Tea or Gin?

 Today’s little offering is an ATC made with some of the new SU

Celebratory Sips designer series paper.

I used an offcut of zesty orange cardstock, an unused white circle die cut,

and fussy cut images from a strip of one of the papers with teeny tiny images.

I stamped a background with SU Itty Bitty greetings, added a strip of the same card 

and a sentiment from my stash that was embossed in white on black card.

It’s only 2.5” x 3.5” , the standard for an ATC

I’m entering the Tag-along and ATC’s challenge (Drinks…..here it’s definitely Gin cocktails, not Tea!)

MyNBUS #75 as the paper that is new to me,

Also Little Red Wagon, as there’s a little heat embossing on the black sentiment strip

I’ve used lots of snippets, so do head over to the Snippets Playground too

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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For the books

 Brrrrrrrr it’s cold outside, but not as cold as some parts.

It’s a bit brighter, which is a good thing.

I treated myself to a new Stampin’ Up! set called For The Books.

The dies are completely different to the stamps, which I think works well in this case.

There’s a die that looks like a comb, which makes the little tassel!

On my card I used the teeny bookmark die to go “inside” the book.

My inspiration was from “Cards by Juliet”, who made a bookmark with a card.

I used the dies to make a book with, then made a bookmark, 

and stamped books on shelves, made with a blend pen.

A made an embossed pocket and attached a ribbon to the bookmark.

I dug out some really old cat sets, one is SU, You little furball, the other doesn’t even have its packaging.

I fussy cut the tiny cats on the card and bookmark.

Allsorts are having a matching pairs challenge #814.

So my card and bookmark qualify, but I also decorated the envelope, 

although I don’t expect extra marks 😂.

I’m also taking this to the Snippets Playground, where a birthday party is being held.

Here’s a pic of some of the snippets used.

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Rudolph Tags

 Whooshing by to say Hi, as I have a couple of Challenges I need to enter  before I forget 😃

Quick Gift Tags were the order of the day, so I picked out a tag die ( mini pocket envelope SU),

and using SU paper Reindeer Days, and Reindeer Fun dies.

Also used an SU stitched rectangle die to pop inside.

I did add ribbon!

I used lots of snippets, and remembered to take a photo!

Weather as dull as dishwater….

Have a good weekend! 

Challenges…..

 Snippets Playground #495 must use snippets

Allsorts Challenge #810 It’s beginning to look like Christmas

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Me and my Teddy Bear….

 Hello,

 I have a friend who loves teddy bears, and I bought these dies a while ago, 

so it was time to play…

These are all Gummiapan dies, plus a strip of old paper, resembling wallpaper.

I did highlight them with a blend pen, to emphasise the detail,

not sure if it was better without, but too late to change my mind!

My favourite bits are the floor and train….love the little choo choo 😃

I used lots of little snippets to build all the elements, but forgot to take a photo again 🙄

I think Miss Di will accept my home work though at the

Snippets Playground #490

It’s also the first time using the bears and presents, so I’ll also visit

My NBUS #67

Thoughts are with those suffering horrendous conditions around the world.

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

Lesley

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Christmas Country Birdhouse

I’m loving the SU Country Birdhouse, I’ve made quite a few things which I’ll share another day,

but today I’m sharing a couple of Christmas ones because there’s a couple of challenges to enter.

First card uses up one the wreaths I cut last year 🙄

I’ve used the Country Woods paper……love that too 😍,

added some glittery snow from Snippets and a “Robin”.

Entering Krafty Chicks and Peace on Earth

I love how you can create different birds just by colouring in accordingly.

The die set is fab for using up lots of snippets….offcuts used for the stand, shelf etc.

I had a few leftover copper foiled leaf embellishments from an old kit,

which I placed behind the house, then cut more leaves from the leftover foil.

Entry for Allsorts challenge and Addicted to Stamping and MyNbus

Some more glittery snow, then I had a dilemma ……

Without…..or with the sentiment….I can’t decide!

Entry for Sweet Stampin

Here’s just some of the snippets used…..so I can go and play in the

Snippets Playground Challenge #484 (I’m designating the first card, at the top of the post,

as that’s the one I picked for the thumbnail photo)

and Stamping Sensations

Have a great day

Challenges entered….

Snippets Playground #484 use snippets

Addicted to stamps and more #472 Christmas

Stamping Sensations Christmas 

Krafty chicks #724 Christmas 

Allsorts week 788 anything goes

Sweet Stampin’ things with wings

Peace on Earth #67 anything goes

MyNBUS #64 never before used schtuff

Lesley

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Snippets Xmas tree

 Hey there, I’m here with my homework for the Snippets Playground challenge #476

where anything goes as long as you use up your snippets.

You may want to make a cup of tea now, or afterwards…….

It took me the equivalent of a whole day to make 🙄😂

Why? I hear you say!……

Well, I die cut  a few trees, and lots of little ornaments, tinsel,  and a few star toppers from glitter paper.

The rug was the easy bit…..I’d forgotten how difficult it is to glue onto glitter card,

plus the ornaments and tinsel are sooooo tiny :-

Here’s some of the snippets used…

I remembered to take pics this time 😃

It then took me some time to find a sentiment I was happy with, except I wanted to add some glitter.

So, die cut a snippet of gold, then gutted it so that I could put the sentiment on top of the gap with some teeny foam pads,  and then would stick together better.

It worked, but really?! Talk about make it hard work 😂

I then took more pics so you can see how glittery it is….hopefully 😊

and just in case you forgot where I started…

So after all that effort, I hope to get an A+ at the Snippets Playground,

and because it’s full of bling I’m just in time to enter the

Jingle bells rock challenge

and the Allsorts Challenge which is clean and simple and / or anything.

Phew I now need to lie down in a darkened room, before I use up all those snippets left over!

Thanks for listening 

Lesley

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I really appreciate your visits and comments, have a good day 😘

P.s. the Gummiapan dies are 🤩 brilliant

So many Rainbows….

 Happy days…..when the sun actually shines!

I am considering getting a wet suit 🙄

I’d enjoyed making some rainbows from a Gummiapan die,

along with a couple of their backgrounds….

you may remember the wonky frames…

I experimented a bit with clouds and a sun…

Then I saw someone make a complete version, using the waste pieces,

so with true grit and determination I managed to work it out.

People don’t realise the blood sweat and tears that go into making their cards! 😂

Anyway, this is my favourite, and I’m ashamed to share my mountain of snippets…

so I’d better take this to the Snippets Playground, #474

because I know they’ll understand and empathise 😃🤪🤭

Have a good week

Lesley

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Rudolph Day February

 It’s that time of the month again already, spring is on the way,

and I need to start building my Christmas card stash…..

This was totally inspired by Emma Goddard of Coastal Crafter fame,

using Celebrate With Tags and a number of ideas from her Class

The snowflakes were inked through a hand made stencil, the mittens embossed with white powder,

the tag has holes cut with a die and a sentiment inside.

Here are the Snippets used, so that means I can join the fun in the Snippets Playground,

as well as the Rudolph Day Challenge.

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

Lesley 

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Let it snow

 Well it’s been very cold here in the UK, and we had a fair bit of snow which is still frozen

A quick and simple make, stamped some snowflakes in versamark,

Blended some ink over them,

Added  an inked sentiment and some glittery snowflakes and snowflake sequins

As usual I’ve missed http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

But I’m entering the following

https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-443.html

Snippets used for snowflakes

https://perfectlycas.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-34-christmas.html

Only a third, Christmas 

https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/12/challenge-69-reminder.html 

Anything Chrismassy 

https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2022/12/hls-december-anything-goes-with-dies.html

Die cut snowflakes

Lesley

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Merry & Bright

 Hi there, a little shaker to share...

The words die was a Lil' inker prize from the Snippets Playground some time ago,

that I often get out to pay with as it's so versatile.

I made a shaker card using some SU paper, card, ribbon and snowflake sequins.

I’m popping over to the Snippets Playground with this one,

as I used a snippet of pink paper, and a snippet of acetate.

Have a great day

Lesley

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Pigs Might Fly

This was so much fun to make......totally different, 

and a most welcome prize from the Snippets Playground

 

I fussy cut and decoupaged the pig, wings, balloon, and sentiment, using up lots of snippets of card. 

A very happy dance indeed!

Do join in the Snippets Playground Challenge, it's so much fun 

and you'll find lots of ways to use up all those snippets

Lesley

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Dolls House

 I got this die in a craft shop on a holiday last year,

I love miniatures, and thought this was good for a new home card.

I used scraps snippets of papers to "wallpaper" the rooms,

glueing VERY carefully.

I'm entering this challenge:

There's been lots of refurbishments in the playground, so please go look.

I glued some snippets of silver mirror card to paper piece the windows and mirrors.

It was a labour of love, but I enjoyed every minute, and that's what it's all about isn't it?

As well as hopefully putting a smile on the recipients face :)

Don’t forget to visit https://pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com

Lesley

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