Christmas Scramble

Uniko have produced a lot of inspiring new products recently,

and I couldn’t wait to get this stamp which immediately shouted 

paper piecing and fussy cutting, which I love, (I can hear some of you groaning 😂),

but equally you could colour, glitter, heat emboss, doodle, zentangle etc.

I got out a Christmas paper pad, stamped the image in black on 9 sheets,

then cut out the letters, leaving a small border around each.

I used a stitched rectangle die to cut out the whole image, and added some rhinestones.

I had enough paper left over to use as a mat behind it.

So now, when I get a few minutes to spare, I can make eight more!

This would be a great one for using up all those paper snippets you can’t bear to throw away!

Do skip over to the Snippets Playground 

for more ways of using up those bits &pieces lurking in your drawers!

I’m entering the  Snippets Playground #513

There’s another fabulous prize, and you can cool off in the paddling pool!

Thanks for taking the time to visit, and I really appreciate your comments

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Cocktails galore

 Hi, hope alls well with you.

It’s been a good summer in the UK, a bit too warm sometimes,

 but that’s a good excuse to sit back and relax with maybe a cocktail or three!

I bought the Celebratory Sips designer paper from SU

Cased from Kim Fee

with a stamped and ink blended background 

The next one has ink blending onto the paper strip,

giving it a totally different look

I can’t find the artist for this one, 

so if you recognise the next photo, please do let me know

Adding ink to the paper strip softens 

and creates more contrast to the white card

Have a great weekend, Cheers!

Thanks for taking the time to visit, and I really appreciate your comments

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Nature’s Painting Watercolour Kit, by my Sister…

 I gifted this SU kit to my sister, and she gave me her finished artwork,

that I then made into cards……

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Lesley

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Exclusive, made just for you times two

 Oh my goodness, the Notes and Totes Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

has kept me amused for hours….

I used some of their papers, New Horizons and Thoughtful Journey, 

Petunia Pop, BlackBerry Bliss card for most of this…

This one uses “woven textures”, and “all about autumn” papers for the bag, 

and for the books die, all SU.

I used Snippets of white and snippets of the papers, similar to this for the small pieces,

like the scarf, bottles etc., vellum, black and lots of tiny gold snippets (which I NEVER throw away!)

So I’m taking these to the Snippets Playground challenge #512

Hope you’re having a good weekend

Thanks for taking the time to visit, and I really appreciate your comments

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Wish BIG Penny Black

 Hi there, how are things with you?

I’m sharing an old wooden stamp today, Well Wishers from Penny Black.

It’s cute huh?

Just some simple colouring….messed the cat up a bit, but hey ho,

I’m sure you’ll let me off!

Taking this to…

Penny Black August challenge, anything goes,

Allsorts #829, “animals”

Hope you’re having a good weekend

Thanks for taking the time to visit, and I really appreciate your comments

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Pretty flowers…

 Hello, how are you today?

 I’m sharing some pretty things today, sparked by a couple of challenges,

and the need to stock up on cards, as I’m struggling to keep up at the moment.

I got out a favourite…..Layers of Beauty, from Stampin’ Up!

I have the bundle of stamps, stencils and dies, making it very versatile,

and relatively quick and easy. Or it would be if I didn’t keep going wrong.🙄

Do you ever get those days?!

Here’s number one

I partially die cut the topper, and used papers for the background.

I used lots of paper snippets today, so I’m taking this to the

Snippets Playground #511

Here’s some of my snippets…

 

Number two….

I die cut the roses, and added some more paper backgrounds 

Allsorts Challenge 828 asks for pretty flowers, so I’m taking this over to there.

And lastly….

Number three

Not sure about this one, the Calypso Coral is quite dark,

but again I used paper snippets.

Edited to add this card to the Stamping Sensations challenge for summer flowers

(Thank you Brenda)

I hope you’re having a good weekend,

hopefully I’ll be back soon

Thanks for taking the time to visit, and I really appreciate your comments

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Sailing by the beach

 Today’s card is a combination of stamps and die cuts,

using Sunrise sailing, Notes & Totes, and beach day die cuts, all from Stampin’ Up!

The “sand” is cut from DSP, the sea is pool party card stamped with some waves.

There is a small array of  sun protection , and a collection of shells.

I never go to the beach without both 😃🕶️🐚🧴

I’m taking this over to….

We love stamping: sun, sea, sand

Stamping sensations : anything goes

Have a great day

Thanks for taking the time to visit, and I really appreciate your comments

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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