Saturday, 29 January 2022

52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN Feb '22 Technique

  It's the last 52 CCT challenge for January and our host Andreja wants to see 'REAL STITCHING' on our cards for our Technique Theme. 


To begin, I made a light wash with Distress Oxide. Next I stamped the snowflake and used silver thread to stitch the pattern. 
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Prismatic Snowflakes; Concord & 9th Yuletide Ornament


I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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Saturday, 22 January 2022

52 CHRISTMAS CARD THROWDOWN Theme Jan'22

 Hi there Crafty Friends. It's time for the 3rd challenge of the October at 52CCT with Andreja  as our host.  She's chosen 'LITTLE TOWN' as this month's theme.

I coloured the background with Brushos.


I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what the rest of the team created with these colours and then be inspired to join in the challenge!

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Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Blue & White Roses

 I'm just popping in to post a card inspired by the theme at The Flower Challenge.

I love blue and white china and have quite a collection, so it was easy to choose which monochrome colour to use. 
I stamped the image with Karin Markers and blended with Nuvo Glitter Gloss Marker and water. 



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Sunday, 16 January 2022

CAS Mix Up Jan '22 Reminder

 Hi there. Just popping in to remind you about our current CAS Mix Up Challenge. It's a Watercolour Challenge this month. I'm hosting and I've asked you to keep it loose!

Ha ha1 I've just realised my card looks like our logo1 Maybe we should use that as a theme some time! 

I used a stamp from a brilliant Concord & 9th stamp set called City Stacks. I added colour to the stamp with Karin Markers,  spritzed and then stamped. Then I added a wash of water to the paper and let the colours blend, with just a bit of help from me!  So easy and fun. 


You can find more amazing inspiration over on the CAS Mix Up Blog from our  Designer Team.  We hope you'll be inspired to join the challenge.

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Saturday, 15 January 2022

Penny Black Saturday Challenge Jan '22 Reminder

 Hi there! Just popping in to remind you about this month's Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

The theme is always Anything Goes with an optional twist. The twist this month of course is 'SOMETHING NEW'.   

I used Zigs and Karin Markers to stamp and colour these gorgeous flowers. 

Stamps:  Penny Black Blossom Branch, Banner Sentiments


The prize for this challenge is provided by our generous sponsor


Prize - $20 voucher!

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

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52 Christmas Card Throwdown Jan '22 (Colour Challenge)

Hi Crafty Friends.  Andreja is our host for October at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge.

The second challenge of the month is always a  colour challenge.  Andreja has given us a fun colour combo for this month. I 'm sure you'll like it and hope you join us! 

All the stamped images are from Stampers Anonymous Holiday Things.  I used various brown markers and inks and Kraft card for my 3 brown shades. I splattered watered down White Gouache for the snow.



I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what our fabulous  Design Team have created with this sketch. Looking forward to seeing your cards in the gallery:)

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-




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Saturday, 8 January 2022

52 Christmas Card Throwdown Jan '22 (Sketch)

 Hi Crafty Friends.  It's time for the first challenge of 2022 at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown Challenge.  Andreja is our Host and has given us a great sketch to kick off the year. 

I love this cute Santa from MFT and thought it was a great fit for this sketch.  I used an old embossing folder for the background and a scrap of patterned paper for the banner. 
Stamps: MFT Santa Sends His Love



I hope you'll visit the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown blog to see what our fabulous  Design Team have created with this sketch. Looking forward to seeing your cards in the gallery:)

I am sharing my card at the following challenges:-

Can you see the rainbow of fairy lights? 





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