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Sunday 4 March 2018

Robins at CCC

Good morning - I do hope you are well! This is a scheduled post as we are hoping to head down to the craft show at Leigh today - although with all the weather of late maybe that won't be happening!!!

Today the choice of our Valery over at Christmas Card Club is Robins - those cute little birds associated with Christmas for many. I am lucky enough to see them year round in my garden. Me and my girls name them after some of the dear departed family members we have. 'Daddy' robin is the favourite but we also have grampsy robin, daddad robin and Mischief robin! Its keeps us happy!

Anyway I managed to have some inky fun with this theme and make some cards too.

This first one has been stamped onto a background I already had ready. The stamp is from crafty Individuals and was uninked before this card was made! Such a shame but now I know I love it!!!


A more traditional approach with this robin from Sheena Douglass....


The brushos came out for this robin also from Crafty Individuals ....


and again with the background for this topper I made using a sheena stamp.

I am getting quite a stash of cards already  and feel very good about that! 

Big hugs and hope you have a happy day!

Rachel x

20 comments:

  1. Gosh Rachel you have been very busy. And your cards are all beautiful too. Hope you're all safe and warm as I know Cumbria was badly hit with the snow too. Hugs Rita xxxxx

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  2. Wow Rachel you have been busy four fabulous cards...all so different and equally beautiful....hope you get to Leigh it’s pouring with rain here today and the snow is melting ...thank goodness xxx

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  3. You have been busy Rachel, a great collection of Robin cards.

    B

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  4. These are all gorgeous, gorgeous colours and images. Hugs Marlene

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  5. A wonderful collection of cards Rachel, well done on making such a good start to the year and getting a stash ready.

    Hugs Sue xx

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  6. Hi Rachel, beautiful flock of Robins! My Hobby Art Robins were uninked before this challenge too, lol. A great selection of very different cards. Hugs, Shaz X

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  7. As Shaz has said already awesome flock of Robins. Particularly like the first with the fun colours and modern take. Thanks for sharing xx

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  8. Loving this flock of robins. I could not resist that as I so totally agreed with the posters ahead of me!
    I love that you were able to get some inky cards made up with the robins. I think my fave is the first one!

    Great that you are able to get so many done as your card box will be ready at Christmas time.

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  9. These are all fabulous Rachel, loving the robins.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  10. All fabulous cards Rachel, brilliant designs and always wonderful backgrounds, Kate x

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  11. Gosh you have been a busy girl. Great robin cards. Your stash is mounting !! Christine x

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  12. Oh I hope you were able to get out to the craft show despite the weather. What a delightful story about naming your garden robins. It's a lovely way to remember your loved ones, I think. Loved each of these lovely card with the beautiful robin as it's centerpiece. The brusho background especially grabbed my eye, but loved each rendition of the gorgeous Robin! TFS & have a good week.

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  13. Wow, what a collection of cards and all so different. I have a couple of Crafty Individual stamps which could well be robins but as I have never used them not sure. Oh dear naughty step here I come! Lol. We have a pair of robins visit the garden and think they are a mating pair as one is a lot smaller than the other. Hope you managed to get to your show ok. Hugs Mrs A.

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  14. Fabulous cards Rachel, you always create the most amazing backgrounds.
    I hope you made it to the show.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  15. Beautiful cards Rachel, they are all lovely but that first one has stolen my heart, it is gorgeous!! Hope you managed to get to Leigh, all of our snow was gone this morning,, quite the shock but I am not complaining! Hugs, Anne xx

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  16. Super cards Rachel and all so different. We have loads of robins in the garden too...they are lovely to see. Carol x

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  17. Wow! Lots of gorgeous cards, everyone seems to have enjoyed the theme this week and inspired them to create multiple cards. Beautiful creations Rachel.
    Lorraine

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  18. Wonderful robin cards Rachel

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  19. Brilliant collection of cards Rachel-love all the Robins and the Brushos
    Carol x

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  20. Hi Rachel
    Fabulous robin cards ... what a selection...
    hope Penny enjoyed her Bitprthday party...
    hugs Sylvie xxx

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