Saturday, 8 October 2022

Family Celebrations

We had two special family events this week. 

First it was my great niece's birthday.
My great niece loves wolves, so this Lavina 'Maka' stamp was perfect for her card.  I made moon and mountains masks from scrap paper to ink the background.  All the other stamps I used were also from Lavinia and I painted the tree with a little brown Distress Ink mixed with a little water.  I layered the finished scene on a black mat.

I am joining in the following challenges with this card. 


It was my brother and sister-in-law's 30th Wedding Anniversary this week and this is the card I made for them.  I was pleased how a Golden Wedding Anniversary card I made HERE turned out, so I decided to use the same cross stitch die for this card.

The heart is a Marianne Designs 'Cross Stitch Heart' die cut.  The background was embossed with an Xcut 'Small Polka Hearts' embossing folder.  I added a strip of patterned cream ribbon, layered on a pink mat and raised up the heart on foam pads.  Two cream pearl hearts finished off my card.

I am joining in the following challenges:
Allsorts Challenge #697 ~ A/G with option of Monochromatic




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34 comments:

  1. Valerija8 October 2022 at 11:12

    Wonderful cards. Love them both!

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  2. meg8 October 2022 at 11:39

    Your Lavinia card is absolutely stunning Liz,love your layout, the anniversary card looks wonderful in pink

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  3. Cut It Up Challenge Blog8 October 2022 at 12:21

    Very pretty! I love the big pink cross-stitched heart, and the two small hearts at the top are like your brother and sister-in-law!

    Thank you for sharing your project with us at Cut it Up!

    Evelyn
    https://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com/

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  4. theras kartenblog8 October 2022 at 12:35

    Your cards are wonderful and adorable!
    The card with the wolf would fit to our "Nachteulen-Challenge": https://nightshiftstamping.blogspot.com/2022/09/challenge-17-es-rennt-fliegt-kriecht.html
    It would be great to share your card with us. For the winner, there is a price. :)
    All the best!
    Ilse (thera)

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    1. Liz8 October 2022 at 19:09

      Thank you, I've linked it up to the challenge. x

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    2. theras kartenblog8 October 2022 at 20:58

      Thanks so much, Liz - I´m very glad about that.
      Best wishes for you!

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  5. Linby8 October 2022 at 12:41

    The first card is wonderful and so atmospheric. I seem to remember reading your niece liked wolves before - so that must have been a year ago maybe?? Time flies! Your second card is so beautifully neat and pretty with the x-s.

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    1. Liz8 October 2022 at 18:36

      You’ve got a good memory, Lynn. 😊 I made her a wolf card for her birthday. It doesn’t seem like a year ago. https://crafty-lizc.blogspot.com/2021/10/wolf-tower-card.html

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  6. Gerrina8 October 2022 at 12:58

    Two nice cards! Love the Lavinia one! Hugs, Gerrina

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  7. Aquarius8 October 2022 at 13:03

    Fabulous wolf card using Lavinia stamps and I always enjoy seeing your cross stitch designs

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  8. Brenda in IN8 October 2022 at 13:59

    Emmie is going to be thrilled with her wolf card. You made a wonderful background for him. The embossed heart panel is so pretty with that heart. I love embroidery on your cards and this is a very special anniversary card.

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  9. pinky8 October 2022 at 14:11

    Wow you have made two very different but equally gorgeous cards Liz. That wolf scene is just amazing and I absolutely adore your little cross stitch heart!

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  10. KT Fit Kitty8 October 2022 at 14:20

    Beautiful cards, Liz! Wow, the wolf is amazing and so is your background! Your stitched heart is gorgeous and my favourite colour!

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  11. Kathyk8 October 2022 at 16:01

    Both totally fab - have a great weekend

    Kathyk

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  12. brenda8 October 2022 at 16:44

    Two beautiful cards for two special occasions Liz, thanks so much for sharing the pretty cross stitch with us at Allsorts challenge.

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  13. Sue8 October 2022 at 16:59

    Two stunning cards Liz they are really fab! hugs Sue x

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  14. Kath8 October 2022 at 18:37

    Two lovely cards Liz.
    Kath x

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  15. Rainey's Craft Room8 October 2022 at 20:52

    Two lovely cards Liz, both very different but equally as gorgeous.
    Lorraine

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  16. Pat9 October 2022 at 01:09

    What a fabulous scene for your great niece Liz and I adore that howling wolf and some great added foliage and tree, and then your cross stitched heart with the embossed hearts in the background and added ribbon makes a really pretty anniversary card. x

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  17. Sue's Crafty Corner9 October 2022 at 11:50

    Two beautiful cards Liz.

    Sue xx

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  18. jimlynn9 October 2022 at 14:23

    I've been seeing so many of the Lavina stamps lately so going to have to check them out. This wolf is stunning! I LOVE your card and know your great niece will too. The anniversary card is fantastic too - love the stitching.
    Lynn

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  19. Alice (scrAPpamondo)9 October 2022 at 19:43

    Your wolf card looks awesome and would be perfect also for our WLS challenge... You nailed a fabulous scene, love the colours and I'm sure your great niece just will love it!
    The stitched one is very sweet and elegant, just perfect for your brother and sister-in-law's Anniversary!!

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    1. Liz10 October 2022 at 09:35

      I think I’ve used the wrong colours to join in the WLS challenge. xx

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  20. Beebeebabs10 October 2022 at 00:12

    Very nice work!!!

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  21. Deanne Saunders10 October 2022 at 10:52

    Awesome cards!!! Very creative!! Thanks so much for participating in our CRITTER CRAZY challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!!
    Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  22. Dena J10 October 2022 at 17:32

    Gorgeous cross-stitch! A very lovely card for a special anniversary. Thank you for joining us at Allsorts this week.

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  23. Ink Outside The Box With Diane11 October 2022 at 14:32

    Very cute cards! Thanks for joining us at Krafty Chicks Challenge this past week for our Stamp Act theme :) Hope you join us again soon.
    Diane - DT

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  24. CA Scrapper12 October 2022 at 23:46

    Wow, that is gorgeous. Love the stitching on your card. Thanks for joining our Big challenge at Cut It Up.

    Leslie

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  25. Pauline C13 October 2022 at 12:23

    2 gorgeous cards for your special occasions Liz - the wolf card is beautifully coloured and composed, and the heart cross stitch panel is so pretty. Thanks so much for joining us at Allsorts Challenge this week, and following our "monochromatic" options.
    Pauline xx

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  26. Mervi13 October 2022 at 18:14

    Two fabulous cards, so lovely.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts;-))m

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  27. Leslie Miller13 October 2022 at 22:14

    Liz, your two cards are gorgeous! The first one especially speaks to me because I love critters and have recently purchased my first Lavinia stamps. If I can make something this good I'll be happy! Your cross stitch anniversary card is very special and pretty and perfect for a pearl anniversary.

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  28. Lynne in NI13 October 2022 at 22:37

    Oh these are fab Liz! Love the colours and depth to your wolf card. And your cross-stitch is so pretty! Bet your family loved their cards!

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  29. Cazro21 October 2022 at 00:18

    Wow, this card is amazing. I love it. Thanks for joining us at Alphabet Challenges for Nature. Caz. DT

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  30. Pamela Duncan25 October 2022 at 15:11

    I adore your wolf card! I also have a customer who loves wolves and know that's not the easiest thing to find stamps or images for. You did a super good job and I know she loved it. Thanks for sharing at Critter Crazy Challenge Blog. Pam, DT

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