01.08.2014

Simon Says ,,, Childrens Summer Vacation Challenge

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It’s a very special day on my blog today.  I have 2 very cool cards created by 2 very cool chicks – my daughters Olivia and Georgia!  Here’s what it’s all about….

Hi all and welcome to another of our annual Simon Says Stamp Children’s Summer Vacation Challenge where we host a special challenge dedicated to our young designers.

It is time for all you crafters to let your children loose in your crafty corners for a few hours. Just close your eyes and set them free to explore their creativity 🙂 You are allowed to hide your Copic Markers and extra special papers and you are allowed to help just a little bit if necessary, but we really want the children to ‘DO IT’ themselves as much as possible.

ANYTHING GOES 

This challenge is open to all children aged between 2 and 16 inclusive.

We have not 1, not 2 but  3 surprise parcels of crafty goodies, hand picked by Simon !

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 For this challenge we have a very special Junior Design Team who I am sure you will agree have done an excellent job.

Please give them a warm welcome and leave comments for them on thir blog posts. Thank You xx

Olivia Davies age 13  used Paper Smooches ‘Calorie Free’ Clear Stamps, Avery Elle Sorbet Collection Paper Pack and Gift tag die collection

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Georgia Davies age 12 used Lawn Fawn Love’n Breakfast Clear Stamps and Doodlebug Kraft in Colour paper pack.

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Haven’t they done a fantastic job?!  I’m a bit scared of what I might have started though – my craft space might get invaded a bit more often from now on!!

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You have until August 31st 6pm Ohio time. 11pm UK time, 12 pm CET to join in

You can enter as many times as you like 🙂

GOOD LUCK

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30.07.2014

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

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Hi – today sees the start of another new challenge over at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge blog.  The theme of this week’s challenge is ANYTHING GOES and we’re showcasing products from Casual Fridays and Technique Tuesday.  

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I can’t wait to see the huge variety of designs you talented peeps are going to create this week when ANYTHING GOES!

For my card this week I pulled out this fantastic set from Casual Fridays – Rad.  It’s a fun graphic set I think is particularly suited to cards for those teens in your life!

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I created a rainbow of colour using Hero Arts Shadow inks and reflected that in the sentiment using Copics.

And as always, the AMAZINGLY generous peeps at Simon Says Stamp always love to reward your efforts with an awesome $50 gift voucher for one one lucky, randomly drawn participant!  Yay!!

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For lots of fabulous inspiration from the design team and all the challenge details please visit the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog.

Happy crafting!!!

 

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29.07.2014

Faux-marquetry with Taylored Expressions.

Hi there.  I’m over on the Taylored Expressions blog again today featuring a card I made that showcases how amazing the Taylored Expressions steel dies are.  I used the gorgeous Ray Of Sunshine cutting plate and the Tiptoe Through the Tulips dies with some wood veneer sheets.  I used two different shades for a lovely, marquetry-style effect.  I do love how this came together in the end, if I do say so myself (modest much???)

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For all the details on how I made this card please check out the Taylored Expressions Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.