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Just a nice quick Happy Birthday card to go with the yellow flowers I bought. <br />
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Butterflies, a Happy Birthday sentiment using the free version of Rosewood STD Regular Font and a lovely bow. I think the beautiful deep colour and generous size of the bow adds a real richness to the card. I think maybe, I should have sponged and edged the card... maybe next time. <br />
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Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-66784409084930758262011-03-07T00:01:00.000-08:002011-03-07T00:01:00.696-08:00A Little Something For You Notebook & Pen Set<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XeDUi664wAE/TWYf0sgxaKI/AAAAAAAAA6U/Lc1AKq60LQM/s1600/P1020309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XeDUi664wAE/TWYf0sgxaKI/AAAAAAAAA6U/Lc1AKq60LQM/s320/P1020309.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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The white card was cuttlebugged with Swiss Dots. I added a small pen sitting on top of the notebook. The topper is made with a Nellie Snellen oval die (love Nellie Snellen dies) and the sentiment stamp is from Stampin Up. </div>Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-13244323152250885222011-02-28T04:43:00.000-08:002011-02-28T04:50:47.392-08:00New Birthday Sundaes Challenge Blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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I've found that most people like birthday cards which actually say "Happy Birthday" or similar, as opposed to no sentiment. So I sometimes find it difficult to come up with new variations on the theme with just the same few birthday sentiment stamps I own. I'm hoping the new <a href="http://birthdaysundaes.blogspot.com/">Birthday Sundaes Challenge Blog</a> (starts March 20th) will give me some new ideas and also "stretch" me a bit with trying new techniques.<br />
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Apparently, more birthday cards are sold in stores than any other type of cards. And I'm finding when friends ask me to make cards, birthday cards are among the most popular, so the Birthday Sundaes Challenge Blog seems like a great idea.<br />
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This card is made with a digital image from the amazingly talented and generous Sharon at <a href="http://notjustmum.blogspot.com/">Steady On. </a>Love the buttons with all the different patterns. <br />
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I added a sentiment from the equally talented and generous Paulette at <a href="http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.com/">Create With TLC </a>to the digital image and printed it onto cream paper. A few real buttons and a faux stitched border matted onto black card finish it off. I think it will be a good card to give a friend who likes sewing.<br />
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Since my original post above, a severe cyclone (hurricane) has hit Queensland - lots more hearthbreak. In some cases, whole towns have been virtually wiped out with houses reduced to matchsticks. Plus more terrible floods and bushfires have hit Victoria and now bushfires and homes lost in Western Australia.<br />
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Just 2 cards where I've been trying out new techniques. Apologies for washed out photos, (also discovered it doesn't help to photograph them on a black background). The first one I've been playing around with distress inks and background stamping... actually looks quite nice and so much cleaner and brighter in "real life".The Japnese Girl is a Sparkle n Sprinkle stamp and the background stamps are from Kaisercraft.<br />
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I love the House Mouse<i> Amanada Writes</i> stamp, so matched it with a Happy Birthday sentiment stamp and layered partial cuts with the Martha Stewart doily punch.<br />
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In the absence of great photography skills, I'm wondering if I need a light box to take more consistent photos, so as not to be at the mercy of the weather and variable light. I went to the camera shop to ask about it. He said forget photos. Scan instead. <br />
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I've just <a href="http://paperflourish.blogspot.com/2010/10/do-you-know-of-any-nestie-friendly.html">updated my October 2010 listing for Nestie Friendly stamp</a>s. I've also included some Nestie Friendly Digital Stamps I came across. Go to the orignal post to check it out. <br />
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I love the concept of Nestie Friendly stamps, so will be continuing to update the list as I come across more. <br />
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I've been experimenting with using doilies on my handmade cards. The sentiment on this card says<br />
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For Christmas I received a wonderful card from my sister - not handmade, but amazing all the same. It was a card saying a donation had been made in my name to help a woman start a small business in Sri Lanka in the wake of the Tsunami and Civil War. <br />
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This is through an <a href="http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au/gift-4-start-a-small-business">Oxfam initiative</a> offering <a href="http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au/ChooseAGift.php?PHPSESSID=9a8e4ecdb09279e613b6a0968917edb5">other great gift card ideas</a> for sponsoring a bicycle ambulance, clean running water, chickens etc. Best of all, these cards can be given all year round. Great to see imagination, creativity and reaching out all come together. <br />
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This is a Christmas card I made for a friend who likes the distressed look. The background is a blend of Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters distress inks onto white card, and a touch of Tea Dye distress ink overlaid in parts. I usually use a blending tool, but sponged the background this time, and quite like the effect. I still started from the edges as Tim shows, and find that works well.<br />
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I also sponged the edges of the flower with distress ink to make it stand out from the background. The background stamps are from Kaisercraft and the sentiment is a Verve stamp and I think they fit the Tim Holtz style as well.<br />
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The flower is basically 9 punched circles fancy folded then arranged in a circle. I used a 1.5 inch scallop punch. The holly is cut from Designer paper with Glossy Accents on the 3 holly berries. <br />
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I saw the folds for the flowers in a book called Fabulous Folds For Card Making by Tanya Fox. Lisa Silver was the designer for the card that inspired mine. You can see her <a href="http://silverstampingresume.blogspot.com/2009/10/2009-publications-fabulous-folds-for.html">Happy Day card </a>using this flower at her blog. I think hers is very effective with the 2 contrasting colours and the brad, so this flower fold is very versatile for all card styles.<br />
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<a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2010/12/simon-says-stamp-and-show-lord-tim-of.html">Simon Says Stamp & Show - Lord Tim Holtz technique</a><br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-18-christmas.html">2 Sisters Challenge - Christmas</a><br />
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This is a little gift I made for a friend - a mini bag and 4 notecards. The bag is a variation of a Bagalope. There are numerous tutorials online for a Bagalope - a bag made from an envelope. The one I started with is a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpzyGcCoM-w">video from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts</a> - a very talented lady. <br />
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I just varied it using Bazzill Black Swiss Dots instead of an envelope plus designer paper and ribbon to finish it off . The tag says "A Little Something For You" (Stampin Up) and cut with a Nellie Snellen Oval die.<br />
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The notecards are very simple layers prettied up with the Fiskars Threading Water Punch. The edges of the cuttlebugged (Birds & Swirls) white card are sponged lightly with pink stamp ink. The base layer is black Swiss Dots, the same as the bag.<br />
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If you try this the only issue I had was that the folded card is hard to keep together underneath the bag as it wants to spring back. Next time I would add some strengthening pieces, but I'm happy with it for a first effort.<br />
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<b>Do you have any fave gift bag designs you can recommend or point me to? I'm ready to try a few more now that I've dipped my toe in the water.</b>Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-69883883734043608552010-12-06T18:12:00.000-08:002010-12-06T18:15:35.352-08:00New Year Blogaversary GiveawayErika at Taylord Concepts is having an amazingly generous crafty blogaversary giveaway valued at $900 in the new year. To share the goodness around, there will be multiple winners sharing the prizes.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TP2WkgKblmI/AAAAAAAAAuI/y9Y7BqSOx4M/s1600/blog+candy+taylord+concepts+jan+5+2nd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TP2WkgKblmI/AAAAAAAAAuI/y9Y7BqSOx4M/s1600/blog+candy+taylord+concepts+jan+5+2nd.jpg" /></a></div>Not all the giveaway items are pictured here. These are just 2 pics of many you can see at Erika's blog of all the items in the giveway. The little dresses above are alterables and the second pic is an assortment of crafty goodness. Check out the amazing ribbon organizer too... love it. Thanks for your generosity, Erika. <br />
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Head on over to <a href="http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/2010/12/most-wonderful-time-of-year.html">Taylord Concepts</a> for all the details. Closes January 5th. While you're there, check out Erika's blog... one very talented lady.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-85745168275788584322010-11-28T17:56:00.000-08:002010-12-01T17:33:34.035-08:00May Your Day Be Filled With Beauty And Love... And Ribbon... And Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TPMGItuJlCI/AAAAAAAAAtM/fxbcVu7P3wY/s1600/P1020316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TPMGItuJlCI/AAAAAAAAAtM/fxbcVu7P3wY/s320/P1020316.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TPMGYxhlJyI/AAAAAAAAAtU/zSRP4ajp7-w/s1600/P1020318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TPMGYxhlJyI/AAAAAAAAAtU/zSRP4ajp7-w/s320/P1020318.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I have discovered a new (to me) challenge blog - <i>The Ribbon Girl</i>. How could I resist a challenge for the gorgeous colours of pink, lilac and white? I even managed to included some ribbon too.<br />
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I love the quote on this card <b>- May Your Day Be Filled With Beauty and Love</b> and that is what I wish all of you. I look forward to your visits and appreciate your generous support. Thank you for the time you take to visit and comment.<br />
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Check out the challenge post at <a href="http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/2010/11/colour-challenge-3.html">The Ribbon Girl </a>to see all the beautiful DT samples. Lilac, pink and white is such a lovely colour palette. Closes December 14th.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-45654159900551985852010-11-22T20:25:00.000-08:002010-11-26T05:17:30.594-08:00Vintage Angel Christmas Card With Butterfly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TOs_8Q0_OrI/AAAAAAAAAs8/TTMWldYm1RI/s1600/P1020300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TOs_8Q0_OrI/AAAAAAAAAs8/TTMWldYm1RI/s400/P1020300.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Here is one of the first Christmas cards I've made this Christmas season. <br />
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The edges of the base card are brushed with Tea Dye Distress Ink and also the main image and edges and here and there. I do love distress inks. The image is layered onto gold card. I like the image - quite peaceful and reflective. <br />
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The image is from the very generous and talented Elisa at <a href="http://digitaldesignsbyelisa.blogspot.com/2010/11/merry-and-bright-freebie-day-2.html">Digital Designs by Elisa</a>. Explore the site and her shop. This image was free but prices at her shop are very reasonable. <br />
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The Seasons Greetings sentiment is done with a Cuttlebug folder onto bronze card. The butterfly is 3 stamped layers with Twinkling H20's on the wings. <br />
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Challenge:</b><br />
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<b>Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted </b><i>(John Lennon)...</i> a great sentiment for papercrafters.<i><br />
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This is a free digital stamp from <a href="http://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2010/05/printable-25.html">Beccy's Place</a> which I've coloured with Twinkling H2O's and layered using the Martha Stewart doily punch on the edges. I've added a cute yellow flower to the flowerpot.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-36341754815756861942010-11-08T07:21:00.000-08:002010-11-09T05:20:36.388-08:00Vintage Bird On Glimmer Card - A Little Bird Told Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TNgT7m38N_I/AAAAAAAAAq8/V2W2156vWGw/s1600/P1020231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TNgT7m38N_I/AAAAAAAAAq8/V2W2156vWGw/s320/P1020231.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Here's a card I was quite happy with. It's on glimmery pink card. The sentiment is a computer generated font. I'm starting to see different ways to use the doilies, so am experimenting with that at the moment. And which punch would you use with a doily? Martha Stewart's doily lace punch of course - mainly because I don't own any others yet. ;) <br />
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I quite like using this larger square format... sort of a bigger "canvas" to work on.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-30605486804926613212010-10-28T17:29:00.000-07:002010-10-28T17:43:34.031-07:00Sweet Friend Party Girl Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TMoTDiMxtiI/AAAAAAAAApw/j_WofmuTXJs/s1600/P1020227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TMoTDiMxtiI/AAAAAAAAApw/j_WofmuTXJs/s320/P1020227.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TMoYYRqzSgI/AAAAAAAAAp4/PBm1JbkjdWk/s1600/P1020228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TMoYYRqzSgI/AAAAAAAAAp4/PBm1JbkjdWk/s320/P1020228.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I've been experimenting with paper piecing. The stamp is a digi from Sassy Studio designs and the Sweet Friend sentiment stamp is from the gorgeous Flourishes Apple of My Eye set. I distressed the card after cuttelbugging with Divine Swirls. I added some gorgeous bling and Kaisercraft flowers for a finishing touch.<br />
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I used the Nestabilities Labels 4 die for the main image and a smaller version for the Sweet Friend sentiment. I also used my Martha Stewart doily punch for the borders and added some red ribbon.<br />
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<b>Challenges:</b><br />
<a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/simon-says-punch-em.html">Simon Says Stamp - Punch 'Em (Punches & Dies)</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flourishes.org/2010/10/flourishes-timeless-tuesday-challengefttc90/">Flourishes - Anything But Buttons & Bows</a>Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-65972998601326175892010-10-15T09:55:00.000-07:002010-10-15T10:23:37.101-07:00Calling All Australian Cardmakers - Can You Help In Any Way?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLiCgYHIZJI/AAAAAAAAApE/dY4_NaI-NCQ/s1600/australian+heart.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLiCgYHIZJI/AAAAAAAAApE/dY4_NaI-NCQ/s200/australian+heart.png" width="200" /></a></div><b>Can You Help?</b><br />
<b>CURRENT CARD TALLY = 848<br />
CARDS TO MEET TARGET= 152</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://traceyhanshaw.blogspot.com/">Tracey Hanshaw</a> has been keeping me posted on progress for this amazing initiative to provide handmade Christmas cards for troops overseas to post home to loved ones.</b> Currently, there are 3 700 Aussie armed forces personnel in peace keeping missions throughout the world.<br />
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<b>Appreciated By The Troops</b><br />
Last year there was so much positive feedback from personnel. They really appreciated that people back home were thinking of them. And that crafters would go to so much trouble for people they didn't know. It's wonderful for these men and women to be able to send a special handmade Christmas card to someone back home, when apart from loved ones at Christmas.<br />
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<blockquote><div class="MsoNormal">Just thought I would let you know with 3 weeks to go, we now have as at today, I have collected 858 cards, I know that <a href="http://kcpaperlady.blogspot.com/">Karen</a> has collected another 200 odd down there in Sydney, and I know that one of my girls has another 250 with her and we still have two big days scheduled in. </div></blockquote><div class="MsoNormal">Tracey also says there are some still to come in and not counted/confirmed, so the total is likely to be much higher. </div><br />
<b>CURRENT CARD TALLY = 848<br />
CARDS TO MEET TARGET= 152</b><br />
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<b>How You Can Help (even if you're not an Aussie)</b><br />
<ul><li>Spread The Word in forums, blogs, in your local card groups and with friends</li>
<li>Contact Tracey to find out where to send spare handmade Christmas cards you have around</li>
<li>Get together with friends and have a cardmaking day for the cause</li>
<li><b>October 26th</b> - If you live in the Maitland, NSW area, you're invited to come along to Tracey's <a href="http://traceyhanshaw.blogspot.com/search/label/CHARITIES">making cards for the trooops day</a> </li>
</ul>More details, including contact details can be found at <a href="http://traceyhanshaw.blogspot.com/search/label/CHARITIES">Tracey's Stampin Up Blog</a> or Karen's <a href="http://kcpaperlady.blogspot.com/">Paper Lady</a>. Thanks ladies for co-ordinating such an amazing initiative.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-5670476705826473262010-10-15T06:15:00.000-07:002010-10-15T06:15:16.288-07:00Michelle Philippi's In The Bag Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLhS_vgwGcI/AAAAAAAAApA/eWnWyfJyxnM/s1600/blog+candy+michellephilippi+oct+%6015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLhS_vgwGcI/AAAAAAAAApA/eWnWyfJyxnM/s1600/blog+candy+michellephilippi+oct+%6015.jpg" /></a></div>It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas with all the generous crafters emptying out their goodie bags,. Or in the case of Michelle Philippi, a super goodie box.<br />
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Check out the fab gift bags Michelle has made... so creative and inspirational. And she's giving away not a bag of goodies, but a box of goodies ... too many to fit in a bag... so generous! And the range of goodies is amazing. I"m just dabbling in mini books, so noticed those right away, plus stamps, ribbons, brads, paper, diecuts and more.<br />
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<a href="http://michellephilippi.com/?p=812">Head on over to Michelle's site to find out all the details</a> and while you're there, take a look around her fab site.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-49293586612489784902010-10-09T23:14:00.000-07:002010-10-09T23:14:54.130-07:00Shabby Chic Quilted Heart Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLFYY2R9x6I/AAAAAAAAAoA/L47V7vIwXQg/s1600/P1020189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLFYY2R9x6I/AAAAAAAAAoA/L47V7vIwXQg/s320/P1020189.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Another square card. I quite like this size and shape... a bigger "canvas" to experiment with. I like the shabby chic or vintage look of the quilted heart (papers from a craft magazine). I've added a button and embroidery thread.<br />
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The sentiment is on an oval using a Nellie Snellen Multi die. It's been a rainy day here, so again, I apologise for the photo quality due to poor light. <br />
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Does anyone have a reasonably priced source for envelopes for square cards?Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-24583787663204476802010-10-09T22:42:00.000-07:002010-10-09T23:17:24.818-07:00Beatrix Potter Bunny Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLFRv1xnVJI/AAAAAAAAAn0/n_B1Zzd2N_k/s1600/P1020190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TLFRv1xnVJI/AAAAAAAAAn0/n_B1Zzd2N_k/s320/P1020190.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I'm experimenting with square cards. Apologies for shadow on the photo. It's a rainy day here so very little nice natural light.<br />
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This is a Beatrix Potter image. I've added a Cuttlebugged border, a gold tie and a button. Very simple, but I thought it might make a nice card for a child, or even a new baby card.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-1171814197756709152010-10-06T20:06:00.000-07:002010-10-06T20:06:04.833-07:00Papertrey Ink Blog Candy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TK03smYXIdI/AAAAAAAAAnY/jjnD4UG9FQY/s1600/blog+candy+moonlight+creations+oct+10.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TK03smYXIdI/AAAAAAAAAnY/jjnD4UG9FQY/s1600/blog+candy+moonlight+creations+oct+10.gif" /></a></div>I followed the recent Papertrey release and loved the stamps, especially the Wreaths For All Seasons stamp set, so was excited to see Monlight Creations is offering the gorgeous Wreath stamp set as a generous giveaway. It's such a versatile set. There is also Papertrey cardstock and ribbon.<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.moonlightstamper.com/blog/papertrey-blog-candy">details at Moonlight Creations</a>. Closes October 10th, 2010. <br />
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While you're there, check out the <a href="http://www.moonlightstamper.com/">main site</a> as Moonlight Creations makes some stunning handmade wedding invitations and stationery.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-65266087019899843822010-10-03T00:27:00.000-07:002011-01-12T00:40:24.812-08:00Do You Know Of Any Nestie Friendly Stamps - I'm Making a List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TKgvZJhYE9I/AAAAAAAAAnM/_9Bmmt0GiIs/s1600/paper+flourish+nestie+friendly+labels.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TKgvZJhYE9I/AAAAAAAAAnM/_9Bmmt0GiIs/s320/paper+flourish+nestie+friendly+labels.gif" width="240" /></a></div>As I start to slowly build my collection of Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies (love them!), I'm on the hunt for stamps that fit the Nesatabilities frames. I'm coming across more and more, so thought I'd start a list as a reference for myself and for anyone else who may be interested.<br />
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<b>Do you know other companies who make Nestabilities compatible stamps? </b>Please leave a comment, and I'll add them to the list. I'll update this list as I find more.<br />
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<b>Nestie Friendly Stamps Listing </b><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.justritestampers.com/category.aspx?categoryID=106">Just Rite Stampers</a> (Download Die Punch Compatibility PDF)<b> <br />
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<li><a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/collections/stamps/spellbinder-compatible">Waltzng Mouse Stamps</a> (direct link to Nesties Friendly stamps) <br />
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<li><a href="http://www.papertreyink.com/stamps_vintagelabels.html">Papertrey Ink</a> (Don't claim Nestie Friendly but similar shape to Labels 1 - Check size) - Also have their own range of dies- Fillable Frames<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.shop.ginakdesigns.com/category.sc?categoryId=19">Gina K Designs</a> <b> </b>(direct link to Nesties Friendly stamps - also for punches)<br />
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<li><a href="http://rjnx9.ut464.servertrust.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y">Flourishes <br />
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<li><a href="http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/">Heartfelt Creations<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.stampingscrapping.com/category_402/Spellbinders-Compatible-SWL-Stamp-Sets.htm">Stamping Scrapping</a> (direct link to Nesties Friendly stamps) <br />
(Not sure of Manufacturer For These as also available elsewhere. Do you know?)<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.blockheadstamps.com/catalog/Rubber-Stamps/Blockheads/Spellbinders-Compatible">Blockheads Stamps</a><b> </b>(direct link to Nesties Friendly stamps)<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.layersofcolor.com/store/index.php?keyword=die&search_in_description=1&categories_id=&pfrom=&pto=&main_page=advanced_search_result">Layers of Color </a>(direct link to Nestie Friendly stamps) </li>
<li><a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/">Scrapbook dot com</a> (then search for Donna Salazar Compatibles) </li>
<li><a href="http://sparklensprinkle.com/o/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=combo&x=0&y=0">Sparkle n Sprinkle</a> Combo Dies & Stamp Sets </li>
</ul><b>Nestie Friendly Digital Stamps or Frames Listing </b><br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/vintage-christmas-labels/prod_3746.html">Lindsay's Stamp Stuff</a> at My Grafico (direct link to Vintage Christmas themed Nesties Friendly Digital Stamps and <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/digital-stamps/vintage-halloween-labels/prod_3113.html">Vintage Halloween themed Nesties Friendly Digital Stamp</a>s)<br />
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<li><a href="http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=dressed+up+shapes">Raindrop Echo Designs</a> at Whimsy Stamps (direct link to Nesties Friendly Digital Stamps) </li>
</ul><b> </b>Any others?<br />
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<b>Update: Spellbinders has announced further partnerships with </b><a href="http://www.flower-soft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flower Soft</a>, <a href="http://ourdailybreaddesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Daily Bread,</a> <a href="http://www.shopquickquotes.com/store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quick Quotes</a>, <a href="http://www.sparklensprinkle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sparkle N Sprinkle</a>, <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taylored Expressions</a>, <a href="http://techniquetuesday.com/merchant2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Technique Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.therubbercafe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rubber Café</a>, and <a href="http://unitystampco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unity Stamp Co</a>.<br />
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I haven't had a chance to look into these yet, to see if they have Nestie Friendly Stamps. Will update the list as I get to them. <br />
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</div><b>Credit: </b><br />
The pictured set is from Gina K Designs by Nina Brackett - works with Spellbinders Labels 1,4, 8 and 9<b><br />
</b>Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-54863345127315421782010-10-02T18:33:00.000-07:002010-10-02T18:33:58.105-07:00I Love Papercrafting Blogaversary Candy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TKfc3A4MkAI/AAAAAAAAAnI/kSFLEIplAFg/s1600/blog+candy+i+love+papercrafting+october+23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TKfc3A4MkAI/AAAAAAAAAnI/kSFLEIplAFg/s320/blog+candy+i+love+papercrafting+october+23.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Jerusha at I Love Papercrafting is celebrating 2 years of blogging with a super blogaversary giveaway.<br />
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I have my eye on the wonderful Spellbinders and Provocraft goodies, but there's also an amazing selection of fab stamps, stickers, ribbons, prestamped images, embellishments and more. Jerusha calls it her Every Occasion candy, covering all sorts of occasions and holidays. Wonderful! Thanks Jerusha... and Happy Blogaversary.<br />
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<a href="http://ilovepapercrafting.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-world-cardmaking-day-and.html">Head on over to find out more</a>. Closes October 23rd.Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505979671316140810.post-63614653812289248442010-09-30T06:08:00.000-07:002010-09-30T06:09:28.598-07:00Man's Card - Hello<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TKSFd8ByF2I/AAAAAAAAAmg/lM7ntjUIwkc/s1600/P1020183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DIWrrl91IKI/TKSFd8ByF2I/AAAAAAAAAmg/lM7ntjUIwkc/s320/P1020183.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I don't make many men's cards, so thought I'd better try them more often. This <a href="http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2010/07/22/a-very-vintage-freebie">fab image</a> is a free one from <a href="http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/">The Frugal Crafter</a>. Thanks Lindsay. <br />
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A simple card with an embossed sentiment and layered with a black matt onto designer paper. The image is on watercolour paper and so is the stamped sentiment, which is edged with distress ink. I like using watercolour paper. It seems to give it a bit more depth or texture.<br />
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<b>Challenge Entry:</b><br />
<a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2010/09/challenge-42-is-it-black-or-is-it-white.html">Fab n Funky Challnege #42</a> - Is it black or is it white (with a twist)? (black, white and brown) (Closes Wed October 6th.)Yvonne Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10777456729573198204noreply@blogger.com4