tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81512526093016127882024-03-18T21:32:08.507+00:00Deborah's GemsSharing my cards and random warbles with you!! ***
Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.comBlogger2665125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-23162603110262287832024-03-18T12:29:00.005+00:002024-03-18T12:29:55.509+00:00Easter Critters<div>..... Hello again! If you've read my earlier post, you'll know that I've been requested to make separate Easter cards for our daughter Kat, and her partner, Kobie. You saw Kat's card earlier, and this is the one I've made for Kobie:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQnOiEzyEfUgkxuHfHFmFs05UD1WQxiwUzbEut8bwLtKbeCuB4s_soGyiIqlr3NOkcQF_KpcuzCWGsxsnti45JCekwGZIpZVZRxtOdHyb7N3bpyRCKVcYl_puQRr8FGfdAzUOFgQLUqzG-GBvISRVum9GqQQRd9wBG9qKHEq5zfcJVM60GrNcXajkRK8/s2253/CTD%23784%20-%20FMS%23627%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20Kobie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="2253" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQnOiEzyEfUgkxuHfHFmFs05UD1WQxiwUzbEut8bwLtKbeCuB4s_soGyiIqlr3NOkcQF_KpcuzCWGsxsnti45JCekwGZIpZVZRxtOdHyb7N3bpyRCKVcYl_puQRr8FGfdAzUOFgQLUqzG-GBvISRVum9GqQQRd9wBG9qKHEq5zfcJVM60GrNcXajkRK8/w640-h490/CTD%23784%20-%20FMS%23627%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20Kobie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Stamps: Gina K - Coffee Critters; Lawn Fawn - Magic Spring Messages, Celebration Scripty Sayings</div><div><div>Inks: Versafine Clair - Nocture</div><div>Accessories: White Card; Kaisercraft DP - Off the Wall; Copic Markers</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-throwdown-challenge-784.html" target="_blank">Color Throwdown - CTD#784</a>, and to <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/03/freshly-made-sketches-627-sketch-by.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches - FMS#627</a>. So pleased to be able to join in with both challenges. As it's the first time I've used the Coffee Critters stamp set, I'm also playing along with <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">Never-Before-Used-Schtuff - NBUS#60</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83DqfBtbD97iVrCrqA6t5o2f4T_x0aQvSIRaNxjRbX2ujeTpgRv6frbF6XfTeLe_xdqFxdwZB2w0EHk6qb3nAPaqkXk7L9eLhDOHFLqrH-gbpW_accHuZ_0dZYc1IadBbDKT5UGICsYi0WU0-Y9rFttPzpz6EtnvTFVSrf2ZngVPhBLKKdVO755K3pXI/s400/CTD%23784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83DqfBtbD97iVrCrqA6t5o2f4T_x0aQvSIRaNxjRbX2ujeTpgRv6frbF6XfTeLe_xdqFxdwZB2w0EHk6qb3nAPaqkXk7L9eLhDOHFLqrH-gbpW_accHuZ_0dZYc1IadBbDKT5UGICsYi0WU0-Y9rFttPzpz6EtnvTFVSrf2ZngVPhBLKKdVO755K3pXI/w200-h200/CTD%23784.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIacNSV1rfllmnduEcIU51fAvH_tRlfZvi6Oi84CWfNCmAi_Hd7w-rLFItPt3RWbaE0fWQHypuy7doMwyBbN5n_Au1NN8KJfW5ZXP3rrh6SP5UQzNQDG926zSqpBezWyCxcHGjgayXnMlUDA9-Zv4oLUcvqHvRDPhwNQlU-i-McNhRmA70fCgq75J01A/s400/FMS%23627.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="309" data-original-width="400" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIacNSV1rfllmnduEcIU51fAvH_tRlfZvi6Oi84CWfNCmAi_Hd7w-rLFItPt3RWbaE0fWQHypuy7doMwyBbN5n_Au1NN8KJfW5ZXP3rrh6SP5UQzNQDG926zSqpBezWyCxcHGjgayXnMlUDA9-Zv4oLUcvqHvRDPhwNQlU-i-McNhRmA70fCgq75J01A/w200-h154/FMS%23627.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGUu1imjvkmb21UJWnaUNeUpSBgtFYp387uG_7IXTcQWwfq5nIXpkTUgYOCaJSJ3GNE7y26r2zfEHKiSNonK2HiIUCS92cYR_ElAd0ZjZTFVB7_PbRAY3qe7vumsNaW8t1Me-4hA40jX0tcMDP711yIDZb7zllp-MSlUgJ2V9laaF1-gViGyWLSStj8U/s1090/NBUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1090" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGUu1imjvkmb21UJWnaUNeUpSBgtFYp387uG_7IXTcQWwfq5nIXpkTUgYOCaJSJ3GNE7y26r2zfEHKiSNonK2HiIUCS92cYR_ElAd0ZjZTFVB7_PbRAY3qe7vumsNaW8t1Me-4hA40jX0tcMDP711yIDZb7zllp-MSlUgJ2V9laaF1-gViGyWLSStj8U/w200-h49/NBUS.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>This was fun to make. I had a look through my stash and decided that these little guys were perfect for Kobie. The set is called 'Coffee Critters' and the llama and bear are both holding cups of coffee, but that was so easy to fix. The inspiration for the critters is the cute bear on the CTD logo. I simply stamped some extra Easter eggs along with the critters, coloured them with Copic markers, and then fussy cut them all out. I adhered the Easter eggs over the coffee mugs and no one would ever know! Well, apart from all of you!! I cut a strip of design paper for the bottom of the card. Stamped the greeting and then added the cute critters.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGwnDIXQTtENDqD1ZiAIbN1k9bulelcjQ4JpmKLaPlSs2HCV_sh2qnf8-vAoDfAMEkulvB8ZdUCjob1uV8K_JTx-HB_A_LhBwYLvIWBHDC7Bb8Bn8FDYzzIm_Koo2jDfaedzWKV-kNz9mWJ5BLV9PBVg5FlmckS4L1Pl5CYAGhhFGTLwJUMry57qqPwk/s1638/CTD%23784%20-%20FMS%23627%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20Kobie%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1638" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGwnDIXQTtENDqD1ZiAIbN1k9bulelcjQ4JpmKLaPlSs2HCV_sh2qnf8-vAoDfAMEkulvB8ZdUCjob1uV8K_JTx-HB_A_LhBwYLvIWBHDC7Bb8Bn8FDYzzIm_Koo2jDfaedzWKV-kNz9mWJ5BLV9PBVg5FlmckS4L1Pl5CYAGhhFGTLwJUMry57qqPwk/s320/CTD%23784%20-%20FMS%23627%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20Kobie%20in.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Inside the card is quite simple. I cut more of the design paper for the mat layer. On the white panel I stamped a scripty greeting and added the cute fox in the corner.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qIlX39LvIzA_ILX0gq8W4JlLvg7Cn06rYABDFN1CORYE0TxRGkjxs2goTjxDsmiv-t6_pdbf_78TKzrxjrswMHHIUDzGsuZRyVzj9Mz2pR6Lzyx6sNMp8mxl0civ2SCmDVUmT4sq8iMQO11UiQJvgPH_ongw0IcTR53BEflKFK2Z8aAiXePq6Bn4BtA/s1492/CTD%23784%20-%20FMS%23627%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20Kobie%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1492" data-original-width="1492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qIlX39LvIzA_ILX0gq8W4JlLvg7Cn06rYABDFN1CORYE0TxRGkjxs2goTjxDsmiv-t6_pdbf_78TKzrxjrswMHHIUDzGsuZRyVzj9Mz2pR6Lzyx6sNMp8mxl0civ2SCmDVUmT4sq8iMQO11UiQJvgPH_ongw0IcTR53BEflKFK2Z8aAiXePq6Bn4BtA/s320/CTD%23784%20-%20FMS%23627%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20Kobie%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>That's definitely all for today. I need to go and do some household chores - not too many mind! See you soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a></div>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-70747069976028936712024-03-18T10:30:00.001+00:002024-03-18T10:30:42.433+00:00Easter Bunnies<div>... Morning!! Here's another of the Easter cards that I made this weekend. This is a fun, cute card with lots of Easter bunnies and Easter eggs:</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEENOh0PYnfJh8x_xg9F5ndiboGEpc9vd9Ug6ay8XTQD-Izyszs-kw_XPkfbTIfT1dsJSM4ICuLEHKDomsdw7zgJb-PLytu_WCKsF0cScvZkaHuphHTTIHv4_NGsO8eJMumAqYfA-YwXl_tkDLbHoAyQXgo1RDHC-oWkoe8vv10agnH_9MQpIXJtnnQHs/s1609/SSC%23331%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Kat%20&%20Kobie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1609" data-original-width="1174" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEENOh0PYnfJh8x_xg9F5ndiboGEpc9vd9Ug6ay8XTQD-Izyszs-kw_XPkfbTIfT1dsJSM4ICuLEHKDomsdw7zgJb-PLytu_WCKsF0cScvZkaHuphHTTIHv4_NGsO8eJMumAqYfA-YwXl_tkDLbHoAyQXgo1RDHC-oWkoe8vv10agnH_9MQpIXJtnnQHs/w466-h640/SSC%23331%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Kat%20&%20Kobie.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br />Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps - Spring Baskets, Vintage Postcards; Lawn Fawn - Easter Before 'n' Afters, Magic Spring Messages, Happy Happy Happy, Celebration Scripty Sentiments; WF - Postage Collage</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Dusty Pink; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Waffle Flower - A6 Postage Collage</div><div>Accessories: White & Kraft Card; WF - A6 Blocks Stencil; Copic Markers</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/2024/03/ssc331-easter-bounty.html" target="_blank">Sunday Stamps Challenge - SSC#331</a>where they have some lovely spring colours to play with - perfect for an Easter card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0FwazSFjpm573LIB41zJw-MXdlft7Wigm3rLeGQfPHYPhj6biNnaTfqErnuN0ZeHdh4AqhNzkC7_8m3JUarBvbBZy5ALkVE1Bsw8G_nAmNoEJOR3137ktN_u73MmRu1NwORe1vR_CiTX2aprmY2dEP8Tl9ZgSV4kf2_NpAEkClhYXXLa5FQtzGyAiQA/s400/SSC331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0FwazSFjpm573LIB41zJw-MXdlft7Wigm3rLeGQfPHYPhj6biNnaTfqErnuN0ZeHdh4AqhNzkC7_8m3JUarBvbBZy5ALkVE1Bsw8G_nAmNoEJOR3137ktN_u73MmRu1NwORe1vR_CiTX2aprmY2dEP8Tl9ZgSV4kf2_NpAEkClhYXXLa5FQtzGyAiQA/w200-h200/SSC331.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>This card is a US A6 card measuring 4½" x 6¼" and using the WF A6 die, I can make a postage stamp style using their die. I'm very keen on the postage collage dies and have them in A2, A6, A7, and mini-slimline - so much fun!! Anyway, I die cut the A6 white panel and used the matching A6 blocks stencil and lightly brushed on pink ink to define the 'stamps'. I used a mix of stamps to add images and a greeting, I coloured the images with Copic markers and once all the little 'stamps' were created, I added postage elements. I layered the finished panel on kraft card and added the whole lot to the front of a side-opening A6 white note card.</div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirC6FQeDMTD3pXtK8eyAiPFYrjI6HTFCo7taesVYr49cqpDqdqIqUrfVlOmF4IFpiIf0mWPpB_Bvoqe9GeP2ySSdXjYYtduKL0tbkPmwAtZSqIPSYdoYdGvB7KkTtjMazikaeyalNE2r9wX7E9MVHz7AZXv2FU3Ab2r4t8M64nFrpvd7R9B_ah0z4xFv0/s1653/SSC%23331%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Kat%20&%20Kobie%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1653" data-original-width="1189" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirC6FQeDMTD3pXtK8eyAiPFYrjI6HTFCo7taesVYr49cqpDqdqIqUrfVlOmF4IFpiIf0mWPpB_Bvoqe9GeP2ySSdXjYYtduKL0tbkPmwAtZSqIPSYdoYdGvB7KkTtjMazikaeyalNE2r9wX7E9MVHz7AZXv2FU3Ab2r4t8M64nFrpvd7R9B_ah0z4xFv0/s320/SSC%23331%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Kat%20&%20Kobie%20in.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br /></div><div>For the inside, I cut a mat layer of kraft card. On the white panel, I stamped a greeting mixing stamps from two sets, added another cute bunny, coloured with Copic markers and added to the card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkYKFZS7K8t6OKu9YZswYsFpC35xyGncVDVMiOTEwn1od3smpnSn6jE8B55gabE_bSzEsdi96NWkHyFa_JNsLEt-R-_ioqHO0cb92ecKwI-2ztsGahpNq6hd28DpBXS2PUgLZlaWeLATz0YdqEqXeM-xeU0UAAe1OD2L4y9IqiiwHxaEWnG0CarjIODI/s1896/SSC%23331%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Kat%20&%20Kobie%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="1896" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkYKFZS7K8t6OKu9YZswYsFpC35xyGncVDVMiOTEwn1od3smpnSn6jE8B55gabE_bSzEsdi96NWkHyFa_JNsLEt-R-_ioqHO0cb92ecKwI-2ztsGahpNq6hd28DpBXS2PUgLZlaWeLATz0YdqEqXeM-xeU0UAAe1OD2L4y9IqiiwHxaEWnG0CarjIODI/s320/SSC%23331%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Kat%20&%20Kobie%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This card was going to be for our daughter, Kat and her partner, Kobie. However, I've been asked for separate cards!! Not that it will be a hardship as making cards is jus so much fun. That's all for now - I'm off to make some more cards and listen to my new Audible book. See you soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-52959053442688666082024-03-17T16:12:00.001+00:002024-03-17T16:12:40.040+00:00Happy Easter<div>... Good afternoon! It's been quite nice here today and so I spent the day playing in my craft room. Well, it's my happy place! I'm still working on my Easter cards - this one is for my mum. I'm perfectly safe to share it here as Mum doesn't do technology!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlztLvJ_yssh1cpFJILXZN_pKW3Vg9XdhjSuTfmr6hABnjRcI9VLorLCpS8vvmwtccEJuRbwAgGYCTpmZLwIZCyLvv11Dvm-JR_uCn_dHiB1heGuvAhwqMmWDm4xNQlIL8K20TxQ4j4ifRDfinVQGDz5SzfI_eOLHztnShtP6UPeA2BCLBUUNGdyzUh6A/s1482/CH%2383%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Mum.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1147" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlztLvJ_yssh1cpFJILXZN_pKW3Vg9XdhjSuTfmr6hABnjRcI9VLorLCpS8vvmwtccEJuRbwAgGYCTpmZLwIZCyLvv11Dvm-JR_uCn_dHiB1heGuvAhwqMmWDm4xNQlIL8K20TxQ4j4ifRDfinVQGDz5SzfI_eOLHztnShtP6UPeA2BCLBUUNGdyzUh6A/w496-h640/CH%2383%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Mum.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Lovely Lace; Waltzingmouse Stamps - Nestie Eggs</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Blue Denim</div><div>Dies: Spellbinders - Cross Collection (S4-265); Waffle Flower - Dotted Sunburst</div><div>Accessories: White Card; SU Card - Balmy Blue, Very Vanilla; Sheer Shimmer Spray - Frost; Gems</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-hues-83-cream-and-blue.html" target="_blank">Color Hues - CH#83</a> - blue and cream. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXf5plmTMT4tHI3tUaLRBIBsVBykjRx6EulIaY2ucaT4Ou1hwlhBD8hLKftttPH7ZIc_ncYZnlObkgh_qMkQq6CzofDeQTtVH1AwiwoFDpAisz9ZB8Rje_Oc0Df0zumybB4tLM2FsursXi4a3KlelTXEI8tR3zC8CSbXkcs5GJ_QXswYgSTG94MquKj48/s400/CH%2383.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXf5plmTMT4tHI3tUaLRBIBsVBykjRx6EulIaY2ucaT4Ou1hwlhBD8hLKftttPH7ZIc_ncYZnlObkgh_qMkQq6CzofDeQTtVH1AwiwoFDpAisz9ZB8Rje_Oc0Df0zumybB4tLM2FsursXi4a3KlelTXEI8tR3zC8CSbXkcs5GJ_QXswYgSTG94MquKj48/w163-h200/CH%2383.jpeg" width="163" /></a></div><br /><div>I cut a piece of blue card to be slightly smaller than an A2 white note card. I used the Dotted Sunburst die - this cuts a pattern into the card. I spritzed the card with a shimmer spray and set it aside to dry. I die cut a cross in cream card, along with 3 white crosses. Leaving the cross in the die, I brushed on blue ink - it was whatever was left on the brush. I removed the cross from the die and layered it with the three other crosses to give strength and dimension. I added the cross to the front of the card and added tiny crystal gems to the end of each arm of the cross. To complete the card, I stamped a simple greeting in blue ink on cream card and adhered it to the panel.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSOHGc4dXiHkkFeBxvA9o78_jKnUGqYRLtGkCoExipBg9n0SmFj1KRcp7T4if-Hxbyev8jDB72hyphenhyphenfBI2w9y8EadNDfLOyCCxKLNXhHOgp6csxAL3-9XjuNlqfAb0abiJGwNgt37BPwbSQDDOmZrCM07o_cBv68k_7rfm1W5Crg-eVcxjuDttpZdSWl7Q/s1476/CH%2383%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Mum%20sq%20in.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1476" data-original-width="1166" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSOHGc4dXiHkkFeBxvA9o78_jKnUGqYRLtGkCoExipBg9n0SmFj1KRcp7T4if-Hxbyev8jDB72hyphenhyphenfBI2w9y8EadNDfLOyCCxKLNXhHOgp6csxAL3-9XjuNlqfAb0abiJGwNgt37BPwbSQDDOmZrCM07o_cBv68k_7rfm1W5Crg-eVcxjuDttpZdSWl7Q/s320/CH%2383%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Mum%20sq%20in.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><br /><div>For the inside of the card, I cut a mat layer of blue card and a piece of white card. I stamped on of the WMS Nestie Eggs onto cream card with blue ink and used the Spellbinder die to cut it out. I lightly brushed blue ink around the edge of the egg and glued it to the white panel.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYRrX83aptavC5GhL14cc4xT-RbCh5YZf5lXpWXG0seRSAhrEibzT5jvy-vqqwqQERT1DdPIJLQVobAW4tCI0kGMXFTs11RPT88ArtSEFsVUQdfecGgsxTSdMuRXvsbZq4rZNbbc7NwM2C07IWXCq_GvvDKumUzDJaDzAfGVUmDmekUZxwAvqBQ2Mpxg/s1395/CH%2383%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Mum%20sq.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="1395" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYRrX83aptavC5GhL14cc4xT-RbCh5YZf5lXpWXG0seRSAhrEibzT5jvy-vqqwqQERT1DdPIJLQVobAW4tCI0kGMXFTs11RPT88ArtSEFsVUQdfecGgsxTSdMuRXvsbZq4rZNbbc7NwM2C07IWXCq_GvvDKumUzDJaDzAfGVUmDmekUZxwAvqBQ2Mpxg/s320/CH%2383%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20-%20Mum%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm very pleased how this card has turned out. I'm not at all religious - for me Easter is an excuse to enjoy lots of chocolate eggs. However, for my mum, Easter is very important and I think she'll love this card. It's been fun playing with my old Waltzingmouse stamps too. The Nestie Eggs set is just gorgeous - love the patterns in the eggs. That's it for now. See you tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-91872119078504091092024-03-16T17:21:00.000+00:002024-03-16T17:21:00.374+00:00Easter Postage Style<div>.... Good evening!! It's been rather dull here today, so I've spent the day in my craft room. I've made a couple of cards - one I can share now, and one you'll see soon. I need several Easter cards for my family and this is the first:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTo9xdD_d9-YPnwhX8_3as6nbBlwFJfFxdrebYkfC6LB2yVE0Q46fvsXH2YMW2Uy8aEIGxQjbQBajzRAiArsNnyQbGqUgvpN-w-zKPJLxN04pakRDz0hkwdBb1aPE0x56ujyQEFmlmz1vp6Qsl7PuBPDCqfNVP8rD2RmhZswpb6qKEe6rQDNsMKzIl4-s/s1907/AAAC%2302%20-%20Happy%20Easter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1907" data-original-width="1481" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTo9xdD_d9-YPnwhX8_3as6nbBlwFJfFxdrebYkfC6LB2yVE0Q46fvsXH2YMW2Uy8aEIGxQjbQBajzRAiArsNnyQbGqUgvpN-w-zKPJLxN04pakRDz0hkwdBb1aPE0x56ujyQEFmlmz1vp6Qsl7PuBPDCqfNVP8rD2RmhZswpb6qKEe6rQDNsMKzIl4-s/w498-h640/AAAC%2302%20-%20Happy%20Easter.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Lawn Fawn - Celebration Scripty Sayings, Celebration Scripty Sentiments, Happy Happy Happy; Waltzingmouse Stamps - Vintage Postcards; Waffle Flower - Postage Collage</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Wild Dandelion, Powder Blue, Blue Denim, Light Orchid, Medium Orchid, Dark Orchid, Light Lilac, Medium Lilac, Dark Lilac; Memento - Summer Sky; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Waffle Flower - Postage Collage Die A2 </div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Gina K Stencil - Christmas Flowers; Copic Markers</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://aaacolourfulchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/colourboard-2.html" target="_blank">AAA Colourful - AAAC#02</a> where the colour board is just gorgeous - shades of pinks, blues and purples - love them!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC69PC0Y2y0aq29j33EJq9MZMW5mcFWTunWkxGFMa_YCYq0bhF1yBdH8m-3f9zaXsfgK-Cb_1DoYAJzFnWrA7p2NiXWjAxVKJkAXkihkq6clZyRumRZ3a7wjrTLV8TklCu0fnXspVFlIByw8z-8udp3iWq58U9mwg69GcygkModavZVmrI7llFNL7ljww/s320/AAAC%2302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC69PC0Y2y0aq29j33EJq9MZMW5mcFWTunWkxGFMa_YCYq0bhF1yBdH8m-3f9zaXsfgK-Cb_1DoYAJzFnWrA7p2NiXWjAxVKJkAXkihkq6clZyRumRZ3a7wjrTLV8TklCu0fnXspVFlIByw8z-8udp3iWq58U9mwg69GcygkModavZVmrI7llFNL7ljww/w200-h200/AAAC%2302.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm working through the postage collage die cuts on my desk. For this one, I masked the edges of the die and between each 'stamp'. The flower stencil has four layers which are very easy to line up. I inked each flower a different colour, added the leaves and the dots. I removed the masking strips and used a mix of stamps sets to add the extra details in black ink. I layered the finished panel onto a black mat layer and then added the whole piece to the front of an A2 white note card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyQPL2YMi09sx6v2C1yVa5SDYjDK2cJrfxtsCAf5NwJIPNX6l95yWOasLy6nA2SyjKL7DihakRUuwf4vhITrSk5BkKrItE_Iy7MI4HRIgJrxkKuIqxzj105nTz-1B8T5xD2B6l8qVhhWFN2Dlhdxamw8QPGV2UWE6XNz1XKmUGxZKj2aaw8QtYT469lI/s1498/AAAC%2302%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyQPL2YMi09sx6v2C1yVa5SDYjDK2cJrfxtsCAf5NwJIPNX6l95yWOasLy6nA2SyjKL7DihakRUuwf4vhITrSk5BkKrItE_Iy7MI4HRIgJrxkKuIqxzj105nTz-1B8T5xD2B6l8qVhhWFN2Dlhdxamw8QPGV2UWE6XNz1XKmUGxZKj2aaw8QtYT469lI/s320/AAAC%2302%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20in.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><br /><div>For the inside of the card, I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel I stamped an Easter greeting made up from two stamps sets. I finished the panel by lightly stencilling another flower to the bottom corner.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIyQ80KTOm2nOXsKunH18YnHCzXvHVCuWfzhJi2YENBggre7QmMRBUDbh-bxhF-CGrdW-BFOhRlx5VK4DNwkdujrUK3RO7Iys2KZMT46sJuMlK2eVvlsnKU2iz8R1ZmESRxJ_lb_y5ZQcbFAcFp995KG37XnJXl0Gw6C6Uc_57GSLU9HQP4lguyMWe3U/s2301/AAAC%2302%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2301" data-original-width="2301" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIyQ80KTOm2nOXsKunH18YnHCzXvHVCuWfzhJi2YENBggre7QmMRBUDbh-bxhF-CGrdW-BFOhRlx5VK4DNwkdujrUK3RO7Iys2KZMT46sJuMlK2eVvlsnKU2iz8R1ZmESRxJ_lb_y5ZQcbFAcFp995KG37XnJXl0Gw6C6Uc_57GSLU9HQP4lguyMWe3U/s320/AAAC%2302%20-%20Happy%20Easter%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>It's been a fun day. Not only have I made some cards, I've completed a couple of pages in my art journals, and I've been listening to Audible. I'm listening to Misery by Stephen King - really enjoying this book - reminds me that I should rewatch the movie!! That's all for now. See you soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-56962850472857771822024-03-14T06:57:00.005+00:002024-03-14T06:57:34.274+00:00Modern Roses<div>.... Hello, good morning! I had fun yesterday afternoon and finished off two more cards with the new Modern Roses stamp set. Here they are:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANSYKF9lRKfb3uynqvUjhyL4kz8ZnovAiGkst16fJ21FcDHhpBW_0MjbQ3xvlWx6ccxyL86pQ_xdfdhzJ6czZtmQowy0cJV9r58rvDX9eygipF1dsFd-IFDj7T6DRY6Lf3HjIkg1fxsGtc7_bLD_9e7or3eKBnMq5sm4kRwDtzRSEofmtW2iCpAIJoxE/s1829/ATSM%23463%20-%20NBUS%2360%20-%20PP%23680%20-%20Birthday%20Wishes%20Anne%20HD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1829" data-original-width="1409" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANSYKF9lRKfb3uynqvUjhyL4kz8ZnovAiGkst16fJ21FcDHhpBW_0MjbQ3xvlWx6ccxyL86pQ_xdfdhzJ6czZtmQowy0cJV9r58rvDX9eygipF1dsFd-IFDj7T6DRY6Lf3HjIkg1fxsGtc7_bLD_9e7or3eKBnMq5sm4kRwDtzRSEofmtW2iCpAIJoxE/w494-h640/ATSM%23463%20-%20NBUS%2360%20-%20PP%23680%20-%20Birthday%20Wishes%20Anne%20HD.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Modern Roses, Sweet Sentiments</div><div>Inks: Wild Dandelion, Dusty Rose, Key Lime, Jelly Bean Green, Fresh Asparagus; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Modern Roses, Master Layouts 1</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Gina K Embossing Folder - Swiss Dot</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">Never-Before-Used-Schtuff - NBUS#60</a> - all of it!! I'm also playing along with <a href="https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-463-birthdays.html" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps and More! - ATSM#463</a> the theme is 'birthdays', and to <a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/03/pp680-color-challenge-from-jaydee.html" target="_blank">The Paper Players - PP#680</a> - these colours.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pcVslxaLSfLkYBzF0lCCQJ2tGjfknFU5MVjbU735qBgS4Sn4saWhQOy9xezsVm9B-Jdh7dKgWiEot7LQayDHrsm8D0l5yxmnNwME-QrLq-pvLD84-4UxHj2LFvduaWELR6kwOgWiZDrgKSWGQ-888J_HlOPp6nlO029LSTfBbu-zeFKHCJlySxJaIoo/s1090/NBUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1090" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pcVslxaLSfLkYBzF0lCCQJ2tGjfknFU5MVjbU735qBgS4Sn4saWhQOy9xezsVm9B-Jdh7dKgWiEot7LQayDHrsm8D0l5yxmnNwME-QrLq-pvLD84-4UxHj2LFvduaWELR6kwOgWiZDrgKSWGQ-888J_HlOPp6nlO029LSTfBbu-zeFKHCJlySxJaIoo/w200-h49/NBUS.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9xeZ6FfQBhOHFOETdbmsWqsmrvzPRMpWL4TNAdijfZzdE9zDxCo6h46khP3M74jxttXX34IYqgzD5pUz-pjheI5h0B6gZpnlMM07yPTf6Ld7gDdeexsv7_zBbcma_u7sweeZwkaTGiNSh6AJsALgMJODSQKvapRGgQYNz3RHz8q9gbVo6Q1ysYFgEII/s320/ATSM%23463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="113" data-original-width="320" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9xeZ6FfQBhOHFOETdbmsWqsmrvzPRMpWL4TNAdijfZzdE9zDxCo6h46khP3M74jxttXX34IYqgzD5pUz-pjheI5h0B6gZpnlMM07yPTf6Ld7gDdeexsv7_zBbcma_u7sweeZwkaTGiNSh6AJsALgMJODSQKvapRGgQYNz3RHz8q9gbVo6Q1ysYFgEII/w200-h71/ATSM%23463.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnrrpgDCPINJr3cKL5kcMThLInEKokaxjlnXtaeb8ab9GTYnRvAigGoxzHWG1-YHWU0LIi2etchAtU9mDd1w46tlZFBZcp-o7AAV9ZDjS51J61hea6eY0CIiF26IdGlqDnb7gEjaEI9v3Hy-dIkBy1rvG3i9WingEnMNxL5PrTKWIIB9zBSTa4aaYtgvc/s320/pp680.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="301" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnrrpgDCPINJr3cKL5kcMThLInEKokaxjlnXtaeb8ab9GTYnRvAigGoxzHWG1-YHWU0LIi2etchAtU9mDd1w46tlZFBZcp-o7AAV9ZDjS51J61hea6eY0CIiF26IdGlqDnb7gEjaEI9v3Hy-dIkBy1rvG3i9WingEnMNxL5PrTKWIIB9zBSTa4aaYtgvc/w188-h200/pp680.png" width="188" /></a></div><br /><div>I stamped the roses in pink on white card, added the leaves and then die cut the panel to size. I placed the piece into the Swiss Dot EF. I realised after I'd run it through the Spellbinders that I had the EF the wrong way up - but I quite like the debossed look!! I than stamped a few roses in yellow and some leaves in a darker green; I used the matching die to cut them out. I added the roses and leaves to the stamped panel and then adhered the panel to a black mat layer and then to an A2 white note card. I finished the front with a pretty birthday greeting stamped in black and die cut. I also cut a few extra white die cuts and layered them together to give dimension to the greeting.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Y8G9F9vZ69R4zXKDiUAqGvD4Rv1007CQ_s9oo0UEmWqO8ebgf8N1ohvIMIA8MI2ATPT1s12oqam66lVwJ6xh2xKN8jeiUBDhsgYLXizOVnwPjHj6Oe-s46jWTjZCFyyFhs994LlkXD_bMlPfITXXyuO4_sl44xzlppIcqsHiPp0SMOXzvFGn4A41MNc/s1447/ATSM%23463%20-%20NBUS%2360%20-%20PP%23680%20-%20Birthday%20Wishes%20Anne%20HD%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="1128" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Y8G9F9vZ69R4zXKDiUAqGvD4Rv1007CQ_s9oo0UEmWqO8ebgf8N1ohvIMIA8MI2ATPT1s12oqam66lVwJ6xh2xKN8jeiUBDhsgYLXizOVnwPjHj6Oe-s46jWTjZCFyyFhs994LlkXD_bMlPfITXXyuO4_sl44xzlppIcqsHiPp0SMOXzvFGn4A41MNc/s320/ATSM%23463%20-%20NBUS%2360%20-%20PP%23680%20-%20Birthday%20Wishes%20Anne%20HD%20in.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel I stamped a scripty greeting and added some roses and a leaf.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuTrB8sOcmq1_NGLYZwvvfVw4tJS8YrZ8_v1y6LgtCGiUdPL0V23nX3_zcZ3DvFMIeOC4aQG2JL-K__K4tmAQB7ssi0hfU2lvugcGu4Rg0d_MrZWJwqnmPqcDUYnDxOBE9Y5xNKrNFIoAE_8VnVu_7YIuPhIaK1eH3X3EA0UYZWnse5HlObVv13TMyq0/s1299/ATSM%23463%20-%20NBUS%2360%20-%20PP%23680%20-%20Birthday%20Wishes%20Anne%20HD%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1299" data-original-width="1299" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuTrB8sOcmq1_NGLYZwvvfVw4tJS8YrZ8_v1y6LgtCGiUdPL0V23nX3_zcZ3DvFMIeOC4aQG2JL-K__K4tmAQB7ssi0hfU2lvugcGu4Rg0d_MrZWJwqnmPqcDUYnDxOBE9Y5xNKrNFIoAE_8VnVu_7YIuPhIaK1eH3X3EA0UYZWnse5HlObVv13TMyq0/s320/ATSM%23463%20-%20NBUS%2360%20-%20PP%23680%20-%20Birthday%20Wishes%20Anne%20HD%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This card is for Ann - one of the ladies mum and I know from the hairdressers. I've been taking mum to see Tracey for a weekly hair wash and dry for the past two years and we've got to know all the regulars. It's a lovely salon, and last week Ann gave us the most delicious lemon drizzle cake - it didn't last long. And that's when we found out it's Ann's birthday tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>My next card is for a friend who I've not seen for some time:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNBOx7kltDbAdCwdNmrpfWfY-az18uQDhLFbMTU6_jp7fp2J4LqIE5r9xfHHmhkGYbNk-_V4F7JZB4Taf93PsTk_0u0SwDB6Irm404wSLEr3z3QMoXe3DgoaWj9PPBqm09V_0fbVkDrknZwyXAZvVKdUdJvAcEtBKm46t9Y9AJs6gGFYRMf2AHG5ln0g/s1439/CASC&S%23532%20-%20ATCAS%23253%20-%20Hello%20Friend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1115" data-original-width="1439" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNBOx7kltDbAdCwdNmrpfWfY-az18uQDhLFbMTU6_jp7fp2J4LqIE5r9xfHHmhkGYbNk-_V4F7JZB4Taf93PsTk_0u0SwDB6Irm404wSLEr3z3QMoXe3DgoaWj9PPBqm09V_0fbVkDrknZwyXAZvVKdUdJvAcEtBKm46t9Y9AJs6gGFYRMf2AHG5ln0g/w640-h496/CASC&S%23532%20-%20ATCAS%23253%20-%20Hello%20Friend.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Modern Roses, Wonderfully Made</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Ocean Mist, Powder Blue, Key Lime; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Modern Roses, Master Layouts 2</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Copic Marker</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this one to <a href="https://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-532-colours.html" target="_blank">CAS Colours & Sketches - CASC&S#532</a> for the colours, and <a href="https://addictedtocas.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-253.html" target="_blank">Addicted to CAS - ATCAS#253</a> where the theme is 'friends'.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4Wew4Dhb7l1rqaFXhxjx73rVLDiX5l3lruVTo_NJhRhnC3Tas5ZL-KA4shdKHMedGboTE4g89Sw-ok1RW97kpJWfW0LTE4HmWHZGJsdeyUUYvbKNwNuNjWYZ_lBvbXhrXbvm-gcIkE2vtQAdNY1Hode9dcFeqo2KrkuTMpgLjcAaUhEzKdedqwCLxFQ/s400/CASC&S%23532.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="400" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4Wew4Dhb7l1rqaFXhxjx73rVLDiX5l3lruVTo_NJhRhnC3Tas5ZL-KA4shdKHMedGboTE4g89Sw-ok1RW97kpJWfW0LTE4HmWHZGJsdeyUUYvbKNwNuNjWYZ_lBvbXhrXbvm-gcIkE2vtQAdNY1Hode9dcFeqo2KrkuTMpgLjcAaUhEzKdedqwCLxFQ/w200-h80/CASC&S%23532.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U5GjHcmyNDvmE1VJzi3GR8tsXY9ma-qf0iYNBa737S3-Sf82dCFP5w-zk5uUqm30ivP_hDjVp2brFLfhDYoaiKELYepG3GS5E2T23DhUHH8uG8p0o0Yq39P2CEnzs-3UNgY4qgmU1V9QIoSzKHGOwvDClxsOfyc97T0phReejI__fqO4sq1oAzz8BPw/s320/ATCAS%23253.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_U5GjHcmyNDvmE1VJzi3GR8tsXY9ma-qf0iYNBa737S3-Sf82dCFP5w-zk5uUqm30ivP_hDjVp2brFLfhDYoaiKELYepG3GS5E2T23DhUHH8uG8p0o0Yq39P2CEnzs-3UNgY4qgmU1V9QIoSzKHGOwvDClxsOfyc97T0phReejI__fqO4sq1oAzz8BPw/w200-h200/ATCAS%23253.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>I used my MISTI to stamp the roses first in pale blue and then again in a darker blue. Then I stamped the leaves in a bright green. I used a stitched edge die to cut out the panel and layered it onto a black mat and added it to the front of an A2 white note card. I stamped the sentiment in black and cut it, and a couple of blanks, out with the matching die. I added the sentiment in the bottom right corner. I really like the way this stamp works so well in both landscape and portrait.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gfCbYLWXORvQGdDbbU26l96hkDdpbPsQxWhIi6mpTZpBgJl0BrpGPTieUH_FJwsci97hNZpMacyAaLC1gvdC_qNMDQfrqRuOYPutxCzDqyW_fCJQs7d3NaY2cJpJy7nkHJWH9l5ds7l67ouox-w5rWM12dsLgbsQBgzliIp3211ZqKP1w5tNakWn31M/s1476/CASC&S%23532%20-%20ATCAS%23253%20-%20Hello%20Friend%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="1476" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gfCbYLWXORvQGdDbbU26l96hkDdpbPsQxWhIi6mpTZpBgJl0BrpGPTieUH_FJwsci97hNZpMacyAaLC1gvdC_qNMDQfrqRuOYPutxCzDqyW_fCJQs7d3NaY2cJpJy7nkHJWH9l5ds7l67ouox-w5rWM12dsLgbsQBgzliIp3211ZqKP1w5tNakWn31M/s320/CASC&S%23532%20-%20ATCAS%23253%20-%20Hello%20Friend%20in.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>For the inside, I cut a piece of white card and stamped a simple greeting in the corner, leaving a nice space for my message. I finished by edging the panel with a blue marker and then adhered it into the card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpD18KjOLR_j-4_9ixQXi8_tObIveBALaaN3we7PHZ9e0sAE0L868hqFd5KiGOHiJiuPkTzfIYa11P1efWKUYGV-PmbQWIImQEpoPZvQvNL8_6m4fQLql0ZUOvJrYbTaaH62XupBWL0-bZlvChQITyEoi1OUGO9JWPicwC1c4Fw-xcnVoEqI36Bk_5CY/s1491/CASC&S%23532%20-%20ATCAS%23253%20-%20Hello%20Friend%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1491" data-original-width="1491" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpD18KjOLR_j-4_9ixQXi8_tObIveBALaaN3we7PHZ9e0sAE0L868hqFd5KiGOHiJiuPkTzfIYa11P1efWKUYGV-PmbQWIImQEpoPZvQvNL8_6m4fQLql0ZUOvJrYbTaaH62XupBWL0-bZlvChQITyEoi1OUGO9JWPicwC1c4Fw-xcnVoEqI36Bk_5CY/s320/CASC&S%23532%20-%20ATCAS%23253%20-%20Hello%20Friend%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I can see that this set is going to be a favourite. I had lots of fun making these cards. That's all for now. See you soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-78492112674065222542024-03-13T15:55:00.000+00:002024-03-13T15:55:21.772+00:00Floral Hello <div>..... Good afternoon! I've had a fun day today. Spent the morning at the hairdresser getting a new colour - sadly the peacock look has gone! And this afternoon, I've been working on cards and listening to a story on Audible. Here's my card:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWJEUK1QaO8HHrDYRNGf4T6-8j8FQiYwujTRgjq2hA-LlXvX6IZaaZVpASqiEI5HxCE8Abact8MBfb80kQw8aHkKzXaQlExjxa86rESryroIffq4Zj3cQQ49YzXAvhCkUtZwZPCcT82WrufjKknVHHBZrgtuQ0tzDvr1Mwb8z-kTtaeKxTpRZ8mYO18w/s2006/CASOF%23278%20-%20Happy%20Hello.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="1549" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlWJEUK1QaO8HHrDYRNGf4T6-8j8FQiYwujTRgjq2hA-LlXvX6IZaaZVpASqiEI5HxCE8Abact8MBfb80kQw8aHkKzXaQlExjxa86rESryroIffq4Zj3cQQ49YzXAvhCkUtZwZPCcT82WrufjKknVHHBZrgtuQ0tzDvr1Mwb8z-kTtaeKxTpRZ8mYO18w/w494-h640/CASOF%23278%20-%20Happy%20Hello.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Modern Roses, Lovely Notes</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Wild Dandelion, Passionate Pink, Jelly Bean Green; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Master Layouts 2</div><div>Accessories: White and Black Card; Copic Marker</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-278-hello.html" target="_blank">CAS on Friday - CASOF#278</a> where the theme is 'Hello'. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TYta10pyNNIahCFqsGVZfoAyYcBNUCpS-OOtUpqvVdT5ndk81wXj4zABJs852Fz3qJBZIYrIkxdmZMjkTa9B7RCajyN5yi0GT4-tF2LRLQzIgBL9Kf0scQsDXrXt7RPYFzNi5H6Cn4-PI8RlMkAzBbfavwVtl3UlS7Lj7l7reinPMPh97SeGMMf86BA/s1126/CASOF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="1126" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TYta10pyNNIahCFqsGVZfoAyYcBNUCpS-OOtUpqvVdT5ndk81wXj4zABJs852Fz3qJBZIYrIkxdmZMjkTa9B7RCajyN5yi0GT4-tF2LRLQzIgBL9Kf0scQsDXrXt7RPYFzNi5H6Cn4-PI8RlMkAzBbfavwVtl3UlS7Lj7l7reinPMPh97SeGMMf86BA/w200-h62/CASOF.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>This was fun to make. I ordered this set last month and it arrived yesterday. I had to play with immediately. I used my MISTI to stamp the roses in yellow ink and then again in bright pink ink - I love the two tone look of the flowers. Next I stamped the leaves. I used a stitched edge die to cut out the panel, layered it onto a black mat and then added it to the front of an A2 note card. I finished the front with a pretty scripty greeting in black ink.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ufW2pq6Y1TVWmQKr_fpZwMx3RISQ5PMusLCDi_LoxUn-qBZhFB819jFH8bS2tZUguqc_V0h_BpJaf6q-RbTQAUeNAy0ozMMf5im5QRn8MHIWR5wk9x4V1Zq_IsjRRbNQB7g2EjRVA-CcEW2Gq86fJKq0_NPuFFS9sbDNSdVY8TOh4XqN0KRvkqDgyb0/s1506/CASOF%23278%20-%20Happy%20Hello%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1506" data-original-width="1196" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ufW2pq6Y1TVWmQKr_fpZwMx3RISQ5PMusLCDi_LoxUn-qBZhFB819jFH8bS2tZUguqc_V0h_BpJaf6q-RbTQAUeNAy0ozMMf5im5QRn8MHIWR5wk9x4V1Zq_IsjRRbNQB7g2EjRVA-CcEW2Gq86fJKq0_NPuFFS9sbDNSdVY8TOh4XqN0KRvkqDgyb0/s320/CASOF%23278%20-%20Happy%20Hello%20in.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><br /><div>For the inside, I cut a piece of white card onto which I stamped a rose and leaves in the corner. I used a Copic marker to edge the panel with black ink and then adhered it inside the card. I've left lots of space for my message.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4sUj1BC457Cxpex7v9Q7qUMunyeCi7e7ddG-nuqa6sezUYTcwFIfeskH8hxSjUTYJp4nEF9uLCKPPmPQv2izZBaJsj0cNYoXw48RkrFlT7F3CdC0A4NyboSjFg4MX6QMTkxPwRZ4E4ZMw8sLq74hKnIoseTwbKonescH8ARgBMvYeDEEWPBopjmApLc/s1619/CASOF%23278%20-%20Happy%20Hello%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="1619" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4sUj1BC457Cxpex7v9Q7qUMunyeCi7e7ddG-nuqa6sezUYTcwFIfeskH8hxSjUTYJp4nEF9uLCKPPmPQv2izZBaJsj0cNYoXw48RkrFlT7F3CdC0A4NyboSjFg4MX6QMTkxPwRZ4E4ZMw8sLq74hKnIoseTwbKonescH8ARgBMvYeDEEWPBopjmApLc/s320/CASOF%23278%20-%20Happy%20Hello%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>That's all for now - I'm off to make some more cards with this set - it's so pretty!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-50976475912326150982024-03-11T15:24:00.000+00:002024-03-11T15:24:23.181+00:00Starry Birthday<div>... Good afternoon! It's another dull, dismal day here in Northop Hall, so I've spent the morning making a birthday card for my great-nephew. Here's the card:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ELntdN-HM7o0H6oVyWynNVaBdo-AF814hFip8FOS-PVXQloJFz-ZM4fWX7Cv-EWgNk4ut3dCiT4mauhxU6werN9IW_TwivdbGYwapWv2UxakvaIn0Hp6Sk6liZqPriEBmjtIz1LL9buDereGiTFxV8HKDfQmnW6fMSyvMhensce3_3AqNn2msG4flyw/s1636/AAAB%2359%20-%20AAA%23260%20-%20JUGS%23717%20-%20Birthday%20Xander.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="1279" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ELntdN-HM7o0H6oVyWynNVaBdo-AF814hFip8FOS-PVXQloJFz-ZM4fWX7Cv-EWgNk4ut3dCiT4mauhxU6werN9IW_TwivdbGYwapWv2UxakvaIn0Hp6Sk6liZqPriEBmjtIz1LL9buDereGiTFxV8HKDfQmnW6fMSyvMhensce3_3AqNn2msG4flyw/w500-h640/AAAB%2359%20-%20AAA%23260%20-%20JUGS%23717%20-%20Birthday%20Xander.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: My Favorite Things - Stars Above, Bitty Birthday Wishes, Distressed Patterns; ME - Mixed Wishes Greetings</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Soft Stone; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: MFT Die-namics - Stars Above; Altenew - Featured Sentiments Dies</div><div>Accessories: White Card; Copic Markers</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/just-us-girls-challenge-717-color-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls - JUGS#717</a> to use green and one other colour - I picked blue. I'm also playing along with <a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/03/aaa-card-challenges-260-sketch.html" target="_blank">AAA Cards - AAA#260</a> - a sketch, and to <a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/03/game-59-geometric.html" target="_blank">AAABirthday - AAAB#59</a> to use geometrics.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIA_i7T2XcIrcfm5xs5lACiIzCL4ybwSaU7By2RGFDuxYG-uyzoWruWhcZOd-Jl-oliS7DkYzrs6w1LrlFBDev7kK5z_ZrMjetgZO2t7gUAAsjNlsL0WWbXdVpkbj3JYI4dUPzPRPhVcTznFcEF40DX6e1uOI1KuZXtjZWBs_rjQspYu6PwInFasAzJ0/s400/AAA%23260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIA_i7T2XcIrcfm5xs5lACiIzCL4ybwSaU7By2RGFDuxYG-uyzoWruWhcZOd-Jl-oliS7DkYzrs6w1LrlFBDev7kK5z_ZrMjetgZO2t7gUAAsjNlsL0WWbXdVpkbj3JYI4dUPzPRPhVcTznFcEF40DX6e1uOI1KuZXtjZWBs_rjQspYu6PwInFasAzJ0/w200-h200/AAA%23260.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuL1FajnRHr_56a_luzv1DmbLjZNB8WlTqGXzwb0NYPWJjTDBfk2QgPkPkPajg1faqv8An_CUk_ZuFKGzUYnQagj2r5E6iUkni4WykNPw_2EfWzsq5B11U8XxLAj3_rRwXRXC9o3ccYYmTLrqXKmEr66GJHz06nnHbdG_dDJlAzdjxufmzFwTVG3iLbs/s320/AAAB%2359.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWuL1FajnRHr_56a_luzv1DmbLjZNB8WlTqGXzwb0NYPWJjTDBfk2QgPkPkPajg1faqv8An_CUk_ZuFKGzUYnQagj2r5E6iUkni4WykNPw_2EfWzsq5B11U8XxLAj3_rRwXRXC9o3ccYYmTLrqXKmEr66GJHz06nnHbdG_dDJlAzdjxufmzFwTVG3iLbs/w200-h200/AAAB%2359.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3D1_3S9GupSvbfVJhQCjJXkczpTTCqiKCz3Llch73uYVTQ5ZC_GE-lYgIjwFSorGuIJRMz-cQdu4T75gSkwe2JLlFJbCQtgFaRCQ35VjoB8qrDL1oyVXA7Cfu4UCUgbxMUrrmvAL7r-IhY-m_BzTdUaB2GTY57goT_9SU0SZoAfeOwtwR2V_C_DH3gMw/s320/JUGS%23717.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="320" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3D1_3S9GupSvbfVJhQCjJXkczpTTCqiKCz3Llch73uYVTQ5ZC_GE-lYgIjwFSorGuIJRMz-cQdu4T75gSkwe2JLlFJbCQtgFaRCQ35VjoB8qrDL1oyVXA7Cfu4UCUgbxMUrrmvAL7r-IhY-m_BzTdUaB2GTY57goT_9SU0SZoAfeOwtwR2V_C_DH3gMw/w200-h156/JUGS%23717.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>This is for Xander, my great-nephew, who will be 12 years old on Friday. I love making cards for guys and these geometric patterned stars are perfect for guys and tweens! The challenge at JUGS is to use green/lime green/one other colour - I picked blue for a boy. I used my MISTI to stamp the stars onto plain white white, took the card out and coloured the patterns with Copic markers. I returned the images to the MISTI and re-stamped with Versafine Clair black ink - this gives such a dark black line. I then used the matching dies to cut out the stars. I also cut out a number of plain white stars. I stamped a soft grey distressed panel down the side of an A2 white note card and adhered the stars. I adhered some stars flat and layered some stars to give depth. I finished the front with a simple birthday greeting in black ink, and edged the panel with green ink.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGf26W0biC4BphaEBD6ynX_jIG9exBGicptnVPVYuqIkg0ciGdVAcRlkceV3YOHOAV8ih4rPFgl0KT8QeG6E-igVDNJ7t0h0fmhGyPwsJ775_s9xUg7SC5AthQwYkXfI8ctzWpIOr8U0rMqkqr6tUTMXVwhImVmx-AG-w5QrQSfzgJ-v2WFujvbn5v13A/s1609/AAAB%2359%20-%20AAA%23260%20-%20JUGS%23717%20-%20Birthday%20Xander%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1609" data-original-width="1265" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGf26W0biC4BphaEBD6ynX_jIG9exBGicptnVPVYuqIkg0ciGdVAcRlkceV3YOHOAV8ih4rPFgl0KT8QeG6E-igVDNJ7t0h0fmhGyPwsJ775_s9xUg7SC5AthQwYkXfI8ctzWpIOr8U0rMqkqr6tUTMXVwhImVmx-AG-w5QrQSfzgJ-v2WFujvbn5v13A/s320/AAAB%2359%20-%20AAA%23260%20-%20JUGS%23717%20-%20Birthday%20Xander%20in.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><br /><div>For the inside of the card, I cut two pieces of white card. I edged the larger panel with a green marker. On the other white panel I stamped a fun birthday greeting in black ink and stamped a couple more stars, which I coloured with Copic markers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVg082wT3Vl84cAvl30Q5rG6O1cI6MwVeq7VZR5ReAIA6wCeTSSaCQl4Ydx5TrTLhIOMovO9HYwurzn4GZWntAT2pJW7mZnBIj2hO-hITwZemvLC4vhnH19VZT86Z-1RgmFrk73xgbH7p91CPXUOQxNKo8dQwPsKSbSZQkGK6MIkr_TPj0fPDuWDuyCU/s1417/AAAB%2359%20-%20AAA%23260%20-%20JUGS%23717%20-%20Birthday%20Xander%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="1417" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVg082wT3Vl84cAvl30Q5rG6O1cI6MwVeq7VZR5ReAIA6wCeTSSaCQl4Ydx5TrTLhIOMovO9HYwurzn4GZWntAT2pJW7mZnBIj2hO-hITwZemvLC4vhnH19VZT86Z-1RgmFrk73xgbH7p91CPXUOQxNKo8dQwPsKSbSZQkGK6MIkr_TPj0fPDuWDuyCU/s320/AAAB%2359%20-%20AAA%23260%20-%20JUGS%23717%20-%20Birthday%20Xander%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>That's all for today - see you again soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-30078597840685342392024-03-10T07:00:00.004+00:002024-03-10T07:00:00.143+00:00For my Mum <div>.... Hello, good morning. Today is Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom - the date varies from year to year as it follows Lent in the Christian calendar. While I'm not at all religious - Mum is, and she has spent the morning at our local church celebrating Mothering Sunday. Here's the card I made for Mum:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6L_McFnfumzuDjAm32ZubIkIwmwDzMNCGjd3IjwKxr6jjV4NKExXrPS16jeFhc-26iOT3J7nu5PY6QYXY6Gt5LTwQJnfWfhfTPbH5X41VpGqfgUFMBokfhma3JttY9r4zDxUmojy4EJTdhwCg9pAMoY6OVTZemEPH4LEfDm05PLMHMMpaxslnK627Lc/s1991/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1991" data-original-width="1549" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6L_McFnfumzuDjAm32ZubIkIwmwDzMNCGjd3IjwKxr6jjV4NKExXrPS16jeFhc-26iOT3J7nu5PY6QYXY6Gt5LTwQJnfWfhfTPbH5X41VpGqfgUFMBokfhma3JttY9r4zDxUmojy4EJTdhwCg9pAMoY6OVTZemEPH4LEfDm05PLMHMMpaxslnK627Lc/w498-h640/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Handmade Holidays, Ocean Silhouettes, Wonderfully Made</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Sea Glass, Ocean Mist, Turquoise Sea, Blue Lagoon, Key Lime, Lucky Clover; Versafine Clair - Nocturne; Memento - Tuxedo Black</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Master Layouts 4, Handmade Holidays</div><div>Accessories: White Card; SU Card - Bermuda Bay; Gina K Stencil - Summer Bouquet, Gina K Poly Glaze - Petit Flourish; Gina K Fancy Foil - Sparkling Silver; Copic Markers</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/color-hues-82-turquoise-and-green.html" target="_blank">Color Hues - CH#82</a> - these are mum's favourite colours!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplAAmCGbE6t3VlHPW6etOTKrreZxsGHIj-htLNbnv5WTp27-WV61qA4WSYcQqExnyDNuVqFi-GQzXtunV75aF5q2-O-zrcO54MarTeFfMDdUIpy1TsHgPGbxhSgSHNT-XFo12YGNv4LPxmIUnyi_P67BuQywPOiyGHgva-wWZqZ8Yh75sBEFPv3NE6Ks/s400/CH%2382.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplAAmCGbE6t3VlHPW6etOTKrreZxsGHIj-htLNbnv5WTp27-WV61qA4WSYcQqExnyDNuVqFi-GQzXtunV75aF5q2-O-zrcO54MarTeFfMDdUIpy1TsHgPGbxhSgSHNT-XFo12YGNv4LPxmIUnyi_P67BuQywPOiyGHgva-wWZqZ8Yh75sBEFPv3NE6Ks/w163-h200/CH%2382.jpeg" width="163" /></a></div><br /><div>I started by foiling one of my Poly Glaze sheets with sparkling silver foil - I love the petit flourish pattern - I made another foiled sheet with the left over foil. I used the Summer Bouquet stencils to create a bunch of lovely flowers on the card. I used the scalloped edge die to cut out a dark turquoise mat layer. I trimmed the stencilled panel to size and added it to the mat, and attached the whole piece to the front of an A2 white note card. I stamped a greeting in black on white card, cut it out with the matching die and added it to the middle of the card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoRHqs6OvQwPqQg_a4B-SzqNZCUltVJG_CCOaDvaBA1nqbCXDVnMxsikV0aGMFFq6U1mQsU1RwL5VeWUGiqp-oP0rSMtMTt8x4qGim5FqUPITp8HOC-JCfAzB-YAHVUD_q_nGn3h-oj9H2E2ifmKdYFvJxMOE12vSUJLPZiLtZt6t2oPKkfGi7zwKw18/s1625/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="1264" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoRHqs6OvQwPqQg_a4B-SzqNZCUltVJG_CCOaDvaBA1nqbCXDVnMxsikV0aGMFFq6U1mQsU1RwL5VeWUGiqp-oP0rSMtMTt8x4qGim5FqUPITp8HOC-JCfAzB-YAHVUD_q_nGn3h-oj9H2E2ifmKdYFvJxMOE12vSUJLPZiLtZt6t2oPKkfGi7zwKw18/s320/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum%20in.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut a mat layer of turquoise card. On the white card, I stamped a simple greeting and added a pretty butterfly which I coloured with Copic markers. I took a close up of the front panel to show all the lovely sparkle from the silver foil.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLz6xGB_CwfGIfD8I2TG8P1Ih5C3pmy7HqODiHkeox8M5Gy1pvyfah7ZeEaK8jqJxDpsuui3O13GeEBtVokxRyLTKSk1HlvrGIVUIpKTuOdv5hkdOvgirxcqPoUtmYAr_ZDGLDz1oRHtutcBwW-KzTZ8h6XnsILEV_s-tMQXV_OGod72ptZb0Ikb7dSk/s1086/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum%20det.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1086" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLz6xGB_CwfGIfD8I2TG8P1Ih5C3pmy7HqODiHkeox8M5Gy1pvyfah7ZeEaK8jqJxDpsuui3O13GeEBtVokxRyLTKSk1HlvrGIVUIpKTuOdv5hkdOvgirxcqPoUtmYAr_ZDGLDz1oRHtutcBwW-KzTZ8h6XnsILEV_s-tMQXV_OGod72ptZb0Ikb7dSk/w320-h320/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum%20det.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenXY_bC3eULoHQgUnfHaDcUNWHGVVntXLrNzfCr0uV_Mj43hn35uzn5EKT9y3xXscmaak9gFGasTBiDWOk9It-Pzg9cVbwtOSiJ7f1X6p2Uw6fwl5ZWh7hMc24iLueUgzHwHyD-9_qFgsflu2SIbtQlPhyVnWZ2Op66FdFEkqA4nC0zwVkEqCDVOCKjw/s2227/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2227" data-original-width="2227" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenXY_bC3eULoHQgUnfHaDcUNWHGVVntXLrNzfCr0uV_Mj43hn35uzn5EKT9y3xXscmaak9gFGasTBiDWOk9It-Pzg9cVbwtOSiJ7f1X6p2Uw6fwl5ZWh7hMc24iLueUgzHwHyD-9_qFgsflu2SIbtQlPhyVnWZ2Op66FdFEkqA4nC0zwVkEqCDVOCKjw/w320-h320/CH%2382%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Mum%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br />I hope that everyone who is celebrating Mothering Sunday has a lovely day today. I'm making our favourite meal for dinner - roast lamb, mashed potato, veg, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, and mint sauce. Yum!! See you all soon.<div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-58868751926449812352024-03-07T14:41:00.000+00:002024-03-07T14:41:20.738+00:00Mother's Day Postage Card<div>... Afternoon!! It's been a really dull day here in Northop Hall - but I've had fun in my craft room working on a card for Mothering Sunday. Here it is:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0WfOLqjyllonARU_lkrGU570KgSWEehs8EndJiroQauhzcdwPvIXkNGpueHcxaqHSX5h4AIcg6aCuN-qGXAky7Btm-8LDbvHE21G1wFJKUoQrK75LCZImTKTnki77Ft44AxX6uDTQyjUmxouFqmDLt3eMiR8Xr_278wxMLP6T8zduzoDqemuZOzWJww/s1870/CIC%23589%20-%20LTCCB%2379%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Sue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1870" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0WfOLqjyllonARU_lkrGU570KgSWEehs8EndJiroQauhzcdwPvIXkNGpueHcxaqHSX5h4AIcg6aCuN-qGXAky7Btm-8LDbvHE21G1wFJKUoQrK75LCZImTKTnki77Ft44AxX6uDTQyjUmxouFqmDLt3eMiR8Xr_278wxMLP6T8zduzoDqemuZOzWJww/w640-h498/CIC%23589%20-%20LTCCB%2379%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Sue.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stamps: Waffle Flower - Postage Collage Love, Postage Collage Fall, Postage Collage; Gina K - Handmade Holidays, Filled with Sunshine; The Greetery - Sentiment Suite Birthday<div>Inks: Gina K - Ocean Mist, Powder Blue, Peach Bellini, Sweet Mango, Tangerine Twist, Wild Dandelion; Versafine Clair - Nocturne, Morning Mist</div><div>Dies: Waffle Flower - A2 Postage Collage; Gina K - Handmade Holidays</div><div>Accessories: White Card; Waffle Flower Stencils - Postage Collage Rose Stencil, Postage Collage Colouring Stencil; Peach Card</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/03/cupcake-inspiration-challenge-589.html" target="_blank">Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - CIC#589</a> - love these colours, and to Love to <a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/ltccb-79-anything-goes-ltccb-78-winner.html" target="_blank">Craft Challenge Blog - LTCCB#79</a> where it's always Anything Goes.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uJxlD7ahloWZ9exaYMOLDMACKpMIYUftIwOYlXz729bhK41mtAyxlWeN6oVWY6EctAjz5Y_i696p8v2RoUbz1lhdfCEtUJfEmRmNnmWdaQ0wQVub5XQaQDcZBfqfz538V_Mw_SJ-7yRTAdwfRzIbXim0cXAKcwER7dStG5193Vu-311Wrh1C0o8f3f8/s384/CIC%23589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="384" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uJxlD7ahloWZ9exaYMOLDMACKpMIYUftIwOYlXz729bhK41mtAyxlWeN6oVWY6EctAjz5Y_i696p8v2RoUbz1lhdfCEtUJfEmRmNnmWdaQ0wQVub5XQaQDcZBfqfz538V_Mw_SJ-7yRTAdwfRzIbXim0cXAKcwER7dStG5193Vu-311Wrh1C0o8f3f8/w200-h200/CIC%23589.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhHlywf9Biah_D35Ik9gvB_Ul73MF2qtmCREMlcSLu-d6Ktbpgk910l_IEeK9iDCwgrTAWLWCUZ3iN9dtmRIqUxx33LrmF51kwtM8AeLJlqnw_GqtSG05EZ4usgn2DQZPZjcljZ8bqpMiOEayMyYA5RzjwF9JjhM1H0nPbW2tOMq84Q6UaM-fn9gUcO0/s320/LTCCB.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="163" data-original-width="320" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhHlywf9Biah_D35Ik9gvB_Ul73MF2qtmCREMlcSLu-d6Ktbpgk910l_IEeK9iDCwgrTAWLWCUZ3iN9dtmRIqUxx33LrmF51kwtM8AeLJlqnw_GqtSG05EZ4usgn2DQZPZjcljZ8bqpMiOEayMyYA5RzjwF9JjhM1H0nPbW2tOMq84Q6UaM-fn9gUcO0/w200-h102/LTCCB.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>I have a stack of these A2 postage stamp die cuts on my desk and I've been working my way through them, I love how different they look. For this card I used the co-ordinating PC Rose stencil - it has three parts (very easy to line up), I did the roses in shades of orange, the leaves in blues and added the starry highlights in yellow ink. I used the additional little stamps sets to add works and prices and franking marks. I layered the finished panel on to pale orange card. I used one of the stencils to add the decoration to the A2 note card and then added the stamped panel. I finished the front with a stamped sentiment.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuuUBB0oiQv1hyphenhyphenZ1TGVKm6vYp2H61XqmRxwHPfQNfg8rf-EsuiFyfEJds38KHUxkNkVAArysKqe2jSHi8rHs7y91Hthmzut8tDqmR42vY-W9xesf5OzN5vyDo186yK8hPERnSjLnOPI7sn4nBnX5IzPRd59VWedUPLwny3Ohyphenhyphen8JV5IGzNmKYPLmR5rL0E/s1815/CIC%23589%20-%20LTCCB%2379%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Sue%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="1815" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuuUBB0oiQv1hyphenhyphenZ1TGVKm6vYp2H61XqmRxwHPfQNfg8rf-EsuiFyfEJds38KHUxkNkVAArysKqe2jSHi8rHs7y91Hthmzut8tDqmR42vY-W9xesf5OzN5vyDo186yK8hPERnSjLnOPI7sn4nBnX5IzPRd59VWedUPLwny3Ohyphenhyphen8JV5IGzNmKYPLmR5rL0E/s320/CIC%23589%20-%20LTCCB%2379%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Sue%20in.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut a couple of pieces of white card. I lightly added orange ink to the larger piece and then edged with an orange marker. On the smaller piece of card, I stamped a greeting and added some tiny flowers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8f69TDUMuq0YMpC-YMnL60g_sV_mRe6yORZaPFtNF0X6axaJB7oTa3gj50MnIe3sJgxBQlhTsTiWBb1YSh2VJLOvXT_s8M98Aba1_NvQrHUmWSBocwpcsKKltf8cA32HPCjOIBc7x-PiPhkxPPuw7J8Lg7v77yPAo4PeatISH3y0wHIK-N3pkMj0VQ0/s1888/CIC%23589%20-%20LTCCB%2379%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Sue%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="1888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8f69TDUMuq0YMpC-YMnL60g_sV_mRe6yORZaPFtNF0X6axaJB7oTa3gj50MnIe3sJgxBQlhTsTiWBb1YSh2VJLOvXT_s8M98Aba1_NvQrHUmWSBocwpcsKKltf8cA32HPCjOIBc7x-PiPhkxPPuw7J8Lg7v77yPAo4PeatISH3y0wHIK-N3pkMj0VQ0/s320/CIC%23589%20-%20LTCCB%2379%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20-%20Sue%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This card is for my aunty Sue. I lived with them for about 6 months when I was in my early 20s and Sue has always taken good care of me. That's it for today. Bye for now.<div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a></div>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-23452576878622841602024-03-06T16:42:00.002+00:002024-03-06T16:42:42.010+00:00Mother's Day Card <div>..... Good afternoon! My second post this week - I'm on a roll. It's Mothering Sunday on 10 March and I've got a few cards to make - one for my mum, one for my mother-in-law, and one for my aunt. This is the one for my MIL:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0kju0ajenXVER9VvxcgUExvh-RTwAX_FCkbLOlnU1SDyufGf-mh3XQFR_-MJv5jY__YZx2zQm9eDR9mr9ZTrSI45nMcXyr-XEisNjXXBsLbRbjgSt2mA7xNDfADuWEjeLAFhJap34LahlgjRl8IPW47LGBi25_5LL9j1ndZ730h7FqXEImzYMH8dqWs/s1881/INK%23310%20-%20TFC%2389%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20Madeline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1881" data-original-width="1881" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0kju0ajenXVER9VvxcgUExvh-RTwAX_FCkbLOlnU1SDyufGf-mh3XQFR_-MJv5jY__YZx2zQm9eDR9mr9ZTrSI45nMcXyr-XEisNjXXBsLbRbjgSt2mA7xNDfADuWEjeLAFhJap34LahlgjRl8IPW47LGBi25_5LL9j1ndZ730h7FqXEImzYMH8dqWs/w640-h640/INK%23310%20-%20TFC%2389%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20Madeline.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stamps: Gina K - Lovely Flowers, Handmade Holidays, Ocean Silhouettes, Lovely Notes<div>Inks: Gina K - Dusty Rose, Sea Glass, Ocean Mist, Applemint, Lucky Clover, Soft Stone; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Lovely Flowers, Handmade Holidays</div><div>Accessories: White & Black card; Gina K Stencils - Lovely Flowers, Brick Wall; Gina K Glimmer Mist - Sterling Silver</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to several challenges. The first is <a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/inkspirational-challenge-310-mood-board.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational - INK#310</a> where they have a lovely mood board for us. Second is <a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-flower-challenge-89-make-square-card.html" target="_blank">The Flower Challenge - TFC#89</a> - to make a square card, and the last is <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/03/nbus-challenge-60.html" target="_blank">Never-Before-Used-Schtuff - NBUS#60</a> - I've had all this stash for a while, but this is the first time they've been used!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF53uX8Mg4103EKCwpUisfshrT4DFnsTMccpHVphbHazeKNnENiqRPdYC_LvS7v2L4znF-dqRTfltwCsEHlXbBBL0r6W8OLbitr55Cdh9SJUl5ranS9KwmIOVF-i3nkrxjRHgglHzGR-YqOWitLpzSTRkdf3PYhwxpBoqH0rZ2Fh8zcTmOPWv4FOD5LC4/s640/TFC%2389.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF53uX8Mg4103EKCwpUisfshrT4DFnsTMccpHVphbHazeKNnENiqRPdYC_LvS7v2L4znF-dqRTfltwCsEHlXbBBL0r6W8OLbitr55Cdh9SJUl5ranS9KwmIOVF-i3nkrxjRHgglHzGR-YqOWitLpzSTRkdf3PYhwxpBoqH0rZ2Fh8zcTmOPWv4FOD5LC4/w200-h125/TFC%2389.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejNwqPwmMGSnoKFSuFRFi8_Obd6ygtRGzhtpo-BdAVNxPXh4GxViFBM_oOyDLFJjafL8JT9a6LLMfxdct4i5Nb8O1IcUEKlndEdj9-IvdZqqIiGc9cv8R2OMVNTKljVw_oVv5hQ5C4nHdsM6pyskRNGOCGrbXWLgJJcm4PSHeXGIQkMGfJVbvrE28uig/s640/INK%23310a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="444" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejNwqPwmMGSnoKFSuFRFi8_Obd6ygtRGzhtpo-BdAVNxPXh4GxViFBM_oOyDLFJjafL8JT9a6LLMfxdct4i5Nb8O1IcUEKlndEdj9-IvdZqqIiGc9cv8R2OMVNTKljVw_oVv5hQ5C4nHdsM6pyskRNGOCGrbXWLgJJcm4PSHeXGIQkMGfJVbvrE28uig/w139-h200/INK%23310a.jpg" width="139" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQWkDubnkDYk3wWMWoALp4PNsVWlogd9ilp7y3bNsz3ubuQfXbD_NnGCX9iv1yH9gQdlXojOYW4tm4ckLLJeODpOuSOvOz8Z75Ud2KTi5CUX1N9OqosDOZsJl6c6Oy5u0wCBjQyvSd0pTvY4BmFuCP6tWwYUcoGYVXMLZtcSrXz2YwX7GA1AQFl2vppY/s1090/NBUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1090" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQWkDubnkDYk3wWMWoALp4PNsVWlogd9ilp7y3bNsz3ubuQfXbD_NnGCX9iv1yH9gQdlXojOYW4tm4ckLLJeODpOuSOvOz8Z75Ud2KTi5CUX1N9OqosDOZsJl6c6Oy5u0wCBjQyvSd0pTvY4BmFuCP6tWwYUcoGYVXMLZtcSrXz2YwX7GA1AQFl2vppY/w200-h49/NBUS.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>I used my MISTI to stamp the large floral image on white card. I removed the card and used the matching stencils to add colour to the image - the stencils match up very easily. Finally, I die cut the coloured image along with two further white die cuts. On a white square card measuring 5¾", I lightly stencilled a grey brick wall and added some silver shimmer spray. I stamped the greeting on white card, cut it out with the matching die along with two further die cuts. I layered the die cuts together for dimension and stability and then adhered both pieces to the front of the card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaA-4VWapsqKq8THkJTk8zATxGMoZoQF03Bp1JCn8cnshi4_WVeS1kvTzLpipGF1653vZ4ZDa29-OpX37ymwZCnPaQaMRk5xphmSsan1RAK7d4lUddIEQ4Cl43uWQK1EzsR1lIRMNRY9LjcWsJkD6b_19IQDZQzVRGIqsUcVuUXReirkguQjVOca31gM/s2043/INK%23310%20-%20TFC%2389%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20Madeline%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2043" data-original-width="2043" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaA-4VWapsqKq8THkJTk8zATxGMoZoQF03Bp1JCn8cnshi4_WVeS1kvTzLpipGF1653vZ4ZDa29-OpX37ymwZCnPaQaMRk5xphmSsan1RAK7d4lUddIEQ4Cl43uWQK1EzsR1lIRMNRY9LjcWsJkD6b_19IQDZQzVRGIqsUcVuUXReirkguQjVOca31gM/s320/INK%23310%20-%20TFC%2389%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20Madeline%20in.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel I stamped the large floral image in pale grey ink. I created the sentiment from two different stamps sets - I like mixing things up. Below is a close-up image of the front of the card - so that you can see the shimmer of the silver spray.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pesL7eYK1_fLaz6ZE7qYEvAMNyDU4elqghd_NM2anIqdO-A4tMw6Hm8b7wV6xW5sMPhlAQPiaMqAtQa4US4ZCpAKOlsOV6alIzqxb8_vNEtbmyBQqhgdxuQmYeOWaa0RHlEDqVtNHXoQwoYaq3MZ1qbScQ7aKZpS5_6Pj2vYBJLqLRLQej-qxux8NVc/s1705/INK%23310%20-%20TFC%2389%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20Madeline%20det.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1705" data-original-width="1705" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pesL7eYK1_fLaz6ZE7qYEvAMNyDU4elqghd_NM2anIqdO-A4tMw6Hm8b7wV6xW5sMPhlAQPiaMqAtQa4US4ZCpAKOlsOV6alIzqxb8_vNEtbmyBQqhgdxuQmYeOWaa0RHlEDqVtNHXoQwoYaq3MZ1qbScQ7aKZpS5_6Pj2vYBJLqLRLQej-qxux8NVc/s320/INK%23310%20-%20TFC%2389%20-%20Mother's%20Day%20Madeline%20det.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>So, that's the first card done. Tomorrow, I'll make the card for my aunt and then one for mum on Friday. That's all for today - see you soon.<div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a></div>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-14504285831810358982024-03-05T11:44:00.000+00:002024-03-05T11:44:13.994+00:00Rainbow Postage Birthday Card<div>.... Hello!! It's been a few days and somehow we're in March already! I'm here to share a birthday card that I've made:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6RVrgicFUOJqN71VH5EbPi7wZVctorDdtP16WRqchgoLAp4VHsI3vD-1XcP_b-wuN_Uzd72No1l3beoJnRaJXM4YGqE8DsW3UZoggekoOhaaHWuJY_uzyp2TYykL7TUy030sndoRqQ6XTI06wUYOemw1Awh7UctcpldbFHo9gjsxtIAROSrc-vFl0x8/s2297/AAAC%2301%20-%20STB%23278%20-%20Birthday%20Catherine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2297" data-original-width="1759" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6RVrgicFUOJqN71VH5EbPi7wZVctorDdtP16WRqchgoLAp4VHsI3vD-1XcP_b-wuN_Uzd72No1l3beoJnRaJXM4YGqE8DsW3UZoggekoOhaaHWuJY_uzyp2TYykL7TUy030sndoRqQ6XTI06wUYOemw1Awh7UctcpldbFHo9gjsxtIAROSrc-vFl0x8/w490-h640/AAAC%2301%20-%20STB%23278%20-%20Birthday%20Catherine.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Waffle Flower - Postage Collage, Postage Collage Fall; Mama Elephant - Birthday Messages, Mixed Wishes Greetings; Lawn Fawn - Rain or Shine Before 'n' Afters; The Stamping Village - Birthday</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Red Hot, Tangerine Twist, Wild Dandelion, Lucky Clover, Ocean Mist, Blue Raspberry, Medium Lilac, Passionate Pink; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Waffle Flower - Postage Collage Die A2</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Waffle Flower Stencil - Postage Collage Colouring Stencil; Copic Markers; Glitter</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://aaacolourfulchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/colourboard-1.html" target="_blank">AAA Colourful - AAAC#01</a> where we can use the rainbow of colours - this is a new challenge and one I'm delighted to join. I'm also playing along with <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/02/seize-birthday-278-red-as-main-color.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday - STB#278</a> - I've skipping the colour and just joining the anything birthday goes.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZmqLuHgxcGdK5QgpbGe6pFGfdgsQC-LULOoLgdPtiTZFWj2gCGKwd-_VafnqUT1Npv6vzXsxvoqa3T7LPKLtDzCZKAuw8cwOq5s-oOGro8eoru1SPDr7t9tlMUpbEXluyFS3XQsOM_FRU_p_-hOtFMWoxEQo9BKGOfSIKkUJzyMbDkmVpf0TmPkt1Cg/s320/AAAC%2301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZmqLuHgxcGdK5QgpbGe6pFGfdgsQC-LULOoLgdPtiTZFWj2gCGKwd-_VafnqUT1Npv6vzXsxvoqa3T7LPKLtDzCZKAuw8cwOq5s-oOGro8eoru1SPDr7t9tlMUpbEXluyFS3XQsOM_FRU_p_-hOtFMWoxEQo9BKGOfSIKkUJzyMbDkmVpf0TmPkt1Cg/w200-h200/AAAC%2301.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWGzSA-GYLhCCYoH45SN0rqNpUz9eiYw_GWV43QVIGoea4DkaepxDCtKUQ2S3aTe_OlNLjksEjm1UwD8ePcbP69M_tOTvO8F3uhKIoaQdWVau0UPPjEYaMHgT7pjZAR2mvKuuCCFVOMH8uTbQH3LvUYGS1hKcUCwKKg2KQIPCwzS0-QwD5tKU-BxyjMw/s300/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpWGzSA-GYLhCCYoH45SN0rqNpUz9eiYw_GWV43QVIGoea4DkaepxDCtKUQ2S3aTe_OlNLjksEjm1UwD8ePcbP69M_tOTvO8F3uhKIoaQdWVau0UPPjEYaMHgT7pjZAR2mvKuuCCFVOMH8uTbQH3LvUYGS1hKcUCwKKg2KQIPCwzS0-QwD5tKU-BxyjMw/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>The postage stamp style card is so popular and I just love it - it can be made to suit any and all themes. This is a rainbow birthday card. I used a mix of stamps and stencils and Copic markers to add colour to the candles and rainbow. I've also added glitter to the flames, the cake and the end of the rainbow. I layered the finished panel on black card and added the whole lot to the front of an A2 note card. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-e9wTpWcaGkF6HTr0FDD943siE8ah59uilvx8kOYiLak3eoYxXqNg0Ay8tv91u5bbhyphenhyphenbBNt8oGmCytb7g04r4HDUPJf6SWq9-r3bNh9TYEFll_WJAQFGLxmpDyFleMegiv9fR2fFXUxSwxnZT70hBD_llPyQ7ZkQvobjwf79a5fa7Bd51STT65VyMdos/s1734/AAAC%2301%20-%20STB%23278%20-%20Birthday%20Catherine%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="1343" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-e9wTpWcaGkF6HTr0FDD943siE8ah59uilvx8kOYiLak3eoYxXqNg0Ay8tv91u5bbhyphenhyphenbBNt8oGmCytb7g04r4HDUPJf6SWq9-r3bNh9TYEFll_WJAQFGLxmpDyFleMegiv9fR2fFXUxSwxnZT70hBD_llPyQ7ZkQvobjwf79a5fa7Bd51STT65VyMdos/s320/AAAC%2301%20-%20STB%23278%20-%20Birthday%20Catherine%20in.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Inside the card, I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel, I added a fun birthday greeting along with a row of party balloons - coloured rainbow fashion.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezknhC2jMrg41PXC0OPJ6pNIhbgkIFC0d-_0PKqFbFsobC3ZV1R8aPfDYm8R8cfX38D6OVMMxuTy6-80oW7GR58gOW3Tdf4ZPGHkr6YsLoDbN_CtfFPe0dFqPoFfsOiIA_3VFdSR6pDplzUXzBh3XVYR58Ra6ahWIcJqnyB1Sf80mieoQZcnZDZeJSVk/s1845/AAAC%2301%20-%20STB%23278%20-%20Birthday%20Catherine%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="1845" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezknhC2jMrg41PXC0OPJ6pNIhbgkIFC0d-_0PKqFbFsobC3ZV1R8aPfDYm8R8cfX38D6OVMMxuTy6-80oW7GR58gOW3Tdf4ZPGHkr6YsLoDbN_CtfFPe0dFqPoFfsOiIA_3VFdSR6pDplzUXzBh3XVYR58Ra6ahWIcJqnyB1Sf80mieoQZcnZDZeJSVk/s320/AAAC%2301%20-%20STB%23278%20-%20Birthday%20Catherine%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This card is for my niece, Catherine, she has her birthday on Saturday - I'm getting it in the post today to make sure it arrives on time. That's all for today - see you again soon.<div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a></div>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-68766948913489499272024-02-22T11:24:00.000+00:002024-02-22T11:24:13.321+00:00Floral Birthday Postage Card<div>... Hello! I've got a birthday card to share with you this morning. This was inspired by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/75sTC0xQK4k?si=wKimyqQbGMQTLAVr" target="_blank">Gina K's recent video</a>, although the only Gina K products on the card are the inks!! Here's the card:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4oUWi5PfYrErPdX9RYVCEpzCdkeSOfcWZVptYeBZ36UTXp31dwgzjbAUrljvN6BhPl5saygdmXHUhdFIP7uH8Egk22V2C_smoWNaTu7kmmnpR_EcrQuz09agEhOr-HpSNn9zgkp7VUKy36q_HczZRGJurbxpVDH4F-ISF8SZSmGBI3FbyVUgYvKXRLQ/s1861/CH%2382%20-%20TFC%2388%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Sue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1861" data-original-width="1447" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4oUWi5PfYrErPdX9RYVCEpzCdkeSOfcWZVptYeBZ36UTXp31dwgzjbAUrljvN6BhPl5saygdmXHUhdFIP7uH8Egk22V2C_smoWNaTu7kmmnpR_EcrQuz09agEhOr-HpSNn9zgkp7VUKy36q_HczZRGJurbxpVDH4F-ISF8SZSmGBI3FbyVUgYvKXRLQ/w498-h640/CH%2382%20-%20TFC%2388%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Sue.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Altenew - Enjoy Life, Just a Number; Waffle Flower - Postage Collage Fall, Postage Collage; The Greetery - Sentiment Suite Birthday</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Lemon Drop, Light Lilac, Medium Lilac, Dark Lilac, Applemint, Lucky Clover; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Waffle Flower - A2 Postage Collage Die </div><div>Accessories: White Card; Stencils - Waffle Flower Postage Collage Colouring Stencil, Altenew Enjoy Life; Copic Markers</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this to <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/color-hues-81-lilac-and-mint.html" target="_blank">Color Hues - CH#81</a> to use Lilac and Mint, to <a href="https://theflowerchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/reminder-88-add-heart.html" target="_blank">The Flower Challenge - TFC#88</a> - to add a heart, and to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">Never-Before-Used-Schtuff - NBUS#59</a> - the Postage Collage stencil and stamps have not been used before.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjcJ2PfoDBK8EaoTK3NqCclc5IHYvu7NZZF3g3nYWPZqxvLpYRX7yR3XQCNsNXQx1FBEMd4RQtXUUU760IUZ_4eQKrhbI3xCtY1_oLk3hwmhUieT5Vpk3Ev8w9l-WZaSWNK2qpkTNmmP1I7lFPpwnN6ws50UdFHUTics6_ggaBHMsaQux4Hq7bTvTOYI/s400/CH%2381.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjcJ2PfoDBK8EaoTK3NqCclc5IHYvu7NZZF3g3nYWPZqxvLpYRX7yR3XQCNsNXQx1FBEMd4RQtXUUU760IUZ_4eQKrhbI3xCtY1_oLk3hwmhUieT5Vpk3Ev8w9l-WZaSWNK2qpkTNmmP1I7lFPpwnN6ws50UdFHUTics6_ggaBHMsaQux4Hq7bTvTOYI/w163-h200/CH%2381.jpeg" width="163" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCALS3dXNb_bkxuvBdfIIznh_pFXzSqBHxlD6Qh-WyPQ5xxKefJFMUKa4lqSWxgvSvH1KW0816UFXei1WCVSaxkGNMVpjZGnzStVnP9ObCG5P52I2KYm8A_ABzXpvFLoFF4PNBKVU4C_4xawoRqYh00sdTsKCxbwBujr9vLjg88aXCKJUQfBYH_RQp4Q/s640/TFC%2388.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCALS3dXNb_bkxuvBdfIIznh_pFXzSqBHxlD6Qh-WyPQ5xxKefJFMUKa4lqSWxgvSvH1KW0816UFXei1WCVSaxkGNMVpjZGnzStVnP9ObCG5P52I2KYm8A_ABzXpvFLoFF4PNBKVU4C_4xawoRqYh00sdTsKCxbwBujr9vLjg88aXCKJUQfBYH_RQp4Q/w200-h125/TFC%2388.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HjJyjRJOiSyZRxtAdxtOFTEe5KJzhb1FARMefEqr-fzvJDaxYhkUeKJ46pkWF-yyzHD6ORRsE2pWVQDK8p6GdXu_Hw5gHkezs5MWX7hhlkfcmQ22M5N-l6dK7KwnmVU0vIy3qzKmgGmt7xkueuvfQLjf7PhxmDGccUgKdc4uk3Ql0mTnl5TnKM8Rf3A/s1090/NBUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1090" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HjJyjRJOiSyZRxtAdxtOFTEe5KJzhb1FARMefEqr-fzvJDaxYhkUeKJ46pkWF-yyzHD6ORRsE2pWVQDK8p6GdXu_Hw5gHkezs5MWX7hhlkfcmQ22M5N-l6dK7KwnmVU0vIy3qzKmgGmt7xkueuvfQLjf7PhxmDGccUgKdc4uk3Ql0mTnl5TnKM8Rf3A/w200-h49/NBUS.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>I have the Waffle Flowers postage collage collection and not really used it much. I was watching Gina K's release video where she made a postage stamp card with one of her flower stencils - I loved it. So I decided to use that as the inspiration and mix and match my existing stamps, dies, stencils, etc. I started by cutting the A2 postage collage die in white card. I added masking magic tape to cover the dots and stitched lines and using the first part of the collage colouring stencil, I lightly inked in pale yellow around the edges to define the 'stamps'. I then stamped the floral image onto the panel and used the matching stencils to add colour. I removed the masking magic and using a variety of stamps added words, images and prices to the 'stamps'. I created the border on the A2 note card by using Waffle Flower's Postage Collage Colouring stencil - first in green, then in lilac. I adhered the postage stamp panel to the front of the card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6MR_OhmrsH9HvRb7ePhN8j8p9O3Tm4Yfm5cdf8J3J0pBgBv4AbW-BPuGycMzrZvKfqGTz6g-4JpWtCWR02H97hSOr3wAm2jLEJTx9JZCrSf-S58cpDxjhUqN2Dxk20FEAdjHjSb_WIMuUJ4fUJs5x1zOWLqrQETbu0LG6bAzivZe8lcImpHsbQCULQ0/s2477/CH%2382%20-%20TFC%2388%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Sue%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2477" data-original-width="1924" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6MR_OhmrsH9HvRb7ePhN8j8p9O3Tm4Yfm5cdf8J3J0pBgBv4AbW-BPuGycMzrZvKfqGTz6g-4JpWtCWR02H97hSOr3wAm2jLEJTx9JZCrSf-S58cpDxjhUqN2Dxk20FEAdjHjSb_WIMuUJ4fUJs5x1zOWLqrQETbu0LG6bAzivZe8lcImpHsbQCULQ0/s320/CH%2382%20-%20TFC%2388%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Sue%20in.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div>For the inside, I cut a piece of white card slightly smaller than the note card. I lightly inked the edges of the panel with lilac ink. I stamped a fun greeting in the middle of the panel, and stamped the floral image again and coloured it with Copic markers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52XfStwXhTMr2J1YS7wqf5hldS9N_WnRWwzq_ghSJLGx3Aa6kACIhTofvVNOW0gSo-V7Di4AbCOhd0rIvBloWqn5Og3coc-YWP4mIEDPHZVQQ8Q0uZDgHWwQ6aiYOYyWcW2czQQNQpjuj4J-0rAjugVdimdTA1uznaIXUwsdTG0KjqyEbnrklbtdZrCg/s1888/CH%2382%20-%20TFC%2388%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Sue%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="1888" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52XfStwXhTMr2J1YS7wqf5hldS9N_WnRWwzq_ghSJLGx3Aa6kACIhTofvVNOW0gSo-V7Di4AbCOhd0rIvBloWqn5Og3coc-YWP4mIEDPHZVQQ8Q0uZDgHWwQ6aiYOYyWcW2czQQNQpjuj4J-0rAjugVdimdTA1uznaIXUwsdTG0KjqyEbnrklbtdZrCg/s320/CH%2382%20-%20TFC%2388%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Sue%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This card is for my aunty Sue. She has her birthday on Saturday - and I'm safe to share it here now as Sue doesn't look at my blog! To be honest, not sure any of my family look at my blog. That's all for today - I'm off to the post office now. See you all soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-12536484128429752412024-02-19T11:38:00.001+00:002024-02-19T11:38:38.776+00:00Great-Nephew's Birthday<div>..... Good morning!! It's been a while - February is flying by. I'm here today to share the card that I've made for my great-nephew, he'll be 5 years old tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotArS0eGo_rXv_-nWg1g9xbXbfw1ZNpqOmHu-AgOTxkPxWZraTwudzSIEtseTB8YyuDju1WpBHrHHQS6qhVtWtR5OSNS4aix7WTlnDvlBY8SDJaDvAMAxvuTajag-HviRFU0KXVQIOnckK2a8obAGESl-y3sMldR3Qvpbv9kG44j13yZ-mcrh3Z-3vcI/s1807/TOC%23257%20-%20CASC&S%23530%20-%20CASOF%23277%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Elijah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1807" data-original-width="1387" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotArS0eGo_rXv_-nWg1g9xbXbfw1ZNpqOmHu-AgOTxkPxWZraTwudzSIEtseTB8YyuDju1WpBHrHHQS6qhVtWtR5OSNS4aix7WTlnDvlBY8SDJaDvAMAxvuTajag-HviRFU0KXVQIOnckK2a8obAGESl-y3sMldR3Qvpbv9kG44j13yZ-mcrh3Z-3vcI/w492-h640/TOC%23257%20-%20CASC&S%23530%20-%20CASOF%23277%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Elijah.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: My Mind's Eye - Boy Crazy; Lawn Fawn - Happy Happy Happy; Mama Elephant - Mixed Wishes Greetings</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Red Hot, Blue Raspberry, Wild Dandelion; Versafine - Onyx Black; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Accessories: White Card; The Greetery - Pinwheel Party Stencils; Copics; Clear Embossing Powder; Lakeland - Foil Number</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to the following challenges: <a href="https://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-530-colours.html" target="_blank">CAS Colours & Sketches - CASC&S#530</a>, <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-257-time-out-10th-birthday.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenge - TOC#257</a>, and <a href="https://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-277-i-male-boy.html" target="_blank">CAS on Friday - CASOF#277</a> where the theme is male/boy.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_7VTIJ0_Cmu_JLmZpw0d_OvobiW_0OegYG5IJ3N2VwN8txfrWjhyWQReJjoo6uGYIrpAVLUz9VFHRPf0uWdW4lOxHRedTCXrtMeaKwMSrRhWQ9gzT0q10Q4vuJV-F8xLf-h-e8m1vDqf45tGnkJ42oH_VZ2WnTDQAtOAaaZlDsZLHlDMPqH9LUhwcNg/s400/CASC&S%23530.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="400" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_7VTIJ0_Cmu_JLmZpw0d_OvobiW_0OegYG5IJ3N2VwN8txfrWjhyWQReJjoo6uGYIrpAVLUz9VFHRPf0uWdW4lOxHRedTCXrtMeaKwMSrRhWQ9gzT0q10Q4vuJV-F8xLf-h-e8m1vDqf45tGnkJ42oH_VZ2WnTDQAtOAaaZlDsZLHlDMPqH9LUhwcNg/w200-h80/CASC&S%23530.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYtK2v5O7XFsOCT4dEYn7VBwm98oGnfylOFtXQz_poFh8CZDs6gVm2WGjUjfe7cGuxdqD5_JEa3K83wwC1v4JOMZhN8aUdvNjED4gtDx0xMRC0GIbHOxe21PWl_EKcsnoyEx5EdNPwf3qHkdMPHo1pkw7oYxKl4G3I2q91zyiprDaqXpQpMpQ2vt0EEM/s1126/CASOF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="1126" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYtK2v5O7XFsOCT4dEYn7VBwm98oGnfylOFtXQz_poFh8CZDs6gVm2WGjUjfe7cGuxdqD5_JEa3K83wwC1v4JOMZhN8aUdvNjED4gtDx0xMRC0GIbHOxe21PWl_EKcsnoyEx5EdNPwf3qHkdMPHo1pkw7oYxKl4G3I2q91zyiprDaqXpQpMpQ2vt0EEM/w200-h62/CASOF.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExVpDZ1wKv9FfnQMekGR4HCnSzyBi0u62L3b02PMqL9yAUOOTfLMJGJ4ZeSLLcyyLeBVUj_hfaCx3FuYYA5LrAwhIvLVFGTJyjZnHlWvQsiqVEQX7lynw6geX5iTf6i0-LQCeWOJ2HH6LJUDt08hnUFYvNgUs1br60F1LOofjRo3zyZ_h7W7o4a3Xkjw/s320/TOC%23257.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExVpDZ1wKv9FfnQMekGR4HCnSzyBi0u62L3b02PMqL9yAUOOTfLMJGJ4ZeSLLcyyLeBVUj_hfaCx3FuYYA5LrAwhIvLVFGTJyjZnHlWvQsiqVEQX7lynw6geX5iTf6i0-LQCeWOJ2HH6LJUDt08hnUFYvNgUs1br60F1LOofjRo3zyZ_h7W7o4a3Xkjw/w200-h200/TOC%23257.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>I had such fun making this card. I started by stencilling the red and blue pinwheels directly onto the A2 note card. I used my MISTI to stamp the robot onto white card. I removed the image, coloured it with Copic markers, returned it to the MISTI and stamped with Versafine ink and heat embossed with clear powder. I then carefully fussy cut out the robot and edged the image with a black marker. I added a simple birthday greeting and a large bright yellow '5' at the top of the card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMQlteKHy9Q_s8oduh82Hmzp6vKlV-3_HOANDwEtna3Cmdx6G6veICiPNXBT_6GQPpjsJJzi41ABzETYqnR-f2wjGpjouZhbHxRxBbRaGQs2NOYwJP6RgQxu85ZvYxgsafumdYgOq94UDG1romeie4RrK2N34qLBrXzt09C6nSgz3nzyKVgZ5QgguOUE/s1709/TOC%23257%20-%20CASC&S%23530%20-%20CASOF%23277%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Elijah%20in.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="1330" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMQlteKHy9Q_s8oduh82Hmzp6vKlV-3_HOANDwEtna3Cmdx6G6veICiPNXBT_6GQPpjsJJzi41ABzETYqnR-f2wjGpjouZhbHxRxBbRaGQs2NOYwJP6RgQxu85ZvYxgsafumdYgOq94UDG1romeie4RrK2N34qLBrXzt09C6nSgz3nzyKVgZ5QgguOUE/s320/TOC%23257%20-%20CASC&S%23530%20-%20CASOF%23277%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Elijah%20in.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div>I cut a piece of white card for the inside - I lightly brushed on red ink around the edge. I stamped the robot at the bottom left and added a simple birthday verse along with some yellow elements.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqixastvLGeTrvHQ1xbur6stCFMLECf1bxxV2RD_3BYOnCIVCYFjLhg_d2cXdNQnJgZFitI13sXGa_W1dB9-MtcoGtslNNDRF0Bopn4YnE1lEbCSCa9k8vUh5broXUBpzEkSche2H0ROaqg5H_OC8WjPdE0uqXY9W2hV83bAdlL82JCPNFujdvv7IRkgw/s2212/TOC%23257%20-%20CASC&S%23530%20-%20CASOF%23277%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Elijah%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="2212" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqixastvLGeTrvHQ1xbur6stCFMLECf1bxxV2RD_3BYOnCIVCYFjLhg_d2cXdNQnJgZFitI13sXGa_W1dB9-MtcoGtslNNDRF0Bopn4YnE1lEbCSCa9k8vUh5broXUBpzEkSche2H0ROaqg5H_OC8WjPdE0uqXY9W2hV83bAdlL82JCPNFujdvv7IRkgw/s320/TOC%23257%20-%20CASC&S%23530%20-%20CASOF%23277%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Elijah%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm heading to the local post box shortly to get this card in the post - I had thought that Elijah's birthday was next Tuesday, but in fact it's tomorrow!!! I hope he likes the cute robot - it's a favourite of mine for kids cards. That's all for now - see you soon. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-43821974815824468982024-02-02T06:30:00.000+00:002024-02-02T06:30:00.133+00:00February Florals<div>... Morning! I'm here today to share a birthday card I've made for a friend of ours, she has her 60th birthday this weekend:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdM52jvE-8OB6Zsn9xPnls0PQ8tsF5H5dqKd0OOSxBp85611QUWtN34A_vphoDwMxaUB14nI7SvBU4FvtYLLUmq0iKV6n8nX4u7hCPDw95L8eQ27hYYoq_F-FTo3RY6REqPGG46O3JYSzvoW5vFBCqQQKXR9wVukDgfGjRCMXhTVybr6riU7-l3WJ06I/s1277/ATSM%23460%20-%20STB%23276%20-%20NBUS%2359%20-%20TOC%23256%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Cathy%20(1%20of%201).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="997" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdM52jvE-8OB6Zsn9xPnls0PQ8tsF5H5dqKd0OOSxBp85611QUWtN34A_vphoDwMxaUB14nI7SvBU4FvtYLLUmq0iKV6n8nX4u7hCPDw95L8eQ27hYYoq_F-FTo3RY6REqPGG46O3JYSzvoW5vFBCqQQKXR9wVukDgfGjRCMXhTVybr6riU7-l3WJ06I/w500-h640/ATSM%23460%20-%20STB%23276%20-%20NBUS%2359%20-%20TOC%23256%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Cathy%20(1%20of%201).jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Birthday Cheer Mini, Filled with Sunshine</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Wild Dandelion, Sweet Mango, Red Hot, Key Lime, Lucky Clover, Soft Stone; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Master Layout 1, Sentiment Strips, Fancy Florals</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Gina K Stencils - Fancy Florals Layering Stencils, Masks & Fillers; Taylored Expressions Stencils - Bokeh, Masking Ovals; Gina K - Pre-printed Sentiments; Gems; Waffle Flower - Grip Mat</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to several challenges. First challenge is <a href="https://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-460-die-cutstencil.html" target="_blank">Addicted to Stamps and More! - ATSM#460</a> to use Die cuts and Stencils, next to <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-256-case-designer-sarah-gray.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenge - TOC#256</a> - to CASE Sarah Grey, to <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-276-kraft-and-another.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday - STB#276</a> - Birthday Anything Goes, and finally to <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/02/nbus-challenge-59.html" target="_blank">Never-Before-Used-Schtuff - NBUS#59</a>. In CASEing Sarah's card - I used a stencil to make a diagonal background, placed the focal image in the bottom right corner and a greeting in the top left - to echo Sarah's layout.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmzE1Io4ilxhF-DjSJQ6eF0MBPwJR7CUskxb5qvXIPUYrpvvkeSwUfPIhGA-yZRDTeAYJSbBnR1h3JRTJaMtWeaG3M63ovXo7rK3LEJ_65001NxFQvrj_ExiK7-jlM1pjdIplVnyDPkr_4eRBQYJRLQBkk7toiouqrIf7R1N1g4SMvJKLKvGSYbvm7fc/s320/ATSM%23460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="113" data-original-width="320" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmzE1Io4ilxhF-DjSJQ6eF0MBPwJR7CUskxb5qvXIPUYrpvvkeSwUfPIhGA-yZRDTeAYJSbBnR1h3JRTJaMtWeaG3M63ovXo7rK3LEJ_65001NxFQvrj_ExiK7-jlM1pjdIplVnyDPkr_4eRBQYJRLQBkk7toiouqrIf7R1N1g4SMvJKLKvGSYbvm7fc/w200-h71/ATSM%23460.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59cCBmgG6bC-57VONKPf3FFlyFdYvzIC9So3lXXlyCpj5mH7_INonxEcjB4CqdLTMHExLIiPIyIwmBoSI7oGG3kuKN9ZtrjIZQFoWP8JYtADslbPkxO5Q-EIjBcUrhFo9-lah1nFHA7JHfr2kp1kdrtjw3L1DP_r1mW0UdJhJ6Fju9BxRsDhWqxXJZzI/s1090/NBUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1090" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59cCBmgG6bC-57VONKPf3FFlyFdYvzIC9So3lXXlyCpj5mH7_INonxEcjB4CqdLTMHExLIiPIyIwmBoSI7oGG3kuKN9ZtrjIZQFoWP8JYtADslbPkxO5Q-EIjBcUrhFo9-lah1nFHA7JHfr2kp1kdrtjw3L1DP_r1mW0UdJhJ6Fju9BxRsDhWqxXJZzI/w200-h49/NBUS.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pHciMBy62eHK9cOPdqG4KeWYsGVJ-OYrLgG4obRAo1IpLRFVcakPObXKvO0DV68CaNLBkt2sVdVbFjT27dItemPHM7inqf-iFDdlwfHom4H6fZr489FFYGP7TvGWsu23_xe3UcW1hglfdqpJB1I_gxye0-Q1VnBVx9p55Mm_qgUCpG6VVl5pZQv9raw/s320/TOC%23256.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pHciMBy62eHK9cOPdqG4KeWYsGVJ-OYrLgG4obRAo1IpLRFVcakPObXKvO0DV68CaNLBkt2sVdVbFjT27dItemPHM7inqf-iFDdlwfHom4H6fZr489FFYGP7TvGWsu23_xe3UcW1hglfdqpJB1I_gxye0-Q1VnBVx9p55Mm_qgUCpG6VVl5pZQv9raw/w200-h200/TOC%23256.jpeg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hweIfmT0kXT8XPN30q_ViLFQ8jNkIr8Ey13ODhqjbWgOjMER-vykl0choz-Zf50ENm8NWtrjEsspj0VmRtXVQymUrt8aD7Zr-xnPBPo8MTJNCHgYu_8EmQaltL5zqQ9DkWVAYF4dPLuuaks6FzqI4bnhxy4j88eT76fINjL1rdX-HL1IQwvYxcuek_w/s300/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hweIfmT0kXT8XPN30q_ViLFQ8jNkIr8Ey13ODhqjbWgOjMER-vykl0choz-Zf50ENm8NWtrjEsspj0VmRtXVQymUrt8aD7Zr-xnPBPo8MTJNCHgYu_8EmQaltL5zqQ9DkWVAYF4dPLuuaks6FzqI4bnhxy4j88eT76fINjL1rdX-HL1IQwvYxcuek_w/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>Inspiration for this card came from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/hsDXNlXvVMQ?si=PK_vVJPe2lAL0hL1" target="_blank">Tag Team Techniques video</a> with Gina K and Jennifer McGuire that I watched yesterday. I started by die cutting the Fancy Floral die - I cut several. Using my Waffle Flower grip mat, I one of the white die cut floral clusters in the centre of the mat. I used the matching layering stencils to add colour. They are very easy to use. Using the first stencil I inked yellow petals, I inked the next stencil with pale orange ink and leaving it in place, I put over the top a stencil with tiny holes and I added red ink to the petals - resulting in dotty petals on the flowers. I then used the leaf stencils with green and yellow inks. I made the top leaves into flower buds by inking the last bit of the leaf yellow instead of green. I layered together the three die cut floral clusters with the inked one on top. Next, I put a piece of white card on the grip mat and, using the Bokeh stencil diagonally across the panel, added soft grey to make a background. I cut the panel with MLO1 and layered it onto a black mat and added to the front of an A2 white note card. I adhered the floral cluster towards the bottom right of the panel and added a die cut birthday greeting in the top left corner. Finally, I added a few clear gems.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgvrxcaD8Dn-X1Xy3RRAW29sjlawjaoWUZ3UzeJpF2-pEkeJBHjmEUSQQA1ReR62g_obAQ4zOqg13O7Hrd7Kaqk7HwDQ_VTYcMkNqLN5rnepNGBbr2YvXBNQUzzFyf5F51vZmmfZFlTfnCyXm7BNHVNAubM2t7cwAuGbGBWYtLkX_4GPWjEV2X46m78s/s1263/ATSM%23460%20-%20STB%23276%20-%20NBUS%2359%20-%20TOC%23256%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Cathy%20in%20(1%20of%201).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="983" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgvrxcaD8Dn-X1Xy3RRAW29sjlawjaoWUZ3UzeJpF2-pEkeJBHjmEUSQQA1ReR62g_obAQ4zOqg13O7Hrd7Kaqk7HwDQ_VTYcMkNqLN5rnepNGBbr2YvXBNQUzzFyf5F51vZmmfZFlTfnCyXm7BNHVNAubM2t7cwAuGbGBWYtLkX_4GPWjEV2X46m78s/s320/ATSM%23460%20-%20STB%23276%20-%20NBUS%2359%20-%20TOC%23256%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Cathy%20in%20(1%20of%201).jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel, I stamped a simple birthday greeting. I used an oval mask and the left-over yellow ink on the brush to add a subtle oval around the verse. I finished with a simple leaf silhouette.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CdMaD1xVJSJyF_1haBigldAoJwRcjyCcfFRK5yHEF6dJZb4DVNr2P5WOKSlwQm0J6pZfed_tFSYAXCWplioVBma8oQZdWYsLaqfZWYaVXN9ashhOL7Hhm1KGrDpdDpBFQGRLVNk3nLz2l05ZloaWgrlu7h5TBR3TQXkm941KqEYGAJhO0DUMQSFQ8vQ/s1292/ATSM%23460%20-%20STB%23276%20-%20NBUS%2359%20-%20TOC%23256%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Cathy%20sq%20(1%20of%201).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1292" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CdMaD1xVJSJyF_1haBigldAoJwRcjyCcfFRK5yHEF6dJZb4DVNr2P5WOKSlwQm0J6pZfed_tFSYAXCWplioVBma8oQZdWYsLaqfZWYaVXN9ashhOL7Hhm1KGrDpdDpBFQGRLVNk3nLz2l05ZloaWgrlu7h5TBR3TQXkm941KqEYGAJhO0DUMQSFQ8vQ/s320/ATSM%23460%20-%20STB%23276%20-%20NBUS%2359%20-%20TOC%23256%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Cathy%20sq%20(1%20of%201).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>That's all for today. See you again soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-60084388897360555732024-02-01T14:58:00.000+00:002024-02-01T14:58:14.923+00:00February Hearts<div>.... Good afternoon! It's been a few days since I posted, I'm here to share my decorated calendar page for February:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdckEZrSqiTUno-RFBf3hpLoQvhu_OBbXxmXxHSnPqayX8O2xppou0Ju-36TLV7bSRRyLfu-ztrZgHSClXhPjZwobDFYDiqMrDLS0KYBl0ynlC_ni2AoZ1AYpCHnpZH6YNV6AkrQgva9zkA3RxJDcVzxzBLkt3f3KGrkdOMxxYqa6viUeBGFv92t6M8ms/s2892/LTCCB%2378%20-%20February%20Calender%20(1%20of%201).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2892" data-original-width="2892" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdckEZrSqiTUno-RFBf3hpLoQvhu_OBbXxmXxHSnPqayX8O2xppou0Ju-36TLV7bSRRyLfu-ztrZgHSClXhPjZwobDFYDiqMrDLS0KYBl0ynlC_ni2AoZ1AYpCHnpZH6YNV6AkrQgva9zkA3RxJDcVzxzBLkt3f3KGrkdOMxxYqa6viUeBGFv92t6M8ms/w640-h640/LTCCB%2378%20-%20February%20Calender%20(1%20of%201).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Dina Wakley Stamps - Hearts; Dylusions - Star Struck, Xmas Stamps </div><div>Inks: Gina K - Obsidian Amalgam</div><div>Accessories: A4 Wirebound 2024 Calendar; Tombow & Sakura Pens</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this to <a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/ltccb-78-anything-goes-ltccb-77-winner.html" target="_blank">Love to Craft Challenge Blog - LTCCB#78</a> where it's always, anything goes.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used some old stamps that I got in the States - they were made specially for Joanne's (a craft shop) and I'm so glad I've got them. I stamped various hearts in black ink, added some words and then coloured the hearts with Tombow markers. I added sparkle to some hearts with Sakura Stardust pens.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's all for today - bye for now.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-25164577215655579612024-01-22T15:00:00.000+00:002024-01-22T15:00:24.755+00:00Floral Birthday<div>... Hello again! Just a quick post to share a card I made for Ben's grandmother - it's a clean, simple and pretty card - well, I think so!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJF-nXyL0EzRAfTCvzER7YBKBxpoB8XVcNrnhvWJnQKK0zlE_KZf8ORx0W8Wphp6KkgjqIBAI0mifgjkuEY4tf2KK0CP9SSPUbuEQjgIeC08vEXR-PqgfbOtnK6fVo_MfOeHlZYT9XfA3QjvMA62BYMIUSFn-yu54Wb6jSjTFyqhDdSKQpWvFSlDZ9u0o/s1581/CASC&S%23528%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Marilyn-1220084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1581" data-original-width="1237" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJF-nXyL0EzRAfTCvzER7YBKBxpoB8XVcNrnhvWJnQKK0zlE_KZf8ORx0W8Wphp6KkgjqIBAI0mifgjkuEY4tf2KK0CP9SSPUbuEQjgIeC08vEXR-PqgfbOtnK6fVo_MfOeHlZYT9XfA3QjvMA62BYMIUSFn-yu54Wb6jSjTFyqhDdSKQpWvFSlDZ9u0o/w500-h640/CASC&S%23528%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Marilyn-1220084.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Love at all Times, Filled with Sunshine, Fancy Phrases</div><div>Inks: Versafine Clair - Nocturne; Gina K - Lovely Lavender, Passionate Pink</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Master Layout 1, Love at all Times, Fancy Phrases; Taylored Expressions - Diamond Piercing Plate</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Copics; Gems</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm just in time to play along with the current challenge at <a href="https://cascoloursandsketches.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-528-colours.html" target="_blank">CAS Colours & Sketches - CASC&S#528</a> - such pretty colours. I'm also playing along with <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/reminder-275-embossing-wet-or-dry.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday - STB#275</a> - my card is anything birthday goes.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbK21Jyz-mf8Vwwthw5MqOUhfy93FoSNodk24SOnr_OTSRAXxc2JeK-bsXI6-344KwQsf6fNArVUoOwq-SCSZ9Xq87Z_cT4_n-KvHMrbrCy2Bd64JLv9dCXNgSp6xeegbZF0nuooc3MbHcU9mBZPMgqxZ39_8i09OmlnIYpp8rrP5Rwcmyo_lLPzAmcw/s400/CASC&S%23528.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="400" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbK21Jyz-mf8Vwwthw5MqOUhfy93FoSNodk24SOnr_OTSRAXxc2JeK-bsXI6-344KwQsf6fNArVUoOwq-SCSZ9Xq87Z_cT4_n-KvHMrbrCy2Bd64JLv9dCXNgSp6xeegbZF0nuooc3MbHcU9mBZPMgqxZ39_8i09OmlnIYpp8rrP5Rwcmyo_lLPzAmcw/w200-h80/CASC&S%23528.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVHq_buVrSYmL9vyHpMHR4NAm3OO7k3bTdroZhJVx13hLGn-jVl6h4O-pzOgRGI7cDpOcxWgRdCBL-hKl6E7vr13f6EoUW9hORdTHo7OJeD-tpNjWKX7LUmIWwULY5JXwE6wsF0Kiqlb9BNP7LMkZwIByg-Gg4h3FKxOCc1tONYKosrZlzAFQkfIuH9w/s300/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVHq_buVrSYmL9vyHpMHR4NAm3OO7k3bTdroZhJVx13hLGn-jVl6h4O-pzOgRGI7cDpOcxWgRdCBL-hKl6E7vr13f6EoUW9hORdTHo7OJeD-tpNjWKX7LUmIWwULY5JXwE6wsF0Kiqlb9BNP7LMkZwIByg-Gg4h3FKxOCc1tONYKosrZlzAFQkfIuH9w/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>Using my MISTI, I stamped the large floral image removed it from the MISTI and coloured with Copic markers. I put the image back and restamped with Versafine Clair Nocturne black ink - gives such a great black outline. I then used the floral die to cut out the top part of the floral image which I stacked onto two white floral die cuts. I stamped the birthday greeting - such an elegant font - die cut and stacked onto two other diecuts. I used the diamond plate to pierce a pattern into white card and then cut out a rectangle which I layered onto a black mat layer. I added the panel to the front of an A2 white note card. I adhered the floral image and greeting, and finished by adding a few gems.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgL_aldUMzEbEuVh0fqD29_DxX9zjaki-s-wtcTB_MWfVDwYYV4QVwKlYNcHiZgHiQFIQavmahbM65fd0QXe_vF7TzqscyzEytW54AES2RFzFiiSPGA6Q9GoRvBSLMlFOzrECAasQqgVZP5GefNGfWQlEdFtNf-MRYz2YD80KvN4ZOUEscySgy7jl29w/s1452/CASC&S%23528%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Marilyn%20in-1220088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="1127" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgL_aldUMzEbEuVh0fqD29_DxX9zjaki-s-wtcTB_MWfVDwYYV4QVwKlYNcHiZgHiQFIQavmahbM65fd0QXe_vF7TzqscyzEytW54AES2RFzFiiSPGA6Q9GoRvBSLMlFOzrECAasQqgVZP5GefNGfWQlEdFtNf-MRYz2YD80KvN4ZOUEscySgy7jl29w/s320/CASC&S%23528%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Marilyn%20in-1220088.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel I stamped the solid floral image in soft lavender ink, added the mesh image in pink and finished by stamping a birthday greeting.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt-BPnRJTaFnejzdgouBW-CMY6dYf1TdqA_KBGzt6xaSLvnmlofue-AuxlR6ccFsAshuhjDItU_oVvWSeyyUqMDC5dg5222XKXl3-gkbRHwnZEH36gJe5YY1glRICmxyg-e9VMQV4tjC9_T0xs80OqVMQ_KL3Xauzw2huUiHmK1SNHAbqZduAJ4VWiqo/s1594/CASC&S%23528%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Marilyn%20sq-1220085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="1594" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOt-BPnRJTaFnejzdgouBW-CMY6dYf1TdqA_KBGzt6xaSLvnmlofue-AuxlR6ccFsAshuhjDItU_oVvWSeyyUqMDC5dg5222XKXl3-gkbRHwnZEH36gJe5YY1glRICmxyg-e9VMQV4tjC9_T0xs80OqVMQ_KL3Xauzw2huUiHmK1SNHAbqZduAJ4VWiqo/s320/CASC&S%23528%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Marilyn%20sq-1220085.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Today has turned out to be beautiful with blue skies, bright sunshine and mild temperatures. Hardly any wind at all. I mentioned earlier about a falling tile last night, well I found out where it came from. Now waiting for the insurance team to come and check things out. Hopefully, it'll be dry tonight. Bye for now. See you again soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-41045280262974069502024-01-22T08:23:00.000+00:002024-01-22T08:23:10.392+00:00Rainbow Gamer<div>... Morning!! I made a birthday card for our daughter's boyfriend, Kobie, yesterday. I had such a hard time coming up with an idea, then I remembered that he likes to play computer games, and it was easy:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKc1La6KOZ78TnhxEJW9DKYZNpLpKzR_-WvP3YBNYGx-RCJvRiBmYsM3uYejc9m7yPrjvj4Ixuibk99fqMbk6B205Wh4I3eszyjq7u-8ZaV2VNVjNzkwxkn1Y6n6wr57Nc8yh8GX3NFcI6DkFJE9qAn5jGXxUQKKioLmysSl0rXTK0fZ4ICH0BKJS41k8/s1263/STB%23275%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Level%20Up%20Bday%20(Kobie)-1220071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1263" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKc1La6KOZ78TnhxEJW9DKYZNpLpKzR_-WvP3YBNYGx-RCJvRiBmYsM3uYejc9m7yPrjvj4Ixuibk99fqMbk6B205Wh4I3eszyjq7u-8ZaV2VNVjNzkwxkn1Y6n6wr57Nc8yh8GX3NFcI6DkFJE9qAn5jGXxUQKKioLmysSl0rXTK0fZ4ICH0BKJS41k8/w640-h640/STB%23275%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Level%20Up%20Bday%20(Kobie)-1220071.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stamps: MFT - Level Up<div>Inks: Gina K - Wild Dandelion, Red Hot, Blue Raspberry; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: MFT Die-namics - Game Controller</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Gina K Card - Silver Metallic; Visible Image Stencil - Breakout; Copic Markers; Glossy Accents</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-275-embossing-wet-or-dry.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday - STB#275</a> - in the anything goes birthday section, but I think it fits the topping option of dry embossing too. I'm also playing along with <a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/game-57-rainbow-or-rainbow-colours.html" target="_blank">AAA Birthday - AAAB#57</a> - rainbow colours, and <a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/inkspirational-challenge-307-use.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational - INK#307</a> - to use a stencil.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NAH3gchJbdSz3uFa-K8xmdFOfRc6LfgeKQYSP9N-qAGQ8QZPtgzFfAAS6KRdN3tsMDvOx3O3CVd-q_LQWgEDNFhPugqStkM1FHJx92x44XuD_e_r1MZZU5XWJIULE2i-3ksyfRktvjPlZeeZ73cg02K_VgWOHSFcL9371q_LGmtK5lrLdXVxmwN8CcE/s300/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NAH3gchJbdSz3uFa-K8xmdFOfRc6LfgeKQYSP9N-qAGQ8QZPtgzFfAAS6KRdN3tsMDvOx3O3CVd-q_LQWgEDNFhPugqStkM1FHJx92x44XuD_e_r1MZZU5XWJIULE2i-3ksyfRktvjPlZeeZ73cg02K_VgWOHSFcL9371q_LGmtK5lrLdXVxmwN8CcE/w200-h200/STB-AnythingGoes.jpeg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vc4GDqa19865uWLRe6ToPyFt_xHyk4WIww9Z55a1wRVuyU7eMuvdD2xlVCG2Fsa218w1kt2a8MVNVGFpyUp74O6WOegZBTAe9QmDdUKSbuKiGjBW1EzBzMujOHKnOMiLtEeVcqd1ghNU_prupqcbvelEFF0I3Kw5jAU4cYcjO-3RZvVG4rDMiQ07X0U/s320/AAAB%2357.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vc4GDqa19865uWLRe6ToPyFt_xHyk4WIww9Z55a1wRVuyU7eMuvdD2xlVCG2Fsa218w1kt2a8MVNVGFpyUp74O6WOegZBTAe9QmDdUKSbuKiGjBW1EzBzMujOHKnOMiLtEeVcqd1ghNU_prupqcbvelEFF0I3Kw5jAU4cYcjO-3RZvVG4rDMiQ07X0U/w200-h200/AAAB%2357.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HSRKd-q5wzwxhYawPCgDxnPSaPp68Sq8tmrOn-G0PNDPZHPAQUmNnRswqdYW_5sCmyKOrFXYpzzCZgHABS9_ZBXdo20fQebUwm9h68vDNeJE0ijK12KDpe5BcOnNWhrLg5MnIO0hkUOowE4ZJYQbIkAmSjJUTz17imus-OFAoqkDwbhKEHuseRQNxlI/s320/INK%23307.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HSRKd-q5wzwxhYawPCgDxnPSaPp68Sq8tmrOn-G0PNDPZHPAQUmNnRswqdYW_5sCmyKOrFXYpzzCZgHABS9_ZBXdo20fQebUwm9h68vDNeJE0ijK12KDpe5BcOnNWhrLg5MnIO0hkUOowE4ZJYQbIkAmSjJUTz17imus-OFAoqkDwbhKEHuseRQNxlI/w200-h200/INK%23307.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>The rainbow background was made the quick way - simply using blue, red and yellow and overlapping to give orange, purple and green. I cut the panel to 5¼" square and stamped a bold birthday greeting in black in the bottom corner, added it to a black mat and then to the front of a 5¾" square white note card. I die cut the game controller from silver metallic card and two plain white pieces, which I layered together for strength and stability. I used Copics to add shading to the controller, which you can't really see in the picture above, but you can in the photo at the end of the post. I coloured the little pieces to match a real controller and adhered them to the controller. I added the controller to the front of the card and finished by adding glossy accent to all the buttons - and you can see the shine in the photo above.</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LuNlo4pWBaDFdWPauZ0Z7PDG7dnVGuc1UifFmWLg3PbLiaIN13HPcM4Mnw2wzSxzdJhouqZBfvT_VcReUbV17KpwlQ4RggBKCDji75Oyu25r0umPjzjwnHpfeqvpsJS06AXW3JW5vCj4KglBAypC_657q4hdiCIrHwmEXwvW6KhpgxArs1BGwVHx1fI/s2175/STB%23275%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Level%20Up%20Bday%20(Kobie)%20in-1220078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2154" data-original-width="2175" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LuNlo4pWBaDFdWPauZ0Z7PDG7dnVGuc1UifFmWLg3PbLiaIN13HPcM4Mnw2wzSxzdJhouqZBfvT_VcReUbV17KpwlQ4RggBKCDji75Oyu25r0umPjzjwnHpfeqvpsJS06AXW3JW5vCj4KglBAypC_657q4hdiCIrHwmEXwvW6KhpgxArs1BGwVHx1fI/s320/STB%23275%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Level%20Up%20Bday%20(Kobie)%20in-1220078.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I kept the inside of the card reasonably simple. I used the same stencil and simply used whatever ink was left on the brushes to get the subtle rainbow spectrum. I stamped the bold greeting, layered onto a black mat and added it to the card. Below is the photo showing the shading on the game controller.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaXFJ5a-prpSWYJHko6hXabVv6np253_w-MrpALZrPBLgjpZ_y_ckx-AK1sNgMpQUCMwz7iwZpQYKIlK3k6dxzea6o1nQtoPApgUOAxHEbGCq13WFeNtoKx1TG2ahF2xpgDh-YDkIh2ke-dmkebzAjvCfbdoNAgrRJrA9U48uYLLhnvkzUXxlEmfATXI/s2492/STB%23275%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Level%20Up%20Bday%20(Kobie)%20det-1220076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2492" data-original-width="2492" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaXFJ5a-prpSWYJHko6hXabVv6np253_w-MrpALZrPBLgjpZ_y_ckx-AK1sNgMpQUCMwz7iwZpQYKIlK3k6dxzea6o1nQtoPApgUOAxHEbGCq13WFeNtoKx1TG2ahF2xpgDh-YDkIh2ke-dmkebzAjvCfbdoNAgrRJrA9U48uYLLhnvkzUXxlEmfATXI/s320/STB%23275%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Level%20Up%20Bday%20(Kobie)%20det-1220076.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Before I go, I do hope that everyone in the UK is okay this morning; Storm Isha was really bad last night. We had rain and high winds around here and, about 9pm last night, there was a huge crash in the back garden. We found a roof bridging tile on the floor. It's only just got light, so I've got to go out and see if I can find out where there's a gap!! Keep safe.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a></div>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-70205977594438222802024-01-21T10:25:00.000+00:002024-01-21T10:25:04.736+00:00Dylusions Tags<div>... Morning! Besides making cards, I love to work in my Dylusions Dyalogs and journals. Last year a few of us started a Tag Swap using Dylusions products - they are such fun to make. I spent yesterday in my craft room making a couple of tags, and here they are:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUCvFDeB4c_2Z4jSJUUCiBu4Arw1nmoaYjg5Ko5Ozpp4ftWoDdUQChEpm3bhSTgvg_-b77jeLyKEutEg-2VkcNLZkm2GsaCd7Qra8Wsp9RYuMMCfyxW_XpaQvFqRC9qwk0RDF9cf8wt29g6FQxkVoaSF0kY8d5dlFCe26DfJtk7soVitCKyFt91pGZqY/s2183/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20%239%20Dec%2023-1210060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="894" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVUCvFDeB4c_2Z4jSJUUCiBu4Arw1nmoaYjg5Ko5Ozpp4ftWoDdUQChEpm3bhSTgvg_-b77jeLyKEutEg-2VkcNLZkm2GsaCd7Qra8Wsp9RYuMMCfyxW_XpaQvFqRC9qwk0RDF9cf8wt29g6FQxkVoaSF0kY8d5dlFCe26DfJtk7soVitCKyFt91pGZqY/w164-h400/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20%239%20Dec%2023-1210060.jpg" width="164" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9f4L3Fe-7_DZOvZv4SiYexkaoIX2K9H6VT99iLoLWTDu4mV3rSlSMIZ4j0YNdsUgWur6I-kTZoTMWaH2iygtr7O7rCBvIbmV8K_rcSVnkGBq7TEjdf8A7c7biU5J97GMwLDk2iwzHLEP4gXup96FWcI_Vga6BYjE0P4Eg7iKCWb79xKj1wumY3NHSc8Y/s2187/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20%239%20Dec%2023%20Rev-1210063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2187" data-original-width="964" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9f4L3Fe-7_DZOvZv4SiYexkaoIX2K9H6VT99iLoLWTDu4mV3rSlSMIZ4j0YNdsUgWur6I-kTZoTMWaH2iygtr7O7rCBvIbmV8K_rcSVnkGBq7TEjdf8A7c7biU5J97GMwLDk2iwzHLEP4gXup96FWcI_Vga6BYjE0P4Eg7iKCWb79xKj1wumY3NHSc8Y/w176-h400/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20%239%20Dec%2023%20Rev-1210063.jpg" width="176" /></a></div></div><br />Stamps: Dylusions - Mischievous Malcolm, Christmas Borders<div>Inks & Paints: Dylusions - Cut Grass, Calypso Teal, Lemon Zest</div><div>Accessories: Dylusions Stencils - Sugar Lumps Lg, Jolly Holly Lg; Dylusions Collage - Christmas #2; Dycuts - Me Peeps; Copics; Sakura Stardust Pens; Ribbon </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this tag to <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-154-anything-christmas-goes.html" target="_blank">The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - H&ICC#154</a> where it's Anything Christmas Goes, and to <a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/mlccb-54-anything-christmas-goes-mlccb.html" target="_blank">Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog - MLCCB#54</a> - again, it's Anything Christmas Goes.</div><div><br /></div><div>This the the second tag I made - it's for our January theme:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2178" data-original-width="954" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBOKLXB5P90d3hTIHWgbatEKhVsVTU7oM3llLA4Ki8ry2Z1AsIWog_l4Xk5X6VFApYvXBSwRLLxp_ZxfUehy6zQxYKj8FjXOKDmw8121ESA-hUz_OZBZNy-rS31dK5Wz1J-urBcF3Ttd5ioeCFTfm873Hur4yLMNqle891xQFWluo3DuN9ovtB0f20ls/w175-h400/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20%2310%20Jan%2024%20Rev-1210068.jpg" width="175" /></a></div></div><br /><div>Inks & Paints: Dylusions -Vanilla Custard, Rose Quartz, Periwinkle Blue, Rose Quartz Shimmer</div><div>Accessories: Dylusions Stencils - Snowflakes Lg, Star Flurry Sm; Dylusions Collage - Christmas #2; Dylusions Dyamond Dust - Island Parrot, Laidback Lilac, London Blue; Back Chat; Ribbon </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this tag to the <a href="https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/abc-christmas-challenge-b-are-for.html" target="_blank">ABC Christmas Challenge - ABCCC#01</a> - where A - Anything for Christmas, and B - Berries. Obviously, I've made a tag for A - anything for Christmas.</div><div><br /></div><div>When I ink or paint pages in my journals, I often have pages left over, which I keep in my stash. Both of these tags started off this way. I simply cut them to a large tag size 8" x 4⅛". I then decorate both sides of the tag and finish off by adding ribbons.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I thought I'd share the tags I made last year - as you can see - there's lots of variety.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBaBhkFPmCtuvYx-RjSJLxk1ajRhGVyyYhSwMd3jCbB3_rcSxRGZSU_CVfeT4337-3WDLGkh52oM4b1j0uyYgurexbeBF9trad0Dy9qC9OqGjjINgiPU3CoieE7Eh7jn6ukTsGYHEMavSIJdOknsEX7thI2DVNwikTik7W4o9Uf4OnhHjfPDudfxoyzk/s3120/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20-%20April-4230205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="1061" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBaBhkFPmCtuvYx-RjSJLxk1ajRhGVyyYhSwMd3jCbB3_rcSxRGZSU_CVfeT4337-3WDLGkh52oM4b1j0uyYgurexbeBF9trad0Dy9qC9OqGjjINgiPU3CoieE7Eh7jn6ukTsGYHEMavSIJdOknsEX7thI2DVNwikTik7W4o9Uf4OnhHjfPDudfxoyzk/s320/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20-%20April-4230205.jpg" width="109" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsyK_60GVowzpkmtQYC2sQ_rfsiCq9yo3TT09MZBJtvQkxi4csja42tnoItxeTWIUOW-2-4QWQVpgRN6MgiAOkH_KAQ1TqyGQd9jiRXiqGzcPqcgQpLXbVTdbUP4wq5iZZY2PdHz5_5v8fWAUZs928ueHJrnY_ar0KyIC4aCwH_rr6Q9sOcLR2BLdCulY/s3443/DLY%20-%20UK%20Tag%20Swap%20-%20April%20rev-4230203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The cold weather we've had last week has gone and we've been left with grey and wet, and a bit warmer. Anyhow, that's it for now. See you again soon.<div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a></div>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-49352727066870903572024-01-17T16:03:00.002+00:002024-01-17T16:03:54.558+00:00Birthday Fun <div>.... Good afternoon! It's a beautiful day here in Northop Hall - blue skies, brilliant sunshine and absolutely freezing 😁, so I've been enjoying the weather inside my craft room. I've got a fun birthday card to share today:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPylhNqkrWpEKtrNiyVP-L3-6fZsqKnmXnQUHErQnuToRTD3FiZKG2JA-KDguzHnizPvAKPZ_xjmnDZYARXkBqhuiqsR_k1XuUio46HGsuM_422kpxp8FzIHi6K_h0T1zyi1tVZIYaiyEDf_5O4pvjrYKECm3A2Ci7zm-mOAPBYCNZs36xMRwbe-M2Sj4/s2626/FMS%23619%20-%20CH%2379%20-%20TMR%23182%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20Birthday%20Hairballs-1170054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="2030" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPylhNqkrWpEKtrNiyVP-L3-6fZsqKnmXnQUHErQnuToRTD3FiZKG2JA-KDguzHnizPvAKPZ_xjmnDZYARXkBqhuiqsR_k1XuUio46HGsuM_422kpxp8FzIHi6K_h0T1zyi1tVZIYaiyEDf_5O4pvjrYKECm3A2Ci7zm-mOAPBYCNZs36xMRwbe-M2Sj4/w494-h640/FMS%23619%20-%20CH%2379%20-%20TMR%23182%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20Birthday%20Hairballs-1170054.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Stampin' Up! - Giggle Greetings, Endless Birthday Wishes</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Jelly Bean Green; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: MFT Die-namics - Chevrons, Stitched Tag Corner Rectangle Stax #4</div><div>Accessories: White & Green Card; Taylored Expressions Stencil - Bokeh; Copper Satin Mirri Card; Copic Markers; Gems</div><div><br /></div><div>This card is for four challenges - <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/01/freshly-made-sketches-619-sketch-by-judy.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches - FMS#619</a>, <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-hues-79-copper-and-green.html" target="_blank">Color Hues - CH#79</a> - copper & green, <a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-182-funnypun.html" target="_blank">The Male Room - TMR#182</a> - funny/pun, and <a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/inkspirational-challenge-307-use.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational - INK#307</a> - use a stencil.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyHG1zBkalbYQx4M0lsQ37YAztB5b-yXtpaEYmd17kaz9R0C2pqBF7lK4c2gC4zIcm3GFcYfkDKco_UKIDPUXKBFUN0rlrCl3calZRESlOMy2veC5m_3TeJNy1jAtT78e1oOAvqCXlJ0h2eiys2z_MrtaLFioax-niO8k06I2ghl1eWfj54oIMvzyU9o/s400/CH%2379.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyHG1zBkalbYQx4M0lsQ37YAztB5b-yXtpaEYmd17kaz9R0C2pqBF7lK4c2gC4zIcm3GFcYfkDKco_UKIDPUXKBFUN0rlrCl3calZRESlOMy2veC5m_3TeJNy1jAtT78e1oOAvqCXlJ0h2eiys2z_MrtaLFioax-niO8k06I2ghl1eWfj54oIMvzyU9o/w163-h200/CH%2379.jpeg" width="163" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpm21mM9xKvlmotieN-mi-Pb48B2zKVYhrdLeG2aRajk8K3QZ_4ClkTdvfe8sPeeYiihezAvBAwt-iWAOuJCNeQwcX3SkJYzZJA849RpnU-z9lWwygB7yn-hmBNln6u8xukTHOC6tZUgwpbeaRKe7zqz3JIZGs4xQNUFYzYryEHL6E6khKSO32NtEjCVw/s320/INK%23307.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpm21mM9xKvlmotieN-mi-Pb48B2zKVYhrdLeG2aRajk8K3QZ_4ClkTdvfe8sPeeYiihezAvBAwt-iWAOuJCNeQwcX3SkJYzZJA849RpnU-z9lWwygB7yn-hmBNln6u8xukTHOC6tZUgwpbeaRKe7zqz3JIZGs4xQNUFYzYryEHL6E6khKSO32NtEjCVw/w200-h200/INK%23307.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGjP1axyaTRJo5EwyNZjg4Mc7HVHRHT3vYmxgPScAqNV9u4WoXFwUZVI9PA9x4Ba5vM6StA5ehH-1Jn48RMGBSH4s3x0I6uqwaqR-VvGIVDYk4mI7_fuBCu1V_n7ilNX12a5nCIDgLOj7-SynGK1x7s1YbJkgi_85mPSS-k8N6wTE5nT2xebrkzBr2ts/s320/TMR%23182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGjP1axyaTRJo5EwyNZjg4Mc7HVHRHT3vYmxgPScAqNV9u4WoXFwUZVI9PA9x4Ba5vM6StA5ehH-1Jn48RMGBSH4s3x0I6uqwaqR-VvGIVDYk4mI7_fuBCu1V_n7ilNX12a5nCIDgLOj7-SynGK1x7s1YbJkgi_85mPSS-k8N6wTE5nT2xebrkzBr2ts/w200-h200/TMR%23182.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRp1iGS9qFYVKD0Nag8nBh-WkT_jRoXxL15EMdytW0RFxBJLTXbIZcGDI2K-W4zc_QHTXuGJ-_JXv_Axiel1vzuUpLhxswAm1QmpNnkvPTCxFmYm0SmYK-5mfdf6KAQBiz_PkgKGP-a-AY661zrBQ1BWD-5IKZPTUM9ZB2TFFPFaoKjBLKbm0HKPF7Usg/s400/FMS%23619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="286" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRp1iGS9qFYVKD0Nag8nBh-WkT_jRoXxL15EMdytW0RFxBJLTXbIZcGDI2K-W4zc_QHTXuGJ-_JXv_Axiel1vzuUpLhxswAm1QmpNnkvPTCxFmYm0SmYK-5mfdf6KAQBiz_PkgKGP-a-AY661zrBQ1BWD-5IKZPTUM9ZB2TFFPFaoKjBLKbm0HKPF7Usg/w143-h200/FMS%23619.jpg" width="143" /></a></div></div><br /><div>Continuing my aim to use older stash, I found the chevron dies and cut out green and copper stripes. I found the fun image and sentiment in a (much) older SU stamp set. I stamped the image twice. I coloured the cat on one image and then fussy cut it out, and I used the fancy stitched die to cut out the other image. I adhered the cat to the panel. To get the green mat layer, I drew around the outside of the die and then cut it out - gives a lovely thin frame. I used the Bokeh stencil with a light green ink for a subtle background, added the two chevrons to the edge and finished by adding the stamped panel. I added a line of tiny copper coloured gems to the bottom of the image.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW4ARsi93qnNdo3g0-Dv2bnPztp_HGqLKrqU4UaBUBqqXPGXqGCtleOej7VU25sVgKZwWcGq5euPvgDYvPzXs6LtrJ-D_r6ViIlwjZKcGQn7RL-elIUtQplyCgL95FMdPhVKQQASKg1Ljji66VnUvJTFkt1Wd1DtshdHr0lbrhYvUimq69KTNQlS1VoM/s1233/FMS%23619%20-%20CH%2379%20-%20TMR%23182%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20Birthday%20Hairballs%20in-1170057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1233" data-original-width="953" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW4ARsi93qnNdo3g0-Dv2bnPztp_HGqLKrqU4UaBUBqqXPGXqGCtleOej7VU25sVgKZwWcGq5euPvgDYvPzXs6LtrJ-D_r6ViIlwjZKcGQn7RL-elIUtQplyCgL95FMdPhVKQQASKg1Ljji66VnUvJTFkt1Wd1DtshdHr0lbrhYvUimq69KTNQlS1VoM/s320/FMS%23619%20-%20CH%2379%20-%20TMR%23182%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20Birthday%20Hairballs%20in-1170057.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card I cut two pieces of white card. On the larger pieces, I added green ink around the edges to match the colour on the front of the card. On the white panel I adhered the two remaining chevron strips at the bottom of the panel, and then added a simple greeting.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2PTEj7K5TykowR_qu1s3fod2ReBrMcy81I2QqAkcrI5-3d2ZouCDtJ52vGH_f_iTOqAvPR4dBx_a6yuYDuvRNFXSwQ0Gt1yvCB8BVZkiQbDMOzigqLpi5Bqn3MLmhLR-nGMs94rEIujgz1LmAIuk6Sx9IN1sm2R93sQ-hVt4W-g8WAMrOWvyd98gDfA/s1943/FMS%23619%20-%20CH%2379%20-%20TMR%23182%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20Birthday%20Hairballs%20sq-1170051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1943" data-original-width="1943" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2PTEj7K5TykowR_qu1s3fod2ReBrMcy81I2QqAkcrI5-3d2ZouCDtJ52vGH_f_iTOqAvPR4dBx_a6yuYDuvRNFXSwQ0Gt1yvCB8BVZkiQbDMOzigqLpi5Bqn3MLmhLR-nGMs94rEIujgz1LmAIuk6Sx9IN1sm2R93sQ-hVt4W-g8WAMrOWvyd98gDfA/s320/FMS%23619%20-%20CH%2379%20-%20TMR%23182%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20Birthday%20Hairballs%20sq-1170051.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This card is for my nephew, Gareth, who has his birthday next week. He enjoys silly cards!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Before I go, I must say thanks to everyone for stopping by and leaving comments. It's so nice to be back making cards. That's all for now. See you soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-34723791815454818232024-01-14T07:00:00.005+00:002024-01-14T07:00:00.141+00:00Birthday Cheers<div>.... Hello again! Somehow, I seem to be managing to make a card a day (well, almost). Today's card is for Shane, my niece's partner, who has his birthday next Saturday:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGCk2Q0XHG7-f72hh1s8r3QiEJXCt_HE-BaKqRZFS-vCHjv4AyS1Zeq99HkcSrbfx2C9NHft8XlrzX892OoPT7Hnkq3bsMvyiwB1lgT4BwNBzdA35sNFncPQJs5-GiNHWmu8AqijIDAcfkKQf43Zuv6VXUpUGBhTol7kOuH7s6rt7N1ABfjBUv8cG1ow/s1890/C4G%23338%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Cheers-1130043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="1890" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGCk2Q0XHG7-f72hh1s8r3QiEJXCt_HE-BaKqRZFS-vCHjv4AyS1Zeq99HkcSrbfx2C9NHft8XlrzX892OoPT7Hnkq3bsMvyiwB1lgT4BwNBzdA35sNFncPQJs5-GiNHWmu8AqijIDAcfkKQf43Zuv6VXUpUGBhTol7kOuH7s6rt7N1ABfjBUv8cG1ow/w640-h492/C4G%23338%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Cheers-1130043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Taylored Expressions - Argyle Stamp; Concord & 9th - All the Birthdays; Apple Blossom - Bubbles & Fizz (free with craft magazine); Gina K - Birthday Greetings</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Kraft, Key Lime, Turquoise Sea, Blue Raspberry; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: MFT - Wonky Stitched Rectangle Stax #5; Winnie & Walter - Cheers Cutaway; Apple Blossom - Bubbles & Fizz (free with craft magazine)</div><div>Accessories: White Card; SU Card - Crumb Cake; Taylored Expressions - Argyle Layering Stencils; Copics; WF Grip Mat</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2024/01/338-use-something-new-from-stash.html" target="_blank">Cardz 4 Guyz - C4G#338</a> where they want us to use something new from our stash; <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">Never-Before-Used-Schtuff - NBUS#58</a> - it's in the name, and to <a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/inkspirational-challenge-307-use.html" target="_blank">Inkspirational - INK#307</a> where they want us to use 'stencils'.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMjrx2SAp2zMUHmYgTwLNFz33ymPfnPfT_QpYmOOVDlxgRwQo1gobC26ue7_Ru7wIDBD63sDkVQwohLL8NeNQcz7-ONpdNsRR2BChYTgyh0vrgqknnmZ3MpO9nhHgWAdyDWyw992aXNw_g4JT6MfKW5kfwj5uJYHgWUYiN7bAG6rjg75GNBEpL5b72Mk/s1090/NBUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1090" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMjrx2SAp2zMUHmYgTwLNFz33ymPfnPfT_QpYmOOVDlxgRwQo1gobC26ue7_Ru7wIDBD63sDkVQwohLL8NeNQcz7-ONpdNsRR2BChYTgyh0vrgqknnmZ3MpO9nhHgWAdyDWyw992aXNw_g4JT6MfKW5kfwj5uJYHgWUYiN7bAG6rjg75GNBEpL5b72Mk/w200-h49/NBUS.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7DYzQZoolNi27pLRPiDfAFt4PbN39G8u6YOGZSuUM0mK8xc9B7GkpYqSJcB0aF9Dm_s6nqMS-TaJm9oT-LNZaGzWImrNwh2i-xwhwE1JZi2eL5GusF9x_ruCy7GWQTm56JLchii1sjIQPE03AIDRdIzbjykhM3WE16TqtsvDKIURR3esQNzPRPw77Ao/s602/C4G%20Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="602" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7DYzQZoolNi27pLRPiDfAFt4PbN39G8u6YOGZSuUM0mK8xc9B7GkpYqSJcB0aF9Dm_s6nqMS-TaJm9oT-LNZaGzWImrNwh2i-xwhwE1JZi2eL5GusF9x_ruCy7GWQTm56JLchii1sjIQPE03AIDRdIzbjykhM3WE16TqtsvDKIURR3esQNzPRPw77Ao/w200-h81/C4G%20Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIVlKwwq1hOF8LEknXRos0mnXsNOMsgNdwE-prwAlMk7JD0R_J5e8vwUgZBg-DrhdWZBl58kGxaqXrV_whxxsc_5qIaeg09P-pvqocpV_a9utjUS7fmMc-01FJ4XKsUCsQS7-fx9rKsvMKk4ZpVJ8gfAmobouxuFzlfQtUis6Pid0wkhOZ_VwiZ0xpGI/s320/INK%23307.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieIVlKwwq1hOF8LEknXRos0mnXsNOMsgNdwE-prwAlMk7JD0R_J5e8vwUgZBg-DrhdWZBl58kGxaqXrV_whxxsc_5qIaeg09P-pvqocpV_a9utjUS7fmMc-01FJ4XKsUCsQS7-fx9rKsvMKk4ZpVJ8gfAmobouxuFzlfQtUis6Pid0wkhOZ_VwiZ0xpGI/w200-h200/INK%23307.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>The somethings new on this card is the argyle background, made with Taylored Expressions stamp and layering stencils - which will come out again soon, and the beer mugs - which I've had for sometime (they came free with a UK crafting magazine), but they are 'new' as this is the first time they've been used. I've also gone back to some older stash - the stitched die from My Favourite Things and the Cheers word from Winnie & Walter (sadly closed). My Waffle Flower grip mat is getting a workout this week, as I used it again to hold the stencils in place while I made this lovely bright background. Once cut out I stamped a simple birthday greeting in black, added the beer mugs which I'd stamped, coloured with Copics and cut out with the matching die. I finished the front with a bold word 'cheers' in green card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfE3ftCJZj3P9Q38Ornqyfz_bhN1B5pFg2Ro0_ZPKrCyFYnvXCOcOZMPX1RE76_fBH7AxXPpOIk_7s3htfKZHrJ8LcBfTSw4PYyXLboTzR5M3kOJ4weTnx8ORa7W9-SY1OpZtayTTzLOHCURtrzet_tt7UNsBWXRBPxwbjESs1wmacLAEiSEyRGtlFN8o/s2020/C4G%23338%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Cheers%20in-1130048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1550" data-original-width="2020" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfE3ftCJZj3P9Q38Ornqyfz_bhN1B5pFg2Ro0_ZPKrCyFYnvXCOcOZMPX1RE76_fBH7AxXPpOIk_7s3htfKZHrJ8LcBfTSw4PYyXLboTzR5M3kOJ4weTnx8ORa7W9-SY1OpZtayTTzLOHCURtrzet_tt7UNsBWXRBPxwbjESs1wmacLAEiSEyRGtlFN8o/s320/C4G%23338%20-%20INK%23307%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Cheers%20in-1130048.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>On the white panel inside the card, I simply stamped a birthday greeting in black ink, added the beer mugs in kraft ink and lightly edged the panel with lime green ink. </div><div><br /></div><div>I do like the argyle background, it's perfect for a guy card, but I can see it working on so many cards. Anyhow, that's all from me today. See you soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-57805778629287023672024-01-13T07:13:00.002+00:002024-01-13T07:13:52.108+00:00Embossed Elegance<div>.... Morning!! It's so good to be back making cards, and refilling my card boxes. I had completely run out of birthday and thank you cards. So, this morning I've a pretty, elegant and lightly embossed card to share with you:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBpRJ_7bfw7uX2qQG-xCkzEecz9CoYlwjh5MTvKLuKSs3ldaT0yEsPIEa4k_ZqJWP4zybpNB5eAFtVPqTMkLKHJc9wLncHkFzOrEZZV9NzY3BUPzXvnOr-_r2ynq3ndELl4FgW-MAn7hRc6JJftvR_FKbAE7R5PL2PwKvwTMKV_ze3cavygpWldaiN8s/s1844/CTD%23775%20-%20TOC%23254%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20to%20You-1130038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="1844" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBpRJ_7bfw7uX2qQG-xCkzEecz9CoYlwjh5MTvKLuKSs3ldaT0yEsPIEa4k_ZqJWP4zybpNB5eAFtVPqTMkLKHJc9wLncHkFzOrEZZV9NzY3BUPzXvnOr-_r2ynq3ndELl4FgW-MAn7hRc6JJftvR_FKbAE7R5PL2PwKvwTMKV_ze3cavygpWldaiN8s/w640-h636/CTD%23775%20-%20TOC%23254%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20to%20You-1130038.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Bold and Blooming, Birthday Greetings</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Bubblegum Pink, Medium Lilac, Jelly Bean Green, Sandy Beach; Versamark; Memento - Tuxedo Black</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Gina K Stencil - Christmas Flowers; Gold Embossing Powder; Copic Markers; Waffle Flower Grip Mat; Versamark Pen</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-throwdown-challenge-775.html" target="_blank">Color Throwdown - CTD#775</a> - such lovely colours, to <a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-254-new-introducing-new.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenge - TOC#254</a> - where the theme is new, and to <a href="https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/seize-birthday-275-embossing-wet-or-dry.html" target="_blank">Seize the Birthday - STB#275</a> - where you can follow the topping, dry and/or wet embossing, or simply make a birthday card. So, for TOC my new is the Gina K stencil which is very pretty, and for STB, I've added gold embossing to my card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurg4cKaXM-nvm35toMJQuUax7w81cml0KfBRTKwMVmvXCgleslmk0U8Cz493Fgd0AcfcITW5jbGh483_xwNpx9ptIsFvB6_EqU-ei13aVhyhpdlMRIrkaUZssqHOU5XxDm7xBhDTSrBczuEG-TloS_Iv8iTI95C4RfSDtWtM2AeKdMyFqXxGZdEd2aLU/s400/CTD%23775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurg4cKaXM-nvm35toMJQuUax7w81cml0KfBRTKwMVmvXCgleslmk0U8Cz493Fgd0AcfcITW5jbGh483_xwNpx9ptIsFvB6_EqU-ei13aVhyhpdlMRIrkaUZssqHOU5XxDm7xBhDTSrBczuEG-TloS_Iv8iTI95C4RfSDtWtM2AeKdMyFqXxGZdEd2aLU/w200-h200/CTD%23775.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyY13feGF9tjbZNNM5hz3qwnzX0e0JGxC548YDVMp7ZB5RxcJLBof6Dn48c87UjJHVZTg_HjMFd4OoUx862D0dQgox58-qDkly9MsQKYRw3HIzFKekrvEJeyWQ62qv4RC_jQEJNy8NHr96EfYbm7ub3WrI4-rrw-pt_wCyFezpFbRBiO60TEtKDFVvCY/s320/TOC%23254.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyY13feGF9tjbZNNM5hz3qwnzX0e0JGxC548YDVMp7ZB5RxcJLBof6Dn48c87UjJHVZTg_HjMFd4OoUx862D0dQgox58-qDkly9MsQKYRw3HIzFKekrvEJeyWQ62qv4RC_jQEJNy8NHr96EfYbm7ub3WrI4-rrw-pt_wCyFezpFbRBiO60TEtKDFVvCY/w200-h200/TOC%23254.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh8U5H1Brjbfzy9taYaJ-CNeYtiFnmKFjXItk3N8XI-d-vwZBigbTH4P8GjVfSRbxmumnWOWhRBtzn_4Le4wwrr5P5B_xxmBj9NgGi3oVBreuES93cmRedoQUK7xSr9djYhFzVQE9MlcMidr3P3fls2d3JrDmK_-TIZ82IoTnNuLTcp8NBF77ja-veYY/s300/STB%23275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh8U5H1Brjbfzy9taYaJ-CNeYtiFnmKFjXItk3N8XI-d-vwZBigbTH4P8GjVfSRbxmumnWOWhRBtzn_4Le4wwrr5P5B_xxmBj9NgGi3oVBreuES93cmRedoQUK7xSr9djYhFzVQE9MlcMidr3P3fls2d3JrDmK_-TIZ82IoTnNuLTcp8NBF77ja-veYY/w200-h200/STB%23275.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>This was so easy to make. I used my Waffle Flower grip mat to hold a piece of white card 5½" square and created the flowers. The stencil has four layers and is very easy to line up. The note card is 5¾" square, so I cut a mat layer of black card 5½" square and trimmed the stencilled panel to 5¼" square. Before layering together I stamped a birthday greeting in Versamark ink and heat embossed with gold powder. I used my Versamark pen to add dots in the flowers and embossed them with gold too. I finished the white panel by lightly edging the square with Versamark ink and embossing a fine gold border. I then adhered all the panels to the front of the card.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxr0-6QuzpX6xOKPHurUCNPwdf6Yb6iWzwMag0WQuqXotx0iireVkB1HqW4jn8237O_Vs4G3M8oomDQGGA4yDrQOy-vX_xBRD5JovmAP_nQUBQk5z1va7sjei83Zq5kk0_ZDiuljl88dkY05tTKepoUMKk_1q3dBKVw8im6wvm_cv2l3fJnX0gzsKNdRo/s1815/CTD%23775%20-%20TOC%23254%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20to%20You%20in-1130041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1815" data-original-width="1814" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxr0-6QuzpX6xOKPHurUCNPwdf6Yb6iWzwMag0WQuqXotx0iireVkB1HqW4jn8237O_Vs4G3M8oomDQGGA4yDrQOy-vX_xBRD5JovmAP_nQUBQk5z1va7sjei83Zq5kk0_ZDiuljl88dkY05tTKepoUMKk_1q3dBKVw8im6wvm_cv2l3fJnX0gzsKNdRo/s320/CTD%23775%20-%20TOC%23254%20-%20STB%23275%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20to%20You%20in-1130041.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I like to decorate the inside of my cards and, as I'd already put away the stencil, I decided to use one of the flower stamps from Bold and Blooming at the bottom of the white panel. I coloured the image with Copic markers. I finished by added a simple greeting. So, this card is for my stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've got a very busy day today - I'm going to be in my craft room all day. I need to work in my daily Dyalog, and I want to make a few more birthday cards. That's it from me today. Keep safe, keep warm.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-65304780742547162132024-01-12T07:00:00.001+00:002024-01-12T07:00:00.135+00:00Rainbow Sparkle<div>.... Good morning!! I'm getting on so well making birthday cards that I need. Today I'm sharing a pretty birthday card for a friend of mine. We've know each other for some years 😁 I made this card yesterday, when it was cold, dull, and very grey - I think a rainbow card is much needed at this time of year.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnV0_4UDvQF3v6R5LAB4z-Jo9aiyqWphifbkgPGbIHFEyr0nv2xW8Q6gxOs-nZBd0iG5dw0qQ37jWx91TELM00lRDG0K4POUNBvViw8Scnb20COoDcqanCEpQvApbeRr_Rl0ZJSA_3QVqQDUqOiUuQyjzIEaitQwK3CX5A4_3tFIAXoUbnFwwjJUy8lgc/s2383/FMS%23618%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Annette-1110028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2383" data-original-width="1845" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnV0_4UDvQF3v6R5LAB4z-Jo9aiyqWphifbkgPGbIHFEyr0nv2xW8Q6gxOs-nZBd0iG5dw0qQ37jWx91TELM00lRDG0K4POUNBvViw8Scnb20COoDcqanCEpQvApbeRr_Rl0ZJSA_3QVqQDUqOiUuQyjzIEaitQwK3CX5A4_3tFIAXoUbnFwwjJUy8lgc/w496-h640/FMS%23618%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Annette-1110028.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Birthday Greetings</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Red Velvet, Tangerine Twist, Wild Dandelion, Lucky Clover, Turquoise Sea, Blue Raspberry, Wild Lilac; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Master Layout 4</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; Gina K Stencil - Tranquil Lotus; Taylored Expressions Stencil - Bokeh; Sheer Shimmer Spray - Sparkle; Waffle Flower - 8½" x 8½" Grip Mat</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2024/01/freshly-made-sketches-618-sketch-by.html" target="_blank">Freshly Made Sketches - FMS#618</a> - it's been a long while since I joined in here. I'm also playing with<a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/game-57-rainbow-or-rainbow-colours.html" target="_blank"> AAA Birthday - AAAB#57</a> - where they want rainbow colours, and with <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-709-word-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls - JUGS#709</a> - where they want sparkle. For a big change - you can actually see the sparkle on the photo above!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgzCCLaej8uj5oTBWhbIOG-GHz_tOI4nKUtNddncqb0E634RHMOcY4W_1NJTI4O5VG8Px-AFR8kMVIuxSnQ0NHau2BSfxJ1V9MSZmuvupxRYVoMhendqBeGmUayINv1WtMTl1KXCs2tf5IhzT1d8BuNri7v5hw-WvlPh3K5g0JTeHA4oRDY9dCyChrwY/s400/FMS%23618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="286" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgzCCLaej8uj5oTBWhbIOG-GHz_tOI4nKUtNddncqb0E634RHMOcY4W_1NJTI4O5VG8Px-AFR8kMVIuxSnQ0NHau2BSfxJ1V9MSZmuvupxRYVoMhendqBeGmUayINv1WtMTl1KXCs2tf5IhzT1d8BuNri7v5hw-WvlPh3K5g0JTeHA4oRDY9dCyChrwY/w143-h200/FMS%23618.jpg" width="143" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuObRG424useL4fkRDrTjFOJK8vrks8jvjmbPCeDd1NqfvPZ0z0Q_EESNXQepID63_Z3u7FpJIhX8kca-pewSfM5w4OEtKD0b24zObu51FQQp3S2e0Nl51jnDYOeK1Aw3LO52UP7NOX_hT-B-qJGQlRav01YDnvvhs5_-9QR8zI4dvg2ntp7i3wtteBs/s320/AAAB%2357.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuObRG424useL4fkRDrTjFOJK8vrks8jvjmbPCeDd1NqfvPZ0z0Q_EESNXQepID63_Z3u7FpJIhX8kca-pewSfM5w4OEtKD0b24zObu51FQQp3S2e0Nl51jnDYOeK1Aw3LO52UP7NOX_hT-B-qJGQlRav01YDnvvhs5_-9QR8zI4dvg2ntp7i3wtteBs/w200-h200/AAAB%2357.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0yuB-bBTUyeulGWKmaHY7x8RnNbj53oQOwf-JoNiE_0OcTsE1wOGWDpH3kcMiq9S62yPS2qIgZ99Q41Kd9gXWjTLGVNqC9bz9uFYfTXGXITTFAIDwQ6WoKn_Us7sSC7EqH-XQCfBgSumjNTL7R4NjX6CQ82GVOtHAuimtDHljS78lH8slYw-XOqPg9Y/s320/JUGS%23709.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="320" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0yuB-bBTUyeulGWKmaHY7x8RnNbj53oQOwf-JoNiE_0OcTsE1wOGWDpH3kcMiq9S62yPS2qIgZ99Q41Kd9gXWjTLGVNqC9bz9uFYfTXGXITTFAIDwQ6WoKn_Us7sSC7EqH-XQCfBgSumjNTL7R4NjX6CQ82GVOtHAuimtDHljS78lH8slYw-XOqPg9Y/w200-h124/JUGS%23709.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>Last year I treated myself to a couple of the new Waffle Flower Grip Mats. They are just brilliant. They make stencilling so, so easy. I put my card in the centre of the grip mat, placed on the first layer of the lotus flower and added ink, with a light hand, in rainbow order. I followed this with the second layer and repeated the colours using a heavier hand. Finally, I added the stems. I used a fancy die to cut out the panel, stamped a birthday greeting in black ink and layered it onto a black mat layer. I finished the front of the card by spritzing it with Sparkle shimmer spray.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUgfgrnLp1u7-OnH9SIy1VUsB7leM2V1Pk0oVEMqMN-5zKxWlxkNqF9P6h8dUs7LTUjZx4AYzh42QDuUCJ_ztncr2AF7NGJ7XQGYjnHHnaMtm-JyNrRObY8zPXNmgQodnwBJLoVeb-wsJLH5t7iz9C9OstWLrSlnUBJW3hDttmzT4pjTW_NN2R15pq0A/s1228/FMS%23618%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Annette%20in-1110031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="956" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcUgfgrnLp1u7-OnH9SIy1VUsB7leM2V1Pk0oVEMqMN-5zKxWlxkNqF9P6h8dUs7LTUjZx4AYzh42QDuUCJ_ztncr2AF7NGJ7XQGYjnHHnaMtm-JyNrRObY8zPXNmgQodnwBJLoVeb-wsJLH5t7iz9C9OstWLrSlnUBJW3hDttmzT4pjTW_NN2R15pq0A/s320/FMS%23618%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Annette%20in-1110031.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut a mat layer of black card. I wanted to add some colour to the white panel, but didn't want to repeat the flower, so I used one layer of the Bokeh stencil, and then stamped a birthday greeting in black.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ylmQzEvwbRqgfQOK-Um90mdPoDKwf2PMFxAwZvBDJ4MmP-Mw_l9GOseSDoWK_0x_1jnay5bghvGXTBhK_1rbMQs6FLiUdZqD8jo08AC5ZuiQJ8Hg-NoBWrqKp4D7isiLEQFJhE-XJFLM90pykfBsURx2hcgXN6p-HNS_3FAcXBt8cbcmjmiEbJcIFMY/s1195/FMS%23618%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Annette%20sq-1110027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="1195" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ylmQzEvwbRqgfQOK-Um90mdPoDKwf2PMFxAwZvBDJ4MmP-Mw_l9GOseSDoWK_0x_1jnay5bghvGXTBhK_1rbMQs6FLiUdZqD8jo08AC5ZuiQJ8Hg-NoBWrqKp4D7isiLEQFJhE-XJFLM90pykfBsURx2hcgXN6p-HNS_3FAcXBt8cbcmjmiEbJcIFMY/s320/FMS%23618%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Annette%20sq-1110027.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I posted this card today, so Annette should get it in plenty of time for her birthday next week. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope everyone has a good day. I'm taking my mum into Mold today - she has a weekly appointment at Cherise Amore - our local hairdresser. It's always fun. And after that we have a quick trip to the local garden centre for coffee and cake - the best Victoria Sandwich in the area!! That's all for now. See you again soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-37809645813107755552024-01-11T12:43:00.003+00:002024-01-13T07:11:04.721+00:00Christmas Sparkle<div>.... Good afternoon! I've made my first Christmas card of the year. Last year, I was so behind making Christmas cards, that I've decided to get a wiggle on and start now. Here's my card:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj164bxcqM9SwfBvknu3KDipU2RDRFNcUkfxztC9rwEgYhfa65u439PvaHl-k28M8niblFq4Uw2GQiCGOVP_kq3ZsS0O7gHwTWk8563Lhi-xYy585ZIKnXF9Mq1EVg3h9G81WmJKDbj5VZOPAC-ZeglCiAxaLCKPCntJaY1VYoD2SXZ84HVo-2EmGptjwU/s1388/52CCT24-01%20-%20CIC%23585%20-%20JUGS%23709%20-%20Merry%20Christmas-1110023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1388" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj164bxcqM9SwfBvknu3KDipU2RDRFNcUkfxztC9rwEgYhfa65u439PvaHl-k28M8niblFq4Uw2GQiCGOVP_kq3ZsS0O7gHwTWk8563Lhi-xYy585ZIKnXF9Mq1EVg3h9G81WmJKDbj5VZOPAC-ZeglCiAxaLCKPCntJaY1VYoD2SXZ84HVo-2EmGptjwU/w640-h640/52CCT24-01%20-%20CIC%23585%20-%20JUGS%23709%20-%20Merry%20Christmas-1110023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Stampin' Up! - Delightful Decorations; Waltzingmouse Stamps -Teeny Trees; Uniko - Simply Said Christmas; Mama Elephant - Easy Xmas Greetings</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Wild Dandelion, Soft Stone, Stormy Sky; Versafine Clair - Morning Mist</div><div>Accessories: White & Grey Card; Kaisercraft DP - Glisten; SU Punch - Delightful Decorations; WRMK Floss - Snowflake</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to <a href="https://52cct.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-sketch-challenge.html" target="_blank">52 Christmas Card Throwdown - 52CCT24-01</a> - for the sketch layout, <a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-709-word-week.html" target="_blank">Just Us Girls - JUGS#709</a> - where the word is 'sparkle', and to <a href="https://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2024/01/cupcake-inspirations-challenge-585.html" target="_blank">Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - CIC#585</a> - for the colours.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclVQQj48NqIwSrEaaKai_gUHpnjfyfgegEZrGBGTESlqgR4sr5YIRqmfj6-rOUgKsQ2f5x-7SYgq-06TB1KO31uJHNUIhcFWC7ZsDy0q_kgvw_KqW9YEd7sv8Kmb_dyC9iOnhnQX5TJSmGjVsH7vQB99SmTR_pcln9HoiiOfX3VYUCPLuKeY3jbDGZnY/s320/52CCT24-01.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhclVQQj48NqIwSrEaaKai_gUHpnjfyfgegEZrGBGTESlqgR4sr5YIRqmfj6-rOUgKsQ2f5x-7SYgq-06TB1KO31uJHNUIhcFWC7ZsDy0q_kgvw_KqW9YEd7sv8Kmb_dyC9iOnhnQX5TJSmGjVsH7vQB99SmTR_pcln9HoiiOfX3VYUCPLuKeY3jbDGZnY/w200-h200/52CCT24-01.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFaJBo0Uta-cdfUq_NLS0n5XVYPEtp_8mXWF4xnpqsBFqovrk2hvsRRqH6fobgwI4ahteT17zE0lcMPeBYm6Q4uqgFXVI9JFfJeZgnkBSRGJ255Sw-0A2vDrMSBknnMuhxNg6oKB_hdnST51jgCLnuoblfIq4HjU7RFtJWkzVWQcCteTO0M0QAwbNrwM/s384/CIC%23585.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="384" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFaJBo0Uta-cdfUq_NLS0n5XVYPEtp_8mXWF4xnpqsBFqovrk2hvsRRqH6fobgwI4ahteT17zE0lcMPeBYm6Q4uqgFXVI9JFfJeZgnkBSRGJ255Sw-0A2vDrMSBknnMuhxNg6oKB_hdnST51jgCLnuoblfIq4HjU7RFtJWkzVWQcCteTO0M0QAwbNrwM/w200-h200/CIC%23585.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixWfVOiH_j_Nrs_xXHkpqApGUwTf3cPLkunu1Ltg4KdAr3s7GYaDb_7jpbghRgc88jMwOllQTzc1-WDYyTFTdkOx4xDUZjFF8CSha8F1wbdZ54Xg4364YhYcfeZoUZburmmq2tYg5cIz1rtSX-XfhbIQqcBDSYHdN5a4aZZvUTMpwHrimY_-iwV6-bAIs/s320/JUGS%23709.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="320" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixWfVOiH_j_Nrs_xXHkpqApGUwTf3cPLkunu1Ltg4KdAr3s7GYaDb_7jpbghRgc88jMwOllQTzc1-WDYyTFTdkOx4xDUZjFF8CSha8F1wbdZ54Xg4364YhYcfeZoUZburmmq2tYg5cIz1rtSX-XfhbIQqcBDSYHdN5a4aZZvUTMpwHrimY_-iwV6-bAIs/w200-h124/JUGS%23709.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm sure I'm not the only one who has lots of stash, so this year I've decided to revisit some of my old stuff - there's nothing new on this card!! I used the sparkly silver dot design paper for the background, and layered it onto a grey mat. I stamped this lovely ornament in bright yellow ink and used the matching punch to cut it out, along with three white ones which I layered together to give some dimension. I stamped a simple greeting on grey card, and adhered the strip to the panel. I found some silver floss in my stash and used this the 'hang' the ornament on the card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpibcWotXmS6CLkpcvOvtT1jgqYMQW0SjnrLcnG4n4eGQRFKM3bNEGkKa5vTSxoeAPCcGyLAMLIq_7A3xl9-puWVsxrkSZG2r2Hf2aOROMBEhbozaCyXct3e83CeUxpT_7DUpRMwZPYEhKN5GPcNZg2CSeP_vJaR7zFL0RVMEklpXFxdAZgfwCaL6l6xs/s1273/52CCT24-01%20-%20CIC%23585%20-%20JUGS%23709%20-%20Merry%20Christmas%20in-1110026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1273" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpibcWotXmS6CLkpcvOvtT1jgqYMQW0SjnrLcnG4n4eGQRFKM3bNEGkKa5vTSxoeAPCcGyLAMLIq_7A3xl9-puWVsxrkSZG2r2Hf2aOROMBEhbozaCyXct3e83CeUxpT_7DUpRMwZPYEhKN5GPcNZg2CSeP_vJaR7zFL0RVMEklpXFxdAZgfwCaL6l6xs/s320/52CCT24-01%20-%20CIC%23585%20-%20JUGS%23709%20-%20Merry%20Christmas%20in-1110026.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Inside the card, I cut another grey mat layer and on the white panel I stamped some fun Christmas greetings and I added some dotty circles too.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's all for today. See you soon.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-72228013283964901112024-01-09T10:22:00.005+00:002024-01-09T10:22:55.541+00:00Birthday Boy<div>.... Hello! I'm here this morning to share the card I've made for our boy, strictly that should be man, Ben. He'll be 28 years old on Saturday and I'm struggling to work out how so many years have gone by so quickly. Here's his card:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6U-p2qbKXGd3K3kfoSlZneLHP1dQLyk6Z_wiBMTzQbdcY5wSUg10HZOIkWNOjFtzC_RyG2iciw0tdYLa_rj5Rj_fEpv0j5aPsX6WarKNqOcRRxEnUJg5zgHNh5kAUUkFtj_q_lhpxyH8qT0aMB3UBXQBKFP5_M07BYlqeOaPSFQxYXAJinalYyWhXuU/s2164/CH%2378%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Ben-1090014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2164" data-original-width="1669" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6U-p2qbKXGd3K3kfoSlZneLHP1dQLyk6Z_wiBMTzQbdcY5wSUg10HZOIkWNOjFtzC_RyG2iciw0tdYLa_rj5Rj_fEpv0j5aPsX6WarKNqOcRRxEnUJg5zgHNh5kAUUkFtj_q_lhpxyH8qT0aMB3UBXQBKFP5_M07BYlqeOaPSFQxYXAJinalYyWhXuU/w494-h640/CH%2378%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Ben-1090014.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div>Stamps: Gina K - Birthday Greetings</div><div>Inks: Gina K - Powder Blue, In the Navy</div><div>Dies: Gina K - Master Layout 1; Altenew - Just a Number</div><div>Accessories: White & Navy Card; Waffle Flower - Layered Triangle Stencil; Pale Blue Satin Card; Gem</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to two challenges. I got the colours from the current <a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-hues-78-light-blue-and-navy.html" target="_blank">Color Hues Challenge - CH#78</a> - blues are perfect for a guy. I'm also playing along with Darnell's <a href="https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2024/01/nbus-challenge-58.html" target="_blank">Never-Before-Used-Schtuff - NBUS#5</a>8 - I've had the stencils for a while, but this is the first time I've inked them up - so bad of me.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbkUsmyR_J8v_tJfxJ83lvEUzrjKA8kCZeXKj8wSbGrJdTkd4pItkhIgAgrNmKC2tv04GEgRE33rkWW9rNfvtSz-57zZfPdgCy7nDHp4RGIwwW0lQJZwYZhOA_Ut6rqrF1r3al29ue7u23ppPagb3m6GCyiu8eGAshQHhgKEX0RhfxGZkuC3yb6_o5zY/s400/CH%2378.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbkUsmyR_J8v_tJfxJ83lvEUzrjKA8kCZeXKj8wSbGrJdTkd4pItkhIgAgrNmKC2tv04GEgRE33rkWW9rNfvtSz-57zZfPdgCy7nDHp4RGIwwW0lQJZwYZhOA_Ut6rqrF1r3al29ue7u23ppPagb3m6GCyiu8eGAshQHhgKEX0RhfxGZkuC3yb6_o5zY/w163-h200/CH%2378.jpeg" width="163" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzuBD0xbUND3QD3Ak128FikQ-o4UCF6bZwkfc0_3kyVGyKv6zRd0nmERWq2Vwcs5cpD_xyy0LrDT9ZvYhbRnRDHCznGiCVdwO7zDySr-Czq4NxVY9Gl7ehw_SmQ1OmdzaFzj8FQW3Gz3RkKpu57vn8s_J-jRSh3bRtlo43SrKnigZ2PHSuyt9JUoywrs/s1090/NBUS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="1090" height="49" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzuBD0xbUND3QD3Ak128FikQ-o4UCF6bZwkfc0_3kyVGyKv6zRd0nmERWq2Vwcs5cpD_xyy0LrDT9ZvYhbRnRDHCznGiCVdwO7zDySr-Czq4NxVY9Gl7ehw_SmQ1OmdzaFzj8FQW3Gz3RkKpu57vn8s_J-jRSh3bRtlo43SrKnigZ2PHSuyt9JUoywrs/w200-h49/NBUS.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><div>I used the required pale and navy blue inks on a piece of white card. Once stencilled, I used a dies to cut out the panel and a mat layer of navy card. I adhered the whole lot to the front of an A2 side-opening note card (US size). I die cut the greeting from navy card for the mat layer, pale blue satin card for the top and two white pieces to stack, and then glued them to the card. I lost the little dot for the i, so I used a tiny blue gem.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtXYM7tw6oC4nSou1HqtxNoJfnezRGk12W1e9Tn9bANq7HW3UiLtPESvxPH_e-gzp_AaIqcEhiZSfqHXUInxzAe0nXKUQl6RL4r8v6ZWla-xEgc2e8GrsP2v-EkOmiEsRbStjoiwsnb6Brs3Cp5bRJNtZmSd-QrWuLYrpB3OZU3DE3s2XTT7_4tU026k/s2091/CH%2378%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Ben%20in-1090019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2091" data-original-width="1623" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtXYM7tw6oC4nSou1HqtxNoJfnezRGk12W1e9Tn9bANq7HW3UiLtPESvxPH_e-gzp_AaIqcEhiZSfqHXUInxzAe0nXKUQl6RL4r8v6ZWla-xEgc2e8GrsP2v-EkOmiEsRbStjoiwsnb6Brs3Cp5bRJNtZmSd-QrWuLYrpB3OZU3DE3s2XTT7_4tU026k/s320/CH%2378%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Ben%20in-1090019.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><div>On the inside, I cut a mat layer of navy card and kept the white panel very simple. I stamped a navy blue greeting and added a verse in pale blue ink. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbtkp6t3rfcxmACotI29zKJ3Kn43N-xgF9lggxFhYw2lBQCjlB5E6dE3N8CShVX6HgCAXw36YAHQHVM_r0X7OHqJbkeF6V5V3YejDrqjPz_LD2p9C5vWzwhbiPCuayLGFti5GaYpem-uVHvlQk8DrhPPimZcP3mSV62CyhBn9FsoR3oRRRLt0fSmILp8/s1491/CH%2378%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Ben%20sq-1090015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1491" data-original-width="1491" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbtkp6t3rfcxmACotI29zKJ3Kn43N-xgF9lggxFhYw2lBQCjlB5E6dE3N8CShVX6HgCAXw36YAHQHVM_r0X7OHqJbkeF6V5V3YejDrqjPz_LD2p9C5vWzwhbiPCuayLGFti5GaYpem-uVHvlQk8DrhPPimZcP3mSV62CyhBn9FsoR3oRRRLt0fSmILp8/s320/CH%2378%20-%20NBUS%2358%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20Ben%20sq-1090015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>It's a beautiful bright and sunny day here in Northop Hall - mind, it's blooming cold. It's perfect weather for my next job, which is a quick trip to the recycling centre to get rid of lots of old cardboard and paper. That's all for now. See you soon. BTW - I'm perfectly safe to share Ben's card here now - he neve looks at my blog!! Kids, eh!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151252609301612788.post-51273574461942633802024-01-07T16:11:00.005+00:002024-01-07T16:11:51.680+00:00Rainbow Birthday<div>..... Good afternoon. It's been a lovely day here in Northop Hall - bright, sunny, clear and cold!! But no rain, yea! I've been playing in my craft room. For me, January, is a very busy month - I have 9 family birthdays. I've made a bright and fun card for my niece, Anne, who will be 40 years old on 11 January. I can share the card here as Anne doesn't look at my blog:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQpkLEG3T2TNya3G8KOoeZMHa4g8Xa038YdqQ_Ii5_Re62CzrcDFncTv-E_Y5QYjSUw_uc0ovjfTYCbXkBk7kGlh61yWA_xBpwK4pNZQmJNVzWo8GAG-5-lHL7RnQbjh7d-QsAL6BfoFEAu5scJaAwEdMfO8z7s7UiU-zhkFbDSAUDxIyM696NfoMkrY/s1991/AAA%23256%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20PP%23671%20-%20Happy%20Birthday-1070012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1410" data-original-width="1991" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQpkLEG3T2TNya3G8KOoeZMHa4g8Xa038YdqQ_Ii5_Re62CzrcDFncTv-E_Y5QYjSUw_uc0ovjfTYCbXkBk7kGlh61yWA_xBpwK4pNZQmJNVzWo8GAG-5-lHL7RnQbjh7d-QsAL6BfoFEAu5scJaAwEdMfO8z7s7UiU-zhkFbDSAUDxIyM696NfoMkrY/w640-h454/AAA%23256%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20PP%23671%20-%20Happy%20Birthday-1070012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stamps: The Greetery - Pinwheel Party, Sentiment Suite Birthday, Birthday Blooms<div>Inks: Gina K - Passionate Pink, Red Velvet, Tangerine Twist, Wild Dandelion, Lucky Clover, Turquoise Sea, Blue Raspberry, Wild Lilac; Versafine Clair - Nocturne</div><div>Dies: The Greetery - Pinwheel Party, Birthday Blooms</div><div>Accessories: White & Black Card; The Greetery Stencils - Pinwheel Party; Gina K - Flat Sequins; Rainbow Gems</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm submitting this card to several challenges - <a href="https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2024/01/game-57-rainbow-or-rainbow-colours.html" target="_blank">AAA Birthday - AAAB#57</a> where the theme is to use a rainbow or rainbow colours, <a href="https://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2024/01/pp671-theme-challenge-from-ann.html" target="_blank">The Paper Players - PP#671</a> where the team want us to make a birthday card, and to <a href="https://aaacards.blogspot.com/2024/01/aaa-cards-challenge-256-sketch.html" target="_blank">AAA Cards - AAA#256</a> where we have a sketch to use.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcwm-siiAIRzrJ-BagmnbNJyTZu9rKAO_wKKFlDXso0kXgx7UW2IDoox5Ic97tLoeDbfn4UUPIZGkgWNOWXqotBAhvQUzmdA6O-OK1r6LHcBcGWueSEXjP33csn9JsRED3RzmGmjMxuc3qEzmgz8AGu266vDDfG5xvC4ShI_enfdmw-8w1B0ClGVeDG8/s320/AAA%23256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcwm-siiAIRzrJ-BagmnbNJyTZu9rKAO_wKKFlDXso0kXgx7UW2IDoox5Ic97tLoeDbfn4UUPIZGkgWNOWXqotBAhvQUzmdA6O-OK1r6LHcBcGWueSEXjP33csn9JsRED3RzmGmjMxuc3qEzmgz8AGu266vDDfG5xvC4ShI_enfdmw-8w1B0ClGVeDG8/w200-h200/AAA%23256.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Wfsb9aTCKlsOArpqbT1yDXwTx4XxP_r29S2jIN_oypVLINUkRGWH2wX8jn87axxmP2V70GeszntvN0lc0oftQYcbbg7xXDG8FW4jPZR8u6DngPn1_5obr-vtYvWvcInn8_H2ew0EBlZkwWspVnPIYCdJm79EIoWlQA2cZkEamm2e-tEH8IresK0mguk/s320/AAAB%2357.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Wfsb9aTCKlsOArpqbT1yDXwTx4XxP_r29S2jIN_oypVLINUkRGWH2wX8jn87axxmP2V70GeszntvN0lc0oftQYcbbg7xXDG8FW4jPZR8u6DngPn1_5obr-vtYvWvcInn8_H2ew0EBlZkwWspVnPIYCdJm79EIoWlQA2cZkEamm2e-tEH8IresK0mguk/w200-h200/AAAB%2357.png" width="200" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ONeVNAELhX1GB8L-rm0L5F1p4iDnPvQLt9kwT2YwJFZ7cqNrypokAozicu4BxT-0Jq5dsLMNXW0ptyWk62ZM7Z7kBmdl2mEGZXou7pT-3lFCvpjYcZeHWYkfEJfAaaJA2xCJVwdzDtzES_tyUY_oDPQUQqg_AtLX1Sy65eYYxrdKOOCh4e_ZFe6daWo/s320/pp671.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="301" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ONeVNAELhX1GB8L-rm0L5F1p4iDnPvQLt9kwT2YwJFZ7cqNrypokAozicu4BxT-0Jq5dsLMNXW0ptyWk62ZM7Z7kBmdl2mEGZXou7pT-3lFCvpjYcZeHWYkfEJfAaaJA2xCJVwdzDtzES_tyUY_oDPQUQqg_AtLX1Sy65eYYxrdKOOCh4e_ZFe6daWo/w188-h200/pp671.png" width="188" /></a></div><br /><div>I had considered making a card with a big '40' on the front, but decided instead to make a chain of pretty rainbow pinwheels. This is a large card measuring 5" x 7" and I've put it in landscape format so that I can get the whole rainbow of colours across the front of the card. It's been a while since I've used these fun pinwheels. I used the dies to cut out lots of white pinwheels in all sizes (I still have a quite a few left). I used the co-ordinating stencils to add colour and made each pinwheel two-tone. I started with pink/red, then red/orange, orange/yellow, yellow/green, green/teal, teal/blue, and blue/purple. I adhered four of the pinwheels flat to the card and used dimensional pads to add the other three. I added rainbow gems to the centre of four pinwheels and flat sequins to the other three. I stamped the word 'happy' directly on the card. I stamped the word 'birthday' on card and used the matching die to cut it, and two other out. I layered them together and added it to the card. I love the simplicity of this card and the bold, bright colours.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSaimVQT4MHkBol9P7dcn7CCsugb9PoWR0YnzaWGp-Aya6iNw09Jh8RO0cJsoGfSIqsnVYGJw_qxgzxiF5f1RYzByDxdNB6S_xPPGQmDv6AdUl9y3BG4s6H9LY5OEuj4WlD0T1JNpmKy2DqjwpUFn-jfIPsL55C5WUI203RzDxbaupX2jVmRf5CNjXdg/s1877/AAA%23256%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20PP%23671%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20in-1070009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1877" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSaimVQT4MHkBol9P7dcn7CCsugb9PoWR0YnzaWGp-Aya6iNw09Jh8RO0cJsoGfSIqsnVYGJw_qxgzxiF5f1RYzByDxdNB6S_xPPGQmDv6AdUl9y3BG4s6H9LY5OEuj4WlD0T1JNpmKy2DqjwpUFn-jfIPsL55C5WUI203RzDxbaupX2jVmRf5CNjXdg/s320/AAA%23256%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20PP%23671%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20in-1070009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>On the inside, I cut a mat layer of black card. On the white panel, I stamped a birthday greeting in black ink. I added three more pinwheels which I stencilled directly onto the card. The stencil kit comes with the masks, so it was easy to layer the two smaller pinwheels.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1AxA2Lx8bGcYF5ZV6KBwgsLdx9q473Af4mN2-bqoYTQhxfcpMG3IPzphHkANuCkcxh_GPwvHQpyMxIRD-BNTyd_ualPxlpzfmsDTVIIr8-gNIqz0tJSHYSaydVSMcvUhsgRruATwbHTP4M4H1e8pwq0l1rIS3cr6gQLGZixnYv3JiJnhjrCFfyKf8ABI/s1418/AAA%23256%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20PP%23671%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20sq-1070006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="1418" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1AxA2Lx8bGcYF5ZV6KBwgsLdx9q473Af4mN2-bqoYTQhxfcpMG3IPzphHkANuCkcxh_GPwvHQpyMxIRD-BNTyd_ualPxlpzfmsDTVIIr8-gNIqz0tJSHYSaydVSMcvUhsgRruATwbHTP4M4H1e8pwq0l1rIS3cr6gQLGZixnYv3JiJnhjrCFfyKf8ABI/s320/AAA%23256%20-%20AAAB%2357%20-%20PP%23671%20-%20Happy%20Birthday%20sq-1070006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>It's so nice to be making cards again. My mojo took a long trip away, and it's only recently that I've got it back. Thank you for stopping by and for your comments. I really do appreciate you taking the time.</div><div><br /></div><div>See you soon.</div><div><div><br /></div><a href="https://hosting.photobuck.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt="signature photo Signature.png" border="0" src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/gg484/DebGem/Blog%20Design/Signature.png" /></a></div>Deborah Fringshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.com14