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Hello, my name is Dionne and I have been crafting for a very long time. As a very young child my mother tried to teach me to knit, it was a disaster. However, it must have sparked an interest in making things and, partly to prove that I was not totally useless and partly because I really wanted to make things, I taught myself to crochet. Over the years I have developed a love of cross stitch and all types of paper craft ..... I eventually even taught myself to knit.


I am married to a very understanding man, thank goodness, because I spend all my time either crafting, thinking about crafting or talking about crafting. I am hopeless at housework and dinner is often late!


Thank you for visiting my blog.


Dionne

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

A Crofter's Christmas

Here I am again with another 'Christmas is July' card.  All of this card making has got me wondering about how organised everyone else is.  Have you started making your Christmas cards yet?  How about buying gifts and setting them aside?  I know someone who has not only bought all of her presents but has wrapped them too.


After some of the comments I received yesterday I am starting to feel a little like an estate agent.  So today I have to offer a small but comfortable cottage in a rural setting by Delicious Doodles, it would be perfect for 'A Crofter's Winter' cottage.


I coloured the image with my F& C pencils and added glitter to highlight the snowy bits. I then mounted the image onto some silver card and highlighted the snow with glitter. The music paper is from Dovecraft Christmas Glad Tidings paper pack and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The sentiment stamp is from Stampin' Up and the little gems from my stash.


Dionne


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4 comments:

  1. Mrs Beez13 July 2016 at 06:45

    This looks so peaceful with that extra special quiet that you get after a heavy snowfall! Once again the glitter is so pretty and perfect. You are well ahead with your cards - can't decide whether to make my own or not this year, which means that if I do it will be another last minute affair :) xx

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    1. Dee's Craft Room14 July 2016 at 07:17

      I have been trying to think of a sales notice for this croft. I suspect it has scope for improvement with some unusual features, situated in a quiet area. In other words it is in the middle of nowhere, has neither electricity or mains drainage and the roof leaks! But it does look idyllic.

      xxx

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  2. CdeBaca Crafts Gallery13 July 2016 at 08:28

    Amazing card! Your coloring skills and artistry work is amazing. It looks so professional and thank you for adding glitter! :) And, I am one who has not made ANY christmas cards yet or bought gifts. I know, I know....I will be panicking and wishing I worked on this stuff earlier haha.

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    1. Dee's Craft Room14 July 2016 at 07:18

      Thank you, you are too kind. I know I keep saying this but these images are a delight to colour.

      Dionne x

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