Today is the 18th so time for a reminder for the current challenge over at We Love Stamping. The challenge where we love to see you using your stamps.
Anesha has chosen our theme again this month:
**Red and Green**
OR
**Anything Goes**
Sadly this is my last post as a member of the We Love Stamping Design Team. After more than 4 years, I have decided that it is time to step back to give myself more time to explore other things. I shall still be making cards of course, but not as a member of a design team. I hope that it means I shall have more opportunity to take part in different challenges. It has been just a great journey and a lovely team to work with. Thanks Brenda for all your support and work in keeping the challenge going.
Back in the summer I bought a stamp, die and stencil set from The Greetery called bitty botanicals, well, they brought out another set called bitty holiday botanicals and I liked the original set so much I bought the Christmas one too. You can find the cards I made with the first set I bought here.
I used Catherine Pooler deck the halls dark green ink to stamp the little plants and cranberry fizz ink to stencil in the flowers and berries. I then used one of the stencils to add a little bit of colour to the background using melon ice ink. It is a lovely yellow/green colour. The triangular leaf pattern is created with a die. I used some pale green faux glitter paper, but unfortunately the photos don't show the glittery element. The tiny red flowers on the intersections are part of the die set and were cut with a red mat metallic paper. The sentiment is from a stamp set by Heffy Doodle. You can see on the insert that I have used the stencil that matches the die to add the border leaf decoration.
I did really enjoy making this and used the set again to make batches of Christmas cards. I also have the die that cuts out the individual little plants and here is a card I made using it. As you can see, I also used the cut out bits from the die. If you look carefully you can see the glitter effect on the paper.
Don't forget there is always a prize to be won and this month there are is a stamp and die from Visible Image, plus a surprise second prize of an A4 stamp set. Why don't you head over to the challenge blog to check it out? The prize winner is selected randomly and in addition the DT will choose a top three for special mention.
I hope I have inspired you to join us this month, all you have to do is ensure stamping (including digi) is seen somewhere on your card front, it no longer needs to be the main focus. Please also mention the products used. It would be great if you could join in with our theme, but anythings goes is always an option if you are out of ideas. The challenge will close at noon (UK time) on Wednesday 31st December.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I am not sure if I will be able to post again before the New Year as there are a few challenges happening in my life at the moment. I know you will understand as we all go through challenging times.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
19 comments:
Just love your designs with these pretty dies and stamps and am very grateful that I have some to admire.
It's been so lovely to have you as part of the team and we will very much miss your creativity and involvement.
B x
Very pretty cards Hilary, that’s a lovely stamp set. Merry Christmas to you and hope you are ok with whatever is happening xx
Too bad that you're quitting the team, but you'll find more time to do stuff, so that's good! :)
It is, indeed, a gorgeous die and stencil set and you've done an awesome job of showing them off. The glittery papers must be looking absolutely gorgeous! It's a stunning card, Hilary!
Beautiful cards, love the dies, stencils and little stamps-beautiful. I have left three DT too as no longer on FB.
Carol x
The design sounds elaborate, but the result is sensational! It looks like a fabric pattern. And it's lovely how you used leftovers from the first card on the second one. You see, you're very good at using up leftovers.
Two lovely festive makes Hilary. Those small images look pretty useful. xxx
It's the wonderful combination of color you've used today that first won my heart, Hilary! What a wonderful set! even though it's itty bitty it packs a pound of pretty!
Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend... I do understand the challenges that face us all but hope you come out on the other side even stronger and happy! x
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Yes, the colors you chose are terrific and I love your card.
These are both lovely Hilary — the first one makes me think of Christmas textiles (tablecloth and placemats) for some reason! Do take care of yourself, I hope the challenges are soon behind you.
The card looks great!!lovely colors and pattern.
I can understand your decision to step out of the design team. Sometimes it's to much.... Peter should say: It's beginning to look like it's a job....😉
Merry Christmas to you too!
Oh, such pretty cards! Love the design and beautiful colors!
Two wonderful cards, love the first one. Anesha
Two lovely cards Hilary, I especially love the first one.
Take care.
Liz xx
These are as pretty as the summer botanicals, Hilary! Very festive!
Beautiful botanicals, Hilary!! Thinking of you this holiday season and wishing you all the best!!
This is the kind of detailed card that can be infinitely satisfying when done so well as this. Simply beautiful, Hilary! I remember the other cards (took another peek) and I thought they were quite beautiful as well. I can certainly understand the need to ease up when times are challenging. I hope everything works out well. Take care, and have a merry Christmas.
What a beautiful card, its lovely. Its been lovely crafting along with you, I hope you enjoy your new creative path....it is nice to have the freedom to craft what you want when you want! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year. Emmax
It's so pretty and I am lucky to be the recipient of one of the cards which is fabulous, thank you. I'm sorry for the late reply, been away, then Christmas and then we have come down with a bug. Will miss you on the DT. Happy new Year.
Oh how beautiful! Think I will put the Bitty Botanicals on my wishlist!
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