Sending thanks in the post

Hello crafting pals!

All the menfolk have gone away to do Manly Things. When asked if I'd be ok on my own, I just did Mutley laughter... I mean, whatever would I think of to do?!!! My craft stash is spread around the living room as we speak and I've made a very quick thank you card. Come and see:

I used Stampin' Up's Letterpress (retired) for that nice bold sentiment and the branch from MFT's Grateful which has proved to be a very useful purchase.

I've gone a bit off-piste with my colours but I kind of like them: dark brown for the sentiment, bright green for the branch and orange for the berries. The berries were punched out using the largest hole on my cropadile.

This is such a quick card - I might make some more of them in different colourways!

CHALLENGES
I noticed that CASology has a Branch cue word, and the challenge is ongoing until 6th January, so I shall link this card up there.

AND IN OTHER NEWS
I'm slowly clearing away the Christmas things and smiling as I remember the fun we had: a noisy family game of Sky-o, brought by my daughter, which was the best fun; when my husband said we'd reached 'dangerously low levels of cheese'; being thanked by my eldest son for 'making Christmas happen every year'; watching the film Paddington with my youngest son and laughing until we cried; Eva's enthusiasm at opening her presents (sadly only blurry photos!) - and a million more memories.

Hmm, might have been a little heavy handed with the brandy this year but our blazing pudding certainly got a huge round of applause!

Hope you're enjoying the Twilight Zone between Christmas and New Year as much as I am. Do let me know what you're up to in the comments below :)

Hugs,