Rainy Days

Over at Little Claire's the other day, they were asking what we were up to while the weather was so bad, and the funny thing was, I was making this:

(I wanted to show you yesterday, but Blogger was playing up and wouldn't let me upload any photos).
I decided to have a go at a door hanger, as my granddaughter had one, but her cousins got hold of it and tore it up.  She was quite upset, so I thought I'd have a practise run, then make one for her.  So I got out some papers and the Promarkers, and away we went. 
I found a template on the internet, printed it off and used it to cut round these lovely October Afternoon papers.  They were a 12x12 paper that I bought for another project but had loads left over.  I've made it for our bathroom door, as we don't have a lock on it! 
Here's the other side:
Both images are from Little Claire's Designs and they're so sweet.  I decided it was the perfect opportunity to use up some of my flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and used my Woodware stamps to do the lettering.  I am so pleased with it, and now can't wait to make one for my granddaughter.  Now where did I see those Princess papers...

Comments

  1. Jean23 June 2011 at 16:37

    Very clever, again. The bathroom one is going to be very useful, I think. Nice. Looking forward to see what you make next.

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  2. coops23 June 2011 at 21:30

    brilliant door hanger.the images are fab and great colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  3. Margaret23 June 2011 at 21:55

    Very nice! Such a good idea for the bathroom. Can't wait to see the one for your granddaughter :o)

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  4. Donna Mosley24 June 2011 at 23:14

    A great idea Jane, so practical and very pretty. Love the gorgeous papers and embellies.

    Donna x

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