CD Sunday Plus #63 Hosted by Margaret

Good morning

A very warm welcome to my blog today.  Today is Father's Day in the UK and both my daughter's are staying here so they get to spend the day with their day.

Today see's the start of a new challenge over at CD Sunday Plus Challenge.  Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge - I've now got quite a challenge in choosing the top 3!

As you may have seen in my previous post, we recently got a new Cocker Spaniel puppy.  I wanted to take a gift to the lady we got him from.  Bailey was one of 11 puppies, so with his mum Rosie, there were the perfect number to make a perpetual calendar.  Today I am sharing with you the front cover and 'July'.

The calendar was made using 12, 8 x 8 card blanks from Lynda Chapman.  I used Lynda's fabriano paper and card for all the printing (except the photos) as you are guaranteed excellent results.  I used glossy photo paper for the photos.

For the cover I printed the paw print paper from Joanna Sheen's Furry Friends cd-rom and used my (new) Crafters' Companion die to cut the word Thankful.  I the matted this onto Hunkydory's rainbow mirri card.  I chose a couple of sentiments from 'A Little Dog Laughed' card making kit to finish off the front.

Next is Miss July!!!  The puppies all wore a different coloured collar to identify them, so I used the colour of the puppies collar as the colour of the mats on the page they were featured on.  Lynda Chapman's famous black card and kraft card are featured throughout the calendar!

The backing paper behind Ivy's photo is from Krafty Hands Cute Puppies & Kittens cd-rom.  The lettering is all from Creative Crafting World Bree Merryn cd-rom as are all the Calendar Tabs.  The paper on the opposite page are from a Creative Crafting World paper kit, now available on a Paper Pantry USB.  I love this paper kit.  The die of the dog and boots is a Tattered Lace die.

It took many hours to make the calendar but I was really pleased with it when it was done.  I got a message of thanks from Rosie's owner to say she loved it and it made her cry!!  

Here is a photo of Bailey helping me finish off my blog post.

I hope to see you over on the challenge blog, and please leave a message so I know you've been.

Jo (& Bailey) xx

 

Bailey

 Good morning 

I'm delighted to introduce you to the newest member of our family.

This is Bailey. He's a Sable Roan Cocker Spaniel and is an absolute joy!!

Our house has felt so empty since we lost our gorgeous Murphy.  Bailey reminds me of Murphy in so many ways.

I've not stopped smiling since we got him. He is my little shadow. He's asleep on my knee as I type this post.  He's such a tonic

Jo xx

CD Sunday Plus Challenge #62 Hosted by me

 

Good morning 

Today see's the start of our new challenge over at CD Sunday Plus and this time I have the pleasure of hosting.  Here is my card:

I used Centura Pearl card to create my card, which I embossed using a Creative Expressions embossing folder.  A Crafters Companion edge'able die was used to create the decorative edge.

I printed off the free iris vignette from Carnation Crafts, die cut it using their matching dies, decoupaged the image and then added it to my card.

Please visit the challenge blog for full details of how to enter and to see all the inspiration from the DT.

Thanks for visiting. 

Jo x

CD Sunday Plus Challenge 61 - Hosted by Pamela

 Good Morning 

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at CD Sunday Plus Challenge and this time Pamela is our host.  Please visit the challenge blog where you can see my teamies fabulous cards. Also, full details of how to enter can be found there.

Here is my card:

I used Artwork by the fabulous Pollyanna Pickering, which I printed onto glossy photo paper, backing paper from the same cd-rom, as was the paper ribbon. Some card candy finished off my card.

All items used (except for the card candy,) were printed from Pollyanna Pickering Sketch Book Chapter V cd-rom by Creative Crafting World .

Thanks for visiting my blog today. I do hope you'll join us.

Jo xx

CD Sunday Plus Challenge 60 Hosted by Carol

 Good Morning

Welcome to my blog today

Today sees the start of our next challenge and this time Carol is our hostess. Our theme is Anything Goes - as well as following the theme of the challenge, a CD, USB or Digital images, or any combination thereof, must have been used somewhere in the making of the card or project. It doesn’t have to be the whole card but it can be. It can be as small as perhaps a sentiment or a piece of backing paper- but there has to be some CD, USB or Digital source content somewhere together with everything else you have used. THE SOURCE MUST BE NAMED AND CREDITED.

Here is my card:

I have used dies and images from Tattered Lace Here and There Collection and the image is decoupaged.  I die cut the sentiment using Tattered Lace sentiment dies.

If you don’t have a blog you may still enter by sending your entry via email using the address shown in the right-hand sidebar on the challenge blog, or by posting a photo of your entry to the new Facebook page - The CD Sunday Plus Challenge.
Please add your photo as a reply to today’s current challenge announcement otherwise not all of the Design Team may be able to see it and… pretty please… remember to tell us which CD, USB or Digital source that you have used - and please remember that our Privacy Policy Statement is now in the Sidebar on the challenge blog page.

Please leave a comment so I know you've visited (they really do make my day!) and I'm sure my teamies would appreciate a visit too - there details can be found in the right-hand sidebar.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Jo x

 

CD Sunday Plus Challenge 59

 Good Morning

Welcome to my blog today

Today sees the start of our next challenge and this time Jocelyn is our hostess. Our theme is Anything Goes - as well as following the theme of the challenge, a CD, USB or Digital images, or any combination thereof, must have been used somewhere in the making of the card or project. It doesn’t have to be the whole card but it can be. It can be as small as perhaps a sentiment or a piece of backing paper- but there has to be some CD, USB or Digital source content somewhere together with everything else you have used. THE SOURCE MUST BE NAMED AND CREDITED.

Here is my card:

I have used a pattern downloaded from Stitchingcards.com, matted onto green and purple card from PaperMill and finished with a co-ordinating ribbon.

If you don’t have a blog you may still enter by sending your entry via email using the address shown in the right-hand sidebar on the challenge blog, or by posting a photo of your entry to the new Facebook page - The CD Sunday Plus Challenge.
Please add your photo as a reply to today’s current challenge announcement otherwise not all of the Design Team may be able to see it and… pretty please… remember to tell us which CD, USB or Digital source that you have used - and please remember that our Privacy Policy Statement is now in the Sidebar on the challenge blog page.

Please leave a comment so I know you've visited (they really do make my day!) and I'm sure my teamies would appreciate a visit too - there details can be found in the right-hand sidebar.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Jo x

 

CD Sunday Plus Challenge 58 - Anything Goes - Hosted by Margaret

Good Morning

Welcome to my blog today

Today sees the start of our next challenge and this time Margaret is our hostess. Our theme is Anything Goes - as well as following the theme of the challenge, a CD, USB or Digital images, or any combination thereof, must have been used somewhere in the making of the card or project. It doesn’t have to be the whole card but it can be. It can be as small as perhaps a sentiment or a piece of backing paper- but there has to be some CD, USB or Digital source content somewhere together with everything else you have used. THE SOURCE MUST BE NAMED AND CREDITED.

Here is my card:

This is made from the fabulous (and much neglected) Humphrey's Corner cd-rom from Crafters' Companion.  A browse through the decoupage section drew me to this adorable image.  It makes me think of walk through the park on a sunny day.  The backing paper is from the same cd-rom and the word Daddy was created using Dimension Forth alphabet stamps.

If you don’t have a blog you may still enter by sending your entry via email using the address shown in the right-hand sidebar on the challenge blog, or by posting a photo of your entry to the new Facebook page - The CD Sunday Plus Challenge.
Please add your photo as a reply to today’s current challenge announcement otherwise not all of the Design Team may be able to see it and… pretty please… remember to tell us which CD, USB or Digital source that you have used - and please remember that our Privacy Policy Statement is now in the Sidebar on the challenge blog page.

Please leave a comment so I know you've visited (they really do make my day!) and I'm sure my teamies would appreciate a visit too - their details can be found in the right-hand sidebar.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Jo x

Call A Guide Dog Arthur

 Good morning

When our dad died we asked for donations rather than flowers, the donations were for the Guide Dogs for the Blind.  Dad was a life-long dog lover and long term supported of Guide Dogs.  I remember organising a Jumble Sale in aid of Guide Dogs when I was in my teens!

Both my sister and I were hoping to name a Guide Dog after dad, but the donations we received were a long way short of the required donation and I wasn't in a good place at the time to consider further fundraising.

The idea has remained in my mind since.  I have recently done more crocheting than card making and have been asked a few times if I would consider making items to sell.  I have therefore decided to make items to sell to try and achieve this target.  I need to raise £2,500.

Today is my dad's birthday, and the perfect day to launch my fundraising.  If you would like to see what I've been up to, please have a look at my page https://www.facebook.com/Call-A-Guide-Dog-Arthur-103270615160586

Thanks for reading!

Jo x

CD Sunday Plus Challenge # 57 - Hosted by Carol

Good Morning

Welcome to my blog today

Today sees the start of our next challenge and this time Carol is our hostess. Our theme is Anything Goes - as well as following the theme of the challenge, a CD, USB or Digital images, or any combination thereof, must have been used somewhere in the making of the card or project. It doesn’t have to be the whole card but it can be. It can be as small as perhaps a sentiment or a piece of backing paper- but there has to be some CD, USB or Digital source content somewhere together with everything else you have used. THE SOURCE MUST BE NAMED AND CREDITED.

Here is my card:

I have used a pattern downloaded from Stitchingcards.com, cut around the edges using deckle edged scissors and matted onto green card from PaperMill.

If you don’t have a blog you may still enter by sending your entry via email using the address shown in the right-hand sidebar on the challenge blog, or by posting a photo of your entry to the new Facebook page - The CD Sunday Plus Challenge.
Please add your photo as a reply to today’s current challenge announcement otherwise not all of the Design Team may be able to see it and… pretty please… remember to tell us which CD, USB or Digital source that you have used - and please remember that our Privacy Policy Statement is now in the Sidebar on the challenge blog page.

Please leave a comment so I know you've visited (they really do make my day!) and I'm sure my teamies would appreciate a visit too - there details can be found in the right-hand sidebar.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Jo x

 

CD Sunday Plus Challenge #56 - Hosted By Me

 Good Morning

Welcome to my blog today

Today sees the start of our next challenge and this time I am our hostess. Our theme is Anything Goes - as well as following the theme of the challenge, a CD, USB or Digital images, or any combination thereof, must have been used somewhere in the making of the card or project. It doesn’t have to be the whole card but it can be. It can be as small as perhaps a sentiment or a piece of backing paper- but there has to be some CD, USB or Digital source content somewhere together with everything else you have used. THE SOURCE MUST BE NAMED AND CREDITED.

Here is my card:

I have used the Bree Merryn Precious Pups cd-rom from My Craft Studio for the border collie image and backing papers.  I used Lynda Chapman's Black card and Kraft card and dies from Paper Boutique at Creative Crafting World.

If you don’t have a blog you may still enter by sending your entry via email using the address shown in the right-hand sidebar on the challenge blog, or by posting a photo of your entry to the new Facebook page - The CD Sunday Plus Challenge.
Please add your photo as a reply to today’s current challenge announcement otherwise not all of the Design Team may be able to see it and… pretty please… remember to tell us which CD, USB or Digital source that you have used - and please remember that our Privacy Policy Statement is now in the Sidebar on the challenge blog page.

Please leave a comment so I know you've visited (they really do make my day!) and I'm sure my teamies would appreciate a visit too - there details can be found in the right-hand sidebar.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Jo x

CD Sunday Plus Challenge #55 - Hosted by Pamela

Good Morning

Welcome to my blog today

Today sees the start of our next challenge and this time Pamela is our hostess. Our theme is Anything Goes - as well as following the theme of the challenge, a CD, USB or Digital images, or any combination thereof, must have been used somewhere in the making of the card or project. It doesn’t have to be the whole card but it can be. It can be as small as perhaps a sentiment or a piece of backing paper- but there has to be some CD, USB or Digital source content somewhere together with everything else you have used. THE SOURCE MUST BE NAMED AND CREDITED.

Here is my card:

I have used the Benjamin Bunny cd-rom from Crafters Companion for the decoupaged image and backing papers, a Congratulations die from Sue Wilson and A Lily of the Valley sentiment stamp.

If you don’t have a blog you may still enter by sending your entry via email using the address shown in the right-hand sidebar on the challenge blog, or by posting a photo of your entry to the new Facebook page - The CD Sunday Plus Challenge.
Please add your photo as a reply to today’s current challenge announcement otherwise not all of the Design Team may be able to see it and… pretty please… remember to tell us which CD, USB or Digital source that you have used - and please remember that our Privacy Policy Statement is now in the Sidebar on the challenge blog page.

Please leave a comment so I know you've visited (they really do make my day!) and I'm sure my teamies would appreciate a visit too - there details can be found in the right-hand sidebar.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Jo x

CD Sunday Plus Challenge #54 - Hosted by Carol

Good Morning

Welcome to my blog today

Today sees the start of our next challenge and this time Carol is our hostess. Our theme is Anything Goes - as well as following the theme of the challenge, a CD, USB or Digital images, or any combination thereof, must have been used somewhere in the making of the card or project. It doesn’t have to be the whole card but it can be. It can be as small as perhaps a sentiment or a piece of backing paper- but there has to be some CD, USB or Digital source content somewhere together with everything else you have used. THE SOURCE MUST BE NAMED AND CREDITED.

Here is my card:

I used Carnation Crafts Vignettes, backing papers and dies. Sentiment die from Crafters Companion.

If you don’t have a blog you may still enter by sending your entry via email using the address shown in the right-hand sidebar on the chalenge blog, or by posting a photo of your entry to the new Facebook page - The CD Sunday Plus Challenge.
Please add your photo as a reply to today’s current challenge announcement otherwise not all of the Design Team may be able to see it and… pretty please… remember to tell us which CD, USB or Digital source that you have used - and please remember that our Privacy Policy Statement is now in the Sidebar on the challenge blog page.

Please leave a comment so I know you've visited (they really do make my day!) and I'm sure my teamies would appreciate a visit too - there details can be found in the right-hand sidebar.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Jo x