tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34918777450173188582024-02-20T05:27:35.905+00:00Di's Creative MomentsDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-75422978525340187192015-03-05T20:37:00.004+00:002015-03-05T20:37:55.019+00:00Butterfly TreeGood evening everyone!<br />
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I have had a busy few weeks including a wonderful holiday in Madeira at the beginning of February. It was lovely to get away to that beautiful island and we really enjoyed the fact that it was so much warmer than here! Lots of sun too. <br />
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This card was one that Barbara Gray created on her <a href="http://barbaragrayblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">blog</a> a while ago and I liked it so much I thought I would have a go! Needless to remark it is nowhere near as professional as Barbara's but I still am reasonably happy with the result.<br />
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For the background I used Distress ink pads - several different colours of yellow and orange. I then spritzed it with water before adding the mountains which were created using Pebble (I think) Adirondak. The stamp is <a href="http://www.claritystamp.co.uk/" target="_blank">Clarity Stamps</a> from the "Butterfly Tree Set". <br />
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Hugs Di xxDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-80960580254978544752015-01-18T15:38:00.000+00:002015-01-18T15:38:59.866+00:00BrushosHello There<br />
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Hope you are having a good weekend. We had some snow yesterday but it didn't hang around long. I am sure that many of you reading this have had a great deal more than us!<br />
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This week I am showing you a couple of cards I have made using Brushos for the background. As I said in my last post some of my results have been a lot better than others and these two are some I was quite pleased with. They are both very simple cards.<br />
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On this card the stamps are <a href="http://www.claritystamp.co.uk/" target="_blank">Clarity</a>. I have also put a lot of glitter on but unfortunately you can't see it on the photo.<br />
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I have used <a href="http://www.designsbyryn.com/" target="_blank">Ryn's</a> stamps here except for the Happy Birthday which is by Funstamps. This was the very first stamp I bought many years ago!! <br />
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Hugs - Di xxxDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-3641797853363183462015-01-09T15:21:00.001+00:002015-01-09T15:55:51.127+00:00Bare Trees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The background on this card was created using my Brushos. It is fairly random but I think it's quite atmospheric. All stamps used are the lovely <a href="http://www.laviniastamps.com/" target="_blank">Lavinia Stamps</a> and I used Black Archival. I have done quite a few cards with my Brushos now and some of them I am quite pleased with! They say practice makes perfect!!!<br />
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Love Di xxDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-7661480399653356292015-01-01T15:34:00.000+00:002015-01-01T15:34:06.798+00:00Happy New Year!Hello there! <br />
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Happy New Year to my blog visitors. It's a new year and I am hoping that I can start posting on my blog on a regular basis. I know I have said that before but this time my aim is to post something at least once a week. The main reason for this is that I really want to get back into card making again as ( due to a fairly challenging year) I have not been able to do much crafting. If I aim to post at least once a week I <u>HAVE</u> to make some cards! <br />
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This card is one I made using <a href="http://www.designsbyryn.com/" target="_blank">Ryn</a>'s stamps<br />
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The background was created using Dylusions inks. I have used the Leafy Branch stamp round the edge and the butterfly is Selini. The leaves and butterfly have been coloured with Promarkers and Selini has black glitter on her wings and is raised up on sticky fixers. The sentiment stamp is <a href="http://www.claritystamp.co.uk/" target="_blank">Clarity Stamps</a>.<br />
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Di xxxDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-89791571329902154342014-06-06T16:07:00.002+01:002014-06-06T16:08:19.793+01:00A Family Hug!Hello!<br />
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What a lovely day outside - it makes you feel so much better! We do deserve more sunny days, don't we?<br />
I went to a craft show at Farnborough earlier this year and bought this set of owl stamps which I love. I am sure you will agree that they are very sweet.<br />
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The background was done using Distress Ink Pads and <a href="http://www.inkylicious.co.uk/" target="_blank">Inkylicious</a> Duster Brushes over a moon mask. The set of stamps are <a href="http://www.hobbyartstamps.com/" target="_blank">Hobby Art</a> and the card I have made is similar to an example on their stand. The owl stamps are all separate so I stamped them in a line and then just drew in a branch underneath them. The branches at the top and lantern are part of the set. The verse is from a Stamp-it set from <a href="http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafters Companion</a>.<br />
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Think this is a very cute card and I like the fact that it can be used for almost any occasion.<br />
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Hugs - Di xxDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-9992157335664857252014-05-24T16:19:00.000+01:002014-05-24T16:20:04.196+01:00Spring is Sprung!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-31578198320432927162013-09-17T11:23:00.000+01:002013-09-17T11:28:24.411+01:00Glossy Flowers!Good morning Bloggers! <br />
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Back from my holiday in Austria which was wonderful - such a beautiful country and we were so lucky with the weather, lots of sunshine. It's a miserable day here so, as Bob is at golf, I thought I would spend some time crafting. This is a card I have just made using colours that are a bit different for me. Hope you like it.<br />
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Love Di xxDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-1929409624877655022013-08-23T18:04:00.005+01:002013-09-07T16:24:20.585+01:00Together Forever!Hello there<br />
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I expect you thought I had given up on my blog but here, finally, is a very quick card that I have made Things have been a bit hectic recently so just haven't got round to doing much card making at all. However I have made time to look at all your blogs and must say there have been some incredible creations.<br />
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The stamp I have used is a <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lili of the Valley</a> one, coloured in with Promarkers and finished off with ribbon and gems. As I said it is very simple but I do love the stamp!! Am off to Austria on Wednesday for a holiday so will be back on my blog after that!</div>
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-45423234607087446272013-05-29T10:34:00.005+01:002013-05-29T10:39:20.987+01:00RaindropsHello Bloggers!<br />
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As usual its ages since I managed to post on my blog but at last I have got a bit of time so hopefully I will be able to make some cards!! It's been a difficult couple of months as Bob, my husband, has been recovering from heart surgery and consequently has not been able to do much and wanted to go out each day to break the monotony! We have run out of garden centres to visit, and he has even been happy to go clothes shopping with me which is a first! We've also had more coffees and lunches out than I can count which is not good for my waistline! However he is much better now and can drive again so life is getting back to normal.<br />
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For my card today I have used the wonderful stamps by<a href="http://designsbyryn.com/" target="_blank"> Ryn</a>. I love these stamps and am gradually building up my collection. Can't wait for my next order to arrive!<br />
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The background has been sprayed with Dylusions inks - it was definitely Lemon Zest but not sure which other colour I used! Then stamped with the Leafy Branch and Raindrop Set. The flower is African Daisy which has been coloured with Promarkers and some black glitter in the centre. They have been raised up on stick fixers. The "Happy Birthday" is a <a href="http://www.chocolatebaroque.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate Baroque</a> stamp.<br />
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Di xxDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-24866723549588580072013-05-09T17:33:00.002+01:002013-05-09T17:42:46.972+01:00Beautiful Bubbles!Hi there!<br />
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Have not been able to post anything for a while but being as my new stamps have arrived from Ryn I thought I really must have a play!<br />
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I sprayed the background with Dylusions Inks - Cut Grass and Vibrant Turquoise and then stamped the Sea Bubbles set with Versafine Onyx Black. I then used the Rising Bubbles stamp (which is the first of my new stamps). The Koi were stamped on white card, coloured with Promarkers and then placed in position. I finished off with Glossy accents on the Rising Bubbles (although you can't see it in the photo) and the white spots on the Sea Bubbles I have done with my Posca Pen. All the wonderful stamps are from <a href="mailto:designsbyryn@gmail.com" target="_blank">Ryn</a>. Can't wait to try more of my new ones so watch this space!!<br />
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Thank you to everyone who has visited my blog and especially to those who have left comments. I am so thrilled to hear from you all. Just a very quick card today - I was having a play and came up with this simple idea. Can't make up my mind about it so please let me know what you think!<br />
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<br />Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-83631048768845997992013-04-14T11:46:00.001+01:002013-04-14T15:24:32.503+01:00Lavinia Stamps Challenge - Bright & Beautiful<div style="text-align: center;">
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-47471912535393540362013-04-10T18:27:00.000+01:002013-04-10T18:35:19.247+01:00Fairy Pretty!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I am going to make a big effort to keep my blog up to date now. Have not been able to dedicate any time to crafting over the last few months but fortunately things are improving and I should have more "me" time hopefully. I made this card for my friends birthday this month. She loves fairies so thought she would like this.</div>
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All the stamps are lovely<a href="http://www.laviniastamps.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Lavinia</a> except for the Happy Birthday which is <a href="http://www.chocolatebaroque.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate Baroque</a>. For the background I have used two shades of Cosmic Shimmer Mist - Ocean Sunlight and Mallow Blush.It has been finished off with clear glitter on the flowers, fairy's hair and wings and stars.</div>
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It was my Aunt's 90th Birthday yesterday and I decided to do an Iris Folding card for her. This is not a technique I use any more but it just seemed appropriate for the occasion. She was delighted so it was well worth the time I spent on it!!</div>
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The Iris Folding design and papers are <a href="http://www.deecraft.co.uk/" target="_blank">DeeCraft</a>. The flower and leaf punches are an assortment from my stash and the butterfly one is Artoz. The gems are Docraft Papermania. The greeting is computer generated.</div>
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Thought it was about time I posted something on my blog after all this time. Life has just got in the way I'm afraid! <br />
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This is a card I made for my granddaughter's 18th birthday. Sorry about the photo - forgot to take a better one before I gave it to her!</div>
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I have stamped the background with <a href="http://www.designsbyryn.com/" target="_blank">Ryn</a>'s Sea Bubbles set, the die is a Cheery Lyn Designs called Tropical Flourish , flowers are from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a> and the gems are Artoz</div>
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I have coloured with Promarkers, the border punch is an EK Success, glitter is Hunkydory Diamond Sparkles and gems are Artoz</div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-53175654205887541362012-06-03T18:45:00.001+01:002012-07-26T19:39:33.662+01:00Crowscape<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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Just spent an enjoyable "Jubilee Lunch" which was organised by the local Methodist Church for members of their congregation and people in our street. It was nice to meet some of the people we live close to and had not yet met - we have only been here a short time.</div>
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I brayered the background using Adirondack Sunshine Yellow and Red Pepper inks and usd a mask for the sun (or moon!) Then just used Versafine Onyx black for the stamp. Black gems are from Craft Creations. This is a very simple card but I think it's quite effective.</div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06762252399714425031noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3491877745017318858.post-13891925588118654952012-06-02T08:30:00.000+01:002012-06-02T08:51:28.012+01:00TildaI love Magnolia Stamps and this one is a favourite of mine. <br />
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