tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26910186780774813522024-03-14T03:15:48.952+00:00Life in the Craft Lane Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.comBlogger1606125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-37056926320067624742023-12-25T07:00:00.002+00:002023-12-25T07:00:00.134+00:00It's Christmas Day ........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYiP9oEF7F8p4rzg1E0os8Xnhk6UmRQRIqUWoi1RxAj3waKikBk1k74SkFcJ8U1JgUJVZFnbsxewv5rsrfifRMXLyyytPv9If5eg4c5juAgJnSXKRuQY_LkxOHADLuzRn21zAqLqFphcFN6D6RJqpC98t2jBYIwGBnWhSRSjNmuPGG80fN-foMcbUu4Q/s1008/20231112_235648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYiP9oEF7F8p4rzg1E0os8Xnhk6UmRQRIqUWoi1RxAj3waKikBk1k74SkFcJ8U1JgUJVZFnbsxewv5rsrfifRMXLyyytPv9If5eg4c5juAgJnSXKRuQY_LkxOHADLuzRn21zAqLqFphcFN6D6RJqpC98t2jBYIwGBnWhSRSjNmuPGG80fN-foMcbUu4Q/w480-h640/20231112_235648.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>Has he been?<br /><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-38076769053364482732023-12-24T11:46:00.007+00:002023-12-24T11:46:47.491+00:00Merry Christmas ........Happy Christmas Eve ........<div><br /></div><div>The shopping's done, the presents are wrapped, and we're off to the panto this evening ....... oh yes we are!! It's Christmas!!!!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>Before the festivities begin though, I thought I'd share with you a little project that I made recently. </div><div><br /></div><div>Over the last few years I've been asked to make some very special cards for Christmas for an old work colleague of hubby's. 'The Christmas Quest' has been a regular event, in fact, I think it was the 20th one this year. </div><div>They always seem lots of fun, and it's always a pleasure making the cards. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a quick look at this years ........</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-D8MNZ7otlUUFPRCvEbMaILdmY3YEAoxaW2GGVQnG0MFe_uKd627Ql1Rvu0O0yoJbarL5px6tcA7YbTIlbiRYAjT804NwHzhDOEH7kmK6g2duTpH_sRwFIqGUVYgZwqxq23yu5v4D2jXGbHDSGb7PG9SJ296GCs33PcYRx3UFKrriSpLtgtmZzgdJOM/s604/20231106_142011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="604" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-D8MNZ7otlUUFPRCvEbMaILdmY3YEAoxaW2GGVQnG0MFe_uKd627Ql1Rvu0O0yoJbarL5px6tcA7YbTIlbiRYAjT804NwHzhDOEH7kmK6g2duTpH_sRwFIqGUVYgZwqxq23yu5v4D2jXGbHDSGb7PG9SJ296GCs33PcYRx3UFKrriSpLtgtmZzgdJOM/w640-h594/20231106_142011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Christmas trees done using a triangle aperture stencil from <i>Sweet Poppy Stencils, </i>and Distress Oxide inks in festive reds and greens .....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_vUi6-BqJECLWlx6x6I4FIH_Y89q6yHlQQHusYewRx8mWFwwm1v6bV7hmRVU4jg5CqogECosl7fTN8PMCRRLxRLKHO4mKLzSTbOgNpCtWgZc94rkm2if5sPbOl5uvK5h3hg1LQJv-AWfGYhFRNqTEHSzDDmhqXdHZuZCpBsOIgFvkcVXUtLFES7PojWc/s806/20231106_142020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="806" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_vUi6-BqJECLWlx6x6I4FIH_Y89q6yHlQQHusYewRx8mWFwwm1v6bV7hmRVU4jg5CqogECosl7fTN8PMCRRLxRLKHO4mKLzSTbOgNpCtWgZc94rkm2if5sPbOl5uvK5h3hg1LQJv-AWfGYhFRNqTEHSzDDmhqXdHZuZCpBsOIgFvkcVXUtLFES7PojWc/w400-h300/20231106_142020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I dotted White Enamel Accents over the top to give a snowy look.</div><div><br /></div><div>A pretty festive wreath ......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxSpawIhrbMaWo2HbJscdKpEdzLy_LMeFaEKu4MbTO-MDQuzbsPs2_eKWrw4kUFWuDtt6uZIwobJ1lLUJyQxaNuaL9WG_uaUuP8c98dJ0ApYLPzfOCliRJpW7NyumQLv_d9S3cxLhE9lsxTnkR8yzVoHjvXKijA8p-SQ1kdUzZWdve9_kk5fqfeMPFks/s604/20231106_142124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="604" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxSpawIhrbMaWo2HbJscdKpEdzLy_LMeFaEKu4MbTO-MDQuzbsPs2_eKWrw4kUFWuDtt6uZIwobJ1lLUJyQxaNuaL9WG_uaUuP8c98dJ0ApYLPzfOCliRJpW7NyumQLv_d9S3cxLhE9lsxTnkR8yzVoHjvXKijA8p-SQ1kdUzZWdve9_kk5fqfeMPFks/w640-h602/20231106_142124.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Heat embossed in gold onto black cardstock, and then coloured using metallic paints</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVRhz6kE69sAMHBJkKPpj52tVSrP8Z5_XTFiXWovFJ4NHurzmN6wJAAJ9hBz91IvqiYWBzBBL_ckjUrCRTKTRmsvk3AjdJeKrnq6GXC1KiDzvNF_XuHv9Z9w9YIShsNb68qCmRikhYfgHCDoSdaaCrDV7CwCC7GjoHRJfc8okEbYTRmcLXISlUfEfrJM/s806/20231106_142128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="806" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVRhz6kE69sAMHBJkKPpj52tVSrP8Z5_XTFiXWovFJ4NHurzmN6wJAAJ9hBz91IvqiYWBzBBL_ckjUrCRTKTRmsvk3AjdJeKrnq6GXC1KiDzvNF_XuHv9Z9w9YIShsNb68qCmRikhYfgHCDoSdaaCrDV7CwCC7GjoHRJfc8okEbYTRmcLXISlUfEfrJM/w400-h300/20231106_142128.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Lots of paint splatter onto the background too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next, you have to have twinkling fairy lights at Christmas ........</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJGIGZsHggAYPyPBLI0FL7Jwzu_BktKwjcfNkRnTpOznIkGHX7knms7tp7LuL905GE2Rik9TozZ8xzbLirDbRAqbowd3-4OOv4hrk3ZSLA1JIqiON8di29DFHBWnOQYUFcr3-RnXssWhsIhtcFlh9ANxdukau1m4ysNNhRCbJi92KW3GJDlKJnoKuWBI/s608/20231106_142055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="603" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJGIGZsHggAYPyPBLI0FL7Jwzu_BktKwjcfNkRnTpOznIkGHX7knms7tp7LuL905GE2Rik9TozZ8xzbLirDbRAqbowd3-4OOv4hrk3ZSLA1JIqiON8di29DFHBWnOQYUFcr3-RnXssWhsIhtcFlh9ANxdukau1m4ysNNhRCbJi92KW3GJDlKJnoKuWBI/w634-h640/20231106_142055.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><br /><div>Die cut from glitter cardstock using an old Penny Black die and layered with silver mirri card ..... very festive!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yenxEv4Bl3740dEDT1pnxed1hDFmyKUE5WZX7Em9-vi_sImU3pH6W2hq4WTOOSEZqIGv_VGAqG5qNEvopbsIq71wav-zCAZdDvZCzjcP8BBB3uIEl-s4QQ9jwfMTaJ9oBRw41wP-0y3AYfH4W2HSI_ieXozlD-KuZ1fum5HIa3FhkcpyAkLh4Y1agBI/s806/20231106_142100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="806" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yenxEv4Bl3740dEDT1pnxed1hDFmyKUE5WZX7Em9-vi_sImU3pH6W2hq4WTOOSEZqIGv_VGAqG5qNEvopbsIq71wav-zCAZdDvZCzjcP8BBB3uIEl-s4QQ9jwfMTaJ9oBRw41wP-0y3AYfH4W2HSI_ieXozlD-KuZ1fum5HIa3FhkcpyAkLh4Y1agBI/w400-h300/20231106_142100.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>And last up, a little robin .....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfGVL_U2NPJ6imw5G_Jg1Kgv9v3cuKz3rk7JD9uu4nMMS-bkeyqsQsEthNupQZzovneCB6WUhEfh592XoXeTjdKEQ_yaSC5ktgGT9SoMllshyYE77yQjmIkWeopHmpihwH1mnmQJCX4PUPrC0XtdPVtRhuYDj01vCG3bDmprwMj61d76nq7NvXpFVrU0/s603/20231106_141843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="603" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfGVL_U2NPJ6imw5G_Jg1Kgv9v3cuKz3rk7JD9uu4nMMS-bkeyqsQsEthNupQZzovneCB6WUhEfh592XoXeTjdKEQ_yaSC5ktgGT9SoMllshyYE77yQjmIkWeopHmpihwH1mnmQJCX4PUPrC0XtdPVtRhuYDj01vCG3bDmprwMj61d76nq7NvXpFVrU0/w640-h592/20231106_141843.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This little guy is one of my favourites from Penny black.<div>Stamped onto white cardstock, and coloured with markers and Distress inks. </div><div><br /></div><div>A little simple masking, Distress inks and a bit more stamping to create a winter background, and then finished off with some die cut foliage and a sprinkling of glitter.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Catch up with any last minute jobs, and then get ready for this evening. </div><div>We're out for a early meal with Lauren and Alex, and then we're off to see Aladdin ...... oh yes we are! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsH9m5DqXjTtYsFhuvt1jAyE7GhyhzIHElYJl0Gu_azc2x07MeUktTlDjU1PC50Uwt6I2hEEVmoAwaScTCepe-N06x6HIxPHq_nSswyNuh4BGY0edUeeiJGnB24d8G8zEyEyy_KZeOk1pCvqH7TS4b84MJ0Juz4XHMInjYrHy4e1N0bp_yQC7CBr5RfR0/s1280/2748e9350ed673f0bc85d759bfecfbf38216ad0efa85a36a7f0474da46c6343d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1280" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsH9m5DqXjTtYsFhuvt1jAyE7GhyhzIHElYJl0Gu_azc2x07MeUktTlDjU1PC50Uwt6I2hEEVmoAwaScTCepe-N06x6HIxPHq_nSswyNuh4BGY0edUeeiJGnB24d8G8zEyEyy_KZeOk1pCvqH7TS4b84MJ0Juz4XHMInjYrHy4e1N0bp_yQC7CBr5RfR0/w400-h156/2748e9350ed673f0bc85d759bfecfbf38216ad0efa85a36a7f0474da46c6343d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: red;">Merry</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Christmas</span> <span style="color: red;">everyone!</span></b></i></span></div><div><div><div><br /> </div><div><div>
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Ho! </i> Things are about to get a little crazy around here! </div><div><br /></div><div>The last of my Christmas cards are done <i>(phew!)</i>. One of the jobs on the list for today was to get them in the post so, it's now fingers crossed that they all get there in time! I can't believe I'm so late!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, you know me, I'm quite the traditional girl when it comes to Christmas cards ......... snowmen, snowflakes, baubles, and Christmas trees <i>(lots of trees!!). </i></div><div>Pretty poinsettias, a Christmas wreath, and I do love my festive reds and greens. So, when I saw the theme for the final challenge this year, over at the <i><a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge Blog</a>, </i>I thought I'd give it a try.</div><div>What do you think? ........ I kinda like it</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3Fq6PaMM76c6UW2sqJ_8jeRmHaFK9Ewlh1I0RufT6zdIxj6nK6x3uTZCwrPcSnILN0RPCRSYsOCvi2HVSLa-Qiorx2C7q_GlW9qM_tsPqhblZ88ZX-5jOVu-fv5zbGg5s6z_R35B07KscMWb200Giw5lSXciTaslsEGsTtsvfYAAWCEf7K9Y21cDe2g/s1024/IMG_9120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt3Fq6PaMM76c6UW2sqJ_8jeRmHaFK9Ewlh1I0RufT6zdIxj6nK6x3uTZCwrPcSnILN0RPCRSYsOCvi2HVSLa-Qiorx2C7q_GlW9qM_tsPqhblZ88ZX-5jOVu-fv5zbGg5s6z_R35B07KscMWb200Giw5lSXciTaslsEGsTtsvfYAAWCEf7K9Y21cDe2g/w480-h640/IMG_9120.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Pink and Silver ...... definitely not my go to Christmas colours but, it works.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD95RtxvGdPgbUvt1BuNkALoeWiKsK-MeqQ9RzrxUe5AQDApoSCwekSv2UHp0Pjlr7ut0sqZBxL7sjulkQXV8gdK4gjVe9uAaNHVo2uFQ2qBt0rsudSRSIWI6HLmU9DJcoLiZsnycy3mAFtlf26F4rHdCJRP1C20zDUF2E0rTo_opV-G_cfqc6yxVqcgc/s1080/_Ch%20%2377%20Pink%20and%20Silver._001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD95RtxvGdPgbUvt1BuNkALoeWiKsK-MeqQ9RzrxUe5AQDApoSCwekSv2UHp0Pjlr7ut0sqZBxL7sjulkQXV8gdK4gjVe9uAaNHVo2uFQ2qBt0rsudSRSIWI6HLmU9DJcoLiZsnycy3mAFtlf26F4rHdCJRP1C20zDUF2E0rTo_opV-G_cfqc6yxVqcgc/s320/_Ch%20%2377%20Pink%20and%20Silver._001.jpeg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div><div>The embossing folder I used is the pretty <i>3D Holiday</i> <i>Floral Swag</i> from <i>Spellbinders ...... I love it!!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I simply ran it through the Big Shot, using white cardstock, then blended Distress Inks over the design (<i>Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry),</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_PHEiEu7Nz_EaDrUiJqFX4JLP4-QxqvA2m6XaVJwkGfgdN7Mmpjs4eFmtCE4mgylbYfWuY1Hqj5E-Wc_ub_u0-X-knVNXvr9TFh9lqJZFhm3ht7cF8qShp6v6M7HvlUEPZn_7edu3iSsuF6VJfSpr3dk874d0_N9nQYdh0iItlw3R8rmJrW9hUt5ytw/s1024/IMG_9124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_PHEiEu7Nz_EaDrUiJqFX4JLP4-QxqvA2m6XaVJwkGfgdN7Mmpjs4eFmtCE4mgylbYfWuY1Hqj5E-Wc_ub_u0-X-knVNXvr9TFh9lqJZFhm3ht7cF8qShp6v6M7HvlUEPZn_7edu3iSsuF6VJfSpr3dk874d0_N9nQYdh0iItlw3R8rmJrW9hUt5ytw/w400-h300/IMG_9124.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />fading out the colour where my sentiment was to go.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hnm9tlLbCrxNaBqelGqj1IIQ8wNaU-PbcU0ly3tbGlMs3KVOPHja8Spkc1fzs5KfabdHh8m8rpaiAjAc4O9C8mScVGvy9xNez31CTS4Z2OBYTg-3wvi6HK7LLMg2MtLJam2W1NfSRDXUiEyKQQi_YgXuf82m3wSf_U8dXhNOKWHyPXXIOOIpLi0-cco/s1024/IMG_9123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6hnm9tlLbCrxNaBqelGqj1IIQ8wNaU-PbcU0ly3tbGlMs3KVOPHja8Spkc1fzs5KfabdHh8m8rpaiAjAc4O9C8mScVGvy9xNez31CTS4Z2OBYTg-3wvi6HK7LLMg2MtLJam2W1NfSRDXUiEyKQQi_YgXuf82m3wSf_U8dXhNOKWHyPXXIOOIpLi0-cco/w400-h300/IMG_9123.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />I heat embossed the sentiment in silver and added a few dots of white Enamel Accents</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtWt8342ZP8EYraz7W2ga-uoaqwyJ4usxt3Yni6v19WJo9azQVqsrCXk6tVZldznSRJmYc6W74RHNF8zIX_1EjSqkOu85pSRBiybpIE8Cnx2pZL_CtshQjVMG5BjzKjUw4wIMahJb-b6uUPiT0EkEXKKOTKbd2fdy9pztAz2zXXoL0Z8Qv6EOKj6lMpo/s1024/IMG_9122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtWt8342ZP8EYraz7W2ga-uoaqwyJ4usxt3Yni6v19WJo9azQVqsrCXk6tVZldznSRJmYc6W74RHNF8zIX_1EjSqkOu85pSRBiybpIE8Cnx2pZL_CtshQjVMG5BjzKjUw4wIMahJb-b6uUPiT0EkEXKKOTKbd2fdy9pztAz2zXXoL0Z8Qv6EOKj6lMpo/w400-h300/IMG_9122.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />To finish off, and give the card a more snowy look, I splattered with a little bit of white paint</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yk5KHTrs7wOX7ul1PYXCCyd7kykTMuv9nGs6AL5QOxlfIL-jOlqmgRjRA1STzqezZ00xsqHJkj94BnBZl8fBSPD0eGN6HmPl57wQ9lJzn86rcflQ0oQilOOLekZJhYHjiOmkc3LK-AXWnFi5dmmSsqWKunj-myy0oWdZ0kSEaC3CFniEJdpcW5-aVhE/s1024/IMG_9121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9yk5KHTrs7wOX7ul1PYXCCyd7kykTMuv9nGs6AL5QOxlfIL-jOlqmgRjRA1STzqezZ00xsqHJkj94BnBZl8fBSPD0eGN6HmPl57wQ9lJzn86rcflQ0oQilOOLekZJhYHjiOmkc3LK-AXWnFi5dmmSsqWKunj-myy0oWdZ0kSEaC3CFniEJdpcW5-aVhE/w400-h300/IMG_9121.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Here's another version of the same card but, just a little bit different .......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcDw3eC0gKPK-o9nUyZ9SudgyIK_dQWwpgQ3pnNK2BdC0rqsRD65D0ep6TBIBq-ZUKnbjekFxo2Sfh65R6FoZ0U_WYqrG-oETCJxpKcWG7ElYnAKtLPGbP5h0DkmRIHIjTIKC_4ueuFVST3o8YuB1tsbZznyMqO6AT5Lo6y2ykHHzOmQDCg7D-3D7nh8/s1024/IMG_9115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNcDw3eC0gKPK-o9nUyZ9SudgyIK_dQWwpgQ3pnNK2BdC0rqsRD65D0ep6TBIBq-ZUKnbjekFxo2Sfh65R6FoZ0U_WYqrG-oETCJxpKcWG7ElYnAKtLPGbP5h0DkmRIHIjTIKC_4ueuFVST3o8YuB1tsbZznyMqO6AT5Lo6y2ykHHzOmQDCg7D-3D7nh8/w480-h640/IMG_9115.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>This time it was<i> Spun Sugar Distress</i> and <i>Worn Lipstick</i>, going a little more red instead of pink</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UnvBW2sHvhLB2MHaZh685ZXHWaz4Hy0Ne5My2F-Im5Dt0-EubJNLszhntiamSe9m3B_PFFYf_e2oLynErdonkt_ZeqjuyKCFOmKqJEhhQ6jZ9pdqDAQWVCI6e3b4yw3A6mEri9rFp8LEep0bv0NgrUm3Ztub4TklsOgwqZmBM-dIcMKdMSXSkCSF1mQ/s1024/IMG_9119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UnvBW2sHvhLB2MHaZh685ZXHWaz4Hy0Ne5My2F-Im5Dt0-EubJNLszhntiamSe9m3B_PFFYf_e2oLynErdonkt_ZeqjuyKCFOmKqJEhhQ6jZ9pdqDAQWVCI6e3b4yw3A6mEri9rFp8LEep0bv0NgrUm3Ztub4TklsOgwqZmBM-dIcMKdMSXSkCSF1mQ/w400-h300/IMG_9119.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>and I changed the sentiment ever so slightly ........ </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpVLdbD3rEB8rTHGOf1mYW3Ft7IY_JGgmv-8sC_SChWQyNnjLJNmXqrc2Cq_KEqDjwub3D2k-wvFUGBVZVGb3UAms9oeHYPZXbXg_3RuvDdA2dopkZOlzxyptUkPicJtZcd4A63A-uj6rMWGn0CwNwuQS2i7iJG36f5-6vWBC7QfuZSnnK4ugm1hjSIc/s1024/IMG_9117.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpVLdbD3rEB8rTHGOf1mYW3Ft7IY_JGgmv-8sC_SChWQyNnjLJNmXqrc2Cq_KEqDjwub3D2k-wvFUGBVZVGb3UAms9oeHYPZXbXg_3RuvDdA2dopkZOlzxyptUkPicJtZcd4A63A-uj6rMWGn0CwNwuQS2i7iJG36f5-6vWBC7QfuZSnnK4ugm1hjSIc/w400-h300/IMG_9117.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I think I prefer the sentiment this way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, Pink and Silver is now definitely on my festive combo list!</div><div>And, as it's the first time I've used this embossing folder I'm also hooking up to Darnell's <i><a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2023/12/nbus-challenge-57.html" target="_blank">NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff!) Challenge</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1ZPplR0o_BDMMQwQLvIynd_FOy7Bh3k0DlFfCxstG4SEKR-7Y2FQy6K_PBV9VQL12rrLQKXsRDusT8NoL2HsuNEmgl2oZN8DOqh9IR-iAGGEnjZbEowsXGXMam4rkWEzdw6-VCoD113vGmJZN1Nhhe8yP2K3jtEMZv-O4WuyCpbzxp1TRmnU81qK6h8/s230/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1ZPplR0o_BDMMQwQLvIynd_FOy7Bh3k0DlFfCxstG4SEKR-7Y2FQy6K_PBV9VQL12rrLQKXsRDusT8NoL2HsuNEmgl2oZN8DOqh9IR-iAGGEnjZbEowsXGXMam4rkWEzdw6-VCoD113vGmJZN1Nhhe8yP2K3jtEMZv-O4WuyCpbzxp1TRmnU81qK6h8/s1600/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div>Thanks for popping ..... enjoy the rest of your day.</div><div>I'm off to put my feet up for five minutes with a cuppa and a festive mince pie ...... yum!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcW4rXgqkfWnGqCxkrGJbGDnInT-uvhagI5adJoGZw8MuWNINd3MSMymspwi3USFnuqYbKADHXcW7BTe9YDbQOIxUCU9gzoKFpPpg3nRnvRMxL5FGWWFBw_hGfxpOVxL4Urlhq631dpQWLaEMs5jjmENBM8MIIaB4Y8j7vqy5auSmP5_Cx1i3ofqlXo9c/s806/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="604" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcW4rXgqkfWnGqCxkrGJbGDnInT-uvhagI5adJoGZw8MuWNINd3MSMymspwi3USFnuqYbKADHXcW7BTe9YDbQOIxUCU9gzoKFpPpg3nRnvRMxL5FGWWFBw_hGfxpOVxL4Urlhq631dpQWLaEMs5jjmENBM8MIIaB4Y8j7vqy5auSmP5_Cx1i3ofqlXo9c/s320/1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>And, just in case I don't get chance to blog again before the big day ............ </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: red;">Have</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">a</span> <span style="color: red;">Wonderful </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Christmas!</span></i></span></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ......</div><div><br /></div><div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-31083787617826061232023-12-07T17:33:00.001+00:002023-12-07T17:33:19.037+00:00It's that time of year again .......Happy Thursday ........<div><br /></div><div>How are you? Full of the festive spirit yet? </div><div>We're getting there. This bug is still hanging on by a thread but, it will not beat me!!</div><div>Lists have been made <i>(lots of lists!) </i>The shopping has started <i>(note to self ..... I need to buy wrapping paper). </i></div><div>I think I've eaten my body weight in mince pies <i>(the diet starts in January ..... again!).</i> I've tried the odd Christmas cocktail <i>(or two ...... hic!) </i>And, I'm still making Christmas cards!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55Dex5JBiyJsCyt6xPZNVlvv17iJCDUh6AyPwsR0aQOlWlNoE_WX0_3rL2M8tOETBTxrp0-o0KQUM3TcAKIPhmq84p00JxB0-jb3pLIt5OwlYDMTVP68m9p9d_V8mkjzjvtTfx7UEP7_MJZ3hEJovOm9UTfTH_X8jUntWOWI2MG2afWaNcEFdHlLZq6c/s2048/IMG_9088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55Dex5JBiyJsCyt6xPZNVlvv17iJCDUh6AyPwsR0aQOlWlNoE_WX0_3rL2M8tOETBTxrp0-o0KQUM3TcAKIPhmq84p00JxB0-jb3pLIt5OwlYDMTVP68m9p9d_V8mkjzjvtTfx7UEP7_MJZ3hEJovOm9UTfTH_X8jUntWOWI2MG2afWaNcEFdHlLZq6c/w480-h640/IMG_9088.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I guess he had to come out at some point now didn't he ...... my favourite little snowman. I'm not even sure he's still available to buy. He's an old wooden stamp from Inkadinkadoo, and every year I have to use him on at least one card ....... he always makes me smile 😊</div><div><br /></div><div>I stamped the snowman onto a piece of white cardstock. Masked around the edges to create a frame, and then slowly blended shades of blue Distress Inks inside to create my night sky</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1QKH-NQaU0gJVpy9YZ_zozkb7fmKsWJBs8Kn1MWhbUWlsApaT3HfJxKsWFq7LtsDBLoxi441k_YDL0F3kufv62QdTH_JNq2OaYMub5aKOLDDCx8IWnTd8LKXf_OpzzOxFBNucILSGSK4Aqd9MWIxv8bVTBJIGM97rTkKzEMgbURo-TKQZ6k9YSMQMPI/s512/IMG_9091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="384" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1QKH-NQaU0gJVpy9YZ_zozkb7fmKsWJBs8Kn1MWhbUWlsApaT3HfJxKsWFq7LtsDBLoxi441k_YDL0F3kufv62QdTH_JNq2OaYMub5aKOLDDCx8IWnTd8LKXf_OpzzOxFBNucILSGSK4Aqd9MWIxv8bVTBJIGM97rTkKzEMgbURo-TKQZ6k9YSMQMPI/w300-h400/IMG_9091.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Once I was happy with the colour, I splattered the ink with a little bit of clean water and let it sit for a few seconds.<div>I mopped up the excess with a paper towel and then added a few dots of white Enamel Accents here and there, sprinkled with a touch of fine crystal glitter, to give it a snowy look</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6Xu8uuXLV3__-mLXKEBtdVmV2yu43-zWrMnA1zDsOlnLzjasqOOLZJwErx8iZYpedt6qSnDvGDi2jNEbA7Tqj3gcWPk86jWslDFIS_qHVkXfh-ouUJi_2kBVsi62Vt0P5-PFQ1QRcyKcWWeZjvlc5F4jP85gH6V5u7AzmTKAYSvnckz0-KNQDGr2EqQ/s512/IMG_9092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="384" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6Xu8uuXLV3__-mLXKEBtdVmV2yu43-zWrMnA1zDsOlnLzjasqOOLZJwErx8iZYpedt6qSnDvGDi2jNEbA7Tqj3gcWPk86jWslDFIS_qHVkXfh-ouUJi_2kBVsi62Vt0P5-PFQ1QRcyKcWWeZjvlc5F4jP85gH6V5u7AzmTKAYSvnckz0-KNQDGr2EqQ/w300-h400/IMG_9092.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>The snowman was coloured using brush markers ..... he's so cute!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhTefZZP6hF9IuCT1dN66ON_1mr-lE-OnK4C16Ma04UoGVmfsjehWqK_6vdS-gyk-IUSJJyxxkDk2UPX19Fe1e4MkwYIIoZ3FPkjW9dyw3FTuGCnoWrH9BgAvAI42x4hcPzoWLEtWm-7rYkXEevWp_0W78htV5w9t_E7O1x-PzOmZkKf1iiyDGYa8hpE/s2048/IMG_9089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhTefZZP6hF9IuCT1dN66ON_1mr-lE-OnK4C16Ma04UoGVmfsjehWqK_6vdS-gyk-IUSJJyxxkDk2UPX19Fe1e4MkwYIIoZ3FPkjW9dyw3FTuGCnoWrH9BgAvAI42x4hcPzoWLEtWm-7rYkXEevWp_0W78htV5w9t_E7O1x-PzOmZkKf1iiyDGYa8hpE/w300-h400/IMG_9089.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>And I finished off with a heat embossed sentiment and a touch more 'snow'</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnCaDywqoZ5CiQ19yMurPIjGlxhPeex2XMjBRzZJwS1Bkgo8hJ2jLOIKH_fh7Z46nScESGQhrnm8Ru8bspPrKjZNXsDXl30pBobDIVP4rnW8jofFc1jtnVXSvNK-qD1zKLDRSnD5oN218e9MeGU-6cDhr-mpwhos9pB7yMBaJWPZOQKBRYu_4-iVvLgM/s614/IMG_9090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="614" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnCaDywqoZ5CiQ19yMurPIjGlxhPeex2XMjBRzZJwS1Bkgo8hJ2jLOIKH_fh7Z46nScESGQhrnm8Ru8bspPrKjZNXsDXl30pBobDIVP4rnW8jofFc1jtnVXSvNK-qD1zKLDRSnD5oN218e9MeGU-6cDhr-mpwhos9pB7yMBaJWPZOQKBRYu_4-iVvLgM/w400-h300/IMG_9090.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Speaking of snow, I've loved seeing all the pictures on Facebook of the snow across in the UK at the moment. We might have even been in some of it had we gone on our trip ........ brrrrr!</div><div>If you're snowed in at the moment, stay safe and warm.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by, enjoy the rest of your day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ........<div><div>
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<br /></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-875242715859235712023-12-01T10:59:00.001+00:002023-12-01T10:59:13.584+00:00It's the 1st of December!!!! .......Happy Friday .....<div><br /></div><div>And welcome to December. Let the countdown begin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>I've written, and posted my first lot of Christmas cards. The first door on the advent calendar is open .... <i>well it's Alex's advent calendar really but, we all got a little bit giddy this morning! </i>And one of the tasks for this afternoon is to hang a festive wreath on the front door. I love this time of year ..... can you tell!</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I've got another Christmas card for you today, and guess what? It's another tree ........ there's definitely a theme going on with my cards this year.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RyrcUfpaYxAF5y3D5-4ozGRPR9CXApzJ9PCWXBPyooIkSukOXU0O5warkAXSyo4CNd4QF5nFhRW12InaVGGrY7EOHEb6p3x9fSsoZiSMFfOnSqyXWC7PKxmtU_sJyyyASY-S6gWB5sbpylMLDUcUs5UlWsSgu_gVmOyqGqs0Mjn9MmdtPipQjXv4RF0/s1024/IMG_9098.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5RyrcUfpaYxAF5y3D5-4ozGRPR9CXApzJ9PCWXBPyooIkSukOXU0O5warkAXSyo4CNd4QF5nFhRW12InaVGGrY7EOHEb6p3x9fSsoZiSMFfOnSqyXWC7PKxmtU_sJyyyASY-S6gWB5sbpylMLDUcUs5UlWsSgu_gVmOyqGqs0Mjn9MmdtPipQjXv4RF0/w480-h640/IMG_9098.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>This was done using a cute little die from Simon Says Stamp called <i><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-corbel-tree-collage-wafer-die-s398" target="_blank">Corbel Tree Collage</a>. </i>Not sure how long it's been in my die folder but I think this is the first time I've used it to make a card ....... isn't it pretty!</div><div><br /></div><div>I used to the die to cut the design into a piece of white cardstock, then cut it again from green and red glitter foam from Spellbinders <i>(I'm loving this stuff, and the good thing is the glitter doesn't shed)</i></div><div>I then inlaid the glitter pieces into the white card. It was a little bit fiddly but I just took my time. I love how it's given a raised effect, very touchy feely. And just look at that sparkle!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVExbkMy_wkf1cDOl0u6wZF0FIMwk2op866Zduagi6P1tOdogp_oKoYbWCdnxQnWREQ7kyyh5pUS-HFEyvd4-X5ScE8bIGasfsfkmuvSiBQ8zJpvq4yEq-GGCYlJZgQmojWshEPgbB_iH4z2Cp6m1423Znhngj2ZRrVxuECiOe6Jq-iuqdBlPM8C99To/s1024/IMG_9100.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVExbkMy_wkf1cDOl0u6wZF0FIMwk2op866Zduagi6P1tOdogp_oKoYbWCdnxQnWREQ7kyyh5pUS-HFEyvd4-X5ScE8bIGasfsfkmuvSiBQ8zJpvq4yEq-GGCYlJZgQmojWshEPgbB_iH4z2Cp6m1423Znhngj2ZRrVxuECiOe6Jq-iuqdBlPM8C99To/w300-h400/IMG_9100.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A festive sentiment stamped underneath, and of course I had to splatter a little bit of gold ink here and there!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs-q6q_r6hAi05wxi1XcRKCi8Ghxp16bfFEhdz9hu1brjHR05TCBdCJxNI8JKHgNhkE1mr7Yji36BOmhwXLbCXABgMYd2ufkGTQdhWxMeS3qgWUyY241_KoXWwARiIXLomhq1s0eX9VOGMjG2mNyfCLLu7WAr5wABA41cZ4JUn_28Yh5CFqNKwvIB2Gw/s1024/IMG_9101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs-q6q_r6hAi05wxi1XcRKCi8Ghxp16bfFEhdz9hu1brjHR05TCBdCJxNI8JKHgNhkE1mr7Yji36BOmhwXLbCXABgMYd2ufkGTQdhWxMeS3qgWUyY241_KoXWwARiIXLomhq1s0eX9VOGMjG2mNyfCLLu7WAr5wABA41cZ4JUn_28Yh5CFqNKwvIB2Gw/s320/IMG_9101.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>As it's the first time I've used this pretty little die I'm linking up to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2023/12/nbus-challenge-57.html" target="_blank">December's NBUS Challenge</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt1NTtBHgkkFplIAWwKjdMW7aJO6KU7oCTpY5GVZbhndz_IMoeju5pRCCLNcDTh-nEA-979JGUnXubuEydBkbmFWmljFA8PYW7h_aANck9T4WD3FutdwRuWwun6PZ0dx_jouz9SKbRbalYaWl4L-HSIgGtpBpOQ9CXd3fKi3av7FWh7vs0UZ1kKSbgsXw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="293" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgt1NTtBHgkkFplIAWwKjdMW7aJO6KU7oCTpY5GVZbhndz_IMoeju5pRCCLNcDTh-nEA-979JGUnXubuEydBkbmFWmljFA8PYW7h_aANck9T4WD3FutdwRuWwun6PZ0dx_jouz9SKbRbalYaWl4L-HSIgGtpBpOQ9CXd3fKi3av7FWh7vs0UZ1kKSbgsXw=w200-h147" width="200" /></a></div><br />Thanks for popping by ...... enjoy the rest of your day.</div><div>It's time for a coffee I think, now where did I put the Christmas mugs?</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time .....</div><div>
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I believe there's a little bit of it about in the UK at the moment. Thankfully there's none here (yet!). The sun is shining but it is very cold!❄</div><div>We did make the right decision to cancel the trip though. This flippin' cold bug has been brutal, and it's still hanging on. We are slowly beginning to feel a little better though, so it's not all bad!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today I'm playing along with the <a href="https://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-497-d-is-for.html" target="_blank">Simply Less is More Blog challenge</a> ..... it's the last one for 2023!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigcDmgVuPMUU1XQk8jUVEziR2nhY4Rvnd-cpyxPx5I2EXuPhm40f_B5BJ339YUnBzmkL5yGA7zxMIF_tgeXPKhMCpvDJxvg5euzc7q0Uxi5bB9fXYvqLlD3n0w6CaIj3teXth_eIKctml-ovELUP19LeF6KqpQ4ZWT0MmGCrZ9tj_pACahUfJi1FT4PLs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="400" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigcDmgVuPMUU1XQk8jUVEziR2nhY4Rvnd-cpyxPx5I2EXuPhm40f_B5BJ339YUnBzmkL5yGA7zxMIF_tgeXPKhMCpvDJxvg5euzc7q0Uxi5bB9fXYvqLlD3n0w6CaIj3teXth_eIKctml-ovELUP19LeF6KqpQ4ZWT0MmGCrZ9tj_pACahUfJi1FT4PLs" width="320" /></a></div>The theme is <i><b>'D' is for ..... Deck The Halls</b> (since we didn't go away, there's been quite a bit of that here recently!)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9NnAzqt8snyoZh0CILw4Lhm-wFMD2cQ6pK-h6NYz-X0RjJ3s61hc2I3_kDmo-wY3fb-mg9ZpGhgNam80FhEsSvb38Pz_ZuRTP2r2OOnjiv-iW3fGveASS2GTem4_3PwbQ8VZ7neneM5621a_ST6dDItLAL8gssfskz0gsAySQHbboMDFqM6QiZyX55w/s806/20231110_151434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9NnAzqt8snyoZh0CILw4Lhm-wFMD2cQ6pK-h6NYz-X0RjJ3s61hc2I3_kDmo-wY3fb-mg9ZpGhgNam80FhEsSvb38Pz_ZuRTP2r2OOnjiv-iW3fGveASS2GTem4_3PwbQ8VZ7neneM5621a_ST6dDItLAL8gssfskz0gsAySQHbboMDFqM6QiZyX55w/w480-h640/20231110_151434.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Very clean and simple (CAS), and really quick and easy once all the die cutting had been done.</div><div><br /></div><div>I got the idea from Spellbinders, and the lovely <a href="https://www.yanasmakula.com/spellbinders-merry-bright-collection-christmas-cards-video/" target="_blank">Yana Smakula's blog</a>. At the time, I didn't have the actual die that she used but, I did have the Spellbinders <b>Be Bold Alphabet die set </b>which is the same font, just a little bit smaller.</div><div><br /></div><div>I die cut all the letters from festive coloured cardstock and glitter foam sheets <i>(Spellbinders)</i> and then mixed and matched them to create my tree shape</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZQjkKM4meiz69O5tNhvLeyZupjraR6BCgpS6L203hPxs6TngzSCqZldZEbm5Aijs4t7A9QlwvUsi0eamLrP_k8Gvj80NdmpWRZ1M1014WrKYwGKXAULxW3z-QJhz5Je_-lDsFVYov83k2YT_fVsN2RKXZHQQmKzI2r0tYiMQRVUvUpABUCQgUiFY6zc/s806/20231110_151441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="604" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZQjkKM4meiz69O5tNhvLeyZupjraR6BCgpS6L203hPxs6TngzSCqZldZEbm5Aijs4t7A9QlwvUsi0eamLrP_k8Gvj80NdmpWRZ1M1014WrKYwGKXAULxW3z-QJhz5Je_-lDsFVYov83k2YT_fVsN2RKXZHQQmKzI2r0tYiMQRVUvUpABUCQgUiFY6zc/w300-h400/20231110_151441.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A die cut star on the top, a simple stamped sentiment underneath, and a few gold ink splatters give the finishing touches.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE99oeeg5rBBxx4PewwNBDlB1lO9KYTRi4V4ucf84p3e2Owlt-7KLcnFWun1eSCNqfdo6p-F90uFgpUFTIgZx9WaHHK8MRNOeK_v38dEmPC0IdgqOhYqzIE0kckaG75x6-2yT88bVIRrWufAvCxndjjl6MI4Hjhxv2JZsprHwCZv170EZPrvacQ9aU6Z0/s806/20231110_151456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="604" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE99oeeg5rBBxx4PewwNBDlB1lO9KYTRi4V4ucf84p3e2Owlt-7KLcnFWun1eSCNqfdo6p-F90uFgpUFTIgZx9WaHHK8MRNOeK_v38dEmPC0IdgqOhYqzIE0kckaG75x6-2yT88bVIRrWufAvCxndjjl6MI4Hjhxv2JZsprHwCZv170EZPrvacQ9aU6Z0/w300-h400/20231110_151456.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Decorating for Christmas always starts with the tree/trees in our house. The first one went up a few weeks ago .......... I know, it was a little early but, we were supposed to be going away and I didn't want it all to do when we got back!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPUkSmknwnXl1dBFCX1DfN2j-iXdZl8Coo3DLs9VLxeXL_1UV6PIu3xwI2lA6TewfhnwyJG_YtZBh_9DQmJ13YOUtL8dvsg-NHlgWzZJmuliJEVC0wpO5GT3zRdLpzqQ6ULu-8nPB1KOTVh3jSXSz2JlQUtJFgJKgSs9h5Lex6qtTdzFwMGdlW1szg3xA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="604" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPUkSmknwnXl1dBFCX1DfN2j-iXdZl8Coo3DLs9VLxeXL_1UV6PIu3xwI2lA6TewfhnwyJG_YtZBh_9DQmJ13YOUtL8dvsg-NHlgWzZJmuliJEVC0wpO5GT3zRdLpzqQ6ULu-8nPB1KOTVh3jSXSz2JlQUtJFgJKgSs9h5Lex6qtTdzFwMGdlW1szg3xA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love it when these come out of the box! .......<br /><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguOVr2hrw6ggQeeqQqBbrvbgks2J6KMLrYnmJbF8YGI4bpEQijXIfQ5zvF2zHe-Hc1rT8xUHgaCvtoJ752qZYPKLL9gDHGKrtSJDeFD0KN0qFfQ7Gu1MP42G3TOzuyEV8H6QU35e8ehpQc9iODZwEYYA6z5Nl_Hy68TkNOz4ENhdVOAs9mOaGNHXx5ZNI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="604" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguOVr2hrw6ggQeeqQqBbrvbgks2J6KMLrYnmJbF8YGI4bpEQijXIfQ5zvF2zHe-Hc1rT8xUHgaCvtoJ752qZYPKLL9gDHGKrtSJDeFD0KN0qFfQ7Gu1MP42G3TOzuyEV8H6QU35e8ehpQc9iODZwEYYA6z5Nl_Hy68TkNOz4ENhdVOAs9mOaGNHXx5ZNI=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /> And because we didn't go away, I had a date with Mr Buble, and this happened over the weekend ........</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-BvcRKk78ngZLNBH7iQhG8kuhHoPWRKMClPPuT8nL2EJ324PpA8Vr8Nm42gnTBJLeuYOpzXXNxScrbSTAc7wnaKNsyWuKWxf27v8inMDgPfw-iQD2GyonCogchV3ks_8QTQF8kNVoc0WJgtrYZ6bqtk5P6yI2G9yLsDDe_-k8Oj569KnOiwn_tBQ2U-A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-BvcRKk78ngZLNBH7iQhG8kuhHoPWRKMClPPuT8nL2EJ324PpA8Vr8Nm42gnTBJLeuYOpzXXNxScrbSTAc7wnaKNsyWuKWxf27v8inMDgPfw-iQD2GyonCogchV3ks_8QTQF8kNVoc0WJgtrYZ6bqtk5P6yI2G9yLsDDe_-k8Oj569KnOiwn_tBQ2U-A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_a_f9rlvCZeUs5SbzFVIRD6k4xYy8L5hmYtrBQx1aY28BWOeFFhh1tDQgSd2sjrOU9FS1lZSBVc9Lt9_epfrDpOdotp2pV9MtChCcItbHLcY2v9r8rUOD8-TZjVuO0QHMhNlIiC2hcqrV17xNx0k6RZOLuh_BMEKady331PYvU_9Q9qXLi2lQ3-TUEOk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_a_f9rlvCZeUs5SbzFVIRD6k4xYy8L5hmYtrBQx1aY28BWOeFFhh1tDQgSd2sjrOU9FS1lZSBVc9Lt9_epfrDpOdotp2pV9MtChCcItbHLcY2v9r8rUOD8-TZjVuO0QHMhNlIiC2hcqrV17xNx0k6RZOLuh_BMEKady331PYvU_9Q9qXLi2lQ3-TUEOk=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It took ages to get finished but ......... it's done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtNXO7pr4gAmVRN2UYeR-kHiUDX-jixpeBl2zoK-LJ-Pd9HBrGWa2DGu7AnvakvL81uzoihaoKrj5MtqHq21RXeN7JPHqhDbWf1GzyUE59DbYN5IHB-dy_TC_P4spMFghROGCryhiecChlB-_w0Mu3AxMzeocVvTB0JjT1XdcpbQOzNfyT-Axgk6Vn4Jw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtNXO7pr4gAmVRN2UYeR-kHiUDX-jixpeBl2zoK-LJ-Pd9HBrGWa2DGu7AnvakvL81uzoihaoKrj5MtqHq21RXeN7JPHqhDbWf1GzyUE59DbYN5IHB-dy_TC_P4spMFghROGCryhiecChlB-_w0Mu3AxMzeocVvTB0JjT1XdcpbQOzNfyT-Axgk6Vn4Jw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think I'd better get writing some of those Christmas cards now.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by, enjoy the rest of your day.</div><div>Stay cosy and warm.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ....... <br /></div><div><div>
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So, we've decided to cancel the trip (<i>sigh!)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Hubby started with the same thing over the weekend and we've both been really bad ..... this thing is brutal! I am starting to feel a little better today but hubby is about 24hours behind me so he's still quite bad. We thought that perhaps it wasn't the best idea to set off in the van, so, we moved the ferry to early next year <i>(we still haven't been on the new boat yet!!!)</i> and cancelled all the campsite bookings. We're disappointed but, it was the right decision. There's always next year! </div><div><br /></div><div>So, today I'm playing along with the latest <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/color-hues-76-red-and-metallic-gold.html" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGL1hMsYYgtuJKRZr4dCI8NtXFUlWWA9OMkYWEnxz2CcK0IrFh-hqtjI7_LlhTGSb5y-82U9fEUdZRRdoI-xakPPfaWZTooSfTLw9lIGhJ6nnqZIW5M9r4hMFC_ZFxf0IZFw75oPviz6BrRmgazlvq307I9CG2JwKGTa_QZrQ3tGTDO-tmtlF1dEDKAg/s1024/IMG_9093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieGL1hMsYYgtuJKRZr4dCI8NtXFUlWWA9OMkYWEnxz2CcK0IrFh-hqtjI7_LlhTGSb5y-82U9fEUdZRRdoI-xakPPfaWZTooSfTLw9lIGhJ6nnqZIW5M9r4hMFC_ZFxf0IZFw75oPviz6BrRmgazlvq307I9CG2JwKGTa_QZrQ3tGTDO-tmtlF1dEDKAg/w480-h640/IMG_9093.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Challenge #76 is all about <i>Red and Metallic Gold ...... </i>one of my favourite colour combinations, especially for Christmas cards <i>(yes, I'm still making mine)</i><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPkDCY2NOGvBGYRqDo7z6AqvmO6JMLULlKZlY2l9Efoy1c3IogOHpsa10nBc8N7DnyTcRg5Z6kMKLgzT-8kAVPstq0qJKdmCvy5tac81oHFjPqrzGvHdLbc2ll1T8ip53WBV2zOTpoXfxtRS6EnAcdJck2CX70N8ySTNv7zdgdQT50kLCNmMDS1K3qNRQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPkDCY2NOGvBGYRqDo7z6AqvmO6JMLULlKZlY2l9Efoy1c3IogOHpsa10nBc8N7DnyTcRg5Z6kMKLgzT-8kAVPstq0qJKdmCvy5tac81oHFjPqrzGvHdLbc2ll1T8ip53WBV2zOTpoXfxtRS6EnAcdJck2CX70N8ySTNv7zdgdQT50kLCNmMDS1K3qNRQ" width="196" /></a></div><br /></div><div>I used the pretty stamp set ....... <i>Slimline Poinsettias</i> from the Big & Bold range<i> by the Colarado Craft Company. </i></div><div>I stamped one of the images onto red cardstock and heat embossed with WOW's Metallic Gold Embossing Powder</div><div><i> </i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzXVFgo8bTciGwYBl-3tPIQdxFdi7G-X61BGxE9TVwQn2pXJ7XrBjEj_Vnyg-6AQC3DIKXrxwpi03vW4e_sTGeOYRoPkS1_sTAAFfJ8iKeq8dM8yzXp5vdpKw50n4I6iNMNhI1jYPz_OI_-shtlVwTG8FZOfsBpuv8GvtH9GKtqvFAxs-_0owo-Ri7zw/s1024/IMG_9094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzXVFgo8bTciGwYBl-3tPIQdxFdi7G-X61BGxE9TVwQn2pXJ7XrBjEj_Vnyg-6AQC3DIKXrxwpi03vW4e_sTGeOYRoPkS1_sTAAFfJ8iKeq8dM8yzXp5vdpKw50n4I6iNMNhI1jYPz_OI_-shtlVwTG8FZOfsBpuv8GvtH9GKtqvFAxs-_0owo-Ri7zw/w300-h400/IMG_9094.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I added a few gold ink splatters around the edges ......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsHvq8lFqJ0OuiKEe_T8AO017_h_UWPPtcpPNAVpXb8PNQUyluSWr6d3OIjcHOExhyo_HRW1PsPTapUXAWBbranz5EDPbTex8lhcod8MHatBbztE8wEvYeTd1WDCB7BW_jyFAnNP8eo9IPfdpRhIT2pNRGU95WKTg-Nc_oleidvpJJjyu1RCF22EUeWoA/s1024/IMG_9095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsHvq8lFqJ0OuiKEe_T8AO017_h_UWPPtcpPNAVpXb8PNQUyluSWr6d3OIjcHOExhyo_HRW1PsPTapUXAWBbranz5EDPbTex8lhcod8MHatBbztE8wEvYeTd1WDCB7BW_jyFAnNP8eo9IPfdpRhIT2pNRGU95WKTg-Nc_oleidvpJJjyu1RCF22EUeWoA/w400-h300/IMG_9095.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>and finished off with a sentiment and a little gold thread tied around the bottom ..... very festive!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We don't leave until Wednesday so I've got a little bit of time.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've been busy making more Christmas cards, pretty CAS designs again. </div><div>Same card, two colourways ..... you can't go wrong with a bit of festive sparkle.</div><div>And, seeing as the theme is <a href="https://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-496-anything-cas-goes.html" target="_blank">Anything Goes over at Less is More</a> I thought I'd link these up to their latest challenge</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJIWbfqwnfsVHX4QTbvvPFaHDzk3f5xRJwyEjb4PMGsNzbAW0Bd-XyjOGjFnTFTA2EB2DgxvkEjgxBITg9Kiyne0r8abRcED-NIblfOPQS4i2WpsuuwuAHfk18MFe78I4QSfJDUH2u7ohN7ymS-KO97qJXTwCDnKr_GyBjayUn5W7zrYOGKnTP5B27gI4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="400" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJIWbfqwnfsVHX4QTbvvPFaHDzk3f5xRJwyEjb4PMGsNzbAW0Bd-XyjOGjFnTFTA2EB2DgxvkEjgxBITg9Kiyne0r8abRcED-NIblfOPQS4i2WpsuuwuAHfk18MFe78I4QSfJDUH2u7ohN7ymS-KO97qJXTwCDnKr_GyBjayUn5W7zrYOGKnTP5B27gI4=w200-h114" width="200" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6hDSvdhmhrgX7ZoO--hAm48L6oRSP6MAL-SNaS3o1Jw8jzu3howiePg_vcT6o2y2vFHST_oLOIB4SZC4JCyle5UP3ONYBjpK3ZZK2hx5kXarNp2uO7ndvdQwknCjdmLKym_MtiA4SaDSI58bLvpZo-dY8rPQPIn1mZ3ItgX1gHnByogjCjAD7Ijhy1vY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="806" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6hDSvdhmhrgX7ZoO--hAm48L6oRSP6MAL-SNaS3o1Jw8jzu3howiePg_vcT6o2y2vFHST_oLOIB4SZC4JCyle5UP3ONYBjpK3ZZK2hx5kXarNp2uO7ndvdQwknCjdmLKym_MtiA4SaDSI58bLvpZo-dY8rPQPIn1mZ3ItgX1gHnByogjCjAD7Ijhy1vY=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />I simply stamped and heat embossed the tree<i> (Penny Black's all things evergreen)</i> using WOW's Gold and Silver Sparkle Embossing Powders<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyzwGnUtnYmUe0pO_Hkl2WdSlBk41Of3bmPbj3iy-9_oi0CngDhnBgSGrpQRwegbTJKGxrJFbRlRXGffuicfjRVghkTMaepJv-pU7YWovMxr35KP2qL2bMGrMMKb2J1JePx7gtTNAruFGv9fqbuJiKWWIQ82dRWt7Ar55q-B9SpkawDwTMSzXd6KrNAdo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyzwGnUtnYmUe0pO_Hkl2WdSlBk41Of3bmPbj3iy-9_oi0CngDhnBgSGrpQRwegbTJKGxrJFbRlRXGffuicfjRVghkTMaepJv-pU7YWovMxr35KP2qL2bMGrMMKb2J1JePx7gtTNAruFGv9fqbuJiKWWIQ82dRWt7Ar55q-B9SpkawDwTMSzXd6KrNAdo=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br />I added a few ink splatters around the trees </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqTxEpbxzjdtQxvf9v7SVC6cTLR0oF1xKvZ1ZqGTUej3j3CWJ0dOGGJ_GMV4ZUziw49r-fSZF21L2VabwmtJNYYoXIaEBssg5KQlony4q9wfEpOGYO3klxGSebsgCv-vEdd12jjLDaW_BKpaq2IidVfxCLKklVOS9vEWY-oGL34SvPiuBGiO-peYjCIow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqTxEpbxzjdtQxvf9v7SVC6cTLR0oF1xKvZ1ZqGTUej3j3CWJ0dOGGJ_GMV4ZUziw49r-fSZF21L2VabwmtJNYYoXIaEBssg5KQlony4q9wfEpOGYO3klxGSebsgCv-vEdd12jjLDaW_BKpaq2IidVfxCLKklVOS9vEWY-oGL34SvPiuBGiO-peYjCIow" width="225" /></a></div><br />and finished off with dots of White Enamel accents.</div><div><br /></div><div>A simple sentiment stamped in festive red adds just a tiny pop of colour.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTSyB1hmJp5QNXJY5LXjd16hJ2zWsza3WbsflMrmAmsSG63o0lkY6mX8pa2ShVAEzCUap0kPCIskIpfatKCajQ4N6-gbk-wPHcxTN1mKalo3viHZDWTp03SdMCyE4rhUosjHIR7wBEZdGwgKQhfCw3YJjQ-XHNVxt5tt7JMUlOkw3R9PO-k0CdAdbOZdg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTSyB1hmJp5QNXJY5LXjd16hJ2zWsza3WbsflMrmAmsSG63o0lkY6mX8pa2ShVAEzCUap0kPCIskIpfatKCajQ4N6-gbk-wPHcxTN1mKalo3viHZDWTp03SdMCyE4rhUosjHIR7wBEZdGwgKQhfCw3YJjQ-XHNVxt5tt7JMUlOkw3R9PO-k0CdAdbOZdg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>EDITED ....... well I was going to link up to the <a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/mlccb-53-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank"><i>Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog - Challenge #53</i></a>. The theme is Anything Goes as long as it's Christmas, so these definitely fit the bill but, unfortunately it's proving a little difficult to get my link on there. It's probably me, something I'm doing or not doing, but I'll have to come back to it later!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB7eF0JPjQpsXAm5CgVvF91LJMILZ-c2dynLzR1tacDIWsFrsOxXA888g2mfL7DwR5EgTLz5W6qYgKlQ59jnuKqroG_nfOgkfgRUAg0JW897X1D89wnPzThXrjFHV75aFxm-wbFzGbZiVcCyG9ivAQAEweAJtxdQc2orxI_Q6fUomT_o8GM5Kkdewwk4w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="500" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB7eF0JPjQpsXAm5CgVvF91LJMILZ-c2dynLzR1tacDIWsFrsOxXA888g2mfL7DwR5EgTLz5W6qYgKlQ59jnuKqroG_nfOgkfgRUAg0JW897X1D89wnPzThXrjFHV75aFxm-wbFzGbZiVcCyG9ivAQAEweAJtxdQc2orxI_Q6fUomT_o8GM5Kkdewwk4w" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>I'm not planning on taking any craft bits with me in the van this time, but I will be taking the box of finished Christmas cards, in the hope that some of them will actually find their way in the post!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your weekend.</div><div>Now where did I leave that box of tissues!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ......</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
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Kitsch Flamingo, Tumbled Glass and Spun Sugar. I did use my MISTI, and stamped each one a few times to make sure I got full ink coverage.</div><div><br /></div><div>I then added a few ink splatters to the background, a touch of glitter to highlight the baubles and finished off with a few dots of white Enamel Accents and a simple sentiment.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS_nyjXbj-DlOgO6B6HDYXCzO27kZcqZO2iMDze0AWBbB6-4GesXf27YKdgBtDl3eUhQjXO8Wr_puHI-XmyE5W_5V6D1uLtj8R6biTXwMCQnSFpnEIfi1Ahab7dQn7WiqGSEZ9r8tDTSU9Q0kQ2U5Tc04gDisocQI-qB33z3ttpK5OC_KIwj_kTG02oeE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjS_nyjXbj-DlOgO6B6HDYXCzO27kZcqZO2iMDze0AWBbB6-4GesXf27YKdgBtDl3eUhQjXO8Wr_puHI-XmyE5W_5V6D1uLtj8R6biTXwMCQnSFpnEIfi1Ahab7dQn7WiqGSEZ9r8tDTSU9Q0kQ2U5Tc04gDisocQI-qB33z3ttpK5OC_KIwj_kTG02oeE=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivH4TG-9fYf-LH-2Q4njIevrbXclhNtKGgbNv9JVRjFWQo9egShUpnY8nQVzqLlJJFCkoFzFDlKxIbSyCRxxHorXHwr-XNNVkt4SHxUb_5jaWiE9KRtfSscYhkECVlAWtOfoYA1OzUIZ6mL0gKw2065Q1uG4Icb7GBMHX-MtqoZdwlH5CaQG6jZ-T7l-E/s4032/20231110_151359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivH4TG-9fYf-LH-2Q4njIevrbXclhNtKGgbNv9JVRjFWQo9egShUpnY8nQVzqLlJJFCkoFzFDlKxIbSyCRxxHorXHwr-XNNVkt4SHxUb_5jaWiE9KRtfSscYhkECVlAWtOfoYA1OzUIZ6mL0gKw2065Q1uG4Icb7GBMHX-MtqoZdwlH5CaQG6jZ-T7l-E/w400-h300/20231110_151359.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I do have a confession to make ...... this card was actually made for the last LIM challenge <i>(the Colour challenge .... use Blue, Pink and White) </i>but, I was too slow and missed the deadline ..... ooops!</div><div>When I saw the new challenge theme was Anything Goes ..... I though bingo! I hope this still fits the bill. At least I'm in time for this one!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>I've also finished decorating the first of our Christmas trees. Well, when I say <i>'finished'</i>, it's done for now. All the baubles are on but, there's definitely room for more.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHsOTYV0xK61Vn6ZnDh03fWRr40qnzdeNINlFfI502Rc8aBVyTeqTajjRXDc_gc4rDZsoeK6MmausQU0PVPjbCpOg42aEKPSxEZ3Cx3GhBLJY2S9Kda3de4lnQd90rd6_yZvNy249fboumjDB_naox2NXkD9u2dilymlxmtLSjj-ED8EcHqyl-PvW70X8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHsOTYV0xK61Vn6ZnDh03fWRr40qnzdeNINlFfI502Rc8aBVyTeqTajjRXDc_gc4rDZsoeK6MmausQU0PVPjbCpOg42aEKPSxEZ3Cx3GhBLJY2S9Kda3de4lnQd90rd6_yZvNy249fboumjDB_naox2NXkD9u2dilymlxmtLSjj-ED8EcHqyl-PvW70X8=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Maybe a little something from the Christmas markets next week will find its way home with me.</div><div><br /></div><div>We're off out this evening. It's Beaujolais Nouveau Day! THE international event in the month of November .... apparently! </div><div> </div><div>Every year, on the 3rd Thursday in November the new Beaujolais Nouveau is released. </div><div>I'm quite partial to a nice glass of Beaujolais, and as it doesn't stay around too long I don't want to miss out. So, we're off to Wine Down this evening to try this years release ..... you never know, we may just bring a bottle or two home with us if it's nice ....... Cheers! or should I say <i>Sante!</i></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYvae4UMvOnjjGrqSGgk-ZYAy1edDn60eIQjRz4aU979Ovwh1f5EL4U0c_WRgCiyik0fTqcRx-FmhEoXjlCbgBHSXhg5e-ss1xwmugUy5bjH2c_f-FPoHPDd3ndc1sZU-aXe_zW1ArOvv5e5nBUowTtds2QEkkRkP-G0pnlAjLPSP94zIQbJrlvGvXcHs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1481" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYvae4UMvOnjjGrqSGgk-ZYAy1edDn60eIQjRz4aU979Ovwh1f5EL4U0c_WRgCiyik0fTqcRx-FmhEoXjlCbgBHSXhg5e-ss1xwmugUy5bjH2c_f-FPoHPDd3ndc1sZU-aXe_zW1ArOvv5e5nBUowTtds2QEkkRkP-G0pnlAjLPSP94zIQbJrlvGvXcHs=w290-h400" width="290" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your day</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cheerio until next time .......</div><br /></div><div><br />
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<br /></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-27826343833601946192023-11-12T14:18:00.002+00:002023-11-12T14:18:16.358+00:00Pastel colours for Christmas .......Happy Sunday .........<div><br /></div><div>How is everyone? I hope you're all enjoying your weekend. The weather here is not very nice at all today but, it is November so I suppose its to be expected.</div><div>Speaking of November, I can't believe that we're heading for the middle of the month already ........ how did that happen!!!? Christmas is only six weeks away <i>(eeek!!)</i> and all I've done so far is order the turkey, the wine. I do have lots of lists though, and we are off to the Christmas markets soon so I'm sure that we'll be full of the festive spirit by then. </div><div><br /></div><div>I've also made a start on my Christmas cards ..... finally! Last weekend was one of our crafty get togethers so it was the perfect opportunity. More about those later.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today, I'm playing along with the <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/color-hues-75-light-blue-and-purple.html" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCt_iKY50TS3re3Hkwr3NOVj5yjJMEbDoitjBLoQefCCwPpBVOI9hUEWGRukXJywMg9RSmJ0jcVx3rAF4q5YMjVqdRbGmpZu9LyTAZoYNwqCG2ci2akkYL1tRrdS0PJgcWvOVTQuuZAiNNuI6IwzQI9jAgbEWawCeI6TQPi6Qws9ANy5olII2QSB5N5U/s1080/_CH%20%2375%20Light%20Blue%20and%20Purple._001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="880" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCt_iKY50TS3re3Hkwr3NOVj5yjJMEbDoitjBLoQefCCwPpBVOI9hUEWGRukXJywMg9RSmJ0jcVx3rAF4q5YMjVqdRbGmpZu9LyTAZoYNwqCG2ci2akkYL1tRrdS0PJgcWvOVTQuuZAiNNuI6IwzQI9jAgbEWawCeI6TQPi6Qws9ANy5olII2QSB5N5U/w163-h200/_CH%20%2375%20Light%20Blue%20and%20Purple._001.jpeg" width="163" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>As you can see, the colours for this challenge are Light Blue & Purple ..... such a pretty combo. And as I'm now in Christmas card mode then it had to be festive</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAwlJwMey-_ZIm9BnDbXNzSOriUZq-_E2Cr8QYSL3kqwvlhWTpkCX_h8jCVnFQl83okO6U-aJJUH2TY7-elqyBq0OTLvYi1UiAQjb-podeml9qCFg7v6VJ389yxv3Z-EgZrtgC49gKbi6jvGCX50Ie4EvNEZpfjvpfP-Xo9unWLH8Ethykb5xEISjIi8/s1024/IMG_9071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAwlJwMey-_ZIm9BnDbXNzSOriUZq-_E2Cr8QYSL3kqwvlhWTpkCX_h8jCVnFQl83okO6U-aJJUH2TY7-elqyBq0OTLvYi1UiAQjb-podeml9qCFg7v6VJ389yxv3Z-EgZrtgC49gKbi6jvGCX50Ie4EvNEZpfjvpfP-Xo9unWLH8Ethykb5xEISjIi8/w640-h480/IMG_9071.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I blended the blue and purple inks around the edges of my card ....... <i>Tumbled Glass and Villainous Potion Distress Oxides, </i>then splattered water over the top and let it sit for a few seconds, before mopping up the excess with a paper towel.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18RrtImstz7qI3hTh0RvB40oocXZYYT6zojlSAM23hr5cgYYesAOMzyLdbiNEBZ9sZF0OTHNiVm_NkaqJLsVp0jLCDyqVjVjewlXBQd328KheKO6EAVdK57chzn8HZsbomlWzisybvuk_nGs9JHTccxDtpO4cCekQmCBHRFr_Wfgy-nKnM1efSCzntO4/s1024/IMG_9072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18RrtImstz7qI3hTh0RvB40oocXZYYT6zojlSAM23hr5cgYYesAOMzyLdbiNEBZ9sZF0OTHNiVm_NkaqJLsVp0jLCDyqVjVjewlXBQd328KheKO6EAVdK57chzn8HZsbomlWzisybvuk_nGs9JHTccxDtpO4cCekQmCBHRFr_Wfgy-nKnM1efSCzntO4/w400-h300/IMG_9072.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>An old and simple technique that I never get tired of using!<div><br /></div><div>I then stamped and heat embossed my sentiment across the centre of the card ......<i> Merry</i> embossed in WOW's Gold Sparkle Embossing Powder</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLz6k5eQg7xu3d09UGJCf_po_XrdUGjhKqA43C4fdwr52lMxrEaMBg6GHr9Nd5UOkmLOVoy3Lel9NFyYZreISqcAAH-XvvPeyPiiQuT0LAyN151laRbIp7AYJQTRV2k2zN0moR7TyB5cOY9pUuQdcBD5-CuLv4poeDTKGPZMoJn41GTFED6KVW1tLdFaE/s1024/IMG_9073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLz6k5eQg7xu3d09UGJCf_po_XrdUGjhKqA43C4fdwr52lMxrEaMBg6GHr9Nd5UOkmLOVoy3Lel9NFyYZreISqcAAH-XvvPeyPiiQuT0LAyN151laRbIp7AYJQTRV2k2zN0moR7TyB5cOY9pUuQdcBD5-CuLv4poeDTKGPZMoJn41GTFED6KVW1tLdFaE/w400-h300/IMG_9073.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>and then the extra words simply stamped using Versafine Clair Monarch (purple) ink</div><div><br /></div><div>I stamped a few tiny accents around the sentiment using the Blue Oxide Ink, and finished off with dots of fine crystal glitter here and there for a little added sparkle.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQG4QbEQoBptUlf8gFvtXD6Sr_JEs1a6Yz4ertu7A6YPhM8Hvvm_Fw3pDyiRZzbrp6M8a-XGX4-HYs0m22sP9ASHbQdbRbWdBdafDSkPyUeKSB6U5RRCbcZjN8g_zdznRMlHHaj0azQkEllCicYbTT30VNiGh_adS0DRCjNWlhDuIxhaM9zdoRaXhvkQ/s1024/IMG_9075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQG4QbEQoBptUlf8gFvtXD6Sr_JEs1a6Yz4ertu7A6YPhM8Hvvm_Fw3pDyiRZzbrp6M8a-XGX4-HYs0m22sP9ASHbQdbRbWdBdafDSkPyUeKSB6U5RRCbcZjN8g_zdznRMlHHaj0azQkEllCicYbTT30VNiGh_adS0DRCjNWlhDuIxhaM9zdoRaXhvkQ/w400-h300/IMG_9075.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love large word stamps and this set was from <i>Simon Says Stamp</i>, last year I think. It's called <i><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-clear-stamps-holiday-sparkle-greetings-sss202230" target="_blank">Holiday Sparkle Greetings</a> </i>...... 4 large words <i>(perfect for DL cards), </i>along with lots of cute little accent stamps to create backgrounds and add sparkle. I believe there's also a matching set of dies which I don't have, maybe I'll have to change that at some point!<div><br /></div><div>As it's the first time this stamp set has been used <i>(shame on me!), </i>I'm also linking up to the <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2023/11/nbus-challenge-56.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge</a><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU86RPaBrDKtJi_xa-XExMWplRymZAoy5lcnejo003oUd79m51sTbcMSf5IeMY2NNlzGmG8OhbJ75YiJufopfffEse0ABZlOdfYVB73eENAHos-xF4CqC_ETwAHDB8aCs2uTJTlANSKRNgdyxPBeiFkCz1zt6QRlkYxv5KLQHHwx9ZvGxnCWKQwoKqjnQ/s230/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU86RPaBrDKtJi_xa-XExMWplRymZAoy5lcnejo003oUd79m51sTbcMSf5IeMY2NNlzGmG8OhbJ75YiJufopfffEse0ABZlOdfYVB73eENAHos-xF4CqC_ETwAHDB8aCs2uTJTlANSKRNgdyxPBeiFkCz1zt6QRlkYxv5KLQHHwx9ZvGxnCWKQwoKqjnQ/s1600/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div>Thanks for popping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.</div><div>I'm off now to decorate a Christmas tree ........ too early?? </div><div>We're away in a little over a weeks time, and we don't get home until December 5th, so I don't really want to leave them until then.</div><div>So, everywhere's been cleaned, furniture moved, and then last night all the decorations came out <i>(the house looks like the day we moved in, there's boxes everywhere!)</i> </div><div>The first tree is up, the lights are on, and the angel is on the top. Time to get those baubles out!</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVPIMmTL25OmNRfjXMHGgAgtHBMT4wmMjC8w5ebSh99DLpPxP15CdC_vt-1sEe-ww9heynvJQxAqw7tTW9TgcIM1s-fnPLN-yigFyGGtnV-Xrck3_GSKgRB3ds_-vLQRxXlN2XxMglNs966qKJRgXYBvluYjuL-gbT9e2nrf0_5KCExvWCGp2WEGadfI/s4032/20231112_140500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVPIMmTL25OmNRfjXMHGgAgtHBMT4wmMjC8w5ebSh99DLpPxP15CdC_vt-1sEe-ww9heynvJQxAqw7tTW9TgcIM1s-fnPLN-yigFyGGtnV-Xrck3_GSKgRB3ds_-vLQRxXlN2XxMglNs966qKJRgXYBvluYjuL-gbT9e2nrf0_5KCExvWCGp2WEGadfI/w300-h400/20231112_140500.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><i><div><i><br /></i></div>'Alexa, get the Christmas music on'</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Cheerio until next time, </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETR_z_hUxH4xKqSUYJf0Hqu9sptA1zwZF-Kz6GNp5vLNLqKXGkC1EQOpcv5mp2wodqljmVN2oAHn3uI2WqhYipzYc1mSKmDXNncJGSL2Nu-KmyhVU4q44zRs4-PLUf3T2_AItiLoKjqefLRzP35Fx-mX5xRxi_k1UCASiSYJoXyeGhSZGT4z3n2IZDyo/w480-h640/20231022_173140.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>The brand new <i>Tweet Life stamp and stencil sets</i> from Concord & 9th just happened to arrive in the craft room this week ..... great timing or what!</div><div><br /></div><div>I just had to give these little guys a try ..... how cute are they!?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEZyJV0KAtrAQVS53Ca7ThEhhymQG18En0cxP4cJPoEr36bkkgtoJ4pVg430RF1Q4QOGyJUV0R_Hh_xcwCKMeO2FCQk5QAm-ltMsg5gSSfhyphenhyphenFh7cpmdcFzUL2Pu9hSxUU2PpqNV1yH4BI2TP244YASAN7njcy24dEgOZW9EgGiztGkW0e_Iu2ZN1LJtM/s4032/20231022_173700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEZyJV0KAtrAQVS53Ca7ThEhhymQG18En0cxP4cJPoEr36bkkgtoJ4pVg430RF1Q4QOGyJUV0R_Hh_xcwCKMeO2FCQk5QAm-ltMsg5gSSfhyphenhyphenFh7cpmdcFzUL2Pu9hSxUU2PpqNV1yH4BI2TP244YASAN7njcy24dEgOZW9EgGiztGkW0e_Iu2ZN1LJtM/w400-h300/20231022_173700.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I used Distress Inks and one of the stencils to create the bodies of the birds .......<i> Peacock Feathers, Spiced Marmalade and Twisted Citron</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsLgdwqTTKrp0BZbVXCrWLahic5BdEl8qhyRW_Ae661JNSXQX3tK6sTe-tB4_P_G3Af0teQ2EkEvzK5yn4vFZoOPfldEwQn9cqj8Lkpo_sZMuplbyDsKo8ef9gafgz9r5MUS63idSUxJuYiQWhJijIz0tAtm1dtHw57rlRvOrf-4HTxIO8W8Zu3A_ULk/s4032/20231022_173712.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsLgdwqTTKrp0BZbVXCrWLahic5BdEl8qhyRW_Ae661JNSXQX3tK6sTe-tB4_P_G3Af0teQ2EkEvzK5yn4vFZoOPfldEwQn9cqj8Lkpo_sZMuplbyDsKo8ef9gafgz9r5MUS63idSUxJuYiQWhJijIz0tAtm1dtHw57rlRvOrf-4HTxIO8W8Zu3A_ULk/w400-h300/20231022_173712.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>and then a second stencil and Distress Oxide Inks this time, to add the wings ....... Evergreen Bough, Crackling Campfire and Cracked Pistachio<div><br /><div>All the finishing details came from the co-ordinating stamp set ........ simply stamped onto the birds with a black Versafine Clair ink ........ how easy is that! The stamps line up perfectly with the stencils.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVeAlK0sV4zmTGrEBWyCLLRqECgHhbACnO5cO8rluZPcCr9dWMW7cX8liwYnQldvNRFULcq2Pv5dKwJeoKT69bdhd_OS3xnrJj3_Udz9oJplDtfWqP2r7DfWjjl5kvBhs09lBZGdsr57vMEF-a8DT-lNaZLbT7BfcUr3lnJJ-8eV1UEANlrdOn5jmKoM/s4032/20231022_173721.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVeAlK0sV4zmTGrEBWyCLLRqECgHhbACnO5cO8rluZPcCr9dWMW7cX8liwYnQldvNRFULcq2Pv5dKwJeoKT69bdhd_OS3xnrJj3_Udz9oJplDtfWqP2r7DfWjjl5kvBhs09lBZGdsr57vMEF-a8DT-lNaZLbT7BfcUr3lnJJ-8eV1UEANlrdOn5jmKoM/s320/20231022_173721.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><i>It's a fabulous little collection, 5 stencils to create 11 different bird shapes, nine small ones like those above, and two larger birds, and the matching stamps include all the little details to bring your birds to life, along with a whole host of sentiments.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>To add the sky I used a cloud stencil from MFT and Salty Ocean Distress ink onto a separate piece of white card</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_tpNuqnsC0B0nPyPk4vIc-7qzOCtv5lxNLtI6t6V6E3z5IaJA3hRudhcqnsTBG5H4WMVCgvJIudtIFimjP3bj1w7iQ5DmB0fdCaHrarb2yMQIxonCmjk4O8qJgVYs4Z-qMmCQ7kOV_LVproaPfXPBOVzOshHKj0cgnCAwAjH1RTr1Y_U51gYrjNSoc8/s807/20231022_173217.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_tpNuqnsC0B0nPyPk4vIc-7qzOCtv5lxNLtI6t6V6E3z5IaJA3hRudhcqnsTBG5H4WMVCgvJIudtIFimjP3bj1w7iQ5DmB0fdCaHrarb2yMQIxonCmjk4O8qJgVYs4Z-qMmCQ7kOV_LVproaPfXPBOVzOshHKj0cgnCAwAjH1RTr1Y_U51gYrjNSoc8/s320/20231022_173217.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I stamped a simple sentiment underneath the birds, fussy cut around the top edge of them, and used foam pads to attach them over the top of the sky.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOg2zU7KcyTOhy-GzMhwk0Z4xVz7DTRQCnoDSx3YBJpIXIlwJOoSIQZya7ZC7iQzkBVZevr4d7J3EIeKnOUdCiXGnghWbryk9HPJjCpZx4-bdTZH-lmfLbkTxqt97s01C1YUd2FG_XRm6BqgiOyfKOdhdVr2Z4kLe85DpKQpDNDHQou7O_aKRRv9r_XZ4/s4032/20231022_173654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOg2zU7KcyTOhy-GzMhwk0Z4xVz7DTRQCnoDSx3YBJpIXIlwJOoSIQZya7ZC7iQzkBVZevr4d7J3EIeKnOUdCiXGnghWbryk9HPJjCpZx4-bdTZH-lmfLbkTxqt97s01C1YUd2FG_XRm6BqgiOyfKOdhdVr2Z4kLe85DpKQpDNDHQou7O_aKRRv9r_XZ4/w400-h300/20231022_173654.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>To finish off I added some enamel dots here and there in matching colours.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you again to <i>Seize the Birthday</i> for inviting me to be a Surprise Guest, it's been an absolute pleasure!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by ...... enjoy the rest of your day.</div><div><br /></div><div>As its the first time I've used these fun stamps and stencils, I'm linking my card up to the<a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> NBUS Challenge #55</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjAqYTfWv3wivbRTYh8aaA6G4BEPuorKqBJIkzVBQI1N6UjYSCk9z9uPpMSs6MjcC9o09gGtfOmUWv7m3QNX7gtM_GcTyr6uukvjRiXh2Y5iI4jBugrhW6MT8upQNSMtgFKRyCf021kw7UgfpxvRtd0q-rPy0UbPdugiVvg5fWn-YvJjOC5GxhRdwSXA/s230/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjAqYTfWv3wivbRTYh8aaA6G4BEPuorKqBJIkzVBQI1N6UjYSCk9z9uPpMSs6MjcC9o09gGtfOmUWv7m3QNX7gtM_GcTyr6uukvjRiXh2Y5iI4jBugrhW6MT8upQNSMtgFKRyCf021kw7UgfpxvRtd0q-rPy0UbPdugiVvg5fWn-YvJjOC5GxhRdwSXA/s1600/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div><div>This may be the first time I've used them but, I can guarantee it won't be the last ...... I love them!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ........</div><div><br /><div><div><div><div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-42483651847550804982023-10-24T11:01:00.000+01:002023-10-24T11:01:00.354+01:00Two-fer Tuesday .........Happy Tuesday ........<div><br /></div><div>I do hope your week has got off to a great start. </div><div>It's school half-term here this week so we've got Alex at home ........ life with a 13 year old, ohhhh I remember it well!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I've got a two-fer for you today ....... two cards, and two challenges. </div><div><br /></div><div>First up ....... <a href="https://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-494-one-layer.html" target="_blank">Simply Less is More</a>. </div><div>It's the dreaded <i>One Layer Card challenge</i> (always fun to do), and the theme is <i>Hello Sunshine</i></div><div><i>(I remember what that is I think!)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmPx1he-9oVrsX4QsCXmJDAG4r966cht5P8Jr8X__s-10TTpPRDrhLFHHpOmKLATjKolQLVUokEHesCd0cVSyr5NFISS-W3ySTYuaiGPEJgbj_WHiPXJvmbOgCE7_EYTblpLZwfqPE8NAc-79U5WVd3XjMie1TIU0v8ynFHAGjJbMNXKwGG2T8-6JQ9g0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="400" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmPx1he-9oVrsX4QsCXmJDAG4r966cht5P8Jr8X__s-10TTpPRDrhLFHHpOmKLATjKolQLVUokEHesCd0cVSyr5NFISS-W3ySTYuaiGPEJgbj_WHiPXJvmbOgCE7_EYTblpLZwfqPE8NAc-79U5WVd3XjMie1TIU0v8ynFHAGjJbMNXKwGG2T8-6JQ9g0=w200-h114" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-t3o8PYka81Kf70wWZxHDzbz8Oq2V9xlll-RlllzTxwBowDypjo6qBHW1Qs8HCR2oHfmaonK8d7DvkR6NyN96IKHSH9VsaCLttRcT6GHVBJtivHYUQlOemovYcZr35AegeBnQREfBtM78IYEs1-dKnx8x1M7dVUyjq4N9hjnrNNZdmGcXTEWun9OgxSo/s767/20231020_163022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-t3o8PYka81Kf70wWZxHDzbz8Oq2V9xlll-RlllzTxwBowDypjo6qBHW1Qs8HCR2oHfmaonK8d7DvkR6NyN96IKHSH9VsaCLttRcT6GHVBJtivHYUQlOemovYcZr35AegeBnQREfBtM78IYEs1-dKnx8x1M7dVUyjq4N9hjnrNNZdmGcXTEWun9OgxSo/w502-h640/20231020_163022.jpg" width="502" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>I started by stenciling the sunshine <i>(Julie Hickey Designs)</i> on the top corner of a piece of white cardstock, blending shades of yellow Distress Oxide ink from the centre of the sun outwards.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOAyMYuk8VUtmAZBC6M4fAyJPUzZraAYSYljNIrA4Z0Py4IGMrNX3YQzFvKKG2b7zae0_nqt4eUqCaHRM8e2mXeBnep5ZPMYtZe-ZZY0jwnUnwKMgQItWpI1ueDkkTLsxInHZi7bW5o2Z9woRCaTrEhuzZ5150dANtUjdDUN9cmIywisiav91wvoN4f0/s807/20231020_163028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOAyMYuk8VUtmAZBC6M4fAyJPUzZraAYSYljNIrA4Z0Py4IGMrNX3YQzFvKKG2b7zae0_nqt4eUqCaHRM8e2mXeBnep5ZPMYtZe-ZZY0jwnUnwKMgQItWpI1ueDkkTLsxInHZi7bW5o2Z9woRCaTrEhuzZ5150dANtUjdDUN9cmIywisiav91wvoN4f0/w300-h400/20231020_163028.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Next, I stamped the flip-flops <i>(Newton's Nook)</i> ...... stamped the right one first and made a mask to cover it, then stamped the left overlapping it just a little bit.</div><div>Coloured them using ZIG Clean Colour Brush Markers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSF7P5VDLCR2quMN9HKJ-8QQGHDy1PF3SOxfyKOjfzdFH4heF_ZmLaqLUAwJWsL1Kqw1vQgvnjxHBnmYowh2BrE5VKWzJAkzaNXWmyft-r4gSX6amc9sMAho6XoPPDOnOhb66PMLgVlHQqky8rnfs8_ajLhzpyivBtQHS9iENJVnHYBQ32xKIm13uqJB8/s807/20231020_163103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSF7P5VDLCR2quMN9HKJ-8QQGHDy1PF3SOxfyKOjfzdFH4heF_ZmLaqLUAwJWsL1Kqw1vQgvnjxHBnmYowh2BrE5VKWzJAkzaNXWmyft-r4gSX6amc9sMAho6XoPPDOnOhb66PMLgVlHQqky8rnfs8_ajLhzpyivBtQHS9iENJVnHYBQ32xKIm13uqJB8/w400-h300/20231020_163103.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I finished off the card with a heat embossed sentiment. That's the One Layer done!<div><br /></div><div>Next up is the <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/color-hues-74-yellow-and-kraft.html" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge</a></div><div>For this challenge the colour combination is ....... Yellow & Kraft</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VZthMCownKZsHjOw-pXcLFYge_pV14_6L02KUBFQWyPG8EzrNl5iXXhMkuYIChmKcvd5mpdyKUTQ8jZ6ad1y2zUvOhe4xsNTyTNGncdn1wH8VMySoQyxo0TbenoLZBMhPeDChMCN6aC0AlpIs7Sa2JjFBm1_dKqPeCgJxP25i0e9dLrksVOFGGo5SkA/s1080/_CH%20%2374%20Yellow%20and%20Kraft._001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="880" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0VZthMCownKZsHjOw-pXcLFYge_pV14_6L02KUBFQWyPG8EzrNl5iXXhMkuYIChmKcvd5mpdyKUTQ8jZ6ad1y2zUvOhe4xsNTyTNGncdn1wH8VMySoQyxo0TbenoLZBMhPeDChMCN6aC0AlpIs7Sa2JjFBm1_dKqPeCgJxP25i0e9dLrksVOFGGo5SkA/w163-h200/_CH%20%2374%20Yellow%20and%20Kraft._001.jpeg" width="163" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The yellow part was still out on my desk ....... the Distress Oxide inks, and the Kraft bit was easy, always happy to add in a little kraft card</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPJXy6D4xBRIHbAvJsTLuuh92xA1RX6XranHRzD6Uxvl2BVuUoMPOT7uXi6s9RTcyuvfDPcN7rJu9hqha8aSfQnNyt400x6ybEs2APMd25mqdR9sUY3iiXIhgS3hhI1FTqQvNrnu6JRucRiXhzooEkqJDlTk4VD62AY0QUDMWr9rG-0ZkJK0fEs9c6Lo/s763/20231020_162831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPJXy6D4xBRIHbAvJsTLuuh92xA1RX6XranHRzD6Uxvl2BVuUoMPOT7uXi6s9RTcyuvfDPcN7rJu9hqha8aSfQnNyt400x6ybEs2APMd25mqdR9sUY3iiXIhgS3hhI1FTqQvNrnu6JRucRiXhzooEkqJDlTk4VD62AY0QUDMWr9rG-0ZkJK0fEs9c6Lo/w504-h640/20231020_162831.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><br /><div>I smooshed a little Distress ink onto a piece of white cardstock using a piece of acetate to create a background.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps__ZrUyk5HFWdaMdfuuHiUCk1vWEmbDkHwBMoyaYPx2r4-4l8CkzDCFh9OFsi4CR4JU3LDEIPv0Y-NHFIAWhTQt3Wt39mVpy0Vu6Z6YA0TRe28Zx5e0vmuvnm0NQd6XOc-K1plKeHsyoxZLUegpmsf2ucMDsZC32uBPy9ZTVpv5vEg92r_cvyJL4KbQ/s807/20231020_162847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps__ZrUyk5HFWdaMdfuuHiUCk1vWEmbDkHwBMoyaYPx2r4-4l8CkzDCFh9OFsi4CR4JU3LDEIPv0Y-NHFIAWhTQt3Wt39mVpy0Vu6Z6YA0TRe28Zx5e0vmuvnm0NQd6XOc-K1plKeHsyoxZLUegpmsf2ucMDsZC32uBPy9ZTVpv5vEg92r_cvyJL4KbQ/w300-h400/20231020_162847.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Next, I used the <i>Etched Layered Daisy Stem </i>die from Simon Says stamp, cutting the flower heads from white cardstock, and the stem from Kraft.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used two shades of yellow Distress Oxide Ink <i>(Scattered Straw and Squeezed Lemonade) </i>direct from the ink pad to colour the daisy heads and layered them together.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0hW_RZ98Tar1GIZc51nqLIrt1K_ZgCyqsTbLaj7nXp_mjyrS76m3KAIP9cWF6zzxruk88buQeBje7CSWco-KD3GAC4cRyMIOwRuUvs56v4vh3Lfqz6D-DQgIsw1dzx0tNYQaBug-dMlwl1JdGtwoJdtuviB9ZlAypdYbpzklWb7csWA7WPyM8KBdgrs/s4032/20231020_162839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0hW_RZ98Tar1GIZc51nqLIrt1K_ZgCyqsTbLaj7nXp_mjyrS76m3KAIP9cWF6zzxruk88buQeBje7CSWco-KD3GAC4cRyMIOwRuUvs56v4vh3Lfqz6D-DQgIsw1dzx0tNYQaBug-dMlwl1JdGtwoJdtuviB9ZlAypdYbpzklWb7csWA7WPyM8KBdgrs/w300-h400/20231020_162839.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I attached the stems onto the card, added the pretty layered daisy heads, and finished off with a few splatters of Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink <i>(hope this can be classed as a shade of Kraft), </i>and a<i> </i>tiny tag for my sentiment<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_6Q7I-X9K8lWtyG06VZwIFSJNH1OH9avekCpuCQ601_0bT8WeHYcHjBbzgUhIixuLJHirAYfxdFKPw2wHRbiFZv55tsOuxg_tLq2uopG00s-iQsPU0pRnplGHWSPqRXGCFUwa0GfUq6d3IP9RgKPLSi_1aVdTqsF_xQhFoVk7eXjktavGCtFXzeDsiU/s4032/20231020_162857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-87382787096777495692023-10-21T11:42:00.000+01:002023-10-21T11:42:07.917+01:00Hot Pink and Lime for Seize the Birthday ........Yeah! it's the weekend. Happy Saturday .......<div><br /></div><div>I hope you've had a good week. Only nine more to go until Christmas ...... just saying!</div><div><br /></div><div>We've actually started thinking about the festive season a little more this week. </div><div>On Wednesday, the local garden centre launched their Christmas displays. Well you know me, I love looking at Christmas decorations so, I had to pop in and check out the pretty colours for this year, and see what was new. After all, there's always room for one more bauble on the tree! Or nine as it turned out! You see I very, very rarely buy just one, it has to be at least three matching ones. Then I have to finish with an uneven number in my basket so, nine it was! Like I said, you can never have too many baubles!</div><div><br /></div><div>Then, on Thursday we went to the <i>Christmas Wine Tasting</i> event at our favourite little place in Douglas.</div><div>We had a lovely evening <i>(I think!). </i> Many, many nice wines and bubbly were tasted, so that's one thing off the list ......... the drinks for Christmas dinner are sorted! </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, enough of all that. You'll be pleased to know that I have also spent time in the craft room again this week. I'm enjoying getting back into the swing of things, albeit slowly!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm playing along with some Blog Challenges again. First up is <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2023/10/seize-birthday-271-hot-pink-and-lime.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday</a> </div><div>I got a lovely surprise when my card was chosen as the <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2023/10/winners-270-repetitive-die-cuts.html" target="_blank">Winner in the last challenge</a> <i>(I was so pleased that there just may have been a little happy dance in the craft room!)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>It's their usual<i> 'Anything Goes' Birthday</i> challenge, and this time the <i>Toppings option</i> is a Colour Challenge. <span style="color: #ff00fe;">Hot Pink</span> and <span style="color: #04ff00;">Lime </span>........ nice!</div><div><span style="color: #04ff00;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDy12uQFq7nfNYnqiz0_nFv0BoOpukXhb7mMkd1W0N95Q50cKhwlQ0tz47MmhqLFG3Jepx3VlM-hKV25KUe5ZePjxZhOJB_l252qws1wud3YR2KkZKvXBt8KIG30brysUrWRyuAj0jHwRYYd3UGlnIWS35w-gRtWMm8S_ZUpW_eshDuiHPaz-GqKgN1o/s300/10-12-HotPinkAndLime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDy12uQFq7nfNYnqiz0_nFv0BoOpukXhb7mMkd1W0N95Q50cKhwlQ0tz47MmhqLFG3Jepx3VlM-hKV25KUe5ZePjxZhOJB_l252qws1wud3YR2KkZKvXBt8KIG30brysUrWRyuAj0jHwRYYd3UGlnIWS35w-gRtWMm8S_ZUpW_eshDuiHPaz-GqKgN1o/w200-h200/10-12-HotPinkAndLime.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My first thought was flowers. So, I did a quick rummage through my die cuts and this is what I came up with ......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVOsDOvNOwgKMxQsivNYJnW1-UPJbRpB8kOLQ4T58LmwBdsif8JiuOzgWs_4wqcVuAVp84MU09i37HWAq1pOYojhChyphenhyphen_CRv1Qw7DzF2avnP1zARZxQPm-7yVgc1FgLjWDpkVm0t3WMEZkLO1AWhQqO4F4tG9BmbesTaRMIn5kFQFO4eHrGcCe8lf-nn4/s721/20231020_162928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="578" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIVOsDOvNOwgKMxQsivNYJnW1-UPJbRpB8kOLQ4T58LmwBdsif8JiuOzgWs_4wqcVuAVp84MU09i37HWAq1pOYojhChyphenhyphen_CRv1Qw7DzF2avnP1zARZxQPm-7yVgc1FgLjWDpkVm0t3WMEZkLO1AWhQqO4F4tG9BmbesTaRMIn5kFQFO4eHrGcCe8lf-nn4/w514-h640/20231020_162928.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br /><div><i>Tim Holtz Wildflower Stems #1 Thinlits dies</i>, cut from white cardstock, which I coloured using inks directly from the ink pad onto the die cut. Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide for the flower head</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2-a_aH67y5lWOviUlGlZQwPAx6U56p59GTIJGiYrTodAHAU3k2rUTj3UGYNNQUEtaP54Z_oiDFLGHf0YB61pRz5k5IfqsYeD8MIAlUHqKZAzgMjRATNKhITfkb95odRqHbKuoKUN441NhmoxuHifH8PvME8jCG-gXTBo4mnlbpCgsNaUKSE5TM_GwTQ/s807/20231020_162944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2-a_aH67y5lWOviUlGlZQwPAx6U56p59GTIJGiYrTodAHAU3k2rUTj3UGYNNQUEtaP54Z_oiDFLGHf0YB61pRz5k5IfqsYeD8MIAlUHqKZAzgMjRATNKhITfkb95odRqHbKuoKUN441NhmoxuHifH8PvME8jCG-gXTBo4mnlbpCgsNaUKSE5TM_GwTQ/w300-h400/20231020_162944.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>and <i>Twisted Citron oxide</i> for one of the leaf stems and<i> Verdant Versafine Clair</i> for the rest ..... love the combination!</div><div><br /></div><div>I added some detail onto the background using a stencil and the pink and green Oxide inks again, applied very lightly with a stencil brush this time, to give just a touch of colour.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRawLznuCEO5_u0EB1dQR7Qp5CTGKCqipIJMr1QanJ8OtxXdtDK3lNUf2VoddIOtqG7a3YcAu9xJTADPGkAf49z7Y-sgDPkWkS8k02FRY1pn5V1nhfk9cB_bGUjS15GHfAZNFN5LqG98mUdGVlW229XC6QMKMF72KK8qz-jTBN5p_hMmQjqi9nFHDY2E/s807/20231020_163004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRawLznuCEO5_u0EB1dQR7Qp5CTGKCqipIJMr1QanJ8OtxXdtDK3lNUf2VoddIOtqG7a3YcAu9xJTADPGkAf49z7Y-sgDPkWkS8k02FRY1pn5V1nhfk9cB_bGUjS15GHfAZNFN5LqG98mUdGVlW229XC6QMKMF72KK8qz-jTBN5p_hMmQjqi9nFHDY2E/w400-h300/20231020_163004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I then attached the flower and stems over the top and finished off with a stamped sentiment, a few hot pink and lime enamel dots here and there, and a cute little twine bow</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-fNA33uOwQk8LcVLO_KSt7lx2_7wrIenDmAJL9mAG9X0bi8AEHh93M8oJ6gaGX30h4z8PZTSYy7IEyWqpRQOQ_7EMX1vsauDRTKcr8u_SUwDkDZY0KJ1khgx8mV_79A-YCqzHkaQW5Kanc3pFgjpCNGiptbgq0KTIvUIw1REn-pVgS6Y5xlRUxiKE2k/s807/20231020_162959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-fNA33uOwQk8LcVLO_KSt7lx2_7wrIenDmAJL9mAG9X0bi8AEHh93M8oJ6gaGX30h4z8PZTSYy7IEyWqpRQOQ_7EMX1vsauDRTKcr8u_SUwDkDZY0KJ1khgx8mV_79A-YCqzHkaQW5Kanc3pFgjpCNGiptbgq0KTIvUIw1REn-pVgS6Y5xlRUxiKE2k/w400-h300/20231020_162959.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm always a bit of a pink girl, so I loved how it turned out</div><div><br /></div><div>The challenge is open until Tues 24th Oct so there's still time if you fancy playing along.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by ..... have a lovely weekend.</div><div>We've got nothing planned this weekend so, I think it's just going to be a quiet one at home.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ......</div><div>
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Not that we've anything planned, it's very quiet around here at the moment.</div><div><br /></div><div>today I'm playing along with another Blog Challenge, on the last minute again! <i>(I think it closes today so I'd better get a move on)</i> </div><div><br /></div><div>It's the <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge</a>, and it's a colour combination that I don't use very often but, I must admit I quite like it</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHBQG4Lj0hjU4Ql1wG-Ek1qO2quXwzhaSkz_KNQg7EVWYPHULrZOJMFXRQSrwbLNAOyNQXom-qfkhEo_AHgAEnLLnjQISV_hsl-DRiHDYfJ90g7SaIhJ5FNYsJLEmxs7RM_1V1TYRZxdsaVnzivoRMY5evzXK8oAjPU-CPB7Hf8TSW6D7nKBN3Ki8WVE/s400/_CH%20%23%2073%20Coral%20and%20Blue._001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHBQG4Lj0hjU4Ql1wG-Ek1qO2quXwzhaSkz_KNQg7EVWYPHULrZOJMFXRQSrwbLNAOyNQXom-qfkhEo_AHgAEnLLnjQISV_hsl-DRiHDYfJ90g7SaIhJ5FNYsJLEmxs7RM_1V1TYRZxdsaVnzivoRMY5evzXK8oAjPU-CPB7Hf8TSW6D7nKBN3Ki8WVE/w163-h200/_CH%20%23%2073%20Coral%20and%20Blue._001.jpeg" width="163" /></a></div><div><br /></div>What do you think? ......<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8HsZccrdhb5Ou4D1_n9xUkWZwH-bZHkrNmJanWoq5dPGtJbKquvsOSDCGiuR5-zB9DcJCOf2Kb5CwZoesrwPQsJXrwbtJR42Rsb8wf4MlKzCFNyhBd9hWuZRDE7Oo_bSr9da8nDrlP_Eni8lB4C4mJy1BwKWmU6muNUq3JIfxzdpTEyOM_4S5VUXiAs/s1024/IMG_9048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8HsZccrdhb5Ou4D1_n9xUkWZwH-bZHkrNmJanWoq5dPGtJbKquvsOSDCGiuR5-zB9DcJCOf2Kb5CwZoesrwPQsJXrwbtJR42Rsb8wf4MlKzCFNyhBd9hWuZRDE7Oo_bSr9da8nDrlP_Eni8lB4C4mJy1BwKWmU6muNUq3JIfxzdpTEyOM_4S5VUXiAs/w480-h640/IMG_9048.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I used Distress Oxide Inks ...... <i>Prize Ribbon (blue) and Abandoned Coral,</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxPIR0X6OmWAhgwk3v4WR6i7NJZKJNCOaCPdy0IUsEmOQPyPsqvqte0q2H79MvhAXHkMnchVYm9KHtnFjP3q-3yuyzHAVdddFvRR27QzuNcLHVtJSm1tVg6GnvqmWRGJ60O3Vvkbnkzo8Kpe0kdmant_cq9PwDERiYbpCbDzsb6JAYMJeS32vK_vbZWc/s1024/IMG_9054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxPIR0X6OmWAhgwk3v4WR6i7NJZKJNCOaCPdy0IUsEmOQPyPsqvqte0q2H79MvhAXHkMnchVYm9KHtnFjP3q-3yuyzHAVdddFvRR27QzuNcLHVtJSm1tVg6GnvqmWRGJ60O3Vvkbnkzo8Kpe0kdmant_cq9PwDERiYbpCbDzsb6JAYMJeS32vK_vbZWc/w300-h400/IMG_9054.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /></i>The stamps I used are <a href="https://www.uniko.co.uk/product/background-blocks-layered-modern-floral/" target="_blank"><i>Background Blocks Layered Modern Floral</i> from Uniko</a> ....... a really cute little two step stamping set, that looks great whatever colours you use.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used a piece of low tack masking tape across the bottom of the card to give me the diagonal edge while I stamped the flowers and leaves. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcqZZ98iLt_pioYRExumO_WP4KGvpZFiEi9FWkOFtOm9XeLrztmygVsVIbiW15UqO-fBVU9yKDd16WCUnCCblZdDhz4qRmBLcpv8xfcrcERY473k2rRIX53AgSSlcawj2GpLLY-j9IU285L04PFQfTWdsQ3IIMEaoid0Qi34AgCBY5Hds7GgRO_qXQYs/s1024/IMG_9053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcqZZ98iLt_pioYRExumO_WP4KGvpZFiEi9FWkOFtOm9XeLrztmygVsVIbiW15UqO-fBVU9yKDd16WCUnCCblZdDhz4qRmBLcpv8xfcrcERY473k2rRIX53AgSSlcawj2GpLLY-j9IU285L04PFQfTWdsQ3IIMEaoid0Qi34AgCBY5Hds7GgRO_qXQYs/w400-h300/IMG_9053.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I did attach a thin strip of blue card along the edge though, just to give it a more finished look.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used the blue Distress Oxide to colour the die cut 'happy' and stamped the rest of my sentiment underneath with the coral oxide ...... <i>I do like this colour combo.</i></div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst I was in the craft room, I noticed that the pretty <i>Darcy Bouquet Embossing Folder</i> from <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-embossing-folder-and-dies-darcy-bouquet-sfd318" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> was still out on my desk. Hmmm ..... I wonder what that would look like if I used blue cardstock for the background, and tried out the matching dies with some coral card .....</div><div><div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR0rx0gIo-5ZPy54lSs51eF2AxvSkkKjoJZbmmx7IPMJqoWp7hEmz2LSsYwzGGBYN2HbpzecnRj037oxkV12FUCxmC_2UDMUxmi2JoA3oiAj7wUHAgTJ56bBladIOFfMm8oSRVBtJPLEnonRN_6b6jyL0FO2MAqc1PlT69kp15OHMGPglTL-MZhsOS6M/s1024/IMG_9043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR0rx0gIo-5ZPy54lSs51eF2AxvSkkKjoJZbmmx7IPMJqoWp7hEmz2LSsYwzGGBYN2HbpzecnRj037oxkV12FUCxmC_2UDMUxmi2JoA3oiAj7wUHAgTJ56bBladIOFfMm8oSRVBtJPLEnonRN_6b6jyL0FO2MAqc1PlT69kp15OHMGPglTL-MZhsOS6M/w480-h640/IMG_9043.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Not bad!</div><div>The detail on this embossing folder is gorgeous, and the dies were easy enough to use.</div><div>I slightly off set a couple of the die cut flower heads to add a bit more depth, and then attached my sentiment banner over the top.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5MtZrRo69qBKut6LB4CeqYymSX6AKGnOrfcBlNwsUiLSTV9I9aflUH2yCX95iTvFZANAZycJvkT8cpy0CFWL8_X-6ei4h5doWjnaIxydmkO0N2JALi_0UdE8bVTwaJaXU0GCqq4NUYGjRhrnY3AjN6T0szzsljdS99LqogeunWtLsmBLsEaA7BGMqtA/s512/IMG_9044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="384" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5MtZrRo69qBKut6LB4CeqYymSX6AKGnOrfcBlNwsUiLSTV9I9aflUH2yCX95iTvFZANAZycJvkT8cpy0CFWL8_X-6ei4h5doWjnaIxydmkO0N2JALi_0UdE8bVTwaJaXU0GCqq4NUYGjRhrnY3AjN6T0szzsljdS99LqogeunWtLsmBLsEaA7BGMqtA/w300-h400/IMG_9044.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Pretty navy pearls finish everything off nicely!</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwrVunDvwd-xOOgynfrSxL64YKCjqQIskVi91ZlJBqrIxFe_8DBLPEVZFgbso_JcP7APEBwLRB2DoGApb0nys_iIKHh2D6VZK00WEyXnCbN6OwMfmfP0Oia5oNcZbjoqdq_2IxAX0UHy2XZ-G7qCF2_pJlk5T_mHn5t8XUKNEaIBxjXF89JeG9N4X11s/s512/IMG_9047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwrVunDvwd-xOOgynfrSxL64YKCjqQIskVi91ZlJBqrIxFe_8DBLPEVZFgbso_JcP7APEBwLRB2DoGApb0nys_iIKHh2D6VZK00WEyXnCbN6OwMfmfP0Oia5oNcZbjoqdq_2IxAX0UHy2XZ-G7qCF2_pJlk5T_mHn5t8XUKNEaIBxjXF89JeG9N4X11s/s320/IMG_9047.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by, I've enjoyed my time in the craft room this week. Lets hope it continues.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a lovely weekend.</div><div>I think on Sunday it's just 10 weeks to Christmas ..... eeek!! I think I might have to start on some more Christmas cards next week.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ......</div><div><div><div>
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What can I say, I'm really enjoying playing along with some blog challenges again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Todays challenge is ..... <a href="https://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Less is More</a>. </div><div>This was the first ever blog challenge that I played along with all those years ago, when <i>Life in the Craft Lane</i> was started.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've always loved the LIM <i>(Less Is More) </i>approach, CAS (Clean and Simple) cards, lots of white space, minimal layers and minimal embellishments. They're not always the easiest cards to make, but lots of fun to do.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/2023/10/challenge-493-music.html" target="_blank">current challenge</a> - #493, has a Theme to follow ....... and not forgetting to keep things CAS</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fC7yacEbYZJ0tIWGA1f3dyX6pBFjR8YBR4DfQDE6k24rqDxzbAUUbflqClyaJDHIsNkmMVcfRTVrobB6Xqll9LK4hhnut6DdfK53ps2wuHrpzkfhdH8l9wocxJ2P_K5zPksKKt7c0tqWIpL2qoQl2OFSncn_t33uYc8DlS6WkRLSfudzP_wUbl1AJn0/s400/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="400" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fC7yacEbYZJ0tIWGA1f3dyX6pBFjR8YBR4DfQDE6k24rqDxzbAUUbflqClyaJDHIsNkmMVcfRTVrobB6Xqll9LK4hhnut6DdfK53ps2wuHrpzkfhdH8l9wocxJ2P_K5zPksKKt7c0tqWIpL2qoQl2OFSncn_t33uYc8DlS6WkRLSfudzP_wUbl1AJn0/s320/image.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So, I've made a start on my Christmas cards, with some cute little carol singing mice from an old <i>Penny</i> <i>Black clear stamp set ......... Holly Day Critters</i><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXS_3GLy4BrlskdAaNS-ZVdXEhiHPnAw3-Pemj-q-cgkMcOUcJhTiLrz4vKaMnSalNTVC2Tw0gKScWhg3SmzNoa7o41e_Cgbd5j-GeBWP328DEYQODnCz5Kuv_Hvmpdx3TJtZRwcvTn22HbHi_0mkKxFktbfv8_LBpTIsqdCCc_8xMzstnmyIRYGK95w/s1024/IMG_9040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXS_3GLy4BrlskdAaNS-ZVdXEhiHPnAw3-Pemj-q-cgkMcOUcJhTiLrz4vKaMnSalNTVC2Tw0gKScWhg3SmzNoa7o41e_Cgbd5j-GeBWP328DEYQODnCz5Kuv_Hvmpdx3TJtZRwcvTn22HbHi_0mkKxFktbfv8_LBpTIsqdCCc_8xMzstnmyIRYGK95w/w480-h640/IMG_9040.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><div>How cute are these guys!</div><div><br /></div><div>I simply stamped the image onto white cardstock using <i>Black Versafine Clair ink (Nocturne), </i>and then loosely coloured it using Distress Inks and a water brush, building up the depth of colour slowly</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh538Q3cL4FO40dW9g_wDiAaBo-LFxDQwhrzCwEEHgPlN0M83rVT8UXMZ9XVlasAxwnt1izZp0YxnJ9DniAgbiWMxXik35DWepZpnTreQY5cynroSf-ch6JozXkNbYOpAWfTOA3Dpty_IBfMroPp26hdbAUJd0vRxOKdptVIqhJJc3nhKg_Swu4ZazUIZQ/s1024/IMG_9041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh538Q3cL4FO40dW9g_wDiAaBo-LFxDQwhrzCwEEHgPlN0M83rVT8UXMZ9XVlasAxwnt1izZp0YxnJ9DniAgbiWMxXik35DWepZpnTreQY5cynroSf-ch6JozXkNbYOpAWfTOA3Dpty_IBfMroPp26hdbAUJd0vRxOKdptVIqhJJc3nhKg_Swu4ZazUIZQ/w400-h300/IMG_9041.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I added a little touch of sky to the background, some glittery snow underfoot, and stamped my Christmas sentiment underneath ..... very quick and easy, and all one layer!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I finished it all off with a few dots of white gel pen to give the look of falling snow.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7gGvIql0K5HObiWZdIWxQ7KaPhOTpYjuKR4HzyuOzfDAf4RLLzDWoU6s2x2V_x7NHTSy37sBXhTOe3qKxl0vsI2ZqxZhgZuJNkAf1TuY2LmQxw8qzwMaHZEcSQT9CCYQAiRdgKq_2fQqW0cs3qtuTTKNNsLuFb2k-IlF3Cc_-oxC1D34-NREJXgyaro/s1024/IMG_9042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7gGvIql0K5HObiWZdIWxQ7KaPhOTpYjuKR4HzyuOzfDAf4RLLzDWoU6s2x2V_x7NHTSy37sBXhTOe3qKxl0vsI2ZqxZhgZuJNkAf1TuY2LmQxw8qzwMaHZEcSQT9CCYQAiRdgKq_2fQqW0cs3qtuTTKNNsLuFb2k-IlF3Cc_-oxC1D34-NREJXgyaro/w400-h300/IMG_9042.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Well, that's one for the festive box!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time.<div><div>
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Wait a minute, who am I kidding, I'll still be at it on Christmas Eve. It's not much really, just a couple of baubles for the tree <i>(the grandkids get a new one each year)</i> and a couple of stocking fillers, it's a start though!</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of making a start, I thought it was time I started playing along with a few more Blog challenges again ..... I do love a good challenge!</div><div>I thought it was a great way of getting back into the swing of things in the craft room, break things in gently. Set themes, lots of inspiration to get my mojo going again, plus, it's a great way to fill up my card stash boxes.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'd better get a move on for this one though, talk about being on the last minute <i>(some things never change!!)</i><br /></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/p/rules.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday</a> is a fun bi-monthly challenge focused on ....... Birthday cards!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3bPZi70nSI967w24gDB9lJFnrXOol5MNSBkaJ6JOTHUPsQ_6j92eciT1ye7On7qqjN1TVWb7QwnGinzXJjROvkJFpjNThy5N61aliMg7KKr0xIH6Y1Nr8h-gUBjw0o4NMnBzdYvCpDLzqiOZaD7ZwFKsj0TJT-nYwXh8PprLjK4C6prvC4gogvAIwCI/s300/BlogBadge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV3bPZi70nSI967w24gDB9lJFnrXOol5MNSBkaJ6JOTHUPsQ_6j92eciT1ye7On7qqjN1TVWb7QwnGinzXJjROvkJFpjNThy5N61aliMg7KKr0xIH6Y1Nr8h-gUBjw0o4NMnBzdYvCpDLzqiOZaD7ZwFKsj0TJT-nYwXh8PprLjK4C6prvC4gogvAIwCI/w200-h200/BlogBadge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>The usual theme is <i>'Anything Goes'</i> but each challenge has a <i>'toppings' </i>option. A little extra that you can choose to add or not. </div><div>The toppings for <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2023/09/seize-birthday-270-repetitve-die-cuts.html" target="_blank">Challenge #270</a> is ....... <i>Repetitive Die Cuts</i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFAYtR_Paggnlg711tyiBc6ntXFKgPXn5EqC1ojnddiLvReJ1i98h3hhcF-yd5dUu67qri6GE0zSut7GZw8pLMuseu8MbGWOC3oeIb_0953anei0jSBCfTUXdFe-isdG3e-4GYUVXiD_qE2vIzojIf9ejWxnRPza4hDMrcCQpnUSfEv0aguClLcQaRYI/s300/09-28-RepetitiveDieCut.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFAYtR_Paggnlg711tyiBc6ntXFKgPXn5EqC1ojnddiLvReJ1i98h3hhcF-yd5dUu67qri6GE0zSut7GZw8pLMuseu8MbGWOC3oeIb_0953anei0jSBCfTUXdFe-isdG3e-4GYUVXiD_qE2vIzojIf9ejWxnRPza4hDMrcCQpnUSfEv0aguClLcQaRYI/w200-h200/09-28-RepetitiveDieCut.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We all like a bit of die cutting don't we, and I had a few die cut words already done so ......<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVDhqnmsXFf_J47hIOYXdV1B2fYcHNN0MKN9zttglhaR8LUbwBtAGPbOySCMDLttFTUkV-Dmzo1UgK2tP0LIAX2VnWE1T4AEgTsHCI5NzgFH2SR5Nnohww7z8DnZgZlkKf-PbEHP2j96wONdsxVE_ueCFREPF6pWOBo1FNTAKXbZUEBp3oVGEW7MGQ_I/s807/20231010_100312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVDhqnmsXFf_J47hIOYXdV1B2fYcHNN0MKN9zttglhaR8LUbwBtAGPbOySCMDLttFTUkV-Dmzo1UgK2tP0LIAX2VnWE1T4AEgTsHCI5NzgFH2SR5Nnohww7z8DnZgZlkKf-PbEHP2j96wONdsxVE_ueCFREPF6pWOBo1FNTAKXbZUEBp3oVGEW7MGQ_I/w480-h640/20231010_100312.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I layered up the happys, coloured them using Distress Oxide inks ........ <i>I just love the depth of colour you get from these inks </i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdMi7v6R8oDdIJLtL6DHEuUR6ClMGsOu_fvMA_gePiTXUosF0aTb6co-wiShz95yxgFQU6uTn_8Oa0zzDfY3sz_hW9Mcx90tmfXcOG9ULAZb1azBf63147ulZYJF5lNhH31GWWt4Xx4BX3GEANDXk31OXZjNKWlsFbw23v2-TTFD4iLB4zh339BQXrJE/s410/IMG_9036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="410" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdMi7v6R8oDdIJLtL6DHEuUR6ClMGsOu_fvMA_gePiTXUosF0aTb6co-wiShz95yxgFQU6uTn_8Oa0zzDfY3sz_hW9Mcx90tmfXcOG9ULAZb1azBf63147ulZYJF5lNhH31GWWt4Xx4BX3GEANDXk31OXZjNKWlsFbw23v2-TTFD4iLB4zh339BQXrJE/w400-h300/IMG_9036.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>and then attached them to the front of a piece of white card, splattered with a little bit of gold ink</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOIKExLT9-if8SR7C0EmdH5haGuyxGKSxqOm6It1s8UfR00LqqjEMaNVdqtPepXi2-7Dvhx34AplK-zZ2w55mNP9LAmsdmaSfH5FV0WPMQr1ITH-Ni5Rp8U2dUwQGn330VWswQtAw-af23NNtHTCTeMPdcrYV-zDk524MffOiQRs4RSMlZMexMXA_ysk/s820/IMG_9039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="615" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOIKExLT9-if8SR7C0EmdH5haGuyxGKSxqOm6It1s8UfR00LqqjEMaNVdqtPepXi2-7Dvhx34AplK-zZ2w55mNP9LAmsdmaSfH5FV0WPMQr1ITH-Ni5Rp8U2dUwQGn330VWswQtAw-af23NNtHTCTeMPdcrYV-zDk524MffOiQRs4RSMlZMexMXA_ysk/w300-h400/IMG_9039.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>A few matching gemstones here and there, and a stamped sentiment to finish</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It's been a lovely day here on the island so, dinner went in the slow cooker this morning, and we spent the afternoon in the sunshine, giving the garden a good old tidy.</div><div>I even took the plunge and changed my wardrobe around. All the pretty, bright coloured, summer dresses have been packed away and it's out with those deep, rich Autumnal shades .... my favourites. The woollies are out, along with those winter coats, socks and boots! </div><div>I suppose it won't be that long before I can start to think a little more festive and decide where I'm putting the trees this year<i> (sshhhh!</i> ..... <i>I've already been looking at Christmas decorations!). </i></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, before the craft room starts to look like Santa's grotto, and everything in there is dusted in glitter <i>(hmmm ........wonder how hubby's going to cope with that now that we're sharing our work space!)</i> I still have some birthday cards to make. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiOD6PSXw-m07Xt4J1HHmKxqfAx3sCoV76jJjgCSJj4t7raq4o5ykwWWeWkQMeLNgox0WqYlxgLSjDySFPMeJNSFiXJMZvFiHUEV9MKrDNCppJIx95RuU5mq8G0dLFoLnxfwhMqVidF4MOPRkNeRoEPLquG7SWCBaEBK-lEY53p_1NFrMTdpb1iv7Xrs/s583/20230927_153440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="483" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiOD6PSXw-m07Xt4J1HHmKxqfAx3sCoV76jJjgCSJj4t7raq4o5ykwWWeWkQMeLNgox0WqYlxgLSjDySFPMeJNSFiXJMZvFiHUEV9MKrDNCppJIx95RuU5mq8G0dLFoLnxfwhMqVidF4MOPRkNeRoEPLquG7SWCBaEBK-lEY53p_1NFrMTdpb1iv7Xrs/w530-h640/20230927_153440.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This idea came from Pinterest <i>(one of my go to places when I need inspiration!).</i><div>I do like a nice embossing folder and the 3D ones from Simon Says Stamp are just gorgeous. There's so much detail on them, and some even come with matching dies, so you can add more depth and dimension ..... I love them!</div><div><br /></div><div>This one is called <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-stamp-embossing-folder-and-dies-darcy-bouquet-sfd318" target="_blank">Darcy Bouquet</a>, it's not a new design at SSS but it is the first time that I've used it <i>(like so many things in the craft room!) </i> It does have matching dies to cut out 3 of the large flowers. I didn't use it this time but, I will give it a go at some point.</div><div><br /></div><div>I simply ran the folder through my Big Shot using a piece of coloured cardstock <i>(Stampin Up's Sweet Sorbet)</i> I did spritz the card lightly with clean water before I ran it through and just look at that detail ...... amazing!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrzM8_WQOZlhQOXLkDrOCHtXLz_vX2WGV9bApiMDgmaozbdlMBwREURYMF34dYU7I8hrfUOMGprszl9SHRalLyZiV-2iyrp5WNWHOFtwC3UopiX27aqT2Co9rDKIGYMZ8H6xcEMO6Tjuq2bXVjR-HfS3TVMQ7rFynW5nTcQX0PxN4XyurdKpjKyLfnLM/s807/20230927_153451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrzM8_WQOZlhQOXLkDrOCHtXLz_vX2WGV9bApiMDgmaozbdlMBwREURYMF34dYU7I8hrfUOMGprszl9SHRalLyZiV-2iyrp5WNWHOFtwC3UopiX27aqT2Co9rDKIGYMZ8H6xcEMO6Tjuq2bXVjR-HfS3TVMQ7rFynW5nTcQX0PxN4XyurdKpjKyLfnLM/w300-h400/20230927_153451.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To make the design stand out a little more, I used a sponge to apply some <i>White (Picket Fence) Distress Ink</i> onto the raised design. <div><br /></div><div>I added a die cut sentiment ..... cut and layered three times and coloured using the matching ink to the cardstock from <i>Stampin Up!</i> again </div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnNnACFV-8SeJIYnKkG4w5ulOLnCcu7QHPWsmz52_wr9lfgkWkxT_Oxb-Wscg0NXJP3ywcXbg5Y0V7MdWW1571TMN3YufX6k0N_HtaO1LAXsn5HiMoCGynugpENggszFj5QoDn9p8qNKF0V-i5qA9lQM0PKN6N7pl2_LItaL6dGG2HpQybGyt7fd1QwE/s807/20230927_153524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnNnACFV-8SeJIYnKkG4w5ulOLnCcu7QHPWsmz52_wr9lfgkWkxT_Oxb-Wscg0NXJP3ywcXbg5Y0V7MdWW1571TMN3YufX6k0N_HtaO1LAXsn5HiMoCGynugpENggszFj5QoDn9p8qNKF0V-i5qA9lQM0PKN6N7pl2_LItaL6dGG2HpQybGyt7fd1QwE/w400-h300/20230927_153524.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I added a few sparkly gemstones just to finish it off.</div><div><br /></div><div>A really simple design but, it does look soooo pretty!</div><div><br /></div><div>As it's the first time I've used this Embossing folder I'm going to join in the fun with Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2023/10/nbus-challenge-55.html" target="_blank">NBUS Challenge #55</a></div><div><i>(that's if I can remember how to link up ..... it's been a while!)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaz-MdoyaucEAB6QqQTAcmV28HQjNupcZOweOeKejuo6yAp-Y1j-L_A1VGHfu4hH-TatOcjVqxYbJRxt7_BNoa2BUCnI-IFne0EovCK1R5gAeVCpR3ucEBiM6jGqd4TgEhwiTyQYAxoM5Sb_4MTbA08kjC45vsOaGX1DhyWhEatGlvMDeGYTxq-HOcQSM/s230/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="230" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaz-MdoyaucEAB6QqQTAcmV28HQjNupcZOweOeKejuo6yAp-Y1j-L_A1VGHfu4hH-TatOcjVqxYbJRxt7_BNoa2BUCnI-IFne0EovCK1R5gAeVCpR3ucEBiM6jGqd4TgEhwiTyQYAxoM5Sb_4MTbA08kjC45vsOaGX1DhyWhEatGlvMDeGYTxq-HOcQSM/s1600/2%20small%20USE%20THIS%20ONE%20NBUS%20participants%20badge%20with%20URL.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /><div>I do love a good Blog Challenge so, as the diary looks pretty quiet next week I might just find some more to play along with.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by, have a great week ahead.</div><div>Time to see how that dinner is doing ..... it smells delicious!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time .......</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div>
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Wednesday was Thursday, I thought today was Friday, roll on the weekend!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been in my craft room though, which is a good thing. </div><div>It took me a while to get anything done because, after the big tidy up a few weeks ago I couldn't remember where anything was! I'll get there, eventually. </div><div>It was also a bit weird having hubby in there too <i>(did I mention we're now sharing an office!!) </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Anyway, I had a very special card to make <i>(even made a box for it too!) </i>because, one of my lovely crafty friends had a very special birthday earlier this week .......</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNb_t7wl536F80n5omKcJx2ZA-PzhHZ3US2iyaS8X7CdTbGxlKCRsZtcOPJDK1F-Tcswg_Tn_h4SfkaW8t0WEC9PlFjk9KA0QXGpV6os_ddM88yXN2vd9vBdSrNePqUTTEpEHXzXT4ZI1ZcdDi_Qh1yCv71WoHOcig-RsMZlKguMpWlXE2_arzc51_W8/s1008/20230921_183952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNb_t7wl536F80n5omKcJx2ZA-PzhHZ3US2iyaS8X7CdTbGxlKCRsZtcOPJDK1F-Tcswg_Tn_h4SfkaW8t0WEC9PlFjk9KA0QXGpV6os_ddM88yXN2vd9vBdSrNePqUTTEpEHXzXT4ZI1ZcdDi_Qh1yCv71WoHOcig-RsMZlKguMpWlXE2_arzc51_W8/w640-h480/20230921_183952.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Yes, it was Jenny's 80th birthday ....... WOW! so you can understand why it had to be a special card.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's 8x8 inches finished size <i>(not a size I make very often)</i> and I couldn't find any 8x8 envelopes <i>(goodness knows where I've put those!!!) </i>hence the box.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used the pretty <a href="https://www.diestodiefor.com/proddetail.php?prod=pf-131421" target="_blank">Blooming Branch stamp set</a> from Pink Fresh Studio. Stamped and heat embossed in gold onto white cardstock and then coloured using Distress Inks and a water brush.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6bNWN2BCG50I16GhNuQ8QN8Nj9PsrCYSwkst_rJO9SJFup8pKysVwHQrrq5PAwFphpDOhwvq8yPEeidueEPzjw9AMSNPHdRE6lDSmX31tUpU5_Vt00kFQxyL927PhDknltDfSFzrKPnyuBIfVrWIaBwJv2X6WMDQqpvmXRNUl-8e1xBB_ehojdgHiqg/s807/20230921_183731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6bNWN2BCG50I16GhNuQ8QN8Nj9PsrCYSwkst_rJO9SJFup8pKysVwHQrrq5PAwFphpDOhwvq8yPEeidueEPzjw9AMSNPHdRE6lDSmX31tUpU5_Vt00kFQxyL927PhDknltDfSFzrKPnyuBIfVrWIaBwJv2X6WMDQqpvmXRNUl-8e1xBB_ehojdgHiqg/w400-h300/20230921_183731.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I stamped and coloured the image a few times, and then cut them out using the <a href="https://www.diestodiefor.com/proddetail.php?prod=pf-131521" target="_blank">co-ordinating cutting die</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvLSHxuZOX60XbOWVql9IU98YS9p-S1D0tScKmgJyX8E_p4jyLXyB9f1xk5PJxIWF_sZq12gSBe-j1f5O85_OFZTgPZssHbway6WyZctxo6s_JWu8tqdhbNG_7iooz0XbRj6pSz0QYf0nQfgVWkhXNVLaca4A073tm7wSDkeX1j5ftd7uoVRHwbDGTH8/s807/20230921_183652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvLSHxuZOX60XbOWVql9IU98YS9p-S1D0tScKmgJyX8E_p4jyLXyB9f1xk5PJxIWF_sZq12gSBe-j1f5O85_OFZTgPZssHbway6WyZctxo6s_JWu8tqdhbNG_7iooz0XbRj6pSz0QYf0nQfgVWkhXNVLaca4A073tm7wSDkeX1j5ftd7uoVRHwbDGTH8/w300-h400/20230921_183652.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I stamped my greeting in the centre of a piece of white cardstock</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18n7XqreYfo4RnQvRN5M8mWf6g00ha922vlAh29HEQ6M8ECexOags5Mv_1RBfr0zZObAFRkwuTrfUQ6X_LkYAqnWrlc2utcPk4SdzKZ2poumsCf4M39PFKDFQY01EW8jz-oRUUy6fIeUo2mKuzKH0Xwrud9lrgUrra79j5exYHVF5RYCbKDAXUppO6yI/s807/20230921_183724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18n7XqreYfo4RnQvRN5M8mWf6g00ha922vlAh29HEQ6M8ECexOags5Mv_1RBfr0zZObAFRkwuTrfUQ6X_LkYAqnWrlc2utcPk4SdzKZ2poumsCf4M39PFKDFQY01EW8jz-oRUUy6fIeUo2mKuzKH0Xwrud9lrgUrra79j5exYHVF5RYCbKDAXUppO6yI/w300-h400/20230921_183724.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>and then arranged the die cuts around the edges to form a frame, overlapping them in places to add a touch of depth and dimension</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2E6QJUartfq8TTdSNDHulvVgZ9EuckT5A-Vgl2eyqKr5bMHD-N79vJ8D7XwanE3avTbF1LbGRp9S8PwQJBZS8vbe1-xw03M5NfF1Cz24wHwnsYevISgazWr-ftfZXJy11rQGcRE2XrkivCECJPlK1iOuUm5kxd4Y4-Gj7uMMDxSADdHqxVzaw-lPxYPY/s807/20230921_183716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2E6QJUartfq8TTdSNDHulvVgZ9EuckT5A-Vgl2eyqKr5bMHD-N79vJ8D7XwanE3avTbF1LbGRp9S8PwQJBZS8vbe1-xw03M5NfF1Cz24wHwnsYevISgazWr-ftfZXJy11rQGcRE2XrkivCECJPlK1iOuUm5kxd4Y4-Gj7uMMDxSADdHqxVzaw-lPxYPY/w400-h300/20230921_183716.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Once I was happy with the arrangement, I attached the die cuts using foam pads and then trimmed off the excess around the edges, keeping any larger pieces that I cut off. I did a bit of matting and layering before attaching the panel to the front of my cardblank.</div><div><br /></div><div>A few splatters of gold ink and some pretty gemstones finished off the front nicely.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HYdpRpDBK3t_PQXLePOv-FmoK6X3wJswgZbj9Ts_C1IlGBXCXuvrMw22MXFeecqEp59Gr00lr-dFOWU-qs-0XVhMpNIGX-8MNuMBzQpuyMoipgYwUEKjJbgazj5PjjOdLrDVn2ID6tPN_8EIns2wFFIhbFbK-25SGBw6BvXZMzKHSA-3qLM5vpit2rs/s1024/IMG_9029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5HYdpRpDBK3t_PQXLePOv-FmoK6X3wJswgZbj9Ts_C1IlGBXCXuvrMw22MXFeecqEp59Gr00lr-dFOWU-qs-0XVhMpNIGX-8MNuMBzQpuyMoipgYwUEKjJbgazj5PjjOdLrDVn2ID6tPN_8EIns2wFFIhbFbK-25SGBw6BvXZMzKHSA-3qLM5vpit2rs/w300-h400/IMG_9029.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I stamped and coloured the pretty floral branch again and I also used one of the die cut pieces I'd trimmed from the front of the card</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloKTT4amggwR1ZpcB068KzmQx_M0QwdEsTg73NaJj4h8Pme1QRiyaTBzcAnMQ72ncvZ1uH316usAK_sRch7RPevH55a3UwspleVSF1gvBYzPnrelxRprdwr_dZUrzTLUepjxSef_ndrapzYjChHgDkUZb9ODf-50Q43J_EMbUPEBrZ9zvFxHtoibQNdY/s628/20230921_183802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="590" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjloKTT4amggwR1ZpcB068KzmQx_M0QwdEsTg73NaJj4h8Pme1QRiyaTBzcAnMQ72ncvZ1uH316usAK_sRch7RPevH55a3UwspleVSF1gvBYzPnrelxRprdwr_dZUrzTLUepjxSef_ndrapzYjChHgDkUZb9ODf-50Q43J_EMbUPEBrZ9zvFxHtoibQNdY/w602-h640/20230921_183802.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTREk_t5_9VzxLxTK8Ap3P1KsWr5M1ZzsMakzoWJF4DPU6fTMOcDN1oRGfN-EO_QWIIRSTE0OSKb1ahxRt5xSBzpu0z8l5KOV9rYrRbGRAsgnUrRTqabXI8vg5m5JqDzq66Sw04cwL5TJniozvji6fduTMr7t2DrhYrYPurXo89BUkaPms36w70Vv3VQY/s807/20230921_183809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTREk_t5_9VzxLxTK8Ap3P1KsWr5M1ZzsMakzoWJF4DPU6fTMOcDN1oRGfN-EO_QWIIRSTE0OSKb1ahxRt5xSBzpu0z8l5KOV9rYrRbGRAsgnUrRTqabXI8vg5m5JqDzq66Sw04cwL5TJniozvji6fduTMr7t2DrhYrYPurXo89BUkaPms36w70Vv3VQY/w300-h400/20230921_183809.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>I was so pleased when I actually remembered how to make a box ....... first attempt too!! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVjdOSGtI_Pq2R88QN1Rq5_qwmpPwCQFSl1sVjpZwYRjYpiyp0SwYqvn-TEykanZYhsChJcrI5g7CTIt0YFUe5nlpC700Fn8MgE8NKK_6_d3f6SiYGyRZ0DoS1BYRtwTfAtZ74gX_220hvAKebmU5XnsXCGdQNRpqSaiX7bPXBX9KOROHTS9MK2Ns2t4/s654/20230921_183746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdVjdOSGtI_Pq2R88QN1Rq5_qwmpPwCQFSl1sVjpZwYRjYpiyp0SwYqvn-TEykanZYhsChJcrI5g7CTIt0YFUe5nlpC700Fn8MgE8NKK_6_d3f6SiYGyRZ0DoS1BYRtwTfAtZ74gX_220hvAKebmU5XnsXCGdQNRpqSaiX7bPXBX9KOROHTS9MK2Ns2t4/w590-h640/20230921_183746.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><br /><div>I kept things clean and simple, but matched the card perfectly!</div><div><br /></div><div>Can I just say, I'm loving the new <a href="https://www.wowembossingpowder.co.uk/new-products-32-c.asp" target="_blank">Polished Embossing Powders from WOW!</a>, they are soooo shiny! They come in Gold and Silver, Regular and Super Fine and they are gorgeous! If you love your heat embossing, you need to try them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well that's it for now. </div><div>Thanks for popping by ...... enjoy the rest of your day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time .......</div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-66646427388421073752023-09-23T00:16:00.003+01:002023-09-28T23:59:46.877+01:00Hello .... is there anybody there?Hello there ........ Happy weekend to you.<div><br /></div><div>That's if any of you are still visiting my poor old neglected blog.</div><div>What can I say ..... it's been a while! </div><div><br /></div><div>Such a lot has happened since my last post, way back at the beginning of July. </div><div>I think this has been the longest break I've had from blogging since I started this journey back in 2012. </div><div>It's also been a break from craft too, I haven't spent any time in my craft room except to de-stash the place, which I seemed to be doing on a regular basis. </div><div>Hopefully that's all done now though, and I think I'm actually ready to start using what's left in there ...... that's if I can remember what everything's for!</div><div><br /></div><div>I won't bore you with all the details of the last 12 weeks, just to say life hasn't been boring! Lots of family time spent here on the island, with birthday celebrations, wedding anniversaries and all that, and the odd BBQ here and there. School holidays have been and gone, we welcomed our new ferry to the island .... the Manxman.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FP5ZSxEizlg4l-AmbTAaKeu_pVkU2U0wvXL1SST2PpGw6bcxtWaiZ0c9CHq0cBDuVLk02RHS9EzVQbho0eSMe8z59w-wIx697JodcHmQCRvNuvaW1zMxk2ta086exYCUh5jckYVfVFxUP50QvKoPUxHvGSyoiQW1d6mK43v_evFGpbsRXCEnMQKhfeU/s807/20230709_223019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FP5ZSxEizlg4l-AmbTAaKeu_pVkU2U0wvXL1SST2PpGw6bcxtWaiZ0c9CHq0cBDuVLk02RHS9EzVQbho0eSMe8z59w-wIx697JodcHmQCRvNuvaW1zMxk2ta086exYCUh5jckYVfVFxUP50QvKoPUxHvGSyoiQW1d6mK43v_evFGpbsRXCEnMQKhfeU/w400-h300/20230709_223019.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It looks like a cruise ship. We haven't had the pleasure of sailing on her yet but hopefully it won't be long</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXz7pcZAq5FshBbJNohhkg0-B1B_6AFQKL3yvJ9QFYwPwfqPN1W51-FAXVCpsnm7cVE9pGAFxvM-AqX3HHSTxJGeTowAZ7jYT4PKKmb-WzGLwaG1WyPaS8ngyJSQmJNBJZjBA-PpRWmYaBx0liuZT40bOajiAoGIaQMNv5Q3sYK8iweHqDKkZoONdFl8/s807/20230709_223822.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXz7pcZAq5FshBbJNohhkg0-B1B_6AFQKL3yvJ9QFYwPwfqPN1W51-FAXVCpsnm7cVE9pGAFxvM-AqX3HHSTxJGeTowAZ7jYT4PKKmb-WzGLwaG1WyPaS8ngyJSQmJNBJZjBA-PpRWmYaBx0liuZT40bOajiAoGIaQMNv5Q3sYK8iweHqDKkZoONdFl8/w300-h400/20230709_223822.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know if I've mentioned before about hubby's back pain he's had for a while. Well, he finally got to see someone about it, had an MRI scan and was quickly referred to a specialist spinal surgeon in Liverpool a few weeks ago. We thought he was going to have to have surgery but, thankfully he doesn't need it ....... that was such a relief! </div><div>Funnily enough, his back got considerably better when he was made redundant from his job at the end of August. Something that wasn't in our immediate plans but hey!, it didn't really come as too much of a shock. </div><div>These things happen I suppose, and I'm sure something new will crop up. As one door closes another one opens, isn't that what they say. </div><div>Plus, the surgeon did say at the time, the best treatment he could recommend for Stephen's back was ...... to change his job!! Well that's seemed to work.</div><div>It does mean that we can spend more time in the motorhome though .... every cloud!</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of which, we have just got back from our latest trip ..... the Cotswolds, Somerset, North Wales and Chester this time. We enjoyed some of that glorious Indian summer that was in the UK which was nice.</div><div>Lauren and Alex joined us for a few days in Somerset before he went back to school. It's years since we've been there but it hasn't changed much.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0hyPGcw9R-wwZEC_XykNCmWdp42PlrrT4fe4DJtKo218YXYgGYC2-9CXXqcZnxCi7jB0e684-MSARQsefYhgNt8vIpXtH3j74k1gdGhuzKymHxLnWw0WIJeLkbQQrDqQOXOd41Z9aYSwtZ99tHOnnDHiP1H_LyDOqdN-nEWAOt4PMvj2P3UxfXVeXDo/s1024/371912811_10160109208186275_8019140057142036828_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0hyPGcw9R-wwZEC_XykNCmWdp42PlrrT4fe4DJtKo218YXYgGYC2-9CXXqcZnxCi7jB0e684-MSARQsefYhgNt8vIpXtH3j74k1gdGhuzKymHxLnWw0WIJeLkbQQrDqQOXOd41Z9aYSwtZ99tHOnnDHiP1H_LyDOqdN-nEWAOt4PMvj2P3UxfXVeXDo/w300-h400/371912811_10160109208186275_8019140057142036828_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />We visited Cheddar Gorge and the caves ......</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrrKljd5UJs_TgESsMWveW0oZtAJKxHDYgQzS8qrqo6PLNHgCrdrnu_D4TcqDsRef95j-TaISBOgVWSSh_XLJBfH2MNXcIk8KxMiobiz2YD383M3V0ee9-YdfV_3nTN06q5iBY_CUJz-zSqH7LrorayRpwQlospn8viG7rmfv8DDNNS6MnuFdnxXEL_k/s960/371521424_10160106585041275_6260088075152193196_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="713" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrrKljd5UJs_TgESsMWveW0oZtAJKxHDYgQzS8qrqo6PLNHgCrdrnu_D4TcqDsRef95j-TaISBOgVWSSh_XLJBfH2MNXcIk8KxMiobiz2YD383M3V0ee9-YdfV_3nTN06q5iBY_CUJz-zSqH7LrorayRpwQlospn8viG7rmfv8DDNNS6MnuFdnxXEL_k/s320/371521424_10160106585041275_6260088075152193196_n.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Climbed Jacobs Ladder ...... all the way to the top (well, they did!)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsIdyVQ6nawsPYscqMElLrjlflZ86s-cUywAYWzcP16M4lj-UnBDAxacAisOK1haWlCNWD0I0e3kQ6x5NDw-uWXniYOZtf5gmyQrOA6UMhvFaJl0sRZ8T5jd9YmoBnriQ0Q-95y7Rcp1T9SgryTTuNWZkFMFuHt59ZkFjFmF11Q7frwT1VGFry2wCAQI/s1024/371841941_10160109208441275_6624955082551316422_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsIdyVQ6nawsPYscqMElLrjlflZ86s-cUywAYWzcP16M4lj-UnBDAxacAisOK1haWlCNWD0I0e3kQ6x5NDw-uWXniYOZtf5gmyQrOA6UMhvFaJl0sRZ8T5jd9YmoBnriQ0Q-95y7Rcp1T9SgryTTuNWZkFMFuHt59ZkFjFmF11Q7frwT1VGFry2wCAQI/s320/371841941_10160109208441275_6624955082551316422_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>We went to Wookey Hole ...... just look at all that cheese!</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkkXkG1ij5OoWk2zfonTYCFBUaPlkORDV0guIPtKrMHtKrBLahp6xmsrIdkJWbKI63xjFuAZwoE-5cRiU_ytX-5ioIFgks-cGMx6Avg20TuAqv-z0XSEKKNxUVyc2U4uIxjabhpJN-t12OEXepHj_jm09H3Rf6j_FJsvHzODYJPggNeJVdqGSqfGoG8E/s1024/372761893_10160106585226275_801813052892179035_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpkkXkG1ij5OoWk2zfonTYCFBUaPlkORDV0guIPtKrMHtKrBLahp6xmsrIdkJWbKI63xjFuAZwoE-5cRiU_ytX-5ioIFgks-cGMx6Avg20TuAqv-z0XSEKKNxUVyc2U4uIxjabhpJN-t12OEXepHj_jm09H3Rf6j_FJsvHzODYJPggNeJVdqGSqfGoG8E/w300-h400/372761893_10160106585226275_801813052892179035_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />And we also had a day in Bath ....... Alex enjoyed his trip around the Roman Baths </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dI55Mb6_G5_S-bWVIppRIzakXGe3nhKW0pG3c-tl-DmXIK9TsG0U5yV8kjXJBq3PK7DfEgbhoNacQniN8XFRyq8NQWmdEmPnW9eP7sEnc8pLmcZ2zkJrdWZV3y39ANir0Y4nxNxUcS5kEyik63zfJsBZ71k9IhmG7wqZ0oFkaw6wyLAR7p0LGGs1dR4/s410/373534866_10160109207706275_6280740496731736748_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="308" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dI55Mb6_G5_S-bWVIppRIzakXGe3nhKW0pG3c-tl-DmXIK9TsG0U5yV8kjXJBq3PK7DfEgbhoNacQniN8XFRyq8NQWmdEmPnW9eP7sEnc8pLmcZ2zkJrdWZV3y39ANir0Y4nxNxUcS5kEyik63zfJsBZ71k9IhmG7wqZ0oFkaw6wyLAR7p0LGGs1dR4/s320/373534866_10160109207706275_6280740496731736748_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>and, he learned to use chopsticks in a Japanese restaurant. If you're ever in Bath, and you love Japanese food you need to try out<a href="https://www.robun.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Robun</a> ...... the food was amazing!!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-TOtnrIjG4en7E6On9wdlqRYbEdcfwOX4iInAs03UYwJ7nqQhQBpaASoRbkRNYcDDB2A4Q_qEsEkSITT8MPxPVDVR5TV-AE3c3qaoIaJYlSKetRPapTXSrmf22NY4B4PaeBzLXbH3SC4YK6I1XidXijNf6G1Psy_bgVjFHv7AQCRCnrQPwRigwvv2Mw/s512/371887265_10160109208456275_883825474819403308_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="384" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-TOtnrIjG4en7E6On9wdlqRYbEdcfwOX4iInAs03UYwJ7nqQhQBpaASoRbkRNYcDDB2A4Q_qEsEkSITT8MPxPVDVR5TV-AE3c3qaoIaJYlSKetRPapTXSrmf22NY4B4PaeBzLXbH3SC4YK6I1XidXijNf6G1Psy_bgVjFHv7AQCRCnrQPwRigwvv2Mw/s320/371887265_10160109208456275_883825474819403308_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><div>We also met up with Chris, Myra and Arthur on this trip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8f3rlenp6EsZciaKEfZIkBkr_I8wvNrFv7VhsDmBblXWjP_XF1PX4ZCM1S5JcpkLEgN2aWyUk5zW3Y_eZZcz4mDbESNNT4SrSrdstDVjEKECv5hcNGM4BrS4RzJQ2Rz0WvsxNNe_5BD5B2dp5zdK4yqUyOMGV2U5JK-OW1bhEFCUJg3O3qtkvCNxnZQ/s960/376405257_2070247436668048_1388354200847370046_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="960" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8f3rlenp6EsZciaKEfZIkBkr_I8wvNrFv7VhsDmBblXWjP_XF1PX4ZCM1S5JcpkLEgN2aWyUk5zW3Y_eZZcz4mDbESNNT4SrSrdstDVjEKECv5hcNGM4BrS4RzJQ2Rz0WvsxNNe_5BD5B2dp5zdK4yqUyOMGV2U5JK-OW1bhEFCUJg3O3qtkvCNxnZQ/w400-h301/376405257_2070247436668048_1388354200847370046_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We spent the day at Chester Zoo for Arthur's 2nd birthday. I can't believe he's two, he's growing up so fast. </div><div><br /></div><div>Craft wise, I've not much to report really. I haven't been doing anything. </div><div>I have been visiting my usual blogs occasionally, so I've been keeping up with most of you, a little bit. I always like to see what everyone is up to, and I love all the fabulous inspiration from you guys.</div><div>I do apologise for the lack of comments though. I am looking to change that<i> </i>so you might see a little bit more of me now. </div><div>I've also been keeping up with the new product releases, although I haven't actually bought that much, maybe that will change too once it starts to get a little more festive!</div><div><br /></div><div>The only other bit of news I have is that I've stood down from the Sweet Poppy Stencils Design Team. </div><div>It was a really hard decision for me to make, as it always is when leaving a design team, but, I felt it was the right time.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, for once in a very long time, there's no pressure or deadlines I need to work to. I can take my time and explore through all my stash again, and create just for me! </div><div> </div><div>Don't get me wrong, I loved being on all the Design Teams I've been privileged to be part of, and I'm not saying that I don't want to do it all again, just not right now.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm hoping that this break has done me some good and that I can enjoy spending time in my craft room again. I've got some online workshops to complete, I want to do more in my journals and of course the 'C' word is on it's way so, I need to start thinking about Christmas cards! All inspiration will be gratefully received!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, I think that's it for now. </div><div>Thanks for popping by. </div><div>Have a lovely weekend and I hope to see you all again very soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time .......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-30615074057156047362023-07-02T19:45:00.002+01:002023-07-02T19:45:30.366+01:00What's this? Christmas cards already ........Happy Sunday ......<div><br /></div><div>Welcome to July! </div><div>I hope you're enjoying your weekend. Is the sun still shining where you are?</div><div>It's a little overcast where we are today, and a little on the breezy side but, it is still warm. </div><div>Not sure what next week's forecast is, we're on the move again tomorrow so hopefully the nice weather will last just a little bit longer.</div><div> </div><div>July certainly crept up on us, it's hard to believe we're already halfway through 2023. We're going to be counting down to Christmas before we know it ..... there, I've said the C word!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of Christmas, the craft world is already starting to see new festive releases, one of which is from the fabulous <a href="https://sweet-poppy.com/product-category/new-products/" target="_blank">Sweet Poppy Stencils</a>. </div><div>Did you see Lucy on TV this week? She was showcasing the first of this year's Christmas stencils and stamps from Sweet Poppy and, it seems like they were as popular as always, so you must be starting to think about your festive makes after all.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's not always easy to make Christmas cards when the sun is shining and it's hot! hot! hot! outside but, I did get chance to spend a little time in the craft room before we came away on holiday using a few of the new designs.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is <a href="https://sweet-poppy.com/product/sweet-poppy-stencil-joy-new/" target="_blank">JOY</a>, one of the festive words stencils .......</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWImPYiJf6caPZGFcXQZSCORpnsIbggw4TYLP8CD_9e5RIsBBID2T-bK99c1Bmr9Yh1HguHvM4_bFO1dUv69CSumqt_KD5gCk1cMgY3OkZb0gTbcLXqqhrlAcJeHqVBUiL9-OgXE-ADbCN7faTl7xn5mRvj3-GA10aQ_zyNPBJJpRvHfEfhyK0BfbZYY/s1024/IMG_9013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWImPYiJf6caPZGFcXQZSCORpnsIbggw4TYLP8CD_9e5RIsBBID2T-bK99c1Bmr9Yh1HguHvM4_bFO1dUv69CSumqt_KD5gCk1cMgY3OkZb0gTbcLXqqhrlAcJeHqVBUiL9-OgXE-ADbCN7faTl7xn5mRvj3-GA10aQ_zyNPBJJpRvHfEfhyK0BfbZYY/w480-h640/IMG_9013.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div>I used the stencil with the Pearlescent White paste onto black cardstock, and then used glitter gel pens to add some colour </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlpYxNwXD1nDIrO9vzukxVT8CMP7A_QBpjMEevng46sdPc5QWDM_rUpPl8FvsbT0AAI9zVntAK_EYNvY9FP7rYSeLUKuZbUHdlDNXfsq_cmBWK8DaWoHgiN85r0u1I1JfVHHmCcEJaeInRCI-EUAT_84oH7aV0Lx4j_mjEpET1dVHwZIBgKmROUKIFT8/s1024/IMG_9014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlpYxNwXD1nDIrO9vzukxVT8CMP7A_QBpjMEevng46sdPc5QWDM_rUpPl8FvsbT0AAI9zVntAK_EYNvY9FP7rYSeLUKuZbUHdlDNXfsq_cmBWK8DaWoHgiN85r0u1I1JfVHHmCcEJaeInRCI-EUAT_84oH7aV0Lx4j_mjEpET1dVHwZIBgKmROUKIFT8/w400-h300/IMG_9014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also added a touch of sparkle to each of the letters using a glue pen and fine crystal glitter. before stamping and heat embossing the rest of the sentiment underneath. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdc8PA1-omCUzlUZ77sYOATzQpYAsvL1DhfkONe2a8LX3yRsmfGNAy7aQd7YGhmS4j8S05jECpFz8Crh26toW5OhsqF6HSvo-4JbL8dxsRaWI_YBv4myI6DVIN5PibmF7-P1RAKPuy-Ekg0j43HidIMh61C2GGnzONjj5XKfSZJNQ3LUK7M1_fN5t-vU/s1024/IMG_9017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTdc8PA1-omCUzlUZ77sYOATzQpYAsvL1DhfkONe2a8LX3yRsmfGNAy7aQd7YGhmS4j8S05jECpFz8Crh26toW5OhsqF6HSvo-4JbL8dxsRaWI_YBv4myI6DVIN5PibmF7-P1RAKPuy-Ekg0j43HidIMh61C2GGnzONjj5XKfSZJNQ3LUK7M1_fN5t-vU/w400-h300/IMG_9017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>A few gold and silver ink splatters on the background, and I finished off with a tiny sprinkling of Chunky White Embossing powder here and there, heat set from underneath the card so as not to blow it all away.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Here's a different look using the same stencil only this time, I moved the stencil slightly before inking each of the letters.</div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh38xE2dn7CFY23fbfHCyqvpohYz5FUvtG4sXP42yoYNBemw15s0apYAOqFnP6syFqaQwe-XO7OXisOw1Q-tBvJDsfyCAEOQhWx5ggflXBGqQz-P34LPhEYOlcFEGRrklpjp6CIeo9ny8bfZAFLZaY4FBZtM02mMk3aUla4CY-CTWBsuO16B8qXzPsevMk/s1024/IMG_9018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh38xE2dn7CFY23fbfHCyqvpohYz5FUvtG4sXP42yoYNBemw15s0apYAOqFnP6syFqaQwe-XO7OXisOw1Q-tBvJDsfyCAEOQhWx5ggflXBGqQz-P34LPhEYOlcFEGRrklpjp6CIeo9ny8bfZAFLZaY4FBZtM02mMk3aUla4CY-CTWBsuO16B8qXzPsevMk/w480-h640/IMG_9018.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I used a little masking tape around each letter before using my Distress Inks to add the colour</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50Cv87zZhhuhjx8L6U3Nizv-HTPxNAGf5JTryDFIARmjVsZuXdHhI7i4c3lng4wor-w0GD1xk45uYQjdKlx1Ml7DEzZnbksx-BqN-EDEho1e6CwXekJospmxU0msxHc9B_Ve7KD7ESL1t6-cHbKdggXzTROV_U1JqjmcyYYjRWkLYcgFWWZJFoSaCiO0/s1024/IMG_9021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50Cv87zZhhuhjx8L6U3Nizv-HTPxNAGf5JTryDFIARmjVsZuXdHhI7i4c3lng4wor-w0GD1xk45uYQjdKlx1Ml7DEzZnbksx-BqN-EDEho1e6CwXekJospmxU0msxHc9B_Ve7KD7ESL1t6-cHbKdggXzTROV_U1JqjmcyYYjRWkLYcgFWWZJFoSaCiO0/w400-h300/IMG_9021.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>My idea was to make the letters into baubles so, I added the look of a hanging chain to each one using a Stardust Gel Pen</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicR5GIomxI__vbNFzBixW6ROxrrCuUGJuiUs5VXdeYwTGhuyPTvJ2JwzeQbAuegFUjjrpUTDyzO1Jm7u_JkugfIPwsOPSDkKxblkDKVkKiutf9qw7sHUSlP9WXx__-G0vwGswG4pGVmdPesKm0w0vFd3fsNqmJWSH35Zxo2yE7IiNTCUq3rW5_IPgKIqA/s1024/IMG_9020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicR5GIomxI__vbNFzBixW6ROxrrCuUGJuiUs5VXdeYwTGhuyPTvJ2JwzeQbAuegFUjjrpUTDyzO1Jm7u_JkugfIPwsOPSDkKxblkDKVkKiutf9qw7sHUSlP9WXx__-G0vwGswG4pGVmdPesKm0w0vFd3fsNqmJWSH35Zxo2yE7IiNTCUq3rW5_IPgKIqA/w400-h300/IMG_9020.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I then stencilled the poinsettias again onto a snippet of white cardstock and fussy cut them, attaching them with a foam pad to give a little extra dimension</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAQvG0Ex5CY4dNY4Eh6FUjH0axehsBYX0jiPa-aAbxnteSMCxa7rQGLdIXCES0G8YYefepY3N8s03TiF6fCdlXIy3VG1R8DKY1K_kJ_G-TAG9k8LLI7-c45EEbPotn95JrCYU7dTa2PLWSZaCr61XN2RhddJPXdefyJAcH3lnDZ5An5oCdlOMDDYq5kU/s1024/IMG_9022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAQvG0Ex5CY4dNY4Eh6FUjH0axehsBYX0jiPa-aAbxnteSMCxa7rQGLdIXCES0G8YYefepY3N8s03TiF6fCdlXIy3VG1R8DKY1K_kJ_G-TAG9k8LLI7-c45EEbPotn95JrCYU7dTa2PLWSZaCr61XN2RhddJPXdefyJAcH3lnDZ5An5oCdlOMDDYq5kU/w300-h400/IMG_9022.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I blended Distress ink around the edges of the card keeping the colour from the centre and going darker at the edges. I then splattered a little bit of water over the ink, let it sit for a few seconds before mopping up the excess with a paper towel, giving this pretty splattered look to the background ...... a sort of snowy effect. An old technique that I never get tired of using!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHSybOIwuE0U4nFFo7AauW-STIRn7wq3pt-ydMBwdHqWM-col9Mk_fUM1VTT2wkDd7PydiBTa995BIANlPf-8J4h9JTTeD4dLIHN_KRUbIrkR-6me0OHkoJoSrtAhMAaloZ-I81f-UXLhcnItN9D4QET8Q9mGc6fK4YOcMkSSkgmZPro3A-ajIQ0IY88/s1024/IMG_9019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHSybOIwuE0U4nFFo7AauW-STIRn7wq3pt-ydMBwdHqWM-col9Mk_fUM1VTT2wkDd7PydiBTa995BIANlPf-8J4h9JTTeD4dLIHN_KRUbIrkR-6me0OHkoJoSrtAhMAaloZ-I81f-UXLhcnItN9D4QET8Q9mGc6fK4YOcMkSSkgmZPro3A-ajIQ0IY88/w300-h400/IMG_9019.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>One of the stamps from the new release is this pretty <a href="https://sweet-poppy.com/product/sweet-poppy-stencil-festive-candle-stamp-set-new/" target="_blank">Festive Candle</a>, used here with another of the new stencils ...... <a href="https://sweet-poppy.com/product/sweet-poppy-stencil-holly-aperture-circle-new/" target="_blank">Holly Aperture Circle</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJM_z0QG-fvWrEVk3_8Q_Cd-r-xgZGjx9ivUxcALU6imFI0__C2rlRpOng-7J3BJhZZoUAx8czCYXNJTcDrdAywM3cvXPhKcho-IsYpKs8Z8ivYNdhoElHi0C3dfec98NLFWPFEEDtEbxP9zvvEhaLhIbWqSYKUgOyQssEo1-r7u7m4sg0K4LfL-5-DY/s843/IMG_9008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJM_z0QG-fvWrEVk3_8Q_Cd-r-xgZGjx9ivUxcALU6imFI0__C2rlRpOng-7J3BJhZZoUAx8czCYXNJTcDrdAywM3cvXPhKcho-IsYpKs8Z8ivYNdhoElHi0C3dfec98NLFWPFEEDtEbxP9zvvEhaLhIbWqSYKUgOyQssEo1-r7u7m4sg0K4LfL-5-DY/w582-h640/IMG_9008.JPG" width="582" /></a></div><br /><div>I stamped and heat embossed the candle in gold, and then coloured it using Festive Berries Distress Re-Inker for the candle and Sweet Poppy Brush Markers for the foliage</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jzBpDA6AIGygSo4pW2Qz2CQZM_vly2sSNHGn1KW2kqtxoGuIYT9-EpxG65Eh0hXxsqy4cOIr3C2h1ryRk83_CScFb8CyQ42kP2iDYQZlXgPqt-Qg1O-Y2vkSlQu4eC3hTn51f3eVHcoPl4COsR7ukb_Hd0aaSU0LVQe_FYr7Pz_haS0Zh4buDe2dYzw/s1024/IMG_9009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jzBpDA6AIGygSo4pW2Qz2CQZM_vly2sSNHGn1KW2kqtxoGuIYT9-EpxG65Eh0hXxsqy4cOIr3C2h1ryRk83_CScFb8CyQ42kP2iDYQZlXgPqt-Qg1O-Y2vkSlQu4eC3hTn51f3eVHcoPl4COsR7ukb_Hd0aaSU0LVQe_FYr7Pz_haS0Zh4buDe2dYzw/w300-h400/IMG_9009.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I then used the stencil to add detail to the background ...... simply Distress Ink applied using a stencil brush, being careful around my stamped image</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwBWzTOlpD6QTg0k0my5t0-KM2HYvd9cYmJ7N9M1V2oRA76oUjR5m0w-1qJDq5WyG07DkmE7jh-uX-hUwsiLZkHjeg8hn6pS6uCS7XkzJM_4fJNMpEh-rTNblxvJ2QjgVRP4yqBaMTdfIQtHQMPggbvdj6vRi5kzG987YrzF-mmoymbzjGeee20cyOhc/s1024/IMG_9010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwBWzTOlpD6QTg0k0my5t0-KM2HYvd9cYmJ7N9M1V2oRA76oUjR5m0w-1qJDq5WyG07DkmE7jh-uX-hUwsiLZkHjeg8hn6pS6uCS7XkzJM_4fJNMpEh-rTNblxvJ2QjgVRP4yqBaMTdfIQtHQMPggbvdj6vRi5kzG987YrzF-mmoymbzjGeee20cyOhc/w400-h300/IMG_9010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>A little touch of glitter for added sparkle and my sentiment stamped in the centre. </div><div>And then, to finish off I stamped and embossed the foliage again onto a snippet of card, added a touch of pearlescent paint to the flower and then fussy cut it, and attached it to the card using a foam pad to add dimension </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGLfK4Jb8fYMOneCI5NP5yr-uYzZjrAUviH8Hvbo0Zbyjlb-9uhHf2a8dYDie2-uZOaUCx_9hVtg3plhxRuQ2936heYD5twOw83VRJGF9K4coHMJaqxOxC-RC9cJkCuYx7MJJktwwH_FoUtQCOGKQ7S0du7ocTq-cD54kJPm7cE3TmcbAEXe-qu9xYKxM/s1024/IMG_9012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGLfK4Jb8fYMOneCI5NP5yr-uYzZjrAUviH8Hvbo0Zbyjlb-9uhHf2a8dYDie2-uZOaUCx_9hVtg3plhxRuQ2936heYD5twOw83VRJGF9K4coHMJaqxOxC-RC9cJkCuYx7MJJktwwH_FoUtQCOGKQ7S0du7ocTq-cD54kJPm7cE3TmcbAEXe-qu9xYKxM/w300-h400/IMG_9012.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>No time for colouring and fussy cutting, the Festive Candle makes beautiful CAS designs too ....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqviJAwIVBhjkOIXmxEzpmB3QSE-xlLBxVgmVsQifePBPzraoYZ0CUCZRneGL-3_AJw03iC-MundZMU8TqwyslXAHSCW6ShgZpV04vK6hIVppW8_Yy53WDt7q7SevNaINCOAsbIxX5kz_Q536Sm_iHxe1lb88Hv8NG2Ywy8ycW4G5BSzpY7ZjSXD-0c0s/s736/IMG_9005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="691" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqviJAwIVBhjkOIXmxEzpmB3QSE-xlLBxVgmVsQifePBPzraoYZ0CUCZRneGL-3_AJw03iC-MundZMU8TqwyslXAHSCW6ShgZpV04vK6hIVppW8_Yy53WDt7q7SevNaINCOAsbIxX5kz_Q536Sm_iHxe1lb88Hv8NG2Ywy8ycW4G5BSzpY7ZjSXD-0c0s/w600-h640/IMG_9005.JPG" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamped and heat embossed in gold. Just a touch of colour added using pearlescent paints</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhgrUQjybImkZYWdoV8JtqdA1z2pnRZhFc831OOxts2mgT01GILopn3ut6YKuTpy2sCgPZTCSwkNP-cJzzXG1zUXqUvNirAE3y6R3V7EYPAxI02ay5QtLGMVKTIdeK8alMw5tqhZOWn0uh9yKmqqNUrilaV9iCEQxXRMtz9i0eYWNaOFW8KtQH3mjMow/s1024/IMG_9006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhgrUQjybImkZYWdoV8JtqdA1z2pnRZhFc831OOxts2mgT01GILopn3ut6YKuTpy2sCgPZTCSwkNP-cJzzXG1zUXqUvNirAE3y6R3V7EYPAxI02ay5QtLGMVKTIdeK8alMw5tqhZOWn0uh9yKmqqNUrilaV9iCEQxXRMtz9i0eYWNaOFW8KtQH3mjMow/w300-h400/IMG_9006.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>and a simple sentiment stamped and a few splatters of ink to finish ...... simple but so pretty!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ulRRYf2BloocKdGWqr9NWq34KKoGYQO46eZ17euzW_uj6fgljwn_8Qlaov6NoeQyQyu7j4kBFDB5ZRxMOrQnLvLeLAauD77f7UR89pk0p4U4q099m01m5hMy-_k150RDqqniKlqQPcf93w0L3SwyBjhwpi_GNLyBAHSqfTCBQQmLlxghEm1-oWnCJac/s1024/IMG_9007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ulRRYf2BloocKdGWqr9NWq34KKoGYQO46eZ17euzW_uj6fgljwn_8Qlaov6NoeQyQyu7j4kBFDB5ZRxMOrQnLvLeLAauD77f7UR89pk0p4U4q099m01m5hMy-_k150RDqqniKlqQPcf93w0L3SwyBjhwpi_GNLyBAHSqfTCBQQmLlxghEm1-oWnCJac/w400-h300/IMG_9007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Well, that's just a few Christmas card ideas for you, I'm sure that when my festive mojo really kicks in, there'll be more! </div><div><br /></div><div>We're still away in the motorhome ...... we're on day 16. </div><div>We've spent the last week in the Norfolk Broads ...... very different from being here on a boat, but still fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>We've been staying on a lovely campsite near Ludham Bridge, one of our mooring spots when we're here on a boat. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hubby has been working this week but we still found time to get out and about.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdG8txnkMn4XVn7fRxsjwe08KlsYvY5mbnw425qDr1mS59AfYvc0m6cqsJPo0umUdi4gccGqNpgKHvJniBUnW3uadtA9oSZr0hVTT5ekQQaEl_D0893vNUIqj7IFKS8ubG5TixULGEbvPnQ_jXkc6zrHbNeEV4OCe1uOF9DHpDhUAMagQla5uWBYquMs/s1008/20230628_120042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdG8txnkMn4XVn7fRxsjwe08KlsYvY5mbnw425qDr1mS59AfYvc0m6cqsJPo0umUdi4gccGqNpgKHvJniBUnW3uadtA9oSZr0hVTT5ekQQaEl_D0893vNUIqj7IFKS8ubG5TixULGEbvPnQ_jXkc6zrHbNeEV4OCe1uOF9DHpDhUAMagQla5uWBYquMs/w300-h400/20230628_120042.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16tnjEgGho2jUmwRup_G00IChTQ4Ql96GNw67Dah3dHLg-dTUhJHVLoPgl7jV2b55WWg5RBETHpWSqmJQBoNpE7znQliPn0oq_hN55oMMohklI5K-GBS1gFO78dydurmChDKjqHOnGwmpU148mrgYLXoLw3hbvBYY9Ba_1_tL5-MR-RUAlQGQNB67v6s/s1008/20230628_115757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16tnjEgGho2jUmwRup_G00IChTQ4Ql96GNw67Dah3dHLg-dTUhJHVLoPgl7jV2b55WWg5RBETHpWSqmJQBoNpE7znQliPn0oq_hN55oMMohklI5K-GBS1gFO78dydurmChDKjqHOnGwmpU148mrgYLXoLw3hbvBYY9Ba_1_tL5-MR-RUAlQGQNB67v6s/s320/20230628_115757.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>We've walked into Ludham village one afternoon to restock the van with supplies. Found a lovely pub not far from the campsite ......... The Dog. Great food and a lovely beer garden (sorry no pictures!)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPxVfIEVDgjUrX0ozjVAKJXEHF97K-9reQ99m894hAIqPgyCHy9hnIKE-r3KO0XmVMhb3OZPGaQufIZSLKnjy6QWJnOPgFTvE_qS5UbYlJA48gbk9b3oEsV8cry5NcldZAU8nRobjQUq6Zm-WgBKJmx191S6OaeC8bnyO27-4KI4UTAWg3qU89Cf34gI/s193/logo-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="183" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPxVfIEVDgjUrX0ozjVAKJXEHF97K-9reQ99m894hAIqPgyCHy9hnIKE-r3KO0XmVMhb3OZPGaQufIZSLKnjy6QWJnOPgFTvE_qS5UbYlJA48gbk9b3oEsV8cry5NcldZAU8nRobjQUq6Zm-WgBKJmx191S6OaeC8bnyO27-4KI4UTAWg3qU89Cf34gI/s1600/logo-1.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><div>We went the other way and walked into Horning one day, another of our favourite spots. </div><div>The boatyards looked busy in the afternoon ......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiaZcFfNsCbW9mYRnL-Snbq91AmwzaAaIK3KNv65nqb1joysxQD4ErKLgQHARLBtrQ3W1iCIv9-qL0mjF3t9St3edRLOv2RRMHXZedNg_BmO_9cFdvPQeZYfS0h0X5xJsDRYRWGPsaE4v582g_iZdaqQrc5hrcAW869gsOI-_iJkOhMlYI2T7cgZOX1A/s1008/20230629_164256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguiaZcFfNsCbW9mYRnL-Snbq91AmwzaAaIK3KNv65nqb1joysxQD4ErKLgQHARLBtrQ3W1iCIv9-qL0mjF3t9St3edRLOv2RRMHXZedNg_BmO_9cFdvPQeZYfS0h0X5xJsDRYRWGPsaE4v582g_iZdaqQrc5hrcAW869gsOI-_iJkOhMlYI2T7cgZOX1A/w300-h400/20230629_164256.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>But things always calm down a little in the evenings ......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgy7KasjtP-8_OgUbHMA17kCriPGWkVM0UHRc9ky1gF1h8wnGeLYlKavGYoi_69MavDlRuqqAbg91uSga8QfRR8K-T5uAYkBuQp7kRiTfBHuae5tikAixg3-6-veF2_PgxH7K0BVKis9JRFitmV-mnn12B64m8bV53879bXFtklMtpmlccbfeSnNSze0/s1008/20230629_202039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgy7KasjtP-8_OgUbHMA17kCriPGWkVM0UHRc9ky1gF1h8wnGeLYlKavGYoi_69MavDlRuqqAbg91uSga8QfRR8K-T5uAYkBuQp7kRiTfBHuae5tikAixg3-6-veF2_PgxH7K0BVKis9JRFitmV-mnn12B64m8bV53879bXFtklMtpmlccbfeSnNSze0/w300-h400/20230629_202039.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><div>One of our favourite restaurants is in Horning ....... The Bure River Cottage. It's a fish restaurant, just fish! No veggie or vegan options, and definitely no meat, just fish!!</div><div>We love it there. The menu changes daily, and it's really hard to choose what to have, everything is always so good!</div><div>We've actually been twice on this trip <i>(well, we are on holiday!)</i> and had two beautiful meals. We were there last night and we both had Baked Cromer Crab with a green salad ....... yum!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ834AekgdemwhTVkVqTRIQm21tYV44EkeEc9-j_GQt8vlywO9dejKDIicYw4JtAyBoSoHUUr-rduRwXLELi8Ijd2kScHMi1_S0ccA2FarQlKuHPAVstRRolSDT5ZQcj_hwx013KBpu9vu_r0J8_62Uoy7pnPCYqwEUn4Weha2q_Ooz_fZCDiwrfGGlFs/s1000/356729743_259555030099501_7123010509847370900_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ834AekgdemwhTVkVqTRIQm21tYV44EkeEc9-j_GQt8vlywO9dejKDIicYw4JtAyBoSoHUUr-rduRwXLELi8Ijd2kScHMi1_S0ccA2FarQlKuHPAVstRRolSDT5ZQcj_hwx013KBpu9vu_r0J8_62Uoy7pnPCYqwEUn4Weha2q_Ooz_fZCDiwrfGGlFs/w300-h400/356729743_259555030099501_7123010509847370900_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">before</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and after</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qvLv0FzdM_TjmErGeZbeATuFymnsBroo9unT8zdJ18khxkA4esGHeaghZ80CKn3pQcNE8QPHbwkdkZV8BHXhcinh5_cchbZIYdxUCg2nEn7k_FTPr3vmv03bygb3W-zruELZeB6G_IwmyK5yBKs_woicO9PvnTI2SYHCA2nuREMYm26tIH4T9yTYv4M/s1008/20230629_184921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qvLv0FzdM_TjmErGeZbeATuFymnsBroo9unT8zdJ18khxkA4esGHeaghZ80CKn3pQcNE8QPHbwkdkZV8BHXhcinh5_cchbZIYdxUCg2nEn7k_FTPr3vmv03bygb3W-zruELZeB6G_IwmyK5yBKs_woicO9PvnTI2SYHCA2nuREMYm26tIH4T9yTYv4M/w300-h400/20230629_184921.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>This was followed by Pan Fried Wild Halibut, herb and butter sauce with brown shrimp and samphire Deeelicious!!!</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5_Km-tc6YyxjnrakyedGM77KbBd8Oo8DlmMnkl3deKnKs-eg1fbuLqCj_LxMzxwlKFLW9HbImZLc0BdUB2_Et4S8WEI6DbKs3O0w1cUufq4Y_XVaPMtShhlJ3TUwMFjHw7S-ES5EZ1FxVqCpTxyBpJQDRriFRrCJpOfiVGek5dPvAUchq0OXSwNBXGo/s1000/356134027_815208219824396_172641030629807935_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5_Km-tc6YyxjnrakyedGM77KbBd8Oo8DlmMnkl3deKnKs-eg1fbuLqCj_LxMzxwlKFLW9HbImZLc0BdUB2_Et4S8WEI6DbKs3O0w1cUufq4Y_XVaPMtShhlJ3TUwMFjHw7S-ES5EZ1FxVqCpTxyBpJQDRriFRrCJpOfiVGek5dPvAUchq0OXSwNBXGo/w300-h400/356134027_815208219824396_172641030629807935_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We have had a lovely week here but, it's time to pack everything away and move on tomorrow. We're not going far though, we've still got a couple of days left in the Norfolk Broads. <div>We do need to re-stock supplies (again!) before we go anywhere so, it's off to the supermarket in the morning. Then our next stop is Thurne, at what's known as a Certified Location (CL) campsite called Red House. It's another new site for us, just a handful of pitches but it looks like it's right by the water so we're looking forward to checking it out. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend.</div><div>Time for us to enjoy our last evening in Ludham</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyx915_SWrLTSTV2z_uEzARjG8ypbIX99h5heTCraqf7au4w2LZBM7G4P8z8_Bm113qB0pWCG_rB8_w7TST276SD1hopcvrOQOljMfAykcJh-2rXU65cpfvjOA6Uj6WYmxxLWR0-Fi4EHgLIJKQcslLzky6xPM7-k_jjEzByJqbQPPvwSvnlCkEmNpOk/s274/355633338_635092202012234_4547320852276515529_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="274" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyx915_SWrLTSTV2z_uEzARjG8ypbIX99h5heTCraqf7au4w2LZBM7G4P8z8_Bm113qB0pWCG_rB8_w7TST276SD1hopcvrOQOljMfAykcJh-2rXU65cpfvjOA6Uj6WYmxxLWR0-Fi4EHgLIJKQcslLzky6xPM7-k_jjEzByJqbQPPvwSvnlCkEmNpOk/w400-h301/355633338_635092202012234_4547320852276515529_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Cheerio until next time .......<br /><div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-53919701289361900092023-06-25T17:29:00.003+01:002023-06-25T17:29:27.843+01:00Bourton, Cheltenham, and now we're in Norfolk ........Happy Sunday!<div><br /></div><div>I hope you're enjoying your weekend.</div><div>We're still on our travels and currently making the most of this gorgeous weather, although it's a little bit too warm for me today so I'm sat in the shade!</div><div><br /></div><div>Since my last blog post we've done a few more miles, and I must confess my craft bag has not been looked at, apart from moving it from one end of the van to the other, each time we pitch up! There's still time though, we're not back home for another two weeks!</div><div> </div><div>From Somer's Wood in Birmingham <i>(my last blog post), </i>we hit the road again and travelled to Bourton-on-the-Water <i>(aka the Venice of the Cotswolds and still one of our all time favourite places)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>We spent 4 nights<i> </i>on a lovely little site, <a href="https://cotswoldcarpfarm.wixsite.com/cotswolds" target="_blank">Cotswolds Carp Farm</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZAdynnTVw89002Tv-_1zqw1Vn0ERXAZIzhq038gKoVD8fSpz4vd9dDacujOiJalr1NVyimXikFknDwTgcj0qj4DR4-UToEL4VHvlxndyFAHKaYfGN2Xveg2Xl9FaoSov8tEis5rN2U7fFC8OOaxmzX3xGvfg45FOSmz2TISoZAeRJdsS8DX38nghPgM/s4032/20230618_151801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZAdynnTVw89002Tv-_1zqw1Vn0ERXAZIzhq038gKoVD8fSpz4vd9dDacujOiJalr1NVyimXikFknDwTgcj0qj4DR4-UToEL4VHvlxndyFAHKaYfGN2Xveg2Xl9FaoSov8tEis5rN2U7fFC8OOaxmzX3xGvfg45FOSmz2TISoZAeRJdsS8DX38nghPgM/w400-h300/20230618_151801.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Set around numerous lakes, with woodland walks and whole host of wildlife. And, it's only a short walk from the centre of the village ....... perfect!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigy5evlei3Eil35eWQnGoHy94QewXNB3lxo6wmFC6XT9xyp9bfS68hhmEcpANrD_SYid4hHHQmXMOZJs3P2yg_xcBXPBusb0QWUwOYJAGpimHE1VYFy4R1rbOiTVS_xoYhs1OzmW8ZYu-EHtC-KmWieDTiSky982fvm0IorFsKa1gWNVgx7mfG8VDBgpE/s1008/20230618_183934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigy5evlei3Eil35eWQnGoHy94QewXNB3lxo6wmFC6XT9xyp9bfS68hhmEcpANrD_SYid4hHHQmXMOZJs3P2yg_xcBXPBusb0QWUwOYJAGpimHE1VYFy4R1rbOiTVS_xoYhs1OzmW8ZYu-EHtC-KmWieDTiSky982fvm0IorFsKa1gWNVgx7mfG8VDBgpE/s320/20230618_183934.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>We do love this place .......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2ENsYkS6c9iDaHfPD9cuQtf6J9skMrcskwExMg18kHr839OItuCBbAibuxRNvtGXRTVs9ODS-b6hpusX3Y9-7CixZLG1hkHE-Old2yRWID3LOh-Bn8hfYdJbpswysDuWY0F3tmQPLfOWiNXxcuRkYBRBbTW7Thsgrz9ytp365GI3IZr8xBAr6brpdGQ/s1008/20230619_175908.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2ENsYkS6c9iDaHfPD9cuQtf6J9skMrcskwExMg18kHr839OItuCBbAibuxRNvtGXRTVs9ODS-b6hpusX3Y9-7CixZLG1hkHE-Old2yRWID3LOh-Bn8hfYdJbpswysDuWY0F3tmQPLfOWiNXxcuRkYBRBbTW7Thsgrz9ytp365GI3IZr8xBAr6brpdGQ/w300-h400/20230619_175908.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On a nice evening you can't beat a nice glass of wine and dinner by the river ......<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2S2YwDw155fm3sqciRtmrFqRgyED7QYoPoIDFFTNcR9miXPYR8HOh6L7k1mByixCgUfa5VSoCzgL9nzUYrtB95UgJ-AMxOHHC6ClSwRKs9woaDRVBAtaOPoLp3vb9za6-KWarFv0a3wtU9BMuKSxtx-O37rFpJCrupwiBpjm6lDFk4cfAPKik8As434/s1008/20230619_190042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2S2YwDw155fm3sqciRtmrFqRgyED7QYoPoIDFFTNcR9miXPYR8HOh6L7k1mByixCgUfa5VSoCzgL9nzUYrtB95UgJ-AMxOHHC6ClSwRKs9woaDRVBAtaOPoLp3vb9za6-KWarFv0a3wtU9BMuKSxtx-O37rFpJCrupwiBpjm6lDFk4cfAPKik8As434/w300-h400/20230619_190042.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Followed by an evening stroll just as the sun is going down.....</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vOOkRcT4F0PjvuLNL4pBIKlpff21QXE9g0QRf0ygUrHOeL7oAdbAsgLGlXwyFcQQKTTxTctSuX6tQcbUHudCWnFskNlxVCh9VBnMTTmbTnGHNg85huWp3mdHwDihotEXhbP-IZIiASJJvILt9dLcwGBwvHctChLIpn1FmDh7qCo73r3gB4c1Mv34y-k/s1008/20230619_204747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vOOkRcT4F0PjvuLNL4pBIKlpff21QXE9g0QRf0ygUrHOeL7oAdbAsgLGlXwyFcQQKTTxTctSuX6tQcbUHudCWnFskNlxVCh9VBnMTTmbTnGHNg85huWp3mdHwDihotEXhbP-IZIiASJJvILt9dLcwGBwvHctChLIpn1FmDh7qCo73r3gB4c1Mv34y-k/w300-h400/20230619_204747.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUn0Wrbzr7tvh_RbGGomSANcY71rXn5U20x4kzL4DfExzSJtxCH88Biau-AptJ2zC3ipVtS2Xag5hDsn4DmXeZtKglyszcvCpqXd9dorRrKFv3zvaKBqPLOlttKzFwapDBHFIXi88n37SmfiLHwts8Wx3MXNR5igCMtx6gFlFn4rDAXiWFX-yxzaTKZ-A/s1008/20230619_205200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUn0Wrbzr7tvh_RbGGomSANcY71rXn5U20x4kzL4DfExzSJtxCH88Biau-AptJ2zC3ipVtS2Xag5hDsn4DmXeZtKglyszcvCpqXd9dorRrKFv3zvaKBqPLOlttKzFwapDBHFIXi88n37SmfiLHwts8Wx3MXNR5igCMtx6gFlFn4rDAXiWFX-yxzaTKZ-A/w300-h400/20230619_205200.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>From there we went to Cheltenham, the town where hubby lost his sense of direction <i>(for the first time ever!!!) </i>I got soaking wet as a result, and our love of the Cotswolds began, all those years ago! </div><div><br /></div><div>We stayed 2 nights on a club campsite at Cheltenham Racecourse. Nothing fancy, all the usual facilities, great views of the course though ..... pity there was no racing meeting, I quite enjoy a flutter on the horses now and then!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgcV7CZ1kcZuJMAOmR8E64u0W15c-8ZNDfVu94E4r0ZhmJt6YkpfWR7N3tgtWLI-AxMS28K_oJk3nRnT6qMNBn3dXCIf217QeBDNIvLHbCsmTAFZuFGXt1Pb2Wd4ca5Frah0VAWe49Lp-PmSvNsDZGoOb2_8-3HQOMsvLGWRJ7fFhesV5V34roGb2ur0/s1008/20230623_114327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgcV7CZ1kcZuJMAOmR8E64u0W15c-8ZNDfVu94E4r0ZhmJt6YkpfWR7N3tgtWLI-AxMS28K_oJk3nRnT6qMNBn3dXCIf217QeBDNIvLHbCsmTAFZuFGXt1Pb2Wd4ca5Frah0VAWe49Lp-PmSvNsDZGoOb2_8-3HQOMsvLGWRJ7fFhesV5V34roGb2ur0/w300-h400/20230623_114327.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0W33OgQrqIC5-NzJMTqKf-XBpSUlWt31y4RGRSSggopjXOiwlCncS2gch58FTwgshad80MiwPeiWYtdJS_T84WO1rgb7YoAKFhN9BvzoYWVERBXTxAfzU2Hu6ioy0omX6i___Y9-bnaLpTmqReyNo_rvImOqVTbofgnydoXsIe_EeyNH8t7PJml-SbY/s1008/20230623_114203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0W33OgQrqIC5-NzJMTqKf-XBpSUlWt31y4RGRSSggopjXOiwlCncS2gch58FTwgshad80MiwPeiWYtdJS_T84WO1rgb7YoAKFhN9BvzoYWVERBXTxAfzU2Hu6ioy0omX6i___Y9-bnaLpTmqReyNo_rvImOqVTbofgnydoXsIe_EeyNH8t7PJml-SbY/s320/20230623_114203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We stayed here purely for the location ...... right by the Park & Ride into the centre of Cheltenham ...... you see, we had tickets for the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival! We've visited this many times when we've stayed in Bourton.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92WgB_Qp9o81BrEvj0MJYDboq-ofLnykGEQ9vdcRUa_o0IFChtgDpjigj7qQutKkngfNtxEYYLD9tmUcqpRlsGAlOHh3Kx5MNW2kMLx0H05pShS6tnkpH69E2HB-sm6BQ1OMtE0HCB1rMxuXDZjkpj5uYuZNvmnCdyLv6ldmqTIi5JxjsaGGw0E_PQMw/s284/chelt-food-drink-festival-logo-01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="95" data-original-width="284" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92WgB_Qp9o81BrEvj0MJYDboq-ofLnykGEQ9vdcRUa_o0IFChtgDpjigj7qQutKkngfNtxEYYLD9tmUcqpRlsGAlOHh3Kx5MNW2kMLx0H05pShS6tnkpH69E2HB-sm6BQ1OMtE0HCB1rMxuXDZjkpj5uYuZNvmnCdyLv6ldmqTIi5JxjsaGGw0E_PQMw/s1600/chelt-food-drink-festival-logo-01.png" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">We ate too much, drank too much, and definitely spent too much! A great day out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">We even saw these guys ..... the Hare and the Minotaur</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX7vzsUKCMSlKM_9sujINA-Rsd14Isijw9WzNP0t-PuHRGbhTlceLR6PekF_sK2oggjNjAhVgcTNUW3dnoJmMdu19c6x2IgQDVBS4ZU0Oa41TICNEHYVylMcs4DnLiueVMlWqb6rlhC76ss1EpgWP_nwqAjIwKpNeafLcj59tPLajP_niJA0NFSEWgtM/s1008/20230623_120121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX7vzsUKCMSlKM_9sujINA-Rsd14Isijw9WzNP0t-PuHRGbhTlceLR6PekF_sK2oggjNjAhVgcTNUW3dnoJmMdu19c6x2IgQDVBS4ZU0Oa41TICNEHYVylMcs4DnLiueVMlWqb6rlhC76ss1EpgWP_nwqAjIwKpNeafLcj59tPLajP_niJA0NFSEWgtM/w300-h400/20230623_120121.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From there, we set off again and drove across the country to Norfolk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We're currently on another 'new to us' campsite <i>(our 4th one this trip!) .....</i> a little place called the <a href="https://www.old-brick-kilns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Old Brick Kilns</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MCwfJK-L6tYdVdLF9fLVgZQUeLbKpGyg5_0jPDd245VrdWMcrjKNJa7LAG6TkCnrFpdhlKWfUTnXWMSt-TitMn2vZRkwO_ip-IT-TH8mDFVGlKnB6ftUehUrhzNnQW_mQNMKHkOv1H_akn5rt75DQUiFUg34v34pXHAxME2uKY8nvasH-9fs5JZSeqE/s1008/20230625_170439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MCwfJK-L6tYdVdLF9fLVgZQUeLbKpGyg5_0jPDd245VrdWMcrjKNJa7LAG6TkCnrFpdhlKWfUTnXWMSt-TitMn2vZRkwO_ip-IT-TH8mDFVGlKnB6ftUehUrhzNnQW_mQNMKHkOv1H_akn5rt75DQUiFUg34v34pXHAxME2uKY8nvasH-9fs5JZSeqE/s320/20230625_170439.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />I say little, it's actually quite a large campsite, not far from the north Norfolk coast, in a place called Barney. It's lovely, nice large pitches, a fishing lake in the centre, and a restaurant and bar on site ...... we had live music last night too which was great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We're only here for a couple of nights though, then we're off the next part of our adventure. We're heading to the Norfolk Broads tomorrow ....... that's going to be weird, we're usually there on a boat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Think I'm actually cooking this evening ....... bad planning on my part I think, it doesn't seem to be cooling down any. Salad anyone!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cheerio until next time .......</div><div>
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<br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-80268439327350229322023-06-17T17:37:00.003+01:002023-06-17T17:37:21.018+01:00We're on the road again .........Happy weekend .......<div><br /></div><div>How's your June going?</div><div><br /></div><div>It's been a busy couple of weeks on the island, and we had an absolutely fabulous TT!! </div><div>The sun shone everyday, and the racing was amazing!!! So many records were broken ...... those boys are fast!!!! </div><div>We had our annual trip to Bushey's<i> </i>for a cheeky beer or two<i> (have to go at least once during TT) </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5z2I34zlqaQVHnddllCW3qOOCqGJ62RdnjoN1d0Dm30_9ByfXHtZpRFa8I5VIUeGR2pGAb4JZaxYgbHXaqEbpIsRbncmRKvKYwGUyXDTUXDtA3PifiFCElLnWFX9XT_VtOxdzN7qq36tg9vjwZDPBkMR2fKjFCYKoaSIHK0ncvrGdPpf6vqVk-ZX5/s2048/351325344_1172037146797663_8518895699487599592_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5z2I34zlqaQVHnddllCW3qOOCqGJ62RdnjoN1d0Dm30_9ByfXHtZpRFa8I5VIUeGR2pGAb4JZaxYgbHXaqEbpIsRbncmRKvKYwGUyXDTUXDtA3PifiFCElLnWFX9XT_VtOxdzN7qq36tg9vjwZDPBkMR2fKjFCYKoaSIHK0ncvrGdPpf6vqVk-ZX5/w400-h300/351325344_1172037146797663_8518895699487599592_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Red Arrows gave us a great display .......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZERrwS_dMZ4w-46D8OCSmoOVQeJeOHX-vnfEO6C7LJRMbWCXSe1_-J1IJjwRORT9HEYd9DNmNiM3GCIh0s_upucSl-oyp4uHwvjVfagHx5Zh67STvw4_CdJWDPXxJwvxKidROMKbcddm38j7lNq6MaULAb9nbu-K6riTOCTnpVRGd9n6XMjYfrT5/s2016/347244854_10159951099251275_2204184528322372886_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ZERrwS_dMZ4w-46D8OCSmoOVQeJeOHX-vnfEO6C7LJRMbWCXSe1_-J1IJjwRORT9HEYd9DNmNiM3GCIh0s_upucSl-oyp4uHwvjVfagHx5Zh67STvw4_CdJWDPXxJwvxKidROMKbcddm38j7lNq6MaULAb9nbu-K6riTOCTnpVRGd9n6XMjYfrT5/w400-h300/347244854_10159951099251275_2204184528322372886_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And Senior Race Day was on the Saturday, which meant there was an extra day of racing<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_U6QXeHJU5v-tZgkoKYWUVDyPj1NiKjPgcUD-STlMyFb17eqj760-3drfj-l-Hvpd41bZYyRAtdOeTWmY3F0XmRGcjyw2_-T_8i4lOqrl1ts5Vx9SloEHhGP5kXhki8DqhU_pwDCXLRBxLz2hh_Ujxz5fu9cwH0qtcuOKePHsRKsyvsopdC4sWsd/s1008/20230610_121641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_U6QXeHJU5v-tZgkoKYWUVDyPj1NiKjPgcUD-STlMyFb17eqj760-3drfj-l-Hvpd41bZYyRAtdOeTWmY3F0XmRGcjyw2_-T_8i4lOqrl1ts5Vx9SloEHhGP5kXhki8DqhU_pwDCXLRBxLz2hh_Ujxz5fu9cwH0qtcuOKePHsRKsyvsopdC4sWsd/w300-h400/20230610_121641.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>We were up and the Grandstand, and had a great view of the start.</div><div><br /></div><div>And on top of all that, I had to get the van ready for our latest adventure.</div><div>Yes, we're on the road again ........ I know, we've only been back for a little over three weeks but, we're trying to make the most of the motorhome and fit in as many trips as we can this year. Plus, the weather is too nice to miss.</div><div><br /></div><div>We came across to the UK yesterday and drove down<i> </i>to Birmingham. Not very glamorous I hear you say but, we're staying on a lovely campsite called Somer's Wood Caravan Park, about three miles from the NEC (National Exhibition Centre)</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bE9dxHJxi9nXX1TGuC8I1YiiSp2NbOXrTaQP1bU__M66IZlQu78Hi0PEwoSD1MbJ4wXh_9IMvhQh31XCTrChekJbP4fWZZS0rtQKt_edOkuSLMM6a93f0A5soY0YnZJ3i2IXGFLSdjsywH_apbF6RYc0uk-W1RKjlOMpDOgMAiBa3s3Alti_XjLQ/s1008/20230617_091927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bE9dxHJxi9nXX1TGuC8I1YiiSp2NbOXrTaQP1bU__M66IZlQu78Hi0PEwoSD1MbJ4wXh_9IMvhQh31XCTrChekJbP4fWZZS0rtQKt_edOkuSLMM6a93f0A5soY0YnZJ3i2IXGFLSdjsywH_apbF6RYc0uk-W1RKjlOMpDOgMAiBa3s3Alti_XjLQ/w300-h400/20230617_091927.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />What a little gem! Not far from the motorway, located next to Stonebridge Golf Course and is so quiet and peaceful. It was the perfect spot for us as we've started our trip with a visit to the Good Food Show today at the NEC.</div><div>We've walked miles, my 10,000 steps were done well before lunchtime! </div><div>It got very busy. We've tasted all sorts of goodies, stocked up the van for the trip, bought a new gadget for the BBQ and, we went to see James Martin in action creating a lovely summer meal ...... will be trying out those recipes when we get home.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6x57fwDaWlIA9ec0eO5O6E_RhotssuN6h3wpB8UCPJEPZQ4PGdwrGGn_lWVPmkZFyaum3JV3e71jl3xa6-lH0mFhCs8ENdAElgXpbMtKKsJzY2rI-ke4bFGotsnat0-P3DZfkD-m278yhZgn0S6u8_doXybP_m0WuGglx2XHTqz8y3rqdNoS4ydF/s1008/20230617_125126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6x57fwDaWlIA9ec0eO5O6E_RhotssuN6h3wpB8UCPJEPZQ4PGdwrGGn_lWVPmkZFyaum3JV3e71jl3xa6-lH0mFhCs8ENdAElgXpbMtKKsJzY2rI-ke4bFGotsnat0-P3DZfkD-m278yhZgn0S6u8_doXybP_m0WuGglx2XHTqz8y3rqdNoS4ydF/w300-h400/20230617_125126.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8i5UdQAJv3BZAmYhoRSwhIHAnhPynKKbkDxB9SQG-dhTAlj5OJlE7wKMkA-yRRjH5dvdXerqPCNDLwY2WqddiQUfqfcDA7n8iAqmFTO_R6_wbVc4Ljmm57pJ2gnEK2wLXtoX7MCHkLGj6nMishbolxblkw-si5PU6H4mJFuOll-rbmh0YGIF16hm/s1008/20230617_131415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8i5UdQAJv3BZAmYhoRSwhIHAnhPynKKbkDxB9SQG-dhTAlj5OJlE7wKMkA-yRRjH5dvdXerqPCNDLwY2WqddiQUfqfcDA7n8iAqmFTO_R6_wbVc4Ljmm57pJ2gnEK2wLXtoX7MCHkLGj6nMishbolxblkw-si5PU6H4mJFuOll-rbmh0YGIF16hm/w300-h400/20230617_131415.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We also bought his gin, which is very nice ....... we were trying that at 10 this morning!!! Well, it was 5 o'clock somewhere 🍸</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRg-NvYpFfVGhLVirwx7I_Pa7kwzuVpsdqY6uqacMNq36HQI0jUy_0dx_rUU5CHruqXGNR5b4l_jppfSC5zh6iwDJF_rWlpzmcAmwPrO0rfwza5n4K7V9TK1DZ5-qXdEA2OWkBKPxXAXpjzBuAdWLXibMC-qT7kcIOEMUqmgc-Vp3Y74KlygEDudq/s1008/20230617_170243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRg-NvYpFfVGhLVirwx7I_Pa7kwzuVpsdqY6uqacMNq36HQI0jUy_0dx_rUU5CHruqXGNR5b4l_jppfSC5zh6iwDJF_rWlpzmcAmwPrO0rfwza5n4K7V9TK1DZ5-qXdEA2OWkBKPxXAXpjzBuAdWLXibMC-qT7kcIOEMUqmgc-Vp3Y74KlygEDudq/w300-h400/20230617_170243.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>We're back at the van now and, it's just started to rain ...... yeah!! You could almost hear the grass sigh with relief. Hopefully a good downpour will clear the air.</div><div><br /></div><div>We're off on our travels again tomorrow, heading for one of our favourite places. </div><div>We usually stay there with the family, in a cottage, but this time we're taking Remi. We're off to lovely Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds ..... it's been a while!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy your weekend</div><div>I think it's time to open that bottle of gin don't you ......... cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time .......<br /><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><div><div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-52130691282784975322023-06-03T12:44:00.000+01:002023-06-03T12:44:00.347+01:00Welcome to June .......Happy weekend ........<div><br /></div><div>Welcome to June! Can you believe we're almost half way through 2023 ....... it's crazy!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you've had a good week. It's been absolutely glorious here. We've had beautiful blue skies, and warm sunny days all week, it's been great!! </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE1qQpsgNaxeA9hKK6Rifquwjum8AITx4cbjvn-aPIqtaKUurA3CAaAZz52G66zyvJo9d5j3TTJBP08YkSwWdg5Hbq-gsrNzpLSh9g1z37Qh2p_gtbevs0OcqmAmfggMT3DmkRh8ghDRPtl0-F0ZOGx30D8L3pjL2HeKSqDXnUToe-Z5FfsPpCbOw/s1210/20230602_150727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="908" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE1qQpsgNaxeA9hKK6Rifquwjum8AITx4cbjvn-aPIqtaKUurA3CAaAZz52G66zyvJo9d5j3TTJBP08YkSwWdg5Hbq-gsrNzpLSh9g1z37Qh2p_gtbevs0OcqmAmfggMT3DmkRh8ghDRPtl0-F0ZOGx30D8L3pjL2HeKSqDXnUToe-Z5FfsPpCbOw/w300-h400/20230602_150727.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Perfect weather for all the islands TT visitors. </div><div>We were up at the Grandstand earlier in the week, to soak up a little bit of the atmosphere ......</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNscTk8UqTxm4g3zxHEX1YipQOZreZL_26zQ7ip_ZrwpDMyrbTaWbwYneSRhySiYNebFvR0T_4ipMkTycPoqX64lVcD1QxAE1kq3_MnLtCr9Lfmhwy5k9vl_l71TS4RDmlhhxlT9t3irMJRpz9BCqbruN8_ZbJJP9SQQ2mzJ95oMLWmkfhP6Zrwp5/s960/347237022_640432304210801_5322076659211980160_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="960" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNscTk8UqTxm4g3zxHEX1YipQOZreZL_26zQ7ip_ZrwpDMyrbTaWbwYneSRhySiYNebFvR0T_4ipMkTycPoqX64lVcD1QxAE1kq3_MnLtCr9Lfmhwy5k9vl_l71TS4RDmlhhxlT9t3irMJRpz9BCqbruN8_ZbJJP9SQQ2mzJ95oMLWmkfhP6Zrwp5/w400-h384/347237022_640432304210801_5322076659211980160_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>grab a cheeky beer, or two, in the Trackside bar .......</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFfBjcQ_WJTTVdXh4mYVv_jR2lc7OSYU9rArqphKxf9mFJbN3pVi37Z3qNE5xtgSx1CGgg2G9X_P1ZKcPR_SzXX9jS17E6SkKYhrM_QHdU-Ey8B4nZp7ZYYr2LyY7zD5O2X_dsl2Asb0KyE_D9pGlOdyENLsSwhy16bUFWY4MaT8TPn3LxW8qnU4Bg/s960/350774326_1259554681336726_5171613624216199974_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFfBjcQ_WJTTVdXh4mYVv_jR2lc7OSYU9rArqphKxf9mFJbN3pVi37Z3qNE5xtgSx1CGgg2G9X_P1ZKcPR_SzXX9jS17E6SkKYhrM_QHdU-Ey8B4nZp7ZYYr2LyY7zD5O2X_dsl2Asb0KyE_D9pGlOdyENLsSwhy16bUFWY4MaT8TPn3LxW8qnU4Bg/w300-h400/350774326_1259554681336726_5171613624216199974_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /></div><div>and of course, pick up this years stash from the Merchandise tent!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwv6eMBiZs3O6Trnpgbx-oOOGks0r4FX0wB-sJLoTX_GSFRgAZ-tdKkjprJCmG3yh5qIV2c26LAfpF--YEtCS5YggWIC2ofocunONYatfJ291eZ-_n7C-5QPidToMIKwGrM9Tu59nXHfgCmhstIreNtvMD8zLoDIKlgOivK7mh8pTaFq7dtKQYWZ6d/s2048/350631714_554376079982876_7264133273634667901_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwv6eMBiZs3O6Trnpgbx-oOOGks0r4FX0wB-sJLoTX_GSFRgAZ-tdKkjprJCmG3yh5qIV2c26LAfpF--YEtCS5YggWIC2ofocunONYatfJ291eZ-_n7C-5QPidToMIKwGrM9Tu59nXHfgCmhstIreNtvMD8zLoDIKlgOivK7mh8pTaFq7dtKQYWZ6d/s320/350631714_554376079982876_7264133273634667901_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Just need to catch some actual racing now!</div><div><br /></div><div>Because the sun's been shining I haven't spent any time in the craft room this week ..... naughty of me I know, especially as I should be in there ........... deadlines are approaching!! Dare I say it ..... Christmas is coming!!!!! More on all that later.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have got a little something to share with you though, a journal spread I did before we went away.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjY7o2eeg3xb0PTlQ0IM8elREt4XjwLHUdfEHdSkL9i4aLbvNoJMY5dOm_keqc79hHc6nT2XcDDpv19_3t3-LcVorYjZTbdrlrIJVNdh-bDGe-DHXJ47VBzBECVLX5sDpxzigrNvzKqUUVooNoOu1zPOIJtb5wqBdPu71uoNOaxsaknpgireTQIRyf/s1008/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1008" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjY7o2eeg3xb0PTlQ0IM8elREt4XjwLHUdfEHdSkL9i4aLbvNoJMY5dOm_keqc79hHc6nT2XcDDpv19_3t3-LcVorYjZTbdrlrIJVNdh-bDGe-DHXJ47VBzBECVLX5sDpxzigrNvzKqUUVooNoOu1zPOIJtb5wqBdPu71uoNOaxsaknpgireTQIRyf/w640-h480/1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>This was an online workshop with the lovely JOFY (Jo Firth-Young), started way back in the days of lockdown, and I've only just got around to finishing it <i>(I've actually got a few of those!!)</i></div><div><br /></div><div>That's the good thing about the online workshops, once you've signed up to them, the content is always there. So, if you don't get chance to do them live, you can go back and finish them whenever you like.</div><div><br /></div><div>I really enjoyed playing around with this, spending a few hours using paints and stencils, and pretty patterned papers, which is something I don't use very often these days <i>(maybe that will all change now!)</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyiyw2PDB3Ti8eMjsQt7xQMycoYTnJvtFv6lksaCnRABcHYoQ1YDGgTVbNrOOw3a6TXFxetLnqZWbkOqw1SgJAtuPLWx45pzjGhbjNKdEFQoGndF4Ml8_N-GTO7wuE25nUXn8bOa1nRKQ0b0MCj1WMSAuIxuN3vEujaOn5RS0XYl9azQAmJ1CCJVa/s807/1.4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUyiyw2PDB3Ti8eMjsQt7xQMycoYTnJvtFv6lksaCnRABcHYoQ1YDGgTVbNrOOw3a6TXFxetLnqZWbkOqw1SgJAtuPLWx45pzjGhbjNKdEFQoGndF4Ml8_N-GTO7wuE25nUXn8bOa1nRKQ0b0MCj1WMSAuIxuN3vEujaOn5RS0XYl9azQAmJ1CCJVa/w300-h400/1.4.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>creating my little garden of flowers.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQkcc4Xe-UPNmXKRlgoUKzPux59YhkOYse3KrpG3T5B2kidBUAPb9HzESsZmyk5tNNdk3qvgPfB-6vMakFJ-jM3JcOgGtCGFe8EwAwUYKCIkQ2NyVDm2Uj_zKqD-2d7cENDnMKgMEGJQnajDF2dQiJVCCg4c_0ZYEaX5YC9Jb71P5wfW8h-hd0pfK/s807/1.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQkcc4Xe-UPNmXKRlgoUKzPux59YhkOYse3KrpG3T5B2kidBUAPb9HzESsZmyk5tNNdk3qvgPfB-6vMakFJ-jM3JcOgGtCGFe8EwAwUYKCIkQ2NyVDm2Uj_zKqD-2d7cENDnMKgMEGJQnajDF2dQiJVCCg4c_0ZYEaX5YC9Jb71P5wfW8h-hd0pfK/w300-h400/1.1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div> </div><div>The flower heads are all hand drawn onto the papers, and then fussy cut and layered together, in true JOFY style, to create these bold, funky styled, blooms ...... love them!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQgYLKL6JSmlqCV5E0cmtLR3Hbr9TdLREh4hvEnC4vPfXyAughaxu_soPA-1ZHytmlGGN4fYbcJY-hnti21I5hkbwbTWLWH5XiJBZsHT6V3Icx2J9wC3eoqoTorJsgybitwGx5QoJP-RrmeeN2MlSncwnsYjjUOblHpXQ9ZBHEJAxzZxlB3q3zqST/s807/1.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="807" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQgYLKL6JSmlqCV5E0cmtLR3Hbr9TdLREh4hvEnC4vPfXyAughaxu_soPA-1ZHytmlGGN4fYbcJY-hnti21I5hkbwbTWLWH5XiJBZsHT6V3Icx2J9wC3eoqoTorJsgybitwGx5QoJP-RrmeeN2MlSncwnsYjjUOblHpXQ9ZBHEJAxzZxlB3q3zqST/w400-h300/1.3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>To make them stand out, each one was finished with some penwork, outlining each of the petals and adding little doodled details here and there.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqly_Y7uHhOcQTXOZf24sj74oiJaDIHQFzdTTeVzP92nXZe59nf6e3kMPjWXmuCNB0SFDOCFnAjBCr0nNzGQ6lBYb-4Au1Cd1EereTQ7mOhwtmi4oVvbVmGBRhFI089lB6mnSUJJHM06Xp2XT5uQdr1Xp1qqq1Cj4w2H-il3OyNERQcjVcLf5_xof4/s807/1.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqly_Y7uHhOcQTXOZf24sj74oiJaDIHQFzdTTeVzP92nXZe59nf6e3kMPjWXmuCNB0SFDOCFnAjBCr0nNzGQ6lBYb-4Au1Cd1EereTQ7mOhwtmi4oVvbVmGBRhFI089lB6mnSUJJHM06Xp2XT5uQdr1Xp1qqq1Cj4w2H-il3OyNERQcjVcLf5_xof4/w300-h400/1.2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I finished off my pages with some paint splatters and a couple of stamped words and I also added a little ladybug, stamped onto a snippet of card and layered onto one of the leaves ..... so cute!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0wrxh-JpnXb5rfOAHYJTavr2ly_xltIAq-rAWzCSCFA3BtyGXAmoWvwcXf9mbQlG3mM1zuKhCnkdZmgXDn538z82poFI3jxAWnFpCRWmYQHlGIQgdhTV5OAchMW9Q7aS4AEdYO5sm1PjLHjkXJh7z2fghbyAi99QEgmNlsCML2wH-hvIHiHiDYVq/s626/1.4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0wrxh-JpnXb5rfOAHYJTavr2ly_xltIAq-rAWzCSCFA3BtyGXAmoWvwcXf9mbQlG3mM1zuKhCnkdZmgXDn538z82poFI3jxAWnFpCRWmYQHlGIQgdhTV5OAchMW9Q7aS4AEdYO5sm1PjLHjkXJh7z2fghbyAi99QEgmNlsCML2wH-hvIHiHiDYVq/w384-h400/1.4.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><div><br /></div>You can see in the background that some of the stencil work has also been highlighted using a white gel pen ....... small detail but so effective. Helps to create the look of more layers which is what this workshop was about.<div><br /></div><div>This really was so much fun to do, and what a great way of using up all those pretty patterned papers!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy your weekend.</div><div>I can just about hear the roar of the bikes ........ time to start the racing!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time ......</div><div><div><br /></div><div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-91639664530820945882023-05-28T14:21:00.005+01:002023-05-28T14:21:45.890+01:00Flowers, flowers and more flowers ........... Happy Bank Holiday weekend .......<div><br /></div><div>And what a lovely weekend we're having, the weather is glorious! Just in time for the start of this years IOM TT Races. </div><div>Yes, it's that time of year when the island welcomes visitors from all over the world, and the roar of motorbikes can be heard everywhere ...... we've even got the funfair coming back this year! It's going to be a busy couple of weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div>Did you get to see Lucy on Wednesday? </div><div>She was back on TV with the gorgeous new range of Sweet Poppy stamps ..... Beautiful Botanicals. Everyone loves flowers, and I've been sharing a few of my favourites over the last couple of posts.</div><div>So far I've used each of the stamps on their own for easy Clean and Simple (CAS) cards through to pretty all over designs. But what if, you can't choose a favourite, you just want them all. </div><div>Then, you can't make up your mind which one to use first so ......... why not use more than one on your cards, they all look so pretty together</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_0uxDMPkTy7J_tERUBfu1AQzwIJ1cH8RnKCOIu7vaUuUJqnb5l_1aXTHo24K81BUwtuf6_WUiBkwnYHoQUhtBR2bTjPfS9v5hkMgj5RywpKJsJhd1r3IE_0hTPlZzEAfWwlQmn_-F1s6nBRDRNcv5A0D12VE3xTFQx4aYf6dHg-HUqGVQEkpP8Tr/s883/multi%20floral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="883" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_0uxDMPkTy7J_tERUBfu1AQzwIJ1cH8RnKCOIu7vaUuUJqnb5l_1aXTHo24K81BUwtuf6_WUiBkwnYHoQUhtBR2bTjPfS9v5hkMgj5RywpKJsJhd1r3IE_0hTPlZzEAfWwlQmn_-F1s6nBRDRNcv5A0D12VE3xTFQx4aYf6dHg-HUqGVQEkpP8Tr/w640-h554/multi%20floral.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is a 7x7 inch finished card, and I stamped a whole bunch of the flowers to cover the front<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3LWiZLTRwDpK2rPnhYH-Rcp5Jn1DHnjinEC-gj5WTjzdU6hLBsHV9MFF2Jf9BD4mewk29s5_IixNl6jcoRuOki7Z-wH_NMI0AO-ih0etE4wXjirS7ejxYbLzfSfRA8dYxHw_9A8TkkNonMwRwjrFb879tt4ZfODOlW82utiifi2v1ogQ9OW5OHuQ/s1024/IMG_8941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3LWiZLTRwDpK2rPnhYH-Rcp5Jn1DHnjinEC-gj5WTjzdU6hLBsHV9MFF2Jf9BD4mewk29s5_IixNl6jcoRuOki7Z-wH_NMI0AO-ih0etE4wXjirS7ejxYbLzfSfRA8dYxHw_9A8TkkNonMwRwjrFb879tt4ZfODOlW82utiifi2v1ogQ9OW5OHuQ/w400-h300/IMG_8941.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> </div><div>and coloured them using Brush Markers</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8Jf1naxO03KLMZGAcTmhvZ5-ainHQN3zVh0qxxD2xvP1otzmyHMDhCGxuXOODEHmeDJfn46D4nqbLCt8FLsdoAjHLJ0bfvenNRUBO-77InWEwbQT7lMdhzUUeGwWYnHIhRAlhz8Gep5G1hm-veP4uym0PDf0CDHaJpypz1Trby2McGNOftGbeeBB/s1024/IMG_8942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8Jf1naxO03KLMZGAcTmhvZ5-ainHQN3zVh0qxxD2xvP1otzmyHMDhCGxuXOODEHmeDJfn46D4nqbLCt8FLsdoAjHLJ0bfvenNRUBO-77InWEwbQT7lMdhzUUeGwWYnHIhRAlhz8Gep5G1hm-veP4uym0PDf0CDHaJpypz1Trby2McGNOftGbeeBB/w400-h300/IMG_8942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div>I added a simple foiled, die cut sentiment to finish off.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6r_oolG0Lnyh3KHLxavX_eCxOiDuXouKkMrYNFlgAjvi5WNMqvfKcF_mnnagNZ84hHpe3z8Qd7rpEyP4ebFA6jFRUqAGaElxtwUIGzBp9BVqni9vZWYQwfGY_U7vTV4QGK8_D-G0ZXdSNPYVnboEm1Mih6KG_3FX9jrlnqBBvdfUm5151cw_DC7t/s1024/IMG_8943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6r_oolG0Lnyh3KHLxavX_eCxOiDuXouKkMrYNFlgAjvi5WNMqvfKcF_mnnagNZ84hHpe3z8Qd7rpEyP4ebFA6jFRUqAGaElxtwUIGzBp9BVqni9vZWYQwfGY_U7vTV4QGK8_D-G0ZXdSNPYVnboEm1Mih6KG_3FX9jrlnqBBvdfUm5151cw_DC7t/w400-h300/IMG_8943.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Colouring not your thing, then don't .......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6k6pzhaUTAf1TY8RBQp0ULOBOuK9SCo5wLzUrorbSplz2A6NtLqrNhCk5sPGiyAIb9ZVMHb8oq9gzE5HgMmUgD_N443PXe0bPtPc_wKTZ9CEBeJA-kd-1c-zvld6wtqBPkXCiUApu5-kPU4nYaTXY9WOrijjlkJL2_4ExFPwsmiB-64OThjr0iN7x/s852/3%20flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="852" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6k6pzhaUTAf1TY8RBQp0ULOBOuK9SCo5wLzUrorbSplz2A6NtLqrNhCk5sPGiyAIb9ZVMHb8oq9gzE5HgMmUgD_N443PXe0bPtPc_wKTZ9CEBeJA-kd-1c-zvld6wtqBPkXCiUApu5-kPU4nYaTXY9WOrijjlkJL2_4ExFPwsmiB-64OThjr0iN7x/w640-h568/3%20flowers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Simply colour a background and then stamp the images using black ink</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3akERWDPgr5bu5f0LOYhyzg5y-RY-UWbTm8AL19WrrpXCXkgCrF7UqzzYIqfUVvMYby82gK7wJgAboQXQMkS2ufAa3CRJ3kmDF0dRMmr1I698cuDb1Tj6dRCjcxYe35x3PAU41Na9gKZemPa9RZ7Hqa5FsG5ciGnJMEG1xrfKEtXtTkS3esi50NT/s1024/IMG_8935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3akERWDPgr5bu5f0LOYhyzg5y-RY-UWbTm8AL19WrrpXCXkgCrF7UqzzYIqfUVvMYby82gK7wJgAboQXQMkS2ufAa3CRJ3kmDF0dRMmr1I698cuDb1Tj6dRCjcxYe35x3PAU41Na9gKZemPa9RZ7Hqa5FsG5ciGnJMEG1xrfKEtXtTkS3esi50NT/w400-h300/IMG_8935.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Coloured panels painted freehand, using Distress Oxide inks mixed with water, onto watercolour cardstock.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DU_5tePAuAQua4XpAij0SohwN4oFs6NIRYuHhmynEOHkwMsxSA0GS4-lxD0acfW8qPgWK4wHm1aQXCEb16JJe0r1jJnz9qnSO6OJvENAo0drJ4VdhUgfA8dot6vx2kntsSO1z10_vSAK5V3tzJlajkKOGSLEYUwM8NE2jSuGAi6PNhx6mmZoUp2d/s1024/IMG_8936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DU_5tePAuAQua4XpAij0SohwN4oFs6NIRYuHhmynEOHkwMsxSA0GS4-lxD0acfW8qPgWK4wHm1aQXCEb16JJe0r1jJnz9qnSO6OJvENAo0drJ4VdhUgfA8dot6vx2kntsSO1z10_vSAK5V3tzJlajkKOGSLEYUwM8NE2jSuGAi6PNhx6mmZoUp2d/w300-h400/IMG_8936.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I then used a little bit of masking tape around the edge of each panel before stamping the flowers </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5eWWh9KbyegtpRHz813K67MVFzOBXaP2eyOkYHX66S14xzcHrtDQ2JmFLZX_eOdivVKEuql1BGfiOn2dBK-23PMXAa_NB8hrYg1yidqQIFoAztIW2BZDbdnWrslus_u0L81N1MOi6RDQnHIRsBdTb2OGTz9h6-yD6pG4Ve-eGGN3-g3VFBITfPn8/s1024/IMG_8938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5eWWh9KbyegtpRHz813K67MVFzOBXaP2eyOkYHX66S14xzcHrtDQ2JmFLZX_eOdivVKEuql1BGfiOn2dBK-23PMXAa_NB8hrYg1yidqQIFoAztIW2BZDbdnWrslus_u0L81N1MOi6RDQnHIRsBdTb2OGTz9h6-yD6pG4Ve-eGGN3-g3VFBITfPn8/w300-h400/IMG_8938.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>To finish, I added a few splatters of gold ink </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IrXZPvXSMXhSWWSqkq2gk3QxnDCbIxaHsaDTFEvk_rgU-rAEy_YEvP7uoVXKopXmE3prlAslZsh07eptRFm_e6-jJDd4flwYbV-ealzjDOxy5zOgzQmyzbdcdmnmIOGmczDJMzU2utQCCdFi620QGS3vyRm2BFEM0H30i7r0sDBOfqPaNhuNZ1ex/s1024/IMG_8937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IrXZPvXSMXhSWWSqkq2gk3QxnDCbIxaHsaDTFEvk_rgU-rAEy_YEvP7uoVXKopXmE3prlAslZsh07eptRFm_e6-jJDd4flwYbV-ealzjDOxy5zOgzQmyzbdcdmnmIOGmczDJMzU2utQCCdFi620QGS3vyRm2BFEM0H30i7r0sDBOfqPaNhuNZ1ex/w300-h400/IMG_8937.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>and a sentiment on the bottom</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG_qW-BhvUmZrnWw12TSGVlXZCdYuIvIhyFYB3m50QYhSYtoFLGEUCsX95a3R0tgYv0xPNWuZ17XfaJy9N_wbfmvWcQtBrckNDjyTksEYE-d4XE99aINiL87iJdQDXypwTVO3IoXYnD70kRLpY8gsuIKXv76FJJngU8CE36asU9jzaUFYui70khsu/s1024/IMG_8939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFG_qW-BhvUmZrnWw12TSGVlXZCdYuIvIhyFYB3m50QYhSYtoFLGEUCsX95a3R0tgYv0xPNWuZ17XfaJy9N_wbfmvWcQtBrckNDjyTksEYE-d4XE99aINiL87iJdQDXypwTVO3IoXYnD70kRLpY8gsuIKXv76FJJngU8CE36asU9jzaUFYui70khsu/w400-h300/IMG_8939.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div>If you love these new stamps, this is just the first release. There will be more coming over the next few months ...... watch this space!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by ...... enjoy the rest of your weekend.</div><div>I'm off to enjoy the sunshine, and get the BBQ ready for later. </div><div><br /></div><div>Cheerio until next time .......</div><div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="66" data-original-width="168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUEkPLfiYBk/XIBfwjwWyRI/AAAAAAAAszM/I-P-6xcV4CoytyyPpecQE_OYWvVOS5yiACEwYBhgL/s1600/signature_black.png" /></a></div></div></div></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203658482411087645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691018678077481352.post-71216014086046717032023-05-23T16:23:00.000+01:002023-05-23T16:23:33.949+01:00Sweet Poppy Stencils are back on the TV ..........Happy Tuesday ........<div><br /></div><div>Well, our trip is over and we're back on the island ....... it is nice to be home!</div><div><br /></div><div>It's going to be a busy few weeks though, we're off on our travels again on the 16th June. </div><div>The van desperately needs cleaning, inside and out <i>(Remi is covered in Scottish midges!!), </i> and I've a mountain of stuff to do at home. We've got this years TT starting at the weekend, looking forward to that. The weather's not looking too bad either, at the moment, so fingers crossed we have a good one.</div><div>And, I have some DT stuff to squeeze in before we go away again so, the craft room is going to get some use.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of DT stuff, all you Sweet Poppy fans might like to know that Lucy is back on our TV screens tomorrow, 24th May at 12 noon on the usual channels ..... Sky 673, Virgin 748, Freesat 813 and Freeview 85.</div><div>She'll be showcasing gorgeous stencils and, those amazing new stamps from the Beautiful Botanicals range. What a nice way to spend your lunch break.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's so hard to choose a favourite from this latest stamp release, they're all so pretty.</div><div>I've already shared the Tulip with you, the Daffodil and the beautiful Sweet Pea so, how about ...... Foxgloves</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeci6uYNnRN4qIL7E4twAcJ4hlmRRtntfyh1DFGIgBckmvofqvbVpric9lwxlR8Ko4FLs0TCJLkUCijjRQkdbMiyXb_TjvXQLFh6ehcqsvS5jC6PbO7XAmaOkwlsHCLO732rCYbaWav6riW8ZuvCIzbOa0nwPgHAq4QTDLM4XH_LoD2S1BzCIl5MZ/s1024/Foxgloves%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeci6uYNnRN4qIL7E4twAcJ4hlmRRtntfyh1DFGIgBckmvofqvbVpric9lwxlR8Ko4FLs0TCJLkUCijjRQkdbMiyXb_TjvXQLFh6ehcqsvS5jC6PbO7XAmaOkwlsHCLO732rCYbaWav6riW8ZuvCIzbOa0nwPgHAq4QTDLM4XH_LoD2S1BzCIl5MZ/w640-h480/Foxgloves%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I used black Versafine Clair ink,and the Sweet Poppy <a href="https://sweet-poppy.com/product/sweet-poppy-stencil-postcard/" target="_blank">Postcard stencil</a> to create the frame around the edge.<div>I then used low tack tape around the edge and added a touch of colour to the inside of the frame using Distress Ink</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAO6DVZt1WC7AOevDP_FVqFuzq3R1VQ5kOYG8vDKoHp4fE-KoDKVQ3kdTz-rMOR2dfe_UeS8SJbIwWREmL44eaiWo4nXdFNfEPsi-jRajd_Kfb1zf-T6suW1yeig61CeiSXhhvRpgh9pa_YTFw1T58c_gv9rLM-Wx7ZBFeQJSetmpeJeu_vTCOPCTB/s1024/IMG_8955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAO6DVZt1WC7AOevDP_FVqFuzq3R1VQ5kOYG8vDKoHp4fE-KoDKVQ3kdTz-rMOR2dfe_UeS8SJbIwWREmL44eaiWo4nXdFNfEPsi-jRajd_Kfb1zf-T6suW1yeig61CeiSXhhvRpgh9pa_YTFw1T58c_gv9rLM-Wx7ZBFeQJSetmpeJeu_vTCOPCTB/w300-h400/IMG_8955.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>With the masking tape still in place, I stamped the Foxglove image three times onto the postcard and used the little bee that comes in the set as the stamp<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiBR33X7-k5odH_0k5Gb41ksSVaWVsYE_pX1ajlMkzp_zdu73yVb81RC4dC7myKp9b_U58DkBoLpGiFSBCQ33j3apIqBk-RintvPBNbfa6qUra38ZAjDaDHRpKNwjOkupEseQhG8FRx3SuSveGRqcifIqeCvfN0FSAtutoMDURdOBi5xIZmtb_eFt/s1024/IMG_8956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiBR33X7-k5odH_0k5Gb41ksSVaWVsYE_pX1ajlMkzp_zdu73yVb81RC4dC7myKp9b_U58DkBoLpGiFSBCQ33j3apIqBk-RintvPBNbfa6qUra38ZAjDaDHRpKNwjOkupEseQhG8FRx3SuSveGRqcifIqeCvfN0FSAtutoMDURdOBi5xIZmtb_eFt/w300-h400/IMG_8956.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I coloured the flowers using Brush Markers and added some ink splatters onto the background, finishing off with a few dots of glitter glue here and there and a simple sentiment</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFIhNZ6dKEYyH40mtMG-H6mxzpF-UCIuIfyvqy7RKKTBCtBH1HFLuAZAUy8TqYp_pm-0auXjLyELr23NaTGXT00R4qrtbzb_K4dkiiy5eUB7ThpWb7cIG5CvZ1uyjQdeyid2IvHc2bnBnLWzjmbOgWKUTceqQinK8wNk9KVDSo9uU8uJdNpjgVGF3/s1024/IMG_8957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFIhNZ6dKEYyH40mtMG-H6mxzpF-UCIuIfyvqy7RKKTBCtBH1HFLuAZAUy8TqYp_pm-0auXjLyELr23NaTGXT00R4qrtbzb_K4dkiiy5eUB7ThpWb7cIG5CvZ1uyjQdeyid2IvHc2bnBnLWzjmbOgWKUTceqQinK8wNk9KVDSo9uU8uJdNpjgVGF3/w400-h300/IMG_8957.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>If you don't like colouring in your stamped images, these stamps can work just as well simply stamped onto a coloured background</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVGd1UQQqoaKtQyNFXXZCXidvvR13jr8F1-Wd7rOFC-xkx6DzIG0qglx4YfduJLVpzAjIq2mFNTmt3makGRozOVapydTNVJlNk9HbNHjLvd67v7WNwZFzdYDVuRnCWMqpRj9GFZ4BYzS77cyYs3OWmrwcURr2ut2m1bCbZ5Ra41EMhB3DyCPzJkLt/s1024/Foxgloves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVGd1UQQqoaKtQyNFXXZCXidvvR13jr8F1-Wd7rOFC-xkx6DzIG0qglx4YfduJLVpzAjIq2mFNTmt3makGRozOVapydTNVJlNk9HbNHjLvd67v7WNwZFzdYDVuRnCWMqpRj9GFZ4BYzS77cyYs3OWmrwcURr2ut2m1bCbZ5Ra41EMhB3DyCPzJkLt/w480-h640/Foxgloves.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>For this card, I handpainted the background using Distress Inks and Oxides onto watercolour card ...... a technique I saw the lovely Julie Hickey do on Facebook</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYirhSsIT2_CD8oMsvj52i3sYwIExgnXEN4CXs5VnmO3wUZVBUui1Y_g1q5Nsp-i7B8oWh3N9xFaf0DUGX0mRVdsKKri7-GJ5q0BZul9cZe-t4i8yvFDXvTSzdWJ1C6CNAAsasiaedE8jq9259vTf_NKt2-YrNFFlPF8eOOIBYjxXGwPZvAXOOhDp/s1024/IMG_8950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYirhSsIT2_CD8oMsvj52i3sYwIExgnXEN4CXs5VnmO3wUZVBUui1Y_g1q5Nsp-i7B8oWh3N9xFaf0DUGX0mRVdsKKri7-GJ5q0BZul9cZe-t4i8yvFDXvTSzdWJ1C6CNAAsasiaedE8jq9259vTf_NKt2-YrNFFlPF8eOOIBYjxXGwPZvAXOOhDp/w400-h300/IMG_8950.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Once the ink was dry, I then stamped the Foxglove a couple of times and also added the little bee.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrJmV6DHUfaSpZHrgnr0jiNQL0sX-XN0Y_4zU_wNYImAZadXHGspzt4nvQ_-7In9nxFoITayyCeUtJB2ixd-bqudVW-INbJFNBJPnOui6xjj3Wx3XGopX0IvJxaNHP_j9PH-nyKaio9EukOEmdpw3DGB6uIIVyFeLwdFBbHL8XSrBQ3jgPDq4yeyn/s1024/IMG_8951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrJmV6DHUfaSpZHrgnr0jiNQL0sX-XN0Y_4zU_wNYImAZadXHGspzt4nvQ_-7In9nxFoITayyCeUtJB2ixd-bqudVW-INbJFNBJPnOui6xjj3Wx3XGopX0IvJxaNHP_j9PH-nyKaio9EukOEmdpw3DGB6uIIVyFeLwdFBbHL8XSrBQ3jgPDq4yeyn/w300-h400/IMG_8951.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I added some gold splatters to the background and coloured the bee using a gold sparkle pen<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0KC6ZBhEFP9eAOL3S5fqZzoK4WsrtESfbj0OB0M2v1RMr-FlbHkFkyTuFndt3oG2o4c5udjSwAnIjeWAuBW8gbL3vdQzLQD0qrrSKYiduOvfRU5K-lre5MCveU1QQseN7U6FX8Nvc5rhIIPpj5ZHi5XewfdQLViThjGJCjMLwtxPiahgFnbELGbk/s2048/IMG_8952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0KC6ZBhEFP9eAOL3S5fqZzoK4WsrtESfbj0OB0M2v1RMr-FlbHkFkyTuFndt3oG2o4c5udjSwAnIjeWAuBW8gbL3vdQzLQD0qrrSKYiduOvfRU5K-lre5MCveU1QQseN7U6FX8Nvc5rhIIPpj5ZHi5XewfdQLViThjGJCjMLwtxPiahgFnbELGbk/s320/IMG_8952.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To add a bit more interest to my card I took another piece of white card, larger than my piece of watercolour card, and stamped the Foxglove across the bottom edge using a black Versafine Clair ink<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYQw-lsdMd8ocBt-_s9kRK2n_HdgHnMQAild7Y2xv1-rVaDyu7WaYYYdjyE0pR92Qa8KzqZJI2rVv6CMSeE-OqwsZt5jyy_rsuDS95fNNTe01wbeS6GRU6SHK5wgMnycx3MlmmfPXTV328SX0DKfb1EtFo_a0oZuw9_XG6MWyl2jroKDYAyXEVY0-/s1024/IMG_8953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYQw-lsdMd8ocBt-_s9kRK2n_HdgHnMQAild7Y2xv1-rVaDyu7WaYYYdjyE0pR92Qa8KzqZJI2rVv6CMSeE-OqwsZt5jyy_rsuDS95fNNTe01wbeS6GRU6SHK5wgMnycx3MlmmfPXTV328SX0DKfb1EtFo_a0oZuw9_XG6MWyl2jroKDYAyXEVY0-/w400-h300/IMG_8953.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I then mounted the water-coloured panel over the top and added a simple sentiment. </div><div>Another version of one of my favourite colour combinations ....... black and white, with a pop of colour!</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget ...... tune in at12 noon tomorrow (24th May) and see more ways to use these gorgeous new Sweet Poppy stamps from the new Beautiful Botanicals Range</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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