Poinsettias for Christmas kickstart

 I saw the Christmas kickstart challenge #97 nearly two weeks ago.

I knew I had a stash of pre cut bits n bobs, but it’s taken me a while to put some cards together.

These were fussy cut from a DSP, and I like to use the partial edge pieces if I can.

I added a pre cut sentiment and added some Irridescent discs

Next I embossed a background piece in white, added a die cut frame, and winked it

a few rhinestones add sparkle

A couple of die cuts circles, and some red branches,

with some more shiny discs

Lastly, a DL card, more circles, and tiny stamped holly,

with a sentiment from Clarity.

I think this is my favourite, do you have one?

Do hop over to see everyone’s cards

Christmas kickstart challenge #97

Sets used are under “labels”

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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

Sending love

 A couple more to share before the big day....

I like the embossed background and strip of dazzling paper.

Like Val said, she can't see where she's going though!

A final Poinsettia using the lovely music embossing folder which a brushed some ink over

I felt no sentiment required on this one

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

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Pink Poinsettias

 Hi there

more poinsettias, sorry!.....

three large ones, stamped and die cut 

a fussy cut greeting, and sparkly banner, with a few added rhinestones.

Possibly inspired by Kylie Swain of blossomdesigns

Then the sun came out...

Does it look different colours? or just more shadow?.....

Take care

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

Merry Melody in the pink

 Inspired by some of the pink xmas cards being made this year,

I embossed white card using Merry Melody 3-D Embossing Folder,

then die cut some vellum leaves and flowers

black dots for the centres, and a banner greeting (love this large one)

inspired by Tracy Elsom of papercraftwithme.

This one uses an old  holly embossing folder, an Encircled in Beauty die cut,

and fussy cut sentiment. 

I'm liking the pink, are you? Or do you prefer traditional colours?

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com 

Encircled in Beauty

 Hello again

Have you ever missed an exciting product from the Stampin' Up! Catalogue?

Quite often when I share projects with friends they comment they didn't see it in there.

I haven't had the same amount of time to browse the current catalogues for some reason,

and I only discovered these pretty Encircled in Beauty dies when I studied a card by Gail Ellis.

After furthering investigations, I decided I need these in my craft room.

Firstly I made a z fold card..........again using my snippets mountain 

(it is getting smaller you'll be bored pleased to know )

Yep I even fussy cut the small branches :)

I stamped the sentiment one of the circles 

Next up I used one of the larger die cut circles

with more paper and snippets, plus twine and metallic gems.

I always encourage people to use their ribbons, gems etc to enhance their projects.

It's also an excuse to buy more!

Finally today, and embossed background (love the 3-D ones)

with another die cut circle and that gorgeous stag

There's loads of dies in the set, I haven't  played with them all yet.

All different sizes, they are sooooo useful.

The detail is amazing, but they're also easy to cut.

Take care

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

Soft hues from a TV show

 Hello again

another quick share from that snippets pile, but this time I start with a different colourway.

I was watching an upcycling TV show, of all things, and was drawn to a wallpaper they used which contained soft blues, browns and pinks.

I stamped the background (I think I'd use less next time), added the little flowers from my stash,

and blending some ink on the large flower, also from my snippets pile.

Two more from the pile (above), with some left overs strips of paper,

and another where the sprigs are also from the pile :)

This time backed with real red card, so added some red gems to match.

I decorated the envelopes again............stamped and strips of paper.

I'm finding that when I have more time I'm more frugal and using up those snippets.

I think I should enter the Snippets Playground challenge as I've been such a good girl!

Take care

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

Very Vanilla Poinsettia Place

 Hi there

I used Forever Fern here to create some more xmas cards,

inspired by Anne Granger of stampwithannie.com.

I used very vanilla (cream) for a change, and by using colours from the paper, stamped the leaves.

I added a left over strip to decorate the front of the envelope.

Below I attached a strip of paper to an embossed card blank, and added a small poinsettia.

I decorated the back of the envelope this time......from a strip of paper, glued to the back flap,

lining it up with the folded edge, then cut around the edge  

Below are ready to post

I'm entering the 

Pixie's Snippets Playground - Challenge #414 - 

Ruby's Memory

As I used lots of snippets of cream card to stamp and die cut , 

designer series paper strips, and the little flower

Take care

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

More Poinsettias

 Using up some more snippets.....

the gold frame is "waste" from a die cut panel....never waste a thing :)

I quite like the green paper.....

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

Snippets and Stags

 Hello....a couple more quick cards using up my snippets, and left over die cuts, embossed pieces etc .

I'm sure you don't have piles like me eh?!

Apart from the backing paper, all were bits n pieces, including the gold and "wood" strips,

the flower centre ( I save the smallest of bits in little bags!)

and even the bit of trim.....that I frayed

I'm skipping over to the Snippets Playground HERE

Do come join the fun and share your snippet busting projects!

Take Care

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

White velvet Poinsettias

 Today's card uses some spare white velvet poinsettias, die cut from some speciality paper.

The sprigs, flower centres, banner and sentiment were all unused bits in my snippets pile.

The embossed red card was also unloved, but too good to throw.....I knew I'd use it one day ;)

It’s time I entered Rudolph Day challenge, do pay Mo a visit as there’s some fabulous inspiration.

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

Using up my snippets mountain

 Hi there, we went away recently and I was fortunate to be able to take some crafting with me.

I decided to take some unfinished projects, and a stack of snippets, some of which were so tiny but perfect for die cutting small embellishments.

This card evolved from unused sentiments, layered poinsettias and snippets of card,

including the gold strip, and the striped one.

I don’t throw strips away, as they can always be used for something.

It's a good way of using up scraps, especially of expensive card and paper.......die cut them,  using all those little dies.....they'll come in useful one day!

Below are just a few of the snippets left over. 

I really enjoyed putting cards together on the hoof using just scraps of paper and card,

it's a great way to get the creative juices flowing.

I’m entering the 

Pixie's Snippets Playground - Challenge #412

where there's super prizes, and lots of ideas to use up those snippets !

Lesley

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Shop: lesleyscraftroom.stampinup.net

email: gillettlesley@gmail.com

Joyful Holly with Baubles

 Today's cards are inspired by Bev Brown of the UnikoStudio

who's inspiration can be found HERE

I loved the idea of the rainbow coloured holly, and just happened to have 

Joyful Holly to play with.

I used the Stamparatus to stamp, so that I got a nice black image,

and avoids any mishaps with uneven stamping,

especially as I was stamping directly on the card.

I then used Blender Pens to colour in the leaves.

I decided to keep it simple and not do any shading, then I added Wink of Stella to the berries.

I'm not sure if I should add Rhinestones to the berries, what do you think?

I then tried the same colours on Ornamental Envelopes, a lovely set that can be used

for anything else as well as envelopes!

The branch was from Curvy Christmas.

I felt I had to join the dots to the branch, but wish I hadn't, as they are a bit wonky!

It doesn't show but I added gold wink of stella to the tops of the baubles,

but now I'm thinking......glitter....gilding flakes............

I'm not good at knowing when to stop, so please help!

Enjoy your weekend

Lesley

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Stamps used Ornamental envelopes 153434

Curvy Christmas 155364

Poinsettia Petals 153475

You may have heard we have lost our supplier of Whisper White card,

but don't panic, SU have found a new source phew.

There may be a short period between supplies,so if you are placing an order, 

add a pack or two (they are limiting the amount per order), if it is still in stock.

Poinsettia Petals

 Hi there, howya doin'?

Why is everything being changed and updated, in such a way I can't find anything?!

Is it just me?!

Mind you, it doesn't help that my internet is sooooo sloooooow.

Anyone any tips on how I can get fast fibre?!

Anyhooo......enough of my moaning, here's the card...

which I would have credited the designer for, except I can't find it....

EDITED TO ADD: I FOUND IT AT PUMPKINHILLSTAMPERS.COM 

I'm sure I pinned it....but looks like someone ate that....so soz if it was yours..

Poinsettia Petals and the lush flocked paper, so soft to touch,

some dry embossing, a snippet of tartan, some snippets of green sprigs using the

Mistletoe Punch........

Then I added greetings......

....Then did a gold version, offsetting the flower....my fave....

oh and don't forget the gems to add.....if you only have clear rhinestones,

colour them with Blender pens.

Lots of snippets used here, so I’m entering the Snippets Playground Challenge

And I can also enter the Rudolph Day Challenge for Christmas cards

Have a Super Saturday

Lesley

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