tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41572726128886775512024-03-20T00:17:43.415+13:00Kiwime's KreationsThis is a place where I share my card making and papercraft, other creative efforts and some family events. Through all this I trust that my love of my Lord Jesus Christ shines throughkiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.comBlogger1500125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-16554634165083384802024-03-19T21:30:00.001+13:002024-03-19T21:49:24.280+13:00Old????<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been intending to post again, but life has moved way faster than me - blame the residual anaesthesia in my system... that sounds better than simply being disorganised.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card was made for my older brother - who appreciated it!</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/AVvXsEjJ6vug_D7kMOgXFQOZj3uzAh9eb-w-BcfaG4UC3pA5A2FmMfQU9AAKDJSpRcbIEecleyaC5_Gi8LbVLoC6aIJGnj_6lFUdMUczSoFZ8z7j1oKHO-rC0nLY-d4zvsGKK97UNngeYZwjb4FvajwGkJwJpi7pFRBcNKRPaWlTqS7S1Gx4TJOW1II3YHrNZpI/s639/batch_IMG_2545.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="639" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6vug_D7kMOgXFQOZj3uzAh9eb-w-BcfaG4UC3pA5A2FmMfQU9AAKDJSpRcbIEecleyaC5_Gi8LbVLoC6aIJGnj_6lFUdMUczSoFZ8z7j1oKHO-rC0nLY-d4zvsGKK97UNngeYZwjb4FvajwGkJwJpi7pFRBcNKRPaWlTqS7S1Gx4TJOW1II3YHrNZpI/w400-h266/batch_IMG_2545.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;">I saw the sentiment on a card online, and the blogger could not find the source of the quote, or a stamp, so she had computer generated it, and so did I... thank you Kathy of <a href="https://justbranchingout.blogspot.com/2024/02/snarky-birthday-to-you.html" target="_blank">Just Branching Out</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also CASED the sketch, but cannot recall where I saw it - the original was feminine, I made mine masculine</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7N4xEDQPq7yyv2RQEyleE7yeFK_bLKLZd36-igiPrdUFl4TNxG359QMAVvHqSs-qOlFdemqZ_LxOkkIzxwfvMO2UGluo7-Fgc55v0Zu4ApiVmEPwkWULoHazDvQWzf-7qb3CqVvXqhFceXI8pHCpDCxJfPd1KgZ9BHZ5hTTeeITelWVUFqayoZ8Ja1Ek/s610/batch_IMG_2546.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="610" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7N4xEDQPq7yyv2RQEyleE7yeFK_bLKLZd36-igiPrdUFl4TNxG359QMAVvHqSs-qOlFdemqZ_LxOkkIzxwfvMO2UGluo7-Fgc55v0Zu4ApiVmEPwkWULoHazDvQWzf-7qb3CqVvXqhFceXI8pHCpDCxJfPd1KgZ9BHZ5hTTeeITelWVUFqayoZ8Ja1Ek/w400-h279/batch_IMG_2546.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;">The papers are from an old Stampin' Up pad, and are reversable. I inked the edges of the papers and hand cut sentiment banner with CP Rouge ink, and also inked the 'parcel' with the same ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The oval was cut using two oval dies, using the same card as the base.</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/AVvXsEgxovKmZv_tU3Fdx7gZfrLBuHdytWR-msvcnvUgVB_Gng9nBaStjksbSxw9OnF2ulddxB6tYQHnLHO2x9qZXoE8njY8n242ajWQhcjEBg-qAdjzd9BG8T41-LvSqw2c0MXmG8MBFE-G0owjggYscf0S6yjNSNsJJBe1bjq16RLoDfDZX1GEMDfE8MOEYp4/s640/batch_IMG_2547.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxovKmZv_tU3Fdx7gZfrLBuHdytWR-msvcnvUgVB_Gng9nBaStjksbSxw9OnF2ulddxB6tYQHnLHO2x9qZXoE8njY8n242ajWQhcjEBg-qAdjzd9BG8T41-LvSqw2c0MXmG8MBFE-G0owjggYscf0S6yjNSNsJJBe1bjq16RLoDfDZX1GEMDfE8MOEYp4/w400-h286/batch_IMG_2547.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The parcel and ribbon are stamps from Uniko's latest release, <a href="https://www.uniko.co.uk/product/mid-century-modern-birthday-clear-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Mid-century Modern Birthday</a> set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I 'coloured' the ribbon and bow with Golden Glitz ink</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zNjXBVYa3-AqCSjgUoCIgqFYZ7J3QRH9ITwRhdL77OXLvL1w-yG9D5HSCML2zMVSIiFmt1zAFK5CX66Tb8OYuLrQ8Wr3t3LoagzFWUB7hIeNoQ82Tx9EqLhSWTFU_7mg1Mwjy0VfqMR18mOYrA3pyRngr1R3AlyNP6EL16Hk3FWBOozqYYgqEUJCIto/s610/batch_IMG_2549.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="610" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zNjXBVYa3-AqCSjgUoCIgqFYZ7J3QRH9ITwRhdL77OXLvL1w-yG9D5HSCML2zMVSIiFmt1zAFK5CX66Tb8OYuLrQ8Wr3t3LoagzFWUB7hIeNoQ82Tx9EqLhSWTFU_7mg1Mwjy0VfqMR18mOYrA3pyRngr1R3AlyNP6EL16Hk3FWBOozqYYgqEUJCIto/w400-h279/batch_IMG_2549.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;">The birthday greet was from the same Uniko set, stamped with the same ink, which was a fabulous match for the Cranberry coloured cardstock I used for the base</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The scrap strips of design paper were used to decorate the inside, and the envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/pip-challenge-2411.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2411 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/03/anything-goes-weeks-639-640.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #639 + 640 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-312-dies-and-andor-punches.html" target="_blank">Dream Valley Challenge #312 - Dies or Punches</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/03/226-polkadoodles.html" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #226 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/crafty-catz-667-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Challenge #667 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/word-power-3.html" target="_blank">Word Power Challenge #3 - Make The Sentiment the Focus</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-273.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #273 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/166-funny-sentiments.html" target="_blank">Crafting Happiness Challenge #166 - Funny Sentiment</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2024/03/wk-11-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">polka Doodles Challenge Week #11 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/wk-5-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #5 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-82150871152390776222024-03-14T19:16:00.002+13:002024-03-14T19:16:53.358+13:00Fractured!!<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My title refers to the technique I have used - it's called a fractured card!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was the challenge for my small swap group that I belong to here in NZ.</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/AVvXsEhRCzBWFx-_2kY8orn32N3GebIMhJuatbco70h2-RgvuT86vnOEdV7rZoURwZV4DaA6G1i62BgpaxBmaxLgWCH9HPE3W2yfrjDxYj3KNS0RRz0VWWQ_Sc5SycZ3XTnAIhSyDn-8xIqI2dnVXTkALR9mG6iT5pCQkzyXPsA9snH4Ykx6xqXidt-9Z8jOuts/s544/batch_IMG_2535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="399" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCzBWFx-_2kY8orn32N3GebIMhJuatbco70h2-RgvuT86vnOEdV7rZoURwZV4DaA6G1i62BgpaxBmaxLgWCH9HPE3W2yfrjDxYj3KNS0RRz0VWWQ_Sc5SycZ3XTnAIhSyDn-8xIqI2dnVXTkALR9mG6iT5pCQkzyXPsA9snH4Ykx6xqXidt-9Z8jOuts/w294-h400/batch_IMG_2535.JPG" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with and inky panel that was on my desk, and I embossed it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then went hunting for a specific floral image that I wanted to use, but it eluded me - I tried another small floral, but that was a big fail, as I tried to use watercolour stamping... </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cxDpS_3fUghPd4KFKakqqqmhqvgWiiqcO_71RKWQNi5kTjxVIb6KWTegLrFRFN_R6wo1c6b5YtxE-rkXY_z97arwpKyfQ3IZJPziYCc05RiA1kOCUgkg43GJ0W2uqh-yJrcaD68Jy2JX7Ln0qgHqtLxKwqFUmC1n5QnMCFoJHpfSxm83K-jLg3Q37mU/s584/batch_IMG_2537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="584" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cxDpS_3fUghPd4KFKakqqqmhqvgWiiqcO_71RKWQNi5kTjxVIb6KWTegLrFRFN_R6wo1c6b5YtxE-rkXY_z97arwpKyfQ3IZJPziYCc05RiA1kOCUgkg43GJ0W2uqh-yJrcaD68Jy2JX7Ln0qgHqtLxKwqFUmC1n5QnMCFoJHpfSxm83K-jLg3Q37mU/w400-h314/batch_IMG_2537.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;">I eventually found this face image, stamped it in Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink, (after more fails at the watercolour stamping) and added some red to the lips, and blue to her eyes, and then mounted her onto cream card. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0pwywyIi8KN9wqe8Pipj26hKbt9yqcQUUPEAPQGC18wdkV_Zxgs7snxZwFL9SF-T3x7Ec5XO0_64c4xwm_tnV8kbhehzPeh9BLiosLPlGiC-3btFetYVe0RFj2kfKUuAoQQGvQ6GWwaVj6qagUVkNYQIG6rbiOTdBYSb6t2kHrYuhHm-PGKoFYf8kFI/s640/batch_IMG_2539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0pwywyIi8KN9wqe8Pipj26hKbt9yqcQUUPEAPQGC18wdkV_Zxgs7snxZwFL9SF-T3x7Ec5XO0_64c4xwm_tnV8kbhehzPeh9BLiosLPlGiC-3btFetYVe0RFj2kfKUuAoQQGvQ6GWwaVj6qagUVkNYQIG6rbiOTdBYSb6t2kHrYuhHm-PGKoFYf8kFI/w400-h286/batch_IMG_2539.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;">The sentiment was also stamped with the same ink on cream cardstock layered over some of the same </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cranberry coloured card that I used for the 'fracture' lines and base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few gold faceted gems and I called the front of the card done.</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/AVvXsEjNu6W80CzVxvnU4Tks-zZw1r-VzNn7fLk72CRk_ZNPOWk264EQml56VPBqJMwb4n2qGWjFQENB6TN69JYaTK_hp3lRRJQao8GEyJTHGztA0uNZAc9U5_LdFQECBe0sxs6CtfAEaB7yyKOwykEaNIWP9aStSk_7GM-GPu3uJm8TotJgN3sZiaIIAOdCyUc/s597/batch_IMG_2542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNu6W80CzVxvnU4Tks-zZw1r-VzNn7fLk72CRk_ZNPOWk264EQml56VPBqJMwb4n2qGWjFQENB6TN69JYaTK_hp3lRRJQao8GEyJTHGztA0uNZAc9U5_LdFQECBe0sxs6CtfAEaB7yyKOwykEaNIWP9aStSk_7GM-GPu3uJm8TotJgN3sZiaIIAOdCyUc/w300-h400/batch_IMG_2542.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inner lining was cream, and I added a strip of the background card to the edge of it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vnCifuLpZUGDoN-4aa7C52O4JP0TWWkJoHN84RppjnFvhXQudgo5U6EOI_SLlQoh51UuSdB13IRSe4gtndRhZnbftWGfujAlH0tgt3m3O9B5yuAN9czvL_19sojRvE99AztzhTrEu4WutqgLTYRUP1BIcUmepBp42zeDBE3YX_7R9eS9ASdSvy-Opls/s569/batch_IMG_2544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="325" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vnCifuLpZUGDoN-4aa7C52O4JP0TWWkJoHN84RppjnFvhXQudgo5U6EOI_SLlQoh51UuSdB13IRSe4gtndRhZnbftWGfujAlH0tgt3m3O9B5yuAN9czvL_19sojRvE99AztzhTrEu4WutqgLTYRUP1BIcUmepBp42zeDBE3YX_7R9eS9ASdSvy-Opls/w229-h400/batch_IMG_2544.JPG" width="229" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decorated the edge of the envelope with off the edge, repeated stamping of the image</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH4PU0UsZSg1_pPp_u1v4wiqbjhV0NYgQ4pOWZIBUVbh5puaELQSxV5DO8bptu-uQemE6Oz4_5F9n-iXxqpZmULUd7umEF6zsJ682qtsHFbfICrKL4zqhMpyJEgQNU8ZPn50DvvSso9lcaTVv4CUsK26B_iCJgJKtG7KvusIXeMRHHigcDRLqNvulvwg/s480/batch_IMG_2543.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="480" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH4PU0UsZSg1_pPp_u1v4wiqbjhV0NYgQ4pOWZIBUVbh5puaELQSxV5DO8bptu-uQemE6Oz4_5F9n-iXxqpZmULUd7umEF6zsJ682qtsHFbfICrKL4zqhMpyJEgQNU8ZPn50DvvSso9lcaTVv4CUsK26B_iCJgJKtG7KvusIXeMRHHigcDRLqNvulvwg/w400-h369/batch_IMG_2543.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;">The card and envelope together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/03/march-challenge.html" target="_blank">We Love Stamping March Challenge - Feminine</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/week-771.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge #771 - 'Use Yellow or Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-11.html" target="_blank">Crafty Addicts March Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/03/wk-10-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html" target="_blank">Digi Chooseday Challenge Week #10 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-77212205505007717262024-03-08T20:50:00.002+13:002024-03-08T20:51:16.018+13:00China Anniversary<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made it!! I have had my surgery, and am temporarily typing with one hand... </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made this card in January..</div><div style="text-align: center;">The background was stamped with a large <a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/products/simon-says-cling-rubber-stamp-love-is-background-sss101697" target="_blank">SSS Love Is </a>stamp in Memento London Fog ink. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I machine stitched around the panel, then sat and thought.... and did sone research, and found that</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The 20th Anniversary is the 'China' one, Platinum is the metal and emerald green the colour...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sl9LWAO9iRGwKkzCKsttvsdhmC-EjVOhDidMzRSQELBkI4m6QNXjeAxTun83LvtsbrKpoS1u_mF5b3-hrAe6W9pPPc1gBkWTSBzrX0i-nyE3Pvcc1bO0un_88AhZUGgw0qJU8pdybJfLHwaXy-gJHStQRrBf2NmBfQq2tcHGwqtngKuUDuHU3JBYz3Q/s422/batch_IMG_2427.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="334" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sl9LWAO9iRGwKkzCKsttvsdhmC-EjVOhDidMzRSQELBkI4m6QNXjeAxTun83LvtsbrKpoS1u_mF5b3-hrAe6W9pPPc1gBkWTSBzrX0i-nyE3Pvcc1bO0un_88AhZUGgw0qJU8pdybJfLHwaXy-gJHStQRrBf2NmBfQq2tcHGwqtngKuUDuHU3JBYz3Q/w316-h400/batch_IMG_2427.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hearts were die cut from Emerald green glitter card, and adhered to look like steam rising.</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/AVvXsEiUf4fNaCoJxmRj6E4eXb97z7-SQkudrdvv3GSwi_oaqDG4F4P4BGBx2mjO4hQfO-fcQGFHUiC2MlkciYCTj2UtXOvdJ_2GviGo_fFlPov-MQ-nOlj8AnZPvUrjLdfq-kThrm_0-uCbba05SyjN_O4sOi0vv02-_JIqkNiXdyjFQcfHZfxo88CsgFObqMs/s618/batch_IMG_2428.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf4fNaCoJxmRj6E4eXb97z7-SQkudrdvv3GSwi_oaqDG4F4P4BGBx2mjO4hQfO-fcQGFHUiC2MlkciYCTj2UtXOvdJ_2GviGo_fFlPov-MQ-nOlj8AnZPvUrjLdfq-kThrm_0-uCbba05SyjN_O4sOi0vv02-_JIqkNiXdyjFQcfHZfxo88CsgFObqMs/w311-h400/batch_IMG_2428.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut the cup (Stamp Simply Tea or Coffee) from DP, then brushed ink around it. and the number of the anniversary was cut from silver and adhered to the cup. </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/AVvXsEgsPA9KGvH6JL7oCfda6t6yU0k_DR9dh1gidZpise7iVJacYa6oh7RuW8lLr3X8_Mnq3p3jVXiljWA4nacy2tGOhTApatjNMbOsT_l8ez7kzxS4j73rOiGeJRfM2qUUmQyg5j-AE_iGIRrVD01GE3PDGNrau-n9mrGR16L1nsN2Ac93YUW3mqzf0RvXLNI/s586/batch_IMG_2429.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="586" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsPA9KGvH6JL7oCfda6t6yU0k_DR9dh1gidZpise7iVJacYa6oh7RuW8lLr3X8_Mnq3p3jVXiljWA4nacy2tGOhTApatjNMbOsT_l8ez7kzxS4j73rOiGeJRfM2qUUmQyg5j-AE_iGIRrVD01GE3PDGNrau-n9mrGR16L1nsN2Ac93YUW3mqzf0RvXLNI/w400-h250/batch_IMG_2429.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;">The sentiment was embossed in platimum ep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cup was 'grounded' with some washi tape, just the top part of the design.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDv1dToNEJhqKFQrjpT7cdXXPacZs6q4k7rkjMZmoYEbXuiSkM3eD-cvK5JFUPxXlrvWmlPvQFhyKAHAHmEvZe5GT4Mk-XcMjhWU9X0vZ2ULLNkXpgS5nGM1-k6oYW-zM709enVr5qfLG-mcX8aYjgX3RM2MWFHRQtWvqWFpExPBSVSGoRLHTSqzGxlxg/s593/batch_IMG_2430.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="434" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDv1dToNEJhqKFQrjpT7cdXXPacZs6q4k7rkjMZmoYEbXuiSkM3eD-cvK5JFUPxXlrvWmlPvQFhyKAHAHmEvZe5GT4Mk-XcMjhWU9X0vZ2ULLNkXpgS5nGM1-k6oYW-zM709enVr5qfLG-mcX8aYjgX3RM2MWFHRQtWvqWFpExPBSVSGoRLHTSqzGxlxg/w293-h400/batch_IMG_2430.JPG" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The internal panel was also stitched around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLs4G-KiIJgzQeMa4fkHTGhW5sVAaoS7aCl0oNICJzuX8GGLZiyALtJOMvrzzj2-D8LauQG9CrFXu8KEzmrLuV4MbS3fmnp9TS4cFCSfxZ2MsUYHsUp-9-Th7kIt81IJkqrNBLjxTrOSRN72VKR9ns-xEraBcJZ6w1a4uruatewPR3XRT8dlcH34JpoFY/s527/batch_IMG_2426.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The ultimate irony. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today's card was for the small swap group I am in, and the challenge this month was to use three textures... I think I managed... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeqyGAPVLE3qLOW93SbODoCgbwSKT1ucI8E0xv-zSGAninTOkf9e8PrAELGBcR-xIp2ON4YXWBnYT2jtt4qhQR4qc46f7OLXoFKzuSTGu9Z2ZAeJGOPilMNDQyoc6ZN-GjMjwexc9w_ykz26x4A4H2f-9XjVwDzhK0blKf-UWWNxK-d4MrwJTod9dNJE/s2922/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2922" data-original-width="2087" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeqyGAPVLE3qLOW93SbODoCgbwSKT1ucI8E0xv-zSGAninTOkf9e8PrAELGBcR-xIp2ON4YXWBnYT2jtt4qhQR4qc46f7OLXoFKzuSTGu9Z2ZAeJGOPilMNDQyoc6ZN-GjMjwexc9w_ykz26x4A4H2f-9XjVwDzhK0blKf-UWWNxK-d4MrwJTod9dNJE/w286-h400/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(5).jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with a piece of card that I had stamped off a back ground text stamp, then smooshed in 'overspray' of mica powders and paints on my work surface... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(the faint stamping has not shown in the photos, but it is there :)</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-_4j2YuPRho01trezcqDiKrlvBh10Rv-zszBU38taVP_kR_O0q2b2FDYG496-UekH02qP7p-3geppwA9-anjRqiLmYaMUdphuPyUmlCALr0oBJAxQ34XIjiPV-CQkvsKDOx6dGEc7ObnVSUi776PWQFQ8QK1HF1szn6pjXj0OBTiNipTOYvSnUN-vdY/s3716/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3716" data-original-width="2027" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-_4j2YuPRho01trezcqDiKrlvBh10Rv-zszBU38taVP_kR_O0q2b2FDYG496-UekH02qP7p-3geppwA9-anjRqiLmYaMUdphuPyUmlCALr0oBJAxQ34XIjiPV-CQkvsKDOx6dGEc7ObnVSUi776PWQFQ8QK1HF1szn6pjXj0OBTiNipTOYvSnUN-vdY/w219-h400/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(1).jpg" width="219" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used an old NBUS stencil to stencil the butterflies with gold paint mixed with iridescent medium, but it was not satisfactory at all, I then sprinkled over sparkly gold embossing powder and heated it - which made the butterflies bubble and puff up - a bonus texture</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_my5hAyeAAHJ0ByqHpVFt9HPIpVLbmK5zBubNCFZcRo603GURcgsECd-9rk7z4AbcvFMMNpP0T-1ZK-FLtxPhCMGs0y2XptmYAq9Fo1X6OXe5xyBYHRbJrYeeatvnjcfeIIfSpxhu51eHpTtDtNVAUEzTOESSqTbvlp-H5R1iGsjQRXcHMtv-G6Gjcyk/s4104/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4104" data-original-width="2027" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_my5hAyeAAHJ0ByqHpVFt9HPIpVLbmK5zBubNCFZcRo603GURcgsECd-9rk7z4AbcvFMMNpP0T-1ZK-FLtxPhCMGs0y2XptmYAq9Fo1X6OXe5xyBYHRbJrYeeatvnjcfeIIfSpxhu51eHpTtDtNVAUEzTOESSqTbvlp-H5R1iGsjQRXcHMtv-G6Gjcyk/w198-h400/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(2).jpg" width="198" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The flower started as a snippet of white copy paper, brushed with red, orange and yellow inks, die cut and pleated before being drawn up into the flower head. I used a button for the centre of the flower. The stem was some green cord, with a flat green ribbon twisted around it - the leaves were trimmed out of a snippet of green card</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj22FYZyeXbDRWabG2UByaOTHd9myn9oZq76VMGrbqbGhsmMEIXVuDUUDfINpmrbtYCvHxAhR9qJlV2uMyVpflPX7anVCj8JNQvPyTLDqgnq5xyYbTsW7cj-thAqTsTkPxWQXMll6-PzedRKVhPrkg523DkxD_gjScSzsDm1rejKNzfyTbUMXS47434_w/s4083/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4083" data-original-width="2136" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj22FYZyeXbDRWabG2UByaOTHd9myn9oZq76VMGrbqbGhsmMEIXVuDUUDfINpmrbtYCvHxAhR9qJlV2uMyVpflPX7anVCj8JNQvPyTLDqgnq5xyYbTsW7cj-thAqTsTkPxWQXMll6-PzedRKVhPrkg523DkxD_gjScSzsDm1rejKNzfyTbUMXS47434_w/w209-h400/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(3).jpg" width="209" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment was silver embossed onto a snippet of metallic blue card, torn down one edge, then mounted over burlap (ribbon), trimmed to fit.</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/AVvXsEgOwAcGDCBoYbDdrbftosp4wQaWhr1_-mT8SMROioroHtgS-oaDdfTb5PzZtYuqq-v_1ybaii10IVPSVy5IdCMN2PDvXxULlLVZhpBn5j0wYrX1Cy3_qLbTJrYOe7FSU7o8S-7xrBdPpNVtPUMggIQCDoOZNeQrJuFUXV4FmttFetsyjbAqZMLYh-RPHbw/s2605/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1405" data-original-width="2605" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOwAcGDCBoYbDdrbftosp4wQaWhr1_-mT8SMROioroHtgS-oaDdfTb5PzZtYuqq-v_1ybaii10IVPSVy5IdCMN2PDvXxULlLVZhpBn5j0wYrX1Cy3_qLbTJrYOe7FSU7o8S-7xrBdPpNVtPUMggIQCDoOZNeQrJuFUXV4FmttFetsyjbAqZMLYh-RPHbw/w400-h216/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(7).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;">The final detail was the torn corrugated card with some lace layered over it across the base of the featured panel - the panel was then mounted over a deep green base</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAukDvimF2Ioywewbhi1ILsFH2PzdOdXm5JTCDJEHhUCB1btpRfVhpvcaPxFP-EKWdbAtaNU3AXrFstb8OgwEKaE4JJKYfi1AQAOmxFAtf8GQ2FEbPA7AvKI04yxBuO_QW3Y_7W-TY6bifTuV-9pu5xVxOqvTv802ayUd68GbjSRZs0YCLXTWhh53EScY/s2892/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2892" data-original-width="2136" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAukDvimF2Ioywewbhi1ILsFH2PzdOdXm5JTCDJEHhUCB1btpRfVhpvcaPxFP-EKWdbAtaNU3AXrFstb8OgwEKaE4JJKYfi1AQAOmxFAtf8GQ2FEbPA7AvKI04yxBuO_QW3Y_7W-TY6bifTuV-9pu5xVxOqvTv802ayUd68GbjSRZs0YCLXTWhh53EScY/w261-h354/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(6).jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inside was stencilled with the same butterfly stencil using the residual green ink on my 'green' brush.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_aJGfIJ2DhTbw0_TuASZo322lLgZkdyxTkYWCyPUgDui9WbFgaIftht85IurOhyphenhyphenClNmRYymWFBDoZK1DwVStxl01WTaAonNk0ncvIyboiY7rsPaesS6OGSwHbjvZJ_5bkx_s8HOll7ZqnWCcnqkP_iaA_X9Gys2e_hten_JRpT0evhe72YX6NnlKCZU/s2605/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="2079" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMvx7w1o8ngmWRoddB-fTL6mfnR2rfrtQtzKAh3Hi-faQUjxRheygv47mAoTeo_VKqVbB1SS8rSvF6oE449XFhvTdHaxRSLaNl6UaVQH-K8ESsiq8RTkL8VzfmvwOQZlaoVHaBr_SEq84d9O-5ZqZ6dzidGfYETkN7aqvHD-FIpIiUAQ0tm-2TL6m5W5k/w359-h400/batch_Feb%2024%20%20to%20SW%20(4).jpg" width="359" /></div></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The envelope was stamped with an old wood mounted stamp, using a kaleidoscope ink pad.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I padded the card front with bubble wrap cut to fit around the flower - I just hope it arrived without being too squashed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/wk-4-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #4 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-474.html" target="_blank">Snippets Challenge #474 - Anything Goes using Snippets</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Snippets used were copy paper (flower), blue sentiment panel and green leaves</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/02/224-beccys-place.html" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #224 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pip-challenge-2407.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2407 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #635 + 636 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/creative-inspiration-challenges-11.html" target="_blank">Creative Inspiration Challenge #11 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/just-us-girls-challenge-715-anything.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls Challenge #715 - Stencil Week</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-704-all.html" target="_blank">Krafty Chicks Challenge #704 - All occasions</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/crafty-catz-challenge-666.html" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Challenge #666 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/mttc-528-theme-is-create-your-own.html" target="_blank">My Time To Craft Challenge #528 - Create Your Own Background</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-29440493673625055802024-02-18T21:14:00.000+13:002024-02-18T21:14:30.834+13:00Romance is in the air - still<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>Welcome</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for visiting - I am very quiet at the moment as there is a lot going on behind the scenes here, and creativity is somewhat lacking... </div><div><br /></div><div>This is my card for the mid-month reminder for <a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/02/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">We Love Stamping</a> where the theme this month is Romance, and what is more romantic than a newly engaged couple?</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBVm9Xum49gV8lN2-pd-EVq0NReARIR1ywzl196er5pMKP2GfAhkY2oWyH4tWNkneXEf1kScQuuwjPaOWYLZkPLCjTdDYJeAn7OdEggSedpm3wsoy46slb_RGwb48kDm-8FiQd98sS4fSDBooSEESL_IGW6DRol1BtG1zR97kPd5IAZPU-PMacx3rHsg/s2452/batch_IMG_2532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2452" data-original-width="1698" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBVm9Xum49gV8lN2-pd-EVq0NReARIR1ywzl196er5pMKP2GfAhkY2oWyH4tWNkneXEf1kScQuuwjPaOWYLZkPLCjTdDYJeAn7OdEggSedpm3wsoy46slb_RGwb48kDm-8FiQd98sS4fSDBooSEESL_IGW6DRol1BtG1zR97kPd5IAZPU-PMacx3rHsg/w278-h400/batch_IMG_2532.JPG" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had fun colouring this couple using my Polychromo pencils, and was pleased with the result.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love her giant 'diamond' on her paw :) (This is one of my very early stamps, think over 20 yrs)</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixghLA59Y83Iu9DHTjWNzxn6f1s5-wuqjMW6uk8-rnuExp-cNP2bUCtyJW1KobaSXhnfRMvoToKpQWweC0UO4X3VEJQSAwW1C7JKx1Oe0_NZGWR9SoaC8_CUAhT6t3ZGrGq5jzCcS4Dxtu_T4kglY7V1WFIAfX9M5ipzOcyBT_BmSCmjNzQb__VSrlw4g/s618/batch_IMG_2483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixghLA59Y83Iu9DHTjWNzxn6f1s5-wuqjMW6uk8-rnuExp-cNP2bUCtyJW1KobaSXhnfRMvoToKpQWweC0UO4X3VEJQSAwW1C7JKx1Oe0_NZGWR9SoaC8_CUAhT6t3ZGrGq5jzCcS4Dxtu_T4kglY7V1WFIAfX9M5ipzOcyBT_BmSCmjNzQb__VSrlw4g/w311-h400/batch_IMG_2483.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment is a positively ancient one, that was very cheap - one of my first stamp purchases, and here I have gold embossed it</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4PT0cunWyzC3gFTVyNLlJniH2LRlrAfxCxyL82z8820Hip4hVSMU_8cK-s2GU-d8ldS-6L-kmojti6lLFd7BY5rdTUXSIJhuEHEfd7qp3pI9y7UtDuhi6QIuJGmJNVDwn5sp-fZRHZuUJOghsz8V4GOA7ifd09qldpE-9OtIcr5hkbVdLJTtAoqYMOY/s640/batch_IMG_2484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="265" data-original-width="640" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4PT0cunWyzC3gFTVyNLlJniH2LRlrAfxCxyL82z8820Hip4hVSMU_8cK-s2GU-d8ldS-6L-kmojti6lLFd7BY5rdTUXSIJhuEHEfd7qp3pI9y7UtDuhi6QIuJGmJNVDwn5sp-fZRHZuUJOghsz8V4GOA7ifd09qldpE-9OtIcr5hkbVdLJTtAoqYMOY/w400-h166/batch_IMG_2484.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;">After colouring I masked off the bears and stamped the hearts (an equally old stamp) with Versa mark ink, the brushed pink perfect pearls over them</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2u_YlqrILJ2Bbor9z1hpvKWrjeS3FfxWEjr5eP8r0BpEyAkuuMUxFiKWHg-4Hi5h3Q1bNpde1eNN-U-BXfRjH-3PKM4I2WdqfW753SErY9aN12iaN5WCu58ZwCW04FgMzw16-8BYRpCE9S31Zu8nqut_Wryf9mGlx9-QZidfsCGe9siC8Bz4h4IPsk0/s640/batch_IMG_2485.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2u_YlqrILJ2Bbor9z1hpvKWrjeS3FfxWEjr5eP8r0BpEyAkuuMUxFiKWHg-4Hi5h3Q1bNpde1eNN-U-BXfRjH-3PKM4I2WdqfW753SErY9aN12iaN5WCu58ZwCW04FgMzw16-8BYRpCE9S31Zu8nqut_Wryf9mGlx9-QZidfsCGe9siC8Bz4h4IPsk0/w400-h286/batch_IMG_2485.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;">A dab of Glossy Accents on their noses for a wee bit of shine - can't let the ring take all the glory</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n-H6gQZ_KvFz8ALI-Chp8Vg13ffs_Fu-0JVATuzgnUuW_0xzoFZPbLfDsdIeaZsk_-Cafp6kFmAuiG65BumwSXJeNV-OJTJ9EFKUjphQy72Dilj1PrZQfpR1DQKK9C8fcyfcNIrKoYYdi6A-Sf92YgTV-kCILifSdKV7czYcVC47o1iMzYvbpksj1sI/s618/batch_IMG_2487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n-H6gQZ_KvFz8ALI-Chp8Vg13ffs_Fu-0JVATuzgnUuW_0xzoFZPbLfDsdIeaZsk_-Cafp6kFmAuiG65BumwSXJeNV-OJTJ9EFKUjphQy72Dilj1PrZQfpR1DQKK9C8fcyfcNIrKoYYdi6A-Sf92YgTV-kCILifSdKV7czYcVC47o1iMzYvbpksj1sI/w311-h400/batch_IMG_2487.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><br />A stipe of gold tape down the inside, to match the gold layering behind the feature panel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTy00Vl7MFIbz_nZvpet00_fufMmPnQFWAuadZt0ruUE1-lRsGRqhEfH-7tzQZDcw4nkuR4n_UgcYiW88LmKR9ZZehautzAdQOy9jBDMJGhPACQcaE_d44ddyvCHVDSd560lygIEkzCKXFIxS6ztNyap0dPfSl1ElsVmg9ogIeQ_MjoIXqH5Q1psApDA/s560/batch_IMG_2488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="424" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTy00Vl7MFIbz_nZvpet00_fufMmPnQFWAuadZt0ruUE1-lRsGRqhEfH-7tzQZDcw4nkuR4n_UgcYiW88LmKR9ZZehautzAdQOy9jBDMJGhPACQcaE_d44ddyvCHVDSd560lygIEkzCKXFIxS6ztNyap0dPfSl1ElsVmg9ogIeQ_MjoIXqH5Q1psApDA/w303-h400/batch_IMG_2488.JPG" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a matching gold stripe on the envelope.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFA6p639ir0Fj5FwaPBE8Xq2JqQspVoSzN0cUvpkQv_P0zUbISWkNUEZ4QNTyNv66x7KNPX8fElnBOnS5Mtg2chl2fzh58Nal1mnM0vklK_pzGOHtp7HnY9DM99I9OgmsY-DFgM0aGLuZLo1xxmxRUG4_l510goJxOnxrvcBIWF-pYl3tFqqPs-UlDi0/s522/batch_IMG_2482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="522" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFA6p639ir0Fj5FwaPBE8Xq2JqQspVoSzN0cUvpkQv_P0zUbISWkNUEZ4QNTyNv66x7KNPX8fElnBOnS5Mtg2chl2fzh58Nal1mnM0vklK_pzGOHtp7HnY9DM99I9OgmsY-DFgM0aGLuZLo1xxmxRUG4_l510goJxOnxrvcBIWF-pYl3tFqqPs-UlDi0/w400-h351/batch_IMG_2482.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/pip-challenge-2406.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge # 2406 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/02/anything-goes-weeks-635-636.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #635 = 636 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/wk-3-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #3 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/week-768.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge #768 - Use Shades of Pink/anything goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/february-challenge-add-heart.html" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar February Challenge - Add a heart</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/inkspirational-challenge-309-word.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational Challenge #309 - Word - Hearts</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2024/02/wk-6-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Challenge Week#6 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-271.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #271 = Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-215.html" target="_blank">Pattie's Creations Challenge #215 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2024/02/feb-challenge-163-love-hearts.html" target="_blank">Moving Along With The Times Feb Challenge #163 - Love Hearts</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-25565830212839129902024-02-04T20:37:00.004+13:002024-02-05T20:39:19.158+13:00Romance...<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The theme this month at <a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/02/february-challenge.html" target="_blank">We Love Stamping</a> is Romance (there is also an Anything Goes option)</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/AVvXsEgO18LhJa-LZqDMIa1IE-dhMVsnOfmLlG2MOsAG5WBBuENb6OiLxPEpXd3-1ahC4fnFifV98OXzIUD1URnbRigCNW8ndCD0FSm6XXBgeCN1UGvpR653d_75-tXbZE-TG5SGv9fHg2brB5FpdI_1iUh6ieXu95vvgpEeSfX2-z_yCNgXSSgOjwXGKs9NBeg/s573/batch_IMG_2463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="573" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO18LhJa-LZqDMIa1IE-dhMVsnOfmLlG2MOsAG5WBBuENb6OiLxPEpXd3-1ahC4fnFifV98OXzIUD1URnbRigCNW8ndCD0FSm6XXBgeCN1UGvpR653d_75-tXbZE-TG5SGv9fHg2brB5FpdI_1iUh6ieXu95vvgpEeSfX2-z_yCNgXSSgOjwXGKs9NBeg/w400-h319/batch_IMG_2463.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have many heart stamps - three in total, and a few with a heart included, one of the later features on my card today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixb56zQNBzTQjY4qM3pw38JLmNR59-W_6kFRxMi3QFEBcv6UP-vzwxmAdS60NMhmJf3e9__4GceC9UGDGU92RqWe-1eUBjnYm4ymKmE0j41RmS2LQ5QbsFED3k1gSJp2I_0BUiuoxPYCxy1Wl5bErqebPeVXMHtm-WqqulYSnprTCeFlQ8pzTcokdgdf8/s441/batch_IMG_2464.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="441" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixb56zQNBzTQjY4qM3pw38JLmNR59-W_6kFRxMi3QFEBcv6UP-vzwxmAdS60NMhmJf3e9__4GceC9UGDGU92RqWe-1eUBjnYm4ymKmE0j41RmS2LQ5QbsFED3k1gSJp2I_0BUiuoxPYCxy1Wl5bErqebPeVXMHtm-WqqulYSnprTCeFlQ8pzTcokdgdf8/w400-h395/batch_IMG_2464.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;">I started with a square card - one of a handful and blanks and envelopes I found when unpacking, which worked in my favour when it came to stamping, as I could simply rotate the card to stamp the rose image, and thus form a circle. I used Memento London Fog ink, and a rose stamp from <a href="https://store.stampsimply.com/stamp-simply-clear-stamps-thinking-of-you-rose.html" target="_blank">Stamp Simply</a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbIdUKXpb9CUPmm5aTOtnpCu1gESEPXB5qgLBIx4UNRls1QJ0rDaMuvcsc5xLiFw4gaZrRlOOh31jsscNRFs1jV3pUToFt9fX5ozFsWlnAfouNmc0HokniWZ8FD6Q0qy_5fZ3ud0o7nWiOk2xLzM_cLoF_T9IlX5W5_4p9vxzT-ro36ANATV3L7mwlVM/s640/batch_IMG_2466.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbIdUKXpb9CUPmm5aTOtnpCu1gESEPXB5qgLBIx4UNRls1QJ0rDaMuvcsc5xLiFw4gaZrRlOOh31jsscNRFs1jV3pUToFt9fX5ozFsWlnAfouNmc0HokniWZ8FD6Q0qy_5fZ3ud0o7nWiOk2xLzM_cLoF_T9IlX5W5_4p9vxzT-ro36ANATV3L7mwlVM/w400-h286/batch_IMG_2466.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;">The central image I stamped and embossed, and coloured the central heart with some red paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a very old stamp (over 20 years) and still one I enjoy using</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5mLyH76Chyphenhyphen_7WDqX3sB_cY5y_NvTbeywDpM8KkWg69D_Ea-HUAsYyvkoq3iFV2I6bZ-Y0faYGUTqpvu74ddYE27L8pACeedrBL1q7EvtcgmUVRmI4E6RacDcwM9wotfWOTn38VlxPFXaROEgju_dSiWei5kbSOC1YQ1PaP9EcYW0j56BtGjUF-BUDPY/s468/batch_IMG_2465.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="468" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5mLyH76Chyphenhyphen_7WDqX3sB_cY5y_NvTbeywDpM8KkWg69D_Ea-HUAsYyvkoq3iFV2I6bZ-Y0faYGUTqpvu74ddYE27L8pACeedrBL1q7EvtcgmUVRmI4E6RacDcwM9wotfWOTn38VlxPFXaROEgju_dSiWei5kbSOC1YQ1PaP9EcYW0j56BtGjUF-BUDPY/w400-h373/batch_IMG_2465.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inside was simply decorated using some red striped Washi tap</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKhdyTQ2K0g6Nfd2Y4XJ5pxhljVP9KBrUEE4kHlM4b0LzUT1rf6xEgnPBTH3U9OjkTqKHFoLmYWsyJVLekT_3X21bgC0iV2ilHlPcz7lmdQONGK2YSusN75PiubgtDowmHQkNYXBLVsuH0evzeX5VAUrgwXTeCouy-cP5YBtepIzBwuHRhSvdPDG0q2s/s572/batch_IMG_2467.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="291" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKhdyTQ2K0g6Nfd2Y4XJ5pxhljVP9KBrUEE4kHlM4b0LzUT1rf6xEgnPBTH3U9OjkTqKHFoLmYWsyJVLekT_3X21bgC0iV2ilHlPcz7lmdQONGK2YSusN75PiubgtDowmHQkNYXBLVsuH0evzeX5VAUrgwXTeCouy-cP5YBtepIzBwuHRhSvdPDG0q2s/w204-h400/batch_IMG_2467.JPG" width="204" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped and painted the rose on the envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Post has now been edited - thank you for your patience</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have 3 prizes from AALL and Create of stamp sets and a stencil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpqLtbdRR2Be7AIEIbU4lMvB6UKcLOu1QAkWaDfB7b0Yk_sA4toaWMhVW8g98FXf_W_LZ8IBWJwj4QsGHy_62b4rQaEl4h8V7EEChQ8-hhalaEXTIl1Zm4bJGz4EvhqkOg2U31-48XqF0M52GMD8D3Nx5trCc1nYWHQtBVI6-yuQ0Cj1qnS3Ny-RTd0p4" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I only had the one piece of red card, so I die cut the layer for the image out of the centre of it, and also the sentiment strip... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="589" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjGjsMJxpQ4jONkcZXZtWwvgi1ydziSkGvVs0B5rzVfaDbPWkni5RiIuNLhxYvqEYM2F_WTuT7hyphenhyphenSwCR2Rq0cL4mWc5sZiuFcnCwTGgg8HR0hqKT96IXrSqnAaSQO3VA9yVnL2Ej_Zgi3tOVAZIdKGPOrkw6rJlehASvRrFJv7AOjMJ26eLjho6yAxXw/w400-h139/batch_Deb%20D%20Late%20b'day%2024%20(4).JPG" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The patterned background is a paper napkin, glued to a white panel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a glue stick, and because of the heat, some came off in lumps, and would not smooth out, so I ran it through the Cuttlebug and it worked wonders!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I coated the tail feathers of the rooster with Wink of Stella, and I think I caught the sparkle in this photo</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/AVvXsEgZVUzv1MEHcUa4aFtbnvPUuAztCWco0L2LNUjXQ-BtcAWORJGP416kR1qNPxfmem1lD7xORWmIdfU_Mz1OFiakYmy7Ityf01lUaGpDUYVQfJDtH9j0rmF8ImvFhVILRJBu_DkP6FiiciZ8jfkUn4y2CYa4W-AlM369ke1ZDp_EWDgmmGqAoYETo9Yt6jk/s618/batch_Deb%20D%20Late%20b'day%2024%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVUzv1MEHcUa4aFtbnvPUuAztCWco0L2LNUjXQ-BtcAWORJGP416kR1qNPxfmem1lD7xORWmIdfU_Mz1OFiakYmy7Ityf01lUaGpDUYVQfJDtH9j0rmF8ImvFhVILRJBu_DkP6FiiciZ8jfkUn4y2CYa4W-AlM369ke1ZDp_EWDgmmGqAoYETo9Yt6jk/w311-h400/batch_Deb%20D%20Late%20b'day%2024%20(1).JPG" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished the inside with some washi tape</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuT6Pr5C_8IQzflmIPW2i02yuKjs-EKhHtHTrZPx9djuea6i0hjYOvf1BSvcB03yiZKoIj2rSHnU7VAIT4iIQ2z2dvJmyac0W_a7KcbfK-t6OppF_-CSanHdxzW5QCts5eCQb3MxeujGK1bxpisTuqeJgPKB4GwFMHFNHWMJBZEzjkaAHY64F4SFON4LU/s607/batch_Deb%20D%20Late%20b'day%2024%20(5).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="607" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuT6Pr5C_8IQzflmIPW2i02yuKjs-EKhHtHTrZPx9djuea6i0hjYOvf1BSvcB03yiZKoIj2rSHnU7VAIT4iIQ2z2dvJmyac0W_a7KcbfK-t6OppF_-CSanHdxzW5QCts5eCQb3MxeujGK1bxpisTuqeJgPKB4GwFMHFNHWMJBZEzjkaAHY64F4SFON4LU/w400-h278/batch_Deb%20D%20Late%20b'day%2024%20(5).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;">And layered two strips of the same washi tape on the envelope.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_c49dCiT6ZwzuaYAiMwB1qEaW8gQfajAIBRImK4gt_X6VyHxmt_B1RSdlsJCmPmNSzYXv1YjH6rFSFeQHip3We9ml2l2VZ0S7hW9CF1RVGX7Efcpkoo44CBU-3tMJuz-6f5cCdGkKSalx3L8mz8Kzn1XjjRtvTzNp3q5jwqaJi22Se2CdHi0vFxzhof8/s592/batch_Deb%20D%20Late%20b'day%2024%20(6).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="592" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_c49dCiT6ZwzuaYAiMwB1qEaW8gQfajAIBRImK4gt_X6VyHxmt_B1RSdlsJCmPmNSzYXv1YjH6rFSFeQHip3We9ml2l2VZ0S7hW9CF1RVGX7Efcpkoo44CBU-3tMJuz-6f5cCdGkKSalx3L8mz8Kzn1XjjRtvTzNp3q5jwqaJi22Se2CdHi0vFxzhof8/w400-h260/batch_Deb%20D%20Late%20b'day%2024%20(6).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-9.html" target="_blank">Crafting From the Heart Challenge #9 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-4-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html" target="_blank">Digi Choosday Challenge Week #4 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-78-challenge-77-winner-top.html" target="_blank">Ally's Angels Challenge #78 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://farmquestgeneralstorechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/fqgs-12-january-2024-anything-farm-and.html" target="_blank">Farm Quest General Store January Challenge - Anything Farm related goes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-203-ag-penny-for-your-thoughts.html" target="_blank">Let's Craft and Create Challenge #203 - Anything Goes Opt Penny for your Thoughts</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/ltccb-78-anything-goes-ltccb-77-winner.html" target="_blank">Love To Craft Challenge #78 - Anything Goes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/desafio53.html" target="_blank">Rabisco Challenge #53 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sheepski-designs-challenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-82-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Sheep Ski Challenge #82 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-58013631216735643882024-01-29T21:01:00.001+13:002024-01-29T21:10:58.196+13:00Colouring Cards<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a quick post today - I have been lacking in mojo for some time now. and while unpacking recently I found a box of small colouring cards, and today I relaxed and coloured... </div><div style="text-align: center;">then mounted the cards.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The mounts have a small stand on the back so they can stand up on a desk or cabinet</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/AVvXsEgLg5bixPRFk3Zm18Y625ZOPejfTEomwtYbCMZf1ujwMDLxuut8iK9kHOyU8RbKeaSVnCVYNOlQDp5WGRtDLillwrS31im9ObBh_IvGcXrLWNTNCcL1r25PpT7yeY2dcM4Aj2HATIk-tpdKMPurIoorxioH_6UXMmYcOC0USz054eLZSKdWx23GvcSd860/s634/batch_IMG_2432.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="634" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLg5bixPRFk3Zm18Y625ZOPejfTEomwtYbCMZf1ujwMDLxuut8iK9kHOyU8RbKeaSVnCVYNOlQDp5WGRtDLillwrS31im9ObBh_IvGcXrLWNTNCcL1r25PpT7yeY2dcM4Aj2HATIk-tpdKMPurIoorxioH_6UXMmYcOC0USz054eLZSKdWx23GvcSd860/w400-h230/batch_IMG_2432.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;">these were fun to colour and mount</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvydqKtsqdtnn9LwehsXTQQl1LDp9DYP13oQ4-fryoEP9fuEd603blujKc23bpe3MNB2rFfVxtTMOYN4cot5qbtyCyltCcNZ57NWJfdIYtiTx6LlUxpD_mWZJt5Bf4vh6sGmg2LOVvct8Nohh-4o8I5pay-Kko3JiOTmjp-WGwZzMA6BHUY0Whjke48kw/s530/batch_IMG_2436.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="455" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvydqKtsqdtnn9LwehsXTQQl1LDp9DYP13oQ4-fryoEP9fuEd603blujKc23bpe3MNB2rFfVxtTMOYN4cot5qbtyCyltCcNZ57NWJfdIYtiTx6LlUxpD_mWZJt5Bf4vh6sGmg2LOVvct8Nohh-4o8I5pay-Kko3JiOTmjp-WGwZzMA6BHUY0Whjke48kw/w344-h400/batch_IMG_2436.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My polychromo pencils had a good 'workout' - pencil has become on of my favourite colouring mediums</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHPiLAdOxHv2PSFMs7HBH2-ocHRce2q1G3Yuv7iWQYQx0As-CEHF7Kgdnsrp_Skoq-pQYBwdoC9VsmNC5WLEBmlGXFPNQ_gggs2_5XA_FXcB8GIXgLBxkoCu3Lyyw-upLPEOM2q3TtCCLgnqfUIJ2qK-3Iqada8E38Xg4p2wlkAZCmsNRogbIx9_Diw8/s510/batch_IMG_2437.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="425" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHPiLAdOxHv2PSFMs7HBH2-ocHRce2q1G3Yuv7iWQYQx0As-CEHF7Kgdnsrp_Skoq-pQYBwdoC9VsmNC5WLEBmlGXFPNQ_gggs2_5XA_FXcB8GIXgLBxkoCu3Lyyw-upLPEOM2q3TtCCLgnqfUIJ2qK-3Iqada8E38Xg4p2wlkAZCmsNRogbIx9_Diw8/w334-h400/batch_IMG_2437.JPG" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for calling in to visit</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking these to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-4-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Papercraft Challenge Week #4 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/week-765.html" target="_blank">Allsorts Challenge #765 - Anything But Square</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-2-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #2 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/crafty-catz-challenge-664.html" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Challenge #664 - Anything Goes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-270.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #270- - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-214.html" target="_blank">Patties Creations Challenge #214 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pip-challenge-2404.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2024 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-631-632.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #631 + 632 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-78-challenge-77-winner-top.html" target="_blank">Ally's Angels Challenge #78 - Anything Goes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-2766131279383644002024-01-27T16:01:00.003+13:002024-01-27T16:02:00.143+13:00Leaves and Scraps<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's good to be back - albeit slowly...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never did find my other memory stick, which I have used since the move, so I invested in another one and down loaded some shots today...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was made as a commissioned card, and it was one of a bundle that I made. Some were recycled card fronts altered and remounted to freshen them up, one even used an offcut of a commercial card that I liked... I did the big batch, using these shortcuts, as I was anticipating my left arm being 'out of action' for the first part of February - but that (surgery) has now been delayed until March</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enough about me - here is the card..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The feature panel is the 'waste' from another card, that I cannot see that I blogged, so it is likely on the missing memory stick ... the panel was made using patterned washi tape, and the branch cut from it</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/AVvXsEhOd5ftWdfZ2DOGSTz_I6KFrIzf0k8P6Se2fNeWBejAMEPRr2UTgEeq0UhxLqEj0nGkrEXSvRSBHU7SsOsl6eaZx_UUQkMgUKn45h4FtsSn6S_34f9n4NVKl8xjxCF7OcboHMFjpXe2PN22tKvEPkdGDFF7o16mkMf3GjDlU6NDkHUg7rTI2xNyXI5FkLM/s602/batch_IMG_2416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="416" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOd5ftWdfZ2DOGSTz_I6KFrIzf0k8P6Se2fNeWBejAMEPRr2UTgEeq0UhxLqEj0nGkrEXSvRSBHU7SsOsl6eaZx_UUQkMgUKn45h4FtsSn6S_34f9n4NVKl8xjxCF7OcboHMFjpXe2PN22tKvEPkdGDFF7o16mkMf3GjDlU6NDkHUg7rTI2xNyXI5FkLM/w276-h400/batch_IMG_2416.JPG" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The washi is part of a co-ordinating set I was gifted at Christmas</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNRATgeDUlE8EIvzi6-JHcKRsRALcqBj-_JV3EE8bh1G22TKtvHubeQmIBgSBDUX36q_bwXmmtdgb_oYSllktdXLMV5Nj-HD8EZvXYSPyZCS699q9LSpu3FLqupxMVH6cb9MyzxVd9mpVtvTV0rW8eNIusUJWEQa4JEN_72oGh3yBkejn7hF3rhXQd9o/s618/batch_IMG_2417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNRATgeDUlE8EIvzi6-JHcKRsRALcqBj-_JV3EE8bh1G22TKtvHubeQmIBgSBDUX36q_bwXmmtdgb_oYSllktdXLMV5Nj-HD8EZvXYSPyZCS699q9LSpu3FLqupxMVH6cb9MyzxVd9mpVtvTV0rW8eNIusUJWEQa4JEN_72oGh3yBkejn7hF3rhXQd9o/w311-h400/batch_IMG_2417.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment was stamped, gold embossed and then mounted over a snippet of gold card</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMfPLOURghlmA8HtVHf5tqud8x5qBpq1F7N93bcKsmYT_pUhOnQLyoWwtyfJ7-L0AEzMsY_KyUsnbVbXAtfzqh0uk2d31gWyRzxkpVK900vJfZePJ1BqRenmefxhWemlc5LHBfV8AVZRIbjwfSzGo1HSMxD4w7FxCnPEQokjVvucvYhXDL_CDR0zm4Nc/s618/batch_IMG_2419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMfPLOURghlmA8HtVHf5tqud8x5qBpq1F7N93bcKsmYT_pUhOnQLyoWwtyfJ7-L0AEzMsY_KyUsnbVbXAtfzqh0uk2d31gWyRzxkpVK900vJfZePJ1BqRenmefxhWemlc5LHBfV8AVZRIbjwfSzGo1HSMxD4w7FxCnPEQokjVvucvYhXDL_CDR0zm4Nc/w311-h400/batch_IMG_2419.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The panels were mounted over an embossed background that I had 'coloured' using the direct to paper technique and Golden Glitz ink. I finished the front with some champagne half pearls.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSkHNsTxYqO_oP2jvLMobFU6NamP1i1hQX3YE3aUtnzjk3F0dTO6fLBFASC_C-v7hn3gGXXnVvJp7WWU1Y-G684CDQSj9ZExZiIy64L5iK5n6rdw97bx0YJjWjxP1g4x3uynHr2LRkVAp1agDe5reutnX2IzpK1tmQoPVbwN5ijJ-OlMjLRMTvDgIMHw/s577/batch_IMG_2418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="416" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSkHNsTxYqO_oP2jvLMobFU6NamP1i1hQX3YE3aUtnzjk3F0dTO6fLBFASC_C-v7hn3gGXXnVvJp7WWU1Y-G684CDQSj9ZExZiIy64L5iK5n6rdw97bx0YJjWjxP1g4x3uynHr2LRkVAp1agDe5reutnX2IzpK1tmQoPVbwN5ijJ-OlMjLRMTvDgIMHw/w289-h400/batch_IMG_2418.JPG" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished the inside with some of the washi tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-631-632.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Weeks #631 + 632 - Anything Goes </a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pip-challenge-2403.html" target="_blank">Pammie's inky Pinkies Challenge #2403 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/crafty-catz-challenge-664.html" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Challenge #664 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-270.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #270 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mttc-526-theme-is-hobbies-starts-26.html" target="_blank">My Time To Craft Challenge#526 - Hobbies</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love to garden (the leaf panel) and also recycle when I can</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-110-use-embossing.html" target="_blank">Craft Rocket Challenge #110 - Use Embossing</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/whats-your-favourite-pearls-or-gems-and.html" target="_blank">As You Like It January Challenge - Pearls or Gems, and why</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love pearls, they were one of my first embellishments when I started stamping, and I have always had a soft spot for them - I simply love pearls - unfortunately they don't come in as many colour ways now </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/krafty-chicks-challenge-700-all.html" target="_blank">Krafty chicks Challenge #700 - All Occasions</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-212.html" target="_blank">Through the Purple Haze Challenge #212 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/01/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-january.html" target="_blank">Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday January Challenge - Anything Goe</a>s<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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-71593979709862215522024-01-22T21:14:00.003+13:002024-01-22T21:14:59.626+13:00Zentangled Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And an especially warm welcome to my newest follower, Pina Mulone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pina, if you have a blog, please let me know so I can follow you back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been under the weather with another chest infection, add that to a prolonged spell of (for us) very high temperatures, I have done nothing very much very energetically!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This card was made in response to a challenge in the small (NZ) swap group I am in, where the challenge was to try <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWq4ZxL-RF4&list=PLzgt-3_92RYSmqxNhbTI1sp2ZUkaDbkI7&index=115" target="_blank">this technique</a> by Natasha Foote, and fellow New Zealander</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/AVvXsEigFl0gSIZ4mR3EggrFqp3nOBl6FXkqzWWnF8iNj3O0jZvAHhFNsh8PBlfM-F5V77_RMUalSJUUIxO97_Aaq9vu524Q8PFnaHAWFHJGQl4tbes-zr8-AKEbWeOqjpnyeBa1Fuifq-vKZnBItvnqF2Qz7am06zAbocyZl3lrJ0p_iRo2lJTiU7fBWy6xnPA/s610/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="439" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFl0gSIZ4mR3EggrFqp3nOBl6FXkqzWWnF8iNj3O0jZvAHhFNsh8PBlfM-F5V77_RMUalSJUUIxO97_Aaq9vu524Q8PFnaHAWFHJGQl4tbes-zr8-AKEbWeOqjpnyeBa1Fuifq-vKZnBItvnqF2Qz7am06zAbocyZl3lrJ0p_iRo2lJTiU7fBWy6xnPA/w288-h400/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(1).JPG" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hunted high and low and low for a large, open, floral image, and could not find one, so made do with this old one from Happy Little Stampers, stamping it in opposing corners</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/AVvXsEgzHFX67oLMv9NZsFIb5BIBaLBFwhdngsyQHIqKGlgmzF042ce3ZFMa61rytSGbZSW-UdAy7QADTGM0I1c45_GbbgM_jXLX67kaVtqrRfwhh-1NSFaT0imF_JFs9UYEeLU1KaYos_naSZnGw-b4bntS_Hcyc_LbY_Fv_CCWxq4Xuk7W7lqU8ZLZF-Df63Y/s420/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHFX67oLMv9NZsFIb5BIBaLBFwhdngsyQHIqKGlgmzF042ce3ZFMa61rytSGbZSW-UdAy7QADTGM0I1c45_GbbgM_jXLX67kaVtqrRfwhh-1NSFaT0imF_JFs9UYEeLU1KaYos_naSZnGw-b4bntS_Hcyc_LbY_Fv_CCWxq4Xuk7W7lqU8ZLZF-Df63Y/s320/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(2).JPG" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When i had finished the zentangling, I water coloured the background, as per the instructions</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/AVvXsEhpiwahTyPITDDuLUbUrYHhdIetmXGs79JHxbWhhPOyZJu5l5YNYiumhE1XQ8yjWbzn_NPHmyNTZVyr3xIHHc5yxfS0yrbXqOJyYopndWfT_sE0VTJi-A65xfXsU51cKDkAfqafryhHZTC883JL9f9z3NBeWsIgAWAwTpeKogSjffvNZNGQGPOvqoyQ0Vg/s474/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="474" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiwahTyPITDDuLUbUrYHhdIetmXGs79JHxbWhhPOyZJu5l5YNYiumhE1XQ8yjWbzn_NPHmyNTZVyr3xIHHc5yxfS0yrbXqOJyYopndWfT_sE0VTJi-A65xfXsU51cKDkAfqafryhHZTC883JL9f9z3NBeWsIgAWAwTpeKogSjffvNZNGQGPOvqoyQ0Vg/s320/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(3).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was pleased with the results, and decided that a deep red was the appropriate colour for the card base.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7bwVn6G0Au8pPGBvy2cZSjQDPFjnPKJYSaKGfOBEDBklQukpV5MEoN45E8aj8WhDQlyfAcVoSsHcMDdphoilRCKjMfuT4xvotQ2fXHCDY6HiWpqrD7iA-51Aik1xKOfgh-bUj70F55sPwA1XOM-LZQ7ocNPposdz3msbSoqxYfcXWW8CCOP5Zt7qKDY/s593/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(5).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="416" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7bwVn6G0Au8pPGBvy2cZSjQDPFjnPKJYSaKGfOBEDBklQukpV5MEoN45E8aj8WhDQlyfAcVoSsHcMDdphoilRCKjMfuT4xvotQ2fXHCDY6HiWpqrD7iA-51Aik1xKOfgh-bUj70F55sPwA1XOM-LZQ7ocNPposdz3msbSoqxYfcXWW8CCOP5Zt7qKDY/w280-h400/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(5).JPG" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished the inside slightly differently this time, making it a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIjY7F1uMLA" target="_blank">truly 'reusable' card,</a> following this tutorial, again by Natasha Foote</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1MR9I3e0RatbBfUZCyFrA1UqlUzME62GFVpwG6oyKM1XUyJ_3_-gaPgHvTB3Gb4kAX2bzrALQHL5BBzcut_CG_2719cPg9Z2Qr66EyGQeoleZAZmW16_yTqiGEUIvl6Id8bRAr-qSkksVmGAwAchR-f-OeVRA-jSSCduNfJVxLVvr8t6yWbJWdx8980/s640/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(6).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1MR9I3e0RatbBfUZCyFrA1UqlUzME62GFVpwG6oyKM1XUyJ_3_-gaPgHvTB3Gb4kAX2bzrALQHL5BBzcut_CG_2719cPg9Z2Qr66EyGQeoleZAZmW16_yTqiGEUIvl6Id8bRAr-qSkksVmGAwAchR-f-OeVRA-jSSCduNfJVxLVvr8t6yWbJWdx8980/w400-h300/Swap%20Jan%2024%20(6).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;">I decorated the envelope using the same image, but colouring it with pencil, rather than zentangling it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:\</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/crafty-catz-challenge-663-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Challenge #663 - Anything Goes - Opt (used) , no Designer Paper</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/01/january-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations January Challenge - Anything Goes, Opt use the Mood Board</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-37071705920709653892024-01-18T20:49:00.053+13:002024-01-18T21:03:04.666+13:00Up, Up, and Away<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am sorry I have not been around much, but life seems to be moving faster than me - once again.</div><div style="text-align: center;">With unpacking, keeping the garden up, and misplacing my memory stick with photos on, I have not blogged much - I have also sent a couple of cards without photographing them - oops.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been doing some creating... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here's another masculine birthday card - it's that time of year!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's also time for the mid-month reminder for <a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/01/new-stamps-on-display.html" target="_blank">We Love Stamping</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This time I used the Uniko stamp set <a href="https://www.uniko.co.uk/product/away-clear-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Up Up and Away</a> which I received last year. This is it's first outing</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/AVvXsEjTygnjFD3mD5vWCy_0oJuRPHj1uXil2nrNY41RjN5hqL_Wyw3VOyeS7hlqLOwQPI0kIP2RJGnOp39CpZ6WGifbqX7OusVMf6xQ5p_qyiVw9m8_Isom2D4G5zlsrpUpZkfdR2vdl9kALpltkRnkxF_5z1ZNFUO4u5WHqis0vtayZMdm6Td7exAndYaKDiY/s2769/20231231_161617.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2769" data-original-width="1999" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTygnjFD3mD5vWCy_0oJuRPHj1uXil2nrNY41RjN5hqL_Wyw3VOyeS7hlqLOwQPI0kIP2RJGnOp39CpZ6WGifbqX7OusVMf6xQ5p_qyiVw9m8_Isom2D4G5zlsrpUpZkfdR2vdl9kALpltkRnkxF_5z1ZNFUO4u5WHqis0vtayZMdm6Td7exAndYaKDiY/w289-h400/20231231_161617.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with a background from my overflowing box - I discovered, when I packed up my craft room, and put all my backgrounds into one box, I HAVE A LOT...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have no idea how this was made, or what I used . It was a wee bit small for the standard card size, being a snippet, so I split it and added the brown textural ribbon (first use, it was a gift) across the centre of the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped and embossed in copper ep, the three different balloons in the set on various coloured card snippets, and then copper embossed the one basket design on a snippet of pale fawn card, fussy cut them, and adhered them under the balloon base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mounted the two larger balloons directly to the base, but used foam dots for the small dark green one in the foreground.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment was embossed with the same copper ep</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2957" data-original-width="2043" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewFZbfjTPtSpMcz7QrODx5bfQuopZUHgf4foGRB8psP3zfnFdCDzgiTSaIXDftCtOTPfumFSZQQI_yatELU1Yy9zzZPgOzwBMlJCHLE7hxxI_3Yz_PxkoODz92U_jIgKTbwrdBFVD9czyQF0wkHUThbI0vi_elXxBNDbiNtgJWBVPC22ubaLt7GDwm7Y/w276-h400/20231231_161629.jpg" width="276" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inside has part of the smallest balloon stamped in one corner</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/AVvXsEjgp-QnkmPpncThVZMn8tmmr_iOits-iRmQtWZDHWIzRnROEUqIsEk-bHLycoIfof-3NOxLj8LZxTMyGqROIeQ6J_upThneVs2mB1XxK6LWmZ_RfZRNS92RmhN0ziphtFK_aNVsGxzjqkVhWJ6_up_pMJReoFazmtSNr-TLk0euV8rvsO_s0kl_k5JzFbA/s2533/20231231_161600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2118" data-original-width="2533" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgp-QnkmPpncThVZMn8tmmr_iOits-iRmQtWZDHWIzRnROEUqIsEk-bHLycoIfof-3NOxLj8LZxTMyGqROIeQ6J_upThneVs2mB1XxK6LWmZ_RfZRNS92RmhN0ziphtFK_aNVsGxzjqkVhWJ6_up_pMJReoFazmtSNr-TLk0euV8rvsO_s0kl_k5JzFbA/w400-h335/20231231_161600.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;">The envelope was also stamped, unfortunately with a bit of an oops in the middle, but I only had access to the one envelope, so it had to 'do'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/01/221-streamside-studios.html" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #221 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/pip-challenge-2402.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2402 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-1-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html" target="_blank">Digi Choosday Challenge Week #1 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-78-challenge-77-winner-top.html" target="_blank">Ally's Angels Challenge #78 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-471-celebration-theme.html" target="_blank">Snippets Playground Challenge #471 - Celebration Theme</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/crafty-catz-challenge-663-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Crafty Catz Challenge #663 - Anything Goes - opt No Designer Paper</a> (used) <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-2-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">Polka Doodles Challenge Week #2 -= Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-631-632.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #631 + 632 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2024/01/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-january.html" target="_blank">Elliebelle's Crafty Wednesday January Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-9.html" target="_blank">The Crafty Addicts Challenge #9 = Anything Goes</a><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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-46400805363111872532024-01-07T20:30:00.125+13:002024-01-07T21:13:10.946+13:00Retro Masculine Birthday<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: #faf3f9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">A warm welcome to our first challenge of 2024 at We Love Stamping, with a fresh approach to monthly challenges.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year the Design Team will all be selecting a monthly option to reflect their own individual style of crafting or favourite themes. On the remaining months we will continue as before with a general theme, along with the AG option as previously.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf8fa; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: justify;">Our rules remain the same and entries must have </span><b style="background-color: #faf8fa; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: justify;">at least one stamped element</b><span style="background-color: #faf8fa; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: justify;"> to be eligible. We are always on the look out for stamping Guest Designers, those interested in being considered please add GD when entering.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month Mervi has selected the theme which is....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Something New - or Anything Goes</b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: #faf3f9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: #faf3f9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: center;">3 prizes of stamp sets from <a href="https://www.oakwooddirect.co.uk/search/products?keywords=stampendous" style="color: #fd42c2; text-decoration-line: none;">Stampendous</a></div><div style="background-color: #faf3f9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: #faf3f9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIUApaf8VjUkdJY5-mRUOujAN7Zarz-2XSD_cDr_OmfABSCYHjUrAKolSfA1RWwR_Wig4b7TebUD2dgZ7PZL08bdXP8IgPqe2P-RBpEU8D9ahXy4YCKQrbdsk4RsiRSAhXOH2XXfCOqqBpVtnE59kfTBRKHC5hZOtu4PUKBzks4jZsl8NybV2FeDAFZCw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="302" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIUApaf8VjUkdJY5-mRUOujAN7Zarz-2XSD_cDr_OmfABSCYHjUrAKolSfA1RWwR_Wig4b7TebUD2dgZ7PZL08bdXP8IgPqe2P-RBpEU8D9ahXy4YCKQrbdsk4RsiRSAhXOH2XXfCOqqBpVtnE59kfTBRKHC5hZOtu4PUKBzks4jZsl8NybV2FeDAFZCw" width="145" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtwZVLjbiomLcuxnX3XXvqin7zrDjJzhbxyFd7aKXYiVyqdZXynbUHP0toReRIp9WBihsY_546c-BlBhTbPzzU5BbKnfwDS9BHMjNmeW99UJM_Vo6LcR_JByal8QCVwOIc2Wxp0JRoi82oaXTizOA4lHFsD-Hb2KUCqcMp0OoCJIcIgjC_5hErFAmBH7M" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="123" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtwZVLjbiomLcuxnX3XXvqin7zrDjJzhbxyFd7aKXYiVyqdZXynbUHP0toReRIp9WBihsY_546c-BlBhTbPzzU5BbKnfwDS9BHMjNmeW99UJM_Vo6LcR_JByal8QCVwOIc2Wxp0JRoi82oaXTizOA4lHFsD-Hb2KUCqcMp0OoCJIcIgjC_5hErFAmBH7M" width="148" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi5kU0q_w9UWfgofUqUrKVvU3A8YS1fsaRjXz82ecf-tdWw2qjgRwy9WeeECFDIQMDql1x2TsWe5srrWNY-4T35opehUbSwFb2ozH_iF8pVu9LEK46gaf6xuYNp4alqzugvSfskqeNAMM-t1ifcbRH0R5YfT_AnkgSirG3qRErdNqflukxt65YPluNgYk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="129" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi5kU0q_w9UWfgofUqUrKVvU3A8YS1fsaRjXz82ecf-tdWw2qjgRwy9WeeECFDIQMDql1x2TsWe5srrWNY-4T35opehUbSwFb2ozH_iF8pVu9LEK46gaf6xuYNp4alqzugvSfskqeNAMM-t1ifcbRH0R5YfT_AnkgSirG3qRErdNqflukxt65YPluNgYk" width="155" /></a><br /></div><div style="background-color: #faf3f9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf3f9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84px; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome, and I wish you all the best of years.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card is one I have had on my mind for a while, and made a few weeks agon, but with moving, and then being out of town on holiday, now it the time to share it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdkqT1OQhJ8tT76n4rI638nIcsrB4mfACqKbOgpiLlHz6nGkVtBKQPfo7QMJzvGT6DVgVIt37RJwIncxvbFxTLp-LDgVYh_9cXutnkS4mgHEtyBYrf62QyCH25hGCSKNrZs6uabaAd8LDB_bGN5Le2doNxFIRbilLfwxbnyiFc8Z2JInwBMHtvec-TLw/s2811/batch_Dan%2024%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2050" data-original-width="2811" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdkqT1OQhJ8tT76n4rI638nIcsrB4mfACqKbOgpiLlHz6nGkVtBKQPfo7QMJzvGT6DVgVIt37RJwIncxvbFxTLp-LDgVYh_9cXutnkS4mgHEtyBYrf62QyCH25hGCSKNrZs6uabaAd8LDB_bGN5Le2doNxFIRbilLfwxbnyiFc8Z2JInwBMHtvec-TLw/w400-h291/batch_Dan%2024%20(4).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;">The stamps are all from Uniko - both from their Mid Century Modern range.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although I received them a while back, this is their first outing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MXID3HVEugN35xu2nlEk9wGc9S8FJqLiw_0MEpErc4rlkdG8XLFGhfZAsL3eSdin3qqMg0hGYD5BQPZqfHi6UjidDOSwr7FYiTaGGc4cbP-azowJILVT09oaYUnPCQLlcb-g9pCRDMBAIh5V6NsxwZP3k7EJChVHlPwAkv44NjS8_ENoTbKWZ5Q9m9U/s3815/batch_Dan%2024%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2050" data-original-width="3815" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MXID3HVEugN35xu2nlEk9wGc9S8FJqLiw_0MEpErc4rlkdG8XLFGhfZAsL3eSdin3qqMg0hGYD5BQPZqfHi6UjidDOSwr7FYiTaGGc4cbP-azowJILVT09oaYUnPCQLlcb-g9pCRDMBAIh5V6NsxwZP3k7EJChVHlPwAkv44NjS8_ENoTbKWZ5Q9m9U/w400-h215/batch_Dan%2024%20(3).jpg" width="400" /></a></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment frame was stamped first, using <a href="https://www.uniko.co.uk/product/mid-century-modern-frames-clear-stamp-set/" target="_blank">this set </a>, and was then masked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MXID3HVEugN35xu2nlEk9wGc9S8FJqLiw_0MEpErc4rlkdG8XLFGhfZAsL3eSdin3qqMg0hGYD5BQPZqfHi6UjidDOSwr7FYiTaGGc4cbP-azowJILVT09oaYUnPCQLlcb-g9pCRDMBAIh5V6NsxwZP3k7EJChVHlPwAkv44NjS8_ENoTbKWZ5Q9m9U/s3815/batch_Dan%2024%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx2Y7mZUW5jOZyPfCimxDBxeAqgEkE_F3twjVH-yLCQ0pbXZDHI9qAWL9ZroaavKtMxG9csktP_NIVmLQptyKN0KJEKgMn2EtB6lQFvetU7ax-qi2FfNQMfAqw_HT5MInXy_7wg1FSSJ2F-pwnOSispIUCCDN6cAxQ4uLw_lEKDDRRJJSWt6Xc6i5Ijg/s3815/batch_Dan%2024%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1895" data-original-width="3815" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx2Y7mZUW5jOZyPfCimxDBxeAqgEkE_F3twjVH-yLCQ0pbXZDHI9qAWL9ZroaavKtMxG9csktP_NIVmLQptyKN0KJEKgMn2EtB6lQFvetU7ax-qi2FfNQMfAqw_HT5MInXy_7wg1FSSJ2F-pwnOSispIUCCDN6cAxQ4uLw_lEKDDRRJJSWt6Xc6i5Ijg/w400-h199/batch_Dan%2024%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MXID3HVEugN35xu2nlEk9wGc9S8FJqLiw_0MEpErc4rlkdG8XLFGhfZAsL3eSdin3qqMg0hGYD5BQPZqfHi6UjidDOSwr7FYiTaGGc4cbP-azowJILVT09oaYUnPCQLlcb-g9pCRDMBAIh5V6NsxwZP3k7EJChVHlPwAkv44NjS8_ENoTbKWZ5Q9m9U/s3815/batch_Dan%2024%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">I then stamped the <a href="https://www.uniko.co.uk/product/background-blocks-linear/" target="_blank">Linear Background</a> twice, which needed some more masking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">The border of the frame was filled in with a silver pen, then two aquas and two browns in pencil filled random spaces in the background, before brightening up the card by mounting that panel onto an orange base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4MXID3HVEugN35xu2nlEk9wGc9S8FJqLiw_0MEpErc4rlkdG8XLFGhfZAsL3eSdin3qqMg0hGYD5BQPZqfHi6UjidDOSwr7FYiTaGGc4cbP-azowJILVT09oaYUnPCQLlcb-g9pCRDMBAIh5V6NsxwZP3k7EJChVHlPwAkv44NjS8_ENoTbKWZ5Q9m9U/s3815/batch_Dan%2024%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFR3YMsMu2bB6S0ORl3XGkL208E-In7OMTA3UzNYgdIMVtFteuWIrL_0g063ch7IKpzM7KUuhKoSutJmjhMSpKm9D0PPlsJNCCd_xnnH8-6BT5bzFBCWNg3LrsmPYYD3znul4jhGBnAZu80JR0NXDqkRx3MTOPtLZMToD1312F9aV7MIj1NahyphenhyphenPepsZ6g/s2957/batch_Dan%2024%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="2957" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFR3YMsMu2bB6S0ORl3XGkL208E-In7OMTA3UzNYgdIMVtFteuWIrL_0g063ch7IKpzM7KUuhKoSutJmjhMSpKm9D0PPlsJNCCd_xnnH8-6BT5bzFBCWNg3LrsmPYYD3znul4jhGBnAZu80JR0NXDqkRx3MTOPtLZMToD1312F9aV7MIj1NahyphenhyphenPepsZ6g/w400-h281/batch_Dan%2024%20(1).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;">I used geometric washi on the inside of the card, and also on the envelope:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was pleased with the retro, masculine 'feel' to this card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-break-challenge.html" target="_blank">The Paper Shelter Christmas Break Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-1-anything-goes-card-making-paper.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #1 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2024/01/anything-goes-weeks-629-630.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #629 + 630 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024-challenge-crafty-calendar.html" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar January Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2024/01/wk-1-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Challenge Week #1 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/sweet-stampin-whats-new-with-you.html" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin' Challenge - What's New With You</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-268.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #268 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-214.html" target="_blank">Patties Creations Challenge #214 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/01/simply-clean-simple-january-2024.html" target="_blank">Simply Clean and Simple January Challenge - Winter, or opt Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-saturday-challenge-676-birthday.html" target="_blank">Kraftin' Kimmie's Stamps Saturday January Challenge #676 - Birthday, and/or sunrise/sunset</a><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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-41272502643439429692024-01-01T21:12:00.004+13:002024-01-01T21:12:55.846+13:00The Year in Review<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a quick post to share my favourite cards - 1 per month - from last year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will link back to the post should you want to pursue the making/details of the card further.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">January</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/01/favourite-colours.html?m=0" target="_blank">Favourite Colours</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPyyP1VyGi498RCeHcu6EOtoIolashFZPy_19KOXHI9I0BowhsZ4eTXn5u0Od1LFZwnBP2TUvugaxGSHEokjScPsDkaX28bwmSWOBi7T-PXYIQufoxvTAj8WTPcrh-_mKOWEUtQ9pgCmhLTG0aGctczDcHJXjt2_rNwBzmdSqa_B-0bVgMJvyEeNDUwAE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="283" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPyyP1VyGi498RCeHcu6EOtoIolashFZPy_19KOXHI9I0BowhsZ4eTXn5u0Od1LFZwnBP2TUvugaxGSHEokjScPsDkaX28bwmSWOBi7T-PXYIQufoxvTAj8WTPcrh-_mKOWEUtQ9pgCmhLTG0aGctczDcHJXjt2_rNwBzmdSqa_B-0bVgMJvyEeNDUwAE=w284-h400" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">February</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/02/seaweed-hide-n-seek.html?m=0" target="_blank">Seaweed Hide 'n' Seek</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU2weV84hWhOb3B7ww70ym7ztL-DDksNBi9rRleZZvWRF03GW_7BY1uaH1PZPVMWVy-Y667edcgzdRNzYaAWTmKSW8NeJiKKxhI789whVwvKDDOR-AF47xxf9EHKuqa1XXhQf5RtxYLCMC2o6mV2-ifpa7raf7wlAiFLokVczZF5gxDxecS4tLZfzC0Dk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="293" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU2weV84hWhOb3B7ww70ym7ztL-DDksNBi9rRleZZvWRF03GW_7BY1uaH1PZPVMWVy-Y667edcgzdRNzYaAWTmKSW8NeJiKKxhI789whVwvKDDOR-AF47xxf9EHKuqa1XXhQf5RtxYLCMC2o6mV2-ifpa7raf7wlAiFLokVczZF5gxDxecS4tLZfzC0Dk=w293-h400" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">March</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/03/floral-paraphernalia.html?m=0" target="_blank">Floral Paraphernalia</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiV3fw6dEJtnvLE-rMdw48fOp63IgWpQmLMPVSKvAGLblDSDO4ITLGCXdtyHukR8UkJCgxu3bZVNBfd7ONg7-mVJ7OZs-AHthgSjfq_SOxEVQANS9rkfnJfoxguzskNsfdw3BuYEPNw7Jm7B4QuWYQpjU2z5Ly1nUO2urzmzDmOATNzV9A29ZkGF976iwg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="346" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiV3fw6dEJtnvLE-rMdw48fOp63IgWpQmLMPVSKvAGLblDSDO4ITLGCXdtyHukR8UkJCgxu3bZVNBfd7ONg7-mVJ7OZs-AHthgSjfq_SOxEVQANS9rkfnJfoxguzskNsfdw3BuYEPNw7Jm7B4QuWYQpjU2z5Ly1nUO2urzmzDmOATNzV9A29ZkGF976iwg=w238-h400" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">April</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/04/a-birthday-cackle.html?m=0" target="_blank">A Birthday Cackle</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdSoQHvzc3kdMPdInAaxJtz2RG1NLUJag_TyGAEepnoIwXmUO01hwQzeRe5SLK705ooPKhpMCPPMPLxzYPD58kQAK9TILX7rA7vt__NOG8Y0w4pbTEWXBIOqEIXWaUUHZZ3zRajgsJzMI-uvwuZJRk6OPCWag_oi_os_qTUJ_YUqen9n_ipUV56xvmMlI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="426" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdSoQHvzc3kdMPdInAaxJtz2RG1NLUJag_TyGAEepnoIwXmUO01hwQzeRe5SLK705ooPKhpMCPPMPLxzYPD58kQAK9TILX7rA7vt__NOG8Y0w4pbTEWXBIOqEIXWaUUHZZ3zRajgsJzMI-uvwuZJRk6OPCWag_oi_os_qTUJ_YUqen9n_ipUV56xvmMlI=w288-h400" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">May</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/05/crocus-in-focus.html?m=0" target="_blank">A Crocus in Focus </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK1xywSouIJCFDqzRtZiS3PkqFOdovZjQyrb05heSHuzrkhJqULlMoovO398MQ6QXGe43flXAJewDnXad4c3pZXFEntV5y38lJl3ZIe90j43JYwhDjS-UeqjNJHbjU0kO21TTR0SfaumvD2nTa1S3yEd7dh4tzHPwR6XHLImPoWhiuejdtmxCO_gbkYKg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="392" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiK1xywSouIJCFDqzRtZiS3PkqFOdovZjQyrb05heSHuzrkhJqULlMoovO398MQ6QXGe43flXAJewDnXad4c3pZXFEntV5y38lJl3ZIe90j43JYwhDjS-UeqjNJHbjU0kO21TTR0SfaumvD2nTa1S3yEd7dh4tzHPwR6XHLImPoWhiuejdtmxCO_gbkYKg=w288-h400" width="288" /></a></div><br />June</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a hard one to choose, as there were several cards that I really liked</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/06/punky-funky-flower.html?m=0" target="_blank">A Punky, Funky Flower</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVQ_lcuYVSz223pgJod8EHirPqWGpLc_qO70HkGo8XrlctC8cNwqKaqPpaxu9hfYXerPOb4Z7MocXZs-SNQ90H_bUiUUx-vHwbusrhv-7XDL2NF6vrccGawuiy0ahEdpj51osGtAMFNGw-69qfgNF_OxG3YVr6NJAdYwwkbCHtdlJ1sEIZVz0gJZG2zRg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="442" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVQ_lcuYVSz223pgJod8EHirPqWGpLc_qO70HkGo8XrlctC8cNwqKaqPpaxu9hfYXerPOb4Z7MocXZs-SNQ90H_bUiUUx-vHwbusrhv-7XDL2NF6vrccGawuiy0ahEdpj51osGtAMFNGw-69qfgNF_OxG3YVr6NJAdYwwkbCHtdlJ1sEIZVz0gJZG2zRg=w290-h400" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">July</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/07/comfortable.html?m=0" target="_blank">Comfortable</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj55j25yHWJVDNeh0Oqzz2y8jnK2-1dDn49AQLi2ERDec4YBc3bfqFcn_RHHGw4178Cycal7NreKlrkGbzFtwRu2dsauFzUHI7eRbIEsuSKZIs_uHlzfxi7vm3Ufjx5UhkpTN1zBEwR5yAnfKi8GFME5jdeixeALdo7DywrUY7Mwb8C2rnGgVIxw2Nqbug" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="431" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj55j25yHWJVDNeh0Oqzz2y8jnK2-1dDn49AQLi2ERDec4YBc3bfqFcn_RHHGw4178Cycal7NreKlrkGbzFtwRu2dsauFzUHI7eRbIEsuSKZIs_uHlzfxi7vm3Ufjx5UhkpTN1zBEwR5yAnfKi8GFME5jdeixeALdo7DywrUY7Mwb8C2rnGgVIxw2Nqbug=w302-h400" width="302" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">August</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://kiwimeskreations.blogspot.com/2023/08/masculine-balloon-mix-up.html?m=0" target="_blank">Masculine Balloon Mix-Up</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij7Ge9Sb1anIALIxSI8UOsu0EldX3y7_CNoEvR983JmclZrGYQ9hM_7yygMjCf4hQ7TMpS58VkB7Jfp2qR_FveiGt_EkRmdW7hdQfiLCaoidRQGzAhkSuhnKna_2RA50LbrNaXhzKgbTS7R3FP8alpFYcGa4I1lZ-tYuUnwP7_ROb_awlXoJnQVbddPLg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="287" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij7Ge9Sb1anIALIxSI8UOsu0EldX3y7_CNoEvR983JmclZrGYQ9hM_7yygMjCf4hQ7TMpS58VkB7Jfp2qR_FveiGt_EkRmdW7hdQfiLCaoidRQGzAhkSuhnKna_2RA50LbrNaXhzKgbTS7R3FP8alpFYcGa4I1lZ-tYuUnwP7_ROb_awlXoJnQVbddPLg=w287-h400" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-27911136037401502512023-12-18T20:00:00.002+13:002023-12-18T21:43:39.111+13:00Three Trees<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am back - but slowly - the move went amazingly well - great small town help and all the 'big stuff' was moved by 1:30 p.m. Now it's the sorting and culling as I become accustomed to living 'small'.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The internet did not get established until late last week, and with the distraction of unpacking, I have not been on line much at all - hence why this published itself before I could write it up - it was scheduled, but not finished. Oops... my apologies</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAihT5Zwx28Uh2eZBw1MetVHrPCN1B9z7qg4lvPYQBnIkcaSMj4wsS-s3Wx7uYE6awdAa_BYVbZ2eGXNVYYsblo2e2DuBLavWI553widRW9V7toCums65ZGJHY6xC6YpNmDGTFv3VH43Klod3cGkdyGd55uFtgv_pWq_RXrx97_prDC7v_tK4IQe_T94/s589/batch_IMG_2360.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="432" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAihT5Zwx28Uh2eZBw1MetVHrPCN1B9z7qg4lvPYQBnIkcaSMj4wsS-s3Wx7uYE6awdAa_BYVbZ2eGXNVYYsblo2e2DuBLavWI553widRW9V7toCums65ZGJHY6xC6YpNmDGTFv3VH43Klod3cGkdyGd55uFtgv_pWq_RXrx97_prDC7v_tK4IQe_T94/w294-h400/batch_IMG_2360.JPG" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Out theme this month at <a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2023/12/winter-flowers-and-foliage.html" target="_blank">We Love Stamping is Winter Foliage and Flowers</a> - and this is solely foliage!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The green base was my starting point, and I stamped it with Versamark, using a very detailed, and large wreath stamp, then brushed over Kiwi perfect Pearls, which turned out more gold than green, but beautifully sparkly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGs0MXa5x6WGg7GKrgRVe9Gy1vSVJc70IjeoKThoafsiq9v83-cuQP3NUAbFAc126_WG2Hiy845V0CgURj27umPSxR-2wwqFXPanrcFo0h1tINdc44f4kVMyZoHZR3Ox-wCUNKXxVP96US4eu1Uhle1mEXzCZC8z42Ts3-KyX1uXe6LYHKCiT1nPf_cR4/s524/batch_IMG_2384.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="429" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGs0MXa5x6WGg7GKrgRVe9Gy1vSVJc70IjeoKThoafsiq9v83-cuQP3NUAbFAc126_WG2Hiy845V0CgURj27umPSxR-2wwqFXPanrcFo0h1tINdc44f4kVMyZoHZR3Ox-wCUNKXxVP96US4eu1Uhle1mEXzCZC8z42Ts3-KyX1uXe6LYHKCiT1nPf_cR4/w328-h400/batch_IMG_2384.JPG" width="328" /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">The three trees are from <a href="https://www.uniko.co.uk/product/mid-century-modern-christmas-clear-stamps/" target="_blank">Uniko</a>, stamped and embossed onto some card that I had 'played' on months ago with watercolour paints and mica sprays - the sparkle continues. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">They were trimmed out and mounted on a small embossed panel of white card - the embossing was quite 'fine' and did not show up in the photo, but it was a repeat pattern of leaf shapes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">This panel was edged with gold embossing, and the wee 'stars' on top of the trees were stamped with Delicata Gold ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">The sentiment came from the same set, and was gold embossed directly onto the base, which was also edged with gold embossing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhqkAAFFFtUAhE9l3VrTKT-G8xgN3xOYpJFdTe8_4Kc2BP4rdElsl_21_Bd8n6juOuPeAYV2Me31vuP4M-fFryPtTlue-X8HC3TUqw2D6uZLyrFDGHpPxwiSMClNcGueMgDuA7uwyv7c5OaybHhVZHaEte9RE5NofJ71tTJobCkifrtaf4EdtfD6An6I/s606/IMG_2363.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="447" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhqkAAFFFtUAhE9l3VrTKT-G8xgN3xOYpJFdTe8_4Kc2BP4rdElsl_21_Bd8n6juOuPeAYV2Me31vuP4M-fFryPtTlue-X8HC3TUqw2D6uZLyrFDGHpPxwiSMClNcGueMgDuA7uwyv7c5OaybHhVZHaEte9RE5NofJ71tTJobCkifrtaf4EdtfD6An6I/w295-h400/IMG_2363.JPG" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the wreath on opposing corners of the inside panel, and also brushed them with the </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">'kiwi' perfect pearls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjBU_XM_8S_B61mqqBamrJd90MKxvRne_BXXNibjgLKUV6srB51rhi5wj67WQhKbXUiUNhrKmpl2oJ4XxFQYr34KBpg0fPbLXuXT1gruUwWXUVo5LF4iRirEZm_zRQR8yTyRc4eEeaEpUkO5o8sWJLdF8NqCk9U-7Pa-Uo2jvvbLl-uqU1BDTCtBSKHE/s458/batch_IMG_2376.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="388" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjBU_XM_8S_B61mqqBamrJd90MKxvRne_BXXNibjgLKUV6srB51rhi5wj67WQhKbXUiUNhrKmpl2oJ4XxFQYr34KBpg0fPbLXuXT1gruUwWXUVo5LF4iRirEZm_zRQR8yTyRc4eEeaEpUkO5o8sWJLdF8NqCk9U-7Pa-Uo2jvvbLl-uqU1BDTCtBSKHE/w339-h400/batch_IMG_2376.JPG" width="339" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decorated the envelope with three stamped trees, first in green and then gold, masking as I went to place them behind one another</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeHJF9sr5EyBjrp8bTgVWMD1H2e2Rt9Ga7ulhHTHX66robG5-2PMGOCAPoYsdMA3-qPQKQ7vM7ltd_IWCxYL1SnYDs3n95KyGa9MNNYwRL3KNCNefbfvsFkNDyPCcZ58cMczI3nuG4ozvRiIwHDY60gHE6KD30ZgTp-IcONXXqBh5MEsLndyHcIQNsNM/s464/batch_IMG_2373.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="464" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmeHJF9sr5EyBjrp8bTgVWMD1H2e2Rt9Ga7ulhHTHX66robG5-2PMGOCAPoYsdMA3-qPQKQ7vM7ltd_IWCxYL1SnYDs3n95KyGa9MNNYwRL3KNCNefbfvsFkNDyPCcZ58cMczI3nuG4ozvRiIwHDY60gHE6KD30ZgTp-IcONXXqBh5MEsLndyHcIQNsNM/w400-h376/batch_IMG_2373.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;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/pip-challenge-2350.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2350 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/12/anything-goes-weeks-625-626.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Weeks #625 + 626 - Anything Goes </a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-christmas.html" target="_blank">Dragonfly Dreams December Challenge - Christmas</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-challenge-christmas-themed.html" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar December Challenge - Christmas Themed</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/any-winter-holiday-challenge.html" target="_blank">Di's Digi Designs Challenge - Any Winter Holiday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2023/12/wk-50-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">Polka Doodles Challenge Week #50 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/sweet-stampin-christmas.html" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Christmas</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/card-making-paper-craft-scrapbook.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #25 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/12/220-hetty-clare-art.html" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #220 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-5-reminder-christmaswinter.html" target="_blank">Aloha Friday Challenge #5 - Christmas</a><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJYQSaKgsC_xjC9qRgO52dIP-PgaXqi-wUieup_JRVvSWPxf9dItL_fHnWbRlnzER24xUKyZ6cokBXm22JpL_cVzCBCrHuWTmd_0twQp2BXOhsD-XD20kyEocPJQbLyc3eRrwxbLVrhYYc0pFsJSCPdATrZEDt3OZs68jxVyi9RnM6PpNwHKMgbrbnbA/s589/batch_IMG_2360.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJYQSaKgsC_xjC9qRgO52dIP-PgaXqi-wUieup_JRVvSWPxf9dItL_fHnWbRlnzER24xUKyZ6cokBXm22JpL_cVzCBCrHuWTmd_0twQp2BXOhsD-XD20kyEocPJQbLyc3eRrwxbLVrhYYc0pFsJSCPdATrZEDt3OZs68jxVyi9RnM6PpNwHKMgbrbnbA/s589/batch_IMG_2360.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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A Guest Designer will be selected from those entries and the Design Team will of course still select their Top 3.</div><div><br style="background-color: #faf8fa; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: justify;" /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7h-4eq2RdRP7Cini1TcCZY_PcLBpEtd8AmiOe6IfxOGJb5xgrdHukhLBOzBKEF3V3wNCzaeXdnHlTq41Zq5MozBuTpvfVGZMW1UD9bcHH6gAxpw9gB_ivu9VdzInf9zyPUjW4JigTFwsuPPJyuhBjD045fJXZrwa2X5IJZog5mtNoSe7Dvvv7YiCrCqs/s608/batch_IMG_2367.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7h-4eq2RdRP7Cini1TcCZY_PcLBpEtd8AmiOe6IfxOGJb5xgrdHukhLBOzBKEF3V3wNCzaeXdnHlTq41Zq5MozBuTpvfVGZMW1UD9bcHH6gAxpw9gB_ivu9VdzInf9zyPUjW4JigTFwsuPPJyuhBjD045fJXZrwa2X5IJZog5mtNoSe7Dvvv7YiCrCqs/w296-h400/batch_IMG_2367.JPG" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started by brushing the stencil (discontinued) with the ink that was on my brush</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then stamped the wreath (a magazine freebie) three times, moving it slightly between stamping - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used Memento inks in Cottage Ivy, Bamboo Leaves and New Sprout</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianQwGtghp0lRZQHwXWm0LrQ4X6M3DtaECEGI0WDcasKlO8cATDKak3yCOA5sgFA5A_6qdxUeLUiQE1sg99bKPviDvhEIQfViElSAVxUmyBWPyHiFeccs2NQZi34jAY69figLP15sMNZ8cd-mOEdM1TArRzSUARENhSfGvLgzaWbPg3txi9JKeEHlpJaM/w400-h286/batch_IMG_2380.JPG" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The ornaments were stamped on a snippet of card in the Cottage Ivy ink, painted with Twinkling H2O paints and trimmed out, before I coated them with Glossy Accents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These I placed in various spots on the wreath and stencilled swirl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment was from another freebie set, and stamped in Cottage Ivy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ran the edge of the panel over the dark green ink pad to give definition, and did likewise on the insert. </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/AVvXsEiMDIbb0dDkZIzNaTuiYsnmgtOC8g9w7XcTMSGNrIIzjoZLuutnsdOCAtyiWZ06JVxh92ouBD8A31CfDffJDxmYSmS2YOx1R_2xDFMCqTX6fDLIUTWTGOCQBsLJoqK88jICqjXfF09r63JLcWYJnAlhGVo1g4C_IX5BMmKg5QTjb-Q7X4g833JadAFXSpk/s593/batch_IMG_2371.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="426" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDIbb0dDkZIzNaTuiYsnmgtOC8g9w7XcTMSGNrIIzjoZLuutnsdOCAtyiWZ06JVxh92ouBD8A31CfDffJDxmYSmS2YOx1R_2xDFMCqTX6fDLIUTWTGOCQBsLJoqK88jICqjXfF09r63JLcWYJnAlhGVo1g4C_IX5BMmKg5QTjb-Q7X4g833JadAFXSpk/w288-h400/batch_IMG_2371.JPG" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The insert was stamped with the wreath in Bamboo Leaves, and then I painted with gold and red paint - and you can see why I stamp, don't draw my images :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBYsXluoKzU5Yaxbxrc6bIwVU8Vmf2kmAojdurKTlbun6wD85iZjNkn8NCdpzUuUsjsj5sZo8816aRBrfmRw55JIoijdUuiC8p7k2axsiBs26H-Vaun-GQjMxfZWyGjoqx7iqCb1Gq_x0fXfLqsK5mQg9KgVsMG5XTt-meNfnLkn73c3P9Gu1w3uaGqI/s573/batch_IMG_2372.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="573" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBYsXluoKzU5Yaxbxrc6bIwVU8Vmf2kmAojdurKTlbun6wD85iZjNkn8NCdpzUuUsjsj5sZo8816aRBrfmRw55JIoijdUuiC8p7k2axsiBs26H-Vaun-GQjMxfZWyGjoqx7iqCb1Gq_x0fXfLqsK5mQg9KgVsMG5XTt-meNfnLkn73c3P9Gu1w3uaGqI/w400-h291/batch_IMG_2372.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;">The envelope was similarly stamped and painted, but using all three inks for the wreath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianQwGtghp0lRZQHwXWm0LrQ4X6M3DtaECEGI0WDcasKlO8cATDKak3yCOA5sgFA5A_6qdxUeLUiQE1sg99bKPviDvhEIQfViElSAVxUmyBWPyHiFeccs2NQZi34jAY69figLP15sMNZ8cd-mOEdM1TArRzSUARENhSfGvLgzaWbPg3txi9JKeEHlpJaM/s640/batch_IMG_2380.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few clear rhinestones finished the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The prizes this month are from AALL & Create: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhD1wYg7BknCvfjXgo1Io_gL2OCOTh0a5nMcIyt8HK87d4uBW26CtTOe8M_RzNhxC2mvjinlAoCr7fcTuEiv0RsHF9Z6ss-sPEnM1ujvSfLHfP9YMihtHYR2JhIoABHJk1UktzupqXf9lhpHlkd-mL7Hei67FH6wj_1oMG1xD-ZUfcKfJeQkUTtrFQFMcc" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqgO4Ub1nGhZ3w2HovnVheLZaAhq7r4hPb2OK-ZDFjkODIX3Cop6TcLulbGxd02GXqSO88ifj-CScvBLds2EnhvXxgSJWvNJAW-_U-b9Xy4h7ZvCg4r584MBMNbDXZYr7Brz5piolCIdHbSHHSmZ9N7ZreWfCwoWWKtf5tf2OSohq3WFECF5QIMin-sR8" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-55048351628442698222023-11-25T14:45:00.001+13:002023-11-25T21:06:29.537+13:00Feminine Steampunk<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We have a date for moving, so it will be packing, not cardmaking and blogging that will occupy me for the next few weeks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card was made for my NZ swap group, where the theme for the month was steampunk.</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/AVvXsEgE3LULIw769CCVRS-geISr1QC6XU6e_KxTWMH3002GlsVtoF8Q30SUxtUULEvP1XZ6aZvonNiC0t9_eF1V0wVzNjt_uXc2exJ-UDzWAZRwzDn1z8Db2xNZafq6oD_9XIZwfHryVovtmFPy77dOjS_q9NV6dJJQWE9Ll9EUE4YjSz23fFO2-VVlw9E7E2s/s2022/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="2022" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3LULIw769CCVRS-geISr1QC6XU6e_KxTWMH3002GlsVtoF8Q30SUxtUULEvP1XZ6aZvonNiC0t9_eF1V0wVzNjt_uXc2exJ-UDzWAZRwzDn1z8Db2xNZafq6oD_9XIZwfHryVovtmFPy77dOjS_q9NV6dJJQWE9Ll9EUE4YjSz23fFO2-VVlw9E7E2s/w400-h374/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(1).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;">The beautiful image is from Gecko Girls, I sized and printed it, then distressed and brushed the edges with Aged Mahogany and Vintage Photo D.I.s.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAkkySuVFJz5gmuS66IFCX9pJl0KQpGi-OL_rhNeNIUB7-krRP6c_be90bH7BZy7J6EmgI3U5edourQOPIsNZb0Qgw8ZPA6NKQqDwlVqmbEpRCWEd2MmuFK9G7s2am_pZJVUaRq-zxliKSiGvc1JcLnrAw8DRYpPOmI1TM6ZKHmXXAs8gizYxMUI1_tI/s2530/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(3).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2530" data-original-width="1893" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqAkkySuVFJz5gmuS66IFCX9pJl0KQpGi-OL_rhNeNIUB7-krRP6c_be90bH7BZy7J6EmgI3U5edourQOPIsNZb0Qgw8ZPA6NKQqDwlVqmbEpRCWEd2MmuFK9G7s2am_pZJVUaRq-zxliKSiGvc1JcLnrAw8DRYpPOmI1TM6ZKHmXXAs8gizYxMUI1_tI/w299-h400/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(3).JPG" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I layered some lace that was on my desk onto the bottom of the feature panel, after adding ink and some gold mica spray to it</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8ojlEL7mypDVdSNXltdaDbHNPkOcS_2Xku_Bb-bgSzzz5HIrjspCKF5P4ocQJNS8cxK7dNZ0urfRTXlw1WAtbiwGij9iVxbJoEt2PDzfviGhDlimMA1yUxDtTXoZMpMRO2m-cf10b4j8TBZdTgwb_Ufg_XpKogoXZVNK7_nHRk32VQ9fCLd8ElYEhrE/s2770/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(5).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1904" data-original-width="2770" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8ojlEL7mypDVdSNXltdaDbHNPkOcS_2Xku_Bb-bgSzzz5HIrjspCKF5P4ocQJNS8cxK7dNZ0urfRTXlw1WAtbiwGij9iVxbJoEt2PDzfviGhDlimMA1yUxDtTXoZMpMRO2m-cf10b4j8TBZdTgwb_Ufg_XpKogoXZVNK7_nHRk32VQ9fCLd8ElYEhrE/w400-h275/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(5).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;">The cogs were cut from gold card using some (old) dies from Marianne Crafts, tucking some under the panel, and some on top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment was embossed on a scrap of ink smooshed card, as when I stamped it directly onto the card base I did not get a good impression - oops. After die cutting it, I inked the edges to match. By cutting it with a circle die, it fitted better with the cogs. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdwl_Wfk2wq7wsqiMHKzYdOIzkUCP9aRb8MKGGm0gawJDV5mW_h6XL0yZ8DjxhInov84EzSyBlBCSeSylxjQXeH8ivElL6GrlL3Rgtc6dgb7VmV3VEL9dwSGwS6YzapUVy_gj5bV1xCYhZvRBN0gZWcCB87eQDs4lAsv1jm7s5zrqL2AQv2K9OXSd2AE/s2935/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(7).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1832" data-original-width="2935" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdwl_Wfk2wq7wsqiMHKzYdOIzkUCP9aRb8MKGGm0gawJDV5mW_h6XL0yZ8DjxhInov84EzSyBlBCSeSylxjQXeH8ivElL6GrlL3Rgtc6dgb7VmV3VEL9dwSGwS6YzapUVy_gj5bV1xCYhZvRBN0gZWcCB87eQDs4lAsv1jm7s5zrqL2AQv2K9OXSd2AE/w400-h250/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(7).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;">The layer between that panel and the base was coloured with Lindy's Mica Powers - Cuckoo Clock Cardinal and Bratwurst Brown, spritzed with some Grab a Guy Gold, and embossed with an old Spellbinders EF.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That, and the focal panel, were then mounted on some cream card, edged with both the DI's also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZltTYhsrAfq7D_ll98IlpGhtjvdYpbD3BKDI-0xix8_sEDtpUHi7BBYmdPnA4JBEf8J3pQCay5qZPtLvrHahgEtXRxkq_RUgpqLlCI2gBLqPKgKEoIQ8S_QMdRpT2r2UAuS3Y5I8oT9736WhGK44UrSEgXUDYcWH2KiELTpghmedNa-E5n4_dU37E00/s2635/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(6).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2635" data-original-width="1919" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZltTYhsrAfq7D_ll98IlpGhtjvdYpbD3BKDI-0xix8_sEDtpUHi7BBYmdPnA4JBEf8J3pQCay5qZPtLvrHahgEtXRxkq_RUgpqLlCI2gBLqPKgKEoIQ8S_QMdRpT2r2UAuS3Y5I8oT9736WhGK44UrSEgXUDYcWH2KiELTpghmedNa-E5n4_dU37E00/w291-h400/batch_Dec%2023%20Steampunk%20(6).JPG" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inside panel was lightly grunged with surplus ink from my work surface, brushed with the same brown ink as I used on the edges of the front panels and then I added some washi tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The same washi was added to the envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/11/anything-goes-weeks-623-624.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #623 + 624 - Anything Goes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/pip-challenge-2346.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2346 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It looks as though I also sprayed this sheet with a gold mica spray</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNrtCtZfynYlVX8y-3xVg9tRDUTFRI3pUr-0qzPQb-2y0kCrhhkt6BoWOV_Dokez4Qvu2ABdZ8GNuKwDFAjbGEwOTuH0bgJDhw2utjwNiCawG0XJpPZCGs356Hc_sXDoTd-ObHbLAWwxl801NI2CgiAxBJyabXpkj96oJ_x75mCwoDCbJdOMzv07YGBA/s640/batch_IMG_1526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNrtCtZfynYlVX8y-3xVg9tRDUTFRI3pUr-0qzPQb-2y0kCrhhkt6BoWOV_Dokez4Qvu2ABdZ8GNuKwDFAjbGEwOTuH0bgJDhw2utjwNiCawG0XJpPZCGs356Hc_sXDoTd-ObHbLAWwxl801NI2CgiAxBJyabXpkj96oJ_x75mCwoDCbJdOMzv07YGBA/w400-h286/batch_IMG_1526.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The happy birthday was a white die cut I had prepared when house sitting for another stamper last year, coloured with ink and then 'glittered' with some stickles.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRSzKxp8fQluVNgQuk6-kggwQKrbFvsS4BHBQeLf7DvzjSe5w2VJ1XKwRHdUILeD646rAL8aXa5PNboDoHDb4N67eAEMM_OPp1VQqAkkvvwMJ5lzdCRzmABcyiafVmajRCG3V06T9kxV07oA3R1HWcUj_OPioUqfsFqqi0PY0v860cvKPN39-BXTiP4R4/s633/batch_IMG_1528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="633" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRSzKxp8fQluVNgQuk6-kggwQKrbFvsS4BHBQeLf7DvzjSe5w2VJ1XKwRHdUILeD646rAL8aXa5PNboDoHDb4N67eAEMM_OPp1VQqAkkvvwMJ5lzdCRzmABcyiafVmajRCG3V06T9kxV07oA3R1HWcUj_OPioUqfsFqqi0PY0v860cvKPN39-BXTiP4R4/w400-h265/batch_IMG_1528.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;">The candle fronts were cut from snippets of sparkle card, and the backer from a larger snippet of gold paper, then they were layered together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The lace was white, and I coloured it with the same ink as the die cut.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_qVD-7iwF7GKdBq6Us8od2sceS05gurZqC1X-6enzy6dRZvks7YwmDKa7ugC2hG9Z8-63uCsGXaOI7sQJ8Dqa_2fNH6T3Bh13HxuhaGQde53tsPXR3QwehHRgCuQPeESnnEwoVGgVijrtbgdWYJMiar1b4OyIBQ44GbrTOyZdxUcLeRP2MyubvNvLyU/s569/batch_IMG_1529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="394" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_qVD-7iwF7GKdBq6Us8od2sceS05gurZqC1X-6enzy6dRZvks7YwmDKa7ugC2hG9Z8-63uCsGXaOI7sQJ8Dqa_2fNH6T3Bh13HxuhaGQde53tsPXR3QwehHRgCuQPeESnnEwoVGgVijrtbgdWYJMiar1b4OyIBQ44GbrTOyZdxUcLeRP2MyubvNvLyU/w278-h400/batch_IMG_1529.JPG" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished the inside with some toning washi tape..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The second card differs only in colour - same background and composition, but the theme colour is pink.</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/AVvXsEjODGQDrepa4duKG7JFtOTLD6iJtfZaqTxGJbyXgc9vZQ1OVVcvIj2hnWqh9AeMQOV-JjXCElHUG8aox-KCnpnr2Hg6HZY1Nu06g3a8h6H0U8X0tYib1P5YYM0DLTo52JS41t2oBLsY_uarn4MdYMPBFPtw9MVTqJDFdd3LqSJ5V5aX22wEeXk7B0i9m-Y/s585/batch_IMG_1531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="423" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODGQDrepa4duKG7JFtOTLD6iJtfZaqTxGJbyXgc9vZQ1OVVcvIj2hnWqh9AeMQOV-JjXCElHUG8aox-KCnpnr2Hg6HZY1Nu06g3a8h6H0U8X0tYib1P5YYM0DLTo52JS41t2oBLsY_uarn4MdYMPBFPtw9MVTqJDFdd3LqSJ5V5aX22wEeXk7B0i9m-Y/w289-h400/batch_IMG_1531.JPG" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The three year olds are girl cousins, born within hours of each other... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the cards were for a family member to give to them.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMu8LMhjOWl9wrgHXUgYXDY0sozMUzPtIKA0XmGKzZbZm8y743EI2GvrrT4KqsBvQMVOuxwhZeLSuCeaBB31Z8uZ7n6_-BslVg9TGTdf_wRM8kevs826SoHshYJsQZfzZAlFwzTIpB3SvwtK5CMrlD62AIa4WGpaXMSek-UDycfbSzO_iGrbnwMsaHs6s/s585/batch_IMG_1535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="443" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMu8LMhjOWl9wrgHXUgYXDY0sozMUzPtIKA0XmGKzZbZm8y743EI2GvrrT4KqsBvQMVOuxwhZeLSuCeaBB31Z8uZ7n6_-BslVg9TGTdf_wRM8kevs826SoHshYJsQZfzZAlFwzTIpB3SvwtK5CMrlD62AIa4WGpaXMSek-UDycfbSzO_iGrbnwMsaHs6s/w303-h400/batch_IMG_1535.JPG" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking these to:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-467.html" target="_blank">Snippets Playground Challenge #476 - Anything Goes using Snippets</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(the sparkle card and gold paper were the snippets)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-266.html" target="_blank">Creative Fingers Challenge #266 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2023/11/wk-46-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Challenge Week #46 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/11/218-beccys-place.html" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #218 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/pip-challenge-2346.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2346 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/11/anything-goes-weeks-623-624.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks 623 + 624 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/11/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-november.html" target="_blank">Elliebelle's Crafty Wednesday November Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-make-it-sparkle-5/" target="_blank">Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Make it Sparkle</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2023/11/card-making-craft-papercraft_01281884325.html" target="_blank">Digi Choosday Challenge Week #46 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/546.html" target="_blank">Everybody Art Challenge #546 - Use Lace and/or Beads</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-19334099353770192602023-11-18T20:00:00.125+13:002023-11-18T20:14:35.728+13:00We Three Kings...<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card is for the mid-month posting for We Love Stamping, November Challenge, with the optional theme of <a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2023/11/november-challenge.html" target="_blank">Christmas Characters</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before I get onto my card, there are some changes to the challenge...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf8fa; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: start;">With immediate effect we have relaxed our rules and will now require you to have <span style="color: red;">'A</span></span><span style="color: #ff2600; font-weight: bold; text-align: start;">t least one stamped element on the front of entries'</span><span style="text-align: start;"><b>. </b>Of course if you are a seasoned stamper then we will still love seeing your fully stamped creations<b> </b></span></span><span style="background-color: #faf8fa; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: start;">and the Design Team will continue to share their love of stamping.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf8fa; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 17.82px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">My card is as follows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHK3CooL2bTFinCvx3eVqwMGgYPKg5BR7iEgz7zgl9b8LI5eegk5P-rUxV8sksG1PBMH-n4Ex4iWfi6MV2bQDln_gnuCtfi3mR66RawgQBODVMNUHSuouGD-9FfPKyBDdIntcHgEtQb6qCKBsd0in9yL_rIJWohxhttjamvAz2nsc2IC4Yvcxl4Jo0ANE/s582/batch_IMG_2343.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="582" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHK3CooL2bTFinCvx3eVqwMGgYPKg5BR7iEgz7zgl9b8LI5eegk5P-rUxV8sksG1PBMH-n4Ex4iWfi6MV2bQDln_gnuCtfi3mR66RawgQBODVMNUHSuouGD-9FfPKyBDdIntcHgEtQb6qCKBsd0in9yL_rIJWohxhttjamvAz2nsc2IC4Yvcxl4Jo0ANE/w400-h272/batch_IMG_2343.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;">I 'coloured' this card front solely with silver heat embossing, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">using two sets of Christmas stamps from Sweet 'n' Sassy Stamps</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBj4B4uwoGvn99fV9mAl8KIdHIUT5hcRY8sU_vqYldJwG8NgvpzdJKSTRscR8xzYF5uinFaSg6OIBP5Mp3DRbmzHZZ7SHc0gzHnOZvdr_mLd2DMitxvadMHw_Jxug2Di-sjnu7O8bdeApL9HTrguA1Cca8p3HoLy6P_h6ZVPcbmYpScRWImqkHmHVmpc/s640/batch_IMG_2352.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBj4B4uwoGvn99fV9mAl8KIdHIUT5hcRY8sU_vqYldJwG8NgvpzdJKSTRscR8xzYF5uinFaSg6OIBP5Mp3DRbmzHZZ7SHc0gzHnOZvdr_mLd2DMitxvadMHw_Jxug2Di-sjnu7O8bdeApL9HTrguA1Cca8p3HoLy6P_h6ZVPcbmYpScRWImqkHmHVmpc/w400-h286/batch_IMG_2352.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;">The image of the three kings, and the sentiment are from the <a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/we-three-kings-clear-stamp-set/" target="_blank">We Three Kings Set</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkg3fbBpVBvSiWTRvYSi4b-_pdfJOfVzYbigSUpoTQ4THCXyIT0KHD5bDD4gKO0abRuioWIR5102XhziwdPKgPXVvnM-oZn6UNdh7HmdswrmrJlvplxyb7q8age2wv6oxDb2NPVeYO87qj3u1R_gvv-9EaoOPt8YSrhHdDPAG9j4CXBTCWSw1y0pKR1To/s640/batch_IMG_2357.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkg3fbBpVBvSiWTRvYSi4b-_pdfJOfVzYbigSUpoTQ4THCXyIT0KHD5bDD4gKO0abRuioWIR5102XhziwdPKgPXVvnM-oZn6UNdh7HmdswrmrJlvplxyb7q8age2wv6oxDb2NPVeYO87qj3u1R_gvv-9EaoOPt8YSrhHdDPAG9j4CXBTCWSw1y0pKR1To/w400-h286/batch_IMG_2357.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The stars are all from the <a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/o-holy-night-clear-stamp-set/" target="_blank">O Holy Night Set</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would advise that you stamp all your card front before embossing - I had to do some creative 'shielding' of some areas while I heated other areas... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also embossed the edges of the dark blue panel with the same silver ep.</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/AVvXsEi_r0x37Wg2H3tR6yUmDkf78dBk-ernqjPPVJ27y_jJDUSnL8tOLFS3epkkCPtY85MifYUKaKuKsjwzC-qu7mdXN0N4MFgkmqX3f25xGH7jsO4pV4DPUKQVBTbwGHdWTscTKpdJzGFGFNuTQYvwdlp8-aP5YlT1SpUg0NzCliMtU1MAdNPXDPNBhd7PYr0/s640/batch_IMG_2357.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The image on the inside was stamped with Memento Paris Dusk Ink</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOu91auq6fIs2EtlyejEl5OHeGD0K5WmUFzin4HOLcla6nLDjOB71BKaeCFjs5cUZOtvdBfX0papGquc_Zlwfzpnk2hPuSldOEit8ie2Nnw9IW3OT23t4c5_P6cpKRoUZGshzZ3pkK4cO9jYbyQF48F0rH0Xl0qMu0ZiI5XGgaxGu7A9a6FzBC9pxyBdg/s606/batch_IMG_2349.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="606" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOu91auq6fIs2EtlyejEl5OHeGD0K5WmUFzin4HOLcla6nLDjOB71BKaeCFjs5cUZOtvdBfX0papGquc_Zlwfzpnk2hPuSldOEit8ie2Nnw9IW3OT23t4c5_P6cpKRoUZGshzZ3pkK4cO9jYbyQF48F0rH0Xl0qMu0ZiI5XGgaxGu7A9a6FzBC9pxyBdg/w400-h276/batch_IMG_2349.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The envelope was stamped with the same ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The prizes this month are:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdCtPEqEdBwpt5vEaap3gfPD42cd1AjWkhZEXGktDUWgv6I-s8_u6XBPavcyTwP2ucRYLY_DVX0fo266rVZkuhUoc_TmMqmYgt0ky86f7YnE431efpLM5Zfgwr0iB5iqgzmAnShzqkogdlAr87IqhOYa9fr9yAER5TyrtYm34SY7UmwIu1lnNfT8DET6I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="171" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdCtPEqEdBwpt5vEaap3gfPD42cd1AjWkhZEXGktDUWgv6I-s8_u6XBPavcyTwP2ucRYLY_DVX0fo266rVZkuhUoc_TmMqmYgt0ky86f7YnE431efpLM5Zfgwr0iB5iqgzmAnShzqkogdlAr87IqhOYa9fr9yAER5TyrtYm34SY7UmwIu1lnNfT8DET6I=w171-h200" width="171" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQdoeMj9dQSCLKJ_qt3dbEKR8UgBeOLPXb9uppq0-yebhoVvEgZfK7H3XBAEKg3Z_Dx9gXiefSRYkrCR3Ud-03FpKLPRAV9YKcOg_9Xx3v7wzLoOavdHnDjsLUIaG3hYVTgDhnK8D52JuVnaSzF2mJZL3JI9JwW-vAiZHJtYfyH__WNU45_IERdUARVNk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="124" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQdoeMj9dQSCLKJ_qt3dbEKR8UgBeOLPXb9uppq0-yebhoVvEgZfK7H3XBAEKg3Z_Dx9gXiefSRYkrCR3Ud-03FpKLPRAV9YKcOg_9Xx3v7wzLoOavdHnDjsLUIaG3hYVTgDhnK8D52JuVnaSzF2mJZL3JI9JwW-vAiZHJtYfyH__WNU45_IERdUARVNk" width="149" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaC7Ym77nHEs-Ukuzh4ocX5-qong67pQcppEa4BUi80JaQIAS-ngTQUfz-9KiyS_kncP4IDEffI75YDsEbOIm8RQ33F2aLos4aSVzs70Fq8557TdoeEY0V8PGY6uNi5jZS1FOBunfgRyHBQRPdFy9UCYndPHZDs1ptoGUj5ijLqXVuWYkv_NvtdwWMp2c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="129" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaC7Ym77nHEs-Ukuzh4ocX5-qong67pQcppEa4BUi80JaQIAS-ngTQUfz-9KiyS_kncP4IDEffI75YDsEbOIm8RQ33F2aLos4aSVzs70Fq8557TdoeEY0V8PGY6uNi5jZS1FOBunfgRyHBQRPdFy9UCYndPHZDs1ptoGUj5ijLqXVuWYkv_NvtdwWMp2c" width="155" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://archiscraps.blogspot.com/2023/10/november-challenge.html" target="_blank">Archi-scraps November Challenge - Embossing, Wet or Dry</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2023/11/card-making-craft-papercraft_01209393795.html" target="_blank">Digichoosday Challenge Week #45 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/11/anything-goes-weeks-621-622.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #621 + 622 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/pip-challenge-2345.html">Pammie's inky Pinkies Challenge #2345 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-89421780455435059032023-11-14T20:05:00.000+13:002023-11-14T20:05:54.743+13:00Heart Anniversary<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card was made some time ago, but I have not had time to blog it until now - </div><div style="text-align: center;">as I am house-sitting, I thought I would have a lot of time for such things, not so, it turns out :)</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/AVvXsEjWfeZV0uwt9QDd1EpA3n9DOWgVVIdjLHHz5Iy70Ox99Pq8Hr4XcjAfxumb7MDT5bsSHoynetT7CimsazzjBvbllvyAZlCvv98PqFAXKWHJ6aHwR0yVeKCoqnu1cGAxe0LYzbMwvPwpj_E92-NsMtjiuiApJBXSbT2eS6cltIp_uAD90HUMv4e8CvjQg2w/s567/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="428" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfeZV0uwt9QDd1EpA3n9DOWgVVIdjLHHz5Iy70Ox99Pq8Hr4XcjAfxumb7MDT5bsSHoynetT7CimsazzjBvbllvyAZlCvv98PqFAXKWHJ6aHwR0yVeKCoqnu1cGAxe0LYzbMwvPwpj_E92-NsMtjiuiApJBXSbT2eS6cltIp_uAD90HUMv4e8CvjQg2w/w303-h400/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(1).JPG" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with the base design paper, which I was very pleased to find in my stash - I have banned myself from buying more, as I rarely use it now, and all my pads are likely out of print.</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/AVvXsEjTaiK_7SAUSIL8J664eMpHQwbbiSGIu9iUNvunftjuelDt7fCRjqoyFcpwQz3ZFK4vqpwYV1XNHH55Cd6OcdwPCwqTLPED9DkuRs2dlB4OXV63i01ZOjT_zDJW9hU1_-xtYB_gW-Ij4Rie0QYSUlM7f4c3gkLfqkd8-J1UMenWp8C9m-OGlyH4JnN05ik/s562/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(4).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="362" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTaiK_7SAUSIL8J664eMpHQwbbiSGIu9iUNvunftjuelDt7fCRjqoyFcpwQz3ZFK4vqpwYV1XNHH55Cd6OcdwPCwqTLPED9DkuRs2dlB4OXV63i01ZOjT_zDJW9hU1_-xtYB_gW-Ij4Rie0QYSUlM7f4c3gkLfqkd8-J1UMenWp8C9m-OGlyH4JnN05ik/w258-h400/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(4).JPG" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The background die cut used the <a href="https://www.uniquelycreative.com.au/products/urban-grunge-die?_pos=1&_sid=3a2238cfc&_ss=r" target="_blank">Urban Grunge</a> die by Uniquely Creative, cut from kraft card</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hearts are an old (bought on clearance) set by Whimsy Stamps, cut from red sparkle card</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_s_Nq1j3BMjdumXDbWXmaYM6Hvliv-LPgL8NKCjGpBto36ooLDcDFz3wnx-34T1YxqCLOyr74m_ce74KPs7XsduzfHQV-XfPUjOOLmITmpJEk0PqkCicMhXUEY2vOnCniMIRqqE9jvKBCJtH3y2H92-1tdKgBf2h2UxQo_y7CV3qwG-xnKpvcCyh_uM/s561/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(5).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="561" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_s_Nq1j3BMjdumXDbWXmaYM6Hvliv-LPgL8NKCjGpBto36ooLDcDFz3wnx-34T1YxqCLOyr74m_ce74KPs7XsduzfHQV-XfPUjOOLmITmpJEk0PqkCicMhXUEY2vOnCniMIRqqE9jvKBCJtH3y2H92-1tdKgBf2h2UxQo_y7CV3qwG-xnKpvcCyh_uM/w400-h266/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(5).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;">The two gold strips came from a set of gold adhesive stripes I bought years ago - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">yes, I am trying to stash bust!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPF3pSIoW7zoZlBeLF4gr1wEoW0gHlGZGUZ5TkRVthakhzUP3mt3RKGV6yXEo3HhVz7M0XwdAW7b5HWr6i_iZ2EgAFFXTF_ns0CouDzuhHjqJjFoy6yJjFiPoVnBd2BtCbkt-LA2lPP5ovz5ex3zz-rnP2EO9ETtYBz02mZ45Vy-OyI5mO92DhEVVhms/s534/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(6).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="534" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPF3pSIoW7zoZlBeLF4gr1wEoW0gHlGZGUZ5TkRVthakhzUP3mt3RKGV6yXEo3HhVz7M0XwdAW7b5HWr6i_iZ2EgAFFXTF_ns0CouDzuhHjqJjFoy6yJjFiPoVnBd2BtCbkt-LA2lPP5ovz5ex3zz-rnP2EO9ETtYBz02mZ45Vy-OyI5mO92DhEVVhms/w400-h208/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(6).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;">The sentiment stamp is a magazine freebie, embossed with red EP - again a very old powder, in an unmarked container!! I think it may have been from a local equivalent of K-mart..</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZz8jN4t1YnCmXEhoddYjsg-8UFRG5GqhzT5pXM9LyTz6Bpe_4lM_4v9UfBRB9NtgFKHqJxVVdlPr1FqN2dXSE4aE-6bK0hatzXC5C4hNoXQFV2Of3E0wHVTWVqldNOVQTGHRBA-_7OclrMU5e0yAQMY7BxWDP6AjhnLdutqWirsww0d4GpgxKoYdRHUU/s561/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(8).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZz8jN4t1YnCmXEhoddYjsg-8UFRG5GqhzT5pXM9LyTz6Bpe_4lM_4v9UfBRB9NtgFKHqJxVVdlPr1FqN2dXSE4aE-6bK0hatzXC5C4hNoXQFV2Of3E0wHVTWVqldNOVQTGHRBA-_7OclrMU5e0yAQMY7BxWDP6AjhnLdutqWirsww0d4GpgxKoYdRHUU/w285-h400/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(8).JPG" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inside had a couple more hearts from Whimsy Stamps</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuUdbgKSXTFTdOKEKZ3bb1jb9Zwk2lEK655LnLwN8H982eZjdn38uh_Fy7P8djLuHQ4zI5YAj8XRSbmFkGtod0ouhI-rLiWm8qbCz6x_2fiBEIhUZyXbvMDOuO8FhbGDoBwPy4K5Fs4xXkPHQ06zDKsL7DtCG_ulbWMsrIzzGVoHlIwiLpy4p4-eM8ek/s501/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(9).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="465" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuUdbgKSXTFTdOKEKZ3bb1jb9Zwk2lEK655LnLwN8H982eZjdn38uh_Fy7P8djLuHQ4zI5YAj8XRSbmFkGtod0ouhI-rLiWm8qbCz6x_2fiBEIhUZyXbvMDOuO8FhbGDoBwPy4K5Fs4xXkPHQ06zDKsL7DtCG_ulbWMsrIzzGVoHlIwiLpy4p4-eM8ek/w371-h400/batch_E%20and%20L%20Ann%2023%20(9).JPG" width="371" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To decorate the envelope, I used the negative from the die cut hearts as a stencil to form a border.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The card was well received by the couple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/11/217-mirtillamente.html" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #217 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-210.html" target="_blank">Through The Purple Haze November Challenge # 210 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/pip-challenge-2345.html" target="_blank">Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2345 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2023-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Design November Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2023/11/card-making-craft-papercraft.html" target="_blank">Digi Choosday Challenge Week #44 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-76-challenge-75-winner-top.html" target="_blank">Ally's Angels Challenge #76 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/11/anything-goes-weeks-621-622.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #621 + 622 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/use-red.html" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Use Red</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-305-occasions-other-then.html" target="_blank">Dream Valley Challenge #305- Occasions other than a Birthday</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">P<a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2023/11/wk-45-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">olkadoodles Challenge Week #45 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-50279609451065408172023-11-05T22:02:00.000+13:002023-11-05T22:02:09.367+13:00GDT Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a special welcome to my newest follower, Helen Nile. You can see her fabulous cards <a href="https://craftinghelen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A final post before I go into hiatus for a while - this was made some weeks ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was offered a Guest Designer spot for <a href="https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-inspiration-photo.html" target="_blank">Dragonfly Dreams for this month's challenge</a>, where there was an inspiration photo to follow. </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/AVvXsEh7828dGVDJxH9XQ1750DaXGHPO94aB0g1An7myCtHpE-xWMkeP-AvL0Nrrtiz9vjLd-QIcO_0P-pyXq2EY-fwaGxykAoP2xZURBvOz_RIY3Zv-u34onkS5OWdM_ZnIW8KlRoIlsWdrtNojfHCiKwhMEdjTgMqdvOFvBUmSDrvxa8b0OKey8iSFr3BLwwA/s714/Guest%20Designer%20Badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="714" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7828dGVDJxH9XQ1750DaXGHPO94aB0g1An7myCtHpE-xWMkeP-AvL0Nrrtiz9vjLd-QIcO_0P-pyXq2EY-fwaGxykAoP2xZURBvOz_RIY3Zv-u34onkS5OWdM_ZnIW8KlRoIlsWdrtNojfHCiKwhMEdjTgMqdvOFvBUmSDrvxa8b0OKey8iSFr3BLwwA/w200-h170/Guest%20Designer%20Badge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2048" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBK1w6O_OKoNpi0ZrYjUNOSMH9lNJRjjZiPRVSIcOydRUyCCPRSDVmXYFggOZw59fHyJ8jHyQshBbhShXpKqwT-65ciw2VhhKhM8HL-INLlntVvTSMyfidmucAmSMAWiXCQulOuHMorvZcDz9AK4LStuKMzckngcRQjktTBlyB7zEgq1aA64U7iD1pgs/w200-h125/327365406_5775318879203140_4770721364904252290_n.jpg" width="200" /></div></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;">I took the colours, the ornaments and the stars on the ribbon as my starting point</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/AVvXsEhveLtCmsZOgX-aBKDEpKJ3k7T9AWhOJglUerW5rEj-RQ8pnYxxXzVIUB_CPBioq-xc6FrZU7TBTj4fgSGaK406mivtd7JLkxn2Pn4SZi8_XkH2d7Bsr0gsErZ9GOo0WoI3HKWGXlgixF0HVUrxHN1YstwZifWkA999n8K3LW9rXmlONokkJVRS8mzQpmo/s592/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(5).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="428" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhveLtCmsZOgX-aBKDEpKJ3k7T9AWhOJglUerW5rEj-RQ8pnYxxXzVIUB_CPBioq-xc6FrZU7TBTj4fgSGaK406mivtd7JLkxn2Pn4SZi8_XkH2d7Bsr0gsErZ9GOo0WoI3HKWGXlgixF0HVUrxHN1YstwZifWkA999n8K3LW9rXmlONokkJVRS8mzQpmo/w289-h400/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(5).JPG" width="289" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The images are from the recently released <a href="https://www.uniko.co.uk/product/mid-century-modern-baubles-clear-stamps/" target="_blank">Uniko Mid Century Modern Baubles set</a>, and the star clusters from an older <a href="https://www.sweetnsassystamps.com/o-holy-night-clear-stamp-set/" target="_blank">Sweet'n'Sassy set, Oh Holy Night</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped and embossed all the elements, including inside the baubles, before fussy cutting them and 'suspending' them on fine silver cord.</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/AVvXsEjNVVQFn7a4EuRtAK_3YwvVK70ADkrgLL6KK9HK0f_1H3-NUH2Kre4WTLBVbbcqNYRtvz2842fnB5m9Ht2-jj9cW4mdxjeqinoVegtD0wFfdV7VU5k7HwfyAxF41vgKS76RGpSLaDBHlHhm471JnuBkcrTJeS0g0jGSnv2vcQFbAEeQ2_D6FdDF9xxshKA/s529/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(8).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="529" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVVQFn7a4EuRtAK_3YwvVK70ADkrgLL6KK9HK0f_1H3-NUH2Kre4WTLBVbbcqNYRtvz2842fnB5m9Ht2-jj9cW4mdxjeqinoVegtD0wFfdV7VU5k7HwfyAxF41vgKS76RGpSLaDBHlHhm471JnuBkcrTJeS0g0jGSnv2vcQFbAEeQ2_D6FdDF9xxshKA/w400-h275/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(8).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;">The sentiment is from the same set as the Baubles, silver embossed onto blue, and mounted with a border of silver mirror card - the same card I used under the corners of the focal panel.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5PlSdGG4_2d5rHOOrzCMp7Ww3vtaWsboSQlSPknwtianbXQOl_gQazp9DmKmfgNPbODcVVFUHY-Cq6QGeuSPAS8RuQXoNq2HuqNf5VdOipmTc44PAwdCtNTvcMRpTJfqDbSEuVB59GDt2eKaUgQE0mKffSOimZZTDdro33563SOflDU35DzkDvjGr4M/s587/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(10).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="416" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5PlSdGG4_2d5rHOOrzCMp7Ww3vtaWsboSQlSPknwtianbXQOl_gQazp9DmKmfgNPbODcVVFUHY-Cq6QGeuSPAS8RuQXoNq2HuqNf5VdOipmTc44PAwdCtNTvcMRpTJfqDbSEuVB59GDt2eKaUgQE0mKffSOimZZTDdro33563SOflDU35DzkDvjGr4M/w284-h400/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(10).JPG" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inner was stamped on the left side with the third bauble in the set, and I drew in the silver 'cord'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5q6q3OC-pdqyV_IDZfueA8ZIioAoimdkmw2DO1N8z0Q99CYjIPEPFZ8M5vWt4iw1LFRZ9Sp0FrIAzbMs8Yfd-OXSnMXuOaAC8kcq2OFSIbWiNhGNeCf10TndyizdNkh3-1-roTtkAEXCkVkXwRt4V0y9AnJt59tOhU2XopDha0dThmCSdneIeUTcS1Yg/s552/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="552" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5q6q3OC-pdqyV_IDZfueA8ZIioAoimdkmw2DO1N8z0Q99CYjIPEPFZ8M5vWt4iw1LFRZ9Sp0FrIAzbMs8Yfd-OXSnMXuOaAC8kcq2OFSIbWiNhGNeCf10TndyizdNkh3-1-roTtkAEXCkVkXwRt4V0y9AnJt59tOhU2XopDha0dThmCSdneIeUTcS1Yg/w400-h324/batch_GDT%2011%2023%20(2).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;">A matching bauble was stamped onto the envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I was going into an hiatus, but moving day has been moved by two or three weeks, just as I had started to pack my craft room... life !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-59-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">The Paper Funday November Challenge #59 - Anything Goes, Opt of Thanks</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-212.html" target="_blank">Pattie's Creations Challenge #212 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-7.html" target="_blank">The Crafty Addicts Challenge #7 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-66.html" target="_blank">Leann's World 101 November Challenge #66 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/10/anything-goes-619-620.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #619 + 620 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/card-making-paper-craft-scrapbook_0191259050.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #22 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-challenge-anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Crafty Calendar November Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2023/11/wk-44-card-making-paper-craft-challenge.html" target="_blank">Polkadoodles Challenge Week #44 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://leighsbdesigns.blogspot.com/2023/11/leighsbdesigns-inspirational-challenges.html" target="_blank">Leah SB Designs Challenge #23 - Visions of the Season</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://paperdragonflycreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/11/challenge-23-anything-goes-flies-or.html" target="_blank">Paper Dragonfly Creative Challenge #23 - Anything Flies opt Festive</a><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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-45152476781279922532023-10-31T20:51:00.002+13:002023-10-31T20:52:39.705+13:003-D Leaves and a Funny Bone<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also wish to extend a very warm welcome to my newest follower Cheryl Hollingsworth.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am about to pack up my craft room (plus) ready to move in the middle of next month, so you may not see me much over the next four weeks ... I am so looking forward to the move into my own suite, attached to the extensively extended and renovated house of my daughter and family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card was made for a gent in my extended family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><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/AVvXsEifrTLjuyNK798tzrIi-9oMl8MmQa_m6gUQjAF5QvgmM6JiOhl7Gtq1Dpr6VKSKRoIhfjjYyTS5kroEVhaK6aYDF6qBTjwELNYc1aEKbQGpcqWCVces3ht4bMq1Yr6m_bkgx5wgPnIYrEs6fnbBsXLdkwL2_aEIK3Us2WvUaDS2tmcyhyphenhyphenvylp4e0JFNftM/s550/batch_GJ%2023%20(5).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="550" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrTLjuyNK798tzrIi-9oMl8MmQa_m6gUQjAF5QvgmM6JiOhl7Gtq1Dpr6VKSKRoIhfjjYyTS5kroEVhaK6aYDF6qBTjwELNYc1aEKbQGpcqWCVces3ht4bMq1Yr6m_bkgx5wgPnIYrEs6fnbBsXLdkwL2_aEIK3Us2WvUaDS2tmcyhyphenhyphenvylp4e0JFNftM/w400-h293/batch_GJ%2023%20(5).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;">I started with a piece of pale green card and the Altenew 3-D Embossing Folder, <a href="https://altenew.com/collections/botanical-embossing-folders/products/floating-foliage-3d-embossing-folder" target="_blank">Floating Foliage</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I generously inked the folder on one side with Memento Cottage Ivy ink, and ran it through my Cuttlebug - and then repeated - that was a bit nerve wracking, but it worked.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7uvPadH-061nNMZQTSwXUj7qRq9ysjX8Iq_fR62tH0Irv_gziXduwBCKWqFn9Q9DK9xdYgcGOkJ0S5caJAGi_lwUlfCGObUgbS-gfTQf74VqwQvDQLtOnPjV7slUMRuixtYkwVl_5LNQVZpaN0jb-pLyB1Vvc5PxDFjHywoQ4WsdgcBw5ASluI9mIf0/s640/batch_GJ%2023%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7uvPadH-061nNMZQTSwXUj7qRq9ysjX8Iq_fR62tH0Irv_gziXduwBCKWqFn9Q9DK9xdYgcGOkJ0S5caJAGi_lwUlfCGObUgbS-gfTQf74VqwQvDQLtOnPjV7slUMRuixtYkwVl_5LNQVZpaN0jb-pLyB1Vvc5PxDFjHywoQ4WsdgcBw5ASluI9mIf0/w400-h286/batch_GJ%2023%20(2).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;">The sentiment panel is a gold edged 'visiting card'. and the sentiment is a <a href="https://rileyandcompanyonline.com/getting-old-fast/" target="_blank">Riley Funny Bone </a>one, that I stamped twice in the same green ink, then in Versamark ink before clear embossing. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dIWbEj-jDMX2go1KyXKWSrcn6X1GAKn6wWtgN45gA5ujfnLX3PX2ahyphenhyphen7qpxn8cxcP5k0M21HnjVz1jBzTLJsIzbyxjUYP-lIxilgKkGG5hdeCZPOTNqwBrGXS7Mg0XtnU77p62q4eTZiGlfNM25EID0EJOGVhvii3GsFYO_g17IYjtd33Q041OBtZ0s/s590/batch_GJ%2023%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="346" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dIWbEj-jDMX2go1KyXKWSrcn6X1GAKn6wWtgN45gA5ujfnLX3PX2ahyphenhyphen7qpxn8cxcP5k0M21HnjVz1jBzTLJsIzbyxjUYP-lIxilgKkGG5hdeCZPOTNqwBrGXS7Mg0XtnU77p62q4eTZiGlfNM25EID0EJOGVhvii3GsFYO_g17IYjtd33Q041OBtZ0s/w235-h400/batch_GJ%2023%20(3).JPG" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To add some subtle interest and give the card a bit of a masculine vibe, I split some string down to one ply - it gives the strand a bit of a fuzzy look and it has a an interesting crimp to it</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0LKd8LLbnCi55nxrLDH9Eqx9fRVhn-81M9pp6duOQMV4oyin3ZJ0meqdTHhVp-y_FaUsMGGLSXJYEEZaWTTi6_6AxtHtRiZUBQgCTtKCftQijQFiTvRSVZdr-ODBTDQgb6-1VR2YHf9wNgIZ-7BKdVj3-YZDYfYEyEBm7buKMhSCOm2pDpS9yp34PEk/s594/batch_GJ%2023%20(4).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="594" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0LKd8LLbnCi55nxrLDH9Eqx9fRVhn-81M9pp6duOQMV4oyin3ZJ0meqdTHhVp-y_FaUsMGGLSXJYEEZaWTTi6_6AxtHtRiZUBQgCTtKCftQijQFiTvRSVZdr-ODBTDQgb6-1VR2YHf9wNgIZ-7BKdVj3-YZDYfYEyEBm7buKMhSCOm2pDpS9yp34PEk/w400-h281/batch_GJ%2023%20(4).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;">Sone green gingham washi finished the inside</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2023/10/card-making-craft-papercraft_0280380297.html" target="_blank">Digi Chooseday Challenge Week #42 -= Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2023/10/anything-goes-619-620.html" target="_blank">Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks #619 + 620 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/10/card-making-paper-craft-scrapbook_0191259050.html" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge Week #22 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2023/10/anything-goes-october-2023.html" target="_blank">Jan's Digi Stamps Designs October Challenge - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2023/10/216-leanns-world-101.html" target="_blank">Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #216 - Anything Goes</a><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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-43022476993268865062023-10-23T20:00:00.000+13:002023-10-23T20:00:16.007+13:00Owl Birthday Greetings<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for once again visiting ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This card was made for a young man, not far off his university studies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbhdw8Qe8TeQ4Hq-tDzQvicpl08VW7Bf1iInaK2UgcCTNSVyFnTlwgfdG4FCdVSOAtODpgAeamX8INP3N1xEXDftK4ty8NvanJyVuliEkK5uM1r8EuxPRt1ot6eDZyr4XOiU9oHCV15rOgpXJ6lL3yR4YDcH7SGC-OiIgdsUYPtOg-KDRNCNcNFIxMO8/w296-h400/batch_Danny%2023%20(5).JPG" width="296" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The image is another freebie from Gecko Girls, printed and trimmed to fit the card - I also added ink to the edges of the image to make it stand out, and distressed the edges.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_61EGR5MUBkl_HMiRko8NOOp-rf0T_vt_O7TbFuoL6s470Dii3c1OwQP72qGXGkM1LHmqoygptULuZvoiUQyZFYA9-CGXx0CmpRsjzWCeYLZXeriEUgF44rR8jtT0MMbTiUvLf46wHtw7CpZyP6_qUewCeFbVE-KXWVvbco750zmmkKVaualExqDxaY/w311-h400/batch_Danny%2023%20(6).JPG" width="311" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I added some dimensional glue to the eyes, edge of the main clock face and the head of the key.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The sentiment was embossed using a mix of copper and gold ep that I mixed some time ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1TtuBzU7PvhdD8siRT0H6Ya1FaMUD-Z7JQdskb2lJp5FSnbOENy38gb7NE-nbnidWc1ZuUNe2rGBPO2TyvyvHtQ2NyrQ2r390qmLFVOWY014MbxQoKDAUqiQSuupI1M2v6jdNfAqaN166QLmrjnV4yTrOPLB_dkNGfAS27PmmfbBjQlNAyj2gqIBlIw/s459/batch_Danny%2023%20(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="345" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1TtuBzU7PvhdD8siRT0H6Ya1FaMUD-Z7JQdskb2lJp5FSnbOENy38gb7NE-nbnidWc1ZuUNe2rGBPO2TyvyvHtQ2NyrQ2r390qmLFVOWY014MbxQoKDAUqiQSuupI1M2v6jdNfAqaN166QLmrjnV4yTrOPLB_dkNGfAS27PmmfbBjQlNAyj2gqIBlIw/w301-h400/batch_Danny%2023%20(1).JPG" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The background was copper metallic card with a wee bit of glimmer in it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The die is an old Memory Box corner die, and some of the more central gears I trimmed off, to be able to add some to the corners that were a bit stark, to make it look as though the whole card base was covered with the gears. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqO-WL9QElkMV4jtVH6hMZOASzIoaITLviXg8c_autEz3HSPtgakHsOXuwx0O6lWa5lm6n1uAe8CAWMFq9qMGVi-cAZ1dya8-am3zIRxFLhHO7NP0aNAXWnLukNGb3Uh__AasXz80hFCuE9g0SzcC7lcEjeFer8gdtQWQk5mCmL-6xbiZY-5X25F9qu8/s579/batch_Danny%2023%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="407" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqO-WL9QElkMV4jtVH6hMZOASzIoaITLviXg8c_autEz3HSPtgakHsOXuwx0O6lWa5lm6n1uAe8CAWMFq9qMGVi-cAZ1dya8-am3zIRxFLhHO7NP0aNAXWnLukNGb3Uh__AasXz80hFCuE9g0SzcC7lcEjeFer8gdtQWQk5mCmL-6xbiZY-5X25F9qu8/w281-h400/batch_Danny%2023%20(2).JPG" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The insert was stamped with some saw blades masquerading as gears...</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/AVvXsEgLJkLSZXskC6DjKd8njMFwml8y7oXR4uIeItfLskqvb8qgcg5SMMFdHDEdIFQCNN9mEta2cXsaAI7Txh69N-X6DU-b7RIF8i8UMxDsAFmVOQ3h_HW2y9pTMhV8hk5ja-x59-fkJbEqbjt_izJ_ZPtkIN2ulbVJtgFhhbUx0Iug0P4Kdyxh7LqCMxc9v_s/s496/batch_Danny%2023%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="496" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJkLSZXskC6DjKd8njMFwml8y7oXR4uIeItfLskqvb8qgcg5SMMFdHDEdIFQCNN9mEta2cXsaAI7Txh69N-X6DU-b7RIF8i8UMxDsAFmVOQ3h_HW2y9pTMhV8hk5ja-x59-fkJbEqbjt_izJ_ZPtkIN2ulbVJtgFhhbUx0Iug0P4Kdyxh7LqCMxc9v_s/w400-h369/batch_Danny%2023%20(3).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;">I used the same stamps on the envelope</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06lVO8fiARDyyPOHg5wGJ5H6xzM0p5qIHEeZVQqumfDnBdW9Oer2YX5wWoy8Q3YzaCdGJ26W8hmlxZZkWZMkkLh3usVUC9Hys_VnDOhHoyD5SM9BISEobuYpH9f3zNdBvd4ueorXH9I497Vpz5Z6cBblbVVdJIWj6r_I5PcO4rpki_OSdiox2FjDb6FU/s613/batch_Danny%2023%20(4).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="378" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06lVO8fiARDyyPOHg5wGJ5H6xzM0p5qIHEeZVQqumfDnBdW9Oer2YX5wWoy8Q3YzaCdGJ26W8hmlxZZkWZMkkLh3usVUC9Hys_VnDOhHoyD5SM9BISEobuYpH9f3zNdBvd4ueorXH9I497Vpz5Z6cBblbVVdJIWj6r_I5PcO4rpki_OSdiox2FjDb6FU/w246-h400/batch_Danny%2023%20(4).JPG" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-833191260067951912023-10-21T20:23:00.002+13:002023-10-21T20:23:42.445+13:00A Change of Medium<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I have had to rest a lot of late, I have been knitting, and this is the result.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It started with the jacket, called 'hug me tight' on the pattern. It is knitted in 3 ply wool.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Part way through I thought I had not bought enough wool, so ordered another ball, and it came in a slightly different shade of grey... so there was some creative knitting called for - it was only after I had changed colour across the back section and was almost finished that I realised my error, and I had not needed to buy the extra wool. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRn6-U_R1yQ2g_tWIG5NZoFEPjcsDopV_3N8ouzsCNwhg7TprrARXn0XOWH94arW6knHpeZe4GpQSwbnQ9r2Xzb5eoifQy7mxCGfFOa6iNsl6ruVY0iE5l12QblWT-ttTzHmy7MQzln4seHixWCIIz4w63LgxrBUszCE65YxEqmEY6IvaOWeYIqDNIYw/s2698/batch_IMG_2325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2282" data-original-width="2698" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRn6-U_R1yQ2g_tWIG5NZoFEPjcsDopV_3N8ouzsCNwhg7TprrARXn0XOWH94arW6knHpeZe4GpQSwbnQ9r2Xzb5eoifQy7mxCGfFOa6iNsl6ruVY0iE5l12QblWT-ttTzHmy7MQzln4seHixWCIIz4w63LgxrBUszCE65YxEqmEY6IvaOWeYIqDNIYw/w400-h339/batch_IMG_2325.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;">To finish the main jacket, I edged it with a pale aqua wool, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2026" data-original-width="3015" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqJ6ZK-1TJ8WBBQqtCe0yx4d7cTtK8pJ7rZ9FWPdPU-GdyfHyJ704GNqjo_Itp495xc5JfJdMWatU4ZBWx_uqFIGH30V_UzzLd-ncKlZhz-df-jL_RRXPS2vHiY88jXUm8mRlV1CRain-9HE8wPvU_hYP61pCCUZGOwLr_Ik8BTF9iPbwEGnmzIfUKRA/w400-h269/batch_IMG_2327.JPG" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and made the flowers at the base of the cord, which I twisted in the three shades of wool.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1657" data-original-width="1978" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPEzaHxcRezHWOh1D7l3ei7k0n8n4Tl-iOD9wyEnSzMSXikR_dLvViH5jDmpaXecIhMNdA1So3qtROBIgrn4AHYaD5VKI4hHwYIg-fRPHT1JyMgxj4RO5oWZZGtA1gTjo6wBWobD3cGU-HidNxVpmMXq9gFWPnmBxKWin9LOXV810DNj-qTEOKk8A_20/w400-h335/batch_IMG_2326.JPG" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To use up the surplus wool, I then found an online pattern for a hat...</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBabvTpJ8qv-Od4QwWlUJQw05ty-q7o9kLpf0kigcWv30ZpZnkZbx6cEShAeHFajQ9uhVk__Ks0CIS5llMpx2OkIhkGcugm9jHvyqh19etrpp00RItHijzCHNRSAgiFKxz_l5R5ALzD5xVcUaugjHjytQejDrgg6k7o-WXW7udvIyGy3Jo0LqppS1jlo/s2383/batch_IMG_2329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2383" data-original-width="1949" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTBabvTpJ8qv-Od4QwWlUJQw05ty-q7o9kLpf0kigcWv30ZpZnkZbx6cEShAeHFajQ9uhVk__Ks0CIS5llMpx2OkIhkGcugm9jHvyqh19etrpp00RItHijzCHNRSAgiFKxz_l5R5ALzD5xVcUaugjHjytQejDrgg6k7o-WXW7udvIyGy3Jo0LqppS1jlo/w328-h400/batch_IMG_2329.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And mittens,</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIdwkvhubLsAFaaAXpuK35oMyaomFFc3iPr2Q4rQdDizhrrnyN51o1LBqPzNyPJxfP-Q_NPCtHSmWmTiVNTzom5N03_vjTBCjcsxCOwKyXtdqxEDJq2giNbIYEIEWMRL4zQH_RDCzkKNnKYdoFPMthSKkqNunRj4AcRd4vqu-Q48Jf0rmDpEo5ikbhD8/s2213/batch_IMG_2328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2129" data-original-width="2213" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIdwkvhubLsAFaaAXpuK35oMyaomFFc3iPr2Q4rQdDizhrrnyN51o1LBqPzNyPJxfP-Q_NPCtHSmWmTiVNTzom5N03_vjTBCjcsxCOwKyXtdqxEDJq2giNbIYEIEWMRL4zQH_RDCzkKNnKYdoFPMthSKkqNunRj4AcRd4vqu-Q48Jf0rmDpEo5ikbhD8/w400-h385/batch_IMG_2328.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;">and a friend lent me a pattern for the bootees.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lef938dWDuWPKl6EpWLyVU9VJYMt6J7zLqYsOADSqi3FnM1EGaZSmmkAdL_i_tRG3VHSk_gQ2_SnTNar0IVWMgaHGTfaR9tOXUq7Q7xcylzWJqLageJJoiHNi91y3rdBk9ukCB_EvjDXGh-xyqtPbmQasZdx4whimTviJrb8HnG7L-hEfk9LA0smdrg/s2756/batch_IMG_2330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="2756" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lef938dWDuWPKl6EpWLyVU9VJYMt6J7zLqYsOADSqi3FnM1EGaZSmmkAdL_i_tRG3VHSk_gQ2_SnTNar0IVWMgaHGTfaR9tOXUq7Q7xcylzWJqLageJJoiHNi91y3rdBk9ukCB_EvjDXGh-xyqtPbmQasZdx4whimTviJrb8HnG7L-hEfk9LA0smdrg/w400-h246/batch_IMG_2330.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;">All the way through I was trying to use all three shades of wool to make it look as though it was intended to be like that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed this change of medium - hopefully I will get back into more card making shortly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-72000984501051245912023-10-18T21:30:00.094+13:002023-10-18T21:43:27.762+13:00Shades of Autumn<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently won at I Spy with My Little Eye,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and was offered a guest design position for this months challenge</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2023/10/i-spy-with-my-little-eye-shades-of.html" target="_blank">I Spy With My Little Eye - Shades of Autumn</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWNKgJX8tu5sM9U-IKLXCmtERBCeK3mwtstjHtREqGZV1j0zzIbui3ECwHMEw2j1QG-_IC6Q8Xm-E7ge6dUOmLm8NFl-CMtA-os28ibM88xdcHwkPr4zuZVIu_9We_F-7fPTT9d4FoE-X7qhQOiTVFBRO0H1pF4KwoC3wueT9fEq0MkRUSz2aZ0qZkMs/s412/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(9).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="308" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWNKgJX8tu5sM9U-IKLXCmtERBCeK3mwtstjHtREqGZV1j0zzIbui3ECwHMEw2j1QG-_IC6Q8Xm-E7ge6dUOmLm8NFl-CMtA-os28ibM88xdcHwkPr4zuZVIu_9We_F-7fPTT9d4FoE-X7qhQOiTVFBRO0H1pF4KwoC3wueT9fEq0MkRUSz2aZ0qZkMs/w299-h400/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(9).JPG" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with the orange base and gold rectangles, but placed a snippet of card in the centre, that had been lightly sprayed with gold mica spray. I did some faux gold stitching around the corners that showed to match it to the gold die cuts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I know when/how I will use this card, the sentiment will be adhered across the centre of the card.</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="469" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-9BbmN-nh1Tkcmy34bHDLHh6kpPIDYX1Dj10cfO9Wu0NQAxwvpwJ0O0ffBFjW70OC7ABvo-I57ElL-PZZ0iOg_B0hmOHrL6QKewznIIYQoGUHCwJ4twuXtUhjr4GszEA2a63Ix7dzw8Nj2Rzcz5dztM60j2eAbyz5W2JqGyGz5cPZM1uW5NW7Pf9LkY/w339-h400/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(1).JPG" width="339" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had been 'playing' with my large maple leaf stamp, embossing it and then painting it with watercolours, and very lightly spraying with more mica sprays. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These I mounted over the gold rectangles with foam dots for a wee bit of dimension.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiTNMtXqz4RFffns22kxMeE3mwDAQmilAsY37xSyxVBiQBWfbFaFKDX6zK2k4guCRrYHGCqEYA50rmttGG9BMd9bI6SmP0tnIPZ5xmTCyTH5C1_YqprNG2ChKWnK-Ve6WpPrwbgP3m2dclevBD7GRTQ1ihgALKsuhsBD1qS_Zhr1fmOJO_6NGI5b4eB8/w311-h400/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(4).JPG" width="311" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also stamped in Versamark ink, and covered with copper Perfect Pearls, my small maple leaf around the plain orange corners - a very subtle detail that is not obvious until the light catches them</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GLP-vLb3DfXa_vaYvnHiXv8wtGvcsPzIP1Lm6oRhFPfk5z0yhn1gzTMr6TwIekfXJz58sEp6QeoZEN48l6JnYzr9yLs7z2IJd7uB1FeiRmOtjfLBpCp68A6PDghiKCOifMueK85ZKGVFs6tpHBqvOFjTi0B5VlhGmv6brAtaPa12GuFrRFsh5X8wo5M/s570/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="461" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GLP-vLb3DfXa_vaYvnHiXv8wtGvcsPzIP1Lm6oRhFPfk5z0yhn1gzTMr6TwIekfXJz58sEp6QeoZEN48l6JnYzr9yLs7z2IJd7uB1FeiRmOtjfLBpCp68A6PDghiKCOifMueK85ZKGVFs6tpHBqvOFjTi0B5VlhGmv6brAtaPa12GuFrRFsh5X8wo5M/w324-h400/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(2).JPG" width="324" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The third large leaf was adhered to the left hand side of the card</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHx4y3oOPtgMDwWrrwYJP0OMSpCACAwb1B-Lw-Ky1v2zWdL5uAc19mejopQgAQhzoR7uXkqAXSiZhNi9SNpFdED12PDINedBfs6VAKMIy8kKNd2csk8J8Oo3ZHeRtWIjA1OIXCX8xo5ng0paIIa08gNv-DK-G8eeUBlJeGyHnLhPhNxmL2N3V_Pzk7t8/s580/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(3).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="461" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHx4y3oOPtgMDwWrrwYJP0OMSpCACAwb1B-Lw-Ky1v2zWdL5uAc19mejopQgAQhzoR7uXkqAXSiZhNi9SNpFdED12PDINedBfs6VAKMIy8kKNd2csk8J8Oo3ZHeRtWIjA1OIXCX8xo5ng0paIIa08gNv-DK-G8eeUBlJeGyHnLhPhNxmL2N3V_Pzk7t8/w318-h400/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(3).JPG" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And some small leaves stamped on the corners of the liner and 'coloured with perfect pearls again</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDz5Z9tBbl8vw1UsvtFCUvw3DmCrRd7v5VT1NwxE_218hqKQW-m3z9cnS5GRZKX_Y0-bnC9yvLc4yQlJ-uyOYsOJfdX3Xt5yl4VhoofUTcT1rULN5cACOYSk-2hTUJpvFr9t1YyHcoFWFLTNr7nytjQ6hPEFnMHKvYfHkrTcKvJT-BYRGRp4SbVofLmM/s558/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(7).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="558" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinDz5Z9tBbl8vw1UsvtFCUvw3DmCrRd7v5VT1NwxE_218hqKQW-m3z9cnS5GRZKX_Y0-bnC9yvLc4yQlJ-uyOYsOJfdX3Xt5yl4VhoofUTcT1rULN5cACOYSk-2hTUJpvFr9t1YyHcoFWFLTNr7nytjQ6hPEFnMHKvYfHkrTcKvJT-BYRGRp4SbVofLmM/w400-h329/batch_GDT%20Ellie%20(7).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;">The envelope was stamped with the small stamp in various inks, and then loosely painted with the same (diluted) colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/s1600/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="505" height="136" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UXyQHUprgX8/WYhe0cqoSsI/AAAAAAAAhIw/Gpw1v6aIi5wkY7z-a3nWi6rfElwtmFITwCLcBGAs/w320-h136/signature%2Bwith%2Btree.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>kiwimeskreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157272612888677551.post-54436911253576749592023-10-18T19:00:00.006+13:002023-10-19T18:44:01.026+13:00Mood Board and a Butterfly<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; text-align: start;">*Please note: We will be announcing some challenge changes, so please make a note to check our new challenge post on 5th November.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This post is the first of two today - both DT cards... This post is for the mid-month reminder for </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2023/10/more-inspiration-from-our-mood-board.html" target="_blank">We Love Stamping,</a> where we have a mood board to inspire/challenge us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again I have gone with the colours, there is also a picture of a Bird of Paradise flower that reminded me of a butterfly, so this is the resultant slider card.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5VH9a4t6k0MBpbwe2gyscSdcxOkSLopWZCSwpGAAR8sTylxS3oxwdun62RsGknXO6wngwtjIy9xm1PdXb66UB7l_uRf1pq1Smrx_nGYsQ6-kZ8S4ZkusQdidQmsXud9pC1W6t9z_8hSBUsW3e_g6C7gzdMC6DptgF7YIvDg7rtOTgZRTIZfPP4NoZ_w/s557/batch_Annalise%2023%20(8).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="557" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5VH9a4t6k0MBpbwe2gyscSdcxOkSLopWZCSwpGAAR8sTylxS3oxwdun62RsGknXO6wngwtjIy9xm1PdXb66UB7l_uRf1pq1Smrx_nGYsQ6-kZ8S4ZkusQdidQmsXud9pC1W6t9z_8hSBUsW3e_g6C7gzdMC6DptgF7YIvDg7rtOTgZRTIZfPP4NoZ_w/w400-h278/batch_Annalise%2023%20(8).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;">As you can see, the recipient is (has just turned) five.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again I started with some more of the mica sprayed background of gold with a tad of violet in it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut the channel for the slider butterfly, and stamped, embossed and coloured the image before fussy cutting it and sorting out how to make it slide - I was rather rusty on the technique, but You Tube came to the rescue. The stamp and die were part of a magazine freebie set, as was the sentiment in the channel, which was also gold embossed on a snippet of the background paper.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7k5R2h9mlNTvPuqn_FravFdZVuvlA00exaTVKaOAJaqAxpeE5QCuFCO976qPPy3uvIS7sq9w_IwXaGKC9ZEQeJHs1DjngmSUwU9R6VSAaZSE3kHVlF0JcnmrUsoQoFtQoHImSB8JApcl7l04cxCudMEpKIEymQGOG39QVQC3Y3Aa-082HX4xHc2Lm1TI/s557/batch_Annalise%2023%20(9).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="557" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7k5R2h9mlNTvPuqn_FravFdZVuvlA00exaTVKaOAJaqAxpeE5QCuFCO976qPPy3uvIS7sq9w_IwXaGKC9ZEQeJHs1DjngmSUwU9R6VSAaZSE3kHVlF0JcnmrUsoQoFtQoHImSB8JApcl7l04cxCudMEpKIEymQGOG39QVQC3Y3Aa-082HX4xHc2Lm1TI/w400-h278/batch_Annalise%2023%20(9).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;">I added gold embossed butterflies to the base panel, and also a few wee purple and orange flowers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to use them to hide an 'oops'. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHLQi6CvyU9SblIcda-0NEFEkzwJ2jHsszQv-HHhRTwZG4Xe7XhI7DiXes821jYpq30kOZ0YmcLX6TDouNKggvXIdJjjRpTLsB2zy_UB2ac2f1ypO-THIHzccMXYcnxhe06KX1y1r4dhEpMCT9vAj7DsXn-mEn66b9g6b0lZil1DAEiKiyANT0o0LhFg/s640/batch_Annalise%2023%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="640" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHLQi6CvyU9SblIcda-0NEFEkzwJ2jHsszQv-HHhRTwZG4Xe7XhI7DiXes821jYpq30kOZ0YmcLX6TDouNKggvXIdJjjRpTLsB2zy_UB2ac2f1ypO-THIHzccMXYcnxhe06KX1y1r4dhEpMCT9vAj7DsXn-mEn66b9g6b0lZil1DAEiKiyANT0o0LhFg/w400-h286/batch_Annalise%2023%20(1).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;">The number was die cut from purple sparkly card</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/AVvXsEgEGg7X9_gUIgbpxr9vowE3ENTNwRfXUOgWYVrd38Wa-Yjk1TOJ2zgOHDSCJdroozMbQnjM_iA74xHiRrRFkNXVQ8RI_zF88JWxFyN3-lLL6MES0c_7barUMwbIck1u6DhT7tvNvBXYQsf9AtgjPWcmrahLPF64x3sLZKIpRZbgUOQH-ysJtvH5ysk0qUY/s510/batch_Annalise%2023%20(3).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="510" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGg7X9_gUIgbpxr9vowE3ENTNwRfXUOgWYVrd38Wa-Yjk1TOJ2zgOHDSCJdroozMbQnjM_iA74xHiRrRFkNXVQ8RI_zF88JWxFyN3-lLL6MES0c_7barUMwbIck1u6DhT7tvNvBXYQsf9AtgjPWcmrahLPF64x3sLZKIpRZbgUOQH-ysJtvH5ysk0qUY/w401-h295/batch_Annalise%2023%20(3).JPG" width="401" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two butterflies adorned the inside panel</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/AVvXsEjt0vfZ1-iR1UudZQoKWlc52phv8IK9Dtp6FDyZF-x_Mep8ip7aZVxyz1QFull7EBkhTTKEEUnN8hFuXvpjyEYTRhzP92mlfiXoc0i-ugNhxiwSw4OASnOS-FKCbzTfpqmOfZBoPTnnsr_n_z3VB3RSPXzl9WuvHMYGDVcpfDqIh-U5gWTxe6kOnaL4wJ8/s538/batch_Annalise%2023%20(6).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="538" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0vfZ1-iR1UudZQoKWlc52phv8IK9Dtp6FDyZF-x_Mep8ip7aZVxyz1QFull7EBkhTTKEEUnN8hFuXvpjyEYTRhzP92mlfiXoc0i-ugNhxiwSw4OASnOS-FKCbzTfpqmOfZBoPTnnsr_n_z3VB3RSPXzl9WuvHMYGDVcpfDqIh-U5gWTxe6kOnaL4wJ8/w400-h239/batch_Annalise%2023%20(6).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;">And three butterflies fluttered up the side of the envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am linking this to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=33182" target="_blank">Simon Says Monday Challenge - Text it</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2023/10/october-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stamping Sensations October Challenge - Autumn Colours or Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://digichoosday.blogspot.com/2023/10/card-making-craft-papercraft_01610475097.html" target="_blank">Digi Chooseday Challenge Week #41 - Anything Goes</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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