tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76135945505703098092024-03-13T03:14:08.449+00:00Happily Ever CraftingLife is for Living....Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.comBlogger421125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-14120333864650629532012-11-21T13:35:00.001+00:002012-11-21T13:37:00.761+00:00In Dreams....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSN9b-KLphADXSE-vYRWH_UsSn2p-jut8T98kGnQAzaMXpx4_V5YUoRLACqD7flPfxbRE2PyKUfU4irA1MEo4Qcc19UW62xWS5DJNDCFC8BFBu13NnPBkLQ4iz6PgM9Meae57VBXxHg/s1600/DSCN9073.JPG"><span style="color: black;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679011760822495394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSN9b-KLphADXSE-vYRWH_UsSn2p-jut8T98kGnQAzaMXpx4_V5YUoRLACqD7flPfxbRE2PyKUfU4irA1MEo4Qcc19UW62xWS5DJNDCFC8BFBu13NnPBkLQ4iz6PgM9Meae57VBXxHg/s640/DSCN9073.JPG" style="display: block; height: 634px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 640px;" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi everyone,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a topper I've made using one of my favourite vintage images
which I bought a while back on Etsy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have stamped and cut out some beautiful Anna Griffin flowers as part of the embellishments and have die cut the others with my trusted Magnolia DooHickey die.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The papers are Bo Bunny (including the little butterflies which I cut out)and the sentiment is Tim Holtz.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was inspired by the following challenges for this project:</span><br />
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<a href="http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deep Ocean</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - Pastel Colours
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<a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Creative Card Crew</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - Anything Goes
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/href" letsgetshabby.blogspot.co.uk="letsgetshabby.blogspot.co.uk"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's Get Shabby</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - Colour Challenge
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<a href="http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Daring Cardmakers</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - Just Because
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<a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ABC</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - B is for Butterflies
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by today :o)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hugs Tara xx</span>
Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-1466604643953336302012-11-03T16:42:00.000+00:002012-11-03T16:42:43.094+00:00Fairy Silhouette<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello everyone!
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's so lovely to be posting a card today.... it's been a while that's for sure! I have had so little crafting time for the past six months due to work commitments and being very busy with two kids! Not complaining about the latter though as they are growing up so fast.... twelve and sixteen now.... and every minute is so precious to spend with them before they become adults and get on with their own lives!
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I made a card using one of a set of pretty Fairy Silhouette stamps by Lindsay Mason Designs which I picked up a while back on Ebay. The dies are a mix of Memory Box, Magnolia and Joy Crafts and I think the paper is MME. The sentiment is also Magnolia and the cream and white flowers are from Wild Orchid. I added a touch of doodling to the die cuts and glittered the fairy's wings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I noticed that the <a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.uk/">OCC Challenge</a> today is silhouette's which is very convenient (smile) so I'm entering my card there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am also entering <a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/">Cute Card Thursday</a> where the theme is Fairies and Angels and <a href="http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.co.uk/">Flutterby Wednesdays</a> which has an open theme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by today and enjoy the rest of your weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hugs Tara xxx</span><br />
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Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-76302758695004403262012-04-12T11:47:00.003+01:002012-04-12T14:36:11.973+01:00Love and Adore....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPjo_V60P3IV5pN-lEtYQRsI3PChKH4V9us8wi9U3yRXqX2KlgY8dRna_m1cygKeFP72RNEd7b3YYQgPnFPU5jbyYYbeDRcBx0KhPTCRGx9VJ9eSlTjHuoIXp5NQRhdswYfxiAm12GA/s1600/DSCN0320.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 621px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPjo_V60P3IV5pN-lEtYQRsI3PChKH4V9us8wi9U3yRXqX2KlgY8dRna_m1cygKeFP72RNEd7b3YYQgPnFPU5jbyYYbeDRcBx0KhPTCRGx9VJ9eSlTjHuoIXp5NQRhdswYfxiAm12GA/s640/DSCN0320.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730464389140479778" /></a><br />Good morning!<br /><br />Here is a topper I made using Tim Holtz Old Jalopy die..... created very much with a shabby chic theme in mind and perfect for a wedding card in the future me thinks! This is one of my all time fave TH Alterations dies I have to say and the topper came together without too much of my usual emebellishment overload, lol!<br /><br />The flowers are WOC and the foliage is from a Cheery Lynn die. Those rose corners were created with a Fiskars punch and the sentiments are TH Adage tickets.<br /><br />I'm entering the following challenges today:<br /><br /><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/">MAWTT</a> - Shabby Chic and/or Vintage<br /><br /><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/">CCT</a> - Spring Flowers<br /><br /><a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/">Crafts and Me</a> - 3D<br /><br /><a href="http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Deep Ocean</a> - Song Inspiration (Going To The Chapel)<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for your visit today.... take care ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL,<br /><br />Hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-60259857284791337192012-04-07T13:00:00.002+01:002012-04-07T13:21:31.452+01:00True Friendship....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft8tK33-LQNQEowOlIcKv4ysVxdJWfP7fV_gD1yPsu5ZXnXtlu8OiUtQpWH2ltOSkHUl69pWQ4mGliL7o3UWuXqO5JXU1Vc1pjTDdYT-zHb0xRoWSf_l-MP5eFqdOSp27uWfhu5_yAQ/s1600/DSCN9742.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 632px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft8tK33-LQNQEowOlIcKv4ysVxdJWfP7fV_gD1yPsu5ZXnXtlu8OiUtQpWH2ltOSkHUl69pWQ4mGliL7o3UWuXqO5JXU1Vc1pjTDdYT-zHb0xRoWSf_l-MP5eFqdOSp27uWfhu5_yAQ/s640/DSCN9742.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705278993559625058" /></a><br />Hi everyone,<br /><br />A very happy Easter to you all! I hope you are all enjoying the lovely break we get at this time of year and all that scrummy chocolate. Easter means more than just eggs to me, as I have a very strong faith and like to remember the real reason for the celebration, NEW LIFE!!!<br /><br />Anyway, I thought I would do something a little different with this card and chose to make die cuts the focal point... these are of course from the Tim Holtz range. The flowers were created by cutting from Kay & Co design paper as this is a technique I really love. The sentiment is also by Tim Holtz.<br /><br />Here are the challenges I'm entering today:<br /><br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Simon Says Stamp</a> - use your favourite tool (die cutting machine)<br /><br /><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/">Papertake Weekly</a> - Anything goes<br /><br /><a href="http://trulymadlycraftychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/">Truly Madly Crafty</a> - Handmade flowers<br /><br /><a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/">Creative Card Crew</a> - Spring<br /><br /><a href="http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">CRAFT</a> - Spring<br /><br /><a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.co.uk/">Totally Papercrafts</a> - BINGO (Blue, Diecut, Flowers)<br /><br /><br />That's all from me.... thanks so much for stopping by today ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL,<br /><br />Hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-69202134282871202852012-03-31T13:14:00.003+01:002012-03-31T13:33:49.745+01:00LOTV Springtime .....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31pVfy4JSp-vztNeTMxkC_tg63bkI313crULjuqFLZGzlVcztyucdRQLCh0blRuk9M0hvcddWvKsxfppabqmPJpS-M15CR_FOGQOL63GXx5okVRa-WbWjt4WoRsCbCHS4xCL_2TZejA/s1600/DSCN0418.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 451px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31pVfy4JSp-vztNeTMxkC_tg63bkI313crULjuqFLZGzlVcztyucdRQLCh0blRuk9M0hvcddWvKsxfppabqmPJpS-M15CR_FOGQOL63GXx5okVRa-WbWjt4WoRsCbCHS4xCL_2TZejA/s640/DSCN0418.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726034058167218642" /></a><br />Good morning!<br /><br />Hope you've all had a fab week in the glorious spring sunshine.... what a treat we've had in the UK!<br /><br />I really felt in the mood to make a spring themed card because it's been so nice and have used another trusty LOTV topper, adding lots of glitter and a Fiskars punched corner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYnsFvplFFBA-Ett3MDpxVNNhZn8L_9COEyZaMbgeQ4w1nd8WedcPtwmGZbOfR81Dy0WlXoBwk99Q2v0EokwF1xR8SEx0omHmzHjOQpDCiuVMq4NfWOfogGAmqxVnsyoiB4utONUIPQ/s1600/DSCN0425.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYnsFvplFFBA-Ett3MDpxVNNhZn8L_9COEyZaMbgeQ4w1nd8WedcPtwmGZbOfR81Dy0WlXoBwk99Q2v0EokwF1xR8SEx0omHmzHjOQpDCiuVMq4NfWOfogGAmqxVnsyoiB4utONUIPQ/s640/DSCN0425.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726034226477686626" /></a><br />The papers are Kay&Co, I've added a Marianne butterfly die cut and the sentiment is Stempleglede. The pretty pastels flowers are WOC and the swirly leaves are a Cheery Lynn die.<br /><br />I'm entering these challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">LOTV</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Sweet Stampin Challenge</a> - Spring or Easter<br /><br /><a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.co.uk/">Totally Gorjuss</a> - Swirly Whirly<br /><br /><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Allsorts</a> - Photo Inspiration.... (i chose the colours)<br /><br /><a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/">Crafts 4 Eternity</a> - 3 Of A Kind.... (flowers)<br /><br /><br />That's all from me so take care and thanks for stopping by.....<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, <br /><br />Hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-72374870987056968942012-03-15T12:50:00.005+00:002012-03-15T13:55:09.040+00:00LOTV Happy Birthday.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVLsZFGEjj_njjv8_5dmyMIYVVuC0ojMunwyYznkPl6NSR-l39UjfD_aWmjA7WPl67gAfSCMZbdh9n_otwhtKITaeO7uCgKfq8hiJ4wevG1YERlui8dq-E1YCUa2dMbpS8-UKi-_xuw/s1600/%2524%2528KGrHqV%252C%2521rYE88g6%2528LOVBPW6gTPTmQ%257E%257E60_12%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 472px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVLsZFGEjj_njjv8_5dmyMIYVVuC0ojMunwyYznkPl6NSR-l39UjfD_aWmjA7WPl67gAfSCMZbdh9n_otwhtKITaeO7uCgKfq8hiJ4wevG1YERlui8dq-E1YCUa2dMbpS8-UKi-_xuw/s640/%2524%2528KGrHqV%252C%2521rYE88g6%2528LOVBPW6gTPTmQ%257E%257E60_12%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720105465071712466" /></a><br />Hi peeps,<br /><br />I had lots of fun making this card and as you can see there are butterflies galore! I'm so glad I got hold of the Tim Holtz Butterfly Edge die as its so pretty and versatile.<br /><br />The sweet fairy image is a LOTV topper which I have glittered profusely. There are more gorgeous WOC flowers and those KaiserCraft leaves have made another appearance too!<br /><br />I've added in a Memory Box die and some nice Kay&Co papers and the card is A4 size again.... enjoying doing these at the minute!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpfIQYA8iiKqlSyHKdUz0zfD__WC2Y1KutgcW3QBm_CFCgWhJSuD6nUPmFoJ-kR4VMcspiwzSBiiHpVPq_j-vsqn_MPgHJLtUbRLKcZXjtuzBkS4HqeRAxez9p_YrhlIIyKA9mbzhWQ/s1600/%2524%2528KGrHqR%252C%2521p4E8WkyvucLBPW6g6Bgug%257E%257E60_12%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpfIQYA8iiKqlSyHKdUz0zfD__WC2Y1KutgcW3QBm_CFCgWhJSuD6nUPmFoJ-kR4VMcspiwzSBiiHpVPq_j-vsqn_MPgHJLtUbRLKcZXjtuzBkS4HqeRAxez9p_YrhlIIyKA9mbzhWQ/s640/%2524%2528KGrHqR%252C%2521p4E8WkyvucLBPW6g6Bgug%257E%257E60_12%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720105406298335650" /></a><br />I'm entering the latest <a href="http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Lili's Little Fairies Challenge</a> where the theme is Butterflies and Fairies and <a href="http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Deep Ocean Challenge</a> which has a Butterfly theme too!<br /><br />TTFN and TFL,<br /><br />Hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-3709786082707645572012-02-11T13:00:00.000+00:002012-02-11T13:03:10.642+00:00If I Had A Rose.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83lhSbZcHzvbZrHyP44x777LrD9HVz2O-ZV9kMjnSozsUfeyw0f5uGdaJ6B_LVQ3SXgTwk3OJtMoE-M3bkfLUXg3UJazgdArO0jsmVI6LJV7mUmYxIxjyifDxx_PJtADX976zcxvRtQ/s1600/DSCN9812.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 627px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83lhSbZcHzvbZrHyP44x777LrD9HVz2O-ZV9kMjnSozsUfeyw0f5uGdaJ6B_LVQ3SXgTwk3OJtMoE-M3bkfLUXg3UJazgdArO0jsmVI6LJV7mUmYxIxjyifDxx_PJtADX976zcxvRtQ/s640/DSCN9812.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707817616327742546" /></a><br />Good morning friends..... hope you are all well?<br /><br />I managed to find a little crafty time this week and with Valentine's Day almost upon us it had to be something romantic.<br /><br />Here are the challenges I've chosen to enter:<br /><br /><a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/">CES</a> - Lots Of Layers<br /><a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/">Totally Gorjuss</a> - LURVE<br /><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">Allsorts </a>- Free And Easy<br /><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a> - Be My Valentine<br /><a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">Try It On Tuesday</a> - Cards For A True Love<br /><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Tip Top Tuesday</a> - Valentines<br /><a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/">Stampin Sisters In Christ</a> - Love<br /><a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/">Stamp With Fun</a> - Love<br /><br /><br />Materials:<br /><br />Image - Lunagirl CD<br />Papers - Bo Bunny 'Gabrielle'<br />Flowers - Prima<br />Stamp - Anna Griffin<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by.... have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-61523610997913060872012-01-29T17:16:00.003+00:002012-01-29T17:36:15.287+00:00Sweetheart......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8j9SXIw8ZnlR5PIifbiOOMlXuhJBJSAmY5AE7Xkv8JFFNk7hSBUGqAkzC4kIPHn9smiA1WV7w9S30RYseXtmHN0jGiTPg0CXl5qpGhFGE4hwdbempk2-iB4x4VfTnH3QmrSVN7JmCQ/s1600/DSCN9733.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8j9SXIw8ZnlR5PIifbiOOMlXuhJBJSAmY5AE7Xkv8JFFNk7hSBUGqAkzC4kIPHn9smiA1WV7w9S30RYseXtmHN0jGiTPg0CXl5qpGhFGE4hwdbempk2-iB4x4VfTnH3QmrSVN7JmCQ/s640/DSCN9733.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703104924105814482" /></a><br />Hellooooooooo!!<br /><br />Sorry for being away for so long...... I've had so much going on and crafting has been taking a back seat...... until today that is when I was lucky enough to find a couple of spare hours.<br /><br />Seems like forever since I coloured a Tilda image and this one is very fitting for the time of year. I sat in the dining room with my Prismas, a cup of tea and the Australian tennis final....... ahhhh bliss! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJCkZqTJD2AMUsjq59vnOkAOXj1vPas_b7xJnaaS11h6HLIqEBegJdLv_hS4oUNTs2Tg_HorE1TENdPl35lQt5Vd9_UUeVIWS6srOIS30glGDMk92O_49ceIBkY4z5ueI2pmzrClzow/s1600/DSCN9736.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJCkZqTJD2AMUsjq59vnOkAOXj1vPas_b7xJnaaS11h6HLIqEBegJdLv_hS4oUNTs2Tg_HorE1TENdPl35lQt5Vd9_UUeVIWS6srOIS30glGDMk92O_49ceIBkY4z5ueI2pmzrClzow/s640/DSCN9736.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703104616343288946" /></a><br />I've used Prima papers and they've been heavily distressed. I also got to play with my new favourite die from Memory Box.... this is the first of theirs that I've tried and it really cuts beautifully! I made the two pink flowers myself using various punches and the leaves are also punched out.<br /><br />I'd like to enter the follwing challenges with my card:<br /><br /><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes</a> - Valentines<br /><br /><a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamptacular Sundays</a> - Diamonds or Pearls<br /><br /><a href="http://simplymagnolia.blogspot.com/">Simply Magnolia</a> - Hearts & Love<br /><br /><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">Allsorts</a> - One Or More Hearts<br /><br /><a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspirations</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Deep Ocean</a> - Sparkle<br /><br /><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along With The Times</a> - Blooming Marvellous<br /><br /><a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/">Oldie But A Goodie</a> - Have A Heart<br /><br /><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/">Corrosive</a> - I Heart You<br /><br /><a href="http://desertislandcraftschallenge.blogspot.com/">Desert Island</a> - 6,7,8 (Handmade Flower, Distressing, Sentiment<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today :o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-68546918992920790002012-01-01T22:41:00.015+00:002012-01-01T22:59:30.972+00:00Happy New Year and Top 12 of 2011.....Hi everyone!<br />Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and here's hoping we all have lots of good things in store for 2012!<br /><br />I have thoroughly enjoyed browsing through your blogs showcasing top 10 or 12 cards of the past year so I thought I would join with everyone in showing my top 12 cards of 2012. In no particular order, here goes:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJSVmxkpdO9Ck-UPqfmRM5csjo5CX84fmFTZitzchEqY2YsLHNjzP0dNKi3Xclhg6zPTlLwQw6Dgvl55NR0Hb6T1FEr4s0s2R34SSn5Z9jrlysszGB6XEodJjQj_9ubo80I64IZW5Bw/s1600/Sample_Card_1%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 627px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJSVmxkpdO9Ck-UPqfmRM5csjo5CX84fmFTZitzchEqY2YsLHNjzP0dNKi3Xclhg6zPTlLwQw6Dgvl55NR0Hb6T1FEr4s0s2R34SSn5Z9jrlysszGB6XEodJjQj_9ubo80I64IZW5Bw/s640/Sample_Card_1%255B1%255D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692799608914167538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsqWZ5F2FyG2bw6eNUREURuftNjwm1BWyHwLojeJEdFtNQnnwSYsGiV31t7Rv9LiSejx_ad2X7xI2YXSsmao6cjRRlYXvyarjDGDWaNFde2hn_IOr7zUM3QgpjElCd5-D607xwDonMA/s1600/Full%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 605px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wwJmF6UwUqnKDOvQl_1TJ74kgB4uIA00KCbPhwYDQEaMQuYyx0T9Rl0KtEAdTk1P2cBQG-6sYmkFY6IevdfamZMu7KEEdA_w-CE3KbJugzrydq4z5KI_mil-v5AGGHQhLAOHyqxZyQ/s640/DSCN7644%255B1%255D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692798648204421234" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMrY_20zqMAWMpptdXieCWLG1CnBh7w4rMvT6bEMWg0ZWUO6ahD_3-5GbCPHVPwB-dhPL5uE7Tw255DLM0h7DxBVsNPRnZSRvEv_aafgSt09C928ADx885rAihqaULsOl1cG6tXJLXg/s1600/DSCN7492%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 605px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMrY_20zqMAWMpptdXieCWLG1CnBh7w4rMvT6bEMWg0ZWUO6ahD_3-5GbCPHVPwB-dhPL5uE7Tw255DLM0h7DxBVsNPRnZSRvEv_aafgSt09C928ADx885rAihqaULsOl1cG6tXJLXg/s640/DSCN7492%255B1%255D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692798578018844146" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCbQzTpEGLmaxXRsUasaFjI9-x1TE3oy0YSmpXhr_iXKgB8a5HeSBoVQb7IxlCUh9s7aZwLX7Ws6wq7u2E5UurUcEn5WZ72eCFAVLHAxCikUGBJb5lzvi3J4h_VFCdwgToEre_A4HmqA/s1600/DSCN7479%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 618px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCbQzTpEGLmaxXRsUasaFjI9-x1TE3oy0YSmpXhr_iXKgB8a5HeSBoVQb7IxlCUh9s7aZwLX7Ws6wq7u2E5UurUcEn5WZ72eCFAVLHAxCikUGBJb5lzvi3J4h_VFCdwgToEre_A4HmqA/s640/DSCN7479%255B1%255D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692798497201197074" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for checking out my favourites ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-26930359977993243662011-12-24T19:45:00.003+00:002011-12-24T19:50:42.902+00:00Oh Come Let Us Adore Him......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPZ6-aCTbozdgMZluRdYaPBgtVkdKpFe2KIVEi0MboYIAqOLzlI2jVfcatke-xI8WzbUH21Mtp6z6n-nDQ1SDUrMau7xC1zVnwu66e5wPCoLp8UDcLuYiE5zJiwESZVunG5mweab0mg/s1600/images%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 87px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPZ6-aCTbozdgMZluRdYaPBgtVkdKpFe2KIVEi0MboYIAqOLzlI2jVfcatke-xI8WzbUH21Mtp6z6n-nDQ1SDUrMau7xC1zVnwu66e5wPCoLp8UDcLuYiE5zJiwESZVunG5mweab0mg/s400/images%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689784659818986818" /></a><br /><br />Oh Come Let Us Adore Him, Oh Come Let Us Adore Him, Oh Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ The Lord......<br /><br />God Bless you all this Christmas time.... hope you have a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year!<br /><br />Hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-35416312921077542122011-11-29T08:48:00.001+00:002011-11-29T08:48:34.335+00:00'Tis The Season.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkXhCCf6uRzQfHVC33Ov6JtoUb8WPNiLIwf2j2gCuaV1bYrf5Jr20Nv10rfu_0indvJdYnbWTMjip0oPo9fBIBFxcwZcQ-xoe7UNx-WiyH3vjx18uo6pfaMH4Le8nTY76GkSCWEcblA/s1600/DSCN9062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 635px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkXhCCf6uRzQfHVC33Ov6JtoUb8WPNiLIwf2j2gCuaV1bYrf5Jr20Nv10rfu_0indvJdYnbWTMjip0oPo9fBIBFxcwZcQ-xoe7UNx-WiyH3vjx18uo6pfaMH4Le8nTY76GkSCWEcblA/s640/DSCN9062.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678643010950836194" /></a><br />Good morning!<br /><br />Sorry for not being around much but life is just so busy right now! Anyway here is a card I made recently in my usual vintage style.<br /><br />I used Basic Grey Curio papers and Tim Holtz dies. The stunning image is by Tattered Roses available <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fadedtatteredroses">here</a> on Etsy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirs5bRA8jK79meuZaVXyeM3HZuj5z1gQsEYeUfGspfCFTz6HU-wowR-rDolRqfTqCLgW1eezk4ScNMjaLskkhBM6ElV-BU34PgkwJrTKlStvCyJPjctgcQmc82nhZ1y3mRTaa83HrDLA/s1600/DSCN9065.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 494px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirs5bRA8jK79meuZaVXyeM3HZuj5z1gQsEYeUfGspfCFTz6HU-wowR-rDolRqfTqCLgW1eezk4ScNMjaLskkhBM6ElV-BU34PgkwJrTKlStvCyJPjctgcQmc82nhZ1y3mRTaa83HrDLA/s640/DSCN9065.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678643154863842242" /></a><br /><br />I'd like to enter the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/">Craft Your Passion</a> - 'Tis The Season<br /><br /><a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamptacular Sunday</a> - Anything Christmas<br /><br /><a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/">Fun With Shapes and More</a> - Cold As Ice<br /><br /><br />Well I hope you are all keeping well and thank you so much for stopping by today ;o)<br /><br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-31776598274881226822011-10-29T11:10:00.004+01:002011-10-29T11:24:33.846+01:00True Friendship....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCU4SIR_5s51GaCJ7pGAW4890uM11PMUQjWwABQb8F_TiLGfcuxHHG56K22ouA6mzfJxlWlsGipnFvFJVaSHszcWFALt68PdTbC8hhyR-3nyvxaPllORGngK8nDGjOxtqpMVWkQlMnIA/s1600/DSCF0064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 579px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCU4SIR_5s51GaCJ7pGAW4890uM11PMUQjWwABQb8F_TiLGfcuxHHG56K22ouA6mzfJxlWlsGipnFvFJVaSHszcWFALt68PdTbC8hhyR-3nyvxaPllORGngK8nDGjOxtqpMVWkQlMnIA/s640/DSCF0064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668855322778462418" /></a><br />Good morning folks!<br /><br />I hope you're enjoying your weekend so far? Yesterday hubby and I took the day off to go out with the kids and we ended up at Cadbury World.... I will have a few pictures to show on my next post. I'm not really a chocolate lover but everybody else is.... and we really enjoyed seeing the history and workings of such a big and famous company.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cNtinWXTguBuo017CcB95CDoT3IcyWnHeW5e8rzmWVC4HUHPRlvFj8hopZBiOVHcAL03v3qyNChMv8Hmsfhgoc-w3q3vJJ0_h4SDUoWvV8g5v_qLGQSPeKPXhYx4-M5RithMLmdmJw/s1600/DSCF0066.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_cNtinWXTguBuo017CcB95CDoT3IcyWnHeW5e8rzmWVC4HUHPRlvFj8hopZBiOVHcAL03v3qyNChMv8Hmsfhgoc-w3q3vJJ0_h4SDUoWvV8g5v_qLGQSPeKPXhYx4-M5RithMLmdmJw/s640/DSCF0066.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668854736629656930" /></a><br />Anyway, I'm here to show you a vintage topper I've made.... in pretty blues and greens this time as I do love this colour combo. I was really pleased with how the flowers turned out... made using DooHickey dies and my own rolled roses. Hopefully you can see tucked behind all the layers that I used Basic Grey Curio papers and the lovely sentiment is Tim Holtz. Everything has been sanded and distressed as always. Oh and I nearly forgot the most important thing.... this stunning image is from an Etsy shop which you can find <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fadedtatteredroses">here</a>.... the quality of these beauties really is something else!<br /><br /><br />Here are the challenges I'm entering today:<br /><br /><a href="http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/">Basic Grey</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamp</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/">Charisma</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/">Totally Gorjuss</a> - I Remember<br /><br /><br />Have fun and stay happy ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-73397368882833624942011-10-25T10:29:00.004+01:002011-10-25T10:38:51.907+01:00Once Upon A Time....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKAqzEgVYW-a0aO2Ip7nURwt9eTq7hP0nGrQfzCWXjX__WBWqC_Pc43a3bFtUDzcJOJUeXww8UocW5AgMqrHDr7x2ccn7CXBjK6kpJXOF5W1eMPPMoEzyNHH1JBrdMkEbmBrnmxt8mA/s1600/DSCN8754.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 586px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKAqzEgVYW-a0aO2Ip7nURwt9eTq7hP0nGrQfzCWXjX__WBWqC_Pc43a3bFtUDzcJOJUeXww8UocW5AgMqrHDr7x2ccn7CXBjK6kpJXOF5W1eMPPMoEzyNHH1JBrdMkEbmBrnmxt8mA/s640/DSCN8754.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667360055852732962" /></a><br />Good morning folks!<br /><br />Hope you are keeping well and happy! I've managed to fit in some more crafty time and cut into these scrummy new papers from Prima which are called Printery.... they're right up my street and perfect to use with vintage projects. I printed the roses from a Joanna Sheen CD and cut them out.... the sentiment is Magnolia and there's some Tim Holtz film strip ribbon hiding in there too.... oh and the scrummy metal frame was a great find on Ebay. Of course everything has been sanded and distressed as much as possible ;o)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUZ1xOPd8aUCAsPPMfBwPqcXrDZBAevTXbDqWHuILICBMTA6sp8UozZHRzLwbWSlZzaKwx5VZjLsMDgLg9z5Hb6oFd2yFbadP0SOzZNiclZ0C-PwBo5XYlV_zbeJIv_Z6U-T54fOkkg/s1600/DSCN8755.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBUZ1xOPd8aUCAsPPMfBwPqcXrDZBAevTXbDqWHuILICBMTA6sp8UozZHRzLwbWSlZzaKwx5VZjLsMDgLg9z5Hb6oFd2yFbadP0SOzZNiclZ0C-PwBo5XYlV_zbeJIv_Z6U-T54fOkkg/s640/DSCN8755.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667359768652368274" /></a><br /><br />I have made this card topper with a number of challenges in mind:<br /><br /><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes</a> - pick at least two choices from the following - Black, Sparkle, Flowers and Distressing (I've used Black, Flowers and Distressing).<br /><br /><a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/">Stampin' Sisters in Christ</a> - incorporate time into your creation. <br /><br /><a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/">Crafts 4 Eternity</a> - Use at least one metal embellishment.<br /><br /><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along With The Times</a> - Vintage<br /><br /><a href="http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/">Our Creatice Corner</a> - Fabulous Faces<br /><br /><a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/">PaperPlay</a> - Use Black<br /><br />Well that's me for today.... thanks so much for checking out my creation!<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-68323551279322299232011-10-21T09:00:00.000+01:002011-10-21T09:02:33.087+01:00You Are Fabulous....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXo98x7TRE0JsrhQwXnr-Y5pMvT7ZJ-4Xb-lNyd0qGrb6mzqmO2MNdYEfkDDO0YOvVNnfcKhukdZQPGqG1YQxW5fYj9U_RoI_C8bghOSd2OFlapCbo6vdfPXh94M6UQgub2iL7VJaU5Q/s1600/DSCN8706.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 558px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXo98x7TRE0JsrhQwXnr-Y5pMvT7ZJ-4Xb-lNyd0qGrb6mzqmO2MNdYEfkDDO0YOvVNnfcKhukdZQPGqG1YQxW5fYj9U_RoI_C8bghOSd2OFlapCbo6vdfPXh94M6UQgub2iL7VJaU5Q/s640/DSCN8706.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665309143757951954" /></a><br />Good morning folks!<br /><br />Here's a card I made which has a nice Autumnal feel.... and I think Autumn has definitely arrived now in the UK..... chilly or what?!<br /><br />Over at <a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/">EAC</a> this week the theme is 'Mushrooms' and I remembered this cute Joanna Sheen stamp from the Messy Rabbit collection. The papers are My Mind's Eye and I've used various dies.... Cheery Lynn, Marianne Creatables, DooHickey. The other bits and bobs are from my stash.<br /><br /><br />I'm also entering the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip</a> - Layer It Up<br /><br /><a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamptacular Sundays</a> - You Choose<br /><br /><a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/">Stampin' For The Weekend</a> - Colours of Autumn<br /><br /><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes</a> - Halloween or Fall<br /><br /><a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/">Oldie But A Goodie </a>- Forever Autumn<br /><br /><a href="http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Deep Ocean</a> - Fall Colours<br /><br /><a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/">CES</a> - Forever Autumn<br /><br /><a href="http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">C.R.A.F.T.</a> - Autumn<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by today.... have a great weekend ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-56189038381042719592011-10-12T12:35:00.000+01:002011-10-12T12:36:43.369+01:00With All My Love.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsDa4XgkZhtr1ujGaWkW6mwV5QPov2Wkk-q1LLw4Uqg1YGI_vcmCVzhkGeYeooyxtt14IELlN6C-Nt4OUOStMGexCWYXeWv4j8rEfTwWyf8k4Lxs3KS_C6asxpOJvcLAe6-YjP_LoMw/s1600/DSCN8499.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 613px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsDa4XgkZhtr1ujGaWkW6mwV5QPov2Wkk-q1LLw4Uqg1YGI_vcmCVzhkGeYeooyxtt14IELlN6C-Nt4OUOStMGexCWYXeWv4j8rEfTwWyf8k4Lxs3KS_C6asxpOJvcLAe6-YjP_LoMw/s640/DSCN8499.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662562882139844242" /></a><br />Good afternoon..... and happy 'hump' day!<br /><br />I've made a card for the latest <a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes Challenge </a> where the girls are asking for our favourite colour combination.... well I have many favourites really; pink and green, green and blue, pink and brown..... but I really love blue and brown together.... in fact let's make it sound more gorgeous by saying teal and chocolate in this instance!! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewfarC_4Ru3dsLNBCml4Bjr8XdGEZHQc2s9eIpP2nIl1hFCO7KhxaNgJmLBp5hGf73rgVip8H2rM2HUuMsAIRKDXF56JSO3_pidu0lUs0Y6rIJz5rpqyJAPwMb7B52fhmbGQ1lIONHg/s1600/DSCN8500.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewfarC_4Ru3dsLNBCml4Bjr8XdGEZHQc2s9eIpP2nIl1hFCO7KhxaNgJmLBp5hGf73rgVip8H2rM2HUuMsAIRKDXF56JSO3_pidu0lUs0Y6rIJz5rpqyJAPwMb7B52fhmbGQ1lIONHg/s640/DSCN8500.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662563375367663522" /></a><br /><br />I've used Basic Grey papers and a Magnolia image with lots of Doo Hickey dies...... and everything has been sanded and distressed because that's the way I like it, lol!<br /><br /><br />I'm also entering the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/">Craft Your Passion</a> - A Card For Any Occasion<br /><br /><a href="http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/">Crafty Cardmakers</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/">Just Magnolia</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Saturday Challenge</a> - Anything Goes as Long as it Sparkles<br /><br /><a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamptacular Sunday</a> - So Distressing<br /><br /><a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.com/">The Emerald Faerie Garden</a> - Punches/Dies<br /><br /><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Tip Top Tuesday</a> - Use Designer Paper (option of handmade flowers)<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by today and enjoy the rest of your week ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-65504686554141537352011-10-01T14:00:00.002+01:002011-10-01T14:28:21.286+01:00Imagination.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LxKZhmmAyDQbItfJgKMmdfSnWtS9wwnmVWseWCa21LjMDxHdVnR5spkxxRL9hHneTQa17u8TgR18c24B40exROpiLAoFM-k0O7UwG6C98wMApsgTLmnSJGMOF-CeIMVmjG230jmUBw/s1600/DSCN8061.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 613px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LxKZhmmAyDQbItfJgKMmdfSnWtS9wwnmVWseWCa21LjMDxHdVnR5spkxxRL9hHneTQa17u8TgR18c24B40exROpiLAoFM-k0O7UwG6C98wMApsgTLmnSJGMOF-CeIMVmjG230jmUBw/s640/DSCN8061.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619936548586359586" /></a><br />Good afternoon!<br />Happy World Cardmaking Day!! Sorry for being AWOL for over a week now but I'm not sure where time has gone.... the days just seem to fly by and I suppose what with holding down a job and running the kiddos here and there, crafting time can sometimes take a backseat!!!<br /><br />But here is a card I have managed to squeeze in.... I particularly enjoyed creating my flowers from the backing paper and I think this is maybe quite an underused technique. The cool blues and green tie in quite nicely with this fabulous mini Indian Summer we're having here the UK right now (today is supposed to be the hottest day on record for October).... and is one of those days that makes you feel glad to be alive ;o)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKBQmn_WZ-ZsTN3Hnw2XudR2e0F9DFnR9Ug49SBWYY-YWnFhaSpGEnxvQt1iYCM_3PyUIDj4y0sUmub7Pf2rbhzNBfcHTDIXOmR1FEtB9mgygF-z3dlU2lOgy-V_z-g8V3XmvLqZdug/s1600/DSCN8062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 490px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnKBQmn_WZ-ZsTN3Hnw2XudR2e0F9DFnR9Ug49SBWYY-YWnFhaSpGEnxvQt1iYCM_3PyUIDj4y0sUmub7Pf2rbhzNBfcHTDIXOmR1FEtB9mgygF-z3dlU2lOgy-V_z-g8V3XmvLqZdug/s640/DSCN8062.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619936836777279266" /></a><br />Anyway, I used Kay&Co papers, a vintage Lunagirl image and a Flora Doodle bloom on this card.....<br />plus a pretty paper butterfly and doily and a stunning Tim Holtz sentiment.... the outer border has been faux stitched and all edges have been Distress Inked.<br /><br /><br />Here are the challenges that fit in with my card today:<br /><br /><a href="http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/">Colour Create</a> - Lime, Aqua and White (well nearly, lol)<br /><br /><a href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Inspirations </a>- Photo (I mainly went for green and blue but the girl in the image does have a pink bow)<br /><br /><a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/">Stampin' For The Weekend</a> - What A Cutie!<br /><br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/">Sentimental Sundays</a> - Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone (cut up design paper for the embellishments)<br /><br /><a href="http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fussy and Fancy Friday</a> - Try A New Technique (cut up design paper for the embellishments)<br /><br /><a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/">Fun With Shapes And More</a> - Shabby/Vintage<br /><br /><a href="http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/">Flutter By Wednesdays</a> - Open<br /><br /><br />Thank you soooooo much for taking the time to visit my blog today and I hope you have a fantastic weekend ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-8485146670234764132011-09-23T14:20:00.000+01:002011-09-23T14:26:52.581+01:00Beautiful Dreamer.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKCs2zKUM8q6KUe05sRwlAVsJowiW7iZClvq6wCRKzeVa3g75cLooZZw-PXQXc9BVSuFeMIBbS5DtXlD1Mjmp81L5Vi-zzVRERLPQBJ7E7l5VFSwCMs0R4LMVIeMN-D7FjoLAu7cMow/s1600/DSCN8430.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 477px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKCs2zKUM8q6KUe05sRwlAVsJowiW7iZClvq6wCRKzeVa3g75cLooZZw-PXQXc9BVSuFeMIBbS5DtXlD1Mjmp81L5Vi-zzVRERLPQBJ7E7l5VFSwCMs0R4LMVIeMN-D7FjoLAu7cMow/s640/DSCN8430.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655539905051064002" /></a><br />Hello folks!<br /><br />I'm so glad I managed to make a card for this week's <a href="http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com/">MDUC Challenge</a> as there's such a gorgeous picture to use for inspiration.... it has something of an oriental feel to me which has been reflected by my choice of image and foliage..... and I think some of the DT were thinking along the same lines ;o)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlXJu0bk0zFKyN5voJsfptjLbFROm4DPxL2LzdHlZsLz9y8UsFlHoicnA8gsLIEhm07pPBc9p_Ynp3r9OPAxLEGyI5kJtwJ22Yb3je_i2dq1Pn41bE6BRCfy2hrI-OulgirRt3LruFA/s1600/tumblr_lidqf6j90W1qfikaao1_500_large%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlXJu0bk0zFKyN5voJsfptjLbFROm4DPxL2LzdHlZsLz9y8UsFlHoicnA8gsLIEhm07pPBc9p_Ynp3r9OPAxLEGyI5kJtwJ22Yb3je_i2dq1Pn41bE6BRCfy2hrI-OulgirRt3LruFA/s400/tumblr_lidqf6j90W1qfikaao1_500_large%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655540688483118034" /></a><br />I've used a mix of different papers.... MME, Basic Grey.... and Kay&Co for the wording....plus I inked up a Magnolia sentiment too. Now I'm always reluctant to step outside the comfort zone but when I saw today's new challenge over at <a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fussy and Fancy Friday</a> I thought I'd take the plunge.... their brief is to try out a 'New Technique' and I've been wanting to have a go at a centre step card for ages.... and in the end it wasn't that tricky, lol!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9KRINv3UgAz2oUN-UO9mq_XgO55UR-8APSU354PzqgDGM3eW9bINifxF0qPGKa4CukmSwSzlmjH8h-pCJhWgEg-OIM-bpS35SKhG3X9aDWypAKZtVYx1bZ2TlteeAW8N6cA8pp2dZg/s1600/DSCN8432.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9KRINv3UgAz2oUN-UO9mq_XgO55UR-8APSU354PzqgDGM3eW9bINifxF0qPGKa4CukmSwSzlmjH8h-pCJhWgEg-OIM-bpS35SKhG3X9aDWypAKZtVYx1bZ2TlteeAW8N6cA8pp2dZg/s640/DSCN8432.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655540320544412274" /></a><br />The die cuts are from a lovely Sizzix Decorative Strip die I've had for a while now.... aren't those lovebirds sweet?!! Infact I think I can join in with <a href="http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.com/">Stampavie and More</a> where the latest challenge is 'Love'..... oh and I urge you to check out <a href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Inspirations</a> for another divine photo.... I took my inspiration from the colours and those delish rolled roses.... well you know I struggle to make a card without them now, don't you?! Hee Hee!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXwynVe4GQ_kmLBMqFfPNUz15G4zcBwdtg3mhmp4PD_q0kSAiJUrpR5m6bXQur54itz3v_lAiX0uRIbn6uuUEfiCh0BubbcqpcPt6uh3b-m0-0JF2miFMj0tSo86dkF0RuhpkVwK0qg/s1600/CIC128%255B1%255D.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXwynVe4GQ_kmLBMqFfPNUz15G4zcBwdtg3mhmp4PD_q0kSAiJUrpR5m6bXQur54itz3v_lAiX0uRIbn6uuUEfiCh0BubbcqpcPt6uh3b-m0-0JF2miFMj0tSo86dkF0RuhpkVwK0qg/s400/CIC128%255B1%255D.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655545699566256482" /></a><br /><br /><br />I hope you all have a fab weekend and hopefully I'll be back in the next day or so to show you something else.... I'm on a crafty roll this week ;o)<br /><br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-19279687072507197732011-09-22T11:29:00.005+01:002011-09-22T11:50:19.788+01:00LIFE Happens....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-HoTyogpQUXApqnG4p0eIMVaQjUrdFe9TnEF0wca1rgUVwZsuhIF8gObAB661Nx0gdkLa29rz8LYRHlmyqm_zrfg_ZgOym83G7RPXT9P119Bs_p49uQTlzgLpWrwYXu-E2NkV5uQ3g/s1600/DSCN8423.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 570px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-HoTyogpQUXApqnG4p0eIMVaQjUrdFe9TnEF0wca1rgUVwZsuhIF8gObAB661Nx0gdkLa29rz8LYRHlmyqm_zrfg_ZgOym83G7RPXT9P119Bs_p49uQTlzgLpWrwYXu-E2NkV5uQ3g/s640/DSCN8423.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655129726629536242" /></a><br />Good morning everyone...... hope your week is good so far!<br /><br />I've been having a play with this week's <a href="http://waltzingmousesketchchallenge.blogspot.com/">Waltingmouse sketch</a> and also following the Vintage White theme over at <a href="http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/">The Shabby Tea Room</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaHHrxYvbEVlNSOqLdLdd4rQcyQ3G_Ht0jHhObfdPwOBv83ggeB9lvH6Py_xYkq08BcmGeYGXzcWNft_e4UQoy2b5U38QELt261pDBpkOPclvnjnwErPa_tKnwIuTpGGILzmizeUELQ/s1600/WMS-65_thumb1%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaHHrxYvbEVlNSOqLdLdd4rQcyQ3G_Ht0jHhObfdPwOBv83ggeB9lvH6Py_xYkq08BcmGeYGXzcWNft_e4UQoy2b5U38QELt261pDBpkOPclvnjnwErPa_tKnwIuTpGGILzmizeUELQ/s400/WMS-65_thumb1%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655129355535924834" /></a><br />And I opted to be brave and produce something without an image as the focal point..... scary for me!! Instead I created a layered flower with one of my trusty old Sizzix dies and then added some Papirloftet Autumn leaves to make it seasonal.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BO_CZ3bVhZAF9G8v8yIyIyQ7hiE826m5Ct4di-JOaM7aZMFlRYXEwBa4NbFJu6ly3yyXjGB_HPAEdK5OuLMe6I3NZbuioQizU4A0qctkTn5A3zmVJRthlTwJLSkdiFO9wt6FAC_GHA/s1600/DSCN8425.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 566px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BO_CZ3bVhZAF9G8v8yIyIyQ7hiE826m5Ct4di-JOaM7aZMFlRYXEwBa4NbFJu6ly3yyXjGB_HPAEdK5OuLMe6I3NZbuioQizU4A0qctkTn5A3zmVJRthlTwJLSkdiFO9wt6FAC_GHA/s640/DSCN8425.JPG" border="0"alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655130065471633074" /></a> <br />The papers are a mix of Kay&Co and Bo Bunny and the stamped sentiment is 7 Gypsies.... I also used a Martha Stewart punch to create a rustic border and carried on that theme by making a raffia bow..... the lace is from my stash.<br /><br />I'm also entering the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/">Paper Play</a> - Autumn Leaves<br /><br /><a href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/">Stamp With Fun</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafts and Me</a> - Stripes<br /><br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says</a> - Dies To Die For <br /><br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/">Corrosive Challenge</a> - Punches and/or Dies<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week!<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-92032536009933373732011-09-17T10:40:00.000+01:002011-09-17T10:46:04.115+01:00Merry Christmas In September....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcoYPF8nrIXeqnUTsIJFhqFMxkWtxI_zaddXs-nHg6xEnZUhDOkfpHZVQ6wkulHziEP4M_u_qXQYsp87HVy8Ppq5NalMoyVawg_GBlAavnUHzjg0AiRyYs_nZnobGrgqcWYqiS6oRdQ/s1600/DSCN8304.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 622px; height: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcoYPF8nrIXeqnUTsIJFhqFMxkWtxI_zaddXs-nHg6xEnZUhDOkfpHZVQ6wkulHziEP4M_u_qXQYsp87HVy8Ppq5NalMoyVawg_GBlAavnUHzjg0AiRyYs_nZnobGrgqcWYqiS6oRdQ/s640/DSCN8304.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643780613694676114" /></a><br />Good morning everyone!<br /><br />As a girl who nevers starts making Christmas cards early I'm not sure what has come over me this year.... I've made one in September!!! Just saw this stunning vintage image whilst browsing my CD and had to use her straight away..... had to glitter up her fur a little bit first though, lol!!<br /><br />I've used papers from Basic Grey's Wassail range and a Webster's Pages Christmas collection.The holly leaves are a QuicKutz die and the swirl is DooHickey. The large snowflake is by Spellbinders and all other embellies are from my stash. And yep..... torn roses..... AGAIN!!!! I notice this week's challenge at <a href="http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/">Basic Grey </a>is Pink and Brown which fits perfectly with my card ;o)<br /><br /><br />I'm also entering the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/">CES</a> - Embellish More More (at least 4 types.... hmmmmm, never difficult for me, lol)<br /><br /><a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspirations</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/">Corrosive</a> - Punches and/or Dies<br /><br /><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a> - Pearls<br /><br /><a href="http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Winter Wonderland</a> - Girly Christmas<br /><br /><a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/">Paperplay</a> - Punches or Dies<br /><br /><a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop</a> - Girlie<br /><br /><a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/">Oldie But A Goodie</a> - Christmas In September<br /><br /><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along With The Times</a> - Sparkle<br /><br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by today ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-19737774517564605952011-09-15T08:55:00.001+01:002011-09-23T14:01:50.108+01:00Tomorrow Holds Many Wonderful Things.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmvYEZn701kw0vbBsUOma2D1EXmjJjsmgc2i7Tyra82_euUvuXLCqnBPRGT4Ss8GhLVlfiFJs8K7bLyMLoVf34BnJccjo3pjy9xYgLxhvsEG-dAOFU20Z9bAJFyT04iVDKa1p_Fsazw/s1600/DSCN8434.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 638px; height: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmvYEZn701kw0vbBsUOma2D1EXmjJjsmgc2i7Tyra82_euUvuXLCqnBPRGT4Ss8GhLVlfiFJs8K7bLyMLoVf34BnJccjo3pjy9xYgLxhvsEG-dAOFU20Z9bAJFyT04iVDKa1p_Fsazw/s640/DSCN8434.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655539275807887938" /></a><br />Good morning peeps.... hope you are enjoying your week so far!<br /><br />I inked up one of last year's Tilda's for this card as I've only used her once before. She's coloured with Polychromatic pencils and I added some faux stitching around the edges. I also took out my emery board to distress the papers and the Co'redinations cardstock which is fast becoming one of my fave play things at the moment... I love the paler colours lurking underneath and sanding is a nice change from inking too!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzijtEiPd_TFBt_PgffLF6waeQ9Pxjh-EfKZSTwoPJA7zCSdYtRidG0yfR-DGB_dBwe9tbmGFdq2ozXIs7mM81VudS7hsZrZL47A61rH-5Ql79WfhF2S1tDO1m-2Qu523YcZ-K5nYfw/s1600/DSCN8386.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzijtEiPd_TFBt_PgffLF6waeQ9Pxjh-EfKZSTwoPJA7zCSdYtRidG0yfR-DGB_dBwe9tbmGFdq2ozXIs7mM81VudS7hsZrZL47A61rH-5Ql79WfhF2S1tDO1m-2Qu523YcZ-K5nYfw/s640/DSCN8386.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652266822892286722" /></a><br />I also inked up some Bo Bunny ETC stamps and some Marianne leaves which I stamped onto some Bo Bunny paper.... gives a subtle paper pieced effect I think.The flower is a layered DooHickey die and the leaves are Marianne, finally my sentiment is by LOTV.<br /><br />I'm entering the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Magnolia-licious</a> - Orange, Teal and Brown<br /><br /><a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/">Crafts 4 Eternity</a> - Blue and Brown<br /><br /><a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/">Challenge Up Your Life</a> - Paper Piecing<br /><br /><a href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamp Something</a> - Stamp Something<br /><br /><a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/">Sentimental Sundays</a> - Autumn<br /><br /><a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/">Craft Your Passion</a> - The 'F' Word (Faux Stitching, Flower, Foliage)<br /><br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamp</a> - Sing It (She's Leaving Home by The Beatles)<br /><br /><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for looking ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-47031208349147570522011-09-10T17:00:00.000+01:002011-09-10T17:02:20.843+01:00Hugs, ETC.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6qux9-tRBC0IJJ0Td-642tApqiZ0itmaJpkjndCfh9Xs-ZVDGf5w4wOTItaIre8svX8mStCpLoxiCK4cBJ2BZIIz3RgalTq1E3ntL2kaYep6e1MszxeXXuVsiQgWgYWBepXCOZrJDg/s1600/DSCN8380.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 630px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6qux9-tRBC0IJJ0Td-642tApqiZ0itmaJpkjndCfh9Xs-ZVDGf5w4wOTItaIre8svX8mStCpLoxiCK4cBJ2BZIIz3RgalTq1E3ntL2kaYep6e1MszxeXXuVsiQgWgYWBepXCOZrJDg/s640/DSCN8380.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650752911730478162" /></a><br />Good afternoon,<br /><br />Hope you've had a good week and are enjoying a restful weekend. It's very blustery in the UK today and perfect weather for getting washing dry.... I have lots of towels and bedding flapping about in the wind, in fact one of the towels ended up half way up the garden a few minutes ago!!!<br /><br />I've made a card today which definitely won't qualify as CAS, lol! Just a few embellies on this one, smile! I've used a gorgeous Lunagirl vintage image and some yummy Bo Bunny Timepiece papers here.... there's even a scrap of Basic Grey paper which I believe is from the Urban Prairie range.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPtxbCORx4Q31IyRgPidfFG-wSv3kJo_aLJ5rGAwPyfJ-H96DZ4idUxECIqsogC9dxb71vmkuJY5Tv5ziKFnrHnX-VKOeFjBwEsmB5A1rVeFhWmAKpHREtdGOKJDtdF457X5eiO-n-Q/s1600/DSCN8381.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPtxbCORx4Q31IyRgPidfFG-wSv3kJo_aLJ5rGAwPyfJ-H96DZ4idUxECIqsogC9dxb71vmkuJY5Tv5ziKFnrHnX-VKOeFjBwEsmB5A1rVeFhWmAKpHREtdGOKJDtdF457X5eiO-n-Q/s640/DSCN8381.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650754168522727858" /></a><br />There are lots of Autumnal leaves from Pairloftet and I've added some of the fab TH acetate ribbon and some scrabble letters. The roses are hand torn using dusky pink Co'redinations cardstock and I found a couple of gorgeous vintage black buttons with a marble design to hold down the folded corners. The swirl is a DooHickey die and the ETC stamp is by Bo Bunny. The main colour inspiration for my card came from seeing the latest <a href="http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/">Colour Create</a> challenge which is Pink, Brown, Cream and White...... yum! I also had fun thinking of a song title for <a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/">Charisma</a> and <a href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Saturday Challenge</a> and came up with 'Lean On Me' by Bill Withers based on my image, tee hee!<br /><br />I'm also entering the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/">Totally Papercrafts</a> - Cute With Buttons<br /><br /><a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/">Stampin' For The Weekend</a> - Tickled Pink<br /><br /><a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Catz</a> - Ribbons<br /><br /><a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Throwdown</a> - 3 Papers, 2 Buttons, 1 Ribbon<br /><br /><a href="http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafts and Me</a> - Buttons and Bows<br /><br /><a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/">EAC</a> - Autumn<br /><br /><a href="http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspirations</a> - Acetate<br /><br /><a href="http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">C.R.A.F.T</a> - Children<br /><br /><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">Allsorts</a> - Flowers and Swirls<br /><br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-32900237651412516642011-09-08T08:45:00.000+01:002011-09-08T08:48:14.919+01:00Make A Wish......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4jlhQZbNB0rV2rhyphenhyphenV_By5RZuD-9Oe7OP8zmZyLkFWVpQPMAIBiDxIKSf2kgGYtrvZOR4CpbFchQ32mnd4MFFEt9K3F3hty90YAGFl518misGy36gCufHm91IU5IKitFoq6v6ES63kQ/s1600/DSCN8374.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 627px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4jlhQZbNB0rV2rhyphenhyphenV_By5RZuD-9Oe7OP8zmZyLkFWVpQPMAIBiDxIKSf2kgGYtrvZOR4CpbFchQ32mnd4MFFEt9K3F3hty90YAGFl518misGy36gCufHm91IU5IKitFoq6v6ES63kQ/s640/DSCN8374.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649663692488417410" /></a><br />Good morning folks.... is it Thursday already..... WOW!!!<br /><br />I've made a festive card this week and felt my creations were long overdue a Tilda so here she is in all her Christmas glory. <a href="http://officialmagnoliainspirationchallenge.blogspot.com/">TOMIC</a> are inviting us to create our own background so I set to work on a snowy sky.... now I know it's quite subtle but if you zoom in on the close up picture you'll see better. I distressed a piece of white card with TH Faded Jeans and then lightly stamped white and neutral Magnolia snowflakes all over, before finishing with some liquid pearl snow dots.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvGaTo3Ou6Sqr2ARbwVr-T9kqhB3Akvg6JMQgrmEQaFcF_XFeUhWD7Gt_IC5aPFX0xV922opXDGVWm58ETBdvoSDMFhlS1TzKXdYIrCQbx_YTq69Hh7gRm86SGRTI7mFZAvd3QnfUMQ/s1600/DSCN8377.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 525px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvGaTo3Ou6Sqr2ARbwVr-T9kqhB3Akvg6JMQgrmEQaFcF_XFeUhWD7Gt_IC5aPFX0xV922opXDGVWm58ETBdvoSDMFhlS1TzKXdYIrCQbx_YTq69Hh7gRm86SGRTI7mFZAvd3QnfUMQ/s640/DSCN8377.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649665435696204962" /></a><br />I also noticed that <a href="http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com/">MDUC</a> are challenging us to 'Frame It' so I thought I'd add something of a shabby picture frame to the scene.<br /><br />I'm also entering the following challenges:<br /><br /><a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/">Oldie But A Goodie</a> - Christmas In September<br /><br /><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Papertake Weekly</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/">Just Magnolia</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://simplymagnolia.blogspot.com/">Simply Magnolia</a> - Anything Goes<br /><br /><a href="http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/">Try It On Tuesday</a> - Monochrome<br /><br /><a href="http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/">Stampin' For The Weekend</a> - Holidays<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by.... it is truly appreciated ;o)<br /><br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxxTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-2703986783444302792011-09-05T11:45:00.000+01:002011-09-05T11:46:41.066+01:00Special Delivery.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwqtmt-ffGjpXL-tz9mkHHyk3JP9MLd3QjazRTMsa32NbaeDN6VkJyGjEnpBbSgdq-Jgv8M5cvblVAYw7iJa8dwqcUwx0D9SAvYOocQkWA-BpM82Zuj5BG15BVF6YGJqGTS-GacQknw/s1600/DSCN8371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 554px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwqtmt-ffGjpXL-tz9mkHHyk3JP9MLd3QjazRTMsa32NbaeDN6VkJyGjEnpBbSgdq-Jgv8M5cvblVAYw7iJa8dwqcUwx0D9SAvYOocQkWA-BpM82Zuj5BG15BVF6YGJqGTS-GacQknw/s640/DSCN8371.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648811834850901010" /></a>
<br />Good morning everyone!
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<br />Managed to make a card this morning and I'm really pleased with the results because this is so far removed from my normal style and I managed to stay true to a sketch and hold back on adding too many embellies, lol!
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<br />I followed this fab sketch over at <a href="http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/">Card Patterns</a> and I think it's the first time I've joined in with the challenge!! It was a gorgeous layout to work with too!
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<br />Having had a bit of a sale of some of my older crafting goodies recently, I've been able to have a little spending spree and bought a fab set of cameo/frame stamps from Waltzingmouse.... not my usual thing I guess but I think they're so classical and will be particularly handy for making cards for older ladies. This particular card is for a 70 year old and I thought she might appreciate the style more than something cutsie! I also bought some Bo Bunny papers and stickers and I've used a mix of the Timepiece and Et Cetera collections here. I added in torn roses, lace, a doily and a DooHickey swirl to finish.
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<br />As well as following the sketch at <a href="http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/">Card Patterns</a> I was also inspired to use the pictures and colours provided by the girls at <a href="http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/">The Shabby Tea Room</a> for their new challenge, although I hope I'm forgiven for making my card with a birthday theme rather than wedding! The above picture is where I took my main inspiration, hence the cameo theme.
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<br />I'm also entering the following challenges:
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<br /><a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/">Craft Your Passion</a> - Anything Goes With A Twist (Flowers)
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<br /><a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/">Truly Scrumptious</a> - Rocked Up Pink
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<br /><a href="http://stampartic.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-challenge.html">StampARTic</a> - Shabby Chic
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<br /><a href="http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamptacular Sunday</a> - The Sky's The Limit
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<br />Thanks so much for stopping by today ;o)
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<br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxx
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<br />Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00690889988029665148noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7613594550570309809.post-16105272084153059082011-09-04T11:30:00.003+01:002011-09-04T11:46:52.074+01:00In Dreams......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsoPFRUfrMnQiU-WhbcYnJtRzwLwu0-7uP9lbaSTSmEMvFkX1BCwjM2YKYhagEi0hy0_cIqzR7vJds3dPMao_1V6y6HevQ-AcrIsMin2alm-ebnfj28ikAQwCINOgVJxO4t1JAzpecjw/s1600/DSCN8354.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 635px; height: 640px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsoPFRUfrMnQiU-WhbcYnJtRzwLwu0-7uP9lbaSTSmEMvFkX1BCwjM2YKYhagEi0hy0_cIqzR7vJds3dPMao_1V6y6HevQ-AcrIsMin2alm-ebnfj28ikAQwCINOgVJxO4t1JAzpecjw/s640/DSCN8354.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648453078573978802" /></a>
<br />Good morning everyone!
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<br />It's nice to be posting a card at last..... I've been a little preoccupied this last fortnight with a job move and getting the kids ready for the big return to school tomorrow.... I will be so sad when they go back because I've loved every minute of the holidays and, as my son embarks on his journey into high school and my daughter is near to finishing, I realise how fast they grow up and that we should truly treasure EVERY moment! I've booked a day off work tomorrow as I know I'll probably spend the whole morning in tears.... the last of my babies going to big, big school..... sniff!! I thank God each and every day for my wonderful family ;o)
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<br />Anyway, enough of my sentimental rambling and on to the task in hand, lol! I got up this morning and had a look at the new challenges posted..... <a href="http://sketchycolors.blogspot.com/">Sketchy Colours</a> caught my eye so I made this card with the colour combo 'Beige, Brown and Purple' in mind. I hope it's okay that I also added some green.... can't help it really, it's a foliage addiction you see, lol!!
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<br />I have no idea where the lovely papers are from.... they were just lurking in my stash. The image is from my Luna Girls CD and the sentiment is Tim Holtz. I've used Marianne and DooHickey dies and added some of my handmade torn roses for a shabby chic effect. The gorgeous metal butterfly was sent to me by my lovely friend <a href="http://ricas-haven.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>.
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<br />I'm entering the following challenges:
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<br /><a href="http://vintageudfordring.blogspot.com/">Vintage Udfordring</a> - Use Metal
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<br /><a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a> - Card/Sentiment For A Girl
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<br /><a href="http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/">Bearly Mine</a> - Flowers, Flowers, Flowers
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<br /><a href="http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/">By The Cute And Girly</a> - All Things Bright And Beautiful
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<br /><a href="http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/">Charisma</a> - Anything Goes
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<br /><a href="http://craftyourdaysaway.blogspot.com/">Craft Your Days Away</a> - Make Your Own Flowers
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<br /><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations</a> - 3 Or More Dies Or Punches
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<br /><a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/">Creative Card Crew</a> - Anything Goes
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<br /><a href="http://desertislandcraftschallenge.blogspot.com/">Desert Island</a> - Itinery : I used 6, 7, 8
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<br /><a href="http://funwithshapesandmore.blogspot.com/">Fun With Shapes And More</a> - What You Want
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<br /><a href="http://mariannedesigndivas.blogspot.com/">Marianne's Design Divas</a> - Anything Goes
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<br /><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along With The Times</a> - Handmade Flowers
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<br /><a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/">Paperplay</a> - Make Your Own Flowers
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<br /><a href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/">Stampin' Sisters In Christ</a> - Quiet Colours
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<br /><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - Shabby Chic
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<br /><a href="http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/">Craft Us Crazy</a> - Autumn Colours and/or Favourite Embellishments (I've chosen to use my fave torn roses)
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<br />Well thanks so much for stopping by and have a fab week ahead ;o)
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<br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxx
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<br />Good morning everyone...... hope you are enjoying your weekend and the sun is shining brightly!
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<br />This week's theme at <a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday</a> is 'Weddings'.... I have to admit I don't make a great number of wedding cards but I thought I'd give it a go...... and it made a nice change too! I now have a number of vintage CD roms which I bought from Lunagirl on Ebay, so I am using these images more and more on my cards..... in this case I framed my image by cutting an oval shape in the design paper..... sorry I can't give more info on the papers I used but they are leftovers from old 12x12 sheets.
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<br />The sentiments are Kay&Co stickers and I added some vintage lace, satin leaf ribbon and a DooHickey leaf die and heart swirl die..... and of course you'll recognise the cream roses by now, lol..... yes, more of my fave torn roses for which I've done a tutorial <a href="http://happilyevercrafting.blogspot.com/2011/08/torn-rose-tutorial.html">here</a>.
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<br />If you fancy having a go at the roses and want to use the Co'redinations cardstock I was recommending then I found a great supplier <a href="http://www.cardcraft-uk.co.uk/coredinations-colorcore-c-24_579.html">here</a>...... and the p&p is free within the UK!!!
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<br />I'm also entering the following challenges:
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<br /><a href="http://paperplaychallenges.blogspot.com/">Paperplay</a> - Recipe : 3 embellishments (flowers, hearts and butterfly), 2 papers, 1 lace
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<br /><a href="http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/">Craft Us Crazy</a> - Anything Goes
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<br /><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/">Allsorts</a> - You've Been Framed
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<br /><a href="http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a> - Anything Goes
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<br /><a href="http://citycrafter.blogspot.com/">City Crafter</a> - Scrap Happy
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<br /><a href="http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/">Crafty Cardmakers</a> - Flutterbies
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<br /><a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/">Creative Card Crew</a> - Handmade Flowers
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<br /><a href="http://desertislandcraftschallenge.blogspot.com/">Desert Island</a> - 7.Stickers, 9.Vintage, 10.Fabric
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<br /><a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.com/">Fussy and Fancy</a> - 3 or More Fave Embellishments (I chose hand-torn roses, satin leaf ribbon, lace and Doo Hickey dies)
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<br /><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Papertake Weekly</a> - BINGO : Blooms, Free, Lace
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<br /><a href="http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/">Truly Scrumptious</a> - Lace It Up
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<br />Well thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy the week ahead ;o)
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<br />TTFN and TFL, hugs Tara xxx
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