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My Second Favourite 6 from 2016

Continuation looking back over the last year so I can rework some favourites with new stamps for 2017.

Continuing on trend in 2016 has been the watercolour addition to cards which I have always loved. I love my old and new Stampin' Up! stamps and made several Baby cards for the markets using retired SU products and current colours


The current In Colours are my favourite set and I was lucky enough to have them to play with for creating display samples for Onstage in May. - more Watercolouring!



I do love 3D items and constructing paper things so I was really happy with my Afternoon Tea Tree using the  Cuppa and Kettle Thinlits (so sad they are retired) and making my own little teabags ( and yes they had scented tealeaves in them!

My latest favourite 3d item is the Hot Air Balloons using the Up and Away Thinlits, which are coming with the New Occasions Catalogue in only 2 days time on Jan 4!!! Getting Excited for new things!
This gorgeous mobile was for beautiful baby Bella- a little treasure. It's really hard to capture in a photograph but lots of fun to make.

And then of course there's more favourite in Christmas crafting !! I absolutely loved creating the String Jars Decor for the Handmade Expo Markets and the matching Christmas Cards.


Now the next thing is to get busy making new things!!
thanks for sharing this journey with me.

Come back tomorrow to check out some new products!

Liz




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