My shining star

My shining star

Monday 31 March 2014

Swaps and mothers day

Hello there! How are you? I trust you are fit and well. Wow it was a glorious day here yesterday - hope you enjoyed the good weather too! We went swimming in the morning - it was very quiet - I had the lap lane all to myself but only managed 24 lengths - it took me ages to get my breathing settled - not sure why! I spent the afternoon in the garden - I got my first bed all planted up - mostly onion sets but also a few rows of lettuce seeds and a row of raddish seeds, I hope the good weather lasts so that we can get more of the beds organised very soon.

Today I want to share with you the card that I made for my mum for mother's day - she liked it but I don't think its really her thing so won't do this sort of thing again for her! I also made a matching tag that I swapped with blog buddy  she.



Both of them used the stamp set from Crafty Individuals that you can get here. I did some masking to create the scene and was rather pleased with the little scene I created. 

I've also been involved in an ATC swap - one with That Craft Place on the natter and chatter facebook group and the other with She.


The stamp used here is a TH one and I used a die from Crafty Sentiments to make the flowers.

Here's the tag and ATC I got back She - I was so chuffed - wonderful pieces - the tag is a size 10 so pretty big!


It seems to be on its side - lol!!!! Fabulous Jofy stamps and a fabulous tag and ATC - lovely!

A final ATC that arrived on Friday from my teamie from that craft place and all round mega talented lady   Kerry whom you can find here.


I have been a lucky lady haven't I receiving such wonderful masterpieces! Thankyou She and Kerry - Lovely work that will be treasured!

Thanks for looking today! Big Hugs!

Rachel xx








20 comments:

  1. The card you made for your mum is gorgeous Rachel. I love the image and beautiful detailing, the tag looks fabulous too.
    Your ATCs are gorgeous, the designs and colours are beautiful. The ATCs you received are lovely too.
    hugs Sue xx

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  2. Hi Rachel what a lovely card for your Mum. The scene is fabulous and love the pearlised background. Lovely tags too and great ATC swaps. Susan x

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  3. Hi Rachel, I so enjoyed our swap.....hope we can do it again soon..xx Love your mums card. So Pleased you like your Tag and ATC. Have a good day my friend, catch up soon. S xxx

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  4. Do like my card Rachel, in fact the more I look at it the more I like it, it has grown on me so to speak

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  5. Good morning Rachel,
    The card for your mum is beautiful, love it.
    All the ATCs are brilliant
    Have a great day

    Patricia xx

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  6. I love the card you made for your Mum, and the tag you made also. The ones you received are super too.

    Sue xx

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  7. Hi Rachel, your mum's card is lovely, the seaside theme is so pretty and love the little charms, great tag too.
    Love your ATC swaps, but what are ATCs? Still loads of crafty words I don't know yet, hugs Kate x

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  8. Afternoon Rachel, these are all lovely creations. I especially like the tag. A great scene you have created, wish I were at the seaside lol! Ah! well hopefully Spring has sprung. Wow, you have been busy in the garden, makes me feel I should be out there too, except being high up as we are, it takes the ground a long time to dry out and warm up. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it lol!
    Hugs Jennifer xx

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  9. Wonderful projects and love the image on your mom's card and the tag.

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  10. Ah, so your mum does like it...... and so do I, the colours are wonderful and I love the CI image too. Your ATCs are beautiful and so is the one you got back and the tag is so pretty, I do love those JOFY stamps.

    Maybe you overdid it with the swimming, take care my friend! Hugs, Anne x

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  11. Fabulous card and gift tag Rachel! Fabulous swaps too.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  12. Those are are all fabulous Rachel! I love the tag that you made and the ATCs, that's a great stamp, such a summery image :)
    Dawn x

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  13. Hi Rachel, anything to do with the seaside gets a big thumbs up from me and I love both your card and your tag. Mo x

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  14. I'm sure your mother loved it Rachel! Great card and tag and your swaps are pretty awesome too!

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  15. You have been busy Rachel, in the garden and creating. I love your gorgeous Mother's day card and tag. Your swaps are gorgeous as well.
    Pauline
    x

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  16. Gorgeous card and tag, your swaps are lovely too :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  17. A gorgeous card and tag that you made for your Mum Rachel.
    Mags
    x

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  18. gorgeous tag and card for your Mum,love the seaside image -love the ATC too
    carol x

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  19. It's gorgeous Rachel - love/want/need the stamps! The colouring and colours are lovely, gorgeous and yummy shades of blue!
    Fab swaps too Karen x

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  20. Lovely swapping all round... and I love the card you made for your mum. Sorry to have missed so much, but it's been nice having a bit of time to do some catching up.
    Alison x

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