Daffodil

Good morning and welcome to my blog.  The last Friday in August in New Zealand is Daffodil Day.  My son Liam was born on Daffodil Day Friday 27th August 1999 and tomorrow he turns sweet 16.

What is Daffodil Day?

The Cancer Society of New Zealand’s Daffodil Day symbolises hope for 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer. Since 1990, this iconic event has inspired people to come together and support the Cancer Society’s work. As well as providing an opportunity to raise awareness of cancer in New Zealand. 

Donations go towards vital scientific research into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer, as well as providing a wide range of support services, education and awareness campaigns / programmes for people affected by cancer in our area. Whether it’s buying daffodils / donating to our street collectors, purchasing our merchandise, or making a donation by text / phone / online, every gift counts.

My card has been made with thoughts for one of my sisters in Australia who has Lung Cancer and is battling this terrible disease.

So when I saw this wonderful image and knew that Doodle Pantry were sponsoring us for the last week in August, it was perfect to celebrate Daffodil Day.   I think this image is stunning and in the download you receive an orange and yellow, yellow and yellow and a white and orange pre-coloured Daffodil images as well and the outline image which I coloured with copics.  It also contains 

Sweet pea's which are one of my very favourite flowers with such wonderful perfumes.

Congratulations to last weeks winner and to our top 3 cards, great work everyone.

This week we're using a blast from the past it was Sketch # 141 and then Sketch #185-141 and we're revisiting again today which I'm so pleased about as it's one of Arlana Patten's sketches and my very favourite sketch by her.

Sketch #185

Here's my cards from the past and you can see them here.

 

Here's this weeks card and this time I used a different punch in my squares.

Here's a sneak preview of the inside of my card.

Our sponsor this week is Laurie Wilson the owner and illustrator of

Doodle Pantry.

Bio

Doodle Pantry takes pride in creating a diverse selection of doodling styles, like realistic or whimsical, and all of which are family and kid friendly illustrations.  We hope you enjoy our wide variety of styles for every family occasion!

This week Laurie is offering our very lucky winner a

$10.00 

to spend on images of their choice.

I totally adore Doodle Pantry images and there's something for everyone to choose from, from her amazing online store.

https://doodlepantry.com/

Don't forget to drop by the rest of the design team and check out what they've created using Doodle Pantry images over at 
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.

Challenges I'm Entering:

1. Love To Scrap Challenge #60 Anything Goes
2. Craft your passion Challenge #276 Anything Goes
3. Crafty Catz Challenge # 289 Flowers
4. Creative Fingers Challenge #90 Anything Goes
5. QKR Stampede Challenge #153 Use A Die Cut
6. Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge #94 Anything goes with a twist use a boarder
7. 613 Avenue Create Anything Goes
8. Whoopsi Daisy Challenge Make It Girl
9. Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #111 Diecuts or Punches
10. CCC Digi Creations Challenge #31 Anything Goes

Card Recipe:

1. Base: White SU

2. Coloured Card: African Daisy Bazzill (Yellow)

3. White SU Dry Embossed with Swiss Dots

4. Image: Daffodil by Doodle Pantry

5. Colour Medium: Copics

6.  Tools used for this  card.

7. Dies used on this card.

8. Embossing folder Swiss Dots by Cuttlebug.

9. Embellishments: Orange organza ribbon, gold gems, gold metal corners and orange organza bow.

9. Three different punches used for these squares.

10. Here's the view of the inside of the card

Take care wishing you a wonderful week and happy crafting.