CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #115 hosted by me

I have another Christmas card to share with you - this one is a bit different.  In fact I would call it whacky.

Here it is:

As soon as I saw this I knew it would be perfect for a friend of mine who loves Flamingos.  It is so whacky and unusual I can't wait to send it to her.  It is going to seem a long while until Christmas.

I liked the idea of matching the mats to the colouring of the picture rather something more Christmassy.

The image is a download from Creative Crafting that I obtained last year.  No decoupage or anything else except the addition of three red gems.

I hope she (and you) will like it as much as I do.

Hugs

Carol xx

A wet Saturday and what to do?

 It is pouring with rain.  I know we need the rain but it is depressing and a little chilly.  I have done the CD Sunday Plus Post already for tomorrow.  I have some housework I must do  as I am expecting a girlfriend over for lunch tomorrow so..... I thought I would finish my jigsaw instead.

This one is one of Colin Thompsons'.  My favourite jigsaw designer. It is called 'Higgledy Piggledy House' and you will see why.

Here is the picture from Amazon from whom I purchased it.  I cropped and magnified to make it easier to see.

Here is my puzzle finished:

This is my next puzzle - for when I have finished all my chores.

I can't wait to get started on this one. It is called 'The Crown' and is by an English artist called Tim Bulmer.  I think you can see that it won't be easy.

CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #114 - hosted by Jocelyn

 

 

For this card I used an image from Docraft - Tatty Ted.  The bluish mat at the back was cut using a new set of dies by John Next Door  called Postage Frames.  I bought them from The Art of Craft.  

I used my graphics programme for the pink edging to the image, and for the words, and then stuck on some enamel gems in the corners.

I love all the Tatty Ted images on the Docraft Digital Designer.  I remember seeing Tatty Ted first in card shops.  Usually Hallmark Cards I think, if memory serves.  In those days I never dreamed  that I would one day be making my own cards - let alone using Tatty Ted.

This card was made for a friend of my son - for her birthday later in the year.  I think I have decided that the Happy Birthday will be put inside the card.

I have only one more Birthday card to make for 2023 and I have made quite a few Christmas cards so I am reasonably up to date so ......I can do some more jigsaws - with a clear conscience.

If you feel like dropping a line as you pass, I would love to hear from you.

Carol xx

3D die-cut decoupage and stitching

I find card stitching very relaxing and can do it whilst watching or rather listening to the TV.  It also helps me feel that I am not wasting crafting time whilst the TV is on.  I have some more stitched cards to show you.

On the following three cards the central 3D die-cut decoupage comes from Katy Sue Designs and the pre-pricked stitch sheet was bought from Add Some Sparkle.

 

 Here is a 4th  card and this time the stitch pattern comes from Ann's Paper Art and the central decoupage comes from a sheet of 3D pushouts by Yvonnes' Creations.

 Carol xx