tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74184935807515426552024-03-14T02:53:08.330+00:00cute critter cards jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.comBlogger469125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-79256323813879723992020-11-04T15:19:00.001+00:002020-11-04T15:19:11.511+00:00The Reason I've been AWOL and a few Hunkydory cards <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_d0MsBh-pYI/X6LEWv1kACI/AAAAAAAANOM/0jx2otcmt88hc9mxadBup0tlhHmaVebswCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/123270749_674441486773882_4974469053859140684_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_d0MsBh-pYI/X6LEWv1kACI/AAAAAAAANOM/0jx2otcmt88hc9mxadBup0tlhHmaVebswCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/123270749_674441486773882_4974469053859140684_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qE4Mp6ueNkw/X6LEdNWuLUI/AAAAAAAANOQ/2JzCFhsZx1QfcSntmnjXc8ro1RwWj2zBACNcBGAsYHQ/s1878/123293574_3746242375395341_2640932751229921796_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="1878" height="329" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qE4Mp6ueNkw/X6LEdNWuLUI/AAAAAAAANOQ/2JzCFhsZx1QfcSntmnjXc8ro1RwWj2zBACNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h329/123293574_3746242375395341_2640932751229921796_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w3GFoaSQySk/X6LEhYLL4HI/AAAAAAAANOU/s7qDAARBZrkvw5ZGa6oLKyk0CEMi9yuegCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/123200388_370929720914033_6210080574766001208_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1942" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w3GFoaSQySk/X6LEhYLL4HI/AAAAAAAANOU/s7qDAARBZrkvw5ZGa6oLKyk0CEMi9yuegCNcBGAsYHQ/w606-h640/123200388_370929720914033_6210080574766001208_n.jpg" width="606" /></a></div><br /> This is little "Winnie Middleton" she is a 13 week old chihuahua , that has become our new fur baby . It's been 2 and a half years since our poodle Hudson died . Winnie is very sweet natured , loves everyone but has mad half hours of racing and fighting us and her toys .<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CmN5vcblmpU/X6LFg4g8jhI/AAAAAAAANOo/Udh5TLnIYE8ruw-wcHy1DmlwBgY_-am5ACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/true%2Blove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1449" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CmN5vcblmpU/X6LFg4g8jhI/AAAAAAAANOo/Udh5TLnIYE8ruw-wcHy1DmlwBgY_-am5ACNcBGAsYHQ/w452-h640/true%2Blove.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QFYy0_u-y18/X6LFlw2X92I/AAAAAAAANOs/w_9UPRc2Fjk-Syv2kQbCD3GX1MsMEMyqACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCN3553.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1963" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QFYy0_u-y18/X6LFlw2X92I/AAAAAAAANOs/w_9UPRc2Fjk-Syv2kQbCD3GX1MsMEMyqACNcBGAsYHQ/w614-h640/DSCN3553.JPG" width="614" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MG9m0ML-nB4/X6LFnMMIOjI/AAAAAAAANOw/PFOkIzl0vegvBIKYLLXg9sR9dLZCUPFfACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCN3561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2005" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MG9m0ML-nB4/X6LFnMMIOjI/AAAAAAAANOw/PFOkIzl0vegvBIKYLLXg9sR9dLZCUPFfACNcBGAsYHQ/w626-h640/DSCN3561.JPG" width="626" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v6aFjSw5kLc/X6LFoSTR_0I/AAAAAAAANO0/SUjg5iRgLycPVzccqVdQnun2w9ssEFLJACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCN3559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1938" data-original-width="2048" height="606" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v6aFjSw5kLc/X6LFoSTR_0I/AAAAAAAANO0/SUjg5iRgLycPVzccqVdQnun2w9ssEFLJACNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h606/DSCN3559.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>some Hunkdory makes , sentiments from The Paper Boutique and Tim Holtz.</p><p>Another lockdown , hope your all safe and well in craft world, it is our way of escaping the badness around , that and our pets and loved ones .</p><p>Jane x</p>jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-32157795486514667092020-09-17T10:53:00.002+01:002020-09-17T10:54:28.073+01:00MFT "puddle jumper"<p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1449" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43pZ_VJ3KX0/X2MhsXCZr2I/AAAAAAAANKc/2Lbi5ARLGNwWwLCkpCWlVSq5ioryz2d3wCNcBGAsYHQ/w453-h640/puddle.jpg" width="453" /></p></div></blockquote><p>Not much rain this week , for a change , but my card is inspired by the wet weather we know so well. The boy with brollie is from a MFT stamp and die set called "puddle jumper " as is the lovely sentiment, the images are coloured with promarkers . The paddling chicks are from another MFT set called "rain or shine". I used craft card, and did the rainy Polaroid scene on my pc using Lliella rain scrapbooking digi kit. I added glossy accents on the boys wellies , the puddle and rain drops. Inside the card I stamped "sending showers of love".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--do8moUVyrU/X2MfzdISLqI/AAAAAAAANKQ/FQEHDqqNYdA1XWunyg9uGbnov1UVD1VOwCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/swatch611.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="400" height="148" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--do8moUVyrU/X2MfzdISLqI/AAAAAAAANKQ/FQEHDqqNYdA1XWunyg9uGbnov1UVD1VOwCNcBGAsYHQ/w200-h148/swatch611.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2020/09/color-throwdown-611.html">colour throwdown</a> : see pic above <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HI3vKTfPkv4/X2MhtAIif_I/AAAAAAAANKg/alihwQjeWxkvuOESc1cDdoPparu3FjALACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/puddle%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1449" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HI3vKTfPkv4/X2MhtAIif_I/AAAAAAAANKg/alihwQjeWxkvuOESc1cDdoPparu3FjALACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/puddle%2B2.jpg" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1449" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-43pZ_VJ3KX0/X2MhsXCZr2I/AAAAAAAANKc/2Lbi5ARLGNwWwLCkpCWlVSq5ioryz2d3wCNcBGAsYHQ/w226-h320/puddle.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="226" /></div><br /><a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/251-septemebr-15th-season.html">The crafters cafe</a> : Season (the rainy season , otherwise known as Spring, summer, autumn and spring in north west England lol...)<p></p><div><a href="https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2020/09/challenge-419.html">I love promarkers</a> : anything goes with the option of an animal</div><div><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/260-anything-goes-sentiment.html">Aud sentiments</a> : anything goes with a sentiment </div><div><br /></div><div>have a crafty day . Jane x</div>jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-24866851825352838692020-09-15T19:10:00.000+01:002020-09-15T19:10:08.205+01:00Foxy<div class="separator"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="2048" height="628" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AzSh-nVlb4Y/X2EDIRagDoI/AAAAAAAANJ8/I1qVTANazGUqbpautFcN7hn5ubw_vVzoQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h628/DSCN3496.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> A manly Autumn card , not a foxy lady but a foxy gent. The stamped fox looks very proud and quiet scary looking . We get lots of foxes in the garden and they leave their mess to prove it , but I still think they are a beautiful animal .</p></div><p>The fox stamp and the foliage stamp are both from the new issue 87 from creative stamping mag. The fox I stamped and coloured with promarkers . The foliage stamp I stamped in versamark , added white embossing , heat set and then blended Tim H inks over the top , wiped it clean then spritzed with water , I have yellowy messy stained fingers . I added some die cut leaves and coloured them with promarkers .I die cut circles and scallops and added a zig zag square border and stitch alphabet dies (spelling out foxy ) from MFT.</p><p>challenges entered ;</p><p><a href="http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2020/09/253-monochrome.html">cardz 4 guys </a>: monochrome</p><p><a href="http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/dru-challenge-153-one-for-boys.html">Dies R Us</a> : one for the boys</p><p><a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/week-560leavesfoliage.html">passion for promarkers </a>: leaves / foliage</p><p><a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2020/09/sos-429-make-mess.html">shopping our stash </a>: make a mess</p><p>happy crafting . Jane x<br /></p>jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-30736261383138413212020-09-11T11:47:00.004+01:002020-09-11T11:49:01.184+01:00MFT meow mix and planted blooms<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1449" height="625" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D7RG17kk1gA/X1tTZMs3iGI/AAAAAAAANJQ/Vm6xARQugFQiGrVL1-Lrk3bZ89y_BN3OgCNcBGAsYHQ/w443-h625/meow%2B2.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="443" /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ffKf6soZ4O8/X1tS-DoHKgI/AAAAAAAANJI/UYgAUSVyATcjMw_yS6a6FGwey1pToKMEQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1007/MFT_WSC_506.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="800" height="256" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ffKf6soZ4O8/X1tS-DoHKgI/AAAAAAAANJI/UYgAUSVyATcjMw_yS6a6FGwey1pToKMEQCNcBGAsYHQ/w203-h256/MFT_WSC_506.jpg" width="203" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> my card features</span><span style="text-align: left;"> MFT "meow mix " stamp and die </span><span style="text-align: left;">set and MFT planted blooms di -namics. All coloured with pro markers. The sentiment is computer generated, ink free font used. The backgrond die is ,circle quilt, from Altenew , cut in white card and layered over turquoise card .</span></div><p>challenges entered </p><p><a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc506" target="_blank">MFT sketch</a> : (see pic above)</p><p><a href="http://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2020/09/colorful-challenge.html" target="_blank">Double D </a>: colourful challenge (use lots of colour)</p><p><a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/250-anything-goes-1st-september.html" target="_blank">crafters cafe</a> : anything goes</p><p>have a fun crafty day . Jane x</p>jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-88521030709221940202020-09-08T16:11:00.001+01:002020-09-08T16:11:24.345+01:00Autumn leaf play<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Autumn or fall as others call it , is just upon us , getting chilly in the evenings and the leaves on the turn , nice and warm here to day though . My card is a celebration of Autumn using Hello Bluebird gallery frame 3 die and Hello Bluebird leaf play and pumpkin time stamps and dies . The leafy background card is from Kanban and I've matted with gold miri card.<br />
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<a href="http://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/2020/09/ssc239-autumn-awakenings.html">Sunday Stamps </a>: Autumn Awakenings (see colours above)<br />
<a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/week-559autumnfall.html">Passion for promarkers </a>: Autumn/ Fall<br />
<a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/just-us-girls-552-word-week.html">just us girls</a> : leaves (second entry)<br />
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have a great day . Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-11601425536599139672020-09-05T12:59:00.002+01:002020-09-05T12:59:19.906+01:00mft adorable adventures x 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As soon as I saw these new stamps and matching dies from mft "adorable adventures", I wanted them . The girl just reminds me of our son's lovely girl friend Amy , he thought so too . Luckily I didn't wait long , the brilliant <a href="https://www.diestodiefor.com/">"Dies To Die For" </a>soon delivered them.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For the first card </span><br />
The gold embossed leaf card is from Hunkydory , I die cut a circle , layered onto a blue card , then added a half green circle and placed the stamped and coloured, with promarkers ,images on with foam tabs. The sentiment I did on the pc in My Craft Studio soft ware and cut it out in a mft fishtail stitch effect die.<br />
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challenges entered :<br />
<a href="https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-challenge-ff0067/">Festive Friday</a> : 3 of the above items ( I choose leaves, green and brown )<br />
<a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/challenge-142-travel.html">The Male Room </a>: travel<br />
<a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/09/just-us-girls-552-word-week.html">just us girls</a> : word week , leaves<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For the second card</span><br />
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I used MFT adorable adventures again , plus the little dog from MFT my new best friend. The background is from a 12x12 pad from B&M. I've coloured the images with promarkers and heat embossed in white the sentiment. Added some glossy accents , super for the glasses.<br />
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challenges entered :<br />
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<a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/cc148">MFT colour challenge </a>: (see colours above )<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/sweet-stampin-anything-but-birthday-card.html">sweet stampin </a>: anything but a birthday card<br />
<a href="https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2020/09/challenge-418.html">I love promarkers </a>: anything with a die or punch<br />
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enjoy your weekend ,stay safe and happy crafting . Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-12486506573565633512020-09-03T14:48:00.004+01:002020-09-04T10:18:56.218+01:00Smile MFT " Picture Perfect"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is very less is more , not my usual style , but the Mft sketch seemed to suit this style , good for a male card too, not fussy .<br />
I used MFT picture perfect stamp, coloured with pro markers . The pattern paper is from the works ,as is the wood effect paper used for the sentiment,which I layered up on kraft card to look like wood.. The Polaroid die is from hello bluebird ,also cut from kraft card and the smile sentiment is from creative expressions. Just added a few gems from Hobby Craft.<br />
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<a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2020/07/pp506-tic-tac-toe-challenge-from-ann.html">The Paper Players </a>:Tic Tac Toe ( I choose paterned paper, gems, wood)<br />
<a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/259-anything-goes-sentiment.html">Aud sentiment</a> : anything goes plus a sentiment<br />
<a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc505">MFT</a> : follow the sketch above<br />
<a href="https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/k-to-use-kraft-paper-or-card.html">alphabet challenge </a>: K for kraft card<br />
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Every day is a picnic , not with the typical British weather. At least my card is bright though.<br />
I used MFT Everyday Is A Picnic stamps and dies , coloured with pro markers , nuvo jewel added to the flower centers. The spotty paper is from the works.<br />
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<a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc504">MFT</a> : followed the sketch above<br />
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I wonder if bees are happy ? they are certainly a happy sighting for most of us and we defiantly need them in our world.<br />
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No stamping on this card, only dies and Tim H inks. The big slim braided circle die from Pink Fresh . The other dies where in a card mag , Lets Make Cards issue 85. The sentiment is one from my stash .It took awhile to make , but I'm pleased with the detail and the very cute little bee. </div>
challenges entered ;<br />
<a href="http://fabfridaystampinchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/fab-friday-196.html">Fab Friday</a> : colours pictured above<br />
<a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/week-587-going-round-in-circles.html">allsorts</a> : going round in circles<br />
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bank holiday here , cold and dull , got my Husband home for an extra day though , so not all bad .<br />
Happy crafting . Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-63830329617080419922020-08-27T11:21:00.002+01:002020-08-27T11:21:16.195+01:00MFT Party Like A Pirate <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've used "Party Like A Pirate" stamp and die set from MFT. The inside of the card is stamped with the sentiment "Party Like A Pirate" , which I think would be good for a young child but even an adult. I coloured with pro markers in sea greens , greys and beige's and I love how it turned out. The pattern paper is from the works , from a 12x12 pad called "travel", I love the scrapbook pads from them , great quality and only £3. I used kraft card on the back layer and stenciled with Tin Holtz ink using a creative expressions paint splashes stencil , then I splattered the paper and card with white darwi ink (I use this for parchment craft).<br />
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<a href="http://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/2020/08/ssc238-lets-get-sketchy.html">Sunday Stampers </a>: follow the sketch (see above)<br />
<a href="http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2020/08/252-explore-outdoors.html">cardz for guys </a>: explore outdoors<br />
<a href="http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2020/08/tuesday-throwdown-464-fred-she-said-ink.html">Tuesday Throwdown </a>: ink splatters<br />
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Happy Crafting . Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-34831041384752753162020-08-24T10:20:00.000+01:002020-08-24T10:20:01.054+01:00 Altenew - Dies -" Layered Floral Elements "all in blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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shock horror it's not a MFT or cute or critter , I do floral sometimes !<br />
A new set for me Altenew layered floral elements . I cut them out of white card and then coloured with promarkers . The blue lacy paper background is "florabunda" paper pad by Hunkydory. The sentiment I did on the pc , I think the pink letters give a pop from all the blue. Touches of white gel pen complete the look .<br />
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challenges entered<br />
passion for promarkers : <a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/week-556shades-of-blue.html">shades of blue </a><br />
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Isn't she a cutie ,MFT, "steeped in love" , nice change for a get well card or to cheer someone up , as they say in Britain "you can't beat a nice cup of tea" , think a glass of red wine wins sometimes lol...<br />
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The papers are from the range , I've coloured with promarkers ,heat embossed the sentiment and added a sunflower die cut flower.<br />
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<a href="https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/249-1st-sept-2020-dots-andor-stripes.html">The crafters cafe</a> : dots/stripes or both<br />
<a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2020/08/just-add-ink-519colour.html">just add ink</a> : colour challenge (see pic above)<br />
<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-oh-so-cute/">Simon Says</a> : oh so cute<br />
<a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/258-anything-goes-sentiment.html">audsentiments</a>: anything goes with a sentiment<br />
<a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2020/08/364-something-to-say-sheepski-designs.html">creative knockouts </a>: something to say (use a sentiment)<br />
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enjoy the weekend. Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-69534203721996271062020-08-21T14:57:00.001+01:002020-08-21T14:57:15.398+01:00Snow Buddies "in unusual colours"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well when you say challenge ...as in a card challenge ...well I challenged myself in a way , to create a Christmas card in these non traditional colours . Maybe it shouldn't work ! In my opinion it does.<br />
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The stamped and die cut image are from MFT "snow buddies" , I think the little dog ,in the scarf , is the most cutest dog stamp MFT do , and they have a lot and so do I. The sentiment is from crafters companion (I think) the stitched rectangle die is one I bought from Ebay , the paper is from the range . I've coloured with pro markers . The snowflake die is from Tattered Lace. The sparkly adhesive paper is by Xcuts.<br />
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<a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2020/08/color-throwdown-607.html">colour throwdown</a> : see pic above for colours<br />
<a href="https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-417.html">I love promarkers</a>: anything with a die cut or punch<br />
<a href="http://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-77-anything-christmas-goes.html">The holly and the ivy Christmas challenge </a>: anything Christmas<br />
<a href="https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-challenge-ff0066/">Festive Friday</a> : day of encouragement See pic above) I choose bright colours , sparkle ,encouraging sentiment.<br />
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This one is a new one to me , a "bridge card" , I watched this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsKsjW_M1M4">video</a> and took inspiration from the wonderful Jennifer McGuire Ink .<br />
I bought a paper trimmer and scorer, from Hobby Craft (half price £7) I usually use a craft knife for cutting , this works well for cutting ,measuring and scoring and at that price not much to lose.<br />
I cut it like the video to fit small A2 envelope . The stamp and die sets are both MFT , Town Bear and puppy kisses . Lawn fawn stitched hill die and Hi There speach bubble.. Coloured with pro and brush markers.<br />
This card stands up well but folds flat for posting.<br />
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challenges entered:<br />
crafty cardmakers : <a href="http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/2020/08/261-lots-of-layers.html">lots of layers </a><br />
shopping our stash : <a href="https://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2020/08/shopping-our-stash-427-pile-it-on.html">pile it on</a><br />
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I've tried to keep as minimal as possible ,for me anyway , as I wanted this for a male card . The background stamps , flowers , sentiment and toucan are from a MFT set called Polynesia Paradise . The circle die is a di namics , the beach scene is a die from Hello Bluebird called Ocean Scene. I've coloured with promarkers and add nuvo drops to flower centers and the birds eye.<br />
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Dies R Us :<a href="http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/dru-challenge-151-baby-its-hot-outside.html"> baby it's hot outside (hot colours )</a><br />
make my Monday : <a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge129-on-beach.html">on the beach </a><br />
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The sun is in and out here today , not quite beach weather but ok for drying the washing.<br />
happy crafting Jane x<br />
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Hello crafty friends , the hot weather continues here in North West England. Lovely if you can dip in a pool or the sea , not so nice for those working ,wearing masks and no fans allowed. I tidied my craft room yesterday , not the best job in the heat , but it had to be done.<br />
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My card features MFT polynesian paradise , stamp and die set, coloured with pro and brush markers. I've used bright tropical colours, I love this combination yellow, orange and green.<br />
The background paper I did on the pc . I added aloha word die in glitter foam , cut a circle window , dotty die in the middle and added nuvo drops in the flower centers.<br />
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challenges entered:<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/week-5856-summer-fun.html">allsorts </a>: Summer Fun</span><br />
<a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-126-ferne-lander-faraway.html#.XzeTFehKhPY">challenge up your life</a> : faraway countries<br />
<a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-438-travel.html">my time to craft</a> : travel<br />
<a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2020/08/just-add-ink-518just-add-t.html">just add ink </a>: the letter T (mines t for tropical)<br />
<a href="https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-647-bright-colours.html">cute card Thursday </a>: bright colours.<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/favourite-colour-combination.html">sweet stampin </a>: favourite colour combo (yellow,orange , zesty green)<br />
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enjoy your weekend . Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-41203770743828122342020-08-12T16:46:00.002+01:002020-08-12T16:46:30.065+01:00Bring out the sunshine and Pink Blooms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An aptly named stamp , for the weather here , MFT " bring out the sunshine". Such a pretty girl , in her paper pieced gingham dress and hat . The papers are from a pad called florabunda , by Hunkydory . I got inspiration from the lovely butterfly paper , fussy cut several little butterflies to look like they are in flight. I added some diamond gems for the vapour trail, wouldn't it be wonderful if butterflies left real diamonds in their wake.<br />
The image is coloured with pro and brush markers , the sentiment is computer generated , the font used is called , ink free, I think it looks similar to the ones on the MFT pure innocence stamps. The square dies are from Sue Willson double & pierced squares .<br />
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challenges entered :<br />
Double D's :<a href="http://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2020/08/butterflies-challenge.html"> butterflies </a><br />
The cutie pie challenge :<a href="http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-no-150-theme-hip-to-be-square.html"> hip to be square (use squares and must be cute )</a><br />
Dream Valley : <a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-230-add-gems-or-pearls-or-both.html">add gems, pearls or both </a><br />
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for my second card , not a cutie , more of a grown up card , no critters either.<br />
My card features a die and stamp set called bloom , it was the free gift with issue 191 of Simply cards & Papercraft. I coloured with pro and brush markers . The fancy square die is from Paper Rose and is called Amberley Floral Square. I've used nuvo jewel drops ,rosewater, in the corners and dotted on the flowers. A gold elastic tied bow finishes the card.<br />
Another hot day today , lovely day for photographing.<br />
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challenges enter<br />
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<a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/week-555flower-power.html">passion for promarkers </a>: flower power<br />
<a href="https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-416.html">I love promarkers</a> : anything goes<br />
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The top picture , shows my card resting on , one of my favourite plants , Sedum , I grow several varieties in the garden , this one is dark pink when it comes out and the butterflies love this late bloomer , so I thought it an apt place to photograph my card.<br />
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Enjoy the sun , and garden , if you have one , and Happy Crafting . Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-54815066584214106352020-08-08T15:27:00.000+01:002020-08-08T15:27:17.721+01:00MFT saddle up<br />
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<span style="color: black;"> 2 cards made from the same fab set from MFT "saddle up" ,coloured with promarkers . Torn edge die set . MFT Happy Birthday circle die . Old paper effect (the works ) , checked paper crafters companion . All distressed with Tim H brushed corduroy ink .</span></blockquote>
challenges entered :<br />
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for the cowboy<br />
<a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/week-554for-maleboy.html"><span style="color: blue;">passion for promarkers</span></a> : <span style="color: red;">for a boy/male</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/challenge-141-our-7th-birthday.html">The male room</a> : </span><span style="color: red;">birthday card for a male</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/257-anything-goes-sentiment.html">Aud sentiments </a>: </span><span style="color: red;">anything goes plus a sentiment</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/week-58354-make-it-masculine.html">Allsorts </a></span><span style="color: red;">: make it masculine </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/sweet-stampin-inspired-by-bookfilmsong.html">sweet stampin </a></span><span style="color: red;">: inspired by a book/film (mine is Annie get your gun)</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-use-your-favorite-tool/">simon says stamp</a></span><span style="color: red;"> : favourite tool (got to be die cutting machine ,followed closely by the stamping platform , love my alcohol markers too. )</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">enjoy the weekend and happy crafting . Jane x</span><br />
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jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-90509346628791048172020-08-05T11:17:00.004+01:002020-08-05T11:17:43.832+01:00HAPPY WEDDING DAY<br /><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xEyUBEUMv0c/XyqFSFLN3lI/AAAAAAAAM-w/FJ0ayAS9bbEJkNlWbArGs5hj2AjzNaIvQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCN3405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2017" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xEyUBEUMv0c/XyqFSFLN3lI/AAAAAAAAM-w/FJ0ayAS9bbEJkNlWbArGs5hj2AjzNaIvQCNcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSCN3405.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">I've crafted and made cards forever really , I love stamping and colouring with alcohol markers , but about 2 years ago a friend of mine introduced me to Parchment craft and I became hooked . I use the Groovi system from Clarity stamps and pergamano tools. It is very much a labour of love , time consuming but rewarding and very mindful . </span><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">The lace edge on this card uses a <span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Alice duo plate</span><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> from groovi. It is all embossed ,pricked and snipped with tiny perga snips by hand . The actual image is a Groovi club plate , embossed ,Shaded (called white work) and coloured from behind with coloured pencils .</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I hope you like it . I will not be parting from it till a very very special wedding takes place .</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">challenges entered :</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2020/08/pp502-theme-challenge-from-laurie.html">The Paper Players</a> : wedding/anniversary</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Happy Crafting and stay safe. Jane x</span></div></div></span></div>jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-4628339589440437282020-08-01T11:04:00.002+01:002020-08-01T11:04:57.072+01:00MFT Woof Pack <br /><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4oLBl_mi6Q/XyU6ufdHpfI/AAAAAAAAM-A/cn1kXKI_Qbc88uoN8F88ev_ghYx3R8lcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCN3389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="2048" height="367" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4oLBl_mi6Q/XyU6ufdHpfI/AAAAAAAAM-A/cn1kXKI_Qbc88uoN8F88ev_ghYx3R8lcQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h367/DSCN3389.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hyscsj6w1Kw/XyU6vHju7vI/AAAAAAAAM-E/Qms2KAtUF-ETUy8PE7XH87qK4OaIPjttACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSCN3390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hyscsj6w1Kw/XyU6vHju7vI/AAAAAAAAM-E/Qms2KAtUF-ETUy8PE7XH87qK4OaIPjttACNcBGAsYHQ/s640/DSCN3390.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></span></font><font face="arial">Decorating of the bedroom done, yipeee, lots of crafting time now.</font><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">I've used Woof Pack stamps and dies from MFT , the puppy's are so cute and sometimes mischievous . My background die <span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;">Slim diagonal stripes by Pink fresh Studio. I've coloured with promarkers. Heat embossed the sentiment . The balloons are sequins with black embroider twill.</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;">My card is masculine in look , I think, because of the colours and no frilly bows ,gems etc. I choose dogs because they are my favourite , soft and cuddly and never answer you back , cats are great too but kill birds ....me no like that..</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></font></div><div><br /></div></div><div><font face="verdana"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CApAUlmc8jM/XyU7at8w2oI/AAAAAAAAM-Q/z1I9CcVYwikseOBWpeYzohkUVOeVPJFpgCNcBGAsYHQ/s400/swatch604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="294" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CApAUlmc8jM/XyU7at8w2oI/AAAAAAAAM-Q/z1I9CcVYwikseOBWpeYzohkUVOeVPJFpgCNcBGAsYHQ/w235-h320/swatch604.jpg" width="235" /></a></div></font><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;">challenges entered :</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2020/07/color-throwdown-604.html"> Color throw down</a> : (see pic above)</span></font></div></div><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/week-58354-make-it-masculine.html">allsorts</a> : make it masculine</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/">as you like it </a>: favourite cats and dogs (why)</span></font></div><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font face="verdana"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 14px;">enjoy your weekend and happy crafting . 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Don't know about staying cool this month ,more of a need to stay dry .....rain rain rain.<br />
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My card features the MFT stamp and die set "best finns " again, I'm really loving these little sea creatures, there is a snorkelling bear in the set , but I've not put him on a card yet. I've coloured with promarkers and added glossy accents on the eyes and as a bubble look . The papers from a pad from The Range and the sentiment was done on my PC. I followed the sketch on the Paper Players , and I'm really pleased how it turned out.<br />
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<a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2020/07/pp501-sketch-challenge-from-anne-marie.html">The Paper Players</a> : followed the sketch (see above)<br />
<a href="https://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/2020/07/summer-colours-closes-1st-aug-20-1155pm.html">incy wincy</a> : summer colours<div><a href="http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2020/07/anything-ocean-or-beachy.html">sisterhood of crafters</a> : anything beachy or ocean</div><div><br /></div><div>happy crafting . Jane x</div>jem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-30263410700531588012020-07-26T11:23:00.001+01:002020-07-26T11:23:19.919+01:00MFT Best Finns ....octopuses garden<br />
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I like to be under the sea ....in an octopuses garden in the shade....<br />
That could be a new card challenge blog idea , cards inspired by songs . I love music nearly as much as I love crafting .<br />
I used MFT "best finns"stamp and dies set, great new set this, good for male cards I think . Coloured with promarkers , sentiment heat embossed . The spotted die cut is called "sea foam" and is by crafters companion. I have added glossy accents to the eyes and specs .<br />
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<a href="http://fabfridaystampinchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/fab-friday-194.html">Fab Friday </a>: colour challenge (see above)<br />
<a href="http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-218-photo.html">Inkspiration</a> : (see pic above)<br />
<a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc499">MFT </a>: Wednesday sketch (see above )<br />
<a href="http://cardz4guyz.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-249-no-patterned-paper.html">cards 4 Guyz</a> : no patterned paper<br />
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Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Happy Crafting and stay safe. Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-5018900658602575022020-07-23T10:09:00.000+01:002020-07-23T10:09:31.358+01:00MFT Snow Buddies<br />
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A new MFT stamp and die set , well new to me, called "snow Buddies", so cute , I love the girl's puffer jacket and the silly dog. I coloured with promarkers , used starry card from Hunkydory , glitter snow using a lawn fawn die , a Christmas ribbon and snowflake buttons (with the shanks cut off) from Hobby craft .<br />
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challenges entered :<br />
<a href="http://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/pinspirational-challenge-267-favs-of.html">picture inspiration</a> : Christmas in July (see pic above )<br />
<a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/week-552bingo-board.html">passion for promarkers </a>: 2nd entry bingo (see above ) I used ribbon , button , die cuts<br />
<a href="https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-644-christmas-in-july.html">cute card Thursday</a> : Christmas in July<br />
<a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-reach-for-the-stars/">Simon Says </a>: reach for the stars<br />
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Going to Chester Zoo this afternoon with my Mum, not been for ages because of the corona virus . I'm a member and used to go all the time , now you have to book in advance , but at least it didn't have to close for good , it really is my "Happy Place" , there and my craft room .<br />
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happy crafting Jane x<br />
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Back to the cuties today , so much fun to create with !<br />
My card features MFT Unicorn and Glitter stamp and die set , for the 2 adorable characters and the sentiment , the rainbow and clouds are from MFT Caticorn stamp and die set.<br />
I've coloured with pro and brush markers from Winsor & Newton . The dress is paper pieced with a scrap from a digi rainbows set. The lilac spotty paper is from the works . The cloud die is by Lawn Fawn . A few sequins finsh the look.<br />
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<a href="https://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/week-552bingo-board.html">Passion for promarkers</a> : Bingo (see above ) I went for the middle line, paper piecing, image, spots.<br />
<a href="http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-209-fantasy-world.html">crafty gals corner</a> : Fantasy world<br />
<a href="http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-491-use-real-stamp-no-digis.html"> Fab n Funky </a>: use a real stamp<br />
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happy crafting Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-74062790496237298182020-07-20T14:41:00.002+01:002020-07-20T14:41:29.736+01:00Poppy Poem and a trip down memory lane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been looking back on my blog , back to 2013 , bit sad seeing the lovely poodles that are no longer here , but I notice card making has changed a lot . For me it's dies dies and more dies , but I will always love stamping and still favour alcohol markers to colour with ....I have hundreds .<br />
I used to love penny black stamps, the ones on wooden blocks , that cost a fortune and took up so much room. I still have quite a few left and the one I used today is one of them.<br />
Over the past couple of years I got into "groovi " and parchment craft .....ooh dear ...so much stuff ...so little space ...<br />
This card, is like the cards I used to make , in fact I could make them like this standing on my head , but I think it's pretty and has a nice simplicity . The wooden stamp is by Penny Black and called "poppy poem" , coloured with promakers . The stripy background is a hobby arts stamp , I took the wood block off ( the stripy stamp ) and used my stamp press , several times with a blue memento ink,so much better results than with a wooden block . I matted and layered and added a flat bow and 3 gems.<br />
The reason I make cutie cards , lots of work and colouring in , because they are so much fun but sometimes a change does us good.<br />
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<a href="https://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/allsorts-581582-flowers-all-over.html">allsorts </a>: flowers all over<br />
<a href="http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2020/07/july-in-garden.html">Penny Black and more </a>: in the garden<br />
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bit of a long post , and probably will not be read by many , but it's here anyway .<br />
Happy Crafting . Jane xjem (jane elizabeth middleton)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09060638849932492283noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7418493580751542655.post-75204660040848386472020-07-19T14:50:00.001+01:002020-07-22T12:41:51.628+01:00Souper Cool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm you up and fill you up ! mind you when I'm in Spain ,on holiday, I love cold gazpacho soup , cool and delicious .<br />
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I've used MFT "recipe for happiness " stamp and die set , for the chef and the sentiment . The paper is old old stash scrap booking paper Medley,Ruby Rock It, cook . I used to buy expensive scrap book paper from a local craft shop (now closed ) and then never use it , saving it for best, so to speak ..no wonder I have soooo much stash . I coloured with pro/brush markers.<br />
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<a href="https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/07/h-is-for-hungry-favourite-food.html">alphabet</a> : H for hungry, your favourite food<br />
<a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/07/clean-and-simple.html">sweet stamping </a> : clean and simple<br />
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<a href="https://mftstamps.com/blogs/news/wsc498">MFT </a>: sketch (see pic above)<br />
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well another male card made ....my son saw it and said "cool , I like that " ...<br />
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