tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63302812423797920552024-03-13T03:42:21.707-07:00Emma Plays with PaperEmmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00954849268137517751noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6330281242379792055.post-53260487954441970682011-09-03T01:47:00.000-07:002011-09-03T01:47:21.184-07:00So, jobs for today!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've finally set up a Twitter account - hoorah! Please follow me if you can!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've also entered the I Love Promarkers Anything Goes challenge with one of the cards I made for the previous post. Still trying to get the hang of placing buttons and things on here but we'll keep trying. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided that it was time for a bit of a change, so now I have a bit more time to dedicate to crafting. From this, I figured it was time to set up some rules: 1. Use up the crafty stash, 2. Use those rubber stamps that look so pretty in the drawer, 3. Try something new every week, whether it be a new craft or just a new technique, 4. Start making moves in the right direction. Hopefully there may be a couple of things in the pipeline when it comes to making the crafting more than just a hobby. DH says I can have a craft room in the new house, as long as he can have a guitar room. I think it's a fair trade!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, off to play with buttons of the digital and wooden variety!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Crafting!</span><br />
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00954849268137517751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6330281242379792055.post-50283396432656016382011-09-01T15:09:00.000-07:002011-09-01T15:09:08.216-07:00Nutcrafters DT Call<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, this is my first blog post!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made a card for the Nutcrafters DT call. This company make really cute stamps and I chose Harriet and Patch from the stamps I bought at Port Sunlight this year. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Harriet was brunette on the packaging, but I thought she may look sweet blonde. For the card I used:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bazzill Basics in limeade,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pink Core'dinations with Swiss Dots (Cuttelbug folder)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some spare Lime polka dot ribbon, with a pink satin 3mm ribbon over the top</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two fabric flowers with a crystal brad,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daisy and Dandelion greeting on scalloped ovals Nesties</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, the main image of Harriet and Patch, coloured in Promarkers, </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Promarkers used: Ivory, Almond, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Lime Green, Apple, Blossom, Cormflower, Cool Grey 1.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I was feeling a bit creative with the stamp, I made a card for my friend's birthday. Same stamp, different colours for a more vintage feel. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Seeing as how reds and pinks are her favourite colours, I co-ordinated her top with the papers. The small border of gold mirri really finishes it off. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, my craft room looks like a bomb has gone off. The joys of organising with new shelving! Hopefully I'll get to update this blog a bit more often and track the progress of the room!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Crafting!</span>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00954849268137517751noreply@blogger.com2