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Saturday, 1 March 2014

Imagination in Bloom: New challenge for Imagination Crafts

Hello lovelies - thanks so much for all of your kind comments yesterday - the meeting went well - ish. It seems my dad has mixed dementia (alzhimers and vascular) and although that means he could have had medication he won't be able to because of all of the other meds he has (due to heart condition, diabetes etc.) He was actually pleased about that as he says that he can't be doing with any more pills. So he's happy - we're optimistic and long may that last!

Anyway onto brighter things - there's a new challenge starting over at Imagination Crafts today - its titled Imagination in Bloom - really that means we're looking for floral entries. Don't forget that if  you use Imagination Crafts Products you'll be entered into a draw to win £40 worth of goodies from the site.

Here's what I did using the beautiful fuchsia stamp.




This is an MDF penpot - I painted it using acrylic paint - then I stamped the image onto all 4 sides of the pot. I then painted the leaves in acrylic paint and the flowers in silkies from Imagination Crafts. 

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

Rhedd and rosiesrheddandrosies: ABAC
FSCfashionablestampingchallenges: AG

Checkout my teamies inspiration and enter the challenge here!

Thanks for dropping by today!

Big Hugs

Rachel xx



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  1. Linda Simpson1 March 2014 at 08:06

    This is beautiful Rachel, love the gorgeous colour and the stamp.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  2. Kathryn1 March 2014 at 08:15

    Aw Rach sorry to here about your Dad xx huge hugs

    Great make it looks fabby xxx

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  3. Unknown1 March 2014 at 08:45

    Incredible Rachel, love the colours you have chosen here, too, hugs xxx

    ps Keep your chin up with your Dad, my Step-dad was diagnosed later last year, it can be tough, but try and keep optimistic, hugs my friend xxx

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  4. gwen701 March 2014 at 08:58

    Beautiful Rachel, love the colours

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  5. Jan 1 March 2014 at 09:13

    This is fabulous Rachel xx Jan

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  6. Hazel1 March 2014 at 09:19

    This is beautiful Rachel. Lovely colours too. Your are better to let your dad have his way, he has enough to deal with and you could make things worse if you try to make do what he doesn't want. Hopefully he will be fine for a good while yet. You just have to enjoy every minute with him that you can. Hazel xx

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  7. Sue1 March 2014 at 09:36

    This is gorgeous Rachel, such a beautiful design and I love the pretty colouring.
    My heart goes out to you and your family. It's good to know that you are all are staying so positive, I am sure that approach to life really does help.
    Take care, sending you hugs
    Sue xx

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  8. Cheremane1 March 2014 at 10:09

    Fabulous inspiration xx

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  9. mixamatoasties1 March 2014 at 10:17

    That's gorgeous Rachel.

    Keep the pma. It will go a long way xxx

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  10. lady jasmine crafts1 March 2014 at 10:18

    Beautiful box love it xxx

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  11. Jennifer Johnston1 March 2014 at 10:39

    Beautiful Rachel, just love the Fuschia stamp. Have a nice weekend. Hugs Jennifer xx

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  12. Anonymous1 March 2014 at 10:57

    Gorgeous box Rachel. xx

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  13. Redanne1 March 2014 at 11:56

    It is so lovely that your Dad has such a positive attitude and that you do too. Your pen pot is gorgeous, love the colours and the fuchsia is beautiful. Thinking of you. Hugs, Anne xx

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  14. Christine's Craftyart Blog1 March 2014 at 12:27

    Fantastic project. Chris x

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  15. Carol1 March 2014 at 13:31

    This is gorgeous Rachel. Carol x

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  16. Rita1 March 2014 at 15:32

    Beautiful box Rachel. I love the bright colours too. Hugs Rita xxx

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  17. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)1 March 2014 at 16:24

    Hi Rachel I guess it was mixed news yesterday but a positive attitude is sometimes more beneficial than pills I have seen that many times. What a gorgeous box really bright and cheery and I bet it really gleams in real life. Enjoy the rest of your day! Susan xx

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  18. Julia S-W1 March 2014 at 19:44

    Firstly Rachel, I'd like to thank you for always supporting my work - your comments are so kind and they mean a lot to me.
    This box is sooooo pretty and I love the fuchsia stamp - one of my favourite shrubs for the garden. Sometimes I just love to use pink too!!
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Juliaxx

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  19. Pop's Cards1 March 2014 at 20:09

    This is gorgeous sweets love the colours, hugs Pops x x x

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  20. Words and Pictures1 March 2014 at 20:58

    Lovely fuchsias - they really make me think spring is on the way!
    Alison x

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  21. Tammy2 March 2014 at 00:19

    At least the news wasn't worse! Fabulous box and fabulous image, love its color!

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  22. Patricia2 March 2014 at 07:09

    Good morning Rachel,
    A beautiful little pot that would look fantastic anywhere.
    Sorry I have missed commenting on some of your super projects. I have scrolled back to see what I missed. They are all brilliant as always.
    Hugs for you Dad, as long as he is happy that is the main thing.
    Have a great day

    Patricia xx

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  23. Zoe2 March 2014 at 07:12

    What a fabulous pen pot, such a pretty colour, thanks for joining in Rhedd and Rosie's, good luck Hun, Zoe DT xx

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  24. Vee Cassidy2 March 2014 at 07:16

    This is brilliant, Rachel and will come in handy too which is always a plus! It must be hard hearing about your dad but if he is optimistic that is a great advantage. Hugs, Vee xx

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  25. Claire2 March 2014 at 13:41

    Wow Rachel, what a gorgeous project -love the effect with the silkies and that is one of my favourite stamps! thanks for joining us at Fashionable Stamping challenges this time
    Claire xx

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  26. Anonymous2 March 2014 at 14:36

    What a lovely idea, love the stamp and colours.

    Thank you for joining us at Rhedd & Rosie Challenge Blog.

    Moira DT.

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  27. cotnob2 March 2014 at 20:28

    This is gorgeous Rachel, lovely vibrant colours.
    Pauline
    x

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  28. mags2 March 2014 at 20:49

    This is gorgeous Rachel. Love the colours.
    Mags
    x

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  29. Mandy Chilvers9 March 2014 at 19:50

    fab. Thanks for joining us at Rhedd & Rosies challenge blog!

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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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