Departure

Here is a card which is a bit of a departure for me. 

I went into the shop The Works and found myself buying a book of die cut push out shapes to layer up and make cards. I never usually do this, I'm a stamps girl. I'm not sure I can bring myself to layer them up as they are intended as you would cover up so much of the patterns. It's called 'Winter Feelings' and is so pretty. 

Anyway one of the images was perfect for this card that I was making up as I went along!

I'd used this star die to edge the card, which I think is very pretty. I used some of the stars which were cut out and glued them on the front. 

I did a little inking in pale turquoise ink on the front and around the inner sentiment. It's quite pale and doesn't really show here. 

Stamps are from an old Creative Stamping magazine and I'm not sure what brand the star die cut is. 

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Like buses

Then like buses, two come along at once!
Here is my second card for Mrs A's Butterfly challenge. 

Your 6 elements are Lapis Lazuli /Laser Lemon/Languid Lavender/Layers/Lace +your Butterfly.

I wanted to try and use all the elements. Here is my card:

Flower centres - Lapis lazuli
Flowers - Laser Lemon
Gems - Languid Lavender
Layers in flowers and lattice
Lace Butterfly -  I was pleased and surprised to find I had a lace butterfly stamp. 

I made a small lattice and wanted it to look as though the flowers were growing up a garden trellis. I got in a bit of a sticky mess making the lattice. For some reason I used glue and not tape but I'm not sure that tape would have been less messy. Also discovered that I'd used two types of cards which were slightly different shades! That's what comes of working in the evening. No-one will notice but me. 

Thank you to Mrs A for running the challenge. Great ideas and we learn new colours every time. x

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Good morning

Here is a card I had to make for a sad occasion. 
For once it turned exactly as I'd planned. 

I just wanted something simple and pretty. I inked the background and spritzed lightly rather heavily with water but actually I quite like the look. 
I stamped in black and added a little gold embossing. I brushed some off before I heated. 
I'd meant to take a photo of the shine but I've sent it now so it's too late. I just wanted a little gold. It shows up when angled. 

I love inking and like these soft colours. 
I'm linking this to Mrs A's Butterfly challenge. #128 L

Here I have only used Lavender and a butterfly but I am working on a card with all 7 elements so I'd better get a wriggle on an finish it. 

xxx

Black and White

We have an unusual colour challenge for you this week at 52CCT. 

I was excited to have a go but then choosing which way to go with the challenge was difficult. I look forward to seeing all the inventive ideas in the gallery. The team have already done a great job. 

I used some simple silhouette stamps and sentiment which came with Creative Stamping magazine a while ago. 
The for extra interest I cut out snowflakes. 
It's very hard not to add a pop of colour but them's the rules!

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Smart snowflake

The year is flying by, as usual, and we will soon be into the chaos which comes before that day in December. Regular followers of 52CCT will have a nice, little stash of Christmas Cards all ready to send and a nice, little smug look on their faces. Lol. 
We start the new month with a sketch:

and here is my take on it:

It turned out to have a bit of a modern look which wasn't really the plant but hey. 
It's not too late to catch up and create some great cards all ready for December. 
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