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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Krafty Christmas - Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Mid Way

Good Morning Everyone.
I hope you are well and having a good week so far.

Today is the mid-way reminder and inspiration post for the Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge
Our theme this month is

Krafty Christmas


Nice and easy - just use some Kraft cardstock somewhere on your creation.

This month we are sponsored by the wonderful My Mums Craft Shop. Who are giving a £10 voucher to the one lucky winner.
Also our lovely Natali is giving a wonderful prize package from Iva Nova Chest  to another winner.


I love using Kraft on my cards, especially Christmas cards and I think it looks fabulous with red so I used one of my favourite robin images which is digi stamp from Delicious Doodles.
After much shuffling of different patterned papers I decided to leave the background a neutral colour. If I had thought about this from the start it would have saved me a lot of time!


Digi stamp -  Delicious Doodles Robin Redbreast coloured with Promarkers
Papermania Kraft Cardstock
Cheery Lynn Holly Flourish
Cheery Lynn Holly Corner
Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles
Sentiment - Wild Rose Studio
Embossing folder - Sizzix Powdered Sugar & Snow 
Pearls from Stash ( I think they were from MeiFlower)

If you take a look at the Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge you will see all the wonderful Krafty creations from the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:
Dream Valley - things with wings

Moving back to Spring, I would like to remind you that at My Crafty Heart this week, there is a 15% discount off all items in the FLOWERS & BUTTERFLIES sections of the store until this Thursday evening, to celebrate the fact that Spring has sprung :) This includes everything in these sections from the latest Memory Box Butterfly dies to the latest beautiful flower releases from Prima which are totally gorgeous!

Right, that's it from me for now. Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love the read any comment you may wish to make.
bye for now
Hugs
Sue

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65 comments:

  1. Jacqui's little piece of England24 April 2013 at 11:10

    Love this Sue, great colouring
    jacqui x

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  2. Christine Harrop24 April 2013 at 11:11

    I love robins at Christmas; they really symbolise the season I think. I like your holly embellishments. As you know I'm not very good with Kraft but I have made a couple of cards with it so I'm getting a bit more used to it. Christine x

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  3. Julieanne..aka pinkjools24 April 2013 at 11:13

    Hi Sue, Beautiful card...just love the fat robin...so cute...Joolsx

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  4. Stamps and Paper24 April 2013 at 11:37

    Gorgeous Christmas card Sue...love the holly dies

    Anne

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  5. Doreen24 April 2013 at 11:39

    gorgeous card Sue - the image is so lovely. Fab card
    Big hugs
    Doreen xx

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  6. Mojca24 April 2013 at 11:41

    Oh Sue this is so gorgeous! I love the cute image and the lovely layout. hugs! Mojca

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  7. Mary J24 April 2013 at 11:42

    So beautiful, Sue! I love the use of kraft and those fab pearls!!

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  8. Carol Willis24 April 2013 at 11:46

    Love this beautiful card Sue.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  9. brenda24 April 2013 at 11:47

    There goes another few pounds Sue, I so need that holly corner, have the flourish but need to other as well.

    Such a very striking card.

    B x

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  10. Tammy24 April 2013 at 11:56

    Lovely card and perfect for today's Christmasy weather! The embossing folder you used is gorgeous and looks especially pretty with the stamp!

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  11. KraftyKoolKat24 April 2013 at 12:03

    This card is gorgeous Sue. I love how you have used the kraft card.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxxx

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  12. Ruth24 April 2013 at 12:03

    This is gorgeous, Sue!

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  13. cotnob24 April 2013 at 12:06

    This is a gorgeous Christmas card Sue, I love to see Robins on Christmas cards and your image is adorable. Great die cut details and lovely neutral colour scheme.
    Pauline
    x

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  14. Marilyn24 April 2013 at 12:28

    Wow! I really like the holly die cut in Kraft and then you jazzed it up with those pretty red berries. I also like the embossing folder and haven't seen that one before. Then your image... I like the robin and this just pulls everything together so nicely. It's a gorgeous card!

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  15. Pat K24 April 2013 at 12:43

    Beautiful card Sue. Love how you've made kraft the accent with this sweet image. hugs, pat k x

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  16. Mau xx24 April 2013 at 12:49

    I spend ages with paper choice too Sue, people make two cards whilst I am still picking and choosing...lol
    Love the card, the robin is beautiful and love the layout.
    Hugs Mau xx

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  17. As.I.Do.Rodos.24 April 2013 at 13:46

    Beautiful coloured image brilliant Christmas card Ginny x

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  18. Unknown24 April 2013 at 14:00

    Beautiful Sue, fab colours and colouring..xx

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  19. rachel24 April 2013 at 14:45

    this is beautiful Sue - love that embossing folder and all the diecuts are amazing - as is Mr Robin - gorgeous - I tell my daughters that robins are spies for santa claus - so whenever there's one in the garden I say - behave yourselves - santa's eyes are everywhere!!!!!

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  20. Marlene Atkinson24 April 2013 at 14:53

    This is gorgeous Sue, love the Robin. Marlene

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  21. mixamatoasties24 April 2013 at 14:57

    That is so lovely Sue. And I think you made the right decision re the backing paper - it doesn't need it.

    Susan xx

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  22. Alison Scott24 April 2013 at 15:27

    Beautiful composition. The Kraft and red is stunning.

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  23. Donna Ellis24 April 2013 at 16:20

    ooh! ooh! ooh! I LOVE THIS CARD! I almost purchased that die cut, and opted for another, and now I MUST have it, Sue. LOL Beautiful kraft-theme Christmas card. So pretty! hugs, de
    {Creative Smiles}

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  24. Inky Angel24 April 2013 at 16:21

    Love the Kraft and red together, perfect for Christmas cad. Love the die cuts you used, just gorgeous.
    Hugs,
    Katie

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  25. Debs24 April 2013 at 16:23

    Gorgeous card Sue - I too love Kraft with red and it's great to see such a fabulous traditional Christmas image too. Love the die cuts and wonderful LO.
    Debs xx

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  26. Tracy24 April 2013 at 16:59

    This is so sweet Sue. The red, white, and kraft are a striking combo. Hugs!

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  27. marion24 April 2013 at 17:08

    So very lovely hugs Marion

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  28. Carol24 April 2013 at 17:39

    Fabulous Christmas card Sue, love your dies. Carol x

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  29. cuilliesocks24 April 2013 at 17:40

    This is lovely Sue, love the robin, and the kraft card works so well, love it, kate x

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  30. Pia S24 April 2013 at 18:21

    What a wonderful card, Sue! The use of kraft is perfect for this card - it looks so great against the white background and with the red berries! I like the shape of your image too!

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  31. Karen24 April 2013 at 18:59

    Oh Sue, this is stunning! What an incredible robin... the texture you gave him is astounding. You are so talented, my friend! The card design is fantastic. I love the Cheerly Lynn dies and the gorgeous embossing. The neutral backdrop was such a smart choice, as it lets that red pop so beautifully. Inspiring creation, my sweet friend! :o) I hope you have a beautiful evening!

    Hugs and blessings!

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  32. downrightcrafty24 April 2013 at 19:25

    wow this is gorgeous Sue
    Hugs Kate xx

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  33. crafty-stamper24 April 2013 at 19:41

    Love your beautiful Robin,die-cuts and embossed kraft card
    carol x

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  34. Claire24 April 2013 at 19:44

    This is a lovely card Sue, love the elements, papers and colours. Hugs, Claire x

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  35. julie_woolston24 April 2013 at 20:26

    Fab card Sue what a beautiful image gorgeous design and detail.

    Hugs Julie xx

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  36. heidy24 April 2013 at 20:36

    This is so beautiful Sue!!
    XXX Heidy

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  37. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)24 April 2013 at 20:37

    This is lovely Sue! Robins just make me happy when I look at them, I always get excited when I see one and they just symbolise Christmas to me. Love the embossed background, isn't it always the same that we take so much time thinking about a certain element of a card and then go with something completely different! Hugs Susan x

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  38. Lorraine24 April 2013 at 20:49

    I love robins on Christmas cards and this one looks fab. Great colour scheme too.
    Lorraine x

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  39. Crea Astrid24 April 2013 at 20:59

    What a beautiful Christmas card. Nice colouring.

    Hugs, Astrid.

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  40. Wendy L24 April 2013 at 21:03

    Lovely traditional image Christmas card Sue. xxxx

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  41. Wishcraft24 April 2013 at 22:00

    Lovely image, looks perfect with the kraft card :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  42. pam24 April 2013 at 22:46

    beautiful card Sue, love this image and fab embellishments
    pam

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  43. Janet - aka stacky24 April 2013 at 23:04

    Love the Robin image Sue and as always your colouring looks so lovely xx

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  44. McCrafty's Cards24 April 2013 at 23:58

    This is gorgeous Sue, I robin, the embossing and the corner.
    Kevin xx

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  45. Alice 25 April 2013 at 01:20

    love the pops of red. beautiful card, Sue!

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  46. Dena25 April 2013 at 01:29

    I'm just wondering if you have my address to send me my Christmas card?????? Holy moly, this is GORGEOUS!!!!! I am going to have to try and remember this color scheme when I make my cards (much later on haha). Such a pretty card!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  47. coldwaters225 April 2013 at 04:15

    Oh Sue I am in love with this beautiful creation, that image of the Robin is awesome, those die cuts are fantastic, the colours and design are top notch....did I tell you I love it....I really do. I was taking my little pup for a walk on Monday and while she was having a sniff I looked up and there was a Robin a few feet away from me singing away it was awesome.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  48. Patricia25 April 2013 at 06:17

    I love this, the colours you have used, that beautiful little Robin, the Dies as well as the whole layout.

    Patricia xx

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  49. Penny25 April 2013 at 07:03

    Sue, you colored that sweet bird beautifully! Love your colors, design, & die cuts too! Fabulous card! :^)
    Hugs, Penny

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  50. Redanne25 April 2013 at 07:13

    Hi Sue, I do love Kraft card and you have used it so beautifully here, it has such a warm feel and I love how you added the additional berries. A really beautiful card. Hugs, Anne x

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  51. PinkyLisasInkyCrafts25 April 2013 at 07:13

    Wow! The image is beautiful and works so well with the minimal backing of that wonderful embossed panel and gorgeous diecuts!
    I absolutely love this as its modern but traditional and very gorgeous!

    Hugs Lisa xxxxxxx

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  52. Marianne's Craftroom25 April 2013 at 07:39

    Lovely traditional image and a fab card

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  53. Jackie25 April 2013 at 08:18

    What a cute robing card, I love the embossing :o)
    Jackie xx

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  54. Miradormakings25 April 2013 at 09:09

    Love this Sue and the die cuts really finish it off.

    Joan x

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  55. Whisper25 April 2013 at 16:06

    Absolutely gorgeous hun and i'm loving the non patterned paper as well, Luv Sam x

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  56. Sarah25 April 2013 at 21:25

    Stunning festive card Sue, just love the image x

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  57. Little K Smith25 April 2013 at 21:52

    Oh a gorgeous Chistmas card hun! I love the robin image, more fab dies and lovin all the kraft too!
    Kelly.x

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  58. coops25 April 2013 at 22:03

    so stunning sue.really gorgeous image and i love the robin :D

    xx coops xx

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  59. Bridie26 April 2013 at 08:33

    What a lovely Christmas card! I love your use of Kraft colored card stock.

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  60. Anonymous26 April 2013 at 15:48

    Oh my that birdie is so gorgeous!! Love the added pearls to resemble the "berries"!! So sweet!!

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  61. mixamatoasties26 April 2013 at 16:09

    Fab card Sue. Just noticed I haven't been here all week... be prepared for a spate of comments!

    Susan x

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  62. Dawn26 April 2013 at 19:23

    Wonderful card! The red looks beautiful with kraft. Beautiful embossing and dies; love the little pearls for berries.

    Hugs, Dawn

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  63. Beccy28 April 2013 at 01:18

    I love little birds and this one is so sweet. Great job on the colouring Sue, his feathers look wonderful.
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  64. Natali1 May 2013 at 03:08

    This card is amazing. Absolutely love splash of red, image and dies and embossing.. everything ))
    Hugs,
    Natali

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  65. Lin4 May 2013 at 09:25

    Beautiful! Your bird's feathers are so lifelike, and those gorgeous little diecuts are perfect for the design.

    Thank you for sharing with us

    Lin xx
    Dream Valley

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Thank you so much for taking the time to look at my blog. I love to read your comments.....
Hugs Sue ♥