Rudolph day is gnome for the holidays

 Time for the Rudolph Day Challenge (25th of each month)

And Christmas Kickstart Challenge #66, home for the holidays.

This gnome has definitely gone home, to his toadstool and village.

I used Storybook Gnomes paper for the background to the Aspen Tree Die.

Can you see the little blue gnome with his lamp?

I used some fussy cut mushrooms and grass to add a bit of detail.

Lesley

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Have a hoot with little piggy

 Today’s card was inspired by

Once Upon a Time Challenge #2 Charlotte's Web

Perfectly CAS Challenge #31 - Halloween

Two Old Bats Anything Halloween

You may think I’ve gone a bit batty, but I saw the Charlotte’s Web ideas and immediately thought of using a new to me set This Birthday Piggy, with an old set Have a Hoot.

This little piggy is part of a special perfect partners promotion, where you can get a special set of dies, through September only.

I then chanced on the CAS challenge for the layout, and the TwoOldBats for hallowe’en.

Phew! That’s a lot of waffle for a simple card!

I used my Stamparatus to get a nice black outline, 

also because I used a marker pen to ink the partial image of the branch and spider.

I gently coloured with pencils, and a blender pen.

This is one spider that I’m not actually afraid of!

Lesley

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It's not all Black and White

 Using the double frame idea again,

this time doing a simple black and white scheme with Happiness Abounds

Lesley

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Hues of Navy and Lime

 Hi there

I discovered this double layer frame idea from Lucinda Monks, and used it for a recent class project.

I used some flowers cut from Hues of Happiness paper,

You can use incomplete images to tuck behind the frame.

Challenges:

Seize the birthday #246

Colour hues #48 (navy and lime)

Lesley

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Aspen Dies meet Storybook Gnomes

 Today’s was inspired by a colour challenge.

I used my Aspen Dies for the first time (NBUS)

Along with the Storybook Gnomes paper, which includes some cute animals,

Which I fussy cut, using the deer from an edge as if he was sitting down.

(His legs were missing but no deer were harmed during this process;) )

I never like wasting any paper haha.

The colours were Cream, Kraft and Aqua.

I used aqua to stamp the snowflakes and sentiment.

I added some sequins, and wink of Stella for some sparkle.

I’m entering these challenges

Colour Throwdown #710

NBUS Challenge #42

Lesley

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One Day Only

 Stamp Sale for one day only!

Starts 11pm tonight UK time

And through tomorrow

Thursday 15th

For 24 hours on 15 September, almost all the stamp sets from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalogue will be available for purchase at a 15% discount!

Sales Period: 15 September 2022* from midnight to 23:59 (NL) online/from 14 September at 11:00 p.m. to 15 September at 10:59 p.m. (UK)

* Due to the time difference in Europe, this promotion will start on 14 September at 11:00 p.m. in the UK.

We’ll have a category in the online store titled “Stamp Sale” that lists every stamp set that qualifies for the 15% discount during the 24-Hour Stamp Sale. 

Rings of Love little villages

Hi there

Following on from yesterday, and you may remember my christmas version 

using the DSP Rings of Love?

Here's some alternatives for any occasion.

You can use incomplete medallions for the background,

and little bits of shrubbery or trees to fill any gaps and create your scene.

Sending Smiles is fab for sentiments.

You can cut the centre from a medallion for a "sun"

I ended up with quite a few :) 

Lesley

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Love & Big Hugs

Hi there, I've been playing with the Rings of Love paper,

my goodness it's so adaptable, and lends itself to a lot of fussy cutting,

if that's your bag, and I do love fussy cutting. 

I got inspiration from JamieB.com

Using one of the "doily" images as background, adding house and leaves.

I even cut some of the little trees and bushes, to hide gaps and build dimension.

A little resin heart is popping out of the chimney.

I chose Soft Sea Foam as a backing colour.

Take care where ever you are, and enjoy your day.

Lesley

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Latest News

Whooshing by with some current news from Stampin’ Up!

“ Our kit selection changes frequently. To see what kits we have available, please check the online store.”

“Food scarcity is an issue facing communities across the globe.

Each year, Stampin’ Up! supports a designated cause through special limited-edition products or promotions. This Year we have chosen to support organisations that are working to end food insecurity by releasing a special Nourish and Flourish Kit (item 160230).” 

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“We created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalogue and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalogue. These die sets can be purchased separately or in a bundle with their coordinating stamps. Available online only for a limited time!”

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“Every week in the month of September we’re offering a selection of discounted products. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week”

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Join Stampin’ Up! Online in World Card Making Day on 1st October

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When you order one of these three bundles: Cottage Rose Bundle, Cottage Wreaths Bundle or Warm Welcome Bundle you'll get a FREE gift of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels! (Note that even if you order all three bundles, you’ll only receive one Iridescent Pearls gift.)

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Autumn Bouquet

 Hi there

Here’s an extra card for the weekend, ready to embrace the cooler weather.

The first time I’ve used Fond of Autumn stamp set, Autumn Bouquet Dies,

And Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder (love it!)

Used a couple strips of Rings of Love paper, and a strip of gold,

Which looks brown! Ugh!

Coloured in part of the bouquet (this is a fascinating set, as you can cut the whole image,

Or cut it into sections, which is fab for layering).

Added a teeny sentiment and gold gem flower centres.

I’m entering the following challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches #551 (3 stripes)

The four season challenge “fall” (autumn)

Country view challenges “mists, mellow fruitfulness” (berries, acorns, (just see on paper), autumn hues)

Lesley

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Abigail Rose

Hi, another quick card using Abigail /Cottage Rose

I had this set on my desk after making other projects,

and decided to use more of the papers.

A simple layout with another strip of paper, tied with twine,

added a crumb cake oval, some flowers , die cuts and gems.

It's from the same papers I used on my woven card below.

 

Lesley

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Mouse flies off during Elephant Parade !

 Hi there

A quick card was needed for a little girl, so out came the baby Elephant.

He holds a flower for her, but wait!.....the mouse has floated off with the balloon!

Here's the set, which has matching dies, just so adorable.

I coloured the balloon with blends, and added grass from Counting Sheep.

I just outlined the baby ellie with grey for speed

Have a great day

Lesley

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