Tuesday 15 May 2012

How Becoming

Hi,

Well as we had nice weather on Sunday OH and i decided to blitz the conservatory and sort out some of H's toys that he either doesn't play with anymore or has lost bits to it - it took us 3 hours and by did i pay for it yesterday, i was stiff as a board !!, but feeling heaps better today, thank goodness. OH has been in Berlin for 2 days, but will be home around 8.30 tonight, yipee.  Not sure if i'll have time to make another card this week, as i have got to clear the dining room table of craft items !!! and i have a class at 'The Glitter Pot' on Thursday afternoon - first one i have done in months.

Initially i wanted to make a card using the new PB London stamps - so i had a look round and found they were all sold out, serves me right for not buying them, when i saw them !!, oh well instead i have gone for the colours of my flag and i thought this image suited it well, plus there are a few Men's Challenges around at the moment.  The papers and ribbon are Doodlebug.

Today's Card And Challenges :

Allsorts - where Challenge No: 154 is 'Card For A Man Or Boy'

Totally Papercrafts - where Challenge No: 116 is 'No Pesky Girls Allowed'

Crafty Emma's - where Challenge No: 85 and their last Challenge too, is 'Anything Goes'

Crafty Cardmakers - where Challenge No: 68 is 'Birthday Balloon Bonanza'

Penny Black At Allsorts - where May's Challenge is 'London Celebrates' - i've gone for colours of my flag

Here Comes The Boys - where Challenge No: 27 is 'Birthday Easel And A Blog Hop'


A Side View


Image - Penny Black - 'How Becoming'
Sentiment - Papermania - 'Clare Curd Signature Range'
Papers - Doodlebug - Stripey - 'Sew American Stripe'
Dotty - 'Blue Jean Swiss Dot' and
'Ladybug Swiss Dot'
Ribbon - Doodlebug - 'Boy O Boy'
Candy Dots - Craftwork Cards

Thanks for looking, Luv Sam x

33 comments:

Janice said...

Lovely card Sam, great image & papers. You should have gone to Berlin with Alan, I love it there but I guess with H at school it would have been hard. Next time he goes, tell him to make it in the hols, Jx

brenda said...

I'm a real sucker for easel cards Sam and along with a PB stamp just perfect.

Thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts this week and our London Celebrations at Penny Black and More. Good luck with both.

B x

tilly said...

wow.... what a stunning patriotic card, super papers and image, if we ever get any sun, you will be pleased you had a clear out lol
Tilly

Papercraft By Carole said...

This is such a striking easel card with the combination of red, white and blue! And a great image too!! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this time! Cxx

McCrafty's Cards said...

Gorgeous card Sam, I like the PB cat, the paper piecing and the fab papers.
Kevin xx

Debs said...

Fab male card Sam - love the image and the DP's are lush.
Thanks for popping by my blog.
Have a great evening.
Debs xx

p.s thanks for playing along at Allsorts this week and good luck xx

kay said...

hi sam,this is super,hope you not too achy today,x

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Gorgeous card sam, love the image and the papers you have used. Alison xxx

Crafty Moone Cards said...

Beautiful card Sam, love the image and the colours. Have a fab time at the Glitterpot, I am so jealous. Sue x

Catherine said...

Fab card, love the colours.....

Wishcraft said...

Gorgeous card Sam! Love the cute image and that fab ribbon :o) Hugs, Lisa x

amanda stokes said...

Hi Sam,
Gorgeous card,great image,papers and design :) x

Anonymous said...

that cat is too cute in blue shorts! i love the dotted balloon and all the red white and blue elements you've used. thank you for playing along with our london celebrates theme this month at penny black and more. linda

Shirley said...

A perfect red, white and blue celebration card. Everything is colour coordinated beautifully and I love the paper pieced balloon.
Thank you for joining us this month at Penny Black and More. good luck in our prize draw and we hope you will join us again next month.

Shirley

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow, I lurve this card. Such a fun image and love red, white and blue cards. Fab ribbon. Hope you will enter my candy hun. xx

Chrissy said...

Fabulous card Sam...love the image and great papers...love the easel too, fabulous colouring.

Luv CHRISSYxx

susiestacey said...

Hi Sam such a gorgeous card love the cololurs and the image x Susan x

Mynn xx said...

LOVE all that red, white, and blue! AND all those amazing polka dots! Thanks for joining in my balloon challenge at CCM! :)

Ellibelle said...

This is so cute! Love the easel card style, and what fun papers.Love the dots and stripes.
So happy you shared with us this month at penny black and more! Good luck!

Anonymous said...

GOrgeous Card! Love the image and colours. Thanks for playing at Here Come The Boys! Woo x

coops said...

stunning card sam,i love your bold colours and fab image and design :D

xx coops xx

Corrinne said...

Fantastic creation! Your card is CAS but doesn't LOOK like it at all - Stunning :)

I would be thrilled if you joined us at Tuesday Alchemy: http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com for our current challenge.

Lots of joy,
Corrinne

Anonymous said...

Hi there, this is one pretty card, love the colours and the great papers and image . Thank you for sharing with us at Crafty Cardmakers and good luck.

Marie

Wendy said...

So gorgeous Sam, love the cute image and fab colours.
Wendy xx

Little K Smith said...

Oh love this Sam, I adore this puddy cat and the colours and design are fabulous :)
Kelly.x

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

I love the red, white and blue combo on this - it's so striking.
Thanks for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week.
Caroline xxx

susiestacey said...

Hi Sam should also add - thank you for joining in the fun at Penny Black and More @ Allsorts and good luck xSusan x

Teresa said...

Gorgeous male easel card Sam, thanks for joining us at Here come the boys Easel & blog hop.
Teresa xx

Julie said...

Gorgeous card, Sam - fab colour combo! Thanks so much for joining in our final challenge at CES Challenges, Good Luck! Juliexx

Clair Matthews said...

Brilliant!!! xx

Annette said...

aww this is so cute x

karen said...

oh wow this is fabulous, love the colour combo, thanks for joining us for our birthday challenge at here come the boys, Karenx

Janice said...

You ok? Haven't seen or heard from you in ages! This one was placed in the top 3 at Here Come The Boys! Hope all is well, Jx