Oh My....What a mammoth task.....

I can't believe that I have finally finished updating this New Blog, long may it reign in these unsettled times. Unfortunately I have now joined the ranks of the Unemployed due to Temporary contract not being renewed, even if its 4 years and 11 months later....(Don't ask)

Will be posting some more pictures soon...Stay positive everyone.

May-9 Elaine (Magic Boxes) is this OK!!

I'm a member of a Digital Cutting Forum, and they hold monthly template design challenges and April was a Font Challenge; and this Peacock Font was my contribution. The design was cut from Black Mirri paper and adhered too a Rainbow holographic card for the head feathers and tail, and gold pearlised card for the body. The whole design was then adhered to a silver-grey lightly embossed pearlised card.
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May-9/2009 Taking Advice........

50 Years on Earth....
Ooooo I'll be celebrating this age this month, and I will be following the advice of a good friend; who always maintained that you had a whole year to celebrate reaching a special milestone in life.

Now back to the card. Fan shape is from the Glitter Girls Fan and Butterfly Embossing Board on Ice white pearlised card, the segments were cut on My Silhouette digital cutter and embossed using the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder on Gold Mirri card. Yes there are 50 small pinkish Roses and to complete the outside of this card you can't go wrong with Peeloffs. I haven't yet learnt how to print a design on the inside of the card with my new Printer, but I am still pleased with the design. Will need to update the Website soon.
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Apr-27/09 Great Templates...

A few of GentleflowersTemplates..

Here and there in some of my card designs I have had the great pleasure of using some of Gentleflowers lovely templates, so this photo collage includes some templates that are available on the New Crystal Dreams CD. (I have included a Link for you to see other great examples of the CD)
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Ho Hum March........

A few sad occasions, Mothers Day, a Birthday in Ghana and I'm still awaiting my feedback. And a Granny who still loves Fairies.
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Apr-5/2009 Oh February..........

People leaving and going to pastures new. Wedding Card re-make, first card was sent abroad but didn’t get to the couple concerned; hence a second one. Big and Small Birthday's to celebrate. And once again a chance to use the templates of Gentleflower (Wedding) and SJB's Swirly dresses, Thanks ladies.
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Jan-10/2009 Oh the New Year!!!

I did manage a few Christmas cards and there are also some 3d Christmas trees, that unfortunately are struck on my camera's memory card; I will need to get in touch with the manufacturer's to hopefully fix the problem. I wish everyone a late Happy New Year and hope the credit crunch doesn’t bite to hard.
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Dec-19/08 Xmas washout...

Sorry for the long delays between postings, but hey!! Managed to find some time before the Christmas rush. I did so many Christmas samples I didn’t actually show anyone any actual completed cards cos I couldn’t make up my mind about a collection, so this Christmas is a washout where the cards are concerned roll on Valentines Day will be working on some great ideas. In the meantime here are a few more cards. If you visit my website you may find it under construction again!
Merry Christmas Everyone and a Happy New Year.
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Nov-12/08 A few different varieties.

Ooo love the lion cub...

I did promise that the next set of pictures would be my Xmas selection.......Hmmmmm I have the ideas and a few samples but when it comes to producing bulk cards I get stuck because I prefer to make individual cards; even if its for people who are not likely to meet each other. I do realise time is fast approaching for me to get a collection together. Oh well better crack on. Xmas collection next...........
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More Inspiration...

Gentleflower again, and ErikaP.

Made a beautiful 60th Birthday Card that was sent to Ghana and I received congratulations on the design, and guess what I haven’t got? A 'B#$**#' picture! Oh well maybe I will ask for a picture to be sent to me instead. Here are some more cards for you to peruse and leave a comment, the next posting will be of my Xmas collection and trust me this will not be the last time you see the Angel design from ErikaP.
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Oh another week over!!

Sometimes I do put myself through the mill where card making is concerned, like knowing I've got a week-end to make cards for people on Monday; and I will make the cards Sunday night up to the time that I needed to start getting ready for work. I find that sometimes it’s the design that eats the precious card making hours, but I usually get there in the end. This week-end I'm being let loose on another wedding card, so Gentleflower your template is going to be put into service again. I also need to carry on doing the Christmas selection because the days are just speeding by; I have a few templates to try out...Oh....and please do not comment about the spelling mistake on the card!!! I can't believe I missed the 'H' oh well its 2:54am I think I'll start the week-end laundry. Bye for now.......
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Latest Cards...

Oh I do love the Mirri Card...
Gentleflower,SJB and others, thanks for the use of your gorgeous templates; I have converted a few clipart pictures into files but I realise I need to step up the designing of my own Templates. Will be posting the Christmas collection soon...
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Another Corset...What a good proposal Idea????

I can see that this template is going to be a favourite for a while, need to keep experimenting with different card and paper stock; to see what will stick to what!!! I think I'll try a Christmas version...Hmmm....
Forgot to mention I went to Ally Pally on the Sunday after Fun Day with Rene (a Virgin Card Maker), the exhibitors were a bit thin on the ground, credit crunch seems to be having an effect. Why do people lose the ability to say 'Excuse me please' before they run over your foot with either the oversized shopping trolley or their size 20 FOOT!! Please folks get your Flu jabs there is a nasty cough going round....cough! Cough!
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October 2008

The Fun Day 2008!!!

Went to my Local Authorities Fun Day, I turned up with my few wares; found a table did a rough display and sat down in the HOT sun. A few locals passed and asked what was the purpose of the display, I explained that I made personalised cards for special occasions and then duly handed out a card advertising my website that needs to be downsized.(Will get to that soon) The Local Mayoress made an appearance and had a picture taken with a card called Glamour Queen (template designed by Gentleflower), also a Local Liberal MP made an appearance and took a card. All in all it wasn’t too bad a day...
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Colin the ‘Arty Farty’ Car.....

This template is not to be attempted lightly, have your bottle of wine some snacks and plenty of double sided tape, silicone glue, cereal boxes for the wheels and 180+gsm card.. ‘Ho’ don't forget the cotton cloth to wipe away the smears of glue and fingerprints from the mirri card. I have to admit I did do a paper version first which was helpful to discover which parts would be difficult. Purchasing this template was worth every penny.

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3D Models......

Using Digital and Others......
Had a go at constructing a 3D model using a purchased template, why do you crafters write such long instructions; pictures work. Got there in the end.... One more word of advice glitter card and peeloffs do not work together!!! Looks good but thank heavens for crafters silicone glue..just...
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Monster nearly there......

Making the Cards..
I think I can now say that I know my machine inside out. Now to conquer the various software that can be used for, producing the digital templates. I've had a few successes with clip art and at least I know what is likely to work then not. Have also found that I'm not wasting as much paper as before. Going to Ally Pally soon for a Craft show, Lord stay my hand from spending too much money.... HAH.....

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Monster still going..

Thank you Linda & SJ...

There are some wonderful Digital cutters, websites and forums out there; and I just wish to say THANK YOU.
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Digital Monster still on the loose....

Still testing and making a few cards here and there.
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Digital Monster on the loose.....

Cards and Template cut outs
Some files that I downloaded and purchased did actually end up as cards and others were just cut out to see the effects. Copier paper can't be beat for testing templates before applying to your few precious pieces of card and paper especially when you can't remember where you brought them from...............
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