Rudolph Day Challenge - Holly

Lovely Lilian has set this month's challenge and I have had a go, wow.

Not the best but I am sooo out of practise with Christmas cards! Must get better before Dec rush. Loving the Memory Box ? Gothic Arch Die I got in Newbury. Have a feeling you will be seeing more of it.

Thanks for stopping by on what is a very hot day here in the middle of England. X

 

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Lifebook Stencils...

Enjoyable cathartic play.

Enjoying the time...

XCherryX

 

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Lifebook Kelly Hoernig Lesson Week24

http://www.kellyhoernig.com/ For an amazing and inspiring time pop over and check Kelly's art out. I am really enjoying Tam's Lifebook year long adventure this year, although I am hideously behind, as per normal!

I loved Kelly's lesson and learnt so much. I had to do it and have been 'eye struck' ever since. Very useful symbol in the classroom too.

 

 

I really enjoyed this journal page. I have plans for many more like it as everything about it appealed to me. Thank you Tam and Kelly.

XCherryX

 

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Natural

Lovely Nicola's challenge 'Natural' on our forum has inspired me. Idea taken from Craft Stamper Mag article by Maria Sabina.

Chocolate orange cupcakes.

ATCs for a swap...

XCherryX

 

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How to use the blog?

I really enjoy following other blogs and am fascinated by the thoughts of others. I love seeing beautiful creations shared through words and images. I am continually moved by moments shared and challenged to think about what it is to be. There are so many beautiful people all doing their best out there and I feel empowered by reading their posts.

This is then constantly challenged by the time and self-belief issues - I want to comment, create and share - yet feel continually thwarted by the stuff I feel I have to do before I can do these activities. I also think much of the procrastination is a lack of allowing myself to be creative because i am no good. After a year and half of returning to work I still haven't reached a happy compromise yet. Will I ever? I am beginning to think not...

This is a statement to myself, it is how it is.

Thank you to all the lovely blog posters and thank you to those who pop by here and most of all thank you to my friends who stop and comment here. Your time and thoughts are treasured.

This card is inspired by a great piece in Craft Stamper Magazine by Jo Firth- Young. Her designs are amazing.

Three creative experiences I recommend and am personally enjoying are:

I am really loving Tam's Lifebook 2013 - it is challenging and fun.

She Art 3 by Christy Tomlinson is a fab course and again is helping to challenge the drawing fear.

Art Doodle Love book by Dawn Sokol is fabulously creative and interactive.

I am doing more than I think and am aiming for 10minutes of creative fun a day come what may... Embracing imperfection as I go.

How do you all use your blogs?

This is a rambling post, thanks for sticking around.

Hugs Cherry xxxx

 

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Courage

I am catching up as I am on half term break. I have been brave and tried to draw! I have to say I am really enjoying Tam's Lifebook 2013.

 

Working at my own pace suits me.

Excitingly, at the end of this week I am off to Craftathon 2013. I can't wait to be with my very special friends for a whole weekend of crafting fun and laughter.

If you are on hold - have fun. If you are at work - have a productive week.

Hugs Cherry xxxx

 

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Some creations ...

Time flies...as did January...

 

February started...

 

Just a few things to share. Hope the first two months of 2013 have/are going well for you.

I am not doing too well at embracing imperfection or developing patience or laughter yet! Oh hem. There are still 10 months left hopefully...

 

Hugs Cherry X

 

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