Crafting for all Seasons #93 "Ribbon, Lace and Pearls

Good morning all.

Well I finally succumbed yesterday to a stinking head cold...I never left my PJ's all day! If the shopping hadn't been delivered everyone would have gone hungry.

It's time for our first challenge of the year at CFAS and this time the theme is "Ribbon, Lace and Pearls". We're  looking forward to seeing all your makes. We're being sponsored by Digi Stamps 4 Joy who gave the DT images to work with.

I've opted not to use an image this time, instead I've done some book folding...it was on my list of things to try and after seeing Karon's entry for our last challenge I thought no time like the present.

The large tree is made with an old paper back novel I had recently read and the smaller one is made with an old diary. Both have been sprayed with my new distress spray inks (love these) in peeled paint, pine needles and picket fence with gold shimmer mist to add some glitter. Ribbon, lace and pearls from my stash. Tree toppers are Christmas tree ornaments. both trees are made the same way but the larger one has an extra fold which gives it a flat bottom

I pinched the snow people off Rudolph...he's back in the craft room awaiting a re-fit!

I really enjoyed making these...something to do sitting in front of the TV which doesn't require reading glasses!

Do pop over to the challenge blog to see the rest of the girls inspiration, you won't be disappointed.

Challenges entered:
Recycle, Re-Purpose & Re-Invent - anything goes with recycling
Altered Eclectics - anything goes
Rhedd's Creative Spirit - altered art/mixed media
All Crafts Challenge - anything but a card
Crafty Boots - something new (new technique and inks)
Not Just Cards - anything goes
ABC Challenge - A is for anything goes
Decorate to Celebrate - anything 3D goes
Party Time Tuesdays - anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes