Wednesday, 22 October 2008

2S4U and 2 Cards For You xxx

Did you know that ........


I know it's a bit late in the month, but better late than never, especially as this is such a good cause.

I've bloggered about this kit before but it's worth telling you about it again as it is just so gorgeous. It's the Awareness Kit designed by the very lovely and talented Summer Driggs and she has dedicated to everyone who has suffered or is suffering from this dreadful thing. I used the papers from it for this week's 2S4U challenge which you can see here. You had the option to either do a pop up or leave it flat.

So I decided to pop lol xxx

The photo is plain dreadful - I found it quite difficult to get a decent angle and you probably cannot tell it is a pop up from this rubbish pic, but it is!! The ribbons are from Hobbycraft (or Hobbycrap as my kids call it - slaps to the pair of them) and those gorgeous blooms are from Poppicrafts. The MSBP got an airing - just for a change (weeeeell I loves it a lot!!! ). I used a sentiment stamp from Butterfly Kisses and the tiny pearls are Kars which I got from Creative Pastimes. It's my MIL's birthday on 27th so I thought it would be nice for her. I'll put 'Mum' on it somewhere (maybe / maybe not!!)

It's quite weird but Richard's Mum and my Dad were born on the same day. My Dad was only 64 when he died and as a result, I find it hard to imagine him as old as Richard's Mum (83).

And now for something completely different!!!!

This is my card for Sketch Saturday. When I first saw the sketch it didn't immediately grab me as some do, but I have to say that I really LOVE it. The snowflake paper is from the new PP download, Tis The Season (fab as ever - great work Liz xx) as is the image which I coloured with PMs, creature of habit that I am, and the stripey paper is PP Little Fleurs, one of my all time faves.

The poinsettia is from Poppicrafts and if you haven't got one of these sets, you truly don't know what you are missing cos they are gorgeous and great value as well at only £5.99 for shed loads!!!

Well that's me done for today.

Have a great night and see ya soon xxxx

42 comments:

Diane.W. said...

Gorgeous cards,luv the Poinsettias :o)x

Anita said...

I love both cards, awesome job.

Enfys said...

Super gorgeous cards again Dawny, specially love that Christmas one - I'm in a Christmas mood at the moment, I'll be sick of it by the time the big day comes :)

Sue said...

oh wow, these are so gorgeoues Dawny,the poinsettia looks fab:)

sue
xx

Laura Davis said...

This is stunning! I love that you made a pop up card too!
Laura

Mariska said...

Both gorgeous cards Dawny. I love those papers on you SS card, I'm going to follow that link right after this comment :). Thank you for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week!

xxx
Mariska

Pauline C said...

Bizzy wizzy Dawny ... 2 fab cards as ever :-) Sure your MIL will love the pop up one. I know what you mean about ages ... I never knew my in-laws as they died nearly 30 years ago when my husband was at college, but they would be the same age as my parents now - my husband has known my parents longer than he knew his own .. tis very strange!
Pauline x

cats whiskers said...

Oh wow two fabby fabby cards hun, love that Pink one so girly!!! just like me
And that christmas cat is just stunning with the black & white with a hine of red
Lovely jubbly
Hugs jacqui x

CraftyC said...

Both fantastic cards dawny, love them!
Clairex

Cheryl said...

Both cards are absolutely gorgeous Dawny......
breast cancer awareness is such a worthwhile cause.......I know several people that have had it and unfortunately one did not survive......well done for drawing it to peoples attention.......

Hope that all at your end are well and happy.........

scotspanda said...

both cards are fantastic hun, love them both

lotsalove

Amanda xx

Anonymous said...

Both `beautiful` cards Dawny...
Have a lovely Evening chick:)~X~

simplyfairies said...

Two stunning creations Dawn, love them both....

Ann said...

Both really cute cards Dawny, I especially love the Breast Cancer Awareness one, the Summer Driggs papers are lovely, and your design really shows them off superbly. xxx

~dawne said...

Beautiful & I could tell it was a pop-up. Super job!!

Sonia said...

They ate beautiful Dawny, especailly like the first one.
Will send you an email as thinking of turning up in Nov for your craft class :)
Hugs Sonia x

Nicole Maki said...

Gorgeous pop up card. I just love the layers of pink and the scallops.

Pam said...

Your cards are beautiful!

Anonymous said...

You're cards look wonderfull!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Fabulous cards Dawny, love the cute cat image and those flowers are gorgeous, gonna check the link out now. So great that you have posted up the breast cancer awareness penguin too, Hugs, Nikki x

Linanna DESIGNS said...

Wow Dawny both of these are simply stunning hun!! You certainly have been busy creating!! Love what you've done. Hugs Linda x

Katie said...

Love both of these!! Gorgeous work.

Katie

Kathy said...

Two beautiful cards Dawny!! I love how you always have something in them to just make them pop!! Gorgeous bow!! Have a great night :)Kathy

Karen Brooks said...

Great cards but the Christmas card is my fav!! Wonderful work!!! Now, how do you make a pop up card??? Splain to Lucy here!!! LOL

Anonymous said...

Fabby cards you have been a busy bee hugs han xx

Joey said...

love both these cards they are gorgeous, i had the same thoughts with the sketch and once I had done it I liked the sketch alot!, love the 2s4u card, so clever!.xxx

Rach said...

two yummy cards Dawny, i'm sure your mil will love the pop up one looks fabulous...hugs rachxx

Jill said...

gorgeous cards Dawny, your MIL will love it wow it must of taken ages, love the ribbons flowers and papers gorgeous hugs Jill x

~Emma~ said...

Dawny the pink card is just so beautiful. I didn't know about this kit but will go and have a look for it now.
As for your Christmas card...its really cheerful and festive...puts my efforts to shame! Hope you are well babe. Hugs Em.x

Dawn said...

Beautiful cards Dawny - How cute is the kitty puss! Love them!
Having the same photo problems Grrr! These dark night are just no good for photos!! Have been all over the bloomin' house trying to get a hlaf decent photo - gave up in the end!

Hugs
Dawn
x

Jess said...

Great cards! Love the pop up one.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards! Love the B&W ribbon with the soft pink on the 2s4u card.

Digi Stamp Boutique said...

Fabbytastic...the pop up card is so pretty and the PP card is stunning...xx

Jill said...

Hi Dawny,

You won my blog candy hun, so I will post out to you on Monday hugs Jill x

tomiannie said...

Such fun cards! Great job.

Eveline said...

Great cards.
Eveline.

Julie said...

Fab card as always Dawny

Sue Shaw said...

Excellent cards. Great designs.
Sue. x

Julie said...

Hi Dawny
I`ve not been around much lately, you have been busy making such gorgeous cards...love the poppicrafts flowers. x

carolann said...

Gorgeous cards hun brilliant work well done xxxxx

Andrea, said...

2 gorgeous cards Dawny I love the cute kitty

Kath Stewart said...

two fabby creations as ever....love the soft pinks in the first one and fabulous pop up card but hey the christmas one is my fave - love the papers and those poinsettias are so gorgeous.
Hugs
kath
xxxxx