03.12.2014

Papercrafts and Scrapbooking Magazine Special Thanks Blog Hop

03.12.2014 by 13 Comments

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Hello – I’m delighted to be joining in with this blog hop specially put together to say a big thank you for the amazing contribution this fantastic publication has made to the crafting community for so many years.

You should have hopped here from my lovely friend Jamie at the Avery Elle Blog but if you’d like to go back to the start then you can pop by to the amazing blog of Jennifer McGuire.

I never organised myself to actually submit anything (although I swore EVERY time there was a new call that I would) – but I was an avid reader.  The inspiration that poured from it’s pages was always so fresh and bang on trend.  The designers (so many of whom I am happy to call my friends) were always at the top of their game and I learned so much from them.

To say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the talented people who put everything into making Papercrafts and Scrapbooking Magazine such a special treat – I created this little card.

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Thank you for the years, the inspiration, the entertainment and for making the crafting community the place that it is.  We’ll all miss you so much.

The next talented designer on this amazing hop is N@Ali – enjoy the rest of the hop xxx

Hugs,

Caryn xxx


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02.12.2014

Simon Says Stamp DieCember™ Blog Hop

02.12.2014 by 465 Comments

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Hello there!  I am STUPENDOUSLY honoured and excited to be joining in with this AMAZING blog hop to celebrate the release of 15 fantabulous new dies from Simon Says Stamp.

You should have arrived here from the blog of the gorgeous and talented

Lucy Abrahams

but if you want to go back to the start then just head over to the Simon Says Stamp Blog.

DieCember is HERE folks – and what an amazing line-up of products there are – literally something for everyone.  You can see all the new dies right HERE and can even save time by adding the Kit and Kaboodle bundle and just get everything in one click!!!

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I have been playing with the “must-have” set of the YEAR – the Large Tags  dies.  If you need to add one set to your collection the I think it must be this one.  The tags are generous in size to stand alone as a gift tag or be used to add a perfect focal point to add to a card.  They also compliment the Medium Tag Dies perfectly!

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I started with an A2 standard card base and cut a white panel for the front which I trimmed with some of the Peppermint stripe paper from the 2014 Holiday Card Kit.  On the panel I used a “new-to-me” product that hopped into my latest shopping cart at Simon Says Stamp – these gold leaf sheets and adhesive pen.  I used the Falling Snow stencil as a rough guide for my adhesive “spots” and then once the adhesive had set I added the gold leaf.  It gives an effect like no other gold medium (that I know of) – even embossing powder doesn’t shine quite like this stuff – it may become my latest addiction!  I die cut one of the tags from the Large Tags die set and spritzed it with Heidi Swapp Gold Lame shine spray.  I die-cut the Merry Christmas (from Simon Says Stamp) from gold card and added a red heart cut using the Stitched Shapes die collection.  To finish I added a bow from gold thread.

Simon Says Stamp is offering a fantastic prize for every stop on the hop – just make sure you leave a comment here (and at every blog) to be in with multiple chances of winning!!  The lucky winners will be drawn on 4th December and announced on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.

So now I’ve blethered on for what must feel like a lifetime, keep on hopping to the next blog, my lovely friend and amazing designer, Wanda Guess.

Here’s the amazing line up in all it’s glory:

Lucy Abrams 
Caryn Davies (that’s me!)
Wanda Guess 
Lisa Addesa 
Sarah Moerman 

Nichol Magouirk 

Don’t forget there’s also a fantastic DIE-CUTTING SALE going on over at Simon Says Stamp RIGHT NOW with 50% of lots of amazing products.


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27.11.2014

More Sparkle and Shine.

27.11.2014 by 9 Comments

I am still absolutely LOVING the December 14 card kit from Simon Says Stamp.  The colours just make me happy – even thinking of redesigning my blog to match!!!

I once again used the big stitched circle stamp and the gorgeous Sparkle and Shine sentiment all embossed in Liquid Platinum embossing powder by Ranger – included in the kit.  I added the little coil of silver thread behind the vellum circle and held it all in place with foam pads hidden behind the die cut heart and star.

Dec CK 14 2I made this card for my twin sister who may, for once actually get her birthday card BEFORE our birthday.  I know she doesn’t read my blog (although she’ll probably go and make a liar out of me now) so hopefully it won’t be spoiled!


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