Find Joy Everyday

While blog hopping the other night I came across this blog called, Stampin 'B's design team challenge.
Challenge  108 is Paper pieced blue monocrome.
The papers I used for this card are a selection from my paper store, I think by K&Co.
The stamps for the  flowers and leaves are from Joanna Sheene's Wild Flower collection. They  were stamped on coloured paper as well,  before layering.
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Just for Fun

This weeks challenge over at Just for Fun is another shape--'Triangles'.
So while watching a cetain Royal Wedding this morning and seeing all the fashionable guests. This little lady was anxious to join in, pity she didn't get an invite.
Its a S.W.A.L.K. stamp, coloured with cosmic shimmer paints.
The card base is an A4 sheet folded in half , then cut leaving a long folded edge [on the right]
The bits and pieces came from my stash.
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Grungy Monday--week5

'A New Dimension'   is the challenge set by Linda over at StudioL3   this week. There are some fabulous pieces by the DT .
We can get all the information on how to do this  here,  at   The May Technque Challenge over on Tim Holtz 's inspirational blog. 
Once again I had to improvise as my foam pieces have gone walk about. Not to be detered,  I cut up an old computer mouse mat that was still lurking in the 'might come in useful'  cupboard.  The leaf is a broken broach, from a charity shop, coloured with red pepper alcohol ink. The heart is a Tim Holtz die, coloured with distress inks and metalic paint for the crown and wings.The papers I have had a while, I used a script stamp in places, but it has faded into the background.
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A Gift of Love

This weeks challenge over at Try it on Tuesdays is  to Alter a Tin.
Once again our sponsers are the Craft Barn, so pop over, get all the information and see the super altered Tins made by my fellow teamies.
My tin is quite small about 3 x 2 inches and 3/4 inch deep. It is coloured with Wild Plum alcohol ink. The lid is decorated with bits and bobs  from my stash.

You might be wondering why I called this post A Gift of Love.
It relates to a similar gift I recieved  from a friend,, together with this verse.

This is a very special gift
That you can never see,
The reason its so special is
Its just from me to you.
Whenever you are lonely
Or even feeling blue.
You have to hold this little gift
And know I think of you.
You never should unwrap it
Please leave the ribbon tied..

Hold this box close to your heart
Its filled with love inside.



I am sure that this sentiment is one we would all treasure,






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Just for You

This week the  challenge over at Less is More  is 'Off Centre'.
Once again Chrissie and Mandy have given us a super theme. There are fantastic examples to see on the blog
I have had two atempts at this one.
.The card stock  is cream, with chocolate brown layering . I used  an Expresso ink pad to stamp the  words  and  flower,  which is painted  with pink cosmic shimmer.

This is my first card, I edged it with pink and am not sure if  the shape is in the right position

Another challenge these cards will fit is
Challenge 131 at the Secret Crafter  which is to use the colours Pink, Cream and Brown
More super examples to see.

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Fleur

Happy Easter Day everyone.
The cream base for this card is 5.5 inches square. The two coloured layers show a couple of resist techniques, the details are in Tim Holtzs Compendium of Curiosities , I love this book. The small square is my version of Shabby Chic, the other Dauber Resist.
The colours used were Butterscotch and Terracotta daubers with wild honey and tea dye distress inks, clear embossing ink and powder.
The other additions came from my stash, adding a loopy flower that I made with my flower loom.

I have found that this card will fit these challenges, there are some awesome examples, hope you will be able to  visit them
Just for Fun  - All Square
The Stampman  -challenge21   Resist Techniques.

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Happy Easter

GrungyMonday 04- Textured Fades and Distress
After missing last week I am  so happy to be able to join in this  weeks challenge to Celebrate the Techniques and Products of Tim Holtz
There is a vidio link to show you how Tim uses this technique, so pop over to Linda's at Studio L3 to get all the information and see the Fabulous examples.
This card is made using  two  of my embossing folders. Terracotta and Butterscotch paint daubers. Copper metalic rub ons. After colouring the butterflies, they were covered with glossy accents then distress stickles.
A couple of stickers from the Seasonal Stack and a few bits and pieces from my stash to finish it off.

G C 96  Colour Challenge
Copper, Ginger or Rust
A bit late I know but I have realised my colour scheme also fits this challenge.
Its the Third Annual Colour Challenge over at Gingersnap Creations. More gorgeous, inspiring pieces to see.

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