Welcome home

 I had a card to make for a cousin moving to a new home,

so reached for a favourite set

I stamped the elements and coloured with So Saffron blends,

using coordinating card for the base.

I die cut the flower pots, and new home sign, raised on foam pads,

and grounded it all using a grey and saffron blend pen.

I had this background paper on my desk, and thought….that would be good to use next time!

Do you ever find things after the event, that might have been better?

Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate your visits and comments.

Lesley 

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Fireside Trimmings

 Hello again

I did promise to show you behind the blue door.....

I have been longing for a fireplace stamp set for absolutely ages,

And SU did not disappoint with  Fireside Trimmings, so I have had lots of fun making up scenes.

I do love itty bitty things, always wanted a dolls house, but that didn’t happen.

You’ve probably heard the saying about little things.....

well this does please me, I don’t mind admitting it.

I used the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (so many wonderful images, I may need another pack)

to give a wallpaper/ carpet feel, then I stamped a fireplace on one that's like tiles.

After playing around, I decided to try a Tri-Fold, cutting an A4 in half longways,

then scoring at 10cm.............the last section, being a tad smaller, makes it all fit and fold really well.

Easy peasy!

This is up for the most boring photo award :)

showing the inside..........below,........... before sentiment sheet added

a close-up.....

It was only seeing someone else's creation, that I realised what I thought was a twig/branch,

was in fact the fire basket/grate! ...............I laugh at myself a lot, (like when I put the kettle in the fridge....oh have you not done that yet?!)..........I had got out my old craft knife and carefully cut the inside of the fire out, so I could place another paper behind...........then discovered the "sentiment" rectangle,.................was in fact......to cut the back out!.........Numpty!

Still, at least the next set of cards will be easier!

Have a good weekend

Stay Safe

Keep Crafting

Lesley

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At Home With You

 Hello there

its "Rudolph Day" .....25th of the month.....last one till the actual day.

Lets concentrate on today then....

So my entry to the Rudolph Day Challenge is this one....

A Balmy Blue door, adorned with  Balmy Blue holly (artistic licence), 

on a Crumb Cake brick embossed background,

that also fits the Winter Blues Double D Challenge 

I added some sequins and snowflakes and wink of stella for a bit of sparkle........

and if you're good I'll show you what's behind the blue door soon....

Happy Rudolph Day

Lesley

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Waterfall with Varied Vases

This is another Waterfall Card I created for class,
and I also used it for a swap I did with some teamies.

Using Varied Vases again, I used different sized stitched squares,

and chose vase & flowers to fit.

I used a sponge dauber to ink up the solid pattern of the vase,

it gives a lighter touch so that you get a clear image with all the fine detail.

These 2 were experimental rejects!

top - wanted to do horizontal, not vertical, but stuck squares on wrong,

plus didn't like seeing just a bit of the sentiment

bottom - messed up sentiment, stuck one over the top,

the used too much glue on the tab and looked messy....

much prefer the ribbon tied tag pull!

See the other Waterfall class projects.......

HERE


and HERE


Take care, keep well
Lesley
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June Rudolph Day

Happy Rudolph Day!
I'm way off target, but at least I have some christmas cards finished.

Here's some waterfall cards I made using
At Home With You and At Home Framelits

I couldn't decide if I liked Portrait or Landscape,

both had their challenges!

I couldn't have the over the door wreath in the landscape as it got in the way.

As usual I ran out of time, not 100% happy with any,

but I suppose they'll pass, and someone might enjoy them.

Happy Rudolph Day

and

Happy Crafting

Lesley

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At Home With You

This is one of the first sets I got when the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue came out.

It's particularly good for christmas cards, which I haven't attempted yet, but I do have 

those cute little wreaths, and mini tinsel at the ready....

I did however make one for a neighbour who kindly had us over for a party....

.....to thank her for their hospitality.

It was quite a while ago, so it's taken a long time to get round to posting it on my blog,

but it's also taken me a long time to post it through her door!

Talking of doors....can you imagine all the cute things you could hide behind this one....?

Lesley

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