Saturday, 1 July 2023

Allsorts Challenge ~ Summertime

This is the first of three posts I'll be making today..... lots of new challenges beginning, so please pop back later to see my other two posts.

The theme of the Allsorts Challenge this week is 'Summertime' or there is always the Anything Goes option.

When I was thinking of a design for my DT card, I saw the perfect paper pad in The Range.  I decided on a Double Z Fold retirement card.  I picked out the orange, brown and turquoise in the patterned paper to cross stitch a beach hut.  The cross stitch pattern I found was for a house, but I altered it to look like a beach hut.

I left a plain panel inside for the message.

We are generously sponsored by Oakwood, Sizzix, AALL and Create and Craft Stash this month.


Please pop over to the Allsorts Challenge blog to see all the amazing creations the DT have made for inspiration.

I am joining in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More! Challenge #449 - Any Occasion
Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge ~ Beach
Dream Valley Challenge # 297 ~ Use Dies and/ or Punches
Creative Knockouts Challenge #497 ~ Stitched Up




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22 comments:

  1. Aquarius1 July 2023 at 08:05

    Very summery - you've matched the cross stitch beach hut beautifully with the papers.

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  2. meg1 July 2023 at 08:47

    Your beach hut cross stitch is a fun focal point with those gorgeous papers

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  3. Sarn1 July 2023 at 08:52

    Another super piece of paper engineering from you Liz. Loving the stitch beach hut x

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  4. Alice (scrAPpamondo)1 July 2023 at 09:24

    Wow! Such fabulous cross stitched beach hut and love so much the fresh summery colours!!!

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  5. Lisa1 July 2023 at 11:51

    Very impressive stitching on this cute card.

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  6. Chris1 July 2023 at 12:34

    Fabulous fold and papers to showcase your beautifully stitched beach hut Liz.
    xx

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  7. Gerrina1 July 2023 at 12:46

    Great combination of crassstich and DP! Enjoy the weekend!

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  8. Valerija1 July 2023 at 13:45

    Wow, amazing card. Wonderful paper and design, but I just love your stitched beach hut.
    Valerija xx

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  9. Diane1 July 2023 at 14:12

    Beautifully created and I am in awe of your cross stitched beach hut!!
    Thank you for joining our challenge at The Sisterhood!
    Diane TSH DT
    {Nellies Nest}
    {The Sisterhood}
    {Triple B}
    {Simply Clean & Simple} Coming July 7th

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  10. HilaryJane1 July 2023 at 14:31

    I love this especially the stitching. a perfect card for a summertime retirement. There is no better time to retire xx

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  11. Sarah1 July 2023 at 15:49

    A perfect summertime card and the colour combo is a favourite of mine. Beautifully neat stitching Liz x

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  12. Linby1 July 2023 at 15:57

    Lovely neat stitching as always on this fab retirement card.

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  13. Ellibelle1 July 2023 at 16:50

    Such a great theme for a retirement card and loving the color scheme! Fabulous card fold too!

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  14. Sue1 July 2023 at 22:10

    Such neat stitching on your card Liz and love all the colours you have used too hugs Sue x

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  15. Rainey's Craft Room2 July 2023 at 11:15

    Gorgeous papers for this pretty little cross-stitch element, a super card.
    Lorraine

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  16. jimlynn2 July 2023 at 13:40

    I love anything with cross stitch and this one is adorable! Cute, cute - and pretty card!
    Lynn

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  17. Mervi2 July 2023 at 14:19

    Wow this is a stunner, perfect colours and lovely design;-))m

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  18. Pat3 July 2023 at 00:23

    I love your cross stitched beach hut Liz and clever of you to adapt the house pattern and such fun stripes too, and the the dp you found goes beautifully an a super Double Z-Fold shape too. x

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  19. brenda3 July 2023 at 07:31

    Rather belatedly to say what a super summery card for this weeks challenge Liz.

    B x

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  20. Brenda6 July 2023 at 15:55

    What a fun, bright and summery card Liz! I love how you turn the "house" into a beach house. Perfect for a retirement person who love the beach! Hugs, Brenda

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  21. Catie Cuddles13 August 2023 at 00:07

    Oh this is so cute x

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  22. Catie Cuddles13 August 2023 at 00:07

    Thank you for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More challenge.
    Happy crafting!
    Catherine x DT

    PS sorry I am a little late in visiting - it was a busy few months and I’m now on catch up for blog visiting x but better late than never 😀

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