Happy Christmas Gramps! Papertake Weekly Challenge

I am in keep myself busy mode so thought I would make a start on my special Christmas cards, you know Hubby, Mum, Dad etc etc The first is for Gramps he is 487 well okay not that old but he is 94 and so a special card is in order! I have used this fanfabbytastic 2nd sketch from Dawny at Papertake Weekly I love the simplicity of it......it's so me! I have used a very special Penny Black stamp called "Especially for You" I saw this ages ago and tried to get hold of it but couldn't then I kinda forgot all about it! Then I saw it at the weekend whilst having a quick visit to a crafting club that is run by some friends of mine. To cut a long (and personal) story short I am now the proud owner of the stamp and it will always remain extra special! Thanks girls xxx

I have coloured it in using my water colour pencils and have added some glitter touches to the wrapping paper and the berries! I have used Doodlebug mini rub ons to add "Gramps" to the tag and have punched out holly for the corners. So a super simple one but I am really pleased with the result.

Still nothing to report xxx

Papertake Weekly Challenge - A Stitch In Time

This weeks Papertake Weekly Challenge is called "A Stitch In Time" it is to simply to use stitching on your project! It can be real or faux! As the sewing machine is on remand for good behaviour I went for real.

I have used Penny Black "Merry Kitty" stamp, Cuttlebug ornament embossing folder, Black & red Bazzill (which always reminds me of Minnie Mouse???), Doodlebug swiss dot ladybug paper, Prima flower, black adhesive gem, red ribbon and a metal Making Memories "Happy Christmas" eyelet greeting. I also used my little roller hole making tool (I'm sure it has a real name?) to go round the edge of the black border surrounding the stamped image! I really enjoyed making this card as Christmas is my FAVORITE time of the year, it's my birthday in September and when that is over with the Christmas carols start........YEAH