tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37877359058581326282024-03-12T19:16:54.455-05:00CraftinGranny's Card ShackCraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.comBlogger415125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-22723622803633532412020-12-31T23:30:00.017-06:002020-12-31T23:30:05.591-06:00Holiday Birthday<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUrTUYCVbHc/X-5j1zT-bsI/AAAAAAAAC8M/pciC4OOWeW8NR8oSlD3VxsKrEk9_SgVJQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201231_114550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1772" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lUrTUYCVbHc/X-5j1zT-bsI/AAAAAAAAC8M/pciC4OOWeW8NR8oSlD3VxsKrEk9_SgVJQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/20201231_114550.jpg" /></a></div>It's time for another post for <b><i><a href="http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/">Pattie's Creations Challenge Blog</a></i></b> using her "Mice With Presents". This is a month where my husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversary of 35 years and both of our birthdays, so it's still a party month. I thought these little mice were so cute.<p></p><p>Used Copics for coloring and paper from my stash, stickles to decorate the packages and ribbon.</p><p>It's Anything Goes this month for the blog challenge and we hope to see you there.</p><p>Have a safe and Happy New Year!</p><p>Hugs, Granny Carol</p>CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-70950988543816859762020-11-08T10:36:00.000-06:002020-11-08T10:36:09.955-06:00<p> Pattie Gomez is having a 30% off sale of all of her digital images, so for a great bargain on some pretty awesome images hop on over and help yourself. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pattiescreations">Pattie's Creations Digital Images</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #45818e;"><b>The coupon code BOOP789.</b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Ndxhsgfksk/X6gbMbvR2EI/AAAAAAAAC38/HCCbuF28K44YH-v1ogAEZAtu5wVyXhyqwCNcBGAsYHQ/s800/30%2525%2BOff%2BSale%2B2020.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Ndxhsgfksk/X6gbMbvR2EI/AAAAAAAAC38/HCCbuF28K44YH-v1ogAEZAtu5wVyXhyqwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/30%2525%2BOff%2BSale%2B2020.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;"><b>Looking forward to seeing you at the sale.</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;"><b>Hugs, Granny Carol</b></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-28803657941393824282020-11-05T23:00:00.026-06:002020-11-05T23:00:00.125-06:00Poinsettia Plant<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zpva-UJj2MI/X5YmsSJ6heI/AAAAAAAAC1k/AhbnG3gZFHkrtgpmwa0Guj5FlXDkomWcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s679/Poinsettia2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="677" data-original-width="679" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zpva-UJj2MI/X5YmsSJ6heI/AAAAAAAAC1k/AhbnG3gZFHkrtgpmwa0Guj5FlXDkomWcQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Poinsettia2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Nothing prettier and more festive than a poinsettia plant during the holidays. This image is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pattiescreations"><b><i>Pattie's Creations</i></b></a>. I fussy cut several poinsettia's as I wanted to give depth to the card, although, the image is perfect without the additional poinsettia's. The poinsettia's, leaves, and pot are colored with Copics. The bow and sentiment are from Anna Griffith.<p></p><p>Our challenge theme this month is <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Anything Goes</b></span> so hop on over to <a href="http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Pattie's Creations Design Challenge</i></b></a> to see what the design team have created for your inspiration. </p><p>Have a great month and Thanksgiving.</p><p>Hugs, Granny Carol</p>CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-12793133759867350712020-10-01T21:58:00.001-05:002020-10-01T22:05:44.633-05:00Halloween Is Coming<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y0PVk22KNas/X3aKRfEuZwI/AAAAAAAACwY/sqe3O_vl2vgnM8mrcwia0asTxHDaHw76wCNcBGAsYHQ/s824/Pumpkin%2BTree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="824" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y0PVk22KNas/X3aKRfEuZwI/AAAAAAAACwY/sqe3O_vl2vgnM8mrcwia0asTxHDaHw76wCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Pumpkin%2BTree.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Can't believe that it is October already and the next big event is Halloween. I combined two of Pattie's images from <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DigitalImagesbyPattiesCreations/">Pattie's Digital Creations</a>. </i>She has some really cute digi's for you so hop on over and take a look. The challenge this month is Autumn/Fall<p></p><p>Current challenges I'm playing in:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Love To Craft Challenge Blog</i></b></a> - Anything Goes</li><li><a href="http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/"><b><i>A Bit More Time To Craft</i></b></a> - Anything Goes</li><li><a href="http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2020/09/cardz-tv-anything-goes-challenge-124.html"><i><b>CardzTV</b></i></a> - Anything Goes</li><li><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Crafty Creations</i></b></a> - Anything Goes</li><li><a href="http://craftysentiments.blogspot.com/2020/09/anything-goes-challenge_29.html"><b><i>Crafty Sentiments </i></b></a>- Anything Goes</li><li><a href="https://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Cute Card Thursday</i></b></a> - Anything Goes</li></ul><div>Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.</div><div>Hugs, Granny Carol</div><p></p>CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-55237839474122367112020-09-05T23:00:00.000-05:002020-09-05T23:00:03.590-05:00Mallard's - Masculine Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With fall rapidly approaching and 3 male birthdays coming up I decided to make some masculine cards. Duck hunting comes with fall so I chose this stamp, "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pattiescreations?page=11#items"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Mallards</span></i></b></a>", from <a href="http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Pattie's Creations</span></i></b></a>. It's clean and simple with no fuss.<br />
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The image was colored with Copics and the paper is from my stash. Lord knows I have more stash than I know what to do with but can't bear to get rid of any of it.....<br />
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<li><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">The Male Room Challenge</a> - Travel</li>
<li><a href="http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/">A Bit More Time to Craft </a>- Anything Goes</li>
<li><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations Challenge</a> - Anything Goes</li>
<li><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Love to Craft Challenge </a>- Anything Goes</li>
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Hugs, Granny CarolCraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-44639891440551858022020-08-25T17:25:00.000-05:002020-08-25T17:41:12.581-05:00Three Fishing Mice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm back to taking classes from Alyce at <a href="https://www.kitandclowder.com/"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kit and Clowder</span></i></b></a>. This class is June 2019 and the digi stamp is from <a href="https://www.disdigistamps.com/"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Di's Digi Stamps</span></i></b></a> named "<b>3 Fishing Mice</b>". I have to really like an image to feel like I want to color it and I fell in love with these adorable mice. The classes cover so many different techniques, that like the image or not, it's the techniques that are important that you learn from each class. This image is colored with Copics and made into a card.<br />
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I'm entering the following challenges:<br />
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<li><b><i><a href="http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">My Time to Craft</a> </i></b>- Clean and Simple - Ends September 2nd</li>
<li><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><i><b>The Male Room</b></i></a> - Birthday - Ends September 1st</li>
<li><a href="http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Stamping Sensations</i></b></a> - Make It Masculine - Ends September 1st</li>
<li><a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/"><i><b>Crafty Creations</b></i></a> - Anything Goes - Ends August 30th</li>
<li><a href="http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/08/pip-challenge-2034.html"><b><i>Pammiesinkypinkies</i></b></a> - Anything Goes - Ends August 30th</li>
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.<br />
Hugs, Granny Carol</div>
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CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-62448072686191180222020-08-19T15:44:00.000-05:002020-08-19T15:44:15.534-05:00Frolicking Frosty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Frolicking Frosty is skating thru the snow and ice to meet his sweetie. Notice that big grin on his face. I just love this image that is from <a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/catalogsearch/result/?q=+frolicking+frosty+paper+collection"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Heartfelt Creations</span></i></b></a> as is the sentiment and background stamps with matching dies from the Frolicking Frosty Collection. You can barely see the glittery snow on Frosty, the snowflakes and the snow but it is showing up some.</div>
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I'm entering my card in the following challenges:<br />
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<li><b><i><a href="http://12monthsofchristmaslinkup.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">The 12 Months of Christmas Linkup</span></a> - Shimmer and Shine</i></b></li>
<li><b><i><a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge</span></a> - Must be Christmas</i></b></li>
<li><b><i><a href="http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Jingle Bells</span></a> - Use only cardstock, no designer papers</i></b></li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #990000;">Crimbo Crackers</span></a> </span>- Anything Goes Christmas</i></b></li>
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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.</div>
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Hugs, Granny Carol</div>
CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-50056499998968181462020-08-12T14:04:00.001-05:002020-08-13T21:00:01.394-05:00Reindeer Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Adding to my Christmas card stash with this adorable stamped reindeer and sled from <a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/"><b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Heartfelt Creations</span></i></b></a> Merry Little Christmas Collection. It was colored with chalk inks as was the poinsettia. Lots of glitter was added to give it that wintery look. Too bad the glitter and shine isn't showing up.<br />
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Playing in the following challenges:<br />
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<li><i><b><a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge</a> </b></i>- Anything Christmas Goes (Ends 8/29)</li>
<li><a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Crafty Hazelnuts Challenge 501</i></b></a> - Anything Christmas Goes (Ends 8/30)</li>
<li><a href="http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Christmas with the Cuties</i></b> </a>- Christmas Animals (Ends 8/17)</li>
<li><b><i><a href="http://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/">Sunday Stamps</a> </i></b>- Going Cool (Ends 8/15)</li>
<li><b><i><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Love to Craft </a></i></b>- Anything Goes (Ends 8/29)</li>
<li><b><i><span id="goog_42253687"></span><a href="http://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/">Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog</a> </i></b>- Anything Goes (Ends 8/27)</li>
<li><b><i><a href="https://christmas-craft-creations.blogspot.com/">Christmas Craft Creations</a></i></b> - Animals (Ends 9/8)</li>
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Hi Everyone, Here I am with another Christmas Card for my list. I thought this adorable image from LOTV was something I just had to color. Things seem to be rolling along pretty good and I'm back to taking coloring lessons from Alyce at <a href="https://www.kitandclowder.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Kit and Clowder</span></i></b>.</a> It's like starting all over when you haven't colored for so long. I have all my lessons from the past several years and they are so helpful. I have a ways to go though before I'm back to where I was 3 years ago but I'm enjoying the challenge.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Simon Says Challenge Blog</span></i></b></a> - Use Your Favorite Tool</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/">Creative Knockouts</a> </span></i></b>- Sparkle & Shine</li>
<li><a href="http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: red;"><b>Crimbo Crackers</b></span></i></a> - Anything Goes</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://allfunchallenges.blogspot.com/">All Fun Challenges</a> </span></i></b>- Everything Goes </li>
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Granny Carol</div>
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The challenge and theme this month at <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Pattie's Creations Challenge Blog</span></i></b></a> </span>is #173, Beach/Under the Sea. You don't have to use one of Pattie's images but we love it when you do and you can find them <b><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pattiescreations"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">here</span></a>!</i></b></div>
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I used Copics to color the image, added Stickles, Liquid Pearls, and Liquid Gold for the gems and coins. Colored the background with Distress Inks and added sand to the bottom of the sea. The paper is from my stash and I have no idea where it came from. The flowers on the card are made by me and are also from my stash.</div>
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Be sure to hop on over to <b><i><a href="http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;">Pattie's Creations</span></a></i></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>to see what amazing creations the design team have to share with you. Also, be sure and pick up the freebie from Pattie.</div>
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Challenges I am entering:<br />
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<li><b><i><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://cdsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog</a>,</span></i></b> Anything Goes (Ends 8/15)</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/">Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge</a>,</span> </i></b>Always Anything Goes (Ends 8/15)</li>
<li><b><i><a href="http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/">Creative Knockouts,</a> </i></b>Tic-Tac-Toe (Ends 8/6)</li>
<li><a href="http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Through The Craft Room Door,</i></b></a> Anything Goes (Ends 8/10)</li>
<li><b><i><a href="http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com/">A Bit More Time to Craft,</a></i></b> Anything Goes (Ends 8/13)</li>
<li><b><i><a href="https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.com/">The Creative Crafters</a>,</i></b> Anything Goes (Ends 8/8)</li>
<li><b><i><a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Love to Craft</a></i></b>, Anything Goes (Ends 8/29)</li>
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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.</div>
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Love & Hugs, Granny Carol</div>
CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-43717728108239540612020-08-04T22:27:00.002-05:002020-08-05T09:55:35.104-05:00Going Golfing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since I come from a family of avid golfers I thought this would be appropriate for a birthday card for my son-in-law as he will probably spend the day golfing with his boys.</div>
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I just love this image but I can't remember where I got him. <b><span style="color: red;">He is LOTV and thanks to those of you that let me know.</span></b> If anyone knows where this little guy came from please let me know so I can give due credit, He is colored with Copics and the going golfing is cut out on my friends Cricuit. I forgot how to use my Silhouette so she was kind enough to help me out.</div>
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Boy, I'm never taking this long of break again! lol</div>
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I used a doily from one of my dies and the sentiment stamp from my stash.</div>
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Playing in the following challenges:<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/"><b><i>Simon Says Stamp Blog</i></b>,</a> Happy Birthday (Ends 8/8)</li>
<li><a href="https://tgifchallenges.blogspot.com/"><b><i>TGIF Challenges</i></b></a>, Inspiration Sketch (Ends 8/7)yythi</li>
<li><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Allsorts Challenge</i></b></a>, Make It Masculine (Ends 8/14)</li>
<li><a href="https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Crafting Happiness</i></b></a><b><i>, Always Anything Goes (Ends 8/7)</i></b></li>
<li><a href="http://pammiesinkypinkieschallenges.blogspot.com/"><b><i>Pammie's Inky Pinkies</i></b></a>, Anything Goes (Ends 8/8)</li>
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.</div>
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Hugs, Granny Carol</div>
CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-60215225449170583092020-08-01T20:44:00.000-05:002020-08-02T17:19:17.969-05:00My Christmas Owl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the inside of the card. The sentiment is from Heartfelt Creations Snowy Pine collection. The poinsettias and leaves are from my stash but are stamps and matching dies from the HFC Poinsettia collection. I've used Prells for the center if the poinsettias.<br />
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Had to revert back to old blogger today as I was totally lost in the new version. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks.......lol I'm just getting my feet wet with blogging again after so long being gone,<br />
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I fell in love with this adorable Owl Santa from <a href="https://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/christmas-digital-printables/?sort=newest&page=22"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Polkadoodles</span></i></b></a>. Isn't he just the cutest thing! You can find him by clicking on the Polkadoodles link above.<br />
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C00, 0, 01, 03, 06, 08, 10</div>
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Designer paper is from Maja 6x6 Its Christmas Time pad I've had for years. </div>
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Challenges I'm entering:<br />
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<li><span style="color: #134f5c;"><a href="https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/2020/07/week-30-anything-goes-colouring.html"><b><i>Colour Crazy Challenge</i></b></a> </span>- Anything Goes (Ends 8/7)</li>
<li><a href="http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-212-anything-goes.html"><b><i><span style="color: #0c343d;">Crimbo Crackers</span></i></b></a> - Anything Goes (Ends 8/13) </li>
<li><a href="https://www.fezziwigsfestivefrolics.com/2020/07/fezziwig-says-santas-on-his-way.html"><b><i><span style="color: #073763;">Fezzwigs Festive Frolics</span></i></b></a> - Let's See Santa (Ends 8/12)</li>
<li><span style="color: red;"><b><i><a href="http://christmaswiththecuties.blogspot.com/2020/07/challenge-no-40-theme-christmas-animals.html">Christmas with the Cuties</a></i></b> </span>- Christmas Animals (Ends 8/17)</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://merrylittlechristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/08/mlccb-25-august-anything-christmas-goes.html">Merry Little Christmas</a></span></i></b> - Anything Christmas Goes (Ends 8/30)</li>
<li><a href="https://bestieschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Besties International Challenge</span></i></b></a> - Anything Goes (Ends 8/30</li>
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Hope you are having a great weekend and that you'll stop by again soon.</div>
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Love & Hugs,</div>
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Granny Carol</div>
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CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-29731220929654020052020-07-29T16:21:00.003-05:002020-07-29T16:38:32.479-05:00Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maybe I'll get my Christmas cards done early this year for a change. I've been using a lot of Heartfelt Creation Collections lately and here is another one from the Snow Kissed Collection. The paper is from Snow Kissed as is this adorable snowman called Frockling Frosty and the Spruce Tree stamps which were cut out with the matching dies. I used Copics for coloring but did use green cardstock for the trees. The sentiment is from the Merry Little Christmas Collection.</div>
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Challenges I'm entering:</div>
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Sweet Stamping - <b><i><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Christmas in July</a></span></i></b></div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - <b><i><a href="http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2020/07/c138-christmas-in-july-week-4.html">Christmas in July Week 4</a></i></b></div>
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<b> </b>CHNC Challenge - <b><i><a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Anything Goes</a></i></b></div>
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<b> </b>Try Stampin Or Not on Tuesday <b>- <i><a href="http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.com/">Christmas in July</a></i></b></div>
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Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you again soon.</div>
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Love & Hugs,</div>
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Granny Carol</div>
CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-40125634808785847432020-07-25T15:17:00.000-05:002020-07-25T15:25:51.775-05:00Winter, Cardinals, & Pinecones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here I am again with another card using<a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/"> <b><i><span style="color: red;">Heartfelt Creations</span></i></b> </a><b><i><a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/2020-july-snowy-pines">Snowy Pine Collection</a></i></b>. I love Cardinals, especially in the winter time when they sit on the snowy branches of the tress or on the top of the mailbox.<br />
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The image was colored with Memento ink and I added Dries White Art Glue for the snow then Crystal Glitter to give it that glistening look. The pine cones were colored with Copics. The sentiment is also part if the Snowy Pine Collection. I love the new <a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/crafting-accessories/luxe-gold-cardstock"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Luxe</span></i></b></a> gold paper from HFC which I cut out the frame for the cardinals and the sentiment.<br />
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Thought I would show the inside of the card because that finishes it. The sentiment and paper are also from the Snowy Pine Collection.<br />
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Entering the following challenges:<br />
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<li><a href="https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Colour Crazy Challenge </span></i></b></a>- Anything Goes Coloring Challenge</li>
<li><a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge</span></i></b></a> - Anything Goes As Long As It's Christmas; optional theme: use some twine or ribbon</li>
<li><a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Sweet Stamping</span></i></b> </a>- Christmas in July</li>
<li><a href="https://festivefridaychallenge.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Festive Friday</span></i></b></a> - Incorporate 3 items from the Inspo List (I used die cut, brown, sweet sentiment)</li>
<li><a href="http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Patti's Creation Design Challenge</span></i></b></a> - Anything Goes but you must use a digital or stamped image.</li>
<li><a href="http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Crimbo Crackers</span></i></b></a> - Anything Goes - Must be Christmas or festive related</li>
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.<br />
Love & Hugs,<br />
Granny CarolCraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-42203117779638373482020-07-24T07:00:00.000-05:002020-07-24T07:00:06.525-05:00Pinecone & CardinalsBack again with another Christmas Card as they are my favorite cards to make. Enjoy!<br />
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Using following items from <b><i><a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/2020-july-snowy-pines"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Heartfelt Creations</span></a></i></b>:<br />
Snowy Pine Cardinals<br />
Snowy Pine Cardinal Die<br />
Festive Pine Cone<br />
Festive Pine Cone Die<br />
Background Papers<br />
Ornate Ovals Die<br />
Ranger Texture Paste for Snow<br />
Crystal Art Glitter<br />
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Challenges I've entered:<br />
<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <a href="https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Love to Craft</span></a></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas Cards All Year Round</span></a></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">ABC Christmas</span></a></i></b><br />
<b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i> <a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Craftyhazelnuts Christmas</span></b></a></i></span><br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.</div>
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Love & Hugs</div>
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Granny Carol</div>
CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-54098815613617750642020-07-23T14:30:00.000-05:002020-07-23T14:34:53.827-05:00Winter in the Country<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Blue is one of my favorite colors for winter cards so I used blue cardstock for the base of this cool winter scene. </div>
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Got to play with my Copics for a change and am really pleased with how this turned out. Was so much fun coloring again!</div>
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The image is from <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Heartfelt Creations</span></a> </span></i></b>Snowy Pine Collection and cut out with the Snowy Pine Cabin Scene Die.</div>
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Other die used was the Ornate Oval Die.</div>
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Copics: YG63, YG67, E53, E55, E23, E25, E27, R35. R39, B21, B23, C0, C2, C4, C6, C8, C10, 0</div>
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The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Candlelight Collection, stamped and embossed with Silver Embossing Powder. Love the blue and silver combination.</div>
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Challenges I'm entering:</div>
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<a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Christmas Cards All Year Round</span></i></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Craftyhazelnut's</span></i></b></a></div>
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<a href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">ABC Christmas Challenge</span></i></b></a></div>
<br />CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-37046062780341213002020-07-21T21:08:00.000-05:002020-07-21T21:08:17.507-05:00My First Christmas Card of 2020<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm so excited, I created my first Christmas card of 2020 and am entering it into some<br />
fun challenges this week. Hope you will play along with me.</div>
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The sketch #564 was used as the base from <b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tuesday Morning Sketches</span></i></a>.</span></b> The card is 6 x 6 square.</div>
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Then I made the pretty poinsettia flower using <i><b><a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Heartfelt Creations</span></a></b></i> Large Sparkling Poinsettia stamp and die set that had been stamped with Stampabilities Embossing Ink, embossed with Ranger Gold Embossing Powder, and added the gold Rose Hip Large Stamen.</div>
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The papers are from Heartfelt's new Snowy Pine Collection as is the sentiment.</div>
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CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-65029225865432593772020-07-20T23:06:00.000-05:002020-07-21T07:53:08.077-05:00Football Season is ComingIn looking around for challenges I came across the <a href="https://alwaysfunchallenges.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Always Fun Challenges</span></b></a> blog and they have a challenge going on right now, "Anything but a card". Today I just finished my Diamond Dotz Chief's helmet project (getting ready for Chief's football) and thought I'd share it with you. This is for my son-in-law's birthday in August. He's never on the computer so I'm safe sharing.<br />
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<a href="https://kreativekreations.me/store/diamond-dotz/?sort=newest&page=4"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Kreative Kreations</b></span></a> has all football team helmets if you think you'd like to make one of your favorite team. It's one of those hobbies where your mind is blank while you are adhering the dots. I've needed those days where a blank mind was a good thing,,,,,,lol<br />
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Enjoy and I'll see you again soon.<br />
Love & Hugs,<br />
Granny Carol<br />
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<br />CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-15260913511216135552020-07-20T20:52:00.000-05:002020-07-20T20:52:22.115-05:00Has it really been 3 years since I've posted anything? My life has changed so very much in the last 3 1//2 years. My son and his significant other now live with me, at my request. My husband has not been well and is suffering from a brain injury he received in Vietnam in the 60's. He was blown up in a tank, more than once, and has a brain injury that did not show up until just the last 10 years. That brain injury has caused dementia and he is no longer able to care for himself, nor am I able to care for him, as he needs around the clock care with total assistance. Now you know why I haven't been around much. I've spent much of my time going back and forth between the VA home and home. With Covid-19 so prevalent I can no longer go for outside visits and we are back to visiting between windows and doors and not very often.<br />
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I'm really wanting to get back into card making and crafting again. I miss all my crafting friends and creating fun projects. Maybe I'll even try out for a design team again just to keep me motivated. I've got to check out what blogs are still active since I've been gone so long and what design blogs are having challenges. <br />
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I hope you'll bear with me as I strive to get back into your world.<br />
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With much love & hugs,<br />
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Oh gee, I don't know if anyone is still following me because I've been MIA and not visiting anyone or posting anything. So much has changed in my life this past year and especially since January. I won't go into details BUT I'm hoping now to be posting and playing some in challenges.<br />
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I've been taking coloring lessons at <b><i><a href="http://kitandclowder.ning.com/">Kit and Clowder</a></i></b> since Alyce started teaching. Although I haven't finished any classes for awhile now I did just finish this months class. Quite rusty but fairly pleased with how it turned out. Will be making this into a card soon.<br />
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The image is by Moonflower, titled <i><b>"Lilly The Dancing Princess"</b></i> and you can get her <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/543273345/lilly-the-dancing-princess?ref=shop_home_active_1">HERE</a></b>. I think she is gorgeous!<br />
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If you have the time to drop me a note I'd be more than appreciable and will drop by to visit to see what's been happening with you.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.<br />
Love & Hugs,<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you believe it is almost July 4th? Where has this year gone? Each year seems to get shorter and shorter. Won't be long and we'll be wishing for summer again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This month I've created a card using a pre-colored image by Kris of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "georgia" , serif; line-height: 28px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><a href="http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/">Imagine That! Digis by Kris</a>. </i></b>I've used Red Nose Reindeer and you can get it <a href="http://www.imaginethatdigistamp.com/store/p694/Red_Nose_Reindeer.html"><b><i>here</i></b></a>. Thought some of you that don't color but like to make cards could see what you can do with pre-colored images. You can be just as creative as if you colored the image yourself. So go ahead and get crafty and join us this week at <b><i><a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/">CCAYR </a></i></b>with <b>Anything Goes</b> as long as the theme is Christmas.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The trees are die cuts from Magnolia dies with SnowTex for snow affect; the DP is from a paper pad by Authentique; Spellbinder Scalloped Circle dies were used to cut the main image; the snowflakes are from a punch by Martha Stewart with Stickles added for glitz. I still love the glitz!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 28px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope you can join us at <b><i><a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/">CCAYR</a></i></b> this month for the July Challenge. Be sure you hop on over to the <b><i><a href="http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.com/">challenge blog</a> </i></b>to see all the amazing creations by my wonderful teamies.</span></span><br />
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CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-8650981486207276482016-06-01T23:47:00.000-05:002016-06-01T23:48:28.873-05:00CCAYR Design Team AnnouncementHi Everyone,<br />
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Geez, it's been so long since I've posted that I've forgotten almost everything I knew about editing and adding to my blog.<br />
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As of July 1, I will become active with the Christmas Cards All Year Round Design Team. I've been trying to add all of the team members and their blogs for easy access for everyone, but for some reason the gadget isn't going where I want it to go, nor am I able to add Hazel and myself. Will get it figured out as time goes on and before July 1. Please bear with me while I try to get my blog updated.<br />
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If you are stopping by, please leave me a comment so I can come visit and get reacquainted with you. I've really missed blogging and so many of my dear friends. Do keep in touch with some of you on Facebook but so many of you aren't there.<br />
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Love & Hugs, Carol (Granny)</div>
CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-37868523104663306802015-10-07T00:18:00.002-05:002015-10-07T00:18:47.221-05:00Happy Fall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Seems impossible that my last post was January 2015. Have not been crafting much except for taking coloring classes at<a href="http://kitandclowder.ning.com/"> <b>Kit and Clowder</b>,</a> plus playing some with mixed media, and spending way too much time on Facebook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is one of the Mixed Media kits from a workshop I attended in Kansas City this past summer hosted by <b><a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/">Scrapbook</a></b>. The mixed media class was taught by <b><a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/brand/quick+quotes.html">Quick Quotes</a>. </b> All I need to do is add the picture and it is complete. Will be sharing the companion kit in another post later this week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not sure how many of you are still here but I'd love to hear what you think about this project. I haven't been around to visit your blogs but if you are on Facebook then I've been seeing you there. Since I plan to be playing again, other than just on FB, I hope to be posting more here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope this finds all of you doing well, are healthy, happy, and busy crafting for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon.</span><br />
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CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-49328316027509936902015-01-15T15:42:00.000-06:002015-01-15T15:42:31.971-06:00Kit and Clowder Coloring Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This adorable image "Green Moth Maiden" is from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/721131444589832/"><b><i>Ching-Chou-Kuik</i></b></a> and a freebie for the Palette Challenge at <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.621308771330729&type=1">Kit and Clowder Facebook page</a></i></b>. She was so much fun and my first complete Copic colored image from taking the Skin and Hair class at <b><i><a href="http://kitandclowder.ning.com/home">Kit and Clowder</a></i></b>. Hope you like her!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll use her in a card soon but for now I'm focusing on learning new coloring skills from Kit and Clowder. I have several classes downloaded to start and finish and I'm so excited to see such an improvement in my coloring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you are all having a wonderful day and I'll see you again soon.</span></div>
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CraftinGrannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11026888485420333443noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787735905858132628.post-42283077711106942842015-01-08T22:01:00.001-06:002015-01-08T22:16:22.335-06:00New Dessert Shop in Saint Joseph Missouri<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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