tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51494604683366441962024-03-18T07:55:30.343+00:00 Made By MandyMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.comBlogger376125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-23356918671065314642024-02-18T12:57:00.008+00:002024-02-22T20:16:15.540+00:00Keep Slaying Those Dragons Valentine<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrDHiGv6xmVOvgF422XHdFEsgGm7LRkjbJTlrMU3uhC-DCWdxmwiL0I6NnmcAkdch1Khfh1waJ6A8InJ6NbUbTaqY-54Edjix-K8ObxIRuzfVK2uqxRmcQUzdWVnHrQROP01Fje-L-zHDS14hKvApO5NDRwjSFlpdBg8Fnc3KZEc1YML76uUjIx9pjJw/s2000/IMG_1967%20web%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrDHiGv6xmVOvgF422XHdFEsgGm7LRkjbJTlrMU3uhC-DCWdxmwiL0I6NnmcAkdch1Khfh1waJ6A8InJ6NbUbTaqY-54Edjix-K8ObxIRuzfVK2uqxRmcQUzdWVnHrQROP01Fje-L-zHDS14hKvApO5NDRwjSFlpdBg8Fnc3KZEc1YML76uUjIx9pjJw/w400-h400/IMG_1967%20web%20wm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYxRKUgAbU4rUTqcRP3Pw7R1r4Tt6PJNIpl_VwRmc8e6912T-rZQ7ysdBCyLJ4i-Jj2BkXpAHVNOAQeW8KvE-JbomGiZFVupEYN9U2cAf3GOv-IK8w9uuTn13jJ0KYJ41bahsm1lWQLCKWrpF8HsD6QZoLq7q66XcIj9UG_kgwK5gUvI8rTe3KPg5GDI/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kate is celebrating 17 Years of designing digital doodles and has a 25% off in the store for this weekend only. This is the perfect time to buy those sets you have had on your Wishlist so take advantage of it while you can.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXlGtA_iEx2Pbou_iHaLtuqD83yRE-RAz2WH55_rs9g0yPzENnOzoNYjdKwO0HqJjO-1O7KbojtW8PVeeyeHgb8bzFZN3VaH_XQoba8BVpS5hcXxk_iLPt8crXvNmgYOa0XUbj_UwWtsKK0M-5tI1LVjDpt_tb-Jt8z5t9ctRuwC0ru2Nj5UpbJjNsqM/s1064/Screenshot%202024-02-17%20at%2011.34.12.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1058" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXlGtA_iEx2Pbou_iHaLtuqD83yRE-RAz2WH55_rs9g0yPzENnOzoNYjdKwO0HqJjO-1O7KbojtW8PVeeyeHgb8bzFZN3VaH_XQoba8BVpS5hcXxk_iLPt8crXvNmgYOa0XUbj_UwWtsKK0M-5tI1LVjDpt_tb-Jt8z5t9ctRuwC0ru2Nj5UpbJjNsqM/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-17%20at%2011.34.12.png" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My valentine card for my hubby has been made using this month's free scrapbook template as the layout. This comes in several formats so can be used with a variety of digital programs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorl6Kt6OIucaoDL2Gwri50vVQpkcP_OUmPQK8qMV647GRN_cyu_IKPDfIBg0QCHovRJXG_KqfNlz1dX4__hoq7H_eix5-NfAovfNVxDDxqV17fvQGd_Iz_3xtfifF4Cc_HDcu0MQ2fSy57-bvkqKnfv7rdiiLowC3DAXglpjXcS4DAE2C61A5jSGKtrU/s600/khadfield_kim_HeartsGalore.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorl6Kt6OIucaoDL2Gwri50vVQpkcP_OUmPQK8qMV647GRN_cyu_IKPDfIBg0QCHovRJXG_KqfNlz1dX4__hoq7H_eix5-NfAovfNVxDDxqV17fvQGd_Iz_3xtfifF4Cc_HDcu0MQ2fSy57-bvkqKnfv7rdiiLowC3DAXglpjXcS4DAE2C61A5jSGKtrU/s320/khadfield_kim_HeartsGalore.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My theme of my card is my hubby is my Knight in Shining Armour and has been for nearly 35 years. He has had many bouts of anxiety and depression over the last 3 years and has a lots of dragons to slay. Unfortunately the latest being in hospital for 8 days with a life threatening infection in his gallbladder. He is now on a waiting list to have it removed. He is not the best patient and is quite often in varying levels of pain and discomfort. The last month has been hard for us both :( and so very, very tiring.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">One of the most fabulous things about being in this Creative Team is that we have free rein to make anything we want to using the sets in the shop. This is amazing for inspiring creativity as there are so many amazing packs to play with. I feel very, very lucky to be able to have this opportunity.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The background of my card is the blue and green paper from <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/painted-pretties?search=painted%20pretties" target="_blank">Paper Pretties</a>. This is my favourite and most used paper as you can use specific sections from the papers and the colour gradients and whitewashed effect create a soft look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/painted-pretties?search=painted%20pretties" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8foI5pl2jDYsf6rTQl9d0jy59N-PcEzhCbWbKNPGmqjmznOfjXxTJZYNBfBC90lIGZxbydaHhrTfTXzlfudEoUZ1sqcYmCbzTVC5uz4GaVja-DpZ562DdOaFueUZ_YnZaPMAB38c80vM5Q241su1Ec8fN0jpBhXZdGuAqaE8uS_07SUqdAzoUW8usUds/s320/khadfield_paintedpretties.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Over the top I added the small heart overlay. You can make this bold like in the preview image below. I opted for a soft effect by reducing the opacity to 25%</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/everyday-overlays" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb29weQORito6bI7wAlHPgsajBHmoSwTLfKKA7m5KDvG3oI9HGuhISfSjKjLOSLnMzXOeNawCJ744zL0PXi5uNoxWWHYfpRMpZdn1jqJZJlYcEygdiRDQ49823zPVKBCpzqskxIyywu-VJXCzbV9KhyphenhyphenOvNSIfgdaqJluWaN50U1y-2fXRDqgCc1kSIT78/s320/khadfield_EverydayOverlays.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In the centre of the circle I added a knight on horseback and one of the dragons from <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/when-knights-were-bold" target="_blank">When Knights Were Bold</a>. My wonderful husband has been my protector since 1989 and I have always described him as my Knight in Shining Armour hence the text on the ribbon on top of the card. He is facing a number of battles as the moment and I will be by his side through it all (I am sure I can be a bit of a dragon at times too LOL)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/when-knights-were-bold" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqOj4SlgMbCC4I-MCXomBxkLuloVECfACpBMFz-LooHf69aWZr0nFrsqWTc8_a8GynfMkUhvglRl_7yjw5syjhwhnfgio-BnjcZRCTLi4ZiDAwAP57YWyBkk87HmmktC2NknP-VCzMZY7Nmt3NNoJUkjVUAq8QyoGYrD48B0a7i2Ci1ILFUm5qk4d98Q/s320/khadfield_WhenKnightsWereBold.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To strengthen the Valentine's theme I added various elements from the following Kits</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/love-and-romance" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCjs3MzR3bqTm8nyzXezI_mmmJ0unBLPb5L1qjzx_xd_pGAL1Ry5QxjXW_4eqWGcWStL5NXELqbnqBqStnpqirEBkuouaaZjikkFcWOP0Av9HpZAo0xQvNhTY5BTBwmyLC2tLq8wePLsO7-ruQKyI5f-shS4hZXfV1EooSnZqeahGPv46cETxo79SPDI/s320/khadfield_LoveAndRomance.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/lovey-dovey-doodads" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3xxBk910WIdzpILKlq0sadh5uSAE5CrtDfraTMCSYFK2bYC5Sf9onGgaS02q6h65PBOKTatdQFYMCcKf__-ZynZ50OpO8uW_xs5sbGjQnYlgG7tFpd9wLFfyCa3rsrDRdOivoAEhmi-kVcZIrEnDS6SyyIV6VdiT8e4Lpl5CDBF8vPjg7mAcdWu113E/s320/_khadfield_LoveyDoveyDoodads.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Once I had created my layout this was then printed and adhered to an 8" card blank. These scrapbook templates are often a perfect layout to create a large square card and I am having fun experimenting with them. Never in a million years did I think I would be able to create digital layouts and these templates make it so easy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Over at <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the<b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a> where there are loads more freebies. There is a <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - 8” x 8”</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Images</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/when-knights-were-bold" target="_blank">When Knights Were Bold</a>, <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/love-and-romance" target="_blank">Love and Romance</a>, <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/lovey-dovey-doodads" target="_blank">Lovey Dovey Doodads</a> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/" target="_blank">Kate Hadfield Designs</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Papers </b>- <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/painted-pretties?search=painted%20pretties" target="_blank">Painted Pretties</a>,<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/everyday-overlays" target="_blank"> Everyday Overlays</a> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/" target="_blank">Kate Hadfield Designs</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order):-</b></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uuYpQpZU7O8bXfiJ5f1c57khyHXeh3x2J91hakkzt0_BI4AJzv40MOOL-hiBXlbFQXTrCDuRCZprJmFSFgIDsFmG_jBY3_4xBkczqQNEluLp4iXFJHsoBazsk6CPOSe4HZPWUnVzq32elI14RUaZboeaGByCquE_lKsbyXsbyal01LalgpvYD6puSvU/s320/The%20Male%20Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_uuYpQpZU7O8bXfiJ5f1c57khyHXeh3x2J91hakkzt0_BI4AJzv40MOOL-hiBXlbFQXTrCDuRCZprJmFSFgIDsFmG_jBY3_4xBkczqQNEluLp4iXFJHsoBazsk6CPOSe4HZPWUnVzq32elI14RUaZboeaGByCquE_lKsbyXsbyal01LalgpvYD6puSvU/w200-h200/The%20Male%20Room.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com"><strong>613 Avenue Create</strong></a> - #202402 Anything Goes / Love Letters</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com"><strong>A Perfect Time To Craft</strong></a> - #2 - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>Allsorts</strong></a> - #768 Anything Goes / Shades of Pink</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/"><strong>Ally's Angels</strong></a> - #79 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>As You Like It</strong></a> - Fave Digital Stamps - You can resize,manipulate, use pre-coloured versions, create digital scenarios. They are just so versatile and take up less space. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Aud Sentiments</strong></a> - #310 Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com"><strong>Cardz 4 Guys</strong></a> - #340 Love For A Guy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>CD Sunday Plus</strong></a> - #127 - Anything Goes with a Digital Item</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Classic Design Challenge</strong></a> - #2 Anything Goes / I Love.... my Hubby</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafts Galore Encore</strong></a> - #120 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Animals</strong></a> - #80 Anything Goes with an Animal or Insect</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Calendar Challenge</strong></a> - Add a Heart</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Catz</strong></a> - #665 Anything Goes / Valentine or Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Gals Corner</strong></a> - #252 Add A Heart</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Creative Fingers</strong></a> - #271 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com"><strong>Creative Moments</strong></a> - #255 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/"><strong>Critter Crazy Challenges</strong></a> - #83 Anything Goes With a Critter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com"><strong>Digi Choosday</strong></a> - #5 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://do-allkreatives.blogspot.com"><strong>Do-Al (l) Creative</strong></a> - #86 Anything Goes / Mystical</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://daranddiane.blogspot.com"><strong>Double D Challenge</strong></a> - Heartfelt</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com"><strong>Dragonfly Dreams</strong></a> - Hearts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com"><strong>Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Get Creative Challenges</strong></a> - #128 Love Me Do</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Hearts Quest Fantasy Challenge</strong></a> - Anything Goes Fantasy (Dragon)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com"><strong>Incy Wincy Designs</strong></a> - Valentines / Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Inkspirational Challenges</strong></a> - #309 Hearts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Let’s Craft & Create</strong></a> - #204 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com"><strong>Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</strong></a> - #224 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com"><strong>Little Red Wagon</strong></a> - #743 Show Us Some Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Make My Monday</strong></a> - #219 Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>Mirtillamente</strong></a> - #28 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com"><strong>Morgan’s Art World</strong></a> - #73 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>Moving Along With The Times</strong></a> - #163 Love Hearts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>My Time To Craft</strong></a> - #527 Cupid and/or Arrows</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com"><strong>Outlawz Festive Fridays</strong></a> - Valentine's Day</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/"><strong>Outlawz Monday Greetings</strong></a> - Anything Goes / Add A Heart</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/"><strong>Outlawz Twisted Thursday</strong></a> - Anything Goes / In The Museum (Knights Armour)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge</strong></a> - #215 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>Pearly Sparkles</strong></a> - #92 Love / Have A Heart</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Penny’s Challenge</strong></a> - #565 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com"><strong>Polkadoodles</strong></a> - #6 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Scrapping4fun Challenges</strong></a> - #232 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com"><strong>Sisterhood of Crafters</strong></a> - Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://starstampz.blogspot.com/"><strong>Star Stampz Challenge Blog</strong></a> #55 - Anything Goes / Storybook Characters (Knights & Dragons)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>Sweet Stampin’</strong></a> - Always Look On The Bright Side of Life (Yes, I was singing it!)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>The Creative Crafters</strong></a> - #73 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><strong>The Male Room</strong></a> - #183 Valantine / Use A Heart</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com"><strong>Try It On Tuesday</strong></a> - Hearts and/or Flowers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://welove2create.blogspot.com"><strong>We Love 2 Create</strong></a> - #1 Anything Creative or Mixed Media Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com"><strong>Word Art Wednesday</strong></a> - #635-636 Anything Goes</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-58120784427327558252024-01-17T15:21:00.002+00:002024-01-17T15:21:40.465+00:00Happy New Year 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KYMy2kmbvKODkoLX384XvJQe_p4nozfO-CHCPdQaaXy2kaKGEpgt7rKyJJF0hL6z05zHiKQDYqVczwmyQsuvJsn1TTANr9hWjnXBnW1AOd-YJUD01G-6f3HuFf5hBXRTLN4v7NUta6zkMtOqCmnLhMEQK4vug4ebDyjtx7_x7F7te17vmGSUPz1816E/s1006/IMG_1845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="905" data-original-width="1006" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KYMy2kmbvKODkoLX384XvJQe_p4nozfO-CHCPdQaaXy2kaKGEpgt7rKyJJF0hL6z05zHiKQDYqVczwmyQsuvJsn1TTANr9hWjnXBnW1AOd-YJUD01G-6f3HuFf5hBXRTLN4v7NUta6zkMtOqCmnLhMEQK4vug4ebDyjtx7_x7F7te17vmGSUPz1816E/w400-h360/IMG_1845.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;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My goodness me..... I am so late wishing everyone a Happy New Year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It is the 17th January already and the month is flying by.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Last year went by in a bit of a whirlwind. Craftiness went pretty much out of the window due to issues with arthritis in my hands, issues with my hubby and taking on extra work. This all meant that I had so little time to be creative and to be honest I felt that I lost myself and want to do better this year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have got so many cards and projects I have done that have not been blogged. I came off 2 of the Design Teams I was on as I felt like a terrible team member and was letting people down.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am hoping that this year will be better and at the very least I want to catch up on blogging what I have made..... we shall have to wait and see.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I was writing out my Christmas cards in December and was so grateful that I made so many the year before or there would have been very few people receiving handmade Christmas cards. I truly hope that will not be the case this year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If anyone is still out there following me I truly hope life is treating you well and that 2024 will be full of love, health and happiness for you and your families.</span></div><br />Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-44360437924499656442023-02-15T23:00:00.003+00:002023-07-01T13:11:31.809+01:00Woodland Hideaway<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiULa77QXxJEfekW8ECVzfrHVNdzllnW0QRQycANAMA2p4aptufmHzie46LaEwOUK8UE3_CrKfp4oLCSOndfON-S-RloTMlqTYkCpMg272125PrnRMh3d8NB7xqBmoCFvszDWklX5OCUihrRpcOKkdwEfyH5fbfxEdhJM02kL5PHMIdhw-tTY5bZIle/s2682/Woodland%20Hideaway%20(AC)%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2681" data-original-width="2682" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiULa77QXxJEfekW8ECVzfrHVNdzllnW0QRQycANAMA2p4aptufmHzie46LaEwOUK8UE3_CrKfp4oLCSOndfON-S-RloTMlqTYkCpMg272125PrnRMh3d8NB7xqBmoCFvszDWklX5OCUihrRpcOKkdwEfyH5fbfxEdhJM02kL5PHMIdhw-tTY5bZIle/w400-h400/Woodland%20Hideaway%20(AC)%20.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;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="font-family: arial;">Over at </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> it is the midway point of our challenge. That means it is the turn of the </span><b style="background-color: white;">Merry Maidens</b><span style="background-color: white;"> to share some more fabulous Christmas cards.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gjhwxrlSUUU3AuGR033ES2yGbaYza8yNzjlfkOhzCS-SHwaZ_yQAOxeZaDRqJX079B8QLJ3xV-YysgzebKKKFyVqLNtxbjp5ZAJ1dZe9Sn070ynUBe6vBIrQR_KBSu_815laam2Ens_3lIAzXZjhCxIZBStM-ZMhwXCU5coRNRL6aS8V5U-o19dY/s194/12%20Months%20of%20Christmas%20Link%20Up%20Badge.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="175" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gjhwxrlSUUU3AuGR033ES2yGbaYza8yNzjlfkOhzCS-SHwaZ_yQAOxeZaDRqJX079B8QLJ3xV-YysgzebKKKFyVqLNtxbjp5ZAJ1dZe9Sn070ynUBe6vBIrQR_KBSu_815laam2Ens_3lIAzXZjhCxIZBStM-ZMhwXCU5coRNRL6aS8V5U-o19dY/w289-h320/12%20Months%20of%20Christmas%20Link%20Up%20Badge.png" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">The challenge theme is any Any Christmas Card or other December holiday with an optional twist of <b>Into The Woods We Go.</b> The lucky winner's prize is any 2 Winter or Christmas paper packs from </span><a href="http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_26.html" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Decosse's Dynamite Doodles</b></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnOQUfXlm0gWHKuA80-XOCH6McMTq-X8V85pQmlKCOgdH2ujzhBVi8UrTP5lvUGzVyB0VnZg0xZseI_n0yMV7FVv1C2ze5-yg6WKeTvRDSp74Z69t8BwyU6co-aVhIODbyFOyHYZv68XdDBErkqR8Bq-MKKGiL9okHIvyGEExmcR4ecuZmv70bNBl/s276/DDDoodles_badge.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="102" data-original-width="276" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnOQUfXlm0gWHKuA80-XOCH6McMTq-X8V85pQmlKCOgdH2ujzhBVi8UrTP5lvUGzVyB0VnZg0xZseI_n0yMV7FVv1C2ze5-yg6WKeTvRDSp74Z69t8BwyU6co-aVhIODbyFOyHYZv68XdDBErkqR8Bq-MKKGiL9okHIvyGEExmcR4ecuZmv70bNBl/s1600/DDDoodles_badge.png" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you link up 2 or more cards to our challenge you will get a free digital paper sent to you that our intrepid leader Lisa of Decosse's Dynamite Doodles has designed. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><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/AVvXsEjfr3dEXougOHjZ_-mBJlh10bpYDU8_Gh9Jebkm2790aIz6cesEFQY32rE9uM6eDjQjkXHiISmEdzF0d2HR2h1qjRz4lilEVCrS08FucyeGV2O9m3haPy8EZjfDxFje_z9Q9Av8w3uhAih60EUdIEicvGtrg3BAfTfGdWGhH1Fu4zaQiDIt9mxLHizM/s450/DDDoodles_12MoC-2023_Woodland_Hideaway_grey_prev_450px.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfr3dEXougOHjZ_-mBJlh10bpYDU8_Gh9Jebkm2790aIz6cesEFQY32rE9uM6eDjQjkXHiISmEdzF0d2HR2h1qjRz4lilEVCrS08FucyeGV2O9m3haPy8EZjfDxFje_z9Q9Av8w3uhAih60EUdIEicvGtrg3BAfTfGdWGhH1Fu4zaQiDIt9mxLHizM/s320/DDDoodles_12MoC-2023_Woodland_Hideaway_grey_prev_450px.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My card this month is showcasing the gorgeous paper from Woodland Hideaway which is of the snowy cabin in the woods. I have never fancied skiing but always imagined that being in a ski resort with loads of snow around would be magical and this paper reminds me of that.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgw-HDsnAmilqHGnHWpNcEQmop6Pc7AtCp-p3lkzX7i-Zt2edXbjSBUvdigzMzSHSXhoZxiha0-o7vi2z6uQRR3KuRW0r0ySNZGlUpzQ2FKDtUyr31Ne7JfGjHcDNmp5QmqyPe9o2ZUP7Qo0DteqS6gZC4YkLOp-pMC_61HvQDt074Z2xao0zrdG6/s1950/DDDoodles_Woodland_Hideaway_prev.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="1950" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgw-HDsnAmilqHGnHWpNcEQmop6Pc7AtCp-p3lkzX7i-Zt2edXbjSBUvdigzMzSHSXhoZxiha0-o7vi2z6uQRR3KuRW0r0ySNZGlUpzQ2FKDtUyr31Ne7JfGjHcDNmp5QmqyPe9o2ZUP7Qo0DteqS6gZC4YkLOp-pMC_61HvQDt074Z2xao0zrdG6/w400-h400/DDDoodles_Woodland_Hideaway_prev.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;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted to add some sparkly snow so lots of loose glitter has bee used to highlight snowdrifts and swirling in the air. It is such a shame that glitter is so hard to photograph as this is so very sparkly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The die cut deer was added to create a bit of foreground interest and then a peel off sticker added to match the silver card used for the matting layer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The image on the paper is so very striking that the card needed very little else to complete it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Digital papers and elements are fantastic to use in your projects. If they are good quality it is very easy to make a great card using a print out. I am loving using my new colour laser printer as it has opened so many more creative doors for me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Square</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Digital <b>Paper</b> - Woodland Hideaway (<a href="http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_26.html" target="_blank">Decosse’s Dynamite Doodles</a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Dies </b>- <a href="https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/gemini-layerable-sentiments-christmas-expressions-die-expressions-winter-wishes.html" target="_blank">Winter Wishes</a> (<a href="https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk" target="_blank">Crafter’s Companion</a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Embellishments</b> - loose glitter, silver peel off sticker</span></p></div><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-21352018076243241452023-02-11T17:42:00.007+00:002023-07-01T13:10:49.953+01:00Love you Beary Much<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6QPVUvtu-9uqnjvIOJKixq_-ZSPwIlFw5ecm_B4giBcV7MVAxPtfUf_I08PGO9LxbZ58Z3-RYFjf3SNkGT6oEo67kIcH3O1yaQCoRnTPfJp-p0EB2jxEBfZMPfO6agOV99Jc3AuNj2WmZXcSpsHUwOcTilcKAdihsxdVjk8GDVtYf3FE_kFZPeRs/s2400/Love%20You%20Beary%20Much%20WM%20(AC).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6QPVUvtu-9uqnjvIOJKixq_-ZSPwIlFw5ecm_B4giBcV7MVAxPtfUf_I08PGO9LxbZ58Z3-RYFjf3SNkGT6oEo67kIcH3O1yaQCoRnTPfJp-p0EB2jxEBfZMPfO6agOV99Jc3AuNj2WmZXcSpsHUwOcTilcKAdihsxdVjk8GDVtYf3FE_kFZPeRs/s320/Love%20You%20Beary%20Much%20WM%20(AC).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kate Hadfield is celebrating her 16th Anniversary of creating great digital products. To celebrate there is an Anniversary sale running from the 10th to 13th February with 25% off the whole store. This is the perfect opportunity to buy all those packs you have had in your wishlist.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31EDrzJgCf2tKBMmMglZXKTe84KuDS3inJTZlVqhNGOHyc-RKq6OS-w87MgTFn8KMZ0CdTQBhLXMqXEsuCfvOYQDUwcOq6PNwJx_wfvg_opjFmDCNM3cjbdfqMaYgY70yKwZITbQEk_3-vVYh6q16JTjQ60LZVJ7VTxjiu0eFujap2kufnHcJ8dxX/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31EDrzJgCf2tKBMmMglZXKTe84KuDS3inJTZlVqhNGOHyc-RKq6OS-w87MgTFn8KMZ0CdTQBhLXMqXEsuCfvOYQDUwcOq6PNwJx_wfvg_opjFmDCNM3cjbdfqMaYgY70yKwZITbQEk_3-vVYh6q16JTjQ60LZVJ7VTxjiu0eFujap2kufnHcJ8dxX/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1BN1yN87j8zARAj0Rl6_x3_rtY-VGOpDl7cyRfg54lHqy-eQkCgvuby57Tzk62QvEGeEfP7UQnXwtD-ehfzX1b6EXL7vKmR-5S0klk0SjUIatiw0dEnPpmx1cBcmjfYGzRdr_H46FTWNR7VCVGl2n2v3afjNEE3wNiXwewLQHPAweIPmgiGImBJ4/s800/KHD%2025%25%20off.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1BN1yN87j8zARAj0Rl6_x3_rtY-VGOpDl7cyRfg54lHqy-eQkCgvuby57Tzk62QvEGeEfP7UQnXwtD-ehfzX1b6EXL7vKmR-5S0klk0SjUIatiw0dEnPpmx1cBcmjfYGzRdr_H46FTWNR7VCVGl2n2v3afjNEE3wNiXwewLQHPAweIPmgiGImBJ4/s320/KHD%2025%25%20off.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In honour of Valentine's day Kate has created a fab set <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/lovey-dovey-toppers" target="_blank">Lovey Dovey Toppers</a></b>. This is available as pre-coloured Doodles and also digital stamps you can colour yourself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/lovey-dovey-toppers" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEv3N23_vSdI1u3ix25fyeA-I5n-_m9WfASeplcLyF8TEyhf-SZoSioMu7TAj21fyV5J3XcbRy2KgxCTbL7mM_2kWby1cqaeltpmqViRgdkeUow3kpk95FyofrwBf3jZvjtoSbVNg4C_qg4877ulgHfzHPo7sXBlsfhs4UaJpW95X7rYPmeu-ACo4_/s320/khadfield_LoveyDoveyToppers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As soon as I saw this set I knew I wanted to work with the little bear. I created a sign for him to hold and added a sentiment from Imagine That Digistamp.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The background has been created by adding the small heart overlay from <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/everyday-overlays" target="_blank">Everyday Overlays</a></b> onto a red background. I also added some tiny pink smiley hearts from the 3 hearts image from Lovey Dovey Toppers. I then added these randomly onto the overlay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/everyday-overlays" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5l9buiEIxzkkjc75xzUUCV3FhiEikSguQEjD63LWhYQJ1EGEzpx1GdbXFzePviYFJnX_f9pN2GLAIaP5U1C5bjdoohikTIGxac4guqKa1Dhg9ZAuSqbkSDR7YyhDS610GnVr5sXNERgTmdldwHBsJu2H9Ky9NP_QqAryS9Eo_LXg5NgtfYZ_Rrw4/s320/khadfield_EverydayOverlays.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This whole image was then printed with a colour laser printer. I covered the card blank with a snakeskin effect black paper. I created a decoupage card by adding a second layer of the whole image popped up on foam squares. A 3rd layer was added with just the bear. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You can see this decoupage in more detail below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgun5OTe4UUoUKW4tPnBaoHc_lD3RmTRcbCQ1SOZTpljIigDW4eqRKEZCm4MI2rFsXSCvwkVhXorNhFpM0w9SEDLj7HiroMj2ECYB81alnQv6WEdPKRLrli4jsf7qTu4y_FfIY10gTgV45zwgbmW-tFDe-grD_V6FOiV2smPsJ0fCz5o6ZmHwD74MZr/s2500/Love%20You%20Beary%20Much%20CU%20wm%20(AC).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgun5OTe4UUoUKW4tPnBaoHc_lD3RmTRcbCQ1SOZTpljIigDW4eqRKEZCm4MI2rFsXSCvwkVhXorNhFpM0w9SEDLj7HiroMj2ECYB81alnQv6WEdPKRLrli4jsf7qTu4y_FfIY10gTgV45zwgbmW-tFDe-grD_V6FOiV2smPsJ0fCz5o6ZmHwD74MZr/s320/Love%20You%20Beary%20Much%20CU%20wm%20(AC).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I also decorated the inside of the card. The paper is a slightly marbled one from HOTP. The sentiment is a digital one, printed and coloured with a Promarker. I cut it with a scalloped edge die from CREAlies. The final touch was adding the 3 hearts with the smiley faces. I absolutely love them and so happy they are included.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFhitwL-8JRXsKiQVvt6f_V0Axk6cCRGaQE_M0VDTxtdMhtj7QNIzzkFqkoApk7pVBKWb6RBka8KRN-Zk_UBz_WwznIuVcsinupURfnESWwAi95K33MELFuwJoJdmewqIjWN8zDt5HW7tmsTJA--xUfqpbXut3GyTVgvaSv7oAB6pmvIJnMkidi5B/s2500/Love%20You%20Beary%20Much%20Inside%20wm%20(AC).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFhitwL-8JRXsKiQVvt6f_V0Axk6cCRGaQE_M0VDTxtdMhtj7QNIzzkFqkoApk7pVBKWb6RBka8KRN-Zk_UBz_WwznIuVcsinupURfnESWwAi95K33MELFuwJoJdmewqIjWN8zDt5HW7tmsTJA--xUfqpbXut3GyTVgvaSv7oAB6pmvIJnMkidi5B/s320/Love%20You%20Beary%20Much%20Inside%20wm%20(AC).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Over at <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the<b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a> where there are loads more freebies. There is a <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Square</span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Images</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/lovey-dovey-toppers"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Lovey Dovey Toppers </span></a><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/everyday-overlays"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Everyday Overlays </span></a><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">(Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Designer Papers</b> - Cardmakers Classic Creative Pack (HOTP)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-family: Arial; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Digital Sentiment </b>- Imagine That Digistamp</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Dies </b>- Crea-nest-lies XXL 70 Square with open Scallops (CREAlies)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Promarker</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order)</b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>As You Like It</strong></a> - Love always as I am a soppy romantic who lives in a heart shaped world. I see hearts everywhere <3</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Birthstone Challenges</strong></a> - January Garnet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/"><strong>Cardz 4 Galz</strong></a> - #192 1 or more hearts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com"><strong>Cardz 4 Guys</strong></a> - #315 Valentine For A Guy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>CD Sunday Plus</strong></a> - #103 - Anything Goes with a Digital Item</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>C.R.A.F.T. Challenge</strong></a> - #667 Love/Valentine</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com"><strong>Cupcake Inspirations</strong></a> - #562 Valentine's Day</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com"><strong>Digi Choosday</strong></a> - #4 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://daranddiane.blogspot.com"><strong>Double D Challenge</strong></a> - Hearts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Fab ’n’ Funky</strong></a> - #566 Valentine or Hearts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com"><strong>Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</strong></a> - #199 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com"><strong>Little Red Wagon</strong></a> - #691 Somebody to Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Craft</strong></a> - #72 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Scrap</strong></a> - #159 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Make My Monday</strong></a> - #193 Love Is In The Air</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Mix It Up Challenge</strong></a> - #63 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com"><strong>Paper Shelter</strong></a> - #539 Something You Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Penny’s Challenge</strong></a> - #539 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge"><strong>Simon Says Stamp Monday</strong></a> - Love Is In The Air</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge"><strong>Simon Says Stamp Wednesday</strong></a> - Fun With Dies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com"><strong>Sisterhood of Crafters</strong></a> - Frame It</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com"><strong>Try It On Tuesday</strong></a> - All You Need Is Love</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com"><strong>Word Art Wednesday</strong></a> - #581-582 Anything Goes</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-1747618482334633932023-02-04T13:34:00.006+00:002023-12-15T16:59:26.788+00:00Becky's London Birthday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsXPcySGq1zLaAx9fN-sCHKiANPU8McLdq6J-4B_X0lILrlYifKJlJFu3rOiJ3XIDh0zg0_icBRDCosqf3Ddjv6S4vzOj6wHUMLVL_rzRZLloHsdOH2H0qk0cMelHdc7epOWl4JH4ns1GFPm9lVyLqRD7bPMjqO2fsDzSx_-ZK_9-p-XbuFo1_BmP/s2200/Becky's%20Birthday%20(AC).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsXPcySGq1zLaAx9fN-sCHKiANPU8McLdq6J-4B_X0lILrlYifKJlJFu3rOiJ3XIDh0zg0_icBRDCosqf3Ddjv6S4vzOj6wHUMLVL_rzRZLloHsdOH2H0qk0cMelHdc7epOWl4JH4ns1GFPm9lVyLqRD7bPMjqO2fsDzSx_-ZK_9-p-XbuFo1_BmP/w400-h400/Becky's%20Birthday%20(AC).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;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNNRtm6UvNpbj41OeLGPAuSMlTTARerx2_gHw88ZdCInT36AJght-YLCBpkETUMkcTa4xBQacvLFL_sVAS80E1McMJ4WUZC3MoHhgH7SBlz8WsD2TdkQMC1rQwpqMNRpnZsLFRrRD_RbMl5zUbVSPJKMGLPk2zZI5WyY3CMq_rhLkIaCYj8Q0NPCf/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNNRtm6UvNpbj41OeLGPAuSMlTTARerx2_gHw88ZdCInT36AJght-YLCBpkETUMkcTa4xBQacvLFL_sVAS80E1McMJ4WUZC3MoHhgH7SBlz8WsD2TdkQMC1rQwpqMNRpnZsLFRrRD_RbMl5zUbVSPJKMGLPk2zZI5WyY3CMq_rhLkIaCYj8Q0NPCf/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card is for my youngest niece who is 27 today! I have no idea where the years are going to. She has gone to London for the weekend with her parents so I thought a London themed card would be appropriate for her. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I started off with the plain blu paper from <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/red-white-n-blue" target="_blank">Red White N Blue</a></b> and made a border top and bottom with strips of the striped paper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/red-white-n-blue" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMje2waSIWyKxofM6_93KVHkdDcCwKXo4KOipJMgmbJLBePStc5keVkBtpL6lW3SFbWJRyv22wdNxbp-wsfXro1dVeatyKAC0Ts9k6AAYhBduU_NZ89tuK1uNPpRSXKLdTvWarM4V1jMbkhK-gZIgLtgWcmthOwnOtUR3K8fMo1jMjJxGwzgzwJcnn/s320/!%20khadfield_RedWhiteNBlue.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I then added the crown border from the <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/jubilee-freebie/" target="_blank">Jubilee Freebie</a></b>. You can download this<b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/jubilee-freebie/" target="_blank"> here</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/jubilee-freebie/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmN8ptGDqWvaJhNqVxHFxB4mIX7t05Xr-av4byIGNh-ftLBdHfzVHMUg4ETRD7zhJXtm6Jw84cgArucwH7Bgv5bWkjRJFfMzl0uZTTMQoNlqiZissjRQc1inLb1BNgz8B-FGPam8ftCmP2bQdY6IIzdkXp5XH6-OtCNl4Mbk0thDIR9-QdBR-vyhHG/s320/!%20khadfield_cfile_JubileeFreebie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The rest of the elements are all from this great British & London themed pack <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/cool-britannia" target="_blank">Cool Britannia</a></b>. I selected iconic landmarks, played about with the placement and then added text boxes. This was printed out with a black border and then added onto to white card base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/cool-britannia" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHXK9gEgOYMJmhxsVt5USX-rCWaELkRGwv8PtoSG12Ala9-e_dN14qKmd7e2n65WjapPQ9Asf6wIktorPRhAAF-6xHea63Z7V6HlNEUykr7XRxaZVBFSJ2AkfchhDIRFICQiIshOUtl2GPeOAyRN73W7CrR_ZWm0lUz_mxOGuBnRmXVp_cgYYg7hf/s320/khadfield_CoolBritannia.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">B<span style="font-family: arial;">ecky sent me a message this morning to say she absolutely loved it so I am a happy Aunty right now.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Becky was born with learning difficulties, autism, ADHD and suffers with narcolepsy (that girl can literally sleep anywhere!) She works full time as a carer, has an amazing career despite being told she would never amount to anything. She has the sweetest disposition and we could not be more proud of her. Her childlike sense of wonder is so pure, she is just a happy person to be around and I love her to bits.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">Over at </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the</span><b style="background-color: white;"> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> where there are loads more freebies. There is a </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><b>gallery</b></a><span style="background-color: white;"> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Square</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Images</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/cool-britannia" target="_blank">Cool Britannia</a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Kate Hadfield Designs</a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Papers </b>- <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/red-white-n-blue" target="_blank">Red White n Blue</a> & <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/jubilee-freebie/" target="_blank">Jubilee Freebie</a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Kate Hadfield Designs</a>)</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order)</b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>Allsorts</strong></a> - #713 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Catz</strong></a> - #623 Anything Goes / Female Birthday</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com"><strong>Digi Choosday</strong></a> - #3 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Gem of A Challenge</strong></a> - #3 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Craft</strong></a> - #72 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Scrap</strong></a> - #159 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Mix It Up Challenge</strong></a> - #63 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com"><strong>Outlawz Festive Fridays</strong></a> - Travel Adventure</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Penny’s Challenge</strong></a> - #539 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com"><strong>Polkadoodles</strong></a> - #4 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com"><strong>Try It On Tuesday</strong></a> - Winter Blues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com"><strong>Word Art Wednesday</strong></a> - #581-582 Anything Goes</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-63473883070721415572023-02-01T07:00:00.056+00:002023-12-15T16:59:58.193+00:00Merry Wuffmas<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCZo0LQU1b2Qvgcjyl0KGFFQ7qeaHEHU0MbfmlzK_6ZUFBfve39zCO7oL_74HGSP2DAV0EmSHmRLS0NADcnD7X2fJMDG5AxK-EgjM1yUPF5XZf4qgCFwiWaHxMFAQlaNEsUEgFF_bao2lSTZnYbZWPNePJ_hPzuDW9KMOPXkW3KV3OSu6f9FvgkEz/s2000/Merry%20Wuffmas%20(AC).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1999" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWCZo0LQU1b2Qvgcjyl0KGFFQ7qeaHEHU0MbfmlzK_6ZUFBfve39zCO7oL_74HGSP2DAV0EmSHmRLS0NADcnD7X2fJMDG5AxK-EgjM1yUPF5XZf4qgCFwiWaHxMFAQlaNEsUEgFF_bao2lSTZnYbZWPNePJ_hPzuDW9KMOPXkW3KV3OSu6f9FvgkEz/w400-h400/Merry%20Wuffmas%20(AC).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;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It's time for a new challenge over at <b><a href="http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Paper Funday</a>.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our challenges are alway Anything Goes with an optional twist.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The twist this time is '<b>Lots of Layers</b>'</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3unvtMj_IJUuThdSxtoObV4ChKnlljWipky3XcN0RAZTJWyCzhQTK1UO0g-0wdZ60zEIUctm4DPfzcyLUzmbX28Jemhg_wlJEotxaoWLF9bw7eafXiKmnSmJQtNOR0EhmKRsDO5SCFtBqizQdmP_gxpDtuAgEfMHQrMnamMiItuh0_DMf93_t0NF3/s2048/The%20Paper%20Funday%20Challenge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="2048" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3unvtMj_IJUuThdSxtoObV4ChKnlljWipky3XcN0RAZTJWyCzhQTK1UO0g-0wdZ60zEIUctm4DPfzcyLUzmbX28Jemhg_wlJEotxaoWLF9bw7eafXiKmnSmJQtNOR0EhmKRsDO5SCFtBqizQdmP_gxpDtuAgEfMHQrMnamMiItuh0_DMf93_t0NF3/s320/The%20Paper%20Funday%20Challenge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;">We are very fortunate to have 2 sponsors for each challenge this year which means we get to choose which artist we would like to work with. This is really great as it gives us double the choice. We are very lucky with the amazing sponsors that are lined up this year, many of which are old favourites and some that are new to me.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;">This month we are sponsored by<b> <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Newton's Nook Designs</a></b> & QKR Stampede</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgsLSV5H3IUZ75oqYQmgDYUAdQGqt1w1j3wl-B6UFIk77vPmZHZLSRTAb8N6icJ1cJrNgrH7XcGJX4f4XGa4c0_q_kwookZtMCzCDLqul0WSrLfDpMcRmCvUMGnOnWxEQ9hWZA0RaZQ-2zw9F7LfI8NVXvh67oop2uBrBIDh5O_vmIVk3ssljPz3q/s460/Newton's%20Nook%20Logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="460" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgsLSV5H3IUZ75oqYQmgDYUAdQGqt1w1j3wl-B6UFIk77vPmZHZLSRTAb8N6icJ1cJrNgrH7XcGJX4f4XGa4c0_q_kwookZtMCzCDLqul0WSrLfDpMcRmCvUMGnOnWxEQ9hWZA0RaZQ-2zw9F7LfI8NVXvh67oop2uBrBIDh5O_vmIVk3ssljPz3q/s320/Newton's%20Nook%20Logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For this card I have used a stencil from <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/" target="_blank"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></a> which has little pawprints on it. I inked onto my card blank with Tea Dye and Walnut Distress ink pads alternating between the 2 shades of brown. I bought some soft blending brushes last year and it is the first time I have used them. I am not an 'inker' really so was very impressed how crisp the result is and I was much lighter with my pressure. I am much happier with the softer effect I achieved so they are worth the pennies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I was given a bag of Christmas cards by a neighbour who know I like to recycle them. The little doggies were from a much bigger card and I knew they would look lovely with this stencil. I used a CREAlies die which has a lovely scalloped edge. This is quite thick card and it always cuts so well. I mounted it on foam pads for dimension. The sentiment is another recycled element matted on a scrap of brown card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Finally I added some sisal garden string to complete the brown tonal effect.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you will join myself and our fabulous Team over at</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a></b>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Square</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Image</b> - Recycled from an old Christmas Card</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Dies </b>- Crea-Nest-Lies XXL 70 (CREAlies)</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Stencil </b>- <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/pawprints-stencil/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Pawprints </span></a>(<a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Newton’s Nook Designs</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Tea Dye & Walnut Distress Inkpads</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Sisal garden twine</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order)</b></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><br /></b></p></span></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>ABC Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - A is for Anything Christmas</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com"><strong>Cardz 4 Guys</strong></a> - #314 Pets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com"><strong>Corrosive Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Creatalicious Challenges</strong></a> - #252 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Creative Fingers</strong></a> - #247 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com"><strong>Digi Choosday</strong></a> - #3 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Craft</strong></a> - #72 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Scrap</strong></a> - #159 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Merry Little Christmas</strong></a> - #48 Anything Christmas Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Mix It Up Challenge</strong></a> - #63 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Penny’s Challenge</strong></a> - #539 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com"><strong>Polkadoodles</strong></a> - #4 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://starstampz.blogspot.com/"><strong>Star Stampz Challenge Blog</strong></a> #42 - Animals</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - #132 Anything Christmas Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com"><strong>Word Art Wednesday</strong></a> - #581-582 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>World Wide Open Design Team Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-37456396965240823992023-01-27T15:39:00.006+00:002023-01-31T20:08:44.082+00:00A Very Very Merry Spider<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7P-dP6zs2dtIluXkYURXKV7L4skJE5vORQ7af__NRkBkgVS-lBKh7pXUpz6jAAZmfmhP0QWBzLtc_e7fz7-tNUwcY4BabG22Ymu12UyI7MESoNy7H-NoOK4alhK3tsPa_bvjF9Ww0YQ79eQu81p3SZ02wbh60TQ5fO0p8M-6f5SvCiGF018oyGtJ/s2114/Spider's%20Card%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2114" data-original-width="2114" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7P-dP6zs2dtIluXkYURXKV7L4skJE5vORQ7af__NRkBkgVS-lBKh7pXUpz6jAAZmfmhP0QWBzLtc_e7fz7-tNUwcY4BabG22Ymu12UyI7MESoNy7H-NoOK4alhK3tsPa_bvjF9Ww0YQ79eQu81p3SZ02wbh60TQ5fO0p8M-6f5SvCiGF018oyGtJ/w400-h400/Spider's%20Card%20wm.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;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDLT40btZsbVvH67NszatT5EHbM93zuC8zC-tYTtxgqK5pJtiM5laTVt7g_hl0pOf66tVDTfS5-f567vteOQeMVCsJXRI3xmNKmGfU7sFoDPEWKZOc2ITH1xDPSr468-ByqLT1FVH3hZPKiedF5ZJB8Gha5LIncOvIIkfzeDwrBPXycHQBxR5RRsc/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For this project I made a Christmas card for one of my bosses who is nicknamed Spider. <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">I used the spider from <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/too-cute-to-spook" target="_blank">Too Cute To Spook Doodles</a></b> and added a hat from <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/very-very-merry" target="_blank">Very Very Merry Doodles.</a></b> The hat was printed a 2nd time to decoupage with foam pads. Stickles glitter glue and googly eyes were added to complete my too cute to spook spider.</span></span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/too-cute-to-spook" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VQh8rXqx2flD4o9OzaYkIC94QF2Z1rxj7SzM3p2hxH9G0Vrbs_KsJPLwGj1WAJzJp179_y0lU2nKrAZ1OJezboyNzkfI921YE79p8EYC5__bo1OpfEmEXlJFMoxUCqqTLUecS9xQGoQCVeAlobzmYn8ZzeI0eZR4nnLw2B8Xiy_AC1lR_zk79GjM/s320/khadfield_TooCuteToSpook.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/very-very-merry" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bSolNujH9rTlqwhY7bNAv17hQKtLKUJfSDyp0ehRgMmJYbHrQXXJzn5AL5UJ7hzznuGKpeBPKfUgicoxSXQQwoO2h5OUxZf9JvXSYokNxTTiadDhQbqcWcA3GqN0EIj1gm-mhcs8Sjwh0f1MKtztHI7JSh1_vvtffm5BtKyhCdYAeSGkyxTEQZa3/s320/khadfield_VeryVeryMerry.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The tartan paper and black leather cardstock are all scraps. It's always a nice feeling to complete a card without having to cut into a new sheet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">Over at </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the</span><b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> where there are loads more freebies. There is a </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><b>gallery</b></a><span style="background-color: white;"> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Square<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital Images</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/too-cute-to-spook"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Too Cute To Spook Doodles</span></a> & <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/very-very-merry"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Very Very Merry Doodles</span></a> (Kate Hadfield Designs)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Designer Paper </b>- Woodland Christmas 12”x12” (The Works)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Stickles Glitter Glue, google eyes</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order</b></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInis9icIj3IJbxGCRulagOYG9iOEFerLa9bn4FWHGbx8x03U5fCwzWgQhtT20zjZaur0mm2ilofU1cBard8Z1BYwtiDAl94Hx4hI9niBFFHmrDy9WSTwuw1Hq4yG6DoJV4UcFBw8juQEBqCeZ3gmgkfJ38_48ltAUEG8y_Y-mou9FQzjV1wm02Lxa/s400/001January.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInis9icIj3IJbxGCRulagOYG9iOEFerLa9bn4FWHGbx8x03U5fCwzWgQhtT20zjZaur0mm2ilofU1cBard8Z1BYwtiDAl94Hx4hI9niBFFHmrDy9WSTwuw1Hq4yG6DoJV4UcFBw8juQEBqCeZ3gmgkfJ38_48ltAUEG8y_Y-mou9FQzjV1wm02Lxa/w200-h134/001January.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p></span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com"><strong>613 Avenue Create</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com"><strong>A Place to Start</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>ABC Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - A is for Anything Christmas</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/"><strong>Ally's Angels</strong></a> - #66 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>CD Sunday Plus</strong></a> - #102 - Anything Goes with a Digital Item</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com"><strong>Christmas Craft Creations</strong></a> - Snippets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com"><strong>Christmas Crafts All Year Round</strong></a> - One of Something (spider, patterned paper)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Classic Design Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com"><strong>Corrosive Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>C.R.A.F.T. Challenge</strong></a> - #665 Christmas</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Calendar Challenge</strong></a> - Add a Sentiment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Catz</strong></a> - #622 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Creatalicious Challenges</strong></a> - #251 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Creative Fingers</strong></a> - #247 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com"><strong>Digi Choosday</strong></a> - #2 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Di’s Digi Designs</strong></a> - Make It Sparkle</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Gem of A Challenge</strong></a> - 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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-14765825550127434452023-01-21T11:57:00.010+00:002023-01-31T19:39:16.203+00:00Elegant Deer<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrThPRbSHSGM8IfJbMcdwAhhJ19KEU_K8Q89KCQFr3x9XHncCP-uIa74Gda7Z2UWeT0UKISMBLBjok-vEkvZtlrmUcF-P-aL8xhXg25vGAc4gDODOslogknaLH67LTzLBQlG4ddBenHtRWrXpAcPQanGXvych-TvCarec6yHDl_rUwFHoPODeF40d/s2000/Elegant%20Deer%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrThPRbSHSGM8IfJbMcdwAhhJ19KEU_K8Q89KCQFr3x9XHncCP-uIa74Gda7Z2UWeT0UKISMBLBjok-vEkvZtlrmUcF-P-aL8xhXg25vGAc4gDODOslogknaLH67LTzLBQlG4ddBenHtRWrXpAcPQanGXvych-TvCarec6yHDl_rUwFHoPODeF40d/w400-h400/Elegant%20Deer%20wm.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;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">Over at </span><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> it is the midway point of our first challenge of 2023. That means it is the turn of the </span><b style="background-color: white;">Merry Maidens</b><span style="background-color: white;"> to share some more fabulous Christmas cards.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JZNh0SAUUTDXmEi9Kh9mYBZgAYdd5v9eVgVVYsga1nwf-pWGcbtj7wiP8KZDDS8fFeTb9Z_cncwD514O_x4UCNZEEx8kMEasP407xvTC_pOr286jYndfDEnp84HF8IJmu9akd-M2Xt7aPeu10o-rYCYpkZbQxBJrVeiOQgxLL-Vp88Tb4GJWR8lv/s194/12%20Months%20of%20Christmas%20Link%20Up%20Badge.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="175" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JZNh0SAUUTDXmEi9Kh9mYBZgAYdd5v9eVgVVYsga1nwf-pWGcbtj7wiP8KZDDS8fFeTb9Z_cncwD514O_x4UCNZEEx8kMEasP407xvTC_pOr286jYndfDEnp84HF8IJmu9akd-M2Xt7aPeu10o-rYCYpkZbQxBJrVeiOQgxLL-Vp88Tb4GJWR8lv/w289-h320/12%20Months%20of%20Christmas%20Link%20Up%20Badge.png" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">The challenge theme is any Any Christmas Card or other December holiday with an optional twist of <b>Out With The Old & In With The New.</b> The lucky winner's prize is any 2 Winter or Christmas paper packs from </span><a href="http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_26.html" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Decosse's Dynamite Doodles</b></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvYb_7b4mKRYVXXeZO8CoWq-DyCrmhBRZyZkR-ctNdCN9jdOFpaKo-Y--Waw2x6Mlcp54FwmnSBT-ZBjN_gx_xsenDTa7fsyTCxEAPuPNOhCAEzE9DrUG0hGRsV937zOh3lQZhcPdiWjjEUvUSOzhQEADvfdtGxCi4gfHuvaPv6j_GALHM36xRLO1/s276/DDDoodles_badge.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="102" data-original-width="276" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvYb_7b4mKRYVXXeZO8CoWq-DyCrmhBRZyZkR-ctNdCN9jdOFpaKo-Y--Waw2x6Mlcp54FwmnSBT-ZBjN_gx_xsenDTa7fsyTCxEAPuPNOhCAEzE9DrUG0hGRsV937zOh3lQZhcPdiWjjEUvUSOzhQEADvfdtGxCi4gfHuvaPv6j_GALHM36xRLO1/s1600/DDDoodles_badge.png" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you link up 2 or more cards to our challenge you will get a free digital paper sent to you that our intrepid leader Lisa of Decosse's Dynamite Doodles has designed. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></div><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/AVvXsEhes6N-Q1kPPBzzExWmwsQah_6rh6Kwb3m3wIWHIIrv5EHrl243BNiT0YheTTccuZEjd4TWM7HNcRd09xt0P0DtDlAfoW7q3jtrjZNdeB_mJlIouB-M2cyB-WM1s_OkM3sBksZ7bGRh6mDthrDdKdhmQvrjBZOVg1RHkmNQV6uvan9o5LSEnSjoZGxY/s450/DDDoodles_12MoC-2023_Plaid_Blanket_w_Pine_Boughs_prev_450px.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhes6N-Q1kPPBzzExWmwsQah_6rh6Kwb3m3wIWHIIrv5EHrl243BNiT0YheTTccuZEjd4TWM7HNcRd09xt0P0DtDlAfoW7q3jtrjZNdeB_mJlIouB-M2cyB-WM1s_OkM3sBksZ7bGRh6mDthrDdKdhmQvrjBZOVg1RHkmNQV6uvan9o5LSEnSjoZGxY/s320/DDDoodles_12MoC-2023_Plaid_Blanket_w_Pine_Boughs_prev_450px.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My card this month has a mixture of Old & New</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Old is the digital papers which were offcuts that are from a previous project.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Old is the peel off line stickers & sentiment I have had in my stash for a million years.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">Old is the Elegant Deer die I have had for at least a couple of years and not previously used.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">New is the gilding flakes used to 'colour' the die cut</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">New is gilding which is a new technique for me.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have used the following papers designed by Lisa</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl10Z8uDTPaYHo0q4jzu1w_1_R1qWnPceQkkcShkwzbxuJLDIor_81IoXU2zkSGjHMMscb9HLc6GWbGuvge-N8afMZSiMJGnOnowqXfR4-FuxiOweKarFHr-6yrOikavZdor2Rv0sdnr4I3EGEHuKbAEYgFwzzCxis7IiuU78djPHFU7qWAt4mMuLi/s1950/DDDoodles_12MoC-2022_Purple_Plaid_prev.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="1950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl10Z8uDTPaYHo0q4jzu1w_1_R1qWnPceQkkcShkwzbxuJLDIor_81IoXU2zkSGjHMMscb9HLc6GWbGuvge-N8afMZSiMJGnOnowqXfR4-FuxiOweKarFHr-6yrOikavZdor2Rv0sdnr4I3EGEHuKbAEYgFwzzCxis7IiuU78djPHFU7qWAt4mMuLi/s320/DDDoodles_12MoC-2022_Purple_Plaid_prev.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZtyBa3Vj-uM4zjLmY3AVenbVA3B7Rj9IErZerdvKaanMl6KM6jeEnyLx1wQ5vM2ghWUT7DnyYmO94LCmDbhFUAmSRIcDSXM3OqMD5OtMz5q64kAhGg3cymM7VhXoxa5AzsMHRJTgKfV5uDm9mR2iYngz2SwmiMjILoA5ax6VzoHPmu7R9uaVJzFM/s600/DDDoodles_Crumpled_Chrome1_prev.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZtyBa3Vj-uM4zjLmY3AVenbVA3B7Rj9IErZerdvKaanMl6KM6jeEnyLx1wQ5vM2ghWUT7DnyYmO94LCmDbhFUAmSRIcDSXM3OqMD5OtMz5q64kAhGg3cymM7VhXoxa5AzsMHRJTgKfV5uDm9mR2iYngz2SwmiMjILoA5ax6VzoHPmu7R9uaVJzFM/s320/DDDoodles_Crumpled_Chrome1_prev.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The base is a sheet of white A4 cardstock. I wanted to add gold as the metallic accent as this was a large part of the colour of the gilding flakes. I used a metallic mirri card to create a border around the plaid paper. I have some border stickers from Lakeland Limited that I have been using for years. There are an assortment of thicknesses in silver and gold and have proven so useful. It is a shame they don't do crafty things anymore as I got quite a few things from them over the years. I lad the thin gold strip along the thin black lines on the pattern as I felt it gives the paper a more opulent effect that enhances the gilding.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The deer is a Sizzix thinlits die that I cut from a double sided sticker sheet. It was a bit fiddly to remove as the curly sections of the antlers were very delicate. I added this 'sticker' to the crumpled Chrome paper and cracked open my gilding flakes from Indigo Blu.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Now having never used gilding flakes I am not altogether too sure if my technique was right as I got myself in a right mess. I had used an old ice cream tub and put a few flakes into it. I then grabbed a few and squooshed into the sticky shape. Once covered I started to remove the excess that stuck out. This is when I started to get it everywhere as the static build up was worse than I had expected. I used a muslin clothe to rub off the excess and buff it but it just kept sticking to me. It was so funny at the time as these little precious flakes were all over my desk. Eventually I managed to control the bits and get them back into the pot. Having watched a YouTube video I now know I should have used a stiff brush to get the excess off before rubbing it with the cloth. The demonstrator got into a mess too though so I don't think I did too bad for my first attempt. I enjoyed doing it though and it didn't put me off having another go ☺</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Apologies for the weird angle on the photo as it was the only way I could get the foiling to show up properly. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - A5</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Die </b>- Elegant Deer (Sizzix Thinlits)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Papers</b> - Purple Plaid, Crumpled Chrome (Decosse’s Dynamite Doodles)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Embellishments</b> - <a href="https://www.indigoblu.com/flitterglu-and-gilding-flakes/indigoblu-megaflake-morris-dance"><span class="s1" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Morris Dance Megaflake</span></a> (<a href="https://www.indigoblu.com"><span class="s1" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Indigo Blu</span></a>) Peel off Sticker sentiment, Peel off line sticker</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order)</b></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Q9p9Nm41Yey7qC7AhFtCfwv__h6lITEsWhne4xKhKss_7bBGLfbq9oTpP8YYtfwrh2PMAKoiN8hfCX5R1QvBUfKHuH9a6T6D1f0DaPnsFKd5m-Dw-qshlwVvpd0hCllUvDenOv0Itjh4XheMoywjaMVnpGPxUiq7ilf3Laak_39pvp0lN2sj7k72/s400/001January.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Q9p9Nm41Yey7qC7AhFtCfwv__h6lITEsWhne4xKhKss_7bBGLfbq9oTpP8YYtfwrh2PMAKoiN8hfCX5R1QvBUfKHuH9a6T6D1f0DaPnsFKd5m-Dw-qshlwVvpd0hCllUvDenOv0Itjh4XheMoywjaMVnpGPxUiq7ilf3Laak_39pvp0lN2sj7k72/w200-h134/001January.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com"><strong>613 Avenue Create</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com"><strong>A Perfect Time To Craft</strong></a> - #1-2023 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com"><strong>A Place to Start</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>ABC Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - A is for Anything Christmas</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/"><strong>Ally's Angels</strong></a> - #66 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>As You Like It</strong></a> - Fave Reason to Send a Card - Christmas, love making them and do so all year round</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://birthstonechallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Birthstone Challenges</strong></a> - February Amethyst</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>CD Sunday Plus</strong></a> - #101 - Anything Goes with a Digital Item</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com"><strong>Christmas Craft Creations</strong></a> - Snippets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com"><strong>Christmas Crafts All Year Round</strong></a> - One of Something (snowman)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Classic Design Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com"><strong>Corrosive Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com"><strong>Craft Rocket Challenge</strong></a> - #99 Not A Square</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafting Happiness</strong></a> - #138 Celebrations</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafts Galore Encore</strong></a> - #107 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Animals</strong></a> - #68 Anything Goes with an Animal or Insect</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Calendar Challenge</strong></a> - Add a Sentiment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Catz</strong></a> - #621 Anything Goes / Add A Die Cut</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Creative Fingers</strong></a> - #246 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Cut It Up</strong></a> - #269 Anything Goes with a Die Cut</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com"><strong>Digi Choosday</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com"><strong>Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Gem of A Challenge</strong></a> - #2 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Get Creative Challenges</strong></a> - #117 Something New (Gilding Flakes & technique)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Jan’s Digi Stamps</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Let’s Craft & Create</strong></a> - #191 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com"><strong>Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</strong></a> - #198 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Craft</strong></a> - #72 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Scrap</strong></a> - #159 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Make My Monday</strong></a> - #192 Fave Theme of 2022 (#181 Christmas)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Merry Little Christmas</strong></a> - #48 Anything Christmas Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Mix It Up Challenge</strong></a> - #63 Anything Goes & No Stamping</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com"><strong>Morgan’s Art World</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mostmagicaltimeoftheyear.blogspot.com/"><strong>Most Magical Time of the Year</strong></a> - #4 Christmas</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchristmas.blogspot.com"><strong>My Time To Craft Christmas</strong></a> - #52 Patterned paper</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-friday.blogspot.com"><strong>Outlawz Festive Fridays</strong></a> - Christmas </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-sunday.blogspot.com"><strong>Outlawz Sunday Songs & Rhymes</strong></a> - Inspired by New Things to Explore phrase in the song (gilding flakes new product & technique)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/"><strong>Outlawz Twisted Thursday</strong></a> - Anything Goes & New Gilding Flakes & Technique</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Papercraft Challenges</strong></a> - #90 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/"><strong>Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - #32 Anything Christmas Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Penny’s Challenge</strong></a> - #538 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com"><strong>Polkadoodles</strong></a> - #2 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>The Creative Crafters</strong></a> - #60 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com"><strong>Try It On Tuesday</strong></a> - In With The New (gilding flakes new and new technique) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com"><strong>Word Art Wednesday</strong></a> - #579-580 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com"><strong>Your Scrapbook Place</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-16555730230982919592023-01-19T08:00:00.022+00:002023-01-26T16:29:32.863+00:00Snowy Days GDT<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtAPSU7rd92H3390vGixKyTfplT9FR1qE5k0cu-y91tlgA4srmuQtsm8PK_UPOSXHcJ3wJAb6LCgK2Us7sPuyzZHn-0VtNAh3DRRzkVA-uZy-YmzdeZleoa4qrxAxrh8yUIR2T_NlROwC7Yz3OJOjwOZikQj65fgd0_BejyhJJ69c9Eu7G-3N9Kir/s2000/Snowy%20Days%20-%20All%20Dressed%20Up%20(AC).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1999" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtAPSU7rd92H3390vGixKyTfplT9FR1qE5k0cu-y91tlgA4srmuQtsm8PK_UPOSXHcJ3wJAb6LCgK2Us7sPuyzZHn-0VtNAh3DRRzkVA-uZy-YmzdeZleoa4qrxAxrh8yUIR2T_NlROwC7Yz3OJOjwOZikQj65fgd0_BejyhJJ69c9Eu7G-3N9Kir/w400-h400/Snowy%20Days%20-%20All%20Dressed%20Up%20(AC).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;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In October I was chuffed to bits to come <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/winners-and-top-3-challenge-654-gift.html" target="_blank"><b>1st in the Top 3 for challenge #654</b></a> at <a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><b>C.R.A.F.T. Challenge</b></a> with my Dracula Treat Bag and was invited to be a Guest Designer for the current challenge which starts today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/10/winners-and-top-3-challenge-654-gift.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="400" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMxjYQwkyg1PGLiih0TyevwbbZTAgekzHnkA87aA4e4vA3VMWyGWG5O_lVtKNfmnCclbkCFuYWZmvb98HcxNVzIqDrHg6xypFTcl4U9KnpQa31waWn0Lbcb51LqBNbGsyfLo8-RAyfH6xtobOyb-VLC9qlPOGxHZ8s3LCw9h7qCLeOFnLUzYukTuvG/s320/Top3,%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are sponsored by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/alldressedupstamps" target="_blank"><b>All Dressed Up</b></a> and the theme is Inspired by a Song. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEj0XsyBadq_a3ugpLTOnhtji1hjKrdHh9lBQiQ_Afkrm0iyo4rRNgoRPhTh_0hmvSVZTULmXdSY1RZdAJ9SjHDlAaRzLKNFt4nm6fHZMIIBwFxjeOsDJ8FLPRPVfcJv5AlRdbaLjUxz2NUkoaYv18ch_9zyLsveHJJ_PbWVkzxvl0ULCEfdMQ0kijXr/s1626/Screenshot%202023-01-18%20at%2015.09.05.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="1626" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0XsyBadq_a3ugpLTOnhtji1hjKrdHh9lBQiQ_Afkrm0iyo4rRNgoRPhTh_0hmvSVZTULmXdSY1RZdAJ9SjHDlAaRzLKNFt4nm6fHZMIIBwFxjeOsDJ8FLPRPVfcJv5AlRdbaLjUxz2NUkoaYv18ch_9zyLsveHJJ_PbWVkzxvl0ULCEfdMQ0kijXr/s320/Screenshot%202023-01-18%20at%2015.09.05.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I chose Frosty The Snowman and this lovely image to work with <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/548209840/snowy-days" target="_blank">Snowy Days</a>.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/548209840/snowy-days" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="1258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SInjvSPPeMdUVg7pteNs6o5VhattuTQm3-31Zd6QIRg1kUrDdFFdgvnruwQrHSA0RdCX7Ao9I96BXf9Hnio-mxKnBusoH2dqcEXtlfE-7r7PUseXoWb1rNzrBy6S1Z_b3tnBSDwoZbaOz9eqTDISH-EYbbbBkZW94vkfB3bqNcCOKz68FW0wD9df/s320/Screenshot%202023-01-18%20at%2015.37.52.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have not made an easel card in ages and love to make them as it gives you more scope to use lovely papers. I started with those using a snowball paper for the base and my favourite snowflake vellum for the main paper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I coloured the image using Promarkers and some very fine tipped markers. I added a mouth to the snowman as I felt he should be smiling at his little robin visitors so added some small black stones to match the ones on his body. I used a Spectrum Noir glitter marker to add some twinkle to the snowballs and ground and a silver gel pen to add accents to the knitwear and snowflakes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The silver card used to mat the image and decorative border has been recycled from some packaging. I get vitamins on subscription sent in the post and they are always packaged with some thick silver or white card which is really useful to craft with. Frequent visitors to my blog know I like to recycle as much as I can. The sentiment on the front of the card has been recycled from an old shop bought Christmas card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As a final touch I have used a foiled sentiment from Craftwork Cards as the stopper on the base of the card which has been popped up on foam pads.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The challenge will last for 2 weeks giving everyone ample opportunity to take part. I do hope you will join in.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Easel</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Image</b> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/548209840/snowy-days" target="_blank">Snowy Days</a> (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/alldressedupstamps" target="_blank">All Dressed Up Stamps</a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Promarkers, Fine Tipped Markers, Silver Gel Pen, <a href="https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/spectrum-noir-glitter-marker-cool-elements-6pc.html" target="_blank">Spectrum Noir Glitter Marker</a></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Designer Papers</b> - Glittering Snowflakes Vellum (<a href="https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk" target="_blank">Crafter’s Companion</a>) Merry Christmas Frosty (Craft Sensations)</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order)</b></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXdlEhJB3TjNF4VjxlbCaK1tndH-7Hte_u5Ez119YNZy-e7KKOW-BZTewpJdEZQG9JL5X_LeRKJz7ul_91ORPRDzfozFtXpgbSlNRnkrA6fVmD24xpVgLRuy0WfJPDc2MQMHy90UV8d_pMJvr2TdrprVpaeh7dgWCNC0yF104KL-Rl8xkd3pg0-nu/s400/001January.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXdlEhJB3TjNF4VjxlbCaK1tndH-7Hte_u5Ez119YNZy-e7KKOW-BZTewpJdEZQG9JL5X_LeRKJz7ul_91ORPRDzfozFtXpgbSlNRnkrA6fVmD24xpVgLRuy0WfJPDc2MQMHy90UV8d_pMJvr2TdrprVpaeh7dgWCNC0yF104KL-Rl8xkd3pg0-nu/w277-h185/001January.png" width="277" /></a></div><br /><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; 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<p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com"><strong>613 Avenue Create</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes / Winter Theme</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com"><strong>A Perfect Time To Craft</strong></a> - #1-2023 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com"><strong>A Place to Start</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>ABC Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - A is for Anything Christmas</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>All Dressed Up</strong></a> - #136 Anything Goes with a Store Image</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/"><strong>Ally's Angels</strong></a> - #66 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>As You Like It</strong></a> - Fave Reason to Send a Card - Christmas, love making them and do so all year round</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>CD Sunday Plus</strong></a> - #101 - Anything Goes with a Digital Item</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com"><strong>Christmas Craft Creations</strong></a> - Snippets</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com"><strong>Christmas Crafts All Year Round</strong></a> - One of Something (snowman)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Classic Design Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com"><strong>Corrosive Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafting Happiness</strong></a> - #138 Celebrations</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafts Galore Encore</strong></a> - #107 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Calendar Challenge</strong></a> - Add a Sentiment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Gals Corner</strong></a> - #239 Winter Fun</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Creatalicious Challenges</strong></a> - #251 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://secretstamper.com/category/creative-creases-challenge/"><strong>Creative Creases Challenge</strong></a> - #49 Anything Goes with a Fun Fold (invited to enter by Debbie THANKYOU)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Creative Fingers</strong></a> - #246 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Cutie Pie Challenges</strong></a> - #178 January Blues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://blog.dare2bartzy.com/tag/challenge"><strong>Dare 2B Artzy</strong></a> - Winter Fun</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com"><strong>Digi Choosday</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://do-allkreatives.blogspot.com"><strong>Do-Al (l) Creative</strong></a> - #73 Snowman</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://daranddiane.blogspot.com"><strong>Double D Challenge</strong></a> - Snow</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com"><strong>Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Jan’s Digi Stamps</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com"><strong>LeAnn’s World 101</strong></a> - #58 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://leighsbdesigns.blogspot.com/"><strong>Leigh SB Designs Challenge</strong></a> - #13 Make It Sparkle</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Let’s Craft & Create</strong></a> - #191 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com"><strong>Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</strong></a> - #198 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Craft</strong></a> - #72 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Scrap</strong></a> - #159 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Make My Monday</strong></a> - #192 Fave Theme of 2022 (#181 Christmas)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Merry Little Christmas</strong></a> - #48 Anything Christmas Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mirtillamente-challenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>Mirtillamente</strong></a> - #16 Snow</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Mix It Up Challenge</strong></a> - #63 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com"><strong>Morgan’s Art World</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>My Time To Craft</strong></a> - #499 Snowmen</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://onceuponatimechallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Once Upon A Time</strong></a> - #6 The Snowy Day (snowman and snowballs)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/"><strong>Outlawz Monday Greetings</strong></a> - Winter / Add Some Snow</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://theoutlawzchallenges-thursday.blogspot.com/"><strong>Outlawz Twisted Thursday</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Papercraft Challenges</strong></a> - #90 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Passion For Markers</strong></a> - #673 Going Dotty</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Pattie’s Creations Design Challenge</strong></a> - #202 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/"><strong>Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - #32 Anything Christmas Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Penny’s Challenge</strong></a> - #538 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com"><strong>Polkadoodles</strong></a> - #2 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://qkrstampede.blogspot.com"><strong>QKR Stampede</strong></a> - #459 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Sheepski Designs</strong></a> - #70 Seasons (Winter)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://sparklesforumchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>Sparkles Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - #144 Sparkle / Glitter Accents</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>Stamping Sensations</strong></a> - Add Some Sparkle</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://starstampz.blogspot.com/"><strong>Star Stampz Challenge Blog</strong></a> #42 - Animals</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://thecraftingchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>The Crafting Challenge</strong></a> - Snow</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>The Creative Crafters</strong></a> - #60 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge</strong></a> - #131 Anything Christmas Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://useyourstuff.blogspot.co.uk"><strong>Use Your Stuff</strong></a> - #475 Inspired by A Book (The Snowman)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com"><strong>Word Art Wednesday</strong></a> - #579-580 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com"><strong>Your Scrapbook Place</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-83081118132707192622023-01-04T07:00:00.090+00:002023-01-31T19:30:49.491+00:00Swallowtail Sympathy<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLOMFRsUXXvHuA46PEnASDcIuz2scVKuJQatbQXiZkQLp_0S4lWagVY5_sRaS7umYErFdWtKCSvgw1V7qslNCt8pMyyxAIyv4DcYIP2Uuc7qWYvKjCOCEpYUQblMDMsM4Lt49iwc9yepEbsV3A-vsas511uQQNAaaS06E29k16KRfBlbUGIB2q_bNV/s2200/Swallowtail%20Sympathy%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLOMFRsUXXvHuA46PEnASDcIuz2scVKuJQatbQXiZkQLp_0S4lWagVY5_sRaS7umYErFdWtKCSvgw1V7qslNCt8pMyyxAIyv4DcYIP2Uuc7qWYvKjCOCEpYUQblMDMsM4Lt49iwc9yepEbsV3A-vsas511uQQNAaaS06E29k16KRfBlbUGIB2q_bNV/w400-h400/Swallowtail%20Sympathy%20wm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy New Year ! It's time for the first challenge of 2023 over at <b><a href="http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Paper Funday</a>.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our challenges are alway Anything Goes with an optional twist.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The twist this time is '<b>Starry Night</b>'</span></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJmGUQtJHPnAddxIiwHctjnoZAQFB0VlSvPpgQ0nKriNI3wB4cDpyp9tiSNHf0LkJWINDmF2fKfj92Yz3ySON9ovmzJPgMYnCOmMRCob6JFz46xxQZ1oEk7MyqK1QwnOKGmUx9-D1vY4Pwso8LW3NDLUCYVNGD2Wdm4zvz-WUic0q4mgRXKISjIDW/s2048/The%20Paper%20Funday%20Challenge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="2048" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJmGUQtJHPnAddxIiwHctjnoZAQFB0VlSvPpgQ0nKriNI3wB4cDpyp9tiSNHf0LkJWINDmF2fKfj92Yz3ySON9ovmzJPgMYnCOmMRCob6JFz46xxQZ1oEk7MyqK1QwnOKGmUx9-D1vY4Pwso8LW3NDLUCYVNGD2Wdm4zvz-WUic0q4mgRXKISjIDW/s320/The%20Paper%20Funday%20Challenge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are very fortunate to have 2 sponsors for each challenge this year which means we get to choose which artist we would like to work with. This is really great as it gives us double the choice. We are very lucky with the amazing sponsors that are lined up this year, many of which are old favourites and some that are new to me.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This month we are sponsored by<a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Fred She Said Designs</a> & LeAnn's World</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="151" data-original-width="200" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MCnCz8xOVN1fc-iw0kX6oz2EnKg1zdiU3c9BbYr4mD94g9b-u1HC5NTV7xbUJ9fdaxzlIqzx9zzKUMjwgXGRpmMfg6L3YzfBRmX0zYjn8cSlN3D39gZIWAI6fbqnLl3F6LDZKAV8fP0rTunoGIxoZWTz-phrFG9R9XjAc_gzYDBpgxjQ-T45UJTE/s1600/FSS%20Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For this challenge I chose to work with <a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/2015/07/swallowtail-butterfly-digi-col.html" target="_blank">Swallowtail</a> by<a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/"> Fred She Said Designs</a>. This file comes with both a coloured version plus lines art to colour yourself in different formats.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPWHJHM2PVBpePF71gigaQwoWVvukHJReKGh8xqjLAO3o9qOAuEebM5ltCbt6HP2_M2SQlRmg3MzDzAvZ4BFp_Qef9CCj84_K3UhqbmnXfJTFJxomwAjAkysTeBojciZ5s-ZW_LWKILIvm27HW8TJVXkCv_CTuHA6dfg_7gBAQx_vcs9W0BaS3eCv/s1600/FSS%20Swallow%20Tail%20COL%20sq%20cardfrontPREV2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="1600" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPWHJHM2PVBpePF71gigaQwoWVvukHJReKGh8xqjLAO3o9qOAuEebM5ltCbt6HP2_M2SQlRmg3MzDzAvZ4BFp_Qef9CCj84_K3UhqbmnXfJTFJxomwAjAkysTeBojciZ5s-ZW_LWKILIvm27HW8TJVXkCv_CTuHA6dfg_7gBAQx_vcs9W0BaS3eCv/s320/FSS%20Swallow%20Tail%20COL%20sq%20cardfrontPREV2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I had already printed this image off before Christmas and had great plans of what I was going to make with it. Unfortunately two friends have had very close family members pass away. I rarely make sympathy cards, somehow it feels wrong to have them already to hand almost anticipating the sad times. It is always the saddest reason of all to make a card. Unfortunately as I get older more and more of this type of card is needed so I think maybe I need to make more to add to my stash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have a 6" pad of designer paper which is all sunflowers. I decided to colour the butterfly with pencils and placed it so it would be framed by the sunflowers on the paper. I fussy cut around it (very fiddly....) and gently curled the wings so they stood out from the background. I used a brown card for the base and matted the sentiment with it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I made it at night and left it until the following day to take a photo. Just as I took it the sun came out and the wings cast a slight shadow. I think there was something quite spiritual about that so decided to use that photo.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you will join myself and our fabulous Team over at</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Square</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital Image</b> - <a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/2015/07/swallowtail-butterfly-digi-col.html"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Swallowtail</span></a> (<a href="https://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Fred She Said Designs</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Arteza Expert Pencils</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Designer Paper</b> - 6” Nature’s Garden Sunflower Collection (<a href="https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafter’s Companion</a>)</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenges <b>(in Alphabetical Order)</b></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p></span></div></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://avenue613.blogspot.com"><strong>613 Avenue Create</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com"><strong>A Perfect Time To Craft</strong></a> - #1-2023 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com"><strong>A Place to Start</strong></a> - #202301 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Butterfly Challenge</strong></a> - #176 - Cat 1 - Flowers/Forest Green/French Rose/Flax/Butterfly</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/"><strong>Cardz 4 Galz</strong></a> - #189 Fave challenge from 2022 (#167 Things With Wings)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Classic Design Challenge</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/"><strong>C.R.A.F.T. Challenge</strong></a> - #662 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafts Galore Encore</strong></a> - #107 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://craftyanimals.blogspot.com"><strong>Crafty Animals</strong></a> - #68 Anything Goes with an Animal or Insect</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Creative Fingers</strong></a> - #245 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/"><strong>Critter Crazy Challenges</strong></a> - #70 Anything Goes With a Critter</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com"><strong>Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Gem of A Challenge</strong></a> - #26 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com"><strong>Jan’s Digi Stamps</strong></a> - Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Krafty Chicks</strong></a> - #644 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com"><strong>LeAnn’s World 101</strong></a> - #58 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com"><strong>Lil Patch of Crafty Friends</strong></a> - #197 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Craft</strong></a> - #72 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com"><strong>Love To Scrap</strong></a> - #159 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com"><strong>Mix It Up Challenge</strong></a> - #63 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com"><strong>Morgan’s Art World</strong></a> - #1 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com"><strong>Polkadoodles</strong></a> - #52 Anything Goes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com"><strong>Your Scrapbook Place</strong></a> - Anything Goes (Sponsor Image)</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-3023116962992595972023-01-02T10:40:00.003+00:002023-01-08T10:11:53.987+00:00Happy New Year 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7Zf5G-3_WwLhMwGCf6_Qd0nQRrsPN1cMbsV41SpdAO_0ASpMtXiedFNfFXVl2pA2lZ2p7ynKSCT5VA7ly-Mo2Yncq78JV-rkk4dlXyyDshRnDYpOH6Ek8Z-vkhRn15JWKiASwc3OuamcAkPzZDzb2CIOK-hsFbppnvu1owY_jydcteCKt-rp6zgq/s736/2023%20Happy%20New%20Year.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="736" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7Zf5G-3_WwLhMwGCf6_Qd0nQRrsPN1cMbsV41SpdAO_0ASpMtXiedFNfFXVl2pA2lZ2p7ynKSCT5VA7ly-Mo2Yncq78JV-rkk4dlXyyDshRnDYpOH6Ek8Z-vkhRn15JWKiASwc3OuamcAkPzZDzb2CIOK-hsFbppnvu1owY_jydcteCKt-rp6zgq/w400-h256/2023%20Happy%20New%20Year.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;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy New Year to one and all. I hope 2023 is kind to you and your families.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">2022 has been a very troubled year for my family in many ways. There have been so many medical issues, some of which are not resolved.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">December alone had so many plot twists I honestly didn't know if I was coming or going. Some of which were a cancelled 3 generation family break, family members marriage breaking down, last minute re-arrangement of Christmas plans, a hole in my car radiator, having to spend a fortune on taxis as couldn't get a courtesy car.... honestly in the space of just 24 hours almost everything that had been organised had to be changed at the last minute.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am however very proud of the fact that I coped and didn't crumble. The stress from all sides was immense and I know in previous years I would have just had a meltdown. Years ago when I went through therapy my counsellor told me that my capacity to handle stress would be greater and I think this year has proven that in more ways than I ever thought possible.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are so many cards I made that were due to be blogged in December that didn't get posted so I will have to play catch up. There are so many cards that didn't get added to challenges or social media so I endeavour to make a better attempt this year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I for one am glad to see the back of 2022. We go into 2023 with some challenges but I have faith that I can handle things and have my crafting to de-stress.</span></div><br /><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-82723317842221689672022-12-07T07:00:00.051+00:002023-12-15T17:00:41.739+00:00Baked With Love<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwg7eAzScHeLkGj9aSPcRRa-rvwlXB0WwBVQLO0m6bccaAh0jon_2dQPh5zhaH-pMuWEthQTS1uCRuMJmrbYOOhiqJLTkxiZu5vME0ixGiNzvFJ9kfHLFvTi3PglnigsOKQIfgX5hKQBy6kylPXntmROYHcFdzqPNv0RM5bJy1HAtuiJ71tYc5REBQ/s2509/Baked%20With%20Love%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2509" data-original-width="2509" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwg7eAzScHeLkGj9aSPcRRa-rvwlXB0WwBVQLO0m6bccaAh0jon_2dQPh5zhaH-pMuWEthQTS1uCRuMJmrbYOOhiqJLTkxiZu5vME0ixGiNzvFJ9kfHLFvTi3PglnigsOKQIfgX5hKQBy6kylPXntmROYHcFdzqPNv0RM5bJy1HAtuiJ71tYc5REBQ/w400-h400/Baked%20With%20Love%20wm.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;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It's time for the final challenge for 2022 over at <b><a href="http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Paper Funday</a>.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our challenges are alway Anything Goes with an optional twist.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The twist this time is '<b>Holiday Time</b>'</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2d_9SWpr7Pw_Z6NqlzZL7pFVAjUTMklrJmMgcNUZugjoTmPagUehew4bjHEPiLD9b13R9ADbsn6G0gLz2HFcpgaPPrM14_GJAS5SMh8nLwAVJjP3fNGv7zXuk6qpKonNd5aR7TEP_RLso_yHgcIxv6r4xdSt3NDUlhvzVbigJOOx-06nPZktsv5a/s2048/The%20Paper%20Funday%20Challenge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="2048" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2d_9SWpr7Pw_Z6NqlzZL7pFVAjUTMklrJmMgcNUZugjoTmPagUehew4bjHEPiLD9b13R9ADbsn6G0gLz2HFcpgaPPrM14_GJAS5SMh8nLwAVJjP3fNGv7zXuk6qpKonNd5aR7TEP_RLso_yHgcIxv6r4xdSt3NDUlhvzVbigJOOx-06nPZktsv5a/s320/The%20Paper%20Funday%20Challenge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">We are very fortunate to have 2 sponsors for each challenge this year which means we get to choose which artist we would like to work with. This is really great as it gives us double the choice. We are very lucky with the amazing sponsors that are lined up this year, many of which are old favourites and some that are new to me.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">This month we are sponsored by <b><a href="https://www.mirtillamentecraftshop.it/" target="_blank">Mirtillamente</a> & <a href="https://www.varadasharma.com/" target="_blank">Varada Sharma Designs</a></b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.varadasharma.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="378" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCG0LBMIYIL7qHFhXSyDfsaNr88Q--SOkyhI3CKyrg2xgxd7V5ODiqLAU7XoMVhgPdaQ__4O8hX2hb5an_XyZtBjhjKL9L7nV7-X2CJnnyUgqr1wOwwbtgfp9kkEWYqbQWyOAtqLLOf-1tNoLPHoNtTyGdD1_I_F0JtKtAa3eIIq3Yq7lOeyISl1w6/w199-h200/Screenshot%202022-12-04%20at%2019.47.30.png" width="199" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">For this challenge I chose to work with<b> <a href="https://www.varadasharma.com/product-page/edible-holidays" target="_blank">Edible Holidays</a> </b>from<b> <a href="https://www.varadasharma.com/" target="_blank">Varada Sharma Designs</a></b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.varadasharma.com/product-page/edible-holidays" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="1410" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUo-ULanQuJ0nT1m0hq3Fr6lAumbBw09eGN4Pgeq3D0HY2BfDMGc9bwxezljr6Pa_PIQBqQoMymyHi0A2OGSLpRsjLOg9FaoCFLlx9d39k8tn0P07L70Tz22PZAmEyItl0Raq3Dxc8p6ZcDypeXdcOnLy7DS81Bs0EYnIpaMVrrwGC3c9xJn3Oydbw/w299-h400/Edible%20Holidays%20Pack%20-%20Varada%20Sharma.png" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a really great pack with 3 sentiments and 8 images of cookies and sweet treats for Christmas.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>This card has been made using a sketch from </span><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/277532330588912" target="_blank">Kendra's Card Challenge</a>.</b><span> This is the first time I am taking part in such a project. Every quarter Kendra provides a PDF which has a cutting plan for several cards using 6 sheets of 6"x6" paper. This time there are 17 card sketches for A2 size cards which are slightly smaller than the A6 cards we would normally make as a small card in the UK. This layout is sketch 16</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW93j8fxgePsIWJ0wLk5ZMcscFpbYwS0AhcYlc0wy1goAZS9etFMDOhnjW8NgGapOnkcRYrrjFR036X0VfN-cOIlir532Y8ik0UfBqtNms35v_CvmP5XzpqsdPoa-jhSa476IYNvwf7CniDLMGb0wd6LKun2q0hjzw47wyOzWs5HjAIuAmXqBjCVE_/s1080/KCC8%20-%2016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW93j8fxgePsIWJ0wLk5ZMcscFpbYwS0AhcYlc0wy1goAZS9etFMDOhnjW8NgGapOnkcRYrrjFR036X0VfN-cOIlir532Y8ik0UfBqtNms35v_CvmP5XzpqsdPoa-jhSa476IYNvwf7CniDLMGb0wd6LKun2q0hjzw47wyOzWs5HjAIuAmXqBjCVE_/s320/KCC8%20-%2016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">I sized the gingerbread house to suit my card base and added some little star cookies as further decoration. These have been coloured with a combination of Promarkers, Spectrum Noir and some fineline pens for the smaller details. I fussy cut and added to the card raised on thin foam pads.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I used a sentiment from the pack and matted with a scrap of gold card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Foe embellishments I added some pearls to the dots around the window to emulate the sugar balls you can decorate cookies with. I also added some pale gold gems to the snowflake centres on the red paper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you will join myself and our fabulous Team over at</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="http://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Paper Funday Challenge</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - A2</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital Images</b> -<a href="https://www.varadasharma.com/product-page/edible-holidays"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> Edible Holidays</span></a> (<a href="https://www.varadasharma.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Varada Sharma</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Promarkers, Spectrum Noir Markers, Fineliners</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Designer Papers</b> - Merry Christmas Traditional, Merry Christmas Vintage (Craft Sensations) Cosy Christmas (The Works)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Pearls & gems</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p6" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-54959768441358644092022-12-01T20:39:00.004+00:002023-12-15T17:01:06.991+00:00Santa Squares<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtialrpYaZJnSJEixWz2Rg07FsU7BvCk-9G7PoX2F9XNqnVOYMU4S_OaXNtSRzJk6D_nWeIV-Kffu8JNO4LqpdR8Xc_Oc4LnkO2nTxOuzYgk_FtxYqLobtDlGxZZPtRvedBHl6dNGqUYOiZKyBo0Ydb399xPcT5AxQ8LXY9-dF7edRsXeanowldWn4/s2604/Santa%20Squares%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="2603" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtialrpYaZJnSJEixWz2Rg07FsU7BvCk-9G7PoX2F9XNqnVOYMU4S_OaXNtSRzJk6D_nWeIV-Kffu8JNO4LqpdR8Xc_Oc4LnkO2nTxOuzYgk_FtxYqLobtDlGxZZPtRvedBHl6dNGqUYOiZKyBo0Ydb399xPcT5AxQ8LXY9-dF7edRsXeanowldWn4/w400-h400/Santa%20Squares%20wm.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;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> PHEW.... I made it!<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">☺</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is my very last card for day 30 at <a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Beccy's Place</b></a><span> Month of Holiday Cards. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This last prompt is to <b>Do What You Love</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love colouring</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love making Christmas Cards</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love snowmen and snowflakes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love making cards for specific people</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made for a friend's Mum to give to her Grandson. I was given free reign to design anything male oriented.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I had these cute little snowmen stamps in blocks from Bugaboo Stamps (who I really really miss). I had a play with making a grid style layout so the sentiment could fit inside boxes and then interspersed this with snowmen and some snowflake stickers. This whole design was printed and then coloured with Promarkers and Spectrum Noir glitter markers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The base of the card is a sparkly blue and I added a self adhesive ribbon to the top and bottom.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am so chuffed that I managed to make cards for all 30 days of Beccy's challenge. Last year I was only able to make 11 for the challenge. I was working again and just ran out of time. I was really disappointed that 'life got in the way' so was determined to make a better attempt this year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Beccy leaves comments for every single entry. At this stage there are over 1000 so that is a mammoth task. She gives prizes every day for the comments we leave. Race competitions for the fastest 10 people to post a card and weekly winners. She really is most generous and we participants really look forward to taking part each year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you Beccy for the challenge to beat all challenges. See you this time next year <span style="font-size: x-large;">☺</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - A5</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Images</b> - All From Bugaboo Stamps (Retired)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Promarkers, Spectrum Noir Glitter Markers</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Self Adhesive ribbon, Snowflake stickers (both Papermania)</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 30 - Do What You Love</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-80532281178892016962022-12-01T20:15:00.006+00:002023-12-15T17:01:28.793+00:00Santa Hat<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPUR9_eKKgcy3OT8CMIU9oXELP_3lHMCadJkU_BGmWvqYbLmIS7cvNFmLmepfPzOdO2yEuOuA3BfJK2am_e_Mvk0EJpvfIyBw8Lj3GCv1mHg8uNG5zAxV1sG-WM90B8FcQrOya1QIX57BYDJPzFR6cMzDVRaPlJqig0iyxPtrMP52RIVKYeTP2anJ/s2553/Santa%20Hat%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2553" data-original-width="2553" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPUR9_eKKgcy3OT8CMIU9oXELP_3lHMCadJkU_BGmWvqYbLmIS7cvNFmLmepfPzOdO2yEuOuA3BfJK2am_e_Mvk0EJpvfIyBw8Lj3GCv1mHg8uNG5zAxV1sG-WM90B8FcQrOya1QIX57BYDJPzFR6cMzDVRaPlJqig0iyxPtrMP52RIVKYeTP2anJ/w400-h400/Santa%20Hat%20wm.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;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is the second card I made for a friend's daughter who is Pansexual. This means that she falls in love with a person irrespective of whether they are male or female.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The smiley face is in the colours of the Pansexual flag so has specific relevance to his daughter. I created the smiley face in my digital program by using the blocks of colour, adding them into a circle then adding ovals for the eyes and a half circle ellipse for the mouth. I was so proud of how I created it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The main base of the card is a red holographic pattern. I wanted to use the same for his Santa hat. This has been paper pieced using a digital stamp from <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></a> <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jingle-all-the-way-stamps" target="_blank"><b>Jingle All The Way</b></a> set. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsj6ySCP9IP79j9RrRpla6lpuPqjcSjAojk7u6-wlCPz8obN3IfYwNDjOIr7K8Kozo76LebRelLi-q2ljiKWYEGYuOfVRSLpejnrEdWzcgsMKhmYTx327kAeClOrktwp215BDo7kb3ZDiFK13la83th4Tj_aJa7jVwlBSTSpdZAqZHe1SG7Pq0Mpi/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsj6ySCP9IP79j9RrRpla6lpuPqjcSjAojk7u6-wlCPz8obN3IfYwNDjOIr7K8Kozo76LebRelLi-q2ljiKWYEGYuOfVRSLpejnrEdWzcgsMKhmYTx327kAeClOrktwp215BDo7kb3ZDiFK13la83th4Tj_aJa7jVwlBSTSpdZAqZHe1SG7Pq0Mpi/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNkmFg166kuxLDpkKlxt6n1-FzmYjMlcmVtiuGodYbMN1R4WXu6ymbHhMq_704VtWpqhb_MGGklGsDgkcfVi4rX3kzE0Bjce3Ky5IhwYVPZeIDV9hnD5kbsdS2PWtb0YH3nrKURk43RD9w4s5qwBeTLFeJ3hWSms1w64MYAhlVyvwM9LxQ0jhtnk8/s600/khadfield_JingleAllTheWayStamps.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNkmFg166kuxLDpkKlxt6n1-FzmYjMlcmVtiuGodYbMN1R4WXu6ymbHhMq_704VtWpqhb_MGGklGsDgkcfVi4rX3kzE0Bjce3Ky5IhwYVPZeIDV9hnD5kbsdS2PWtb0YH3nrKURk43RD9w4s5qwBeTLFeJ3hWSms1w64MYAhlVyvwM9LxQ0jhtnk8/s320/khadfield_JingleAllTheWayStamps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Over at <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the<b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a> where there are loads more freebies. There is a <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - A5</span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Image</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jingle-all-the-way-stamps"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Jingle All The Way Stamps</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</span></p><p class="p6" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 29 - Z is for Zany (Zany means goofy, unusual or comical)</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-33006644653698188552022-12-01T19:58:00.005+00:002023-12-15T17:01:48.910+00:00Majestic Snowflake<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdQPnjNE8IAWYwKbLc05xORhm-XIJY5cFBJC15a-fbSsC5XFwEomBQ9VJj4XAy24_RSVz2O1DbinO7z7xFS5JdCNp5B3z1CFpsvlVga8L0tJvBai91Y7BNgw1BdNlCDp3DssrERH2Q27R7hLrkWewHtzXUtetc-Wo7OUiq2yfzjTotmlKExdlfapC/s2682/Majestic%20Snowflake%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2682" data-original-width="2682" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdQPnjNE8IAWYwKbLc05xORhm-XIJY5cFBJC15a-fbSsC5XFwEomBQ9VJj4XAy24_RSVz2O1DbinO7z7xFS5JdCNp5B3z1CFpsvlVga8L0tJvBai91Y7BNgw1BdNlCDp3DssrERH2Q27R7hLrkWewHtzXUtetc-Wo7OUiq2yfzjTotmlKExdlfapC/w400-h400/Majestic%20Snowflake%20wm.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;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I am frantically catching up on my posts for the challenge for </span><a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Beccy's Place</b></a><span> Month of Holiday Cards.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Day 28 the prompt is to make a Clean & Simple design card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Now I really struggle with CAS. So much white space really gives me the eebie jeebies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I recently bought this die which is a half snowflake. I have had these square snowflake embossed cards for years and thought it might look quite effective as the background.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The die is very intricate and took ages to remove from the die cut piece. You have to be really careful not to pull it away and break anything off the snowflake. I tried it in white but it looked 'lost' so I changed it to a silver cardstock with a subtle sheen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To keep it simple I used a silver peel sticker for the sentiment and resisted the urge to add gems to the embossed snowflakes.......</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - 6” Square</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Die </b>- Majestic Snowflake (Crafter’s Companion)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Peel off Sticker</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 28 - CAS Design</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-84994204029017316902022-12-01T19:48:00.004+00:002023-12-15T17:02:16.404+00:00X Stitch Penguin<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0SSBDrlocaCCENXIyoqcNwv2CbWRlsieKGywshULFmHj6A8mfYz4h7hEZ1PyVgrtU46-gMPlvEVRGKD-WNQ6o9fKp8iPBw3o6W3-s_ueHaljF6n8pAwLeBY9NAIcbMgDAQ7M77a4JaO_ybM0gvnYrcM9k2RIEpVom-HQyfDgPG7CbgB9rWBcKHP0z/s2379/X%20Stitch%20Penguin%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2378" data-original-width="2379" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0SSBDrlocaCCENXIyoqcNwv2CbWRlsieKGywshULFmHj6A8mfYz4h7hEZ1PyVgrtU46-gMPlvEVRGKD-WNQ6o9fKp8iPBw3o6W3-s_ueHaljF6n8pAwLeBY9NAIcbMgDAQ7M77a4JaO_ybM0gvnYrcM9k2RIEpVom-HQyfDgPG7CbgB9rWBcKHP0z/w400-h400/X%20Stitch%20Penguin%20wm.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;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I am frantically catching up on my posts for the challenge for </span><a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Beccy's Place</b></a><span> Month of Holiday Cards.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Day 26 the prompt is the letter X. X is for X stitch and XXX kisses on the doodle border</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My little penguin is a cross stitch kit that came from a magazine freebie a million years ago. It was originally a gift tag but over the years the adhesive had come unstuck so I had put it in my little box of things that needed to be remade.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I frayed the edges and added it onto a scrap of red card. I used a corner punch to round the edges off.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The card base is Forever Friends embossed one that came in a Docrafts Goody Bag. I added some gems to the border and used a was rub-on to the snowflakes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Finally I added lots of gems to the corners and the snowflakes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 26 - X is for X Stitch</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-40297468230451088502022-12-01T17:00:00.004+00:002023-12-15T17:02:40.117+00:00Holly Angel<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZ09j-2FoKjmixgjjz4pYLQeFCdeqZI6d10mtF9_umX6uyrwsAOpeVRDX8tgtJDGScGb9W7LPjKjhsAMUd5zLPgOAgW6IWE-uppha1PALmpoM2b0sKS7ivGfDmpe0AraXIALJV5q38hkVZJN8qh509_5IoB4LtNfowiBkmvEHw1YR6CQ7s9AXu6ay/s2108/Holly%20Angel%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2108" data-original-width="2107" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZ09j-2FoKjmixgjjz4pYLQeFCdeqZI6d10mtF9_umX6uyrwsAOpeVRDX8tgtJDGScGb9W7LPjKjhsAMUd5zLPgOAgW6IWE-uppha1PALmpoM2b0sKS7ivGfDmpe0AraXIALJV5q38hkVZJN8qh509_5IoB4LtNfowiBkmvEHw1YR6CQ7s9AXu6ay/w400-h400/Holly%20Angel%20wm.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;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />I am frantically catching up on my posts for the challenge for </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Beccy's Place</b></a><span> Month of Holiday Cards.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Day 24 the prompt is the letter V. Mine is Vintage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made using a digital image I had printed off in my Christmas odds and sods folder. I have used gold to mat the poinsettia paper and the sentiment which are both from a magazine freebie by Crafter's Companion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Finally I added some gems to the sentiment and added them to the paper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><br /></b></p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 24 - V is for Vintage</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-57047698140993462112022-12-01T16:54:00.001+00:002023-12-15T17:03:00.938+00:00Pansexual Trees<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHXMguCJbsqEZJZx3jh-KM2PlbqqzE6mVAjJua8p_EaJ-GWyPcw83fvkSxneXlsstfA9vx3tsh1WsGVVRBNJt8CWRjB4fCBl3aXqFZnS5VX-KPszzjLBmZkWHGAEtZ1aNCPxxxz3xPaoUWmZ3TQ54NkUgbj3vaL8GP3Y3VhenhUAufOF9QnMO0Ou5/s2770/Pansexual%20Trees%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2770" data-original-width="2770" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHXMguCJbsqEZJZx3jh-KM2PlbqqzE6mVAjJua8p_EaJ-GWyPcw83fvkSxneXlsstfA9vx3tsh1WsGVVRBNJt8CWRjB4fCBl3aXqFZnS5VX-KPszzjLBmZkWHGAEtZ1aNCPxxxz3xPaoUWmZ3TQ54NkUgbj3vaL8GP3Y3VhenhUAufOF9QnMO0Ou5/w400-h400/Pansexual%20Trees%20wm.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;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I am frantically catching up on my posts for the challenge for </span><a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Beccy's Place</b></a><span> Month of Holiday Cards.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Day 23 the prompt is the letter U. Mine is Uniform.....not in a clothing way but uniform as in a straight line and also the trees in a line. Artistic license has been used but there are several definitions of a word so this is my take on it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made especially for the pansexual daughter of a friend of ours. He asked me to make cards for him to give to her as well as for his Mum (hence Granddaughter)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I had to do some research but a Pansexual is someones who loves a person irrelevant of gender. The lines on the border are in the colour of the pansexual flag. I created a digital paper by placing lines of each colour in a Uniform repeating design. Then rotating it so it was diagonal. I then added a white rectangle over the top and printed on photo paper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The trees are a play on the sexual nature of Pansexuals. The small trees are in a darker green and a mid tone green. I used a white gel marker to define the segments.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The larger tree has been pieced by using both colours on the same tree. I liked the idea that a person can love both a man or a woman and the two different colours are a nod to that.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><p></p> <p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 23 - U is for Uniform</span></li></ul><p></p>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-26969724205357128232022-12-01T16:42:00.003+00:002023-12-15T17:04:03.978+00:00The Nativity<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUVbFobdhxWgbXRg_z8VcBr8FuLrErHb5kaAqzothS8AB46fYimLcz0Ux3vxzIGOauFK1xQguMi_8r8IV551kso0c37B5pUWTiLTTV54WOT2s4sqUNB2NkbyY2GyhH0cCCpjBJ2AnouSJXKX8tYc2ecbGf1_6Geoawmn35dD04ilxoU1wHIyqttar/s2502/The%20Nativity%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2502" data-original-width="2502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUVbFobdhxWgbXRg_z8VcBr8FuLrErHb5kaAqzothS8AB46fYimLcz0Ux3vxzIGOauFK1xQguMi_8r8IV551kso0c37B5pUWTiLTTV54WOT2s4sqUNB2NkbyY2GyhH0cCCpjBJ2AnouSJXKX8tYc2ecbGf1_6Geoawmn35dD04ilxoU1wHIyqttar/w400-h400/The%20Nativity%20wm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am frantically catching up on my posts for the challenge for </span><a href="https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><b>Beccy's Place</b></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> Month of Holiday Cards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Day 16 the prompt is the letter N. Mine is Nativity and Noel </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The card has been made with a rubber stamp image from a swap years ago on a forum I used to belong to. I have no idea who the designer is but I suspect it could be Penny Black. It was coloured with Twinkling H20's so has a lovely shimmer to it. This was in my little packet of prepared images but not previously made into a card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The tag was a decoupage one by Margaret Sherry that came in a magazine freebie goodness knows how many years I have had it languishing in my stash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I found a paper in my stash with a blue backgrounds and stars which I felt tied the elements together. I added gold shimmer card for the matting layer and of star gems for twinkle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I tend not to use religious iconography as I am agnostic but felt it made a nice Christmas card for a family I know are church goers and will appreciate the thought.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - A5</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Rubber Stamp</b> <b>Image</b> - Unknown</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Twinkling H20’s</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Star Gems, Gold Twine, Decoupage Tag (Margaret Sherry)</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p3" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</span></p><p class="p4" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 16 - N is for Nativity & Noel</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-15004257290406633002022-11-30T16:25:00.001+00:002023-12-15T17:04:25.585+00:00Gingerbread House<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vn1IZk0SkcPu4aNKts-s2E7uWo_mKmRmUusN0hXNEUqd_59OfGWYUDXgR6AoXwXBAhNbTPy3NCJb9SRlhHrqs5YN4AdanCBb8NICye1sfaSLUXlWDvmcGxmbXY6QzEeVjtIZ2BhHb9CSZTfeqVKKVJBexqx4AzQIiaWgMutm1YrAKxvIZOznGUxC/s2176/Gingerbread%20House%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2176" data-original-width="2174" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vn1IZk0SkcPu4aNKts-s2E7uWo_mKmRmUusN0hXNEUqd_59OfGWYUDXgR6AoXwXBAhNbTPy3NCJb9SRlhHrqs5YN4AdanCBb8NICye1sfaSLUXlWDvmcGxmbXY6QzEeVjtIZ2BhHb9CSZTfeqVKKVJBexqx4AzQIiaWgMutm1YrAKxvIZOznGUxC/s320/Gingerbread%20House%20wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgC5Npd2JTRvuuBB_bk5tjfLOFVOx1amk1Z74ZZrLUCjVKNa35QGmZaLjI5MVOojG-RPKkn__oIKsGDwD-f181ATrnV9IeOe6gfPb5DP1kVWjNWvqxV35mVkofM50KvSI5CHEOBGwyqy6djZ0nN1K1unJuHnC8gZMxazyWGa4TgqphFl_kHs2fO65/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgC5Npd2JTRvuuBB_bk5tjfLOFVOx1amk1Z74ZZrLUCjVKNa35QGmZaLjI5MVOojG-RPKkn__oIKsGDwD-f181ATrnV9IeOe6gfPb5DP1kVWjNWvqxV35mVkofM50KvSI5CHEOBGwyqy6djZ0nN1K1unJuHnC8gZMxazyWGa4TgqphFl_kHs2fO65/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Kate has designed two new sets for Christmas. </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly" target="_blank"><b>Jolly Holly</b></a><span> is a Kawaii style with cute characters and lots of smiley faces. Totally up my street and so much fun to work with. Each sets comes as either a pre-coloured Doodle, black line art to colour yourself or a specially priced bundle with both sets together.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAfYXeO16JUNl_OpNTDk6h42kBFCIHmE-DKVBwv87-cNQN5RUEyuiJuzCflhOxJA5ELXJ-W0RlYq7qh73jVY6gtd7HpzjtsOTLB0rcZ7NHh05RYI3yoPTUL5lPnVzuMGJaUKZoKfigACA9GSt1DNmi5S5m6Y_McY6XC7OnFYQCTJkleWibl3VPja8/s600/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaAfYXeO16JUNl_OpNTDk6h42kBFCIHmE-DKVBwv87-cNQN5RUEyuiJuzCflhOxJA5ELXJ-W0RlYq7qh73jVY6gtd7HpzjtsOTLB0rcZ7NHh05RYI3yoPTUL5lPnVzuMGJaUKZoKfigACA9GSt1DNmi5S5m6Y_McY6XC7OnFYQCTJkleWibl3VPja8/s320/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made with the Gingerbread House image from the Doodles pack.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">This card has been made using a sketch from </span><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/277532330588912" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kendra's Card Challenge</a>.</b><span style="background-color: white;"> This is the first time I am taking part in such a project. Every quarter Kendra provides a PDF which has a cutting plan for several cards using 6 sheets of 6"x6" paper. This time there are 17 card sketches for A2 size cards which are slightly smaller than the A6 cards we would normally make as a small card in the UK. This layout is sketch 14</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsTyFmsOQMXbl0zJomxau7ly2Zuv6FAhsMRPFMKPaphc98aeljv43GfDAGiCiNM-nd0hBIjD9wym1Dc801kVNTAPI7CycTFdhn8N_63pija3vQVgunlpX96faSH02-bk1D3HLM5XE7FO9t58UNLdTKMdRFeTq-fFxII-byibmX7gtu9vAiFQF4MJn/s1080/KCC8%20-%2014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsTyFmsOQMXbl0zJomxau7ly2Zuv6FAhsMRPFMKPaphc98aeljv43GfDAGiCiNM-nd0hBIjD9wym1Dc801kVNTAPI7CycTFdhn8N_63pija3vQVgunlpX96faSH02-bk1D3HLM5XE7FO9t58UNLdTKMdRFeTq-fFxII-byibmX7gtu9vAiFQF4MJn/s320/KCC8%20-%2014.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The card base already made following the sketch I was able to quickly put this together. I had printed several of the characters on a sheet to make use of the relevant sketches and layouts. The planning and measuring probably took more time than actually making the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The special colour laser printer paper I use is not very thick so I find it is best to add the printed image to a scrap of card to make it more robust. This is especially important when it will be mounted on foam pads. I cut the shapes out with tiny scissors and leave a thin border. I love fiddly cutting so this is right up my street.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I used a Spectrum Noir glitter marker to colour the roof and chimney tops in a golden yellow to match the colours of the gold used throughout the card. I added some gingerbread rub ons as Mommy & Daddy and a little puffy sticker for the child.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Over at <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the<b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a> where there are loads more freebies. There is a <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - A2</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital Image</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Jolly Holly Doodles</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Designer Papers </b>- Christmas Basic Style & Merry Christmas Traditional (Craft Sensations)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Colouring Medium</b> - Glitter Marker (Spectrum Noir)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Gold Outline stickers, gingerbread glitter rub ons (Royal Langnickel) Puffy Sticker (Unknown)</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></span></div></div><br /></span></div></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 27 - Y is for Yellow</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-74583570482551951512022-11-30T16:23:00.001+00:002023-12-15T17:04:46.315+00:00Wreath<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsyn1QSg8gwMVgFQ3LYEj4RF6sxjvG5MjSGRhUqqPELXVgdEI_fvTQ-re7HECXSs3SW9Yy_-tqaKeLJc29W3Xh9JNIyu8B85K7_lOcYSr4dCZEWOCgKP6Q__6NKhtNlwyCrkfVVg7FkNNkokWHhrXdf6XwEzTocKM9_x5DUCBjnW03QKtKhp-21QR/s2200/Wreath%20WM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsyn1QSg8gwMVgFQ3LYEj4RF6sxjvG5MjSGRhUqqPELXVgdEI_fvTQ-re7HECXSs3SW9Yy_-tqaKeLJc29W3Xh9JNIyu8B85K7_lOcYSr4dCZEWOCgKP6Q__6NKhtNlwyCrkfVVg7FkNNkokWHhrXdf6XwEzTocKM9_x5DUCBjnW03QKtKhp-21QR/s320/Wreath%20WM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1BbdEbN8uP6WadnIDr3P6DGrAiOSocA1sJkTEmKD6Fl3nexQaWEsVSyGYis6HgDfyqnfJ0KFWroqtKOury0IsO6OR7xrCeWNWF7A5qJpcZsh0AP8iOHF8XMrdaZ8Ue0NZV0bitpL_S17nJ8_E6_F3aheZBa6s6yAX2AVBwoUAMYtJLdaz3d_QJqs/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF1BbdEbN8uP6WadnIDr3P6DGrAiOSocA1sJkTEmKD6Fl3nexQaWEsVSyGYis6HgDfyqnfJ0KFWroqtKOury0IsO6OR7xrCeWNWF7A5qJpcZsh0AP8iOHF8XMrdaZ8Ue0NZV0bitpL_S17nJ8_E6_F3aheZBa6s6yAX2AVBwoUAMYtJLdaz3d_QJqs/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Kate has designed two new sets for Christmas. </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly" target="_blank"><b>Jolly Holly</b></a><span> is a Kawaii style with cute characters and lots of smiley faces. Totally up my street and so much fun to work with. Each sets comes as either a pre-coloured Doodle, black line art to colour yourself or a specially priced bundle with both sets together.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLF_-70g6vyhnnDHUTXhNBO1pDnbN-J4F3jRkK6Jn-XvDlFdWm-hlxidnH0H_L2mIjHH1Ab_7U6Upu1lb0_N72BLrBZArB2vvT2GaOExSOCiWkR36NY7az1xsSzVI98yisDHATpGAKKeGkMG2tpPPnYjdmtyFz9MxW5lezkDI0zqwTQaCSFKNO1sqP/s600/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLF_-70g6vyhnnDHUTXhNBO1pDnbN-J4F3jRkK6Jn-XvDlFdWm-hlxidnH0H_L2mIjHH1Ab_7U6Upu1lb0_N72BLrBZArB2vvT2GaOExSOCiWkR36NY7az1xsSzVI98yisDHATpGAKKeGkMG2tpPPnYjdmtyFz9MxW5lezkDI0zqwTQaCSFKNO1sqP/s320/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made with the Wreath from the Doodles pack.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">This card has been made using a sketch from </span><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/277532330588912" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kendra's Card Challenge</a>.</b><span style="background-color: white;"> This is the first time I am taking part in such a project. Every quarter Kendra provides a PDF which has a cutting plan for several cards using 6 sheets of 6"x6" paper. This time there are 17 card sketches for A2 size cards which are slightly smaller than the A6 cards we would normally make as a small card in the UK. This layout is sketch 10</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9R-g7mC7hs9rUfwDorSFR3xM03WCI8y11kRl3WuW1XONb8SRZzFfXulV6EYZu-VQiWcyNaAXhHNFCHSL28m4p5TTo8k7X73-XnKfXsJ8muhzoglLygHI7uncXGtMYz_iDhsE5_-ZIj5wjVYUFYJkbMffu7r9NGF7ukCAgWadbtXsoiVVazje4h2BB/s1080/KCC8%20-%2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9R-g7mC7hs9rUfwDorSFR3xM03WCI8y11kRl3WuW1XONb8SRZzFfXulV6EYZu-VQiWcyNaAXhHNFCHSL28m4p5TTo8k7X73-XnKfXsJ8muhzoglLygHI7uncXGtMYz_iDhsE5_-ZIj5wjVYUFYJkbMffu7r9NGF7ukCAgWadbtXsoiVVazje4h2BB/s320/KCC8%20-%2010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The card base already made following the sketch I was able to quickly put this together. I had printed several of the characters on a sheet to make use of the relevant sketches and layouts. The planning and measuring probably took more time than actually making the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The special colour laser printer paper I use is not very thick so I find it is best to add the printed image to a scrap of card to make it more robust. This is especially important when it will be mounted on foam pads. I cut the shapes out with tiny scissors and leave a thin border. I love fiddly cutting so this is right up my street.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The circular element I felt suited the wreath image so I fussy cut and added a scrap of gold to the inside. This is mounted on foam pads for dimension. I added a bit of sparkle with red Stickles glitter glue on the ribbon and Icicle on the baubles. The sentiment has been added to a scrap of red card and I trimmed around it to leave a small border.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Over at <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the<b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a> where there are loads more freebies. There is a <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</p></span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - A2</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Image</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Jolly Holly Doodles</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Designer Papers</b> - Merry Christmas Vintage, Merry Christmas Traditional (Craft Sensations)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Stickles Glitter Glue, Sakura Clear Glitter pen</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 25 - W is for Wreath</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-39000793058372274992022-11-30T16:22:00.001+00:002023-12-15T17:05:06.068+00:00Tree<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd32ciRp0m5nhCiPZXkY_7AKzyIj9PhvlueOf381pn5NSK-I4td--G1B2SK42cIiyvFrv-Q2sb4EL-CtRFPIjrFF6hF1mLpfDirPTucs1YHTw_4fuzVG5--sJhPDCVMO9Cg5uNzyNOp0Zp1TyvaZgCo0cfwpZxceZb4LGhsT7MpXoQhR04Ap3n_ImP/s2400/Tree%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd32ciRp0m5nhCiPZXkY_7AKzyIj9PhvlueOf381pn5NSK-I4td--G1B2SK42cIiyvFrv-Q2sb4EL-CtRFPIjrFF6hF1mLpfDirPTucs1YHTw_4fuzVG5--sJhPDCVMO9Cg5uNzyNOp0Zp1TyvaZgCo0cfwpZxceZb4LGhsT7MpXoQhR04Ap3n_ImP/s320/Tree%20wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: arial; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNxoTVTyjKDMD7ldxO8Sf3qu5AJHh0XPDZ5LHL_ENCM-3ajw1cgQM_TOFgDfdwmwtEKjlpSFFHpFq21yOBCQbCCSCwUkOwL0_E8Ih38HpkQLD-rF8JRU4jgUgwXksLeBMoPCEhHitXbK-kMHHQdq5GnHPsMHJTrgCXsVofmxisGMredmy3DciwoKM/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNxoTVTyjKDMD7ldxO8Sf3qu5AJHh0XPDZ5LHL_ENCM-3ajw1cgQM_TOFgDfdwmwtEKjlpSFFHpFq21yOBCQbCCSCwUkOwL0_E8Ih38HpkQLD-rF8JRU4jgUgwXksLeBMoPCEhHitXbK-kMHHQdq5GnHPsMHJTrgCXsVofmxisGMredmy3DciwoKM/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kate has designed two new sets for Christmas. </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><b>Jolly Holly</b></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> is a Kawaii style with cute characters and lots of smiley faces. Totally up my street and so much fun to work with. Each set comes as either a pre-coloured Doodle, black line art to colour yourself or a specially priced bundle with both sets together.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU61A24wWfWuDHDtyMbirPUW_mRDOGrR-W2y1b0jOY0GS8-umLBFzMI2WGBebqXsQhA2jVnm7TYbDT-xNWge_gp_aqSOzIQ_ijGWGF3Ony8tkpT74XPnyFeBP1uN4d-vwtOaUTK6tI7fbgZVmJ8wazMxG2MqWYYGcf85RE-GtMrPkF37Aq9TpS87OE/s600/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU61A24wWfWuDHDtyMbirPUW_mRDOGrR-W2y1b0jOY0GS8-umLBFzMI2WGBebqXsQhA2jVnm7TYbDT-xNWge_gp_aqSOzIQ_ijGWGF3Ony8tkpT74XPnyFeBP1uN4d-vwtOaUTK6tI7fbgZVmJ8wazMxG2MqWYYGcf85RE-GtMrPkF37Aq9TpS87OE/s320/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made with the Christmas Tree from the Doodles pack.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;">This card has been made using a sketch from </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/277532330588912" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kendra's Card Challenge</a>.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"> This is the first time I am taking part in such a project. Every quarter Kendra provides a PDF which has a cutting plan for several cards using 6 sheets of 6"x6" paper. This time there are 17 card sketches for A2 size cards which are slightly smaller than the A6 cards we would normally make as a small card in the UK. This layout is sketch 11</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><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/AVvXsEh2nXdwzobdJZGpWq4qWJIuZHRegZDvn1CR1BfWNPyZnaOmXkTkyxL0SGrIltIC0xzDouL5VXkLqSv5iREzs0C-Fl26E0Fzu6CZF0TKwZENt_MCtvD55NXfXE9JmCB3LuVCJf0JmpU6KhC9ASs6CUvJ05I79VWm0ArABb4VknHrjWm133qfFKmAIrT5/s1080/KCC8%20-%2011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2nXdwzobdJZGpWq4qWJIuZHRegZDvn1CR1BfWNPyZnaOmXkTkyxL0SGrIltIC0xzDouL5VXkLqSv5iREzs0C-Fl26E0Fzu6CZF0TKwZENt_MCtvD55NXfXE9JmCB3LuVCJf0JmpU6KhC9ASs6CUvJ05I79VWm0ArABb4VknHrjWm133qfFKmAIrT5/s320/KCC8%20-%2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The card base already made following the sketch I was able to quickly put this together. The background paper was free choice so I used a green metallic snowflake paper to keep it mainly one colour. This is a wrapping paper from Paperchase that is great value a you get 8 sheets of A4 paper for only a few pounds.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> I had printed several of the characters on a sheet to make use of the relevant sketches and layouts. The planning and measuring probably took more time than actually making the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The special colour laser printer paper I use is not very thick so I find it is best to add the printed image to a scrap of card to make it more robust. This is especially important when it will be mounted on foam pads. I cut the shapes out with tiny scissors and leave a thin border. I love fiddly cutting so this is right up my street.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The tree has been popped up on foam pads and I added Stickles glitter glue to each of the baubles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">Over at </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the</span><b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> where there are loads more freebies. There is a </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a><span style="background-color: white;"> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - A2</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Image</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Jolly Holly Doodles</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">Designer Papers - Green Snowflakes (Paperchase) Merry Christmas Vintage (Craft Sensations)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Dies </b>- Framelits Circles (Sizzix)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Stickles Glitter Glue</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 22 - T is for Tree</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-68545436460265590402022-11-29T14:56:00.001+00:002023-12-15T17:05:24.796+00:00Santa<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2srGr9VZ2hgHOQUL1eSaUZdULFqkUmEtu0J8XgBlNqvyCMO85-DKYR3pMyNEyeSE5oN_VTHbb4Z8sQVhMqdhLCLMxJGpORX96E8NfHM3oJuZV0-sK3pL0I3DD09T2JYjwn5aNMYT_-4fMScEXjdvkpQt-eXw5CwalBsxNlVn85SHFvLglyYih09FY/s2000/Santa%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2srGr9VZ2hgHOQUL1eSaUZdULFqkUmEtu0J8XgBlNqvyCMO85-DKYR3pMyNEyeSE5oN_VTHbb4Z8sQVhMqdhLCLMxJGpORX96E8NfHM3oJuZV0-sK3pL0I3DD09T2JYjwn5aNMYT_-4fMScEXjdvkpQt-eXw5CwalBsxNlVn85SHFvLglyYih09FY/s320/Santa%20wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGz-TJA66z_dlUiWkSMm_kimh36nXwH7zrNHDwO5Icpg0h3HUrmkRG8cyxt6T9Cq2Oyb_WcAeV2j0PSdhIozg_6HPJgphCkcM2LNR0vGqB4oJRsYi1ilMzd3E97Su4-B-8q8fqqLjOseJMA2VwMJGtVpWOHCGVLNW9HwsD0a_Gr6cT2VkQTGXJIsb/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGz-TJA66z_dlUiWkSMm_kimh36nXwH7zrNHDwO5Icpg0h3HUrmkRG8cyxt6T9Cq2Oyb_WcAeV2j0PSdhIozg_6HPJgphCkcM2LNR0vGqB4oJRsYi1ilMzd3E97Su4-B-8q8fqqLjOseJMA2VwMJGtVpWOHCGVLNW9HwsD0a_Gr6cT2VkQTGXJIsb/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kate has designed two new sets for Christmas. <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly" target="_blank"><b>Jolly Holly</b></a> is a Kawaii style with cute characters and lots of smiley faces. Totally up my street and so much fun to work with. Each set comes as either a pre-coloured Doodle, black line art to colour yourself or a specially priced bundle with both sets together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbEA1L3P0HezjqmfRhGPtHFSdezBwNeayNctS3M0pMkYOZQY3_6kYSqoTG5aD9HLq0ta7anVr6jBLQoBej6UZyCFTSxLaA8hUJ_2IqVT6WFtwhDICUenOI5hFxrMwlBIOlsiVcLGjay_3IWo3J2CsyshoOaNRiSj8t_LMAUJ2x-vy9Vy2p_-2ky2Z/s600/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbEA1L3P0HezjqmfRhGPtHFSdezBwNeayNctS3M0pMkYOZQY3_6kYSqoTG5aD9HLq0ta7anVr6jBLQoBej6UZyCFTSxLaA8hUJ_2IqVT6WFtwhDICUenOI5hFxrMwlBIOlsiVcLGjay_3IWo3J2CsyshoOaNRiSj8t_LMAUJ2x-vy9Vy2p_-2ky2Z/s320/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made with the Santa image from the Doodles pack.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">This card has been made using a sketch from </span><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/277532330588912" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kendra's Card Challenge</a>.</b><span style="background-color: white;"> This is the first time I am taking part in such a project. Every quarter Kendra provides a PDF which has a cutting plan for several cards using 6 sheets of 6"x6" paper. This time there are 17 card sketches for A2 size cards which are slightly smaller than the A6 cards we would normally make as a small card in the UK. This layout is sketch 4</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOqg1JygCivAaaXu5dqML-8g8qXjl7XU4Hj42F_8b8jUzLvEaiIRS8XTDWg-keGiTpKQplde-dFJ9H7dv4JbuCwl3DIVmfvJSxQeR-QTtdaQPiJglg3vKesRFtxhFNn-6pq1zlLoISVQ0a1nEEgsAxJYN7sEl-kHsdUJ_ZbkBFC_5lEJtsXDL_tG4/s1080/KCC8%20-%2004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOqg1JygCivAaaXu5dqML-8g8qXjl7XU4Hj42F_8b8jUzLvEaiIRS8XTDWg-keGiTpKQplde-dFJ9H7dv4JbuCwl3DIVmfvJSxQeR-QTtdaQPiJglg3vKesRFtxhFNn-6pq1zlLoISVQ0a1nEEgsAxJYN7sEl-kHsdUJ_ZbkBFC_5lEJtsXDL_tG4/s320/KCC8%20-%2004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The card base already made following the sketch I was able to quickly put this together. I had printed several of the characters on a sheet to make use of the relevant sketches and layouts. The planning and measuring probably took more time than actually making the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The special colour laser printer paper I use is not very thick so I find it is best to add the printed image to a scrap of card to make it more robust. This is especially important when it will be mounted on foam pads. I cut the shapes out with tiny scissors and leave a thin border. I love fiddly cutting so this is right up my street.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The middle paper of this card was a free choice so I chose this red paper which has a foiled green marble pattern. It is framed with some pearlescent gold card that has been cut with a scalloped edge die. This is a great backdrop for Santa as the red is a little darker. For the shape element I found a sentiment in black which I felt matched the boots and gloves.</span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">Over at </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the</span><b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> where there are loads more freebies. There is a </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a><span style="background-color: white;"> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - A2</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Image</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Jolly Holly Doodles</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Die</b> - Generic Large Scalloped Rectangle (Ebay)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Designer Papers</b> - Vintage Christmas Brights, Merry Christmas Vintage & Merry Christmas Traditional (Craft Sensations)</p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></span></div><div><br /></div></div></span></div></span></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 21 - S is for Santa</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-12699555830298755172022-11-28T20:50:00.001+00:002023-12-15T17:05:46.348+00:00Reindeer<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZVUoevVkdurUBRzbCy84S07KPCcSX9sOt0KAqM2D_b4EVNc4msJVWi-jaFkIAJunFzmXFdu3g-yeiFLw9DPA8VfLSOSQNUEC8XpNjHAaW9uxH4b7HcGLHcQmA4DNEgKi8cBlnwGOfF5dUXsLBC3EZ_pY2dND-6oKMedTiUUSc5BBZP4Q8p_fYPQ3/s1950/Reindeer%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="1950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZZVUoevVkdurUBRzbCy84S07KPCcSX9sOt0KAqM2D_b4EVNc4msJVWi-jaFkIAJunFzmXFdu3g-yeiFLw9DPA8VfLSOSQNUEC8XpNjHAaW9uxH4b7HcGLHcQmA4DNEgKi8cBlnwGOfF5dUXsLBC3EZ_pY2dND-6oKMedTiUUSc5BBZP4Q8p_fYPQ3/s320/Reindeer%20wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBQtpn98VwGy_87T7CSItXM5Dj4fNMcx_1pW05qsPm7U2x4gfMn5Fdy2NW9dGPa7iBLm-3P9C2HoxqHX8DMZO-uqEyhJsJjJAjQFNLWFBZAL64cXnEx8BfqpPHSWbmBBPNqCX8SC4_mvjMeD42SYJrH8Fhv-pkQ6rOUqo_26fbhRoFR58GIkuEsTX/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieBQtpn98VwGy_87T7CSItXM5Dj4fNMcx_1pW05qsPm7U2x4gfMn5Fdy2NW9dGPa7iBLm-3P9C2HoxqHX8DMZO-uqEyhJsJjJAjQFNLWFBZAL64cXnEx8BfqpPHSWbmBBPNqCX8SC4_mvjMeD42SYJrH8Fhv-pkQ6rOUqo_26fbhRoFR58GIkuEsTX/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kate has designed two new sets for Christmas. </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><b>Jolly Holly</b></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> is a Kawaii style with cute characters and lots of smiley faces. Totally up my street and so much fun to work with. Each set comes as either a pre-coloured Doodle, black line art to colour yourself or a specially priced bundle with both sets together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZReSUNQ9Uh9524NNe_63O-Pk2-pJmnrSgp-RXy7GOjqgRE5f8ogXfythGCl1xOwAyplAa9RSsypWhlAprBJEtl9qj9z1G68nNtvW5vdALQN7_zriyOR-yHvfYxzdpZz-CX0LpZ6_waV93K0XHdS3EQintvOM5-ehnI9j_ShqBfg-nqj8qoEUf6YbW/s600/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZReSUNQ9Uh9524NNe_63O-Pk2-pJmnrSgp-RXy7GOjqgRE5f8ogXfythGCl1xOwAyplAa9RSsypWhlAprBJEtl9qj9z1G68nNtvW5vdALQN7_zriyOR-yHvfYxzdpZz-CX0LpZ6_waV93K0XHdS3EQintvOM5-ehnI9j_ShqBfg-nqj8qoEUf6YbW/s320/khadfield_JollyHolly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This card has been made with the gorgeous Reindeer from the Doodles pack.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">This card has been made using a sketch from </span><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/277532330588912" style="color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Kendra's Card Challenge</a>.</b><span style="background-color: white;"> This is the first time I am taking part in such a project. Every quarter Kendra provides a PDF which has a cutting plan for several cards using 6 sheets of 6"x6" paper. This time there are 17 card sketches for A2 size cards which are slightly smaller than the A6 cards we would normally make as a small card in the UK. This layout is sketch 17</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwxrjg3A1n12noTihOePLbONkTdT9yfmM1yuP1rI99veShyiAnbI2y_xHO3UOqoPFKn4Opp31nY9oPVHhCEzzICR7Afc20zWK-pUsj5i6m28hSPiWV_-y5xgvjtkbXKcsVdtyVRuyxDXlrfIALo0ZFPp0txeqUtB5joy7hIDiEA8jhjMN0zLOI3oR/s1080/KCC8%20-%2017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwxrjg3A1n12noTihOePLbONkTdT9yfmM1yuP1rI99veShyiAnbI2y_xHO3UOqoPFKn4Opp31nY9oPVHhCEzzICR7Afc20zWK-pUsj5i6m28hSPiWV_-y5xgvjtkbXKcsVdtyVRuyxDXlrfIALo0ZFPp0txeqUtB5joy7hIDiEA8jhjMN0zLOI3oR/s320/KCC8%20-%2017.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The card base already made following the sketch I was able to quickly put this together. I had printed several of the characters on a sheet to make use of the relevant sketches and layouts. The planning and measuring probably took more time than actually making the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The special colour laser printer paper I use is not very thick so I find it is best to add the printed image to a scrap of card to make it more robust. This is especially important when it will be mounted on foam pads. I cut the shapes out with tiny scissors and leave a thin border. I love fiddly cutting so this is right up my street.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The placement of the banners on the right hand side left me the perfect placing to put little Rudy. He is simply popped up on thin foam pads. The sentiment is a Dufex sticker that lost it's stickyness a long time ago. I added it to a scrap of card. I love the bit of sparkle it gives with the holographic shimmer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Over at <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the<b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a> where there are loads more freebies. There is a <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</p><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Card Details -</b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><b></b><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Size</b> - A2</p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Image</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jolly-holly"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Jolly Holly Doodles</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Designer Papers </b>- Merry Christmas Vintage & Merry Christmas Traditional (Craft Sensations)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Sentiment Sticker (Dufex)</p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</p></span></div></div></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 20 - R is for Reindeer, Rudolph, Red</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149460468336644196.post-8934011761006451032022-11-28T19:28:00.001+00:002023-12-15T17:06:13.350+00:00Some People Are Worth Melting For<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TrgXwPUYAqvo_bgigmNXQe1s8gWAq-Tk9duMP5eP8tx9mo1m50LB-9ycg1_IxgJa1D1CDvnVRpzecFpBnSEygjIOZhnYD6NiWGFhXzosllisejOBPyVn-6LxLw6yILHqM-5N4WnEkR_gOoD9syw8EpzJa5ai6tj8NLu9SX5RJcN6XbVMBjzsb586/s2200/Some%20People%20Are%20Worth%20Melting%20For%20wm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TrgXwPUYAqvo_bgigmNXQe1s8gWAq-Tk9duMP5eP8tx9mo1m50LB-9ycg1_IxgJa1D1CDvnVRpzecFpBnSEygjIOZhnYD6NiWGFhXzosllisejOBPyVn-6LxLw6yILHqM-5N4WnEkR_gOoD9syw8EpzJa5ai6tj8NLu9SX5RJcN6XbVMBjzsb586/s320/Some%20People%20Are%20Worth%20Melting%20For%20wm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white;">At </span><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/" style="background-color: white; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white;"> there are so many fabulous sets it is really easy to get inspired to use them. There are digital stamps which you can colour, coloured versions you can scrapbook or make into digital layouts. Papers, patterned overlays and doodles galore. No matter what your skill level there are so many goodies to play with.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfBCqZIs5URpAQFpdPXXu-FO-aQGEy3kHSFaBGqUwIHlVaSfHqdtLE_xlJTvDFIGUlBdwWlr-QWpCe-nJaJ3byiRXNeC7nXBdKHWX4H-ZNf5GMOw9yGsuWdJIiaq57AYqHNCVLh5Fbr1KC-vCZtgBicVupPWbDwLZk3rU2oEmPGpOOCemnv4kdc0N/s400/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="400" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLfBCqZIs5URpAQFpdPXXu-FO-aQGEy3kHSFaBGqUwIHlVaSfHqdtLE_xlJTvDFIGUlBdwWlr-QWpCe-nJaJ3byiRXNeC7nXBdKHWX4H-ZNf5GMOw9yGsuWdJIiaq57AYqHNCVLh5Fbr1KC-vCZtgBicVupPWbDwLZk3rU2oEmPGpOOCemnv4kdc0N/s320/Kate%20Hadfields%20Designs%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kate has designed two new sets for Christmas. <b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jingle-toppers" target="_blank">Jingle Toppers</a></b> is a set I asked Kate to design as I really enjoyed working with the Halloween ones as bag toppers and thought it would make great gifts for Christmas treats. Each set comes as either a pre-coloured Doodle, black line art to colour yourself or a specially priced bundle with both sets together.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jingle-toppers" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVcnr3UIAaNpCXo7tRxf3AIuLTGEZkw6MJ_zzVReAbodsJZC4WypGTQdbkqq-2l3ibcF5rAS7j73LLfORv41lKYC5A7SXg1sKzStj8os6rvfFjjDwRFqvdUfwRrNl_8Q_Rw3i-gl8YxGFv7TIZEP8ym3t7VbfI9CZ-woKPxMLm7mBjBYDJ33QiAtQp/s320/khadfield_JingleToppers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I wanted to use the Snowman image so started with that as I my base. I love the spotty paper from <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/merry-and-bright" target="_blank"><b>Merry and Bright</b></a>. The colours are bold and cheerful and suit the character really well. When planning out my printing I always make a template the size of the finished card so I can play with dimensions and sizing the different elements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/merry-and-bright" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqramCkF01AKqtEtWmkA4qOW3bWz9r7RYHC4mgeLuXlzF-6u4IE-2HiongRBGZ4JREYar3PgqvHr-PdhXvSUariO5ZT_C0-cKgCz4PxBkiBkqnuy-qRuZC3s7IS9KJ97CMlgMGKlzKHIzXI6PbMCPy4YL2rWKSIRQNainIGNGo67DLsbpkwvuH3jrK/s320/_khadfield_merryandbright.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I added a red rectangle from the <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jingle-all-the-way-papers" target="_blank"><b>Jingle All The Way Papers</b></a>. I added a black border as this made it stand out from the spotty paper better.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jingle-all-the-way-papers" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNb8MGAJopYJeAHegBvSfqQoxml5YulDD-PcZnP-RhEC4H1HXtrTPvbWzXdWKnfa846vsamG5T3J52yhm3V0T9hcc9pEKkQu_nmX1omhEjhkvqAlXoU62GQ2R6zzOz18CX5N2nTSuTOMQemXHxbVaarawmrkVFWICj0iPz9c-M3Fc1rAfW6r4HAl74/s320/khadfield_JingleAllTheWayPapers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I then added Mr Snowman and sized up. Kate's images are perfect for this as they are really high quality and do not degrade when made larger. Many digital stamps and images are not as clear and when enlarged they lose a lot of the crisp sharpness. I have used Kate's quite large on some projects and can vouch for the quality.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I had seen this quote on <a href="https://lovesvg.com/" target="_blank"><b>Love SVG'</b></a>s site. This is a fantastic resource for free files you can download if you become a member. They come in lots of different formats so you can use as cut files, digital projects and things like T shirt printing. I just use them as a digistamp. It is definitely worth checking out. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I particularly like the quote as Olaf says it in Frozen and I love Olaf. I made a box for the quote to sit in and then by moving it into position it then looks like the snowman is holding a banner. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Once printed and mounted onto the white card blank it was simply a case of adding some Christmas sparkle to his outfit with red, green & clear Stickles glitter glue.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="background-color: white; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Over at <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Kate Hadfield Designs</b></span></a> there is lots going on. Kate is really generous with her freebies which are readily available. If you sign up to the newsletter you get access to an extra subscriber area the<b> </b><a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/subscribers/"><span class="s1" style="color: #0000e3;"><b>Doodle Den</b></span></a> where there are loads more freebies. There is a <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/index.php?route=gallery/list"><b>gallery</b></a> full of projects by the Creative Team and customers and so much inspiration for crafters and teachers. I would highly recommend you pop over there and join in the fun.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Card Details -</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Size</b> - A5</span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital</b> <b>Image</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/jingle-toppers"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Jingle Toppers</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Papers</b> - <a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/shop/merry-and-bright"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Merry & Bright</span></a> (<a href="https://katehadfielddesigns.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Kate Hadfield Designs</span></a>)</span></span></p><p class="p3" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span class="s1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Digital Sentiment</b> - <a href="https://lovesvg.com/product/some-people-are-worth-melting-for/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Some People Are Worth Melting For</span></a> (<a href="https://lovesvg.com/"><span class="s2" style="color: #0b4cb4; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">Love SVG</span></a>)</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Embellishments</b> - Stickles Glitter Glue</span></p><p class="p2" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p4" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 10px; min-height: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p class="p5" style="color: #1d1d1d; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would like to enter this card into the following challenge</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://beccyschallenges.blogspot.com/"><strong>Beccy’s Place Challenges</strong></a> - Month of Holiday Cards Day 19 - Q is for Quote</span></li></ul><p></p>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098580280051216331noreply@blogger.com1