tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45693030957621855862024-02-19T16:30:42.669+00:00Arty AndreaAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12754841585195492283noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-32299501294076181442017-10-04T06:00:00.000+01:002017-10-04T06:48:55.337+01:00WOYWW 435<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Hi, and a very happy Wednesday to you, it's been quite some time since I've posted although I have still been around and occasionally commenting on my favourite sites. Life, as usual, gets in the way and I can't keep everything on the go...I won't <strike>entertain</strike> bore you with any details. I'm hoping this time to get into a better routine and blog more often, as I do enjoy it. I'm working today so won't be back till later to visit and it may take me a few days to get around everyone</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.Since going part time I usually work midweek, although this varies week to week</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I have begun making my Christmas cards, at last, usually, it's around July- August time! I have made two so far, a good start.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I am very fortunate to have been bought a Brother ScanNCut from hubby as a very early birthday present, I've now had a couple of opportunities to use it and even managed to upload and rescale a shaped card file from internet which I posted on facebook/Instagram on Monday....it's going to be an exciting and long learning curve. My daughter gave me her old phone and I'm just beginning to get to grips with using App's it's only taken me a year !!. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Back to why I am here, it's Wednesday of course and as ever the wonderful</span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-435.html">Julia</a></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-435.html"> </a>is hosting the ever so popular and friendly </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-435.html">Whats on Your Workdesk Wednesday </a></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">blog hop, which for me is ace as it's my way of getting in touch with people and in motivating me to blog. I see the</span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> WOYWW</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> crop has just taken place and having had a snoop around blog land LLJ has posted loads of pics, it looks like it was a great day and fun for all who attended.... one day I will get there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">above is my desk yesterday afternoon and the two Christmas cards I've made. it was a lovely sunny day yesterday and great for crafting. I coloured the stamped images on Sunday and got all my bits and pieces together, for reasons unknown I'm liking tartan at the minute and had several papers to choose from, both of those used where magazine freebies. My desk is not too untidy The pile of the card to the left is a result of my die cutting and using the ScanNCut... it's </span>the<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "to do "pile (hopefully I will sort it out tonight) sorry I've gone on a bit....I hope you've had a good week so far and I'm looking forward to catching up and being back. Best wishes and big crafty hugs Andrea xx</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A very good morning to you. I hope life finds you well and enjoying the lovely weather we are having....I have never known it so hot !!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>WOYWW</i> has once again arrived thanks to <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/whats-on-your-workdesk-421.html"><i>Julia</i> at <i>The Stamping Ground</i>... </a>hop by and nosey at the kaleidoscope of delights which is, of course, the incredible desks of fellow crafters. This week seems to have come around very very abruptly, alas there is not much to show on my desk... actually nothing!.... its empty, desolate of any craftiness whatsoever waiting for some free time and creativity from my good self; I am sure others will have much more inspirational spaces for you to delve into.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Warning a bit photo heavy...for each ATC I also made a little wallet and a colour </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">co-ordinated </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">card.... all a bit different in design and style, on several I made use of my recent purchase of Tonic ATC dies, which I really enjoy mixing and matching. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope you are having a great week wherever you are and whatever you're up to. I will be back to visit after work lo see what other WOYWWers have been creating,something to look forward too and maybe some inspiration</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A very happy and welcoming Wednesday to everyone.Time to nosey around the WOYWWer's desks thanks to<i> <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-419.html">Julia</a></i><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-419.html"> at <i>The Stamping Ground </i></a>...link up and let us share in your crafty goodness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have exciting news and a card. My daughter announced last week that she and her partner got engagedš They have been together 9 years and I've watched them grow into kind, considerate and wonderful adults. No confirmed date as yet. I'm very happy for them both and wish them a happy healthy and long loving life together š</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Making a card was difficult so I decided to go digital using a photo of them with a few crafty additions in the matting and the brads. I tried to keep it simple and sort of managed that!..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Below is my rather messy desk and a card finished for a friend. ATC's I've sent I will post next week ... Sorry to Chris and Shaz for their very very late arrivals. Chris sent a beautiful ATC and selection of wonderful goodies. A great assortment...they will be such fun to use, I will keep you posted when I do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am working today but will be back this evening to catch up with desks. I hope you have a great week .thanks for visiting .crafty hugs Andrea x </span></div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09113423058972401709noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-78210677322896748392017-06-07T09:57:00.000+01:002017-06-07T09:58:45.601+01:00WOYWW 418 <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's a very happy Wednesday...and can only mean it's <i><b>WOYWW</b></i> over at <b><i><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-418.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+StampingGround+(Stamping+Ground)">The Stamping Ground</a></i></b>. <i><b>Julia </b></i>our fabulous host has just celebrated<b><i> eight</i></b> glorious years (WOYWW 416) of allowing us to get a sneaky peek at each other's desks. I missed last weeks...I seem to spend all my time trying to catch up with everyone...apologies if haven't reached you yet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The postman delivered me some beautiful ATC's and cards below from in order from top row </span><b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Angela,</i></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Claire,</i></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Julia, Shaz and </i></b><b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Jan..</i></b><b style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>.</i></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">.aren't they all just stunning and so individual, just like their personalities ...I just love them, thank you ever so much. Hopefully, everyone will have received theirs by now... as I was a little late in posting them, oops! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There isn't much to show for the last two weeks, messing about with some new bits and bobs below I've several birthday cards to make in the coming few months, one being my sisters <b>fabulous 50.</b> ...eek that means I'm next in the family!! </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I haven't any idea as yet what to do, planning now. Pinterest and Blogger being my sources of inspiration...although my brain is overloaded a bit....I've also some personal issues at work playing on my mind.š....hopefully, I can sort it out. <span id="goog_1371294855"></span><span id="goog_1371294856"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's been great taking part in the 8th Anniversary WOYWW and I will share them next week as some went abroad and they might not have received them yet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have a great week and weekend ahead. I've an appointment to attend to this morning. but will be back again later today.Crafty hugs and thank you for visiting will be back soon. Andrea XX </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The big day has arrived. Sending a very big happy 8th WOYWW anniversary greeting to <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/woyww-416-thats-8-years-then.html">Julia</a> at <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/woyww-416-thats-8-years-then.html">The Stamping Ground</a>.<span id="goog_1955137542"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1955137543"></span> I've been an on and off visitor over 5 years and have had long periods of time when I haven't blogged. WOYWW has always been my first post when I get back in touch and gives me a goal to aim for each week, it's where I have met new friends, and many many inspirational and talented crafters. A massive thank you to Julia for making it all happen each week over the last 8 years..impressive. ..Congratulations</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unfortunately, I won't be able to visit today as I'm on holiday this week in a forest with no internet /phone connection ..arghhhhh....I still had to take part.... So my plan is to schedule the post and asking my daughter to do <i>mister linky </i>for me on the big day,...I couldn't miss it.It does mean I won't get to visit anyone until I'm back at the weekend unfortunately and will post ATCS after the bank holiday.I've attached some little peeks at what's on offer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">So this was my desk last weekend a hive of activity in preparation fo the big day. I've made 6<b> </b>ATCs, a couple similar but all different .I've made little wallets for the ATC's and cards...I hadn't planned to make the cards, this was a last minute decision..it would have felt wrong not to ... so a very busy desk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have <b>4</b> left to swap if you're interested, let me know in the comments below and I will get in touch when I get back and get them posted.</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have a great day and will get around as many as I can when I'm back ...I can't wait. A massive anniversary WOYWW hug to everyone. Andrea xxx </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wow, I have now posted two weeks in a row I'm on a roll LOL.Today is another opportunity to check out the fabulous desk of fellow crafters thanks to the queen of hosts <i><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-415.htm">Julia </a></i>at <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-415.html">T<i>he Stamping Ground</i>.</a> I'm working today so have scheduled this and will be back later to catch up with everyone. My desk last night was a mass of die cuts. I bought the new <a href="https://www.hochanda.com/Product/21020/Tonic-Artist-Trading-Card-Die-Set-31-Dies/779312"><i>Tonic</i> </a>ATC's dies and a few other dies and stamps recently and was having a play with my stash of scraps the last few days, I went a bit OTT but had some fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the background and below is one of 3 different ATC I am working on; not for any particular reason other than I liked the bright colours tropical colours. For this one I used several bits and pieces including a<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Martha-Stewart-Medium-Punch-Hydrangea-1-125-inch/dp/B002FW49V2"> </a></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Martha-Stewart-Medium-Punch-Hydrangea-1-125-inch/dp/B002FW49V2">Martha Stewart Hydrangea</a> </i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">punch some butterfly printables cut out that were free from a site called </span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://ww1.thelilacgardendecoupagesite.co.uk/">The Lilac Garden</a> </i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">....they are stunning colours. I coloured the backgrounds using Crafters Companion </span><a href="https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/brands/spectrum-noir/spectrum-aqua.html" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">aqua markers</a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> then sprayed with a </span><a href="http://www.thatscrafty.co.uk/studio-calico-mister-hueys-mist---calico-shine-44551-p.html" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Calico Mr Heuy shine</i></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> for some glimmer and edged with some distress ink, I think I used </span><a href="https://www.inkylicious.co.uk/tim-holtz-distress-ink-pad-dried-marigold/prod_279.html" style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Dried Marigold</i></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and </span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.inkylicious.co.uk/distress-ink-pad-abandoned-coral/prod_1057.html">Abandoned Coral</a> </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">That's been me this past week playing with my new bits and bobs and finishing off some little projects on the go...there is no new cards this week.I do hope you've had a lot of crafty time to yourself or with others and I look forward to dropping in for a visit later. Thank you so much for stopping to have a look and a very happy WOYWWW. Crafty hugs Andrea X</span></div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09113423058972401709noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-27888824730272544022017-05-10T07:01:00.000+01:002017-05-10T07:02:14.764+01:00WOYWW 414<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Goodness! the last time I linked up to <i><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-414.html">Julia's, </a>the queen of desker's and hostess of WOYWW </i>was no 367, that's over 10 months ago ... It is a very happy Wednesday </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">to all you WOYWWER's </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">and I hope </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">you are having a good week so far? I've got some appointments today and I hopefully will catch up with everyone(as many as I can) later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As you can see there is a lot of bits and bobs around, the card I'm working on is the top pic with cute little bluebirds, it's from a <i>Making Cards </i>magazine </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have every edition, it's a great magazine...and that's a lot of toppers and papers collected.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for popping in and I hope to be back again soon with the next batch of finished cards and some ATC'S.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Happy crafting hugs Andrea x </span></div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09113423058972401709noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-268896905223542772017-03-02T21:52:00.003+00:002017-03-02T21:52:35.686+00:00Catching up <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">back again and it's not been 6 months this time..sucess..šI </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">have been</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> doing some blog hopping and generally getting into a routine of sorts.I'm making a start on some Easter cards having just finished some more ATC's for a swap. I try to do some crafting at least twice a week and so far so good. I have also told myself no more crafty stash purchases.I have</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> so much that </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I haven't used yet!</span>..<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wonder how long that will last :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here are some of the ATC's I made recently for a butterfly themed swap. The floral cards were for hubby's colleagues, two people were leaving at the same time so I made similar cards in blue and pink using free Altenew stamps that came with a </span><a href="http://www.papercraftmagazines.com/item/646-simply-cards-papercraft-149-is-on-sale-now" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Simply Cards and Papercraft Magazine</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">.It is my first attempt at layering...went ok I think?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went a bit OTT with the various butterflies I used and lots of sparkle. I do enjoy making ATC's. I think it's because they are small and anything goes really. There is tissue paper, ink, paint, die cuts, wood chip shapes, brads, gems a bit of everything...great fun to make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks for visiting and hopefully I will be back soon. I am slowly catching up with everyone and enjoying being back, its been great catching up with what everyone has been up too. Have a good weekend ahead and take care, crafty hugs Andrea x </span></div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09113423058972401709noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-31877639912014396602017-02-22T19:35:00.003+00:002017-06-19T15:13:47.083+01:00Broken Promises<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once again I did not manage to post weekly!..not even monthly!.its been well over 6 months!..</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just don't seem to have had the time or made the time?.life is busy and lots going on with some big changes on the way</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. I started working part time as of 3 weeks ago. I haven't got a routine as yet or fully adjusted to having an extra 2 days a week although I'm sure I will:-)The plan, for now, is to post when I can and not make promises that I can't keep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have made a quite a few cards since I last posted as you can imagine. Including finishing the card for my sister's birthday in August!!(sneaky peak in my last post way back in June last year!),my sister in laws birthday, a baby card for twins (I have only ever made one baby card before.)and quite a few others, including HB's birthday,our Wedding Anniversary,Christmas cards! it certainly has been a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm also in a phase of wanting to try something different; some mixed media and I plan to start some art journaling, I've started small with ATC's.I've m</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">ade some random ones and some sets of four(three and one for the host) for a few ATC Swaps that I've taken part in recently. I have really enjoyed making these.</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have received some amazing mini works of art back as a result.will post some soon when I've finally uploaded the photos from my camera!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have finally made it and wrote a post, hopefully, this the start of more regular updates. I've got lots to share and I am looking forward to getting back in touch with fellow bloggers.Thanks for visiting, I hope you are having a good week and I hope to post again soon.crafty hugs Andrea x </span></div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12754841585195492283noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-60665881041745979382016-06-15T07:57:00.001+01:002017-02-19T12:02:26.474+00:00WOYWW 367<div style="text-align: justify;">
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A very happy <a href="http://lunchladyjansfabricfrenzy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/woyww-367.html" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> to everyone and I hope you are well. Julia I hope you are slowly on the mend and you are in our thoughts .so whats on the desk? Sorry its covered !..taken last night. Photo quality is also not great as still getting to grips with new software ....which is currently outsmarting me !</div>
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Not sure if I will be around next week off to Tenby for a week but week after I hopefully will show the ATC's I made although I see some have already been posted. I hope you have a great week and I will come visit as many as I can.Off to work have a great week ahead. </div>
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Good morning WOYWWers and a very happy Wednesday to everyone for week <a href="http://lunchladyjansfabricfrenzy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/woyww-366.html" target="_blank"><i>366</i> </a>.I didn't quite make it last week but I think that will be the way. I wrote this last night in two stages(was falling asleep so only did half before accidentally posting after first paragraph not ideal ! ...had to retrieve now finishing off as I woke up at 2;30 am arghhhh insomniac land once again .I will hopefully link up before I go to work in this morning. Work has been a bit hectic to say the least and I am having to work more shifts again, so time and energy have been lacking, not helped by early morning waking, but I am not going to grumble as otherwise I would be finishing this after work tomorrow ...and that would be a wee bit too late.</div>
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I am planning to make a lot more for next year as I really enjoyed them.You can be as creative as you feel and its only a small piece of work, Dependant on your mood at the time you can create so many different styles,which I really like,Hopefully there will be more than four next year(there was actually 5 but the last one is a surprise for someone so can't say more than that!) Have a great day and weekend and if you do have the time pop in too say hello it is very much appreciated. B<span id="goog_1253748538"></span><span id="goog_1253748539"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>ig crafty hugs Andrea XX</div>
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I'm posting some pics of our shared craft room and a card I made recently. I previously did not use printed toppers as I would usually stamp and colour in myself, but I buy M<a href="http://www.magazine.co.uk/magazines/making-cards-magazine?gclid=Cj0KEQjw1cS6BRDvhtKL89em1oIBEiQAtZO5x-hGhS_hkEn3styTe0VvYiUV7FO63DpGEKe9i_m9JZcaAgIF8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLf7k6LPjM0CFeVt2wodTvQM6g" target="_blank">aking Cards</a> magazine every month as well as several others.....I'm addicted to magazines and have so many that I'm having to sell some on Ebay when I finally get around to it! They are all piled up and in order,I've just not got to the next stage yet and I won't be able to post them as far to heavy!...so we will see what happens ...</div>
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Well I made it this year just,... I wasn't posting much last year and didn't take part WOYWW 6, but it's a delight to take part this year. I'm not giving anything away just yet as I don't want to spoil the surprise for the recipient. I do want to send a very.very big thank you to<a href="http://lunchladyjansfabricfrenzy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/woyww-364-7th-anniversary.html" target="_blank"> LLJ</a> for being the kind host this year's Anniversary and her huge support of <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Julia</a> Julia I hope you are enjoying the sunshine and that you get an internet connection!</div>
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Sorry for not being around much ,my weekly post went right out the window! ...the intention was there but fate got in the way. I've had a varied few weeks but all for the wrong reasons. Firstly I fell over and fractured a small bone in my wrist (lucky my left so can still write etc and go to work) a few days later we where on the way for a picnic and had a car accident, luckily neither of us where badly injured although DH did get whiplash and had a long trip to A+E he is ok...his beloved car didn't make it though and no picnic!.So for him new car hunting is now in full swing. Lastly I spent 4 days with excruciating toothache as couldn't get to the dentist,finally did Monday morning I now have one tooth less a large bill and now an infection.(best that I'm avoided at work.....as a bit grumpy...I do dislike tooth pain) Hopefully as they say things happen in threes so that should be it for a while now and many many people have a lot worse to deal with in life in the scale of things its nothing.</div>
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It has put most crafting on hold as is difficult do with one fully working hand and one not so good therefore I'm sharing a card I made for a friends granddaughter.She left the design to me and in the end I made two 8x8 cards,the one below and one in a similar style using the same stamp but coloured in lilacs and silver.tThis is the one she chose to have below.</div>
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It was one of the first and few 8x8 cards I've completed the size always seems a bit daunting at first ,I definitely prefer smaller cards. I'm hoping to be back to full capacity soon and resume my plan of weekly posts and my Christmas card making which is going ok or was should I say!.I hope your week is going well and I am still been keeping my eye on my favourite sites although I have messed up my blogger /chrome (just a bit but) that's another story and hopefully DD will sort that out when she visits this weekend .I should leave technology alone !...we dont get on<span style="text-align: justify;">.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/challeneg-293-special-occasion.html"><i>Crafty Catz challenge#293-Special occasions</i></a></span></div>
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<i><a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/challenge-126-happy-birthday.html">Crafty Ribbon Challenge #126 Happy Birthday</a></i></div>
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well I have not quite managed a weekly post but better late than never!I have now had my eagerly awaited TODO for almost two weeks now,I haven't had the opportunity yet to use all of the features and thought I would share how I'm getting on so far.The letter-pressing and hot foiling I am saving for when I have more time.</div>
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The verdict so far is pretty good. I'm still getting used to all the plates being clear. My biggest negative so far is how easy the plates get marked and start to bend which is, I'm advised normal,but alas as I'm a bit OCD they look messy, its going to take some getting used </div>
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I have several times now had my cutting side facing the wrong way onto the wrong plate,again I'm not used to having the die facing up when I die cut, I now have several christmas designs well and truly etched on to my A base plate!. its very easy to use and effortless to turn; also if its is wrong height it just pushes the plates away, then you just reverse back, turn up the dial and away you go. </div>
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I have had no problems with most of my dies, the one that I have had difficulty in cutting was a large spellbinders rectangle die, I think the die has been damaged some how as it is not totally flat so all sides are touching the plates at the same time. I had to try it at several different number to get it to cut all sides. The combination I finally used was the A and D then added the C plate which is used for embossing and letter pressing.</div>
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Back to christmas cards, I'm doing well now nearly finished card 5 it feels good I've had to rearrange my craft room set up to get all my Christmas stash to hand, it is not quite right yet, so work in progress continues and my desk area is in a bit of a mess. Here is one on my latest cards, </div>
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I think this is a great christmas colour very rich and warming.The stamp was a <i>Tiddly Inks </i>magazine freebie set last year from <i>Quick Cards </i>and I've had a great time colouring the sweet images which includes some penguins! I've taken my colour inspiration from the burgundy with grey stars backing paper(another magazine freebie this time from <i>Making Cards)</i>and used grey pearl card for the snowflakes(<i>die was another magazine freebie</i>) and a snowflake border.</div>
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<i><a href="http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/challenge-160-buttons-bows.html" target="_blank">Brown Sugar Challenge #160 Buttons and Bows </a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/challenge-120.html" target="_blank">Sister Act Challenge #120 Anything goes </a></i><br />
<a href="http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/18-august-challenge-99-anything-goes.html" target="_blank"><i>Fan-Tastic Tuesday-Challenge 99-Anything goes add a twist - Glitter</i></a></div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12754841585195492283noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-6677593687081048532015-08-06T19:49:00.000+01:002015-08-06T19:49:56.702+01:00Christmas Card Making Has Commenced<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hiya two weeks in a row Iāve made it so Iām doing well and on track with my goal.I have a Christmas card to show this week and Iām
now almost finished my second,Iāve been a slow starter but getting into the
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My die cutting machine(Grand Calibur) went kaput last night,itās been dodgy for a while, not
cutting properly, making strange noises and was getting very difficult to turn sometimes.The handle snapped,this was a replacement, as the first one did the same a few months
after I bought it. I was considering getting either a new die cutting machine or a brother scan and cut for my
birthday/Christmas. This has now made my mind up for me . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My DH has very very kindly purchased me the
new <i>TODO</i> which should be here in the next day or two...Iām very excited. He
has also kindly said I can use it straight away although is disappointed that I
won't have a big pressie for birthday/Christmas when it comes but Iām more than
happy with this.I have said I won't use
the hot foiling until my birthday in November, but I cant make Christmas cards
without a die cutting machine! Iād have no snowflakes or poinsettias and that
will never do :-).</span></div>
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For today's card I haven't used any patterned papers although I have embossed the card using a mask its difficult to see. I used a sentiment stamp for the focal point which is stamped in red ink and embossed with clear gloss embossing powder ... although its not quite a CAS card either with so many flowers...I got a bit carried away! I've decided to make a mix this year of stamped /coloured cards and more simple CAS cards. I have seen so many great examples the last few weeks on blogs and pintrest that I'm overwhelmed with ideas.<br />
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<b><i>I would like to take part in the following challenges-</i></b><br />
<a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-269-no-patterned-papers.html" target="_blank">FabnFunky- Challenge 269-No patterned papers </a><br />
<a href="http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/ttcrd-challenge-aug-4-aug-102015.html" target="_blank">TTCRD Challenge August 4th -Anything Goes</a><br />
<a href="http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/challenge-54-use-metal-embellishment.html" target="_blank">Inky Chicks Challenge #54-Use a Metal Embellishment </a></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">white 6x6 base card</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">red and white card stock</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">white vellum ( poinsettia flower)</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Heartfelt Creations christmas <a href="http://www.craftworldonline.co.uk/heartfelt-creations---bright-christmas-precut-set---hcpc-3552-7447-p.asp?gclid=CjwKEAjw6IauBRCJ3KPXkNro1BoSJAAhXxpyLUh8MZcfilCd5I3afZpQLuhjnO_zHsX9FRu-4oKGqRoCp0_w_wcB" target="_blank">sentiment stamp</a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Heartfelt Creations <a href="http://www.sunrisecrafts.co.uk/heartfelt-creations-christmas-card-collection/heartfelt-creations-holly-berry-precut-set.html" target="_blank">Holly Berry stamps</a> coloured with<a href="https://www.graphicsdirect.co.uk/copic-ciao-36-set-e.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw6IauBRCJ3KPXkNro1BoSJAAhXxpyRgb9HuQL0oFlNyFIBQ-qui3izA_VCnH7P1BRaj-pkhoChqLw_wcB" target="_blank"> Copics</a></span></i><br />
<i>Heartfelt Creations ornamental add on- <a href="http://www.sunrisecrafts.co.uk/heartfelt-creations-christmas-card-collection/heartfelt-creations-ornamental-add-on-die.html" target="_blank">Holly Berry die</a> </i><br />
<i>Spellbinders <a href="http://www.craftsuperstore.co.uk/Papercrafting/Die_Cutting_and_Embossing/Spellbinders/Shapeabilities/Spellbinders-S5-055.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_campaign=Spellbinders+Shapeabilities+-+Layered+Poinsettia&gclid=CjwKEAjw6IauBRCJ3KPXkNro1BoSJAAhXxpyLY7GXSmeQVOM_43kZh4L2H2Wa2YnHAWQ45hgzAohzRoCzP3w_wcB" target="_blank">poinsettia<span style="font-family: inherit;"> die</span></a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.sunrisecrafts.co.uk/justrite-rubber-stamps/justrite-clear-festive-poinsettia.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw6IauBRCJ3KPXkNro1BoSJAAhXxpythVKcdEsX4YAJV4ejRefMcCFzj6hS_OZAGqrsCaTKxoCxsnw_wcB" target="_blank">Justrite poinsettia stamp</a>( <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stampendous-1-Piece-PEARLustre-Embossing-Powder/dp/B0055E79BE/ref=sr_1_14/278-9626406-0691709?ie=UTF8&qid=1438803127&sr=8-14&keywords=stampendous+embossing" target="_blank">pearl white embossing powder</a>)</i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spellbinders <a href="http://www.oysterstamps.co.uk/new-spellbinders-nestabilities-decorative-elements-dies-captivating-squares-s4414-c2x13946455" target="_blank">shaped square die </a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">S</span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">pellbinders <a href="http://www.sunrisecrafts.co.uk/spellbinders-cutting-dies/classic-scallop-squares-small.html" target="_blank">scalloped square die</a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">embossing -<a href="http://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/that-special-touch-mask---openwork-32216-p.asp" target="_blank">openwork mask </a></span></i><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">embellishments </span></i></b><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">pearls </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Metal <a href="http://www.crystalclearcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=52_53&products_id=6&zenid=5jpns5b2klcnls0rkl11avfhp6" target="_blank">snowflake charm</a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jewel-Colour-Jingle-Bells-Craft/dp/B00MJVXLYU/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1438804225&sr=8-12&keywords=mini+christmas+bells" target="_blank">mini metal christmas bells</a></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">various paper,felt and </span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">mulberry flowers </span></i></div>
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<i>I hope<span style="font-family: inherit;"> you are having good week and getting lots of crafty time. Thanks for </span>visiting<span style="font-family: inherit;"> its very much appreciated,I hope to be back again soon hugs Andrea x </span></i></div>
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Its been some time since my last post, actually about 10 months, it doesn't seem that long.What do I say?</div>
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Pretend I was never away and resume as before? give a long account of what's happened in this time or just say well life and events happen and blogger took a back seat. For the last few months I've restarted visiting favourite sites and keeping an eye on what's been happening in blog land; its been impossible not to as I feel a connection, even though its a community of relative strangers its for me been a positive experience.I couldn't find the courage(not sure that's the correct word) to write that first post.</div>
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I still make cards although not as often as I would like and still keep in contact with a few people I've met along the way. So how do I move on? Well set my goals small and build on them. </div>
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I wont be posting as often as I used too, I hope at least weekly. Instead of just visiting sites as I have been doing leave a comment and say hello and then I take it from there.Its good to be back and hopefully this time its for good. I've posted a card made quite some time ago that I hope will make someone smile. </div>
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I hope life has been kind to you and all is well. Thanks for reading Andrea x </div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12754841585195492283noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-18886008636344829792014-09-13T11:54:00.002+01:002014-09-13T11:58:17.314+01:00Weekend-Chores- Card Making -Catching Up <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
A very good morning to you (just where has the morning gone and I was up very very early!)its a day of chores, food shopping and crafting for me as we are out all day tomorrow.Its been a while since I did a weekend post and
as Iāve the weekend off this week Iām determined
to catch up with some of the cards Iāve made but
not and the chance to post...Iām sure I won't get them all posted but I will get to share
my favourites given time.Today's card was made for my sisterās recent birthday at the end of August,its the second 8x8 card Iāve made.I found the size quite
daunting initially but was happy with the finished result. I am a big fan of <a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ann Marie Designs</a> and could watch her all day she creates the most beautiful cards and projects I've seen and has a unique style which I loveā¦stunning...her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anna-Marie-Designs/285857931471820?sk=photos_stream" target="_blank">Facebook </a>photo gallery is inspiring.I would have all her products if given half
the chance as well as great quality they are also great prices. Although I am
still waiting for an order which I placed 2 weeks ago!... is which is unusual as
I havenāt had any issues in the pastā¦the opposite actually customer service has been
ace. Hopefully it will be here very soon.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love flowers as you may have noticed and I love this colour combination.. it's one of my favourites,teal,cream and brown ...they work so well together .My sister is a bit of a shopaholic
and loves a bit of bling so I went with the shoe as the focal point. It also the
first time I have masked and stamped which I decided to do after I had finished colouring the shoeā¦. note to self for next time- mask straight away and over stamp then colour! - in the event it may go wrong! I made it a bit more stressful than it
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<a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anna Marie Designs </span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=142_318&products_id=6206" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">8x8 cream card </span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=349_350&products_id=6788" target="_blank">Brown and beige spotty card</a>-distress ink to edges ,white acrylic paint </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=349_350&products_id=7150" target="_blank">Teal and cream mini shabby gingham card-</a>distress ink to edges ,white acrylic paint </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=339_305&products_id=6641" target="_blank">Blooming Shoe </a>stamp <a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=339_305&products_id=6499" target="_blank">Special Birthday </a> stamp </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Floral stamp -from <a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=339_305&products_id=6" target="_blank">Blooming shoe set</a> fussy cut and glittered </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=64_322&products_id=6448" target="_blank">black </a> and <a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=64_322&products_id=6451" target="_blank">turquoise </a>stamens </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Heartfelt Creations die -<a href="http://www.sunrisecrafts.co.uk/arianna-blooms-collection/heartfelt-creations-arianna-blooms-die.html" target="_blank">Arianna Blooms</a> - same card as above stamped and embossed </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.diestodiefor.com/proddetail.php?prod=mft-fancyflourish" target="_blank">Die cut flourish</a> -white pearl card stamped teal dots </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">die cute lace ornate shape - <a href="http://www.craftworldonline.co.uk/heartfelt-creations-arianna-lace-die-hcd-747---expected-21st-august-4967-p.asp" target="_blank">Arianna Lace Dies </a>white pearl card </span></div>
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<a href="http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/p-for-pretty-petals.html" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Alphabet challenge- P is</span> for Pretty Petals</i></a><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/2014/09/challenge-14-anything-goes.html" target="_blank"><i>Artbymiran Challenge#14- Anything Goes</i></a></span><br />
<a href="http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/r193-favourite-colour-combo.html" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crafts For </span>Eternity Challenge #193- Favourite Colour Combinations</a><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><a href="http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/fancy-and-frilly-ch101-delicious.html" target="_blank">Delicious Doodles Challenge #101 Fancy and Frilly</a> </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-137-for-girls.html" target="_blank"><i>Wags 'n' Whiskers Challenge #137 For The Girls </i></a></span><br />
<i><a href="http://thatscraftychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/girl-power-challenge_78.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That </span>Crafty<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Challenge # 5</span>th<span style="font-family: inherit;"> September-Girl Power</span></a></i><br />
<a href="http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-74.html" target="_blank">Sister Act Challenge #74-Anything Goes </a><br />
<i><a href="http://4kraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-26.html" target="_blank">Crafty Girls Challenge#26 Anything Goes</a></i><br />
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A very good morning to you and I hope you are having a good day whatever you are doing and wherever that may be. I cant believe its Wednesday again...it has came around so quickly yet again.I did get to visit quite a few people last week but not as many as I would have liked to; so hopefully I will do better this week...that's the aim....visit?..who?.. why you ask?...its <i><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-275.html" target="_blank">Whats On Your Workdesk Wednesday</a></i>- of course the fantastic weekly blog hop of crafty and creative sorts sharing their workdesks and creative spaces; thanks to the superb host <i><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-275.html" target="_blank">Julia</a></i> at the <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-275.html" target="_blank"><i>Stamping Ground</i>.</a>..go take a look.you might just decide to take part:-)...once you do there's no going back your hooked...I've just finished a quick and simple birthday card for my sister-in-law who's birthday is later in the week; I can't post it as I forgot to take photos before sending it off! Today's desk offering is an extra card I made at the same time... it's almost finished and an addition to my "ready to go" collection...sounds grand its not!.. it just means I'm a bit more prepared than usual with some cards all ready to go when I need them</div>
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I used the same basic layout as I did for my sister-in-laws card and just changed the colours, papers and elements I used... I just have the the flower to complete and then glue/tape it all together.My sisters birthday was at the end of August and I really love the card I made for her...I think its my best yet.I haven't posted any of it whilst I was making it as I wanted it too be a total surprise and I haven't really had the time... I'm really pleased with it and hopefully will be posting it at the weekend(this time I did remember to take some photographs before sending!).</div>
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Christmas bits 'n' bobs are still in the corner of the desk which seems to be growing daily...even more magazine freebies and a few teeny tiny new purchases waiting for some action...this is definitely the next project on the agenda... that's my lot for this week, not the most creative of desks although definite progress on last weeks! off to work as early start again today so will be catching up with you all later...mmm that sounds familiar! have a great week and thanks for visiting its very much appreciated.crafty hugs Andrea X </div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12754841585195492283noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-2689460465339672862014-09-03T06:18:00.003+01:002014-09-03T06:18:53.257+01:00WOYWW 274<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A very happy <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-274.html" target="_blank">WOYWW </a>to everyone... its that day where crafters of all sorts get to share there crafty workspaces and creative wares thanks to the wonderful Julia and we all get to have a good look around. I've been missing out on all the crafty sharing for a few weeks but hopefully I'm back in action now...well almost.We had a great week on holiday at Jersey and since our return a few weeks ago work has had some issues and its been a bit hectic to say the least, unfortunately it's not likely to settle any time soon, so posts will be few and far between. I will try and keep in touch with regular visitors and I'm sorry if I miss you out I will try to keep up. The plan is to start making Christmas cards ASAP...my favourite time of the year. I've been getting all prepared moving around my crafty bits n bobs to make my Christmas crafty stash </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">accessible..its amazing how quickly you forget what you have in your stash I've had a great time finding forgotten treasures I can't wait to use again.! As for my desk this week </span>there's<span style="font-family: inherit;"> not that much action... I've a few new magazine freebies all ready and waiting to be tried out and I've been messing about with a free paper bow template so not much to entertain you although it's ready for action...</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Go check out </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Julia</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> at the </span></span><i style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-274.html" target="_blank">Stamping Ground</a></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> and see a wealth of crafty</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> pleasures that await.I hope you are well and having a good week whatever you've been up too. Thanks</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> for visiting...I will come visit soon;I can't promise it will be today; off to work now but it will be soon. Crafty hugs and it's good to be back Andrea XXX</span></div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12754841585195492283noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-15057806521517011562014-07-30T07:21:00.000+01:002014-07-30T19:32:44.658+01:00WOYWW269<div style="text-align: justify;">
A very good morning to you and a happy <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-269.html" target="_blank">WOYWW</a> its great to be back after being missing in action for what feels like forever. I have a rare weekday off and as I've been early starts and late finishes at work for weeks I couldnt miss the oppurtunity to take part in <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-269.html" target="_blank">WOYWW</a>; The fabulous weekly blog hop of crafty workdesks and spaces. Go visit the wonderful host <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-269.html" target="_blank">Julia</a> at The <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-269.html" target="_blank">Stamping Ground </a>... you won't be dissapointed.I have been working on a thankyou card the last few days on and off whenever I get some time. I have kept it quite simple using a panel from the Heartfelt Creations Arriana Blooms paper pack as the background layers are all completed and the work is done for you.I stamped and coloured one of the smaller pretty flowers stamps and I'm nearly there.</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12754841585195492283noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4569303095762185586.post-4292187975599965202014-07-09T05:13:00.005+01:002014-07-09T06:19:25.508+01:00WOYWW266<div class="MsoNormal">
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when we get to </span><s style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">nosey</s><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> look at everyoneās creative crafty workdesks and
spaces around the globe. Hop over to the <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-266.html" target="_blank">Stamping Ground</a>, <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-266.html" target="_blank">Julia </a>the host will
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week as you can see in the pics taken yesterday before work thereās some magazine freebies to put away and a pile of scrap papers to sort. I had planned to do more scrapbooking this year...so far it hasnt gone to plan and theres a pile of photos that I plan to start with...so far I have finshed one scrap page in two years!... so progress is slow to say the least! Iāve also been
doing some colouring with the cute Tatty Twinkle stamps,I donāt have any
particular card in mind but I do enjoy colouring them and its something I can dip in and out of when I don't have much time. I have just finished and sent
a baby card for one of my hubbys work colleagues, I kept the designs simple and
decided to send the cute stork one above so I now I also have a spare card for the
next baby girl that arrives(hiding in pile of scraps on desk), as usual I couldnāt resist using a button or two!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Iām off too work soon and will be visiting when I get back later
today, as usual at the minute it may take me a few days to come visit everyone but
I will. I hope you have a good week
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you popping in...crafty hugs Andrea X</span></span></div>
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from another magazine freebie set bought recently. The bright colourful papers
including the happy days sentiment (cut out from same paper pack ) I think
where from a</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Kaisercraft Confetti freebie set,
and the background banners paper was an old set sorry I donāt know what it
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A great quick and
easy card using lots of unused stuff which fits perfectly with <a href="http://www.djkardkreations.com/2014/06/nbus-challenge-1-celebration.html" target="_blank">Darnellās NBUS</a> challenge this ends tomorrow noon (PTD)ā¦ Go check it out as its fab and itās a
great site toā¦You will want to be a follower and go back for more fun. The flower was die cut from my
new <a href="http://www.createandcraft.tv/Heartfelt+Creations+Arianna+Blooms+Complete+Collection-319482.aspx?cm_mmc=Google%20Base-_-Craft%20Feed-_-Papercraft-_-Heartfelt_Creations_Arianna_Blooms_Complete_Collection_319482&gclid=CMeGr5KRl78CFejHtAodxSQAeQ" target="_blank">Heartfelt Creations Ariana</a> blooms die, stamps and paper pack set which has been sitting on my desk waiting to be used for a couple of weeks ...I
have been itching to try out since I bought them...so I just had to add one to my card... I love the
stamens and couldnāt resist adding some buttons tooā¦you can never have too many
I say!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you have a good week and hope to be back real soon. Crafty
hugs and thanks for visiting Andrea x</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A very happy WOYWW to everyone, I havenāt posted anything
the last few weeks and itās good to be back
hop over to <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-264.html" target="_blank">Julia </a>at the <a href="http://stamping-ground.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/whats-on-your-workdesk-wednesday-264.html" target="_blank">Stamping Ground</a> to take part in this fab worldwide
weekly hop of creative desks and workspaces. Work commitments have limited my crafty
time so Iāve not had much to show for my time away and as you a can see not a
very exciting desk either! I do have some fab new stamps and dies that I canāt
wait to try though</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ā¦</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">as usual it was a deal I couldnāt resist even though I promised
myself no more purchases!!! Also some great magazine freebies that I want to
try out too</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ā¦</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">So I havenāt put them away as they are great to look at and
stroke until I can get my hands on them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The card below was a quick a card I made for my hubby last
night just to say a big thank you; heās been fab the last few weeks as it's
been quite stressful and he is very very supportive which I do really appreciate but it isnāt always obvious
that I do ! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I donāt usually use pre made toppers so this was a first for
me; It was quick and easy and I really enjoyed it. It was a magazine freebie kit.Iāve a big stash of different toppers and pre made kit type card bits that I thought I wouldnāt ever use (in the
big to charity shop box)so I think now I
need to have a little look through them and take out the ones I really like
and put them to use. I only had to add some
red and craft card, a sweet sentiment stamp, a few buttons and a postage style
stamp and job done a quick cute card which hubby loved</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ā¦</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you have been
having a good week and enjoy the week ahead too.Iām off for a quick nosey
before work</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ā¦</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Iām working until late tonight and itās the same for most of the
week so it may take me some time to come visit you but I will. I hope you have a super week ahead whatever
you get up too and a very big thank you for visiting itās very much appreciated.
I will return the visit very soon ā¦ crafty hugs And</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>I would like to take part in the following challenges- </i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/284.html" target="_blank">Everybody Art Challenge 284- Postage Stamp </a></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/ttcrd-challenge-june-24.html" target="_blank">Through The Craft Room Door- Challenge TTCDJune 24-30-Anything goes </a></div>
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