CRAFT Challenge #331 Sketch

We had good news yesterday: my daughter has been over from Ireland to have her regular blood tests to check that she's still in remission from the cancer she had in 2013. Not only is she still clear, she now only needs to be checked every 6 months instead of every 4 months! Yay!!!

Now it's Thursday again, and October! I swear there are fewer hours in the day than when I were a kiddiewink, it's the only explanation for why time seems to evaporate! But Thursdays are good, because Thursday means another fab Challenge at C.R.A.F.T Challenge and this time we have a terrific sketch designed for you by Jo. (Check out her blog for a recipe for Dutch Apple Pie! Yum!)


Our fab sponsors:

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and for the Top Three:

Sunsational Stamps


And now my card - another Christmas card! (I'm so impressed with myself for getting on with them!)


I used Willow With Christmas Candle from the sadly-missed Whiff of Joy. I used a Spellbinders die to cut the blue mat, and Lawn Fawn stitched snowflake die with silver card for the three snowflakes. The paper is Lili of the Valley, the ribbon is from stash and the sentiment is by Whimsy Stamps and is heat embossed.

Have a go at the sketch, you can flip it or turn it, but it must be recognisable in your creation! Look at my teamies' fab creations for inspiration!

Thanks for reading this loooong post!

love Mags B x

Comments

Mrs A. said…
That is good news for your daughter. I agree with the shorter hours. Don't know where mine go to. Have checked in the dustbin and under the carpet too!! lol.
Love your take on the sketch and so pretty in all the blue shades. Hugs Mrs A.
Thursday, October 01, 2015
Sue said…
This is gorgeous Mags, I love the sweet image and beautiful colours.
I am so pleased to hear the happy news about your daughter :)
hugs Sue xx
Friday, October 02, 2015
Sue B said…
Oh I love Willow stamps Mags… and this is a real cutie… you've coloured her so beautifully… I love her sparkly crown! You are doing well with your Christmas Cards!
SO glad to hear that your daughter is now in remission and doing so well.. that is wonderful news hun! :-)
Hope you have a good day
Big hugs, Sue B xx
Friday, October 02, 2015
Lynne in NI said…
Hooray that's wonderful news about your daughter, I'm sure it was such a relief to get those results :)
Gorgeous card and I'm lovin your pretty ribbon too x
Saturday, October 03, 2015
KraftyKoolKat said…
Very cute and pretty creation Mags. So please to hear your news about your daughter, what a relief for you. I wish the news was as good for my hubby.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx
Saturday, October 03, 2015
Shell Shearer Swinscoe said…
Beautiful hun, love WOJ images & this is one of my favourites
Hugs Shell xx
Friday, October 09, 2015
coldwaters2 said…
Beautiful Christmas card Mags that image is delightful I love the ribbon and the snowflakes
hugs
lorraine x
Saturday, October 10, 2015
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