How is everyone? I promise not to mention the miserable weather, but I have to mention the cool storm we had here in Spalding on Friday. It lightened and thundered, right overhead, non stop for a good fifteen minutes, all the while absolutely shuttering it down. Not seen one like that in many a year, I was out in it too. The supermarket windows were rattling.
Anyway, back to the business of today. Went to see a lovely lady last week, who is just recovering from a hip replacement. My friend Sue and I took her out for lunch. I was amazed as to how quickly she's recovering. I can only put it down to her age, being a veritable youngster of sixty. Well I had to take her a card and a little gift, didn't I. So here it is.
I really love my Fizzy Moon digikits, there is something in there for every occasion, including get well, of course. I used a peek a boo style, using double sided papers in contrasting colours. I love this style, a bit fiddly, but very effective.
As you can see, the flaps give lovely dimension. I printed onto 200gsm supersmooth card, cut a cross with my craft knife, then curled back and secured with small brads. I use card, as opposed to paper, because I don't want the flaps to lay flat.
The topper was from the Fizzy Moon Playtime digikit, printed twice, then decoupaged. I made the sentiments using the ticker tape style font. I thought they were very apt, especially the 'Hip Hip Hooray' one. Some Rafia and a teddy charm to finish, and it was done.
Now you know me and my boxes, I have to make a matching box, especially with all that dimension. Then there's the present.
I made a couple of matching gift bags and tags in two different sizes, because I hadn't decided what to take her as a gift. Anyway, the first one turned out to be too small for the chocolates, so I opted for the larger one. I was pleased with the matching set, I think Margaret was too.
I am entering this card into the following challenges :-
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Such a gorgeous set Jools, that image is adorable.
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Beautiful creation, I know it will be so appreciated! So glad to have you play along with us at CC&CC. Joanne
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card love the decoupage and your card design. Thanks for joining us at ABC, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection, Jools! Love Fizzy Moon and those gorgeous papers!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at both the Chocolate, Coffee and Cards & MilkCoffee Challenges. Jane xx
Lovely set the bags are lovely, thank you for joining us at the ABC challenge for our 'L is for lots of Layers' challenge xx
ReplyDeleteAwesome set good job!! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Girls Challenges!
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Hi Jools, beautiful card, the lay out and papers are fantastic. I hope you are doing well, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteLove your Peek-a-boo card, Jools! Thanks for linking it with us at the Sister Act Card Challenge. Cathy xx
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful and such a thoughtful card and gift set :-)
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Hugs, Kat x
Stunning project and it fits perfectly with our "Florals" theme over at Pan Pastel Challenges. Many thanks for playing along with us, Lou x
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