Christmas Club Challenge 7 ; Theme is Santa

Hi Everyone.  Time again for another challenge on our CCC, and for My Theme this time I chose Santa.  Personally I do love nice faced Santas and for my cards I hope they show that. The first one is 8X8 and verging on Vintage as I do love that too. The image is from a Joanna Sheen CD from a few years back. I used Tartan paper and part of some packaging that I colour washed with white ink. Finished it off with hand crafted foliage and a pretty poinsettia.. My second card is a 6X6.  I cut an aperture on the card and then added a scalloped edge in red card to highlight the image, again the Poinsettias were made by myself. Hope you all enjoyed my challenge this time round. Have a Good Week.  Hugs Rita xxx

 

 

Stunning Hydrangea Canvas

Hello Everyone, as most of you know I took a trip to Derby recently to see my nephew and also too in one of John Next Door's workshops. This canvas was our afternoon piece and I just loved working with all John's Izinks and Dies. I think you'll agree the colours are so vibrant and beautiful. The day itself was made nicer for me as my niece Michelle accompanied me to the workshop. Janet from JHD crafts provided a fabulous lunch with all home cooked foods and baking. If any of you get the chance to go to Sutton in Ashfield you will be given a warm welcome. So here is my finished canvas and its so pretty in real life.

  

See you all on Sunday where its my turn to choose the Challenge at the Christmas Card Club. 

 Hugs Rita xxxx

Thank You Card

Hello Folks,  Starting to get excited now as it will soon be time to go on my trip to a workshop with John Lockwood and Martine Smith.  I made this card last night using John's Camelia flower Die set and the leaves were all from JND as well. I have to say they all cut so beautifully as I have been a follower of his work for a long time now  The Stamp was from Nellie Snellen and the quality again was pure perfection. The sentiment is an old one from Inkylicious but it covers a lot of reasons to send a card.  I really enjoyed my afternoon back to making my flowers again.  Will show you my makes when I return as I'm staying with my lovely nephew and his wife for a few extra days. Enjoy your week.  Hugs Rita xxx

Christmas Club Challenge 6: Festive Food

Hi Everyone. Well, hasn't the weather turned again, the Wind and Rain has been awful this week. The spring flowers have been battered and washed down Im afraid, and the garden looks a mess
I'm cosy and dry in the house, but nearly forgot it was Challenge 6 this week. Our lovely member Lorraine would like to see food and of course its not a stamp I use at all.  But came across a set from a magazine that was left behind after Annie took a box load to our local hospice. I was lucky it had a Christmas Pudding stamp among the others so I tried my best to use it on my card, but not my favourite Santa face.(I go for a nice smiley Santa. ) I used my Polychromos pencils to colour it and added some shaved ice to give it a snowy look. Some Holly and Mistletoe and it was done.  Hope it passes muster Lorraine. Wishing you all a good week.  Hugs Rita xx

Scene card

Good Morning All.  I found time today to have a little play with my JND new Stamps, Inks And Sprays, Its a long time since I used inks and stamps let alone sprays, but John Next Door gave me inspiration to get going again. His new stamps and Izink pads and sprays are great to work with along with all his new dies. I started out just playing and finished up with a card.  I really need to get back in the groove. So I gathered myself together and booked a workshop with John and Martine Smith who makes the most beautiful flowers. So I'm going to Derby at the end of the month and I am now looking forward to my trip. Hope you like my finished card.  Enjoy your Weekend everyone.  Hugs Rita xxx

Glue Gun Canvas. Trees

Hello Everyone, I know, Im trying hard to find my mojo and with the help of my lovely Daughter Annie, our dear friend Astrid and I learned this a few weeks ago at a Crafty Day at Annies. It was so much fun to do and once you got going it just got better. We were filled with excitement as to how our makes would end, so here is my finished canvas. Now I want to try a different one, so need to charge up my glue gun again. Give it a try and just enjoy. Have a nice week.  Hugs Rita xxx

Christmas Card Club. Challenge 5 is Poinsettias.

Hello Everyone. Doesn't two weeks fly past. Our Challenge this time is Poinsettias chosen by team member Valery. I absolutely adore them and usually make my own, but I did not have access to my Craft Room this week at all. However, this one was created from a kit by Craftsuprint from a few years back when I did decoupage. I forgot how tedious cutting out can be, I did it and it does look nice. Photographs not great as today has been very dull.  I did add some sparkle but its not really seen.
Last Saturday was my Grand Daughter Louises Wedding Day so Ive added some photos of her invites along with my lovely Family. My son has two daughters and the eldest one gets married in August, so a very expensive year ahead. We all had a fantastic time and the Bride & Groom were so happy.  Enjoy your Crafting.  Hugs Rita xx

Wedding Invitation

Bride & Groom

My Son & Daughter in Law

Rita