tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72889046343318478892024-03-19T12:18:13.104+00:00Colour and InkWelcome to Colour and Ink. I'm Deirdre Horgan and this is the place I share my cardmaking, papercrafting and other bits and pieces from my life. All rights reserved.Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.comBlogger736125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-71868306333150637872020-06-17T12:24:00.004+01:002020-06-17T12:30:56.625+01:00Sailcloth makes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ah well, let's try and rehash the content. Hope you are all keeping well in these very strange times. Thankfully we are all doing okay and coming out the other side of #stayhome to #staylocal. </div>
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Like many of you I am sure, lockdown gave me an opportunity to visit the "to do" list in my head!. I had accumulated sails over the years and even had some gifted that were no longer fit for purpose. </div>
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Last year I used an old laser sail to make cushion covers for the conservatory - added bonus is that sailcloth doesn't mind the heat and sunshine!.</div>
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I then proceeded to cut up the rest of the sail and make a plethora of pouches, pencil cases and folders - just perfect for the sailors in the house!.</div>
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I then made a foray into wash bags using an old optimist sail and topper sail which I gifted as spot prizes to charity functions that friends were involved in.</div>
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And then lockdown happened and I spent a couple of days "making and doing" with IRL394 - our very first optimist (over 30 years old when we had it). The sail wasn't 30 years old!</div>
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I made three different sizes with old CH Marine straps used to tie boats to car roof racks/trailers over the years and some harken straps for the zipper "ends". There was some laser radial sail - yes, there was still some knocking about and topper sail added for strength. Recycling at it's best!.</div>
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Then I decided wine bags would be very handy! After a few prototypes (that will only ever take a slim bottle of reisling!) I have the measurements and stitching perfected!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Then back to the wash bags again using an old topper sail - love how colourful the topper sail makes these bags/pouches. There is even a bit of uniformity appearing in the creations - which believe me is a miracle in itself!.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">In other news - this cutie is due to return to "big school" on June 25th. We are on countdown and will all be heartbroken. He arrived on September 20th last year and has become a much loved fur baby. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">We are hopeful that he will do well on the next chapter of his adventure with<a href="https://guidedogs.ie/" target="_blank"> Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.</a> It's always difficult to hand them back.</span></div>
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Thanks so much for stopping by. Stay well. xx</div>
Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-69230198164041150382020-04-14T11:27:00.000+01:002020-04-14T11:28:24.084+01:00Ireland amid the 2020 pandemicI wrote the following post on 13th March and saved it as a draft. After re-reading it today I am hitting publish as it is a snapshot in time of all the changes happening in Ireland at the very start of the crisis. Things have moved quite quickly and there are newer restrictions in place and we are all to stay home/stay safe until May 5th.<br />
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"As this new virus sweeps across the globe it has put Ireland into a "lockdown" situation. Whilst shops and restaurants are still open, all schools, colleges and creche facililties are closed until 29/3. Whilst our new reality settles over our household, things like google classrooms and you tube schooling moves from the imagination into the actual.<br />
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We are all safe and sound and minimising our external outings but then again it's only Day One of our new reality. I am sure cabin fever will ensue - I reckon we will have watched everything on netflix by the 29/3!.<br />
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Thankfully our guide dog puppy Zakk keeps us on our toes and had us out walking in the woods through mucky puddles and streams at the crack of dawn this morning. Friday is free run day despite it being Friday the 13th or schools closed!. We met a few individuals - one gentleman running and siblings playing in the stream. It was restful and energising to be away from all news reports/social media and constant updates. I don't put notifications "on" for any of my platforms which is probably a blessing given the barrage of stuff coming at us over the last few weeks".<br />
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-36494566565376497602019-11-04T12:21:00.001+00:002019-11-04T12:21:42.134+00:00Recycling Sailcloth and a new puppy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been experimenting with sailcloth for a number of months following the request from my sailors for pouches, computer bags, washbags and general "hold alls". They are great when we are travelling and hold everything from electrical leads, chargers to bits of string!. I have made various shapes and sizes and they were a hit!.</div>
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I made some cushions from a very old and worn out laser sail and then decided to "perfect" the wash bag. I used old sailcloth for the one above and applied a left over partial number prior to stitching.</div>
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I then decided to try using a topper dinghy sail which is red, blue and white. The result is below. Again there weren't any numbers on this piece of sail so I used a spare digit 8 that I had left from the boys oppie days. This one is a donation to an RNLI coffee morning as a raffle prize. I used a navy blue zip to tie in with the blue number. </div>
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Zakk arrived a number of weeks ago from the<a href="https://guidedogs.ie/" target="_blank"> Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind</a>. If you haven visited here previously you will know that we are a puppyraising family for the Irish Guide Dogs. Zakk is our fifth puppy. Even as I type that fact I still cannot believe it!. He is now 5 months old and settling in very well. He is a golden labrador and an absolute sweetheart. </div>
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When we don't have a fur baby in the house I normally resort to next taking photos of boats! Yesterday and today those boats were 1720's and Heir Island Sloops. Yesterday the conditions were grey and overcast but relatively pleasant compared to today!.</div>
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Today was very wet and wild with squalls! Lots of thrills and spills.</div>
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Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-6494659820302873752018-12-03T13:32:00.001+00:002018-12-03T13:34:26.457+00:00Joop - final chapter<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So our last fur baby - Joop (hard to believe he was actually ever that small!) goes "on class" today with the Irish Guide Dogs and starts his life as an Assistance Dog. You can read more about their role <a href="https://guidedogs.ie/get-support/assistance-dogs/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I am unable to express enough thanks to his amazing trainers who saw him through the training process with their patience and true belief in him.</div>
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I am sure he will be loved by his new family - what a Christmas gift!!!! Wishing him continued success from one very proud Mom! (even though I am shedding a few quiet tears too!).</div>
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-9943106194816294412018-10-15T21:18:00.001+01:002018-10-15T21:18:48.527+01:00Don't be fooled by this cutie! He is a rogue!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many of you know that we puppy raise for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and are so kind to check in to see how the puppies that we have "raised" are doing. <br />
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Our last puppy Joop is now in Advanced Training as an Assistance Dog and is doing well. He is an out and out rogue but everyone that meets him adores him!. We happened to meet him recently with his amazing trainer out and about on a training walk and were delighted to see he is maturing nicely. (He was thrilled to see us!).<br />
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Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are looking for puppy raising families around Ireland at present and full details can be found on their website <a href="https://guidedogs.ie/give-support/puppy-raising/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Meanwhile, fingers crossed that our fourth puppy is successful in his training!. Don't be fooled by the innocent looking face!.<br />
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-9630056307345309922018-03-27T15:01:00.002+01:002018-03-27T15:10:00.130+01:00Joop leaves for "big school"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our fourth furry ball of fun arrived last April and left two weeks ago to return to the <a href="https://guidedogs.ie/" target="_blank">Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind</a> for <i>(as it is called in our house)</i> "big school". He was a rogue!, very stubborn and by far the brightest puppy we have had over the past number of years. He took to all tasks and adventures with a great sense of ease.</div>
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Here he is getting to grips with travelling in the car - unsure about the jump and the distance! He was about 9 or 10 weeks old in this photo.</div>
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We had a lot of snow in early March and Joop LOVED it! Here he is off lead enjoying a walk early once morning. We all miss him terribly but know that he has gone off on a new adventure with his new trainer (who also adores him!) and we get regular updates. </div>
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Reports are that he has settled extremely well in kennels and loves all the other dogs. He is just 13 months old and is much bigger than the 8kg he was when he arrived!. Best of luck to him and his siblings on their new adventure. <br />
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You can read about our previous puppies <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2016/11/off-to-big-school.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2014/10/york-is-off-to-start-his-next-adventure.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2013/06/at-10-months.html" target="_blank">here</a>. If you want to know more about becoming a puppy raiser for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind please click <a href="https://guidedogs.ie/give-support/volunteer/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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We received another Guide Dog puppy on Monday 24th April. He was 8 weeks old and a ball of fur!. He is growing at a surprising rate and is now like a small polar bear!.</div>
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He is our fourth guide dog puppy and brings joy on a daily basis. He also brings challenges as we go through the socialisation process with him. If you want to learn more about the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and their puppy walking scheme - all the information is <a href="http://www.guidedogs.ie/iopen24/volunteering-t-33_271.html#.WaFd1q0ZOi4" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Our third guide dog puppy - Guy has recently returned to "big school" and is settling in well. His trainer keeps us updated with news which is greatly appreciated as he has a big place in our hearts. </div>
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Just checking in! Sorry - I know I haven't posted here in a while but I have been creating and busy with dog duties!. Guy continues to grow and is now 8 months old. He continues to accompany me everywhere and loves being out and about.</div>
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He has a very calm personality and adds joy every day. He had an assessment last week and everything was positive. As each day passes I really hope he makes it into training and becomes a little hero. Will keep you posted!</div>
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Previous posts <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2016/02/a-new-addition.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2012/10/new-addition.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2014/10/york-is-off-to-start-his-next-adventure.html" target="_blank">here</a> give some of the background to Guy and the other puppies we have walked for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.</div>
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-88409835413062263902016-03-24T14:50:00.000+00:002016-03-24T14:50:11.132+00:00Spring has sprung!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring has finally arrived and we have managed to string together some weeks without rain - which is amazing given the Winter we have just experienced.</div>
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We took Guy on his first boat trip last Saturday. He was a trooper - didn't mind his lifejacket (pictured above) and was much more interested in the young sailors taking to the water and his new mode of transport. So glad he is a water baby!.</div>
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I was asked to make a Wedding Card for a couple getting married shortly and I decided shaker + flowers - perfect for a Spring Wedding.</div>
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Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-81992227229330563932016-03-09T20:18:00.003+00:002016-03-09T20:18:45.997+00:00Guess who is growing!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So as you can see our new addition is growing rather quickly and keeping me very busy. This photo was taken during February and he will be 6 months next week.</div>
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He has a wonderful personality and is very calm given he is still very much a puppy!.</div>
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He has settled in and is adored.</div>
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I have been quiet on this blog for the last two weeks as we have a new addition! Those of you that follow along here know that we have puppy walked for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind in the past. You can see those stories <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2012/10/new-addition.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://colourandink.blogspot.ie/2014/10/york-is-off-to-start-his-next-adventure.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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So we are on the puppy walking journey again with a new cutie! This is Guy (G Litter), he has settled in very quickly and is a joy!. He is learning fast, is hugely curious and full of beans!.</div>
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Pictured above as we set off on a car journey. Thanks for peeking.</div>
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So if you have been following along recently you will realise that I am on a mission to work through my stash. Here is another card using items from two Studio Calico Card kits - Cirque and Poets Society. I layered up six "congrats" die cuts to create depth - I did sneak two gold layers in the middle!. My new find is photo mount spray adhesive - makes it sooo easy to layer up those die cuts.</div>
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Had to follow the current trend and make this fun shaker card. I knew it was not going in the mail so the bulk didn't matter. Tip - the seed beads help the sequins to move around under the vellum. </div>
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Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-56318547564840011122016-01-04T12:00:00.000+00:002016-01-04T12:00:01.696+00:00Happy 50th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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New Year's Resolution! - I am trying my best to use up my old card kits from Studio Calico and work my way through my "stash!". Above is an example of finding some pre cut digital images from SC and pairing with a fun green envelope from a kit and some cardstock for a simple (flat for posting internationally) 50th birthday card.</div>
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Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-76373281769924572572016-01-03T15:19:00.001+00:002016-01-03T15:29:01.014+00:00Super Hero Time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hope you had a great time with family and friends and are refreshed and looking forward to 2016!. </div>
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While doing a "sort through" before Christmas I found this digital image printed and cut out but uncoloured. I immediately remembered I had a fun boys art card by Ashley Goldberg for Studio Calico that it would pair with and hey presto the above card came to life!. I have just spent a "little" while going through my digital image files to find where this cute image originated from and I found it in my Whimsie Doodles folder from 2012. </div>
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-26356273600781298272015-12-05T15:06:00.000+00:002015-12-05T15:06:28.097+00:00You lift me up!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Quick card share today.</div>
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I dug out the stamp set from the Studio Calico - Cirque Card Kit to stamp the hot air balloon and sentiment and used kraft cardstock for the base. </div>
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Sorry the photos are not great quality at the moment but we have had three storms blow through here - Storms Abigail, Barney and Clodagh and they have done nothing to aid with photo taking!. More high winds today as Storm Desmond lashes the country but hopefully the wind will ease enough to let young sailors take to the water tomorrow. The last few weekends have been blown out!</div>
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Sequins are from SC and I used PTI dies to cut the clouds. The Peek a Frame Dies by Mama Elephant make another appearance - I think this stitched rectangle is my favourite die at the moment!.</div>
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Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-87016417638069323882015-12-04T07:30:00.000+00:002015-12-04T07:30:00.109+00:00Hooray!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A fun congratulations card or encouragement card - love the mix of sentiments which is something that I don't normally do!. </div>
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I can be a little odd about fonts and mixing fonts etc!.</div>
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"You did it" - is from WMS set "Kaboom" and "Hooray!" is from Studio Calico - Cirque Card Kit. I stamped lots of stars in different colour inks from the cirque stamp set too. The little girl is from Mama Elephant - <a href="http://mamaelephant.com/collections/stamps/products/in-my-heart" target="_blank">in my heart stamp set</a> and has matching dies. Patterned paper is from the Doodlebug Santa Express Paper Pack - gotta love when you can use it for non Holiday Cards too.</div>
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-90246884052769721402015-12-03T07:30:00.001+00:002015-12-03T07:30:01.367+00:00Shine Bright!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been playing around with <a href="http://concordand9th.com/collections/new/products/shine-brighter?variant=8103644673" target="_blank">this</a> set and matching dies since it arrived in the mail from Concord & 9th. They are a new stamp company and I just love what they are creating. I used the Peek a Frame by Mama Elephant to created a stitched base and added the bulb using pop dots for added dimension. Coloured with copics and three layers of glossy accents - very shiny in real life!</div>
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Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-72868362785081997612015-12-02T07:30:00.000+00:002015-12-02T07:30:00.706+00:00Meet James the Bear!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meet James the Bear! I found him in my stash recently and he had never been inked! He is a <a href="http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lili of the Valley stamp</a> but I fear no longer in production.</div>
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I decided to stamp him on copic friendly paper and get colouring!</div>
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I "created" the Merry Christmas sentiment by cutting a sentiment in half!. It was Merry Chrismtas DEAR - part of the SSS Gnome for the Holidays stamp set. I see Jennifer McGuire do it on a regular basis but reckoned I would never have the nerve, (well I did! LOL!!).</div>
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I added lots of gold stickles to the tinsel and glossy accents to the baubles.</div>
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-75098877268259788362015-12-01T12:50:00.001+00:002015-12-01T12:50:16.543+00:00Happy Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Quick share of a Birthday Card.</div>
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I made this using a Hero Arts Note as my base (comes with matching envelope). The cute little girl and die is from <a href="http://mamaelephant.com/collections/friendship/products/in-my-heart" target="_blank">In my Heart</a> by Mama Elephant. Sentiment from <a href="http://stores.purpleoniondesigns.com/wine-shop/" target="_blank">this</a> set by Purple Onion Designs. Splatter stamp very aptly named <a href="http://www.waltzingmousestamps.com/products/splat-that" target="_blank">"Splat that!"</a> from Waltzingmouse Stamps. <a href="http://mamaelephant.com/products/peek-a-frame-creative-cuts" target="_blank">Stitched die</a> - Peek a Frame by Mama Elephant. Ink - Viridian by Ranger.</div>
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Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - <a href="http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-22/" target="_blank">Anything Goes</a></div>
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Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-72744267912947189772015-11-27T07:30:00.000+00:002015-11-27T07:30:00.602+00:00Merry & Bright<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I guess I can now officially post a Christmas card given that Halloween and Thanksgiving are over! </div>
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I knew as soon as I spotted <a href="http://concordand9th.com/collections/new/products/shine-brighter?variant=8103644673" target="_blank">these</a> stamps and matching dies by a new stamp company called <a href="http://concordand9th.com/" target="_blank">Concord & 9th</a> that I had to purchase!. The stamp set landed on the hall floor and I got creating straight away!. </div>
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I stamped the image on a offcut of watercolour paper and painted with watercolours and outlined with a c2 copic marker.</div>
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<br />Deirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974808488426059193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7288904634331847889.post-88273348404511897492015-11-26T13:49:00.000+00:002015-11-26T16:51:53.241+00:00Thank You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Given that it is Thanksgiving in America today I thought it was apt that I post a "Thank You" card!. </div>
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Whilst sorting through supplies yesterday I found this fun stamp by There She Goes Stamps and knew I had to colour him green and add googly eyes!<i> (inspired by Jennifer McGuire of course!!). </i>Love the punny sentiment<i>!.</i><br />
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The patterned paper is from a Christmas Pack by Doodlebug Design called "Santa Express". The dotted paper is adhered using a layer of foam so it is raised but not possible to see in this photo. I apologise for the poor lighting but that is the quality of light today (read dull and grey!).</div>
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Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the U.S. I hope you are enjoying time with family and friends. Thinking of you all - miss you! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peek today.</div>
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Baby Card for a new arrival!. Love this <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/shop/index.php/clear-stamps/baby/build-a-onesie-boy-clear.html" target="_blank">onesie stamp</a> from The Greeting Farm.</div>
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Stamped, fussy cut, mounted on dimensional adhesive, some washi, enamel dots and hey presto done! Of course the patterned paper was from a Studio Calico Card Kit!.</div>
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