Tuesday 4 November 2008

Forever Friends Christmas

Another Christmas card, this time made with a sketch from the Spoon full Of Sugar Challenge Blog.
I have used the docrafts forever friends stamps from the 3 Christmas stamp set. I used two different stamps for the main image as to me it looks like the bear is looking at the floor so I couldn't just leave the bear looking at nothing! I used the little robin from another one of the stamps in the set, does anyone else think he's meant to be looking at something or is it just me???
The corner decoration I made from 2 fabric leaves cut to look like holly, 2 buttons threaded with embroidery thread, a fern punch and some red gems. The sentiment was made on my computer.
This is the inside




In the comments on my last card Claire asked how long it takes me to make a card, well this one took me about 3 hours from start to finish- however I sit at my computer desk so a lot of that time is spent blog hopping, fiddling about with the sentiment in MS Publisher, looking at craft forums and generally wasting time!

20 comments:

Shell said...

Gorgeous card Sarah I just love the FF stamps and I have to agree he is looking for something. Shellx

Anonymous said...

too cute !!!!create colours and wonderful accent!!love it !!!
hugs tina46

Debbie said...

Gorgeous card, Love your take on the sketch, Thanks for playing along this week, Hugs Debbie x

Lisa said...

Gorgeous card Sarah! I don't have any FF stamps yet but have ordered some and waiting for them to arrive!

Karen said...

Hi Sarah,

What a lovely card and what a great idea to put the little robin on. I just love what you have done with the leaves in the corner - I am really struggling to get embelishments to put on Christmas Cards.

karen x

Michelle said...

LOVE your card. I have these stamps and they are just fantastic.

HUGGLES

SHellie
xxxx

CraftyC said...

Evening Sarah,
Your the same as the rest of us then when it comes to "Craft Time". We should really put our computers to one side but that would spoil the fun (lol). Another great card and lovely colouring as usual!!
Clairex

gina g said...

what a gorgeous card Sarah i absolutely love it. gina xx

amanda stokes said...

Hi sarah!another gorgeous card,it looks to me like that robin was meant to be there,i bought some of the sticker's and have loads of these little robin's left and wasn't sure what to do with them,would you mind borrowing your idea i will give you credit ofcourse!Amanda x

The Crafty Blonde said...

Another gorgeous card Sarah, I love these bears and you have done something really fab with him. I agree with you he does look like he is looking at something. Dont know if you know but there is a FF Challenge blog just started up if your are interested.

Lyndsey xx

Claire said...

Gorgeous card. I love the way you've used the robin to add focus, great idea.

Claire

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous card, love the cute image.

Sue said...

Hi Sarah, I've found your blog via the Do Craft site. I love your cards and I especially like the embellishment you created to go on this one. I have a couple of these FF stamps and they're great to use. I agree with you on the blog hopping while trying to make cards, it can take forever to do one card. I've been without broadband for nearly two weeks and have found I've been much more productive. (I've pinched my daughters laptop today to have a quick blog hop). Sue

Victoria said...

Gorgeous card Sarah. I agree it does look like he's looking at something, so your robin is well placed!
I have left a few things for you on my blog!
Hugs, Vicky x

Mar G said...

Gorgeous card & so cute :)
Yeah I think the wee robin is looking at something but he looks good sitting at FF bear's feet.
Glad I'm not the only person who takes ages to make a card & that I'm not alone in blog hopping! x

flatis stempelwelt said...

What a wonderful card and lovely image!
Thanks for playing....
Hugs Sonja xx

Trina said...

This is beautiful Sarah!! I love the image and I agree, he is looking down! Love your colors and the beautiful embellishments at the top of the card! This is so adorable!! Thanks for making my sketch this week!!

Kathy said...

Your card is fabulous!! I love the papers and colors and that image is so cute!! Very pretty!! :)Kathy

Pauline C said...

Another fab card - lvoe the unusual work with the buttons and leaves
pauline x

Poppy said...

lovely card.
poppy