Blue Balloon Festoon

 Today I’m sharing a couple of cards using SU Ballooon Festoon.

There’s a nesting set of balloons and lovely stamps giving enormous possibilities,

which made it difficult for me to decide what to use.

I decided to keep a simple layout using the sentiment stamps, and I think third largest balloon.

I stamped the stars after adding the “highlight”, which also has three sizes of dies to choose from.

I added a twine bow on this one.

I’m ashamed to say it’s been waiting to be played with for months now, so I’m taking to MyNBUS #88, 

where there’s a celebration going on for sharing our new or never before used schtuff.

Also We Love Stamping where the theme is Summertime but I’m using the anything goes option.

The second card is similar, but switching the stamps around,

and adding the die cut “string”, of which there’s two, which saves time when producing multiples!

I did also wink the stars, and added a few sparkles,✨ which you can’t actually see,

because I hadn’t added them until after I took the photo 🙄😂

This one is my homework for the Snippets Playground #537.

It’s also for Dudley’s birthday, who’s 8years old and so cute. 

Here’s a photo of some snippets. I used some packaging to cut extra balloons,

which I glued to the back, to add dimension.

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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A happy accident with Fragrant Layers

 Stamping Sensations is asking for our favourite stamps, 

and I’m sure I can’t be the only one who finds this difficult 😃.

I have a few favourite sentiments, but my favourite stamps tend to be new ones 😂

This is a new to me stamp and die set from SU, Fragrant Layers.

I watched a video by Sara Sayers (KissKreative) just after I’d bought it, and I’ve been hooked since!

I got more inspiration from other SU demonstrators such as Patty Bennett.

For today I’m just sharing one of my cards which started off as a mishap….

I cut a card blank, then scored it in the wrong place….it then stayed on the side for a while.

Whilst playing with this set I was using all sorts of colours.

This flower spray was stamped with my Stamparatus then coloured using the infill stamp.

I then stamped the individual flower stamp several times and fussy cut them.

Here’s just some of the many snippets….nothing wasted here!

I layered them on top of the spray , stamped the sentiment and dots (tiny stamp in the same set),

and added some gems.

I then took it to my paper stash and found a sheet that complimented, and also solved my card blank error!

I cut it to fit the inside and was still able to stamp a readable sentiment inside.

I may start using my subtle older papers inside, as a way of making space for new ones  😉

I could not believe how many different looks you can get from this set,

and I fear I might bore you with it. 

It’s certainly my favourite at the moment,

so I’m taking it to Stamping Sensations  (favourite stamp or AG)

Snippets Playground #526 as I used lots of white snippets, and a paper one.

My NBUS  #83 (never before used)

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Christmas Scramble

Uniko have produced a lot of inspiring new products recently,

and I couldn’t wait to get this stamp which immediately shouted 

paper piecing and fussy cutting, which I love, (I can hear some of you groaning 😂),

but equally you could colour, glitter, heat emboss, doodle, zentangle etc.

I got out a Christmas paper pad, stamped the image in black on 9 sheets,

then cut out the letters, leaving a small border around each.

I used a stitched rectangle die to cut out the whole image, and added some rhinestones.

I had enough paper left over to use as a mat behind it.

So now, when I get a few minutes to spare, I can make eight more!

This would be a great one for using up all those paper snippets you can’t bear to throw away!

Do skip over to the Snippets Playground 

for more ways of using up those bits &pieces lurking in your drawers!

I’m entering the  Snippets Playground #513

There’s another fabulous prize, and you can cool off in the paddling pool!

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Enjoy today…

 Hi there, how are you?

I’ve been struggling a bit with life, and have not been crafting for a few weeks,

but it’s nice to be easing back into it with the incentive of a new challenge for ATC’s and Tags.

I’ve had a new-to-me set waiting to be played with,  “Beach Days” from SU……

Brenda shared how to make a pocket, which you can see HERE,

she shares some beautiful artwork too.

My pocket is made with some old SU paper.

The ball on the ATC is about to flatten the sandcastle!

It’s strategically placed to cover an inky smudge 😂

I hope you enjoy today, and get some inspiration from this fab new challenge

Tag-Along (and ATC's)

I’m also popping over to 

NBUS Challenge #74

Snippets Playground #506 (lots of white card snippets and snippet of paper)

My brother in law has Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, and has sadly been admitted to a care home, after being cared for so well by my sister. I’m sure some of you can empathise.

Then my neighbours, without warning, submitted a Planning Application for a massive 5 bed house right next to our southern boundary, which would impact our privacy and daylight. We’re just hoping it will not get approval. It’s so sad our countryside is being devastated by all the house building everywhere.

I know there’s some of you that have been struggling with so much more, so hugs to you.

 I’m grateful to be among so many caring crafters.

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

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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The proposed house would be where those tall dark trees are at the back 😢

Hello Spring

 I was lucky to have some birthday gifts, and this little die set was one of them.

I used some old SU three inch square envelopes for these thank you cards.

I used a flower head for a “sun”

Just love the simple bird

Nesting box is adorable, hung from a foliage “branch”,

and the grass is one of the flower heads snipped off

I also made a standard card using an old SU card blank.

Here’s the set…

And a photo of my snippets used..

Entering the following challenges…

Snippets Playground  #503

My NBUS #73

The Flower challenge #101

There is a new challenge blog for ATCs and Tags…

click HERE and see what’s happening…

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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Hellebore

 Hello crafty friends 

I hope you are safe and well, despite the challenges worldwide..

Today I’m sharing signs of Spring, although Hellebores give joy through winter too.

I was a lucky prize winner at Allsorts in December 

I needed a lot of birthday cards for January, and like many of you my mojo has dipped,

and using a new set like this is also a challenge for me.

I always try to use new things at least once before adding them to my stash,

so this was my attempt…

My friend likes blues and purples, so I used artistic license here,

decoupaged the flower and added a gold gem, and gold and clear wink of stella.

I also used a stencil to add some dotty detail.

I tried to emphasise the word “flower”, but mischief mojo messed it up,

so I added a hand cut version on top.

I’m sure my friend will appreciate it was hand made if nothing else 😂

I’m taking this to the following Challenges:

Snippets Challenge #498  (White snippets used for flower and leaves)

Allsorts Challenge #815 ( nature-flower)

MyNBUS #70  (new stamp)

I accidentally discovered there’s a limit on the number of blogs you “follow”,

 that appear on your reading list,

so I went through my list and deleted some inactive ones.

I had realised that some blog posts were not appearing…..who knew?

Take care and see you soon

Lesley

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