Final New Horizon

You may be pleased this is the last card showcasing the New Horizon paper!

I do wonder if I got a bit obsessed with this set!

Another beautiful background paper, on which I stamped birds and trees.

I used some scrap paper as a mask and used the trees again, but as bushes!

 

Some more stamped grass overlaid with die cut grass, which is also stamped on for more interest.

Sahara sand fence, with a pink twine bow to match the paper.

I wish you could see this in real life..........oh and I used some more pebbles :)

I must give credit to everyone for all the fabulous ideas I found on the internet,

too many of you to mention, but I am so grateful you shared your projects,

 and provided me with many hours of fun.

THANK YOU!

Lesley

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Rudolph Day for May

 Hello, it’s the 25th of the month again, can you believe it?!

That means it’s time for the May Rudolph Challenge, to make a Christmas card.

I also saw this challenge which had a perfect theme

It’s quite a simple layout, and a good way to use up some of the papers you hoard love!

A had a layer of green paper, topped by the music paper.

I then used the same green paper for a scalloped mat for my topper.

I added some sparkle with the stars.

Then I made another, using a black mat and strip of green paper across the black.

I’ve been hoarding  saving lots of music paper, and will try and match the songs with the theme.

You’ll have to zoom in to check if I’ve succeeded this time :)

Do check out the challenges mentioned above, and get some inspiration to join in.

Happy Rudolph Day!

Lesley

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New Horizon (6)

 A couple more paper designs using different die cuts.

I used Sailing Home for the boat and sentiment.

I love the mountains in the set. This set is so versatile and has so many useful elements.

Above is the outline mountain die cut in white, which is laid over the paper.

Below I used a friends die on one of the more subtle papers.

I thought it reflected the shape of the trees,

in my head anyway ;)

Lesley

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Hues of Happiness

 Hello again, it’s not often I do two in one day, but I saw this challenge,

and had just the right scraps on my desk to follow the 

Color Throwdown #693

Of Navy, Aqua, and Lime green

Edited to add that I should have also entered the fabulous Allsorts Challenge

Do hop over to see their amazing birthday celebration!

I’m using a new set Hues of Happiness, which comes with stamp ,   dies, papers and gems,

and it’s soooo pretty I just had to have it all!

I wanted to cut twice with the die, to cover a larger area.

However, it overhung the card, so I decided to cut along the dashed line at the bottom, giving a jaunty angle, where I could fit a sentiment, stamped in navy.

I added some of the new gems for sparkle.

Enjoy your day!

Lesley

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New Horizon (5)

 I hope you find some inspiration for the New Horizon paper if you have any.

This mini series may help if you have other scenic papers too.

This one looks like you need two sheets of the same paper,

but it is just one sheet....

Die cut a panel from the centre, then mount onto contrasting card stock,

you then place that onto the base card over the remaining sheet,

so it hides where you "gutted" it from.

Initially I left it there........

Then decided to use this image from Beautiful Moments, which I stamped, coloured and fussy cut.

Enjoy your day

Lesley

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On The Horizon take four

 Sorry I'm back again with those papers :)

An almost full sheet again, so square, but this time I stamped some wading birds.

The pape does all the work again, but I did add some reflection under the waders

I then sponged a circle to make a sun, backed with some twine.

Above you can see I used orange and yellow on the circle,

and I added a strip of paper on the inside right.

The card blank had a fancy design down the right hand side, so I trimmed it off.

Have a good day

Lesley

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New Horizons take three

 Hello again

Today is a square card, showing another way of using a quarter of a 6" x 6" design

I can see how different the light affects photos, as the one below doesn't look the same colour!

The fence this time is cut from sahara sand, and two layers of grass add depth.

The knot was an idea from Cary of http://2biggirlscrafting.blogspot.com/

Do go visit as Cary and Gill have loads of inspiration.

Living in the countryside we often see gates tied with string :)

A bit of stamping on the card base adds a bit more interest,

and obviously a couple of pebbles snuck in :) :) :)

Enjoy your day

Lesley

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New Horizons take two

 Another New Horizons paper........

this time a white fence stamped with the wood planks stamp, to give the effect of textured wood.

A basic fold matted onto dark blue card.

The grass die is almost as fabulous as the fence- it's layered to give depth here.

A few of my fave pebbles scattered, and a small flock of birds........

the paper does all the rest! 

Lesley

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New Horizons

Hello

I hope all is well in your world....if not, maybe you can escape here for a  minute at least.

I just adore the New Horizon paper, it's 6" x 6", has so many gorgeous designs,

and it's a shame it won't be available much longer.

This is my favourite design.......so I just cut snippets off to make a square gate fold.

The fence was die cut from soft suede, and do you see those pebbles?......

I had to have a few packs of those!.........My favourite product, possibly ever!

The papers are so awesome, some need no decoration at all.

Enjoy your weekend

Lesley

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New Annual Catalogue and amazing offer!

 Hello there, I hope you’re having a good week so far.

I just had to pop by to tell you about the new annual catalogue from Stampin’ Up!

Plus a fantastic join offer which includes free in colour products in addition to the usual great deal.

If you’d like a catalogue or any more information please just contact me.

Enjoy the rest of the week and happy crafting!

Lesley

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Simples

 Hi there, a very quick, simple card today, and a great way of using up your pretty paper stash.

I’ve just found out there’s Maypole dancing taking place in the 

Snippets Playground, so I’ll be skipping over there to enter the new challenge with a fab prize.

A strip of paper, on a strip of black, tie ribbon around it, add a sentiment,

and mount it onto a blank card, simples!

Lesley

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