Many Happy Returns from the Happy Hoppers

 Hello and welcome

Today is one of my best friend's birthdays.  I've been really struggling for ideas with my card-making recently and decided to return to the Gruffies and Happy Hoppers for some inspiration for this birthday card.  I chose this adorable decoupage:

I used a 7 x 7 card, which I matted with card from PaperMill.  The sentiment was matted onto card from my scraps box and the decoupage created using foam pads.  Some Hunkydory gems were added to completed the card.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:

House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Jo xx

An Apple A Day

Good Afternoon

The current challenge over at House Mouse and Friends Challenge is 'Let's Get Fruity' and this is my card for the challenge.

This card, of course, features a Happy Hopper and the card is made using a decoupage sheet from Joanna Sheen.  The backing paper is printed from the House Mouse inserts cd-rom, again from Joanna Sheen, and a lovely warm yellow linen card is used for all the matting.  Green gems in varying sizes are added to complete the card.

I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

One Stitch At A Time Challenge - Bling It Up

Pollycraft Challenge - Use Autumn Colours

Dream Valley Challenges - Lemon, Lime and Orange

Thanks for visiting.  Have a lovely weekend.

Jo x

18-carat Birthday

Good Morning

My card for today is my entry into the current Housemouse Challenge Adorn With Jewels.

The main image is a Happy Hoppers Decoupage from Joanna Sheen, and is matted onto gold mirror board and then orange cardstock. The backing paper is from Joanna Sheen's Messy Rabbit cd-rom. The flourishes are a Marianne Die and the gems are from my stash. The sentiment is computer generated.

Thanks for visiting my blog today.

Jo x