Clocks and Chooks

I had another Circle Journal arrive today .

This one from Elizabeth from Victoria .
This is her front cover .
I think that these are doilys .
Love the pearl string around centre  lighter shade of lavender.
Elizabeth has indicated that her journal is about two of her favourite collectables. Those being Clocks and Chooks .













It was easier to do the clock page I think .

But all in all quite happy with my two pages .

Page one .

Page two



Hope that Elizabeth will like these pages . Can't wait to get mine back .
Only waiting on two more journals  I think , then the circle will be completed.
I hope that you have found the shared pages interesting .

Chocolate Cake

Hello ,
I hope that where ever you are there is tranquility,
occupation and happiness.
BRRR,  it has been cold here in Adelaide today .
And it is only Autumn!
Still I have had a pleasant day with some time in my

room .
Today's card is for a male relative, who does not drink , smoke or play sport, gamble or read. Mmm, narrows the choice  for card front doesn't it?
Here's what I came up with .
Cardstock, Choc Chip, Blush Blossom, Real Red, Really Rust, Whisper White and Creamy Caramal, SU
Stamps, Sweet Birthday SU, parcel  unknown.
Accessories, SU markers , Stamp-a-ma-jig SU,
                 SU   Toolkit [paperpiercing in corners]



                                                                      

My entry to another challenge

Hello and welcome to my room .
I have had a wonderful afternoon  in my craft heaven as I finished my workshop kits and then  blog browsed . Life's good!
 I am participating in another challenge today . Of course I dont have any of the beautiful whimsical images that will be shared by others but I will work on that when I can but for now I'll use what I have . I am quite happy to share my creations with out reservation.
Any way here it is
                             Recipe
Cardstock ,   Whisper White , Rich Razzleberry,
                                 and DSP, Cottage Wall, all SU
Stamps  , Asian Artistry,  Vintage Vogue,  Teeny Tiny Sentiments,  SU
ink,               Orchid Opulance, Rich Razzleberry, SU
Accessories, Word Window punch ,SU.   Markers,  SU
  On my side bar you will see a link to Lisa's  blog candy from
 http://mess2magic.blogspot.com/  where you can paticipate too.
I am entering this card on the Craftysentiments15 challenge on
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/

I enjoyed making  this card using the sketch provided even though it is different in style to all the other contributions on show on the challenge blog .
Hope that you like it too.

Healthy Thoughts

Hello and welcome to my room . At last both Doug and I are as well as one would expect to be at our age .                       Today I had to make a card for a friend who is on the sick list and is too far away for me to visit . Now my friend is not one for frilly flowery sentiments or embellishments so creating a card for her is easier for me . This new set from SU from the Autumn / Winter mini catalogue came in handy.                Fruit is in sink with healthy wishes isn't it ?                                                          Cardstock used was Apricot Appeal , Choc  Chip, Whisper White and DSP  SU .                        Fruity image is Sweet & Sour set SU.           Stampin'Up Markers were used for colour.         Basic Black ink used for greeting.                     Brad and ribbon from SU. 

I agree that it is a little different but I am happy with it .

Before I go , just a quick plug for my Daughter's blog . If you love things " more than cards" then you will not be sorry you visited her pages .                                                                                                          Here's the link   http://michelle-pinkpaperparadise.blogspot.com/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                .   .                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                             

Make a Wish

Hi viewers, hope the new week is progressing well for you.
  Isn't  it funny where inspiration can come from ?
I have just received a new batch of recruiting brochures  from SU and on the cover  are a couple of cards .  The images are also featured in the IBC , page 111.  Here is my take on one of them , the layout is the same just different sentiment.
Kraft is the card base . With Whisper White , Pretty in Pink , Choc Chip and Sage Shadow SU , completing front. Rub-on sentiments from Eastern Elegance SU . Ribbon , SU. Spiral Punch , SU.
Hope that you like it.

Soft Suede for Autumn cards

I really love this new colour , Soft Suede. Here I have tried to keep colours subdued . Materials for both cards are as follows . Soft Suede as card base .

First card  here  I used Kraft  and Choc Chip card , SU , Ribbon , SU. Stamp, Medalion SU.

Ink, Creamy Caramel  SU and  Marker, Chocolate Chip.

The tag behind flower is from Sizzlits 4-pack dies SU

I wanted to divide the top mat from the part image of the medalion so I created  faux stitching , just below it.

 With Card 2 on the right I managed to find  some scrap DS  paper with autumn leaves  of  which I used both sides in two layers on card front after edging with Creamy Caramel.

The greeting,  inked in Basic Brown, is from Stamp-It.

That is  layered onto Kraft card , then Soft Suede before adhering onto card front. 

The lower strip of kraft card is edged with unknown punch, over which I placed  Mellow Moss grosgrain 

ribbon , SU. I finished card with flower embellishment with SU brad in centre. 

If it is a fine day here tomorrow , Saturday , Doug and I might gopher [ he gophers and I walk] venture out for a long walk to Thorndon Park which is about 3 k's from us for a picnic lunch . So no craft tomorrow I daresay.

Hope you like these I shared tonight . Have a great weekend , be safe , be happy .

Cheers Shirley-anne

70th Birthday Card for Male

Hi there. Hope that you and yours are well ,escaping the the flu virus that seems to be rampant here.
At least the worst is over for hubby and myself.
Tonight I had to make a card for one of Doug's old school chums  and luckily they both like vintage cars because that was the image I had chosen to use .
Choc Chip , Creamy Caramel , Going Grey , Brocade Blue and Bashful Blue chosen . Inks  Basic Brown and Not Quite Navy.
Birthday tag is SU Lots of Tags Dies.
Stamps, SU Three Thoughts and EK Brush Numbers and      
            Large Car from Kaszazz
Ribbon  and brads SU 
Cuttlebug and corner rounder as accessories .

This is how I completed the inside with a computer generated greeting .





Nothing fancy here but the recipiant is not a flower man          
so I  think he will like it , as I  hope you do too.