Madcap Manor

 Do you guys know about the lovely  Alicia's monthly 'Sheetload of Cards' sketches? She gives instructions on how to cut patterned papers to make cards with her sketch.  I took 2 very old 12 x 12" papers and made a dozen cards with the  May 23  Sheetload. I might add a sentiment to the 'celebrate' cards. The images are stamps from old card kits by  Love from Lizi , the sentiments were from  Lili of the Valley I am on the neverending quest to use up my papers! Two down, 28659346 to go!!! Thanks for looking and take care! love, Mags B x

 It's sweltering here in Hertfordshire, and due to get even hotter over the next few days, so I'm glad that on Monday we will be flying to Ireland to visit our daughter and her family.  The forecast for Dublin is much cooler than in the UK! Since it is so hot and sunny, what better than to make a cool Christmas card? Our new challenge at  My Time to Craft!  is Christmas in July.    I made a set of Christmas cards with 3 12 x 12 papers, following the July  Sheetload of cards  by Alicia.  If you haven't come across  Call me crafty Al  do check her Youtube channel, she produces a new sketch and cutting guide every month and they are so much fun to do - and use up your patterned papers! Here are 2 of the 12 (!) cards I made. The gold-embossed sentiments are from various older Christmas stamp sets in my stash. Have a go at making something Christmassy (not necessarily a card!) and join in the challenge! There is some gorgeous inspiration...