Thursday, 21 March 2013

Dusted it off

Thank you to all my crafty pals for your lovely comments. It has been all stop start, going to do something but the weather has put paid to most of what we had a mind to do. Why should I be surprised, we seem to have had over a year of rain with just the occasional blast of snow and a couple of days of sunshine (global warming indeed). 
I swapped my glue for some mortar and did a little repointing and general dogsbody as the boss laid the first row of blocks (but I am told the most difficult) of our new kitchen.  I have now been instructed to design what I want in the kitchen so that the electrics etc can be set so I will remain a bit missing although I am wandering in blogland and enjoying your beautiful creations. 
Now the important bit of info amongst all this waffle and thus the title of this post - I dusted off my old craftrobo as Poppystamps have started doing digi file die cuts. I bought 3 of them for 99 cents each and this Calypso Swirl is the first I have cut. I popped it onto a quick Thank You card along with some freebie die cuts I received and a bit of a stamp. It won't stop me using dies and of course buying them, lol. Sending hugs and do take care all and I will pop in to see you all by the by. 

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39 comments:

  1. Doreen21 March 2013 at 11:14

    This is gorgeous,love the design and colours.xxx

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  2. Viv21 March 2013 at 11:22

    So pretty - fab cut file and what a great price - sadly I don't own anything that will allow me to use cut files so I can admire without being tempted to spend! Agree with you on the global warming thing - been out for the usual walk this morning and it the wind is definitley of the Siberian variety!

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  3. Hazel21 March 2013 at 11:45


    Love this card Flora, you got a bargain there. Make sure you get all your plugs in the right places and right for you use easily, I have a couple in my kitchen I wish we're just a bit easier to get to, have fun with the planning. Hazel

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  4. Alison Scott21 March 2013 at 11:59

    Geeat card Flora.
    Ooh kitchen planning - the only thing I forgot to get installed was underfloor heating. The tiles are absolutely bone chilling when the weather is icy.

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  5. Stamps and Paper21 March 2013 at 12:08

    Lovely card Flora, great design and love the little elephant...

    Anne

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  6. Christine Harrop21 March 2013 at 13:12

    Hi Flora, this is great. I have toyed a few times with buying some kind of cutting machine but always persuade myself I don't need one. I spend all my money on dies instead. Who knows which is the better deal? Anyway, I love what I do and that is the main thing. Have fun with your planning! Christine xx

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  7. Unknown21 March 2013 at 13:23

    Hi Flora, lovely card. Pointing, your talents have no end! Good luck with you kitchen design.
    Carol.x

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  8. brenda21 March 2013 at 13:44

    Rain and more rain indeed Flora, hubby keeps a religious record of rainfall and here in the Fens we had 54.62 inches last year and so far this year we seem to following the same track with 7.55 inches to date. Spring, Summer ?

    Lovely elegance to your card with the sweet twist of the ellie at the bottom.

    B x

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  9. Unknown21 March 2013 at 14:08

    Beautiful card and lovely colours..x

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  10. Eileen21 March 2013 at 14:28

    Sounds as if you're having a busy time Flora. Love this card, such pretty colours and the die cuts are beautiful
    Eileen x

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  11. Sue21 March 2013 at 15:18

    Gorgeous card Flora. I love the colours and beautiful design
    Sue xx

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  12. Aquarius21 March 2013 at 15:33

    Good to see you are finding time to craft in between the builder's labouring work!! Nice to hear that neglected equipment is getting an airing.

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  13. Marie-Louise21 March 2013 at 15:34

    Gorgeous card Flora. I'm afraid I am stuck with the Grand Calibur. These cutting machines seem to be great.

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    1. Crafty Lark21 March 2013 at 17:03

      I wouldn't put one on my wish list again Marie-Louise although I do like playing with doing my own designs but I will always prefer to use actual dies. The biggest difference is that you can change the size of what you are cutting to suit your card. xx Flora

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  14. Pia S21 March 2013 at 16:34

    This is such a sweet card, Flora!

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  15. Sue21 March 2013 at 16:40

    Lovely card Flora huggles hun Sue J xxx

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  16. Patricia21 March 2013 at 17:41

    Good evening Flora,
    Great card,loving it all,good to see what you have done with those Digi Files.
    I never got the hang of my Craft Robo. Much prefer the Die Cutting machines.

    Really plan those "Sockets" in the kitchen, you can never have too many. I did my kitchen 3 years ago and I still wish I had put in more than I did. The other thing is the lighting. All these fancy things are fine but you really need to see if the chops are burning or not!!!!!
    Happy labouring

    Patricia xxx

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  17. pinky21 March 2013 at 18:55

    Love the die cut you used on your craft robo Flora, the card is just gorgeous. I remember planning our kitchen sockets 2 years ago, thought I had enough but no, wish I had put one on a wall that has none:( Good luck.

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  18. Kat21 March 2013 at 19:32

    What a lovely "quick" card Flora. Love that new die cut.

    Good luck with your new kitchen.

    Kat xx

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  19. cuilliesocks21 March 2013 at 20:06

    Love your card Flora, the dies are gorgeous and what you've done with them is fantastic. Good luck with the kitchen planning, remember load of sockets, can never have enough, take care Kate x

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  20. Carole Z21 March 2013 at 21:04

    Love your design and the colours...fab card, Carole Z x

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  21. Lorraine21 March 2013 at 22:01

    Fabulous card Flora. I love the colour and pretty design.
    Lorraine x

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  22. May21 March 2013 at 22:03

    Gorgeous card Flora, Love those dies.. Beautiful colours & design too.. Have fun planning your kitchen... If I did mine over again I would have a waist high oven fitted.. as hard work lifting out the roasties low down he.he..Hugs May x x x x.

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    1. Crafty Lark21 March 2013 at 22:21

      Hello May, just been saying that to hubby, neither of us is very good at bending down to see how the roastings are doing. We have had our current cooker for over 20 years old and it was second hand then. xx Flora

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  23. pam21 March 2013 at 22:14

    fabulous card Flora, beautiful die cuts, dont envy you with fitting a new kitchen, pam

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  24. Beryl22 March 2013 at 08:13

    Oh wow - this is lovely. It must be lovely to be able to cut such beautiful designs with your Craft Robo.
    Beryl xx

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  25. downrightcrafty22 March 2013 at 08:35

    beautiful card love the design and die cuts
    Hugs Kate xx

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  26. Glenda22 March 2013 at 09:13

    What a cute card...love the little elephant!

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  27. Redanne22 March 2013 at 10:09

    What a beautiful card Flora, love your new acquisition, a really beautiful design. We are having an extension built at present too but not for a new kitchen (sigh), hope all goes well with yours Flora. Hugs, Anne x

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  28. cotnob22 March 2013 at 14:29

    This is so pretty Flora, that new die cut is beautiful and lovely colours.
    Good luck with the kitchen planning.
    Pauline
    x

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  29. coops22 March 2013 at 15:59

    so gorgeous flora.fab image and design and i love your colours :D

    xx coops xx

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  30. Inkypinkydelights22 March 2013 at 17:31

    This is gorgeous Flora. Love your choice of colours. Happy Weekend, Judy x

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  31. Julieanne..aka pinkjools22 March 2013 at 18:28

    Hi Flora, gorgeous card...love the sweet image...so cute...hope you are keeping warm...its so cold here...Joolsx

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  32. mixamatoasties23 March 2013 at 23:22

    So lovely Flora.

    Susan xx

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  33. Jackie24 March 2013 at 07:36

    What a delightful image and a lovely card :o)
    Jackie xx

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  34. Anonymous24 March 2013 at 09:12

    Lovely card, I have just got a Craft-Too die and love it :D Great to see inspiration on using them

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  35. Evie24 March 2013 at 14:15

    Such a gorgeous card. Love the colours and all those die cuts.

    Hugs,
    Evie

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  36. Mau xx24 March 2013 at 15:00

    Hi Flora, This is so pretty, love the colours and the swirl is gorgeous.
    Hope the new kitchen work goes well, I need a new bathroom :( but more saving and less spending on stash might is needed ...lol
    Huge Hugs Mau xx
    Stay warm and well Flora xx

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  37. Pia26 March 2013 at 20:46

    beautiful card
    hugs Pia

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Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I enjoy reading them and knowing that I have company. Crafty hugs. xx Flora

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