Henbury Lane

Okay, I've slipped back into my old habits of leaving it a week between postings! I also apologise for my lack of commenting this week. My poor cat has been a bit poorly and has been to the vets this morning for a check up. I'm sat waiting to ring the vets for his blood test results.

This card was made during my productive Sunday the other week. I was asked to create a card for a lady's' 83rd birthday. The only requisite was for it to be floral.

This was the perfect opportunity for me to use the decoupage kit from the latest Docrafts release, entitled Henbury Lane. These sets and papers are really beautiful and perfect for anyone that doesn't do cute bears!

I have to admit that I enjoy decoupage, especially when it's already been pre-die cut for me! You can create amazing cards in just a matter of minutes. The backing paper is from the same Henbury Lane paper pack.

The close up shows the dimension of the decoupage.

Lesley, my colleague who requested the card, said that it was probably one of the best cards that I had ever made for her! I was so happy with this comment that I immediately went and got two more packs!

I hope you agree.

Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Happy Valentine's Dad..!

Another week, another apology for being a bad blogger! I seem to be lacking in mojo at the moment and that may be because I'm just so tired at the moment and seem to be lacking in energy. I'm really sorry for my lack of creations.

I do have something to show you and it's my Valentine's gift for Jon....

I love this photo of Bozzy (Boris) and I fancied the challenge of altering a photo frame. I used one for the Docrafts Bare Basics Photo Frames and covered it in two coats of acrylic paint. The satin adhesive ribbon around the edge is from Hobbycraft. I was so gutted when the last piece moved as I stuck it down, but I couldn't pull it off as it would've removed the paint underneath. The little hearts around the corners are also from Hobbycraft and I finished off the sentiment using Papermania foam alphabet letters. Doesn't he just look adorable!! He looks good for 19!

I wanted to make an album as well using more photos of Bozzy but I've never completed a project like that before and my mind kept going blank when I sat down in front of it. Maybe once I start to pick up a bit, I'll get some inspiration and get it completed in time for Jon's birthday in May.

Anyway, I'd better go as I've still got to make his Valentine's card! I hope to post that at some point but please make sure you pop back tomorrow to see my latest Just Cute Bears challenge card.

Thank you for stopping by and persevering with me. Your comments and support are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)