Birthday pennants

I have a line that keeps repeating every 7 days lol - "I don't like, I don't like, I don't like Mondays".  Bob Geldof had the right sentiment if not for the right reason!  

Monday means back to work and 5 days of travelling to work on the bus.  I REALLY don't like buses. However there is good cause for torturing myself like this - my daughter's wedding is in September and I'm trying to save some money to help them pay for the big day.  I just try to think of how bad I would feel if I were to let them down, and that keeps me motivated.  I didn't say I had to like it lol ;)

Anyway back to Chris's birthday cards.  This is the one I have sent to him.  It's a very clean and simple layout using one stamp, four scrap papers, a button and distress ink.

I cut four pennants using offcuts from my scrap box and inked the edges of each, before layering them on a 6 x 6 kraft blank.

The star was an after thought as the button needed something else.  I tried a few shapes behind before settling on the small star.  I think it works well, what do you think?

Our favourite Happy Birthday stamp was used again, straight on to the card with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

That's all for today.  TTFN Jude xx

Anniversary #1

Morning all.  I've been asked by a friend to make some 30th anniversary cards.  She has three couples who all celebrate this milestone in the next few months and would like something different for each of them.

This is my first attempt.

The papers are from our stash matted on to dark red card stock.  I added a Tonic punched border and some chunky ric rac across the join.  The central element is the largest Spellbinders Opulent Ovals die inked with Antique Rose Cosmic Shimmer Vintage Mist.  I've used the same spray on the flowers.  These are a mix of Tattered Florals and Blossoms Three.

I used a rub on sentiment and cut it into three banners.  The centre was then raised on foam pads.

After I'd photographed it I suddenly realised I hadn't added the leaves or flower centres!  With those attached this is the final product.

Hope you like it. TTFN Jude xx

Bunting

The many blogs I read or websites I follow, are to do with crafts, home décor or organisation.

A while ago I spotted a post for letter downloads on the Shanty 2 Chic website which were used to create a banner. Check out the post here.

I love the simple design and decided to make the same banner for my bedroom.  First step was to print the required letters on to white paper and cut them out.

I took papers from the Amy Tangerine 12x12 pad I got for my birthday, and layered the letters to create a larger sized pennant.

A ribbon from East of India was added top the top to hang the bunting.  What do you think?  Just need to hang it on my wall.

TTFN Jude xx