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Sunday, 10 May 2026

A look at our makes this week

 




Good Sunday Morning Ladies, 

We had a great day for garden jobs yesterday,  I wasn't up to that though,  bladder clinic caused another flare up of uti, It's not down to the nurse,  I just think my bladder is so over sensitive to any intrusion that it reacts.  I am determined to speak to the Consultant this week as it's been 10 weeks since he did the referral,  he said it was just a case of them writing the prescription! 🙄  

So I sat at my desk, procrastinated for an hour or two, then tidied  and reorganised a couple of things,  I think we could constantly re-organise our craft space and still never be happy! 


Another perfect reminder my lovelies ❤️ 

Let's look at your makes.....

Karen



Karen's Description: 

Here are a couple of cards using oranges and layering stencils 
Squeezed Lemonade
Wild Honey 
Spiced Marmalade 
Crackling Campfire distress oxides
The “rose” is mounted on yellow card onto a tent fold pink frog card
The square card has copper/gold paint splats x

The colour way of both cards is perfect,  such a great blend.  I has worked so well for two completely different styles.  

Thank you so much for two stunning cards,  you have inspired me to have a play with this colour blend and for doing a colour themed challenge. XXX 

Lilian 



Lilian's Description :

Hello, here is my challenge piece for this week.

I used “ birds and butterflies.
Made a card this week for a change, saw the idea on Pinterest.
Most of it came from house of roses,which I bought the junk journal to match the papers which I purchased some time ago. I’m so pleased they are bringing out junk journals to match the older papers.

Lilian your card is so beautiful,   that Junk journal is top of my wishlist.  Your composition is so beautiful and fits the 'Birds & Butterflies ' category perfectly! 
Thank you so much for another beautiful card XXX

Maria 



Maria's Description:

Hello my lovely friend.

I bought this bigger butterfly to be a centre piece on a card but as we are also doing backgrounds I found my pack when clearing up in my craft room 🤭

On this card I have used an Embossed background ( no name sorry).  My new Spellbinders Peacock Butterfly and a Happy Birthday from my stash.
To make it move I have put a wobbler on the back of the butterfly 🦋😊

WOW Maria, what a fabulous card,  that butterfly is amazing,  your colours just make me smile,  such a brilliant idea to add the wobbler,  lifting your card to one that will deliver pure joy!! 😀 

Thank you so much for creating such a joyful card and allowing me to share it today XXX

Sonia







Sonia's Description:

Both cards I made using ChatGPT to design the papers and elements.
On the card for my Dad to give my mum, I used a Stampin Up heart die to frame the sentiment. I used Stamperia flower dies, with gems in the centres and added a printed insert.
On the second card, I found the poem on Pinterest and used ChatGPT to add it to the design for the inside of the card. I added some gems to the front.

Oh Sonia such beautiful cards that you have designed,  the images on both are just so perfect for the occasion,   I bet your dad was speechless when he saw the card you made to give to your Mum,  you just can't buy cards that beautiful,  knowing you made it made it even more special.  
Your card for them both is equally as beautiful,   buying that printer was the best thing that you ever did.   
Thank you so much for allowing me to share your cards today XXX

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I hope that you all have a lovely Sunday 

Love & hugs to all of you, 

Sandra xxx 

7 comments:

  1. Beautiful beautiful work ladies
    You really are tempting me to buy some junk journal pieces Sandra and Lilian
    Your cards to your parents are amazing I need some lessons on Chat GPT sonia
    Love the butterfly and to add a wobbler is a genius idea Maria - now where have I stashed my wobblers!
    I enjoyed playing with the layered stencils Once you have picked the colours it is quite therapeutic I really love the rise it makes quite a statement piece In more subtle colours I think it could be used for a Sympathy card as well as all of the other occasions
    OH is playing bowls this afternoon I hope the weather cheers up a bit so that I can go and watch
    Take care everyone xx

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  2. Hi everyone
    Beautiful creations on display today 😍
    Love the daily reminder too.
    Hope your feeling ok lovely and the uti flare up isn’t too bad 🥰
    Didn’t go to my brothers this afternoon as my nephew has flu symptoms, so he’s postponed. There seems to be a lot going around again at the moment!
    Hope you’ve all had a good day
    Sending hugs to you all xx

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  3. Hi everyone
    Oh just look at all these fabulous cards today.
    I love the colours that you have used Karen. My pack of wobblers are very old. You gave me the idea .Hope you could go down and watch the bowls.
    Lilian, your card is lovely. Beautiful roses in that pack. Hope you felt a bit better today.
    Wow Sonia. The cards you made are sooo beautiful. I'm sure your parents had a wonderful day.
    I was meant to meet with a friend for coffee this morning but had to cancel it after feeling rough with ibs so instead I ended up with the day in bed. Sorry to hear that you have uti back after the clinic Sandra. Feel better soon
    Sending lots of extra hugs to you all today. Maria xxx

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  4. Hi Sandra and everyone.
    Beautiful cards ladies. You all have used such a wide range of styles with different items. I always love the Sunday line up. I hope to join in soon xx
    Gem was selling at a local boot sale today. It was very windy so I helped her hang onto the clothes rails when I joined her later on in the day. Have a nice evening. Take care. Love Sue xx

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  5. Evening everyone, lovely sunshine, but the cold wind is back.
    What a lovely show of cards today,
    Have to transportation this week, not sure what I will do.
    Daughter is coming on Friday, so I need to get my challenge piece done early.
    Sandra do hope you will feel better soon.
    Goodnight all.

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  6. Sorry to you are having more UTI problems, it seems to have been triggered by the examination, as you said your bladder is sensitive. I hope you are feeling some relief today.
    Beautiful cards ladies I love all of them.
    I had a fall in the garden this afternoon, John was in the house and didn’t realise what had happened, I couldn’t get myself up, so was stuck between a large tub full of strawberry plants and some edging stones at the edge of the patio, it was about half an hour before he went into the kitchen and saw me laying there. Ive a graze on my leg and hurt my right hand, thought I had broken my little finger but think its fractured, Ive strapped it to the other fingers. Using them as a splint. Away as i used to say to the children you’ll live, and see how i am in the morning. Hope your day hasn’t been as eventful as mine. Sleep well, love and hugs Brenda xxx

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