Sunny Kennilworth!

Well after the dull weather earlier this week it was a relief to have a lovely sunny weekend in which we could play outside. Today we have been down to my parents-in-law's house in Kennilworth where all of Tim's immediate family congregated for a family meal and playtime. We had a great time playing out in the garden with various sized balls,

and watching the kids run round.

Alex insisted on throwing the ball whilst Sam and Tom were playing football.

It was all the greatest of fun and was made even funnier by the fact that I was given a leather jacket, which Tim decided made me look like a 'biker chick' and he insisted that I pose in an 80s magazine style pose over the bonnet of the car...too funny for words!

I have to confess though, that the first thing I did on Saturday morning, before cleaning, washing, shopping and cooking, was to check out the Less is More challenge for the week. I am a little bit obsessed!  I have to say that I loved Chrissie's tutorial on how to make a good bow on a card...I have tried before and never succeeded so I was determined this time I would give it a go.  Believe me I know this bow isn't perfect but it is 100% improved from previous efforts, so thanks Chrissie for showing me how to make a half decent bow!  I used my new tapestry stamps for this card and completed the effect with the red button for the 'O'.  I am therefore entering this card into the Delightful Challenges  'Christmas in July', stamp something 'embellished' (ribbon, bow and button), Paper Cutz 'anything goes' and All sorts 'free and easy' challenges.

I also couldn't resist having a play with my distress inks and this cute puppy digital stamp so made another card which also fits with the Less is More challenge thanks to the tiny and cute buttons.  This card is also being entered into creative card crews 'animal antics', Fresh brewed 'animal', stampin for the weekend 'paws for thought' and Simon says stamp 'use newspaper' challenges.  That is all from me. Have a great week everyone.
Love,
Caro
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