Dies to Die for….

A very quick post today…..another day full of appointments so I’m in a rush…..can’t remember the last time I wasn’t in a rush! LOL!
I’ve gone with another christmas card…..it’s an obsession like the butterflies all over again!   I’ve used Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler with the Jolly Holiday DSP to make this simple design. 


I’ve stamped the image and sentiment from Contempo Christmas stamp set and edged it in cherry cobbler to give it a “vintage” look . 






I've used  Sizzix Daisies and Little Leaves from Stampin’ Up to create the flowers and added a button centre.  I’ve been die-ing to use my new Sweet Buttons embosslit! 
Finally I’ve blinged the image, glossed the buttons and added a little twine bow to finish it off! 
So I hope you like it.  I’m entering this card in the  Papertake Weekly challenge this week where you have to use dies. 
BFN
Linda
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Monogram And Something New

OMG!  What a weekend!! I’ve been dying to get my craft stuff out but with football, dancing, parties (for the kids and er…one at the pub), christenings and Father’s Day coupled with visiting family…I’ve had absolutely no time! But it’s been fab!

This is my youngest, Annie (on the left) with my youngest niece, Emilia.  They are such good friends and love it when we get together.  Both are 4 years old and are gonna be a right handful when they’re older…..watch this space!

 

So even though I have only just managed to make my card for the Less is More challenge, it was still the first thing I quickly checked on Saturday.  It’s actually take from then until lunch time today, while flicking through the latest Ideal Home magazine to get inspiration!! Monograms!! No idea!!  Anyways….I rushed home and have made this tonight, taken a pic while it’s still light enough….hopefully!!  What do you think?

I think this one is self-explanatory…I’ve used Stampin Up’ colours of  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoiseon a crumb cake house.  I’ve crinkled the roof and the curtains using my Paper crimper (available from Stampin’ Up)  and 3d’d the whole image onto a 15cm square card blank.

I like it….but I think it might need matting.  I’d be interested to know what you all think .

I’m also entering this in The Crafty Pad Challenge: Something New.

So now I’m off to peruse the other entries while thinking of my next idea.  Tomorrow I’ll share pics of my mad (but fun) weekend.  Hope you can come back then .

BFN
Linda
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Open House Show Case….Part 3!

This time, I’ve used my new Daisies die from Stampin’ Up!  I think they make striking cards, especially when used with bright, sunny colours. 

I’ve cut two of each of the daisy sizes in Melon Mambo.  I’ve then used my bone folder to curl the petals of each flower, alternating curling up and curling down.  I’ve then layered the flowers together and secured with a brad in the middle.  I’ve matted the flower on to embossed Whisper White and Concord Crush before 3d’ing  the whole thing on to the front of a 15cm square card blank. 

I’ve finished the card off with a greeting from the Hostess Level 1 gift set, Afterthoughts

 

Here’s a close up of the flower to try and show you the dimension!  You could, of course, add more dimension but layering the flowers with…er…dimensionals!

I’m entering this into the following challenges:

The Crafty Pad - Spots and Dots
Delightful Challenges – Flowers
Crafty Creations – Anything Goes

 

And the showcasing today with cards made in my Nottingham Open House  is Helen.Yay!  Helen made these cute ‘Just for You’ cards….mostly while juggling baby Noah!!  Love them, Helen!  The colours are sooo fresh and funky!

p.s. I told you I’d be rocking all week after holding your beautiful baby boy!!  LOL!

Thanks for reading .

BFN
Linda
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And Another Mother’s Day Card….

I made this for a friend to send to his mum….hope he gets it to her on time!
I’m really pleased with how it turned out.  So much so I might be making this for my mum!  It’s made using die cut flowers using my sizzix machine.
Right…on to the exciting news!  To all who attended my Open House on Saturday and placed an order…I HAVE NOW SUBMITTED THE ORDER AND IT’S WINGING IT’S WAY TO US AS WE SPEAK! YAY!
But that’s not all!  As it’s the first of April, we can now reveal the lovely new ideas and products in the NEW Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalogue!! 
This catalogue will be available until September but it’s lovely and gorgeous and I can’t wait to get my hands on some of the new products!
And finally….the really big news is the new mini catalogue introduces Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! with exclusive dies!!!!  Get your wish list out!!
If you’d like a closer look at any of the products from the catalogue (or indeed the main catalogue) just drop me a line and I can organise a workshop for you and your friends.
The Mini is available now, so if you’d like a copy drop me a email or text (with your address if I haven’t got it!) and I’ll mail one out to you!!  As soon as I can, I’ll have a link up on my sidebar.
So…are you excited?
BFN
Linda
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