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Monday 30 March 2020

Nautical themed Card - Red White and Blue

Hello My Crafty Blog Friends and Visitors

How are things going for you? Are you managing to get all the shopping you need? What strange times we are living in. My house have never been so tidy. My hubby is working from home so that gives our week a bit of structure. We are also discovering more about our local area with all the walks we are doing. This week we are doing a shopping trip for an older couple who are isolating.

I made a nautical card for my uncle who is in a home in Devon. The home no longer allows visitors so I decided to send him a card. This is the card that I made with the leftovers after I had finished his card.


The patterned  paper came from a paper pad from The Works. It was this leftover square that inspired me to make this card. 


I used so many dies to make this scene. The circle were cut with the Double Pierced Circle dies from Creative Expressions. Most of the other dies are from the Nautical Scenes die set that came free with a magazine. The little clouds are a Crafter's Companion die. 


I often use candy in the corners of my cards. I have started making my own this means that I can match them exactly to the card I am using. I use the centre of one of the Cogs from a set of dies from John Next Door. I haven't decided who to send this card to yet it is one for my stash. 

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Happy Crafting

Hugs Jackie

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20 comments:

Janette said...

What a really lovely card and so thoughtful Jackie, I am sure it will bring joy just to think you took time out to make it just for him.
Times are very odd indeed, I am doing ok because its not a big difference for me, although now I can't see the rest of my family and I miss the hugs and my sweet grandchildren, but fingers crossed, we will all get through this and maybe be better for it. Take care and stay safe won't you.xx

Alison59 said...

This is lovely Jackie; very patriotic :-)

Kathy said...

Hi Jackie - I love this reminder of the seaside, I wonder how long it will be till I see the sea again.... We were due to head over to our Southwold flat last week for a few days, but of course that didn't happen. I would have been quite happy just to sit in the car and look at the sea tbh. However, common sense prevailed - I will content myself from looking at photos and seeing cards like this one! take care, stay safe

karenlotty said...

A lovely card made with leftovers! I make my own Canditoo I use a die from Press Cut (can’t remember the name) it’s like an A6 plate that literally cuts tiny circles (80 at a time if you want!) Perfect size for Candi
I agree with you that I don’t particularly like crafting at the mo. No enthusiasm or energy
Take care and keep safe
PS Shopping is OK just can’t get bread toilet rolls and paracetamol

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is a great and beautiful card Jackie
Gr Karin

Crafting Queen said...

Really lovely card, love all the layers. Enjoy your walks. x

ALI said...

Super card Jackie and a lovely idea to send it to your uncle.

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

Lovely card for your uncle Jackie, so nautical and colourful

Stay safe!

June

Jenny L said...

Hi Jackie,
what a great design and such a very lovely scene you have created.
Love the paper background used at first I thought you had made that with snippets.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Linda Simpson said...

This is gorgeous Jackie, I love the nautical theme too. We are isolating now until next Tuesday when I will go and do some shopping for my dad and ourselves. Take care.
hugs
Linda xxx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is super, what a great card. I got lots of shopping today and wont be getting any more for a fortnight, too much for me going to the shops just now. Im sure your Uncle will love getting the card, Hazelxx

Alizabethy said...

Great use of so many different dies!

pam said...

Fabulous card Jackie. love the theme.
Hugs Pam x

Wendy L said...

It looks wonderful Jackie. I have thought of sending cards to both mums as no visitors allowed in their care homes either, xxxx

Littlelamb said...

Brilliant card a Jackie. I am sure your Uncle will love it. Would love to be at the seaside. Think my holidays this year will be cancelled. Running out of a few things food wise but trying to have smaller meals to make it last out until my son can go shopping for me. Take care everyone.

Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said...

Gorgeous card, love the die cuts

Em Louise Fairley said...

This is adorable, Jackie xoxo

Shabneez said...

How thoughtful of you Jackie. A wonderful card. We manage with whatever we can get to be honest. Shabneez x

Catie Cuddles said...

A lovely card. Love this.
Thanks for joining us at Craftyhazelnuts patterned paper challenge blog.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT

Janice said...

Fabulous masculine card Jackie.
Janice x