Summer Sunshine

This is another card that I created with my Graphic 45 Time to Flourish collection, I used more of the blue papers this time.

I have almost used up the June Cut-Apart Sheet now but I have managed to get hold of another one because I want to make a calendar folio at some point.  Everything is from the collection again with the exception of some ribbon, twine and a button from my stash.

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Pauline
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Joy & Peace

I have created this card to enter into the June Rudolph Days Challenge, I was the lucky winner last month.

I have used a topper and papers from the Carta Bella Christmas Collection, I quite like the untraditional colours in this collection.  I added some dark green card stock and created the poinsettia with some old Sue Wilson dies.

I would like to enter this card into the June Rudolph Days Challenge.

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Pauline
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June Wedding

I have been playing with my Graphic 45 Time to Flourish collection again, this is a gorgeous collection, there is a Cut-Apart sheet with patterned paper on the reverse and a double sided patterned paper sheet for each Month.  As before, I was inspired by some cards created by Gloria Stengel, you can find them HERE.

Everything is from the collection, the orange that I used to mat and layer my papers is from the Patterns and Solids collection, I just added a scrap of ribbon and twine from my stash and inked the edges of everything.

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Pauline
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Double Frida

This is the final card that I created for the July edition of Making Cards Magazine, you can order a copy from the website HERE, with free UK delivery, if you haven't managed to pick one up yet.

I created a total of four cards using the beautiful Frida digital collection - you can download the papers HERE, there are two pretty papers along with two different sized sets of toppers and two borders.  The purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers, all I added to create this card is some black card stock and a computer generated sentiment.

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Pauline
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June Smiles

I have managed to cut into some more of my Graphic 45 papers, only after I managed to get some more from eBay though!  I have used my Time to Flourish collection to make a pretty summer card, I was inspired by some cards created by Gloria Stengel you can find them HERE.

I used two of the papers along with several elements from the Cut-Apart sheet, I also used papers from the Patterns and Solids collection to mat and layer my papers and to create the flower.

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Pauline
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Special Frida

Have you got a copy of the July edition of Making Cards Magazine yet, you can order one from the website HERE and get free UK delivery if you haven't managed to pick one up yet.

I have two sets of cards featured in this edition and two of them made it to the front cover.

I created this card using the beautiful Frida digital collection - you can download them HERE.  I used one of the large toppers, a border and a printed paper, I printed several copies of the image so that I could create a little dimension by decoupaging the flowers, I also added a computer generated sentiment.

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Pauline
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Paw Prints

Have you seen the new Character Over The Edge Stamp & Die collection from Crafter's Companion, I just had to order the complete set!

This adorable one is called Paw Prints, aren't they just so cute.  I coloured them with my new Copic Sketch markers, I treated myself to the complete collection for Christmas and this is the first time I have used them.  I added some papers from the Splash Crafts Paw Prints USB, the sentiment is from the Die & Stamp collection.

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Pauline
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Pansies and Butterflies

This is a quick card that I created using a Studio Light Die Cut collection.

It is from the Janneke Brinkman collection, there are twelve beautiful sets to make, I love the pretty colours on this one - I made mine up a little differently from the recommended design.

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Pauline
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Vinyl

This is the second card that I created for Father's Day, this is the one that my eldest son gave his Dad.

Another of his loves is vinyl records, he has an extensive collection and often listens to them - usually full volume!  My eldest son also loves music, he creates it though - he sings and plays guitar, so I thought this design that I saw on Pinterest would be perfect.  I used a stencil that came with Making Cards Magazine some time ago along with Spectrum Noir Quick-dry Inks to create the chevron strip.  I found the vinyl record and music notes on the internet, I added the DAD to the record in word and  created the sentiment at the same time. 

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Pauline
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The Duke

This is the card that I created for my youngest son to give his Dad for Father's Day.

Paul loves old Western films, most old films actually, so I used a John Wayne image from my Kraftyhands Legends of Hollywood CD, it is almost as old as John Wayne!  He also likes the occasional bottle of beer so I added one of those as well, the script paper is from the Graphic 45 Typography collection and the red Grunge paper is from the Craft Consortium Grunge - Dark Tones collection.  The Sheriff badge is from the internet and I computer generated the sentiment. 

I would like to enter this card into the CD Sunday Challenge.

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Pauline
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Pretty in Blue

This is a quick card that I created using a Studio Light Die Cut collection.

It is from the Janneke Brinkman collection, there are twelve beautiful floral cards, they are all so pretty it was difficult to choose which one to make. I added a sentiment that has been in my stash for so long I have no idea where it came from!

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Pauline
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You are Amazing

This is another of the cards that I created for the new July edition of Making Cards Magazine, I am thrilled to have two cards featured on the front cover again.

I created this card using the beautiful Frida digital collection - you can download them HERE.  There are two pretty papers along with two different sized sets of toppers and two borders.  I printed several of the larger images so that I could create a little dimension by decoupaging the flowers, I also added a computer generated sentiment.

If you can't get to the shops to pick up a copy, you can get your copy from the website HERE, including free UK delivery.

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Pauline
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Hey there Sunshine!

This is another of the cards that I created for the May edition of Making Cards Magazine. I used the Suminagashi craft papers and sentiments that were included with the magazine.

A very simple design as usual, the purpose of these cards is to show what you can create using just the free papers.

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Pauline
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Jasper

I thought I would share a few more photographs of our new pup, he is called Jasper and he is adorable - Ramsey is so good with him, very gentle.

Here he is looking cute.

Full speed ahead.

Playing with his big brother, half brother actually.

Taking a little nap.

As you can see the grass needs cutting, I don't suppose that will happen any time soon, hubby has far more important things to do!

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Pauline
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A Fresh Start

This is another card created with the beautiful Prima Fruit Paradise collection.

The frame for the topper is a Hunkydory die and as before I have inked the edges of everything, the sentiment, label, butterfly and pear were fussy cut and the flowers were die cut with my Tattered Lace dies.  I have also decorated the inside and created a little pocket so that I could add a little biscuit and a tea bag along with a journal card to add a message.  This card will go to the nursing home for the staff to give one of the residents on their Birthday, there are several that have no family, so the staff always give them cards and gifts.

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Pauline
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Making Cards Magazine - July

I'm thrilled to have two cards featured on the front cover of Making Cards Magazine again, the July edition is in the shops today and I have two sets of cards in it again this time.

The adorable Sloths, they were previously only available as a digital download, they are now included as a printed collection.

Along with the beautiful Frida digital collection, there are two pretty papers along with two different sized sets of toppers and two borders.

If you can't get to the shops you can get your copy from the website HERE, including free UK delivery.

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Pauline
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Squeeze the day

Have you seen the fabulous Fruit Paradise Collection from Prima.

It's a fabulous collection, lots of beautiful Cut-Aparts and gorgeous papers.  I fussy cut the butterflies, sentiment and label from one of the papers and die cut the flowers and doily from another.  I inked the edges of everything and also decorated the inside of my card.

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Pauline
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A new addition to the Family

You will have to forgive me if I am not around as much for a while, this adorable little bundle is joining our family today, he is half brother to Ramsey, the same Father but different Mother.

I just hope that Ramsey likes his new playmate.

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Pauline
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Life is Peachy

I decided to have a play with some of my Prima Fruit Paradise papers today, this is a beautiful collection.

I used the A4 pad to create this card, I fussy cut several copies of the fruit so that I could layer them up using foam pads to create dimension, I cut the sentiment from one of the Journaling Notecards.

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Pauline
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Black and White Birthday

This is the card that I created for a family friend, she is very into black and white at the moment so I decided to use and uncoloured image from Bugaboo.

A very simple design, I just printed the image, I changed the sentiment to Happy Birthday in Word, cut it out and added a layer of black cardstock.  I added a simple verse that I found on the internet to the inside.

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Pauline
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Another Birthday Card

I have created this card to give to my elderly neighbour, she will be 89 next week.

I used papers from my Graphic 45 Botanical Tea collection, I inked the edges of everything and added a Paper Boutique die cut sentiment.  The flower is a very old Spellbinders die and I cut the leaves using a die that I think came from a kit.

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Pauline
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Country Life

This is the final Birthday card that I created for my Mum, this is the one that my eldest son gave her.

I used my Crafter's Companion A Country Life CD, I haven't used a CD for ages!  I used several of the papers along with one of the beautiful floral toppers.  I compuer generated the sentiment and used my Die-namics Fishtail Flags dies, I haven't used them for a while either.

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Pauline
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More Lovely Dinners

I thought I would share some more of the lovely dinners that my eldest son has cooked for us during the lockdown.  He is back at work full time now so we are not being treated to as many great meals any more!

A fabulous Sunday Roast - pork and all the trimmings, he even managed some super crackling, something I rarely manage to achieve.

Chicken Chow-mein with Sweet Chilli Chicken Drumsticks, I had wine with mine the boy's had Pepsi Max.

Beef Ragu with Garlic Bread and below Bacon and Leek Risotto, I will miss being spoilt when Matthew moves out in August ready to start his new job in September.

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Pauline
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