Thank You Teacher

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Paper - free with craft mag
Dies -
   SB Floral oval
   TH tattered flower garland
   Marianne leafy branch
Brads
Gold cord

Apologies for the blurry pic - I didn't notice until I uploaded!!

I'd like to enter 
MTTC #229 - colour combo - brown and turqouise
Make it Monday #150 - linky party
My Craft Creations - die cut shapes



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B&W Birthday

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One of the cards made for hubby's birthday

I made simple B&W stripes (and W&B' lol)  for the background - hand cut the letters - added a greeting - twas a bit of a fiddle getting the stripes lined up , but otherwise...simples!!

"DAD" and greeting are popped up with foam tape & pads.

I'd like to enter
Seize the Birthday - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks  #151 - let's hear it for the boys
Southern Girls #73 - no spoolin
Crafts and Me #138 - anything goes
Rhedd and Rosie #11 -anything goes
Here Come the Boys #56 - anything goes
Anything Goes #97  - anything goes



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Happy Memories

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Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary to my dear daughter and son in law

I used the lovely sketch from Cardabilities.  I think it is just right for this as it is not too fussy for a man's card.

I started with matt gold paper and stamped the floral branch, from an oriental set from Joanna Sheen and embossed with PM  Seafoam white EP to create the BG.
The white heart is painted with irridescent medium
- the banners handcut
- hessian/burlap ribbon from Linda's Funkie Junie Boutique
- gold cord bow.

Challenges
Cardabilities #78 - sketch
Docrafts- anything goes
Joanna Sheen - don't be square (rectangle :)
The Ribbon Girls - add a bow
LOC #9 - Sentiment on the front
Polkadoodles #27 - make your own background


Thank you for stopping by today and your lovely, much appreciated comments on previous posts

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Birthday Tag

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For a friend.

The BP is a digital mix from Fathers and Fedoras by Summer Driggs.

I started off with a plain manila tag,  I painted a base coat of cheapo gold paint .....stamped the Penny Black music with Vintage Photo on to a strip of micropore tape, stuck it down one side.....the greeting on the other side was printed on to Safmat.....very handy when you want to personalise or don't have an appropriate stamp.
 I used Vintage Photo DI around the edges and then decided to top this with some Crackle Accents...hmmm....this didn't really work....after drying overnight the bottom corner was peeling off but saved it by sticking it back down with glossy accents. My guess is that it was rejected by the gold paint.
The monogram, from a very old set bought years ago is stamped with pigment ink and heat embossed with clear EP...it's got a nice shine IRL.
I can't remember where the little calendar came from :( it is fixed with foam tape

Tag fixed with a double layer of foam pads at the top and glossy accents (love this stuff) at the bottom

I'd like to enter....
A.R.T. #3 - anything goes
Card Crafters Circle #81 - birthdays
Crafts and Me #138 - anything goes
Let's Craft and Create #73 - tags
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes


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Wedding Anniversary

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This is the first play with my lovely new Radiant Rectangles nestie dies from Country View Crafts. I can see I'm going to get plenty of mileage out of this set :)

The pretty rose BP is a freebie from Far Far Hill.  I love this, it is such a delicate pattern.
Apart from the bottom one, all layers are affixed with foam tape/pads, creating excellent dimension.
Pearls from stash

There is rather a lot of depth so I've made a box - well, it is for a special anniversary after all.

Pretty homemade flowers, coloured with diluted DI's  - I am so proud of these...and the leaves have a coating of Crackle Accents.

A parchment butterfly quickly made this morning as my b/fly punch was too small and die too big .

A closer look at the focal die cuts

Challenges
Country View Crafts #4 - die cuts
4 Crafty Chicks #147 - sentiment only........* chosen as one of top 3 :)
Bearly-Mine #91 - flowers galore
Crafty Ribbons #49 - flowers galore
Pan Pastels #25 - lots of layers
That Craft Place - flowers



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Bloglovin

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 Well I guess I'd better join the Bloglovin revolution.......so here goes, fingers crossed :)

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Wedding 2

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Hello lovely people :)

Many of my DD's customers have become friends over the years and she likes to send them cards for the special moments in their lives. Jon....lovely man......is one.

He got married to his long-time girlfriend Sandy at the hospice he has been in for the past few weeks.

As you can see,  I kept it simple and all white.
Both die cuts are fixed with foam tape/pads and once again the Stickled heart on the organza ribbon appears to be pink

Challenges
Crafty Ribbons #48 - anything goes with ribbon
Challenges 4 Everybody #22 - anything goes
Country View Crafts #4 - die cuts
Everybody Art Challenge #241 - wedding
HIMCR #102 - die cuts - 2nd entry





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Wedding

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Hello lovely friends :)
 
These must be the worst photo's I've ever taken of a card and unfortunately I can't try again as it was collected on Friday for the wedding on Saturday.
This must also be a record  for the time it has taken to do this blog  post.....this computer is ancient and is driving be bonkers !!

The brief for this card was cream, silver, a touch of purple with a birdcage theme so out came this super die cut from the lovely Sarah at Craft all Day.   I used a silver dabber on it which gave it a nice rustic look.

The main BP has a pretty flowery, slightly embossed design on it.  I made the flowers from this too.
The torn panel is embossed with an M-Bossabilities folder.
The bird and cage, topped with a cream seam binding double bow and heart shaped button are layered  on to muslin

It took three goes to make the envelope, lol.  
I didn't want more ribbon as a pull for the message so I 'sparkled up' a heart and added a small gem instead. I used stickles Diamond  and it shows pink here :/

The flower 'arrangements' are a mix of Marianne Creatables dies and flowers from stash

Challenges I'd like to enter.....
Delightful Challenge - wedding and anniversary
Heck of a Challenge - bingo - ribbon. die cut, bird
HIMCR #102 - die cuts
Country View Crafts #9 - die cuts



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A 70th Birthday Card....

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....for a friend.

Hello friends - long time no see, lol, and after my sojourn I am finding it hard to get back in card making mode - happens every time!!

I got back from my hols last Sunday and what lovely weather to come back to.
I got two loads of washing out on the line AND dried by teatime, good one  - it is all still waiting to be ironed, not so good :(

Main BP from Far Far Hill
Spotty paper made by ME!!
Lace from local market
Flower made up from bits and bobs with diecut flower in the centre
Handcut greeting and sentiment

I'd like to enter this into following challenges
Aud Sentiments - anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty #130 - birthdays
Papertake - anything goes
TTCRD - anything goes
The ABC Challenge - O is for Open



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A Flying Visit.

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Oh, my!! it's been a long time since my last post and this is a one-off for now 'cos I will be off on holiday on Saturday morning so will be busy getting ready for the off :)

The kitchen is in working order, phew, about time too, just a cupboard to make to fit over the eyesore of a boiler.

This is the first card I've made since the end of March and I'd like to enter.........

4 Crafty Chicks #142 - birthday
Crafting for all Seasons #52 - think pink
Delightful Challenges - bingo - patterned paper, die cuts, flowers
Crafty Bloggers Network #11 - O's and X's - die cut, flowers, ribbon
Challenges 4 Everyone #20 - anything goes

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Friends Anniversary

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We have encountered some problems fitting the new kitchen and are still in a BIG mess and I am VERY fed up!

I struggled to make this card (6"sq) for our friends anniversary tomorrow, because the fridge is taking up most of the space in my work area and my PC has a dodgy connection and the screen keeps going off, boo hoo.

It is our Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday (tomorrow, same as our friends) and I haven't even made a card for hubby.......how bad is that :(


More flowers made with my new die.........I think I am getting better at these.
The stick pin is from WOC - papers from Far Far Hill - ribbon from Linda's, Funkie Junkie Boutique  - lace and button from stash

Challenge
HIMCR #90 - happy anniversary


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21st Birthday Easel

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Hello and a welcome to new friends, it is really lovely to see you here :)

I am full of cold and the house is full of kitchen. I am having a new one installed and it was delivered Saturday morning. The electrical items are in the dining room, the cupboard units in the garage and the contents of the kitchen are filling the bedrooms plus some stuff in the living room. What a mess - such a heap of it for such a small kitchen!!!
On the bright side it means we'll be eating out a lot, LOL.

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This is a 21st birthday commission for a friend who's granddaughter is studying fashion and photography at uni.
She (my friend) likes easel cards and the scrolls so at least I had a starting point. The rest took a bit of thinking about but I got there in the end.

The cameras are printed on photo paper and are two shaped layers for a little extra interest.  The scroll is, as usual, printed on to parchment type paper distressed around the edges.

Challenges
Totally Papercrafts - easel cards
Fab 'n' Funky - #162 - add a sentiment
One Stop #220 - anything goes




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Golden Day #3

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Phew!! This is the last card for neighbours Mum & Dad's Golden Anniversary.
I didn't know where to start with this one and found it more difficult to make this one to Dad from Mum than the others because I wanted to avoid flowers.

The magnificent TH flourish was stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with detail gold then coloured with Scattered Straw distress pad.
The Spellbinders fleur de lis corner accents were squashed into the Versamark pad and heat embossed with gold.
The jute ribbon from Linda's Funkie Junkie Boutique is overlaid with Laura Ashley ribbon - a gift from my DD many moons ago. It is just the right colour and not too girly.

I found the little heart I'd made from friendly plastic goodness knows how long ago that was - so long ago that I've forgotten how to use the stuff. I'm going to have to look at YouTube for a video or tut, LOL

The inside but, again no pic of the box :)

Challenges
Crafting by Designs - wedding - 2nd entry
Use it Tuesday #52 - diecuts, punches, cutouts ( ribbon and FP heart)
Natalie and Amy #7 - diecuts
Make My Monday  - heat embossing



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CACB Commenter Winner

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The winner of my commenter prize from Crafty Ann's final challenge is

.....Josephine.....

chosen by the trusty old method of pulling a name from the hat - well, a bowl actually.

Congratulations Josephine.  Choose any one item from Crafty Ann's digi shop  (including the scrap kits)  then  email  Ann with your choice. 

Remember everyone that Ann's shop will close it's doors on the 5th April so now's the time to treat yourself if you'd like any of her gorgeous goodies. 

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A Golden Day #2

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The second  card for my neighbour's parents.


The main DP panel is a design by Eva Kipler from Sweet Shoppe - I love this paper :)
This is layered with foam tape on to some parchment type paper with pierced edges and rounded corners.
The next layer is the lovely CB  texture embossing folder with gold painted Die D-Lites Garden Weave and finally a scroll with computer generated greeting printed on the same parch type paper

More flowers with the Marianne die :)

The final touch is the bow - gold net ribbon from Linda, the Funkie Junkie's boutique and a handmade stick pin

And the inside, again using the main DP as on the front

Challenges
ABC - J for just as you like
Cupcake Crafts  #233  - it's only words
Crafting by Designs - wedding
RRR #68 - flowers and ribbon
Fussy and Fancy #84 - flowers
Papertake - 1-2-3 - 1 DP , 2 die cuts, 3 flowers
CCC #31 - ribbon



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A Golden Day

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The first of three cards commissioned by my neighbour for her parents.


Gold painted punched butterflies
Spellbinders Floral Ovals
Marianne flower die
Frayed muslin
Pearls

The flowers are made with my new aquisition, the Marianne die - I love this, although I still need practice with rolling. The paper panel here has a lovely design on it - it's a shame it doesn't show.

The inside with the same paper as on the front

Challenges I'd like to enter
Joanna Sheen - Mum's the word - as long as they are female cards and they are pretty it is OK!
4 Crafty Chicks #132 - die for dies
Happy Campers #12 - flutterby butterfly



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My Happy Birthday

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I had the most wonderful surprise on Saturday evening.  
My DDD, Jo (the extra D stands for devious, LOL) arranged a party for me. I had no idea she was planning this. I was kept totally in the dark. 
We were going out for a meal and she and SIL suggested we pop in to their local pub on the way.
There were banners all over the place with my photo and birthday greetings on and didn't notice any of them.

 I even walked under a banner above the door to what turned out to be a reserved area and only realised what was going on when everyone cheered. It was so lovely to see so many of my family and friends there (over 40) and to say I was overwhelmed is such an understatement!!

I was regretting not organising some celebration myself and was thinking my BIG birthday was going to be a very quiet affair. I got that wrong....it was fabulous.
Jo came down with a stinking cold Sat morning but still managed to see to the final touches.......balloons, pretty table decorations and a gorgeous cake with matching cupcakes for guests.

I've received so many beautiful cards, even more than in the pic below, and lovely presents too. I must say a big thank you to my dear Jo and my family and everyone who made my birthday such a memorable occasion.

I've still got a big smile on my face and will treasure the memories of my best birthday yet."



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A Sad Farewell with "The Sound of Music"

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Sadly this is the last challenge from Crafty Ann's , sob, sob.

Ann has made a difficult decision and is closing  the challenge blog and shop.

I was so proud and excited when Ann asked me to join her design team and will always be grateful to Ann for having faith in me and taking me on.

Amazingly that  was nearly three years ago.....and three wonderful friendly years they have been too.  I have learned so much from Ann and my lovely talented teamies. It has been a great experience and an interesting learning curve and my thanks to you all, it's  been an honour and a pleasure to work with you

So.....the final challenge #84 at Crafty Ann's is.....

"The Sound of Music"

This is my 70th DT card which by chance co-incides with my 70th birthday on Monday, eeeeek... thinking of it as the 30th anniversary of my 40th birthday sounds better, LOL.

When Ann announced the theme for this challenge choosing  this fab digi was the obvious choice for me. I have always liked it and didn't really need an excuse.

I've teamed it with two BP's from mottled stone - very useful are these as they  have a slightly distressed look which I love.

I overstamped the brown BP with this Penny Black music stamp and embossed with copper EP . To give it a bit of a lift I've placed the image on a piece of frayed muslin with foam tape.

I finished off with brown lace, a satin ribbon bow, a pearl button and a rosebud coloured with red copic the same as the roses on the digi.

It will be lovely if you played along with us for the very last challenge. 

Do pop over to CACB and have a decco at the gorgeous samples from DT and then add your own 'Sound of Music'.
There will be three chances to win any three items for this final challenge

You may also want to join in with the informal blog hop with a prize of any item of your choice from the shop.
You will find full details over on the challenge blog.

I'd also like to enter.........

OSAAT #152 - use a digi

A Gem of a Challenge #68  - add a bow
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Pretty Little Ribbon #19  - anything goes (3rd entry)

Thank you for stopping by :) and don't forget one of your comments will win a prize!!

Cheers me dears :)

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Pink and Swirls

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The last card for DD's birthday today.

Oooh, how very pink, lol.

The BP is a freebie from craft mag.
Garden Weave die d-lites, my favourite of the moment - shame there isn't a 'mirror' die with this so they would be nice as corners on a larger card.
I lightly coloured the flowers with spun sugar DI.
I made a scroll from parchment type paper and distressed the edges.

I had left this to the last minute and luckily I had made the flower some time ago. I used crinoline from Linda's, Funkie Junkie Boutique and some net cut with TH tattered flower garland die.  The centre is a large brad liberally covered with silver glitter.
There are a few gems on the swirls

Challenges
Ladybug - think pink
Eclectic Ellapu - photo inspiration - yippee, this was one of the top5!!!!
Fun With Shapes - greengate style
Let's Craft and Create  #64 - swirls



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The Rose

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Another card for DD. 
The stamp is from Joanna Sheen - have had it years so it is about time it surfaced - I had forgotten what a nice stamp it is.
Coloured with DI pads old paper and spun sugar with a water brush and given a bit of dimension with foam tape 

I coated the butterfly with 3D clear gloss, added wire antenna and a pearl .

Challenges
Creative Card Crew #30 - birthday
Crafty Cardmakers #85 - blooming images
Inky Chicks #4 - mothers day or birthday



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