her colouring is amazing. 

This card is from Kim (better known as Kimbo). Beautiful card as are all hers. Cute image.

Go have a look at her blog here.

This card is from my mate Pam. Have known Pam for years . Honoured to have received a handmade card from her as she doesn't make very many. Beautiful card though. Pam's blog is here but she hasn't blogged in a few months, but you never know she may start again.

I am hoping that I will get back into my craft room soon, what with birthdays', anniversaries', grandsons', illness's (my hubby not me) that have stopped me, I need to start on some Christmas cards. Watch this space!!

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Lots of Blog Candy

Donna over at Bearly Mine Crafts is offering some fab Candy. Go over and have a look!

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Another male card!

This time it's for my brother in law's birthday. I do like the Forever Friends Good Life toppers. Makes men's card so much easier.

I am going to enter it into the Forever Friends challenge this fortnight - Anything Goes.

Recipe:-

Square card blank

Topper from FF Good Life set

Backing papers from Good Life set

Greeting from Craftwork cards

Bakers twine & buttons from stash

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Wedding Card

Typical isn't it, don't have any weddings to go to all year than 2 come along together! Here is one of the cards that I have made. 

Recipe:-

Square card blank

Silver mirri card

Forever friends decoupage topper that I have had laying around for ages.

Greeting from a Forever Friends topper set

White backing card

Hearts and swiss dots embossing folders

Ribbon and gems from stash

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