tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-112717811350589772024-03-14T03:57:36.172+00:00A Technophobes BlogElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.comBlogger399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-65985295101959555852014-11-19T09:39:00.000+00:002014-11-19T09:39:33.778+00:00Changing Times.<div style="text-align: center;">
First of all, let me express my deepest gratitude for everyone's kind words of comfort ♥</div>
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Mums funeral went as well as any funeral can go. The service was beautiful and it was lovely to see so many friends and neighbours join our family in paying their last respects.</div>
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Life goes on and we are all getting back into some form of routine again, albeit a different routine.</div>
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As any regular visitor will know, I'm not the most prolific crafter at the best of times, to put it mildly. Like so many other card makers, I work all week and only have time to get inky at the weekend when the household chores are done. I'm fine with that though of course I always wish I had a little more playtime.</div>
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I've had very little spare time for the last few months as I was spending the weekends over at my Mum and Dads house and although Mum is now no longer here, the situation hasn't changed any.</div>
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At the age of 86 my dad is suddenly on his own after 61 years of marriage. I've been told by more than a few people that I'm not doing dad any favours and that he "Has to learn to adapt and live on his own" and yes that's true. I have to work during the week and he is on his own, but I'll be damned if he's going to spend 7 days a week alone. (Thank you Mary for your advice and encouragement on this subject, yes I will continue to follow my heart) and so my hobby time has disappeared.</div>
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I'm not complaining, I'm not trying to get anyone's sympathy vote for poor-little-old-me-that-has-no-time left. I totally adore my dad and I love spending time with him. He's so easy going, he's kind, considerate, caring and funny, he always makes me laugh. Spending precious time with him is a privilege and one which I intend to take full advantage of.</div>
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With this in mind, I have stepped down from the Totally Tilda challenge and the Ribbon Girl card challenge. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on both teams (albeit a very much briefer time than I had hoped for on the Ribbon Girl) and I will always be truly thankful to Susie and Christine, and Mary and Andrea for the opportunity and the honour of being involved with both of these wonderful teams.</div>
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Thank you also to the lady that asked me yesterday if I'd like to join her challenge team. 6 months ago I'd have snatched your arm off to join it! It's a good job you're the loveliest lady or I'd have poked you in both eyes for your impeccably awful timing!</div>
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I hope to return to my hobby sometime in the near future, maybe in the new year when things have settled down more, but it all depends on how much time I can find or maybe I'll get lucky and win on the lottery and then I can retire? I won't hold my breath on that one.</div>
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I've missed a fair amount of my friends birthdays this year, not replied to emails, neglected to keep in touch and lost a friend or two in the process. As for Christmas, it's not even entered my mind yet and I think it's been cancelled this year.</div>
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With love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-28905898465493606842014-10-30T09:00:00.000+00:002014-10-30T09:02:19.494+00:00Candy Winner and News.<div style="text-align: center;">
Let's start with the candy winner. While I'm back at home I thought I'd better take the opportunity to get the candy drawn.</div>
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The reason for my absence:</div>
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My mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer in July. Mum was a very private person and she didn't want anyone to know that she was poorly.</div>
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She didn't want to talk about it, didn't complain, just accepted it and got on with it.</div>
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She didn't want any treatment, just palliative care and her only wish was to remain at home for as long as possible.</div>
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My amazing dad cared for mum, with the District Nurses and Bolton Hospice at Home nurses providing invaluable support for the last couple of weeks, which enabled mum to remain at home for all but a couple of hours. I cannot praise enough the work these nurses do, they are truly angels.</div>
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Mum passed away peacefully in the early hours of last Saturday morning.</div>
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I will not be around much for at least the next couple of weeks.</div>
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-33699926756971683762014-10-17T20:49:00.000+01:002014-10-17T20:49:21.430+01:00A Little Bit Of Candy<div style="text-align: center;">
It's definitely been one of those years when my crafting time has taken a back seat, due to one thing or another. An illness within the family is my priority now and so I'm not at home much these days. </div>
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My blog has been neglected along with my friends, my commenting has fallen by the wayside, my inbox is full of unanswered emails and although I do feel bad about it, my family will always come first, as it should.</div>
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So I have a little candy to say 'thank you', especially to those that still pop on here even though I don't return the favour. </div>
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These are all things I love...I must love them because I have two of them all! </div>
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Stempelglede "Follow Your Heart" set of unmounted rubber stamps.</div>
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Stampin' Up! "Express Yourself" set of foam mounted stamps.</div>
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Tattered Lace die - Rose.</div>
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All items are brand spanking new and in need of some love..like being taken out of the packets and used!</div>
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Candy is open worldwide (though I am not liable for any customs charges that some countries impose). </div>
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As I said earlier, the candy is a small thank you and I would like it to go to a follower or friend, whether they have a blog or not, so no candy only blogs please.</div>
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Just leave a comment on this post.</div>
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(I moderate all my comments just because I get so much spam so don't worry if your comment isn't published immediately, I will publish them the next time I get home and on my computer)</div>
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Thanks for everything ♥</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-12306729060783702672014-10-12T10:47:00.000+01:002014-10-12T10:47:07.287+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 106<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today I have a card for the new challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: orange;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> where the theme for the next fortnight is </div>
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The papers are from <a href="https://www.theglitterpot.co.uk/products/Doodlebug_6_x_6_Double_Sided_Paper_Pad_Ghouls_Goodies/45609/2001"><b><span style="color: orange;">Doodlebug Design 'Ghouls and Goodies</span></b></a>' 6x6 pad.</div>
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The Boo and Bat are from the <a href="http://www.craftmojo.co.uk/die-namics-spooky-scene-2588-p.asp"><b><span style="color: orange;">Spooky Scene</span></b> </a>set of dies from MFT.</div>
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Embellishments from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: orange;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a>:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/15mm-liberty-purple-berisford-p-1675.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">15mm Liberty Purple Satin Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/orange-delight-berisford-satin-p-525.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">7mm Orange Delight Satin Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/16mm-orange-ruffle-edge-sheer-p-408.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">16mm Orange Ruffle Edge Sheer Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/spider-charm-p-722.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">Spider Charm</span></b></a> (I removed the hanging loop)</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/spider-charm-p-722.html"><b><span style="color: orange;">Stardust Stickles</span></b></a></div>
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And the prize for one lucky winner is...</div>
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Thanks for looking.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-44309151848819484352014-10-04T23:32:00.000+01:002014-10-05T09:54:31.856+01:00The Ribbon Girl Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm back today with my card for the new challenge at the<b> <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Ribbon Girl</span></a></b>.</div>
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We have the fabulous theme of "Glitz and Dazzle" which is the perfect opportunity to get out all my favourite things and play :)</div>
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Let's start with one of my favourite images, <a href="http://www.weestamps.com/?page_id=27"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Iris</span></b></a> created by the lovely <a href="http://sylviazet.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Sylvia Zet</span></b></a>.</div>
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She's coloured with DI marker pens.</div>
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The papers are some older (but much loved) ones from <a href="http://papirgleder.no/"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Papirgleder</span></b></a>, I'm down to the last few sheets now :(</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">My Favourite Ribbon Girl Goodies</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/20mm-angelica-ivory-tulle-lace-p-1518.html"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">20mm Angelica Ivory Tulle Lace</span></b></a></div>
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a £10 voucher to spend on all those delicious goodies at the <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> store.</div>
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-13045203603543778782014-09-28T10:07:00.000+01:002014-09-28T10:07:17.633+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 105<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today (at long last!) I have a card for the new challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> where the theme for the next fortnight is "Sitting Tilda".</div>
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This little cutie is <a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_159_90&products_id=9496"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Virgo Tilda</span></b></a> and she's been coloured with DI markers.</div>
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The papers are again from Inkido, the Forever collection.</div>
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The gorgeous lace is <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/32mm-clementine-ivory-embroidered-tulle-lace-p-2218.html"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">32mm Clementine Ivory Embroidered Tulle</span></b></a> from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a>, as are the <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/ivory-pearl-flat-backs-p-2088.html"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">3mm</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/pearls-ivory-self-adhesive-p-932.html"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">5mm Ivory Self Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a>, <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Stardust Stickles</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a>.</div>
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The little bow is a die from <a href="http://www.makethedayspecial.co.uk/shop.php#!/Bow-Die-Mini/p/36841294/category=9523022"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Lil' Inkers</span></b></a>.</div>
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-51604865776676184692014-09-07T10:25:00.000+01:002014-09-07T10:25:27.561+01:00The Ribbon Girl Card Challenge.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today's card is for the <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> card challenge where we have the loveliest and easiest of themes </div>
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It's an anniversary card for someone but I can't say more than that because they've not had the special occasion yet!</div>
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The image is of course from <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Shop_Lili_of_the_Valley_Products_1.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Lili Of The Valley</span></b></a> and it's been coloured with DI markers, I really struggle to photograph pink cards, they tend to come out looking very wishy washy!</div>
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The gorgeous papers are an older set from Inkido.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> goodies used:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/pale-pink-pure-silk-p-455.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">32mm Pale Pink Pure Silk Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/50mm-ophelia-ivory-embroidered-tulle-lace-p-2217.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">50mm Ophelia Ivory Embroidered Tulle Lace</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/ivory-resin-dove-p-1727.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Ivory Resin Dove</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/white-pearl-flatbacks-p-1959.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">3mm White Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Stardust Stickles</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a></div>
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The fabulous prize for one lucky winner is...</div>
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A £10 voucher from our lovely sponsors at <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Lili Of The Valley</span></b></a>.</div>
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It's such a lovely and easy challenge with a fabulous prize on offer, so I hope you'll all join in.</div>
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-27464386362061064242014-08-31T10:06:00.000+01:002014-08-31T10:06:10.455+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 103<div style="text-align: center;">
Good Morning my lovelies.</div>
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It's time for another challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a>. The theme for the next fortnight is "Pearls, Glitter and Gems" and to enter the challenge you must use all three of them on your card or project. </div>
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And this little lady is levitating Tilda...since some numpty forgot to sit her on something! </div>
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Her legs are paddling in the water and her bum is floating in the air...oops!</div>
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She's coloured with a mix of DI markers and Sennelier L'Aquarelle paints, with glitter on the water and the bubbles.</div>
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The beautiful papers are Pion Design - My Precious Daughter.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/satin-ribbon-15mm-satin-ribbon-c-42_45.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">15mm Satin Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/wooden-heart-buttons-p-1475.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Wooden Heart Button</span></b></a> threaded with <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Ivory Button Twine</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/ivory-pearl-flat-backs-p-2088.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">3mm</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/pearls-ivory-self-adhesive-p-932.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">5mm Ivory Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Stardust Stickles</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a></div>
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Thanks for looking</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-12525122218751475352014-08-17T10:05:00.000+01:002014-08-17T10:05:43.868+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 102<div style="text-align: center;">
Good Morning my lovelies.</div>
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Today's card is for the new challenge over at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> where the theme for the next fortnight is "Get Well Soon". </div>
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This super cute little Tilda (thank you Dawn <span style="color: #e69138;">♥</span>) is coloured with Sennelier L'Aquarelle paints.</div>
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I'm still getting a feel for them but I'm really enjoying mixing colours and messing about.</div>
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The papers are My Minds Eye ~ On The Sunny Side, they certainly are lovely, bright and cheerful colours in this pad.</div>
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The sentiment and the clouds and sun dies are all from PTI.</div>
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25mm Veronica Lace</div>
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3mm and 5mm Adhesive Pearls</div>
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Stardust Stickles and White Opal Liquid Pearls.</div>
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(The store is closed for the Summer holidays until the 23rd) </div>
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With the prize for one lucky winner...</div>
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Thanks for looking</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-21387623620057688352014-08-04T10:09:00.000+01:002014-08-04T10:09:43.803+01:00Creative Bloggers Hop and Totally Tilda Candy Winner<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been asked by my friend <a href="http://cardscatsandcopics.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Amanda</span></b></a> to join in with the Creative Bloggers hop.</div>
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It's a continuous hop every Monday with a host of different inspirational bloggers taking part each week.</div>
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I was introduced to Amanda through my friend Patty not long after Amanda had started her blog. </div>
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She's funny (hilarious is a better description) sweet, sassy, and an amazing crafter who also loves cats and we got on like a house on fire. I was delighted when my BFF Amanda came to stay for a week in May and we talked and laughed and shopped and had very sore feet after pounding the pavements of London!</div>
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Onto the questions and answers part:</div>
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<u>What am I working on.</u></div>
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I've not had much time to work on anything recently but I bought some new watercolour paints - Sennelier L'Aquarelle - with my birthday pennies, and I want to play with them and get more comfortable using them and mixing colours together to create the required shade. </div>
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Does it differ? I don't think it does really. </div>
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I do prefer the cleaner and simpler style of card making though I admire and drool over those cards that are loaded with fancy embellishments. </div>
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I like straight lines, symmetry and definitely NO grunge or torn papers!</div>
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<u>Why do I write/create what I do?</u></div>
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Pure self indulgence!</div>
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I believe everybody should have a hobby or interest outside of work that gives them something to look forward to doing in their spare time. There's nothing I love more than sitting in my craft room playing with stamps, paint and pretty papers. It's total relaxation for me and something I always enjoy doing.</div>
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It's my little bit of heaven on earth.</div>
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<u>How does your creative process work?</u></div>
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If it's a card for a challenge then the first step is to pick a suitable image. Then I colour all the skin and the hair...I like to get the hair out of the way because I HATE colouring hair!</div>
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Then I choose the papers I want to use...which most of the time are Pion or Maja, my two favourite brands, and I finish colouring the image in shades to compliment the papers.</div>
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Lastly I play around with embellishments...ribbon, lace, pearls, buttons, occasionally flowers, before sticking everything down.</div>
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Now it's my turn to pick 3 bloggers to answer the questions.</div>
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In alphabetical order:</div>
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<a href="http://snappycrafts.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Erika</span></b></a></div>
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I first met Erika through our mutual love of the very sweet stamps by <a href="http://www.funkykits.co.uk/catalog/"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Sugar Nellie</span></b></a>.</div>
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Erika is the most versatile crafter I know and I think she can turn her hand to anything.</div>
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Her cards range from intricate designs to the more clean and simple designs, and she is the Queen of Spellbinder dies. She bakes, she sews, she crochets and she makes me very jealous of all her talents. </div>
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As if all that wasn't enough....Erika is the loveliest, sweetest lady ever.</div>
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I've been lucky enough to be the recipient of some of Erika's talents and for my birthday this year I was absolutely delighted to open the parcel that contained these...</div>
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I can neither crochet nor sew so I was in absolute awe!!</div>
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The bag now holds all my paintbrushes (see the little pockets on the front..perfect for my brushes!) and other painting supplies and the owl nearly didn't make into my craft room because someone - 19 years old and male - wanted it for himself! It's soft and squidgy with googly eyes and perfectly cute!!</div>
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Shirley was one of the first people I met when I started blogging. </div>
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She's always been there for me, offering support, helping me with 'technical' blogging stuff when I was stuck, and being a shoulder for me to cry on. </div>
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I can tell her anything and I know she'll only offer me the very best advice.</div>
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Shirley is my adopted Mummy and she's the loveliest lady you could ever wish to meet, and I'm proud to call her my friend.</div>
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She's also a very talented crafter and she's a whizz with all those fabulous dies, always using lots of them to create her gorgeous cards. </div>
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I was lucky enough to meet Shirley and her lovely husband Ian when they were on their way up to Scotland. </div>
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She's a little treasure.</div>
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Wendy is a more recent - but equally valued - friend.</div>
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She moved from the UK and now lives in New Zealand...how's that for a massive life adventure!</div>
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She's also another Sugar Nellie addict...there are a LOT of them!</div>
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She's a super sweet, caring and very thoughtful lady who doesn't have a bad bone in her body. </div>
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Wendy emits pure sunshine wherever she goes.</div>
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She creates gorgeous cards, from the clean and simple style to more intricate designs.</div>
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Girlie cards and boy cards too - anyone who can make boys cards gets an extra Gold Star from me!</div>
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And Wendy is an amazing Mama to her two gorgeous children. </div>
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The best thing about blogging is all the amazing people I've met from all over the world!!</div>
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Last thing for today...</div>
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Over on the <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> challenge blog, to celebrate the 100th challenge some of the DT had candy.</div>
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The candy was open to anyone that entered the challenge and left a comment on the DT's blogs.</div>
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My candy goes to entrant number 111 which is <a href="http://margreets-scrapcards.blogspot.nl/2014/07/christmas-in-july.html"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Margreet</span></b></a>.</div>
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Your parcel is all ready to be popped in the mail as soon as I have your address.</div>
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Thanks for looking.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-1572391013298962992014-08-03T10:32:00.000+01:002014-08-03T10:32:25.090+01:00Totally Tilda and The Ribbon Girl Challenges<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning my lovelies.</div>
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I'm here today with a challenge card. I really don't like to make one card to cover two challenges but I've had very little time this last month to spend in my craft room. This year we have been plagued with illness's in the family and my mojo has been well and truly sapped. </div>
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I've waited so long for my new craft room and now that I've got it I just don't have the time to spend in there, but I know things will turn around again.</div>
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So, today's card is for the <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> No 101 challenge where the theme for the next fortnight is "Mid-Summer Christmas" and <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> card challenge where the theme for the next week is "Anything But A Square". Two fabulous themes!</div>
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The circular card base was cut with a Lifestyle die.</div>
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The paper is from Pion Design "Swedish Lapland" collection and has been cut with <a href="http://www.lilinkerdesigns.com/stitched-mats-circles/"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Lil' Inker Stitched Circle</span></b></a>.</div>
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This is my first attempt at colouring with Sennelier L'Aquarelle watercolour paints. You can blame my friends in the Netherlands for leading me into temptation!! </div>
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I'm not so happy with the flesh colour on this Tilda but it's all part of the learning process, and I've since found a different colour combination that I think looks better.</div>
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The sentiment is from Stampin' Up, and all the embellies are from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/20mm-angelica-ivory-tulle-lace-p-1518.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">20mm Angelica Ivory Tulle Lace</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/flat-back-pearl-white-bead-trim-p-1825.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">4mm Flat-Back Pearl White Bead Trim</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/15mm-dusky-blue-satin-berisford-p-2026.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">15mm Dusky Blue Satin Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/snowflake-wooden-button-p-1931.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Wooden Snowflake Button</span></b></a> threaded with <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Ivory Button Twine</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/pearls-ivory-self-adhesive-p-932.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">5mm Self Adhesive Ivory Pearls</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Stardust Stickles</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a></div>
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<u><b>PRIZES</b></u></div>
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For the <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> challenge we are sponsored by<br />
<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.com/"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Bunny Zoe's Crafts</span></b></a><br />
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and one lucky winner will receive<br />
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And for the winner of the <b><span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #45818e;">Ribbon Girl</span></a> </span></b>card challenge.<br />
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A £10 voucher from our lovely sponsors at <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Lili Of The Valley</span></b></a><br />
and from Mary and Andrea<br />
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Two fabulous challenges that I hope you'll join in with.<br />
(and it's the Ribbon Girls 4th Birthday so there is a gorgeous giveaway on their Facebook page )<br />
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I'll be back tomorrow with the winner of my candy for the Totally Tilda 100th challenge.<br />
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Thanks for looking.<br />
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-70357247957997130492014-07-14T20:44:00.000+01:002014-07-14T20:44:08.707+01:00The Ribbon Girl - Candy Winner<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello my lovelies.</div>
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Thank you to everyone that entered my little candy and thank you for all your lovely comments on my craft room makeover.</div>
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I've still been putting stuff back in the room and I think I'm about finished now, apart from the notice board.</div>
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I just need to find some spare time to spend in there!</div>
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So I have a winner, chosen at random...</div>
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...and that is <a href="http://maryjdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">MaryJ</span></b></a></div>
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If you can please <a href="mailto:elaine@livesey2.co.uk"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">EMAIL ME</span></b></a> Mary...I need your email address to arrange for your vouchers to be sent to you.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-69973124346724848752014-07-06T10:01:00.001+01:002014-07-06T10:01:35.189+01:00Totally Tilda and The Ribbon Girl Challenges<div style="text-align: center;">
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At long last I'm back with a card. It's been 6+ weeks since I made anything and it was so nice to use my new craft room for the 1st time, if a little difficult to find where I've put stuff!!</div>
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So today's card is for two challenges, <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> 100th Challenge, where the theme is 'Anything Goes' and <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> card challenge where the theme is 'Summer'. </div>
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<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_159_90&products_id=9647"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Flower Tilda with Bow Knot</span></b></a> has been coloured with DI markers.</div>
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The card shape was cut with a Go-Kreate die....I wish I could buy some more of these but they never seem to have any stock when I check the website.</div>
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The gorgeous papers are the new Pion collection <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/129-my-precious-daughter-6x6"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">My Precious Daughter</span></b></a>, a birthday gift from a special friend ♥</div>
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And the sentiment is from a set by Amy R.</div>
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All the embellishments are from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> apart from the 2 little butterflies which are cut out from the Pion papers.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/50mm-emily-embroidered-tulle-lace-p-1557.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">50mm Emily Embroidered Tulle Lace</span></b></a> - sorry but this is out of stock due to a problem with quality.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/15mm-ivory-bridal-white-berisford-satin-p-34.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">15mm Ivory Satin Ribbon</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/25mm-ivory-bridal-white-berisford-satin-p-655.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">25mm Ivory Satin Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/18mm-lucy-white-fine-vintage-style-cluny-lace-p-764.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">18mm Lucy Lace</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/wooden-heart-buttons-p-1475.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Wooden Heart Button</span></b></a> threaded with <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Ivory Button Twine</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Stickles Stardust</span></b></a>, <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/ivory-pearl-flat-backs-p-2088.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">3mm Ivory Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/pearls-ivory-self-adhesive-p-932.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">5mm Ivory Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a>.</div>
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For the challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> it's a little different this time.</div>
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We have two generous sponsors and so two prizes...</div>
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<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.com/"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Bunny Zoe's Crafts</span></b></a></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><span style="color: #741b47;">The Ribbon Girl</span></a></b></div>
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Also, as it's our 100th challenge some of the DT are offering candy. </div>
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I have a nice little mystery parcel containing stamps, a paper pad, dies and embellies.</div>
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To win any of the DT's candy is easy...just enter the challenge.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #741b47;"><a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #741b47;">The Ribbon Girl</span></a> </span></b>also has a fabulous prize on offer for the 'Summer' Card Challenge.</div>
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A £10 voucher from our lovely sponsors at <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/index.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">Lili Of The Valley</span></b></a>and<br />
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Now who wouldn't want to win that? I love a good spend at both these shops :)<br />
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( and I still have candy running for another week on the post <a href="http://www.atechnophobesblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/craft-room-photos-and-candy.html"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">HERE</span></b></a> )</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-66481169130997405632014-07-01T09:01:00.001+01:002014-07-03T13:26:41.091+01:00Craft Room Photos and Candy<div style="text-align: center;">
And now for the results of my husbands labour of love.</div>
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I totally ADORE my new room, it looks so much bigger - to me - and feels light and airy and it's exactly what I dreamt of...only better.</div>
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I owe a massive thank you to my lovely hubby for all his hard work and for giving me free reign with his wallet.</div>
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It's going to be a long post again as I wanted to try to add links to the lovely places I bought my goodies from, and I've tried to show the photos in a similar order to the 'before' ones, going clockwise around the room.</div>
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The paint is from <a href="http://www.ecosorganicpaints.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Ecos Organic Paints</span></b></a> I've got White Lily on the wood work and 3 of the walls and Fjord on the back wall. I LOVE that colour so much! The paint is water based, organic and totally solvent free - as used in the Louvre - well if it's good enough for the Mona Lisa....</div>
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Behind the door is the new <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/19086/"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Pax</span></b></a> wardrobes from <b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Ikea</span></b> - I went for 2 single wardrobes rather than one double, with <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S59904252/"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Risdal</span></b></a> doors. The doorknobs are off eBay.</div>
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The storage boxes are also from Ikea except the wicker ones which are a set from Aldi.</div>
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Next to the wardrobe we have my lovely oak work tops...oh my goodness I love these too!</div>
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We intended to buy them from Ikea but when we went to order them we discovered they take 4 to 6 weeks to arrive so Phil did some research on the Internet and they came from <a href="http://www.woodworktops.com/oak-worktops.html"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Wood Work Tops</span></b></a>. </div>
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They were so helpful and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again.</div>
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A shout out to Magic Mike for cutting the worktops to size and rounding them off, he was so very generous in giving up his free time ♥</div>
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Paper storage unit from <a href="http://www.storage4crafts.com/shopx/product.php?productid=1193&cat=209&page=1"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Storage4crafts</span></b></a>, also extremely helpful people.</div>
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I really didn't need the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30216536/"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Raskog</span></b></a> kitchen trolley but the colour went so well with the paint that I was having it!</div>
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The day light lamp on the desk was bought from <a href="http://www.optimalowvision.co.uk/product.cfm?prod=2721&dept=367"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Optima</span></b></a> for £89.32p with free P+P rather than direct from <a href="http://uk.daylightcompany.com/product/daylight-triple-bright-lamp-32500/"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Daylight Company</span></b></a> at £144.99p plus £5.99 P+P.</div>
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The two wall shelf units are from <a href="http://shabbystore.co.uk/belgravia-shelf-unit.html"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Shabby Store</span></b></a>. </div>
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Another store that I will happily buy from again, thank you to James as I think I talked his ears off!</div>
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Evie the bunny is a birthday gift from the sweet Miss <a href="http://denasstampingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Dena</span></b></a> and will keep Olive the mouse - a gift from an exceptionally lovely lady - very good company. Both were lovingly made by Rachel at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rocky-Loves-Rosie/147751962080911?fref=ts"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Rocky Loves Rosie</span></b></a>.</div>
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The storage jars with ceramic bird lids are from <a href="http://www.livelaughlove.co.uk/Glass-Jar-with-White-Ceramic-Bird-Lid-.html"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Live Laugh Love</span></b></a>.</div>
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Another storage unit from <a href="http://www.storage4crafts.com/shopx/product.php?productid=999&cat=241&page=1"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Storage4crafts</span></b></a>.</div>
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Thank you very much for looking and for your patience in my absence, and now on to some candy.</div>
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I have a £50 voucher from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> for one winner chosen at random.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
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Yep, I'm back and this is going to be a long post...you may need cakes and a cuppa to see you through it all.</div>
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The first thing I must say is a HUGE thank you to all my friends and family for all your good wishes, gorgeous cards and far too generous gifts, and for making my 50th birthday a wonderful occasion. I was thoroughly spoilt ♥</div>
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My hubby finished my craft room on the Sunday, ready for my birthday on the Monday. Bless him but he's worked so hard to get it finished on time and all his hard work has paid off...I LOVE it so much!!</div>
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I took last week off work so I could start sorting through my crafty stash and putting it back into it's new home. I seriously underestimated how long this was going to take! I started on the Tuesday and finished it on Saturday evening and I was working well past midnight for most of the week. I didn't even turn on my laptop, afraid that once it was on I'd lose half the day reading blogger or Facebook. </div>
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I took lots of 'before' and 'after' photos so I hope you'll see a big change!<br />
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This is the view into the room from the doorway. It was a perfectly workable space but somewhat cluttered and messy.</div>
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Going clockwise around the room, behind the door... </div>
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A wardrobe - awwww that's Hal's height chart still on the wall!</div>
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And the contents of the wardrobe...the crafty stash overspill and stuff I've been buying for the new room, and things put safely away ready for the move.</div>
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Next to the wardrobe is a little worktop with my laptop and TV on and Phil's printers on the shelf above.</div>
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And moving around the room back to the door is the last photo.</div>
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Oooo I left my fluffy socks on the radiator, sorry about that!</div>
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So those are the 'before' photos. </div>
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The next post will be the 'after' photos and a little candy to celebrate.</div>
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Thanks for looking and bearing with me.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-22097822171252572182014-06-08T10:16:00.000+01:002014-06-08T10:16:03.357+01:00The Ribbon Girl ~ Lovely Lili Challenge.<br />
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I've a card to share today although it's one I made quite a while ago, a couple of weeks before my craft room was dismantled and everything packed away.</div>
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This is my last GDT card for <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> where the theme is girly, how's that for a nice and easy challenge?</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/40mm-gertrude-embroided-lace-p-1850.html"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">40mm Gertrude Embroidered Net Lace</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/25mm-pale-fuschia-plain-sheer-p-419.html"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">25mm Pale Fuchsia Plain Sheer Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/wooden-heart-buttons-p-1475.html"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Wooden Heart Button</span></b></a> threaded with <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Ivory Button Twine</span></b></a></div>
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The image is <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp---Time-Flies.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Time Flies</span></b></a> and I dug out my Inktense pencils to colour her with for a change.</div>
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I've had the boxed set of pencils for at least 5 years but only used them once or twice and both times with little success. But when I was at LOTV for their birthday celebrations, I watched my lovely buddy <a href="http://denasstampingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Dena</span></b></a> colour with them and she advised me to try a different kind of card to colour on and it really does work a gazillion times better than the card I use for DI's. I still prefer the Distress Inks but I'm going to use the pencils some more and hopefully improve.</div>
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The papers are Maja Design Sofiera and the sentiment is an from an old set by Elzybells.</div>
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There's always a fantastic prize on offer and for the winner of this challenge it's a stamp of the winners choice from LOTV and a £10 voucher to spend at <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a>.</div>
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A big thank you to Mary and Andrea for having me as a GDT and an even bigger thank you for asking me to become a permanent DT member!!!<br />
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So, for those that have asked about the craft room:</div>
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I got the room emptied of my craft stuff on the Bank Holiday Monday and then Phil set about dismantling the wardrobe, drawer unit and shelving and clearing everything out of the room. He's moved the radiator, put in some extra electrical sockets, cleaned walls, filled holes, sanded paintwork and has now started the painting.</div>
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Once the painting is finished then the fun stuff can begin!</div>
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Every evening after coming home from work I've spent trawling the Internet for furniture and pretty accessories. I found some good bargains, had some excellent service and some not so good service too.</div>
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When the room is finished I'll post the photos and add links to the sites where I've bought stuff, and there'll be a little celebratory candy too.</div>
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Thanks for looking and for bearing with me.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-32161257508209527212014-05-25T09:42:00.000+01:002014-05-25T09:42:51.579+01:00From Leeds to London...<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm sorry I've no cards to share but I thought I'd fill you in on what's been going on here.</div>
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As some of my friends already know, we've had a very special visitor staying with us. My crafty buddy <a href="http://cardscatsandcopics.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Amanda</span></b></a> from Pennsylvania arrived last Sunday morning...a day later than planned as her original flight was cancelled! We didn't do too much on Sunday, just went over to Todmorden for a spot of lunch and then for a little meander around Hebden Bridge.</div>
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Monday we went to LOTV where we met the super sweet <a href="http://www.stampinfluffnstuff.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Faye</span></b></a> along with her lovely hubby, they had travelled for miles to meet up with Amanda. Then it was on to <a href="http://www.samueltaylors.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Samuel Taylors</span></b></a> and a little catch up with the gorgeous <a href="http://katysbloggeroo.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Katy</span></b></a> - who I've not seen in a very long time!</div>
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Tuesday we went to <a href="http://www.thehobbyhouse.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">The Hobby House</span></b></a> to meet up with Jill. We all went for lunch in a lovely little place Jill had taken us to previously that serves the best fish, chips and mushy peas. We then spent the rest of the afternoon doing some crafty shopping and catching up. I always love visiting Jill and it was a fabulous day.</div>
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Wednesday morning we set off on the train down to London. By the time we'd got there and dropped our bags at the apartment it was time for some lunch, so we met up with Hal and went to Camden Market for street food and I introduced Amanda to a Strawberry cider - or two.</div>
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After Camden we headed to the South Bank and later we had dinner at Strada followed by a stroll back to the apartment.</div>
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Thursday the weather had changed and it was much cooler and raining so we took the tour bus trip around London, hopping off at Hyde Park to collect Hal, and then again at Covent Garden for lunch and some shopping. We also took the boat trip down the Thames and then it was time to head on back to the train station for the journey home.</div>
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Friday was a much quieter day - because we were all knackered! </div>
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We just went out for afternoon tea at <a href="http://www.slattery.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Slattery's</span></b></a> along with Emma - who flew out yesterday to Japan where she's working for the next 7 weeks.</div>
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And suddenly it was Saturday and time to take Amanda back to the airport for her flight home.</div>
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I had a fabulous week and my only regret is that it was over far too soon :(</div>
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I'm very grateful it's a long weekend in the UK then I can catch up on all the chores before going back to work, then next weekend we start with the craft room remodelling. I use the term 'we' rather loosely, as it's the hubster that'll be doing all the hard work, I'm just the site manager :) </div>
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I won't have much to share in the way of cards for the next month or so while my craft room is out of bounds, but it means I should be able to catch with everyone in blogland.</div>
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Thanks for looking.</div>
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Love</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-8786020599001024102014-05-18T10:01:00.000+01:002014-05-18T10:01:45.785+01:00The Ribbon Girl - Colour Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
Good Morning my lovelies.</div>
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Today I have my GDT card for <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> where the colour challenge is lilac/purple.</div>
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Now I've got to tell you something...if you asked me to use all "My favourite Things" then this pretty much covers it.<br />
Favourite colours, favourite lace, favourite ribbon (the pure silk ribbon is just amazing!) and an image from one of my favourite designers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/40mm-gertrude-embroided-lace-p-1850.html"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">40mm Gertrude Embroidered Net Lace</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/32mm-lavender-pure-silk-p-457.html"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Lavender Pure Silk Ribbon</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/wooden-star-buttons-p-1977.html"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Wooden Star Button</span></b></a> threaded with <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Ivory Button Twine</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Stickles Stardust Glitter Glue</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/pearls-ivory-self-adhesive-p-932.html"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">3mm and 5mm Ivory Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a><br />
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The sweet image is <a href="http://www.weestamps.com/?page_id=27"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Wee One</span></b></a> by the lovely Sylvia Zet, and it's coloured with DI markers.<br />
The papers are from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Papirglederno/294085724445?fref=ts"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Papirgleder</span></b></a><br />
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There's always a fantastic prize to be won, so head on over to <b><a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">The Ribbon Girl Blog</span></a><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></b><br />
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A big thank you for all your condolences, warm wishes, cards, emails, messages and flowers.<br />
The funeral took place yesterday and as far as funerals go, it was a lovely day.<br />
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I'm off work this week and waiting impatiently for my BFF to arrive from America.<br />
We have a full schedule for the week ahead so I probably won't get on blogger until next week now, thank you for your patience!<br />
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-29249189102941291672014-05-11T10:32:00.000+01:002014-05-11T10:32:33.846+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 96. LOTV, Friends and Other stuff!<div style="text-align: center;">
Good Morning my lovelies, it's going to be a long one today so you might want to make a cuppa and grab a sandwich.</div>
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I'll start with my card for the new challenge at <b><a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Totally Tilda</span></a><span style="color: magenta;"> </span></b>where the theme for the next fortnight is</div>
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"Princess Tilda".</div>
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I made my card for the Boss-lady who celebrated a BIG birthday last week (a VERY BIG birthday, poor old dear!)</div>
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Tilda was coloured with the usual DI markers.</div>
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The gorgeous papers are Maja Design <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/105-sofiero-limited-edition"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Sofiero</span></b></a>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Ribbon Girl </span></b></a> goodies used:</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/50mm-emily-embroidered-tulle-lace-p-1557.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">50mm Emily Embroidered Tulle Lace</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/25mm-pale-fuschia-plain-sheer-p-419.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">25mm Pale Fuchsia Plain Sheer Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/satin-ribbon-15mm-satin-ribbon-c-42_45.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">15mm Satin Ribbon</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/wooden-heart-buttons-p-1475.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Wooden Heart Button</span></b></a> threaded with <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/metres-natural-button-twine-p-60.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Natural Button Twine</span></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Stardust Stickles</span></b></a>, <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/white-pearl-flatbacks-p-1959.html"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">3mm White Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.com/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Bunny Zoe's Crafts</span></b></a></div>
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Please pop on over to the <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Totally Tilda Challenge Blog</span></b></a> and join in!</div>
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Yesterday we went to the LOTV shop in Leeds for their 10th birthday celebrations.</div>
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I had the most fabulous day ever!! They have a beautiful shop, a lovely cafe area upstairs (they make a cracking cup of coffee!) and members of their DT were there doing demo's.</div>
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But the main reason for my visit to meet up with my gorgeous crafty buddy <a href="http://denasstampingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Dena</span></b></a> and her lovely hubby Tom.</div>
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She's just the sweetest lady ever - as well as being amazingly talented.</div>
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<a href="http://stickywithglitter.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Linda</span></b></a> I went to where Becky was doing her demo and asked if she'd seen Linda yet. Becky was giggling and looking at the person stood to the side of me...which of course was Linda! </div>
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I hadn't even looked to see who was stood there...now you know why I'm not allowed to go anywhere without a responsible adult to accompany me!</div>
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I also had the pleasure of meeting Mary and Andrea from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> </div>
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And last but certainly not least, was the fabulous <a href="http://pinkpiggywiggy.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Dawny P</span></b></a> who kept my hubby occupied (thank you Dawny) for a while when he discovered they have a shared interest, birds of prey.</div>
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Meeting all these fabulous, talented, creative and amazing ladies was definitely the best part of the day for me...many thanks to you all <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">♥</span></div>
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Last thing on the agenda:</div>
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I haven't been on blogger or left comments these past few weeks, for which I apologise.</div>
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Phil's mum hadn't been very well for some time but she started really struggling to cope at home on her own. </div>
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She went into the local hospice for a couple of weeks respite care, but sadly she passed away just a few days later - last Monday.</div>
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Phil has 2 brothers living abroad, Jeff has flown over from South Africa, Neil (USA) is due to fly in later this week and of course Hal will catch the train back from London so everyone will be here for the funeral on Friday. I don't know how much time I'll have to try and catch up with everyone in Blogland over the next couple of weeks.<br />
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And I'm back with my second post for today.</div>
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This time I have my GDT card for <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">The Ribbon Girl Magnolia Only Challenge</span></b></a> where the theme is</div>
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For me this is a nice and easy challenge...I have a bit of a fetish for buttons and bows!</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/stickles-stardust-ranger-p-840.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Stickles Stardust Glitter</span></b></a>, <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/liquid-pearls-white-opal-p-843.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">White Opal Liquid Pearls</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/pearls-ivory-self-adhesive-p-932.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">5mm Ivory Adhesive Pearls</span></b></a>.</div>
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The image is <a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83_84&products_id=7750"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Tilda With Daffodil Basket</span></b></a> and as usual she's coloured with DI markers and re-inkers.</div>
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The papers are Pion Design Fairy Of Spring - I'm so sad that these have now been discontinued!</div>
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There is always a fabulous prize to be won, so head on over to <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">The Ribbon Girl Blog</span></b></a> and join in!</div>
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-62514837144373558372014-04-27T09:20:00.000+01:002014-04-27T09:20:39.412+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 95<br />
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Good Morning my lovelies, I've got two cards to share with you today...yes <b>two</b>! </div>
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First up, I've got a card for the new challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> where the theme for the next fortnight is</div>
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Tilda With Wings.</div>
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As usual, she's coloured with DI markers and re-inkers.</div>
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The papers are Pion Design <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/122-shoreline-treasures-6x6"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Shoreline Treasures</span></b></a>.</div>
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A few pearls and a darling little cherub from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/prima-resin-angels-p-2051.html"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>The Ribbon Girl</b></span></a>.</div>
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And the prize for one lucky winner is...</div>
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Thanks for looking.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-42788896653147037732014-04-16T14:55:00.000+01:002014-04-16T14:55:31.689+01:00Happy Anniversary ♥<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Twenty years ago today...It was a beautiful, dry and sunny day, and I was up in Scotland.</div>
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Just over the border from England, at Gretna Green.</div>
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The occasion was a wedding. A very small family affair of only 23 people, including the bride and groom, but I thought it was totally perfect.</div>
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20 years later and I still love the groom with all my <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">♥</span></div>
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We've been so busy at work and with other stuff at home that I didn't have time to make anything more than a very CAS style of card.</div>
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But I made up for it by buying Phil a present I know he really, really wanted, an iMac (for processing his photos) and he bought me a bin. Now before you think that's a bit of a strange gift, I'd had it on my Pinterest wishlist for when my craft room is refurbished.</div>
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Cute or what? I absolutely love it!</div>
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And...since the boy went to Uni I've got no spare money anymore...he wants to eat meals, every day! And I'm sure there's some partying/drinking going on that I'm paying for.</div>
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So although I did go on the Internet and purchase Phil's gift, the money came out of his bank account.</div>
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Ooops! But I couldn't afford to buy the cable let alone the rest of it!</div>
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Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary honey xxxx</div>
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Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-82760797077010801282014-04-13T10:36:00.000+01:002014-04-13T10:36:45.420+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 94.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Todays card is for the new challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> where the theme for the next fortnight is</div>
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"Over The Garden Fence". So we are asking that you use a fence die cut or stamp along with your chosen Tilda stamp.</div>
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I used a much older stamp for this challenge, <a href="http://www.sirstampalot.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=42650"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Strawberry Yummy Tilda</span></b></a> which has been coloured with the usual DI's. The papers are again from Pion Design, <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/vintage-garden-6x6/931-phlox-6x6.html"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Vintage Garden Phlox</span></b></a>.</div>
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The cute fence is <a href="http://shop.lalalandcrafts.com/Heart-Fence-Die-8012.htm"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">La-la Land Crafts Heart Fence die</span></b></a>, one of my Christmas gifts off a very dear friend.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/15mm-ivory-bridal-white-berisford-satin-p-34.html"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">15mm Ivory Satin ribbon</span></b></a> with a little heart button.</div>
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A few pearls, some punched butterflies, and a sentiment from <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/servlet/the-54322/tilted-banner-sentiments-banners/Detail"><b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Simon Says Stamp</span></b></a>.</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.com/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Bunny Zoes's Crafts</span></a></b></div>
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And the prize for one lucky winner is...</div>
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Thanks for looking.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-66401822207935060942014-03-30T10:17:00.000+01:002014-03-30T10:17:37.738+01:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 93<div style="text-align: center;">
Good Morning my lovelies.</div>
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I'm back today with a card for the new challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> where the theme for the next fortnight is</div>
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CAS</div>
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Right up my street!</div>
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<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_159_90&products_id=9205"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Tilda With Fantasy Flower</span></b></a> has been coloured with DI markers.</div>
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The papers are MME The Sweetest Thing ~ Lavender.</div>
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Sentiment from PTI and a few pearls...job's done!</div>
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I cased the card from Faye <a href="http://stampinfluffnstuff.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/back-to-basics.html"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">HERE</span></b></a> ...thank you very much for the inspiration Faye :)</div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">The Ribbon girl</span></b></a></div>
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And the prize for one lucky winner will be either a ribbon kit or a £10 voucher for the store.</div>
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Before I go:</div>
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I've not been around as much - just in case you hadn't noticed! </div>
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I have a lot of stuff going on this year and there will be a couple of periods when I won't be able to make any cards. With this in mind, I'm working ahead with challenge cards so I won't be totally AWOL for prolonged periods of time.</div>
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This year has plenty of exciting things in store for me to look forward to, starting in May, but I'll tell you more closer to the time.</div>
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To all the Mums out there...Happy Mothers Day! I hope you are all being thoroughly spoilt.</div>
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I have postponed the celebrations for a couple of weeks until the boy comes home from Uni, and then I shall be having hugs, lots of hugs, lots and lots of hugs.</div>
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Thanks for looking.</div>
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Love</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11988254968804034188noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11271781135058977.post-54353995601953423522014-03-16T09:34:00.000+00:002014-03-16T22:24:47.660+00:00Totally Tilda Challenge ~ 92<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning my lovelies.</div>
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I'm back today with a card for the new challenge at <a href="http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Totally Tilda</span></b></a> where the theme for the next fortnight is</div>
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"NO Square Cards".</div>
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Yet again, the Boss-lady is dragging me out of my comfort zone and forcing me to try new things!</div>
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(OK, so maybe it's not the most un-square card you're ever going to see...but it is my first attempt)</div>
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The very un-square card base was cut with a Go-Kreate die.</div>
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<a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_159_90&products_id=9207"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Tilda Rose Scent</span></b></a> has been coloured with the usual DI markers.</div>
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The papers are Pion design <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/fairytale-of-spring-6-x-6/164-lily-of-the-valley-6x6.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Fairytale of Spring</span></b></a>.</div>
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From <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">The Ribbon Girl</span></b></a> there is <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/30mm-claire-ivory-embroidered-tulle-p-1698.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">30mm Claire Ivory embroidered lace</span></b></a>, </div>
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<a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10mm-ivory-pearl-flower-trim-p-2005.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">10mm Ivory Pearl Flower trim</span></b></a>, <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/32mm-ivory-pure-silk-p-454.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">32mm Ivory Pure Silk ribbon</span></b></a>, a <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/round-15mm-sparkly-2hole-buttons-p-102.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">15mm Round Sparkly Button</span></b></a> and a few adhesive pearls.</div>
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Our very generous sponsor for this challenge is</div>
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<a href="http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.com/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Bunny Zoe's Crafts</span></b></a></div>
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And the prize for one lucky winner is...</div>
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I'm going to enter my card into <a href="http://theribbongirlchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">The Ribbon Gir</span></b>l</a> challenge, where the theme is GREEN<br />
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Thanks for looking.</div>
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Love 'n' hugs</div>
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