Enjoy the little things........

Hello

I'm sharing the swaps I made for a training day.

I love this stamp set Layering Love.

It's great for cards, scrapbooking, picture frames etc etc.

I decided to make small card fronts, the top layer is only 3" square.

I stamped in Sweet Sugarplum, then die cut the cloud and hearts from 

Umbrella Weather framelits.

On the base layer I then stamped a cloud, and added some diecut hearts

in the new In-Colours, and one in glimmer paper.

As a final touch I added a co-ordinating new enamel shape.

The top layer is mounted on dimensionals (foam pads).

As you can see, I used lots of snippets for these,

and so I can visit the Snippets Playground!

Do pop over for a look at the talented artists there.

Hope you had a lovely weekend

Lesley

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June Rudolph Day

It's that time of the month again!

25th = Rudolph Day challenge of any christmas card.

I cased the design from last year's Stampin' Up! Catalogue.

It just shows you should never throw the old catalogue out,

as you never know when you might need inspiraion!

Simple square cards using crumb cake

and the Jolly Christmas stamp set.

I stamped the background, made tags, added some snippets of paper,

some of it crooked arrrggghh,

some twine and a sparkly star.

Do hop over and look at all the fab entries on the

Rudolph Day blog

Hope you have a wonderful weekend,

hopefully without the fierce storms we have in sunny Kent!

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prancing deer....

Hiya

hope all is well with you,

bit chaotic in my house, but I won't bore you with it today!

Whooshing by to share a christmas card that I made 

with a couple of challenges in mind.

and

Stampin Sensations

June challenge - Feature a Creature

Hoping I made it in time

and I'll be back with more xmas makes for Rudolph Day!

Lesley

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Thank you in the borders

Hello everyone,

I've been struggling to find blog-time recently,

but I'm trying to get back on track,

so thanks for taking the time and visiting  me.

To start the week I'm sharing a thank you card

using Mixed Borders, a stamp set that is probably going to be overlooked,

which is a shame because it's awesome!

It has oh so pretty border images,

that can be combined and used in so many different ways,

but the most awesome thing, I only found out AFTER I'd ordered it!

It is designed to leave a gap to place a sentiment.

This is something I don't think I've seen before ,

have you?

This is going to be a definite favourite!

I stamped on scrap and fussy cut so I could decoupage the little flowers.

Have a good week

happy crafting

Lesley

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Happy Father's Day

I hope you have had a lovely day,

I do know it can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.

I am very lucky to still have mine...

....and Alan's Dad....

here's the spinner cards I made with a brand new bundle from Stampin' Up!,

and some retired stamps....

I made matching envelopes....

close-ups of the spinner...

I'll share the 'how to' another time.

lots of love

Lesley

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Fab Friend

Fab card from a Fab Friend

so Fab that I had to buy the stamp set....

luckily Awesomely Artistic is still available!

(139950)

Have a Fab Weekend

Lesley

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Swallowtail

Absolutely gorgeous creation by Jan Twinks

No need to say any more!

Have a Fab Friday

Lesley

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Smile and the world smiles with you.....

.......and there's nothing better than happy post.....

from a friend who makes you smile.....

and even sends you a smile :)

Go to stampingforpleasure for more of her creativity and she'll make you smile too

:)

wishing you many smiles .....

Lesley

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Bold Butterfly trio

This was a make n take from one of my teamies.

The background is from a paper stack 

(awesome value, find it on  pages 169 to 171),

in shades of grey, with vellum die cut butterflies (138135)

that show the basic grey card layer underneath.

Short n sweet today!

Have a good week

Lesley

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Yay it's Party Time!

I went to a fun team gathering where we had gallons (and I mean gallons) of coffee,

cake and lots and lots of laughter.

One of the team kindly brought us all a make n take

using the Balloon Bouquet punch (140609), Balloon Celebration (140675),

and Playful Backgrounds (141920)

The Hostess with the mostest had these fab napkins,

which I didn't use, but kept because it's sooooo pretty and fun,

and love the colours black, white and melon mambo

(and I still have it, how mad/sad is that?!)

Here's another shot

and one more

as it was a bit tricky to get all the detail in

I hope you have a fun Sunday!

Lesley

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Swirly Bird and Scribbles

Morning all!

Where did the time go......again????!!!!!!

I need to sort my life planner out,

so that I can fit more in!

So, the new Catalogue is now LIVE

and I've put in a hooooooooomungus order

coz I just love so much of it.

If only I could afford everything?!!!

Oh well, we have to have patience in life don't we?

One of my first want/need/have to have was

The Swirly Bird Stamp Set (141749)

and Swirly Scribbles Thinlits (141497)

(strange names huh?)

which you can fortunately get as a BUNDLE (142353)

so that's 10% saved on that one!

I could see straight away soooo many options with this one,

does that ever happen to you?

I got the set out and just had a play!

A bit random, but I love it when I have time to 

just get inky and stampy and just see what happens!

The recipient was the lovely Di from Snippets Playground

gawd knows what she thought!

I suspect she'll be ever so polite and say "that's nice"!

Anyhoooo I've already made a few cards with this set,

so be sure to pop back sometime,

I do appreciate every visit!

I have a team playday tomorrow,

and have a fun project to share with them.

Do join my team the

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and lots of fun, friendship, and inspiration

I suspect you are saying "where's the picture?

I just want to see the card, stop waffling!"

So, here it is......drumroll please.....

Oh well, life is full of disappointment,

we just have to get used to it!

Have a fab fun weekend!

Lesley

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Handmade Happiness!

It's here!

The NEW CATALOGUE !!!

And there's even more!

Join my team in June and get 

TWO FREE STAMP SETS

as well as all the other perks, fun, and friendship!

And there's even more than that!

Earn more Hostess Rewards for qualifying orders

that's an extra £25!

So what are you waiting for?!

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Want your own Catalogue?

Just email me!

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