Sunday 26 June 2016

Enjoy the little things........

Hello
I'm sharing the swaps I made for a training day.

I love this stamp set Layering Love.
It's great for cards, scrapbooking, picture frames etc etc.


I decided to make small card fronts, the top layer is only 3" square.
I stamped in Sweet Sugarplum, then die cut the cloud and hearts from 
Umbrella Weather framelits.



On the base layer I then stamped a cloud, and added some diecut hearts
in the new In-Colours, and one in glimmer paper.


As a final touch I added a co-ordinating new enamel shape.
The top layer is mounted on dimensionals (foam pads).


As you can see, I used lots of snippets for these,
and so I can visit the Snippets Playground!
Do pop over for a look at the talented artists there.


Hope you had a lovely weekend
Lesley
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Saturday 25 June 2016

June Rudolph Day

It's that time of the month again!
25th = Rudolph Day challenge of any christmas card.

I cased the design from last year's Stampin' Up! Catalogue.
It just shows you should never throw the old catalogue out,
as you never know when you might need inspiraion!


Simple square cards using crumb cake
and the Jolly Christmas stamp set.
I stamped the background, made tags, added some snippets of paper,
some of it crooked arrrggghh,
some twine and a sparkly star.



Do hop over and look at all the fab entries on the


Hope you have a wonderful weekend,
hopefully without the fierce storms we have in sunny Kent!


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Thursday 23 June 2016

prancing deer....

Hiya
hope all is well with you,
bit chaotic in my house, but I won't bore you with it today!

Whooshing by to share a christmas card that I made 
with a couple of challenges in mind.




and
Stampin Sensations

June challenge - Feature a Creature


Hoping I made it in time
and I'll be back with more xmas makes for Rudolph Day!

Lesley
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Monday 20 June 2016

Thank you in the borders

Hello everyone,
I've been struggling to find blog-time recently,
but I'm trying to get back on track,
so thanks for taking the time and visiting  me.

To start the week I'm sharing a thank you card
using Mixed Borders, a stamp set that is probably going to be overlooked,
which is a shame because it's awesome!

It has oh so pretty border images,
that can be combined and used in so many different ways,
but the most awesome thing, I only found out AFTER I'd ordered it!

It is designed to leave a gap to place a sentiment.
This is something I don't think I've seen before ,
have you?
This is going to be a definite favourite!



I stamped on scrap and fussy cut so I could decoupage the little flowers.


Have a good week
happy crafting
Lesley
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Sunday 19 June 2016

Happy Father's Day

I hope you have had a lovely day,
I do know it can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.

I am very lucky to still have mine...


....and Alan's Dad....


here's the spinner cards I made with a brand new bundle from Stampin' Up!,
and some retired stamps....



I made matching envelopes....


close-ups of the spinner...




I'll share the 'how to' another time.

lots of love
Lesley
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Saturday 11 June 2016

Fab Friend

Fab card from a Fab Friend



so Fab that I had to buy the stamp set....
luckily Awesomely Artistic is still available!
(139950)

Have a Fab Weekend

Lesley
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Friday 10 June 2016

Swallowtail


Absolutely gorgeous creation by Jan Twinks


No need to say any more!

Have a Fab Friday

Lesley
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Wednesday 8 June 2016

Smile and the world smiles with you.....

.......and there's nothing better than happy post.....
from a friend who makes you smile.....
and even sends you a smile :)



Go to stampingforpleasure for more of her creativity and she'll make you smile too
:)

wishing you many smiles .....

Lesley
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Monday 6 June 2016

Bold Butterfly trio

This was a make n take from one of my teamies.
The background is from a paper stack 
(awesome value, find it on  pages 169 to 171),
in shades of grey, with vellum die cut butterflies (138135)
that show the basic grey card layer underneath.



Short n sweet today!
Have a good week
Lesley
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Sunday 5 June 2016

Yay it's Party Time!


I went to a fun team gathering where we had gallons (and I mean gallons) of coffee,
cake and lots and lots of laughter.

One of the team kindly brought us all a make n take
using the Balloon Bouquet punch (140609), Balloon Celebration (140675),
and Playful Backgrounds (141920)


The Hostess with the mostest had these fab napkins,
which I didn't use, but kept because it's sooooo pretty and fun,
and love the colours black, white and melon mambo
(and I still have it, how mad/sad is that?!)




Here's another shot


and one more
as it was a bit tricky to get all the detail in


I hope you have a fun Sunday!

Lesley
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Saturday 4 June 2016

Swirly Bird and Scribbles

Morning all!
Where did the time go......again????!!!!!!

I need to sort my life planner out,
so that I can fit more in!

So, the new Catalogue is now LIVE
and I've put in a hooooooooomungus order
coz I just love so much of it.
If only I could afford everything?!!!
Oh well, we have to have patience in life don't we?

One of my first want/need/have to have was
The Swirly Bird Stamp Set (141749)
and Swirly Scribbles Thinlits (141497)
(strange names huh?)
which you can fortunately get as a BUNDLE (142353)
so that's 10% saved on that one!
I could see straight away soooo many options with this one,
does that ever happen to you?

I got the set out and just had a play!
A bit random, but I love it when I have time to 
just get inky and stampy and just see what happens!

The recipient was the lovely Di from Snippets Playground
gawd knows what she thought!
I suspect she'll be ever so polite and say "that's nice"!

Anyhoooo I've already made a few cards with this set,
so be sure to pop back sometime,
I do appreciate every visit!

I have a team playday tomorrow,
and have a fun project to share with them.

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I suspect you are saying "where's the picture?
I just want to see the card, stop waffling!"

So, here it is......drumroll please.....



Oh well, life is full of disappointment,
we just have to get used to it!

Have a fab fun weekend!
Lesley
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x

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Wednesday 1 June 2016

Handmade Happiness!

It's here!
The NEW CATALOGUE !!!


And there's even more!

Join my team in June and get 
TWO FREE STAMP SETS
as well as all the other perks, fun, and friendship!


And there's even more than that!
Earn more Hostess Rewards for qualifying orders
that's an extra £25!



So what are you waiting for?!



Want your own Catalogue?
Just email me!
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