Trying times

Hi Crafty Friends

This week we did a bright, cheerful card - much at odds with these trying times.

I wanted to mix and match a lot of the papers from a new pad, so I thought a shutter card would be ideal. I made templates for everyone to make the construction easier - pity I made them the wrong size!
That hiccup over it was on with the  hardest part, deciding which paper to put where.

We had enough paper to make a second card, so folks went home with homework. This is my version, not quite finished. I think I'll decoupage the big butterfly and add some more embellies (buttons?)

Sad to say this was our last meeting as we are now closed for the duration of this wretched virus.
We've kept going (mostly) through flood and fire, but we've had to give in to pestilence.
I hope it won't be too long before we're back crafting again.
Stay safe and
happy crafting
jx

Z fold card for a gardener

Hi Crafty Friends

This week my lawn got its (long overdue) first cut, so with gardening in mind, I decided to use my Secret Garden papers again. I was aiming for a card that could be for male or female gardeners, and I think I just about made it 🙂

The Z fold proved a popular shape, and as it's one of my faves, we might have to do some more.
Apart from the hollyhocks and the big plant pot, the embellishments were cut from the patterned paper, so there was a fair bit of fussy cutting, but it didn't take too long, so on Tuesday, there was plenty of time to appreciate the delicious cupcakes supplied by June. (Thanks June).

In the background you can just see the birdhouse which Jackie very kindly gave me, so I could give it the Powertex treatment. She also gave me some lovely embellishments and lent me hers to copy - so I have no excuse (watch this space!)

Happy Crafting
jx

Shabby chic roses

Hi Crafty Friends

I've been buying a lot of crafty bits from a house clearance. It's a sad way to acquire new stash, but the lovely vendors were pleased it was going to get used by the club. These papers (Steampunk Romance by Paper Boutique) were among my haul. The card base was very easy but there were a lot of roses to make.
I think I might add a sentiment to mine as I've covered up the embossed happy birthdays.

happy crafting

jx