Wednesday 10 February 2010

Finally given in

After struggling through work on Monday I finally gave in and admitted I was ill and have had yesterday and today off to try and recover from this horrible fluey cold that has reared its head. I have been sleeping during the day, which is unheard of for me and have had a temperature so I think I did the right thing. Alex on the other hand has been well enough to go to nursery although he is also getting a cold so is more than a little tired in the evenings wanting lots of cuddles (I’m not complaining). Although I haven’t felt up to much crafting wise I have had some more time in which to gently play (I go stir crazy being in bed or watching TV all day) so I finished off a project which I will give Tim as part of his Valentine’s Day present. This is an altered CD case. The front of it is based on this weeks CPS sketch. The case is designed to open like a book to sit on a shelf. The left hand panel fit with CCC theme of red and white only, and with crafty cardmakers digital delights as the frame is a clipart image and I typed out the poem. I can’t take credit for writing the poem..I saw it on a wedding card once. This also fits with the Quirky Crafts Challenges of Valentines and MTTC hearts and kisses challenge. I also made these simple tags using some stamps designed by Dulcie for CM&PC last year. This fits with the previous two challenge sites and with the Stamp Scrap and Doodle challenge of Valentines without red! Tim loves green hence the colouring of these tags. Finally I made a scrapbook page following Pencil Lines sketch #173 and the Kaboodle Doodle theme of spots and stripes. The layout uses Bazzil cardstock, Doodlebug and Sandylion papers. The title is ‘Crazy balloon fun’ and the journaling reads ‘Alex, Sam & Tom had so much fun chasing round Granny and Grandpa Pete’s garden after the flying and whistling balloons – it kept them happily entertained for ages. Sep 2009’. Have a great rest of the week everyone.
Love,
Caro
x

19 comments:

Jill said...

Really love all your creations Caro, hope you feel better soon. Thanks for joining in Kaboodledoodles this week. Jill

mudmaven said...

I hope you feel better soon Caro. I think you are being wise to get as much sleep as you can. Thanks for playing our Kaboodle Doodle challenge. ~chris

Lilacanglia said...

Beautiful projects all of them,
I hope you feel better soon,
Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles this week,
Hugs
Angie

Lisa Jane said...

I love your altered CD case - not seen those before ( something else for me to try) , I am sure it will be much appreciated on Valentines day
Lisa ;)
Hope you feel much better soon

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Great scrapbook page and love the altered CD case too. Hope you soon feel better. Thanks for playing along at Kaboodle Doodles. Hope to see you back for the next challenge. Marianne x

Chocolate Fudge Cake said...

Poor you, being so poorly. But what inspiration it has given you - your altered CD case is gorgeous! What a lovely photo you have to put in it too.
Thanks for continuing your support for Quirky Crafts now we are blog based.

Deanne said...

That is such a fab cd case Caro I love it, you've kinda made me want to make one now :) (thank you) x

Hope you feel better soon, this bug at the moment is taking along time to get over :( x

Donna said...

A perfect make for this weeks challenge...thanks for joining us at Cupcake :) Donna x

Fe-Fe said...

I love your altered CD case. Such a great idea and very different.

Thank for joining us on our new blog Caro.

Fe x

Fe-Fe said...

Forgot to say hope you feel better soon too. x

Spyder said...

I hope you feel better soon too Caro! Another lovely make from you, fabulous pictures and lovely detail! Thank you for joining the Quirky Challenge!!
((Lyn))

Unknown said...

What beautiful projects, love the card, its very personal to both, hope you are feeling better now and are up and about - thanks for playing with us at crafty cardmakers xx

Catherine said...

Lovely creations ! Thanks for joining us at CupcakeCraft ! Smiles from Catherine

Victoria said...

fab take on our theme this week.

So pleased to see you at Cupcake this week
Hugs
Victoria
x

Lesley said...

Lovely work Caro, thanks for taking part in the MTTC challenge and hope you feel better soon xx

Liza said...

Fabulous work. Thanks for joining us at CCC.

Liza x

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Caro, what amazing creations. I'm sure your hubby will be thrilled with the altered CD case. Hope you are feeling better now. I think I'm coming down with something too :( Thanks for joining us at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

Gez Butterworth said...

Wow! Caro such a clever idea. Hope you are on the mend. :) Thanks for joining us at Quirky Crafts.

Vixykins said...

Awww sorry youve not been well Caro, hope youre feeling a bit better now :)

Great projects, love the cd case :)

Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers x