CD Sunday Plus Challenge # 104

 Good morning

It's time for a new challenge over at CD Sunday Plus and we are looking forward to seeing your creations.

A close friend of mine became a grandma for the first time in January.  This is the card I created for the new parents:

I've always been a lover of Beatrix Potter.  My favourite book as a child was 'The Tale Of Peter Rabbit'.

I think they are timeless images that make up into such beautiful cards.

The decoupaged image for my card was from The World of Beatrix Potter cd-rom from Crafters' Companion.  The backing paper was from the same cd.  I used some Hunkydory addorable scorable card for my mats, and to cut out the letters using an alphabet die set from Carnation Crafts.  The little feet were cut using a Sue Wilson die.  

A lot of time went into making this card, but I am pleased with the result!

I hope to see your entries over on the challenge blog.

Jo xx

CD Sunday Plus Challenge # 103

 Good morning and welcome

It's a very cold and frosty morning here in Manchester, so I'm sat, cosy and warm, crocheting a baby blanket.  My hands continue to cause me problems and I find crochet a good way to keep them moving.  I've also recently discovered the 'Groovi' system from Clarity, and am find with the help of finger grips, I've been able to start learning this new-to-me craft.

This week was by birthday, and my family and friends made it a lovely week for me.  My daughters' have bought me a subscription to the Groovi monthly club, so I can look forward to a surprise every month!

It was also my brother-in-law's birthday recently.  He's a very difficult one to make a card for but I found out he meets up with some friends once a week to play cards, so, hey presto, there was my theme!

This is the card I made for him:

I went back to one of my oldest cd-rom's to create this card, 'Men's from Crafters' Companion'.  I printed out, cut and layered up the decoupaged image, die cut the sentiment and then added it all to a pre-embossed card that has been in my stash for ages!  He really liked his card, I'm happy to say.

The weather here has been cold and damp, which affects my condition drastically, so I've been missing getting out with hubby and Bailey.  Bailey, however, is always on stand-by to provide lots of doggy cuddles!  He really is the most loving dog....but very, very needy!  Here he is, providing one of said cuddles, and looking very unimpressed at having his photo taken!

I hope you'll visit the challenge blog to see what my teamies have been creating, and to join in our challenge.

Jo xx