Muse

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This scheduled post is to say it is that time of the week when I share my DT post for That’s Crafty.
Above is a snippet of the project. If you would like to view it in full along with supply list and instructions then you can do so by visiting That’s Crafty Blog, HERE
Thank You for stopping by and visiting this post. All of your visits and comments are very much appreciated.
Wishes
Lynne

Nature’s Bounty (Take Ten)

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Recently I shared a card, Portia, which was published in Stampington & co’s Take Ten (Spring) as part of a feature.  In the same feature, alongside some other  Stampsmith cards (which I will share another time), were two Crafty Individuals cards. As I don’t want to repeat myself I will wait until I share some of The Stampsmith cards to explain the focus of the feature in Take Ten.
The two cards feature stamps which I had picked up on E-bay, they are older collage stamps from Crafty Individuals.   They might still be available over at the Crafty Individuals on-line store so it would be worth taking a peek if you like the stamps.
The two cards were submitted to Take Ten’s V.O.A.T. (variation on a theme) category which is why both cards share the same colour palette and composition and also style of stamps. The Crafty Individuals stamp was stamped onto a stained shipping tag and then I selected elements in the collage stamp to layer up. On the first card it was the flower and lace. Tea stained lace was added beneath the stamped lace, something I like to do when working with a stamp depicting lace as the real lace seems to enhance the appearance of the stamped lace.  Some stained fibers and a fragment of stamping were added to the card.On both cards I stamped another Crafty Individuals stamp, a handwritten letter, to create a contrast for the shipping tag against the kraft cardbase.
As you can see, both cards are positively minimal in the use of scraps/fragments or other embellishments. This shows that I stamped the buttons, border and postal mark again then layered onto the main stamped image. I hope to catch-up with you soon to admire your latest creations. In the meantime, thank you for visiting this post today.
Wishes
Lynne

The Singing Bird

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Spring seems to be pre-occupying many of our minds, possibly because for many of us there seems to be such a lack of Spring in evidence (at the time of drafting)  although I have to say that in my small part of the world, we have been very lucky indeed and have even seen some blue skies.
Last week, my DT post for That’s Crafty was very masculine so this week I wanted something with a lightness to it, with pretty colours. If you are a regular then you will probably know by now that I only provide a peek of the project.
This is the snippet I am sharing.If you would like to see the full project then you can do so by visiting the That’s Crafty blog.
Enjoy your Sunday whether you are having a creative day ahead of you or other plans.
Thank You for your visit.
Wishes
Lynne

A Classic Beauty (Published in Take Ten)

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I was thrilled (to say the very least!)  to receive a complimentary issue of Stampington & co’s Take Ten (Spring issue) especially as the cards were a feature.  Seven cards were included in the feature but as I want this scheduled post to be a short one I will only share one of the cards and explain a bit more of the feature in another post.
If you visit The Stampsmith Blog then you might possibly have seen the card there as I used it as a DT upload. Keeping on a Stampsmith note for the moment, remember, TSC is underway for April. If you click the link on my sidebar it will take you to TSC where you can read all the entry details and details of the prize available.
Beautiful Portia is from The Stampsmith’s Cleopatra and Friends plate.Unusually there is only one photograph, no detailed photographs. The reason, I did not take any at the time of photographing the card prior to submitting and as I never request for submissions to be returned, this is it, one photograph but it is clear enough for you to see the details.
It is possible at the time of this post being published that I have been very quiet and you’ve not seen me visit your Blogs. If that is the case, then hopefully over the weekend I will manage to catch-up with you.
My next scheduled post is for Sunday, how quickly those 7 days pass and once again it will be time for a That’s Crafty post. In the meantime, have a lovely weekend and know that your visits are always appreciated, even moreso when I am absent from blogland.
Wishes
Lynne

Goddess of the Garden

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This is my second Gecko Galz DT project using March products, soon I will share the first of my projects using April products.
When I printed Garden Girls image sheet I couldn’t resist making another project, the images are so appealing.
Supplies
Gecko Galz Garden Girls
Oxford Impressions The Fairest Flower
My Stash- low gloss printer paper, paint, tissue paper, re-cycled corrugated cardboard, fabric, lace, metal leaf and resin flower (from jewellery)
Soft, muted tones with hints of colour from the fabric scraps layered with crochet style trim and more painted corrugated card.
When I spied a bracelet reduced to only 50p I knew I could break it up to use the resin style flowers so you might well see them cropping up on other projects. Painted tissue paper which was stamped with a beautiful text stamp from Oxford Impressions’ The Fairest Flower.The torn off piece wasn’t wasted as I used it beneath the Garden Girl image. A shabby bow is the finishing detail on this collage. Thank You for visiting this scheduled post. All your visits are very much appreciated.
Wishes
Lynne

Welcome Home

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This is a card I made many weeks ago, when I first received Oxford Impressions’ With Love stamp plate.As with previous DT projects using this stamp plate, once again I selected some stamps from With Love and combined them with other plates.
Oxford Impressions Stamps:-
With Love (from Oxford Impressions’ Etsy store and also from That’s Crafty)
Jane Austen
French Script
Maison and the lovely little house were stamped onto a painted background, the tag received the same treatment. To create more depth and pattern I also used the damask stamp from French Script. Here is a little close-up peek at the background. A Crafty Individuals Shabby Tag, I know, what would I do without them, is the base for the house from the Jane Austen plate. Like so many of you I utilise every little scrap. Maison was stamped onto the piece torn from the bottom of the Shabby Tag with the addition of a little scrap of tea stained lace. This wonderful sentiment from the Jane Austen plate, so perfect for the theme, was stamped onto Stampbord, the background is once again the damask stamp. A piece from a vintage doily along with fragments and a key.Thank You for visiting this post, your visits are always so welcome.
Wishes
Lynne

Parisian Corset (published in The Stampers’ Sampler)

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Today’s post is a follow on from this post last week.In that post I mentioned the feature in The Stampers’ Sampler (Jan/Feb/Mar) well alongside the fabric tags there were some other items, one of which I will share in this post.
Oxford Impressions’ Dressforms and Corsetry has to be one of my all time favourites, such a well thought out plate of stamps with beautiful text stamps also included. One of the main text stamps makes up most of the card I am sharing, on the background, tissue paper and button.
The painted cardstock is actually the palest of pinks, a most beautiful chalky emulsion called Camisole Pink which I’ve used for years, I particularly like it paired with sepia.Ordinary white tissue paper which was given a makeover to allow me to create a pleated detail on the card.
Although it wasn’t printed as such in The Stampers’ Sampler, this little shabby button was handmade with clay. I used the text stamp selecting a decorative element and stamping onto the clay button before stitching to the tissue paper.
Another little detail.
Another time I will share the remainder of the projects included in the feature. 
Thank You for visiting this post today.
Wishes
Lynne

Springtime In The Garden

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Doesn’t a week seem to pass quicker than ever?
The past three Sundays have seen me share a Guest Designer project for That’s Crafty and today is no different with my fourth and final Guest Designer post.  However, I am so excited as I can now announce that I am the newest That’s Crafty DT member.  Laura has an amazing DT so it is such an honour to be part of their team.
For the time being, my  final Guest Designer post and if you a regular visitor to Adorn then you will know that it is sneaky peek time!  If you would like to view the artwork in its entirety then you can do so at the That’s Crafty Blog where there will also be a supply list and instructions.At the time of working on this piece I was so sure we would be entering into Springtime not realising most of the U.K. would be blanketed in snow and the same for many parts of the world. As a lovely friend noted “Mother Nature didn’t read the Memo”!
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Lynne

Introducing The Cavalieri Brothers

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This is my third Sunday as Guest Designer for That’s Crafty. For this week’s project I wanted something quite different from  the pretty lavender sachet from last week.
Of course, I am being a little bit cheeky once again…. why?

because above is only a peek at the project.  If you would like to view the full project including steps as to how I prepared the background then you can view it,  including full instructions at That’s Crafty Blog.
Thank You so much for visiting this post even though I have cheated you out of a proper post with full size photographs and details! All your visits (and comments) are always appreciated by me and also to say Thank You for the friends of my Blog who visited and commented on my previous Guest Designer posts at the That’s Crafty Blog.
Wishes
Lynne

Springtime Maiden

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Earlier in the month I mentioned Gecko Galz Spring Fling event. Well today it is my turn to share my DT sample where I used Spring as my source of inspiration.
Over at Gecko Galz you can view some of the other Spring Fling creations all using Gecko Galz products.
Supplies
Gecko Galz Garden Girls image sheet
Oxford Impressions Le Jardin and The Fairest Flower
Tim Holtz Trinket Pin
From my stash:- Low gloss cardstock,canvas, emulsion paint, French vintage book page, vintage and new lace, butterfly sticker, fabric scrap and fabric bloom.
Instructions
Paint the canvas. Repeatedly stamp the floral label from The Fairest Flower. Layer lace and embellish with fabric bloom. Print Garden Girls onto low gloss cardstock. Apply paint to book text. Tear book page into strips and layer to canvas with the Garden Girls image and a fragment of fabric. Adhere lace to the  image. Embellish image with a decorative element from vintage lace. Attach Trinket Pin to two pieces of lace and adhere with strong glue to the opposite corner.  Paint a scrap of cardstock then stamp text. Adhere to bottom edge of canvas.  Finally embellish canvas with butterfly sticker.It really is a beautiful image sheet. The lace layered at the top of the canvas topped with the blossom.The Trinket Pin attached to lace for a pretty embellishment. If Gecko Galz is new to you then why not visit the site where you can sign up for their Newsletter.
Thank You for visiting this post.  This weekend is busy for my Blog as I return once again on Sunday.
Wishes
Lynne