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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Giant flowers and leaf to match



Open in Mobile App Hi all, Wow spring cleaning around here has hit an unheard of level! Ive repainted all the skirting boards, door and window frames and doors in the house. The back verandah has been finished at last with the railing going on and a lick of new paint there too! Front walk in and front door are all painted! The inside walls are all cleaned down and we are now gutting out the front garden to make it look more modern. these are our plans for that.... Lots of different gravels and sun loving plants amongst it... cant wait till its all done!

Madaleine finishes year 11 in two days and is sitting her end of year exams, and  Beth and Ben have a couple of weeks break very soon :) all smiles here! Ive started another crochet blankie its a simple block pattern but I'm loving how its turning out! here is where i found the pattern http://www.piece-by-piece.net/Crochet/block_stitch.htm

 So to the paper crafting.... Ive made this giant flower with the Nesting blossom set from lifestyle crafts and placed small sections of the antique doily die into the petals for a different look (also from lifestyle crafts) Ive shaped each of the petals in a similar way to the Peony that I made some time back. Use all the layers and as many as you like to give it a nice full look.

My base card in a leaf pattern this one is free but i have four other patterns which I'll post up soon.

 Leaf Card Pattern 1


 

Blessings to you




 and a last thought
You have been given freedom; not freedom to do wrong
but freedom to love and serve each other
         Galations 5:13
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6 comments:

  1. Wendy LSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    This flower looks gorgeus, thanks for sharing it with us, xxx

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  2. terrieSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Great looking flower and leaf...
    thank you for sharing it with us.

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  3. TLadySeptember 19, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    BEAUTIFUL CARD Valita!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) LOVE IT!!!!! Makes me think of a Lily Pad! LOVE the addition of the doily! :)AND all the detail you added to the leaf! :)
    I've been "Spring" cleaning here too although, it's fall here! (Sometimes, I'm a little late! ) :) I know what you mean about the dust sticking to the wood! :/ Your garden area looks like it'll be FABULOUS!!!!!! :)
    And your blanket looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE the colors!!!!!!! :)

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing.

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  5. milosmomSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Wow you have been a busy bee! Wish I had your energy!
    Summer is hopefully winding down here,I am ready for cooler weather and some rain. Love your new big flower and doily! Really love the crochet blankie! Do you share the pattern on those you show or sell the pattern?

    Catherine
    aka milosmom

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  6. milosmomSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Wow you are a busy bee! Wish ihad your energy! Love, the beautiful flower and doily! I really love the crochet blankie your doing! Do you sell the pattern? Right now I am trying to get 6 different baby blankets done. Always looking for something new and different.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Catherine aka milosmom

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