It's A Goal!!!

It's a Goal, thanks to LOTV. 

I've had these stamps for ages and not used 

them for a while. 

I stamped all three of them twice, onto Watercolour card and

painted them with watercolour paints from Hobbycraft. 

The balls and the word 'goal', I fussy cut from one set,

and using foam pads on the balls, I attached them to the

base ones. The word 'Goal' I cut out and using PinFlair

gel glue, I stuck the word onto the base.

When they were in place on the card front, 

I then put Glossy Accents on the balls and the word.

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Thank you for lovely messages on my last post.

My sister is now back home but very tired. 

Her dog and husband were both so happy to have her home.

I do love reading your messages and they really helped

me get through the last few weeks. You ae all so kind.

So thanks again and I will visit your posts and leave a message too.

 Big hugs and stay safe,

Carol

xxxx

 

Shocked!!

This Tuesday gone, I got a call that my sister was in

Hospital. The sister that has been a carer to our older 

sister, that has Alzheimer's and also a carer to her own

husband, who had a big stroke a few years ago!!

Now she has had a stroke!! 

Why is life so unfair?!!!

We are hoping it's not a strong one and I had

a good chat with her today. I am still finding it

difficult to get it into my head.

This card is using another old stamp and papers

 floating around in an old box!

I stamped the glass twice and the word 'Cheers' as well. 

I then fussy cut them out and painted everything with Distress Inks.

The glass I stuck in place, using 3D foam to shape it.

I then put Glossy Accents all over the glass, the word 'Cheers'

and also on the green handle. 

The 'foam' on top of the beer is Pinflair Snow-it.

Yippee!!! I have a Craft Fair in a couple of weeks, so busy

now, sorting all my stock out. 

So excited!!

Thank you for popping into my little blog and leaving me

such lovely messages. Love reading them and returning onto your blogs.

Stay safe!!

Big hugs,

Carol

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!!

A very quick post tonight.

Firstly, I would like to thank you for your lovely comments on my

post of my friends furry birthday gift.

I am going to start one for her daughter next week.

This is a very old stamp and I still like it for a bot of fun.

Just coloured them with Copics and added some Glossy Accents

onto their glasses.

Off to bed as it's nearly 1.30 so an early night tonight.

Thank you for dropping into my blog and love reading your messages.

They are much appreciated. I will also get to your blog and leave a message too.

Stay safe.

Big hugs,

Carol

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Merry Mauve!

Thank you for all your lovely messages on my last post.

You are all so kind.

As an update, my sister seems to be settling into the home,

She said to one of the carers that she really liked it there,

but won't be staying there for ever!! Bless!!

So this is one of my cards that I really enjoyed making.

I have had the stamp for a few years but only used it a couple of times.

I decided to use different colours for the baubles, just for a change.

I used an old Go Kreate Frilly 10 die, for the mat.

The text banner die, I bought online. 

The backing paper I have had for many years,

The front bauble I stamped twice and 3D it, to give it a  bit 

more shape. I used Copics to colour the image.

I then covered the baubles and the berries with Glossy Accents.

So it was a simple card to make and quite quick too.

Guess what? As I am in my sitting room, with my lap top 

on my lap, the rain is hammering down!! Now there's a change!!

I thought, when we moved here, nearly 5 years ago, partly because

this is supposed to be the driest area in the country!!

Where is the wettest? Answers on a postcard!! If not, on my post!!Lol!!

If this weather doesn't change soon, my feet will change into webbed  feet!!

I have put a few things I am selling, on my Facebook page and also onto

 Facebook Marketplace. A friend also asked if I would like to put them on

her Facebook group, Suffolk and Norfolk Crafters. 

So I am hoping that I could get some money, for the Charities I support. 

Back to my desk now, to finish my last 6 cards I have to make and then

I can take them to the Care Home I supply.  That will be 60 cards for them!! 

I have made a few for me but no where enough. Keeps the grey matter working!

Thank you again, for you lovely messages. 

They are all read and appreciated and very uplifting.

So please stay safe and well.

Big hugs,

Carol

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Camping

I know you are very shocked, that I have posted 3 times

within one week!!!

Hope you all had a great weekend, as it was not

so hot. In fact, it was very grey most of both days here.

This is just a quick card for the average male! Lol!!

Rather plain and simple and quite quick to make.

It was a stamp I have had for a very long time and

it comes out when I can't think what to do!

Coloured with Copics, as they are much quicker than 

painting with Distress Inks.

I did put a coat of Glossy Accents on the windows

and the lights.

Well this is a quick post!!

I hope you have got over the shock and I even have another 

one in 'Draft'!!! If I remember to finish it!!

I can hear pots in the kitchen been moved about!

He can't even cook a boiled egg, so I think

I am just being reminded that it is nearly dinner time!!Lol!!

Thank you for your lovely messages on my last

post. I do so love reading them.

I also enjoy reading your blogs and seeing 

the amazing pieces of artwork you have posted.

Big hugs,

Carol 

xxxx

Winter Wonderland Challenge For A Child

It's the Snowflakes DT challenge this week at Winter Wonderland.

I am quite excited, as I looove these Digis!!!!

They are super cute and a joy to colour.

Distress Inks of course.

Nearly forgot, the theme this week is...

For A Child

Christmas cards only please.

I had to put Glossy Accents on the reindeer hat's nose! 

The gorgeous Digi is from our Sponsor this week...

Dah! Dah! 

All Dressed Up!!

You must take time out and visit their shop. 

'Cos if you win, you will spend hours trawling through the

fabby images and then you will want them all!!

You get 2 Free Digis for being the winner.

Wish I could enter as there are loads I would want!!

Don't forget you can enter up to 3 times. 

ONLY Christmas cards are valid to enter the challenge.

There are some little stunners from the Snowflake DT, on the 

Winter Wonderland blog. We are here to inspire your mojo!!

Oh, and we have some new members on the teams. 

So please stop by their blogs too please.

Good luck and thanks for stopping by.

Love reading your messages and leaving comments on your blogs too.

Hugs,

Carolxxxxx

1, 2, 3, GO!!!!

Today is the first day of the new challenge at

Winter Wonderland.

It's The Snowflakes team this week.

 

I have cheated a bit, as I have used a precoloured image.

 

Both the image and the backing paper, are from our generous sponsor,

The Paper Shelter.

 

 

 The theme is 1, 2, 3, which translates to:

1 image, 2 papers and 3 embellishments.

 

The prize for the winner is $15 Gift Certificate.

 

The set I used is called For Santa and is available

in a outline Digi too.

 

 The photo is not very good, as it was taken on a dark rainy day.

Is it ever going to stop raining!!

 

 

I decoupaged the image, adding Stickles and Glossy Accents to the

baubles and star on the tree. Also Glossy Accents on the glass.

 

For the snow I used The American Snow Writer and

sprinkled Angel Dust glitter on it.

 

I found a tool I bought about 20 years ago,

that was when I was doing cross stitch....a lot!!

It was still in it's unopened pack.

 

You might remember, many years ago they stopped people

taking scissors on planes. So they got around this, by making

this very pretty metal circle that had a blade inside.

You could put it on a leather rope and wear it as a necklace.

 

They now sell them as a paper distressing tool and are

now made from plastic.

So my brass one is a bit posh!!

 

I had forgotten that I had it. So it's now out on my desk

and I used it on the edge of the papers.

 

So now......1,2,3...... GO!!!!

And get your mojo working, for a chance to win a brilliant prize.

 

Our Snowflakes Teamies have posted their adorable cards

on our blog here.

So pop over for some amazing inspiration.

 

Good Luck and remember.........Christmas cards only accepted.

I am looking forward to visiting your blogs to see your creations.

 

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your lovely messages.

I love reading them.

 

Hugs,

 

Carol xxxx

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge 95

Hi everyone,

 

We have had another sprinkle of snow this morning.

Nothing like we had on Saturday morning. That was a lot more and

even covered the road.

Sadly, my class was postponed. People were concerned about driving to

The Craft Barn, as the snow was coming down quite hard.

By lunchtime it had all gone!! Ugh!!

We have another challenge starting today, at Crafting For All Seasons.

The theme for the next fortnight is,

Have a Heart.

Our brilliant sponsor is:

   

Bugaboo Stamps

with a very generous prize of 7 images!!

 

 

My card is using the Bugaboo Digi, Girlz Celebrate.

I love this image and so useful to have, as it can be used for any occasion.

 

I coloured her with Distress Inks, with Glossy Accents on the balloons.

The papers are very old Hot Of The Press.

 



I printed her onto 300gsm watercolour paper. I sketched a heart shape around the image and just cut it out with scissors.

I then layered it onto a scrap of Bazill Burgundy card and cut around.

 

I sprinkled a little Antique Pink Frantage around the image.

Finished with a touch of Stickles on her.



 

The heart I cut from Balsa wood and covered it with Frantage.

The metal heart, was from my fave shop, where every thing is one price!!



 

There is some amazing inspiration here, on Crafting For All Seasons blog.

My lovely DT teamies, have made some stunning cards.

 

I also recommend a visit to the Bugaboo shop. I just love their images.

They have great funny images, that are very difficult to find.

 

I am looking forward to seeing all your entries. Lots of hearts this time!

 

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me lovely messages. I just love to read them and then I know you have been and I could visit you too!

 

Hugs,

Carolxx