tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35387808256701299842024-03-19T09:50:37.675+10:30Cathy's Creative CornerA place to share my creative streak.CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.comBlogger592125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-70674070038926306602024-03-17T07:30:00.001+10:302024-03-17T08:04:39.282+10:30CardSwap - March - TicTacToe + Sketch<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Time for my March Swap Cards for CraftMad - this time using a sketch + TicTacToe.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_62F82y8akwrykgAHoYZimpVkbbdbX8fzv76LnUVQqKN2C1xf4XcMzQ7eXkXVretz71VTP_xyff-7kt-2qCg4OhpA7s6AHBc9QKi9575E6x8R6hhvHWKwbIOXCTb3jWgBMSTpLWDesmr9S0foJdpUOMiE7iyHoxsWn0AegRT7wHoy3C129LS1DdhhrBMg/s1200/2024-03-sketch-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_62F82y8akwrykgAHoYZimpVkbbdbX8fzv76LnUVQqKN2C1xf4XcMzQ7eXkXVretz71VTP_xyff-7kt-2qCg4OhpA7s6AHBc9QKi9575E6x8R6hhvHWKwbIOXCTb3jWgBMSTpLWDesmr9S0foJdpUOMiE7iyHoxsWn0AegRT7wHoy3C129LS1DdhhrBMg/s320/2024-03-sketch-01.jpg" width="320" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ukFmhVyB-4szY5csUVPaNDzjpKbk7ZfwmCyeQKfIBqwp0LmPPm8NqjHa5CJwapqQzpDz_8fM4Bx21p-N9hmWrOaIKtNa8piMlwd0KdVVEY2pHWcgq3MoWOUfnYbKRmUoGbmdsdS40oWw9xEw3Ueh4pMDcRrudLoEHLi-TtREeNi9P-QA1hceu5AZM6Fg/s320/2024-03-TicTacToe-01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><h3>Card 1 - sketch + TicTacToe<br /></h3></div><div>For my first card, I started following the sketch, but as I played with it, the more I started following the TicTacToe as well. In the end, I went with bottom row - neutral/ribbon/patterned paper.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIe8Y-rQnWX8mTLB8O-nX5HNShPeFPHGHAvEriW7Bi3E_7-Fv3YV1PLWFlnQ74V-agNnqaKGFFKGpm7ZGfzYiaoXqrWslGnkXe2-sOhVlGxjLqLR6Etus97aMR8nws9gtAmbh2Jvn9grK35_8-H1fQror1KDlVeG1Jo5CLnHwOFr8riqeNdDkNSx180GGU/s1080/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-01a-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIe8Y-rQnWX8mTLB8O-nX5HNShPeFPHGHAvEriW7Bi3E_7-Fv3YV1PLWFlnQ74V-agNnqaKGFFKGpm7ZGfzYiaoXqrWslGnkXe2-sOhVlGxjLqLR6Etus97aMR8nws9gtAmbh2Jvn9grK35_8-H1fQror1KDlVeG1Jo5CLnHwOFr8riqeNdDkNSx180GGU/s320/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-01a-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>First up, I stamped, coloured in and die cut some cats from the Uniquely Creative Purrfect stamp set, then placed them on some vellum circles cut with Spellbinders Circle dies.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7oN2hDzMqWNPxBJzxGEoPY3AffQkrAlzI16a8VvF2Y6Mk_9rtZAjXMAaoXBA9-m0QWN0zPFh-ExzbPRxec8cOXps7i9j7NghPGpljoXHBih25iMV5tWCtUcsJDR4OHUZqPiOGuvsKk18WRj7r8kKrI1DaPU1zEr790fZ85zKBGLiIteD9u0fD0i-tHxS/s1080/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-01b-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7oN2hDzMqWNPxBJzxGEoPY3AffQkrAlzI16a8VvF2Y6Mk_9rtZAjXMAaoXBA9-m0QWN0zPFh-ExzbPRxec8cOXps7i9j7NghPGpljoXHBih25iMV5tWCtUcsJDR4OHUZqPiOGuvsKk18WRj7r8kKrI1DaPU1zEr790fZ85zKBGLiIteD9u0fD0i-tHxS/s320/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-01b-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Patterned paper was placed on the left side and white cardstock embossed with Dots using my Cuttlebug placed on the right side - a ribbon was used to cover up the join. Vellum circles were then added to cardfront using double-sided tape. To finish, cardfront edges were inked slightly to emphasis the edges, then added to the cardbase.</div><div> </div><div>Linking this card with:</div><div><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/week-772.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge #772</a> - Feathers or Fur</div><div><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2024/03/sos517-round-and-round.html" target="_blank">Shopping Our Stash #517</a> - Round and Round</div><div><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-84-anything-goes-with.html" target="_blank">Critter Crazy Challenge #84</a> - Anything Goes</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Card 2</h3><div>I played with some new stamps (new for me). I recently received a prize in the mail from Christina of <a href="https://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Flowers,Ribbons and Pearls</a>. Each Friday Christina has a giveaway for her followers and I was lucky enough to win in January and by February, the magazine & stamps were in my hot little hands!</div> <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6415CnkI1E5guJ_5NpMaFInAX8qiOn5prCVtuAlfNMV80N1aq_T8iYlWnoaL2pjI-J0Go1kJawApbxVjZkhM5DWxuf9asOOoC9gCbBe28aNZLQ1SMBrnA2Ab8o9BUkNmDSYYzZGmJiUfiPvLLEtV_m5NQvORphOuuJoX_WdXpHPaHsNl2Z8FZnxWRtlYK/s1728/2024-01-flowers%20ribbons%20&%20pearls-FF24Adventure.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1728" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6415CnkI1E5guJ_5NpMaFInAX8qiOn5prCVtuAlfNMV80N1aq_T8iYlWnoaL2pjI-J0Go1kJawApbxVjZkhM5DWxuf9asOOoC9gCbBe28aNZLQ1SMBrnA2Ab8o9BUkNmDSYYzZGmJiUfiPvLLEtV_m5NQvORphOuuJoX_WdXpHPaHsNl2Z8FZnxWRtlYK/s320/2024-01-flowers%20ribbons%20&%20pearls-FF24Adventure.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Thank you so much Christina, and for the little extras in the package too! you are most generous! <br /></div><div> </div><div>I
was itching to have a play with these stamps - I usually struggle with
cards for males and I think these stamps will really help with the
creativity.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75hrvdX9qNzMfC3cra7CESdnlTNJUI1f_4pUiKSWWHTCvZEAxiecfsRMeytTe_1h7Sh7VyBzm_msf99ckTOE-qSWLopr_FVTd6y8MuponV0lWXgxV4klfpzQovCHkqB5pSJUe9RyywByIRMBBUlCdPbQfY2niRp4-kn4DT9mOjTcK4PbW7IQTfWLeGkMT/s1440/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-02a-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75hrvdX9qNzMfC3cra7CESdnlTNJUI1f_4pUiKSWWHTCvZEAxiecfsRMeytTe_1h7Sh7VyBzm_msf99ckTOE-qSWLopr_FVTd6y8MuponV0lWXgxV4klfpzQovCHkqB5pSJUe9RyywByIRMBBUlCdPbQfY2niRp4-kn4DT9mOjTcK4PbW7IQTfWLeGkMT/s320/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-02a-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>Following the sketch layout, I cut 3 circles and stamped them with some of the text/elements in StazOn ink. I then used the 'road map' stamp and stamped that on some DP, then trimmed to size. The 'tyre tracks' were stamped, then circles placed to follow the sketch layout.<br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kdc6gKatxlCRIQ3wtxmIv4V9F-ACJmVctmQGxJ4Uf3Mrm31qGmqsVXxAjBtMc6WWXwWpR_R62HARbuB2wJAcp4Zh6Dp7xOuthAzkqjzPcXhLfRFYfoMAi1ZOizbQ3GyT3XzTFphLN7raX9St7-leStnkWfj9o2H0XJNBsN3Wo48acFAoNpgke-IUifIb/s1080/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-02b-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kdc6gKatxlCRIQ3wtxmIv4V9F-ACJmVctmQGxJ4Uf3Mrm31qGmqsVXxAjBtMc6WWXwWpR_R62HARbuB2wJAcp4Zh6Dp7xOuthAzkqjzPcXhLfRFYfoMAi1ZOizbQ3GyT3XzTFphLN7raX9St7-leStnkWfj9o2H0XJNBsN3Wo48acFAoNpgke-IUifIb/s320/2024-03-TO%20Mandy-02b-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div></div><div>The TicTacToe elements followed for this card were middle row: masculine/die cut/ink.</div><div></div><div><br /><br /><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-58068826275559557142024-03-15T13:00:00.001+10:302024-03-15T13:02:03.142+10:30Floral cards<div><div>I have been playing with some more floral stamps from #Altenew. Here are some using the Build-a-flower Coneflower & Anemone Coronaria sets.</div><div> </div><div>My February card swap for the CraftMad group had the theme of florals + sketch - we swap two cards, one card following a theme and one card using the theme + sketch.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN-0teetPhfYC-8G4hfOg16DgelhUzrNp1fpXRMw5JObUacyHhLB54d3LG22VyV8P-rzdCXXhgbf4JPAED0EwIN2py4YI8BnKHN1rYZ6Y3Uo8TBtBVF2gQwTmud_ww8tFgzijnmhkVX9XYuc2AGlsSJ5_xBV8BGmOYNOMPSGyUSckfPxR60Lliw6wnEBb/s1200/2024-02-Swap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN-0teetPhfYC-8G4hfOg16DgelhUzrNp1fpXRMw5JObUacyHhLB54d3LG22VyV8P-rzdCXXhgbf4JPAED0EwIN2py4YI8BnKHN1rYZ6Y3Uo8TBtBVF2gQwTmud_ww8tFgzijnmhkVX9XYuc2AGlsSJ5_xBV8BGmOYNOMPSGyUSckfPxR60Lliw6wnEBb/s320/2024-02-Swap.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div> </div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Card 1 - Floral card</h3><div></div><div>This card was in my stash of cards made last year - you can read how it was made <a href="https://crafteecc.blogspot.com/2023/03/thank-you-for-all-you-do.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> </div><div>I think it was perfect for my first swap card. <br /></div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdtdbZ-0gUWYyixackeNpFGsiX5xMzyeckOeimLpKxgqa1CCAMvxneC_ZCykTz-IHCLQ4JcfsDAHeti6aTAHJwgSzvs4QxIfkTdL0oNWmrXWlSQJinKVDyCJI0XOE9fXewEPMI4tvQD7UAslfRk8pcgidhpKd59X69nQCobypJaw3sJFYLrfImrwCLFIW/s1079/2024-02-TO%20Ruth-01a-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="771" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdtdbZ-0gUWYyixackeNpFGsiX5xMzyeckOeimLpKxgqa1CCAMvxneC_ZCykTz-IHCLQ4JcfsDAHeti6aTAHJwgSzvs4QxIfkTdL0oNWmrXWlSQJinKVDyCJI0XOE9fXewEPMI4tvQD7UAslfRk8pcgidhpKd59X69nQCobypJaw3sJFYLrfImrwCLFIW/s320/2024-02-TO%20Ruth-01a-W.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkOUgFy7qtXSgLuh2iFHV2SKEqXwCAPiE6KXHzgo3nPVj5My6uJLd8rqDspMVxolXe3JJkI9J7uvLl0Ua3dY4O6koqQlp0Xt7XTK3mv08GufhULBHlERFpvkSa6vc36xn3lLxhkke1sqv7ExpJZ8IJcp89k0cXxPTuIj3qIw0G8cawFo2BWiExEWLh58e/s1440/2024-02-TO%20Ruth-01b-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkOUgFy7qtXSgLuh2iFHV2SKEqXwCAPiE6KXHzgo3nPVj5My6uJLd8rqDspMVxolXe3JJkI9J7uvLl0Ua3dY4O6koqQlp0Xt7XTK3mv08GufhULBHlERFpvkSa6vc36xn3lLxhkke1sqv7ExpJZ8IJcp89k0cXxPTuIj3qIw0G8cawFo2BWiExEWLh58e/s320/2024-02-TO%20Ruth-01b-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /> </div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Card 2 - Floral + Sketch</h3><div></div><div>The next card came together fairly quickly :) I had some flowers left over from a previous stamping session, so it was just a matter of playing around to find a pleasing layout. <br /></div> <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2xZ4hg9ZimCM8gZDQ9TWar2Xw3DPU8H_fg5ANwJHBi1voslDrcfq1EkRPcJ0DUse8n3yZ-mhIOSwX3rcSoVTA7j9miNuHMmJMqXZGGH6LKooJhEEHN_UVjSF7OWw0K-O5dtdnVDwj695zDwIQAdedKb5iZ8vhLfPBmdfPBQkt4Ro5MtrQX3pWXwAHBRS/s1080/IMG_5974-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2xZ4hg9ZimCM8gZDQ9TWar2Xw3DPU8H_fg5ANwJHBi1voslDrcfq1EkRPcJ0DUse8n3yZ-mhIOSwX3rcSoVTA7j9miNuHMmJMqXZGGH6LKooJhEEHN_UVjSF7OWw0K-O5dtdnVDwj695zDwIQAdedKb5iZ8vhLfPBmdfPBQkt4Ro5MtrQX3pWXwAHBRS/w300-h400/IMG_5974-web-W.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>The background ribbons were cut from offcuts/snippets of cardstock. The gold has a lovely sheen that doesn't quite show up well in the photo. Ribbons were layered using 3d foam tabs, then the flowers were added to cardfront 3d foam tabs for more dimension. Sadly, the sheen on the gold ribbon does not show up well in the photo ..... it looks lovely in real life!</div><div> <br /></div></div><div>Stay tuned for my next post for the March swap ...... coming soon!</div><div> </div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-17821909009656325282024-02-24T10:30:00.032+10:302024-02-24T11:32:30.095+10:30Thank You for all you do!<div><div>Mr Fixit was experiencing some health issues at the end of last year and I don't know what I would have done without the support of my family but the help and support from my BFF Joy has been exceptional! Joy has gone above and beyond!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, I have made her a card to say 'thank you'.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8X0qcWJj6nVCWs6q7Jg2vX2_uYgAz73-1zb2WNlrLL6GMqbQIAx6Ixx7lBX3wXyib0d0niD-hz_4bFQ03T1NRucXos4AecnwPbmtrJ_V4yleNn3hASmcB9mUbssbYaK5kKNJrx0SvyCeKGHvHKib9aan29QbvLjGr8nVOemNnUJm6qzhp5pYBLdTr-rO/s1080/IMG_5855-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8X0qcWJj6nVCWs6q7Jg2vX2_uYgAz73-1zb2WNlrLL6GMqbQIAx6Ixx7lBX3wXyib0d0niD-hz_4bFQ03T1NRucXos4AecnwPbmtrJ_V4yleNn3hASmcB9mUbssbYaK5kKNJrx0SvyCeKGHvHKib9aan29QbvLjGr8nVOemNnUJm6qzhp5pYBLdTr-rO/s320/IMG_5855-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">Once again, I have used the Altenew BAF Lavender set and
die cut several layers, glued together to add dimension. </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">These particular lavenders were stamped with some different shades of purples and greens from an old ink set from 'color box' which I got for $5 from a 'craft fair' ....... I think ...... I have had them for so long, I really can't remember where I got them from.</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">I tied 3
lavenders together with some gold twine and glued them together, then added a 'tag' diecut stamped with 'thank you for all you do'. The layered lavender flowers were then added to a black cardfront using 3D foam
tabs, which was then then added to a white 300gsm cardbase.</span></span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMzLQJtqDB2pSbQ-eCOnK4UgaofynpVT3qBU-LWQ-qRUbL2faHHqoKiIpLdeaY1Cw0ElDSOo3p1X-OTDn4pb4Bnb8FgwPs7JR7xfmDUyt_CHmJ73dPRCo4__Zbb8fRiK1EA55AD-FnwSmxxVrx3e7OvZD71aHNH4X20yHy8SjrR1XATpWZ1ojGVI4jsU2/s1080/IMG_5856-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMzLQJtqDB2pSbQ-eCOnK4UgaofynpVT3qBU-LWQ-qRUbL2faHHqoKiIpLdeaY1Cw0ElDSOo3p1X-OTDn4pb4Bnb8FgwPs7JR7xfmDUyt_CHmJ73dPRCo4__Zbb8fRiK1EA55AD-FnwSmxxVrx3e7OvZD71aHNH4X20yHy8SjrR1XATpWZ1ojGVI4jsU2/s320/IMG_5856-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">I
am loving this Altenew stamp set ... the more I use it, the better I
get at lining up the layers and the more confident I get at selecting
different colours to stamp with.</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">Next time, I am going to use some pinks, or maybe some reds and see how it looks.</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">#Altenew, #AltenewChallenge, #CaughtbyAltenew</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">The As You Like It Challenge asks us to nominate our favourite, and as I struggle with masculine cards, my favourite is definitely feminine LOL .... on checking my stamps (both physical and digital) there is definitely a leaning towards the feminine and I seem to have a preference for flowers and 'very girly' stuff LOL <br /></span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">Linking with the following challenges:</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"><a href="https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-for-someone-you-love.html" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations February: </a>A Special Friend </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"><a href="https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/favourite-feminine-or-masculine-and-why.html" target="_blank">As you Like It Challenge:</a> Feminine or Masculine<br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-78464588863858245212024-02-22T12:30:00.006+10:302024-02-22T13:03:52.494+10:30Thinking of You<div><div>I was in need of a Sympathy Card this week ..... a dear family friend had passed away.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1fsPubc-5Yy7j4FQcnfOs5gTuqERL2o7-skg6xgcQJC-T1SURmUkQvtq3nVbyMjpod4fFwMESRexswqeOsUc_yT9T4ur_ax_wKboFaBdio7lX_cZ6SlxQ6TU0gaAlJEMF7WhXg3LgvZI8JvyD1QaYx4ntAINyD-ycRPJeXx7lB3ZooZwcXwGFVOPw1Cl/s1080/2024-02-KenCoulthard-sympathy-01-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1fsPubc-5Yy7j4FQcnfOs5gTuqERL2o7-skg6xgcQJC-T1SURmUkQvtq3nVbyMjpod4fFwMESRexswqeOsUc_yT9T4ur_ax_wKboFaBdio7lX_cZ6SlxQ6TU0gaAlJEMF7WhXg3LgvZI8JvyD1QaYx4ntAINyD-ycRPJeXx7lB3ZooZwcXwGFVOPw1Cl/s320/2024-02-KenCoulthard-sympathy-01-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">Serendipitously, I had been playing with some new #Altenew inks that had arrived in the mail from <a href="https://atcraft.com.au/" target="_blank">Auzz Trinklets N Crafts</a> just a few days earlier.</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">I
stamped up some lavender flowers using the Altenew BAF Lavender set and
die cut several layers, glued together to add dimension. I tied 2
lavenders together with some gold twine and glued them together.</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">For
the background, I used a single lavender stamp, and Altenew 'Wisteria'
Crisp Dye Ink - stamping several times, then adding some 'splatters'
using a few other inks. I then stamped 'thinking of you' using the
Altenew 'Permanent Black' Crisp Dye Ink at the bottom of the cardfront.</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeVuSWOh5qVGMSnQcJ3qIHXAEjtT0dzcQuouJHY6UOkALueLw-rV9PZxEGMOAKPuplWX-7xTc41-FHXKvlVCfo5v-aWEBc9e-msDkepye9Wo8Bs2RuyVX-O34mRuFjf8T7pfnSS_sooDbd1o8r_b6aDNL_qxWNbhOxqvxvdb7oESZzgCtbfjL8gOCKsyI/s1080/2024-02-KenCoulthard-sympathy-02-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeVuSWOh5qVGMSnQcJ3qIHXAEjtT0dzcQuouJHY6UOkALueLw-rV9PZxEGMOAKPuplWX-7xTc41-FHXKvlVCfo5v-aWEBc9e-msDkepye9Wo8Bs2RuyVX-O34mRuFjf8T7pfnSS_sooDbd1o8r_b6aDNL_qxWNbhOxqvxvdb7oESZzgCtbfjL8gOCKsyI/s320/2024-02-KenCoulthard-sympathy-02-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> </div><div></div><div><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">The layered lavender flowers were added to the cardfront using 3D foam tabs, and a final touch of 'bling' added with some randomly placed pearls.</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">Linking with the following challenges:</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"><a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/02/515-die-cutspunchesstencils.html" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts #515</a> - die cuts/stencils/punches </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #14 </a>- Anything Floral</span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"><br /></span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;">#Altenew, #AltenewChallenge, #caughtbyaltenew,<br /></span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"> </span><span class="d9FyLd" style="display: block;"><br /></span></span></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-24930893962527536842024-02-14T08:30:00.001+10:302024-02-14T08:54:47.259+10:30Happy Anniversary & Valentines Day<div><div>It is that time of year again! </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">42 years ago, on 13th February 1982, we got married.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>14th February is Valentines Day</div><div><br /></div><div>I had a bit of fun this year with my card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirc85IehOVnALp91A_dp3_IdySUgbefTwVeG90hWbhSydgAWjJKEpG1dmMYPbfWbw_jCjvtMcEoHTcQV19wBc0IzuzJUqI5_speEMP4FrfgY5PbJUgPbJtQn3O3RaNRzoWsX92UQ6rtxcclWiGcppU5PYux_TuvrT_smSkKyAg3AejOhgJk_bnPI6uz6IZ/s1331/IMG_5926-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="998" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirc85IehOVnALp91A_dp3_IdySUgbefTwVeG90hWbhSydgAWjJKEpG1dmMYPbfWbw_jCjvtMcEoHTcQV19wBc0IzuzJUqI5_speEMP4FrfgY5PbJUgPbJtQn3O3RaNRzoWsX92UQ6rtxcclWiGcppU5PYux_TuvrT_smSkKyAg3AejOhgJk_bnPI6uz6IZ/w300-h400/IMG_5926-web-W.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div> </div><div>I purchased some lovely digital graphics from ETSY recently and had a play around on the computer designing a card.<br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIvT1oYyr30CDPWNT1WXxgEGwA5x2YK4kN8a0Mh70YzYfaG6uauiilqVuLddnkKjqzFAHeGw0ABILXSYbYMl_bc4aflGRr84A6-m8RjRkhLiIUV-qToZ5P6Pr0UCgUAhA8KUYBmJPTbxF_VQCy1GKT9nwg4yTDozq8L0xkPaudFG_z_09M2Y_Y4Ho4_kY/s1331/IMG_5929-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="998" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIvT1oYyr30CDPWNT1WXxgEGwA5x2YK4kN8a0Mh70YzYfaG6uauiilqVuLddnkKjqzFAHeGw0ABILXSYbYMl_bc4aflGRr84A6-m8RjRkhLiIUV-qToZ5P6Pr0UCgUAhA8KUYBmJPTbxF_VQCy1GKT9nwg4yTDozq8L0xkPaudFG_z_09M2Y_Y4Ho4_kY/w300-h400/IMG_5929-web-W.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div> </div><div>As an added touch, I used Dimensional Magic on the balloon heart.</div><div> </div><div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="975" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mMUwLndR-a_4liAoo3ZyeNPhWBSgqr2-JdqzLfVkqbGGVBLbl6Mhnu2nSv2Tr0NRxogCLftWQKzZ6tl_zSX5aXUT7xw4ctqw1VJMcWGbsPY4MtMoryNFq2ryJHRYNCGJPiIxyLrkXPlqqcLWShASDREOdERdmMzPGCzCX2ohTq2jTlcluH6m-8eHLDh5/w200-h200/ATCAS_251_Heart.jpg" width="200" /> <br /></div><div> </div><div>Linking with the following challenges:</div><div><a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-251-heart.html" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS: #251</a> - Heart</div><div><a href="https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-for-someone-you-love.html" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations - February Challenge</a> - Someone you Love </div><div><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-83-anything-goes-with.html" target="_blank">Critter Crazy Challenge - #83</a> - Anything Goes with a Critter<br /></div><div> </div><div> <br /></div><div></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-15398203208182055242024-02-05T10:30:00.001+10:302024-02-05T10:35:38.039+10:30Another Year Flies By<div><div>Birthdays are thick & fast this time of year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another Birthday card inspired by the current sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXmEvSDRKjA-Kloi0mc_5n_3Z5GFOJs0RfnqDoYReW_vpZAYKwNkM-5ZMycPMsF0ipTFah3tCmy58HNRRnzlr4X1Cz9BqJjsCvy16roWeg5XfcXyEreenFN1ktC9wZ6PNgDvGcJHVvMx6BTeYI-2ycanuLw_t34FVvw722WfZ-2Unxin7NeM9d0UvicSm/s1080/IMG_5923-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghXmEvSDRKjA-Kloi0mc_5n_3Z5GFOJs0RfnqDoYReW_vpZAYKwNkM-5ZMycPMsF0ipTFah3tCmy58HNRRnzlr4X1Cz9BqJjsCvy16roWeg5XfcXyEreenFN1ktC9wZ6PNgDvGcJHVvMx6BTeYI-2ycanuLw_t34FVvw722WfZ-2Unxin7NeM9d0UvicSm/s320/IMG_5923-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>I started with stamping some Butterflies from Kaisercraft on white cardstock. I heat embossed the central butterfly and coloured with some Distress Ink using a waterbrush.</div><div><br /></div><div>I then cut them out with circle dies - layering them twice to give dimension and mounting with foam dots. Sentiment was stamped directly on the cardfront.</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMo7qZyIGTIe9MyhXVnbapbyL-zz8JyEKBaoWjmlYlPTpivnnFZGrL7EJI2q7TnFNy16WUqXvB6Z3xvNXhHuq2XCsTvHPzdx12FxGh3GNtiTbd5YJNq1FybNZSovDuBhktu0JBDnYXuQZ83hFAxziXsfxZXieeqwnt14l5OJ0Wiy6i6315raudpTrZrcWJ/s1080/IMG_5925-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMo7qZyIGTIe9MyhXVnbapbyL-zz8JyEKBaoWjmlYlPTpivnnFZGrL7EJI2q7TnFNy16WUqXvB6Z3xvNXhHuq2XCsTvHPzdx12FxGh3GNtiTbd5YJNq1FybNZSovDuBhktu0JBDnYXuQZ83hFAxziXsfxZXieeqwnt14l5OJ0Wiy6i6315raudpTrZrcWJ/s320/IMG_5925-web-W.jpg" width="240" /> </a></div><div></div><div> </div><div>While playing with placement, I realised that just a plain white background was not working for me, so I grabbed a stencil I have had for a while, but not used before and using the same Distress Ink used to colour the central butterfly, I stenciled the background lightly. That was the little 'something' I was looking for!</div><div> </div><div>The cardfront was trimmed then placed on some old Stampin' Up Cardstock - I think the colour is either More Mustard or Pumpkin Pie ..... perfect! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Linking with the following challenges:</div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="498" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xJ-V4FKBYdFjPr_vg-b0Oc9uoEAWnokxsA409RYTTJ1tF7QIiTpaInwMaAMBXGdfO0JocJIo3k2AGk9Q2Ukj6mOP1Ap_45hLU7V07t_AQWhyMEDSqHd_ftBIsLI1QpMJmP9VKU1c2okAfH_IWyaFTHal_2OuNcojO4ZZdf3IWDRaOsLWssmdJK-gRnk/w200-h71/Die%20Cuts%20and%20Stencils.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; display: inline-block !important; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="200" /> <br /></div><div> </div><div><a href="https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-460-die-cutstencil.html" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps & More #460</a> - Die Cut/Stencil</div><div></div><div></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q73H0mPrc-o/Xguwmd3KIYI/AAAAAAAAFO8/KfJwLEGgic8-XXrFLEw8BLxiZjNe_CvpACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpg" width="200" /></div><div><a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday #276</a> - Anything Goes</div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2100" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNzqhPhBaTNEWL5_MoQXM4QfjK96mQugD4qsmnr-XxyvXi4i1XmzJj81QLQZfc5dDbLakbNhtyuz2DW1hMHUSGrbfyCqbF2CfnbaVJFABjCJ80cw1EwG4SCp8VX8hVjYFVjyfZZHZpFTefH_wogta2e4Mbg6xbcTarxKND24cBiTXGcIiY7mrWTvmfnyF/w200-h143/FMS%20Final%20621-001.jpg" width="200" /></div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/01/fms621-sketch-by-jen-t.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches #621</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-44753397350199082462024-01-28T15:30:00.029+10:302024-01-28T15:53:33.909+10:30Hope your birthday is a hit!<div><div>It's time for some more birthday cards. Making cards for friends & family always makes me happy!<br /></div><div> </div><div>Inspired by some of the Challenge Blogs, I have made a few birthday cards. <br /></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6Nj8djXZCFfwf6bmp9gpVtzYTUfoyZsfNXkoS_YbFVusSZqMlLGFtSx2UbYKGPeUtxiZSCDdbQKxXuvWrpI02diRKTxbfxMxz7LZTTAtYxtHtLVVn2sQ48UFvJ-hPOwi6tnGazueKzavgFkTDpowqRrXHqhjxOimOHP9jbq2JAcn32gzL0XvFh1vdSmt/s1080/IMG_5910-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz6Nj8djXZCFfwf6bmp9gpVtzYTUfoyZsfNXkoS_YbFVusSZqMlLGFtSx2UbYKGPeUtxiZSCDdbQKxXuvWrpI02diRKTxbfxMxz7LZTTAtYxtHtLVVn2sQ48UFvJ-hPOwi6tnGazueKzavgFkTDpowqRrXHqhjxOimOHP9jbq2JAcn32gzL0XvFh1vdSmt/w300-h400/IMG_5910-web-W.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>The 'records' were die cut from black
cardstock twice, metallic cardstock for the lables, layered together and attached to the cardfront with
foam dots. The black cardstock is some left over 'snippets' from a heat
embossing experiment that did not work - I kept it as I figured I could
always use the other side ..... waste not, want not!</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_M-CS_9ecxg6YV3KAJc8jqC_q0qU9NEO7x_9UC1FzOlVn03DhAtEuxXLkx3wjs3bzBDANR4RIlJytOCPmkaO9S_nTPVUlBFPIQa1flbsKScZrayC51RPVgnvqGkmbItGGauoU_zJU2KfeqoxjFfIKZuB610jtox68t56lzsGuLU-H-Ic2UWXrKmOyeAtS/s1080/IMG_5911-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_M-CS_9ecxg6YV3KAJc8jqC_q0qU9NEO7x_9UC1FzOlVn03DhAtEuxXLkx3wjs3bzBDANR4RIlJytOCPmkaO9S_nTPVUlBFPIQa1flbsKScZrayC51RPVgnvqGkmbItGGauoU_zJU2KfeqoxjFfIKZuB610jtox68t56lzsGuLU-H-Ic2UWXrKmOyeAtS/s320/IMG_5911-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><div>Die Cut musical elements cut from other 'left over' snippets
added to front of records. Sentiment was stamped using Versa Fine Black
Onyx and die cut with a 'tag' die and attached to the cardfront with
foam dots.</div><div> </div><div><div>The layout of my card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch #620</div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_PA_8b8dDJN8N63j0CPljssxs0SHhF_GW2NSKwyR00oKBrr3fevymCI58vBgS2_RbIPQNJQncQpVo3Gsm0gc36YA4U-jDswBmzaHdMgMgd7lXN6iC4di7tSlcVTeoMtwr2amNX-iE-Sv1RsV53mihJzM4tJqV7ACad7VAuA81jSNWr8o7AuzlejdkX7Gu/w143-h200/FMS%20Final%20620-001.jpg" width="143" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtyNAWOOJYPMSynTloqpv7YznKQwSyDuM8i0F-VQkn1h0-vFTsPMiyFNdcPjTf4OvLaE_qcBrvfQbUUOGpvFY9ZJGEHiyPan1pNQNXK3dl1KEaZMp2tMQLGcJpo_WC7FjTN9fRLR5rHHZHWCkY6kd9MvHLOO1NFxcnZ8Nuu64YT4rZN7xZQKU3astnPw=w200-h200" width="200" /> </div></div><div><i><b>Linking with the following challenges:</b></i></div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/01/freshly-made-sketches-620-sketch-by.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches #620</a></div><a href="https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-460-die-cutstencil.html" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps & More - #460</a> Die Cut/Stencil<div><a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday #276</a>- Anything goes</div><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/cut-it-up-challenge-296-this-makes-me.html" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge #296</a> - this makes me happy<div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>I
made my own background by stamping a musical notes stamp several times
with Versamark and heat embossing with clear powder. I then ink blended
with some blue inks, leaving a lighter centre area and darker around
the edges.</div><div><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghv-i1LdYY5BEhYMy0R-90UR0yM7OE336468maGrj7Rw1KM-H_SteYh8qqysVPjzU8zo8qRjWhCrk2AZ-vzSrmYUPir0c4V79jfGfNoPC3i-6zIEZt29yiRnrneWKxc7u4ltWQTf9R8VsEM3gB3fC9Ua2WrwLJYG0Uw-4BCyRKtR895SwMQwLJj9qPCF5J/s1080/IMG_5921-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghv-i1LdYY5BEhYMy0R-90UR0yM7OE336468maGrj7Rw1KM-H_SteYh8qqysVPjzU8zo8qRjWhCrk2AZ-vzSrmYUPir0c4V79jfGfNoPC3i-6zIEZt29yiRnrneWKxc7u4ltWQTf9R8VsEM3gB3fC9Ua2WrwLJYG0Uw-4BCyRKtR895SwMQwLJj9qPCF5J/s320/IMG_5921-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>The 'records' were die cut from
black cardstock twice, metallic cardstock for the lables, layered together and attached to the cardfront
with foam dots. The black cardstock is some left over 'snippets' from a
heat embossing experiment that did not work - I kept it as I figured I
could always use the other side ..... waste not, want not! and not having too much wastage makes me happy!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0vuzGEDt5SoW8DDMq_ERg7P7_pR5RbY9Bhk1JAEmCC_JEmcUe2ICLKkwwpPeobxf_UKTIIA57XOLdac1VaEJ1I8Y5LPvsagC_uREoUKb88hTOJDGHogqRvwkCQV8hGyAL951k6KdazoSJGtRIgZOuT27leA-L40O-XLy8kfBqNNc7pbQQf2lK0DGyG3x/s1080/IMG_5917-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0vuzGEDt5SoW8DDMq_ERg7P7_pR5RbY9Bhk1JAEmCC_JEmcUe2ICLKkwwpPeobxf_UKTIIA57XOLdac1VaEJ1I8Y5LPvsagC_uREoUKb88hTOJDGHogqRvwkCQV8hGyAL951k6KdazoSJGtRIgZOuT27leA-L40O-XLy8kfBqNNc7pbQQf2lK0DGyG3x/s320/IMG_5917-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Die Cut musical elements cut from other 'left over' snippets
added to front of records. Sentiment was stamped using Versa Fine Black Onyx and die cut with a 'tag' die and attached to the cardfront with foam dots.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>Linking with the following challenges:</b></i></div><div><a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2024/01/513-lots-of-layer-streamside-studios.html" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts #513</a> - lots of layers</div><a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-472.html" target="_blank">Snippets Playground #472</a><div><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/cut-it-up-challenge-296-this-makes-me.html" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge #296 </a>- this makes me happy</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The above cards have been inspired by the same sketch layout - the first one being a VERY CAS card, the second card with a bit 'more' added. I struggle with CAS cards, I can't help but feel they are 'incomplete' LOL<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-35571246396901941782024-01-14T17:00:00.005+10:302024-01-18T08:13:07.699+10:30Happy Birthday<div><div>Happy New Year to you all!</div><div><br /></div><div>Time for some NEW Birthday Cards.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV63_szjQ6hg3CcTUFmozEhMccOIZlXwNMBqCh0AxXfW3bHhdKmiMk-iWmEyj2yRaOuCmW1eAwx0mTEnuEvKob9ogObXzrWex0VFnD8e9L_DZt7O5v9Q7oouK72T-JA4wm0Cj2qP3C5zDQUjmdLomKj6icbUdQXEeXO2gdwAkKWx8p6p1FNyETkr0R0Yuo/s1080/IMG_5863-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV63_szjQ6hg3CcTUFmozEhMccOIZlXwNMBqCh0AxXfW3bHhdKmiMk-iWmEyj2yRaOuCmW1eAwx0mTEnuEvKob9ogObXzrWex0VFnD8e9L_DZt7O5v9Q7oouK72T-JA4wm0Cj2qP3C5zDQUjmdLomKj6icbUdQXEeXO2gdwAkKWx8p6p1FNyETkr0R0Yuo/s320/IMG_5863-web-W.jpg" width="240" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div>I made my own background by lightly ink blending a few colours and
stamping some musical notes several times in Black ink, which was then trimmed to
size. I have had the musical notes stamp for quite a few years, but
this is the first time I have used it.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I die cut 'happy birthday' words & shadows from alternating black & white layers - layering the black shadow twice to add more dimension.</div><div><br /></div><div>Background was attached to the 300 gsm card base using double sided 'jac' paper, then the sentiment was mounted with 3D foam.</div><div> </div><div>I am quite happy with the way the card turned out, as this is a new technique for me. </div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;">--oooo0oooo-- <br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>For the Card #2, I made my own background by ink blending a few
different blues, spritzing with water and letting dry. The I randomly stamped the cake from Stampin Up Voila in
Versamark, then heat embossing. It is amazing the difference a new stamp pad makes! Now I just need to keep a look out for the refill bottles and not let the stamp pad dry out :) <br /></div><div> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eSAY2dOoYnEwLUqNEAPbjMcdFOfoXynLOnk7N4Ezq32NrjwuS01V8dAJh3ptB6geGz3_BHLCHj0xrJjLSD3C-XHBbugd71ParYpyyomple-XI3o6UcSvyq5WZmT63mQpE2S36-kNEeCdVaKGfPfrQFxvScM8FUey3kBu2r6l7Pq0IiUc0Xcewwdl93LJ/s1080/IMG_5871-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0eSAY2dOoYnEwLUqNEAPbjMcdFOfoXynLOnk7N4Ezq32NrjwuS01V8dAJh3ptB6geGz3_BHLCHj0xrJjLSD3C-XHBbugd71ParYpyyomple-XI3o6UcSvyq5WZmT63mQpE2S36-kNEeCdVaKGfPfrQFxvScM8FUey3kBu2r6l7Pq0IiUc0Xcewwdl93LJ/s320/IMG_5871-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><div>I die cut 'happy
birthday' words & shadows from alternating black & white layers -
this time using the black words on a white shadow.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPjC5EDQIR5taXlstqYZwwucPDhegxMe9Qu2gf5XS2zqa9FKgx4Ks2wfpnmrADs_nKBbnjzI37CNLZv_PaRt40QBpTWfGlhVOXNtXQsgtgh9nCHjgWlgP9HUuS3EQGtBHW1s-f68nqA_T7ZaWFfounSg-BqZ1Wl7nDHX5byc_2Od8iXzvTe-xI2NSekOS/s1080/IMG_5875-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPjC5EDQIR5taXlstqYZwwucPDhegxMe9Qu2gf5XS2zqa9FKgx4Ks2wfpnmrADs_nKBbnjzI37CNLZv_PaRt40QBpTWfGlhVOXNtXQsgtgh9nCHjgWlgP9HUuS3EQGtBHW1s-f68nqA_T7ZaWFfounSg-BqZ1Wl7nDHX5byc_2Od8iXzvTe-xI2NSekOS/s320/IMG_5875-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Background was attached to the 300 gsm card base, and the sentiment was mounted 3D foam.</div><div> </div><div>I quite enjoyed my first 'real' crafting session for 2024, and I hope to spend more time in the craft room...... how about you?...... what are you hoping to do in 2024? <br /></div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div><div></div><div>Linking with following challenges:</div><div> </div><div>Card1 <br /></div><div><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">NBUS</a>: Musical Notes stamp</div><div><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-254-new-introducing-new.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenge #254</a>: New technique</div><div></div><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttc-525-theme-is-something-new-in-your.html" target="_blank">My Time To Craft #525</a> - Use something new in your stash<div><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/week-763.html" target="_blank">All Sorts Challenge #763</a> - make your own background</div><div> </div><div><div>Card2 <br /></div><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/sweet-stampin-whats-new-with-you.html" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin Challenge</a>: New </div><div><a href="https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/01/338-use-something-new-from-stash.html" target="_blank">Cardz 4 Guys #338</a> - Use something new from stash</div><div><div><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/week-763.html" target="_blank">All Sorts Challenge #763</a> - make your own background</div><div> </div><div>Linking both cards with <br /></div><div><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/cut-it-up-challenge-295-new-year-use.html" target="_blank">Cut It Up Challenge #295</a> - New Product/Technique <br /></div> </div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-78930972492971207642023-12-03T14:00:00.006+10:302023-12-03T14:24:55.550+10:30Merry & Bright<div><div>I took part in a Card Swap for my CraftMad friends :) Now that my card has been received, I can share photos.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The theme for the month was Merry & Bright (1 card with baubles)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRN18BcImjBhVCYpTEQD0usrUghvkOna5NtML9LM-1cxtBAcWi4KryFKHB06SBEgd4GI0QOV8NPX8Df-jAJw8km6YSNYnMN9urkEtekC6dyTpmQrPHaILrJaY8uB2bH-xC5E8ugjxbZj8ZVjjwxEDggTdZCeGUQ10E7U77cuku3YdQxJifPc02shXg0UIB/s1440/IMG_5750-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRN18BcImjBhVCYpTEQD0usrUghvkOna5NtML9LM-1cxtBAcWi4KryFKHB06SBEgd4GI0QOV8NPX8Df-jAJw8km6YSNYnMN9urkEtekC6dyTpmQrPHaILrJaY8uB2bH-xC5E8ugjxbZj8ZVjjwxEDggTdZCeGUQ10E7U77cuku3YdQxJifPc02shXg0UIB/s320/IMG_5750-web-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div></div><div>I stamped several Christmas Trees with a selection of rainbow colours, then stamped 'Merry Christmas' sentiment in black ink.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV27xzEPmNSyxHRCZQ1kH38mq3UXyx-_Svdk5Z0H1D2c1aYWXosjqyyq3cw1LZ4QvaqzvDIjiN4Q3Pb0AHwEGb1TIv2Sxo2Zw6YJklD4gAwGGCMw5yHVjqGuG3rZVLNhyphenhyphenfBy4UK5AVVKypSNoY64QjLS6AVePZxrAjPnHICWgHqeXUM4SWqEuA2oudbGnw/s1080/IMG_5754-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV27xzEPmNSyxHRCZQ1kH38mq3UXyx-_Svdk5Z0H1D2c1aYWXosjqyyq3cw1LZ4QvaqzvDIjiN4Q3Pb0AHwEGb1TIv2Sxo2Zw6YJklD4gAwGGCMw5yHVjqGuG3rZVLNhyphenhyphenfBy4UK5AVVKypSNoY64QjLS6AVePZxrAjPnHICWgHqeXUM4SWqEuA2oudbGnw/s320/IMG_5754-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div>I then trimmed and layered cardfront onto Dark Green cardbase, and finished with kindy glitz.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZbrkjHFQWP_K_Wzhr9VJJZaDktbSFhtyovHXh0mWBbwl0oHcFVCQ8ezKbGnp8-u23RB2YsCiI8a8KlS7DvFVv1ShKL8xNz9G88l9biUJbHTChzIAkMs-Doe0KnvWyQPiZ78HGkYkzy7jOc6DXriFerJeo1rMhdL9USk6wPOrPxx9kmSkbGzp876JF6dV/s1080/IMG_5756-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZbrkjHFQWP_K_Wzhr9VJJZaDktbSFhtyovHXh0mWBbwl0oHcFVCQ8ezKbGnp8-u23RB2YsCiI8a8KlS7DvFVv1ShKL8xNz9G88l9biUJbHTChzIAkMs-Doe0KnvWyQPiZ78HGkYkzy7jOc6DXriFerJeo1rMhdL9USk6wPOrPxx9kmSkbGzp876JF6dV/s320/IMG_5756-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div>For Card 2, I stamped some baubles and watercoloured with ink, then added kindy glitz.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGO8nuFYWv8KmbTYQskJfS1v_oNUJ0zeI-0rhFEBPrnafKPMUQf8bsyS2fGI35E7qXS8Yl_Ck4AJ5fKfasO0NqhUhNZvit819NbsCJQTKYT-ocP6Q1znT7s2eaqq9eo7Mx-uXp7cLPVByOgJYZ1wKpEPC5aJmmNek17TUINLGniXfTiQak_lmBJ6XAQaZ/s1080/IMG_5758-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqGO8nuFYWv8KmbTYQskJfS1v_oNUJ0zeI-0rhFEBPrnafKPMUQf8bsyS2fGI35E7qXS8Yl_Ck4AJ5fKfasO0NqhUhNZvit819NbsCJQTKYT-ocP6Q1znT7s2eaqq9eo7Mx-uXp7cLPVByOgJYZ1wKpEPC5aJmmNek17TUINLGniXfTiQak_lmBJ6XAQaZ/s320/IMG_5758-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div>I die cut 'merry' out 4 times and layered them together onto cardfront. Stamped '& Bright' with black ink, then layered cardfront onto red cardbase, and finished with kindy glitz.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-32962299840920524892023-11-29T07:52:00.001+10:302023-12-03T08:44:54.837+10:30Happy Birthday Barbara!<div><div>November is my sister's birthday<div> </div><div>We both have many happy memories of our time at St Clair Roller Skating Rink at Woodville, so the card had to include roller skates!</div><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5iK2byVCKbH8idIclBwm2i7uNvhT5GvriDB6Mb9fjlR_mVs4_uySwcPsJJGr7oU1409ImNtMZevD690conRZC4ZmnX-NTuEu760OC4PHWL_zB8MbmHjPMy-GqYpcGdUdF9k3opGTwHoQVWdNQwSNDh02IBNM27-yTXs6B4AwRtl67Ea2-0LSL6XBduLR/s1440/IMG_5722-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5iK2byVCKbH8idIclBwm2i7uNvhT5GvriDB6Mb9fjlR_mVs4_uySwcPsJJGr7oU1409ImNtMZevD690conRZC4ZmnX-NTuEu760OC4PHWL_zB8MbmHjPMy-GqYpcGdUdF9k3opGTwHoQVWdNQwSNDh02IBNM27-yTXs6B4AwRtl67Ea2-0LSL6XBduLR/w400-h300/IMG_5722-web-W.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Altenew Vintage Vibes layered stamps set & dies used to create the skates.</div><div><br /></div><div>DP ombre background, layered cardstock.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-20209317801572121032023-10-01T10:00:00.001+10:302023-10-01T10:09:04.360+10:30now you're sixty-four!<div>I have been waiting years to make Mr Fixit's 64th Birthday card - I always knew I wanted to do something relating to The Beatles' song "When I'm Sixty-Four"</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4YfDkdvgu-rIkCixsgTD8h1i7zcDwN_knaC51_VMKuQPlaxQGPnR3HQuP0ouXIvAg2bFqTIVLJnmZ0_QxAtjqdhFexkodGjEqHsFnw4sbwV4Cxgbv0Yj8ic3FtFV7Epl-OLYpT6Qu-tsmQLresmVFPiqGLcpK55uIp20tNbbulz5k_XlxCHdze3BEQ7C/s1080/2023-09-18-Ian-64-BD-1-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4YfDkdvgu-rIkCixsgTD8h1i7zcDwN_knaC51_VMKuQPlaxQGPnR3HQuP0ouXIvAg2bFqTIVLJnmZ0_QxAtjqdhFexkodGjEqHsFnw4sbwV4Cxgbv0Yj8ic3FtFV7Epl-OLYpT6Qu-tsmQLresmVFPiqGLcpK55uIp20tNbbulz5k_XlxCHdze3BEQ7C/s320/2023-09-18-Ian-64-BD-1-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I found the full lyrics online and inserted them into a document. I duplicated the text so that it filled the entire page, then printed it using and inkjet printer.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Then I created the hearts and printed them using the Brother Laser printer, and then foiled the hearts using the Mini Minc & Gold foil.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMu43KNb5a8cPSTJIu2y1Pmt2hj7WGc0i4055QmLvbtjrdM2CsrRZ3jmuCWYxBSziZ6GF99l9jFsjjajp7nbiq_NSo2p40RKKrZHv4eDEWtFHipVcZcib0p74ZPNOujLpFCCAHmDhXIE2fTwWHs9CdSgqu6ROf2JWwI2yuaXtERbnjLf-2QBbsIqcK4hZ/s1080/2023-09-18-Ian-64-BD-2-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMu43KNb5a8cPSTJIu2y1Pmt2hj7WGc0i4055QmLvbtjrdM2CsrRZ3jmuCWYxBSziZ6GF99l9jFsjjajp7nbiq_NSo2p40RKKrZHv4eDEWtFHipVcZcib0p74ZPNOujLpFCCAHmDhXIE2fTwWHs9CdSgqu6ROf2JWwI2yuaXtERbnjLf-2QBbsIqcK4hZ/s320/2023-09-18-Ian-64-BD-2-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div></div><div>A blue border was added, then the cardfront was added to a 300gsm cardbase with foam squares.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>It wasn't until I read the second verse of the song properly, that I realised it really did suit us down to the ground!</div><div> </div><div></div><div>You see, when I first met Mr Fixit, he was an Apprentice Electrician and my main hobby at the time was knitting & crocheting LOL And when we were first married, we would spend our weekends in the garden with the dreaded weeds!</div><div> </div><div></div><div>So my darling Mr Fixit, the answer is YES! I still need you and yes, will feed you!</div><div></div><div></div><div>love you heaps!</div><div> <br /></div><div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<h2><a name="_Toc146446184"><span lang="EN-US">When I’m 64</span></a></h2>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">When I get older
losing my hair<br />Many years from
now<br />Will you still
be sending me a Valentine<br />Birthday
greetings bottle of wine<br />If I'd been out
till quarter to three<br />Would you lock
the door</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Will you still
need me, will you still feed me<br />When I'm
sixty-four</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">You'll be older
too<br />And if you say
the word<br />I could stay
with you<br />I could be
handy, mending a fuse<br />When your lights
have gone<br />You can knit a
sweater by the fireside<br />Sunday mornings
go for a ride<br />Doing the
garden, digging the weeds<br />Who could ask
for more</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Will you still
need me, will you still feed me<br />When I'm
sixty-four</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Every summer we
can rent a cottage<br />In the Isle of
Wight, if it's not too dear<br />We shall scrimp
and save<br />Grandchildren on
your knee<br />Vera, Chuck and
Dave<br />Send me a
postcard, drop me a line<br />Stating point of
view<br />Indicate
precisely what you mean to say<br />Yours sincerely,
wasting away<br />Give me your
answer, fill in a form<br />Mine for
evermore</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Will you still
need me, will you still feed me<br />When I'm
sixty-four</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Source:
LyricFind<br />Songwriters:
John Lennon / Paul McCartney<br />When I'm
Sixty-Four lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></p></div><div> </div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.<div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-31622078161432425532023-10-01T09:30:00.002+10:302023-10-02T12:06:40.328+10:30Family Birthday Time!<div>It's time for the usual family get together for all the September/October birthday people :) We are doing it a little bit earlier this year, as the Sister-in-law Sharon is going overseas to work for a while.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTib1WyDrmPLnBBx3mMmpRoFU1HeV53xNzLKKBznmf1f29ltecG1w5Jxv9SbFGeCwkD_FZOMmlmzMDr7Aa2NkEIh0nCN1z1aajphAN7c67PwwDTFlJtvoJSC-BFKUKB__oglR8fdUYV7C0Qs6F1-4u2pDW_K2WqrfQt3_dQOMx3CpeN099iFf59gLBJyqz/s1080/2023-08-Archie-07-BD-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTib1WyDrmPLnBBx3mMmpRoFU1HeV53xNzLKKBznmf1f29ltecG1w5Jxv9SbFGeCwkD_FZOMmlmzMDr7Aa2NkEIh0nCN1z1aajphAN7c67PwwDTFlJtvoJSC-BFKUKB__oglR8fdUYV7C0Qs6F1-4u2pDW_K2WqrfQt3_dQOMx3CpeN099iFf59gLBJyqz/s320/2023-08-Archie-07-BD-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Great-nephew Archie turned 7 and I chose a LOTV Number Bears '7' digistamp, sized to print on an A6 cardfront, with computer generated text. </div><div> </div><div>Image was hand coloured with copics and the number '7' highlighted with Dimensional Magic. </div><div> </div><div>Cardfront was trimmed to size, a blue border added, then layered onto 300gsm cardbase with foam squares.</div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJe_PrP2LOEdvJ2LPBZAy_v1Cl-qYgHldg1U0BLloA5uYg45Mx8YJ2_nzgezvm9YTWwQ-sXnEgQGHBizn_44UukMVQWk230CnNlfp2bLT8x1DQ_hEoLf7F1JiPcNfBeBt0DDpyqcNYWu4WwzHPviahcTC_x-aOVcMFw5fXsTFiPlbPF3mHDtWDKD0g-mPv/s1080/2023-10-Lucas-09-BD-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJe_PrP2LOEdvJ2LPBZAy_v1Cl-qYgHldg1U0BLloA5uYg45Mx8YJ2_nzgezvm9YTWwQ-sXnEgQGHBizn_44UukMVQWk230CnNlfp2bLT8x1DQ_hEoLf7F1JiPcNfBeBt0DDpyqcNYWu4WwzHPviahcTC_x-aOVcMFw5fXsTFiPlbPF3mHDtWDKD0g-mPv/s320/2023-10-Lucas-09-BD-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div> </div><div>Great-nephew Lucas will turn 9 and I chose a LOTV Candles digistamp, sized to print on an A6 cardfront, with computer generated
text. </div><div> </div><div>The candles were hand coloured with copics, then highlighted with Dimensional Magic which seems to bring out the primary colours so beautifully (see Shopping our Stash Challenge - colour me beautiful!)</div><div> </div><div>Cardfront was trimmed to size, a
blue border added, then layered onto 300gsm cardbase with foam squares. <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="906" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtJoNkwkWon7C6qqr95phhFJhCym2OemRFV68_Jl3rFhPdnJz0ziQNeeKJcXkkIVwbWUA8k5RrhJk86y88lUxjVRiEE1iF9njuobK9tzPob4NcSnEAgGkcLe8YMmPRUhrpyhteGHKDewrjyqmjTu-sIt9fMRgWDBd9fMIzQB5RqudLLgjQUbZfk-eMQ/w200-h200/Inkspirational%20CAS%20Challenge%20Template.png" width="200" /> <br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><b> </b></div><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b><div><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/09/inkspirational-challenge-299-clean-and.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational Challenge #299 </a>Clean & Simple</div><div><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2023/09/sos506-color-me-beautiful.html" target="_blank">Shopping our Stash SOS506</a> - Color me beautiful <br /></div><div> </div><div> </div> </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZuHo6Bc1wccKeIjxjZU0S67IE1PihXCe1ywp4SIf_f9022LNZQBnsFr2NkPAEgTPJokWXx15gYGnUUcRdemPSg_YFvRIwizGtdFfsheIY-EgNSyT748fdj8ZiQaJU03BuKy-vxGQDla6PNLWjJtwh7dG0v8asi8q3PKkH_UYOzUWIAzo6KVSGUqU045o/s1440/2023-10-Lauren-BD-02-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZuHo6Bc1wccKeIjxjZU0S67IE1PihXCe1ywp4SIf_f9022LNZQBnsFr2NkPAEgTPJokWXx15gYGnUUcRdemPSg_YFvRIwizGtdFfsheIY-EgNSyT748fdj8ZiQaJU03BuKy-vxGQDla6PNLWjJtwh7dG0v8asi8q3PKkH_UYOzUWIAzo6KVSGUqU045o/s320/2023-10-Lauren-BD-02-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The niece Lauren has a birthday on 6th October and I gave her a card I had in my stash. You can see how I made the card <a href="https://crafteecc.blogspot.com/2023/05/happy-birthday.html" target="_blank">HERE </a> You may remember I entered this card into a challenge in May and it was chosen as a Princess of Clean for Freshly Made Sketches :) </div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div></div> <div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-65004159529144831372023-09-16T15:30:00.016+09:302023-09-16T16:02:13.482+09:30Thinking of you<div>Here is the last of my sympathy cards made for family members of my friend Gavin (see my previous two posts).</div><div> </div><div>This card is for Jenny, Gavin's partner. <br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZWEqqWm8d1J2qK4WTmyM12x-FpaSoEKkwevu78LBmTTwg_gtYGH5dtkkjeOTgiZHUoB9BiyYrz4asdFslq2kfivnyiR4Qv2FmIJ6cZzn0DE0G02fwZFZMtVNIiGgOIBDthnTaBV59UYy3FeacJvj5D564VRdej9bw0MZlpfymlQlav3t2SDnMUBDSTNC/s1080/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Jenny-01-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZWEqqWm8d1J2qK4WTmyM12x-FpaSoEKkwevu78LBmTTwg_gtYGH5dtkkjeOTgiZHUoB9BiyYrz4asdFslq2kfivnyiR4Qv2FmIJ6cZzn0DE0G02fwZFZMtVNIiGgOIBDthnTaBV59UYy3FeacJvj5D564VRdej9bw0MZlpfymlQlav3t2SDnMUBDSTNC/s320/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Jenny-01-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div>Background was made by 'spattering' several different inks, then mounted onto cardbase. Flowers & leaves were stamped in black & clear embossed and watercoloured. Extra layers of die cuts were added for dimension.</div><div> </div><div>Sentiment was heat embossed in gold on a strip of vellum. <br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgo23Df7CBkoMh5In-J2c-YIKY21bV0KVB4oc6qFe-N0IT7R38uuw4B8nFDXj9CvVuzcSX7U6n7cAfN0yJsI8k0Cv7r_tMvVoJIt4M7q5dTiaCwqYXf7Ua_4p2lmW9VxpS17odJt8bDr0KSxMXWgF4Fy70jQLYT2h6-BkEUkrKd16La8S3C_VtDSRLc1w/s1080/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Jenny-02-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgo23Df7CBkoMh5In-J2c-YIKY21bV0KVB4oc6qFe-N0IT7R38uuw4B8nFDXj9CvVuzcSX7U6n7cAfN0yJsI8k0Cv7r_tMvVoJIt4M7q5dTiaCwqYXf7Ua_4p2lmW9VxpS17odJt8bDr0KSxMXWgF4Fy70jQLYT2h6-BkEUkrKd16La8S3C_VtDSRLc1w/s320/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Jenny-02-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div>Flowers were arranged and added to cardfront in layers.</div><div> </div><div>I am loving playing with my Altenew stamps #Altenew <br /></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><p><img height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFqs-D1_z6I_Q227wsyNgBtaktd7lARfT0oADB9RlyH4FhwayzI-xScidkyTt-yI__vXw47aR3XYGm58pjhQOx2Gi33xNT_8g__Vm9JnhJnLmML47ssTYBI75SeVg0S6a458kqzHuYksJwJO9BU7YhCI9M5X_NrBXpSCDS61mPeO0Q4UX3MNp6GEkdvg=w200-h200" width="200" /><b> </b><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="625" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpUN6cVr4NVDI1TpiwCUJ-RMGjoFukrrT-49TgOR3cy-LDfAEeUsLIzDaNQb_cYxOZ6QD-QHG45-ekxeQfuh6-pWXXavLGSXA6F5SV-mVIzdVI7P-xAJoMtDc_953WIa2KFA-ddLi_esOCRAIzXB3xf8s_iDkBkbCDWSswhpFmx0R1h8LVifVcN_Tpqw/w200-h150/TFChallenge%2384.jpg" width="200" /></p><p></p><p><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b></p><div><a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-flower-challenge-84-use-die.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Flower Challenge #84</a> - use a die</div><div><a href="https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/09/hls-september-anything-goes-with-dies.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Little Stampers - September </a>- anything goes with dies</div><div><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/anything-goes-flowers-with-optional.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge </a>- Anything goes with flowers</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4>Altenew Stamps & Dies - Build-a-flower Anemone Coronaria, inks, Clear Embossing<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-27420749614987022672023-09-13T14:30:00.002+09:302023-09-16T16:07:28.173+09:30Sympathy Card<div><div><div>Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by and reading my latest post!</div><div><br /></div><div>I
have needed a few Sympathy cards of late ...... such a sad time for
some of my friends and their families. Over the next day or so, I will
be sharing some of the sympathy cards I have made.<br /></div><div> </div>One
of my friends I have known since about 1975, Gavin, recently passed
away. It was a bit of a shock, as he was only 66, but he had been
experiencing some health issues of late. </div><div> </div><div>This card will be for his brother, Stephen. Stephen was the person who introduced my husband to me, and Gavin was the person who pushed us to go on a few dates! Thank you Stephen & Gavin, we have now been married 42 years and counting!<br /></div><div> </div><div>For me, the loss of an old friend hurts, but knowing he is no longer in pain is a source of comfort.</div><div></div><div></div></div><div></div> <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5feBvybaocGeFDGrNeA-DFOtwi6XmnmaKu4ZjyD_LE0cc8NC9lyAk481o7mFxs_j_kU7o08UejTI5fCviZkAR7mtnVhtd03yV1RVpUaNdASbBAUON6K9VWcfJpIA62XdI0Lv0jfbA2uqeVtEvv247_lNObwHZMACW1PuEaYtQxV2AKgaCOYFIiElBR7T/s1080/2023-09-Sympathy-Mandy-01-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5feBvybaocGeFDGrNeA-DFOtwi6XmnmaKu4ZjyD_LE0cc8NC9lyAk481o7mFxs_j_kU7o08UejTI5fCviZkAR7mtnVhtd03yV1RVpUaNdASbBAUON6K9VWcfJpIA62XdI0Lv0jfbA2uqeVtEvv247_lNObwHZMACW1PuEaYtQxV2AKgaCOYFIiElBR7T/s320/2023-09-Sympathy-Mandy-01-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div></div><div><div> </div><div>Stampin Up Heartfelt Thanks - my fave 2-step stamp set. I have had
this set for quite a while now (since 2015! which goes to show the
quality of the stamps!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Background flowers were
stamped randomly with VersaMark, then clear
embossed. Background was trimmed then attached to cardbase. 2-step
Flower images were stamped onto white card front, using a 'The Stamping
Buddy' to align images, trimmed and edges were distressed. Card front
was layered onto black cardstock, ribbon wrapped around cardfront, then
cardfront was attached to background. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt8MFUO8KZVoX-QwL21oB5DLiU_1Qy2F9m5PtGa7rg3ooTkXi5HVCrPJDBheXghC2gPQ5ykpvPghEljhWZJBEY44rzgt_5Jakpcqu57m5-MM89bbobllS62tt-Fq3heIQDtfjgL9IWtSv1iL2jHMeV1dznd4EiN7mGs0R7-Py3CDun4EqDN5E7vBRdFbX/s1080/2023-09-Sympathy-Mandy-02-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt8MFUO8KZVoX-QwL21oB5DLiU_1Qy2F9m5PtGa7rg3ooTkXi5HVCrPJDBheXghC2gPQ5ykpvPghEljhWZJBEY44rzgt_5Jakpcqu57m5-MM89bbobllS62tt-Fq3heIQDtfjgL9IWtSv1iL2jHMeV1dznd4EiN7mGs0R7-Py3CDun4EqDN5E7vBRdFbX/s320/2023-09-Sympathy-Mandy-02-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> </div><div>'The Stamping Buddy' is another tool I have had for many years. I remember thinking it was a bit on the 'expensive' side when I first bought it, but it has been the perfect tool for aligning wooden stamps, especially my collection of 2-step stamps from Stampin Up.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b><div><a href="https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/challenge-454-any-occasion.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps & More </a>'any occasion'</div><div><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/week-745.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Sorts Challenge #745 </a>Anything Goes <br /></div><div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4>Stampin Up Heartfelt Thanks, The Stamping Buddy, Stampin Up Ink, Stazon Ink, Clear Embossing Powder, VersaMark, Edge distressing tool<br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-16371064249672002452023-09-13T14:00:00.003+09:302023-09-16T16:08:30.517+09:30Thinking of You ...... <div><div>Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by and reading my latest post!</div><div><br /></div><div>I
have needed a few Sympathy cards of late ...... such a sad time for
some of my friends and their families. Over the next day or so, I will
be sharing some of the sympathy cards I have made.<br /></div><div> </div>One of my friends I have known since about 1975, Gavin, recently passed away. It was a bit of a shock, as he was only 66, but he had been experiencing some health issues of late. </div><div> </div><div>This card will be for his ex-wife, Deb. Even though they were no longer married, they remained on good terms.</div><div> </div><div>For me, the loss of an old friend hurts, but knowing he is no longer in pain is a source of comfort.</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes28tWYW_pE8zD0ghihVSEP0qlZeuFFOfjv6zIfDVjq8ZmUazB-fE41fqOVNVj4RqbKkYAnG4I6PQcacw_wB5TKOqm5XKyN5hQf_5ZTcypRjz7Whd5eiQ3Jr1YNXx8nqsd4KR2kTiImYso5PKAEyuwonGvZC8jTC7L8585hVW1EmRVtkdjFrR1vaj3Mou/s1080/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Deb-01-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes28tWYW_pE8zD0ghihVSEP0qlZeuFFOfjv6zIfDVjq8ZmUazB-fE41fqOVNVj4RqbKkYAnG4I6PQcacw_wB5TKOqm5XKyN5hQf_5ZTcypRjz7Whd5eiQ3Jr1YNXx8nqsd4KR2kTiImYso5PKAEyuwonGvZC8jTC7L8585hVW1EmRVtkdjFrR1vaj3Mou/s320/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Deb-01-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Altenew Build-a-flower Coneflower images were stamped in layers, with the outline being stamped with Versafine and heat embossed with clear, then
die cut with matching dies. Using my Couture Creations Stamping Platform really helped with aligning the images.<br /></div><div></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAHceo_kfZSgzVJAyjLgYvjB4bDy7WbT5ou7NmTPY_nV8SYGKXTEJG_IahryvBpXxTcgbwiSkTPnyIe_g4niExQInET6oheeTvkSIhBt_BvC4LHfHeM7tMGeV6zin27s9bq5JILkSp7_EGbqKC0kOVsKenMmNdm03oIsA9T-qEnSIs7Il7xGt4sn-qYUg/s1080/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Deb-02-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoAHceo_kfZSgzVJAyjLgYvjB4bDy7WbT5ou7NmTPY_nV8SYGKXTEJG_IahryvBpXxTcgbwiSkTPnyIe_g4niExQInET6oheeTvkSIhBt_BvC4LHfHeM7tMGeV6zin27s9bq5JILkSp7_EGbqKC0kOVsKenMmNdm03oIsA9T-qEnSIs7Il7xGt4sn-qYUg/s320/2023-09-Sympathy-Gavin-Deb-02-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Background was made by masking off
the outer edge of cardfront and using a blending brush. Water droplets
were splattered to create some texture. </div><div><br /></div>Stampin Up 'Thinking of You' sentiment stamped directly onto cardfront with Versafine Onyx Black.</div><div>Cardfront was then trimmed and mounted onto cardbase using 3D foam tape.</div><div><br /></div><div>Flowers were attached to cardfront with 3D foam squares. </div><div> </div><div>I am loving using these #Altenew stamps & dies<br /></div></div><div> </div><p><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b></p><p><a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-flower-challenge-84-use-die.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Flower Challenge #84</a> Use a Die</p><p><a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2023/08/502-anything-goes-beccys-place.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Knockouts #502</a> anything goes <br /></p><p><a href="https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2023/09/207-leaves.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cardz4Galz #207</a> Leaves<br /></p><p><a href="https://tictactoechallenge.com/ttt225-featured-designer-karren/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tic Tac Toe #225</a> Diagonal top left to bottom<b> </b>right<br /></p><p><img alt="" class="aligncenter wp-image-7333 size-full" height="200" src="https://i0.wp.com/tictactoechallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tttc-challenge-board-225.jpg?resize=450%2C582&ssl=1" width="155" /></p><div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4>Altenew Build-a-flower Coneflower Stamps & Dies, Inks, VersaFine Onyx Black, Clear Emboss Power, Stampin Up 'Thinking of You' stamp, Couture Creations Stamping Platform</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-15466736360184877062023-07-30T13:00:00.002+09:302023-08-16T11:31:09.641+09:30Happy 21st Birthday<div>The nephew Liam celebrates his 21st birthday! Where does the time go?</div><div> </div><div>I made a card using his favourite football team colours - black, white & teal (Port Power)</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiA7e75Ly9i7IV5L7bt4Ka6NSRQynJjj76UI6e4H6EmFQ1ZElCdnvy2xY6rV4Mr8uWUyYEWKFF9yS8f6h6tpAirRzfSXgN_XdggugyvDvR_BUIibvEj8VdqxxjF8byRCqAqkJQZYWkKBYu9arPmcYg05MQNhqz5FicecPJV8hsSW2vjuyt6tBNEqor96I/s1080/IMG_5228-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiA7e75Ly9i7IV5L7bt4Ka6NSRQynJjj76UI6e4H6EmFQ1ZElCdnvy2xY6rV4Mr8uWUyYEWKFF9yS8f6h6tpAirRzfSXgN_XdggugyvDvR_BUIibvEj8VdqxxjF8byRCqAqkJQZYWkKBYu9arPmcYg05MQNhqz5FicecPJV8hsSW2vjuyt6tBNEqor96I/s320/IMG_5228-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><div>For the Cardfront, Bubbles were stenciled using my home-made stencil with
Spellbinders Circle Dies and randomly placed & coloured using
blending brushes with Blue, Grey & Black Distress Inks. The outer
border was coloured with Copics.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLKdGhP7bOObJpRGP5DnpjjviTOmfaUwhcQRVorlyPGa4jZbf3ckDslrQ_8lCSRU7MkwNyMzRKJzxtO37s_7j7jYVdiGlJVI3SMuwpNTcaeQjpvIDgthWcvgbT7q4xT7WjEO2DAxM4KxI80xwNQr7eb8XS64V8fERNzBl4sQHwtojeNOtW_iAfQs3_UbH/s1080/IMG_5232-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLKdGhP7bOObJpRGP5DnpjjviTOmfaUwhcQRVorlyPGa4jZbf3ckDslrQ_8lCSRU7MkwNyMzRKJzxtO37s_7j7jYVdiGlJVI3SMuwpNTcaeQjpvIDgthWcvgbT7q4xT7WjEO2DAxM4KxI80xwNQr7eb8XS64V8fERNzBl4sQHwtojeNOtW_iAfQs3_UbH/s320/IMG_5232-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div><div>Sugar Pea 'Champagne bottle & glasses' were stamped & die cut, then
coloured in with Copics and highlighted with Kindy Glitz &
Dimensional Magic, Extra bubble blended & handrwitten '21' added to the cardfront with 3D foam dots. </div><div> </div><div>Honey Bee 'Bitty Buzzwords' Sentiment 'happy' stamped directly onto front of card, 'birthday' die cut from black cardstock, mounted onto white shadow, then added to the cardfront with 3D foam dots.</div><div> </div><div>Gems added for a final touch of bling!</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8hPzRrmIJryMHizOuEZ6x7yq3aScd6Y0LEcQLep7MNnfyMTPnkBExcWPGK6mceCvQBdUUq910XI3csYMUNgzBmFJzec1SnLZaw7S7hP8wPcWREZSMqMUxid2VIRLDfNMCDDkWjU6J0_Pj7lItMgD09vNV_qo1KZdJwvBwyo6vEkE1O3ZCYHpTtdC6RCq/s1080/IMG_5236-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8hPzRrmIJryMHizOuEZ6x7yq3aScd6Y0LEcQLep7MNnfyMTPnkBExcWPGK6mceCvQBdUUq910XI3csYMUNgzBmFJzec1SnLZaw7S7hP8wPcWREZSMqMUxid2VIRLDfNMCDDkWjU6J0_Pj7lItMgD09vNV_qo1KZdJwvBwyo6vEkE1O3ZCYHpTtdC6RCq/s320/IMG_5236-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div>Inside the card I made a pocket for some money - stamped with VersaMark.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><p><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b></p><p><img height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFqs-D1_z6I_Q227wsyNgBtaktd7lARfT0oADB9RlyH4FhwayzI-xScidkyTt-yI__vXw47aR3XYGm58pjhQOx2Gi33xNT_8g__Vm9JnhJnLmML47ssTYBI75SeVg0S6a458kqzHuYksJwJO9BU7YhCI9M5X_NrBXpSCDS61mPeO0Q4UX3MNp6GEkdvg=w200-h200" width="200" /><b> </b><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="906" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsF-AcaCSTiPuOOP9DwUxWZmtm4UM_SaOLYRcQVOl8QyzGlgBPP4wUMDk3MFCHNXu66Hxt0Wod2_PeoQqo_FLsm1lKZAbvp44yVZTbj0lYnFerhdIBaniWGq1ttPu3iBblMK75Cnu49Lu6pmoFlT9Lq1B-AQe9HZrIhpn0ONkUAVPmJx5Ej1S7ZBm2w/w200-h200/Inkspirational%20Stencil%20Challenge%20Template.png" width="200" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxz8DNon2iGVlD6MQdp5UWCJiZHnd7SKZtei9ePd2exwgxNmsqJOmrdhjND1404d40XPlHzOoP_zDF1vRIp9tY5jN96RmYobvMGpLf5V0rIBPcQcMzPR61WnSMAQ5SR5PB-_ekK2C5vxCX0pt-ZyW4HN0XhVbqU-D5NMMbfu7mtU5SgCaAFa_kHFBYg/w200-h200/%23559%20Inspiration%20With%20Square%20Photo%20copy.jpg" width="200" /></p><div><a href="https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/07/hls-july-anything-goes-with-dies.html" target="_blank">Happy Little Stampers - July</a> - Anything Goes with Dies</div><div><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/mttc-513-theme-is-shades-of-blue-color.html" target="_blank">My Time to Craft! #513</a> Shades of Blue (not sure this REALLY fits, but will include the link anyway)<br /></div><div><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/07/inkspirational-challenge-295-use.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational #295</a> - Use Stencils</div><div><a href="https://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/2023/07/Challenge-559.html" target="_blank">Color My Heart Color Dare #559</a> (used blue, orange, yellow, green) <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>UPDATED: Emerald Winner in Color My Heart Color Dare #559</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDKVLy9pXhafvUOZbQwRcePSUXPjRugCN8stHea8P7KTIBicMYm39LLn4YgeVx85YBP5j78FXDUG12XTN4tRRd6qrJ_72qc5IgvXiHU28myQ5Ty2WOJJ6RB0vxGCWVu2Qvqo4jN_BGzZhnFq8RSubm5YwZ8Y8Wu-byZvLAgXwBrS2TIJMi6ZaldNQEWc2/s200/2023-Emerald%20Winner%20Badge%20(New).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="184" data-original-width="200" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDKVLy9pXhafvUOZbQwRcePSUXPjRugCN8stHea8P7KTIBicMYm39LLn4YgeVx85YBP5j78FXDUG12XTN4tRRd6qrJ_72qc5IgvXiHU28myQ5Ty2WOJJ6RB0vxGCWVu2Qvqo4jN_BGzZhnFq8RSubm5YwZ8Y8Wu-byZvLAgXwBrS2TIJMi6ZaldNQEWc2/w200-h184/2023-Emerald%20Winner%20Badge%20(New).jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-55950566943582693242023-07-01T09:30:00.015+09:302023-07-03T15:15:53.815+09:30Enjoy .....<div>Your retirement!</div><div> </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_2bFR0iLq8qe9A0v1flZNtcSKSIslBDWLRprX8U2FTcZ_KPLFXPJfwM7_2jHdckDwPKSUAQ-VhENVJey_s7bAS-pdxQ0i7WG5G03elveiT1uqzOBwZ3dC6gw01-yajibxQ8rsTKZU3jSBCikjHp9phyp94XYK2sLEbisi5uzsv-ba8LJI1kyV5P0tIHV/s1440/IMG_1887-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_2bFR0iLq8qe9A0v1flZNtcSKSIslBDWLRprX8U2FTcZ_KPLFXPJfwM7_2jHdckDwPKSUAQ-VhENVJey_s7bAS-pdxQ0i7WG5G03elveiT1uqzOBwZ3dC6gw01-yajibxQ8rsTKZU3jSBCikjHp9phyp94XYK2sLEbisi5uzsv-ba8LJI1kyV5P0tIHV/w400-h300/IMG_1887-web-W.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>My
friend Mandy & her husband have decided to retire and I thought the
occasion worthy of a card! They ran Blue Edge Crafts for 23 years and I
have been a customer
for at least 20+ years. We became friends over that time. Apart from our love of papercrafts, we
also shared an interest in quilting although, I confess, I haven't
touched my sewing machine of late. </div><div> </div><div>I am a member of a Facebook Group, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/476252601125533" target="_blank">World of Creative Crafty Challenges</a>
and this month, I was asked to be a Guest Designer by Kerry, who is
also a friend I made through Blue Edge Crafts :) Knowing I wanted a
retirement card, an idea was brewing ....... I knew I wanted something
fun and light hearted.</div></div><div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Some NBUS .....I
have had the Car & Road (unbranded) dies for quite a while now - I
got them for some children's cards but never got around to using them.
The same with the stamp set 'Islandia' from Creative PL - I have had
it for so long, I can't remember where I or when I got it. The packaging
says it was made for Aldi Stores, so that makes me think I got it on one
of my trips to an Op Shop, as I haven't ever been to an Aldi Store.<br /></div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The
background sky was blended using Distress Inks in 2 different blues,
the sun & palm trees were stamped directly onto cardbase. Inspiration Station Challenge inspired me to use Orange for the sun. The Road
was cut twice out of grey, then the green layer was cut and
strategically placed. </div><div> </div><div>All of the small
die cut items were cut from left-over scraps (SNIPPETS) which shows that
it is good to never throw away your off-cuts! <br /></div><div>Sentiment 'enjoy' from Honey Bee 'Bitty Buzz
Words' die cut & layered, then placed on front of card with foam
dots.<br /></div><div>The car was cut out of Blue cardstock
3 times and layered together. Blue is Mandy's favourite colour! Wheels
were cut from Black 3 times & layered together, with a gel pen
detail in silver for hub caps. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMedsVpNwrPpFR9dqB4FvPD2GnzJqnlKwUTd0u6BZ35trOdXNMiZZoTOuD7gqyZk2LFqS_0gQHLB7QJTol368r_IrNJhdQaEUrijwRgztVBCwyBJ2HLudyjL5JsszyA8m0ws129vhZWcrnsvhC4Ln3sQe71PAZjVn2MY8LhLl_fwUx-ChztBakeLDDtB-/s1440/IMG_1889-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMedsVpNwrPpFR9dqB4FvPD2GnzJqnlKwUTd0u6BZ35trOdXNMiZZoTOuD7gqyZk2LFqS_0gQHLB7QJTol368r_IrNJhdQaEUrijwRgztVBCwyBJ2HLudyjL5JsszyA8m0ws129vhZWcrnsvhC4Ln3sQe71PAZjVn2MY8LhLl_fwUx-ChztBakeLDDtB-/s320/IMG_1889-web-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>I love this little car... My first car was a 1960 VW Beetle 💗 and I love the way this card turned out!</div><div> <br /></div></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b> <br /></p><p> <img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMmYUBpBy83jM1S_yROn00s30IQSOr5tDRyGSMemaLu1YmQOZEJG-OQGadgK-dtz9m32gSLCsligA5Z060ACkdEb27PT5kiLtPY6zeTiYvCnK6F3VJFZFqmSGwPRVzdhzmcUxsrH7AdiTA_GCPAUMy5PDyMZVe9ViWSIS1w_NnB1VXKe8FN1RepRapHw/w200-h200/241.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="1100" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XMnO33_0m6DiW5F1nisgiNgH-2sNibjPis-im6dZW2GzXpe7bEAif6BUR31JH9neZp04J2ptToteMq6ENgTivNcCZ5VriuE5iH5n_WCLa9IlUBplUwk4rayIaiiSmTAIZdwxM700TZ-eEaOjqB6LGi8qPVd60r_xYT-vpb2kjWC7JIBQuT8A3dRf/w200-h153/June%20Prompt.jpg" width="200" /></p><p><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-241-funny.html" target="_blank">Time Out #241</a><br /><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/cut-it-up-challenge-281-hello-sunshine.html" target="_blank">Cut it Up Challenge #281</a><br /><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2023/06/sos499-sentimentally-yours.html" target="_blank">Shopping Our Stash SOS499</a><br /><a href="https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/06/inspiration-station-june-2023.html" target="_blank">Inspiration Station #50<br /></a><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2023/06/nbus-challenge-51.html" target="_blank">NBUS #51<br /></a><a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-457.html" target="_blank">Snippets Playground #457</a><br /><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/06/challenge-241-funny.html" target="_blank"></a> </p><div><div></div></div><div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4><b>Stamps/Dies:</b> Creative PL 'Islandia', Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords, Car & Road Border Dies (Unbranded)<br /><div><b>Inks:</b> Distress Inks, Memento Tuxedo Black<br /></div><div><b>Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Blending Brushes<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And one more photo to finish off :)<br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaWU3yRtE1TYnzhlbV1RrhBym0HSKo_54bkyr_ffp7bbH612XTzpUOVPK1sguibIexwdwWAAB_cEOUTNcfV07NA9MB0eCb4c1WlO1Iudf8wOeRIyHmlKXuFulmalgscA0uxQdY2360DpicgIowSvfA_Hbha_UIp6XyjszowkGz2bigo8OChQM6fOgIJ1b/s643/DSC_9376-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="643" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwaWU3yRtE1TYnzhlbV1RrhBym0HSKo_54bkyr_ffp7bbH612XTzpUOVPK1sguibIexwdwWAAB_cEOUTNcfV07NA9MB0eCb4c1WlO1Iudf8wOeRIyHmlKXuFulmalgscA0uxQdY2360DpicgIowSvfA_Hbha_UIp6XyjszowkGz2bigo8OChQM6fOgIJ1b/s320/DSC_9376-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Here we are in 2014 at our QLD Craft Mad retreat<br />Front Row: Mandy, Jan, Kerry<br />Back Row: Me, Therese, Ruth, Kaye, Tracey<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;">Our Craft Mad retreat in QLD was the highlight of my year <br />and I loved every minute of it!</div><div></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-88636075185086994922023-06-24T16:30:00.001+09:302023-06-24T16:55:22.347+09:30Hello Cupcake<div>I made a visit to Savers this week to drop off some goods for donation and I had a wander around the store.</div><div> </div><div>I spied this tin of 72 Prismacolor Pencils ..... wait for it ............. for A$6.99!!! They currently retail for A$150.00 here in Officeworks ..... BARGAIN!</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgSBRbTkHJ2107kuilRxhRjxyEhO8cYjjtrs-1WgNTDUHbnc8oI3KhLMhs_rn8mNLx2-EwIwKentSGsB8ZUfxMMtV4rTJ7d5hnDQq96Xay5X8b27QA0dYF1vG7606dYjziL52hxdAPARuZ7xjcsVYuMWeQEu267eLqTicRaS8X_j5yF9u8bNRhnEMy_21/s1440/IMG_1873-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgSBRbTkHJ2107kuilRxhRjxyEhO8cYjjtrs-1WgNTDUHbnc8oI3KhLMhs_rn8mNLx2-EwIwKentSGsB8ZUfxMMtV4rTJ7d5hnDQq96Xay5X8b27QA0dYF1vG7606dYjziL52hxdAPARuZ7xjcsVYuMWeQEu267eLqTicRaS8X_j5yF9u8bNRhnEMy_21/s320/IMG_1873-web-W.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItkfgtoMQgqPTyyh0u94ttkAhBsm6yiyXB8U51cVwQhA9jYzJO9z1RATUknPpbmUdH2DZl0d3HOrm6K_jCMN2m1m8y4uQvJqxy-19pGgkhjuWmeFDo-JGR2NaoaQhngujgBfPqZlgaZ5XvLOtvMy-e1_3co3uGWuRLkpiUkoBe6CUn1U6rb8LkURgOPte/s1440/IMG_1868-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjItkfgtoMQgqPTyyh0u94ttkAhBsm6yiyXB8U51cVwQhA9jYzJO9z1RATUknPpbmUdH2DZl0d3HOrm6K_jCMN2m1m8y4uQvJqxy-19pGgkhjuWmeFDo-JGR2NaoaQhngujgBfPqZlgaZ5XvLOtvMy-e1_3co3uGWuRLkpiUkoBe6CUn1U6rb8LkURgOPte/s320/IMG_1868-web-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>I had been stalking the Kit & Clowder website for coloring inspiration for Copics, but as soon as I got home with the pencils, I started planning which Free Pencil Class I was going to try first.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Kit and ClowderCupcake Class.jpg" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a7e49_19b0b38737c74150847f5f9f9f194394~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_310,h_310,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Kit%20and%20ClowderCupcake%20Class.jpg" style="height: 310px; object-fit: cover; object-position: 50% 50%; width: 310px;" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cupcake won hands down!</div><div><br /></div><div>The video was easy to follow along - I hit pause every now and then - and it was easy to resume, or even go back over a step.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am definitely going to do another one real soon - it was definitely a great way to spend a cold & wet afternoon in my craft room.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNdZPXJQN6DBE5hlYCl618zApvHweI36gO2FH69i4MugFZ0O2IZ7LCxoshRA5cf19ATxluKQHfHC4cEIhFqeJJM_z61QddIx_Hbg13vOD5T9hbgVeJBBrOTWeMc5c8960KilLvQjQVQKFn4AdsDvhV8O_O_g9SIXuNmJN4e5UUg5JnFouwXLlksaeQqSD/s1440/IMG_1880-web-W.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNdZPXJQN6DBE5hlYCl618zApvHweI36gO2FH69i4MugFZ0O2IZ7LCxoshRA5cf19ATxluKQHfHC4cEIhFqeJJM_z61QddIx_Hbg13vOD5T9hbgVeJBBrOTWeMc5c8960KilLvQjQVQKFn4AdsDvhV8O_O_g9SIXuNmJN4e5UUg5JnFouwXLlksaeQqSD/w400-h300/IMG_1880-web-W.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I am happy with the dollop of cream on top, the straw and the cupcake & wrapper, but I think the pink icing & chocolate sauce could be better. All in all, not bad for a first attempt.</div><div>I have printed off some more, but I think I will try some different cardstock for the next one.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Check them out on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/465865600208381" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or visit their <a href="https://www.kitandclowder.com/" target="_blank">website</a> to see what other classes they have :)</div><div> </div><div></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-40694566481331742082023-06-04T17:30:00.009+09:302023-09-16T13:01:07.653+09:30just roll with it<div>Happy Birthday ..... LOL</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAySuYtZ7cjBdynU_HjgbovzrLksyodOHmb9QbbL6xbKjAbaDoY0-k9vKbuZevFAPeCDkl2dkmwYrM-JRKvFFIKc3PMcR8V_4ClR49-Qa4UTFy3Xqgdxnb1z2_xlLbd8JGhnEsaPmU-IXBMKOaQDszVPo-OZ7Cndqbtsqe4IFhXts9kwcVCThcfzVoZw/s1080/IMG_1850-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAySuYtZ7cjBdynU_HjgbovzrLksyodOHmb9QbbL6xbKjAbaDoY0-k9vKbuZevFAPeCDkl2dkmwYrM-JRKvFFIKc3PMcR8V_4ClR49-Qa4UTFy3Xqgdxnb1z2_xlLbd8JGhnEsaPmU-IXBMKOaQDszVPo-OZ7Cndqbtsqe4IFhXts9kwcVCThcfzVoZw/s320/IMG_1850-web-W.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><div><div>LOVE this stamp & die set from Altenew, I stamped the skates and die cut them out</div><div> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Gxqo-yITQ4Xp9uauyFyIXATzhEhBdjOV1EcfVX4Nwiq_MuHb4kwy4V0J2uTIoQ1eZh-bTE8zMhzIssjo692PbMZj60L3EOGSVJQew3v-Rkn5Qh2qimdZIkchLWqGKnXhgTZKqnhvarxTF560OBY31dqEAYdaGUGsY9-PDtWGcIYwCWJ2PgOP_Eefgw/s1440/IMG_1864-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Gxqo-yITQ4Xp9uauyFyIXATzhEhBdjOV1EcfVX4Nwiq_MuHb4kwy4V0J2uTIoQ1eZh-bTE8zMhzIssjo692PbMZj60L3EOGSVJQew3v-Rkn5Qh2qimdZIkchLWqGKnXhgTZKqnhvarxTF560OBY31dqEAYdaGUGsY9-PDtWGcIYwCWJ2PgOP_Eefgw/s320/IMG_1864-web-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div>DP from Kassazz (Little Wisdom) was trimmed to suit cardfront using the sketch as a guide.</div><div>Edges were roughed up with Edge Distresser tool, then attached to cardbase with 3D foam.</div><div>Skates were attached for the front with 3D foam.</div><div>Sentiment was stamped directly onto cardfront using Stamping Tool.</div></div><p style="text-align: left;">Inspired by a sketch at Freshly Made Sketches</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QRsu1xZxz_Rmb5s9wnpFoWpK3MYWt24EEui7tFq7QEl5HLHX_WFImjK6n1LQvJj9s5fvpuMgnQ6bvFZ45ZqdD6BeAM3McyIT3LJZdGknkc6xIjxqowV9w8Q7r7neveUpV1fz-bl86FnxFivd0d3yt_nO5s176o5Wx0KG-EVFOi1EsKsJTARNxao10Q/w143-h200/FMS%20Final%20588-001.jpg" width="143" /> <img height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjilNNGHQ1C22AVACtDKGOschG_ooE-p6XBx2QJ7FpRzLw9YELiIxpPQeCo5joXFtDxO0hjKxooCVSZ2tPIm2liExzvqBDuTLGtQEJDdaB6ZFy1akdAf68yf3w-5XzEdCYffo41TN3LcD6pMag3b0vDYrWfoiJC0qmpnJc4RI0LipRbreVgz6Zp0tnjmA=w200-h200" width="200" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtyNAWOOJYPMSynTloqpv7YznKQwSyDuM8i0F-VQkn1h0-vFTsPMiyFNdcPjTf4OvLaE_qcBrvfQbUUOGpvFY9ZJGEHiyPan1pNQNXK3dl1KEaZMp2tMQLGcJpo_WC7FjTN9fRLR5rHHZHWCkY6kd9MvHLOO1NFxcnZ8Nuu64YT4rZN7xZQKU3astnPw=w200-h200" width="200" /> </p><div><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b></div><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2023/05/freshly-made-sketches-588-sketch-by-jen.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches #588</a></div><div><a href="https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/06/hls-june-birthday-challenge.html" target="_blank">Happy Little Stampers - June Birthday Challenge</a> <br /></div><div><a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2023/05/seize-birthday-262-make-it-pop.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-89743176500933282722023-05-31T15:43:00.002+09:302023-05-31T15:43:18.572+09:30Testing, testing<div>testing, testing</div><div> </div><div>1</div><div>2</div><div>1, 2</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-8916386247508854612023-05-27T15:30:00.003+09:302023-06-07T16:37:55.741+09:30Happy Birthday<div>A birthday card today, inspired by a sketch on Freshly Made Sketches and Colour selection from Just Add Ink<br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7V6SUzdxWwl6prJWWTusHF23DyoZpVqa41If6_IbbdigY3koG66O7A8pKUIpE3vGyBFS4_XfqhOJOXm1RAxlzM9QXkOl9vY5A9Sm-ll_vjpl1fqkaThAIn7aIf8NQtQb7vZdHUiITDpl73lb29c9-cgmCDsJ0phSdNmlZWTRQRIYJvrSNcRq-n8ay-Q/s1080/IMG_1844-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7V6SUzdxWwl6prJWWTusHF23DyoZpVqa41If6_IbbdigY3koG66O7A8pKUIpE3vGyBFS4_XfqhOJOXm1RAxlzM9QXkOl9vY5A9Sm-ll_vjpl1fqkaThAIn7aIf8NQtQb7vZdHUiITDpl73lb29c9-cgmCDsJ0phSdNmlZWTRQRIYJvrSNcRq-n8ay-Q/s320/IMG_1844-web-W.jpg" width="256" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div>I used my own handmade circle stencil, made with Spellbinders Circle dies & acetate, to make the 'bubbles' using blending brushes on a white 210gsm cardfront.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyuMf0BpWiqmEIPLCtM3dAf-qB3VC4Q6TZfpeWHQqXA3jIsArOOGtMO1ZE3XIXKuh_gkyA-F_tIsDjA8wMIui2aMms1c-B-QHoBBvWRkGY_zIn1NM8taLZsNUrnmzOBES6y0Nc1aalo_MRrQ9sEUfrO8CYKcEW8uF8Ay0P86URtxrdarH6zXbMJQeJQ/s1440/IMG_1847-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyuMf0BpWiqmEIPLCtM3dAf-qB3VC4Q6TZfpeWHQqXA3jIsArOOGtMO1ZE3XIXKuh_gkyA-F_tIsDjA8wMIui2aMms1c-B-QHoBBvWRkGY_zIn1NM8taLZsNUrnmzOBES6y0Nc1aalo_MRrQ9sEUfrO8CYKcEW8uF8Ay0P86URtxrdarH6zXbMJQeJQ/s320/IMG_1847-web-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div></div><div> </div><div>'Happy Birthday' from MFT 'Adorable Elephants' stamped directly to the cardfront in Black, trimmed to suit with a blue border added to define the edge. Cardfront was then added to 300gsm cardbase using 3D foam. </div><div> </div><div>Two cocktail glasses & umbrellas from Sugar Pea Stamps 'Cheers to You' were stamped, die-cut & coloured in with Copics then layered onto the cardfront with 3D foam ... and a finishing touch of Kindy Glitz/Stickles & bling.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>I used Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Tumbled Glass & Mustard Seed - they are the closest to the Just Add Ink colours I have.</div><div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGjn71POBgJCxwTweMVsPuzc0TYHM5zeT2zCRrfj4pYWVM9sT42BP_rFFl0J8ZJzsCIQwBuCV-9qZyULMeiyPZTe3_xUDyWrBPeEFtkGdNPjhA5BfQtRl52kZpccj3vPMIgH6rih_yU7koaXUUnbfhbHYC4W2ZXReQNT14gsL3Lo_Kjf0QAaex-Wcwg/s2100/FMS-587-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGjn71POBgJCxwTweMVsPuzc0TYHM5zeT2zCRrfj4pYWVM9sT42BP_rFFl0J8ZJzsCIQwBuCV-9qZyULMeiyPZTe3_xUDyWrBPeEFtkGdNPjhA5BfQtRl52kZpccj3vPMIgH6rih_yU7koaXUUnbfhbHYC4W2ZXReQNT14gsL3Lo_Kjf0QAaex-Wcwg/w143-h200/FMS-587-001.jpg" width="143" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_c2mXUbFOhcN5Pg8-pPbZScSX_yCcOOwG-ATihZWaQBU8_ml8Vrk789pgrBvuA_ppZrHR5RSpB1Xd8hGgnXCqmGxyn-aCqqouFNemcLsXTlv4lvSX2xrTM5H6GEnCKxpOh8ZE2bPBm90XcXm6oLydibMPegqg23u1XlysvJirvrtAq3WBVT34AezqA/s1626/JustAddInk-654-00.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1626" data-original-width="1626" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy_c2mXUbFOhcN5Pg8-pPbZScSX_yCcOOwG-ATihZWaQBU8_ml8Vrk789pgrBvuA_ppZrHR5RSpB1Xd8hGgnXCqmGxyn-aCqqouFNemcLsXTlv4lvSX2xrTM5H6GEnCKxpOh8ZE2bPBm90XcXm6oLydibMPegqg23u1XlysvJirvrtAq3WBVT34AezqA/w200-h200/JustAddInk-654-00.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div> </div><div>I am quite pleased with this card - I hope you like it too!</div><div> </div><div>**UPDATED** Oooh - My card was chosen Princess of Clean by Judy for Freshly Made Sketches! <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> </div><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b><div><a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2023/05/freshly-made-sketches-587-sketch-by-jen.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches #587</a></div><div><a href="https://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2023/05/just-add-ink-654colour.html" target="_blank">Just Add Ink #654</a></div><div><a href="https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/05/hls-may-anything-goes-with-dies.html" target="_blank">Happy Little Stampers - Anything Goes with Dies</a> <br /></div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4><b>Stamps/Dies:</b> MFT Adorable Elephants, Sugar Pea Stamps & Dies<br /><div><b>Inks:</b> Distress Inks<br /></div><div><b>Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Handmade Stencil, Blending brushes<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-25201611579643160582023-04-10T13:30:00.004+09:302023-09-16T13:01:07.652+09:30You're not old ... you're vintage!<div>I had a lot of fun making this card.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpumkXUQ25r-FxoqCPsgu7bzGz0sPXCktbNVyF23TZXNqhXuZKhlZpzLphNSs8PUJ_N4UDURq6lq95KGQi9n5INB8VXa2-MsxMeMQ1YL3GNq5RcKptKsXQ1tKzbCvlWS5FVMlkuxDGqlx9deGbIJ3jrEKgw9fXKvF42HFv7pn7AbNx-v38OFi0Pg_Ew/s1080/IMG_5012-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpumkXUQ25r-FxoqCPsgu7bzGz0sPXCktbNVyF23TZXNqhXuZKhlZpzLphNSs8PUJ_N4UDURq6lq95KGQi9n5INB8VXa2-MsxMeMQ1YL3GNq5RcKptKsXQ1tKzbCvlWS5FVMlkuxDGqlx9deGbIJ3jrEKgw9fXKvF42HFv7pn7AbNx-v38OFi0Pg_Ew/w300-h400/IMG_5012-web-W.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> </div><div>I stamped the TV and die cut several times, making a shaker window for the screen. I placed TV onto background SDP, then used a Stampin' Up Marker to define the edge.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsJG9SvQZEm8c-puFp4FHE0cDUd7Ut5fWX6x3ZQmrYD9gcu1eUDZPI0E-nJHgaGz015d6cOJ2VGcZ9nyoQeNrTjqHSSjvdjuSq8_qjX1eZB-AdFt30BmDkpGXgWknRk-IHwxiAtDIl5tv4kqx_1Dd1fZhRfL7I84iZBiCE-j6-yE_DzyUnVCwxPYyCA/s1080/IMG_5022-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsJG9SvQZEm8c-puFp4FHE0cDUd7Ut5fWX6x3ZQmrYD9gcu1eUDZPI0E-nJHgaGz015d6cOJ2VGcZ9nyoQeNrTjqHSSjvdjuSq8_qjX1eZB-AdFt30BmDkpGXgWknRk-IHwxiAtDIl5tv4kqx_1Dd1fZhRfL7I84iZBiCE-j6-yE_DzyUnVCwxPYyCA/w300-h400/IMG_5022-web-W.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> </div><div>Sentiment was stamped using Stampin' Up Marker Bravo Burgundy - I am amazed they still work after all these years!</div><div><br /></div><div>I just love these layering stamps & dies - they create such interest in an otherwise clean & simple card. #Altenew<br /></div><div> </div><div></div><p><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b></p><p><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFqs-D1_z6I_Q227wsyNgBtaktd7lARfT0oADB9RlyH4FhwayzI-xScidkyTt-yI__vXw47aR3XYGm58pjhQOx2Gi33xNT_8g__Vm9JnhJnLmML47ssTYBI75SeVg0S6a458kqzHuYksJwJO9BU7YhCI9M5X_NrBXpSCDS61mPeO0Q4UX3MNp6GEkdvg=w200-h200" width="200" /><b> </b><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbWqp93dXScEyQBEX3ZL0VupJzm8SDNsQxv-L-WSMLKEWfensXBOQEUdv1lXSgiVYObT3RmWBx0bN3-cyXh--JzcZ0KNmoAh0SBSdUBlhwSulnH4roMnaZydJvCNJREcVrau-vzGmCBf6Ms6RNjzu_zfFYpodmeGWsJ5jIZJeJrA4gSiSVixgecjC/w200-h200/%2348.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCi11l0MMmGqFRZ6H5kpoT06xNcTUTFm62MIusDOAumg4ofiXjgX8xaGNdAVXYxZfV2bpQLgWe4bb74uboXrLyeKDDG2lT3zvXcSR4QK-Vp8BPeHeiTIpY9TfsFsC8AdO0vEVN8OxFHP9QkJ3oBnR-cNmK9SyB1xnE3xyFmy7tgwhTKA_2VGhncKtgg/w200-h200/%23173.jpg" width="200" /></p><div><a href="http://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/04/hls-april-anything-goes-with-dies.html" target="_blank">Happy Little Stampers:</a> Anything Goes with Dies</div><div><a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2023/04/game-48-layer-it-up.html" target="_blank">AAA Birthday Game #48</a> - Layer it up</div><div><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-173-stencil-andor-dies.html" target="_blank">The Male Room Challenge #173</a> - Stencil &/or Dies</div><div><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/04/sweet-stampin-use-dies-andor-punches.html" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin Challenge</a> - Use Dies &/or punches</div><div><a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-570-use-die-cuts.html" target="_blank">Fab 'n' Funky Challenge #570</a> - Use die cuts</div><div> </div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4><b>Stamps/Dies:</b> Altenew Vintage Vibes<div><b>Inks:</b> Stampin Up: Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, Bravo Burgundy; Distress Inks, Versafine<br /></div><div><b>Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Couture Creations Stamp Press<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-48863324123354102962023-03-31T17:00:00.002+10:302023-04-11T09:42:46.055+09:30Happy Easter<div>I felt like doing some foiling and Copic colouring today.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXKmbSZI5AbN1JpEsj6vBpQpAtbJnxkRXgVaVm7y2O3qGKyXEHXAo4EW_FlIh7t6Elcdbd_xgm7FBeS6I4QTW0zIju_N1Wd-Mz8G7aVgd2JOLCjuEQUKArT0YK14zBeWE-oD0IZ03ANv82LhD5pgatxI3jCwN6IhQOSPDpZoZXuocqEd0Qa175b_d7g/s1920/IMG_4986-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXKmbSZI5AbN1JpEsj6vBpQpAtbJnxkRXgVaVm7y2O3qGKyXEHXAo4EW_FlIh7t6Elcdbd_xgm7FBeS6I4QTW0zIju_N1Wd-Mz8G7aVgd2JOLCjuEQUKArT0YK14zBeWE-oD0IZ03ANv82LhD5pgatxI3jCwN6IhQOSPDpZoZXuocqEd0Qa175b_d7g/s320/IMG_4986-web-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div> </div><div>I love this 'easter tree' digi stamp from LOTV - my Sister-in-law
has an 'easter egg tree' ornament that she puts on display each year -
so that is who I am going to give this card to.</div><div> </div><div>I
printed digi stamp and the sentiment 'Happy Easter' using a font called
'Tinker Toy' with the Laser Printer. The sentiment was foiled in Gold
and the digi stamp was foiled in Green.</div><div> </div><div>I then coloured the image with some lovely pastel shades using my Copic Markers. <br /></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrkKkGpyUyheL0u-iMo37Vfq0seww6XYh8hOwZ-OesKREg9NLhDm5q506PWye8tx4qgEeCidfkGW7MYyDmciZ_8ERl3fNyely6x2Liv5G0XwINt881f1b-4YwmWTp0rJEo7kDwtagCvrUC6vhenHcKmlYluZmMqF8ooA_QjFH-bqcEAdvHs1HMnuRkw/s1440/IMG_4991-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrkKkGpyUyheL0u-iMo37Vfq0seww6XYh8hOwZ-OesKREg9NLhDm5q506PWye8tx4qgEeCidfkGW7MYyDmciZ_8ERl3fNyely6x2Liv5G0XwINt881f1b-4YwmWTp0rJEo7kDwtagCvrUC6vhenHcKmlYluZmMqF8ooA_QjFH-bqcEAdvHs1HMnuRkw/s320/IMG_4991-web-W.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> </div><div>The cardfront was trimmed down to fit on a DL sized cardbase, and a final touch of bling added.</div><div> </div><div>I really like the simplicity of this one - nice and easy to put in the mail too!</div><div> </div><div>I have been inspired by quite a few challenges for this card. </div><div> </div><div>The As You Like It challenge asks us to nominate what is our fave - People or Animals. I think it has to be Animals .... hands down! They are such fun to colour in!</div><div><br /></div><div>Several other challenges have Easter as the theme and these have influenced my colour choices.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="386" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3NjgZTTbK74mi4SnDOXxnaoY_WKfWPaZWGengGjmOa2xqqyUa7GARzVtlK1KUkVqtrLRJ3qUH9IM8bKklwBCOM4DCTVjlP669mvvsTy219_YMdLlqvPAcO3VHJRB21b2Jug4x1he874CV0azKEZ0QK1kIQlhAQuzod3UALrNJ9WhXXA_e7QLbTGi/w200-h200/%23646.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="3111" data-original-width="2839" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8r0V0omzEDbPqA29mX0aIbW6zKoTU3ZBcOhO9V9ktJtbw-R9qUIVyj4UCsIyM2RLjwXyOxJLHg-AFRadOgUFhEyeNxCvWBK7mzGsgG9uD6keuUWQF4nJEEqxgSqS37T4oQkwQAOJOKvcTMlTcVymg_PD9Ix833gcsIhLOZ9OTYrlxlDeO4kOwvUo5Q/w183-h200/March%20-%20Easter.jpg" width="183" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSGYBeMuhTCw-u9K_R4rYoP592l9ms9OzsE0dB5MXCsKCrfDTgvy6JNQUEaYoXLhaUOUY7NRdqGSecmCUX3KYvjHOvfDyeN6SGz4kfyoTGsjA2H_fTSN6njGBslHyQWEIgYm1QxcrnVR1CKtKs7zZDqWYJq-_BfCdelBFDtt7KindbNvlJMcIkyHTJw/w200-h200/326776095_3410899005814160_706714845385815586_n.jpeg" width="200" /></div><div> </div><div></div><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b><div><a href="https://theseinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/03/inspired-by-eggs.html" target="_blank">Inspired by #231</a> - Eggs</div><div><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/sweet-stampin-spring.html" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin</a> - Easter</div><div><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/favourite-people-or-critters-and-why.html" target="_blank">As You Like It</a> - People or Animals</div><div><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2023/03/easter.html" target="_blank">Double D Challenges</a> - Easter</div><div><a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2023/03/just-add-ink-646inspiration.html" target="_blank">Just Add Ink - #646</a> - Photo inspiration</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4><b>Stamps/Dies:</b> LOTV Digi Stamp 'easter tree'<div><b>Inks:</b> Copic Markers</div><div><b>Tools:</b> Laser Printer, Mini Minc, fancy rotary blade/cutting matt<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-60509864689473568572023-03-19T10:30:00.002+10:302023-09-16T13:01:07.653+09:30Mum<div><span style="font-size: medium;">It will be Mother's Day on the 2nd Sunday in May for us here in Australia, and whilst it has been many years since Mr Fixit and myself lost our Mums, my Mum has been on my mind of late..... so I made a card for her 💗 <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0kjZMwpkaeSRzCXNVpy0z8pM_6zgEyiVjCeiHhvd94trrPrlAANWBJ6G4hlv2cgInoHOn-iRybGWeabWcgM2XW3uLcPxH8AY10hovaPx3qHC7NFf_jV6l830XKRzVMt_8uITrmyWRPt--eOGYkkfcnwvFFgMk-BSAcBe9ll-6odfRBTVqsUOOqKsPQ/s1080/IMG_4973-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0kjZMwpkaeSRzCXNVpy0z8pM_6zgEyiVjCeiHhvd94trrPrlAANWBJ6G4hlv2cgInoHOn-iRybGWeabWcgM2XW3uLcPxH8AY10hovaPx3qHC7NFf_jV6l830XKRzVMt_8uITrmyWRPt--eOGYkkfcnwvFFgMk-BSAcBe9ll-6odfRBTVqsUOOqKsPQ/w300-h400/IMG_4973-web-W.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I had another play with the Altenew BAF Lavender stamp & die set. When I first used this set, I found it a little difficult to line up the stem exactly if you wanted to die cut the whole flower .... so I found a work around! I die-cut first! LOL</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I cut out as many flowers as I needed. I kept one of the 'background' holes and placed it in my Couture Creations Stamping Platform, then placed the die-cut in the hole. Using the stamping platform, I was then able to align the stamps exactly where needed. This was really useful for doing a batch of flowers at the same time. The process is: stamp the first layer, remove die-cut, then place a new die-cut in the hole, re-ink & stamp again. Then when ready for second layer, line up second layer & repeat the process. <br /> </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Once I had finished stamping a batch of flowers, I could
then get down to the layout of the card. I wanted it fairly simple
....... so an ink spattered background using the same colours from the
flowers seemed just right.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAolB47urpTNnxMvvUWfUQyNf8WFv7WO3kJ6HnWOCo8ruVym2wAMBOGKr5fqrZAhYWO50kO9zS9BEJuk2MonPWfVnUz8gH3EPvAD2ttUHWvTSemHUUuZ2OdP6YBp-Dal5IAgqED_EPUvdw3AoKt-GHZ_oayfAl4Q6u24u_c6cuiYBpBXge-7ONm73Ig/s1080/IMG_4972-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAolB47urpTNnxMvvUWfUQyNf8WFv7WO3kJ6HnWOCo8ruVym2wAMBOGKr5fqrZAhYWO50kO9zS9BEJuk2MonPWfVnUz8gH3EPvAD2ttUHWvTSemHUUuZ2OdP6YBp-Dal5IAgqED_EPUvdw3AoKt-GHZ_oayfAl4Q6u24u_c6cuiYBpBXge-7ONm73Ig/s320/IMG_4972-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The flowers were arranged and attached at slightly different layers using foam dots. 'MUM' was die-cut in white cardstock and ink blended with a brush using the darker purple ink and the 'shadow' was die-cut out of vellum.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">A tiny splattering of 'Kindy Glitz'/Stickles' was the final touch!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I think that our Mums would have loved a card like this.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">--oo0oo-- <br /></span></div><div></div><div> </div><b>Linking With the following challenges:</b><div><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/beautiful-blossoms-floral-challenge-3.html" target="_blank">Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #3</a></div><div><a href="http://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-flower-challenge-78-die-cuts-or.html" target="_blank">The Flower Challenge #78</a> Stencils or Dies</div><div><a href="https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/03/hls-march-anything-goes-with-dies.html" target="_blank">Happy Little Stampers AG with Dies</a></div><div><a href="http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2023/03/194-use-vellum.html" target="_blank">Cardz 4 Galz #194 Use Vellum </a><br /></div><div> </div><div><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiub38O9kVUNubbBnyElscoVyp9cfM0QSmDoW-UU_MzY22j_vkpwrW9x_fIlUCwb9fNA17nMRt3lJxQQjdo6O-De94wbyJh8L9EGz-sUA3aHoLQ8xKi6NADiuijkzVumN6x_o0lkI2WfNyBUm89Ukq-sd4Awofe7i25whso6Zzvkjd-fUXh_cMP-ye-AQ=w200-h200" width="200" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="446" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EViHUhuJ32ZktHQ2FrEOxyA7Y2_l9f3W01ubT-qGS8f1p8fIPBRTmB2ojH5Dn2-bbNFNJidj0CG_x5WuRYopOwslEpHEPI4MS1QYo5yJu1A-na7vqwtCCjtYUl4Fb6GdTaRvSt1_hINBV8BP9vldwG-GdRT21BlqKQC6QcJrsncANYJoj_LJa9VEXg/w200-h150/TFChallenge%2378A.jpg" width="200" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="548" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UFzvYLP_E9kut4RLzOOOQJXGrjnemvwuoyiHg4-Jg0mCMqQwVxZRyl_v9QUaf7pu1dhuE_vJsunqpWL3sAfTNqRnItNlttAkaICaJIgN7MLYL3iuujeQjqtoKZ7At0Zhv_CRCiBBPd0sYRcSdPXeoVOjSIfvf6u4oh4p5wNvkLAK7kqNYBFQ5Dbk/w163-h200/March%202023%20Mood%20Board.jpg" width="163" /> </div><div> <br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4><b>Stamps/Dies:</b> Altenew BAF Lavender, MUM (unbranded)<br /><div><b>Inks:</b> Colorbox Pigment Inks, Ranger Distress Inks</div><div><b>Tools:</b> Cuttlebug, Couture Creations Stamping Platform</div><div><b>Embellishments: </b>Kindy Glitz/Stickles</div><div><b>Cardstock/papers: </b>250gsm white, Vellum<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538780825670129984.post-80406855816560936852023-03-19T09:30:00.002+10:302023-03-19T11:53:35.063+10:30Noel<div>I have a new card to share today.</div><div> </div><div>A little while back, I left a comment on <a href="https://flowersribbonsandpearls.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christina Griffiths' Blog</a> and I won a prize - it was a Die Cutting Essentials magazine, which included a free die set.</div><div><br /></div><div>It took a little while to get here .... all the way from the U.K. and this weekend I have had time to have a quick play. <br /></div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TdkTfzTYLsDxMSiGG5CDbHTGXen3uPyapYNhKLmSwB1tjTQUqZMkaT1Gl1f0iwq4-MrKxK27LzDMqU86elwxl3Z5GUyMs6C0lW63wNnc94mJoz9IXLKzoOvVvilYGO7MtO1eIkEqBAOUa_cQhfUJp2Wi6OqPXV-hzeIuF2LX7Xggdrb8GFrjA48erw/s1080/IMG_4962-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TdkTfzTYLsDxMSiGG5CDbHTGXen3uPyapYNhKLmSwB1tjTQUqZMkaT1Gl1f0iwq4-MrKxK27LzDMqU86elwxl3Z5GUyMs6C0lW63wNnc94mJoz9IXLKzoOvVvilYGO7MtO1eIkEqBAOUa_cQhfUJp2Wi6OqPXV-hzeIuF2LX7Xggdrb8GFrjA48erw/s320/IMG_4962-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #577, I used the snowflake & Noel from this free set and combined it with a Spellbinders Snowflake I already had. I die cut everything from silver holographic card & layered with black card to add dimension. A strip was cut from black leathergrain cardstock scaps. I thought the plain white background was a bit too plain, so I used some black, grey & silver inks to do some paint splatters, with a final touch of teeny tiny stars for some bling.</div><div> </div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRo9KBj8ND_J94qN2qFw5YLuQBd_oztbmB08e5zlv8XSaHHWQw_4wOSf1G-yN2eeDUJPzC7WAtFmLenLkbE11UgZuiSPy19YA7_coczIv_0DmtZOmuxz2hPHhGNdLFeAD_i-58NcdHDNd5KuTPyqj9yB4JP4SXfIckkMvE8VVGdY4qnjRZE1SLc-G5PQ/s1080/IMG_4966-web-W.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRo9KBj8ND_J94qN2qFw5YLuQBd_oztbmB08e5zlv8XSaHHWQw_4wOSf1G-yN2eeDUJPzC7WAtFmLenLkbE11UgZuiSPy19YA7_coczIv_0DmtZOmuxz2hPHhGNdLFeAD_i-58NcdHDNd5KuTPyqj9yB4JP4SXfIckkMvE8VVGdY4qnjRZE1SLc-G5PQ/s320/IMG_4966-web-W.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>A Christmas Card fits in with the <a href="https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/03/hls-march-christmas-challenge.html" target="_blank">Happy Little Stampers AG Christmas Challenge </a>, and the <a href="https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-challenge-three-french-hens-three.html" target="_blank">Christmas Crafts All year Round March Challenge</a> of '3
red hens' or 3 of anything dictated the number of snowflakes .... all in all, the card came together relatively quickly.</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKJJ7RfH6bSF-HIyLR4-oPCxItJYqE4_pRpDHijrnEQ87YQZNsX7tZsgLH20DOIflhIGgvrutWS5bzN2DlOlBbTnuz5Qo1yhic97FP9hAmZRd5FrZznWZ53TRsBAP-G6LDkbUCA_cr7LYfTfg7yUfDzx6Kt-FQbPnCJivHhDyfYPsaiOzPxp9g6ckaA/w143-h200/FMS%20Final%20577-001.jpg" width="143" /> <img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="564" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZkshQ-W2Ge8TU2KFkvhHhMV1WtRhhXJtz1OIySr8hZGSqlS2VFBSy2h2WUWIZkURKg1a2xT-A34qz8PwoXJh9O_lGRAmj7ym07giCH7w1AakKARFE70XhFB3lTAs6ObtQA1a35uUBcLThDAjZM-fvSKEJdIYvnuWApQ8vYm_N6eyb0XqwH9GYhAn/w150-h200/day%203.jpg" width="150" /> <img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX3PH-Ov102ThfiiIGdolR25BVFeKAujSPRdg5IC5FYGmWo-zsRcztAylymQH3NqrGAuLj9ipsv3qvk0EuC9tJbgxJXlxPohg4XYEhkyxxhGvKkd1h9BIyShrSGTfl4mQoeCJ8hAQBP0onI6Xv2eQkI1OU-ektRHit2A_yBap3qIH75bwVFw-rG1TNDg=w200-h200" width="200" /> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The <a href="https://52cct.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-colour-challenge.html" target="_blank">52 Christmas Card Throwdown</a> March Challenge of Black & Silver
inspired my choice of colours, but sadly, I was too late to link my card
up (I will leave the link anyway - go visit and check it out) <br /></div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OetDQKFftR5zu-Un_6ICXBz142pQSHg6xxKpaMGpjOBGdFlf-tItsYsYzv6vv2NSbir8GPC7FLR6D-MBkMeILpc-ay-KDpX2t8RCAfVsdclpruGf5xnqmfeI95d2ObM_GNvP3LFktQiaocLcQNrKaqIaHu7PnJpDVI6-Se5P9lmAO2Ln7WW6d6Ez/w200-h200/Mar%20colour.png" width="200" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Thank you again, Christina, I love visiting your blog and seeing your work. I think I will enjoy playing some more with this die set. <br /></div><div> </div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;">ITEMS USED</h4><b>Stamps/Dies:</b> Die-cutting Essentials Christmas Pillowbox Die Set, Spellbinders Snowflake<br /><div><b>Inks:</b> Distress Inks - Black, Grey, Silver<br /></div><div><b>Cardstock: </b>White 300gsm, Black Leathergrain, Silver Holographic<br /></div><div><b>Tools:</b> Cuttlebug<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.</div><div><div>Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)<br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="89" data-original-width="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtG_4bfYKiiQIabP2c9uucDAryR1qXdFbuRJEB-rn9n7tcpQFXeBxydm_v0RcJumk94ckr-78DpBWA4lmyKzrkS2zsgLcC71Pd8HoAUbFeKF01tgWTqwOnoKVxp-oW4xWB4JkhWntnf_Ens_pvI1wtTl8rtQJFVwQIJQlpnAeq796PUjlswRkLxS0G_Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div>CathyChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09429095355791851150noreply@blogger.com2