tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57505675871453548842024-02-19T14:44:18.305+00:00Kat's CardsCards, papercrafting and quite a lot of pink!Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-89120538838204821652014-07-06T20:57:00.001+01:002014-07-06T20:57:30.051+01:00Last chance!Hello lovely people,<br />
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I know lots of you have made it over to my new blog but if you haven't then now is a great time to do it as there are only 3 days left to enter my candy draw!</div>
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Check it out at <b><a href="http://paperfirefly.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paper Firefly</a></b>.</div>
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Hope to see you there!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-62471675329923187622014-06-25T19:43:00.000+01:002014-06-25T19:43:58.238+01:00I've moved!Hello lovely people,<br />
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I just thought I'd pop in with a reminder that I am now posting over at </div>
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<a href="http://paperfirefly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Paper Firefly!</span></b></a></div>
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If you haven't been to visit yet then you have missed a shabby chic Saturated Canary card and a Criss Cross Tilda card... and more importantly my candy giveaway!</div>
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What are you waiting for?!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Big hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-953693268385184102014-06-18T21:08:00.001+01:002014-06-18T21:08:35.412+01:00Time for a changeHello lovely people,<br />
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Today sees the start of something new for me and as part of that I am switching to a new blog address!<br />
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Hugest of thanks to all those who follow me and leave me such lovely comments and I do hope you will all come and join me on my new adventure at <a href="http://paperfirefly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Paper Firefly!</span></b></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Big hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-15375052344315990412014-06-14T17:18:00.001+01:002014-06-14T17:18:50.487+01:00A birthday hopHello lovely people,<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have a new challenge </span>at All Dressed Up combined with<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a special surprise birthday blog hop!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today is the very
talented Wendy’s birthday; for those who don’t know Wendy is the owner and
artist behind All Dressed Up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All the team would
like to wish Wendy a very happy birthday and thank her for her amazing images,
and for everything she does. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We normally have our
new challenge on the 15<sup>th</sup>, but as today is Wendy’s birthday we
wanted to do a surprise birthday blog hop, along with our challenge. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Firstly the
challenge, where the theme is 'Anything Goes' as long as it features one of
our images or digital papers. Here is my card for the
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This was a card that just came together so easily; it helps when you have such gorgeous artwork to play with!<br />
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Image: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/185207284/little-flower-girl?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Little Flower Girl - All Dressed Up</a></div>
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DP:Vintage Autumn and Frost Basics - Maja Design (available from <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Live and Love Crafts</a>)</div>
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Hessian: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/68mm-fine-natural-hessian-ribbon-p-2079.html" target="_blank">68mm natural fine hessian - The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Flowers: <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a></div>
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Die cuts: Filigree corner - La La Land Crafts</div>
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Tag: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">set 24, sentiment tags - LOTV</a></div>
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Copic colours;</div>
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Skin: E000/00/21/11/04 & R20</div>
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Hair: E21/25/29</div>
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Hat: E40/41/42/43</div>
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Dress / flowers: RV91/93/95</div>
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Flower centres: YR30/31</div>
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Bows: G40/YG61/63</div>
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Bird: E44/47</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is such an easy
theme and we cannot wait to see all your fantastic entries, the winner will
receive 3 images of their choice from the <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps">Store</a> :-)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Onto the blog hop and below is a list of the Dressy Girls for you to hop around….we have a very big
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July midnight GMT to hop round them all. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At the end of the hop
two random Dressy Girls will pick someone who has visited and commented on
their hop card to receive 2 images of their choice from the <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps">Store</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy hopping!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none;">All Dressed Up Blog</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://onestampingfool.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Marilyn</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://craftyannyskoolkardz.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Anne</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://nickelnook.com/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Nancy</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://lyndseymariedesigns.blogspot.co.uk/">Lyndsey</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.craftinghaven.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Viv</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://keeleyscards.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Keeley</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://cardz-by-mandz.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Mandz</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://ritaedwardsdesign.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Rita</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><a href="http://katscreativeworld.blogspot.co.uk/">Kat</a> (you are here!)</b></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://bettandshobbykrok.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Bettina</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lasatas.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Stacey</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://joeysworldofstuff.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Joey</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://createdbysarah.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Sarah</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://dbcraftgirls.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Holly</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://debsatfrecklesplace.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Deb</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The challenge and hop will run until Midnight GMT 1<sup>st</sup> July and t<span style="font-family: inherit;">he winners of the hop and challenge will be announced on
3<sup>rd</sup> July on the <a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>All Dressed Up blog</b></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">**PLEASE NOTE ANY ENTRIES NOT USING AN ALL DRESSED UP
IMAGE OR PAPER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CHALLENGE**<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We cannot wait to see all your creations, why not stop by
our <b><a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Facebook Group </a></b>and share them there too.</span></div>
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I hope you are all enjoying some sunshine and have a lovely weekend whatever you are up to :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Challenges I am entering;</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. <a href="http://liveandlovecrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/challenge-24-summer-garden.html" target="_blank">Live and Love Crafts</a> (summer garden)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/june-challenge-layers.html" target="_blank">Bunny Zoe's Crafts </a>(layers)</span></i><br />
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<i>3. <a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin' </a>(say it with flowers)</i><br />
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Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-13309433864319763412014-06-12T07:30:00.000+01:002014-06-12T08:20:05.008+01:00Flower fairyHello lovely people,<br />
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It's time for a new challenge at <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and our theme this month is...<br />
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So we want to see all those beautiful floral creations...in PINK of course! <br />
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Apologies for the wonkiest photo ever, it was just one of those days! I have crammed in the flowers though, on the image, the DP and some lovely 3D flowers too :-)<br />
I have had some hessian ribbon for a little while now and decided it was time to use it, and I do love it teamed with the seam binding and twine - both rustic and pretty.<br />
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I have just started the skin and hair colouring class at <a href="http://kitandclowder.ning.com/" target="_blank">Kit and Clowder</a> and whilst I have a long way to go I feel I have made some improvements already...like the hair on this little lady...what do you reckon?<br />
This is just one of the many gorgeous new fairy stamps at LOTV; I could so have bought them all but had to resist!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp---Petal.html" target="_blank">Petal - LOTV</a><br />
DP: Yours truly - Pebbles<br />
Hessian / twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Seam binding (pink tulip) / flowers: <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a></div>
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: E000/00/21/11/04 & R20<br />
Hair: E21/25/29<br />
Dress: RV32/81/83/85<br />
Wings / stockings: RV000/00/32<br />
Shoes: T0/2/4<br />
Flower: E40/RV000/00/32 and R32/81/83<br />
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If you haven't already done so then do pop over to <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.<br />
Please also go and leave some love for our very special Pink Lady Christine C who is very sadly leaving the Pink Palace this week; you will be much missed Christine.<br />
However, we do have a new Pink Lady as well so please go and give a warm welcome to <a href="http://lasatas.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stacey</a>, and check out her gorgeous first creation :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl </a>(lovely Lili - girlie)</i><br />
<i>2. <a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge </a>(use gingham ribbon/DP)</i><br />
<i>3. <a href="http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Creative Romance</a> (anything goes +/- birthday)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-14858695504387629562014-06-10T07:30:00.000+01:002014-06-10T07:30:03.597+01:00Time for cakeHello lovely people,<br />
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It's time for a new challenge at <b><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a></b> and our theme this time is...<br />
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We are sponsored by <a href="http://handmadebytlc-tips.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Shape EZ</a> who are offering our prize winner 2 Shape EZ templates of your choice.<br />
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I have used one of the templates from Shape EZ, which come as both jpg/png files for cutting out by hand and svg files for electronic die cutting machines. I had to go for the cutting by hand option and yes, it was a little fiddly but worth it for such a lovely shaped design.<br />
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Just as I was about to start making this card I was asked for a special 40th birthday card and thought this fab cupcake was perfect for it, hence the numbers!<br />
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I loved going through all my pretty embellishments to add detail and particularly love how the ribbon/twine/flower/tag combo works :-)<br />
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Oh, and after making this card I remembered that I have a lovely cupcake shape on one of my Cricut cartridges... I might do it that way next time!<br />
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DP: freebie with a magazine<br />
Lace: from <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Live and Love Crafts</a> but no longer available<br />
Seam binding / twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Flowers: <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a><br />
Numbers: cut on my Cricut<br />
Tag: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">set 24, sentiment tags - LOTV</a><br />
Pearls: from stash<br />
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I hope you will pop over to <b><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a></b> and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-70998708939711497162014-06-06T17:00:00.000+01:002014-06-06T17:00:00.040+01:00Cheeky monkeyHello lovely people,<br />
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Woohoo, it's new release time at <b><a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">All Dressed Up</a></b> and we have a fabulous selection of images for you. Just take a look...<br />
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<b>3 Little Summer Girls</b></div>
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I've got a bit of a stationary theme going on with my card; I started with the paperclip... and then the brad seemed like the perfect way to add the tags... and then I wanted to attach the twine without wrapping it round the panel so out came the stapler!<br />
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I chose to use Cheeky Monkey to continue with my challenge to myself to make more masculine cards... and because he is super cute!<br />
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Image: Cheeky Monkey - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps" target="_blank">All Dressed Up</a><br />
DP: By the sea - Maja Design<br />
Tags: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">set 24 - Sentiment tags - LOTV</a><br />
Twine: from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Brad: from stash<br />
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Copic colours;<br />
Body: E41/42/43 & E43/44/47 for tummy/nose<br />
Inside ears: R000/00/01<br />
Skateboard / hat: W3/R27/46/89 & B34/37 & W5/7/9 for wheels<br />
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Do drop in at <a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>All Dressed Up</b></a> to see what the rest of the Dressy Girls have created; they are all stunning! While you're there, check our our current 'Bling it up' challenge and we'd love to see you join in for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Challenges I am entering;</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> (Father's Day or masculine)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> (red, white and blue)</span></i></div>
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Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-30695909147061954672014-06-05T09:00:00.000+01:002014-06-05T09:00:02.595+01:00BalloonsHello lovely people,<br />
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Here we go again with a new challenge at <b><a href="http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Little Fairies</a></b> and our theme this month is...<br />
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I took advantage of the lovely birthday discount recently to stock up on <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/" target="_blank">LOTV</a> stamps, a mixture of old and new. Today I have used an older stamp but I thought it was a very versatile design and I've teamed it with some of the fab LOTV papers. Oh, and the sentiment is from a LOTV set I got in my little spending spree as well :-)<br />
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I think I've got the theme covered with spots and stripes on the DP and the image!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/patchwork_bunch_ballooons.html" target="_blank">Patchwork bunch of balloons - LOTV</a><br />
DP: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Paper_Pad_-_Petal_Fresh.html" target="_blank">Petal Fresh - LOTV</a><br />
Sentiment: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/For_You_Circular_Sentiments.html" target="_blank">set 7, for you circular sentiments - LOTV</a><br />
Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia Doohickey<br />
Seam binding / twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Copic colours;<br />
Fur: E40/41/42/43<br />
Pads on feet: R000/30<br />
Nose: E43/44<br />
Balloons: YG61/63/G24 & B91/93/95 & W00/0/1</div>
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If you pop over to <b><a href="http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Little Fairies</a></b> you can check out the fabulous creations from my teamies.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly</a> (amnything goes +/- summer)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-54363446007242058092014-06-01T09:00:00.000+01:002014-06-01T09:00:02.703+01:00Scrap n' Art with All Dressed UpHello lovely people,<br />
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Thank you for stopping by and I have a very special project to share today as one of my cards has been published in the latest issue of the <a href="http://www.scrapnart.com/">Scrap n' Art</a> online magazine.</div>
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Wendy Burns and three brand new, exclusive <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps">All Dressed Up</a> images are being featured in the current issue plus several of the design team have submitted projects.</div>
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Love My Teddy</div>
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Princess for a Day</div>
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Too Good to Eat</div>
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For my card, I used another cute image currently available in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">All Dressed Up Etsy store</a> called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/185207284/little-flower-girl?ref=shop_home_active_11" target="_blank">Little Flower Girl</a>. I went for a taste of summer with this design, choosing bright colours and florals.</div>
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I just LOVE this little lady's gorgeous huge sun hat although it was a little bit of a challenge to colour! I cut out an extra flower for her hat and popped it up on a 3D pad, then added liquid pearls to the middle of the flowers in the basket.<br />
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I've used my fave twine and flowers combo to embellish; I'm still loving the 3D flowers right now!<br />
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Card recipe;</div>
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Image: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/185207284/little-flower-girl?ref=shop_home_active_11" target="_blank">Little Flower Girl - All Dressed Up</a></div>
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DP: Park Bench - Echo Park</div>
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Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia Doohickey, butterfly set - Impression Obsession</div>
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Edge punch: Scallop dot - Martha Stewart</div>
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Flowers: all from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a></div>
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Twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html" target="_blank">ivory button twine - The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30</div>
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Hair: E41/Y21/E42/E43</div>
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Dress / hair bows: BG10/11/13</div>
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Bag / ground: W0/2/3/4</div>
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flowers / hat / bow on bag: Y15/19/YR14</div>
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Leaves: G46</div>
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Bird: E42/43</div>
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I am back from my holiday now and feeling very refreshed but that will probably only last until I get into work on Monday morning and see my inbox!<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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Well, we haven't seen much sunshine so far for our cottage holiday in Dorset but have still enjoyed some lovely walks and a visit to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, which were beautiful.<br />
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Now it is of course time for a new challenge at <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and our theme this time is...<br />
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I have been enjoying making cards with a slightly shabby chic feel lately and the one I am sharing today was actually requested by my hairdresser for her Mum's special birthday.<br />
It is very similar to a layout I did recently and it was so good I just had to use it again, but this time with a sewing machine image from Pink Petticoat. It's a sweet and simple design but perfect for dressing up with lots of pretty embellishments.<br />
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And how timely that one of the magazines I subscribe to had a free gift of sewing themed charms so I added one on here!<br />
I added extra prettiness to the digi image with liquid pearl dots on the flower centres and Frantage round the edge.<br />
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I've popped a little tag behind the image with the special greeting on it; it's a cute way to add an interactive touch I think.<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk/digi_stamps_boutique/digi_stamps_material_girl_daisies/material_girl_daisies.php" target="_blank">Material Girl (daisies) - Pink Petticoat</a><br />
DP: Vintage summer basics - Maja Design<br />
Corner swirl stamps: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_68_-_Corners.html" target="_blank">set 68 - Corners - LOTV</a><br />
Frantage: Shabby white by Stampendous - from <a href="http://www.liveandlovecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Live & Love Crafts</a><br />
Lace: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/25mm-hermione-ivory-vintage-style-fine-cluny-lace-p-1547.html" target="_blank">Hermione - The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Seam binding / all flowers: <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a><br />
Pearl head pins: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/teardrop-ivory-pearlised-pack-p-1746.html" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Copic colours;<br />
Sewing machine body: W00/0/1<br />
Flowers: RV91/93/95 & BG93 for leaves</div>
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If you haven't already done so then do pop over to <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/may-challenge-flowers-charms.html" target="_blank">Bunny Zoe</a> (flowers and charms)</i><br />
<i>2. <a href="http://liveandlovecrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/challenge-23-tinchys-inspiration-collage.html" target="_blank">Live and Love Crafts</a> (inspirational collage)</i><br />
<i>3. <a href="http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Inky Chicks</a> (use a metal embellishment)</i><br />
<i>4. <a href="http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Creative Romance</a> (girly cards)</i><br />
<i>5. <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> (anything goes)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-71336563423426059192014-05-27T07:30:00.000+01:002014-05-27T07:30:00.739+01:00Monochrome rocks!Hello lovely people,<br />
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I'm currently on holiday with Dr Hubby and all his family at a cottage in Devon; the weather is a bit variable but we're still having lots of fun :-)<br />
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So, while I enjoy another cream tea (probably - we've had 2 already!) I will let you know about the new challenge at <b><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a></b> where our theme this time is...<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">MONOCHROME</span></div>
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If you're not sure what this means, we want to see shades of just ONE colour on your creation, apart from skin/hair tones if you wish.<br />
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We are sponsored by the fabulous Kenny K where you can find a great range of funky images for girls and boys!<br />
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I went for a classic greyscale; I really wanted to add a stripe of colour to her hair but resisted to make sure I kept to the monochrome theme... maybe next time!<br />
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Can you believe that I have never coloured one of these images before? I was really excited to get a free image to use for the challenge and this was such fun to colour.<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://kennykdownloads.contentshelf.com/product?product=I130114000000716" target="_blank">Vikki Lee Vicious - Kenny K</a><br />
DP: Enchanted - Bo Bunny & Flea Market - Crate Paper<br />
Dies: Cosmic star set - Memory box<br />
Seam binding: The Ribbon Girl</div>
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: T0/1/2<br />
Hair: T6/8/10/100<br />
Corset: T5/7/9<br />
Skirt: T3/5/7<br />
Tights: T0/1/2 & T3/4<br />
Choker: T0/7/9<br />
Boots: T6/8/10 & 0<br />
Guitar: T0/1/2 & blender</div>
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I hope you will pop over to <b><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a></b> and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">ABC</a> (lots of layers)</i><br />
<i>2. <a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> (anything goes)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-45932097906619967002014-05-20T19:11:00.002+01:002014-05-20T19:11:59.397+01:00Garden funHello lovely people,<br />
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Oh my word, that weekend went so fast and now it's almost halfway through the week! It was such a fabulous weekend with almost wall to wall sunshine here in Gloucestershire :-D<br />
Dr Hubby and I did lots of gardening and popped out for a little spin in our Caterham Seven with the roof off; it was glorious!<br />
After all that I didn't actually spend that much time in my craft room but I do have a card to share that I made for a special friend who also enjoys being in the garden.<br />
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This is the second outing for this image and this time I cut it down slightly to work better with my intended layout.<br />
I very nearly didn't put flowers on this one but in the end I couldn't resist adding a few as they are so pretty!<br />
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Card recipe;</div>
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Image: Pippa loves to plant - Stamping Bella</div>
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DP:Vintage autumn basics - Maja Design<br />
Sentiment: Mini clear stamps - Kaisercraft<br />
Twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Flowers: all <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a></div>
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Copic colours;</div>
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Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30</div>
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Hair: E50/YR31/Y21/E34/E35</div>
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Shorts / headscarf: B91/93/95</div>
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Top: B41/91</div>
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Apron: E40/41/42</div>
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Gloves: E42/43/44</div>
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Pink flowers / butterfly: R56/59/89</div>
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Blue flowers: B41/91/93/95</div>
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Leaves: combos of BG90/93/96/99</div>
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Pots: E40/41/42 & E42/43/44 & W0/1/3</div>
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Trowel: W0/1/3 & E42/43/44</div>
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Watering can: W00-7</div>
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The sun seems to have gone on a little holiday now but I don't mind a little rain to water my garden... then more sunshine please! I hope you all have a lovely week whatever you are up to.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-91006679069677437812014-05-15T17:00:00.000+01:002014-05-15T17:00:00.546+01:00Not much of a challenge?!Hello lovely people,<br />
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Here is my final card for the day and if you are after my card for <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> or <b><a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Little Bit Crafty</a></b> then you need to scroll down a bit!<br />
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It's new challenge time at <b><a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">All Dressed Up</a></b> and this time our theme is...<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">STITCHING</span></div>
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So, you can see why I said it wasn't much of a challenge for me as all my cards have stitching on them! I tried out another way to use my large shaped dies and it turned out pretty well. Oh look, there's that swirl die again!<br />
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I have used a new image called Twinkle Toes and given how much I loved the first All Dressed Up image I ever saw which was <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/151796501/abi-ballerina?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">Abi Ballerina</a>, it's no surprise this was a big hit with me!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: Twinkle Toes - freebie to All Dressed Up Facebook group members<br />
DP: Sofiero - Maja Design<br />
Dies: leaf and swirl - Magnolia, Precious stars & cosmic star set - Memory Box<br />
Lace: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/18mm-danielle-antique-white-lace-p-1844.html" target="_blank">Danielle - The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Swirl stamp detail: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_68_-_Corners.html" target="_blank">Corners - LOTV</a><br />
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30<br />
Hair: E41/42/43/44<br />
Dress / shoes: RF32/81/83/85<br />
Bow: G40/YG61/G21<br />
Wings: RV0000/000/32<br />
Flowers: R83/85</div>
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Do pop over to <a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>All Dressed Up</b></a> to see what the creations from the rest of the Dressy Girls; they are all stunning! We'd love to see you join in our challenge for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!<br />
Don't forget to swing by our <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/457550661009843/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></b> to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
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<i>1. <a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Papertake Weekly</a> (pretty pastels)</i></div>
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Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-68896329283438071182014-05-15T09:00:00.000+01:002014-05-15T09:00:02.292+01:00Shabby TildaHello lovely people,<br />
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I am back with my second card of the day and it's a mid-way reminder for the current challenge at <b><a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Little Bit Crafty</a>. </b>If you are looking for my card for <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> then just scroll down :-)<br />
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So, just to remind you, this month's theme is...<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">FLOWER POWER</span></div>
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This Tilda stamp recently 'appeared' in my craft room so I thought I'd show her a little ink! I am quite liking the shabby chic look of late so I have distressed and inked the edges of the DP. <br />
Strangely considering the challenge theme I didn't add any extra flowers as I liked the clean layered look.<br />
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I tried to keep the colouring soft to match the DP and added teeny dots of liquid pearls to the bunch of flowers.<br />
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Card recipe;</div>
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Image: For you Tilda - Magnolia</div>
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DP: Vintage Spring basics - Maja Design</div>
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Seam binding / twine: from <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Dies: Leaf and swirl, Tilda lace - Magnolia<br />
Sentiment: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Happy_Circular_Sentiments.html" target="_blank">Happy circular sentiments - LOTV</a></div>
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Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21</div>
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Hair: E23/25/27<br />
Outfit: Booo/41/91/93<br />
Shoes: W0/1/2/3 & W3/5/7<br />
Flowers / heart: RV91/93/95<br />
Leaves: G40/YG61/G21<br />
Ground: W0/1/2/3/4</div>
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If you pop over to <b><a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Little Bit Crafty</a></b> you can check out the fabulous creations from the DT. This is my last guest DT card for them so thanks for having me along ladies :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://lovely-haenglar-only.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sweet Magnolia</a> (include a sentiment)</i><br />
<i>2. <a href="http://tildastown.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tilda's Town</a> (fave colouring medium - Copics!)</i><br />
<i>3. <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> (die crazy)</i><br />
<i>4. <a href="http://simplymagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Simply Magnolia</a> (anything goes)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-34088985713281217152014-05-15T07:30:00.000+01:002014-05-15T07:30:03.753+01:00New arrivalHello lovely people,<br />
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I hope you are ready for a very busy day on my blog as I will be bringing you THREE cards today! I have tried to vary the styles so you don't get too bored!<br />
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I'm starting with my card for our new challenge at <a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>In The Pink</b></a> and the theme this month is...<br />
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So we want to see you use a sentiment as the main focus of your card and LOTS of pink of course!<br />
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New baby cards always seem to be popular and armed with my new paper pad from Pebbles this card just came together really easily. I absolutely adore this DP and am really wishing I had bought 2 pads as it is soooo lovely!<br />
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These big sentiment stamps from LOTV are my 'go to' for sentiment based cards and of course I couldn't resist adding some pretty flowers and even tucked in a couple of buttons... just because!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_42_-_Statements_Congratulations.html" target="_blank">Statements - congratulations - LOTV</a><br />
DP: Special Delivery - Pebbles (available from <a href="http://www.sarahscardsltd.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's Cards</a>)<br />
Seam binding: <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_42&products_id=3921" target="_blank">Pink tulip - Wild Orchid Crafts</a><br />
Flowers: all from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a></div>
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If you haven't already been for a visit then do pop over to <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and check out the beautiful sentimental creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge</a> (fave colour combo = pink/green/brown)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-76957626681550985952014-05-13T07:30:00.000+01:002014-05-13T16:06:38.751+01:00Take noteHello lovely people,<br />
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I am so excited that I can finally announce that I am now part of the <b><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a></b> DT; check out my gorgeous badge...<br />
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So, today is my first challenge with the team and our theme is...<br />
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We are very kindly sponsored by <a href="http://www.bugaboostamps.com/" target="_blank"><b>Bugaboo</b></a> so I used one of their cute images to make a little post-it note holder.<br />
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It's a really simple design using nice thick Kraft card for the cover and I popped a square of the spotty card inside to make it look nice inside and out!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.bugaboostamps.com/ladybug-hello_p_3700.html" target="_blank">Ladybug hello - Bugaboo</a><br />
DP: <a href="http://www.annamariedesigns.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=349_350&products_id=6788" target="_blank">Dottie card set 1 - Anna Marie Designs</a><br />
Twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html" target="_blank">Ivory button twine - The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Ladybird: R27/29/46 & N8/9/10<br />
Butterfly: Y15/17/19 & YR16</div>
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I hope you will pop over to <b><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a></b> and check out the fabulous creations and of course, the top tips from the rest of the team. I hope you can join in for a chance to win 7 free digi stamps of your choice from <a href="http://www.bugaboostamps.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Bugaboo</a> :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-8767515364524615012014-05-06T17:52:00.001+01:002014-05-06T18:04:22.530+01:00Flower girlHello lovely people,<br />
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Woohoo, it's new release time at <b><a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">All Dressed Up</a></b> and once again we have an amazing selection of images for you. Just take a look at these cute wedding themed images...<br />
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Just Married</div>
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Mirror Mirror</div>
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My Little Flower Girl</div>
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To Have and to Hold</div>
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I know these are all going to be very popular with wedding season coming up but I think the little flower girl also works well for a more generic card, as you can see...</div>
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I have had a hard time finding the right Copics for colouring cream but this combo worked quite well and I love the deep red against it. This feels like a really happy card to me :-)</div>
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Card recipe;<br />
Image; <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/188693612/my-little-flower-girl?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">My Little Flower Girl - All Dressed Up</a><br />
DP: Front Porch - Pebbles (from <a href="http://www.sarahscardsltd.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's Cards</a>)<br />
Edge: Scallop dot edge punch - Martha Stewart<br />
Tag: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">Sentiment tags (set 24) - LOTV</a><br />
Twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30<br />
Hair: E34/35/37<br />
Dress: YR30/E81/E41<br />
Ribbon / roses: R46/39/89<br />
Leaves: YG93/95</div>
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Do pop over to <a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>All Dressed Up</b></a> to see what the rest of the Dressy Girls have created; they are all stunning! While you're there, check our our current 'It's a guy thing' challenge and we'd love to see you join in for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!<br />
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Don't forget to swing by our <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/457550661009843/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></b> to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-88413103983457881252014-05-02T21:31:00.000+01:002014-05-02T21:31:54.673+01:00Garden girlHello lovely people,<br />
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Finally I am back with the last of my belated DT cards and it is of course time for a new challenge at <b><a href="http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Little Fairies</a></b> and our theme this month is...<br />
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Now we are a monthly challenge we have a whole lot of loveliness to give away with FIVE prizes up for grabs this time from...<br />
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I got a couple of new Stamping Bella images recently and this one fit the bill perfectly. It is intended for my Sister-in-law's birthday at the end of the month but shhhh, don't tell her!<br />
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This is a really lovely big image so I left the rest of the card sweet and simple with just a couple of flowers, a hint of seam binding and twine and my fave tiny tags!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: Pippa loves to plant - Stamping Bella<br />
DP: Vintage Spring Basics - Maja Designs<br />
Flowers: all <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a><br />
Seam binding: <a href="http://www.craftyribbons.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Ribbons</a><br />
Twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Tags: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">Sentiment tags (set 24)- LOTV</a></div>
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30<br />
Shorts / headscarf: G40/YG61/G21/G94<br />
Gloves: G21/94/99<br />
Apron: E40/41/42/44<br />
Watering can: T0/1/2/3/4 & T5/6/7 inside<br />
Pots: E42/43/44 & E40/41/42<br />
Pink flowers: R81/83/85<br />
Purple flowers: V20/22/25<br />
Leaves: G40/YG61/G21/G94/YG67/G99</div>
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If you pop over to <b><a href="http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Little Fairies</a></b> you can check out the fabulous creations from my teamies and don't forget you now have a whole month to join in with our challenge!<br />
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I can now say that I am starting to feel a little better so hopefully will be back to some gentle crafting over the weekend and will be able to pop round to see what you've all been up to :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp</a> (anything goes)</i><br />
<i>2. <a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cute Card Thursday</a> (here comes summer)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-45501008336733214332014-05-02T19:31:00.001+01:002014-05-03T18:20:05.997+01:00Flower PowerHello lovely people,<br />
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I am back with my next belated card share from Thursday and it's my guest DT card for <b><a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Little Bit Crafty</a></b> where this month's theme is...<br />
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This is the card I sent to my Mother-in-law for Mother's Day and it's a fairly CAS design. I couldn't wait to get my hands on the relatives tags from LOTV to match the general sentiment ones I already have and they are so useful!<br />
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I love this sweet Tilda and have gone for springtime colours and little dots of pearl pen for a subtle touch of bling.<br />
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Image: Tilda love flowers - Magnolia</div>
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DP: Vintage Autumn Basics - Maja Design</div>
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Twine: ivory button twine - <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Tags: Sentiment tags (<a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">set 24</a> & <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/SET-69---Family-Sentiment-Tags.html" target="_blank">set 69</a>) - LOTV</div>
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Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21</div>
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Hair: E40/41/42/43</div>
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DressL B91/93/95/97</div>
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Flowers: YR30/20/Y32</div>
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Leaves: YG61/63</div>
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Boots: E42/43/44</div>
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Socks: T0/1/blender</div>
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Ground: T0/1/2/3/4</div>
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If you pop over to <b><a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Little Bit Crafty</a></b> you can check out the fabulous creations from the DT.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://tildastown.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tilda's Town</a> (anything goes)</i><br />
<i>2. <a href="http://marvelousmagnoliachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marvellous Magnolia</a> (newest or fave Tilda - this one is both!)</i><br />
<i>3. <a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">ABC</a> (K is for keep it simple)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-79532576444326236972014-05-01T20:55:00.000+01:002014-05-03T15:33:03.199+01:00Polaroid fairyHello lovely people,<br />
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Sorry for the delay while I was poorly and thank you for your get well wishes. I'm not feeling better yet but have finally got to the bottom of what was wrong with me and started antibiotics so am hoping to feel better soon.<br />
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Since this post was almost ready to go I thought I'd quickly finish it off and will be back with the other 2 belated DT posts tomorrow.<br />
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First up, it's time for a new challenge at <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and our theme this month is...<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">FLUTTERING ON BY</span></div>
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So, we would like to see some butterflies on your creation. They don't have to be the focal point as you can see on my card...<br />
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Here's a closer look at the cute fairy and yes, that cloudy background is a first for me. I did it with chalk following a super tutorial from Netty which you can find <a href="http://nettyscards.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/clouds-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a><b>.</b></div>
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I cut the inner shape of the polaroid frame using my Cricut and then trimmed the outer shape with my guillotine.</div>
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.tiddlyinks.com/wryn-fairy-friends/" target="_blank">Wryn - fairy friends - Tiddly Inks</a><br />
DP: XOXO - American Crafts<br />
Sentiment: So wordy sentiments - Amy R<br />
Butterflies: Tiny butterflies - Impression Obsession</div>
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/22 & R30<br />
Hair: E21/23/25<br />
Dress: BG10/11/32/34 & BG45/49 on hem<br />
Wings / mushroom stalk: RV0000/000/81<br />
Mushroom: R85/39/59/89 & R81/83/85 for spots<br />
Flowers: R81/83/85 & YG67 for leaves</div>
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If you haven't already done so then do pop over to <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies.<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-34894019751824688582014-05-01T08:39:00.001+01:002014-05-01T08:39:16.823+01:00Feeling poorlyHello lovely people,<br />
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I am supposed to have 3 cards to share today but have been feeling really poorly for the last few days. I will be back with my cards when I can.<br />
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Sorry for the disruption :-(<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
<br />Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-7812642037390756962014-04-24T09:00:00.000+01:002014-04-24T09:00:01.059+01:00Mother's Day JamesHello lovely people,<br />
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I don't know about you but the days off at Easter and then my usual day off yesterday has left me very confused about what day of the week it is right now.<br />
So, in case anyone else isn't sure, it is THURSDAY so that means it's time for a new challenge at <a href="http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Crafty Little Fairies</a><b> </b>and our theme is...<br />
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We are sponsored by...<br />
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My favourite furry friend has to be the adorable James from LOTV and this is the card I made for my Mum for Mother's Day. It's a fairly simple design, made before my new stash of flowers arrived, but I wouldn't have added flowers anyway as it really doesn't need anything else IMHO.<br />
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I kept the shading quite light on James and paper pieced the heart adding a different little scrap for the patch. I wasn't sure how well it would work given the placement of his paws on the heart but a little care with the cutting out and it's all fine!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp---James---Big-Heart.html" target="_blank">James - big heart - LOTV</a><br />
DP: Vintage autumn basics - Maja Designs<br />
Swirl: Leaf and swirl die - Magnolia Doohickey<br />
Twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html" target="_blank">ivory button twine - The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Tags: Sentiment tags (<a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">set 24</a> & <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/SET-69---Family-Sentiment-Tags.html" target="_blank">set 69</a>) - LOTV</div>
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James: E41/42/43/44<br />
Rose: R39/59/89 & YG97/99<br />
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If you pop over to <b><a href="http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafty Little Fairies</a></b> you can check out the fabulous creations from my teamies. Don't forget that from next week our challenge goes monthly!<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-31348013600646419132014-04-21T13:56:00.000+01:002014-04-21T13:56:12.960+01:00Happy 10th Birthday LOTV!Hello lovely people,<br />
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I took the opportunity of the extra crafting time over the Easter break to make a card to celebrate <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/" target="_blank">LOTV's </a>10th birthday and for a couple of challenges. I decided on a shabby chic look so the edges of the DP have been distressed, inked and stitched. I also stamped a little scroll detail in 2 corners.<br />
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I experimented with a few new things on this card, one of which was adding a little pull-out tag. Its a great way to add an extra little message and makes the card more interactive :-)<br />
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I also added lots of pretty flowers and another first for me... some pins to add to the shabby chic look.<br />
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This is one of the older LOTV stamps in my collection but I like to go back and make sure the older ones get loved too!<br />
Of course, the shabby chic feel wouldn't be complete without a little scattering of Frantage so that's in there too!<br />
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Image: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Stamp_-_Cake_Glorious_Cake.html" target="_blank">Cake glorious cake - LOTV</a></div>
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DP: Vintage summer/autumn basics - Maja Designs</div>
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Lace: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/25mm-hermione-ivory-vintage-style-fine-cluny-lace-p-1547.html" target="_blank">Hermione - The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Flowers: all from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a></div>
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Seam binding / twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Pins: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/teardrop-ivory-pearlised-pack-p-1746.html" target="_blank">Teardrop ivory pearl pins - The Ribbon Girl</a></div>
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Tiny tag: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">Sentiment tags (set 24) - LOTV</a></div>
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Large tag: cut by hand and letters are a Quick Kutz die alphabet</div>
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Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30</div>
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Hair: E42/43/44</div>
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Cake: YR30/E81/E41</div>
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Top / candle: B41/91/93/95</div>
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Skirt / cake icing: RV91/93/95</div>
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Flame: Y21/23/YR23</div>
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Wings: RV0000/000/91/93</div>
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Ground: T0/1/2/3/4</div>
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I hope you are all having a lovely Easter weekend :-) I have been up to my parents with Dr Hubby and my brother and his girlfriend were there too. We had a lovely time including an Easter egg hunt - you are never too old for one of those! Ooh, and I made some mocha cupcakes decorated with mini eggs...yum!<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i></div>
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<i>1. <a href="http://ideastoinspire.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge.html" target="_blank">LOTV</a> (10th birthday card)</i></div>
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<i>2. <a href="http://inkychicks.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Inky Chicks</a> (shabby chic)</i><br />
<i>3. <a href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/april-challenge-distress.html" target="_blank">Bunny Zoe's Crafts</a> (distress)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-56258051309225920122014-04-17T07:30:00.000+01:002014-04-17T07:30:00.521+01:00Read all about itHello lovely people,<br />
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It's time for a new challenge at <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and our theme this month is...<br />
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So, we want to see you use a digital image and as an extra treat this time we are sponsored by the fabulous <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps" target="_blank">All Dressed Up Stamps</a>!</b><br />
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Prize = 2 digi images of the winner's choice</div>
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No surprises then that my card features a gorgeous All Dressed Up image :-) I have been delving into my new stash of flowers again as you can see and I think it looks like she is sitting in the garden reading... and well she might with all this lovely sunny weather!</div>
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I do enjoy reading especially in the garden in the summer... now I just need to get myself a fabulous pink hat like this little lady!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/175860553/little-bookworm?ref=shop_home_active_7" target="_blank">Little Bookworm - All Dressed Up</a><br />
DP: Sofiero - Maja Designs<br />
Label shape: cut with Cricut<br />
Flowers: all from <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a><br />
Leaves: Leaf and swirl die - Magnolia Doohickey<br />
Twine: <a href="http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/10metres-ivory-button-twine-p-14.html" target="_blank">Ivory button twine - The Ribbon Girl</a><br />
Tag: <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Set_24_-_Sentiment_Tags.html" target="_blank">Sentiment tags (set 24) - LOTV</a></div>
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30<br />
Hair: E42/43/44<br />
Dress / hat: R81/83/85<br />
Bow: B0000/000/00<br />
Stool: E40/41/42<br />
Book: T0/1/2/3 & YR30/E40<br />
Ground: T0/1/2/3/4</div>
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Do pop over to <b><a href="http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">In The Pink</a></b> and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the Pink Ladies. They have all been showcasing <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps" target="_blank">All Dressed Up</a></b> images so be ready for overload of cuteness!<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i><br />
<i>1. <a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a> (use 3 different types of flower)</i></div>
Kat Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02173677735400034121noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5750567587145354884.post-79169633090819741592014-04-15T17:00:00.000+01:002014-04-15T17:00:05.868+01:00Spring flowersHello lovely people,<br />
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This is my second post today so if you are looking for my guest DT card for <a href="http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Little Bit Crafty</a> then please scroll down :-)<br />
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It certainly feels to me like Spring is well and truly here with all this lovely sunshine and everything growing away in my garden, so now I have to split my time between gardening and crafting. What about the housework? Hmm, best not go there!<br />
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Anyhoo, we have a new challenge for you at <b><a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">All Dressed Up</a></b> and our theme is...<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">SPRING</span></div>
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I bet you never would have guessed that with all my waffle about Spring at the start of this post ;-)<br />
I've gone for pretty spring shades and flowers... oooh yes, those flowers are from my newly acquired (and quite enormous!) stash of WOC flowers. I got all sorts of types, sizes and colours and am having lots of fun using them :-D<br />
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Of course, I will just have to share a closer look at this little cutie. There is a touch of Stickles too but in very small dots so it's mostly invisible in the photos!<br />
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Card recipe;<br />
Image: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/153512610/i-love-my-puppy?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">I love my puppy - All Dressed Up</a><br />
DP: Vintage Spring Basics - Maja Designs<br />
Fancy edge: Martha Stewart edge punch<br />
Seam binding: <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41_42&products_id=3933" target="_blank">Lilac - Wild Orchid Crafts</a><br />
Flowers: all <a href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Crafts</a><br />
Memo pin: all my own work from some wire!<br />
Sentiment: generated on computer<br />
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Copic colours;<br />
Skin: E0000/50/000/51/21 & R30<br />
Hair: E35/37/47<br />
Dress / headband: V20/22/25<br />
Leggings: W00/1/2<br />
Dog: W00/0/2/4/6<br />
Flowers: Y21/23/35/38 & V20/22/25 & YR30/21/23<br />
Leaves: YG61/63<br />
Grass: YG61/63/67</div>
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Do pop over to <a href="http://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>All Dressed Up</b></a> to see the fabulous creations from the rest of the Dressy Girls and we'd love to see you join in for a chance of winning 3 images of your choice!<br />
Don't forget to swing by our <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/457550661009843/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a></b> to share your creations and chat to fellow All Dressed Up lovers :-)<br />
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Thanks for visiting and I really appreciate any comments that you leave,<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat xx</span></div>
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<i>Challenges I am entering;</i></div>
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<i>1. <a href="http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Divas by Design</a> (Spring/Easter)</i></div>
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<i>2. <a href="http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">As You Like It</a> (fave stitching - real or faux... no contest for me, it has to be real for the texture and the way it makes my layers look 'finished'!)</i></div>
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<i>3. <a href="http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Creative Romance</a> (Spring/Easter)</i></div>
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<i>4. <a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sweet Stampin' </a>(flowers)</i></div>
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<i>5. <a href="http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Gem of a Challenge</a> (Spring is in the air)</i></div>
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