Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Merry Christmas

Hi Bloggers.

Sue, Phill, John and myself are all up at Creative Expressions HQ today running a training day for CE Retailers. It's my job to demonstrate new Christmas Spellbinders Dies which CE have instock now for your local retailer to buy. I've just received my stock of dies and will be busy loading them onto my website this evening.

So, today, I thought I'd share one of the samples I've made -

For the background, I stamped one of the corners from Phill's Christmas Holly Corners Borders & Icons Stamp Set onto Coconut White Card using Forest Moss Distress Ink. I then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Creative Expressions Swirling Holly Embossing Folder and inked around the edges with Festive Berries Distress Ink using a Smoothie.

I used Spellbinders Lattice Ornaments Die Set. I cut the outer die of the bell and the bauble out of Brunswick Green Card (cutting the bell twice) and both dies of the bell and the bauble out of Rich Red Card (again cutting the bell twice). The little bow is from the same die set and I cut it 3 times out of Vintage Gold Card. I added some Bakers Twine from the Primary Set at the back of the baubles.


I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions Peace on Earth Stamp Set using Vermillion Archival. I cut it out using A2 Matting Basics and inked through the die with Forest Moss Distress Ink. I cut a mat out of Brunswick Green Card using another A2 Matting Basics Die.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 8mm White Pearls to the corners and piercing around the edges.

We went to see Ant Man on Monday night. Nathan is 19 and we always go and see Marvel and DC films together. We really enjoyed the movie - very funny in places. Would recommend it if you like Marvel films.

I have no more holiday photos to share. Kathryn has been busy working at the Drystack in Port Solent so hasn't blogged since the last link I shared with you.

I have got a few more photos to share with you from Kathryn's Graduation last week -




I've had to jiggle the dates of the workshops at Thats Really Crafty in Loughborough. July 27th has been moved to Monday 7th September, 8th August has been moved to Monday 12th October. My first workshop is on Monday 17th August and will have a Christmas theme.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.
www.juliawattscrafts.co.uk


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41 comments:

  1. kittyedavies47@gmail.com22 July 2015 at 06:24

    Morning Julia.
    Just wow wow lovely card. Brilliant photos. glad you enjoyed your film.
    When will you be back on tv? looking forward to seeing Sue tomorrow.
    Take care and have fun. lovely family. Kitty.

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com22 July 2015 at 06:28

    Sorry Julia I forgot to say Thank you Take care Kitty.

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  3. A Happercrafter622 July 2015 at 06:35

    Happy photos. Love the card - looks really festive. Have a good day.
    Jan
    Northampton

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  4. BridgetCG22 July 2015 at 06:54

    Morning Julia, love the card very festive and classic colours. Great pictures of the family at the graduation. Take care. Bx

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  5. Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts22 July 2015 at 06:58

    A lovely card I like Phil's stamps some lovely pics for you to cherish xx

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  6. Jenny L22 July 2015 at 07:01

    Hi Julia,
    super, super, creation today.
    Wonderful baubles die,and what you have created with them.
    Love the corner stamp too.
    Great pics of your daughter's graduation.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  7. Jackie T22 July 2015 at 07:09

    Good morning Julia today's card is gorgeous. I hope the workshops go well today. The graduation photos look fab you must be very proud. Is that Gun Wharf Quays in the background? We saw Antman last night we enjoyed it too. Have a great day today. Hugs Jackie

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  8. PharmacyMichele22 July 2015 at 07:12

    Great Christmas card & lovely photos.

    Michele

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  9. Anne22 July 2015 at 07:16

    A great card, Julia. I love the holly corners - another thing for my list.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  10. nancyd22 July 2015 at 07:20

    Morning Julia, a fantastic Christmas card and great photos glad you enjoyed the movie.
    Nancyd xx

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  11. Aspiring crafter22 July 2015 at 07:22

    I really like this card Julia , it's beautiful, love the way you have combined the dies and the stamping.
    The photos are great , looks like it was a great day,
    XxxRuth

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  12. June Smith22 July 2015 at 07:39

    Morning Julia, I love the way you have made this card today, might have to have a go of it if that is OK with you. also the photos are fabulous, certainly ones for the family albums

    Enjoy your Wednesday, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  13. Unknown22 July 2015 at 07:44

    Morning Julia,
    First Can I Say You Must Be A Very Proud Mom With Having Two Wonderful Children And You All Seem Extremely Close.
    I'm Loving Today's Card, All The Fabulous Products Your Using The Colours You've Chosen, I Must Admit I Love Phill's Corners Will You Be Going On Create And Craft With The New Spellbinders Products As I Miss Seeing You On There?
    You'll Have A Terrific Day With The Rest Of The Team Showing The Products To The Retailers, I Hope It Goes So Well As For Me Creative Expression Is The Best Company And Now You Also Denonstrating Spellbinders I'm Very Biased Who Could Wish For A Better Team Than Yourself, Sue, Phill, And John Also All The People That Work So Hard Behind The Scenes.
    Julia Thanks For Sharing Your Tremendous Card With Us.
    Hugs From Sam x

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  14. Laura O22 July 2015 at 07:49

    great card love the dies and you have made a very pretty card with them ,Love the pictures looks like everyone enjoyed themselves,Laura O

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  15. Linda2822 July 2015 at 08:24

    Hi Julia, great photo's, you must be so proud. Your card today is lovely, I do like Phil's new corner stamps, have a great day, Linda.

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  16. Patricia Howarth22 July 2015 at 08:49

    Morning Julia, A gorgeous card, the stamping is beautiful, and I'm loving the baubles, can't wait to get mine.
    Lovely piccies of Kathryn's Graduation, great memories you will have.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  17. gwen7022 July 2015 at 08:50

    Fabulous card Julia, love all the photos

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  18. Patricia Howarth22 July 2015 at 08:55

    Morning Julia, A gorgeous card, the stamping is beautiful, and I'm loving the baubles, can't wait to get mine.
    Lovely piccies of Kathryn's Graduation, great memories you will have.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  19. lydia jordan22 July 2015 at 08:55

    Morning Julia,
    I hope you all have a good day, bet you don't often all get together.
    Love the card, and thanks for sharing your lovely family memories.
    Lydia
    X

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  20. Unknown22 July 2015 at 09:01

    Hi Julia,
    Lovely Christmassy card, love the holly stamps and the way you have inked round the edge really makes them stand out.
    Really good photos, you all look very happy. A day you will never forget.
    Love Janet x
    from Wakefield

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  21. Heather Treble22 July 2015 at 09:02

    Hi Julia,
    A really lovely card, when I first scrolled down the baubles I thought they had a tartan look. Lovely photos from Kathryn's graduation.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Heather Treble

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  22. Tressa22 July 2015 at 09:10

    I made something similar last year but it was no where near upto the standard of this one. Makes me ashamed to have sent mine out. Now I have an idea of how the expert does it, I can but hope that mine vaguely matches the beauty of your card Julia. Thank you.
    Teresa

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  23. June Horrocks22 July 2015 at 09:33

    Love the card Julia and the family pictures are great thank you love June horrocks xxxx

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  24. Unknown22 July 2015 at 09:48

    Lovely card Julia... fantastic photos....you must be so proud.
    Luv Rach :)

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  25. ros hodgkins22 July 2015 at 09:54

    Hi Julia, great card, and lovely family photo's. Have a great day . X Ros

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  26. Rosie22 July 2015 at 09:57

    Hi Julia, i love, love your card and the layout too.
    Lovely photos from Kathryn's gradutaion, lovely memories to keep for a long, long time.....Rosie xxx

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  27. hazel young22 July 2015 at 10:07

    Lovely card and photos xx hazel

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  28. Rosemary Stickland22 July 2015 at 10:29

    Super card, and lovely family photos.
    Rosemary xx

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  29. Beryl22 July 2015 at 10:52

    A beautiful card Julia. Thanks for sharing your family photos.

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  30. Myra22 July 2015 at 11:39

    Hi Julia,
    A really Christmassy card! Beautiful photos too. Thanks for sharing both,
    Love Myra xxx

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  31. Lynn Dalby22 July 2015 at 12:23

    Hello Julia and all.

    I think your string of baubles is a great Idea, very effective. I really like the corner stamps and the delicate blending. Thanks for sharing.

    My Daughter and I have a similar understanding about films, our's started with The Harry Potter's, then to The Tolkien Series and now to The Minion Films. It's all good fun.

    Best wishes.

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  32. Unknown22 July 2015 at 14:34

    What a lovely sort of cute card. Refreshing and modern. Lovely piccies too Julia. Crafty Regards Julie kay xxx

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  33. karenlotty22 July 2015 at 14:56

    Lovely photos of the family
    These baubles look interesting I especially like the little bow and together with using bakers twine instead of ribbon is a lively idea

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  34. nannapat22 July 2015 at 16:02

    Lovely card Julia, I do like traditional colours. The holly corner stamps look fabulous, I definitely need them. Great photos. Pat x

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  35. granny sue22 July 2015 at 22:21

    Hi Julia. Lovely card, especially the holly corners. Lovely to see more photos of Kathryn's Graduation. I have come home to a photo of my friend's grandson's graduation from nursery. Never seen it before but he is dressed in a red gown and mortarboard with the traditional pose with the graduation scroll. So cute! SueL x

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  36. melody22 July 2015 at 23:10

    Hi Julia, lovely Christmas card the holly stamp looks fab an I am liking the little baubles dies, your photos re brilliant I but you are so proud an so you shoul be. Take Care Melody xXx

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  37. Maria23 July 2015 at 00:15

    Hi Julia,
    a great christmas card, the baubles die is real nice.
    tfs your family photos with us, they are lovely
    Maria x

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  38. Chris Curry23 July 2015 at 08:15

    Lovely card Julia. I know the Stables Emporium team Kim and Georgia were with you today, I'm green with envy. These new dies look great. Thank you.X

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  39. sandieann2123 July 2015 at 12:27

    Lovely card, Julia, and congrats to your daughter. Am so jealous of Kim and Georgia who are with you today. At least my sister and I got to meet you at Doncaster again. That;s Chris, in the comment above!

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  40. Anonymous25 July 2015 at 12:42

    Great card and lovely photos.

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  41. ohjay27 July 2015 at 16:15

    really liked the card Julia but most important today are the beautiful family pictures, what a proud mum you must be xxx

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