tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58779406485375075502024-03-05T07:59:18.701+00:00Flissys Crafty HavenValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-4377389752573757042012-10-01T22:00:00.000+01:002012-10-03T00:45:24.475+01:00Bonjour Paris!We are visiting France this month at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday,</a> so there are going to be lots of French inspired things around.<br />
<br />
Fliss has chosen this theme, and our first outing is Paris. It's a long time since I visited - we always seem to bypass it when driving - but have fond memories of it - both work and play.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcoJUYP4duPaI_QnGdw7eLYsk6FUSDWEGKcgi2zXoDY-ef2TyLXgeWxUDyrqMv6qYFINj1zFXeDPP4AryKMhobxQmv7adxgyjC4ryu61n1_KcQHss3YzAxjX7JH5ZIJ86UB4bKLQ_h_rq/s1600/P1020465.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcoJUYP4duPaI_QnGdw7eLYsk6FUSDWEGKcgi2zXoDY-ef2TyLXgeWxUDyrqMv6qYFINj1zFXeDPP4AryKMhobxQmv7adxgyjC4ryu61n1_KcQHss3YzAxjX7JH5ZIJ86UB4bKLQ_h_rq/s400/P1020465.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
My card is a mixture of stamps from various companies, and show some iconic images of Paris. This is also reflected in the label matted on the front.<br />
<br />
There are some fabulous piece of work from the team and our special guest, Julia, at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday</a>, so please pop across to have a browse.<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-17054536510673232942012-09-28T10:32:00.001+01:002012-09-28T10:32:35.555+01:00Early Autumn Blog at Fred She Said<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; font-family: Verdana;"></span><br />
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div style="display: inline;">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div>
<div>
<div style="font-family: 'Kristen ITC'; font-size: 10pt;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CvDfV4ggnWrAwea0P1-0-UZbPbyU7J5GZ9dH9I-MCOWqYGkrKj1F2MfIXQA5VqzXj5Fw2Z7wIYro3wtHPx2TJWkBKb3Zb8S4E1-EaB_ub5TwPkJ3ELEcX2dnBUVW3LNw7EQr35nmckxO/s1600/P1020463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CvDfV4ggnWrAwea0P1-0-UZbPbyU7J5GZ9dH9I-MCOWqYGkrKj1F2MfIXQA5VqzXj5Fw2Z7wIYro3wtHPx2TJWkBKb3Zb8S4E1-EaB_ub5TwPkJ3ELEcX2dnBUVW3LNw7EQr35nmckxO/s400/P1020463.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Kristen ITC'; font-size: 10pt;">
</div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Welcome to the Fred, She Said, Early Autumn Blog Hop! Summer has ended and memories remain! The FSS team wants to share with you the newly released FSS images!</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
</div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have arrived from <a href="http://rosebestcards.com/">Zehra's</a> blog, <span style="color: red;"> </span>you are right on track. If you are just happening by, you will want to start on the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/(http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com">Fred She Said Blog</a>. </span></div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Collect a secret word on each blog along the way, leave us some love on our posts and follow the directions at the end of the hop for your chance to win this FABULOUS PRIZE!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
</div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>One</b> winner will receive <b>ALL</b> of this:</span></div>
<div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">$25 GC to <a href="http://cropstop.com/" target="_blank">CropStop</a> (provided by Fred She Said)</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">$25 GC to <a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Fred She Said Store</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span></div>
<div>
</div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Blog Hop ends Friday, October 5, midnight EST.</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
</div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
</div>
</div>
<div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have used a fabulous <a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/poppies.html">poppy</a> image for this card.</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 10pt;">
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your secret word on my blog is <span style="color: red;"><i><u>Autumn</u></i></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your next stop on the hop is <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/">Michelle's</a> </span> blog.</span></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Hugs,
</span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" /><br />
<br />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-48886285786810854032012-09-24T09:00:00.000+01:002012-09-24T09:00:06.962+01:00Vintage TravelGood morning everybody<br />
<br />
At least I hope it is, but this is a scheduled post, so you never know, what it is likely to be. The rain scuppered all my plans for Sunday, and the road outside was like a river.<br />
<br />
At <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday</a> this week, everybody is on their travels - Vintage style. So cars, bikes, balloons, steam trains, sailing ships - the choice is yours - just make sure it has a vintage flavour.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR14flmXdHPmuBeNrPsQTtzGuzn2mKqyd289pGNS3XneumWRwCEuvUjWXRvrkhmnY0GFnQvn_dc9kSnujLr_HjmvuJUnzA9h-TnKC1CuzcXp0Bd3DXypTGL0CJaOe7arViXCYEhE1OfoTp/s1600/P1020461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR14flmXdHPmuBeNrPsQTtzGuzn2mKqyd289pGNS3XneumWRwCEuvUjWXRvrkhmnY0GFnQvn_dc9kSnujLr_HjmvuJUnzA9h-TnKC1CuzcXp0Bd3DXypTGL0CJaOe7arViXCYEhE1OfoTp/s400/P1020461.JPG" width="391" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
I have used a combination of stamps for my card. I used distress ink on the background, and overstamped just to give a bit of interest in some lines, and then script. The car image is Crafty Individuals, and the lady sitting at the side is a favourite B Line stamp called Stylish Traveller. All the main stamping is done with Stampin Up Expresso.<br />
<br />
Please pop across to <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday</a>. As usual, the team have come up with some brilliant pieces of work for your inspiration.<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.<br />
<br />
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-67836846048773715252012-09-17T19:30:00.000+01:002012-09-18T02:25:32.035+01:00Vintage at make My MondayGood morning everybody<br />
<br />
Do you have that Monday morning feeling - dull, grey and miserable outside. However, I am off out to lunch with a very good friend for some wine and girlie chat - just what I need.<br />
<br />
Today we are are looking at Vintage Childhood at Make my Monday, and what I have done makes me think of my childhood, and I guess if it is over 50 years ago it must be vintage. What is does remind me of is that fact that we lived in the country surrounded by fields and copses, which we played in, and this dress reminds me of what I used to wear - mum was a tailor and seamstress, and made all our clothes, so we had pretty little dresses, often with lots of smocking on the front or some sort of embroidery, and our garden was full of roses and vegetables.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSTa_OrMbYN-teTWHzwGckM52cj8-cFUjgjlXuMwbToz-uhyPEXocIH3FOjYI4jzzhcPomAAE70qN1Rg9QjhGZ0yrJkJzC9SSh7fJce34Tx81Nu1zJCGs39SrX40rsu-VZFQiucNMnSjSm/s1600/P1020456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSTa_OrMbYN-teTWHzwGckM52cj8-cFUjgjlXuMwbToz-uhyPEXocIH3FOjYI4jzzhcPomAAE70qN1Rg9QjhGZ0yrJkJzC9SSh7fJce34Tx81Nu1zJCGs39SrX40rsu-VZFQiucNMnSjSm/s400/P1020456.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
The stamp I have used is from a set of Sheena Douglass stamps. Background papers are from Tilda. I have used a doily behind the main image and also lace cut from a die, and a scrap of vintage lace, Lots of pearls and roses are also used.<br />
<br />
I am entering this for the following challenges:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://diekreativenstempelfreunde.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/team-b-und-challenge-60.html">Creative Stamp Friends</a> - New Stamps - this is the first inking of this stamp<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/">Challenges 4 Everybody </a>- Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/">Jellypark Challenges</a> - All about the children<br />
<a href="http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Joanna Sheen Challenge</a> - So Sweet<br />
<a href="http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.co.uk/">Sugar Creek Hollow</a> - Pretty in Pink<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-40983045812811665212012-09-10T09:00:00.000+01:002012-09-10T09:00:07.202+01:00It's vintage again ....Good morning everybody<br />
<br />
It was lovely seeing all the vintage fashion in our challenge last week, so thank you to all who joined in. This week we are continuing our Vintage theme at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="font-size: large;">Make My Monday</span></a>, and this week the theme is Vintage Weddings. So time to get all your cards done for any up and coming weddings you may have. And please pop along to the challenge and have a look at all the lovely creations.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJByIoILSKuYtX4sSVcG_vDGoW-n7qgWfDv3xi1Ncb-McFqT3RAPZ54mkOLa049pmpODNZ71p9rWOu9svev0v8CpCZd2tmG99J7ak_P2NXOuC1bxu8ztrmHptO1LPekXk0_RqDVCfLPKJ/s1600/P1020454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJByIoILSKuYtX4sSVcG_vDGoW-n7qgWfDv3xi1Ncb-McFqT3RAPZ54mkOLa049pmpODNZ71p9rWOu9svev0v8CpCZd2tmG99J7ak_P2NXOuC1bxu8ztrmHptO1LPekXk0_RqDVCfLPKJ/s400/P1020454.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
For my card I took an old photograph of a lovely couple as the focus. The background is a paper from Maja Designs - their vintage look papers are so pretty. My sentiment is computer generated, but I added a border around it with a stamp from Heartfelt Creations, using Victoria Velvet and embossed with Ranger Antiquities Bridal white. However, all the embossed did was tone the colour down and there did not seem to be any real finish to it. I have embellished with lace, ribbon and flowers.<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-38985686973175752182012-09-04T11:00:00.000+01:002012-09-05T01:01:44.648+01:00Vintage Fashion at Make My MondayI am sorry this is so late - I had internet problems, which I needed my son to sort out and he could not come around until this evening. Anyway, i am up and running again, but just shows I should have written it up and scheduled it.<br />
<br />
This is the first challenge after our summer break at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday,</a> and the theme chosen by me for the month of September is Vintage, and the first is Vintage Fashion. <br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBzpgkiATUt0wRGBSenn8ST27syffh03Fuh7IgYeu6s2fNNhw_rol8QnZYgof-5VBMk9cM1JBtJigxhZKk6lV3nrm-J9ZXrQphjRSR_adZrI2vagcqR2QRWnvDdcUpohMMQOamGrw3hN5/s1600/P1020422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBzpgkiATUt0wRGBSenn8ST27syffh03Fuh7IgYeu6s2fNNhw_rol8QnZYgof-5VBMk9cM1JBtJigxhZKk6lV3nrm-J9ZXrQphjRSR_adZrI2vagcqR2QRWnvDdcUpohMMQOamGrw3hN5/s400/P1020422.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
My card is based on one of my favourite B Line images called Le Brun. I think she is just beautiful. I have used Pan Pastels to make the background for her, and stamped over in Archival ink. Around the edge I have used a tiny stamp with some words on and used two different colours, which work well with the background paper I have used. I had added a label which is from Hero Arts, and some lace and gems to embellish.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-51244344619215222392012-08-22T17:55:00.000+01:002012-08-22T17:55:29.754+01:00A beautiful flower ........Hi everybody<br />
<br />
I realise it is a long time since I have blogged - nearly four weeks, but I am working on some other things at the moment that are taking up my time. However, I have had several commission cards to make recently, so I am going to start showing those.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OM25YsUIQhaQI7vieICDRQ_3m6a7er_eYuBR9LTlhFC1WnAT1eaBKniF1ZKSUqoPe3TCCx-cpUE6trsHpG0GjcOxAk0BawpbbJP9K02QAMKmkwtN1nKVfCDq0N_TrmnBiL1D1ehdbhke/s1600/P1020392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OM25YsUIQhaQI7vieICDRQ_3m6a7er_eYuBR9LTlhFC1WnAT1eaBKniF1ZKSUqoPe3TCCx-cpUE6trsHpG0GjcOxAk0BawpbbJP9K02QAMKmkwtN1nKVfCDq0N_TrmnBiL1D1ehdbhke/s400/P1020392.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIf-lDoumh5rlhJuGZaUD1Q2bPIxVj9E9KaQepGqeH_OvDu-QlHyJowL0_Rbq8tqw4E42VfaUsS0Kasl4Ytn1f8JfhIFi0g9jkjgBTCyKzj09aySS7f_KMtTMasMUKHeoFvvt8ZdGL7Ps/s1600/P1020392+-+Version+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIf-lDoumh5rlhJuGZaUD1Q2bPIxVj9E9KaQepGqeH_OvDu-QlHyJowL0_Rbq8tqw4E42VfaUsS0Kasl4Ytn1f8JfhIFi0g9jkjgBTCyKzj09aySS7f_KMtTMasMUKHeoFvvt8ZdGL7Ps/s400/P1020392+-+Version+2.jpg" width="392" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
This is stamped with a Hero Arts image, and coloured with Promarkers, building up the colours to get this dark pinky mauve. The centres have stickles added in Diamond. Flower embellishment is a Cheery Lynn die, and I have embellished with pearls and lace, I am not sure which paper pack the background came from.<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-35017007035365728612012-07-30T17:00:00.000+01:002012-07-31T01:53:29.388+01:00Split Complimentary Colours at MMMThis is the last week of our Colour Wheel challenge at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/colour-wheel-challenge-week-5-split.html">Make My Monday</a>, and this week we are looking at Split Complimentary Colours. You start with one colour, find its compliment, and instead of using the compliment, use the two colours beside the compliment. The colours Mynette has chosen for us this week are <span style="color: #f1c232;">Yellow</span>, <span style="color: lime;">Bright Green</span>, and <span style="color: magenta;">Fuchsia</span>. Please pop along to the challenge for some inspiration.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSTWkcGjFHkKyIsonZPiM4ds4P4cnkwKXhyphenhyphenhqnvKSi7y6BX7MtJ2nQiqFCGvXn-LlDPostVReGBK0HEjYrWZdbs2c6I_P_RxEhcG0wccYqkYTbZ45_j8MQRc1jqtgC_y8ATdrDX3WTfPbZ/s1600/P1020376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSTWkcGjFHkKyIsonZPiM4ds4P4cnkwKXhyphenhyphenhqnvKSi7y6BX7MtJ2nQiqFCGvXn-LlDPostVReGBK0HEjYrWZdbs2c6I_P_RxEhcG0wccYqkYTbZ45_j8MQRc1jqtgC_y8ATdrDX3WTfPbZ/s400/P1020376.JPG" width="396" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<br />
For this I have used a set of Papertrey stamps I have had for a long time and never inked them. They were stamped in Raspberry Razzle, and then coloured with Promarkers and Copics in various toning colours. I filled the gaps in around the edge with a lime green. The background is yellow card with a Hero Arts stamp used for the green lines. A piece of dark fuschia paper lace along the bottom cut with a Cheery Lynn die completes the picture.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
I am entering this into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge - <a href="http://cheerylynndesignschallenge.blogspot.ca/2012/07/cheery-lynn-designs-challenge-39-hot.html">Hot summer colours</a><br />
<br />
Sadly, one of our DT, Suzanne B, has recently left the team. I know I am going to miss her truly inspirational work, and wish her well.<br />
<br />
At Make My Monday we are taking August as a summer recess. This challenge will stay open throughout August, and the top 3 and overall monthly winner will be announced in the first week of September.<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-72310714647960965102012-07-27T14:35:00.002+01:002012-07-27T19:34:56.534+01:00Winged Things at the Fred, She Said Blog Hop<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px;"></span><br />
<div style="font-family: 'Kristen ITC'; font-size: 13px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</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/AVvXsEgV7BdidQbD3O813-UWdEhatEoXqh2yINF6s8D0ABW4a-3x3Ak926d8XgwoJ3hDipiwDlniZHmqyWnpQe-TqOeuJkcPSiygHNTN6R3CASKiUw1vysHrIluD7Wx6aj-tw1qa5MTHrS_uCsiQ/s1600/P1020373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7BdidQbD3O813-UWdEhatEoXqh2yINF6s8D0ABW4a-3x3Ak926d8XgwoJ3hDipiwDlniZHmqyWnpQe-TqOeuJkcPSiygHNTN6R3CASKiUw1vysHrIluD7Wx6aj-tw1qa5MTHrS_uCsiQ/s400/P1020373.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Kristen ITC'; font-size: 13px;">
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Welcome to the Fred, She Said Winged Things Blog Hop! Summer is in full swing and flying by fast, and the FSS team wants to share a winged wonderland with you!</span></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have arrived from the blog of a very talented lady called <a href="http://inspiredbystamps.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Nancy</span></a>, you are right on track. If you are just happening by, you will want to start on the <a href="http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/">FSS Blog</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Collect a secret word on each blog along the way, leave us some love on our posts and follow the directions at the end of the hop for your chance to win this FABULOUS PRIZE!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>One</strong> winner will receive <strong>ALL</strong> of this:</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">$25 GC to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cropstop.com/">CropStop</a></span></div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">£15 GC to</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://bmd-creations.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;">Bearly Mine Designs</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white;">$25 GC to </span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.ca/" style="background-color: white;">Fred She Said Store</a></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</span></div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span>The Blog Hop ends Friday, August 3, midnight EST.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTbtSnZaWtvRAlvJHRT2H3nEcOeIxHauNK9nUGSza2zhx9vRT9wL9U0YoNd8MA4a6hiYS-iA30X3f-KF1qwKEUn_RfLYZw8IYVWK1Lh5JCuj1UxCyxY1tWq7fsfrFX5LOwP8e0wVRidfZ/s1600/P1020374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTbtSnZaWtvRAlvJHRT2H3nEcOeIxHauNK9nUGSza2zhx9vRT9wL9U0YoNd8MA4a6hiYS-iA30X3f-KF1qwKEUn_RfLYZw8IYVWK1Lh5JCuj1UxCyxY1tWq7fsfrFX5LOwP8e0wVRidfZ/s400/P1020374.JPG" width="348" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have used a pre-coloured Hibiscus image - available <a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.ca/2012/07/hibiscus.html">here</a>, and multi-layered it to give a group of flowers. I always think Hibiscus are so exotic, and they certainly remind me of Caribbean holidays. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My design paper is printed on to linen </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">card stock. The butterflies are all punches, and I have coloured the pearl brad in the silver flower with Copics to the same colour as the satin ribbon.</span></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your secret word on my blog is <span style="color: red;"><em>flower.</em></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><em><u><br /></u></em></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Your next stop on the hop is the equally talented <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/">Karen's</a></span> blog.</span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="118" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border: medium none;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-51317263168413645672012-07-23T13:47:00.000+01:002012-07-23T13:47:04.807+01:00Analogous colours at MMMHi everybody<br />
<br />
This is the fourth week of our Colour Wheel challenge at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday</a>, and this week we are looking at Analogous Colours. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Analogous colours are colours that sit in a group of three right next to each other on the color wheel. We usually use these combinations when doing monochromatic artwork. This week we are focusiing on blues - </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">turquoise, light blue, and dark blue with white or cream as your neutrals.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRIivWugDvSpDDWlOKBNlqEUwCFSUj-ijWC3Bk71O_moel-5S62ZM-RCU0gkRGZ4i5WBaVqccWliUa4GqRKWjosFawuUtg8xPghDL0E9onyhP00rQVcUXtvSxGE_u0EZeZGGlOO9gmzEd/s1600/P1020368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRIivWugDvSpDDWlOKBNlqEUwCFSUj-ijWC3Bk71O_moel-5S62ZM-RCU0gkRGZ4i5WBaVqccWliUa4GqRKWjosFawuUtg8xPghDL0E9onyhP00rQVcUXtvSxGE_u0EZeZGGlOO9gmzEd/s400/P1020368.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
<br />
This is my take on it. I must admit I found this the hardest of the colour combinations so far.<br />
<br />
I have layered up card in Navy blue, light blue and turquoise with butterflies embossed across the top layer, and a light blue sheer ribbon sound around it. I have used a Hero Arts stamps and dies, and used a lightish blue ink to stamp. The flowers have been embellished with gems and a bit of sparkle.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: center;">
We have a fabulous monthly sponsor for one lucky participant~</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Zuia86sywWEgEoLLLN4hvH2gsJTsDOHAMZPbCnWrD4AzQIcIK1A6bUvDBnjwH3LSgBbevNdiNtWSty-lGr7seMvTe153d0W9KD0F4MYU4-DwFut7ypunt_oGj2FToQAl8fttjuZReyV/s1600/bann+copyf.jpg" style="color: #704b63; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Zuia86sywWEgEoLLLN4hvH2gsJTsDOHAMZPbCnWrD4AzQIcIK1A6bUvDBnjwH3LSgBbevNdiNtWSty-lGr7seMvTe153d0W9KD0F4MYU4-DwFut7ypunt_oGj2FToQAl8fttjuZReyV/s320/bann+copyf.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.199219) 0px 0px 20px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(112, 75, 99); border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-left-color: rgb(112, 75, 99); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(112, 75, 99); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(112, 75, 99); border-top-left-radius: 5px; border-top-right-radius: 5px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.199219) 0px 0px 20px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span><br />
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://myheartpiecesdigitalstamp.blogspot.in/" style="color: #704b63; text-decoration: none;">My Heart Pieces</a></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">
Priyanka from My Heart Pieces is offering 3 digis of choice to the July monthly winner. The DT were very generously given 5 digis to uses for these challenges and you will see them throughout the month!</div>
<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is lots of inspiration on the MMM Challenge Blog... pop across and be inspired to join us this week we'd love to see your creations.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am entering this card into the following challenges:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #3a00cc; text-decoration: none;">Crafting When We Can</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"> - Monochrome</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #3a00cc; text-decoration: none;">Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge</a> - Monochromatic</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #3a00cc; text-decoration: none;">Crazy Amigo's Challenge</a> - Free Theme</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://samueltaylors.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #3a00cc; text-decoration: none;">Samuel Taylor's</a> - Die Cuts<br /><a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #3a00cc; text-decoration: none;">Stamptacular Sunday</a> - To Die For (2 or more dies)</span></span><br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-71960376878029876432012-07-23T01:14:00.001+01:002012-07-23T01:14:51.667+01:00The Winner!As far as sport goes I can take it or leave it, unlike my OH, who has an interest in in a fair few areas, but his passion after rugby and football has always been cycling, particularly as he was a fairly good long distance cycler in his teens and early twenties (before I met him), so this year I decided I would join him on the sofa to watch the Tour de France, and yes, I really enjoyed it. As we have holidayed in France quite a bit it was great to see the country from a different perspective as well.<br />
<br />
These guys are supreme athletes, and it really made me proud to be British to see all the Union flags on the Champs Elysees cheering home Team Sky and in particular Bradley Wiggins as the first British winner of the Tour de France and Mark Cavendish winning this stage for the fourth year in succession.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIssvrvtZO-hlnQfiaMZZC47iHe_sMNh1Ey0it69HhomKQ0P68X7LRB8Kb-31i8zt0XVmYgoxsRr02dF7t7iiuDqG8ON1Viq_vRGGjzUzdngFOaSibLm2AFkaXPW4n1MX95qhjgwaf7uV/s1600/Tour-de-France-2012-006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIssvrvtZO-hlnQfiaMZZC47iHe_sMNh1Ey0it69HhomKQ0P68X7LRB8Kb-31i8zt0XVmYgoxsRr02dF7t7iiuDqG8ON1Viq_vRGGjzUzdngFOaSibLm2AFkaXPW4n1MX95qhjgwaf7uV/s400/Tour-de-France-2012-006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3CK45hOKv0WEbOHh4nLjuNJ3lFMwxo8yFsf6nLoDNZO7QswfmWCZFFWrNIw22nUlRNjAbffDDuTxHiZTMxWp_THijLvfjBfMpwLQBcH348bNQsaon6KEZajOnbfSbubWNN0SOuDNgqpI/s1600/Tour-de-France-2012-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3CK45hOKv0WEbOHh4nLjuNJ3lFMwxo8yFsf6nLoDNZO7QswfmWCZFFWrNIw22nUlRNjAbffDDuTxHiZTMxWp_THijLvfjBfMpwLQBcH348bNQsaon6KEZajOnbfSbubWNN0SOuDNgqpI/s400/Tour-de-France-2012-001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Here's hoping they can repeat their success in the Olympics.<br />
<br />
<br />
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-22015361845046139402012-07-16T20:30:00.000+01:002012-07-17T02:31:55.484+01:00Complimentary Colours at MMMHello everybody<br />
<br />
I cannot believe a week has gone by since I last blogged. We are into week 3 of our colour challenge at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/colour-wheel-challenge-3-complimentary.html">Make My Monday</a>, and this week we are looking at complimentary colours - in particular <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">yellow </span>and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">purple</span>. Yes - they really do work together, but it is essential to get the right tones. I have used fairly rich colours, but if you pop across to the <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/colour-wheel-challenge-3-complimentary.html">challenge</a> you will see that these colours have been used in all manner of ways, and I particularly like the way the soft tones have been used by several of the design team.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherchlZdk4R7ACUOKfSWNSzuGJrZsRCDzt85ARjwfqUz7q64h-yl44lvUWazSxt9_wtpB4-h4pxA8vmicjKtENzrlLOk8M2KYgSIUpdVgrNGiLDppPPpVkbkZAnq9xYUE5NOys7MkiZqvl/s1600/P1020343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherchlZdk4R7ACUOKfSWNSzuGJrZsRCDzt85ARjwfqUz7q64h-yl44lvUWazSxt9_wtpB4-h4pxA8vmicjKtENzrlLOk8M2KYgSIUpdVgrNGiLDppPPpVkbkZAnq9xYUE5NOys7MkiZqvl/s400/P1020343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
My card colours are both from the Tim Holtz distress range and I have teamed my image has been stamped with Dusty Concord to tone. The yellow card has been through the bug in a embossing folder - one is honeycomb, and the other is a sort of basket weave. As everything was plain I wanted to add some texture. The image is a Justrite stamp and matches the Nestie. The flower was made with a Cheery Lynn die and a pearl brad was added to the middle. Ribbon is Stampin Up.<br />
<br />
Mynette has certainly kept us on our toes with the colour wheel challenges, and each time I have been pleasantly surprised that the colours do work. How sceptical is that of me ....<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.<br />
<br />
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-25691350929934235632012-07-09T09:00:00.000+01:002012-07-09T09:00:06.181+01:00Secondary Colours at Make My MondayGood morning<br />
<br />
This is the second week of our month long colour wheel challenge at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday</a>, and this week we are looking at Secondary Colours, and in particular <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Orange,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Green</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Purple</span>. I have always known that these colours do look good tighter - it is a case of being brave enough to do it, and making sure that the tones are right. Funnily enough I have used these colours before in a post last year <a href="http://valscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/going-dotty.html">here</a>, and had not remembered it, but it popped up in the 'you may like' images at the bottom of my post from yesterday.<br />
<br />
Please pop across to the challenge there are some wonderful pieces of work from the design team.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iJ0bH5RVejcZCtRYcdIYoL4EHyB3lq74QiTbvsZOv9IgNpCUr-kwRKo9vW7d7RCEz3k_I3VGd_2AEqhyLE2MKRK9rICJrJZ-aXCM5ahlYFuxMVSVRYTAe4B0zrUAQVFuRFZT14GYcvAI/s1600/P1020340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0iJ0bH5RVejcZCtRYcdIYoL4EHyB3lq74QiTbvsZOv9IgNpCUr-kwRKo9vW7d7RCEz3k_I3VGd_2AEqhyLE2MKRK9rICJrJZ-aXCM5ahlYFuxMVSVRYTAe4B0zrUAQVFuRFZT14GYcvAI/s400/P1020340.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My mojo has taken a wander at the moment, so I decided to use an image from Fred She Said - this time Cala Lillies. I have stippled distress ink around the edge. I have used Core-dinations card stock and ribbon from Stampin Up, and some purple pearls from the Hobby House, which I purchased on Saturday at the Art Stamps show in Newbury. I met my friend <a href="http://stargrovesblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Anne</a> and we both attended a fab and fun two hour workshop run by <a href="http://www.claritystamp.co.uk/">Barbara Gray</a> of Clarity Stamp fame. I also managed to purchase quite a few Clarity stamps as well as a few other bits and pieces.</div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span><br />
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have a fabulous monthly sponsor for one lucky participant at the end of the month.</span></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Zuia86sywWEgEoLLLN4hvH2gsJTsDOHAMZPbCnWrD4AzQIcIK1A6bUvDBnjwH3LSgBbevNdiNtWSty-lGr7seMvTe153d0W9KD0F4MYU4-DwFut7ypunt_oGj2FToQAl8fttjuZReyV/s1600/bann+copyf.jpg" style="color: #336699; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Zuia86sywWEgEoLLLN4hvH2gsJTsDOHAMZPbCnWrD4AzQIcIK1A6bUvDBnjwH3LSgBbevNdiNtWSty-lGr7seMvTe153d0W9KD0F4MYU4-DwFut7ypunt_oGj2FToQAl8fttjuZReyV/s320/bann+copyf.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #330000; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></span></span><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://myheartpiecesdigitalstamp.blogspot.in/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My Heart Pieces</span></span></a></div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Priyanka from My Heart Pieces is offering 3 digis of choice to the July monthly winner. The DT were very generously given 5 digis to uses for these challenges and you will see them throughout the month!</span></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-4663256488151273852012-07-08T01:58:00.000+01:002012-07-09T01:59:34.138+01:00Summer Flowers for OSCCHi everybody<br />
<br />
A busy day for met - I am off to the Art Stamp show at Newbury Racecourse, and also attending a workshop by that lovely lady from Clarity Stamps, Barbara Gray.<br />
<br />
At the <a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-190-summer-flowers.html">One Stop Craft Challenge</a>, we have a new challenge today, the theme of which is Summer Flowers, and we want to see a flowers as the main image rather than additions in the way of embellishments.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgnZgJZftdWpiWuyzzlN91LWkjKyQX0dQln_f6Sl_eqHg13SUuLPnDO7I534sCdaIvT8caH-CwomHGQRmG61u-_OCE9IY_Wrp6gjvtJotMevJ6ZCgCF6PycGanIOV5d5E5-6haQHNGX6t/s1600/P1020337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgnZgJZftdWpiWuyzzlN91LWkjKyQX0dQln_f6Sl_eqHg13SUuLPnDO7I534sCdaIvT8caH-CwomHGQRmG61u-_OCE9IY_Wrp6gjvtJotMevJ6ZCgCF6PycGanIOV5d5E5-6haQHNGX6t/s400/P1020337.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is one of the new images from <a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.co.uk/">Fred She Said</a>, which come in both ordinary digi images and pre-coloured versions. For this card I have used background papers from a First Edition pad. The dragon fly and leaves are Cheery Lynn dies, and flowers from stash.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIGrm6qc6ArUtnA69WvRt8hJFKFZ2cMn_ehy8gYxUeWHtuz0cSuqhg3RJJMbPB8dcC8U2vBpelbk3Z2j_APvShyVTHVgPTlLlOF9kHRR_xq2-LE_mUqC_XohYUFqQDyxzZ5z96N4zZT2P/s1600/P1020337+-+Version+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOIGrm6qc6ArUtnA69WvRt8hJFKFZ2cMn_ehy8gYxUeWHtuz0cSuqhg3RJJMbPB8dcC8U2vBpelbk3Z2j_APvShyVTHVgPTlLlOF9kHRR_xq2-LE_mUqC_XohYUFqQDyxzZ5z96N4zZT2P/s320/P1020337+-+Version+2.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
We are sponsored this week by <a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.co.uk/">Fred She Said</a>, and were given the opportunity to choose the images we wanted to use. Tracey (aka Fred) has some fabulous images, and I am particularly fond of the floral ones. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s146/fredshesaid/FSS-blinky.gif" /></a></div>
<br />
The prize is a $15 gift voucher to spend in store.<br />
<br />
I am entering this into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
Chocolate, Coffee and cards - <a href="http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-16-anything-goes.html">Anything goes</a><br />
Cute Card Thursday - <a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-224-gardeners-world.html">Garden Inspired</a> - I would love bearded iris like this in my garden - however, the rain probably would have mashed them up by now!<br />
Tuesday Throwdown - <a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/welcome-to-tuesday-throwdown-104.html">Summertime</a><br />
Papertake Weekly - <a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
The Paper Shelter - <a href="http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-71-flower-power.html">Flower Power</a><br />
Willow Sketchie - Sketch and floral - I followed the sketch<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-88911756415014062612012-07-07T00:15:00.000+01:002012-07-07T00:15:00.031+01:00Let's go girly .....Hi everybody<br />
<br />
The first of two posts from me today.<br />
<br />
The first is my DT card for <a href="http://letsinkitup.blogspot.co.uk/">Let's Ink It Up</a>. We are going Girly. Think flowers, lace, ribbons and pearls.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibg7l1zhtey6KngR6RRaGSz8FI7By3tp73ZHDM5iONCoXjO6OvW0Pcos2Gea5R5vWh3tyTwETpRhl6DoVf6NOAeJd4d5obb4UZfrzo46QenDjfOi78QX9WUU_g_hRTk4EtRkg-D_wb9JLc/s1600/P1020331+-+Version+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibg7l1zhtey6KngR6RRaGSz8FI7By3tp73ZHDM5iONCoXjO6OvW0Pcos2Gea5R5vWh3tyTwETpRhl6DoVf6NOAeJd4d5obb4UZfrzo46QenDjfOi78QX9WUU_g_hRTk4EtRkg-D_wb9JLc/s400/P1020331+-+Version+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
So for my girly card I have used a Sarah Kay image - I think she is very cute and pretty. I have coloured with Promarkers. My background papers are from FabScraps, with the base being Bazzill. I have used Cheery Lynn dies for the paper lace, and for the lovely swag across the corner. Other embellishments include pearls, flowers and a ribbon - just seen - underneath the paper lace.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our sponsor this month is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.magnoliastamps.us/">Magnolia-Licious</a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 23px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Magnolia-licious is an online store for Magnolia Stamps from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Sweden</st1:country-region></st1:place>. We have a new pricing policy for ongoing Collections that is going to give you the lowest prices online. We have an exciting new Club you can join for $15.00 a year. Membership is going to give you lots of benefits, extra discounts, freebies and lots of surprises.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and the prize is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 23px;">Snowman with Snowflakes Stamp</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlf9WpPO37mPDLJVp77bYFd0J_ufKTuqtzndyWaYvfoSjhnN6XAxaI89vstzhGbkow-BNSttjFvoYOZ8pMMYV7_1skhwxsUFXUK8Es73SgwAYt_fjVWrUoP_IlzuL3CfFjXUfg9WwfeMr/s1600/466+SNOWMAN+WITH+SNOWFLAKES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlf9WpPO37mPDLJVp77bYFd0J_ufKTuqtzndyWaYvfoSjhnN6XAxaI89vstzhGbkow-BNSttjFvoYOZ8pMMYV7_1skhwxsUFXUK8Es73SgwAYt_fjVWrUoP_IlzuL3CfFjXUfg9WwfeMr/s1600/466+SNOWMAN+WITH+SNOWFLAKES.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
I am entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
Cooking it up with Katie - <a href="http://cookingitupwithkatie.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/cooking-it-up-with-katie-98-lace-sunny.html">Lace and flower</a><br />
Crafts and Me -<a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-91-1-2-3.html"> 1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellishments</a><br />
Scrapbook Sisters - <a href="http://www.scrapbooksisters.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/card-challenge-91.html">One stamp</a><br />
Whimsy Inspiration - <a href="http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-46-anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
Creatalicious Challenge - <a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-35-anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
Crafting Life's Little Pieces -<a href="http://clpchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/"> Sketch</a><br />
Crerative Card Crew - <a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-14-swirls-and-pearls.html">Swirls and Pearls</a><br />
Papertake Weekly -<a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/anything-goes.html"> Anything Goes</a><br />
Stamp 'n' Plus - <a href="http://stampnplus.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/challenge-2-july-anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
Try it On Tues -<a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.co.uk/"> Bingo </a>- I have used Diecut, 2 background papers - pearls<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-32564491037886606072012-07-02T10:30:00.000+01:002012-07-02T23:48:49.750+01:00Primary Colours at MMMIt is the start of July, so we are welcoming in a new theme for July at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/mmm-colour-wheel-challenge.html">Make My Monday</a>. Mynnette is our hostess this month, and we are focusing on Colour and the use of the Colour Wheel for the whole month. For this first week it is Primary Colour - and the colours we are using are <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Red</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">Yellow</span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Blue</span>.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdP9bDb0HAa60Ee-fOQEzGMN0o7ZE1_cccOutVG4dwKXhFDQBC2ypoQOQA9LI7_3LXFFk7Hylsy3wGFUgMTgKI19nCJMjnzOuZFz6VR3TO8oc98vhxwOt9vVgUcqv-5_O5V3WIgSmum30/s1600/P1020328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdP9bDb0HAa60Ee-fOQEzGMN0o7ZE1_cccOutVG4dwKXhFDQBC2ypoQOQA9LI7_3LXFFk7Hylsy3wGFUgMTgKI19nCJMjnzOuZFz6VR3TO8oc98vhxwOt9vVgUcqv-5_O5V3WIgSmum30/s400/P1020328.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;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
I have used three long forgotten B Line Design stamps, from my hoard purchased from Linda at LB Crafts some years ago. The quality of these is just amazing - never ever a duff image. I used linen texture card to stamp on to give a bit of texture. For the odd flowers filled in on the shoes I have used a<br />
Promarker.<br />
<br />
Please pop across to the challenge - there are some wonderful pieces of work there from the design team.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We have a fabulous monthly sponsor for one lucky participant~</span></div>
<div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Zuia86sywWEgEoLLLN4hvH2gsJTsDOHAMZPbCnWrD4AzQIcIK1A6bUvDBnjwH3LSgBbevNdiNtWSty-lGr7seMvTe153d0W9KD0F4MYU4-DwFut7ypunt_oGj2FToQAl8fttjuZReyV/s1600/bann+copyf.jpg" style="color: #336699; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9Zuia86sywWEgEoLLLN4hvH2gsJTsDOHAMZPbCnWrD4AzQIcIK1A6bUvDBnjwH3LSgBbevNdiNtWSty-lGr7seMvTe153d0W9KD0F4MYU4-DwFut7ypunt_oGj2FToQAl8fttjuZReyV/s320/bann+copyf.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; position: relative;" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://myheartpiecesdigitalstamp.blogspot.in/" style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My Heart Pieces</span></a></div>
<div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Priyanka from My Heart Pieces is offering 3 digis of choice to the July monthly winner. The DT were very generously given 5 digis to uses for these challenges and you will see them throughout the month!</span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-71650927611836112952012-06-29T19:25:00.001+01:002012-06-29T19:25:58.426+01:00Fred She Said Fabulous FlowersHi everybody<br />
<br />
This is to let you know that <a href="http://fred-she-said.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/fabulous-flowers-blog-hop-starts-here.html">Fred She Said</a> is having a blog hop starting today, and that there some fabulous prizes to be won by one very lucky person.<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 300; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">$25 GC to </span><a href="http://cropstop.com/" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">CropStop</span></span></a></span></div>
<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_156_1340496970493789" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="yui_3_2_0_156_1340496970493788" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">£</span></span>15 GC to </span><a href="http://bmd-creations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bearly Mine Designs</span></span></a></span></div>
<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">$25 GC to </span><span style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://fred-she-said-store.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Fred She Said Store</span></a></span></span></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKrhbc16vU2F6guUZkCLhnSjs4ffSR4WbukdcPjqCV9qTrD07kjR4Gkm_AXAHpDrA8Ul73mvQra6ZbWy56yNq46qDlnf_DhTBammUVU3YY69pnnZKIQBCkW8IVrLGmHr172DoSWha_x62/s1600/P1020318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKrhbc16vU2F6guUZkCLhnSjs4ffSR4WbukdcPjqCV9qTrD07kjR4Gkm_AXAHpDrA8Ul73mvQra6ZbWy56yNq46qDlnf_DhTBammUVU3YY69pnnZKIQBCkW8IVrLGmHr172DoSWha_x62/s320/P1020318.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
This is one of Tracey's fabulous pre-coloured images, which I have used for a very simple card mounted on to kraft, with a little tag of ribbon.<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.<br />
<br />
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-42335435345900021972012-06-26T15:00:00.000+01:002012-06-27T02:28:42.342+01:00PolkadotsHi everybody<br />
<br />
It's time for another challenge at<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-70-polka-dot-with-birthday.html">Anything Goes</a>,</span> and this time we are all about Polka Dots.<br />
<br />
Once again the team have come up with some lovely pies of work, so please pop across and have a browse.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbjcx8bvx80H3gbJ4lG73krrn8yx79Whg-7OTd_yWEWW9lbi-C0uhviKXiV4JOZ0B2Q1luT5XdPokPDLZzZwz5Gj02DEc52ZvZFheSL0ZlewESfyuICwMAuiEuthMU2IFdGWJ2H9B6-rU/s1600/P1020325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbjcx8bvx80H3gbJ4lG73krrn8yx79Whg-7OTd_yWEWW9lbi-C0uhviKXiV4JOZ0B2Q1luT5XdPokPDLZzZwz5Gj02DEc52ZvZFheSL0ZlewESfyuICwMAuiEuthMU2IFdGWJ2H9B6-rU/s400/P1020325.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
My image is Sarah Kay, coloured with Promarkers. The patterned papers are from Fab Scraps in vintage style prints, so this little lady goes really well with them. The base card is Bazzill swiss dots.<br />
Embellishments are lace, scrunched up seam binding, and a some Prima flowers pinned together with a spotty brad.<br />
<br />
Paperplay - <a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/12-week-25-use-die.html">Use a die</a><br />
Shelley's Images -<a href="http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/terrifically-thrilling-thursday_21.html"> Anything Goes</a><br />
Bunny Zoe's- <a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-25-girls-girls-girls.html">Girls, girls, girls</a><br />
2 Sisters - <a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-97-anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-52740066045614612882012-06-25T09:00:00.000+01:002012-06-27T02:50:13.282+01:00Mid summer colours of Red, Green and White/CreamHi everybody<br />
<br />
This is the last week of our June and Associated events at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Make My Monday</a>, </span>and Jacqueline has chosen a colour theme for this week, Red, Green and White/Cream - Strawberries and Cream if you like - think Wimbledon which starts today!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMrhbQZS3H0zAxcPdRq0VIvwUSRBA6XJnqpcYDTWB03LaKb2vHloF981-HCljcvSS11Ro8VIPxIVZFMk3mewdAJYr7J_stf8LIWlzxZhYZUL-yjCkQweeQuYX7W82R6VCBH51M1f3p318u/s1600/P1020324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMrhbQZS3H0zAxcPdRq0VIvwUSRBA6XJnqpcYDTWB03LaKb2vHloF981-HCljcvSS11Ro8VIPxIVZFMk3mewdAJYr7J_stf8LIWlzxZhYZUL-yjCkQweeQuYX7W82R6VCBH51M1f3p318u/s400/P1020324.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
For this card I have used a fabulous Stampin' Up set which I bought on that well-known auction site. I have mixed the red inks, but the predominant one is DI Barn Door, and then dabbed over with other reds. Strange how the top flower looks a lot darker when in real life it looks the same as the others. The sentiment is from the same set and inked with a DI marker. The edge of card is inked in the same green. The layering card is Tim Holtz, and the corner die cut is Cherry Lynn.<br />
<br />
i am entering this into the following challenges: <br />
<br />
Clearly Inspired - <a href="http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/06/clearly-inspired-challenge-54-cic54.html">Red, White and Green</a><br />
Charisma Cardz - <a href="http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-24-summer.html">Here comes summer</a><br />
Cute card Thrusday -<a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-222-here-comes-summer.html"> here comes summer</a><br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-85216498653167891072012-06-23T15:00:00.000+01:002012-06-24T02:30:45.560+01:00Christmas in JuneHi everybody<br />
<br />
At the<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-188-christmas-in-june.html"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> One Stop Craft Challenge</span></a> we have decided to switch the pace, and I know it is mid-summer, but for us it is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Christmas in June</span>! So peeps, look at the scope you have to produce some great Christmas cards for us.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiA0iMmth1ePJi6Y3zCb9g3KYO3yiIS9xI_IlgmCqfF3ulzk5uhrbWoGZgHNeGYFDv8Nsg3BxyasuOr_jpiJk0F_abeqQhQyuTxrSKzmPdXYZ90ysYQFsd5Rfn0Mw-VJ-8d-EO0uuYmpC/s1600/P1020317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiA0iMmth1ePJi6Y3zCb9g3KYO3yiIS9xI_IlgmCqfF3ulzk5uhrbWoGZgHNeGYFDv8Nsg3BxyasuOr_jpiJk0F_abeqQhQyuTxrSKzmPdXYZ90ysYQFsd5Rfn0Mw-VJ-8d-EO0uuYmpC/s400/P1020317.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
My card is a very simple one. My image is Stampin Up, which I bought some time ago and never used. I embossed the background card with an M-Bossabiltiies folder. The background I have stamped on is inked with several shades of distress ink, and I used the same shades on the stamp, but with the addition of some darker dye ink as well. Sentiment is Penny Black.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDNezCMHscBp3Q6VJRemIVU1bL301JRTVmwbot9_n1LKiDbEzvMZVctNJC37bxRUgK99rf5fwxAq6BLWN84ECA3JPMLf2cs1AcFv5OKOuW1Qomh1ZdGJ0QtAku_q7z08I8PpM-GHaUlZl/s1600/P1020317+-+Version+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDNezCMHscBp3Q6VJRemIVU1bL301JRTVmwbot9_n1LKiDbEzvMZVctNJC37bxRUgK99rf5fwxAq6BLWN84ECA3JPMLf2cs1AcFv5OKOuW1Qomh1ZdGJ0QtAku_q7z08I8PpM-GHaUlZl/s320/P1020317+-+Version+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
We have two sponsors this week:<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Firstly, we are sponsored this week by Crafty Emma, who has provided a lovely set of stamps as a prize. Sadly Emma has decided to close her business, so this is the last time we will see her as a sponsor. We wish Emma well for the future.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #575757; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2R2_KhsgGLonipDedQtnB2xpdxDNp-60UXNZ90dZUMtfSkYmAjJ9f6WgN9TqqIHD73KQGgA_C9XDVB2kOy2TnUuJO0YiK4-3yWxwkmN5IjTcK7BEsOZdKeo0xN0h2cNCKY1ynVwN1tE2/s1600/f_1226153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb2R2_KhsgGLonipDedQtnB2xpdxDNp-60UXNZ90dZUMtfSkYmAjJ9f6WgN9TqqIHD73KQGgA_C9XDVB2kOy2TnUuJO0YiK4-3yWxwkmN5IjTcK7BEsOZdKeo0xN0h2cNCKY1ynVwN1tE2/s320/f_1226153.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, secondly, we are sponsored by <a href="http://www.onestopcardcrafts.co.uk/index.asp" style="text-decoration: none;">One Stop Card Crafts</a> - our very own Shelley, who has very kindly provided a prize of of<b> £10 voucher</b> to spend in her store.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #575757; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.onestopcardcrafts.co.uk/index.asp" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="247" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580516745427053586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnDel_7JQ1dAteWbBDxKKjlapmoaoBiacjoQDXVu2JxZGvdmwZgrvDtvbbccR7mCY2RMKrAdV8bgTl9rMMnW-uHozlm3-Ppuq9jZpKfCe4NAnyGaCfZ-Xoy8JmOG8nTUCIbUmYgxPDThU/s400/OSCC+BLINKIE.jpg" style="display: block; height: 130px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 210px;" width="400" /></a><br />
<br />
I am entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
2 Sisters - <a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-97-anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
Challenge Up Your Life - <a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-72-no-lines-technique.html">No Lines</a><br />
Crafty Hazelnut Christmas Challenge - <a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/chnc-challenge-78-lets-get-inky.html">Let's get Inky</a><br />
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude - <a href="http://fatpageswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/">Anything Goes</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-31987302321422477382012-06-20T13:04:00.000+01:002012-06-21T00:48:18.140+01:00A Peony for Fred She SaidI always think peonies are very exotic flowers - so blowsy and exuberant, so I think the colour scheme I have chosen for this card really suits this bright orange bloom.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JqQ9FfaRKDrXbGpMhb_GZ62SXczIA476019orJpDkbcGl8HdyRW3Fy6sAS7yWEFNkaRZF-u65FyNPpu0xDD0DI_Nb12SweoWDQnVxiiyFoL6bE8S6QO_AyvJdMHpsefzEZqJGVokSYwu/s1600/P1020312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JqQ9FfaRKDrXbGpMhb_GZ62SXczIA476019orJpDkbcGl8HdyRW3Fy6sAS7yWEFNkaRZF-u65FyNPpu0xDD0DI_Nb12SweoWDQnVxiiyFoL6bE8S6QO_AyvJdMHpsefzEZqJGVokSYwu/s400/P1020312.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
My papers are some I have had forever, K & Co, Que Sera, which actually conjures up exotic climes of the Caribbean or some such other place. I have lightly stippled Dried Marigold distress ink around the image. Dies are Spellbinders and Cheery Lynn, and the centre border (paper ribbon) is a Martha Stewart punch.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1C0X1tIVrhUNhmxL3aR1Xh1Fo0BjFbhLxn5vVJUwAYzDeYFjbeU7x9HpljZS3gXH8kjje2nkTQpx5kus7GANxfF8MQ8EVT4TnsHXxalBcWFDrJMSCe3xKPKZwU1nQkx20-1fsj-N8q3x/s1600/P1020313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1C0X1tIVrhUNhmxL3aR1Xh1Fo0BjFbhLxn5vVJUwAYzDeYFjbeU7x9HpljZS3gXH8kjje2nkTQpx5kus7GANxfF8MQ8EVT4TnsHXxalBcWFDrJMSCe3xKPKZwU1nQkx20-1fsj-N8q3x/s320/P1020313.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
I am entering this card for the following challenges:<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bearly-Mine - <a href="http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-no-40-flowers.html">Flowers</a> (FSS is sponsoring this challenge and there is a fabulous prize of a $20 voucher to spend in store.)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Creatalicious Monthly - <a href="http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-35-anything-goes.html" style="color: #8c3098; text-decoration: none;">Anything goe</a>s</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">Inspire me Friday -</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/inspire-me-fridays-63-anything-goes.html" style="color: #8c3098; text-decoration: none;"> Anything goes</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">Love to Create - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-20-summertime-fun.html" style="color: #8c3098; text-decoration: none;">Summertime fun</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">Paper Pretties - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/paper-pretties-wednesday-challenge_13.html" style="color: #8c3098; text-decoration: none;">Summer inspiration</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">Papertake Weekly - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/bingo.html" style="color: #8c3098; text-decoration: none;">BINGO board</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"> - I've chosen gems, free (paper lace) and blooms</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">Raise the Bar - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"><a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-107.html" style="color: #8c3098; text-decoration: none;">Summer</a></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Deep Ocean -</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-27-sewing-winners-and-top-3.html" style="color: #8c3098; text-decoration: none;"> Welcome summer</a></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.<br />
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-89527100995075048162012-06-18T15:00:00.000+01:002012-06-19T02:47:54.977+01:00A Midsummer night's dream ...Hello everybody<br />
<br />
We are into our third week of June and Associated Events at <a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/mmm-week-54.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Make My Monday</span></a>, and this week we have the fabulous theme of A Midsummer Night's Dream - so let's see all those fantastical and mysterious fairies, and let your imagination run wild.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gJ9gxI7qByUbhpn8BiRih0pkAJVhpCYIHJlaZiqO0XUKCi_0WEn0fbA6Z6yl3UGPCyFs6XXZgiwoiOyWLEk3xZku27AdCM9bIMefRWnOOL6hnx5FDkbzDJ8gmH88J6jQR7-XAQY9o1MN/s1600/P1020305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gJ9gxI7qByUbhpn8BiRih0pkAJVhpCYIHJlaZiqO0XUKCi_0WEn0fbA6Z6yl3UGPCyFs6XXZgiwoiOyWLEk3xZku27AdCM9bIMefRWnOOL6hnx5FDkbzDJ8gmH88J6jQR7-XAQY9o1MN/s400/P1020305.JPG" width="290" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I must admit I was struggling a little bit with this, until I remembered my lovely Lavinia stamps, which I am planning to add to when I go to the ArtStamps Show in Newbury next month. I am afraid I cheated a little with my background as I had some pre-coloured ones, which I added extra distress inks to to make it a little more moody. All the images are stamped in black archival ink. I have added dots in pearly white on the starts and also some sticklers glitter. Mounted on white card and then navy blue to finish off.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KblaFPzanBJ563ZWZLXxL88CXdy6fsPV5P-MR3YgnHCUhFBei_4BKUI4bFyTFiQqZ1OKkVEfZvsLTTIi6Y2yD6d2sNgkFmZJO7IdXA1OKxdmroGQKfsu0mjRDrDlpISvAUYKMjWY_AFB/s1600/P1020305+-+Version+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KblaFPzanBJ563ZWZLXxL88CXdy6fsPV5P-MR3YgnHCUhFBei_4BKUI4bFyTFiQqZ1OKkVEfZvsLTTIi6Y2yD6d2sNgkFmZJO7IdXA1OKxdmroGQKfsu0mjRDrDlpISvAUYKMjWY_AFB/s400/P1020305+-+Version+2.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I am entering this into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
Stampavie and more - <a href="http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-170-something-with-wings.html">Things with Wings</a><br />
Cheerful Stamp Pad -<a href="http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-45-in-garden.html">In the Garden</a><br />
Creative Mondays - <a href="http://www.alwayscrafting.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/creative-mondays-ch-9.html">Summer </a>(well the title says it all!)<br />
Make It Monday - <a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/mim-94-with-meljens-designs.html">Always Anything Goes</a><br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-19046512806194227892012-06-17T16:00:00.000+01:002012-06-17T19:02:38.129+01:00Pink, Green and White ...<div style="text-align: left;">
Good morning everybody<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am sorry this has taken so long to post - unfortunately this week has been a complete disaster zone for me. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I lost a tooth crown and also broke the tooth, I had also been feeling terribly unwell, and ended up in hospital for two nights with a suspected heart attack! However, the tests were not conclusive, so I have to go back to outpatients for some more tests which have been fast tracked. To say I was frightened was an understatement ... as was my OH.</span></span></div>
<br />
We have a favourite colour combination of mine at the <a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-187-pink-green-and-white.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One Stop Craft Challenge</span></a> this week - Pink Green and White, and we want to see Easel Cards. I cannot remember when I last made one!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX80ykTfGGRw1ReLxQA19b5OVYJHhFAY9zYpJGuKp2wnZsF66y61cI_LP9yHKRrhGe1gpbIdt8tpmLO3mo4dC3GFLk6QGuDUo4Z1PSLNCabTPvlwRb7hpQDioRzLeamSa4gV_X20zLeUnB/s1600/P1020301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX80ykTfGGRw1ReLxQA19b5OVYJHhFAY9zYpJGuKp2wnZsF66y61cI_LP9yHKRrhGe1gpbIdt8tpmLO3mo4dC3GFLk6QGuDUo4Z1PSLNCabTPvlwRb7hpQDioRzLeamSa4gV_X20zLeUnB/s400/P1020301.JPG" width="352" /></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: left;">
My card is made with an LOTV image, and coloured with Promarkers. The papers are from Victoria Garden, and I have used Spellbinders and Cheery Lynn Dies. Embellishments include lace, pearls flowers and swirls and dragonflies - the latter being the Cheery Lynn dies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7EufZg-59T8nvEViW91QuyrxvDcmZQ8tcgjmZSjWRWXAQ60uhLOuYYHNd34Pkk8t3_7dthgyniWqp5LmEHiknkwp_21Xb3gKJLLaOA9g9aPfS0QmjA8fJgKhFCuPZpH5CJrobmI5SLG0/s1600/P1020302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7EufZg-59T8nvEViW91QuyrxvDcmZQ8tcgjmZSjWRWXAQ60uhLOuYYHNd34Pkk8t3_7dthgyniWqp5LmEHiknkwp_21Xb3gKJLLaOA9g9aPfS0QmjA8fJgKhFCuPZpH5CJrobmI5SLG0/s320/P1020302.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I am entering this into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
ATCs and cards with Attitude - <a href="http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/">Anything Goes</a><br />
The Chererful Stamp Pad - <a href="http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-45-in-garden.html">In the Garden</a><br />
House of Gilli - <a href="http://houseofgilli.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/vibrant-colorssummer-challenge.html">Summer / Vibrant Colours</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Inspire Me Fridays - <a href="http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/inspire-me-fridays-63-anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">Fun with Shapes and More - <a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-111-sommer.html">Summer</a><br /></span><br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-46863771083153988752012-06-12T10:30:00.000+01:002012-06-13T01:26:49.782+01:00Do you want to travel the world?Hi everybody<br />
<br />
At <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Anything Goes</a> </span>this week our theme is Travel or Around the World. So lots of scope here for a variety of work.<br />
<br />
I had had this idea about getting a bit messy, well I certainly did that with gesso, glue, ink and paper!<br />
<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/AVvXsEisCMxWxfBQcObqHVYnfhujlVV5icQ6xWOutufj6LAM4CwtUn4F1kuKoxTepRolx49Kr1FPaU8S5QTFKMT4r3guqc62VowWDcEkUT0awWyEoBABaXKcDIDTOf-4nKMOINdQk65tvSW-kSnz/s1600/P1020299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCMxWxfBQcObqHVYnfhujlVV5icQ6xWOutufj6LAM4CwtUn4F1kuKoxTepRolx49Kr1FPaU8S5QTFKMT4r3guqc62VowWDcEkUT0awWyEoBABaXKcDIDTOf-4nKMOINdQk65tvSW-kSnz/s400/P1020299.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
This is an 8x8" card. I have covered it wit brown Bazzill, and then I took a piece of plan card, and added various bits of printed paper to it. I painted over with a diluted mixture of gesso, and then overdstamped with from french test and a swirl. My main piece is coloured with distress inks, and then I stamped the tickets down the side, the lady traveller image, and masked her and stamped the Eiffel tower and the Learning Tower of Pisa. Stamps are B Line and Tim Holtz. I added a prima flower and some pearl brads in the corners.<br />
<br />
I am entering this card into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
CCEE Stampers - <a href="http://cceestampers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/ccee1223.html">Create a card with a vintage feel</a><br />
Charzima Cards - <a href="http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-22-travel.html">Travel</a><br />
Crafts 4 Eternity -<a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/r75-travel.html"> Travel</a><br />
DL Art - <a href="http://dianamlarson.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/june-7thursday-dlart-thankful-thursday.html">A Card for a man</a><br />
Gingerloft - <a href="http://www.gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/gl42-vintage.html">Vintage</a><br />
Craft your passion - <a href="http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-114-anything-goes.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
Make it Monday - <a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/mim-93-with-bugaboo-stamps.html">Always anything goes</a><br />
Try it on Tuesday - <a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/hello-all-time-for-another-fun.html">Anything Goes</a><br />
<br />
Please pop across to the challenge blog - there are some fabulous creations by the team to inspire you.<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 19px;">Don't forget - Lots of crafting goodness is available from Lynne at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.craftden.co.uk/index.php">The Craft Den</a> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 19px;">check out her fab online shop!</span><br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877940648537507550.post-9272477537203804602012-06-11T15:00:00.000+01:002012-06-13T01:23:01.686+01:00Father's DayGood morning<br />
<br />
What a wet one it is! Ten days time and it is mid-summer day!!<br />
<br />
Firstly I want to say welcome to my new followers. Thank you for 'joining up'- I so appreciate it.<br />
<br />
<br />
We are continuing our challenges at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/mmm-week-53.html">Make My Monday</a> </span> with June and Associated Events, and of course Father's Day is in the middle of June. If you do not want to make a Father's Day card then a Masculine card would be fine.<br />
<br />
I guess my card may be considered multi-gender, but certainly if my dear father was still with us (he passed away last September on his 92nd birthday), then this is what I would have given him. One of Dad's abiding interests was plants, particularly his garden, but also the countryside. And he was certainly a 'seedsman', collecting seeds around the garden and anywhere else he could get them, and germinating them in his greenhouse for the following year. Hence my choice of stamp.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBW6JJeX8M5Za4JQNmiigOmaOC8ilZi4Wvss_pyl8nLKh7V5cyaEK3SDjc7HUv9_3Ca25x8DGKNW4W-_WdW21i5FIXi4hNZP4jT9Kgj13qNG_jDQ8P9vPM1DsHtwHRAIWuyv9AEI0Xsoy/s1600/P1020284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBW6JJeX8M5Za4JQNmiigOmaOC8ilZi4Wvss_pyl8nLKh7V5cyaEK3SDjc7HUv9_3Ca25x8DGKNW4W-_WdW21i5FIXi4hNZP4jT9Kgj13qNG_jDQ8P9vPM1DsHtwHRAIWuyv9AEI0Xsoy/s400/P1020284.JPG" width="385" /></a></div>
<br />
The background has been brushed with distress inks in various shades of green and I have overstamped in leaves from a Stampin Up set, I have also stamped extra leaves and cut them out for the embellishment. The main image is a Stampendous stamp. I love their botanical images. The flowers are Prima.<br />
<br />
I am entering this into the following challenges:<br />
<br />
CCEE Stampers - <a href="http://cceestampers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/ccee1223.html">Create a card with a Vintage Feel</a><br />
Cards for Men - <a href="http://cardsformen.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-12-fathers-day.html">Father's Day</a><br />
Delicious Doodles -<a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-21-for-fellas.html"> For the fellas</a><br />
Desmet Challenge - <a href="http://desmetdt.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/june-challenge-for-men-and-boys.html">Men/Boys</a><br />
Dream Valley Challenge - <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_362637757"></span>For that Special Guy<span id="goog_362637758"></span></a><br />
Pan Pastels Uk Challege - <a href="http://panpasteluk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-22-boysfathers-day.html">Boys/Fathers</a><br />
Secret Crafter - <a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-189.html">Happy Father's Day</a><br />
Simply Create too<a href="http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-15-happy-fathers-day-or-for.html"> - Father's Day/Male</a><br />
The Pink Elephant -<a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/pink-elephant-tpe52.html"> Masculine</a><br />
The Stamp Man - <a href="http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/make-it-for-man-challenge.html">Make it for a Man</a><br />
Simply Create Too - <a href="http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-15-happy-fathers-day-or-for.html">Make it for a man</a><br />
The Cheerful Stamp Pad -<a href="http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/challenge-45-in-garden.html"> In the Garden</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.
Hugs,
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img border="0" height="117" src="http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4763/valsig.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat repeat; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium;" width="200" />Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03801569624431237364noreply@blogger.com12