I did do these so far.
Most of the images I've got left are for larger cards.
Still got a few left from the Christmas cards to finish up too.
All done with Sweet Poppy stencils & paste, and a few were foiled as well.
I think these tall trees were my favourites.
The purple and blue is a bit of a departure for me, it seems that I most often stick to traditional colours at Christmas.
But, I'm using up paper pads and peel offs, which can only be a good thing.
I was surprised earlier to see a miniature rose in the front garden not only in flower still, but covered in buds too. And a Fuchsia is still flowering well.
I've also bought some Winter flowering pansies to put in the planters, which, apart from a few geraniums still flowering, are pretty much all over.
So weather permitting, they'll get planted over the weekend.
And I'm done, apart from..........And Finally...........
22 comments:
I love that funny! mind you I haven't been crafting lately, either! You have a great array of cards to show, for your "not much happening" edition... unlike me. My fuschia is still in full flower too, and badly needs hacking back! Helen #??
Morning Shaz. Oh boy - what production rates!! Well done - the cards are great - and I love the funny at the end!
The plants in my garden are all over the place - flowering at all the wrong times!
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #3
Such beautiful cards - I think the tall tree is my favourite too and I do like the one that is in non-traditional Christmas colours.
We have a poppy trying to burst out at the moment - just a wee bit of sunshine and she will be there.
Hugs, Neet 11 xx
Happy WOYWW. I love love love your cards! If the Christmas crafty bug does finally hit me, then I may try some of those tree cards. Now I wish I still had a cutting machine, which would make it quick and easy. Ali x #12
The foiling is so effective o those baubles. Lovely selection of cards.
Fiona #18
I'm sorry to say it's a copied and pasted comment today to let you know I've visited you and read your blog. My ipad isn't playing nicely and wont let me comment on many of the blogs and I am unable to sit for long sessions at the lap top with my painful hip.
Love the garden flowers....I've still got a clematis in full bloom. :-)
Hugs,
Annie x #15
Yes so agree love the folied bauble one on left.. very striking. Actually so many done makes me want to make mine!! But must knock over birthdays first.
Love the dragonfly stamp Shaz. Those colours were my nieces colours and went for one closest to her shades.
I actually liked yours better for colours. Anne gave me that one before yours appeared.. it was grand cos they're both striking well designed but different!
Well should be asleep but wanted to send some love. Wish we could chat over the back fence or pop into one another's craft room (mine is still a tip!)
Hugs Shazin Oz xxx
Morning Shaz. You seem to have been pretty busy for a not much done week. I have gone very blue for most of my cards this year so far, apart from the die cut ones. Those Fresh Cut dies are brilliant and I just need the time to play with the waste to create "twofers", but mass producing Christmas cards does not allow for the extra time and care needed. I also have a rose still flowering well. Have a good week. xxx Maggie #8
I love the christmas tree cards... it looks like a stencil (spray ink?) and it is something I might go for... cut a stencil and spray away... fast and easy, my kinda cardmaking *ha!* Happy woyww, have a great day. Big hug from Holland. Marit #20
Wow, I'm in love with all your cards - I love the hot foil technique and you've really managed to take photos that show the sheen and sparkle. The non-C cards are so elegant with the swooshes and flowers. Love 'em.
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx
HI Shaz, I am loving all the sparkle on those cards and really amazed that your blooms are still going. ( we have had weeks of freeze here so, everything is dormant outside and the trees are bare) ( I did drag a few Gerber daisy's in pots inside the garage and they will bloom again over the winter for some color but, I love that your weather is being more temperate) ~Stacy #25
Hi Shaz, all your cards are so lovely. I had to scroll down to see your Christmas card club cards too and I can quite understand the problem of getting a good shot of those with foil on them. Just had to stop typing to watch a murmuration of starlings passing by my window - breathtaking! Anyway, back to business. I like the tree stencil - not too fussy and easy to decorate. We have roses still in bud too. I've been cutting them and bringing them indoors before the first frost can kill them off completely. Agree completely with your 'and finally' this week. Hugs, Elizabeth x #23
Hi Shaz, love the array of cards. I seem to be your opposite as I love blue and purple as a Christmas combination. Hope the fuchsia and roses last a lot longer for you and don't get hit by any frost. Happy WOYWW. Sarah #4
Hi Shaz, Loving your cards. The flower ones are so elegant. The Christmas trees ones are fab.
Beautiful Fuchsia and Rose. My dad loved Winter Pansies and found they often lasted all year round.
Love the Housework quote:) LOL
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #19
What a beautiful array of flowers, loving each card that you shared. And to have some blooming out doors would make my day. Your Ornament and tree cards here and in the previous post are really special too. Have a great week
Hi Shaz, wow the flower cards are absolutely gorgeous. Can I ask what paper you used? I love how the petals are curled. I've just added the Starry Night Tree stencil to my shopping list, and definitely use it! Lol. Thanks for stopping by earlier and the suggestions for the Gelli plate. I'll have fun trying out the various tips people have mentioned. Have a lovely week Heather, hugs xx #13
Happy WOYWW & great work space xx Jan (32)
Hi Shaz, loving the cards do you ever rest Lol! The flowers are gorgeous and so effective. Thanks for the visit to mine and have a great woyww, Angela x16x
I had a good laugh when I got to the end of your post and seen the quote! Must be why my house needs a good cleaning.... LOL! I just LOVE your flower cards! The swirl is so elegant! And your Christmas cards with the foil, beautiful!! The purple one would be a bit difficult for me as I, too, am a bit more traditional. We got down to freezing last night so my flowers are starting to look a bit unhappy. Will be moving them closer to the house soon for more protection. They're all in pots. Have a great week!
Carol N #22
You have made some gorgeous cards there, Shaz, and I’m always very impressed with your rate of production! The flowers are so pretty, and I love how you’ve sorted them into what looks like a biscuit tin insert - what a good idea! We’ve got stuff still flowering in our garden, too, but my hubby has now uprooted all the geraniums and found a way to store them safely in the garage for the winter - we lost them all last winter, a first for mild Torquay! I love this week’s funny! Brilliant. Thank you for your comment - I find the modern technology associated with our healthcare absolutely fascinating, and it was great to be able to get a pic of my CT scan. I think it must be nice for the doctors when we show a bit of interest, too! They are always very happy to explain everything and keep us fully informed - so different from the old days, isn’t it. I’m very pleased to have found a sourdough recipe that works at last, and yesterday I found another YouTube video with some useful tips for improving one’s dough handling so hopefully this week the loaf will be even better! We both adore the flavour of sourdough and its added bonus of being so good for you, and it’s really worth the trouble of making it. I’ve always made bread and find the process so satisfying, especially the link with the past - people have done it for millennia, and for most of that time it was sourdough because you couldln’t just go to the shop and buy yeast. They just called it “bread” though, because there wasn’t anything else!!
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi x #14
Love the cards! Sometimes it's a good thing to step out of the norm. Those floral cards are so elegant! Thanks for the visit and the well wishes. Hugs & Creative Blessings! Kelly #27
You have been a lot busier than me in the crafty zone Shaz. Isn't it funny how we seem to be brainwashed into the traditional Red, Greens and Golds at Christmas. Hope you have recovered after last weeks lift ordeal?
Happy Sunday & a belated woyww Tracey #10 xx
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