HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy New Year to anyone visiting my blog. Like many people, I'm glad to see the back of 2020. It has been a tough year for our family, but if it wasn't for our amazing NHS saving the life of our daughter in the summer, things could have been so much worse. Let's hope that 2021 turns out to be a better year for us all. If you're still looking for your crafting mojo, there's an idea I'd like to share at the bottom of this post.
This is a card I made for a friend who is celebrating her birthday today. She teaches adults and children to sew, so I thought this would be an appropriate design.
I used an Embossalicious 'Button Box' embossing folder for the background on the top of the card.. The Memory Box 'Grand Happy Birthday' die cut was layered over the top. I always stick a plain piece of card behind the 'birthday' letters as it looks neater. All the silver mirror card die cuts were from a Spellbinders 'Sewing Elements' set of dies. I've never used the dressmaking dummy die before, so I'll be off to share my card in Darnell's NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff) challenge. I'm planning to use more of my NBUS in 2021..... well, that's my plan!
I am joining in the following challenges:
Finally, an idea for keeping my crafting mojo going in 2021, which I saw on a local crafting Facebook page today. The idea is to print out the chart below and colour in each day I manage to do craft, however much or little. Hopefully this will encourage me to do some crafting as often as possible and I can look back on December 31st to see how successful I was. I think the chart was orginally designed to record a daily workout, but using it for crafting is so much more fun! So..... are you up for the challenge to try and craft every day?
A great sewing related card which I'm sure your friend will love. Thanks for sharing the colouring chart and what a great idea you've had
ReplyDeleteI love this sewing themed card and I know that my daughter would love it too (she loves purple and sewing!).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the colouring chart idea. I've already failed on Day 1 and 2 of January to craft (unless you count commenting LOL). Once I am back home though I'll make up for it as I have so many projects ready to print and craft in Word Documents.
It's still Day 1 in the UK and I've got a 100% success rate so far! 🤣 xx
DeleteThis chart is a great idea Liz and Day 1 completed, by you and me..lol. I personally am pleased that we are in to a new year and it will hopefully be a much better one. I know that it was extra difficult for you with your daughter's sudden illness and am so pleased that she is now recovered. I love your cards using the sewing themed dies, and combines beautifully with the MB sentiment die and the pretty button embossed background..love the colours too. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat, our daughter is finally being allowed to return to work next week on a phased return. It's been a long journey. xx
DeleteA fabulous sewing themed card Liz,love your choice of colours
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely card and just perfect for the recipient! I have hat EF, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you daughter finally can return at work!
Have a peaceful and lovely new year!
Wonderful sewing themed card Liz, I'm sure your friend will love it! Glad your daughter is recovering well, here's hoping 2021 is a healthier year for everyone. TFS the chart too, I'm getting a new printer next week and will definitely be printing this out, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, love that embossing folder and gorgeous colours added.... great sewing themed card Liz. xx
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card Liz, I know my SiL would love one like this, must try and remember for November LOL. Good to read your daughter is now back to good health and returning to work. Good Luck to her. I'll print out your chart, but with my mojo at the moment, it will take a while to get started methinks!
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Faith x
Perfect card for your sewing friend Liz, I love the button e/folder and the silver sewing embellishments!
ReplyDeleteGood idea re the craft chart, I bet you’ll surprise yourself.
Happy New Year to you.
Janice x
Beautiful card design and a perfect one for those who love to sew.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great personalized birthday design for your sewing friend, Liz! And what a great idea to use the fun chart to keep one motivated and crafty! Genius! Happy New Year and thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Continue to keep safe and continued best wishes to your daughter for a long and happy life! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI love your birthday card Liz, perfect for your friend who teaches sewing! How fun that she teaches sewing. I wish I had learned more about sewing as a kid. This card is so personalized and I love that. That chart is very cool, I'd never fill it, but it would be fun to see how it fills in as the months go by! Very cool! Hugs, Brenda
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