tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51768799193661965312024-03-19T00:00:32.188-04:00Shona's Stamping StageShona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.comBlogger500125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-46989226835507426142024-03-19T00:00:00.110-04:002024-03-19T00:00:00.293-04:00HAI Let it Snow<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog! I'm back from Scotland after a quick week's visit and am now rather sick with some kind of virus, not anything they tested me for, but am on antibiotics and am left with a rather raspy chest cough. Getting better each day though, so that's good! Took a walk around the yard and so much has happened in a week and a half! The crocuses and daffodils are a welcoming sight!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My card today is for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, where as always it is Anything Goes!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4UqwQXbUVj7_rOpBJpT_Fgkl5UYXuZHjIz4lWlGqmMP6gvdKhGwAUcQbkaTJ_eOnUQzs1hshPW3hje2DwRXAxw0vkGB6ZB1zY_UkP6GDBWGdBja7ojXyAPbX-z7SFUKjex3wmrgmALvwvt_7nMjMe93Rq1FUm7vxSP0H5kVwFH3odbM7MgmfPZgXKBU/s3526/DSC01154.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3342" data-original-width="3526" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4UqwQXbUVj7_rOpBJpT_Fgkl5UYXuZHjIz4lWlGqmMP6gvdKhGwAUcQbkaTJ_eOnUQzs1hshPW3hje2DwRXAxw0vkGB6ZB1zY_UkP6GDBWGdBja7ojXyAPbX-z7SFUKjex3wmrgmALvwvt_7nMjMe93Rq1FUm7vxSP0H5kVwFH3odbM7MgmfPZgXKBU/w509-h482/DSC01154.JPG" width="509" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had a negative die cut of a snowflake that I had used in a previous card lying on the desk and I started with that. I applied double stick tape to the back of it and layered it on to a piece of white cardstock.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7DznOz9EvhKiCbrmlnBPAK-DkccjOQP_YNOw_CfaUG2DpwX11GXENaEc_7OmMVt6fHEE0q0DRy8EhedMEw9xzf1qTYsrRHgI_JfupqHsorhf2wZBr4ppWOfp8auQxo-bu93Q6LONSKOa9khzXk3FNqkalOnoj0I91Kv_bH5BMLVeKnNvdzR5UuaxfK0/s5184/DSC01145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7DznOz9EvhKiCbrmlnBPAK-DkccjOQP_YNOw_CfaUG2DpwX11GXENaEc_7OmMVt6fHEE0q0DRy8EhedMEw9xzf1qTYsrRHgI_JfupqHsorhf2wZBr4ppWOfp8auQxo-bu93Q6LONSKOa9khzXk3FNqkalOnoj0I91Kv_bH5BMLVeKnNvdzR5UuaxfK0/w484-h363/DSC01145.JPG" width="484" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I applied Cloud Nine microfine glitter to the front of it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycLP4_kEGYdcxeawWUPPP9DRYpbfPgpa3bYhcKXH7xffNyMjW0jPiMExXUbASubZJmFDIGx4uDqTz_fCjOmC3ibTmKuWuKXi7Fk5rqVXR-I0thDKck7OFFq4_xLvZ8DxPmQac35XXrcha-Pjx2NqSxK8VgSCok4AQwXvlPZkIttpzzR7lgSemzODkBEM/s5184/DSC01147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycLP4_kEGYdcxeawWUPPP9DRYpbfPgpa3bYhcKXH7xffNyMjW0jPiMExXUbASubZJmFDIGx4uDqTz_fCjOmC3ibTmKuWuKXi7Fk5rqVXR-I0thDKck7OFFq4_xLvZ8DxPmQac35XXrcha-Pjx2NqSxK8VgSCok4AQwXvlPZkIttpzzR7lgSemzODkBEM/w489-h367/DSC01147.JPG" width="489" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This panel was then layered on to a square piece of designer paper and this was layered to a white card base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Let it Snow sentiment was die cut after layering a piece of double sided tape over the top of a piece of white cardstock.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsJWXETb7lmGXacv9cUOgQwbYJXck0qpkzZLfkyN7vykwgOPzkuTQZrGqYkarEc57QQowNanfHeSD4MY_D5e0ZCfjyrC8tvUzGyCAL6TubXT5gzdnI5qS4h99XPhCA0mU8BwOlL2vvCHMTbyVtLyfEmzc-Lfw_z2m7oog0bRsU4k0uxMZZ-s48Y3VSJ8/s5184/DSC01148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsJWXETb7lmGXacv9cUOgQwbYJXck0qpkzZLfkyN7vykwgOPzkuTQZrGqYkarEc57QQowNanfHeSD4MY_D5e0ZCfjyrC8tvUzGyCAL6TubXT5gzdnI5qS4h99XPhCA0mU8BwOlL2vvCHMTbyVtLyfEmzc-Lfw_z2m7oog0bRsU4k0uxMZZ-s48Y3VSJ8/w489-h367/DSC01148.JPG" width="489" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">The sentiment was glue across the base of the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8PuHDMCM-UyJYLqaqWGsJDI4LKvLHxqOeBT5Y1O6jSUObjHHuI1s1_35GZa095sd5YyOhH3hPL1T3ybemFyLwb4Lgl795nBq_v8I8VwpWn2mQQYYEASNmeOlfVcODHj5MJ9LSUTiYRexJ4SdZkeyChRRkfOxvZGj3TWRRszbsntj6lC6I-pJRqunVsQ4/s5184/DSC01149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8PuHDMCM-UyJYLqaqWGsJDI4LKvLHxqOeBT5Y1O6jSUObjHHuI1s1_35GZa095sd5YyOhH3hPL1T3ybemFyLwb4Lgl795nBq_v8I8VwpWn2mQQYYEASNmeOlfVcODHj5MJ9LSUTiYRexJ4SdZkeyChRRkfOxvZGj3TWRRszbsntj6lC6I-pJRqunVsQ4/w494-h370/DSC01149.JPG" width="494" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />When the glue was dry, I peeled off the protective cover of the tape and added three microfine glitters, white, teal and navy to the sentiment. </span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgmOVSlUh64D3NvTtA4waOrq9OLGzekmRrVKiEWDy1kQciywRpt9LrtG5RnRYIZeXLj50gtlTLiCuxUgwXpQrt72OKNBRYqGdEdXRFfwcIpG-yFuvMHfqhLvCXZ2HklLdG3GZKZfEtudZ1tyGZ27bsfbNMcKBMApK1R0f4QIBagplMVPuwBRrqYoR-ho/s5184/DSC01151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEgmOVSlUh64D3NvTtA4waOrq9OLGzekmRrVKiEWDy1kQciywRpt9LrtG5RnRYIZeXLj50gtlTLiCuxUgwXpQrt72OKNBRYqGdEdXRFfwcIpG-yFuvMHfqhLvCXZ2HklLdG3GZKZfEtudZ1tyGZ27bsfbNMcKBMApK1R0f4QIBagplMVPuwBRrqYoR-ho/w488-h366/DSC01151.JPG" width="488" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The three colors showed up nicely against the different backgrounds.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmDM4HR1x2dlAB8HU5Pit94jzrKEirVp48dABpSkPDpKx6OSxShyphenhyphen6BStvM_zqdpHY6vr5sw530hrbvD_yILmNbIHqQr5G4U14FXBzT0LKHGTfUA9ujA6zhjP0OWFNpoO1mRVSrH4HGfLiaCf_h6BzfR4rUIX-bAG8yTWl_HskwS1Z7Mc3m46jvPcb5_k/s5184/DSC01152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmDM4HR1x2dlAB8HU5Pit94jzrKEirVp48dABpSkPDpKx6OSxShyphenhyphen6BStvM_zqdpHY6vr5sw530hrbvD_yILmNbIHqQr5G4U14FXBzT0LKHGTfUA9ujA6zhjP0OWFNpoO1mRVSrH4HGfLiaCf_h6BzfR4rUIX-bAG8yTWl_HskwS1Z7Mc3m46jvPcb5_k/w490-h368/DSC01152.JPG" width="490" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A navy ribbon and a thread bow was tied around the spine of the card to finish it up. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEXn57iE_zEpBStDv17Mzyyv4LidsEo7u4kL6HgitE9MQmn-4toSqXmWG3Xz4uSFDCrcER3DAlfFkfVsIQsFLX6qnzzwUznBZs2d0751zM-QrVMTHNbLd-vwl84Uuk58iLiiBGwiO5uQKUHlNmuA5bJyVoZjBGnxcaeqZi8C6camEDwoH0iMBG033MLA/s5184/DSC01153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEXn57iE_zEpBStDv17Mzyyv4LidsEo7u4kL6HgitE9MQmn-4toSqXmWG3Xz4uSFDCrcER3DAlfFkfVsIQsFLX6qnzzwUznBZs2d0751zM-QrVMTHNbLd-vwl84Uuk58iLiiBGwiO5uQKUHlNmuA5bJyVoZjBGnxcaeqZi8C6camEDwoH0iMBG033MLA/w483-h362/DSC01153.JPG" width="483" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope I've inspired you to join in on the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Challenge</a> this week! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-34400352682412715742024-03-05T00:00:00.001-05:002024-03-05T00:00:00.138-05:00HAI Poinsettia Christmas<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. Today I have a card for the Holly and Ivy Challenge, which is always "Anything Goes".</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeH_UG6srQpggZgx50u-cL52XJx4cl34g9f3TzDq_ZuyEpKI19mVg2Yp4grS7Zv5RhGUYzDQMMz2-YCXL06eExsrBSwWlEdBtcKSdtR5bKbzc1fRitSbKjKUncSmBfCX-zRjFfd-TZ_V5kCePTH-S_3TxpVEE5l63duoP4ZGYNTkgWP0jhYyMmKXOW1Ic/s3851/DSC01016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3851" data-original-width="3780" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeH_UG6srQpggZgx50u-cL52XJx4cl34g9f3TzDq_ZuyEpKI19mVg2Yp4grS7Zv5RhGUYzDQMMz2-YCXL06eExsrBSwWlEdBtcKSdtR5bKbzc1fRitSbKjKUncSmBfCX-zRjFfd-TZ_V5kCePTH-S_3TxpVEE5l63duoP4ZGYNTkgWP0jhYyMmKXOW1Ic/w501-h510/DSC01016.JPG" width="501" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I chose to work with the Penny Black Poinsettia die.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAckZot7PWrXIuhyS-bujbAz1eOaAF-jq2S3pW4yllZHxoYSeBrIYaPThflGgvo3vid5ss4XvsdoPcLacL40HKiFnR7DFG1LvH0NqbzdbgMiWSqAmWpUKKZY3pscG0ky-DjVGIbwHvFRzqB9jj5poQ9w0KGKP9PG0jcKwyzxPAq37p_Do_UUBBEPC59qc/s5184/DSC01005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="585" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAckZot7PWrXIuhyS-bujbAz1eOaAF-jq2S3pW4yllZHxoYSeBrIYaPThflGgvo3vid5ss4XvsdoPcLacL40HKiFnR7DFG1LvH0NqbzdbgMiWSqAmWpUKKZY3pscG0ky-DjVGIbwHvFRzqB9jj5poQ9w0KGKP9PG0jcKwyzxPAq37p_Do_UUBBEPC59qc/w439-h585/DSC01005.JPG" width="439" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I die cut the poinsettias three times from red cardstock and the flower center from yellow cardstock.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7yb0KxzIA__1Pra8SNFKHPVrDq4CgAaOJlNL0ormYjIh3tVCyDzR2Vf0Gj3mftYcbqOowmPkfysUl7SlcNeqGr2zFdaNkDu7Sd7mKWxyllKcEzuZq02kYBuM942FOy0AAIvkAACmowDPB8NhPifY6tFrD_Z1_R96HdPIuph_EPLyi4SPXMnNC2yB-Wc/s5184/DSC01006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7yb0KxzIA__1Pra8SNFKHPVrDq4CgAaOJlNL0ormYjIh3tVCyDzR2Vf0Gj3mftYcbqOowmPkfysUl7SlcNeqGr2zFdaNkDu7Sd7mKWxyllKcEzuZq02kYBuM942FOy0AAIvkAACmowDPB8NhPifY6tFrD_Z1_R96HdPIuph_EPLyi4SPXMnNC2yB-Wc/w495-h371/DSC01006.JPG" width="495" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I found a piece of mottled metallic cardstock and used this as the front panel.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UN1Y82yZVBKAd51bAT8s-sMLCvNvYYCQTMW3t8DaBWdYdKXg7YJaIeSXqwvuvUNRRbz1MLGl5MooO5hWDN5lck-R7JVnFfMB-CcqEPD4dSYx3rh7jUPBqPOsvRoY2_eZLbPovQDETxYMe27ecASMZfU9UvxE5qxYbBl5ZqUpJDRns5vykxf9SkKCP_U/s5184/DSC01011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UN1Y82yZVBKAd51bAT8s-sMLCvNvYYCQTMW3t8DaBWdYdKXg7YJaIeSXqwvuvUNRRbz1MLGl5MooO5hWDN5lck-R7JVnFfMB-CcqEPD4dSYx3rh7jUPBqPOsvRoY2_eZLbPovQDETxYMe27ecASMZfU9UvxE5qxYbBl5ZqUpJDRns5vykxf9SkKCP_U/w495-h371/DSC01011.JPG" width="495" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> I die cut the Spellbinders grommet tag also from a scrap of the same red cardstock and attached it to the piece of metallic cardstock with gold thread. The Season's Greetings was a gold sticker!</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjtXMxq4WgJyv1Vx1sHjY1rs949FhjFjuKVizOr6EFPbzJCPb8X0GEnH3nA8te3OEIJ2OiyxBDq17wapWHY4OVaId9cLvrYM3s_dcNSyG6T0S-d7Y6rzPLDAqP_bR3llAUs6Pga-gUo2e6QCrdx9nhVv5MKILq29AC95iP2mPqotSkiqfp0ZrzCU_qss/s5184/DSC01015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjtXMxq4WgJyv1Vx1sHjY1rs949FhjFjuKVizOr6EFPbzJCPb8X0GEnH3nA8te3OEIJ2OiyxBDq17wapWHY4OVaId9cLvrYM3s_dcNSyG6T0S-d7Y6rzPLDAqP_bR3llAUs6Pga-gUo2e6QCrdx9nhVv5MKILq29AC95iP2mPqotSkiqfp0ZrzCU_qss/w447-h596/DSC01015.JPG" width="447" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The poinsettias were assembled using glue.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdu7WebCqUAFjx5gMdjhD0y4oVnCk6HoJ9qHsfPeSFTcCONYx1jXgZ1D42MoAn3miWXp7wc5YDMoUqnCTIbfA-emD7XfFKzcTLfa_dMURCOYJNpFSXhHrjmrUw2VuQfY9eAOFfYkP3951vh3WcKwKFXDnnoQ2F9JSmUwY9PeOs7f_GGgl5ln3BQP6GVZY/s5184/DSC01013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="585" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdu7WebCqUAFjx5gMdjhD0y4oVnCk6HoJ9qHsfPeSFTcCONYx1jXgZ1D42MoAn3miWXp7wc5YDMoUqnCTIbfA-emD7XfFKzcTLfa_dMURCOYJNpFSXhHrjmrUw2VuQfY9eAOFfYkP3951vh3WcKwKFXDnnoQ2F9JSmUwY9PeOs7f_GGgl5ln3BQP6GVZY/w439-h585/DSC01013.JPG" width="439" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2L-odRZTe4PXzvVUr9u7KXI6CWq6vBxPM2W476JwreqOG6_GTwRzy1uaQS_j1DPNvDwKVmvJsVRkfIxdkMI512uBMHoCUpQq0nsq8OBIIQ9SWIplxaSZIxDdJ9WN-KLEnMgszKjCDfrX_jtzQRPSg5rAg5exBzKFmvOJ3h32B1h1-25ClWXVQ2kBGWo/s5184/DSC01014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2L-odRZTe4PXzvVUr9u7KXI6CWq6vBxPM2W476JwreqOG6_GTwRzy1uaQS_j1DPNvDwKVmvJsVRkfIxdkMI512uBMHoCUpQq0nsq8OBIIQ9SWIplxaSZIxDdJ9WN-KLEnMgszKjCDfrX_jtzQRPSg5rAg5exBzKFmvOJ3h32B1h1-25ClWXVQ2kBGWo/w446-h594/DSC01014.JPG" width="446" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The card front was layered to a white card base and then some self-adhesive gold sequins were added to the card front to finish.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnGxqvykEdWqyvcyeHOuqPjnXaxXAXRResL57ZK4LnSYkDsFG1Hqr0qWN6M51fKYHqcDvw9ee4AVpVXVI2ZyX3Qpk0y8N_G_HbDKCYZU1Cd8DTAfhRYOkvL8oYg0Fa_xHYyKOOcQL5ZP9gAB9blHcNvQ-DpKdbFGwWhY5GVJ5zbqr6_F0Rt-j3jHPHrY/s5184/DSC01018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnGxqvykEdWqyvcyeHOuqPjnXaxXAXRResL57ZK4LnSYkDsFG1Hqr0qWN6M51fKYHqcDvw9ee4AVpVXVI2ZyX3Qpk0y8N_G_HbDKCYZU1Cd8DTAfhRYOkvL8oYg0Fa_xHYyKOOcQL5ZP9gAB9blHcNvQ-DpKdbFGwWhY5GVJ5zbqr6_F0Rt-j3jHPHrY/w454-h605/DSC01018.JPG" width="454" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />That's all for today!</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again for visiting!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-12957259667742861872024-02-20T00:00:00.042-05:002024-02-20T00:00:00.252-05:00HAI Holiday Greetings<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. Dark-eyed Junko waiting his turn for the window feeder is my header this month! We got yet another dumping of snow at the weekend! Looking forward to Spring!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My card today is for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, where as always, it is anything Christmas goes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjef_L-v3zyYxh0AvhMKCCkh01fqukfXVYG2tyaJW-0k-4X1lWeLCVA4QptjWrXuppcb8vKIGdS-pI4tJNzfvO5Z6TWiUXmzKzjel4TCk_iHsZQNeCLmqbYLsYr_5uw3_k8eoVsdrrUNr9jATmCsu6top9Wp9Q0PDui7Ov7jhaoKICHxOfZdFz321ommKY/s5184/DSC01002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjef_L-v3zyYxh0AvhMKCCkh01fqukfXVYG2tyaJW-0k-4X1lWeLCVA4QptjWrXuppcb8vKIGdS-pI4tJNzfvO5Z6TWiUXmzKzjel4TCk_iHsZQNeCLmqbYLsYr_5uw3_k8eoVsdrrUNr9jATmCsu6top9Wp9Q0PDui7Ov7jhaoKICHxOfZdFz321ommKY/w450-h599/DSC01002.JPG" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I chose this stencil (Holiday Greetings and Holly) from Dreamweaver and used the watercolor paints with a paintbrush to color it in.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDelI1gguJ_A2StzSentL5XAaTVEmH2aMZfFyrtighUA2Z2EnvcasU93lQ-NfjGpizfotT0kOfC0taOWFuBXYzlK86nQDYHGlPxBMeC8u9U0mgRNwSmHVb26AGdl_CLCt7mfY-W6Kzg95A7Gw3kcM57NSLUunu_bMIPOh8MBwmo_93AXnewViBFAcyjB0/s5184/DSC00994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDelI1gguJ_A2StzSentL5XAaTVEmH2aMZfFyrtighUA2Z2EnvcasU93lQ-NfjGpizfotT0kOfC0taOWFuBXYzlK86nQDYHGlPxBMeC8u9U0mgRNwSmHVb26AGdl_CLCt7mfY-W6Kzg95A7Gw3kcM57NSLUunu_bMIPOh8MBwmo_93AXnewViBFAcyjB0/w497-h373/DSC00994.JPG" width="497" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I scored around the edges of the focal panel and then layered it to an olive green card base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mL2ZhtrBXSEzkbkm5J4mhvlBB6ZgcEsVU5y88B6SCIzPuLyNfvgffjRea6YNAA3y_JJ7xDEbAuHnYdpGUUFk8Enl_BoCTNZJnd3Bez7yE8PiGlFV7S7RhyphenhyphenRuO5doLNTLZgwtJHeiYHorsgXMzYkcIrWWEuIv5AVNiJ34S36afisFd34erguUC_OePaQ/s5184/DSC00996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mL2ZhtrBXSEzkbkm5J4mhvlBB6ZgcEsVU5y88B6SCIzPuLyNfvgffjRea6YNAA3y_JJ7xDEbAuHnYdpGUUFk8Enl_BoCTNZJnd3Bez7yE8PiGlFV7S7RhyphenhyphenRuO5doLNTLZgwtJHeiYHorsgXMzYkcIrWWEuIv5AVNiJ34S36afisFd34erguUC_OePaQ/w489-h367/DSC00996.JPG" width="489" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I added five gold self-adhesive gems to the card to finish off.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTwVhd7lRZ0wTz8MBRXDw92zUI189u1Z7SxgxSmCR1uvHSErdCBx2HZJ5X5vf14WP9ChmezLJkj2CJfzNkKqL6fFGa_GCgR8K5e4wPkEc8_r_nM1j2tiaacWQ8DlYQCfx9js6b4Kcm1loTbf3EOPSMf3lpxvt8J33oTwDB7uGfaaSOc9AInspxaJST5I/s5184/DSC01001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTwVhd7lRZ0wTz8MBRXDw92zUI189u1Z7SxgxSmCR1uvHSErdCBx2HZJ5X5vf14WP9ChmezLJkj2CJfzNkKqL6fFGa_GCgR8K5e4wPkEc8_r_nM1j2tiaacWQ8DlYQCfx9js6b4Kcm1loTbf3EOPSMf3lpxvt8J33oTwDB7uGfaaSOc9AInspxaJST5I/w454-h605/DSC01001.JPG" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope I've inspired you to join in the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge</a>! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><br /><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-38980507110048420472024-02-14T00:00:00.050-05:002024-02-14T00:00:00.144-05:00CCC Icicle Christmas<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Hi there and welcome back to my blog! We got another dumping of snow today, so my header is a little Dark-eyed Junko, waiting his turn to get to the window feeder at the kitchen!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBh4z2fetcrRaNTfoMfwTril_1Ix3t478uGbhnsANTYZVaMS8xmVozu1C0Mxziw7n-mexi8ct1_IRMaw61a3PI2dsXSEYXT8QhwSaePxnxTEBW27HJgYdGQr3y85tZKxE9lmArPJ0ySwEoRmrWGpkrRJ15F9Nsq_m1XOwtPiNu_TcpwR1fqmoqmFVRao/s4654/DSC00847.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4654" data-original-width="3627" height="587" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBh4z2fetcrRaNTfoMfwTril_1Ix3t478uGbhnsANTYZVaMS8xmVozu1C0Mxziw7n-mexi8ct1_IRMaw61a3PI2dsXSEYXT8QhwSaePxnxTEBW27HJgYdGQr3y85tZKxE9lmArPJ0ySwEoRmrWGpkrRJ15F9Nsq_m1XOwtPiNu_TcpwR1fqmoqmFVRao/w457-h587/DSC00847.JPG" width="457" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today my card is for the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations challenge</a>, where they would like to see your cards featuring either an embossing folder or a stencil!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjvgVHpnIL4haD3WHbcjpU5Bi7G1s8pZhHouFfcK-tRmx0V6Aoovd_L3M3jZEJKw4V7dO8Crkuea22xE9-YfYYmAEUEg-5X9Tqp_EwbnRYs8lYS9qJcBTLQhppcz_Dp9F7jxUO0PgUAI_IDYZmF2k1BiMn9BYlirmi0swc2_GDlNkodBuXoqz6x6x6_lU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="320" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjvgVHpnIL4haD3WHbcjpU5Bi7G1s8pZhHouFfcK-tRmx0V6Aoovd_L3M3jZEJKw4V7dO8Crkuea22xE9-YfYYmAEUEg-5X9Tqp_EwbnRYs8lYS9qJcBTLQhppcz_Dp9F7jxUO0PgUAI_IDYZmF2k1BiMn9BYlirmi0swc2_GDlNkodBuXoqz6x6x6_lU" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I chose to play with the Cuttlebug Christmas Words embossing Folder.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnqIQkkejCQLYnGMwdomdDnsvnoYwsvG0tTvSLxUE3kR8usRi9_55bJdVoLaDy5mv9YRVdvgQPR9w0VCexBRSbe38xQ5n3aSKtgx3WoBcphiDNrD7UYObIQntoT8lEKyGNC6U6Zn81yqoI_Lm1Vg92hbyzYBuVjNfLuU0sIkUppkKyXXqSxqrpkZ3Ow0/s5184/DSC00831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnqIQkkejCQLYnGMwdomdDnsvnoYwsvG0tTvSLxUE3kR8usRi9_55bJdVoLaDy5mv9YRVdvgQPR9w0VCexBRSbe38xQ5n3aSKtgx3WoBcphiDNrD7UYObIQntoT8lEKyGNC6U6Zn81yqoI_Lm1Vg92hbyzYBuVjNfLuU0sIkUppkKyXXqSxqrpkZ3Ow0/w491-h368/DSC00831.JPG" width="491" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I inked up the inside of the embossing folder with Paradise Versafine Clair ink and then ran it through my embossing machine.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxywAki1TJIZGpskA0leLVzY1LXtUJ50Qi9b62MHEO6CnJYxi2Ez3NpQ7FgOs__4LtGVQXIVUIkFbcEU3WC2I9TJTWuigT8JzRHwD-bl27simtVfHD3PIbBujBdj10M05Cn2okIMNve2wKJ_-FFbfgas0NglnTGbAkXHPNPIIdAJBXvrlwLBAdA2elak/s5184/DSC00836.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxywAki1TJIZGpskA0leLVzY1LXtUJ50Qi9b62MHEO6CnJYxi2Ez3NpQ7FgOs__4LtGVQXIVUIkFbcEU3WC2I9TJTWuigT8JzRHwD-bl27simtVfHD3PIbBujBdj10M05Cn2okIMNve2wKJ_-FFbfgas0NglnTGbAkXHPNPIIdAJBXvrlwLBAdA2elak/w493-h370/DSC00836.JPG" width="493" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I then sprinkled some Sparkle embossing powder over the wet ink and heat embossed it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWjo_0NUTgjEbq7RYhorD5LjSUinSmM224Q8S1fkdJIjQFAxEG_lybU1OSXCUXf1NVWSXFplXRAg6TWtDyqtiT_Pwh3pm09A2lg-vhxqV-chc0r1Qd1QTL4V7Wg94bihmo6PnD692bwQcJdaw70CocTd9KUhpSs3jJVaetfVGAzbWYQD5lFeEOLZXE1I/s5184/DSC00838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWjo_0NUTgjEbq7RYhorD5LjSUinSmM224Q8S1fkdJIjQFAxEG_lybU1OSXCUXf1NVWSXFplXRAg6TWtDyqtiT_Pwh3pm09A2lg-vhxqV-chc0r1Qd1QTL4V7Wg94bihmo6PnD692bwQcJdaw70CocTd9KUhpSs3jJVaetfVGAzbWYQD5lFeEOLZXE1I/w487-h366/DSC00838.JPG" width="487" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Next I cut the Joy Craft Winter Wishes icicle die out of navy cardstock.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMdbWOWk-0EvePcL7PbqrVaqwc9ba98NZa9xBLUrXov04Jsus5TK5QnsHEWdkxEyVlSIadiFK9zWKyVU7f8utOs5zRQet0oX0aOkdEX9c8TEDaTH8m2OBo009B4BDoHn_xnF5cvacC5VHC4iCDr85JqyJjbVJcgTCoAyvp_4d4ChcbbFH5bCYdSiquX4/s5184/DSC00839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMdbWOWk-0EvePcL7PbqrVaqwc9ba98NZa9xBLUrXov04Jsus5TK5QnsHEWdkxEyVlSIadiFK9zWKyVU7f8utOs5zRQet0oX0aOkdEX9c8TEDaTH8m2OBo009B4BDoHn_xnF5cvacC5VHC4iCDr85JqyJjbVJcgTCoAyvp_4d4ChcbbFH5bCYdSiquX4/w485-h364/DSC00839.JPG" width="485" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I inked the icicle up with Versamark and then applied Sparkle and heat embossed that too.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkZazID77OUrdB0nyo-Z9Y8hFZP5D1-bqDs971wmPqolQPKexQh4DTApRrtQg8-Hqp-ZIyJcN6TRypElrK1OVetXHSDnwMpxsbajijOaXPsq79bDuBoMgMCcSHIwKBIayeN88lGJMLsjoCDfM3rMuWmSCkSInmw3MrVM95xXhwJcdZwUYR9C0OIwFgwI/s5184/DSC00842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkZazID77OUrdB0nyo-Z9Y8hFZP5D1-bqDs971wmPqolQPKexQh4DTApRrtQg8-Hqp-ZIyJcN6TRypElrK1OVetXHSDnwMpxsbajijOaXPsq79bDuBoMgMCcSHIwKBIayeN88lGJMLsjoCDfM3rMuWmSCkSInmw3MrVM95xXhwJcdZwUYR9C0OIwFgwI/w491-h368/DSC00842.JPG" width="491" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />It was attached to the front panel with a silver brad.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rh9MZngALRziXJaTHjLt9JHV7EbZjofRjEGYm59KDA10-vcm0MIyezXGRONpVxpN8cSv27xawA-Nh3HprwLAFR8hyphenhyphenB0kxAy89BY_Bg9MKOY5_natlR_Ef5EP1e6P5W01yf-xLw_hc38O6l5gPKfF62D345kqStpvYrWPDJCkWYsEZbY26JUn7puPrxI/s5184/DSC00843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rh9MZngALRziXJaTHjLt9JHV7EbZjofRjEGYm59KDA10-vcm0MIyezXGRONpVxpN8cSv27xawA-Nh3HprwLAFR8hyphenhyphenB0kxAy89BY_Bg9MKOY5_natlR_Ef5EP1e6P5W01yf-xLw_hc38O6l5gPKfF62D345kqStpvYrWPDJCkWYsEZbY26JUn7puPrxI/w494-h370/DSC00843.JPG" width="494" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />This was then attached to a glossy white card base.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLFlwUdmpf3lTA9Dga5PDkP4b1H758kixlGtRsPAjeqKHOv41lIFRoSAs-9Qit5zlwzfXUYeUvTIGBzbBQa0SPYs8Nsy_OUbFPg7f7LEv1WPh7CIWdD3g3OArLerkbaVaP6j0eMlwsfwcIdyiDiEPrHaxEDSHx4C1mkDb_W0qkunyz-dXQMQovCMsmFY/s4208/DSC00844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4208" data-original-width="3621" height="537" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLFlwUdmpf3lTA9Dga5PDkP4b1H758kixlGtRsPAjeqKHOv41lIFRoSAs-9Qit5zlwzfXUYeUvTIGBzbBQa0SPYs8Nsy_OUbFPg7f7LEv1WPh7CIWdD3g3OArLerkbaVaP6j0eMlwsfwcIdyiDiEPrHaxEDSHx4C1mkDb_W0qkunyz-dXQMQovCMsmFY/w462-h537/DSC00844.JPG" width="462" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />That finished up my card for today!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope I've inspired you to get out an embossing folder or a stencil to join in on the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">challenge</a> this month?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-67345833079144839222024-02-06T00:00:00.041-05:002024-02-06T00:00:00.132-05:00HAI Cardinal Joy<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Hi there and welcome to February and more than half way through the winter! It's all about cardinals today! Outside the kitchen window in the snow and inside huddled in a painted embossed wreath! This is my card for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, which as always is anything goes.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OgSrJFiRjXaoH6gqrVeRPDWfhyphenhyphenaqnui3E5Kb1bh9NU_LlBpWMrOCOpt96prydeE_GSVXy77M3lnoE7JcGnPSeQoNo2Kz5OBygYrdnlUbtZa7DGL1-1bxdm8Xvlmrb-pUjgL7fGpuFkg5EF9nMZot4_rUv367RiGYC5Mola0MlobgUKehC-tNqZRtpcw/s4393/DSC00724.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4393" data-original-width="3531" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OgSrJFiRjXaoH6gqrVeRPDWfhyphenhyphenaqnui3E5Kb1bh9NU_LlBpWMrOCOpt96prydeE_GSVXy77M3lnoE7JcGnPSeQoNo2Kz5OBygYrdnlUbtZa7DGL1-1bxdm8Xvlmrb-pUjgL7fGpuFkg5EF9nMZot4_rUv367RiGYC5Mola0MlobgUKehC-tNqZRtpcw/w459-h572/DSC00724.JPG" width="459" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used the Cuttlebug wreath embossing folder together with Dees Distinctively die cut.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpd_7HHpm7OrT4cHAFyZkIJJWIdRQwLvnozgbGO67_oM1ziyKHVxPmBk3ZVVUqQ6SrmzGgjsd0Aq_ySJ48IxgBYEZ_7wQxYi8W5vefIOLQ-U9uh_O9nNrTMBGQmK_J6X2hZ4l1gqAuQiSwaOp8dQezBdX9v5fSWktN3Pfo4NIuaUEBEmwP9S_3TES8DA/s4472/DSC00718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2788" data-original-width="4472" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpd_7HHpm7OrT4cHAFyZkIJJWIdRQwLvnozgbGO67_oM1ziyKHVxPmBk3ZVVUqQ6SrmzGgjsd0Aq_ySJ48IxgBYEZ_7wQxYi8W5vefIOLQ-U9uh_O9nNrTMBGQmK_J6X2hZ4l1gqAuQiSwaOp8dQezBdX9v5fSWktN3Pfo4NIuaUEBEmwP9S_3TES8DA/w486-h302/DSC00718.JPG" width="486" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />After embossing the wreath with white cardstock, I painted using a water brush and various colors from the watercolor palette. The cardinals were cut out of the die cut and attached to the wreath with some tape and foam pads. I stamped Joy, from the stamp set below. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7B4nY1spUtcG8dqEQwjW_wx-cvCyHwl2SoS2rbMbvhUEmMgSdLwuy9oOMcljE27vPlES6oYqm3xbKZEjbjuEidsrxhUR9C0vC2gRh2Fjof6Q1BN1F0FjGdakL0rDsShX02g-wNrjw5CmokI_IlnxzjPWlP2ZAshTkN8hUmwrkrRQxKaWheUCaOtABoXw/s2305/DSC00721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2305" data-original-width="2016" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7B4nY1spUtcG8dqEQwjW_wx-cvCyHwl2SoS2rbMbvhUEmMgSdLwuy9oOMcljE27vPlES6oYqm3xbKZEjbjuEidsrxhUR9C0vC2gRh2Fjof6Q1BN1F0FjGdakL0rDsShX02g-wNrjw5CmokI_IlnxzjPWlP2ZAshTkN8hUmwrkrRQxKaWheUCaOtABoXw/s320/DSC00721.JPG" width="280" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was heat embossed with Red Apple embossing powder.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj49ZtUgalBsEYlmXKV6W81adtnjrCP3hiMw5Jh7ojXBseQ23hyr1U7wy7GA6tsfQjXeBRK331yKD6sGeUI-vnOI6E7Sd52QVuyiuCfKLNwsTW5lgqZef7-waGpx636JL1HmBP368HTYaQLZL23uRgKGcT5Bgd46frZZrx6p3dUPhyTI3XWD24X0FoKbk/s5136/DSC00722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2702" data-original-width="5136" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj49ZtUgalBsEYlmXKV6W81adtnjrCP3hiMw5Jh7ojXBseQ23hyr1U7wy7GA6tsfQjXeBRK331yKD6sGeUI-vnOI6E7Sd52QVuyiuCfKLNwsTW5lgqZef7-waGpx636JL1HmBP368HTYaQLZL23uRgKGcT5Bgd46frZZrx6p3dUPhyTI3XWD24X0FoKbk/w494-h259/DSC00722.JPG" width="494" /></span></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The front panel was layered to red cardstock and then to a white card base. A red ribbon was tied to the spine of the card to finish off. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47DojAYI-OWkgLcbzNJH9WmCPIStzxaEBeYjq7OORJuG1rp4zHTZCem2hcEEHSTraiA0bIEqNCTi20agyb_sGeN1wNyTNb84bewI-1UZYrWxfku2_obA49TkQ-VSZfVeUJw1hN9KgqnL6WLZ47NEfEU0jcVtrH1d4x7t1VRO_HrgLgk75jjei8G1pB6c/s4311/DSC00723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4311" data-original-width="3474" height="557" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47DojAYI-OWkgLcbzNJH9WmCPIStzxaEBeYjq7OORJuG1rp4zHTZCem2hcEEHSTraiA0bIEqNCTi20agyb_sGeN1wNyTNb84bewI-1UZYrWxfku2_obA49TkQ-VSZfVeUJw1hN9KgqnL6WLZ47NEfEU0jcVtrH1d4x7t1VRO_HrgLgk75jjei8G1pB6c/w449-h557/DSC00723.JPG" width="449" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>That finished my card for today! Hope I've given you some inspiration to join in the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge</a>. Take a look at all the other inspiration from my team mates <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">here</a>!</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-91559434369216400482024-01-24T00:00:00.067-05:002024-01-24T00:00:00.369-05:00CCC Glitter and Sparkle<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog! This is my second card of 2024, having spent a rather extended period over the holidays in Scotland, getting our new flat situated! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3sJ46lijskXS_7e964cCXYdsWlKfjhKiVxGxsIp0NizNDsWE6pxsbhxtN2PJX_L1IdLSgbTcc28jkKpDch_4WGIxdEmyf-Rk9ppVId_LlUXv5pRpHNboo3GmxZhBpP_4KhrclKVI7HMXhtppqOp3gmJNAKY8jR5laezbw6uXrbmKAgOZlF4KoYXOqOo/s4489/DSC00601.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4489" data-original-width="3550" height="577" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3sJ46lijskXS_7e964cCXYdsWlKfjhKiVxGxsIp0NizNDsWE6pxsbhxtN2PJX_L1IdLSgbTcc28jkKpDch_4WGIxdEmyf-Rk9ppVId_LlUXv5pRpHNboo3GmxZhBpP_4KhrclKVI7HMXhtppqOp3gmJNAKY8jR5laezbw6uXrbmKAgOZlF4KoYXOqOo/w456-h577/DSC00601.JPG" width="456" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This card is for the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge, which for the month of January is looking for glitter and sparkle!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKFopB__HYH1_2ioh0IM_Ot6TPlctdCnZPbZS2drolq8FI_uowGKxfwUStHQw30UqE2xLzwcnc_rRK2C_9zibPk-aRZnajlUNlffVjKBcEMPY7BFC5Dyc0DrIJCaz1EbhsqKQUZG3ZHQX1F062jD2l0QH-MQxQf5HgfIwMjymIukzyvn3IhyphenhyphenzMQkKv5s/s320/glitter%20and%20sparkle%20tree.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="320" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKFopB__HYH1_2ioh0IM_Ot6TPlctdCnZPbZS2drolq8FI_uowGKxfwUStHQw30UqE2xLzwcnc_rRK2C_9zibPk-aRZnajlUNlffVjKBcEMPY7BFC5Dyc0DrIJCaz1EbhsqKQUZG3ZHQX1F062jD2l0QH-MQxQf5HgfIwMjymIukzyvn3IhyphenhyphenzMQkKv5s/s1600/glitter%20and%20sparkle%20tree.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I found an already made snowflake, so as sparkly as it was I decided to start with that! For the background I embossed the Sizzix Snowflake then ran a brayer over the embossed side with Versamark. Sparkle embossing powder was then applied and heated.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDFCGHvDefFX4iycnEi7LJ2lxSpDpBCjsEKwRjxqalisadkT06umEB7r3p76YzlrtugF7EbtxZTLpRSSedS0b34Jir27hyXkCY9TcJVcL0DqKH1f7pK89zaiGlOfzViIJ0uTcdlH7wFaLNy5x8DPwe1C0LrBho2xycpdmcI2FwcLSX7mfVngdiNwQfCA/s5184/DSC00594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDFCGHvDefFX4iycnEi7LJ2lxSpDpBCjsEKwRjxqalisadkT06umEB7r3p76YzlrtugF7EbtxZTLpRSSedS0b34Jir27hyXkCY9TcJVcL0DqKH1f7pK89zaiGlOfzViIJ0uTcdlH7wFaLNy5x8DPwe1C0LrBho2xycpdmcI2FwcLSX7mfVngdiNwQfCA/w483-h362/DSC00594.JPG" width="483" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>The Tonic Let it Snow die was cut out three times and then the third one was covered with Cloud Nine microfine glitter.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iW5qJuvSo9cg-41MC2dNKztj65orULowRHbE5M8S5HrG1nDxwgQumwvdy4Ry6T7zT2LYNy4Id7NiaRvRmwLfT83UrcmdlcPakOuLTlhKsMXEd5pJFGi5jj4SNUAEOc45ACHWhpSUpPZHwRjCiWnx_9fMR29TFvP6xHzplAPCDB6HnyDp0SaDmA_bcXw/s5184/DSC00599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iW5qJuvSo9cg-41MC2dNKztj65orULowRHbE5M8S5HrG1nDxwgQumwvdy4Ry6T7zT2LYNy4Id7NiaRvRmwLfT83UrcmdlcPakOuLTlhKsMXEd5pJFGi5jj4SNUAEOc45ACHWhpSUpPZHwRjCiWnx_9fMR29TFvP6xHzplAPCDB6HnyDp0SaDmA_bcXw/w494-h370/DSC00599.JPG" width="494" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>This was glued to the top of the front panel and then layered to a white card base. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsjsptTo81YqXFOtdy8OugrZEp_bRI__OnZHdRSn6Ci5BWAmANxfRsp0WUlE_2Vn9HpsliEmuCTnkmO0T8vv5OCRpY_F7QM6RmtcFzxu-Yn9_OscfPX2Wzkiia3Nz0Q-IXjSx2iIvChtBDd1oYNpKdsY7vFCqHmcI3T31J7-StT-6dsrN1moE5Ed6fZg/s5184/DSC00600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigsjsptTo81YqXFOtdy8OugrZEp_bRI__OnZHdRSn6Ci5BWAmANxfRsp0WUlE_2Vn9HpsliEmuCTnkmO0T8vv5OCRpY_F7QM6RmtcFzxu-Yn9_OscfPX2Wzkiia3Nz0Q-IXjSx2iIvChtBDd1oYNpKdsY7vFCqHmcI3T31J7-StT-6dsrN1moE5Ed6fZg/w479-h359/DSC00600.JPG" width="479" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lots of sparkle and glitter! Hope I've inspired you to play along in the challenge?</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcezOVSHHWoVgUF-acmTCC3lhwUlrPFXthFf1nlZBnv_WAWdnu5JCyiRcEeAkj5Pq3277o_jEwciN-yIeCPyxfvh7X_A-xYGjwh6IHiIS_a2bXHxjbvmWRfm11djfx0_XcW8G-ENYPWmG6-FG36U20qDXTb6xuWndqkwg7Y02HUBvxE2CFKx34ZeoJco/s5184/DSC00605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="601" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRcezOVSHHWoVgUF-acmTCC3lhwUlrPFXthFf1nlZBnv_WAWdnu5JCyiRcEeAkj5Pq3277o_jEwciN-yIeCPyxfvh7X_A-xYGjwh6IHiIS_a2bXHxjbvmWRfm11djfx0_XcW8G-ENYPWmG6-FG36U20qDXTb6xuWndqkwg7Y02HUBvxE2CFKx34ZeoJco/w451-h601/DSC00605.JPG" width="451" /></a></div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-16430531114888329902024-01-23T00:00:00.074-05:002024-01-23T08:21:18.429-05:00HAI Angelic Christmas<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and a happy and healthy New Year to each and every one of you! This is my first post of 2024, as we had an extended trip to Scotland over Christmas and New Year, in order to get our new flat organized. So I'm back now, and trying to get back into a routine - you know how that goes!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My header is a wee cardinal who came to visit the window feeder at the kitchen! Such a pretty bird, especially in the snow!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So my first card of 2024 is for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-155-anything-christmas-goes.html">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>. This challenge is always an anything goes challenge, so I hope you will play along with us this month. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtw2JwCMU5teJpWrA6bzXRW3LPVS8lbqyCBbdN3yL2sZajZIQmnmXxBecYDf43j0974yJ4xqrgfHWxG_JIpMYoqfD3t0IosL3QtZE5-TFzOTtak3ULofjhVFOFvpxagzHYSFX7RG9wcAujs3di4v6vvvkQmgUSp5nlvuGYPgcrbehoTqjPkJi7uG7nu3c/s5184/DSC00617.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="617" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtw2JwCMU5teJpWrA6bzXRW3LPVS8lbqyCBbdN3yL2sZajZIQmnmXxBecYDf43j0974yJ4xqrgfHWxG_JIpMYoqfD3t0IosL3QtZE5-TFzOTtak3ULofjhVFOFvpxagzHYSFX7RG9wcAujs3di4v6vvvkQmgUSp5nlvuGYPgcrbehoTqjPkJi7uG7nu3c/w463-h617/DSC00617.JPG" width="463" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found this stamp set with the angel, but unfortunately it wasn't in a sleeve, not sure what happened to it, but I think it may be a Penny Black set? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1aBnIL5-8td8RC20GXQ5lAUCIY4om7LgK-VlDR1IWTuiLuIeAm_kXYQlqG-JmmH9Oo3NOuQerSqXacFFq4Xel7ZTrCa0c6JednJB_nmHpjN8q2phXSe18-FWUa_7tQVHI1FjZd-WWoJaqquNVvSwMHPldcqsECU5umCOMdijoHyorYE0Z_4rtOc4rro/s5184/DSC00608.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1aBnIL5-8td8RC20GXQ5lAUCIY4om7LgK-VlDR1IWTuiLuIeAm_kXYQlqG-JmmH9Oo3NOuQerSqXacFFq4Xel7ZTrCa0c6JednJB_nmHpjN8q2phXSe18-FWUa_7tQVHI1FjZd-WWoJaqquNVvSwMHPldcqsECU5umCOMdijoHyorYE0Z_4rtOc4rro/w448-h597/DSC00608.JPG" width="448" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I stamped it in Versamark ink using the stamp platform. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkDk9eGJA7bz-THlm6R9Bq-6-mG873CV0jgJRaAqYkVXmmhBrg6R6E9K-RSu42UPia8XBAdoduSmJfuzUGM692QnME4v8U0wSzZ3RZZ__p8Ob9qTCIWffMoK-ShbhyG-kcRljuzib7DOXzk5ApU9KCeWHs7U9llHmlZGqjhkcWY-iu9NA_ZP3RL-Am0A/s5184/DSC00609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkDk9eGJA7bz-THlm6R9Bq-6-mG873CV0jgJRaAqYkVXmmhBrg6R6E9K-RSu42UPia8XBAdoduSmJfuzUGM692QnME4v8U0wSzZ3RZZ__p8Ob9qTCIWffMoK-ShbhyG-kcRljuzib7DOXzk5ApU9KCeWHs7U9llHmlZGqjhkcWY-iu9NA_ZP3RL-Am0A/w488-h366/DSC00609.JPG" width="488" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The image was then embossed with white detail powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yEvoHDKDk0gSEYae0jQ3d21wmHFZBONy83hxYDYJPFQFLmOYp7lThdwglofOZ6CBRXfAyNxfoDPyKx4JgahyphenhyphendBTRlp2pE4ETp35ukljfsiODPcGCfdWnohoDDKz2VpgLY15_lgUJDCUbH8Mrkg_Wf-LIannhOg8wo1XGzItOU7W7Ao1lsz5Lni8ZpvQ/s5184/DSC00610.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yEvoHDKDk0gSEYae0jQ3d21wmHFZBONy83hxYDYJPFQFLmOYp7lThdwglofOZ6CBRXfAyNxfoDPyKx4JgahyphenhyphendBTRlp2pE4ETp35ukljfsiODPcGCfdWnohoDDKz2VpgLY15_lgUJDCUbH8Mrkg_Wf-LIannhOg8wo1XGzItOU7W7Ao1lsz5Lni8ZpvQ/w476-h357/DSC00610.JPG" width="476" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I put a little drop of glue at the center of all the little snowflakes and then applied Reflection glitter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used a window punch for the greeting and after layering the front panel to a white layer and then on to the navy card base, I used the Merry Christmas adhesive stickers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoefCa-8Bt01nC6TJQJ-qz_U40GkL_rExaExm9o_RagJLReRFGEM90Ov4PQkZaXZT232mNlVCqQE5p5Q_cE2JFwiohu2hrnqIFHOcj9yxVb6_K0ZqifwnYCZEUOk7drfTdRMLTcI0Q49OrferT6RI8CfRJCIYgnYcfffnYGmrSetu10ucVTcNlfJFuyfE/s5184/DSC00614.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoefCa-8Bt01nC6TJQJ-qz_U40GkL_rExaExm9o_RagJLReRFGEM90Ov4PQkZaXZT232mNlVCqQE5p5Q_cE2JFwiohu2hrnqIFHOcj9yxVb6_K0ZqifwnYCZEUOk7drfTdRMLTcI0Q49OrferT6RI8CfRJCIYgnYcfffnYGmrSetu10ucVTcNlfJFuyfE/w488-h366/DSC00614.JPG" width="488" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />A piece of silver thread was tied around the spine of the card and that finished my first card of the year! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtolbDhAjlq8FVyoTJ8jAaNr4SHCXU-dFIOfR9gSeXo4KKUV8O_FzRCsSJmudVwCirnudQl29R_-xIe8tleWG5Wd9969H5NOzbeFmzPHjAca3PsXupQvoCufqbHBcOAFNsdKsitoUaH8v0ud_-Y641bW_y46SFlXU90xZwona264OIkn0_bSCQ-yJ9Jo/s5184/DSC00620.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtolbDhAjlq8FVyoTJ8jAaNr4SHCXU-dFIOfR9gSeXo4KKUV8O_FzRCsSJmudVwCirnudQl29R_-xIe8tleWG5Wd9969H5NOzbeFmzPHjAca3PsXupQvoCufqbHBcOAFNsdKsitoUaH8v0ud_-Y641bW_y46SFlXU90xZwona264OIkn0_bSCQ-yJ9Jo/w441-h588/DSC00620.JPG" width="441" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I hope I've inspired you to play along in our <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-155-anything-christmas-goes.html">challenge</a> this month. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-644898556560944532023-12-13T00:00:00.002-05:002023-12-13T08:01:48.424-05:00CCC Merry and Bright<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and thanks for stopping by today. Today is my last card for the year of 2023. It is for the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgOzAOCddIi8NJstMazJ3t3awpoqo0i3mL6gPw_es8sNZHBZWrl9b5vuXWfP_6mMS5hTvE1yqUjHVED84Rp8-Ym4lMHgzggGPfvjCP8phrD_ImMvkZEhPuG7O_TdvCWoGtNx1H9WjPhEjeDRSayCWTYUTuphnmthSjWxEuBPX-DqCf39veVpxLXNZ_0w/s4495/DSC00247.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4495" data-original-width="3129" height="642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgOzAOCddIi8NJstMazJ3t3awpoqo0i3mL6gPw_es8sNZHBZWrl9b5vuXWfP_6mMS5hTvE1yqUjHVED84Rp8-Ym4lMHgzggGPfvjCP8phrD_ImMvkZEhPuG7O_TdvCWoGtNx1H9WjPhEjeDRSayCWTYUTuphnmthSjWxEuBPX-DqCf39veVpxLXNZ_0w/w447-h642/DSC00247.JPG" width="447" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The challenge this month asks that we incorporate Christmas decorations.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFt3JkJeauaea7li-ApomCahnEAFOfJ0UFUntyJTs5HBBaPOVrMOWvcfX6W3lZ8NXMl77lLO9P2GnCnyf9Xh7Bl5gLYlAcIMlMEhDhoVyTy37MzArYiAJjdsK-RB8plpe0Q82y4ZMd_chXwAycGPKHLO-BPJLAEUC26S0TVcr2xmYo_CGbYqD04oHP1MA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="399" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFt3JkJeauaea7li-ApomCahnEAFOfJ0UFUntyJTs5HBBaPOVrMOWvcfX6W3lZ8NXMl77lLO9P2GnCnyf9Xh7Bl5gLYlAcIMlMEhDhoVyTy37MzArYiAJjdsK-RB8plpe0Q82y4ZMd_chXwAycGPKHLO-BPJLAEUC26S0TVcr2xmYo_CGbYqD04oHP1MA" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">I chose to use the Sweet Poppy bauble die</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndvkRp8BoVa67mU7DOL5AltYe032OzCf1L6-hw8JA_TwUwcs_RtNqA8XwJPmfpq14tr6zbDcO75cDSdC72M6_Nnjlqng6M6dO_H7RQgMYydEYguUGYa7-h5SlRW9fMvW8BKCvxNHjwHtladQt_O2Cp6QRhbCpis5tRqgmfvaZ3UR0TUs9RqFRKNF282w/s5184/DSC00237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndvkRp8BoVa67mU7DOL5AltYe032OzCf1L6-hw8JA_TwUwcs_RtNqA8XwJPmfpq14tr6zbDcO75cDSdC72M6_Nnjlqng6M6dO_H7RQgMYydEYguUGYa7-h5SlRW9fMvW8BKCvxNHjwHtladQt_O2Cp6QRhbCpis5tRqgmfvaZ3UR0TUs9RqFRKNF282w/w488-h366/DSC00237.JPG" width="488" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I started with the watercolor paints and water brush for the holly leaves.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioka7OCbr_XqE5IlO_tUiOSK0bIPdgNqVgIIFOotSb3pYAKm2FqmEtzSwy75W2XQg6Ct9KRsCERG5d6Ely97rO-6a3MKdgSPP5dRhZGZihyphenhyphen1JlvSq4FMCknyV9xMMlS6ZrlQV7VhrinAxLanRSt4G9rgh_qgeQjeTz2b284C8flypufPI0OvhrquxuR_U/s5184/DSC00238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioka7OCbr_XqE5IlO_tUiOSK0bIPdgNqVgIIFOotSb3pYAKm2FqmEtzSwy75W2XQg6Ct9KRsCERG5d6Ely97rO-6a3MKdgSPP5dRhZGZihyphenhyphen1JlvSq4FMCknyV9xMMlS6ZrlQV7VhrinAxLanRSt4G9rgh_qgeQjeTz2b284C8flypufPI0OvhrquxuR_U/w496-h372/DSC00238.JPG" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A red Copic was used for the berries and then I used four of the Versafine Claire inks with a finger dauber to color the baubles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVk770VU3NOz0gbEW_EKsSwScT_m2-sRQAkZPbjiQlOXmwDBZi5D_0q0d2eam9AXe5ZYamhETHFAnj9hyb76-ae0NaRDBNesuXbq7gCk4L_2MSSP57bdcareLVLsbFrCDIHFBoR2NS3xfOczYRvrGl2cwjHiiCyS3ZCq0fBfokYmGLrELHqKzdgKOmDrU/s5184/DSC00239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVk770VU3NOz0gbEW_EKsSwScT_m2-sRQAkZPbjiQlOXmwDBZi5D_0q0d2eam9AXe5ZYamhETHFAnj9hyb76-ae0NaRDBNesuXbq7gCk4L_2MSSP57bdcareLVLsbFrCDIHFBoR2NS3xfOczYRvrGl2cwjHiiCyS3ZCq0fBfokYmGLrELHqKzdgKOmDrU/w487-h365/DSC00239.JPG" width="487" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The two more detailed baubles didn't work so well, but it gave </div>a sort of artsy look, so I left it as was. I used pencil for the outline.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4YPFMYY-jG1N0SirJaSo8KgZOCMMNwAmuX3tZMQDWdrYczRpUWleUkbLjkPzprJwv0jyUEduLRMi_LKpazCUxMxc8ejopG6CKl_Nvg_o1JteOFhgDV7vkEtbhHHe4456o5k0Y0CNyT3uWneuoC4WKTQOLr6jB-PjAhSY1iy5ShzOJi3rU9SOrkPOIIQ/s5184/DSC00241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4YPFMYY-jG1N0SirJaSo8KgZOCMMNwAmuX3tZMQDWdrYczRpUWleUkbLjkPzprJwv0jyUEduLRMi_LKpazCUxMxc8ejopG6CKl_Nvg_o1JteOFhgDV7vkEtbhHHe4456o5k0Y0CNyT3uWneuoC4WKTQOLr6jB-PjAhSY1iy5ShzOJi3rU9SOrkPOIIQ/w479-h359/DSC00241.JPG" width="479" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I die cut merry and bright from black cardstock and then glued them on to the base of the card.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2D78uHy_eGBYOxxj90BkpCQP-VIwLe6yyw6i8lsfUCRIDupTBoY6G6UUX4AuCl2zBfB8aXCCW07_qQzqgYmqKbdsrSvAJXNAS5xWHtNyPkfIozDnHBZ7nnYBcVJFqY5hZhjaOB7rdoOvU6LC5n504Or-eqBwQAYM6kyeWYICrHFB3Vkb8OYc3QRY9pnY/s5184/DSC00244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2D78uHy_eGBYOxxj90BkpCQP-VIwLe6yyw6i8lsfUCRIDupTBoY6G6UUX4AuCl2zBfB8aXCCW07_qQzqgYmqKbdsrSvAJXNAS5xWHtNyPkfIozDnHBZ7nnYBcVJFqY5hZhjaOB7rdoOvU6LC5n504Or-eqBwQAYM6kyeWYICrHFB3Vkb8OYc3QRY9pnY/w491-h368/DSC00244.JPG" width="491" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The front panel was layered to black and then added to a white card base. Silver thread was tied around the spine to finish off my card for today!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We're going to be spending Christmas and New Year in Scotland, leaving next Monday, as we have recently bought a flat in my parents' hometown, so we will be literally "decorating" for the holidays!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">See you in 2024!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><p></p></div>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-31862086261154350502023-11-28T00:00:00.091-05:002023-11-28T00:00:00.136-05:00HAI Candy Cane Christmas<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Hi there and thanks so much for stopping by today! I have a card for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a> which is always "Anything Goes", as long as it has something to do with Christmas! I hope you'll be inspired to play along with us this month!</span></span></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoun5NIhEHJpwOlkbkVjv0OY8begl_UClNwCND_OBX729yvh3HEEFUh1c0oyK1d11kXghtku-ElhTbFDMpIbdEhSnu79-iFZfAOSuWhDHVeBXP5XGl6kIg083muAVoNBuZoQB-IqKrBZlplsiHVxHS3WRTtbmKd5FC5aojC6aFtYB96VObFpMWCLQlcc/s4225/DSC00014.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3123" data-original-width="4225" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoun5NIhEHJpwOlkbkVjv0OY8begl_UClNwCND_OBX729yvh3HEEFUh1c0oyK1d11kXghtku-ElhTbFDMpIbdEhSnu79-iFZfAOSuWhDHVeBXP5XGl6kIg083muAVoNBuZoQB-IqKrBZlplsiHVxHS3WRTtbmKd5FC5aojC6aFtYB96VObFpMWCLQlcc/w509-h377/DSC00014.JPG" width="509" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>I decided to play with glitter and tape this time round. </span>I started with the half inch and 3/4" double-sided tape and laid the silver Merry Christmas stickers on top of the tape, before adding the Gypsy Red micro-fine glitter.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhcPPEvsHXLJxGv0jd-K-8omlthcg0Yw4swZbozT0oaQu_9tPLNwu8jBKbu70dh76rzzbCVPWblFR4CNlqS_QQtWTKebqzzR0vB037oDRImaQvdozzNlLeI0Vsv2-ArA1gXCtdaBjTxdEUQx4gzMyID3UH8jum9CruTZglpjeLwNW-2raQsq0o1uxIKU/s5184/DSC00007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhcPPEvsHXLJxGv0jd-K-8omlthcg0Yw4swZbozT0oaQu_9tPLNwu8jBKbu70dh76rzzbCVPWblFR4CNlqS_QQtWTKebqzzR0vB037oDRImaQvdozzNlLeI0Vsv2-ArA1gXCtdaBjTxdEUQx4gzMyID3UH8jum9CruTZglpjeLwNW-2raQsq0o1uxIKU/w496-h372/DSC00007.JPG" width="496" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Then the protective coverings of the Cloud Nine strips were removed and the stickers (both "Merry Christmas" and the packages) were put down before adding the glitter. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQeF0w5WYwdFNnoykyyw9p2YeYY-_-QTFVLgv3F-X_q-PENLtkF2uVhbEaBX0ZZNbHYe5Ba2tYzAsTsPiLk2H3-ZSP_IQeJYLaGPDcB76hSc9jfxgjW-qL0KiC40uANZylTdMaijTrdvDseN6IRA3LtxrBciFIbP1XGCkrSZQsOkggfkaBtseUCc7RWA/s5184/DSC00009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQeF0w5WYwdFNnoykyyw9p2YeYY-_-QTFVLgv3F-X_q-PENLtkF2uVhbEaBX0ZZNbHYe5Ba2tYzAsTsPiLk2H3-ZSP_IQeJYLaGPDcB76hSc9jfxgjW-qL0KiC40uANZylTdMaijTrdvDseN6IRA3LtxrBciFIbP1XGCkrSZQsOkggfkaBtseUCc7RWA/w488-h366/DSC00009.JPG" width="488" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The coverage of the glitter on the older 3/4 inch tape, which had apparently lost a lot of its "stick", was not acceptable.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhlgPEQ53RdxWHQ0TGAnHXT9llCjEqe5Jiv868oL3_hiTgfTCUnnEQpsZH_tc5H9Y43KKqzrwPqN_fyxTCRk-GOAmbCgBjjWDT_zvHMTmDxm86F49QZPqXXozolah6qRulGxEPmWxgAmdjcK3Es5zTpjtwTKKC7b6k7Ow7zQwZsk4LDxVhqXW9WVUOE8/s5184/DSC00008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhlgPEQ53RdxWHQ0TGAnHXT9llCjEqe5Jiv868oL3_hiTgfTCUnnEQpsZH_tc5H9Y43KKqzrwPqN_fyxTCRk-GOAmbCgBjjWDT_zvHMTmDxm86F49QZPqXXozolah6qRulGxEPmWxgAmdjcK3Es5zTpjtwTKKC7b6k7Ow7zQwZsk4LDxVhqXW9WVUOE8/w494-h370/DSC00008.JPG" width="494" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I decided after adding the Cloud Nine Glitter to the other strips, that I would just cut the upper portion off and added a piece of red card stock to the upper left corner.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrrnILmGeF1-So9lHJHBKUSVwtVPbWHhSPlqWIxXHMXNfFZETKKAtGZzIfRu8lIGfuA2Tnj1BsoRNw0XebSWRZ5Ws4N4TY2CgkyGaIryxSlsSRfT5zSPV78jukICV9vTZshEI5p123OYJS0CRnW5AY4W7NvYEnawT2v1B-mfWeR4hbpfdee48n9AzCuTI/s5184/DSC00010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrrnILmGeF1-So9lHJHBKUSVwtVPbWHhSPlqWIxXHMXNfFZETKKAtGZzIfRu8lIGfuA2Tnj1BsoRNw0XebSWRZ5Ws4N4TY2CgkyGaIryxSlsSRfT5zSPV78jukICV9vTZshEI5p123OYJS0CRnW5AY4W7NvYEnawT2v1B-mfWeR4hbpfdee48n9AzCuTI/w498-h373/DSC00010.JPG" width="498" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Another parcel and a "Merry Christmas" sticker was added to that area. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidwAzNfnJin2LeUtN1expNOJWtVDCdL1vfDEuyuZGQrH2GtdJNadk0qqiF_rrAM6Pn1-xqYR9JUeBe5oAUvDn9go1AhphhJVevKLl7dFFy_JZfYNutTHGakH0Vqt2lnXFEFMGG6GHGBGg_HeldQk9uoD5-J9eaeexizoRfttjAgclWYIVJECKT4NZIA1A/s3932/DSC00011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2970" data-original-width="3932" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidwAzNfnJin2LeUtN1expNOJWtVDCdL1vfDEuyuZGQrH2GtdJNadk0qqiF_rrAM6Pn1-xqYR9JUeBe5oAUvDn9go1AhphhJVevKLl7dFFy_JZfYNutTHGakH0Vqt2lnXFEFMGG6GHGBGg_HeldQk9uoD5-J9eaeexizoRfttjAgclWYIVJECKT4NZIA1A/w490-h370/DSC00011.JPG" width="490" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The front panel was then added to a white card base and a red and white twine was tied along the card top to finish off the card for today.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ip4CpmbflYutsrnFL9esYJTxZe6ayaSImK8lwm1Jo0CTF7zl8A6PzwCDkEmParRxM4iBz-EPFEvW-ONyBp1CuEqOb4xlcFAl1ThMskXXee4dzoP2-oWYW5fFLYhc9nwuLIMMILAeRORiEUpgR_oAbJXsXfHuv-zyxP5DZqX9NbhTJhmR-iauooI1k_U/s5184/DSC00012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ip4CpmbflYutsrnFL9esYJTxZe6ayaSImK8lwm1Jo0CTF7zl8A6PzwCDkEmParRxM4iBz-EPFEvW-ONyBp1CuEqOb4xlcFAl1ThMskXXee4dzoP2-oWYW5fFLYhc9nwuLIMMILAeRORiEUpgR_oAbJXsXfHuv-zyxP5DZqX9NbhTJhmR-iauooI1k_U/w485-h364/DSC00012.JPG" width="485" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Hope I've inspired you to play along in the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge</a> this month, anything goes remember and think of all the hand-made cards you can get done! Tis the season!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Will be back soon!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-15828210914857413882023-11-14T00:00:00.061-05:002023-11-14T00:00:00.131-05:00HAI Santa Suit<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. My header for November is native American Strawberry bush. I planted this four years ago and despite being "strimmed to near death" and then getting a bridge grafting done, it looks like it made it! Spring will tell! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I have a card for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, where it is always Anything Goes!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_dWqV7jBpbJqd6CGC0UO5y4MBcCKjObPTn30GEKFpXHyRq6qtj2lbCjFwUgBC7Iz_NqW755npDs_qTV5EJswOYsoLH9ruAbP5_vKVRxS0W_lJY0NJcfA6R4g7J3X2YxQBTy8MVsEIpiFiRp5djTxiGP9-rCDmp6lG_qYjMkR1ObGUj81f2Uab43rxFE/s4163/DSC09971.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4163" data-original-width="3263" height="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_dWqV7jBpbJqd6CGC0UO5y4MBcCKjObPTn30GEKFpXHyRq6qtj2lbCjFwUgBC7Iz_NqW755npDs_qTV5EJswOYsoLH9ruAbP5_vKVRxS0W_lJY0NJcfA6R4g7J3X2YxQBTy8MVsEIpiFiRp5djTxiGP9-rCDmp6lG_qYjMkR1ObGUj81f2Uab43rxFE/w470-h599/DSC09971.JPG" width="470" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used the Words embossing folder from Tim Holtz Alterations December Calendar and Holiday Words Set. </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinn8oh3d0KSOercrm5JJdVWWvFPhL3Lkf2L3brEL9aLiZZOEse2goM1i2AylbazCf7HYMz8-faDq3vdRCCFjuhfnVqoiDrsXz3TXos1IpUYrOfKM6GxHqb8XHEaJ83kDV66U7fA02IgfY_5O8iWN6TieQgGfN0Xm-OAYamWj7b0zE4yiLpumxWu9tiZWc/s5184/DSC09965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinn8oh3d0KSOercrm5JJdVWWvFPhL3Lkf2L3brEL9aLiZZOEse2goM1i2AylbazCf7HYMz8-faDq3vdRCCFjuhfnVqoiDrsXz3TXos1IpUYrOfKM6GxHqb8XHEaJ83kDV66U7fA02IgfY_5O8iWN6TieQgGfN0Xm-OAYamWj7b0zE4yiLpumxWu9tiZWc/w492-h369/DSC09965.JPG" width="492" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After embossing red cardstock, I sanded the surface to make the wording stand out more.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJESsDwmRmKluORD0BemU6PhQdjhsYLSnF8hB2T_Vi9Tn1OXM_1LuJ_LAjlsScMpEwo28X8K21sptM8ltFgleHZv0fB8AHO12K-AUbdURDSFqYHMPalwurRwZ0tTeyA3uY3QkcPqF-FJDsG0CDdMOe9w3_laHSyGsV8nAMoRn75PP085vGvdHp0fur9iY/s5184/DSC09967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJESsDwmRmKluORD0BemU6PhQdjhsYLSnF8hB2T_Vi9Tn1OXM_1LuJ_LAjlsScMpEwo28X8K21sptM8ltFgleHZv0fB8AHO12K-AUbdURDSFqYHMPalwurRwZ0tTeyA3uY3QkcPqF-FJDsG0CDdMOe9w3_laHSyGsV8nAMoRn75PP085vGvdHp0fur9iY/w493-h370/DSC09967.JPG" width="493" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>I added three foam pads to the card stock.</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzk6KFDsdTiZh0-HDMjiKot01ujZ1wmdxvcLoOwk0haU8QWoNv-3vbPfO1uGOy6h-MizJ6FY22dM4tYT0UrQ207wGnpkPHBDveYhfiNgjkRa0scauu5SiHPBQtOzN1bI-Eu6IpYek_blPzMtQDdcIWGxfSssQ8oVRl-8Hc7GX0hp6tKDBQn2D-6UTOOag/s5184/DSC09969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzk6KFDsdTiZh0-HDMjiKot01ujZ1wmdxvcLoOwk0haU8QWoNv-3vbPfO1uGOy6h-MizJ6FY22dM4tYT0UrQ207wGnpkPHBDveYhfiNgjkRa0scauu5SiHPBQtOzN1bI-Eu6IpYek_blPzMtQDdcIWGxfSssQ8oVRl-8Hc7GX0hp6tKDBQn2D-6UTOOag/w490-h367/DSC09969.JPG" width="490" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span> Then I wrapped a piece of black ribbon around the piece of hardware to make it look like a buckle.</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq5HIkcr4JUQoNfGMbEdQbJPDOctCApdJ-Jg_Bdypj3HkhG3v_nE2LcQj5Zz5MTLcxro0SUZmD0RiTnCaBD2irZAMmEewRizJbEaU-ROy2fGek0_Z8IoS1Ubcjz0Rty9S22o5WtaiB_wDFUAzry9ioLtr-QvkJLm2BNThLXGNLAC03qlfWZua_sIpC1s/s5184/DSC09972.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="589" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq5HIkcr4JUQoNfGMbEdQbJPDOctCApdJ-Jg_Bdypj3HkhG3v_nE2LcQj5Zz5MTLcxro0SUZmD0RiTnCaBD2irZAMmEewRizJbEaU-ROy2fGek0_Z8IoS1Ubcjz0Rty9S22o5WtaiB_wDFUAzry9ioLtr-QvkJLm2BNThLXGNLAC03qlfWZua_sIpC1s/w442-h589/DSC09972.JPG" width="442" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>Hope you like my Santa suit card. Please check out my team mates creations and join us in the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge</a> this month!</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhOApH8IByT6p2Aaa7XYCTZ5DlSnVf3-8rzy5reDiGy_Mpb5flln-S16vZ4Te1m8TwkM_OHu7bAPYqdoh_LhIWn41GAS059HUIrGAGjBaZnMjhrlDspOtSMZk00u0Z1H9m7CmsBRd38fPo7OmNhJN6dEqgMBuoEipOcC3ouRnH_nzCF5EeFDjIe3nTW0/s3992/DSC09970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3992" data-original-width="3741" height="505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjhOApH8IByT6p2Aaa7XYCTZ5DlSnVf3-8rzy5reDiGy_Mpb5flln-S16vZ4Te1m8TwkM_OHu7bAPYqdoh_LhIWn41GAS059HUIrGAGjBaZnMjhrlDspOtSMZk00u0Z1H9m7CmsBRd38fPo7OmNhJN6dEqgMBuoEipOcC3ouRnH_nzCF5EeFDjIe3nTW0/w474-h505/DSC09970.JPG" width="474" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks again for stopping by!</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-3364448913421967572023-11-08T00:00:00.086-05:002023-11-08T00:00:00.138-05:00CCC Watercolor Snowman<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Hi there and welcome back to my blog. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd49gPYGcfVy9XYQm3rPtIa1ryli5CMz5kCoMGWjGz9RjJNJtOYu2nHWIwXdJ14nMapIZ1oTQXqiMSHM5xihmIn573Zree8DJbVNfbyPs1P03HydB_UO0OJaemgNlPhkEPRSkyCpPfrEPdSJfG5kVvlTbVzqek8IhO8oa1ze2ox489GSl_GrUlhj5z3wg/s4023/DSC09776.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4023" data-original-width="3353" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd49gPYGcfVy9XYQm3rPtIa1ryli5CMz5kCoMGWjGz9RjJNJtOYu2nHWIwXdJ14nMapIZ1oTQXqiMSHM5xihmIn573Zree8DJbVNfbyPs1P03HydB_UO0OJaemgNlPhkEPRSkyCpPfrEPdSJfG5kVvlTbVzqek8IhO8oa1ze2ox489GSl_GrUlhj5z3wg/w467-h560/DSC09776.JPG" width="467" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today my card is for the <a href="https://christmascraftcreationsdt.blogspot.com/2022/11/november-challenge-launch.html">Christmas Craft Creations</a> challenge and this month we ask that you add a hat to your project!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf_i3OSXIOM_3VtqK4LqURBE9kkuAM8QdHqJDjTmiX87wbDhuEEZ3WdWCjzUTxy04UJ45wvzgleSoBBpq7C_OJtb7L8MIVsGgyLRV3qKiWNukjEaBydpAHbTv2p-DuT_FtzVvNsa5iFPy3lcCYK9DRsrljn_1rlyUQ2YAWDCcGGvzAPD5BQtgkGafXnc/s399/CCC%20November%20hat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="399" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcf_i3OSXIOM_3VtqK4LqURBE9kkuAM8QdHqJDjTmiX87wbDhuEEZ3WdWCjzUTxy04UJ45wvzgleSoBBpq7C_OJtb7L8MIVsGgyLRV3qKiWNukjEaBydpAHbTv2p-DuT_FtzVvNsa5iFPy3lcCYK9DRsrljn_1rlyUQ2YAWDCcGGvzAPD5BQtgkGafXnc/s320/CCC%20November%20hat.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know you have something with a hat in your stash! I went with this never before used snowman stamp from Penny Black.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwgHm3ZmEbhTn9Y0BHXllzFNR7YIy-KcHaxk6LbRqxWZUjsVKUGsnGPmGs2pfk5DEqD3rR79yRaT8tD3sXSQ-o9xpoCXT5w4fqaCOMl07b75U8sAHhU5r5ZPzmGsXeSksq0ey-nDutnNg8ggeC2VYwaXlI9uHx3_zyDlHcAeyGmN3kdVuuRXKvut6wsI/s5184/DSC09763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwgHm3ZmEbhTn9Y0BHXllzFNR7YIy-KcHaxk6LbRqxWZUjsVKUGsnGPmGs2pfk5DEqD3rR79yRaT8tD3sXSQ-o9xpoCXT5w4fqaCOMl07b75U8sAHhU5r5ZPzmGsXeSksq0ey-nDutnNg8ggeC2VYwaXlI9uHx3_zyDlHcAeyGmN3kdVuuRXKvut6wsI/w495-h371/DSC09763.JPG" width="495" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I thought I would try a watercolor effect with this one, so after attaching the stamp to the stamping platform, I colored up the snowman with Distress Crayons then spritzed with water and stamped on to watercolor cardstock.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJb-MFZZPYqcix-bCg-Gi_kBx7KI4j6AIF3Vp7IySJl-rsCUZz86o1S0qU1RV8qzJg2cPtuWP9yR4YE-r20kNGq8SdCrDa5LbxiEFdFGcuNsKc-_NPIwUMJbFFZ3SDkpmT9jWUL3x6B7f1fKhqUGqXEXRzUYFwzRT8ourV5XcvidSzqwgCDjnjRazZF3I/s5184/DSC09767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJb-MFZZPYqcix-bCg-Gi_kBx7KI4j6AIF3Vp7IySJl-rsCUZz86o1S0qU1RV8qzJg2cPtuWP9yR4YE-r20kNGq8SdCrDa5LbxiEFdFGcuNsKc-_NPIwUMJbFFZ3SDkpmT9jWUL3x6B7f1fKhqUGqXEXRzUYFwzRT8ourV5XcvidSzqwgCDjnjRazZF3I/w497-h373/DSC09767.JPG" width="497" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It gave a rather faint impression, so then I went over it with watercolor pencils and spritzed that.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5-JbDvtQ4LvZzCFHjzMglelnJODuIVznt2eBZkKkTbFr1hmgQDSK_R5fu-DL8P5ZDl5FiRnfJFyGM5HKaLrnTfYHxBqzHiBPUGfuTQFLjS9Vn3uWHerqGli7SU0YaxGpHCf_Hjn5S5ZEp9koQB5Oe2FYjor0DhtSyDDcF96nsQHwANP-p-07DILItas/s5184/DSC09771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5-JbDvtQ4LvZzCFHjzMglelnJODuIVznt2eBZkKkTbFr1hmgQDSK_R5fu-DL8P5ZDl5FiRnfJFyGM5HKaLrnTfYHxBqzHiBPUGfuTQFLjS9Vn3uWHerqGli7SU0YaxGpHCf_Hjn5S5ZEp9koQB5Oe2FYjor0DhtSyDDcF96nsQHwANP-p-07DILItas/w495-h371/DSC09771.JPG" width="495" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">That made the colors more vivid! The sentiment was stamped <br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">in Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and was heat embossed with Sparkle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y3ZmDUMpA6SDvLeHKwve9swZabA-UyHiIfBPk89ZjkjubqniGbIeTvQFfPO7ZWF_TvLT2t7dlTZV31PflSsrI4hxxQnebr0BeSZRlZ_yJOXtsLRpSBRgGZ-IFmZ-k88_OiXqsM3pkLd64eb1LWv1rJcjzT2FMGJ0WBriORE79U_a5s3FQZjsqASwyhs/s5184/DSC09775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y3ZmDUMpA6SDvLeHKwve9swZabA-UyHiIfBPk89ZjkjubqniGbIeTvQFfPO7ZWF_TvLT2t7dlTZV31PflSsrI4hxxQnebr0BeSZRlZ_yJOXtsLRpSBRgGZ-IFmZ-k88_OiXqsM3pkLd64eb1LWv1rJcjzT2FMGJ0WBriORE79U_a5s3FQZjsqASwyhs/w489-h367/DSC09775.JPG" width="489" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I kind of like the softer/childish look of this? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztIKpbkyc_Z4yfvkLkQBsWteayerX0TQsXgBHdLuK4tI1XbLLWi5pJ3xQc910qWppbjLbb2l3rm4ghmWQKRKZe61Q67rYO3053rqEpwSE6F7SYmSASf2ErentXRBbrdzG3nFPIDLgcAGmcOvA-L7f_3jSd-X7aNVruqqkkGl2iWjF5Wt3AyxnK4PDBB8/s5184/DSC09778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztIKpbkyc_Z4yfvkLkQBsWteayerX0TQsXgBHdLuK4tI1XbLLWi5pJ3xQc910qWppbjLbb2l3rm4ghmWQKRKZe61Q67rYO3053rqEpwSE6F7SYmSASf2ErentXRBbrdzG3nFPIDLgcAGmcOvA-L7f_3jSd-X7aNVruqqkkGl2iWjF5Wt3AyxnK4PDBB8/w469-h625/DSC09778.JPG" width="469" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I layered the panel to a shimmery pink card base and added a little organdy ribbon to finish it off!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you liked my little project today! Check out the <a href="https://christmascraftcreationsdt.blogspot.com/2022/11/november-challenge-launch.html">challenge</a> to see what my teammates found in their stashes with hats!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">See you next time!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-47605302455144745202023-10-31T00:00:00.053-04:002023-10-31T00:00:00.141-04:00HAI Deer Trio<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. Today I have a card for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQevvsP032SU1UlIIqNCUuJWvR3jPUG1M4xL7sdznC2nU-PTsZyVxwc4hcY2MtzcvgMMNheZdmWnqoeZQn3gyugFmO5srD9WkkY7rNT7Irjv3xHgMNYq41bPYwtLnxnDCoE7fDrClN9lRnKkWZWkOiPy4QUUbX68CgCO44qt4tkaPK-9dyrhFr9vK_kEQ/s4745/DSC09722.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2458" data-original-width="4745" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQevvsP032SU1UlIIqNCUuJWvR3jPUG1M4xL7sdznC2nU-PTsZyVxwc4hcY2MtzcvgMMNheZdmWnqoeZQn3gyugFmO5srD9WkkY7rNT7Irjv3xHgMNYq41bPYwtLnxnDCoE7fDrClN9lRnKkWZWkOiPy4QUUbX68CgCO44qt4tkaPK-9dyrhFr9vK_kEQ/w504-h261/DSC09722.JPG" width="504" /></span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used the Penny Black Snowy Grove stamp along with the Sizzix die cut Winter Deer. I stamped the snow scene in the stamping platform, using Versafine Claire Nocturne ink and then heat embossed with Clear Detail.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBRVo9Ra4K4X3Y0OF_eeizJGIgnX4RF1VoLYXTx61LM3dbWa8_UgoUvIassNWKjm0KDv1knw4ezGEs_0zO4H5rgJaZmOoykCbNY1Zs91WmePOTjIvQ0SRTy0tV9jO7aZaUeoQRp82ri689vOjFOJXlRTKgW9gD5Uav3bb_ek4Lmktpq1q5pnh0LXGyBA/s5184/DSC09716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBRVo9Ra4K4X3Y0OF_eeizJGIgnX4RF1VoLYXTx61LM3dbWa8_UgoUvIassNWKjm0KDv1knw4ezGEs_0zO4H5rgJaZmOoykCbNY1Zs91WmePOTjIvQ0SRTy0tV9jO7aZaUeoQRp82ri689vOjFOJXlRTKgW9gD5Uav3bb_ek4Lmktpq1q5pnh0LXGyBA/w486-h364/DSC09716.JPG" width="486" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />This was cut down to 3" x 6 1/2" to allow for a 1/4" layer of black before being layered onto 3 1/2" x 7" card base.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiXp3anEF1nL1OpxpnRRt4Hw_AKfxM0rKMOH5ZLN09MjbBe_cbviKqks7ioAuER6ijqK0PtXKTo5cI9dXg0a16pCWnpjaEVSqOvSGxm9JR43xH3F3CVhMSuAAmSaAiQOHwuFhujdOrHyuu1wmhKTaG9fEXRPoHJFDWx7rN9UE7ZyLcuheyqig9tyjxOw/s5184/DSC09717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOiXp3anEF1nL1OpxpnRRt4Hw_AKfxM0rKMOH5ZLN09MjbBe_cbviKqks7ioAuER6ijqK0PtXKTo5cI9dXg0a16pCWnpjaEVSqOvSGxm9JR43xH3F3CVhMSuAAmSaAiQOHwuFhujdOrHyuu1wmhKTaG9fEXRPoHJFDWx7rN9UE7ZyLcuheyqig9tyjxOw/s5184/DSC09717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqj4t3ohU5mXaTe21OSvZk2ykhi3nEESht6G5qWXQBBMm9x57p1ebi-XOMlCDcn5MJG6156NPnrTf5-T3yCTI7wQ4ifM_nYksPHFzVoYnKvT_b27k2Iqlak1Yd4dXbCJmogVKPcyZNeOibaSSW9QB0VLOtGtnDmMoSn1OTZZ7_N_NyyZAK5rEbYvGRSE/s5184/DSC09718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqj4t3ohU5mXaTe21OSvZk2ykhi3nEESht6G5qWXQBBMm9x57p1ebi-XOMlCDcn5MJG6156NPnrTf5-T3yCTI7wQ4ifM_nYksPHFzVoYnKvT_b27k2Iqlak1Yd4dXbCJmogVKPcyZNeOibaSSW9QB0VLOtGtnDmMoSn1OTZZ7_N_NyyZAK5rEbYvGRSE/w499-h374/DSC09718.JPG" width="499" /></a></div><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">The deer were die cut from a piece of black card and then popped up with foam pads on the front panel.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjDK53wnMe1QpFB4yi4sstvupdqC-iMYHn5g6HLGasEmI7Wrl8W3491gFYULLanfNmMR7y2ZkzQsqkhpaU4-Tv0ZgthyDRPsh0f3tybUq0Hnhh1FWRL5qdxcJHv2BuGjau56hcuiRo4fKkcT45bmL6nn4Y_26GFl_2DBWNs1dkQsUSDGG6CctFUtGy5A/s5184/DSC09721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjDK53wnMe1QpFB4yi4sstvupdqC-iMYHn5g6HLGasEmI7Wrl8W3491gFYULLanfNmMR7y2ZkzQsqkhpaU4-Tv0ZgthyDRPsh0f3tybUq0Hnhh1FWRL5qdxcJHv2BuGjau56hcuiRo4fKkcT45bmL6nn4Y_26GFl_2DBWNs1dkQsUSDGG6CctFUtGy5A/w498-h373/DSC09721.JPG" width="498" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some black and white baker's twine was added to the top of the card, which finished off my card for today. Hope I've inspired you to join in the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge</a>, which is always anything goes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks again for stopping by! Till next time,</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><p></p></div>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-19386858915035382752023-10-17T00:00:00.061-04:002023-10-17T09:00:43.440-04:00HAI Winter Spotlight<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Hi there and welcome back to my blog. Today I have a card for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, where it is always anything goes!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLXajlAI8AyvbKCFPC3N2w0vIVi5WXPw_gy_OH_1_Xaf3Nq4FX5-IJI0f-AZqg2k0nt3c4TNzngC1TsQtfMstXzCcEJFWPB_mPm4LOStramXWpnHHdbxRLU2vIx0c3fRwdfpCPmR_bb6FyRfduiL-x4NxWBywmrYeO7J1UHjSjO2KI9oL5OlZfccKnAs/s4482/DSC09521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3496" data-original-width="4482" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHLXajlAI8AyvbKCFPC3N2w0vIVi5WXPw_gy_OH_1_Xaf3Nq4FX5-IJI0f-AZqg2k0nt3c4TNzngC1TsQtfMstXzCcEJFWPB_mPm4LOStramXWpnHHdbxRLU2vIx0c3fRwdfpCPmR_bb6FyRfduiL-x4NxWBywmrYeO7J1UHjSjO2KI9oL5OlZfccKnAs/w496-h387/DSC09521.JPG" width="496" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used a stamp set from Sparkle and Sprinkle:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcc4jZfRXrUZRev-RCgpSouT3C7wkThl42ZjHKF6BRZJ2jptsBZxnmqep2MEG4tejMwEn0ZCqdF801VA-7tOXcEOz6DgMYswxgev7VQKz2wOwTAQKkB8z7cRhoxNFMKW2nLy2VrhUku2sEneT7mOGRMFJqY5LpD69dTnejUgnuYdx71CWtmpefzi0sV0/s5184/DSC09509.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcc4jZfRXrUZRev-RCgpSouT3C7wkThl42ZjHKF6BRZJ2jptsBZxnmqep2MEG4tejMwEn0ZCqdF801VA-7tOXcEOz6DgMYswxgev7VQKz2wOwTAQKkB8z7cRhoxNFMKW2nLy2VrhUku2sEneT7mOGRMFJqY5LpD69dTnejUgnuYdx71CWtmpefzi0sV0/w498-h373/DSC09509.JPG" width="498" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>I thought it would be fun to do a spotlight card, so that is how it came about! First of all I stamped it twice, used one as the background and the other as the spotlight.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5-HElKvIjpC4-QzvOtAm_Fp7OXIcqtu00qxsl3vYsOg4Jp5wZUbuESNp2Qx840eFwS37HIGBWviHRq1Axd5nqRhhRB4v8FiVLWTjTXI2xx1KTOmsZiksiy81jy28rw5Nflu9JYAel1mgEh5Wgoqrf8Zdpo1gm3ZqcyPgV0dDLNvFPmnFOatXb1u2ya8/s5184/DSC09511.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5-HElKvIjpC4-QzvOtAm_Fp7OXIcqtu00qxsl3vYsOg4Jp5wZUbuESNp2Qx840eFwS37HIGBWviHRq1Axd5nqRhhRB4v8FiVLWTjTXI2xx1KTOmsZiksiy81jy28rw5Nflu9JYAel1mgEh5Wgoqrf8Zdpo1gm3ZqcyPgV0dDLNvFPmnFOatXb1u2ya8/w490-h367/DSC09511.JPG" width="490" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>Then the rabbit, deer and cardinal were punched out of one. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCefOexCqU24L416plfIEf-uisonrfRtC8eL0Ak7OUFC5gYFVi-I63ksIVHcqzyZt-qtSjJJMyjqmGFNbVGZjXKpopV37I0R6uPh7Kw7ehI4WM3wTF57TluV5LBLKEmTg3iYwYPCTyelq_WVR5nXPKtcl6-t7FE4A-R8gqfZoY5DHSq5zzNdol7Km0wwQ/s5184/DSC09512.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCefOexCqU24L416plfIEf-uisonrfRtC8eL0Ak7OUFC5gYFVi-I63ksIVHcqzyZt-qtSjJJMyjqmGFNbVGZjXKpopV37I0R6uPh7Kw7ehI4WM3wTF57TluV5LBLKEmTg3iYwYPCTyelq_WVR5nXPKtcl6-t7FE4A-R8gqfZoY5DHSq5zzNdol7Km0wwQ/w501-h376/DSC09512.JPG" width="501" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>They were then colored with water color pencils. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzXWlXmoSOiJ8ZS_-JE1YiIrh4iHqxI40ykxx3zF5X9RsQKJBugeBm_dVgYLsalXD0oEqI72R7SrobJY3ge3oLsRcMBK2mo0asbKTN6jjA-Z2WBW15ENmXas8QmCkfGkUQ42AojWE91T7uvs2szJZV5r7ulriPlty3vVwr8LdjmalvP6PRH4A4lK3Abg/s5184/DSC09514.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzXWlXmoSOiJ8ZS_-JE1YiIrh4iHqxI40ykxx3zF5X9RsQKJBugeBm_dVgYLsalXD0oEqI72R7SrobJY3ge3oLsRcMBK2mo0asbKTN6jjA-Z2WBW15ENmXas8QmCkfGkUQ42AojWE91T7uvs2szJZV5r7ulriPlty3vVwr8LdjmalvP6PRH4A4lK3Abg/w495-h371/DSC09514.JPG" width="495" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span>For the snow effect, I added the Nuvo Glitter Accents.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT1ErRCZZUkeJpUUjajwZOR-Hkmdc5FrR__WcNOgSd4FBF3aJgF-IH1isV1dwvlTH1kWtkSXtaW1ub11XSKHM9KIZjlMM0T5fIej3b_J-ktpX_0EsGV5YqagfHhEgYL_5IHS61iErCpPPwfjeyUQIZaQzfHebO67OuweGQDqBL6tn7Y57SFC0xE_lz_Y/s5184/DSC09517.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT1ErRCZZUkeJpUUjajwZOR-Hkmdc5FrR__WcNOgSd4FBF3aJgF-IH1isV1dwvlTH1kWtkSXtaW1ub11XSKHM9KIZjlMM0T5fIej3b_J-ktpX_0EsGV5YqagfHhEgYL_5IHS61iErCpPPwfjeyUQIZaQzfHebO67OuweGQDqBL6tn7Y57SFC0xE_lz_Y/w492-h369/DSC09517.JPG" width="492" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you've enjoyed stopping over! Please look at my team mates' creations over at the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and the Ivy Challenge</a>. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZ5BX3AIkzEN8VVdij2U3hLzgoRpLpeGCeZevytAlrXtWdbpEUrxNkL7w61kF45nNRDTEDDhZR4_u65-LB1pbQHreHiN25lD4lGZhqH-o3v02E6jGv1_w0OCAs0-fqzinbuNHwohUl43ph3V6k7D1KRZmzV67oOMKJiHWAel3yd_obxzUUA9HEpUXqSk/s4735/DSC09522.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3654" data-original-width="4735" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZ5BX3AIkzEN8VVdij2U3hLzgoRpLpeGCeZevytAlrXtWdbpEUrxNkL7w61kF45nNRDTEDDhZR4_u65-LB1pbQHreHiN25lD4lGZhqH-o3v02E6jGv1_w0OCAs0-fqzinbuNHwohUl43ph3V6k7D1KRZmzV67oOMKJiHWAel3yd_obxzUUA9HEpUXqSk/w483-h373/DSC09522.JPG" width="483" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-45924234171607192232023-10-11T00:00:00.095-04:002023-10-11T00:00:00.138-04:00CCC Oh Christmas Tree!<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. Today I have a card for the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations</a> Design Team.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKpNSoxhb-YMBb1JdJWNRaJR5wZ0BpaDmNnXBWX8YfVfxrErcPx69GQBzdh_VlUasnkgssa4q6aO8Pv4SawyD436PSpODGwbB-SNL6zUhAzeNDVx86130d_9haSqAKxEMzoRD0aY5RxUU5iBsxugrVPI7X5XIRna3Y-c5kKm3QStk6hriMy7UvC7Drog/s5114/DSC09462.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3603" data-original-width="5114" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKpNSoxhb-YMBb1JdJWNRaJR5wZ0BpaDmNnXBWX8YfVfxrErcPx69GQBzdh_VlUasnkgssa4q6aO8Pv4SawyD436PSpODGwbB-SNL6zUhAzeNDVx86130d_9haSqAKxEMzoRD0aY5RxUU5iBsxugrVPI7X5XIRna3Y-c5kKm3QStk6hriMy7UvC7Drog/w501-h352/DSC09462.JPG" width="501" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This month we are looking for monochromatic creations!</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKAxF-MP5ga5X073gJZcsnUyH2KpGXuQqUWzdbkrkh7j-Cm66XqSjHm53Q_F5x0AmIaB5U7klCyGKcb9R0O4s1IMbllABfceedETGzv8Hf_PCWm6o3edpsDX_WgkCjvWPk_7o3IRdhFrFtgzUwI12f4Lg7JDOKn2346h9_dmuCkTY1KkixyDF0o9v/s500/010October.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="500" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKAxF-MP5ga5X073gJZcsnUyH2KpGXuQqUWzdbkrkh7j-Cm66XqSjHm53Q_F5x0AmIaB5U7klCyGKcb9R0O4s1IMbllABfceedETGzv8Hf_PCWm6o3edpsDX_WgkCjvWPk_7o3IRdhFrFtgzUwI12f4Lg7JDOKn2346h9_dmuCkTY1KkixyDF0o9v/w400-h285/010October.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This was a fun way to use up some snippets of green cardstock from my box and then try to pair them up with inks and pretty embossing powders. Some of the powders had glitter in them, some were opaque - I just played around a little!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The stamp set I used was from Prickly Pear and then I used a sentiment stamp from the Project Bin.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sgd5EO20kb6H1mEzLnmD5VxwptfXet7Yt0s5vFJef6IwxYFdjI0FCy_BBWkuuoUC79v3-9hc0tfcx6pAzPYF3GWAV9xyLdoTUfvhuff9G0u0wuHU5xODnTszXBOWdOqtqz1UEeY6TNr6u6lhrnld3ubeWoHHsKSlR_HOshFTPRHGOREH8Kc9rlS0lSg/s5184/DSC09447.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2sgd5EO20kb6H1mEzLnmD5VxwptfXet7Yt0s5vFJef6IwxYFdjI0FCy_BBWkuuoUC79v3-9hc0tfcx6pAzPYF3GWAV9xyLdoTUfvhuff9G0u0wuHU5xODnTszXBOWdOqtqz1UEeY6TNr6u6lhrnld3ubeWoHHsKSlR_HOshFTPRHGOREH8Kc9rlS0lSg/w484-h363/DSC09447.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBKoVdp0fLyFUrl6zEUl191BIQ0Ib9X7viNki5Rr6OmCTNubZV_6Ueg49frq1_s8KhFEcx9U29Z7J-5Uo8JAjrRDSbnCW5qWgCguUBcvZnoiWR_9-SW-iHJTJLO-DInTs_iJhU6trzDhsIu497jGeDmX-JWhsq0bcVSkGt7F8UprGnahORymQ1_xKG9k/s5184/DSC09448.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBKoVdp0fLyFUrl6zEUl191BIQ0Ib9X7viNki5Rr6OmCTNubZV_6Ueg49frq1_s8KhFEcx9U29Z7J-5Uo8JAjrRDSbnCW5qWgCguUBcvZnoiWR_9-SW-iHJTJLO-DInTs_iJhU6trzDhsIu497jGeDmX-JWhsq0bcVSkGt7F8UprGnahORymQ1_xKG9k/w488-h366/DSC09448.JPG" width="488" /></a></div><br />I proceeded to pair up each of the Christmas trees with the embossing powders that I thought best went with each piece of card.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcu9oN0CxOIBpvnIVcdqfZRt_phuYoYdTG3jf23RBU3FMj6ciiEiG7jL3WSaspdT5-bi9oYTB0PbrkzULB2_bvsZt9_FTrz89ACWrqnIOicHrC97M4PibU-BhxeTO9xP70xqYvxZRFnX0yoN9IGOV5NGAj0eGFFPosKe81EJTUVqaGlIi_1fCiBPZKNE/s3760/DSC09451.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="3760" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcu9oN0CxOIBpvnIVcdqfZRt_phuYoYdTG3jf23RBU3FMj6ciiEiG7jL3WSaspdT5-bi9oYTB0PbrkzULB2_bvsZt9_FTrz89ACWrqnIOicHrC97M4PibU-BhxeTO9xP70xqYvxZRFnX0yoN9IGOV5NGAj0eGFFPosKe81EJTUVqaGlIi_1fCiBPZKNE/w492-h352/DSC09451.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have three different hues of green ink in the Versafine Clair line, so tried to pair those up best with the card and powders. Here are a couple of the trees that I did:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDfVU-C4HtAQouKP3uFOpG8yZmiMx_nyHF6WliTHfhoBpO4XoGc3XFMx5E4YJkUiioViJdiG3ACNZw5U6S5CFp-vi1djLalkZPmOq070Z6SZB3cjn7xwFkPm-7n1S6nD6zHOXen-uW_4BtXiYqmi5WgxBdDSPlzPDLu7Jq3HCnw2X-okENhS-FcNzJX8/s5184/DSC09456.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDfVU-C4HtAQouKP3uFOpG8yZmiMx_nyHF6WliTHfhoBpO4XoGc3XFMx5E4YJkUiioViJdiG3ACNZw5U6S5CFp-vi1djLalkZPmOq070Z6SZB3cjn7xwFkPm-7n1S6nD6zHOXen-uW_4BtXiYqmi5WgxBdDSPlzPDLu7Jq3HCnw2X-okENhS-FcNzJX8/w487-h365/DSC09456.JPG" width="487" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41dGJlLnxYgJnZl-EWwR_rjvoHhAG9SB3ggGXs3U5c_pw8eQn7aked6XD44RDXqEobsBdk3ePNxAzEIgdA91Xzgj3lZabd9JmCNfaGPhydiwVHDRhlQCI6U6Ky-NRKWSbaJvmJuXII0DrHUihwvfI-mOweMwEXu6bSrehtaNJXFmT-VskgAMqkgwqmC4/s5184/DSC09458.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh41dGJlLnxYgJnZl-EWwR_rjvoHhAG9SB3ggGXs3U5c_pw8eQn7aked6XD44RDXqEobsBdk3ePNxAzEIgdA91Xzgj3lZabd9JmCNfaGPhydiwVHDRhlQCI6U6Ky-NRKWSbaJvmJuXII0DrHUihwvfI-mOweMwEXu6bSrehtaNJXFmT-VskgAMqkgwqmC4/w483-h362/DSC09458.JPG" width="483" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Each of the seven trees were then fussy cut. I then stamped the sentiment three times along the bottom of the card, again using the three inks and three different powders.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxH5Sh5qOJVxtqsP-qpjLYAmsm32AE3p4HtXyAGfxtAY_f5sUMUmAOWYVEMTmX_ImKNgMZYEeW5PPIjCXUqfk0EP-6_ybjJTI_mVV6XiB5AWnWHG1-A7o6Deh45QEwReQUHLqfJUTGTU-skvO362oX7WIeaH_tRy5j6yNHa_e7WamyGz7XYLe7BsyQwk/s5184/DSC09459.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxH5Sh5qOJVxtqsP-qpjLYAmsm32AE3p4HtXyAGfxtAY_f5sUMUmAOWYVEMTmX_ImKNgMZYEeW5PPIjCXUqfk0EP-6_ybjJTI_mVV6XiB5AWnWHG1-A7o6Deh45QEwReQUHLqfJUTGTU-skvO362oX7WIeaH_tRy5j6yNHa_e7WamyGz7XYLe7BsyQwk/w490-h367/DSC09459.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Four of the trees were glued to the front of the card base and three of them were popped up on dimensional foam. I then ran a piece of double sided tape below the sentiment and burnished Luau Green microfine glitter to the strip.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Gou8DzV2dhei9F-XIiF4CKwPFhZViiRnN4JpZ3WI5S-_Nd60hxllioPfEpzLBEDyhZoAYn9ol0C8jC0cQvf5b-sBAE3X5cq3GBVtuo_oxClKA92itf7umUyYvAV0D9EIiUV3ZHoP9vDtXgp-6gmZyzsBeKJ0COS37OGYL81aWcsdArddpOcwe4vFsEo/s5184/DSC09460.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Gou8DzV2dhei9F-XIiF4CKwPFhZViiRnN4JpZ3WI5S-_Nd60hxllioPfEpzLBEDyhZoAYn9ol0C8jC0cQvf5b-sBAE3X5cq3GBVtuo_oxClKA92itf7umUyYvAV0D9EIiUV3ZHoP9vDtXgp-6gmZyzsBeKJ0COS37OGYL81aWcsdArddpOcwe4vFsEo/w487-h365/DSC09460.JPG" width="487" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">That finished off my card for today. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjut7JPO6XnRZW1wmZI5KpEC5sbWQOk11CTkCPWUhfiyDwcmsocJ9TJyKE4sfurdqKBs_hGF99B5Pl16mKG12dQPYN-xnZBCQbJfg1p78qyiJV95O15lpBTvuYcU8Yh-7OWL0PRy5cw9pQXxjJ-dm5zkaKylw6euDv_AcA9IgsWOJWRqfxfA0-EkE-31o4/s5184/DSC09463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjut7JPO6XnRZW1wmZI5KpEC5sbWQOk11CTkCPWUhfiyDwcmsocJ9TJyKE4sfurdqKBs_hGF99B5Pl16mKG12dQPYN-xnZBCQbJfg1p78qyiJV95O15lpBTvuYcU8Yh-7OWL0PRy5cw9pQXxjJ-dm5zkaKylw6euDv_AcA9IgsWOJWRqfxfA0-EkE-31o4/w487-h366/DSC09463.JPG" width="487" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you will go back and take a look at what my CCC team mates have created and then I hope to see you join in the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">challenge</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona<br /></span><br /></div>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-56459443123780482072023-10-03T00:00:00.104-04:002023-10-03T00:00:00.149-04:00HAI Oh Come Let Us Adore Him!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. I just got back from Scotland last Sunday, so have been MIA on blogland most of September. Yesterday, while I was doing some clean-up of my pots on the patio yesterday I happened across my October header, nectaring on borage!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikXZW4g0J5f22B21FIpVWD8T9XxPd0ygsx5swtQjqVylY0DvVlHoVJqI_eRfeJ8y39gwVFUnKKuhbrEnNnxqerUqOcoVoZXdk8HihD7679dIzzqXJOMz3yorIUWpUlvxeA8rnxJ0qd45Ot3hyUrKJlb0f8ooRp4WzWlodiobBizhITPg7YjgE9o_5IkA/s4635/DSC09353.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3558" data-original-width="4635" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgikXZW4g0J5f22B21FIpVWD8T9XxPd0ygsx5swtQjqVylY0DvVlHoVJqI_eRfeJ8y39gwVFUnKKuhbrEnNnxqerUqOcoVoZXdk8HihD7679dIzzqXJOMz3yorIUWpUlvxeA8rnxJ0qd45Ot3hyUrKJlb0f8ooRp4WzWlodiobBizhITPg7YjgE9o_5IkA/w502-h386/DSC09353.JPG" width="502" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">My card for the Holly and Ivy Challenge uses the Die-namites Nativity Scene die cut, which I cut out from black cardstock.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6Cz5ot06LCY4puofhTaryEHaBWDOcq500qqa7EbIABWi-UpSFaqsYbDIKwvWIwuUBgOdTpdONH-Y7b-xLrAbLfyDU_LDVZ5E9KQVqnHLcs9gOiXUcV-9R5SyCuRo3NQscg6_76ReSoLhsm4twCcALXEA28W86pm2jaXINk5YO5oG8kCBuP5TTdwrAoc/s5184/DSC09345.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6Cz5ot06LCY4puofhTaryEHaBWDOcq500qqa7EbIABWi-UpSFaqsYbDIKwvWIwuUBgOdTpdONH-Y7b-xLrAbLfyDU_LDVZ5E9KQVqnHLcs9gOiXUcV-9R5SyCuRo3NQscg6_76ReSoLhsm4twCcALXEA28W86pm2jaXINk5YO5oG8kCBuP5TTdwrAoc/w490-h368/DSC09345.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">The background was made by rolling ink from the Soothing Sunset rainbow ink pad over glossy white cardstock.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUe1Wl9MuuXJ1FhRTDF-ZvMqUkbZ59Kx7NaeEY_ze4dMFeB9ZrdiNg23A56oJlFMR8PaDEvxdrEyoTXBqPlBu2u3vytu-JLXw4gGyeOTFR0CndgS_8FiwsxZnz3HsKUjNiCve0alunePp5PnV_xd08vYlHpo2pTIBFpGs_8ZkkiYDV5_7Xxop52FN7PW4/s5184/DSC09348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUe1Wl9MuuXJ1FhRTDF-ZvMqUkbZ59Kx7NaeEY_ze4dMFeB9ZrdiNg23A56oJlFMR8PaDEvxdrEyoTXBqPlBu2u3vytu-JLXw4gGyeOTFR0CndgS_8FiwsxZnz3HsKUjNiCve0alunePp5PnV_xd08vYlHpo2pTIBFpGs_8ZkkiYDV5_7Xxop52FN7PW4/w484-h363/DSC09348.JPG" width="484" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">I chose the sentiment from an old Sparkle N Sprinkle set.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jjT1vWOQxHK_BZiWrkCf1aN5CLxuoaWnQavyamjcAPri27U74lRZtTKbSFwhqwTWgk1NvGcjq2PL1DLm9DUsQaqxAh75HopjKy1c7Z746zIajhDEJi_YIYzJYwfzX7b7K31TRf0RUF-7OdZGuyAObVPmPfBLQ0Zu0bpF39dse9FSHKn4T2Kljri-wwE/s5184/DSC09349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jjT1vWOQxHK_BZiWrkCf1aN5CLxuoaWnQavyamjcAPri27U74lRZtTKbSFwhqwTWgk1NvGcjq2PL1DLm9DUsQaqxAh75HopjKy1c7Z746zIajhDEJi_YIYzJYwfzX7b7K31TRf0RUF-7OdZGuyAObVPmPfBLQ0Zu0bpF39dse9FSHKn4T2Kljri-wwE/w490-h367/DSC09349.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I used the stamp positioner to ensure good positioning on the glossy surface. The sentiment was stamped in Versafine Claire Nocturne ink and heat embossed with Clear Detail.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8_Ga0eysrYcql2Dv6boMojAjcRc_soDLPTqoiJn_AKucX55JXBXtlJwBcbGFRl81rkeCMb3V6em5Aio6diZJGhrH5b6-GJ-ZU55hl4MnDzjqA9ZTI5oIDhDmO_A6G8zJK1OIGwRAMHqqnFmAWRWnwOKROSfY6NT9uCALu5e3GHQygjCyn5yppe8_LB4/s5184/DSC09350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8_Ga0eysrYcql2Dv6boMojAjcRc_soDLPTqoiJn_AKucX55JXBXtlJwBcbGFRl81rkeCMb3V6em5Aio6diZJGhrH5b6-GJ-ZU55hl4MnDzjqA9ZTI5oIDhDmO_A6G8zJK1OIGwRAMHqqnFmAWRWnwOKROSfY6NT9uCALu5e3GHQygjCyn5yppe8_LB4/w486-h365/DSC09350.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><p>This panel was then layered to a black cardstock base and the die cut was attached with foam pads.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYT7hLn32jHotNQEE6POOmnsxsbYVGd2jTPTmXmkY811pQ9jW5U0GgKVVTxRM2idBquHA8gRHe6-MRkbUZOqGthZibEPtZe328kCNh9zm3hNOTIBooTwNYfiHSy70Wh7MJKff6c_R7ZNsbA2OMkQSpUShImCbfCL2cua5gojcj18xvOAscYHMgPFMKG18/s5184/DSC09352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYT7hLn32jHotNQEE6POOmnsxsbYVGd2jTPTmXmkY811pQ9jW5U0GgKVVTxRM2idBquHA8gRHe6-MRkbUZOqGthZibEPtZe328kCNh9zm3hNOTIBooTwNYfiHSy70Wh7MJKff6c_R7ZNsbA2OMkQSpUShImCbfCL2cua5gojcj18xvOAscYHMgPFMKG18/w487-h365/DSC09352.JPG" width="487" /></a></div><p>Hope you've enjoyed your visit today and that I have inspired you to join in the challenge, which is always anything Christmas goes!</p><p>Till next time,</p><p>Shona</p><p></p></div>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-53917463084756293652023-09-13T00:00:00.074-04:002023-09-13T00:00:00.145-04:00CCC September 2023 Metallics<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. Today I have a card for the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations Challenge</a>, where for September, we are looking for metallics! I went the metallic paper route for this one!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQp6lQ4Tf9vL7nagryoNeLj5Lv5Htyi6qCJ8p3QOGG6OepnJPADV4q4zWb6ciezutjyBZDzAQA4EddB73e_8RfYPa6teCBQBuR_gNGmFPsU8Xdjv-sUSsxRa9ZoB2v5IVF-slPzfL_42zgB3AJKy72K456L3zW8oKDUVXvYS3U_5mtnkSEWcDEyi24sEk/s3947/DSC08007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3668" data-original-width="3947" height="467" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQp6lQ4Tf9vL7nagryoNeLj5Lv5Htyi6qCJ8p3QOGG6OepnJPADV4q4zWb6ciezutjyBZDzAQA4EddB73e_8RfYPa6teCBQBuR_gNGmFPsU8Xdjv-sUSsxRa9ZoB2v5IVF-slPzfL_42zgB3AJKy72K456L3zW8oKDUVXvYS3U_5mtnkSEWcDEyi24sEk/w503-h467/DSC08007.JPG" width="503" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was an old pack of metallic papers that I used, but quite pretty and it had a bit of red hue to it, so I paired it with burgundy red card stock. This ended up as a 6" square card. I cut a triangle piece for the left side corner.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTmNV0m9N22rhvdINQiTtuJH54zlUHMBTzqIrF9QKZGeEs3pPICZdNF6jKacSneKb9rEyzbemAfYpagqpvtqu_inF1WLmDBi_Eot-L6vH9zWU8oPjcUAdsN8yoecPjosoBJHuK1d9oDhbRdOI_h5XPqRiCD7mdV5KBC5ZRmR3gyzRuYmCTK096zd2v9A/s5184/DSC07999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTmNV0m9N22rhvdINQiTtuJH54zlUHMBTzqIrF9QKZGeEs3pPICZdNF6jKacSneKb9rEyzbemAfYpagqpvtqu_inF1WLmDBi_Eot-L6vH9zWU8oPjcUAdsN8yoecPjosoBJHuK1d9oDhbRdOI_h5XPqRiCD7mdV5KBC5ZRmR3gyzRuYmCTK096zd2v9A/w490-h367/DSC07999.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I die cut the stag from the same metallic card as I used on the left side. I then cut him out so that he would stand alone!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrExqD0W6QORq9Ca81lDyG247wPYrGm19qYH1us0ohG4SBNyZyVTGBX-O8IauWaY0HvBw4qVN_nat1S9Z0PLtamC2QVUE8MPMRe0O7OxtYa8wX39EBnpgeRll-uD7ols26S_uC1-uDa1ZG9ZdMLWtKkzDw0PUOVzYy0Uqv0b5PzJk4Ms2ZOTQLina29Jo/s5184/DSC08001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrExqD0W6QORq9Ca81lDyG247wPYrGm19qYH1us0ohG4SBNyZyVTGBX-O8IauWaY0HvBw4qVN_nat1S9Z0PLtamC2QVUE8MPMRe0O7OxtYa8wX39EBnpgeRll-uD7ols26S_uC1-uDa1ZG9ZdMLWtKkzDw0PUOVzYy0Uqv0b5PzJk4Ms2ZOTQLina29Jo/w497-h372/DSC08001.JPG" width="497" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I stamped the "Greetings" from the scrap of the deer die.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8eJBmFQQ-s7gzMDL3SnPhxykUMWND9bmoX98hqwSODYYhhzhI3Gszy9BjDN924sUh-xAK3OO0PdoBlBxJoZugP9EXdwQps6BdTFPt4XoBqCkUhsfm3_EbcuJri2-8nKymdAiikKzs2wSg336-Uh7g_EBitlnXQCbWlmNgCoTBXg5TwR1Ce8L7kBoyYlQ/s5184/DSC08002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8eJBmFQQ-s7gzMDL3SnPhxykUMWND9bmoX98hqwSODYYhhzhI3Gszy9BjDN924sUh-xAK3OO0PdoBlBxJoZugP9EXdwQps6BdTFPt4XoBqCkUhsfm3_EbcuJri2-8nKymdAiikKzs2wSg336-Uh7g_EBitlnXQCbWlmNgCoTBXg5TwR1Ce8L7kBoyYlQ/w494-h370/DSC08002.JPG" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then I die cut the "Season's" part of the greeting from a scrap of red metallic cardstock.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoWxXA34KdK_kSAiZSE8PUOePZpSqMJk2-ue8AWqb_xNa79TfquHdKky_C0s0_pGjQei6ID74ruQexQ3LnskGXPDKC6sMhX7hZuFkXDPRqY5FtqTVmTLyD0rUeW80cBG7KVpmOT8F1H-h8SBc3lSdLXTApW1xST1lKR2MxSss3aIiTK0H5X8scO8DOH8/s5184/DSC08003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoWxXA34KdK_kSAiZSE8PUOePZpSqMJk2-ue8AWqb_xNa79TfquHdKky_C0s0_pGjQei6ID74ruQexQ3LnskGXPDKC6sMhX7hZuFkXDPRqY5FtqTVmTLyD0rUeW80cBG7KVpmOT8F1H-h8SBc3lSdLXTApW1xST1lKR2MxSss3aIiTK0H5X8scO8DOH8/w486-h365/DSC08003.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><br />Both parts of the die cut sentiment were glued to the card base and the stag was mounted on foam pads to give it some dimension. I added a gold metallic elastic thread to the spine of the card to finish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRWcltXqKygrwzIqCGFrIQCy8_DNYGc-ISuT-bj8njPUaEybEPKWumDFhtNpoTDKtnk8GVvn_HNs6xTXmcW4LbAvO5LFFP9s7rqWY5hQyjZ--CBsjp42kktkjJ4tAS3NXDAZx7UlU3JVqpk5mowTLv8HpEWnM_D7qR6oNAK5VsrRe2mczGN_8x-bR-Z0/s3947/DSC08007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3668" data-original-width="3947" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRWcltXqKygrwzIqCGFrIQCy8_DNYGc-ISuT-bj8njPUaEybEPKWumDFhtNpoTDKtnk8GVvn_HNs6xTXmcW4LbAvO5LFFP9s7rqWY5hQyjZ--CBsjp42kktkjJ4tAS3NXDAZx7UlU3JVqpk5mowTLv8HpEWnM_D7qR6oNAK5VsrRe2mczGN_8x-bR-Z0/w489-h454/DSC08007.JPG" width="489" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you like my metallic take on the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">challenge</a> and hope you will join in with us this month. There are always prizes! Just make sure you mention our Challenge graphic in your blog!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div></div>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-74511386041029092082023-09-05T00:00:00.059-04:002023-09-05T00:00:00.144-04:00HAI Penguin Trio<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. My September header is a new inhabitant to the yard - actually there are three of them, that I've counted, so far in my pond. Apparently green frogs! Oh happy day! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm having to get all my blog posts scheduled ahead today and tomorrow, as I am leaving for Scotland on Thursday for 2 and a half weeks. Hopefully they will all post as planned!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I have a card for the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, where as always it is anything goes!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxQYXfDiqGG8BiHOGYF0j15Ked2QD_VP3eeJhBABpfk6TnXlCp5_SBTnJ7rl-4cWl8QmMaXKsRrZQ79ZiXu93GjFNrD_ICuiB5VcNrYF0V37tdwc9MMelKUk_AdfMPpvOTuTe9yH7UEKaDjSwHFrHADynCCsGSVh14APDNBg22wPteyzT3YIUgtIDWJ8/s4297/DSC08436.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4297" data-original-width="3461" height="579" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfxQYXfDiqGG8BiHOGYF0j15Ked2QD_VP3eeJhBABpfk6TnXlCp5_SBTnJ7rl-4cWl8QmMaXKsRrZQ79ZiXu93GjFNrD_ICuiB5VcNrYF0V37tdwc9MMelKUk_AdfMPpvOTuTe9yH7UEKaDjSwHFrHADynCCsGSVh14APDNBg22wPteyzT3YIUgtIDWJ8/w467-h579/DSC08436.JPG" width="467" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For my card today, I chose to use a big background stamp from Rubber Necker, and the Penguin Trio and coordinating die from Rubbernecker.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACyJigbXEFX9Z-yz03Wi79TuHF5yockJ8DS8GI3Yr7E4irglXopphXgv-IX4KDBQ-UIjeqbo1W07rFlPnOTZ8XpsfjJv9bZYKMFbY8TbXvNdP4rVwezi86kKzJ3_H5AIMIQD_SvXwXLkkFCu1XCmDXLL71vvQC2BqW2DwCQb8W-jNjEC50_-T7r-KrPI/s5184/DSC08426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACyJigbXEFX9Z-yz03Wi79TuHF5yockJ8DS8GI3Yr7E4irglXopphXgv-IX4KDBQ-UIjeqbo1W07rFlPnOTZ8XpsfjJv9bZYKMFbY8TbXvNdP4rVwezi86kKzJ3_H5AIMIQD_SvXwXLkkFCu1XCmDXLL71vvQC2BqW2DwCQb8W-jNjEC50_-T7r-KrPI/w478-h358/DSC08426.JPG" width="478" /></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Using the Stamp Platform, I stamped the background on red cardstock, with Versafine Clair Tulip Red ink and then heat embossed with Sparkle embossing powder.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGF4J0dceUn_eS1kenxlRQj4iCICcLt9-X0nsYb2MPtM1h2at7ktV6vArmE3Ap8pc9-0jvmb1jBFk5rZa-COmneL5myqfHLMucgoaWJkRU7iLBa2qV8P0J9xxpEtHt7LboJTStbg0ZsJdMeij0ufedtX_s--BhZwRCu3oVRwZrAIk3nXDkL-zIcKI62Q/s5184/DSC08428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGF4J0dceUn_eS1kenxlRQj4iCICcLt9-X0nsYb2MPtM1h2at7ktV6vArmE3Ap8pc9-0jvmb1jBFk5rZa-COmneL5myqfHLMucgoaWJkRU7iLBa2qV8P0J9xxpEtHt7LboJTStbg0ZsJdMeij0ufedtX_s--BhZwRCu3oVRwZrAIk3nXDkL-zIcKI62Q/w490-h367/DSC08428.JPG" width="490" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I then stamped the penguins in Versafine Clair Morning Mist and heat embossed with Clear Detail.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihewoVYZMJhjjHgSb2TA2H3qTnUZw970E6B1L88PfdCi1AbniYCOup-Po5lfzjOoccPs7ankR6P9Hou-l2HBYVkX-hv_N5KT6hqAT9k7G1QqLBGm4Occ-y9IA29IrybRYxPdr896DSqyfrT1WS6dwee-uMRMgiSwQbA5TbKBimFxwJLZDet6dUeHhAhm4/s5184/DSC08431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihewoVYZMJhjjHgSb2TA2H3qTnUZw970E6B1L88PfdCi1AbniYCOup-Po5lfzjOoccPs7ankR6P9Hou-l2HBYVkX-hv_N5KT6hqAT9k7G1QqLBGm4Occ-y9IA29IrybRYxPdr896DSqyfrT1WS6dwee-uMRMgiSwQbA5TbKBimFxwJLZDet6dUeHhAhm4/w478-h358/DSC08431.JPG" width="478" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was then water colored with my set of watercolor paints.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyx3Le2tB7MwEZSWFE9eyHmhRoXBltkUA-0eNOr7HYY3ObGn4M7k7F6X__eS8BVVcJT4X-KNDxc0p4DiQKA6G8n3_wTrGN4k730klGWHNPYmqBfX4TYuvvWsajLI_6xhNARSKB2FE_UBIf0KMEwp3miVttAXmcTQfQkoGHdw36KY-Wv_QCfklYh9jkrww/s5184/DSC08432.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyx3Le2tB7MwEZSWFE9eyHmhRoXBltkUA-0eNOr7HYY3ObGn4M7k7F6X__eS8BVVcJT4X-KNDxc0p4DiQKA6G8n3_wTrGN4k730klGWHNPYmqBfX4TYuvvWsajLI_6xhNARSKB2FE_UBIf0KMEwp3miVttAXmcTQfQkoGHdw36KY-Wv_QCfklYh9jkrww/w487-h366/DSC08432.JPG" width="487" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The image was then die cut with the coordinating die. The background was attached to the same red card base and then the image was popped up with dimensional foam. I added some red and white twine to the card to finish it off.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilz_9yHq8xHABxVjx-DffMIZxmqUopb3CiCxLlm17aaYCsUhwlJ_U1itSCkL-l3mg7buCcGGQyvkxSmdJSy0j6esnHNeuLkseL4bH07lkoTxYorXogIKa3DSS8wLbE85ijw4Hz4HBBtOqQHCnvPCqXTWsX8fkjA0cwGbycWtyIeOdSyWrBOpxcagrUtAI/s4329/DSC08433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4329" data-original-width="3626" height="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilz_9yHq8xHABxVjx-DffMIZxmqUopb3CiCxLlm17aaYCsUhwlJ_U1itSCkL-l3mg7buCcGGQyvkxSmdJSy0j6esnHNeuLkseL4bH07lkoTxYorXogIKa3DSS8wLbE85ijw4Hz4HBBtOqQHCnvPCqXTWsX8fkjA0cwGbycWtyIeOdSyWrBOpxcagrUtAI/w463-h553/DSC08433.JPG" width="463" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I hope your like my cheery trio and that I've inspired you to join in the fun of the <a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Challenge</a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-51616647976179153682023-08-22T00:00:00.060-04:002023-08-22T00:00:00.165-04:00HAI Merry Christmas Holly<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog! </span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBZ9_fiTbGy6zXyl5R6F0RNZ9Uc5_nOYZtdrHOllGYL6nclQw5tRAzbH1SRo1mdqorkb7RSIAIHAlz4z7PY0GytZyqUdiCJUBKMbTNE0aPne6fmV-SYsiOki0IRE_60mUc6ulf8gCmHeHTDlPWYS4elLUQC6Hhf2HMlZ-3nZ8SdKlWW2xtN0bMhCA74c/s4739/DSC08016.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3625" data-original-width="4739" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaBZ9_fiTbGy6zXyl5R6F0RNZ9Uc5_nOYZtdrHOllGYL6nclQw5tRAzbH1SRo1mdqorkb7RSIAIHAlz4z7PY0GytZyqUdiCJUBKMbTNE0aPne6fmV-SYsiOki0IRE_60mUc6ulf8gCmHeHTDlPWYS4elLUQC6Hhf2HMlZ-3nZ8SdKlWW2xtN0bMhCA74c/w506-h387/DSC08016.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I am back with another card for the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, where as always it is an Anything Goes challenge. Hope to inspire you to share a card with us!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I started with the big background stamp from Hero Arts. I inked up the big stamp with Versamark and as it is such a big stamp, I laid the light grey cardstock on top of the inked stamp and burnished the ink on to the cardstock.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicE5tqoO-kJm3XXQrzg0lC2_GvusfMlLfpDZAZp9FkhFMhLgo1O96lrY5_l2c0bBj-Jroh-DzTFLdtRzcLRLnJgIgE9thgUfHK9-2FNwh5Midq-yfghsljb5IgEJO34fVYXjVlwMyXhy7p0aCC2NRwELv_dpadjacu8b6SaLH4c-5NXQtlJgrudhZ1HYk/s5184/DSC08009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicE5tqoO-kJm3XXQrzg0lC2_GvusfMlLfpDZAZp9FkhFMhLgo1O96lrY5_l2c0bBj-Jroh-DzTFLdtRzcLRLnJgIgE9thgUfHK9-2FNwh5Midq-yfghsljb5IgEJO34fVYXjVlwMyXhy7p0aCC2NRwELv_dpadjacu8b6SaLH4c-5NXQtlJgrudhZ1HYk/w491-h368/DSC08009.JPG" width="491" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I then heat embossed with Gold detail embossing powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo4MCFSWeEqJ-Hli9aA3xwPrvDZHpSF5kAeAqE3NMEQnMxHwMnonGLQkFs_6f8iNx3fx9XjlksdrK2y-YlLg-X1pQreW27fAZ5gza3DRe95TIqYPaHNoYY3zm30PuQ0m_fp62W3LZf5KU8M4irJFvZvzq1YhhOGws10JDELzR5ysbFhG5W6bcthOK92E/s5184/DSC08010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo4MCFSWeEqJ-Hli9aA3xwPrvDZHpSF5kAeAqE3NMEQnMxHwMnonGLQkFs_6f8iNx3fx9XjlksdrK2y-YlLg-X1pQreW27fAZ5gza3DRe95TIqYPaHNoYY3zm30PuQ0m_fp62W3LZf5KU8M4irJFvZvzq1YhhOGws10JDELzR5ysbFhG5W6bcthOK92E/w490-h367/DSC08010.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Going back to the watercolors I've been using lately, I colored in the leaves and berries with the water brush.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcolpdW9kHcn7nAATyQrTdmv2mxFDZKehJAPwcDbn3MlV8d2bshgJBDwCDy_qByJsTkB6Kpy3Ma70CbtI_f-si_nig2B4a0f4nAkvvMUHCwf9g_WHZezMLFeJwvMQe-lC-Hv0rbPenhbfB_nGSU5iS3LcyhT_FtenPXYv0eKodPsNdzrrpUxwfLYvib74/s5184/DSC08011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcolpdW9kHcn7nAATyQrTdmv2mxFDZKehJAPwcDbn3MlV8d2bshgJBDwCDy_qByJsTkB6Kpy3Ma70CbtI_f-si_nig2B4a0f4nAkvvMUHCwf9g_WHZezMLFeJwvMQe-lC-Hv0rbPenhbfB_nGSU5iS3LcyhT_FtenPXYv0eKodPsNdzrrpUxwfLYvib74/w492-h369/DSC08011.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I stamped an old sentiment from a Hero Arts stamp set, along with the little sprig of holly on red cardstock in Versamark ink and also heat embossed with the Gold Detail powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFx6gmrVRGM_cL8-9RLp4vtJ4KbyI3jZg3aBIdyZPp1D91exhlOrHnFWkCJvbyNCAghK3D8J6sUegW3rCtNdHY70qZLxoyJvjwtKakfPtnWVB9TR_UseCY6bkVB4nJgJ2jN7m7ZyOyTEwhftIVy6T0cBkdwM1hHv_COYUiyNDOj-f3eLvMwK5FgILzjM/s5184/DSC08012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvFx6gmrVRGM_cL8-9RLp4vtJ4KbyI3jZg3aBIdyZPp1D91exhlOrHnFWkCJvbyNCAghK3D8J6sUegW3rCtNdHY70qZLxoyJvjwtKakfPtnWVB9TR_UseCY6bkVB4nJgJ2jN7m7ZyOyTEwhftIVy6T0cBkdwM1hHv_COYUiyNDOj-f3eLvMwK5FgILzjM/w495-h371/DSC08012.JPG" width="495" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This was then die cut with a Spellbinders die.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVmR5x4X1vwl59iG9VC30QAncULDKfwMDkGF1n2proMDXW7R5EsvTJvagSIVTr02hO1-wNi44aCo1UR08ocxdDOocq8uPH_C80-IZJArLsr-EmYcN5FyZH8h8sfHh8v6qKtIBGmT-zJCQlWNL7g9eeCLPzPiwKRSdjdZUZb15idyDq5Bo1k5j6pl91sM/s5184/DSC08014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVmR5x4X1vwl59iG9VC30QAncULDKfwMDkGF1n2proMDXW7R5EsvTJvagSIVTr02hO1-wNi44aCo1UR08ocxdDOocq8uPH_C80-IZJArLsr-EmYcN5FyZH8h8sfHh8v6qKtIBGmT-zJCQlWNL7g9eeCLPzPiwKRSdjdZUZb15idyDq5Bo1k5j6pl91sM/w491-h368/DSC08014.JPG" width="491" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This was attached to the holly background with two gold brads and a piece of green organdy ribbon, before being layered to the green card base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1t1sfvV9wkguUas_veKDiLzVE0umA9AX-lHQQ2jKBfrz6OQR3swklhlks-84UJmSbfB8UlOOlA4Kzr_h6v24PwxwBEGBz_gQe-Xx_AjFPH5Dj8LIXfeGH3WukgWHvhxamxegRNpLbNytkvqCVbIP74471i6tWK86oEAhzA5WbZKtAHieiAdCpcQiR_3s/s4233/DSC08015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3209" data-original-width="4233" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1t1sfvV9wkguUas_veKDiLzVE0umA9AX-lHQQ2jKBfrz6OQR3swklhlks-84UJmSbfB8UlOOlA4Kzr_h6v24PwxwBEGBz_gQe-Xx_AjFPH5Dj8LIXfeGH3WukgWHvhxamxegRNpLbNytkvqCVbIP74471i6tWK86oEAhzA5WbZKtAHieiAdCpcQiR_3s/w489-h372/DSC08015.JPG" width="489" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">That finished up my card for today. Hope you'll check out my team mates' creations over at the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge</a> and that you'll decide to play along with us!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-59854951984054395462023-08-09T00:00:00.043-04:002023-08-09T00:00:00.144-04:00You're on the Nice List!<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hello there. Thanks for stopping by my blog! August's header is a hummingbird visitor at the Crocosmia flower, boy is that flower a magnet to these little cuties!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJNyIuqorfOZ0GfT2iLcoQ0gmVQuaxEw7fLLVciELHi1ORVJ6idnwSMWSFcXn9Vn6gfS78yjMCmGox0Pcu5QD8EDf94aPc9A_LLTizBKQ7wuIAMIrOZ8n8GulSOWPJLWJ1flzQOFW_85suIUkREZso6y-iepLpxQQmRVlNF6NdC9n2zTvJFumEzkqkD0/s4081/DSC09961.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4081" data-original-width="3557" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJNyIuqorfOZ0GfT2iLcoQ0gmVQuaxEw7fLLVciELHi1ORVJ6idnwSMWSFcXn9Vn6gfS78yjMCmGox0Pcu5QD8EDf94aPc9A_LLTizBKQ7wuIAMIrOZ8n8GulSOWPJLWJ1flzQOFW_85suIUkREZso6y-iepLpxQQmRVlNF6NdC9n2zTvJFumEzkqkD0/w471-h540/DSC09961.JPG" width="471" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I have a card for the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations Challenge</a>. This month we are looking for CAS cards!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYSPYF_QnRCr7B4myV24wSki0qOomyeO-aKDpjMO1In23AYg69RFLTKc_ZnS1qH4SYfu5Nvu1oyHM6clypWnWL4ec7CTrSWx0TTu3ZYEc9LU-f9R-2eFFio7V49VP-yP2bDI_XqRvOKzhdtx7gvCDN0ecrH1snPq_7gPzHam3sLR1PWVI1aFYst-AVC_A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="500" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYSPYF_QnRCr7B4myV24wSki0qOomyeO-aKDpjMO1In23AYg69RFLTKc_ZnS1qH4SYfu5Nvu1oyHM6clypWnWL4ec7CTrSWx0TTu3ZYEc9LU-f9R-2eFFio7V49VP-yP2bDI_XqRvOKzhdtx7gvCDN0ecrH1snPq_7gPzHam3sLR1PWVI1aFYst-AVC_A" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">So this one had to be clean and simple! I chose another old Sparkle n' Sprinkle set and stamped my little elf in the corner, like he was peeking around a door? He was stamped in Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and heat embossed with Clear Detail. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXeSKOSwu1WcDAXZgqUNLyaybOI2vqmGDmYVe0YqHxeViRfL2uyvxMUucykvBH_a76CdQHSsDxCP-cZy6m3o3hZ0iGMg7T1hCC20vk9fS9uLWkCQiI08C6FA0YyPQ1SKJL7EvnfaPx0qQ6Ob2bahwqvR2he4FsgYruYYgfpClF-70mXHqxVUzCi2Sagw/s5184/DSC09952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXeSKOSwu1WcDAXZgqUNLyaybOI2vqmGDmYVe0YqHxeViRfL2uyvxMUucykvBH_a76CdQHSsDxCP-cZy6m3o3hZ0iGMg7T1hCC20vk9fS9uLWkCQiI08C6FA0YyPQ1SKJL7EvnfaPx0qQ6Ob2bahwqvR2he4FsgYruYYgfpClF-70mXHqxVUzCi2Sagw/w486-h364/DSC09952.JPG" width="486" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used the same watercolor paints that I've been using lately - really liking them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarV0YeZk07e9QIicF9njYyumtainWlqvZz8-MXA8bUGbq3e73D7KxEFa5cSWSWUT5WT7arzBNytwQiszpQ969zQZ2pAkSgJNeWIkH2C1Re4pyqvmszSbFwSosl4tCm-MXsv8jTQUjFDMMcwnRbsneSi7OKXa_hk4eIuyAXUmqrR1cS6Q3qfHLv-GDBw0/s5184/DSC09953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarV0YeZk07e9QIicF9njYyumtainWlqvZz8-MXA8bUGbq3e73D7KxEFa5cSWSWUT5WT7arzBNytwQiszpQ969zQZ2pAkSgJNeWIkH2C1Re4pyqvmszSbFwSosl4tCm-MXsv8jTQUjFDMMcwnRbsneSi7OKXa_hk4eIuyAXUmqrR1cS6Q3qfHLv-GDBw0/w491-h368/DSC09953.JPG" width="491" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After he was all colored in, I stamped a sentiment from the same set and that finished my card for today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WrkGBDky8BzgUV9ffDj6PQh5104NvVK521q3lkoS4dGVupZiiF_Ib8xTE1m4wJ3fyNLBJ9FKc4RQxbSzvzvYtHd1AWEz8CNOuHwhlvPvWq0MSxmWxbl_jEKwqaUEK3b54fBLZzpl17FNMqywPeeJFGlWs8-qNEz7UAzOB2-uEwufuP9_tyEz7vnNLkY/s4081/DSC09961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4081" data-original-width="3557" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WrkGBDky8BzgUV9ffDj6PQh5104NvVK521q3lkoS4dGVupZiiF_Ib8xTE1m4wJ3fyNLBJ9FKc4RQxbSzvzvYtHd1AWEz8CNOuHwhlvPvWq0MSxmWxbl_jEKwqaUEK3b54fBLZzpl17FNMqywPeeJFGlWs8-qNEz7UAzOB2-uEwufuP9_tyEz7vnNLkY/w469-h538/DSC09961.JPG" width="469" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you're inspired to play along with us with our Challenge at <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations</a>. Remember - nice and easy CAS cards this month!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Till next time,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shona</div><br /></span><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-57708043278584647422023-08-08T00:00:00.045-04:002023-08-08T00:00:00.139-04:00Family is the best part<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Hi there and welcome back to my blog! My August header is a little hummingbird visiting the Crocosmia - how they love this flower!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My card today is for the Holly and Ivy Challenge, which is always anything goes. I hope you will be inspired to play along with us?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzVmsfU88luO_Ebg5XPSrzAvySUAMhbqREOAfEIl22g54jFtNVmj3sRz_z7F-1XXLU9g1HkREvvXgh7a42CcO7a0dkiapiC9Gy_a8ZYMGdJlRCaSwBG8HfkZGGBbp_VSO6ncU55_uHJcn_4UEJDulY3XXRGx1suhGPF-6RQvyX_L7CJ7d-w3c4FxO70c/s4445/DSC09967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2349" data-original-width="4445" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzVmsfU88luO_Ebg5XPSrzAvySUAMhbqREOAfEIl22g54jFtNVmj3sRz_z7F-1XXLU9g1HkREvvXgh7a42CcO7a0dkiapiC9Gy_a8ZYMGdJlRCaSwBG8HfkZGGBbp_VSO6ncU55_uHJcn_4UEJDulY3XXRGx1suhGPF-6RQvyX_L7CJ7d-w3c4FxO70c/w578-h305/DSC09967.JPG" width="578" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I decided to use an old, never been used, Sparkle n Sprinkle set. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4ONXJCsw7Oy7Z1UztUCGglw_FO4whYIDoQTilm7kZxdtZZTPMKYJGvgAYAluJJtl4MFLsbsI6Jlh81RqqotD7kXiWceYl1_-cVgvgvF4IyRilexHpz6Ok2TgDOQ-3ry92Tb18izqto2vF1OQBaJREFMspvC_qJirCQ4aD6L5p_ofUlFUcyPJis67GM0/s5184/DSC09955.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4ONXJCsw7Oy7Z1UztUCGglw_FO4whYIDoQTilm7kZxdtZZTPMKYJGvgAYAluJJtl4MFLsbsI6Jlh81RqqotD7kXiWceYl1_-cVgvgvF4IyRilexHpz6Ok2TgDOQ-3ry92Tb18izqto2vF1OQBaJREFMspvC_qJirCQ4aD6L5p_ofUlFUcyPJis67GM0/w503-h377/DSC09955.JPG" width="503" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I took three of the penguins and positioned them in the Stamp Platform along with the sentiment and stamped them with Versafine Clair Nocturne.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Fcplpp1ONN1hBKMU_IBYsYOLr8JOhOStR-VPBugRkpSxeKp8SBiWIHu-uNuSbmA7XCSZi2t1cnqfg5mGkidpRC2nVU824KMSr3xfQjigAuSpcNa5SK_cGWXquoBCxvu5CFlJSWmldKPs2WP4CKv47Tjp4ZJ9O1K9Xlq5Ld1RCmJfbJGgUN1Yjy-QsGY/s5184/DSC09954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Fcplpp1ONN1hBKMU_IBYsYOLr8JOhOStR-VPBugRkpSxeKp8SBiWIHu-uNuSbmA7XCSZi2t1cnqfg5mGkidpRC2nVU824KMSr3xfQjigAuSpcNa5SK_cGWXquoBCxvu5CFlJSWmldKPs2WP4CKv47Tjp4ZJ9O1K9Xlq5Ld1RCmJfbJGgUN1Yjy-QsGY/w497-h373/DSC09954.JPG" width="497" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I then heat embossed using Clear Detail powder, so that when I used the watercolors, the ink wouldn't run.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLRfO40-sUhONqKvg1tbmtL48naglsQrVpsEaKKNP6ctMr1W_axmIQKoXWgggPvxQRC3YxodWvYwHbdxOZKLZHH_Nn1E1LZVBaZnkFqSTZVKwWADmHvznnQGsBTXdMt-KlvlyiJU21cqjyNPFYjGazCEpX1jIdWQ0w9KtuLMSO2I12ZSdYJouOeQkvSw/s5184/DSC09956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkLRfO40-sUhONqKvg1tbmtL48naglsQrVpsEaKKNP6ctMr1W_axmIQKoXWgggPvxQRC3YxodWvYwHbdxOZKLZHH_Nn1E1LZVBaZnkFqSTZVKwWADmHvznnQGsBTXdMt-KlvlyiJU21cqjyNPFYjGazCEpX1jIdWQ0w9KtuLMSO2I12ZSdYJouOeQkvSw/w497-h373/DSC09956.JPG" width="497" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I've been having fun lately using these watercolors and water brush to color.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNhJlD4wikXNkTw2GMWFO-lOZG6wwcdDASPsAwg3-N3HY_s_GCLb4IDmUi_KY8kd1rGEKQCkjd4IuoGBn-WfdG0TOBfPsoTqnaWKm3CDRFeZwjrQX__Sx6jmqUGWK3LODdMf4UBoYoEXj8GWRM1E9F_Ijoe39wEDa_Z5KKHrD9LJmQTMe5gTCYgkra34/s5184/DSC09958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNhJlD4wikXNkTw2GMWFO-lOZG6wwcdDASPsAwg3-N3HY_s_GCLb4IDmUi_KY8kd1rGEKQCkjd4IuoGBn-WfdG0TOBfPsoTqnaWKm3CDRFeZwjrQX__Sx6jmqUGWK3LODdMf4UBoYoEXj8GWRM1E9F_Ijoe39wEDa_Z5KKHrD9LJmQTMe5gTCYgkra34/w498-h373/DSC09958.JPG" width="498" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Hope you like my project today and that I've inspired you to join in on the Challenge!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-pHTizdiXDuM69hDHXVxODUBVXxCxFXtNV4j_P-j_tqMVVAbi3klxu48g5tmgsjL5kQI_50KyHtozCUuwLa6qiyI_g1BqHhu4QTbNXj6Hg7_Z-_XC8H9HPPaqVpb2ynGC2trmNpvTLOv-FubSBJjGsuBT5NoY9jTeEVZeWgXncKl1G2OMV5tBQ26SBcI/s5184/DSC09966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-pHTizdiXDuM69hDHXVxODUBVXxCxFXtNV4j_P-j_tqMVVAbi3klxu48g5tmgsjL5kQI_50KyHtozCUuwLa6qiyI_g1BqHhu4QTbNXj6Hg7_Z-_XC8H9HPPaqVpb2ynGC2trmNpvTLOv-FubSBJjGsuBT5NoY9jTeEVZeWgXncKl1G2OMV5tBQ26SBcI/w498-h373/DSC09966.JPG" width="498" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-25487317247770605802023-07-24T21:13:00.002-04:002023-07-24T21:19:48.686-04:00HAI Delight in the Joys<p style="text-align: center;">Hi there, thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm here for the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-144-anything-christmas-goes.html">Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge</a>. Hope you will join us!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjFu3Z3PV3DuvKOTOxBa5nrt8In6f6YZscpBU84ipVkXa0cRC24zuSA3rUe1eQturKhx8ViNX6oky7FJgBMk2lkwLzJ4aFaqn5YGBT8fHhT4ksWN11DPHlSOSrH6wz_UQWneLq2Fxek1XL38Ooz0KI0vph3hYgF1lM6V6_TadX8PNslQ38RKZttjlZOc/s4073/DSC09318.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4073" data-original-width="3257" height="607" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjFu3Z3PV3DuvKOTOxBa5nrt8In6f6YZscpBU84ipVkXa0cRC24zuSA3rUe1eQturKhx8ViNX6oky7FJgBMk2lkwLzJ4aFaqn5YGBT8fHhT4ksWN11DPHlSOSrH6wz_UQWneLq2Fxek1XL38Ooz0KI0vph3hYgF1lM6V6_TadX8PNslQ38RKZttjlZOc/w485-h607/DSC09318.JPG" width="485" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To the rescue, the Sweet Poppy bauble die and stencil! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some ink stippling and then just adding the sentiment in the middle. Some water coloring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The focal point was then added to the background to finish of the card!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you will join in the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2023/07/challenge-144-anything-christmas-goes.html">challenge </a>this month!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shona</div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-57892811360033025862023-07-12T00:00:00.074-04:002023-07-12T00:00:00.140-04:00CCC Christmas Poinsettia<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTixjC9Z8bXFHVyn3jCFXGnW3waGY-F67Z5ms82eN7_mjQdn9sGU1TxuZMAIWRCnEHRk-jd71_vdvLommqQZtCS_6v_uGyeW_73UALMaCmC29n5Feek7Hv7H9Q5mwZaPLwr0iDWzUO_bOK0oCezREKa0bkkRWRrbRQHUWsxTrpnWfzHMZMyJc06aAW5SE/s4060/DSC07463.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4060" data-original-width="3358" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTixjC9Z8bXFHVyn3jCFXGnW3waGY-F67Z5ms82eN7_mjQdn9sGU1TxuZMAIWRCnEHRk-jd71_vdvLommqQZtCS_6v_uGyeW_73UALMaCmC29n5Feek7Hv7H9Q5mwZaPLwr0iDWzUO_bOK0oCezREKa0bkkRWRrbRQHUWsxTrpnWfzHMZMyJc06aAW5SE/w485-h586/DSC07463.JPG" width="485" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I have a card for the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations Challenge</a>, which for July is an anything goes theme! So come on show us what you have! We also have a Design Team call going on right now, so if you are interested just put DT after your link.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBKkVckoJLIzmX2GIIPaDI2X9kdyiZGAMLpNVo-5OGeud5QUxxwp_ihrsjdA9e943P9ABgjMWfs8P1G4BY-DBscbjZk485QPHtibln6ZHX437BWryBaXFW2T24GCkwDAL4QThlx2ljjKtUtOlArmB0qqg2geTx3udgjLftKJu5NCHPC0scHXHKRxp4x4g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="399" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBKkVckoJLIzmX2GIIPaDI2X9kdyiZGAMLpNVo-5OGeud5QUxxwp_ihrsjdA9e943P9ABgjMWfs8P1G4BY-DBscbjZk485QPHtibln6ZHX437BWryBaXFW2T24GCkwDAL4QThlx2ljjKtUtOlArmB0qqg2geTx3udgjLftKJu5NCHPC0scHXHKRxp4x4g" width="320" /></a></div><br />So for my card today I went with a completely different idea. I found some paints that are so cool and will be using much more of! Decided to also use an unused Sparkle N' Sprinkle set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgRVO_ufmFpEKjXFlLOmNqqQyvEVyVDYl8LF5gPoFySHQBSVVYCjy5knGLBYY1nEDZZqBupUyiPVzOxM9B1w2cgAQ57nXca9QWg7MjS5-OAvr_2KtgJWPjOcexboucpOq1vG5iwbMgysxzwP0P8TqDXWwatQU4pJH2XcdhYfKDdz3Zj7O4RveYELWwT8/s5184/DSC07454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgRVO_ufmFpEKjXFlLOmNqqQyvEVyVDYl8LF5gPoFySHQBSVVYCjy5knGLBYY1nEDZZqBupUyiPVzOxM9B1w2cgAQ57nXca9QWg7MjS5-OAvr_2KtgJWPjOcexboucpOq1vG5iwbMgysxzwP0P8TqDXWwatQU4pJH2XcdhYfKDdz3Zj7O4RveYELWwT8/w496-h372/DSC07454.JPG" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I stamped the big poinsettia and the sentiment from the same stamp set in Versafine Clair Nocturne ink using the stamp platform on watercolor paper and then heat embossed with Clear Detail powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOp8Yx7q6KTHc2ZiAem0vlcDD2rG_h0hNSs61-Ws-xsjXmu4LuLe9q-jTkVidH8goOUGC-2Zzb08afusOh3WjHi53KnWysLpl2rTZCUeYKPO-rXSYhlmtIAZKnRTJhXtPO1Q-5s01LKopz_iavBbFl5sIuxVkH_1ODWHvNGrNRH6kg4GMgVzHA-m_9LE/s5184/DSC07455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYOp8Yx7q6KTHc2ZiAem0vlcDD2rG_h0hNSs61-Ws-xsjXmu4LuLe9q-jTkVidH8goOUGC-2Zzb08afusOh3WjHi53KnWysLpl2rTZCUeYKPO-rXSYhlmtIAZKnRTJhXtPO1Q-5s01LKopz_iavBbFl5sIuxVkH_1ODWHvNGrNRH6kg4GMgVzHA-m_9LE/w496-h372/DSC07455.JPG" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I then just started playing with these really cool watercolors!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDrdBWF4eqAKMp5AAAWlLDT0SaWhAE15eJ9Z77x01DxIVnYwnK4_ZjWWCK5XEG0UT95EGYp0550-uvwkwGpZYy0QmNDO4VUidFE2UCbFqMrxjXrunhHmQtrn6a4hlUhMPYpEj6Tk9T-ZQK-DsEu9lfCedfBoy1oNmpTt_wiY7H0w1-xaiZrWY49jTyDE/s5184/DSC07457.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDrdBWF4eqAKMp5AAAWlLDT0SaWhAE15eJ9Z77x01DxIVnYwnK4_ZjWWCK5XEG0UT95EGYp0550-uvwkwGpZYy0QmNDO4VUidFE2UCbFqMrxjXrunhHmQtrn6a4hlUhMPYpEj6Tk9T-ZQK-DsEu9lfCedfBoy1oNmpTt_wiY7H0w1-xaiZrWY49jTyDE/w489-h367/DSC07457.JPG" width="489" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Using a few of the pink, reds and green hues I did a little watercoloring! (A little outside the lines - OK, right?)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HdEJLTOuJrHDHUBlZRk49Dlw8WNYinMq-8fDzXfXK6mm85LkbVc97Begina-GhApOq4eDCx9qNrgZ_dBjTSEt6dlK2241Op3fPAJUvmFk9kTmVdmoVysr4JEntZ1nA0FERLQTy_SO4x_mqTcZlmtlvB4UA_4nfLPWs1AU9H_ymQkuBEM8Fd9cA0P01E/s5184/DSC07459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HdEJLTOuJrHDHUBlZRk49Dlw8WNYinMq-8fDzXfXK6mm85LkbVc97Begina-GhApOq4eDCx9qNrgZ_dBjTSEt6dlK2241Op3fPAJUvmFk9kTmVdmoVysr4JEntZ1nA0FERLQTy_SO4x_mqTcZlmtlvB4UA_4nfLPWs1AU9H_ymQkuBEM8Fd9cA0P01E/w454-h605/DSC07459.JPG" width="454" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I decided to put a little shine on the buds in the middle, so added some Nuvo Glitter Accents.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwuIh-ejBw6RXXcYpsgsOPwns3HTv1-0xIlg1tR9FusVjpfzEcYWIHbBeXIkYCkAQofy7D1cNJb8MMmm7QLTggtHqHJYIq3q2VpeHAIGySinQID0MMiRrs11kJVsCsh5zHWsuIjJT2nstb7MMVPumKwqZ7SvVRLloERfruhTOF4hJbMUOfzuqVbAY6j8/s5184/DSC07462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3888" height="597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwuIh-ejBw6RXXcYpsgsOPwns3HTv1-0xIlg1tR9FusVjpfzEcYWIHbBeXIkYCkAQofy7D1cNJb8MMmm7QLTggtHqHJYIq3q2VpeHAIGySinQID0MMiRrs11kJVsCsh5zHWsuIjJT2nstb7MMVPumKwqZ7SvVRLloERfruhTOF4hJbMUOfzuqVbAY6j8/w448-h597/DSC07462.JPG" width="448" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This panel was layered onto red and then popped up with dimensional foam onto a white card base to finish off the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbowQfHgolh7j6F5sVBlgsCeuUwVrzjin_K7O0qEpYeSPRfFbaNasVHzfjbNBVsHIcK8Qyf23vM1f2ROmBBloOZaX_wCIIjAUEPpC653-I4gKiJydalqKqKAHQ3fcONz2H4r78whh2MZd7QG8FAXUvwjtK0mDNXTVdXXDqB1C3I2QN454wfiZw2GZ-0Z8/s4060/DSC07463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4060" data-original-width="3358" height="555" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbowQfHgolh7j6F5sVBlgsCeuUwVrzjin_K7O0qEpYeSPRfFbaNasVHzfjbNBVsHIcK8Qyf23vM1f2ROmBBloOZaX_wCIIjAUEPpC653-I4gKiJydalqKqKAHQ3fcONz2H4r78whh2MZd7QG8FAXUvwjtK0mDNXTVdXXDqB1C3I2QN454wfiZw2GZ-0Z8/w460-h555/DSC07463.JPG" width="460" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you're inspired to come along and play with us at the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Challenge</a> this month? Anything goes and you can get another Christmas card done!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Looking forward to seeing your entries,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">until next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-87274251428992781752023-06-27T00:00:00.073-04:002023-06-27T08:22:28.549-04:00HAI Merry Merry Merry<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span>Hi there, and welcome back to my blog. Today I have a card for the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Challenge</a>, where it is always an anything goes challenge. I hope you'll find some inspiration here and join along in the challenge.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4Oq9QTdDEDy_cBAA6QbpWCpQeh5F9gUYhyZ_BBD-pEovgY-V-DURsofulDgizr7ZK4Q44yqrWn5KY1HnkEWxH90Ee1tFy5VCxfh4y6l5RO-Dq6u4dMGppmXlLP5SSRaDDFIGddWrNZF9V85DhTpHr8NWeDqGo0fn7tSpPV2r-j3bp5tr6GCP5ohZi6s/s4761/DSC07190.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4761" data-original-width="3332" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4Oq9QTdDEDy_cBAA6QbpWCpQeh5F9gUYhyZ_BBD-pEovgY-V-DURsofulDgizr7ZK4Q44yqrWn5KY1HnkEWxH90Ee1tFy5VCxfh4y6l5RO-Dq6u4dMGppmXlLP5SSRaDDFIGddWrNZF9V85DhTpHr8NWeDqGo0fn7tSpPV2r-j3bp5tr6GCP5ohZi6s/w445-h636/DSC07190.JPG" width="445" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I took a shot at getting messy for this card. My hands were a mess!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used masking tape to stick the Sweet Poppy stencil down on top of a piece of watercolor card, on top of the wipeable mat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAf_6pKBr59s4vxrOU94lvtFxug2u0-1Ie9BHoacUtaj3cW4ERCvv-XR87xB9bIEh2rgc6E1iUAruWfgkRpy1JK1Pv-Kf2GvTERzxNwNlPdVH5Lf2o0tnl1n1xvDvVq_4_p5K-f5ag1szjGHvlTt5ZeDuyDwLAg6BuNrGHMtX3C0cthsgS8ODC3l0Rw8/s5184/DSC07185.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAf_6pKBr59s4vxrOU94lvtFxug2u0-1Ie9BHoacUtaj3cW4ERCvv-XR87xB9bIEh2rgc6E1iUAruWfgkRpy1JK1Pv-Kf2GvTERzxNwNlPdVH5Lf2o0tnl1n1xvDvVq_4_p5K-f5ag1szjGHvlTt5ZeDuyDwLAg6BuNrGHMtX3C0cthsgS8ODC3l0Rw8/w487-h365/DSC07185.JPG" width="487" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I then sprinkled the Color Burst powders on top of the stencil. This was then sprayed with water.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAYAoBHEX4-C7b8p8tQfmRv9z0sFV7MKC6r_DjWvY-299x-lR3fqA5fao8Gel_4UMhbIs14jo5cs7gZe1hCEAfW1IBDLNZlJw-n5Rn9SEIjYNh66E86urrOJUVfjrNdH88YmZZGXRH4qxMjtW_1jG3Gx-Bq37tyDuNQ1NNhMzM48TXHGVPkx5kOULHXE/s5184/DSC07187.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlAYAoBHEX4-C7b8p8tQfmRv9z0sFV7MKC6r_DjWvY-299x-lR3fqA5fao8Gel_4UMhbIs14jo5cs7gZe1hCEAfW1IBDLNZlJw-n5Rn9SEIjYNh66E86urrOJUVfjrNdH88YmZZGXRH4qxMjtW_1jG3Gx-Bq37tyDuNQ1NNhMzM48TXHGVPkx5kOULHXE/w491-h368/DSC07187.JPG" width="491" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The sentiment was stamped in Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and heat embossed with Sparkle embossing powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLl7zK7qCFfAFxc1CuccNp7OHjUmqfLPk2VcHq20tXdRQEKqhyTBpfw2GLcTOZ4Z7jZT5lPJgJRmt7zgHFYZfrEnyVwwYl_UAFvaN2D9d5YqHFdSDTDusX5i-mbHHyTbgaFXiUw2V0hJu6I4f7Qioip8AJlA-E3OYIOtcxsGgtkliCsVnwehwbKrUgNMs/s5184/DSC07188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLl7zK7qCFfAFxc1CuccNp7OHjUmqfLPk2VcHq20tXdRQEKqhyTBpfw2GLcTOZ4Z7jZT5lPJgJRmt7zgHFYZfrEnyVwwYl_UAFvaN2D9d5YqHFdSDTDusX5i-mbHHyTbgaFXiUw2V0hJu6I4f7Qioip8AJlA-E3OYIOtcxsGgtkliCsVnwehwbKrUgNMs/w494-h370/DSC07188.JPG" width="494" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I daubed the clear embossing ink on top of the baubles, then heat embossed also with Sparkle EP.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJro-BvGHTapggbJ4gg41619DCjPWKk9bD4tozlZxmlxrKDoWvB28mFTQS6jjbC2AncdzKJgjpyXMsy8eZwoz7yBj8ul-kGoPJ7gBTPZi9qaiXRAn_AKQJ4v16_gRGXUPkqRXcvdjrS_A3p0SRqLVg_TrqrQLBKIDMLe-S9kJkLwN6S_5dcgur-mRQWc/s5184/DSC07189.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJro-BvGHTapggbJ4gg41619DCjPWKk9bD4tozlZxmlxrKDoWvB28mFTQS6jjbC2AncdzKJgjpyXMsy8eZwoz7yBj8ul-kGoPJ7gBTPZi9qaiXRAn_AKQJ4v16_gRGXUPkqRXcvdjrS_A3p0SRqLVg_TrqrQLBKIDMLe-S9kJkLwN6S_5dcgur-mRQWc/w488-h366/DSC07189.JPG" width="488" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />This panel was layered to black cardstock before a white card base.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86I3QXBuQO_J2gP6kTbjJjxE-YUl_neRFeMyVY2G3dYrmILxhQjjHWpM7xE9ltsV01Z8MH_fkxC5HKftWfmGMcPfYOYMjCGnJP4RBmdlhod2FaphGHCZ-6hTWndW4GoFMBvkAEhWOSUHljWZ6PBQq9niR7HXk4Vq_EWDhobZ6HoqquksLevVE3Ohorps/s3656/DSC07192.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3656" data-original-width="3635" height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86I3QXBuQO_J2gP6kTbjJjxE-YUl_neRFeMyVY2G3dYrmILxhQjjHWpM7xE9ltsV01Z8MH_fkxC5HKftWfmGMcPfYOYMjCGnJP4RBmdlhod2FaphGHCZ-6hTWndW4GoFMBvkAEhWOSUHljWZ6PBQq9niR7HXk4Vq_EWDhobZ6HoqquksLevVE3Ohorps/w494-h497/DSC07192.JPG" width="494" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> I hope I've inspired you to join in the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">challenge</a>?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-65304976943271486192023-06-14T00:00:00.077-04:002023-06-14T00:00:00.142-04:00CCC Embossed Pinecones<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog. My blog header for June is a photo of the 5th out of five over-wintered Black Swallowtails that finally eclosed yesterday! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCdwgQu3iEa3d34aSB0ydy0CcsdKoF_iVn9HahqFdaFYoTM0XtLHvOl25qY_FFVZMffOp_W8g_fMwxig4LEsDhEFtqXwQ5zi8kG567NmcSkxQsCk5qvQmUuwN_J7EWjXNrtQBkx_w5GURtBBTZfsffI3JDgB5HL3f_JakUcUsn09SGFEKUgSIWay3/s4341/DSC06656.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3533" data-original-width="4341" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCdwgQu3iEa3d34aSB0ydy0CcsdKoF_iVn9HahqFdaFYoTM0XtLHvOl25qY_FFVZMffOp_W8g_fMwxig4LEsDhEFtqXwQ5zi8kG567NmcSkxQsCk5qvQmUuwN_J7EWjXNrtQBkx_w5GURtBBTZfsffI3JDgB5HL3f_JakUcUsn09SGFEKUgSIWay3/w512-h416/DSC06656.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My card today is for the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations Challenge</a> where this month we are to use heat embossing!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbgagOcQGzLYlwS9NHtgf-mD-S2yFkX45UuegQa8wW6hIdHk64wU0Jxbq7oAeaiHHuAD3IR-AdyHry_94-Nm1VAXX6_mmzp90QQk72pM4rgpX-ThIGh_9rB6wRGfHeVCvJgf9Nu62BFtJKTGDcx1jQqi1uVnvwYX6lOY3RCq31eLYyQHZRKD3aIRBd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="400" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbgagOcQGzLYlwS9NHtgf-mD-S2yFkX45UuegQa8wW6hIdHk64wU0Jxbq7oAeaiHHuAD3IR-AdyHry_94-Nm1VAXX6_mmzp90QQk72pM4rgpX-ThIGh_9rB6wRGfHeVCvJgf9Nu62BFtJKTGDcx1jQqi1uVnvwYX6lOY3RCq31eLYyQHZRKD3aIRBd" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my favorite stamps is this pinecone background stamp from Technique Junkies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7_lH9NfuIKHG4eIfm0i0CXWxtfxYgxLMMo_q8m3RdyZaMz6Sl3IdyLtEaPC8aECzh_6VoHjwESDntJuW4hbTk50HcmhncaT8qMZhg9KnVpOBU9F5p3gr7n74LoWftx-AJuJQnqs26qqluDllrXleC4GKbB7ROr3UhZ2WlWWKL4lgRMlbwgC3lh7F/s5184/DSC06649.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7_lH9NfuIKHG4eIfm0i0CXWxtfxYgxLMMo_q8m3RdyZaMz6Sl3IdyLtEaPC8aECzh_6VoHjwESDntJuW4hbTk50HcmhncaT8qMZhg9KnVpOBU9F5p3gr7n74LoWftx-AJuJQnqs26qqluDllrXleC4GKbB7ROr3UhZ2WlWWKL4lgRMlbwgC3lh7F/w492-h369/DSC06649.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped it using my Stamping Platform on light Kraft cardstock in Versamark and then heat embossed with Pebbled Copper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyGr0E4EFBSBDu7uCd3Qts4RhUhnUoUFOPJF6Ydni7fFeDx5KqQd-MoMm-ITibICGVA7Zo-eYre0OZdJ32rCIJ3mbR_R1aEG-opgVKUUntFuQk1idkZ7_EamdSKOyq5yrAA1AlZrh4cn99N5HiJnJ-g2synW5IX5D1SwpnGsbxTfIgAi7YupZLvVd/s5184/DSC06650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyGr0E4EFBSBDu7uCd3Qts4RhUhnUoUFOPJF6Ydni7fFeDx5KqQd-MoMm-ITibICGVA7Zo-eYre0OZdJ32rCIJ3mbR_R1aEG-opgVKUUntFuQk1idkZ7_EamdSKOyq5yrAA1AlZrh4cn99N5HiJnJ-g2synW5IX5D1SwpnGsbxTfIgAi7YupZLvVd/w495-h371/DSC06650.JPG" width="495" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I layered the panel on to Rose Bronze metallic cardstock and after tying a red ribbon along the bottom of the panel, this was attached to a red card base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPlXJXEzEqNoUvm8GlWlESnBE-SUcv5PAxgxRFEHGmlGQIJoJnSCrAP7mEmslcDbjMsQgttM1oNGtgRG6mt42O4vcRLDlafo7QUttMagKeIxDqnYf0wHv4cfp6myQoe7yVxI-I8hHKLxEGzYc9sKxSG3WPm5cbauoBoTFazAAiI0ij65eYPNMisz6/s5184/DSC06651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPlXJXEzEqNoUvm8GlWlESnBE-SUcv5PAxgxRFEHGmlGQIJoJnSCrAP7mEmslcDbjMsQgttM1oNGtgRG6mt42O4vcRLDlafo7QUttMagKeIxDqnYf0wHv4cfp6myQoe7yVxI-I8hHKLxEGzYc9sKxSG3WPm5cbauoBoTFazAAiI0ij65eYPNMisz6/w492-h369/DSC06651.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose the Merry Christmas sentiment from my favorite Hero Arts stamp set. This was stamped in the same embossing powder on to red cardstock.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZmoNstxChjtyKtes2XhnXRsECYBTIgDJm_IlshbmsJJ0Zgk1_3bZFeKQqLkeMXyEEjDBgQ49-PySPPwkd7mwDMjIew1rgK4oX-12U7RmvFePSY2_4EJI-sdm4bSnklcO9-WnwyslKFlfPIcLFvhIA72yIY6_yGiwUxUHzScCwWBx-Ytrd5XBkjkO/s5184/DSC06653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZmoNstxChjtyKtes2XhnXRsECYBTIgDJm_IlshbmsJJ0Zgk1_3bZFeKQqLkeMXyEEjDBgQ49-PySPPwkd7mwDMjIew1rgK4oX-12U7RmvFePSY2_4EJI-sdm4bSnklcO9-WnwyslKFlfPIcLFvhIA72yIY6_yGiwUxUHzScCwWBx-Ytrd5XBkjkO/w495-h371/DSC06653.JPG" width="495" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was added to the card with foam adhesive. That finished my card for today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5ENNOjTPTlLaxp0gFucjUOyXQWdmz9px9SfZysn4IwZ2boUS11cYdHWVKpdn8c_mmmNSzgAJSYNNiLfD7TFv-6Lm0IV1XsQRW9ZpCjEm44I3f9Lf5X0iFAGnuINZJ7cJn-4bnSHOgWuphL6YpZ-2tv6YMRit99oSBBjnH5-SbO58x69QgoVE6Bpn/s5184/DSC06657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf5ENNOjTPTlLaxp0gFucjUOyXQWdmz9px9SfZysn4IwZ2boUS11cYdHWVKpdn8c_mmmNSzgAJSYNNiLfD7TFv-6Lm0IV1XsQRW9ZpCjEm44I3f9Lf5X0iFAGnuINZJ7cJn-4bnSHOgWuphL6YpZ-2tv6YMRit99oSBBjnH5-SbO58x69QgoVE6Bpn/w497-h373/DSC06657.JPG" width="497" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you will join in the <a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Challenge</a> with us this month?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Till next time,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shona</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></span></div><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5176879919366196531.post-80169767057189927242023-06-13T00:00:00.046-04:002023-06-13T00:00:00.140-04:00HAI Holly Joy<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hi there and welcome back to my blog! Today I have another Christmas card for the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and the Ivy Christmas Challenge</a> which is always anything goes!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATMUIANkQNx-BtQPS0XGuWRw15Ji7ymK8SHdmWfPh7SH6So-fbTVpvoPizy0L_yo8V7SSGgPXrqqKc6xSQEH0bWIIl9StZ0jMiH8cpeBBQV-DPZjyMC9akXvHcNSjy6Ipy6QaDO2lrbx4TdhXEhL5ReXcXmuCUc7s2se0NJJXZ6SiAJVDl5A39pww/s4346/DSC06678.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3372" data-original-width="4346" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhATMUIANkQNx-BtQPS0XGuWRw15Ji7ymK8SHdmWfPh7SH6So-fbTVpvoPizy0L_yo8V7SSGgPXrqqKc6xSQEH0bWIIl9StZ0jMiH8cpeBBQV-DPZjyMC9akXvHcNSjy6Ipy6QaDO2lrbx4TdhXEhL5ReXcXmuCUc7s2se0NJJXZ6SiAJVDl5A39pww/w511-h396/DSC06678.JPG" width="511" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For my card today I used a new stamp that I had forgotten I had! It's from Penny Black and I love the detail graining on the leaves!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgScqyc6WW02074vGz5QPyUdDW9znd-Ok7JV_XzEfq3SKntSUtz3kduRwn9LruJalkZzUpK12_ja5m8R5RXAzFHrNJfOYXdjBHVsVK06wcEmAiyV3nJzUFUSOrroo6TbQ1Ufgio_uKgKIS7VkPr7RqTCuKKkTVA21xlLASeSJ5ynH6mDVvTIKSqFS/s5184/DSC06669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgScqyc6WW02074vGz5QPyUdDW9znd-Ok7JV_XzEfq3SKntSUtz3kduRwn9LruJalkZzUpK12_ja5m8R5RXAzFHrNJfOYXdjBHVsVK06wcEmAiyV3nJzUFUSOrroo6TbQ1Ufgio_uKgKIS7VkPr7RqTCuKKkTVA21xlLASeSJ5ynH6mDVvTIKSqFS/w499-h375/DSC06669.JPG" width="499" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I stamped using my Stamping Platform and inked it up with Versafine Clair Morning Mist.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswi-y9c93FbC6UCkKr6FqTC82ts7Cjiugqf2EKFmOWOFIcG2THtKm2_4-1PSTIuIWcsMoxnGIqs2AMjAnQlET9fHHrzqKwImu-ymGnXIZPgvhBT01xCHjmJZ0wDHkSNS7BhcPWe8IsQq3aoB25Rglx1Uz8d8bjfmuUCXv7pxawe6OY6J9z5SsrFjM/s5184/DSC06674.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswi-y9c93FbC6UCkKr6FqTC82ts7Cjiugqf2EKFmOWOFIcG2THtKm2_4-1PSTIuIWcsMoxnGIqs2AMjAnQlET9fHHrzqKwImu-ymGnXIZPgvhBT01xCHjmJZ0wDHkSNS7BhcPWe8IsQq3aoB25Rglx1Uz8d8bjfmuUCXv7pxawe6OY6J9z5SsrFjM/w497-h373/DSC06674.JPG" width="497" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Stamping on red cardstock, I heat embossed with Sparkle embossing powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisl2mUoXZc7Etgz7BCH7W4q9Jt8FWRaZS6dj9v2fw6GHdtU6JauhDYSj5ekPvTd8lpDsp57RzZd9y_JwAl2_Wx7aCSfrYJy803mU7MkZ3-IJS9ZoCEoxXhaFswXwTfCuYx_BzrZpvaSMi8B3vzGymP9ZM55lFc03C6bkXNYo7TbnmtjtPqwzqM6LHS/s5184/DSC06676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisl2mUoXZc7Etgz7BCH7W4q9Jt8FWRaZS6dj9v2fw6GHdtU6JauhDYSj5ekPvTd8lpDsp57RzZd9y_JwAl2_Wx7aCSfrYJy803mU7MkZ3-IJS9ZoCEoxXhaFswXwTfCuYx_BzrZpvaSMi8B3vzGymP9ZM55lFc03C6bkXNYo7TbnmtjtPqwzqM6LHS/w490-h367/DSC06676.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The Memory Box "Joy" was then cut out from Grey cardstock and glued to the top right.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZH0i6VJLA7cj2mpDMzQmOpc1-NqYTp3mesozV1QlwJ77wfsz-RIR_Qx-QeL0agCFkx7Wsh5oZnMNIg6Dyx6p1isiVlMysvZVgkd3QGiTkBcGvL3zKCMRaZQQaqGusMklvDo9aMuEKw2tWTL00dk2UQVayKSkEYPB5YEO7xU5FVyU-sRBrH1VS9u0/s5184/DSC06677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZH0i6VJLA7cj2mpDMzQmOpc1-NqYTp3mesozV1QlwJ77wfsz-RIR_Qx-QeL0agCFkx7Wsh5oZnMNIg6Dyx6p1isiVlMysvZVgkd3QGiTkBcGvL3zKCMRaZQQaqGusMklvDo9aMuEKw2tWTL00dk2UQVayKSkEYPB5YEO7xU5FVyU-sRBrH1VS9u0/w492-h369/DSC06677.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This panel was layered on to a grey card base. A light grey ribbon was knotted around the spine of the card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJJ-xi6OnNUbWJaCrmnB3krRkp2WmhD0YlD5DKgfghCD_BIPIe7XsqYRt2fS0i27ORiHIwFA6vx3sd7pL2kBHW5HvOBBlxq_sUDHaPUPnsXJ9t-DjyiZiY4yEmySmyOSXb7uIqvzqKGtDYX9RIANoiT9xkWGDvEqs-sUjM5OeYLp2KjAi78VJORme/s5184/DSC06679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJJ-xi6OnNUbWJaCrmnB3krRkp2WmhD0YlD5DKgfghCD_BIPIe7XsqYRt2fS0i27ORiHIwFA6vx3sd7pL2kBHW5HvOBBlxq_sUDHaPUPnsXJ9t-DjyiZiY4yEmySmyOSXb7uIqvzqKGtDYX9RIANoiT9xkWGDvEqs-sUjM5OeYLp2KjAi78VJORme/w488-h366/DSC06679.JPG" width="488" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here you can see the detail of the stamp and the sparkle from the embossing powder. Hope I've inspired you to play along with the challenge at the <a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and the Ivy</a>?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shona</span></div><br /><p></p>Shona Erlenbornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851773517111093203noreply@blogger.com2