I had an exciting evening yesterday..... photos at the bottom of this post.
A Christmas card today to join in with a few challenges. The Rudolph Days June Challenge begins today which means it's only six months until Christmas. 😲
The Crafter's Companion 'Jolly Gingerbread Man' is one I won in the Snippets Playground Challenge and I used it for the first time today. I used brown textured card for the gingerman and attached it onto a Sizzix 'Stitched Oval' die cut I used the die again in black, white and red card and inlaid and the little pieces. I wasn't sure what to do about a sentiment, so I decided to emboss the cream background with an Apple Blossom 'Merry Christmas' embossing folder.
Everything apart from the card base was snippets, so I'll be sharing my card over in the Snippets Playground.
I am joining in the following challenges:
So, yesterday evening I was finally able to use my Balloon Flight voucher. The last date was cancelled at the last minute as the winds suddenly got stronger. Yesterday was a perfect evening with light winds.
Great pics of your balloon trip Liz,you had fantastic views of the landscape. Love your gingerbread man
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gingerbread man Liz, and brilliant pictures of your balloon trip - glad you had such a lovely time xx
ReplyDeleteSuper Rudolph Day card. Great gingerbread man
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. See you by the paddling pool!!! X
How exciting, Liz! The photographs and the colors of your adventure are spectacular ~ I was holding my breath! I don't like heights, but this is something I've always wanted to do! Your snippets card is so sweet with your gingerbread man! Great design with the scallops and e/f dimension and framing! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteA happy little gingerbread man and a great way to overcome the sentiment question. Thanks for sharing the photos of your lovely evening adventure
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful experience, the photos are amazing- I hope you enjoyed every minute :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely Christmas card , beautiful embossing and cute little gingerbread man.
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Oh wow that is something I wouldn't do even if somebody pays me for it! Glad for you it was fun!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the textured background here! Hugs, Gerrina
Your card is just as cute as can be with that little gingerbread and fun embossed background. I'm glad you had such a great experience with the hot air balloon ride. I'm sure the sights were fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou always find the perfect embossing folder for every card you make, Liz! I have this one and it's just perfect with the cute gingerbread!
ReplyDeleteYour Balloon Flight seems so exciting!! Glad you have had a perfect weather for your adventure!
I love your gingerbread man Liz and the dry embossed background is very pretty and love the ornate oval mats you put him on and the cream and red are the perfect colours to go with him. Great photos of your balloon trip. Hubby went up a few years ago but I wasn't sure that I would like it so I stayed with my feet firmly on the ground..lol. x
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you were able to 'take off' eventually Liz, looks fun. Cute card as well.
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Beautiful card Liz and what an amazing experience for you! I'm afraid of heights so it's a NOOOO from me but fab photos hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteA Super gingerbread man with the embossing, a really lovely card Liz, as for your balloon flight, how brave to go and what a fabulous experience. x
ReplyDeleteSuper use of the gingerbread man and love that EF. Great photos. It's many years since I went up in a balloon but it's something you never forget.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute gingerbread man and a lovely embossed background. And you are much braver than I would be going on the balloon ride! Looks like it was fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me at the Rudolph Days Challenge.
Helen x
Oh my goodness that is just beautiful and a great colour theme x
ReplyDeletewowzer the pics are amazing x
Hi Liz,
ReplyDeletewhat a very brilliant card and such a super design also.
Love the gi8ngerbread man and the embossing folder used.
Great photos of a super day out sounds like you enjoyed every minute.
Thank you for joining the MAWTT Challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT
Your Christmas card creation is wonderfully festive and filled with snippets of creativity! The Crafter's Companion 'Jolly Gingerbread Man' is a delightful focal point, especially with the intricate inlaid die cuts from the Sizzix 'Stitched Oval' set. The embossed cream background adds a classy touch, making it perfect for the upcoming holiday season. It's great that you could also share this in the Snippets Playground, and congratulations on finally using your Balloon Flight voucher! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a cool adventure. The pictures are wonderful and the sky looks perfect. You sure get to go high and see so far. What fun! The gingerbread man is adorable and I like how you showcased him.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant balloon flight photos - what perfect weather you had for your trip. Love your dear little gingerbread man - clever background. Nice to see Snippets prizes being used and enjoyed.
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Di xx
Wow how amazing that must have been Liz though not for the faint hearted lol. Looks like perfect weather for sure. I love your cute little Christmas card too.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card! Your balloon trip looks amazing, not sure I would like going up in one though.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in the fun at Rudolph Days!
Helen x
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What a great card, and oh my ... how fun to get up in a hot air balloon!!! A wonderful experience. I did tandem skydive once, but I think this would be better.
ReplyDeleteThat was brave! I don't think I could do a tandem skydive. xx
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