Friday, May 09, 2025

Celebrating Europe!

 Hello Crafty friends!

Thank you for joining in with last week's challenge. 

 Europe Celebrates!
This week we've been remembering wartime sacrifices whilst
celebrating  the 80th anniversary of the formal surrender of
Hitler's forces and the end of WW2 in Europe on 8 May 1945

Today (9th May) is Europe Day, recognising and celebrating
the huge diversity of the continent.  

So celebrate VE Day OR pick any of the 44 European
countries to feature
in some way on your project this week

Kathy    

I was very moved  by the soldiers from Ukraine who marched in the VE Day 80 parade in London on Monday. They represented Ukrainian soldiers currently training here in the UK. So I made my card to say "Thinking of You" to Ukrainians everywhere. You are not forgotten


Helen

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Friday, May 02, 2025

May Sentiment Challenge - WELL DONE!

   Hello Crafty friends!

Thank you for joining in with last week's Robinson Crusoe themed challenge. Most of us probably wouldn't fancy the idea of four years marooned on a desert island, but maybe a day or two wouldn't be so bad!

It's the first Friday of the month and time for our Monthly Sentimental Challenge;

 The theme for May is

WELL DONE!

it's all about giving a 'pat on the back' to those who've worked hard
and deserve some praise

Graduations, the end of school year, exam results, and other reasons too

These challenges help us grow ourstock of cards for when we need something special and thoughtful.
So join in, make a couple of cards for each sentiment and you'll always be prepared

As usual, we'll share our ideas and we'd love you to join us keep the inspiration going. Here is some inspiration from our Design Team. 

 

Helen  

 
 
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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Desert Islands and Sailing Ships

 Hello Crafty friends!

Thank you for joining in last week, its always lovely to see cute baby animals, in the fields - and on your cards!

Desert Islands and Sailing Ships
This week, be inspired by the book Robinson Crusoe, which  first appeared in paperback on this day April 25th, 1719. 
Written by Daniel Defoe it was based partly on the story of Alexander Selkirk who was marooned on a Pacific island for four years. 
 
Do you have the 'Desert Island Dream? 
Would you like to sail away?
 
 Create anything you like cards, tags, postcards or 3D project
Its up to you!

Here’s some inspiration to get you thinking.

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Friday, April 18, 2025

Little Lambs, Fluffy Chicks and Baby Bunnies

 

 Hello Crafty friends!

Thank you for joining in last week, your post-themed projects were so lovely - did you remember to send one to a friend?

Little Lambs, Fluffy Chicks and Baby Bunnies
We are still celebrating the glories of Spring this
 Easter Weekend!
This time let's see lots of baby animals bouncing
 about on your cards!
 
 Create anything you like cards, tags, 
postcards or 3D project
Its up to you!

Here’s some inspiration to get you thinking.

Kathy




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Thursday, April 10, 2025

It's In The Post

 Hello Crafty friends!

Thank you for joining in last week - Your heart-warming sympathy cards were so special and thoughtfully created to let the recipients know they are cared for

This week we have a history-inspired challenge for you

 It's In The Post

On April 11th 1855 Britain's first pillar (mail) boxes were installed. Then in 1874 the original bronze-green colour was changed to the iconic bright red we all know and love!
So be inspired by all things 'snail-mail' this week;
stamps, letters, mail boxes, postcards
And how about actually sending what
you make and surprising a friend!

 Create anything you like cards, tags, postcards or 3D project
Its up to you!

Here’s some inspiration to get you thinking.

Kathy


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Friday, April 04, 2025

April's Sentimental Challenge; With Sympathy

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Thank you for joining in with last week's Mellow Yellow challenge, there's something really wonderful and cheering about Yellow, isn't there? A dash of sunny yellow definitely brightens the spirits

It's the first Friday of the month and time for our Monthly Sentimental Challenge;

 The theme for April is
With Sympathy

Perhaps the hardest of all the cards we make, its so difficult to express how much we care for someone experiencing so much pain and sorrow.
But Sympathy and Condolence cards mean so much to those who grieve

These challenges help us grow our stock of cards for those times we need something special and thoughtful.
So join in, make a couple of cards to match the sentiment and always ...
Be Prepared!

As usual, we'll share our ideas and we'd love you to join us keep the inspiration going. Here is some inspiration from our Design Team. 

 
 

 
 
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Friday, March 28, 2025

Mellow Yellow

 Hello Crafty friends!

Thank you for joining in last week - we loved seeing all your Spring time creations.

This time we are keeping to the Spring theme but by concentrating on one of the major Spring colours

Mellow Yellow

This week we'd like to see lots of Bright and Beautiful shades of yellow!
Swathes of it, Splashes, spodges and spatters...  
as much as you like however you like to use it
Let's welcome the sun and encourage to shine on all of us! 
 
Create anything you like cards, tags, or 3D project. Its up to you!

Here’s some inspiration to get you thinking.

 
 

 
 

 



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