Cards made with the Papers from the new John Next Door Christmas Box Kit

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How is your weekend going? We had a lovely day yesterday with our daughter and son-in-law their lovely doggy and their four bunnies. The last bunny has a bit of a back story but he is safe with them now. Our daughter is such a softie. 

I had two briefs for the Christmas box kit. These cards are from the second brief where I used the papers from the kit in different ways. The box kit is released later today on the Craft Store. 

For this card I used some flag dies (I think they came with the Shutter Card die set). I added a tag and some twine. 

Right back when I started crafting I used to do tea-bag folding. This is a tea-bag folded Christmas tree. I used the Presscut nested oval dies on this card. 

Here I used a curtain fold on the paper. I did fiddle around for a while until I got the fold I needed. 

Making these cards was right in my comfort zone using strips of patterned paper. I had lots of strips left after making the other cards. The sentiment was foiled with my Kaleido.

Another pattern made with strips of paper. I made a few cards with this design I liked it a lot. The sentiment is foiled and I used the Remore Die set. 

Here are all the makes together. I really can't wait to see the magazine. If you buy one you will have great fun with it.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend. 

Happy Crafting

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Congratulations on a New Venture

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How was your weekend? We hosted our daughter and son-in-law in the garden again on Sunday. They are trying to get their dog used to travelling and meeting with people without getting upset. We did have a lovely time together though it was colder than when we last did this. 

Here is a congratulations card that I made for a friend who is starting out on her own. She is a Sports Massage therapist and I have known her for a long time. Recently she decided to expand her business and take on her own premises. Unfortunately this all coincided with the latest lockdown. In the meantime she has been able to get the property fully ready to open on 14th April. I have had this card put by for a while we were able to give it to her on Saturday. 

I had the backing paper in my stash. The colours I chose reflect the colours our friend has chosen for her business. 

I used a selection of dies from the John Next Door range including the Remore die set, the Additions sentiment dies and the stars from the Champagne Bottle die set. 

I am so pleased that our friend's business will be able to start up again soon. She loved the card. 

Have a good week. 

Happy Crafting

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Pretty Floral Eightieth Birthday Card

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I hope you had a nice Easter and were able to meet up with a few people. Our church did its first live stream yesterday. The whole thing worked really well. Up to now we have been having pre-recorded services. Then friends came for coffee in the garden and later our daughter, son-in-law and their dog came for lunch. The weather was glorious and we were able to be in the garden the whole time. When everyone had gone we had a walk to a local pond where some ducks are moving in. Originally there were two now there are five. It was a good day.

I was asked to make a card for someone who was going to be 80. The card was to be posted so it needed to be flat and small enough not to incur higher postage. I am always up for a challenge. Here is the card. 

I was given free reign with the colours so I chose my favourite mauves and purples. The backing paper was in my stash. The flowers were made with the Cornflower die from the John Next Door range. I used the Leafy Flourish die as well. I don't use pearls in the centres of the flowers as this would make the card too thick for posting. 

I used the Renmore die from the John Next Door range to show off the sentiment. The Sentiment and Numbers were made with dies from my stash. 

The card fitted the brief and was gratefully received. Later we are hoping to go for a walk by the sea. The weather isn't quite so nice today but I don't think the sleet that was forecast is coming. 

Have a good day.

Happy Crafting

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Bright and Cheerful Birthday card.

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How is your week going? We are having a quiet week which is not really a surprise. I am working on some bits and pieces that I will be able to share with you soon. 

Here is a birthday card I made from an old card. You know how much I like doing this. 

I liked the shape at the edge of the original card. I chose the colour of one of the flowers  to make the mats and layers, 

I used the Renmore dies set from the John Next Door range to cover the original sentiment. The Happy Birthday is a Crafter's Companion die. 

This card went in the post yesterday. I hope the recipient likes it. 

Have a good day. 

Happy Crafting

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Not Just Cards Challenge blog - November Challenge - Anything Goes

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How is your week going? I am half way through my second week of invigilating. It is a privilege to be working. I also get to see my best friends every day she is in charge when we are invigilating. 

The new challenge has just started at the Not Just Cards Challenge blog the theme is Anything Goes. 

The background is from an old card. It was just to good to waste. 

Our challenges are lots of fun. Click on the logo and you will be taken to the blog. 

This is the Renmore die set from the John Next Door range. The sentiment was cut with a Crafter's Companion die. 

This card was for my son-in-law's father who just loves cars. 

Enjoy the rest of the week. 

Happy Crafting

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Pretty Floral Birthday Card

Hello My Crafty Blog Friends and Visitors

How has your week been? We seem to be getting busier as each week goes by. This weekend coming will be a busy one. Most of the plans involve being outside so I hope that the weather holds. 

I have been struggling to craft and to be honest it is not getting any easier. Most of the things I make seem to be very simple and I am not sure that people want to see those. Anyway here is a simple card that I made from an old card. 

I created a purple card blank. Then I cut the old card to fit the card blank. 

I cut the Renmore die set and backed it with a purple mat. I added two butterflies cut with the Small Butterflies dies. Both are from the John Next Door range. The sentiment was cut with a Crafter's Companion die. 

This is a pretty little card to send to someone. 

Have a good weekend. 

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A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge Blog - March 15th Challenge Anything Goes

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I hope you are having a good weekend and that any plans that you had are not too badly affected. Our plans have changed completely but it is better to be safe and to heed the warnings.

The new challenge starts today at the A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge blog the theme is always Anything Goes and there are wonderful digi papers on offer as prizes to the winners.

This time I used the Steampunk Time digi papers. 

Our challenges are always fun. Click on the logo and you will be taken to the Challenge Blog.

I used the Renmore Die set from the John Next Door range to showcase the sentiment. The Birthday wishes is a die from Crafter's Companion it was cut in black and I used Pebo Gilding wax to help it to show up. 

For decoration I used the Cogs die set from the John Next Door range. They were cut in black card and then I used Pebo gilding wax on them. I like Pebo gilding wax a lot and I have just treated myself to another colour. The wax  goes on beautifully and so far it the ones I have haven't dried out. 

I made this card for a chap I know who likes this style of card. I do like to match the cards I make to the people I am making them for. I am planning to make another card like this in more feminine colours it will be interesting to see how it turns out. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Challenge 26 at the Creative Crafters Challenge blog

Enjoy your day

Happy Crafting

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Not Just Cards Challenge Blog - March Challenge - Anything Goes

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How is your week going? I had some sad news yesterday my uncle passed away. It was quite sudden. My poor cousin lost her mum recently too. I can't believe all that they are going through. My dad starts day care today. Last week it sounded like he had a great time so I signed him up. There always seems to be so much to sort out.

Today I am hosting the new challenge at the Not Just Cards Challenge blog. The theme really is Anything Goes. 

I based the theme of this card around the patterned paper I found in my nautical paper pad from The Works. 

Why not join in with our challenge they are always fun. Click on the logo and you will be taken 

there. 

I used the Renmore die from the John Next Door range in the centre to show off the sentiment. 

The flowers were made with the Cornflower die from the John Next Door range. The leaves were made with the Leafy Flourish die also from the John Next Door range. 

I sent this card to a friend this week. I sure she has received it now. Those cornflowers are so pretty. 

I have just noticed that this is my 1000th blog post. So many cards!

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The March Challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge

Challenge 68 at the Craft Rocket Challenge blog

Challenge 52 at the Unicorn Challenge blog

Challenge 10th March Anything Goes at the Through the Craft Room Door (TTCRD) Challenge blog

Enjoy the rest of the week

Happy Crafting

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A Bit More Time to Craft - Extra Challenge - Anything Goes

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This is an extra post from me. Lozzy who runs the A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge blog is running an extra challenge which is Anything Goes and runs for a month. This means there is an another chance to win some of the delicious digi papers that are on offer as prizes.

This is the card that I made for a friend's birthday.

I love a twisted easel card. There is so much area to decorate. I used the Hue Digital papers on this make. 

This is a fun challenge to enter. Sometimes there are free papers to download. Click on the image you will be taken to the challenge. 

I used the Remore Die set from the John Next door range to make the stopper for the easel and to showcase the sentiment. The Happy Birthday die is from Crafter's Companion. 

I think this is a Kanban image that I have had in my stash for a while. Made the flowers with the Cornflower die from the John Next Door range. I used one of the Hue papers to make the flowers. I also used the Star Flower leaves dies to make the leaves. 

I think my friend liked this card. I did give her the Renmore die set as a present as well as some chocolate. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The March Challenge at the Die Cut Divas Challenge blog 

The March Challenge at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge

The March Challenge at the A Perfect Time to Craft Open Challenge

Don't forget to join in with our challenge. 

Happy Crafting

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Floral Feel Better Soon Card

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I hope you have had a good weekend. We managed to be busy although not much was arranged. We did see our friend who had an operation last week. On Sunday we visited our daughter and son-in-law. We have started planning a special holiday with them. Today a full time carer starts work at my parents house to look after them. It has taken a lot of effort to get to this place.

I loved the dies I used on Friday's card so much that I decided to make a smaller card.

I found the patterned paper in a pad and I liked the colours so much I decided to make that the colour scheme of the card. 

I used the Renmore die set from the John Next Door range to make a focal point for the sentiment. This time I used the inner die that that comes with the set to make a darker background sentiment. The sentiment is made from a scrap of the patterned paper. The sentiment die is from Crafter's Companion. 

I cut the Cornflower die from the John Next Door Range in blues and yellows. As I was using smaller flowers I used the Star Flower Leaves dies to make the foliage. 

The next two weeks are going to be rather busy I am not sure how much crafting will get done. I will try to keep up with my comments. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Have a great week. 

Happy Crafting

Hugs Jackie 

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Pretty Floral Birthday Card

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I hope you have had a good week. We have certainly had some weather to contend with. I am looking forward to the weekend. It should be a quiet one as we have nothing planned. Though we might visit our friend who had the operation this week if he feels like visitors. I wonder what you have planned?

On my blog the other day  I had a comment that someone couldn't read my blog post as the font was too small. It would help me a lot if anyone else who is having this issue could let me know. I am using the Normal Font size and I am not keen to go bigger but I will if I have to.

In an attempt to be organised I have made a spreadsheet of all the birthdays and celebrations through the year that I would like to make cards for. Having compiled it the list is rather long and a bit daunting. I just don't want to leave anyone out. Here is a card I made for the first birthday on the list.

I found a pretty patterned paper in my stash and I matched the colours of the mats and layers to the paper. 

I cut the Renmore die to create a focal place for the sentiment from a scrap of white card from my stash. This die set is from the John Next Door range. 

I used two shades of pink to cut the Cornflower die to create the flowers. This is the first time I have used this die.  The foliage was cut the Leafy Swirls dies. Both of these are  from the John Next Door range. I used the off cuts from the mats to make the flowers. 

I do like how this card turned out. Now I want to make one in blues to see how that looks. Adding some ink and pearls to the flowers might look good too. Don't you just love it when dies give you ideas? 

For the next two weeks I will be invigilating so I am not sure how much crafting will get done. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Week 554 at the Allsorts Challenge blog

Challenge 181 at the Seize the Birthday Challenge blog

The Something New Challenge at the Daring Cardmakers Challenge blog (Cornflower Die is new).

Challenge 177 at the Creative Fingers Challenge blog

The January Challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge. 

Have a great weekend. 

Happy Crafting

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Poinsettia Christmas Card to match Gift Box

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How has your week been?  I bet we are all going to have a busy weekend. Last week was good for us. We saw Michael Bublé at the O2 Arena it was such an amazing experience. It was so good to share it with our good friends. The following evening we all  saw a Beatles Tribute band at a local club. We do like to get out when we can.

When it came to sorting through our Christmas cards I realised that I didn't have one for my parents in-law. I had made the box for my mother-in-law so I decided to make a card to match.

The backing paper had been in my stash for a while. 

This is the first time I have used this die from the John Next Door range. It is called the Renmore Die Set. The sentiment die is from Crafter's Companion. 

I made the poinsettias with the Poinsettia die and the Swirl Poinsettia dies. 

Here is a picture I took of Mr Bublé at the concert. I do have a zoom on my camera. 

Here is the card with the box. I even made a small version of this card with the smaller poinsettias cut with the dies. I am still not sure if I have enough Christmas card. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Challenge 467 at Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge 

The December Challenge at Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge

Challenge 62 at the Holly and the Ivy Challenge blog

Challenge 17 at the Merry Little Christmas Challenge blog

Challenge 189 at the Cut It Up Challenge blog

Challenge 485 at the Krafty Chicks Challenge blog

Happy Crafting

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