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Friday, 4 October 2013

Josies card and my fishy tutorial card.

Good morning lovelies - how are you today? Good I hope. Things here are good. I went to a meeting last night after Lucy had been to Brownies - it was the final meeting before a Brownie holiday - not this weekend - but the weekend after. She's so excited bless her - 2 nights away from home with her friends - for the first time without mum!!!! She's growing fast.

Today I've got the 18th birthday card I made for my niece Josie who lives in Germany. She wants to be an actress and is very arty.



The stamp is from Lavinia and the paper - omgosh - I can't remember - I was going to say basic gray but thats not right - sorry! The flowers were made using the tattered florals die and the card shape was cut using an arch shaped die in centura pearl card. I've distressed the edges with bundled sage on the papers and the image.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:
Sunday stamperpinkleart: Keys
MAWTTmovingalongwiththetimes: AG
Penny'spennyschallenges : AG
Inky Chicks:inkychicks 2 different die cuts - the card shape and the topper
Glitternsparkleglitternsparklechallengeblog: add metal

I've got yesterdays card to show you that I made from the tutorial on the sheena cd - me and my mum had such fun and I adore the card we made - here it is:




Its done exactly as detailed on the CD except I made the background as I haven't yet bought the papers. That was just done by stamping in versamark and embossing in clear powder the small fish image - then using faded jeans DI to rub all over the image which resists.

Hope you have a great Friday - I'm busy - when am I not - but tomorrow is a fun day with my mum again - we're off to Harrogate - can't wait!!!

Before I go - must just tell you about the new Harriet stamp from Crafty Sentiments called Witchy's ride. She's fab and is on special price until next Wednesday at Crafty Sentiments shop here.





Big Hugs

Rachel xx
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18 comments:

  1. gwen704 October 2013 at 08:54

    Wow Rachel, love Josies card, didn't realise she was 18. Didn't we have fun yesterday and I love my finished card too.

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  2. Hels Sheridan4 October 2013 at 10:09

    ~Fabby card, she will love it... love the shape too! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x

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  3. Jennifer Johnston4 October 2013 at 10:18

    Wow gorgeous card Rachel !! your niece will absolutely love this card, especially if as you say, she is an arty person. It is really great. Have a good weekend. Hugs Jennifer xx

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  4. Sue4 October 2013 at 11:01

    WOW! Both cards are gorgeous Rachel. I love the image and fabulous shape of your first card.
    The card you made with your mum looks beautiful. the colours looks amazing.
    I hope your day goes well
    hugs Sue xx

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  5. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)4 October 2013 at 11:34

    Two wonderful cards Rachel. I love the arch shape its fab! Beautiful colours on the fish one too! Susan x

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  6. Tammy4 October 2013 at 11:38

    Two more wonderful Rachel creations! Love the colors combo of both cards and interesting design.

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  7. cuilliesocks4 October 2013 at 14:56

    Oh Rachel, what wonderful cards, love the birthday card, so unusual, and the beautiful carp card I just love too, wonderful design.

    Have a great time at Harrogate, so envious of all these craft fairs down your way, not so lucky here in boony Scotland. Hugs kate x

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  8. cotnob4 October 2013 at 15:11

    Such a fabulous 18th card Rachel and I love your fishy card, beautiful background as always.
    Pauline
    x

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  9. Karen P4 October 2013 at 15:46

    That's is one seriously gorgeous 18th birthday card - I bet she'll love it. Enjoying seeing what you are creating with Sheena's new goodies, love that fish and the background is fab! Enjoy Harrogate, am green with envy xx

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  10. Sue's Crafty Corner4 October 2013 at 17:04

    Two beautiful card Rachel, I love the first with the Lavinia stamps and the second. I have the stamps and DVD but ashamed to say not had time to use either of them yet.

    Sue x Have fun at Horrogate.

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  11. Wishcraft4 October 2013 at 18:36

    Two lovely cards hun, they're fab... oh, and those papers are Bo Bunny - I've got them too, one of my fave pads :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  12. Inkypinkycraft4 October 2013 at 18:58

    Great makes hugs x trace x

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  13. Redanne4 October 2013 at 20:51

    Love your 18th card Rachel, you have done a beautiful job on those flowers. The fish is lovely too, every bit as lovely as the ones Sheena showed. Missing Harrogate this time.... sigh, hope you and your Mum have fun though. Hugs, Anne x

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  14. Lisa Jane4 October 2013 at 21:11

    Fabulous card
    Thanks for joining us this week at Moving along with the times
    Lisa x

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  15. Shelby5 October 2013 at 06:21

    I'm sure your niece will love her card and the fish card is so cool!

    Shelby

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  16. mags5 October 2013 at 09:23

    Two gorgeous cards Rachel. I am sure you niece will adore her card.
    Mags
    x

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  17. crafty-stamper5 October 2013 at 23:04

    two beautiful cards ,the fish look great but I love the first beautiful image and pretty papers-hope Lucy enjoys her weekend away
    carol x

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  18. Lindsay Craftymonster817 October 2013 at 08:46

    Both awesome makes, I love the effect of the fish in the water

    Lindsay xx

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