Jumping for Joy

Morning all.  Are you in the mood to do something silly.  When was the last time you jumped in a puddle or kicked up some leaves.  I know it's probably the wrong season for either but, over at the Alphabet Challenge, we have 'J for Jump' so that's what I chose to do.

The image was from Etsy and I love it.  Doesn't he look like he's having the time of his life.  Oh to feel that joy again.  Wouldn't it be fabulous.

Thanks for reading.

Love Dawn x

Versatile Vellum

 Morning all.  Thanks to everyone who joined in my theme over at Cardz4galz.  I was so impressed by all the pretty scenes you created.  We have a brand new challenge for you this fortnight and we want to see 'Vellum' on your projects please.  I was lucky enough to receive a lovely booklet full of floral printed vellum from my mum and I've used one of the sheets for my card.

I cut the floral corner piece a little larger than my panel and wrapped it around so I could stick it at the back.  That way my adhesive didn't show.  I cut a beautiful butterfly from another sheet and added it, along with a greeting.  A few simple gems finished it off.

I am so pleased with how this turned out.  I might make a few more with my other sheets.

Please pop over and join in the fun.

Thanks for reading.

Love Dawn x

Messing about in boats

 Messing about in boats is exactly what I will be doing - God willing - when my blog post goes live on Tuesday.  I have two glorious weeks off work so we are heading off down the canal on the narrowboat we live on.  Isn't it appropriate that I chose 'Boats' for this month's  Cardz4guyz challenge. 

I also thought it would be ideal to get out my narrowboat die and give it an airing.

I'm really pleased with the result.  I've got another boat cut out but I was running out of double sided sticky tape so I may make another one of these when I've been shopping.  I've sold some of my cards on the marina at a couple of charity events and I think this one may appeal to the other boaters at the next event.

Thanks for reading.

Love Dawn x

The Eyes have it!

 Today is the start of a new theme over at Sparkles Monthly Challenge.  Usually 'CAS' themes leave me struggling.  However, I'm really chuffed with how this card came out.

I have some card blanks with an aperture already cut in so I just embossed a dotted square around it and added the image behind it.  I did feel that I ought to do more so I added googly eyes to the image and added a sentiment.  Ta Da! Nailed it.

Please pop over and join the fun.

Thanks for reading.

Love Dawn x 

Snow! In August

 Hello all.  Over at Make My Monday this week we are being rather unseasonal.  We are looking for 'Snow' on your cards please.  Having previously enjoyed the bit of decoupage I did for my last card, I had a dig about in my old stash for some Christmas decoupage sheets.  

I used some vintage papers for the background but, having stared at it for a while, I wish I'd added another layer under the circle but over the strip.  

Ok, I've added an extra layer.  I like it better.  What do you think?

Thanks for reading.

Love Dawn x

Enjoy the scenery

 Hello all.  I have the choice for today over at Cardz4galz.  I have chosen 'Create a Scene' for my theme.  My card uses a lovely oriental image and I've decoupaged the cherry blossom frame.  I can't remember the last time I decoupaged anything.

I have to admit it did take forever to cut around those fiddly blossoms but it was so worth is.  

Thanks for reading.

Love Dawn x

One, Two, Tree

Hello all. 1st of the month brings a brand new theme over at Sparkles Christmas Challenge.  We are looking for a Tree on your projects please.  Me - I've gone for three.

I've had these puffy stickers for the longest time so this seemed the perfect card to use them for.  

Please pop over and join the fun.

Thanks for reading

Love Dawn x