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18 March, 2022

iSpy #62

 iSpy #62

Each week, Lysha puts up a photographic challenge with prompts for us to look out for, then we share on Lysha's Saturday (my Sunday). Get inspired!

This week the prompts were: Weather quarterly, Opposite, Statue, behind the scenes, your choice.


Weather (quarterly):  We haven't had rain for ages and are desperate for some (see how the grass has died).  Today some clouds came and looked like rain, but sailed off again.


Opposite:  We spent the week at Whitianga (a small beach town), and on our way out for dinner, I spotted this lovely reflection of what is opposite the restaurant.  I thought it looked like the elephants were walking down the street!

Statue:  Also taken in the centre of the town Whitianga, the statues of birds as you walk along the birds turn.  The pattern carved out of the wings is a traditional maori design.

Behind the scenes:  (At Whitianga)  You might have guessed I'm a bit fascinated with reflections at the moment.  Here is a  quilt shop window.   It has a quilt with a scene and then the reflection adds the scene of the street.

Your choice:  ON our way back from the restaurant we walked along the beach.  The moon was rising and made a lovely shot (even if the exposure is up the creek.  Taken on my phone).  You might even spot some birds that were taking a moonlight stroll as well.

Have a look at what other folks have done, here:   



16 March, 2022

Chicky Hugs

 


I love this bouncy chicky image and printed it onto green dotty paper for fun instead of colouring it the usual yellow chicky colour.  Nice for any occasion.


I don't know whether I like it CAS or with the extras... what do you think?



Image: Scribbles Doodles Designs

Tag die: Dienamics

Leaf Die: Poppy Stamps

Hugs die (stacked): unknown

Also: Copics, gilding flakes, Interfence gold mist, book page, white acrylic, glitter washi


Shared on challenges:

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simonsaysstampwednesday-simon-says-favorite-things dies dies dies and tags

cupcakeinspirations-539-pets I have 7 chickens (Betsy, Cilla, Beany, Jacky, Spicy, Rosie & Ruby)

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Snowdrop

 


At the Crafters Cafe this month the theme is USE SOME FLOWERS.  I had this lovely floral never-used-before stamp & layered die set that went perfectly with the Polkadoodles image.  Get it here: polkadoodles.co.uk/snowdrop-the-darling-buds

I diecut the flower and added Stickles.

Image: polkadoodles-snowdrop-the-darling-buds

Flower Stamp & die set: Clearly Besotted

Grass: negative of a previously used diecut

Background papers: Digital Scrapbooking

Fence: Digital Scrapbooking

Sentiment: Digital Scrapbooking

Also: Copics, white pen, gold pen, sparkle gems, Stickles


Shared on challenges:

cutitupchallenges-247-womens-history  : Vita Sackville-West, poet and writer, created my favourite garden in UK - Sissinghurst. 

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polkadoodle-11-anythinggoes

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thefourseasons-march-spring

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colorfuloptions-march-gorgeousgreen

15 March, 2022

HM&F #361 Own background

 House Mouse & Friends


The theme is Make Your Own Background.  I had a bit of fun with this new stamp, by fussy cutting one of the mice and making him stand in a handdrawn puddle on a misted background.   I popped up the top of the image with foam tape, stuffed the bottom of him into a cut in the background.  The raindrops sparkle in the light.


Image: House Mouse/Stampendous

Also: Copics, Glimmer Mists, silver paper, Kindyglitz


Shared on challenges:

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paperfunday-march-39-anything-goes

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Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

We are here with a new challenge for you.
Anything goes with the option theme of Make Your Own Background

Hosted by our Talented Teamie April
 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg



We are  Generously Sponsored by

We are thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!  House-Mouse Designs(R) 

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor/s for their continued support.  
Join us here:  housemouse-challenge

08 March, 2022

House Mouse & Friends - Spring Flowers

 


The theme is Spring Flowers.  This is a new stamp and perfect for spring.  See the sparkle on the flowers; she is enjoying the scent.

Image: House Mouse/Stampendous

EF: Cuttlebug

Sentiment:

Also:  Copics, Ribbon, Kindyglitz, sequins.


Shared on challenges:

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colorfuloptions-march-Gorgeous Greens

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creativeinspirations-march-springflowers

welovestamping-march-anything stamped Spring

thefourseasonschallenge-march-spring

colourcrazy-9-anything-goes-colouring

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Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

We have more fabulous inspiration to share with you as  a reminder to join our current 

'ANYTHING GOES' with the option of -"SPRING FLOWERS"


Hosted by our Talented Teamie- SUE KMENT

Please use any House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image 

http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg


Generously Sponsored  by;

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

 

Our Second Generous Sponsor is
The lucky winner will receive these awesome 3 super cling stamps..

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor/s for their continued support.  
JOIN US here:  housemouse-challenge

06 March, 2022

iSpy #61

 iSpy #61

Each week, Lysha puts up a photographic challenge with prompts for us to look out for, then we share on Lysha's Saturday (my Sunday). Get inspired!

This week the prompts are: Window View Quarterly, Topped Off, On Time, Starts with P, your choice.

Window View:  this is what I see from my desk upstairs in the craft room.  Often quail families will wander by and Mr Pheasant of course, not mention all the other birds that visit.  I will miss it when we leave.  In this pic I like the fact that the blinds reflected in my oh-so-clean windows to make a nice border.


Topped Off:  What better than icecream TOPPED OFF with passionfruit sauce?


ON TIME:  This is a clock Ian made from an old fence post complete with nail holes.  Isn't he clever?


Starts with P:  this one has to be Peppers.  This plant seems to grow all sorts of colours including red, green, brown, and black!  How does it do that??















Your choice:  I choose Blackberries.  These are thornless ones I grow in the garden; I get a handful every two days - perfect for a smoothie.


I hope you will go and look a the other blogs, here:  ispy-61

Rose Layers

 



Rose die: Sizzix

Frame die: Spellbinders

Senti: unknown

Also: ribbon, gems, Nuvo drops


Shared on challenges:

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craftyfriends-153-flowers

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05 March, 2022

Quilt Star

 


I made this in support for Ukraine.  It incorporates the flag colours and also their national flower, the sunflower.

Quilt die: DieNamics

Sentiment: unknown

Also: Twine, gems, pearls


Shared on challenges:

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02 March, 2022

Quilts for Ukraine

 Quilts for Ukraine.  The news there is heartbreaking and I found this on Kiwiquilters facebook page and decided it was something I could do to make a tiny bit of difference in the world.  Maybe you know someone who wants to join in?  (sorry, I don't know how to make the black disappear).

UKRAINE

Calling my friends worldwide: I will start a project, collecting blocks in 8 1/2"( seam allowance included), colors: blue/yellow ( Ukrainian flag), techniques: everything is allowed... I will sew and quilt one or more quilts ( depending on how many blocks I will receive), donate them to refugees ( children?) from Ukraine coming to Europe or whatever the future will lead me to. I am soooo absolutely devastated about the news that I want, no... I need to do something and the only thing I can do is quilt and ask for peace!

Your Claudia

My address: Quilt-Studio and Galerie Alte Brotfabrik

Ritterstrasse 183

47805 Krefeld/Germany

Thank you, let´s go Blue/Yellow!

Someone has said the postage is horrendous, but I made three blocks which fitted into a business style envelope and only cost NZ $3.70 to post.

The sunflower is the national flower and sunflower oil one of the main exports of Ukraine.  I thought it may  help someone smile.  I hope to make more blocks too.


Shared on:

Happy Baathday

 


It's always animals of all kinds at Critter Crazy Challenges.  See what the design team have made to inspire you, and join us here:  crittercrazy   


I made a book-fold style in an upright position, with patterned paper inside which the person could use.

Stamp image & sentiment: STAMPlorations

Stencil: Crafters Workshop

Also: Copics, gold paint splatter, embroidery floss, Glossy Accents, Perfect Peals splatter, black pen, white pen

Shared on challenges:

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01 March, 2022

Birthday Cruise

 House Mouse & Friends #360


The theme is Spring Flowers.  This is a new HM stamp and so gorgeous.  The EF (passport stamps) is inked, a torn piece of mulberry paper under part of the greeting like a little cloud, and some fancy yarn tied around in watery colours.


Image: House Mouse/Stampendous

Dies: Nellie's

EF, inked: Darice

Sentiment: unknown

Also: Copics, yarn, Distress Inks, Opal Dust (for sparkle)


Shared on challenges:

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craftyfriends-153-flowers

digichoosday-8-anythinggoes

simonsaysstampwednesday-simon-says-anything-goes

creativeknockouts-441-anything-goes

polkadoodle-9-anythinggoes

craftsgalore-march-anythinggoes


Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!

Anything goes with the option theme of - "SPRING FLOWERS"

Hosted by our Talented Teamie Sue Kment
 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg

We are  Generously Sponsored by
Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads


Our Second Generous Sponsor is
The lucky winner will receive these awesome 3 super cling stamps..


Stampendous is now the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®.  Visit the store at www.STAMPENDOUS.com 

We'd love to see you, join in the challenge here:  housemouse-challenge