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Hi, my name is Jill. I am a stay at home Mummy, born in Scotland and living in Dubai. I love to scrapbook, make hand-crafted cards and paper projects. I am a full-time mummy to Adam and have a wonderful husband and great family. I love stamping and being creative. I lie awake at night thinking up new designs! Does everyone do this or is it just me? :) Thanks for stopping by. Jill x

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Cosy Winter Mailbox

Good morning all,
 
I hope you are all well and enjoying your weekend.  We have had a long weekend holiday here (
Thurs, Fri and Sat) because it is the Islamic New Year. Yay! 
 
Anyway, i am here to tell you about the fab new challenge over at 2 Sisters Challenge blog
 
This week the theme is: a SKETCH
 
 
There are two fabulous sponsors too! How cool is that?
 
 
and
 
 
This is the card i made using the Meljens 'Cosy Winter mailbox' image.
 
 
Supplies:
 
Paper: Authentique ' Festive' collection
Sentiment - The Greeting Farm
Punches: Martha Stewart snowflake punch
Inks: Copics & Tim Holtz distress ink - walnut stain
Ranger embossing tinsel
Pearls & button
 
Challenges i am entering:
 
One Stop Craft challenge - Challenge 205  - Monochrome Tones
Divas By Design Challenge 61 - Anything goes
Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #1 - All about Christmas
In The Pink Challenge #8 - Punches and/or Dies (I used a MS snowflake punch) 
Simply Create Linky Party #10
Crafts And Me #110 - Untraditional Christmas colours
 
It would be great if you joined us in this challenge and if you pop on over to 2 Sisters Challenge blog you can view the beautiful inspiration from my DT sisters.
 
Will be back later with something else to share.
 
Take care
 
Big hugs,
Jill x
 
 
 

6 comments:

  1. so gorgeous jill.really fab image and i love your pretty colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  2. Love the card and choice of colours :)
    Thanks for joining is at Paper Creator's Crafts.
    Hugs
    Debbie

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  3. Pretty card, great image and papers. Thanks for playing along at Paper Creator, good luck, Colette xx

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  4. Your card is fabulous... I almost feel sorry for that mailbox left out in the cold... but he has that nice scarf to keep him warm! The snowflake is a perfect embellishment for him!

    Thanks for sharing with us at In The Pink.... hope to see you again soon!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  5. Hi Jill - a lovely combination of papers and shades of Pink. Love the mailbox image - it's great fun!
    Thank you for joining us at ITP - hope we will see you again!
    Sylvia xxx

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  6. A great card. I love the image and design.

    Thanks for joining us at the One Stop Craft Challenge.

    Hugs Sarahxx

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Thank you for leaving a message. Have a good day, Jill :)