tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78512679223886738422024-03-19T11:45:36.012+00:00and here's one i made earlier...Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.comBlogger1681125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-11709753631913389242024-03-18T09:00:00.004+00:002024-03-18T17:31:09.795+00:00Beautiful Day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQNsRaTB8KQwRupb4i94zeQwEp0CjkFbhcOwoxjllSAiXd_0wA1m6lEnrMz29y_yNGm__iZ9zVhRVpSv2krd8-lHWrTXX6npWLAWF1jZB6urveAvzSeZ7W7zPwZBd61cYKIo_NIpY1Olunj6fyJMI-mp2pCwHickneEYRqNqpAtbDo-Aewz0Ro44oiA/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2344.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="800" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQNsRaTB8KQwRupb4i94zeQwEp0CjkFbhcOwoxjllSAiXd_0wA1m6lEnrMz29y_yNGm__iZ9zVhRVpSv2krd8-lHWrTXX6npWLAWF1jZB6urveAvzSeZ7W7zPwZBd61cYKIo_NIpY1Olunj6fyJMI-mp2pCwHickneEYRqNqpAtbDo-Aewz0Ro44oiA/w400-h393/thumbnail_IMG_2344.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, hope you are all keeping well and have been lucky enough to see some spring sunshine over the weekend. This is such a beautiful time of year- especially when the sun shines- nothing looks quite as good when it's lashing down with rain!</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">It's time for our mid month reminder at <a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Stamping Sensations</b></span></a>, the optional challenge them is <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Spring</span>, with some lovely prizes courtesy of Aall & Create, our fabulous sponsor this month.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I made a card using my favourite spring colours of green and yellow and a pretty daffodil stamp that was a magazine cover gift some time ago. The embossed panel with the aperture is cut from card that I had previously smooshed and sprayed with brushos and shimmer powder. I layered it onto a square of pale yellow cardstock with the stamped sentiment already in place. The daffodil spray is coloured with markers and fussy cut an d I added 3 tiny pearls to finish.</p><p style="text-align: center;">As always there's loads of fabulous creations from the rest of the team, so please do pop over to the main challenge blog for some inspiration and for full details of prizes and how to join in. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting, have a good week.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">mmmchallenge</a> #221<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativecraftinguncles.blogspot.com/">creativecraftinguncles</a> #51<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/">pearlysparkles</a> #92<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/">flowerchallenge</a> #89<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLOoGMj62jk1MRdZWmH3CibfyzZMhwZA7jmg_4jSDgVv3LMG6xgq6kb1lO4HxCNuCFSdJtUObzPehc-E0_M5p1wFB4xb2NKadrd4nykmJRKKvM8eh4iNRkLlsaXgmdGRzsJ-OOQBR4Am8X7x2rGsN_hgVN5cPR9FkpBhaXcuxdK5B4mu0x0KM1U0s68Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="316" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLOoGMj62jk1MRdZWmH3CibfyzZMhwZA7jmg_4jSDgVv3LMG6xgq6kb1lO4HxCNuCFSdJtUObzPehc-E0_M5p1wFB4xb2NKadrd4nykmJRKKvM8eh4iNRkLlsaXgmdGRzsJ-OOQBR4Am8X7x2rGsN_hgVN5cPR9FkpBhaXcuxdK5B4mu0x0KM1U0s68Q=w158-h200" width="158" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-81120695176128526182024-03-16T09:00:00.002+00:002024-03-16T17:04:15.233+00:00Easter bunnies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0zbxzyZD8kMFK7h96vAZM5xerk9QSDz5kBhveMxdo2Ac62NrHMzgpeGWRYRcuR84dm87euUyPK8CbsYeH9bGOvM6thQiY9Nk_vlX56dsLtcOx1Y8E6j2hT8o1aowXPYfhXvxGqY16Y8LpnY7ziSKDFf15OaQB8F2mNEf32ZGhpbx_K5jblKDV7ovy2g/s1301/bunnies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="1301" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0zbxzyZD8kMFK7h96vAZM5xerk9QSDz5kBhveMxdo2Ac62NrHMzgpeGWRYRcuR84dm87euUyPK8CbsYeH9bGOvM6thQiY9Nk_vlX56dsLtcOx1Y8E6j2hT8o1aowXPYfhXvxGqY16Y8LpnY7ziSKDFf15OaQB8F2mNEf32ZGhpbx_K5jblKDV7ovy2g/w400-h389/bunnies.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, It's time for a new challenge at <a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Sweet Stampin </span></b></a>' , the theme for this fortnight is EASTER.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I made a card for Charlotte, my youngest granddaughter using a cute A&C stamp set. The bunnies are coloured and fussy cut and popped up on foam inside the die cut frame, along with some die cut grass. The clouds and eggs are stencilled.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It doesn't seem possible that Easter is only two weeks away, we haven't had any spring yet, just rain and more rain, although to be fair it has been mild and much drier this week- even most of a day of beautiful sunshine on Thursday. I took the opportunity to dead-head the primulas in the big pot beside my front door and got a bit of a shock when the hugest bumble bee landed on my hand! I left the primulas after that- the bee obviously wanted them for herself and I wasn't going to argue! </p><p style="text-align: center;">There's plenty to see over at Sweet Stampin' , as always my lovely teamies have produced some fabulous inspiration for you to enjoy and we'd love to have you join us with your own beautiful Easter creations.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x </p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenges</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">allsorts</a> #772<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">TIOT</a> Spring<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/">cutiepie</a> #192<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/">daisychain</a> #83<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-86913066482857892812024-03-13T09:00:00.003+00:002024-03-14T16:27:28.749+00:00Spring<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtOSMoL-SZSfdIOZFuRUVAdHfp2f6u3O8yYjLO3Rdjvy4Qw1ZXwDd48LvGBE6Ee7qLKWfTgj4LoJxo53b4m0GyOKk24cYGcrhIwJR_aOdTi8SZTEqZDCfbJB_fHXbLQJzFaFmMEEJDpvpIYLtnOdQa0zGOYOL7gEuTt2ZfkdmDl-qNgC_iiiwL0lgHg/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2367.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="770" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtOSMoL-SZSfdIOZFuRUVAdHfp2f6u3O8yYjLO3Rdjvy4Qw1ZXwDd48LvGBE6Ee7qLKWfTgj4LoJxo53b4m0GyOKk24cYGcrhIwJR_aOdTi8SZTEqZDCfbJB_fHXbLQJzFaFmMEEJDpvpIYLtnOdQa0zGOYOL7gEuTt2ZfkdmDl-qNgC_iiiwL0lgHg/w385-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2367.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, for this fortnight's challenge at <a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fab'n' Funky</span></b></a> Buffy has chosen the theme of <span style="color: #93c47d;">SPRING</span>.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I wish it felt more like spring here! Yes we have loads of pretty spring flowers...bowing their heads in the rain which we've had for days on end now! Not going to mention the mud...</p><p style="text-align: center;">I drew round a template to make this flower shaped card then die cut a circular aperture in the centre. The image, coloured with Copics, is from Krista Smith and made me smile when I saw it. It brought back a memory of my eldest granddaughter as a small girl. We visited a butterfly sanctuary that had many species of large butterflies flying around, she was fascinated by them and desperately wanted to touch but knew it wasn't allowed- then one decided to settle on a lady's head...that was it...she refused to come out of the greenhouse because she wanted one to land on her! No luck! Eventually, we managed to persuade her away with promises of ice cream but not before I thought we were all going to melt in there! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting my blog today, please check out the challenge over at Fab'n' Funky, I hope you'll be inspired to share your own beautiful spring- themed creations with us.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">allsorts</a> #771<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">PFM</a> #730<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/">shoppingourstash</a> #517<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/">aperfecttimetocraft</a> March Challenge<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/">thepapershelter</a> #587<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-79397145920830038002024-03-09T14:29:00.001+00:002024-03-09T16:52:37.263+00:00Another polar bear<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistvHoVxJtWWq__lwjVOqgWPnW7ZwXJii3owDEGgyYRhGFr9eU2XvNr9XNvQ-BsbW5vl22zVkX02VoVCAKNPzY4Cgua-FwjLI4NMHiCKZ9xKQTv_3doqs7F5AlgbfuJTKgTcwUnafrobcsGsCLTslTtGP9u3Vplo3eBwInezcViOw2T24H2FcYpfRJ3A/s800/IMG_2396.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="800" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistvHoVxJtWWq__lwjVOqgWPnW7ZwXJii3owDEGgyYRhGFr9eU2XvNr9XNvQ-BsbW5vl22zVkX02VoVCAKNPzY4Cgua-FwjLI4NMHiCKZ9xKQTv_3doqs7F5AlgbfuJTKgTcwUnafrobcsGsCLTslTtGP9u3Vplo3eBwInezcViOw2T24H2FcYpfRJ3A/w400-h388/IMG_2396.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Hello, I had time for a little play today and some more cute stamped images to colour up- courtesy of the very generous Bunny. This cute guy is another Whipper Snapper stamp. I wish they were easier to buy here in the UK, very few stores seem to stock them now, there are some on Ebay but a limited range. Anyway, here he is- all coloured up with my markers and heading for the slopes! The papers are very old end-of-pad leftovers that I found lurking at the bottom of a drawer. I've added some die cut trees and a stamped sentiment.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I followed a sketch from Cheerful Sketches</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0IEImvZ_qeMSImwpbuc_Ij48wL7Q6IUDD8OQECyiREuQS25zNP5_SiRsFW-GYazr48PO-eCrcRbHDz5SLji3hJg3Tg3FwRwWPwOmkijnTcg9-mJ9XRLWgk1mC2Bf3SlUFvgWXP5i3_Tp9DO9TWQ_V5NiVfLN4OmNQ4cV_sCqQg6V6k3wfiTMyLSUlFg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="314" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0IEImvZ_qeMSImwpbuc_Ij48wL7Q6IUDD8OQECyiREuQS25zNP5_SiRsFW-GYazr48PO-eCrcRbHDz5SLji3hJg3Tg3FwRwWPwOmkijnTcg9-mJ9XRLWgk1mC2Bf3SlUFvgWXP5i3_Tp9DO9TWQ_V5NiVfLN4OmNQ4cV_sCqQg6V6k3wfiTMyLSUlFg" width="236" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting today, enjoy your weekend.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://leighsbdesigns.blogspot.com/">leighsbdesigns</a> #27<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/">cardz4galz</a> #220<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/">shoppingourstash</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/">peaceonearth</a> #59<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/">christmaskickstart</a> #84<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cheerfulsketcheschallenge.blogspot.com/">cheerfulsketches</a> March Ch.<br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-32596470754361408862024-03-08T09:00:00.003+00:002024-03-08T13:12:56.169+00:00Polar bear trio<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zc6pwcvV2-RS6AyXukXLQCa7fa0H39OgIcRHgbOEbC6BO4BOZ0cJsJn54TeBR2NvYQ4wvLWQkziFIfELnTJb0BusMKE4wwi6yLGGbjXed7zS2mlRieXgj_e3iihfNL7bJBme1LdzR_Y1z0qpJjmxUST4N-99FYP5ZJzGjbs1tWyagkyfSvPlC7FdQA/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2391.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="800" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zc6pwcvV2-RS6AyXukXLQCa7fa0H39OgIcRHgbOEbC6BO4BOZ0cJsJn54TeBR2NvYQ4wvLWQkziFIfELnTJb0BusMKE4wwi6yLGGbjXed7zS2mlRieXgj_e3iihfNL7bJBme1LdzR_Y1z0qpJjmxUST4N-99FYP5ZJzGjbs1tWyagkyfSvPlC7FdQA/w400-h390/thumbnail_IMG_2391.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, a new challenge is starting today at <a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafty Catz.</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ginny is hosting and has picked the <b>optional</b> twist of Monochrome.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our sponsor this time is</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><a href="http://www.disdigistamps.com/" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration-line: none;">DI'S DIGISSTAMPS</a></b></div><p></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><span face="arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.2px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHe26V8c7k3dcVwe5mcSYORO8_OjQzY2vPxG0_rTIXzCznrSK8p5aGmDP27iWioMsTb-dXwm1OreYmvbljcJscsgtmHVn4gSfPj1DbwyfVb9jH8TpRU8bbvjWzrZrbHXuirSwdOkXldcjw/s1600/website%252Bbadge.jpg" style="color: #888888; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHe26V8c7k3dcVwe5mcSYORO8_OjQzY2vPxG0_rTIXzCznrSK8p5aGmDP27iWioMsTb-dXwm1OreYmvbljcJscsgtmHVn4gSfPj1DbwyfVb9jH8TpRU8bbvjWzrZrbHXuirSwdOkXldcjw/s320/website%252Bbadge.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love the look of monochromatic cards so I was very happy with Ginny's choice.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The image I have used is <a href="https://www.disdigistamps.com/store/p1548/Three_Chilly_Polar_Bears_B%26W.html">Three chilly polar bears</a>, coloured with Copic markers and fussy cut.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The background panel with the sentiment was recycled from gift card packaging and placed onto a panel of design paper and embossed 'snow'. I've added some glittery silver die cut trees.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspiration over at Crafty Catz- hope you can play along this fortnight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chris</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">x</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Challenge entries:</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">asyoulikeit</a> colourful or monochrome. Difficult to choose a favourite as both have their own appeal, but I always like the look of monochrome.<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">CRAFT</a> #711<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">hollyandivy</a> #158<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/">dreamvalley</a> #311<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/">CCAYR</a> March Challenge<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/">craftyanimals</a> #81<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">MLCCB</a> #55<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/">POE Christmas</a> #59<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-42175740822623927552024-03-03T09:00:00.003+00:002024-03-04T12:39:13.301+00:00Spring Chickens<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw000TUM7yYKoe9n83EJ7xrBFt3PtALVcVaIG4DQtHmh0BaTLJvUBfjG-YffV3lKkVAAMhKFf6IIVQx0uQv5HV8WNEi9youG9Y8uuovlwGNoTGefOQ7T0kP3Znle9VmBTD00iN_WTMWm60l4mDMBV45iCfA3qNFnJWiwG9Gx_VhHiI-Wcmz6mtQas8uw/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2332.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="799" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw000TUM7yYKoe9n83EJ7xrBFt3PtALVcVaIG4DQtHmh0BaTLJvUBfjG-YffV3lKkVAAMhKFf6IIVQx0uQv5HV8WNEi9youG9Y8uuovlwGNoTGefOQ7T0kP3Znle9VmBTD00iN_WTMWm60l4mDMBV45iCfA3qNFnJWiwG9Gx_VhHiI-Wcmz6mtQas8uw/w400-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2332.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, first Sunday of the month means it's time for a new challenge at</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stamping Sensations</span></a></b>.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">This month the optional theme is Spring, sponsored by <a href="https://www.aallandcreate.com/boutique?ref=HDC-c00E4T4_tj">AALL & CREATE</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;">My first thought was to create a floral card with beautiful spring flowers but I'm not very good at those so I decided to trawl through my stamp collection hoping for inspiration to strike... these crazy chickens 'sprang' out at me. They are Paper Artsy stamps, I bought this pre-loved set from Ebay a while ago and promptly forgot about them in the furore of finishing off Christmas cards. I made the background during a session with splatter stamps, fun but lots of mess to clear up so I made several at the same time. I stamped the chickens on the splat coloured their legs and feet with watercolour pens, then stamped them onto white card, coloured and paper pieced them. I drew their springs with a line marker and white gel pen. I used a very old peg stamp alphabet to stamp Spring Chickens. The border is coloured with markers.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hop over to <a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/">Stamping Sensations</a> for some wonderful inspiration, all the details of how to enter and the lovely prizes on offer this month, hope to see you join in this month.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">allsorts</a> #770<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">MTTC</a> #528<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/">kraftychicks</a> #705<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/">paperfunday</a> #62<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/">critter crazy</a> #84<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/">FQGSCB</a> #13<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/">thefourseasons</a> March Challenge<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-62838695312302468052024-03-02T10:30:00.007+00:002024-03-04T12:32:17.567+00:00March Challenge at Crafty Calendar<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT27tAgWPPLWVi-tq9HPfnc1167nPeJyVlSTWVLj7ouAfTcfMBSyHrEcNEoiCn0g-A_cZsRtV-vpZ-979yKq40v-25CpnOAHw-xDeUYslMBGa_AlFsvR3QDB0DRM96tpdcCk0f50A1sUPDZvhhIULWvmADwotqywhUETElRvYetn8G5lH-NA-n57nUg/s800/60.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="685" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT27tAgWPPLWVi-tq9HPfnc1167nPeJyVlSTWVLj7ouAfTcfMBSyHrEcNEoiCn0g-A_cZsRtV-vpZ-979yKq40v-25CpnOAHw-xDeUYslMBGa_AlFsvR3QDB0DRM96tpdcCk0f50A1sUPDZvhhIULWvmADwotqywhUETElRvYetn8G5lH-NA-n57nUg/w343-h400/60.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning- March has arrived- yay!!! I know we can still get wintery weather in the UK (and often do) but for me the arrival of March means that spring is almost here- warmer, brighter, longer days, such a relief after the dreary dark days of the beginning of the year. It will be so nice when the ground dries up a bit and we're not sloshing around in mud taking Marvin for his walks- he doesn't care one jot about how muddy it is, how cold or wet but hosing him down twice a day does get a bit tedious! Fortunately he doesn't object in the slightest to being vigorously 'outdoor showered', just lifts his legs obligingly so we can reach the muddiest bits! Then comes the battle over the towels, they're his so he thinks it's fine to drag them around in the puddles if he so wishes! Then peace for a while as he snuggles up to the radiator to dry off and re charge his batteries ready for the next walk...it doesn't take him long.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Anyway, I've waffled on for long enough so onto today's card. It's my DT make for this month's challenge at Crafty Calendar which begins today. We're sponsored by <a href="https://www.lawnfawn.com/"><b>Lawn Fawn</b></a> with a lovely prize for our lucky winner, the theme is MORE THAN ONE FOLD.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I made this Tuxedo fold card a while ago for a friend's birthday, she's a very bubbly lady who loves bright happy colours and CAKE. She was very happy with this card. I used a mixture of balloon, number and alphabet dies from various companies, the cake is a Bugaboo digi.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Please check out the challenge blog for some great inspiration from the rest of the team.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting and have a super weekend.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/">creative-creases</a> #77<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/">kraftychicks</a> #705<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">mmmchallenge</a> #220<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/">2sistersontheblog</a> #84<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/">cutitup</a> #298<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/I%20spy%20with%20my%20little%20eye">I spy</a> #12 (balloons, banner, birthday cake)<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/">thesisterhoodofcrafters</a> dots/stripes<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/">die-cut-divas</a> March Challenge<br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-64138722742294819432024-02-28T09:00:00.002+00:002024-02-28T14:28:28.156+00:00Favourite Colours<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrB8wlFViFYFr3IhBS1UCHHq7xJiKiC4XiZbQ_GmvnYHfsAChW3_14bDqXKAXdbjukRq5OFkjVk1mPqZs_oRypQZcAFo66MqB3WOdUaMO4h4tGsAmAHm3me5buXOTqJTN2uhWlpD_UU4Inpeex7-sBdt7fRUd0J4OFBH9O9Y9sYqLJjY_U8m8ETWgwOw/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2334.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="714" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrB8wlFViFYFr3IhBS1UCHHq7xJiKiC4XiZbQ_GmvnYHfsAChW3_14bDqXKAXdbjukRq5OFkjVk1mPqZs_oRypQZcAFo66MqB3WOdUaMO4h4tGsAmAHm3me5buXOTqJTN2uhWlpD_UU4Inpeex7-sBdt7fRUd0J4OFBH9O9Y9sYqLJjY_U8m8ETWgwOw/w358-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2334.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, it's Wednesday already and time for a new challenge at <a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fab'n'Funky</span></b></a>... I almost missed doing this post, I was sure that it was only a week ago that the last challenge started... </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The theme for this fortnight is 'Favourite Colours' chosen by our lovely N-Eva. I went for my favourite colour combo, blue and brown. The image is from Mo Manning, I think it's a patreon one. I printed it onto white cardstock and hand cut it into a long tag shape. Coloured using my markers, lightly sponged and stencilled the background., added an eyelet and a ribbon. Layered it up on DP in the colours I liked, finished it with a couple of (ancient) brads and a die cut sentiment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We would love to have you join in with our challenge - it's such an easy theme this time! If you're looking for inspiration just check out the Challenge blog, there's plenty of lovely ideas from the rest of the design team.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by, have a good day.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/">digichoosday</a> #8<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/">polkadoodle</a> #8<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/">Double d</a> patterned paper<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/">classicdesign</a> #2<br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-44737167991255026992024-02-27T15:56:00.000+00:002024-02-27T15:56:50.830+00:00For Rudolph Days<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MpWrxKZqcGqb03SCVMt9FduCIVD7roUJ58RaRzrcfuHK9O-8kIeKQTL-5n2dJgvBTcO0Tsvkib_97m-Mg2u4gHjNEI5rbOIJevwcByesjIl2jmhHOOwNPz5zjmZbDXdOsPA3VDDTHK5l9D4cdLjkZ6bpZmtyNVrkGO0Dqb4KAl0OjYUUBNbE4kQ6lQ/s424/thumbnail_IMG_2369.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="424" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MpWrxKZqcGqb03SCVMt9FduCIVD7roUJ58RaRzrcfuHK9O-8kIeKQTL-5n2dJgvBTcO0Tsvkib_97m-Mg2u4gHjNEI5rbOIJevwcByesjIl2jmhHOOwNPz5zjmZbDXdOsPA3VDDTHK5l9D4cdLjkZ6bpZmtyNVrkGO0Dqb4KAl0OjYUUBNbE4kQ6lQ/w400-h380/thumbnail_IMG_2369.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good afternoon, it's been so long since I posted a card that wasn't a DT make...so here's a set!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to join in with the Rudolph Days Challenge, again something I haven't done for a while, so I made a set of cards featuring a lovely Santa stamp, Whipper-Snapper Designs. The stamped Santa images were very kindly sent to me by <a href="https://bunnyscards1.blogspot.com/">Bunny</a> - all the way from Florida. I coloured them with my markers (he's quick and easy to colour) then used bits and pieces of left over DP to make up the five cards. </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/AVvXsEih5RijX_P57K1cl1sYAYjkgLOpz016ZEalfoeRx_2d7Izo6nQadEmaQAtDpYtFo-lK8mT1tGbzwcokL3LI7zy94fWX8193A7zHOeFyZf2caFQx5xla-4UWhzQs5mL3di1EnTv3ETAok__LkAZ0uqZIE2vvomLxnMHD1jY27Q8YqzhK-bDR7SnN16hOgw/s446/thumbnail_IMG_2374.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="326" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih5RijX_P57K1cl1sYAYjkgLOpz016ZEalfoeRx_2d7Izo6nQadEmaQAtDpYtFo-lK8mT1tGbzwcokL3LI7zy94fWX8193A7zHOeFyZf2caFQx5xla-4UWhzQs5mL3di1EnTv3ETAok__LkAZ0uqZIE2vvomLxnMHD1jY27Q8YqzhK-bDR7SnN16hOgw/s320/thumbnail_IMG_2374.jpg" width="234" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4O9IxIlE5POuVfaO-pXlFCk8qmk-y0vYdBTHlieMELEbu1x97-aiAwwt1gflG8AkKSaWkO0oycHaBnwr6ut0zI003X6pgA1iDTjfhucp2JFQ5eNrXebfGBb8XL_Mksd04GKbgp0sgx3R_2je8Cds-ZQFsc2RseX7SI4OABrcHsB_SGh3FYTb-6Nu1fQ/s435/thumbnail_IMG_2373.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="380" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4O9IxIlE5POuVfaO-pXlFCk8qmk-y0vYdBTHlieMELEbu1x97-aiAwwt1gflG8AkKSaWkO0oycHaBnwr6ut0zI003X6pgA1iDTjfhucp2JFQ5eNrXebfGBb8XL_Mksd04GKbgp0sgx3R_2je8Cds-ZQFsc2RseX7SI4OABrcHsB_SGh3FYTb-6Nu1fQ/s320/thumbnail_IMG_2373.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiiQ-RDvvoD8KEvBx1-FmW1imOrTZapO0wqJ7FPvFiYz-_zhbL46xMDvchh3wcTj8uF4IYoIxKXam3ExHIPoSD8S1av8INa_VEr6rjq-o8XCnEa9epMpH1NTnzQh0hS11eqJeUz9WRSkN1jZtibiGqREqwqpGARAspeO9vpj40t5vMljHu8AzK6dYTFQ/s465/thumbnail_IMG_2375.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="362" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiiQ-RDvvoD8KEvBx1-FmW1imOrTZapO0wqJ7FPvFiYz-_zhbL46xMDvchh3wcTj8uF4IYoIxKXam3ExHIPoSD8S1av8INa_VEr6rjq-o8XCnEa9epMpH1NTnzQh0hS11eqJeUz9WRSkN1jZtibiGqREqwqpGARAspeO9vpj40t5vMljHu8AzK6dYTFQ/s320/thumbnail_IMG_2375.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPSrB-TM-JtNebb6V0NBFhQYKojB8FetVN8MFTE_rJbu2RkKKrSX20keptvJhrMxxKZfjJu92jwLaksAL-VjEjyAWH0FvZFgFMk7h6kFLSGL6CoWZzYSipsgNWuuRWmYRFIq5i4IUECaK1nimwHHaffPGngin1CPJingTLoTj1g1qHclXHNt6J4hCIhQ/s505/thumbnail_IMG_2376.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="353" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPSrB-TM-JtNebb6V0NBFhQYKojB8FetVN8MFTE_rJbu2RkKKrSX20keptvJhrMxxKZfjJu92jwLaksAL-VjEjyAWH0FvZFgFMk7h6kFLSGL6CoWZzYSipsgNWuuRWmYRFIq5i4IUECaK1nimwHHaffPGngin1CPJingTLoTj1g1qHclXHNt6J4hCIhQ/s320/thumbnail_IMG_2376.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53RfQTDI8l4etr85l2qRWYLdAB4IHxKPJqbkJ4J0HCHA28jdUhm7M-kxe3so7NMBCtmhuvHeTJxKXs_bqVo2OA0SO6Fv9J61YJd0fjeHLzOVl93RHsSMzEWON-h6qaCV3LAioO9ZNq4aCt_huwgdZOmoIBN1fBcysWyruxuKv6rK3GASoArHA73RKcA/s558/thumbnail_IMG_2377.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="409" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53RfQTDI8l4etr85l2qRWYLdAB4IHxKPJqbkJ4J0HCHA28jdUhm7M-kxe3so7NMBCtmhuvHeTJxKXs_bqVo2OA0SO6Fv9J61YJd0fjeHLzOVl93RHsSMzEWON-h6qaCV3LAioO9ZNq4aCt_huwgdZOmoIBN1fBcysWyruxuKv6rK3GASoArHA73RKcA/s320/thumbnail_IMG_2377.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have now more than doubled my Christmas card stash- so win win!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rudolphdayschallenges.blogspot.com/">rudolphdays</a> Feb. Challenge<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/">peaceonearth</a> #58<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">CRAFT</a> #709<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/">Double D</a> Patterned paper<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">hollyandivy</a> #156<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-3828753709170495672024-02-23T09:00:00.003+00:002024-02-23T19:25:01.638+00:00How Old???<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGKTjab7kcukQU0pJ_hHZ89xhxbJAJnJSYN2_O_PrC7lUEC3h53rqvnMUmy2Ck7PwJ-8EL_UbjqN9TKmjXfr38UEwHAWQng_lK7gNWRuG6rNZ5WMAm4iWZqXnBrhx8Y-PNhGt521rRbIkQgSg_pHDSqhxBI4E-pEz1614s-FhwbfQ1hwggN5ZjaDCRw/s392/thumbnail_IMG_2298.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGKTjab7kcukQU0pJ_hHZ89xhxbJAJnJSYN2_O_PrC7lUEC3h53rqvnMUmy2Ck7PwJ-8EL_UbjqN9TKmjXfr38UEwHAWQng_lK7gNWRuG6rNZ5WMAm4iWZqXnBrhx8Y-PNhGt521rRbIkQgSg_pHDSqhxBI4E-pEz1614s-FhwbfQ1hwggN5ZjaDCRw/w358-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2298.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning, my card today is for this fortnight's challenge at <a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafty Catz</span></b></a>, It's my turn to host and pick the twist for the DT to use</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which is 'more than one fold' - as always the twist is optional.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our lovely sponsor for this challenge is </div><p></p><h1 class="mb-xs-1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 6px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="http://beccysplace.com/" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">BECCYS PLACE </a></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><div style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-family: arial, serif, emojifont; font-size: 17.3333px; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: georgia, serif, serif, emojifont; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://beccysplace.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="Visit My Online Store" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYUAeXOFAeKinglVnnvqoZYt9fztkq8CGi4-V0v0-SaXWq4aocl6vy9R2UJMe4RIoG58jhBxxUZYuGv2fAIxvwRBZ2tmdcVh4nuizNXaa0NgYxSxGI7gimZ5ymdGxVdjrxZWE9xhUNWq1/s320/Shop+Logo.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></span></div></div></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to say I do enjoy using her lovely digital stamps, thank you Beccy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose this fun dog image, Scamander from the <a href="https://beccysplace.com/ruff-day-digital-stamps/">Ruff Day</a> set, and coloured him up with my markers to look like Marvin, my Red Fox Labrador. I matted the image onto a top folded panel of brown cardstock which lifts up to reveal my son's age on his next birthday- the big Four-O! He adores Marvin so I think he'll be pleased with the card (even if not happy about being such an advanced age!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used stencils and blue and brown distress inks to make my background papers. The card base is a simple Z fold.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_RXeMJSLLszH4fgRk9O7au_Buk3kfBp8dh9JfCcSd85-d04_DmxqdlI1uB0xnMMzAENiL57ZWD96M0LDwgezNHC8QjSdz7NPU7eWrkxzUGcaoiMmTdIOTxIOEnk6EvH75LWq938VHRX8Up3fT6Utl61Yu5ckscF64iwxlGXi8C32t1UyRn5_19Dho2A/s430/thumbnail_IMG_2301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="373" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_RXeMJSLLszH4fgRk9O7au_Buk3kfBp8dh9JfCcSd85-d04_DmxqdlI1uB0xnMMzAENiL57ZWD96M0LDwgezNHC8QjSdz7NPU7eWrkxzUGcaoiMmTdIOTxIOEnk6EvH75LWq938VHRX8Up3fT6Utl61Yu5ckscF64iwxlGXi8C32t1UyRn5_19Dho2A/s320/thumbnail_IMG_2301.jpg" width="278" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> There's loads more inspiration from the rest of the DT, so please do hop over to the challenge blog to check them out, then why not join in the fun with a fabulous creation of your own. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for visiting my blog today,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you have a lovely weekend</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge Entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/">alohafriday</a> #7 Blue and brown is my favourite colour combo, dogs are my favourite animal.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/">creative creases</a> #76<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">MTTC #528</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/">craftrocket</a> #111<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/">kraftychicks</a> #704<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/">cardz4guyz.</a> #341<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/">stencilfun</a> Feb. Challenge<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/">crittercrazy</a> #83<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/">dreamvalley</a> #310<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge.html">beccys place</a> Feb Challenge<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-50286995707215494652024-02-18T09:00:00.002+00:002024-02-18T16:21:22.027+00:00...the mice will play...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZC4BV1X5XZj6SL16zW8_5rcPF3Z7wlBKpR3CEw193bEKZCM7VICbvdAVpTUwyQMstRzrwmbqSmRNbRfSC9t6qHZqwzPg09LzwvariKeRq9qRKqFJlonxOG8ScDm9GK2BbiUDXitlLP1aa_HYK3FR5eKaEGFP8yW8cX2mLOtLbJjsXyxlSYfElbFPFdg/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2316.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="800" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZC4BV1X5XZj6SL16zW8_5rcPF3Z7wlBKpR3CEw193bEKZCM7VICbvdAVpTUwyQMstRzrwmbqSmRNbRfSC9t6qHZqwzPg09LzwvariKeRq9qRKqFJlonxOG8ScDm9GK2BbiUDXitlLP1aa_HYK3FR5eKaEGFP8yW8cX2mLOtLbJjsXyxlSYfElbFPFdg/w400-h395/thumbnail_IMG_2316.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> It's time for a mid month reminder for our February Challenge at<b><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Stamping Sensations</span></a>, </b>the<b> optional </b>theme is Animals, Birds and Creatures.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used some of my Lavinia stamps to create a little scene with some cheeky mice getting up to mischief. The background was created on the gelli plate using distress inks and brushos and I used watercolours to add some colours to the books.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please pop over to Stamping Sensations for details of how to play along and the lovely prize on offer, you will also find plenty of inspiration from the rest of the team.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/">HQFCB</a> #2</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/">creativeinspiration</a> #11<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/">2sistersontheblog</a> m - mice, magic, mischief<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/">aperfecttimetocraft</a> #2<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/">craftyanimals</a> #80<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://do-allkreatives.blogspot.com/">do-allkreatives</a> #86<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-69054659035111317932024-02-17T08:30:00.004+00:002024-02-17T14:58:47.030+00:00Always look on the bright side...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitisO5X7FaQgsQeYzq_3fKspab3qARim2gxaLtem87Ds-o01WKIVdq4v7MUd-464T_llJ2wAlnvST1Fe6ItVezDjTiCfwINRrwAFvltqH678Qyk7AueJDMqNscbaGObr-QmANgrXGCt_p_QQU-CHxAkS1rseb5RibLzp5M9as1PncfVY08dGs9ButTIw/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2319.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="800" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitisO5X7FaQgsQeYzq_3fKspab3qARim2gxaLtem87Ds-o01WKIVdq4v7MUd-464T_llJ2wAlnvST1Fe6ItVezDjTiCfwINRrwAFvltqH678Qyk7AueJDMqNscbaGObr-QmANgrXGCt_p_QQU-CHxAkS1rseb5RibLzp5M9as1PncfVY08dGs9ButTIw/w400-h388/thumbnail_IMG_2319.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning and happy weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The theme for this fortnight's challenge at<b><span style="font-size: medium;"> <a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a></span></b> is </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">which immediately made me think of my middle sister.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She is amazing and really truly does always look on the bright side despite always being in constant pain from her RA. She is totally bonkers, always cheerful and lights up the room when she enters it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I made this card for her birthday next week, yes two sisters and two birthdays on consecutive days!</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are 3 years between us so we grew up together, this cute Mo Manning image made me think of us- many many years ago (on a good day when we weren't squabbling as sisters do!!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I printed the image and coloured it with my markers, then decided to use the swirly stencil to colour the background. With some trepidation I masked the image with Frisk Artists' Blue Mask, a new acquisition. I've not had a lot of luck with removing masking fluids in the past and I'd already coloured the image.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I sponged the yellow DI onto card panel then applied the bright pink through the stencil, then held my breath and removed the masking fluid- so happy when it all came off easily! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted the diamond shape frame around the image- so I used two frame dies to cut a square then tilted it on end- a bit of fiddly cutting with a craft knife to insert frame behind their feet. With hindsight it would have been easier to draw the frame and colour it black but I didn't think of that! I stamped the sentiments before adding the frame, slightly misjudging the space I had! I added another black frame, some narrow black ribbon and a couple of little gems before matting onto black card and the card base.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used this sketch from<a href="https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/"> Sweet Sketch Wednesday</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivFKwYySfh4u81R6y9XerrS5YZriOmAfrLRWQH-ig9_s8dCNBpKn1Uo8PBJl2yA-tI6mD0vEPjzwaAYq8bnXKdsgkJhGZCsJVEgzOb771-n4MyKlkPdE0wYrn69qyGlho3Yz8f_RfbTwh_MHxKMwWFEfe06PVF89iXzjDaF_82h9PwbqAPxyU9bEcxzw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivFKwYySfh4u81R6y9XerrS5YZriOmAfrLRWQH-ig9_s8dCNBpKn1Uo8PBJl2yA-tI6mD0vEPjzwaAYq8bnXKdsgkJhGZCsJVEgzOb771-n4MyKlkPdE0wYrn69qyGlho3Yz8f_RfbTwh_MHxKMwWFEfe06PVF89iXzjDaF_82h9PwbqAPxyU9bEcxzw" width="241" /></a></div><br />Thanks for visiting today, if you want some inspiration to brighten up your day please head over to the challenge blog to see what my lovely teamies have created.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a good weekend</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sweetsketchwednesday2.blogspot.com/">sweetsketchwednesday</a> Feb. Challenge<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/">craftrocket</a> #111<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/">paperfunday</a> #62<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/">worldwidecrafters</a> #2<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/">stencilfun</a> February (atg option)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-52631161959231417252024-02-14T09:00:00.003+00:002024-02-14T16:20:28.092+00:00Fabulous sister<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYgu5FvA10Veb-m8TAniLO1ajIo4AeAPVRgWQSwtAORpLKI2fi_IbCpqLhejfK0-lzURjon7Cx4zTuYmXkUVmPrgu28F74tzlbfA5WdwZMuSwH1ReLVb4UkaUP1ptNbL8oVpxb-UouuWpwOEkQu6EmCRimJr7s6oskqgpSgTdUm-V73ONVW-c_osYcg/s477/thumbnail_IMG_2311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="390" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYgu5FvA10Veb-m8TAniLO1ajIo4AeAPVRgWQSwtAORpLKI2fi_IbCpqLhejfK0-lzURjon7Cx4zTuYmXkUVmPrgu28F74tzlbfA5WdwZMuSwH1ReLVb4UkaUP1ptNbL8oVpxb-UouuWpwOEkQu6EmCRimJr7s6oskqgpSgTdUm-V73ONVW-c_osYcg/w328-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2311.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTWdkXwUMrTWweLS4Q74elKhnHRcCvz-1XhSqJb-Fh3ZKfzrQGBW-w7HFX3sSE8blkjXYl4ywfDiYHXJIHPi_0opWG1qW3YF83J9xpeu3isY42XLQT3yzJnVsh2_FFbg0kFf75SlxF40_t9xoGNK8EUkO5juMcAEgDKKMI4chT-IPO3PpD8keX_u4Fg/s474/thumbnail_IMG_2310.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="401" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTWdkXwUMrTWweLS4Q74elKhnHRcCvz-1XhSqJb-Fh3ZKfzrQGBW-w7HFX3sSE8blkjXYl4ywfDiYHXJIHPi_0opWG1qW3YF83J9xpeu3isY42XLQT3yzJnVsh2_FFbg0kFf75SlxF40_t9xoGNK8EUkO5juMcAEgDKKMI4chT-IPO3PpD8keX_u4Fg/w339-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2310.jpg" width="339" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Good morning, it's time for a new challenge at <b><a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/">Fab'n' Funky</a></b>, the theme for this fortnight is </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">PAPER PIECING</p><p style="text-align: center;"> chosen by our lovely <a href="https://pipspastimes.blogspot.com/">Pat</a> who is hosting this time.</p><p style="text-align: center;">February is the month of sister's birthdays for me...both my sisters have their birthdays in February- on consecutive days too! My baby sister will be 50...not that anyone would believe it- she looks about 30!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I made this card for her using a lovely Mo Manning image, <a href="https://www.mosdigitalpencil.com/eliza/">Eliza</a>, chosen because she resembles my sister. I've used Copic Markers to colour and paper- pieced her dress. The background is lightly sponged with Distress Ink and I've added a little stencilling. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The inside panel is coloured using the same ink and stencils, I stamped and embossed the large 'Fabulous' and added the die cut '50'. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Please check out the <a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/">Challenge Blog</a>, you'll find some great inspiration from my talented teamies and we'd love to have you join in this fortnight.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/">digichoosday</a> #6<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/">unicornchallenge</a> #95</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/">letscreate</a> #204<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/">morgansartworld</a> #73<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/">hereisaplacetostart</a> - Feb Challenge<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/">dreamvalley</a> #309<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">allsorts</a> #767<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://secretstamper.com/2024/02/anything-goes-with-a-fun-fold-for-creative-creases-75/">creative creases</a> #75<br /></p><p><br /> </p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-30060885150687118122024-02-09T09:00:00.003+00:002024-02-09T14:15:21.178+00:00All you need is...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6FrQgldOKw8cf6IKuhVsEcYe7dZmS-D5GaIqLvLs6nR0pl55fihO_jRfygTaV0q0G5IIrj_y5oV5yP8O0ZZe16CuSOk7L53sA1-FhTQt-eOjrvJ289_sUOWU5wncfjulvvLkAmN0RdUWbzVtVude1708ZlWthNrW0IhVwblZy8URQI3qUzDoEw6rnw/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2286.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="789" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6FrQgldOKw8cf6IKuhVsEcYe7dZmS-D5GaIqLvLs6nR0pl55fihO_jRfygTaV0q0G5IIrj_y5oV5yP8O0ZZe16CuSOk7L53sA1-FhTQt-eOjrvJ289_sUOWU5wncfjulvvLkAmN0RdUWbzVtVude1708ZlWthNrW0IhVwblZy8URQI3qUzDoEw6rnw/w395-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2286.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning...I 've got that Beatles song running round and round in my head now...so sorry if it does the same to you...😀</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my DT make for this fortnight's challenge at <a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafty Catz</span></b></a>, sponsored by the fabulous </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheepSkiDesigns?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=499835845&from_page=listing"><b>SheepSki Designs.</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The theme is, as always, <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Anything Goes.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The added twist, chosen by our lovely Bridget, is </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Valentines/ show some love</b></span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, I have to confess I'm not a fan of Valentines, too commercialised and too far from the original concept of sending an anonymous card to someone you fancy... but I did enjoy colouring this beautiful image, aptly named <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/499835845/valentine-image-no-64?click_key=34563e42cb99787497d38020aa81dbe126cbc960%3A499835845&click_sum=f3409ea3&ref=shop_home_active_17">Valentine</a>. I used my markers to colour the couple and balloons then created a sunset sky with Distress Inks. It brings back a lovely memory of watching the sunset from a country pub garden, hot air balloons were drifting up from Leeds Castle in the background, a truly magical sight which I'll never forget.</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are some fabulous creations over on the challenge blog so do hop over and check them out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">CRAFT</a> #708<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/">creativeknockouts</a> #514<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">MAWTT</a> #163<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/">thepapershelter</a> #582<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">PFM</a> #725<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/">pearlysparkles</a> #92</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com/">thecraftingchallenge</a> Feb. Challenge<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">sheepski</a> #83<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/">welovestamping</a> Feb Challenge<br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-44809115090161447332024-02-04T09:00:00.003+00:002024-02-12T11:08:04.513+00:00Let's Go!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z-ehhls0BGjkYoS8-rWI4XhauHUk5-1-uTxnaZ9bZbWm_Lq_cACoagK_wthG3MrBKWjLSJnruAF-Bq5xz746OsCPyl0ZaeWl1E0HVEeTYD0Vah3pGXklc-SNy49BMmF2w6riSwlNgsBjKvHcXR0jrTo2FVBtXkTsBTWCBXp5JPIR6mdRV4LXAWDGZA/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2288.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="752" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7z-ehhls0BGjkYoS8-rWI4XhauHUk5-1-uTxnaZ9bZbWm_Lq_cACoagK_wthG3MrBKWjLSJnruAF-Bq5xz746OsCPyl0ZaeWl1E0HVEeTYD0Vah3pGXklc-SNy49BMmF2w6riSwlNgsBjKvHcXR0jrTo2FVBtXkTsBTWCBXp5JPIR6mdRV4LXAWDGZA/w376-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2288.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, I'm here today with my DT card for this month's challenge at <a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Stamping Sensations. </span></b></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The <b>optional </b>theme for February is <b>Animals/birds/creatures</b> or of course you can enter with the Anything Goes option as long as there is some stamping on the front of your card/project.</p><p style="text-align: center;">There are 2 fabulous prizes to be won.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4BhXuiihmVmizX1bK4G1AaOeeFTKTcyyNvimRAdgRUjAHGaEVeho-ilCXAupEacPF0UsFikq-YgrNrxvKAj-K83sosXsyfrTTqFhJjtEVH73emvx2-iXESqh9m_60allQfY3FFnwvMfkhKbwo-J6dNakXLIaViuCTstsRxxBy5zBU76dYVTJCZX1/s2871/DA7230DF-7776-4A02-8B64-E0C90E7367D2_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="2871" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4BhXuiihmVmizX1bK4G1AaOeeFTKTcyyNvimRAdgRUjAHGaEVeho-ilCXAupEacPF0UsFikq-YgrNrxvKAj-K83sosXsyfrTTqFhJjtEVH73emvx2-iXESqh9m_60allQfY3FFnwvMfkhKbwo-J6dNakXLIaViuCTstsRxxBy5zBU76dYVTJCZX1/w320-h290/DA7230DF-7776-4A02-8B64-E0C90E7367D2_1_201_a.jpeg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lZWr4VxQYHz2ZwrM1ufTedbdltLvt4e4i9Bh17XlgwDZ2fi8tbXL0KFEnZlPVImNpFnFpFAzglf2-otoFgNr3YqfEr8KFcfDOmbf2D0scoJh3xg_N1sBATVRkpIfrGQFjTT6K4bavZUaMC4SAQc38EnfPbpQ_IppwRtd-Sr7rPOn-LldJCgFpa5c9z_Q/s600/17050_27503.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="401" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lZWr4VxQYHz2ZwrM1ufTedbdltLvt4e4i9Bh17XlgwDZ2fi8tbXL0KFEnZlPVImNpFnFpFAzglf2-otoFgNr3YqfEr8KFcfDOmbf2D0scoJh3xg_N1sBATVRkpIfrGQFjTT6K4bavZUaMC4SAQc38EnfPbpQ_IppwRtd-Sr7rPOn-LldJCgFpa5c9z_Q/w214-h320/17050_27503.jpg" width="214" /></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My card was inspired by my dog, his walks are the high spot of his day, he's always ready for more and anxious to go! He's happy with his everyday walks in familiar territory but so excited if we go somewhere different for him to explore- new territory and an adventure- anywhere with water, be it the sea, a river or lake or even a muddy ditch is Marvin heaven! The beautiful stamp is one from an Aall & Create set I was lucky enough to win a while ago from We Love Stamping Challenges- an amazing prize!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The background is DIs stencils and stamps from various brands with some doodling in the top right corner. The 'Let's Go ' is die cut using a very old TH alphabet die.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For. more inspiration head on over to <a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/">Stamping Sensations</a> to see what the rest of the team have created this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today, enjoy the rest of the weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chris</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafts Galore Encore</a> #120<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftyanimals.blogspot.com/">craftyanimals</a> #80<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/">critter crazy</a> #83<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://welove2create.blogspot.com/">welove2create</a> #1<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/">kraftychicks</a> #701<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kaartjes-inspiratie-challenges-blog.blogspot.com/2024/01/kic-start-uitdaging-189-stempels-op-je.html">Cards Inspiration Challenge</a> #189<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-39322649409923059172024-02-03T10:30:00.003+00:002024-02-03T12:22:47.732+00:00Add a heart at Crafty Calendar<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6e-zrS8bEb7ut40Eiii-FbOt06SRuU2DC2aPT0RqYlOlyxrubvX5WPrAo-0pvesF9r-zmmCaFWAA616Ve2djZa3d3jQe5mTI8u4eca5lCUB8k9yJ4-pOHt23AFiahfeWTDm30zOS3MuSzTb5TmZWGSh-T7l8jp6uduFxseDSv6d5591hK3ZZwdHv1g/s514/thumbnail_IMG_2292.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="420" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6e-zrS8bEb7ut40Eiii-FbOt06SRuU2DC2aPT0RqYlOlyxrubvX5WPrAo-0pvesF9r-zmmCaFWAA616Ve2djZa3d3jQe5mTI8u4eca5lCUB8k9yJ4-pOHt23AFiahfeWTDm30zOS3MuSzTb5TmZWGSh-T7l8jp6uduFxseDSv6d5591hK3ZZwdHv1g/w326-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2292.png" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, the weekend has arrived and with it a new Challenge at<a href="https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Crafty Calendar.</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month we're lucky to be sponsored by the fabulous</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheepSkiDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name"><b>Sheepski Designs</b></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The theme for this month is</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>ADD A HEART</b></span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was given this lovely digi, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1152154573/stepping-out-image-no-257?click_key=4e1ba89e4246489f22ceff51d2db605f0a88b06e%3A1152154573&click_sum=32b7536f&ref=shop_home_active_27">Stepping Out</a> , to use. Thank you Andrea.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've cropped it a bit to fit my design and use Copic markers to colour.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The rainy background is a mixture of DIs and pastels with 'raindrops' made with glossy accents.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Originally I was going to add a rainbow across the top but couldn't decide how to add a heart so I changed my mind and stencilled a heart in rainbow colours lower down the card. The sentiment is a stamp.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's mor inspiration to be enjoyed over at the challenge blog, hope you can find some time to join us this month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting,</div><div style="text-align: center;">have a great weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/">creativeknockouts</a> #514<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">MAWTT</a> #163</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">incywincy</a> February Challenge<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/">pearlysparkles</a> #92<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">sheepski</a> #83<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-38485497533488390002024-01-31T09:00:00.002+00:002024-01-31T15:39:46.196+00:00Hello Baby Boy<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHvQNMfD3kj8_P3jR9n_KRDXON9_JkwU0bF6VqtN4PFmJyIA8Q4sAvTGDGAF0J8zPXKgNFaDIEy8OYGugE-wfH6fdKVCAjdscJR1Cagg6djCMwJazwA_pfLlPdBKenc6qaapyISmxOcl2Qs6tMw-I8QTd5usbC40KOxwafxlxpkVR0r0DXCUdqCRNjwg/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2262.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="800" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHvQNMfD3kj8_P3jR9n_KRDXON9_JkwU0bF6VqtN4PFmJyIA8Q4sAvTGDGAF0J8zPXKgNFaDIEy8OYGugE-wfH6fdKVCAjdscJR1Cagg6djCMwJazwA_pfLlPdBKenc6qaapyISmxOcl2Qs6tMw-I8QTd5usbC40KOxwafxlxpkVR0r0DXCUdqCRNjwg/s320/thumbnail_IMG_2262.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Good morning, once again it's time for a new challenge at <b><a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: medium;">Fab'n' Funky</span></a></b>, can't believe how fast that fortnight went! I like that January is all but over and spring a little closer!<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">This fortnight our lovely Sue is hosting and she chose the theme of </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">New Beginnings</span></b>.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I made a card for a baby boy- always like to have a couple of new baby cards in my stash, they usually disappear in the direction of my daughter or daughter in law who often want them for friends or colleagues.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The image is a sweet digi from LOTV, coloured with markers and fussy cut. The background panel is embossed with tiny stars and I die cut a frame from the same card and coloured it with a blue marker. The 'BOY' was cut using my old Cricut machine (the type you put cartridges into) , The smaller letters and the train also cut from white card and coloured with same blue marker. It looked a bit boring so I added dots with a white gel pen to jazz it up a bit.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Lots of inspiration from my lovely teamies over at<a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/"> Fab'n' Funky </a> so please do hop over for a look!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/">cutiepie</a> #190<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/">worldwidecrafters</a> #1<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com/">avenue613</a> # Jan 2024<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/">dragonflydreams</a> #Jan 2024<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-64304560830519724852024-01-26T09:00:00.004+00:002024-01-26T14:14:17.444+00:00Make us smile at Crafty Catz<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxrf06HtTz8BmSR1Knm5vTzxNWSuxH0KZtz0xfQXscoZdtukOPKAzik6WwW7PFciUPl9jYiMXeIi2eJZrLn2DhoxkNvwlIdfUzl22NrWA0bSE71j_oHrgSrVaZGW_vxdbJc8m_xDm3d5dX4SM3FBt-0u7A0GI0UqH_yk4IUWFejrQK1Khva7VyD7LFw/s800/dd3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="800" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxrf06HtTz8BmSR1Knm5vTzxNWSuxH0KZtz0xfQXscoZdtukOPKAzik6WwW7PFciUPl9jYiMXeIi2eJZrLn2DhoxkNvwlIdfUzl22NrWA0bSE71j_oHrgSrVaZGW_vxdbJc8m_xDm3d5dX4SM3FBt-0u7A0GI0UqH_yk4IUWFejrQK1Khva7VyD7LFw/w400-h378/dd3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, time for a new challenge at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Crafty Catz</span></b></a>,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> this fortnight we are sponsored by the fabulous </div><p></p><h2 style="background-color: white; color: #6b55aa; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.2em; line-height: 1.4em; margin: 1.5em 0px 0.75em; position: relative; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.doctor-digi.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none;">DR DIGI'S HOUSE OF STAMPS</a></span></h2><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.doctor-digi.com/" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="187" data-original-width="187" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9IaxUKSUC3dvjePO09DFXW6aC1raCOywduix47849AWGWwxbYKFV418xc74wfHLP6U39yi_7nldy8SUm6o3TOnJPXASY3FS_UeyPqBPk2NlJ1YCxkgRIPQrL5kZYRE9WluGjF3PHiBA/w200-h200/Dr+Digi%2527s+House+of+Stamps.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The <b>optional</b> theme, chosen by Billie is 'Make me Smile'.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I used a brilliant sponsor image, <a href="https://www.doctor-digi.com/animals/keep-off-the-grass">Keep off the Grass</a>, coloured it with my markers and stencilled some clouds. The background paper is stencilled too. The sentiment is a stamp. </span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Having in the past been the owner of (or should I say owned by!) Great Danes - gentle giants- but very strong and sometimes very stubborn, I know exactly how this girl feels. My dogs couldn't read either!</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hop on over to <a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Catz</a> for some fabulous inspiration and plenty of smiles, Remember our challenges now run for two weeks so plenty of time to join in.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks for visiting today</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chris</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">x</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Challenge entries:</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/">digichoosday</a> #3</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/">mirtillamente</a> #27<br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-22494336880576465882024-01-20T09:00:00.019+00:002024-01-20T09:00:00.126+00:00Birth, wedding or anniversary at Sweet Stampin' Challenges<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRwy35o4b13JMaMPcgfuEzd1Lu-MKzZS9xYLJ2VwmibuHHNzRqpQLmyfI-yN99SEjG8Epc7ngJkwq3K811gYnrOkoPsMvIjT1C_6WDlvFQFN9b8jEyq6fWqiphSy5q0YEvrMuqiAPCryAeuFH3bdsICe4j9B_5BUjpYarG88wO6Rc-MMbNcn7891MbA/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2192.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="800" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRwy35o4b13JMaMPcgfuEzd1Lu-MKzZS9xYLJ2VwmibuHHNzRqpQLmyfI-yN99SEjG8Epc7ngJkwq3K811gYnrOkoPsMvIjT1C_6WDlvFQFN9b8jEyq6fWqiphSy5q0YEvrMuqiAPCryAeuFH3bdsICe4j9B_5BUjpYarG88wO6Rc-MMbNcn7891MbA/w400-h384/thumbnail_IMG_2192.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Good morning, today I have an anniversary card , my DT make for our new challenge at </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sweet Stampin'.</span></a></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">The theme for this fortnight is Birth, Wedding or Anniversary- take your pick!. I chose 'anniversary' as I don't know anyone who is getting married or having a baby!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I used mixture of Lavinia and Cardio stamps to create the wreath, a circle mask and torn paper to create the background scene. The sentiment is a stamp too. I've added some sparkle to the wings and hearts using a Gelly Roll pen.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Please hop over to Sweet Stampin' for some lovely inspiration from the rest of the team, then please do join in, the more the merrier!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting today and for all your lovely comments this week, much appreciated!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a good weekend</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/">kraftychicks</a> #699<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/">I spy....</a> #11<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/">aperfecttimetocraft</a> #1<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/">classicdesign</a> #01<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hqcelebrationsoflovechallenges.blogspot.com/">hqcelebrationsoflove</a> #1<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/">creativecrafters</a> #72<br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-41283980475745334122024-01-18T09:00:00.002+00:002024-01-18T16:57:46.118+00:00Take flight<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1d3PhMfr4gPORTaNAAD8HzsoazBfjhAekwnXfcAwUTqb7tTicBftGDGK4pwD9QGnWB-4tTkvtexQ8bmtOPwhvtzNJ3HT68uc1fcCCo2_EZopMuJGtgXI24UWKT2qbhKaTeTk0L02qiZUCWkyECsid-S6AbmEzejZPxHOjM9ahL0_8nnph60xD-KfU-A/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2175.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="800" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1d3PhMfr4gPORTaNAAD8HzsoazBfjhAekwnXfcAwUTqb7tTicBftGDGK4pwD9QGnWB-4tTkvtexQ8bmtOPwhvtzNJ3HT68uc1fcCCo2_EZopMuJGtgXI24UWKT2qbhKaTeTk0L02qiZUCWkyECsid-S6AbmEzejZPxHOjM9ahL0_8nnph60xD-KfU-A/w400-h396/thumbnail_IMG_2175.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, I'm here with a mid month reminder of our January Challenge at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Stamping Sensations</b></span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I used my Lavinia stamps and a stencil to create this card (the birds are another company, not sure which).I was inspired by the red dress and flowers and the bird from the mood board.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCGYZW20Uo9IW8qn3kvdh-zl8IOkWi68bfQDU_y12AroD-MfBPuNQi35Tch2Bwrn36vNfy6cfeDNmRyx6KflV4tGtjZ6nf9arjhn0aKL2fpAIpNOLMvvpz9nXnlzQWR404nZ50DieruopexmjtSsHDuZntw6RYlnel-uxmvJsnhHZfpXFm8VvxFtwV7A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="389" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCGYZW20Uo9IW8qn3kvdh-zl8IOkWi68bfQDU_y12AroD-MfBPuNQi35Tch2Bwrn36vNfy6cfeDNmRyx6KflV4tGtjZ6nf9arjhn0aKL2fpAIpNOLMvvpz9nXnlzQWR404nZ50DieruopexmjtSsHDuZntw6RYlnel-uxmvJsnhHZfpXFm8VvxFtwV7A" width="233" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's still plenty of time to enter a project, please hop over to <a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/">Stamping Sensations</a> for full details of the challenge and the lovely prize that could be yours.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries :</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/">stencilfun</a> - January Challenge<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/">daisychain</a> #81<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">allsorts</a> #763<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/">inkspirational</a> #307<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-90020310852197668402024-01-17T09:00:00.003+00:002024-01-17T16:44:27.571+00:00Stamp it!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ99qL3aleYY6EYkBc6CBmnR3W4JHNv8GSS3ce5wKsZhMMFYIthYSOARa6BMdtlI5Mb-puZvnVO34fv4sO_RKJ7ZPaqebs8X98YO0a34te0Bfy9Grl1LvFqdPVOCxTY6m4MR8aRunbQySv2A9UkZ3W7nDe5Q6BpY0GmhyphenhyphenSM2IeJA8E8TOCeH5lDxaW5Q/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2278.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ99qL3aleYY6EYkBc6CBmnR3W4JHNv8GSS3ce5wKsZhMMFYIthYSOARa6BMdtlI5Mb-puZvnVO34fv4sO_RKJ7ZPaqebs8X98YO0a34te0Bfy9Grl1LvFqdPVOCxTY6m4MR8aRunbQySv2A9UkZ3W7nDe5Q6BpY0GmhyphenhyphenSM2IeJA8E8TOCeH5lDxaW5Q/w394-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2278.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Good morning, our first challenge of the year starts today over at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/"><b> <span style="font-size: medium;">Fab 'n' Funky.</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The very easy theme this fortnight is '<b>Stamp it'</b>, we want to see something stamped on the front of your card/project- 'real' stamps or digis are both acceptable...or use both if you wish!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used a large background stamp from Uniko, stamped it onto white cardstock using versamark ink and embossed with white EP. I sponged shades of blue distress ink over the top and buffed it up with a cloth to let the white shine through. I stamped and fussy cut the not-too-happy Crazy bird and the balloons, added a die cut string tucked under his wing (he'd be even less happy if he lost his balloon!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please hop over to Fab'n' Funky to see what my lovely team have created to inspire you- hope to see you there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/">cardz4guyz.</a> #338 -background stamp is new.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">TIOT</a> Winter blues</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">mmmchallengeblog</a> #217<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/">crittercrazy</a> #82<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/">daisychain</a> #81<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/">welovestamping</a> Jan. (new background stamp)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">MTTC</a> #525 -background stamp<br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-76206397825768807642024-01-12T09:00:00.003+00:002024-01-12T14:25:38.958+00:00Yay! Crafty Catz are back!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDHOkoVQkiNMiLo0svfhckcuBNOg52VdcGFqL1z3rThFK0xp1Q3NqWvEVc2KoJip_LDo7AQXLNXMxnn3qf9quj8COUVZ4Qr6EsjSgW7oFbiE1NLbksbnYiiq5vXbkNoX9_kocdOhmnKgl0o_AVOYP_trLZqx64JTkpOS6c9v02T5LaLp8egdzmgmDsg/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2220.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="800" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBDHOkoVQkiNMiLo0svfhckcuBNOg52VdcGFqL1z3rThFK0xp1Q3NqWvEVc2KoJip_LDo7AQXLNXMxnn3qf9quj8COUVZ4Qr6EsjSgW7oFbiE1NLbksbnYiiq5vXbkNoX9_kocdOhmnKgl0o_AVOYP_trLZqx64JTkpOS6c9v02T5LaLp8egdzmgmDsg/w400-h374/thumbnail_IMG_2220.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning, <a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Crafty Catz </span></b></a>are back with the first challenge for 2024, from now on our challenges will run for two weeks giving you twice as long to join in. They will still be </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anything Goes with an Optional Twist.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our lovely sponsor for this fortnight is</div><br /><p></p><h1 class="mb-xs-1" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 6px; position: relative;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps" style="color: #33aaff; font-weight: normal; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ALL DRESSED UP</span></a></div></h1><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BPk69NLZ1zn3anSH51e9OPVSfuuM4uDaSabVB7MXKuyBxHX7gXmgQ09IqblK1R0VjUayT0QCwD7MJpisrmrxhGC3g_9_0RCO-C90kxWvCMmaSU7IaU7zj3qxxplBV0Uur4ltYi96orlB/s1600/isla_280x280.19487324_t1t4dmk6.jpg" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="280" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BPk69NLZ1zn3anSH51e9OPVSfuuM4uDaSabVB7MXKuyBxHX7gXmgQ09IqblK1R0VjUayT0QCwD7MJpisrmrxhGC3g_9_0RCO-C90kxWvCMmaSU7IaU7zj3qxxplBV0Uur4ltYi96orlB/w200-h200/isla_280x280.19487324_t1t4dmk6.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="200" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>optional twist </b>is <b>'No Design Paper'.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose to use a cute image generously given by our sponsor, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1415001928/spring-bike-ride?click_key=38a505c8c5396f48e2e5afd07ff85beab3273cd9%3A1415001928&click_sum=ba51151f&ref=shop_home_active_2">Spring Bike Ride</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used my Copic markers to colour and a stencil for the clouds. The sentiment is stamped.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The background paper is another piece of white cardstock stencilled using yellow and green Distress Inks, my favourite spring colours.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lots to see over at <a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Catz</a> where my lovely teamies have been busy producing some beautiful cards to inspire you, hope you have time to join in this fortnight.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/">digichoosday</a> #1<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/">unicorn</a> #94<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">audsentiments</a> #309<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/">cutiepie</a> #190<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/">Simon Says Monday Challenge/</a> (wheels)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/">alldressedup</a> #147<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">PFM</a> #721<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-83821219555291639392024-01-07T09:00:00.002+00:002024-01-07T19:10:55.598+00:00A January Mood Board<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvm6fsJFbpHj3TnDSfYorgjDI_GzYksZBk4FVaw2O0lnXedn_9aEvfFm2q5aTguMR6-ONtBSG4y9xNXRgI4V3shzO8LgTKS5QoXg_bhU39J5aNZTt60GLbUZ8Ga3wGGMh2eOvzNsPMbcyoZXqH3zTKPFJ_yV31Z5vB_gDLrSDefKhNQ25voaYrXjpMA/s400/January.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="389" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvm6fsJFbpHj3TnDSfYorgjDI_GzYksZBk4FVaw2O0lnXedn_9aEvfFm2q5aTguMR6-ONtBSG4y9xNXRgI4V3shzO8LgTKS5QoXg_bhU39J5aNZTt60GLbUZ8Ga3wGGMh2eOvzNsPMbcyoZXqH3zTKPFJ_yV31Z5vB_gDLrSDefKhNQ25voaYrXjpMA/w389-h400/January.jpeg" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good morning, our January Challenge at <b><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stamping Sensations</span></a></b> has a lovely mood board to inspire you, some beautiful images and colours to get your creative juices flowing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was inspired by the jewel- encrusted butterfly to create this card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96Z4eIrlybOW-2mkCtgmKnLv86BYzDr858f1U1hqrxkTCxX2tAC1-hVPMCYNbm9RZ7ElRLEDv9J39IHmP091My0Qx1GcoZGn7euUbqhLDv1o8KVtWdI-T-HwDasPBMQpkyCbTW1dedb7ui69GadHjGQyJ7Qf5Uo78ENgZ1W5w3TCPfJ6SAu_OoKgndw/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="800" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96Z4eIrlybOW-2mkCtgmKnLv86BYzDr858f1U1hqrxkTCxX2tAC1-hVPMCYNbm9RZ7ElRLEDv9J39IHmP091My0Qx1GcoZGn7euUbqhLDv1o8KVtWdI-T-HwDasPBMQpkyCbTW1dedb7ui69GadHjGQyJ7Qf5Uo78ENgZ1W5w3TCPfJ6SAu_OoKgndw/w400-h398/thumbnail_IMG_2255.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used a very old stamp set that has lost it's packaging so I can't tell you the make. I stamped and embossed the butterfly in silver, then did the same with the sentiment. I coloured the butterfly red and then stuck tiny red and clear gems on the trail. If you think you've seen it before it's because I made a very <a href="https://andheresoneimadeearlier.blogspot.com/2012/06/shine-on.html">similar one</a> in different colours years ago!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our sponsor for this month is <a href="https://www.aallandcreate.com/boutique?ref=HDC-c00E4T4_tj">AALL & CREATE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3JJKvbXeO4v3jg979cjXwEHo54Y3q9fCc_EBxC5poPrYejqmwRNyNu-iMtgdRII2FO1HODoV06Eg1OedyZZZARtDVnYah557l2d_y_-HrTBzirL8oOKJVMNh4iGYHBaVqhgeh4uY5PTJCj_Ocx2HNQk2t53uy6XkHutGFNg_reB4CIIbuLV2ZFZ8fmn9/s850/thumbnail.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="605" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3JJKvbXeO4v3jg979cjXwEHo54Y3q9fCc_EBxC5poPrYejqmwRNyNu-iMtgdRII2FO1HODoV06Eg1OedyZZZARtDVnYah557l2d_y_-HrTBzirL8oOKJVMNh4iGYHBaVqhgeh4uY5PTJCj_Ocx2HNQk2t53uy6XkHutGFNg_reB4CIIbuLV2ZFZ8fmn9/w136-h191/thumbnail.jpeg" width="136" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifWx04IUOvQAXFJHXyVnBYoBKCIhJNXJRlSz9dGjCP2-odmjRKQHffZcZOZakYhub7gXFGm2GWlFOsbgpSGIz_7RjOJAelZfhgYlRzs01tCiSRl97XiPVJetPynVnO2sRL3jHArLvizxIlpYvtN-TyDXgGqTvqEZajPbwqwyAyGl3CEv2SztZHyq-Jxrg/s742/A:C%2013%20%20copy.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="480" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHOMEVm3Q5cB7ocYlsrNwWVmPZekuFziVkP8Yk3gXqGAaLVK9mUK_m1XPZo5zGXmJ99ZJGG9MAHbf8bY3xJCsrozDhUPNx-SOb0bnpLs-l0Qu8vh6fByPQJEO9owW-U-mig4vSinvw44yt8jBXmWECrSIkeKSce1EH2Mrkj2P_wu8VKID46ERPoBzQkfA/w128-h202/76e6d4_064f2c18b27c4620aaeb6a1667a3e2ce~mv2.webp" width="128" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkCOdbSU-lkz-Dt_mM7C5hvRO-1Leq2nxHRNHJizkN4GJOBrXmOdjdNLlwlCJeEZ4g45w4DmZWE2FPZI3aP_sEcvewhBp44RI_RnwSQFkAvqf2J8hK12ka05TmbMceFm9Gfz8ABtdfEC6yNLRRI6ELMFz2UwR_JDiFE1-TK1BQHcmAeyUi3U7MEVAW1O5/s1870/26380_45341.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1870" data-original-width="1182" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkCOdbSU-lkz-Dt_mM7C5hvRO-1Leq2nxHRNHJizkN4GJOBrXmOdjdNLlwlCJeEZ4g45w4DmZWE2FPZI3aP_sEcvewhBp44RI_RnwSQFkAvqf2J8hK12ka05TmbMceFm9Gfz8ABtdfEC6yNLRRI6ELMFz2UwR_JDiFE1-TK1BQHcmAeyUi3U7MEVAW1O5/w131-h207/26380_45341.jpg" width="131" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For more inspiration please hop over to Stamping Sensations to see what the rest of ladies have created.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks for visiting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chris</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Challenge entries:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/">alohafriday</a> #6 (no gold but plenty of glitter!)<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/">simply clean and simple</a> January Challenge <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/">craftrocket</a> #110<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/">creativeinspiration</a> #9<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/">birthstonechallenges</a> #6 (garnet)<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/">pearlysparkles</a> #91<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/">tripleb</a> January Challenge<br /></div></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-9771035573526244712024-01-06T10:30:00.002+00:002024-01-06T17:15:22.305+00:00Awesome takes practice!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceCZLfMjgJ-_SulGPHU7ZMDWh7kI69hTNEgCTcHWAYUXH9FqU1N2eNMKRZDRVeB0VUcwjcNuScto2yh2R_nDMjQOmtRr4arGXIhDnCGAfP_pp95EfNvwNFW5tJNoQ9AlIM_3TXOsraXdwZtwuzGtAisZtnDTclkhE2bqdYwJbaVooy2EimAEb-GCZGA/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2223.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="800" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceCZLfMjgJ-_SulGPHU7ZMDWh7kI69hTNEgCTcHWAYUXH9FqU1N2eNMKRZDRVeB0VUcwjcNuScto2yh2R_nDMjQOmtRr4arGXIhDnCGAfP_pp95EfNvwNFW5tJNoQ9AlIM_3TXOsraXdwZtwuzGtAisZtnDTclkhE2bqdYwJbaVooy2EimAEb-GCZGA/w400-h385/thumbnail_IMG_2223.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi, I'm back again with my second post today, this time it's my DT card for January's challenge at</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Crafty Calendar</span></b></a>, </div><div style="text-align: center;">which is sponsored by the fabulous </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/printable-card-making-craft-digital-downloads/">Polkadoodles</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBAKc6X-VLMauZxfk7LfteLIlFydbdn1KmvxQIgtEuBKDKiqcw2T0pmAjlb0Ts-EGFLu9McGkhAJJveZDUyVBFJRyLS2Jk9k9NUiwdsoJiaqZPa_3Kd9CqaZwpYmzdZQ8j0n12eG7rrsNVzHEk04HpZzHjAv84baDJfAJsYTg65AdmZ_GDbv2Mym9-zA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="640" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBAKc6X-VLMauZxfk7LfteLIlFydbdn1KmvxQIgtEuBKDKiqcw2T0pmAjlb0Ts-EGFLu9McGkhAJJveZDUyVBFJRyLS2Jk9k9NUiwdsoJiaqZPa_3Kd9CqaZwpYmzdZQ8j0n12eG7rrsNVzHEk04HpZzHjAv84baDJfAJsYTg65AdmZ_GDbv2Mym9-zA=w400-h104" width="400" /></a></div><br />The theme for this month is </div><div style="text-align: center;">ANYTHING GOES</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The image I've used is <a href="https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/thinking-rebel-girl-cute-printable-craft-digital-stamp-craft-download/">Thinking Rebel</a>, I've coloured with markers and paper-pieced her dress and hat, stamped sentiment, papers from stash and a big pink button, tied with twine (which looks a bit like her eyelashes!).</div><div style="text-align: center;">As always, some beautiful creations from the rest of the Crafty Girls can be admired over at the challenge blog, so please do hop over and check them out! You have until the 28th January to join in with your own fabulous creations.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a good week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chris</div><div style="text-align: center;">x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/">polkadoodle</a> week 1<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/">aperfecttimetocraft.</a> #1<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/">christmasbingochallenge</a> #O layers, faux stitching, rectangle , twine<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/">creationsinpink</a> #5<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/">sheepski-designs</a> #82<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://worldwidecrafterscoloristschallenge.blogspot.com/">worldwidecrafters</a> #12<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7851267922388673842.post-6438477694711645782024-01-06T08:30:00.006+00:002024-01-06T16:56:59.672+00:00Happy New Year<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntbapM6ox93hswaU7ftyVTgT1ljFNFkpFpILF1qiY1yAw1yhe6Xb3_LgZhduYXw2onOozK62zQSFysdT8TDG2W6IOOtcLiPZ64kDqr4f-bVDWGRxkB5DDNF9pwdGNsEzoGdnCmh3DMnlNWthGGSL9TT6kuOtsM78PxFtAiW2pUhzLoBobwecxTuPW7g/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="795" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntbapM6ox93hswaU7ftyVTgT1ljFNFkpFpILF1qiY1yAw1yhe6Xb3_LgZhduYXw2onOozK62zQSFysdT8TDG2W6IOOtcLiPZ64kDqr4f-bVDWGRxkB5DDNF9pwdGNsEzoGdnCmh3DMnlNWthGGSL9TT6kuOtsM78PxFtAiW2pUhzLoBobwecxTuPW7g/w398-h400/thumbnail_IMG_2256.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Happy New Year everyone, I hope 2024 is off to good start for you...and continues that way!</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Christmas went by in a bit of a blur here, we spent Christmas day with son and daughter, their partners and all my gorgeous granddaughters, such a happy day. Unfortunately I was still experiencing lingering effects of the Covid- no energy at all and no appetite! At least I didn't put on any weight, so every cloud. Beginning to have a bit more energy, thank goodness....but still no appetite yet.</p><p style="text-align: center;">This card is for our new challenge at <a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Sweet Stampin'</span></b></a>, the theme for this fortnight is 'New', my 'new' is the stamp (Gothic Fairy -The Card Hut). I coloured the fairy with my markers added some stencilling and a stamped sentiment. </p><p style="text-align: center;">While I'm here I'd like to say a big thank you for all the beautiful Christmas cards I received, I'm not sure if I've thanked everyone personally, as I said I was living in a bit of a blur.... but I love them all and they were very much admired by friends and family.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAYMWpDXz_piFZpko1AdwxxCOE-UtBgrP3JIFqg_bLLu8N7dYSFhDTczt-QJlUbxtZZ7ruKrEYnWuKNNBBoTpaEs1UFJ-0-Bl6o59QJ7EmZ3ZHFDBKhaa7FwbwZmEbElSGMbM7WyL_aMSlpbGSfFZzjRuQaBZJUaAFKkaJ6YkHrC7b8go4Z5Ch4BiEA/s800/thumbnail_IMG_2258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="800" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAYMWpDXz_piFZpko1AdwxxCOE-UtBgrP3JIFqg_bLLu8N7dYSFhDTczt-QJlUbxtZZ7ruKrEYnWuKNNBBoTpaEs1UFJ-0-Bl6o59QJ7EmZ3ZHFDBKhaa7FwbwZmEbElSGMbM7WyL_aMSlpbGSfFZzjRuQaBZJUaAFKkaJ6YkHrC7b8go4Z5Ch4BiEA/w400-h201/thumbnail_IMG_2258.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Please check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the Sweeties over at the <a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a> - we'd love to have you join us for our first challenge of the new year.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting</p><p style="text-align: center;">I'll be back later today with another DT make.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Chris</p><p style="text-align: center;">x</p><p style="text-align: center;">Challenge entries</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">CRAFT</a> #703<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/">kraftychicks</a> #697<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">MAWTT</a> #162 (new stamp)<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/search/label/I%20spy%20with%20my%20little%20eye">I spy with my little eye</a> #10<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/">PFM</a> #720 (new stamp)<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/">classicdesign</a> #12<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://daisychainchallenge.blogspot.com/">daisychain</a> #81<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/">morgansartworld.</a> #72<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042277236254752841noreply@blogger.com20