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Sketch Challenge using Forever Blossoms for World Card Making Day 2021

 It was World Card Making Day this time last week and I had a fabulous day making cards with a group of crafty friends from all over the place, both on line and in person organised by Vicki Wright. There were presentations by 6 designers and sketches to create along with on the day. It was so good to be creating with others. 

This is one of the sketches which was put up on the day but which I only managed to complete later,

I used the beautiful Forever Blossoms set which is one that I should use more often but never get past the good intentions. Thank goodness for the coordinating Cherry Blossoms Dies which cut out the images in a flash




Such a versatile sketch.

Current colours but retired papers, I'm sure we all have those.
The blossoms are stamped onto gray granite and coloured with blends.
You can't see the sparkle from the Wink of Stella - but it is there.

So now it is World Card Sending Week! - not that we really need a reason to send cards since we all know how wonderful they can make the recipient feel.
But let's face it, turning intention into action sometimes takes quite a prompt, so this is a great week to send someone a paper hug in the mail. I've done a few trips already! What about you?


A big thanks to Vicki and her group of demonstrators for organising WCMD2021 activities- it's a massive job and we all appreciate all your efforts behind the scenes.


I hope you have a creative week and remember, 
"don't just post online,
 post something pretty!"
cheers, Liz
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