Christmas · Handmade

Pennant parade for a modern look Christmas …

This week on 52 Christmas Card Throwdown it’s a colour challenge, taking inspiration from a real summer favourite – strawberries! I chose to use the Stampin' Up colours - cherry cobbler, garden green and old olive for my card. These gorgeous reds and greens have got to be my favourite go-to colours for Christmas – very traditional… Continue reading Pennant parade for a modern look Christmas …

Birthday

Football penny slider card …

My neighbour’s eldest boy turned 10 last week.  He plays for his local football team, so of course the card I made for him had to have a football theme … I added a “goal” with some strips of whisper white cardstock to the penny slider card for the ball to slide into – boys… Continue reading Football penny slider card …

Congratulations

Bunting congratulations …

I made this bright and cheerful bunting card to congratulate Sophie for doing so well in her recent exams … I love the combination of bright colours – pumpkin pie, tempting turquoise, real red, daffodil delight and green galore (retired – I still love this colour!) A quick and easy card to make, plus it made great use of… Continue reading Bunting congratulations …