tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578983078559050762024-03-18T09:48:25.519+00:00Miriam's Creative DreamsMiriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.comBlogger560125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-22378028949743460312023-07-21T07:00:00.000+01:002023-07-21T07:00:00.146+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Four Legged Friends<span style="font-family: arial;">We are almost half way through the year! I hope you are enjoying this months challenge. Here is my second project:</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwmUWb0QbNm7Ej867CMIAyWnLC9gVTxnRWdpBzDCI7k3HbbfppQxsFb4WMnI-Kw2aV8mVHYXEP6LomNSV0L_KlZ1kzKGi9_28dyId0MbQWW-UAgUZT5B71foA2NiDl2t9j58HSjj-McW42bRUJXWSjRAEAMMBuCCIuzQCkyyeT8CGHmlxOwH3c2TQ/s4080/PXL_20230422_122835684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwmUWb0QbNm7Ej867CMIAyWnLC9gVTxnRWdpBzDCI7k3HbbfppQxsFb4WMnI-Kw2aV8mVHYXEP6LomNSV0L_KlZ1kzKGi9_28dyId0MbQWW-UAgUZT5B71foA2NiDl2t9j58HSjj-McW42bRUJXWSjRAEAMMBuCCIuzQCkyyeT8CGHmlxOwH3c2TQ/w400-h301/PXL_20230422_122835684.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I created a Master board using Distress inks and Aall and Create stamps.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The die cut and very cute cat stamp are also from Aall and Create. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I remembered I had some word charms in my stash and thought this 'friend' one was perfect.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the challenge blog to see the inspiration from the rest of the team.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-69632462799817686342023-07-01T07:00:00.000+01:002023-07-01T07:00:00.142+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Four Legged Friends<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy June. For those of you that know me I love cats. So this months challenge was a no brainer for me. Here is my first project.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3fwAjDYdr9TZCX7fPx3JccXGZItkYBzpgq1HpC283cVsyoSZ7bqMTjMk3ym5b1Xuvsug8t5dcHOLhbA3GkanqTpY45tR6a_rd4tyFkQi7JHQf9MutJ4ePsFZvNTW5Fp4-EC7jt8fktVG7DTHFPWAVuSPE1PsQv0jRpzAQhPGQvsc3JwMbBu9TCVG/s4080/PXL_20230422_122846886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3fwAjDYdr9TZCX7fPx3JccXGZItkYBzpgq1HpC283cVsyoSZ7bqMTjMk3ym5b1Xuvsug8t5dcHOLhbA3GkanqTpY45tR6a_rd4tyFkQi7JHQf9MutJ4ePsFZvNTW5Fp4-EC7jt8fktVG7DTHFPWAVuSPE1PsQv0jRpzAQhPGQvsc3JwMbBu9TCVG/w301-h400/PXL_20230422_122846886.jpg" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and used bright colours with an emboss resist background.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I used this amazing Katzelcraft cat stamp and some Ideology. I loved creating this tag and was very happy with the end result.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><br /></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-29780303939281593082023-06-23T07:00:00.025+01:002023-06-23T07:00:00.137+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Vintage<span style="font-family: arial;">Wow - some amazing inspiration from the design team this month. Here is my second project for the vintage challenge:</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbmO_3ufd9n3eHAtfSTe4S2jTBRwumsryq9xJjgnKk56WWh0t80k4ShcxP2ZexxQnjsoSzNTPZdM-CRvw7BGt-fHjnpPoJZ89Ng4apUSKusNRBxLMHOUaJyV_j7JyVDjVqtomUmS3sjasOeiGh1mkMt4stWqoBHz2CMcxq6-2V2smPwnZBQEDUNSs/s4080/PXL_20230429_150833432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbmO_3ufd9n3eHAtfSTe4S2jTBRwumsryq9xJjgnKk56WWh0t80k4ShcxP2ZexxQnjsoSzNTPZdM-CRvw7BGt-fHjnpPoJZ89Ng4apUSKusNRBxLMHOUaJyV_j7JyVDjVqtomUmS3sjasOeiGh1mkMt4stWqoBHz2CMcxq6-2V2smPwnZBQEDUNSs/w640-h482/PXL_20230429_150833432.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">To create this card I used the following products:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---cutting-dies-1432-c.asp">Cutting Die</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-130-c.asp">Tim Holtz</a> Die</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Grit paste</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Distress Crayons</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Paper Dolls</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Ideology metal embellishments</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This was a really fun card to create. I loved the texture on the die.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the team. There is still time to join in with the challenge this month.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-53192421539593451092023-06-01T07:00:00.031+01:002023-06-01T07:00:00.136+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Vintage<span style="font-family: arial;">Happy June. We are almost half way through the year. It has been flying by. The challenge for June is 'vintage'. I love this theme. It enabled me to get all of my favourite products out and start to play. Here is my first entry for the challenge:</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqAWrJUownh8CR53Hpigac5IwljpLhOMC1ZnCLfSttCslCjjIZHMnT3kDFk3RATITJIGS4yX7o1eVhZgTzxwxcoQyZX5iRaBsit_jOpLLqC1mHBZwSf1GeMOAxTYyh7QWQP1ykM-N2dWbMeFX0lcZyshUqphHu3EKxfUntCyBP8TVIWZ92skekkF_J/s4080/PXL_20230429_150823139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqAWrJUownh8CR53Hpigac5IwljpLhOMC1ZnCLfSttCslCjjIZHMnT3kDFk3RATITJIGS4yX7o1eVhZgTzxwxcoQyZX5iRaBsit_jOpLLqC1mHBZwSf1GeMOAxTYyh7QWQP1ykM-N2dWbMeFX0lcZyshUqphHu3EKxfUntCyBP8TVIWZ92skekkF_J/w482-h640/PXL_20230429_150823139.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I started by creating a Gelli plate background. While I had the plate out I created a bunch of backgrounds to use for other projects.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">To create my finished card I used the following products:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---stencils-1431-c.asp">Stencil 127 - Roses in Bloom</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---stamps-and-acrylic-blocks-1430-c.asp">Tracy Evans 396 - Sewing forever</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-idea-ology-102-c.asp">Ideology</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6N__6vUOEN_VKS589ZopeYD0ToaDn5ee39dWDBk_5Nr79U5LIV5uR4vaQ4ZdBYI9niH1WcFTz2YeVU7l0pw6arfiAdRblHcge4t3EYAgT5caufwUd1z9XiQyixabBDntlD4rE7cFyUUUJJ3bfY_Pj49TWeUgUk9UWGSX0iOk3qskA_rtn2RLW2hzL/s4080/PXL_20230429_122732999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6N__6vUOEN_VKS589ZopeYD0ToaDn5ee39dWDBk_5Nr79U5LIV5uR4vaQ4ZdBYI9niH1WcFTz2YeVU7l0pw6arfiAdRblHcge4t3EYAgT5caufwUd1z9XiQyixabBDntlD4rE7cFyUUUJJ3bfY_Pj49TWeUgUk9UWGSX0iOk3qskA_rtn2RLW2hzL/w482-h640/PXL_20230429_122732999.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I loved my background for this card.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the Challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the dt. And while you are there. I hope you are inspired to join in with the challenge - I love getting inspiration from you all.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today. Happy crafting!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-22113723176886887422023-05-23T07:00:00.022+01:002023-05-23T07:00:00.143+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Vehicles<p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you have been loving the inspiration this month - it has been amazing. Here is my second project for the 'vehicles' challenge:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMr59OtLXGDaveAtkHWAhWB7prPrlzCYMeRKmLeAvgqG2Rd4ZzJuH8nHdgdojvup3ttRfaTptXL9Ux3wn7LyGUw680wE-UUp0tRZx46v5gpSfkZGUEHxNT9fGNOAHffelAHGO1GWkaWmwk-gXi5AXtGhpe7XRf_rkPLumY09sVm6puDZhe_uqZXAY/s4080/PXL_20230422_122749771.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMr59OtLXGDaveAtkHWAhWB7prPrlzCYMeRKmLeAvgqG2Rd4ZzJuH8nHdgdojvup3ttRfaTptXL9Ux3wn7LyGUw680wE-UUp0tRZx46v5gpSfkZGUEHxNT9fGNOAHffelAHGO1GWkaWmwk-gXi5AXtGhpe7XRf_rkPLumY09sVm6puDZhe_uqZXAY/w301-h400/PXL_20230422_122749771.jpg" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I chose airplanes as my vehicle of choice this time. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The products I used are as follows:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Stamperia Antonis Tzanadakis stencil</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Grunge Paste</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-130-c.asp">Tim Holtz</a> ink pads and Ideology</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I simply oved this image of the pilot in front of his plane.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the team.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-10314143436334218692023-05-01T07:00:00.034+01:002023-05-01T07:00:00.137+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Vehicles<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy May. The challenge for May is 'vehicles'. Here is my first card for the challenge:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tygPyf-nQ9oLxmQ9aMDYnGgzxbCJGC_tmy8R3h527TQqGRkM2boyiClmSmoWVtB21hCkqrEmZg59Q3VJFRrk6QUqj3FZ66tst0IVxglFfX8Pwa_OD6Ekgaf7lG9eUaYb1b8Yiso_9oFb5TYTrLPX4eMN1_8iO6qA3hSNDyI_QdAfXNJHYeZg0JAf/s4080/PXL_20230422_122815095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tygPyf-nQ9oLxmQ9aMDYnGgzxbCJGC_tmy8R3h527TQqGRkM2boyiClmSmoWVtB21hCkqrEmZg59Q3VJFRrk6QUqj3FZ66tst0IVxglFfX8Pwa_OD6Ekgaf7lG9eUaYb1b8Yiso_9oFb5TYTrLPX4eMN1_8iO6qA3hSNDyI_QdAfXNJHYeZg0JAf/w400-h301/PXL_20230422_122815095.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I loved making this card. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The products I used are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-130-c.asp">Tim Holtz</a> - papers, Ideology and tracks stencil</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Visible Image <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/visible-image-1095-c.asp">stamps</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Translucent medium</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Cogs and ribbon from my stash</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vCqGI_bQ51jftufqjV4YD36COZoQrU7tY4-6cRtA-bOUu8KnqmgcP9FJL_2EmRlDwgES6WtJK2F2-aUDUhodvIqtLbllwzKlbETTZEy8LON9IaCR7hCAutITiKMyFMtBUxeJFglDvq-1v87gy5vaTsf3aWRMxG5kk6jqNmOsxV6SlNkEk89zJuZw/s4080/PXL_20230422_122824073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vCqGI_bQ51jftufqjV4YD36COZoQrU7tY4-6cRtA-bOUu8KnqmgcP9FJL_2EmRlDwgES6WtJK2F2-aUDUhodvIqtLbllwzKlbETTZEy8LON9IaCR7hCAutITiKMyFMtBUxeJFglDvq-1v87gy5vaTsf3aWRMxG5kk6jqNmOsxV6SlNkEk89zJuZw/w400-h301/PXL_20230422_122824073.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I haven't created a tag for a very long time and so this was so much fun.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the<a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/"> blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the design team.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-64813053484979888462023-04-21T07:00:00.060+01:002023-04-21T07:00:00.159+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Things With WIngs<p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you all had a lovely Easter and are enjoying this month's challenge. Here is my second project for the Things With Wings challenge:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6xx-Ms9tGBhnW9fbF90HwKPhdF8iW3OrU_hptVfBFi3aie_ay-ZotV7zKU2uG22jj5m0M66ajWVUdcyOumHBM5-D_rHIioD6EJVJUJq2-4QSI7sWGOVwXpPld1VYGOCwLQ27jaR_SzxQETScXiY6JJT6xlqUew7HnaNAorE_dUg4xFJDlngWb48i/s4080/PXL_20230312_154416239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6xx-Ms9tGBhnW9fbF90HwKPhdF8iW3OrU_hptVfBFi3aie_ay-ZotV7zKU2uG22jj5m0M66ajWVUdcyOumHBM5-D_rHIioD6EJVJUJq2-4QSI7sWGOVwXpPld1VYGOCwLQ27jaR_SzxQETScXiY6JJT6xlqUew7HnaNAorE_dUg4xFJDlngWb48i/w482-h640/PXL_20230312_154416239.jpg" width="482" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />I wanted to use the amazing second release of blending inks from Lisa Horton Crafts for this project - I got carried away creating backgrounds and even ended up making 2 cards. The second release of inks are so beautiful and have a vintage feel.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_0nnIJ2F4ZQML8fE9JZjpWsxqG_7i20nEYfS2Cu7Fag8Q5IM78D1nVtFOu-MFa9D-37Wa2NMt0Q1yMjdMTBmC-3yZge5Ji3vOZU_JVEBwoPWb0Os6EN3vDEa9HyXeBu_mqMuvbBX__loSfc5X-R2TN6lfrv2naYCdHxwg84QP28K3sik8tosdpBt/s4080/PXL_20230312_125134890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_0nnIJ2F4ZQML8fE9JZjpWsxqG_7i20nEYfS2Cu7Fag8Q5IM78D1nVtFOu-MFa9D-37Wa2NMt0Q1yMjdMTBmC-3yZge5Ji3vOZU_JVEBwoPWb0Os6EN3vDEa9HyXeBu_mqMuvbBX__loSfc5X-R2TN6lfrv2naYCdHxwg84QP28K3sik8tosdpBt/w640-h482/PXL_20230312_125134890.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a list of the products that I used to create my two projects:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lisa Horton Crafts Premium Dye Based Matt <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/lisa-horton-crafts-1494-c.asp">Blending Ink</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Halftone <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ths144-stampers-anonymous-tim-holtz-layering-stencil---halftone-117249-p.asp">Stencil</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Botanical Collage <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/cms447---stampers-anonymous-tim-holtz-cling-mounted-stamp-set---botanical-collage-152234-p.asp">Stamp Set</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Noteworthy <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-stamps-by-stampers-anonymous-193-c.asp">Stamp Set</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-idea-ology-102-c.asp">Ideology</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOi0d0IspTA0fcOrO1fQgROuAcgZ5pxdgySPy1ZYsRY_zde-7XSrul7qQvqDxrriYBK46iFOnHOCWkpvFupRqWP0D6bn3A5h8cMBT2MuaqP_RFcSLwE2NgDhpHOEih5Qi1FJQesYuM3ZcEoR3LinfsMdHhVfGTc7b1un0y4h51ODTGFon_MvtYz4G/s4080/PXL_20230312_154428015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOi0d0IspTA0fcOrO1fQgROuAcgZ5pxdgySPy1ZYsRY_zde-7XSrul7qQvqDxrriYBK46iFOnHOCWkpvFupRqWP0D6bn3A5h8cMBT2MuaqP_RFcSLwE2NgDhpHOEih5Qi1FJQesYuM3ZcEoR3LinfsMdHhVfGTc7b1un0y4h51ODTGFon_MvtYz4G/w640-h482/PXL_20230312_154428015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I was having so much fun creating this card that I created another with a slight change:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2tUPhhTvpxye3wcVFPjVq0aOxeYv38NQWib_T30TWlfNTZkD_5AuaaAxYBkKjWGgIHRXei4nMxR0pbTiDAG_lkitbGkKDJreTZ5I2TLVEzCNwS8H_IsPnZxGcKTbtShI12UCXnZDaRw4U_l85WlCPpWOX1WX2MfCZ8n_g6Zxd5ySiONvj7-nzoBM/s4080/PXL_20230312_154435871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2tUPhhTvpxye3wcVFPjVq0aOxeYv38NQWib_T30TWlfNTZkD_5AuaaAxYBkKjWGgIHRXei4nMxR0pbTiDAG_lkitbGkKDJreTZ5I2TLVEzCNwS8H_IsPnZxGcKTbtShI12UCXnZDaRw4U_l85WlCPpWOX1WX2MfCZ8n_g6Zxd5ySiONvj7-nzoBM/w482-h640/PXL_20230312_154435871.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This time I used torn note paper down the side of the card. Like in the first card, I layered up the butterfly to add dimension.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEj1nkBrUaLoWeTlRtfY8YR8agmtRui5FNPUZ4_StqNKe20gRl3OW4jq-FSgl70-mZRfEcuHrC2Isj2YXnXdnIvUmq4ZTnFvKa_rCGHOkIfpjz2b1kWk5fN0ZhrHZ3ATKfE3Tq0YhvscWtLp0mMiZP7-OAX5Bh2UoVwXnb0kjo2eU9tjZ8OOrjJ2O/s4080/PXL_20230312_154446645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEj1nkBrUaLoWeTlRtfY8YR8agmtRui5FNPUZ4_StqNKe20gRl3OW4jq-FSgl70-mZRfEcuHrC2Isj2YXnXdnIvUmq4ZTnFvKa_rCGHOkIfpjz2b1kWk5fN0ZhrHZ3ATKfE3Tq0YhvscWtLp0mMiZP7-OAX5Bh2UoVwXnb0kjo2eU9tjZ8OOrjJ2O/w482-h640/PXL_20230312_154446645.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I loved using the new Lisa Horton inks - perfect for my project!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the design team. There is a lot of inspiration for you. There is also still time to join in with the challenge for this month.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><br />Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-50953855120478174112023-04-01T07:00:00.001+01:002023-04-01T07:00:00.182+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Things With Wings<span style="font-family: arial;">Happy April! Rachel has chosen the challenge of Things with Wings this month. As I adore butterflies it was an easy theme to choose. And boy did I have fun playing.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my first project:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvnP99AY14dfhK6o1flLgSMaKVRRVQTjQEPOZYkwCBvd96laPhzL1Gud-DDtbug6MrvmdHVznY3vuelZE-fBzqNV4ATRmYINkagoEOQw7yZ_TYkygU0M3rH6OQVuTLJCSsE9GKSr7enfcBNNfKsrADpR8Grq-84EpLtOR5I19i6bRpwSQV1LQk3un/s4080/PXL_20230312_154347724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvnP99AY14dfhK6o1flLgSMaKVRRVQTjQEPOZYkwCBvd96laPhzL1Gud-DDtbug6MrvmdHVznY3vuelZE-fBzqNV4ATRmYINkagoEOQw7yZ_TYkygU0M3rH6OQVuTLJCSsE9GKSr7enfcBNNfKsrADpR8Grq-84EpLtOR5I19i6bRpwSQV1LQk3un/w640-h482/PXL_20230312_154347724.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I haven't used alcohol inks for a long time and so had a great time playing and creating lots of backgrounds that I can use for other projects.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I used the following products to create this card:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-white-yupo-paper-86lb-5pkg-93862-p.asp">Alcohol Ink Yupo</a> paper</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Alcohol ink <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---alcohol-ink---air-blower-117230-p.asp">Air Blower</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-alcohol-inks-and-accessories-104-c.asp">Alcohol Inks</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-idea-ology-102-c.asp">Ideology</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Metal bits and bobs from my stash</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---stamps-and-acrylic-blocks-1430-c.asp">Aall and Create</a> Tracy Evans #729 Spread your Wings Stamp set</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRatbhfRsVbw7WuiN265I5BypAS34FORY3vvKfIX_Bfp_q6nVqWHxfPpk4rcJAo7t2800ZDvE2FIkhg5VGzmJxcSiFoPgW0aa5VB8-Sfmo_P7ekg7B7rP9R7V3anOBsTT7NBAruilwYPggbWBMyyEKLhPCp4RE33rYEMDEuIe-zws0Ng9Z1xrdvmX/s4080/PXL_20230312_154357958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCRatbhfRsVbw7WuiN265I5BypAS34FORY3vvKfIX_Bfp_q6nVqWHxfPpk4rcJAo7t2800ZDvE2FIkhg5VGzmJxcSiFoPgW0aa5VB8-Sfmo_P7ekg7B7rP9R7V3anOBsTT7NBAruilwYPggbWBMyyEKLhPCp4RE33rYEMDEuIe-zws0Ng9Z1xrdvmX/w640-h482/PXL_20230312_154357958.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I really enjoyed creating this project. It was so fun to create lots of backgrounds using alcohol inks. Each one completely different to the other.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Challenge blog</a> to see the amazing inspiration from the rest of the design team. And while you are there, why not join in with the challenge - you never know, you may be the lucky winner for April!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-37964965838254635732023-03-05T07:00:00.013+00:002023-03-05T07:00:00.162+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Birthday Cards For A Man<p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you are having a good March. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I love creating cards for men. So this theme is perfect for me. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my second project for the challenge:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-3J8gOwFf94P0jORQkwgS3KyF8oEVZDq6Gp7gUHsqe5B01ScfbVhLwBYx4cO0dZgQh5Ho-JY-aM75rmvooe7c7FqjRl0VEl3jbKRnDE3PWSsYpqAoOXVNhT5dxhDImBHk02Hm20dwi1osmQyN4ByQxzt_8YsMjqBq8V4HQcx7so5L4Md1YHAPg4g/s4080/PXL_20230226_150304691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-3J8gOwFf94P0jORQkwgS3KyF8oEVZDq6Gp7gUHsqe5B01ScfbVhLwBYx4cO0dZgQh5Ho-JY-aM75rmvooe7c7FqjRl0VEl3jbKRnDE3PWSsYpqAoOXVNhT5dxhDImBHk02Hm20dwi1osmQyN4ByQxzt_8YsMjqBq8V4HQcx7so5L4Md1YHAPg4g/w640-h482/PXL_20230226_150304691.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I used my go-to colours for this project and lots of Tim Holtz goodies.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the team. I really hope you feel inspired to join in with the challenge - I can't wait to see your makes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-88022786399105022912023-03-01T09:00:00.017+00:002023-03-01T09:00:00.169+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Male Birthday Cards<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy St. David's day. Here is my first project for the male birthday card challenge</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQtTSGqa7Gxc1qDQYkpP0S-3APKtiXaqulILUY3eRqscQkFJc8bWu_8s03b3k_pebQPYBU4u553Y1zijIDQzG7EuYPtuIcnA0XrLLDZyPFi1jSHHi0TRhp6pPwvTM8tywSuC6IPp4q-DAEFh7TH6pvSDcUgeINQTLFSBwl_aflvjKX8bjXjn9EMSH/s4080/PXL_20230226_150318111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQtTSGqa7Gxc1qDQYkpP0S-3APKtiXaqulILUY3eRqscQkFJc8bWu_8s03b3k_pebQPYBU4u553Y1zijIDQzG7EuYPtuIcnA0XrLLDZyPFi1jSHHi0TRhp6pPwvTM8tywSuC6IPp4q-DAEFh7TH6pvSDcUgeINQTLFSBwl_aflvjKX8bjXjn9EMSH/w482-h640/PXL_20230226_150318111.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I used lots of <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-130-c.asp">Tim Holtz</a> goodies to create this card.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the Challenge blog to see the awesome inspiration from the design team.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-74927304092487203052023-02-23T07:00:00.020+00:002023-02-23T07:00:00.163+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - 'Be Sentimental'<p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration this month. It's certainly a fun challenge. Here is my second project to share with you:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNuvPICrYIZCLbx5auXc5f-QrVSlVhYcsaey1dfss4XsvMU9cREHSalPcIG9Zpy9tXgAUTSpx52MKDTrfT4gmjNvpnDEdEZZdsV6wMLKTslVmEiieTcGnYiJPQ-RkY-7hh_Ed5a4AaAs44Qj0-rc1abxDus6dQcA6ZdpeG4I9sVE9OJPG-3IWEvyF/s4080/PXL_20230105_143619630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNuvPICrYIZCLbx5auXc5f-QrVSlVhYcsaey1dfss4XsvMU9cREHSalPcIG9Zpy9tXgAUTSpx52MKDTrfT4gmjNvpnDEdEZZdsV6wMLKTslVmEiieTcGnYiJPQ-RkY-7hh_Ed5a4AaAs44Qj0-rc1abxDus6dQcA6ZdpeG4I9sVE9OJPG-3IWEvyF/w301-h400/PXL_20230105_143619630.jpg" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I was thinking about my young niece when I made this card - I don't normally do cute but I liked the finished design.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The sentiments is from an Aall and Create Tracy Evans stamp set. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I also got a little carried away and created another small card:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Z3TlJ2-Dk2E2eBDVsXwnB7P-g3Ir9s19Ar2oUPX_LeOsaxKjuOt4j3DatMFHf_BY8UVvuGK3qKiIKzAXk_18mnA7MkAt-IT5_vgqdtHMW6aQ3CTpKhk6LU1WpGQjFN7ayg3XDdZmSNmiUxVQM6BOJdygPRvtMo34nPGOJKlHL99-orUMT5PGRBxg/s4080/PXL_20230105_143610825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Z3TlJ2-Dk2E2eBDVsXwnB7P-g3Ir9s19Ar2oUPX_LeOsaxKjuOt4j3DatMFHf_BY8UVvuGK3qKiIKzAXk_18mnA7MkAt-IT5_vgqdtHMW6aQ3CTpKhk6LU1WpGQjFN7ayg3XDdZmSNmiUxVQM6BOJdygPRvtMo34nPGOJKlHL99-orUMT5PGRBxg/w301-h400/PXL_20230105_143610825.jpg" width="301" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the Challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the team. There are still a few days left for you to join in with the Be Sentimental challenge.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><br /></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-39034837559602085932023-02-01T07:00:00.034+00:002023-02-01T07:00:00.158+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges 'Be Sentimental'<span style="font-family: arial;">Happy February</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The challenge this month has been chosen by Jane. Here is my first project:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMdWzuqNpYz3VMJXqL7QtntlI11IG2sHr18IYdf7hC6K1jiTXjdTGYZ12VuvKSjFKzFP2nHkgng0DpJ7YeKcyt5j-gh1z2aNK6_QaXiRJjZy9hnYckrzlHN_lwK5XpCKvNPmeSaNiJVIGqWuVMZiKypJpWMFBKriVab2vIYZ-z1To7D9tv1Yqp9jP/s4080/PXL_20230105_143627911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMdWzuqNpYz3VMJXqL7QtntlI11IG2sHr18IYdf7hC6K1jiTXjdTGYZ12VuvKSjFKzFP2nHkgng0DpJ7YeKcyt5j-gh1z2aNK6_QaXiRJjZy9hnYckrzlHN_lwK5XpCKvNPmeSaNiJVIGqWuVMZiKypJpWMFBKriVab2vIYZ-z1To7D9tv1Yqp9jP/w301-h400/PXL_20230105_143627911.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">To create this card I used:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Bold Sayings (CMS433) Rubber <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-stamps-by-stampers-anonymous-193-c.asp">stamp set</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lisa Horton Crafts Geometric Foiling Plate</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Emerald Creek <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/emerald-creek-embossing-powder---eileen-hull-molten-dimensions---golden-rod-105913-p.asp">Embossing Powder</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQm5wABENvEWlxalzieRvCeXPatowdKao72zrlQ8m4TEzGJ-Xc-wV4sCo_xNE-Puq_5jrBHU9JApG5dNEJNCn4QjAqaoG06QcZqil4IlXhAK42pbPryEfH-VNoK7ux0TgoAhys4ZLeEto2n5_tmYGPl8n6vQCk1Oaat5dlX_niOocovwVt8ReNzL2/s4080/PXL_20230105_143636485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQm5wABENvEWlxalzieRvCeXPatowdKao72zrlQ8m4TEzGJ-Xc-wV4sCo_xNE-Puq_5jrBHU9JApG5dNEJNCn4QjAqaoG06QcZqil4IlXhAK42pbPryEfH-VNoK7ux0TgoAhys4ZLeEto2n5_tmYGPl8n6vQCk1Oaat5dlX_niOocovwVt8ReNzL2/w301-h400/PXL_20230105_143636485.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The photos sadly don't do the card justice. The embossing folder was so sparkly and pretty on top of the foiling. A very simple card where the sentiment stands out.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Challenge blog</a> to see the inspirations from the rest of the team. And I hope you are encouraged to join in with the challenge. I love to see your take on the theme.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-74548627280719138692023-01-17T07:00:00.035+00:002023-01-17T07:00:00.154+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Time<p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope that you are enjoying the inspiration so far. This is one of my favourite themes!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my second project for the Time challenge</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsRfnw40xmyIpE3rMDCpbDl0ClU-VmHJUIdUyapDfL7XlDCFovVipzT1ggB3NMhwBkRdfYiraQ4VNGdtdhwARP_x_pxzQyqkSwm5meyqQ7hzvvjUKjUKoavhElrnZSTxMh2aU8PDdaEFOAZ05LyBJ_2ldGKF_6STzxXKmZPbPTGVqMe4JtwFbPrb_/s4080/PXL_20221229_153558424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="644" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsRfnw40xmyIpE3rMDCpbDl0ClU-VmHJUIdUyapDfL7XlDCFovVipzT1ggB3NMhwBkRdfYiraQ4VNGdtdhwARP_x_pxzQyqkSwm5meyqQ7hzvvjUKjUKoavhElrnZSTxMh2aU8PDdaEFOAZ05LyBJ_2ldGKF_6STzxXKmZPbPTGVqMe4JtwFbPrb_/w485-h644/PXL_20221229_153558424.jpg" width="485" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are a list of the products that I used to create this project:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-distress-ink--re-inkers-103-c.asp">distress inks</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/bigz-bigz-l--bigz-xl-dies-156-c.asp">Weathered clock</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/th94233---tim-holtz-idea-ology---paper-dolls-die-cuts---portraits-148626-p.asp">Portraits</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-stamps-by-stampers-anonymous-193-c.asp">stamps</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Gear from my stash</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70I8DZFfPuVhHcLZ5t2umwHyvXNMnxFShOkvd9SxRodL5h-cqVzHMNGdWveWBJQimMBRYNhp24kGK9dfNPr9aiBb8C_6-TaNiOHZTE3Ysr62oN0UpwXs1RzI3v76JSa85ncJetg6r-TD1QtSAEf6Wc7vWfMJCGaQyzI1zNAZ_9eYiobrL9h61KECS/s4080/PXL_20221229_153603366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi70I8DZFfPuVhHcLZ5t2umwHyvXNMnxFShOkvd9SxRodL5h-cqVzHMNGdWveWBJQimMBRYNhp24kGK9dfNPr9aiBb8C_6-TaNiOHZTE3Ysr62oN0UpwXs1RzI3v76JSa85ncJetg6r-TD1QtSAEf6Wc7vWfMJCGaQyzI1zNAZ_9eYiobrL9h61KECS/w301-h400/PXL_20221229_153603366.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I love having a Tim Holtz craft day - playing with inks and stamps and Ideology. So much fun!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for joining me today. Pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Challenge blog</a> to see the inspiration from the design team. I hope that you are inspired to join in with the challenge. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-974626002641256612023-01-01T07:00:00.037+00:002023-01-01T07:00:00.166+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Time<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy New Year!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you all had a great festive season.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Today is the start of a whole new year of exciting challenges. The challenge for January is 'time'. Here is my first project:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT90WYN6uLMS5xV8_7WjALYaYHbJXwITT96-J1UBK5YJskf-veI-D4ix-yU4AObbCv6a2Fpz1bkIykmhwASNj9RfZLANCdE6NYLxl0FkykcVoHLESMvDpC7anSyiuMwOQDCQcSTLUitKiwj0viQytz522Xaf7e_XJYxjFTWGwiZu4F5JN0jR8ysZzq/s4080/PXL_20221229_153545651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT90WYN6uLMS5xV8_7WjALYaYHbJXwITT96-J1UBK5YJskf-veI-D4ix-yU4AObbCv6a2Fpz1bkIykmhwASNj9RfZLANCdE6NYLxl0FkykcVoHLESMvDpC7anSyiuMwOQDCQcSTLUitKiwj0viQytz522Xaf7e_XJYxjFTWGwiZu4F5JN0jR8ysZzq/w301-h400/PXL_20221229_153545651.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I decided to create a book mark for all of my new books and I knew exactly what I wanted to use.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Products used:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">PaperArtsy Fresco Finish paints</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Stamperia <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/moulds-embellishments-magnets-greyboards---stencils-1287-c.asp">stencil</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---distress---texture-paste---matte-117186-p.asp">Texture paste</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-stamps-by-stampers-anonymous-193-c.asp">quote stamp</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Gears, charm and ribbon from my stash</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRu1PZRhWi5CLoiCyfE_jOKJzInt8Py3qUpZCdo1OGpk3L1BLMzUxdoVfWP6J9czJfa_zsD475hMN5bJ7dtenYHKBaCW3nQj-CZYECHH2MV819DrUfxqjxWR6x7QpsCCm3bTW0zip3nDqzWM5pPyWDpQdEQkCvSYIQvlbjl1hHI7_OUGY9mODEG_qw/s4080/PXL_20221229_153549722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRu1PZRhWi5CLoiCyfE_jOKJzInt8Py3qUpZCdo1OGpk3L1BLMzUxdoVfWP6J9czJfa_zsD475hMN5bJ7dtenYHKBaCW3nQj-CZYECHH2MV819DrUfxqjxWR6x7QpsCCm3bTW0zip3nDqzWM5pPyWDpQdEQkCvSYIQvlbjl1hHI7_OUGY9mODEG_qw/w301-h400/PXL_20221229_153549722.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This was really fun to make. It has been a long time since I was able to spend a few hours escaping from reality in my creative zone.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">Challenge site</a> and see the fabulous inspiration from the team. And I hope that you feel inspired to join in too. You never know, you ma be in with a chance of winning the challenge!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-12491549356629249622022-12-15T07:00:00.032+00:002022-12-15T07:00:00.166+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Christmas<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Only 10 sleeps to go! I love the festive period and I love to decorate my house and door. Here is my second project for the Christmas theme:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlN3hu_H0Q_aPsGWFyT4KBqAMN_prjg0hNgN_XhY12csKMeQsY5XVJbYZSUZpRCXmnoJYyJya4l0buC6LugfYJpCprm8NU-J933OJMWOXf16XesTWov3EGaGhEeDj5TlZUsSKdVZmPlrOgWwODBvBZSvEUEub6O9CwYMvvVuRXUmtz4iaTBVJveGK/s3024/20220917_175932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlN3hu_H0Q_aPsGWFyT4KBqAMN_prjg0hNgN_XhY12csKMeQsY5XVJbYZSUZpRCXmnoJYyJya4l0buC6LugfYJpCprm8NU-J933OJMWOXf16XesTWov3EGaGhEeDj5TlZUsSKdVZmPlrOgWwODBvBZSvEUEub6O9CwYMvvVuRXUmtz4iaTBVJveGK/w640-h640/20220917_175932.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">To create this card I used the following products:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/666064---sizzix-thinlits-die-set-16pk---christmas-cutouts-by-tim-holtz-154643-p.asp">Christmas Cut Outs</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/666073---sizzix-thinlits-die-set-15pk---yuletide-colorize-by-tim-holtz-154582-p.asp">Yuletide</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz Texture Fade <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/666048--sizzix-3-d-texture-fades-embossing-folder---pine-branches-by-tim-holtz-154570-p.asp">Pine branches</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I love this wreath - the different layers created so much dimension.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the Challenge <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcountryviewchallenges.blogspot.com%2F2022%2F12%2Fdecember-2022-christmas.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR25doMla1VIAksUswu9j365v5LbrUzewD1Frolwc8KmHYGrK3M3DRaRn1s&h=AT13yf3CSnp7B3jZazhrJwl_p31TSrF1b_-mJhLUo2oHU28VBm2yPDRCglNA473Hng5ZRdd5xZ1jEt-6mELSSVh37GUpu91v0BqRFp45K4DgT9Fx5Grqw6KBjQlWxwGVRA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1xYo4kDxzWSqkoCQ7AavCYKL_Q3-qcl0bm1lpO9AFLmaxSdWToRSKnk-E_J0YgdoLiZeaFAbeLNiuyQn7VET6t1mpWX9saoLYn1mc7J-t4MslAN5CtS4iLZHs3dDv3OZtpMSUSuUN7wq3P6kTyhw85ytZWSgkJWh2UmSH9LO66Pfv5TrSx8uTqTxEvPp_jZxk5mCsQhKf7SNDu">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the team.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you so much for joining me throughout the year. I wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and New Year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><br /></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-88253392748728106992022-12-01T07:00:00.029+00:002022-12-01T07:00:00.156+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Christmas<p><span style="font-family: arial;">It's Chriiiiiissssstmas!!!! I cannot believe we are in December already. But, I do love Christmas. This month's challenge is Christmas themed. Here is my first project:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkTK4JUXegN36WNAdigPCrftBzzoBuzOO5HqZYUWZw-8JGi6q6BLmABxclY7YYiLHhxVbykwHZSH8HdNk6wZLsFQSF2Fc_Q63mKrCNQO6miQkxdjHpYW7KzMtjiTWSIKLk-ov-rmOrN9cyp3YLy71dfNPjYBeqxYXOSN13qSWEmPtY2pwBjouh408/s3024/20220917_175918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkTK4JUXegN36WNAdigPCrftBzzoBuzOO5HqZYUWZw-8JGi6q6BLmABxclY7YYiLHhxVbykwHZSH8HdNk6wZLsFQSF2Fc_Q63mKrCNQO6miQkxdjHpYW7KzMtjiTWSIKLk-ov-rmOrN9cyp3YLy71dfNPjYBeqxYXOSN13qSWEmPtY2pwBjouh408/w400-h400/20220917_175918.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a shaker card and so much fun to make. I used the following projects:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/666066---sizzix-thinlits-die-set-19pk---harvey-colorize-by-tim-holtz-154631-p.asp">Harvey</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/666068---sizzix-thinlits-die-set-3pk---layered-plaid-by-tim-holtz-154619-p.asp">Layered Plaid </a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I find Harvey so much fun to use and cannot stop creating different versions of him. Pop over to the <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcountryviewchallenges.blogspot.com%2F2022%2F12%2Fdecember-2022-christmas.html%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR25doMla1VIAksUswu9j365v5LbrUzewD1Frolwc8KmHYGrK3M3DRaRn1s&h=AT13yf3CSnp7B3jZazhrJwl_p31TSrF1b_-mJhLUo2oHU28VBm2yPDRCglNA473Hng5ZRdd5xZ1jEt-6mELSSVh37GUpu91v0BqRFp45K4DgT9Fx5Grqw6KBjQlWxwGVRA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1xYo4kDxzWSqkoCQ7AavCYKL_Q3-qcl0bm1lpO9AFLmaxSdWToRSKnk-E_J0YgdoLiZeaFAbeLNiuyQn7VET6t1mpWX9saoLYn1mc7J-t4MslAN5CtS4iLZHs3dDv3OZtpMSUSuUN7wq3P6kTyhw85ytZWSgkJWh2UmSH9LO66Pfv5TrSx8uTqTxEvPp_jZxk5mCsQhKf7SNDu">Challenge blog</a> to join in with this month's challenge. I would love to see you join in with the challenge.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I will be back later in the month to share my second project with you. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Happy New Year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-66246650679513333252022-11-09T07:00:00.023+00:002022-11-09T07:00:00.160+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Tags Only<p>T<span style="font-family: arial;">oday I am sharing my second tag for the November challenge</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJAUY5_hcyosdEcVgjwGsjaz_m0Cra0VNICC1JlXS0mgJS2fP-6bT2VO5EdxtDZMKrFWU2DJd6xQuWmLh_hNluWseDRvb_ugtNtIHXerhilbXwK5Ejgew8YL7iUlYAEbQ6WjN8U2aVyliPfFy9OHm-5eTylUreZ81J81URtj95Lv1YySC3mdYrLzt/s3024/20220829_174245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJAUY5_hcyosdEcVgjwGsjaz_m0Cra0VNICC1JlXS0mgJS2fP-6bT2VO5EdxtDZMKrFWU2DJd6xQuWmLh_hNluWseDRvb_ugtNtIHXerhilbXwK5Ejgew8YL7iUlYAEbQ6WjN8U2aVyliPfFy9OHm-5eTylUreZ81J81URtj95Lv1YySC3mdYrLzt/w640-h640/20220829_174245.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">To create this tag I used the following<br /><br />Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/665999---sizzix-thinlits-die-set-12pk---pumpkin-duo-colorize-by-tim-holtz-153815-p.asp">Pumpkin Duo</a> Dies</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/666003---sizzix-thinlits-die-set-6pk---feathery-by-tim-holtz-by-tim-holtz-153825-p.asp">Feathery</a> Dies</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Distress Oxide <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---distress-oxide-sprays-1225-c.asp">sprays</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Crazing</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Can you tell how much fun I had getting messy! lol!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for joining me today. Pop over to the Challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the team and to join in with the challenge.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!<br />Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-63303518451439679752022-11-01T07:00:00.025+00:002022-11-01T07:00:00.162+00:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Tags only<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy November.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This month Jo has chosen Tags as the Country View Crafts challenge. I had forgotten how much I love creating tags. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my first tag</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJK9_bmKsokLP4BaKwFcVRQGyEWlcGIaEpDjP6idbyMF4ij-YNqPRaLHktuJsYyDLbDmFqRzP_mMZTyDNjaA9HQrJd713f6hancFQTw1ZS8VOFFzvgxvKiPVmqHZHybbL1AtOfSIF6ijLTqbjKGN4NZfHgADSxGfYhTLiQIKz-Eb5285HTr-RibT-/s3024/20220829_174254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJK9_bmKsokLP4BaKwFcVRQGyEWlcGIaEpDjP6idbyMF4ij-YNqPRaLHktuJsYyDLbDmFqRzP_mMZTyDNjaA9HQrJd713f6hancFQTw1ZS8VOFFzvgxvKiPVmqHZHybbL1AtOfSIF6ijLTqbjKGN4NZfHgADSxGfYhTLiQIKz-Eb5285HTr-RibT-/w640-h640/20220829_174254.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">To create this tag I used the following products:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create Tracy Evans <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---a5-stamp-set-716---scatter-kindness-by-tracy-evans-152286-p.asp">Scatter Kindness</a> stamp set</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lisa Horton Crafts Ornamental Die </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Stamperia <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/moulds-embellishments-magnets-greyboards---stencils-4c848nproducts1287curpage-2-1287-c.asp?_=&sortby=id+desc">Stencils</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Distress Oxide <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---distress-oxide-sprays-1225-c.asp">Sprays</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Pop over to the challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the design team. And while you are there I hope you join in with the challenge - you know, you may be the lucky winner of a gift voucher to spend in the shop.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-57006728829615485342022-10-19T07:00:00.013+01:002022-10-19T07:00:00.178+01:00Anniversary Celebrations<span style="font-family: arial;">Today we are celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary.... 21!!! I can barely believe it either.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is the card that I made for Dan</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcHOKZIOJRx4ZMGsYcCHA1drsg-ynIYo3lcxOrFVLkL-2HgnEJzhWa3VzZc9R7h91DR1kLEewUJ10holdZspJxjHleYBqLh-v06uq_LKrG0BPyG6nGLwI4sazkX5QZH3aICl0COyl_Zzre3SQcZsMPSASNbrtUwlvDsGE7FN8Uxh1uyTQXw1gtQLY/s3024/20220829_145707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcHOKZIOJRx4ZMGsYcCHA1drsg-ynIYo3lcxOrFVLkL-2HgnEJzhWa3VzZc9R7h91DR1kLEewUJ10holdZspJxjHleYBqLh-v06uq_LKrG0BPyG6nGLwI4sazkX5QZH3aICl0COyl_Zzre3SQcZsMPSASNbrtUwlvDsGE7FN8Uxh1uyTQXw1gtQLY/w640-h640/20220829_145707.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I decided on a simple design using the fabulous Aall and Create Tracy Evans <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---border-stamp-732---heart-medley-by-tracy-evans-153478-p.asp">Heart Medley</a> stamp.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm sure Dan will love it!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today. Happy crafting!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-79833643563104276532022-10-09T07:00:00.014+01:002022-10-09T07:00:00.146+01:00A Very Happy Birthday<span style="font-family: arial;">Today Dan is celebrating a 'big' birthday. Where the time has gone, I will never know. We have been celebrating his bog day for the last few weeks and still have more plans to come.</span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is the card that I made for his big day - I bet you can't guess how old he is. Lol!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc2Y76FBU-LQX_PiuT2bs-Ikp1SXWcFwEjEVgI4Xjub_boxAzfTso1JjqYhyOmiujI7_bZk7dfcEdQY0yb0Q7P5mc1RMc5Wy5AMUk5LdW4sGkTWG45LBrPRsq4TzwVEv2Lxb6PXOJMenCcEO3WNH9NU98b7EFvlHDMMHLJJb1TbZfsS6JC2ZyhpEg/s3024/20220829_145557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBc2Y76FBU-LQX_PiuT2bs-Ikp1SXWcFwEjEVgI4Xjub_boxAzfTso1JjqYhyOmiujI7_bZk7dfcEdQY0yb0Q7P5mc1RMc5Wy5AMUk5LdW4sGkTWG45LBrPRsq4TzwVEv2Lxb6PXOJMenCcEO3WNH9NU98b7EFvlHDMMHLJJb1TbZfsS6JC2ZyhpEg/w640-h640/20220829_145557.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">So, there we have it. A simple but colourful card to celebrate a special day!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-31509834042757898702022-10-03T07:00:00.031+01:002022-10-03T07:00:00.162+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Halloween or Harvest<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Wow, some fabulous inspiration so far.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my second project for the October challenge</span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFg7R8H2943QBtL095t8DD8IKOoz5DpFhs3lHBFHnt7VVfL4bHiw-zBD18_vrAiaE3OBv7RoOBSHukvvgAsnqH6flPqKOb2QxeVjo9ppVt92QSW_Ifywynz0eEJ294DNHf0ubZLVdUN-2BB6qmltcngyIBATk9ys0r8ecy9rlsOJ50LMK-vlcUMABO/s3024/20220829_145643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFg7R8H2943QBtL095t8DD8IKOoz5DpFhs3lHBFHnt7VVfL4bHiw-zBD18_vrAiaE3OBv7RoOBSHukvvgAsnqH6flPqKOb2QxeVjo9ppVt92QSW_Ifywynz0eEJ294DNHf0ubZLVdUN-2BB6qmltcngyIBATk9ys0r8ecy9rlsOJ50LMK-vlcUMABO/w640-h640/20220829_145643.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are the products that I have used:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---stamps-and-acrylic-blocks-1430-c.asp">Bipasha BK</a> stamp</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Distress ink - <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---distress-ink-pad---crackling-campfire-121350-p.asp">Crackling Campfire</a>, <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---november-2020-release---distress-ink-pad---rustic-wilderness-124850-p.asp">Rustic Wilderness</a> and <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---july-2021-release---distress-ink-pad-prize-ribbon-136375-p.asp">Prize Ribbon</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This was a really simple card but so much colour thanks to the wrinkle free distress technique.</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Make sure you pop over to the challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the team. And while you are there, I hope you are inspired to join in with the challenge. You never know, you may be the lucky winner of a gift voucher to spend in the shop.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-32286776588855239102022-10-01T07:00:00.034+01:002022-10-01T07:00:00.162+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Halloween or Harvest<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy October!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This month was my turn to choose the Country View Crafts challenge and I chose Halloween or Harvest.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my first card for the challenge</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX4-rsPEakz-Rcuf4i7LkK9BGQNtiEs5DVi8toMFxUBOaprm2-kOa2gPdUepcO-CCnnh-oALM6kRxoitXqH22aD8fW1ys7dTi4CJ19_61dCfVrCvCIzqzVo1TsdSsqzOeaQDElHdQaIPMWAQGuyHjaoQciq4R_a-Qrwm4bIJ7uA1LFGVlhyW72vlj/s3024/20220829_145651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX4-rsPEakz-Rcuf4i7LkK9BGQNtiEs5DVi8toMFxUBOaprm2-kOa2gPdUepcO-CCnnh-oALM6kRxoitXqH22aD8fW1ys7dTi4CJ19_61dCfVrCvCIzqzVo1TsdSsqzOeaQDElHdQaIPMWAQGuyHjaoQciq4R_a-Qrwm4bIJ7uA1LFGVlhyW72vlj/w640-h640/20220829_145651.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The colours in this card reminded me so much of the cooler days.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are the products that I used to create this card:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Sizzix Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/665999---sizzix-thinlits-die-set-12pk---pumpkin-duo-colorize-by-tim-holtz-153815-p.asp">Pumpkin Duo</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/tim-holtz-idea-ology-4c848nproducts102curpage-3-102-c.asp?_=&sortby=id+desc">Ideology</a> Phrases</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Distress Inks - <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---july-2021-release---distress-ink-pad-prize-ribbon-136375-p.asp">Prize Ribbon</a>, <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---november-2020-release---distress-ink-pad---rustic-wilderness-124850-p.asp">Rustic Wilderness</a>, <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---distress-ink-pad---crackling-campfire-121350-p.asp">Crackling Campfire</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Lisa Horton Crafts Background Stamp</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the amazing inspiration from the rest of the team. I really look forward to seeing your creations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-8802934684669254812022-09-11T07:00:00.040+01:002022-09-11T07:00:00.148+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Seasons of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness<p><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope you are enjoying the inspiration from the design team this month.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my second project for the Seasons of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness challenge:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2gyJ0lSibvKSD8FEW0La8OCucrRcUQHm_RumUAHd0CRWuZUBnk4PJwwUjvz45pAlye0xAv8Tqtu4elEzcaFwFnRhCeyPm2zAOvL-E_W5ZWzndcAbcGLTEDbGb7j-hR4e0e13eJEM3sAa3l9kGYuFMjDked9QYFTYa7dJSdGcw3npmds_JYbqDVy6k/s3024/20220817_191050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2gyJ0lSibvKSD8FEW0La8OCucrRcUQHm_RumUAHd0CRWuZUBnk4PJwwUjvz45pAlye0xAv8Tqtu4elEzcaFwFnRhCeyPm2zAOvL-E_W5ZWzndcAbcGLTEDbGb7j-hR4e0e13eJEM3sAa3l9kGYuFMjDked9QYFTYa7dJSdGcw3npmds_JYbqDVy6k/w640-h640/20220817_191050.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The products that I used to create this card are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Halloween 2022 <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---halloween-collection---mica-stains-bundle---set-3--set-4-153378-p.asp">Mica Sprays</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create Bipasha BK <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---stamps-and-acrylic-blocks-1430-c.asp">Basic Fruits</a> stamps</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create Tracy Evans <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---stamps-and-acrylic-blocks-1430-c.asp">Numerator</a> Stamp</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/cms446---stampers-anonymous-tim-holtz-cling-mounted-stamp-set---noteworthy-152230-p.asp">Noteworthy</a> Stamp set</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---washi-tapes-1433-c.asp">Washi Tape</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Faber Castell <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/faber-castell---colour-crayon-polychrome---carton-box-36-pieces-121487-p.asp">Polychromo Pencils</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This was another fun card to make. Do pop over to the Challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog </a>to see the inspiration from the rest of the team. You can also join in with the challenge and be in with a chance of winning a gift voucher to spend in the online shop.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-37351160462008324672022-09-01T07:00:00.047+01:002022-09-01T07:00:00.162+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Welcome to the September challenge for Country View Crafts. The challenge this month has been set by Deb Wainwright from the DT.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my first project for the challenge:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4IDmx8Qyih4vWHmoe4u0YkEsz2jLqGTeLmuMiLaJebttKTYOT6zqgclAyQmJjeAqtso1XTTAUFv9pyoP3oICZJn7MQRi8_-vZNb-2k9AsCCEwZpSsnoKkKUmYYNsZ1kJEj_csy2wmxkAF6DGR6QjESiAUtb9YMmqIeRtY3xG8yj_2wpJBmD5W_P8/s3024/20220817_191109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4IDmx8Qyih4vWHmoe4u0YkEsz2jLqGTeLmuMiLaJebttKTYOT6zqgclAyQmJjeAqtso1XTTAUFv9pyoP3oICZJn7MQRi8_-vZNb-2k9AsCCEwZpSsnoKkKUmYYNsZ1kJEj_csy2wmxkAF6DGR6QjESiAUtb9YMmqIeRtY3xG8yj_2wpJBmD5W_P8/w640-h640/20220817_191109.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>This project was created in a very relaxing afternoon and i found it very calming to make.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The products that I used to create this are:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Tim Holtz Halloween 2022 <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/ranger---tim-holtz---halloween-collection---mica-stains-bundle---set-3--set-4-153378-p.asp">mica sprays</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create Tracy Evans Scatter Kindness <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---a5-stamp-set-716---scatter-kindness-by-tracy-evans-152286-p.asp">stamp set</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Aall and Create <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/aall--create---washi-tapes-1433-c.asp">washi tape</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Faber Castell <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/faber-castell---colour-crayon-polychrome---carton-box-36-pieces-121487-p.asp">Polychoromo Pencils</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I really had fun creating this. Do pop over to the Challenge <a href="http://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the team. And while you are there why not join in with the challenge. I always love seeing your challenge entries. And don't forget that just by entering you will be placed in the draw to win a gift voucher to spend in the online shop.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for joining me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy crafting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357898307855905076.post-14321077683152794232022-08-15T07:00:00.027+01:002022-08-15T07:00:00.158+01:00Country View Crafts Challenges - Happy Birthday<span style="font-family: arial;">Hope you are having a great August. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is my second project for August:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2a6pYzjYrtDUWrE4oFC7ik5zwMoj3VAfuinE0K4erqTDOcQaCRAIcEauMKDv34KZA8RQRL9svs_b_4I_rSuFzWoGq3RXY9J-C93c9D3-muHZFoykl97Xdksaub1b2wtL7IZOwwqBxeHNuJdU_BNkPzN-h8tmjdbPvg3Wxj7d5WjvMTSTaK-f1-PBR/s3024/20220722_173640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2a6pYzjYrtDUWrE4oFC7ik5zwMoj3VAfuinE0K4erqTDOcQaCRAIcEauMKDv34KZA8RQRL9svs_b_4I_rSuFzWoGq3RXY9J-C93c9D3-muHZFoykl97Xdksaub1b2wtL7IZOwwqBxeHNuJdU_BNkPzN-h8tmjdbPvg3Wxj7d5WjvMTSTaK-f1-PBR/w640-h640/20220722_173640.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">After making a clean and simple card for my first project I thought I would give it another bash! Here is what I used to create this card:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lisa Horton Crafts <a href="https://www.countryviewcrafts.co.uk/lisa-horton-crafts---framed-sentiment-birthdayhugs-die-set-134949-p.asp">Framed Sentiment Dies</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lisa Horton Crafts Glitter Euphoria Card Stock</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Black Card Stock for mat and layers</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Gold gems</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Cake stamp (from my stash)</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCDntpreNb8oJ_gQ-JBOPgWKqgVokX34n5i1DjtwCtkLYYwnLg3Mi9Rat7xztp_zURfkwBakC6oYesyhnC0qhLtOdjNDLHzdt3Bf5SXm51qvV1--dx0BYd9ONVQuLkCxVUUOODW-ZVR0mxSQxUVzqnCkZvou-rzStxLIE3azq7F3FXObaPl2QoWo9/s3024/20220722_173643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCDntpreNb8oJ_gQ-JBOPgWKqgVokX34n5i1DjtwCtkLYYwnLg3Mi9Rat7xztp_zURfkwBakC6oYesyhnC0qhLtOdjNDLHzdt3Bf5SXm51qvV1--dx0BYd9ONVQuLkCxVUUOODW-ZVR0mxSQxUVzqnCkZvou-rzStxLIE3azq7F3FXObaPl2QoWo9/w640-h640/20220722_173643.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">It is so easy to make a great card using the sentiment dies. They are perfect for slim line cards too!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Do pop over to the challenge <a href="https://countryviewchallenges.blogspot.com/2022/08/august-2022-happy-birthday.html?fbclid=IwAR1WeQmwfGEAF9_7wIW4xqy2ZMhsMAh9MPZZG4vdqdd5liJM1Tetf9v6xyw">blog</a> to see the inspiration from the rest of the design team. And while you are there, why not join in with the challenge.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Have a great rest of August!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Miriam</span></div>Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00938876392573538490noreply@blogger.com2