Saturday 10 August 2019

Kickstart /Twofer Hybrid and my Holiday Craftroom

Christmas Kickstart has joined up with Darnell of the Twofer challenge this week - how could I not get involved?

Actually, I would have missed it if I hadn't taken a shoebox of craft stuff with me on my holiday in Wales. I had the most amazing craftroom at the top of our rented house, with a triple aspect view of the sea, mountains, village.. I made a couple of cards a day while the rest of the family slept - I'm always up hours before the others so this keeps me from being bored.

Edited to say: A few people asked me about the location of my holiday craftroom in Wales, ...it's Portmeirion.


For these cards the stamp I used was by Neat and Tangled. Both sentiments are from a Hero Arts set.

Here, I stamped and paper-pieced with some old magazine freebie paper.

I'd also like to enter this into:
Christmas cards all year round  tree
Creative Craft Cottage 

For this one I stamped and embossed in white on craft, coloured the Christmas trees and added white gel pen. 

I'd also like to enter this into:


15 comments:

anncreatief said...

Beautiful card. Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft Cottage challenge good luck. Have a nice day
Anneke DT

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Super cute trees. I love both ways you used them! Fun that you were able to pack enough supplies to craft while you were away.

Dotty Jo said...

So glad you took Christmas tree items with you! Two gorgeous cards, Marina. And what a beautiful place to craft! Where is this? It looks wonderful. Thanks for playing along at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge and enjoy your break, Jo x

Darnell said...

I love that whimsical trio of trees and how you showcased it in such fun ways with your two designs, Marina! How cool that you happened to have it with you on your holiday and could join in our Kickstart/Twofer challenge! Thank you for sharing the photos of your amazing views from your holiday craft room! I'm not sure I would do anything more than stare out those windows at the stunning views!! Hugs, Darnell

Martina said...

Beautiful trees. Both cards are beautiful, Marina. Thanks for joining us in CCAYR challenge - Add a tree. We hope you will participate in our next challenge.

Pia S said...

What a fantastic vacation craft room! Looks so cozy and with views to admire. One card is whimsical and fun, love the effect of the chevron patterned paper. The Kraft one feels warm and traditional. Two beautiful and different cards using the same stamp.

Mac Mable said...

What a great holiday home and what great views.
Love the contemporary Christmas cards and the paper pieced one is extra special x.

Mac Mable said...

Meant to say where are you in Wales? x

Heather said...

Love this tree trio - so simple and perfect, in their quiet winter scene! Beautiful job! Thanks so much for playing at Sparkles!

Claire said...

Gorgeous trio of trees used to make two different cards, I'm drawn to the one on kraft... it looks so pretty with the white embossing and the green x

Liz said...

Two super cards, Marina, I love the different ways you've used the tree stamp. Your holiday craft room looks wonderful.... and what a great view. xx

Deanne Saunders said...

Awesome cards!!! And beautiful view from the windows!! Thanks so much for participating in our CHRISTMAS CRAFTS ALL YEAR ‘ROUND challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Ros Crawford said...

What a fabulous stamp and the cards are both gorgeous!

Debbie said...

Really beautiful snow scene and card. Great contemporary design. Thanks for joining us over a team Sparkles Christmas. Hugs Debs DT xxx

Cindy said...

Fun cards. Thanks for sharing with us at CCAYR.