Two birthdays Two cards

In December I made lots of Mum birthday cards for my MIL - this was one them I hope another Mum somewhere will like it.

 I had to post this one to Malaysia so I wanted to keep it fairly flat - plain and simple - I hope she likes it.

Just a little dotty

 I know there are lots of markers out there but my favourite will always be Aqua Promarkers . I can add lots of water to make a pale wash or less water for more depth of colour.

Passion for Markers week 623 - going dotty - I coloured this little sweetie before I picked the papers -lucky I had just the thing in my stash. Note to self -DO NOT KEEP DOING THIS. - I should find the papers first.

Birthday balloons

 I'm not a wizz with my camera or the computer so what you get is just that - this pic does not show any of the green colour in the background paper or the middle balloon which is green gingham - I have no idea how to put this right- any ideas ?

Double 'D' challenge - 6th birthday  -party balloons -

 the balloon die is part of set from a company called  Darice - it also has a dies for a cake,candles and gift -  the' happy birthday' die is from Paper Roses.

Two cards for sketch number 1

These sketches are just a base to build on - I went with a patterned background and plain but embossed panels.

I flipped the sketch on its side and used twine to represent the panels- different but an obvious connection to the sketch.

 This year the lovely John Bloodworth is providing a sketch each week to inspire and share on his cardmaking facebook group. Do come along and join in .