▼

Monday, 13 April 2020

FESTIVE ANIMALS

Hi Everyone

I hope your Easter Monday has gone well.

Today saw me making the third of my April Christmas cards .. .. just two to go and I'm not halfway through the month yet!!  Woo hoo!!

This is for taking over to Fezziwigs Festive Frolics Challenge where the theme for this fortnight calls for "Festive Animals". 




This used:

Image:   Penny Black "1508K" Caroling Hedgehogs
Sentiment:  Kaisercraft "CS188" North Pole
Backing Papers:  From the Christmas Snippets Box
ProMarkers
Nail Heads
Ribbon
My Trusty Sewing Machine

Many thanks to everyone who has been enquiring as to how my Mum is doing.  I am pleased to say she is really well thank you.  We decided not to take her out over six weeks ago now and feel it was definitely the right thing to do.  She has however been getting quite "fed up" being "cooped up" for all of this time.  Most of all she has been missing her walks out, and being able to see such lovely sunshine and not go out in it hasn't helped.

We kept asking if there is anything she would like whilst she is "confined to barracks".  I suggested talking books but that went down like a lead balloon.  Then the other day she told my Sister she would like a Playstation!

She used to have one many years ago but parted with it when she got RSI in her thumbs through playing it too much !!!

So my Sister got one on order for her and set it all up on Good Friday .. .. .. downloading some of Mum's favourite games from the past.  Mum is now in her element and hopefully her days will be a little more enjoyable when we aren't able to be with her.  Can't be bad can it .. .. at 89 years old. If you could see her with the controls I find it unbelievable .. .. she doesn't even have to look at the buttons .. .. unlike me!!  LOL!!   Hope she doesn't give herself RSI again though!!!

Anyway, take care everyone.  I hope your Easter hasn't been too bad .. .. .. we won't forget this one  in a hurry will we .. .. if ever !!!


at

15 comments:

  1. scrappymo!14 April 2020 at 01:36

    This card is adorable. Loving the musical score DP.

    Glad to hear your Mum has rediscovered a gem from the past.

    ReplyDelete
  2. meg14 April 2020 at 04:29

    Good for mum I can't make anything of game consoles, fabulous Christmas card love the stamp and papers

    ReplyDelete
  3. Stamps and Paper14 April 2020 at 08:42

    Love your singing hedgehog card Jules and perfect background papers...well done to your mum wanting a PlayStation and if it makes her happy that’s wonderful news...personally I would have a clue how to use it my limit is the Wii machine
    Easter was strange not seeing the family but with FaceTime we coped and of course they all had their Easter eggs...

    Anne

    ReplyDelete
  4. Aquarius14 April 2020 at 08:49

    Super card - those hedgies appear in such interesting guises don't they and are always good. Pleased to hear that I'm not the only 'old lady' who loves a bit of gaming, brilliant that you could set your Mum up with Playstation. My excuse is that it is good for hand-eye coordination and so on!!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sue's Crafty Corner14 April 2020 at 10:26

    I love this gorgeous Christmas card Jules. I really like the papers you've used in the background.

    My mum (also 89) has not been out for about two years, refuses to go out even if you ask her, but with this lockdown she is now complaining that she can't go out. The only thing she has done for the two years is watch TV, now that's not good enough either. I expect when this is all over she still won't go out and still sit in front of the TV all day.

    Take care and stay safe
    Sue xx

    ReplyDelete
  6. cotnob14 April 2020 at 11:46

    An adorable Christmas card Jules, your PB Hedgehogs are so sweet.
    Glad to hear your Mum is managing to fill her time playing on her PlayStation, long may it last!
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

    ReplyDelete
  7. Enny14 April 2020 at 13:11

    What a beautiful card, gorgeous stamp ! I'm so glad your mother is well, and enjoying a "new" hobby ! Love, Enny

    ReplyDelete
  8. Dotty's Potholders14 April 2020 at 14:04

    Oh So, So CUTE!!!
    Love how you used them and just enough bling to sparkle.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Kath14 April 2020 at 14:34

    A lovely cute card Jules - PB images are always so sweet.

    What fun for your mum to have a Playstation again - I'm sure it will help pass the time for her.

    Kath x

    ReplyDelete
  10. cuilliesocks14 April 2020 at 16:25

    Well done to your Mum Jules, I wouldn't have a scooby how to work a play station, and if it helps her through the enforced isolation that's just brilliant.
    Your card is adorable, love the image and the music score in the background is such a lovely touch. Keep sane and safe, Kate x

    ReplyDelete
  11. Hazel (Didos)14 April 2020 at 16:57

    Oh your card is super, what a lovely stamp and I adore the colour scheme you have gone for. Well Done to your Mum for getting a playstation, no way could my Gran at the same age manage that, she has issues with the TV remote some days!! My Dad is starting to feel cooped up. He got to escape this morning for a Doctors appointment! Thanks for playing along with me over on Fezziwigs this fortnight, stay safe, Love Hazelxx

    ReplyDelete
  12. Carole14 April 2020 at 20:06

    Nearly missed these lovely little PB stamps....so cute but on closer inspection they all seem to be singing from different pages|!!..lol Beautiful card...love that pretty ribbon. xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Kathleen14 April 2020 at 21:57

    Not seen this image before, but I like it and the lovely background papers. I used to be in out church choir, they were desperate an I was told to mime.

    Kath x

    ReplyDelete
  14. laurie16 April 2020 at 14:38

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Sarah17 April 2020 at 17:14

    Love those cute characters Jules and the pretty icy design. How brilliant that your Mum is a whizz on the Playstation, I hope she won't be staying up too late trying to conquer the next level!! Crash Bandicoot was a particular favourite of mine when the boys were small!! Happy days!! xx

    ReplyDelete

By leaving a comment here you are accepting that other visitors will read your comments and be able to link through to you.

If you have chosen to follow my blog by email, or send me a message via email, then please know that I will never share your address with any third parties.

So with that bit over and done with .. .. thank you for calling by my little part of blogland. I hope that you enjoyed your visit, and if I made you smile at any point then I am well pleased.

Love Jules xx