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Whimsical Fairy

March 12th, 2010 by Shirl - Posted in Stamping

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I have to say a huge thank you to the Fussy and Fancy Girls who asked me to be one of the Guest Designers for the month of March.

The Challenge this fortnight is:

Green

(colour or recycle)

Sweet Pea Stamps are the sponsors for this challenge. I have to admit I hadn’t heard of them before but when I popped over to see their products I was just amazed… the images are gorgeous.

I chose recycle because I was given these delicious pieces of scrap material (they were going to be thrown away) so I have recycled them onto my card.

Stamped the fairy onto a piece of sheer fabric and cut it out with one of the new dies I bought when home in the UK. Frayed the edges of the material and then tied all the bits into a bundle (we crafters like to save everything and recycle).

Stitched all the material and the ribbon onto the card… no paper whatsoever.

You will find the Fussy and Fancy Design Team creations all here so pop over, and if you want to, please leave some lovely comments.

Entering for:

A Spoon Full of Sugar – Recycle – Challenge #94

Crafty Cardmakers – A Feminine Celebration – Challenge #16

Secret Crafter – Anything Goes – Challenge #74

Shirl

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Butterflies

March 10th, 2010 by Shirl - Posted in Greeting Farm Stamps

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Evonne has set the challenge this week at Crafty Angels…. pop on over and have a go…. the theme is Butterflies, which I know you will all agree, we adore them on our cards.

This is my first card as a DT Member with Crafty Angels (late because of being on holiday not a good start) but Laura is sooo sweet she has forgiven me…. thanks Laura.

Chose an Anya image…. which I just happened to have bought from Crafty Angels On Line Craft Store…. to compliment the butterfly which is…. I think…. a Cookie Cutter die cut…. It comes with two dies, one is plain and the other is fancy… really pretty and so three dimensional… note to myself should use it more. Paper pieced and coloured the image also added a few liquid pearls for good measure.

No background paper just stamping… used my new toys which I bought from Stamping Up. Irene had a party when I was home and I added a few goodies to my stash.

Ribbon, flowers, buttons and gems all from stash.

Entering for:

KL Stampin N Scrappin – Button Down The Hatches – Challenge #20

The ABC Challenge – Paper Piecing

Charisma Cardz Challenges # 10 – Butterflies

Shirl

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Sweetie Bear

March 10th, 2010 by Shirl - Posted in Ethereal Designs, Projects

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Had a wonderful time at home (UK), really miss the grandchildren already. Both birthdays went well and can’t wait for Lauren’s birthday in April she will be seven (the baby in the family).

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Sweetie Bear is another cute image and you can buy her from Ethereal Forest Designs Store along with other wonderful designs. If you enter our blog hop…. there is still time…. you never know it could be you who wins the $10 voucher and then you too can own Sweetie Bear and more.

For my card this week I printed the image directly onto the card and paper pieced it. Folded it in half and cut around the image through both pieces of card. Left a straight piece either side to give substance. The inside is decorated with two flowers and a bow. Two of the flowers are made by me and two are prima flowers. The ribbon is from my stash.

Inked, distressed and sanded sweetie bear and the eye shadow is coloured in with a sparkly Sakura pen, lace is also from stash.Entering for the:

Cupcake Craft Challenge 81 – Flower Power

Shirl

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Blog Hop Day – Mischievious Mary

March 7th, 2010 by Shirl - Posted in Boxes, Ethereal Designs

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Welcome to the First “Ethereal Forest Designs” Blog Hop!!! If you just happen to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to our Design Team Coordinator, Darsie Bruno’s Blog HERE and start your hop!

Along the way, please make sure you comment on each one of the design team members blog, then return to the Ethereal Forest Designs blog and make a comment! At the end of the hop, one lucky winner who has commented on all the blogs will receive a $10.00 voucher to the Ethereal Forest Designs Store.

Here is my creation for the EFD Blog Hop:

Mischievous Mary’s turn this time and I have made a four drawer box…. very difficult to take photos of the box…. there is a photo with the drawer open (great place to leave my spare flowers).

Water coloured Mary and again added diamond glaze over the top (the in thing with me at the moment). Added the sentiment….. Things….. because things are what I will be keeping in the four drawers.

Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way:

Darsie Audrey Betty Charlene Karen Melissa Me

Ethereal Forest Designs

The winner will be announced on the Ethereal Forest Designs blog on Friday, March 12th. Deadline to complete the hop will be Thursday, March 11th!

Thank you for taking the time to play along. All of the images used in the design teams creations can be found at the Ethereal Forest Designs Store

Shirl

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Giraffe Love

March 2nd, 2010 by Shirl - Posted in Ethereal Designs

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“It’s here! The First Release Day for Ethereal Forest Designs! There are 27 images and sentiments for purchasing on their newly formed store. The design team has been busy creating cards this past week using the wonderful images and you can find them on the Ethereal Forest Designs Blog! Please take a moment to browse the images at the Store, then hop over to the Blog and leave a comment! You could possibly win a free image, if you do! We’ll draw a random winner who has left a comment on the EFD Blog on Tuesday, March 2nd. Make sure you become a “follower” on their blog to stay up-to-date on Blog Hops, New Releases and Challenges information.”

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As soon as I saw Giraffe Love I knew this image was going to be used for my husband’s birthday card… so adorable… I just love the way the two heads entwine to form a heart. I water coloured and then added a layer of diamond glaze to really make it zing, did the same with the letters.

Entering into:

Quixotic Challenges #15 – One for the boys

Allsorts Challenge – Just For Men – Week 42

Die cut Dreams – No Flowers Allowed – Challenge #38

Shirl

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