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Saturday, 23 November 2013

two more for the Christmas pile

Good morning lovelies! How are you all? Well where did that week go? Its amazing quite how fast time is moving - and it only seems to be getting faster! Somebody step on the brake pedal - it needs to all slow down!

Well our 'builder' didn't come yesterday - he's supposed to be coming today along with an electrician and then, hopefully, everyhting will be complete and we'll have a working condensation unit and no damp! Fingers crossed.

I've got two cards to share with you today - I'm not over fond of either of them - they've got some nice features but you knw sometimes you feel that things just don't work - well these are two for me - but my blog is warts and all I'm afraid!!!





The first one uses a stamp from Chloes - I just adore this stamp - but think I need to put a sentiment in the centre - will try that one soon. I've used spakling white Wow embossing powders and heat set then added gems. The sentiment is also a chloe one.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

WOW powderswowembossingpowder: Christmas/winter





The second card uses an image from the Makey Bakey mice at Crafters Companion - this time I think the background paper is just too busy! I've coloured with promarkers and added trees cut using a die'sire die.
I'd like to enter this one into the Crafters Companion Challenge which is christmaswinter this month.

Hope you have a great Saturday - we're off to Preston later to pick up my mil from the bus station - she's coming for just over a week - the girls are super excited - they just love it when nana comes to stay!

See you tomorrow - for my tims tag!

Big Hugs

Rachel xx
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21 comments:

  1. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)23 November 2013 at 07:05

    Hi Rachel two wonderful cards, love the wreath one its really effective! Hope you get your unit sorted today! Susan x

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  2. Sue23 November 2013 at 08:29

    Your cards are gorgeous Rachel. The white embossed wreath on the black background looks wonderful and I love the cute image on your second card.
    I hope you have a fabulous weekend and enjoy your time with your mil.
    hugs Sue xx

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  3. gwen7023 November 2013 at 08:47

    Beautiful cards today Rachel, especially love the wreath. Flippin builders you don't know where you are with them. Hope Lucy enjoyed the museum yesterday

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  4. Doreen23 November 2013 at 09:58

    Two gorgeous cards.xxx

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  5. Jennifer Johnston23 November 2013 at 10:06

    Hi Rachel I love the wreath card, it is stunning and the image is so...cute on the second, a cheery Christmas card. Hope your builders are here today and you get your job done. Have a lovely weekend. Hugs Jennifer xx

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  6. Sue's Crafty Corner23 November 2013 at 10:21

    Two gorgeous cards Rachel, I love the top one with the sparkle embossing. There's nothing worse than when the builders don't turn up, hope they do today.

    Sue x

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  7. Anonymous23 November 2013 at 10:21

    Hi Rachel. Love your cards, especially the first one.....Let me know if you fancy sending cards? Have a good weekend and hope MIL enjoys her visit. xx

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  8. Anne Temple23 November 2013 at 14:58

    These are so pretty. Especially like the second one with all the sparkle.

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  9. Karen P23 November 2013 at 15:34

    They are both fab Rachel, but I know what you mean - when you feel it's not quite right it doesn't matter what other peeps say about them, lol, I know that from experience. I love the stamp on the first - so gorgeous and sparkly too xx

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  10. Redanne23 November 2013 at 17:20

    I think both cards are beautiful Rachel, the wreath on the first is gorgeous and the image on the second is so cute. I think you have balanced the busy-ness of the background paper with those lovely trees. Hope the builders turned up! Hugs, Anne x

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  11. Inkypinkycraft23 November 2013 at 18:04

    I think you are being too hard on yourself! The wreath is so pretty! Hugs trace x

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  12. Wishcraft23 November 2013 at 19:00

    They're lovely cards Rachel, the wreath stamp is stunning! Hugs, Lisa x

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  13. Linda Simpson23 November 2013 at 19:16

    These are gorgeous Rachel, I do love the first one it is fabulous.

    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  14. Beverley23 November 2013 at 19:46

    Two fabulous cards, I LOVE the sparkle of the first - stunning! Hugs Bev x

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  15. Céline23 November 2013 at 20:55

    wow fantastic cards Rachel !
    hugs
    céline

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  16. Tammy23 November 2013 at 23:41

    I think the wreath card is perfect as is, so very elegant! The second card is just cute, love the image

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  17. Stacy H-W24 November 2013 at 01:45

    Super cute cards!! The wreath is so elegant and the Makey Bakey card is just adorable! Thanks for joining us at Crafter's Companion this month!

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  18. cotnob24 November 2013 at 17:31

    These are both gorgeous Rachel, I love the white embossing on the dark background and the brightly coloured image on the second one.
    Pauline
    x

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  19. crafty-stamper24 November 2013 at 21:52

    Both beautiful but the first one is my favourite love the image and looks beautiful embossed
    Carol x

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  20. mags24 November 2013 at 23:15

    Two lovely cards Rachel but I think the first one has to be my favourite. Hope you get your unit sorted.
    Mags
    x

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  21. SmilynStef26 November 2013 at 04:00

    Love those sweet little mice ... the glittery touch is perfect ... so glad you joined us at Crafter's Companion.

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Thankyou so much for leaving a comment - it really does mean a lot to me! Hugs Rachel xx

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