A happy accident with Fragrant Layers

 Stamping Sensations is asking for our favourite stamps, 

and I’m sure I can’t be the only one who finds this difficult 😃.

I have a few favourite sentiments, but my favourite stamps tend to be new ones 😂

This is a new to me stamp and die set from SU, Fragrant Layers.

I watched a video by Sara Sayers (KissKreative) just after I’d bought it, and I’ve been hooked since!

I got more inspiration from other SU demonstrators such as Patty Bennett.

For today I’m just sharing one of my cards which started off as a mishap….

I cut a card blank, then scored it in the wrong place….it then stayed on the side for a while.

Whilst playing with this set I was using all sorts of colours.

This flower spray was stamped with my Stamparatus then coloured using the infill stamp.

I then stamped the individual flower stamp several times and fussy cut them.

Here’s just some of the many snippets….nothing wasted here!

I layered them on top of the spray , stamped the sentiment and dots (tiny stamp in the same set),

and added some gems.

I then took it to my paper stash and found a sheet that complimented, and also solved my card blank error!

I cut it to fit the inside and was still able to stamp a readable sentiment inside.

I may start using my subtle older papers inside, as a way of making space for new ones  😉

I could not believe how many different looks you can get from this set,

and I fear I might bore you with it. 

It’s certainly my favourite at the moment,

so I’m taking it to Stamping Sensations  (favourite stamp or AG)

Snippets Playground #526 as I used lots of white snippets, and a paper one.

My NBUS  #83 (never before used)

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Merriest wishes tag

 Today I’m sharing a tag for the Tag-along and ATC’s challenge,

where the theme is add a number…

I’m trying to get ahead with tags and cards for December, so I found an old set from SU Merriest Wishes.

It’s quite a large tag, so used a large piece of ribbon, with enough length to tie onto a bag or parcel.

I used evergreen and cherry cobbler ink.

Here’s the link to 

Tag-along and ATC’s

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Bookmark Valentine

 Happy share the love day!

I’m not a lover of the commercial side of Valentine’s Day,

plus it can be very hard for people who have lost their partner,

but I do like that it’s become more of a day to share our love and appreciation of friends and family.

Today I’m sharing a simple bookmark made with some very old Stampin’ Up! Sets.

You may be wondering why isn’t it pink and red?

I like things to be practical, and my beloved will more likely use it 

if it’s his favourite football team colours, Chelsea.!

So have a good day wherever you are and whatever you do,

lots of love to you all!

I’m now going to enter this into the 

Tag-along and ATC’s, challenge (anything goes, bookmark)

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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On Display with cats and books

I had to have this set from SU….On Display

Stamps and dies to fill the shelves, I love mini anything,…..

….and each card can be easily customised to suit .

This was for a friend who loves cats, books, sci fi /fantasy,

so has a starry night background using SU paper, 

and black cats, that do not show up at all well in the photos!

See if you can find all three…..🤔🧐🤨

Another cat / animal / book / plant loving friend…

I used SU wood effect paper for the cabinet, 

and even managed to stamp some teeny images for the photo frame.

Bottom left is one of the “waste” pieces for a cupboard with a handle.

The sentiment is Alex Syberia 

I hope you enjoy today’s Display!

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Periwinkle and Florastella

 I do have some favourite challenges, and am always delighted when drawn as a pick, 

or drawn for the wonderful prize on offer, so I’m sharing cards made with two gifts from the 

Snippets Playground, a stamp and stencil (Aall & Create).

I have to credit Sarn from Stamping for Pleasure for the inspiration….

I love this easy to use stencil Florastella, which went well with the Periwinkle stamp, which I stamped in black, inked with Highland Heather and decoupaged.

I’m taking this to We Love Stamping, anything goes, (there is a heart in the flower centre, but not sure that will count!)

Stamping Sensations, anything goes, although this stamp is already a favourite as well!

Stamp and Stencil

On this next card I used Gorgeous Grape ink and card stock.

I love how the flower has a heart shaped centre….

I’m entering the Snippets Playground #525, having used lots of white snippets for the decoupage.

Allsorts challenge #842, making my own background.

MyNBUS, this is a new to me stamp and stencil.

A huge thank you for those generous people who work hard to bring us challenges to inspire us.

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Tree Goddess Luna

 For my Sister…

The beautiful fairy stamp was a gift from a dear friend.

Lavinia stamps: Tree goddess Luna, Falling ivy, small whimsical whisps, whimsical hares.

Sakura glitter pens, circle masks, black marker pen.

I’m taking this to Allsorts challenge #842, create your own background,

which I’ve done with inking and stamping.

Enjoy your 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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Sympathy with Peace on Earth

 Two card were needed just before Christmas 😢,

so I used the lovely Peace on Earth set from SU, the embossing folder and their papers

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

xxx