An IndigoBlu Christmas ......

Happy Wednesday folks,

There's no getting away from me this month (sorry!) .......  have you seen the latest Papercraft Essentials, issue 113?

There's a gorgeous set of Penny Black stamps FREE with this issue by the way ..... beautiful Christmas images ...... so no excuse not to make a start on all those festive makes!

Not only that, there's a fab article featuring some of the new Christmas designs from IndigoBlu, with lots of ideas on how to get the best from them, by some of the Design Team

This was from me ......

A nice quick and easy design, using the gorgeous Snowflake Lace (a definite DT favourite) and the cute Dinkie Merry Christmas Circle ........ great if you've got a lot of cards to make.  And lets face it, the big day's only 8 weeks away ...... how did that happen!?

Before all that though, we've got Halloween ....... when things get all SPOOKY!
The main job for today is carving a rather large pumpkin, with a bit of help from the little man.  He says he wants pumpkin pie for tea ....... hmmmm, we'll have to see about that one!

Thanks for popping by ...... enjoy the rest of your day.

Cheerio until next time

Linda

xx 

A little bit of team work ......

Happy Tuesday to you

How's your week going?  It's a horrible day over here ..... cold, windy and very wet!!  The sort of weather that makes you want to stay snuggled up indoors ..... perfect for spending the day in the old craft room. No such luxury for me though ...... I'm off to the doctors this afternoon.  I spoke too soon I think last week, when I said I was winning the battle against the dread lurgy.  I've thrown in the towel and decided to see if the doctor can suggest anything to see it off.  Hopefully a course of antibiotics will do the trick ........ I've had enough now!!

Anyway, enough of me feeling sorry for myself ...... have you seen this month's Simply Cards & Papercraft .... issue 129?  Imagine my surprise when I saw two of my designs in there on Kay's diary page ..... whoo hoo!

I say two, one of them was actually a re-make, done by my lovely IndigoBlu teamie ...... Jenny (aka Buttons)  Thanks hun, that's what I call 'team work'!

The original was done by me, and sent off to IndigoBlu HQ a while ago .....

Kay wanted to use it as part of a magazine submission but it was the wrong colour, she wanted it blue.  Unfortunately due to deadlines etc., I didn't have the time to remake the card and get it sent off in time so, Kay said that as long as I didn't mind, Jenny was ready to re-make it for me. Thanks Jenny!
Obviously it's not exactly the same but she's done a fab job .... I knew she would!

I'd used the new IndigoBlu Rockin Robin stamp ....... stamped in Black Versafine, over 3 different sized layers of white cardstock, and embossed with a clear powder.

Each layer was mat onto some black card, leaving a small border around the edge, and then the whole picture was built up using foam pads under each piece, to add some dimension.

A touch of colour was then added using the English Cottage Acrylic Paints, mixed with a little bit of water ...... how cute is he!!

I mounted this onto a larger piece of white cardstock, that had been stamped using the beautiful Snowflake Lace, to add a bit more interest to the background

And a pretty piece of festive ribbon had been attached across the centre.

I finished off by adding a matching bow, and my sentiment ......

And of course, a touch of fine glitter and some white enamel accents add that festive sparkle.

So ..... that's one design, two different versions.  Just by changing the colour things can look so different.

I'm so proud to be part of, in my opinion, the best Design Team ......... EVER!!!

Thanks for popping by today ..... time to go to the doctors.

Cheerio until next time

Linda 

xx

Spent up ..... again!!!

Happy Thursday to you ..... what's left of it!

It's been a busy, expensive, non crafty day today ..... I haven't even set foot in the old craft room, except to look for an envelope for a birthday card!

The day started with a family trip to the dentist ..... wish I hadn't bothered!!  Not only did it cost a small fortune what with check-ups, x-rays, the hygenist etc., etc., but I have to have a filling too ... oh no!!  I suppose it had to come eventually ...... it's my first one ..... ever!!!  I'm quite proud of the fact that I've got to 52 and the worst I've had is a scale and polish!

To make up for the trauma of first thing, Lauren and I hit the shops ...... mother and daughter out for a little retail therapy .... always expensive!  Lauren's good at spending money ..... especially mine!

I did my fair share too I suppose ..... there wasn't much left when I got home .....

Speaking of shops ...... fresh on newsagents shelves this morning is the latest issue of Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine .... Issue 124.

Guess who's in it? ........... yours truly, along with Lisa Baker, another of the IndigoBlu DT members and the lovely Kay Halliwell-Sutton (the Boss!). 
We've been busy creating home decor projects for an IndigoBlu 'Off The Page' feature ..... there's even a sneaky peek at mine on the magazine cover .... so excited!

Oh well, I'll need to get an early start tomorrow to make up for my 'day off'.  There's still a little bit left on the 'To Do' list before the weekend starts.

Thanks for popping by today ..... and thank you and welcome to my latest follower, I really do appreciate you all taking the time to visit and read my little old blog.  It's kind of nice reading all your lovely comments too!! 

Enjoy the rest of your day ..... and cheerio until next time.

Linda

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I'm Rose Blushing again ........

Happy Wednesday!

It's the middle of the week already (eeek!!) ..... so much to do and the clock is ticking!!!!  Everything is under control though .... sort of. 

Thought I'd pop by and remind you that it's my day to post on the IndigoBlu Blog.  It's Technique Day over there .... always fun ........ and I've gone for layering backgrounds using inks, stamps and stencils, amongst other stuff.  Why not grab a cuppa and pop over there to see what I've been up to.

Speaking of IndigoBlu ...... this month's issue of Simply Cards & Papercraft (Issue 122)  has Kay's regular article in and it's ME!!! who's done the projects for it  (there I go blushing again! ) .......

Can you tell I just lovvvve the new Rose Blush stamp!

And .... as we're talking about magazines ..... the current Craft Stamper Take It, Make It Challenge ends tonight (oooh ... bit of a cheeky link there!) If you have still to get your entry in you've got until Midnight ..... so get your skates on!  There's a fab prize up for grabs ...... these gorgeous Limited Edition JOFY paints ..... sooooo pretty!

Oh well,  it must be lunchtime I think .... tummy's rumbling.  Then it's back in the old craft room for this weeks Merry Monday Challenge.

See you all later ..... cheerio for now

Linda

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Another magazine article ......

Happy Valentine's Day ........

Have you all been opening lots of Valentine's cards today ....... no ..... me neither!  After nearly 28 years I think hubby and I are past all that (Valentine cards ........... it's a medal I need!!! .....  Sorry sweetheart if you're reading this ..... you know I love you dearly xxx)

Has anyone seen the latest editon of Papercraft Essentials? .... Issue 104. 

There's a rather good piece in there all about the Dinkie Range of stamps from IndigoBlu ........... written by the lovley Kay Halliwell-Sutton and ....... yours truly!!

The Dinkie stamps are fab ..... really good sized images and they're only £4.99!!  I just love Sleeping George
 he's sooo cute....... great for men's cards too

If you fancy a read, the magazine is on sale now ..... you get a free embossing folder and co-ordinating stamps too!

Thanks for popping by today.
It's looking more wintery outside as the afternoon goes on ...... I think it may just be snowing up on the mountains!  The old craft room is nice and cosy though ...... time to get all festive I think with this week's make for Merry Monday.  See you over the weekend with the results.

Cheerio until next time ......

Linda

xx