tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4713047448187992382024-03-14T08:20:58.175-04:00 Ham'n'Mule Designs handmade for you...Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.comBlogger2313125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-56263540143367201622024-03-12T08:00:00.001-04:002024-03-12T08:00:00.136-04:00Retro Rubber Blog Challenge #226 - Theme <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCSNHGQSrSQKtLX6WNhgu7tHGNbDidh0d4127ZYFKPISUDFi1QomgDD_RYoVn5Y3b6U0UIXQB6llM6cx-hOvLPIY1dlpcPoFHBk6YTfP-lcl4UrWsklBwnVY3YMZfBfTidVY4D27RR7WtsT2pXnulQHuwq6lRD5METvzX6S5lz7GGnmGwj5dXRqs9uAq3/s3023/RRCB%20226_theme_12-22March_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="2818" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCSNHGQSrSQKtLX6WNhgu7tHGNbDidh0d4127ZYFKPISUDFi1QomgDD_RYoVn5Y3b6U0UIXQB6llM6cx-hOvLPIY1dlpcPoFHBk6YTfP-lcl4UrWsklBwnVY3YMZfBfTidVY4D27RR7WtsT2pXnulQHuwq6lRD5METvzX6S5lz7GGnmGwj5dXRqs9uAq3/w373-h400/RRCB%20226_theme_12-22March_ClaireG.jpg" width="373" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another awesome <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />Ths time we have a spring theme for you.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlC7q3INJoXHRUi2JkvgH9P3D_vIHJHEwxrS0SYedpSFXFaW6lteWBTAeCcOOedCWKlZdVttkaP__rHERnKcLGVrk1tNgu2BhW4Mnh2Uoc8JR5hH4A59OOS0Wtmgo1gvgRVWbbVeDuE5WPzPzsthEnoZZIbfq0EorLi1QAIo09p7sdhkXvaLjI3bvHgrZN/s640/RRCB%20226_theme_12-22March.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlC7q3INJoXHRUi2JkvgH9P3D_vIHJHEwxrS0SYedpSFXFaW6lteWBTAeCcOOedCWKlZdVttkaP__rHERnKcLGVrk1tNgu2BhW4Mnh2Uoc8JR5hH4A59OOS0Wtmgo1gvgRVWbbVeDuE5WPzPzsthEnoZZIbfq0EorLi1QAIo09p7sdhkXvaLjI3bvHgrZN/s320/RRCB%20226_theme_12-22March.jpg" width="275" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love flowers and now I am slowly becoming a gardener spring brings much excitement!<div><br /></div><div>I have these pretty orangey-red flowers in my front garden (no idea what they are, the landscaper for the builder added them) and they inspired my colour palette.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used 'Mondo Sakura' by Ellen Hutson that I have had since 2019. I heat embossed the stamp onto watercolour paper and then watercoloured it using Altenew Watercolour brush markers. The sentiment is also from the set and despite having used this set a lot, I have never ever used this sentiment combo!</div><div><br />Which spring flowers do you have in your stash that will inspire you? Pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends March 22nd.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-35271087803643228322024-02-27T12:05:00.007-05:002024-02-27T12:05:47.436-05:00Retro Rubber Blog Challenge #225 - Tic-Tac-Toe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtT65tYUQJTiaS9VArcd_E4kReTgDjnuXNb-1-TNIksOH8MBEK_0BW5deJGrcZA7q436I8MPNkN7VZdlNibsBLsturMBSCfOhTb6X_FZ2DqmIA8SaR4lhE5VDfyc11_72OffncTBMDIUimIHRCyweFcIcoSNcf693CXHBtLxV-RObPmJNXGzrypwvU4CEp/s640/RRCB%20225_tictactoe_27Feb-8March_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="640" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtT65tYUQJTiaS9VArcd_E4kReTgDjnuXNb-1-TNIksOH8MBEK_0BW5deJGrcZA7q436I8MPNkN7VZdlNibsBLsturMBSCfOhTb6X_FZ2DqmIA8SaR4lhE5VDfyc11_72OffncTBMDIUimIHRCyweFcIcoSNcf693CXHBtLxV-RObPmJNXGzrypwvU4CEp/w400-h398/RRCB%20225_tictactoe_27Feb-8March_ClaireG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another awesome <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time we have a fun Tic-Tac-Toe board<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRtZR2LJ6u-gQmVB7ZPTgi596NmSN-q-7k9Wj5mEXNNH0f7l42B6vvkTkAWsQDz2kJs_SZHbw4V-kHm4n8NWvUgdJEfB2zouK5HPrSoOMhUP9ufRvt7fa8DOCbxofI5GDGQqcrolk1LHYMjdJGCZpn_tJeuvlD-EkLca8CeB6n8Kh0OP972hchB36faUf/s640/RRCB%20225_tictactoe_27Feb-8March.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRtZR2LJ6u-gQmVB7ZPTgi596NmSN-q-7k9Wj5mEXNNH0f7l42B6vvkTkAWsQDz2kJs_SZHbw4V-kHm4n8NWvUgdJEfB2zouK5HPrSoOMhUP9ufRvt7fa8DOCbxofI5GDGQqcrolk1LHYMjdJGCZpn_tJeuvlD-EkLca8CeB6n8Kh0OP972hchB36faUf/s320/RRCB%20225_tictactoe_27Feb-8March.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I think everyone loves a Tic-Tac-Toe.</div><div><br /></div><div>I went with the last vertical row - Pattern Paper - Gnome - Floral.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have had the 'Spring Gnomes' set by MFT since 2022 and this is the FIRST time I have used it!! I am not normally a Gnome fan, but I love Easter stamps so I remember really wanting these! </div><div><br /></div><div>I stamped and coloured my cute little Gnome using Altenew markers, I actually cut him out using my Brother Scan n Cut, I don't normally do that for just one stamped image, but he was too cute to mess up with my dodgy fussy cutting LOL.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Gnome Grown sentiment is from a set by Stamping Bella 'Oddball Gnome Family Sentiments' from 2022. I love the pun here and I added 'gift for you', which I created on my computer and then printed out.</div><div><br /></div><div>The papers are both from my stash and I have no idea who they are by, because 3 years ago shortly before the move to Tampa, I started cutting my papers to 4x6 so I would use more of my ENORMOUS stash.</div><div><br /></div><div>So that the heart and the floral paper didn't clash too much, I added a piece of die-cut vellum. I like this as a trick.</div><div><br /></div><div>A super cute card that will accompany a gift for a friend.</div><div><br />Which row will you choose? Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends March 8th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-6827753140571787632024-02-27T08:00:00.001-05:002024-02-27T08:00:00.143-05:00Retro Rubber #225 - Theme Challenge - Tic-Tac-Toe..<p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVwVnwy_esLQDz2V-1Wi3CUwcy9N8czjD5T4oZ9gETbUGknB8opG8tS3B9mo_pZ9DMO9j_xfeAExM-kTyivNtHtO4Bw1hDWoMInaCwkZ2ReB98RhxvZYiG3UAA2hgwlgDwdmgcTgNYouiBPGiVbSP6Mwkxs0CLg5JaTK7TxemIyggD9Kr8LNKqHxbvi8Y/s640/RRCB%20225_tictactoe_27Feb-8March.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVwVnwy_esLQDz2V-1Wi3CUwcy9N8czjD5T4oZ9gETbUGknB8opG8tS3B9mo_pZ9DMO9j_xfeAExM-kTyivNtHtO4Bw1hDWoMInaCwkZ2ReB98RhxvZYiG3UAA2hgwlgDwdmgcTgNYouiBPGiVbSP6Mwkxs0CLg5JaTK7TxemIyggD9Kr8LNKqHxbvi8Y/s320/RRCB%20225_tictactoe_27Feb-8March.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /></div>We have a tic-tac-toe board for you this time. <div>These are my faves, I love seeing cards that have been made using the same row I have chosen. It's fun seeing the different interpretations of the same prompts.<br /><br /><br /><br />Which row will you choose? Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends March 8th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-56081661658591253642024-02-13T08:00:00.014-05:002024-02-13T08:00:00.140-05:00Retro Rubber #224 - Sketch Challenge..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvdZ_EH_ZQPhGr8QOCnwJy4HCB4gbTClLKHL5tCGS7N9U8coVCyE712KLi6RHZGU3dPYphGcb100vFhrwIbBnvG4a3CWTZXguH2K3RbjnmzDeXV294lX6asbET8rDDtOxyiN50j-vJ2L7TwlUaguAHEljpEbZparU29xp-42t9WxkIDPXXGdBaJDTyUsj/s1289/FB_IMG_1707778542376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvdZ_EH_ZQPhGr8QOCnwJy4HCB4gbTClLKHL5tCGS7N9U8coVCyE712KLi6RHZGU3dPYphGcb100vFhrwIbBnvG4a3CWTZXguH2K3RbjnmzDeXV294lX6asbET8rDDtOxyiN50j-vJ2L7TwlUaguAHEljpEbZparU29xp-42t9WxkIDPXXGdBaJDTyUsj/w335-h400/FB_IMG_1707778542376.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another awesome <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge. Fun fact, I forgot to write this post before I left for the cruise! So wrote this whilst on the deck on my lounger. Isn't technology amazing! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtuncJJwe2T4I5wsAi7Iw6PmCIjcy00fT5U43kH_E_xT8Vc1Vu1UKKVYxjBFlF36kHsYzjOuGfkTR0Pqs4yiQl5jVNOaMmXgDJRJXi1w4I2T_pcTfRxXASr_UHqmz1825HWOYIi3qoPq9epVg-D9tpwG5M0cp_qqiorWu3DxR3Kmgva79vyI8BdJO4LO-/s640/RRCB%20224_Sketch_13-23Feb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtuncJJwe2T4I5wsAi7Iw6PmCIjcy00fT5U43kH_E_xT8Vc1Vu1UKKVYxjBFlF36kHsYzjOuGfkTR0Pqs4yiQl5jVNOaMmXgDJRJXi1w4I2T_pcTfRxXASr_UHqmz1825HWOYIi3qoPq9epVg-D9tpwG5M0cp_qqiorWu3DxR3Kmgva79vyI8BdJO4LO-/s320/RRCB%20224_Sketch_13-23Feb.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sketch time! You know how much I love a sketch and this is one of mine :)</div><br />I love this set by Avery Elle 'Sweet Swines' that I have had since 2020. It is always easy to make pretty cards with it and the pig on the scooter is my fave. I used bling to mimic the hearts in my sketch and the sentiment is by Stampin' Up from 2022 'Sweet Conversation' set. <br /><br />Show us your interpretation of the sketch and pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends February 23rd.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br />Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-27576324550068626972024-01-30T08:00:00.022-05:002024-01-30T08:00:00.134-05:00Retro Rubber #223 - Colour Challenge - Winter Blue Ombre..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaygioKNv9BSxmCOgkcjXhkjkad3kgm0i_0WYrgu8uEuz6DUWTFDiCy9wyVSKFBIOeU_l22dMt1S5HcecyqqGpcHrAX5-xha2pI1JwO9BN4h0moNYoM2zS-GdsdHZcPsANWkOmif37vucbwx0EtMGvABr9s2UWiJYrVckSpUEkGnfu0E0WspRpSADa_eh3/s2834/RRCB%20223_Colour_30Jan-9Feb_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2792" data-original-width="2834" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaygioKNv9BSxmCOgkcjXhkjkad3kgm0i_0WYrgu8uEuz6DUWTFDiCy9wyVSKFBIOeU_l22dMt1S5HcecyqqGpcHrAX5-xha2pI1JwO9BN4h0moNYoM2zS-GdsdHZcPsANWkOmif37vucbwx0EtMGvABr9s2UWiJYrVckSpUEkGnfu0E0WspRpSADa_eh3/w400-h394/RRCB%20223_Colour_30Jan-9Feb_ClaireG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fab <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsu3Hgro1sOhqY7XqKO39RD78fhmgB5lMHwES4Yw2WWzvm7ui1s8AdEJ-mgzd6SKHIeI91S7xNiG2xJF1zFoTLf8xyDLyS5WUG0SY_sGm6ZeLWu4GKRFV40Snccz17i_XrSkCYxllwDwlE70Dj11yYY0klL3GCIzhvJRjqxkMSP1VHC8Oj2zci4YLfQz7s/s640/RRCB%20223_Colour_30Jan-9Feb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsu3Hgro1sOhqY7XqKO39RD78fhmgB5lMHwES4Yw2WWzvm7ui1s8AdEJ-mgzd6SKHIeI91S7xNiG2xJF1zFoTLf8xyDLyS5WUG0SY_sGm6ZeLWu4GKRFV40Snccz17i_XrSkCYxllwDwlE70Dj11yYY0klL3GCIzhvJRjqxkMSP1VHC8Oj2zci4YLfQz7s/s320/RRCB%20223_Colour_30Jan-9Feb.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This time we have a colour challenge for you.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like creating ombre backgrounds. This time I did something a bit different. I stamped the rainbow (Rainbow background by Momenta 2023) onto watercolour paper and heat embossed it in white to create a resist. Then I used 3 different blue Distress Oxide inks with water to add colour to the panel, fading out to white at the bottom.</div><div><br /></div><div>The unicorn is one of my all-time fave stamps by Pink Fresh Studio 'Unicorn Dreams' that I have had since 2018. I stamped it in blue ink here onto watercolour paper. The sentiment is from the same set.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love how it turned out, the blues are so pretty.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm excited to see what you will create. Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.</div><div><br />Challenge ends February 9th<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx</div><br />Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-65116580543170739432024-01-16T08:00:00.001-05:002024-01-16T08:00:00.357-05:00Retro Rubber Challenge #222 - Winter Theme..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Xx_UQImTj78BpqySxiaIRXWteIDRiGQEzIUlE6D8L1Whciv_L_ZIDidpW-P-mHanHMNyhTi7FyuZkCIP6x1kESKGNX3gd8DZg1PXsw34K_zJzAwLWAUzF1CPBLHvzGN-j3VIXyauW9PWoC9n4onujFy9bDLTRTS7rGgLli7uvRBK5yQahiF0rYzHnB-D/s2929/RRCB%20222_Winter_16-26Jan_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2929" data-original-width="2875" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Xx_UQImTj78BpqySxiaIRXWteIDRiGQEzIUlE6D8L1Whciv_L_ZIDidpW-P-mHanHMNyhTi7FyuZkCIP6x1kESKGNX3gd8DZg1PXsw34K_zJzAwLWAUzF1CPBLHvzGN-j3VIXyauW9PWoC9n4onujFy9bDLTRTS7rGgLli7uvRBK5yQahiF0rYzHnB-D/w393-h400/RRCB%20222_Winter_16-26Jan_ClaireG.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p><p>Happy New Year! And welcome to the first fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge of 2024.</p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1IJLmIwvTgu8tK-vDU84Wa3v9aK-AgjvySAXWgE1AyS3jzJgehyWR-IoPlFgIudQp-RobsG0SY2bkOoPI1FEeZ1yp0z6s-wQD2XO71ikBYjMb1jSpRp5p37f7H9cXda24zmMwyIOP46MlbS-uiEL8CTx7fINTJCFlGXShJnGyOvEkTQwAK8EfFgrYYv5/s640/RRCB%20222_Winter_16-26Jan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1IJLmIwvTgu8tK-vDU84Wa3v9aK-AgjvySAXWgE1AyS3jzJgehyWR-IoPlFgIudQp-RobsG0SY2bkOoPI1FEeZ1yp0z6s-wQD2XO71ikBYjMb1jSpRp5p37f7H9cXda24zmMwyIOP46MlbS-uiEL8CTx7fINTJCFlGXShJnGyOvEkTQwAK8EfFgrYYv5/s320/RRCB%20222_Winter_16-26Jan.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div>This time we have a fun winter theme for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to use a set 'Snow Day' by Clearly Besotted, that I have not used that much until Christmas 2023. I made a bunch of Christmas cards with it, so it was front of mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I created the little scene by masking the house and hippos from the set and then I blended distress oxides to create the wintery background. I added some white gel pen to give it all a snowy feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love how this came out.</div><br />Which wintery stamps will you use? Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends January 26th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-74737760543568023272024-01-07T02:24:00.003-05:002024-01-07T02:24:41.989-05:00Happy 2024 and New in HNM Store!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm48JO6sh7ijQiU7exWWtAKP7XR8IJwOQjYsPksksVzKPzD6jX1yLzKRiUgkigYFXaKEXXHMZTeX3JW3OgcYEq0m4p0dttk83baWndD3jO-svfeC0zaez6e0Z_GAoZZkBYxM_fG6PpWWMbXj8utBp-5HvMPCBea1FV1xg9AwBFjmdYqWXHoaXMrEdtGPvf/s2688/Etsy_MC_Set2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="2659" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm48JO6sh7ijQiU7exWWtAKP7XR8IJwOQjYsPksksVzKPzD6jX1yLzKRiUgkigYFXaKEXXHMZTeX3JW3OgcYEq0m4p0dttk83baWndD3jO-svfeC0zaez6e0Z_GAoZZkBYxM_fG6PpWWMbXj8utBp-5HvMPCBea1FV1xg9AwBFjmdYqWXHoaXMrEdtGPvf/w396-h400/Etsy_MC_Set2.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hey,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy New Year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welcome to 2024.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a mixed 2023, but it ended really well and that is good enough for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The HamnMule store has been growing slowly and I hope to dedicate more time to it next year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just popped these super cute <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.me%2F3S6OT9U%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR085gQ0G0l4wTPuI8P8BmFQvKtmX2vLt11SXRa2gFGNxi8nMdlehnyumCk&h=AT0ulDzoebZKLw_2llBVIjVWVjKKGcKqrkOdvIXRUiENLY9VaaYUQZQTTkzJhvGZ2tHtzttPyaEPE278edQiepz_RGKFGcotNW5zNSe89pcRti0DOFGeD3f9jjUpq-HkUQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1nSWUpLOFO6U97onU8IQHHya4QKW6VxA_GezbKXLLJlBZM4MWYa5I7kGi494qaFaVlNtbiCz7Hq7UOHgOm7WjNJ31RJ0K3ATrfZWIvfDIfuF8JnVpirdf8nLl7MDbATRjP1YwGGIVSef8f993-F19qlWcXD2MKhaHtNAxoWhns2GZ5Aw" target="_blank">mini notecards</a> in the store. There are x8 in the pack and you get free mini sentiments too, so you can make the cards a bit more personal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggK1phjLq821mSCooWxDhAQ2ybIkSNUaw2vsVACVdWecg71NyzI5847AaXUTjY1UWgR0O3J9VwobrULRjS38Ujt2gT98pd22XTiLIZuOCATwNNzq6_bdVjNJ98sptiytLsUTOCxAnFLomOEp5zLV2fINX2OaS9mnVxBIZNFArdTd2YsKXjxjH72DfnoWMK/s2388/Etsy_MC_word%20example.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2264" data-original-width="2388" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggK1phjLq821mSCooWxDhAQ2ybIkSNUaw2vsVACVdWecg71NyzI5847AaXUTjY1UWgR0O3J9VwobrULRjS38Ujt2gT98pd22XTiLIZuOCATwNNzq6_bdVjNJ98sptiytLsUTOCxAnFLomOEp5zLV2fINX2OaS9mnVxBIZNFArdTd2YsKXjxjH72DfnoWMK/w400-h379/Etsy_MC_word%20example.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cute right!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the best bit is they are only $4.00 + tax and shipping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for looking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cx</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-78548115638196362522023-12-05T08:00:00.005-05:002023-12-05T08:00:00.136-05:00Retro Rubber Challenge #221 Merry Christmas..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6OcJAcuOaDqKbhTa2Syx7sUzX8geXEa8sQV6r9rOEvBPnNotHRjiySp4GFowD0cr_psVVaBsBkKl-7PDfCs4lHNI1a4L_ONpc1GeundF6ORe_kPxmDnDUBGa6J6RhFz_nn6Wg9PwHRd4X63iSz2egs7y0AjYxGHJwNzkAoPcQnLrhcJE1Pt6D-EkOHjCC/s2312/RRCB221_Inspo%20Merry%20Christmas_Dec5-Dec15_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="2041" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6OcJAcuOaDqKbhTa2Syx7sUzX8geXEa8sQV6r9rOEvBPnNotHRjiySp4GFowD0cr_psVVaBsBkKl-7PDfCs4lHNI1a4L_ONpc1GeundF6ORe_kPxmDnDUBGa6J6RhFz_nn6Wg9PwHRd4X63iSz2egs7y0AjYxGHJwNzkAoPcQnLrhcJE1Pt6D-EkOHjCC/w353-h400/RRCB221_Inspo%20Merry%20Christmas_Dec5-Dec15_ClaireG.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><br /><p>Hey,</p>Can you believe that it's that time already? Time for the last <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge of 2023.<div><br />We really hope you have enjoyed playing with us this year, it has been fun to see some new faces. Don't forget you don't have to have a blog to play along, you can link up using Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc<br /><br />This time we want you to use the photo to inspire your card - colours or imagery, or both, it is entirely up to you.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHPSrjYqwI6TYy6fWkn-nZrCVhV-p-0ygE8LyLO3pW5m6k2MtZFri-N8qN4c6nshtUBU3X_FSauSIKQGtwh2Ghjq1Gf59jZSWjVExKyCjjure9yQwKIgOBhh4HLm53IO4VuCgJCuzcyluxSTarAir9wmqOrFKT5H6v6zMdI5O9JdewydMRPnNR_w8sC4v/s540/RRCB221_Inspo%20Merry%20Christmas_Dec5-Dec15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHPSrjYqwI6TYy6fWkn-nZrCVhV-p-0ygE8LyLO3pW5m6k2MtZFri-N8qN4c6nshtUBU3X_FSauSIKQGtwh2Ghjq1Gf59jZSWjVExKyCjjure9yQwKIgOBhh4HLm53IO4VuCgJCuzcyluxSTarAir9wmqOrFKT5H6v6zMdI5O9JdewydMRPnNR_w8sC4v/w344-h400/RRCB221_Inspo%20Merry%20Christmas_Dec5-Dec15.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was inspired by the musical notes and went for a hunt through my Christmas stamps and came up with this beauty by StudioLight 'Essentials: Let It Snow' I have had it since 2020. I smooshed a Christmassy background and stamped over it. I remembered why I rarely use this gorgeous stamp.. it is a beast to stamp, it took approx 8 inkings to get it to work..</div><div style="text-align: left;">But so worth it, because this card makes me so happy!</div><br />We can't wait to see what you were inspired to make and pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends December 15.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a wonderful Christmas and we'll see you in 2024.<br /><br />Cx<br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-48964086819808379362023-11-21T08:00:00.002-05:002023-11-21T13:20:41.040-05:00Retro Rubber Challenge #220 Tic Tac Toe..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPryynglh1PqhmO5QNQusVQVT9_xDFH7wbVMijYcLrSJMV_UhAPTXSe8qFLkkWpEj96GnwZ5lX7XtWkVGN1G6eec17GwwJp7lWX7j7Q_5otFoTpun5NFYHD-ZPeYrUYe9vbIxzttKl7DTYinnuJsgF3TXGLhLrUfPUO-J_6uGquPDtxTQW48rOH7Nf7xi4/s919/RRCB220_TicTacToe_Nov21-Dec1_ClaireG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="840" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPryynglh1PqhmO5QNQusVQVT9_xDFH7wbVMijYcLrSJMV_UhAPTXSe8qFLkkWpEj96GnwZ5lX7XtWkVGN1G6eec17GwwJp7lWX7j7Q_5otFoTpun5NFYHD-ZPeYrUYe9vbIxzttKl7DTYinnuJsgF3TXGLhLrUfPUO-J_6uGquPDtxTQW48rOH7Nf7xi4/w365-h400/RRCB220_TicTacToe_Nov21-Dec1_ClaireG.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />We have a tic-tac-toe board for you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NCqnViAFbULVmrZPxMb2JZfM8Rn-e6GIH8V0QMxU1r7pr8WiH2BaxxNtPcL5f2pfi2eP8absfwm8tYNvWZ7YvSR6HNhY_rV7dKamrhv6ZPHj77y_i2O0_kCms9BFJpH-BEi-9v41z8lN7A7J20RTm8rUEgaJ8fzS43bfJ5l9XkGlX38tY9rSYjtMG1pS/s540/RRCB220_TicTacToe_Nov21-Dec1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0NCqnViAFbULVmrZPxMb2JZfM8Rn-e6GIH8V0QMxU1r7pr8WiH2BaxxNtPcL5f2pfi2eP8absfwm8tYNvWZ7YvSR6HNhY_rV7dKamrhv6ZPHj77y_i2O0_kCms9BFJpH-BEi-9v41z8lN7A7J20RTm8rUEgaJ8fzS43bfJ5l9XkGlX38tY9rSYjtMG1pS/w344-h400/RRCB220_TicTacToe_Nov21-Dec1.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was excited by this board and I chose - Snowman-Pattern Paper-Tag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am sad that Your Next Stamp is closing, I got my first ever Monster stamps from them and that sparked my obsession. I used one of my fave sets by them here 'Silly Monsters Chillout' I have had it since 2019.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was such a fun and easy card to make. I love tags and I have a huge stash of them. This one is from Michaels and I love the glittery edges. My paper I found in my Christmas stash and worked perfectly here.</div><br />Which row will you choose? Pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends December 1.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br />Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-34390363038847667992023-11-07T08:00:00.001-05:002023-11-07T08:00:00.146-05:00Retro Rubber Challenge #219 Get your sketch on...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLq0W-4P8vw3lcxj9ibBfP1RbpnC7U11u_NinjBs5umhe2axrUYunru9PHOFz9FC1vAZPFxFPA8GA8rEJ-CYxo0oZlutLBwEhLeJsoiC6osSIvOG1753fr4LWgefvtDlf8JRlFEnxxEBisPwloBZ_eUfiqeiVh4G6htnZQPMtBmo-LQdOgAw5-bSyQRMx/s900/RRCB219_Sketch_Nov7-Nov17_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="837" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLq0W-4P8vw3lcxj9ibBfP1RbpnC7U11u_NinjBs5umhe2axrUYunru9PHOFz9FC1vAZPFxFPA8GA8rEJ-CYxo0oZlutLBwEhLeJsoiC6osSIvOG1753fr4LWgefvtDlf8JRlFEnxxEBisPwloBZ_eUfiqeiVh4G6htnZQPMtBmo-LQdOgAw5-bSyQRMx/w373-h400/RRCB219_Sketch_Nov7-Nov17_ClaireG.jpg" width="373" /></a></div><br /><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another awesome <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge, only 3 more left this year!<br /><br />We have a sketch for you this time, you know I love sketches.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubUoDs_DbM4UDJssPQ0hlvnUIEUXKsF2PaFw9-Ila9gnQpXPETmzyJslaWShoQQ9RDUv4-APehkNBr4MmEvQQP0bL3CaBppaciTxayKxnVWHUk3Mzr525BZBr4rIVk4dO2eVTbFoM0JXdcYhCtSwoYoXMXhbeduXVEv7O6F5bni3yJ0f0f9D87xvAEg11/s540/RRCB219_Sketch_Nov7-Nov17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubUoDs_DbM4UDJssPQ0hlvnUIEUXKsF2PaFw9-Ila9gnQpXPETmzyJslaWShoQQ9RDUv4-APehkNBr4MmEvQQP0bL3CaBppaciTxayKxnVWHUk3Mzr525BZBr4rIVk4dO2eVTbFoM0JXdcYhCtSwoYoXMXhbeduXVEv7O6F5bni3yJ0f0f9D87xvAEg11/w344-h400/RRCB219_Sketch_Nov7-Nov17.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I went with a kind of one-layer card (I think to be one layer, you have to stamp onto the card blank?). I stamped 4 rows to fit the sketch. I love how it came out, it feels perfect for a guy or a teenage boy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used Tim Holtz Arrows & Dotted Inquisitive mini stamp set, which I have had since January 2022 and I used my fave Happy Birthday sentiment by MFT that just lives on my desk and I have had it since 2017. I stamped everything using Distress Oxides, I love the muted, kind of chalky feel they give.</div><br />Show us your interpretation of the sketch and pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends November 17.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br />Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-15208518444434160322023-10-24T08:00:00.002-04:002023-10-24T09:54:34.900-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #218 - Fall Picnics colour challenge..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaTSmAvH9mYrf42fPt7yhRg5B-AFXsdD7hfBSFIrqb8djif7-WZq15cDxVxX8ti2bS5sFbZwLEC5aKJBqnfhrB8iWWUNDvPOK8FvzP7jxne3n5GJDla0UdA4_tJULEL2bnzBwBv58WVotWmL7gEMHJXz3hzxXkePEGsJwo3vgF8_5U_OoMCWtyRb2QXWg/s2174/RRCB218_Col-Fall%20Picnics_Oct24-No3_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2174" data-original-width="2127" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbaTSmAvH9mYrf42fPt7yhRg5B-AFXsdD7hfBSFIrqb8djif7-WZq15cDxVxX8ti2bS5sFbZwLEC5aKJBqnfhrB8iWWUNDvPOK8FvzP7jxne3n5GJDla0UdA4_tJULEL2bnzBwBv58WVotWmL7gEMHJXz3hzxXkePEGsJwo3vgF8_5U_OoMCWtyRb2QXWg/w391-h400/RRCB218_Col-Fall%20Picnics_Oct24-No3_ClaireG.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge - can you believe it is almost November?!<br /><br />This time we have a colour challenge for you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71vEnY5qYJCCSVPnrwQf175RNbgcf4q4PWE3kUjkGq9PH3Lz2hDKrbE72VJ40D7uIC2FKMvabSSPgBOittQKUQdaU-Tvda8Ah3Dm-o5NTE7-A1spqr5TBgdXx7DGCoSCUIRefM50i4LYeRr0vxAOeJU-2EoxxBYLZ4FVu9m1mxgCj_cZmoZ6ugM_PUOXH/s540/RRCB218_Col-Fall%20Picnics_Oct24-No3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71vEnY5qYJCCSVPnrwQf175RNbgcf4q4PWE3kUjkGq9PH3Lz2hDKrbE72VJ40D7uIC2FKMvabSSPgBOittQKUQdaU-Tvda8Ah3Dm-o5NTE7-A1spqr5TBgdXx7DGCoSCUIRefM50i4LYeRr0vxAOeJU-2EoxxBYLZ4FVu9m1mxgCj_cZmoZ6ugM_PUOXH/w344-h400/RRCB218_Col-Fall%20Picnics_Oct24-No3.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love Concord & 9th turnabout stamps and I have a lot of them, so I thought as we need to use at least x3 colours, it would be fun to dig one of my faves out. For this card I used the 'Lovely Blossoms' turnabout, that I have had since 2021.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was aiming for x3 colours in my background, blue, green and yellow.. but guess who stamped the blue first and then the yellow.. so I got a kind of greeny tinge! No matter, I like it and I used yellow for my sentiment instead. The sentiment is also by Concord & 9th from their 'Big On You' set (also 2021) and I use this set a lot.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Super easy and fun card to make. I used my new Altenew Stampwheel for the background and I am in love!</div><br />How will you use the colours? Be sure to pop on over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends November 3rd.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br />Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-31451769711584168162023-10-10T03:00:00.007-04:002023-10-10T06:49:51.003-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #217 Anything Goes..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsB7hlemrXP8t44D9aGag0sHQ8V3hwWqE52EEcHG-oZ0nuuH2N8q8xNpdSLL6fix9fWnO1mLSa7hBeCQSZc3_BIj_Ot_FBtpYyfuK2hrIldgF855ab-YBbSnOM-qleEwd-6EZlBoEC6ZZyVJxp0zx9h9aDm7WGUJ4qOE5ugDDTOvly-BbzGcBJcStwOny/s2765/RRCB217_Anything%20Goes_Oct10-Oct20_ClaireG.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2563" data-original-width="2765" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsB7hlemrXP8t44D9aGag0sHQ8V3hwWqE52EEcHG-oZ0nuuH2N8q8xNpdSLL6fix9fWnO1mLSa7hBeCQSZc3_BIj_Ot_FBtpYyfuK2hrIldgF855ab-YBbSnOM-qleEwd-6EZlBoEC6ZZyVJxp0zx9h9aDm7WGUJ4qOE5ugDDTOvly-BbzGcBJcStwOny/w400-h371/RRCB217_Anything%20Goes_Oct10-Oct20_ClaireG.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Hey,</p>I am back, after my birthday hiatus. My birthday was crazy fun and I'll write a post about it soon.<div><br /></div><div>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time it is everyone's fave - Anything Goes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu64CjJHAJEr_8R7S-sc3WtzS28azo7KFilk-ZZ_l99ofJPSEjugtdN2l6FkwVSqo5ljB_ueunTj0utj1q4MA8tP_fwrDiJE2W0IMlW_5LK4OFldXX3Vt7SufO5RbjriOnnCyj09yocxktJt7pskX5MuJutl9HsychiNmGBxhg6KTkSndfmXLe9ZcEbyVO/s540/RRCB217_Anything%20Goes_Oct10-Oct20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu64CjJHAJEr_8R7S-sc3WtzS28azo7KFilk-ZZ_l99ofJPSEjugtdN2l6FkwVSqo5ljB_ueunTj0utj1q4MA8tP_fwrDiJE2W0IMlW_5LK4OFldXX3Vt7SufO5RbjriOnnCyj09yocxktJt7pskX5MuJutl9HsychiNmGBxhg6KTkSndfmXLe9ZcEbyVO/s320/RRCB217_Anything%20Goes_Oct10-Oct20.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love these 'Mod Birds' stamps by MFT and it has been a while since I got them out for a play! I have had them since 2018 and I love bird stamps! these stamps are super easy and fun to use, you stamp the main outline and then pick a colour and stamp the detail parts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I mixed and matched the sentiments for these simple cards, they are 2 stamps, one by Hero Arts 'Take Note' from 2017 and the other by Simon Says Stamp from a 2016 cardkit (I think..).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Can't wait to see your anything goes cards, don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends October 20th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-51257371909173620012023-08-29T14:25:00.001-04:002023-08-29T14:25:31.258-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #214 Let's Get Sketchy..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfrENtM8UUItE_-iP5Xh2LN-u0ZARygBs55d2cDTsZ7764XmYCrjl7sGLFd7Q3PjxyTY-TCpGppLUloWUb2d1nRMshmfj43bz_-7bIUowh8o36oXh2gshNpCiuh9Q4o0ZT_tyIZ5thy0PYY0Hzuwc2rftgUCksAbDcOGjjrJzPx4kbna0Fkh0hKb_CtRQ/s3139/RRCB214_Sketch_Aug29-Sept8_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3139" data-original-width="2765" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfrENtM8UUItE_-iP5Xh2LN-u0ZARygBs55d2cDTsZ7764XmYCrjl7sGLFd7Q3PjxyTY-TCpGppLUloWUb2d1nRMshmfj43bz_-7bIUowh8o36oXh2gshNpCiuh9Q4o0ZT_tyIZ5thy0PYY0Hzuwc2rftgUCksAbDcOGjjrJzPx4kbna0Fkh0hKb_CtRQ/w353-h400/RRCB214_Sketch_Aug29-Sept8_ClaireG.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><br /><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<div><br /></div><div>If you are in the big bend area of Florida, like I am, please be safe and take care in the storm x<br /><br />We have a sketch for you this time.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZvTamw8RHy4R_DLpoxwT9AlhEyu0vZYD1uPy-PC50V0N7kOAqGgnHg1o7rtFlMGCKf6x8nPUqUHV6kZ5hPL40CDieR2MBnpR6tOYb_egBIVDQGsqmfDZriUxMedx4adhJypoLdXwzFoiIwXZot-PdaI-KZkwgYzingS5BTTZfm1rHffT3LbcVMRTqGVF/s540/RRCB214_Sketch_Aug29-Sept8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZvTamw8RHy4R_DLpoxwT9AlhEyu0vZYD1uPy-PC50V0N7kOAqGgnHg1o7rtFlMGCKf6x8nPUqUHV6kZ5hPL40CDieR2MBnpR6tOYb_egBIVDQGsqmfDZriUxMedx4adhJypoLdXwzFoiIwXZot-PdaI-KZkwgYzingS5BTTZfm1rHffT3LbcVMRTqGVF/s320/RRCB214_Sketch_Aug29-Sept8.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>You know how much I love a sketch!<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to pull a couple of old faves from the archives for this card. The side panel is a Hero Arts background stamp 'Lines' that I have had since 2015! I used a scrap I found on my desk for the other part of the sketch LOL. The cute Monster is by Neat & Tangled 'Little Monster' and I have had it since 2018. I always love colouring the word, it always looks so fun. The rest of the sentiment came from a Avery Elle set 'Peek-a-boo Balloon' and that is from 2019. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A great mix of older sets to create a fun card.</div><br />Now it's your turn! Show us your interpretation of the sketch and pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends September 8.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be taking a short break to enjoy the multiple festivities around my 50th Birthday! But I will be back on October 10th.<br /><br />Cx<br /></div></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-8122583207817712792023-08-15T07:30:00.002-04:002023-08-15T18:44:57.726-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #213 - Colours of the Rainbow..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBXzCotSUKuMSIOxmPgUeYFlDjCz8LLVKacAeQNq_oTf3izUYYUMPUiA5yK9Fo3mjSZ3BwwM7Af76xfbjY-rixIxfGGL04KoO-1Na50E7dvkKAuCBoJrwVAP3NqinPr151Gko7vXPapuVIPv3XEOXkAuFcDVzM1FXSOabcLC3uR4fCvErnFrwesIvy4yB/s2765/RRCB213_Col-Rainbow%20Connection_Aug15-Aug25_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2556" data-original-width="2765" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBXzCotSUKuMSIOxmPgUeYFlDjCz8LLVKacAeQNq_oTf3izUYYUMPUiA5yK9Fo3mjSZ3BwwM7Af76xfbjY-rixIxfGGL04KoO-1Na50E7dvkKAuCBoJrwVAP3NqinPr151Gko7vXPapuVIPv3XEOXkAuFcDVzM1FXSOabcLC3uR4fCvErnFrwesIvy4yB/w400-h370/RRCB213_Col-Rainbow%20Connection_Aug15-Aug25_ClaireG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time we are all about the colours of the rainbow.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlpZ74a2hksaI69-472te7wwmUPz-1zyxknUeeJ1tpdKV6EDN87tloIoEIzvWtGrc42E8IQAYKz64zxHbB2kQG3iYbJjYfI7N7cuLd1fOOHif8Hxo67gQ7IZkQXPKijXa4GtsPMiRWnoY40NdPuf7Sfb98Df3SDLZ9DOQFM6o-AIvZ6CuGAL5LXhc1kLc/s540/RRCB213_Col-Rainbow%20Connection_Aug15-Aug25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIlpZ74a2hksaI69-472te7wwmUPz-1zyxknUeeJ1tpdKV6EDN87tloIoEIzvWtGrc42E8IQAYKz64zxHbB2kQG3iYbJjYfI7N7cuLd1fOOHif8Hxo67gQ7IZkQXPKijXa4GtsPMiRWnoY40NdPuf7Sfb98Df3SDLZ9DOQFM6o-AIvZ6CuGAL5LXhc1kLc/s320/RRCB213_Col-Rainbow%20Connection_Aug15-Aug25.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you look at my card carefully, you will see I used every single colour of the rainbow LOL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the 3 Ellen Hutson sets I used (Over It, Unicorns & Rainbows, Pure Magic) - I have had them since 2019 and I am really sad that Ellen is closing her doors, but I get it.. retirement looms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I created the background using a fave MFT Cloud stencil and distress oxides. I stamped the rainbow over the top and coloured that using Sakura Gelly Roll Starburst pens.. these pens give all the shimmer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A fun easy card with the perfect sentiment.</div><br />How will you use your stash and the colours? Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends August 25.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />CxClaire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-44597923558006990492023-08-01T07:30:00.013-04:002023-08-01T07:30:00.175-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #212 - Anything Goes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_eZr0bvC3osP6rtFJRDRXP_VRQmEQ6WOlv8vRxGvYWaYRMsEcOdLCFop7z9GRZSAxDFqIGdIiNBsSewWkoUyZvrFN_tNMVmumwCz0FYUocqkoJ7b64Tx1VuGb0IGP56JuLNpu29hqlM7SozZrjtE3F5VKXVKJqe1-iLAzHnFtNwtFz9VsR3tL4Elh5h_/s2765/RRCB212_Anything%20Goes_Aug1-Aug11_Claireg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2406" data-original-width="2765" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_eZr0bvC3osP6rtFJRDRXP_VRQmEQ6WOlv8vRxGvYWaYRMsEcOdLCFop7z9GRZSAxDFqIGdIiNBsSewWkoUyZvrFN_tNMVmumwCz0FYUocqkoJ7b64Tx1VuGb0IGP56JuLNpu29hqlM7SozZrjtE3F5VKXVKJqe1-iLAzHnFtNwtFz9VsR3tL4Elh5h_/w400-h348/RRCB212_Anything%20Goes_Aug1-Aug11_Claireg.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge. Can you believe it is August already?! And today is my Momma's birthday!<br /><br />It's everyone's fave 'Anything Goes'.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWZ9QJ9AL57dvczaxG_Q-65nQSeF2A-JwdKZjoJIJ9tBCnsHSmzX6Kt2UosutgH-xeGiM9sYj2xhqitN8ljeL6qn_JIlvYDhi1q5ZNL9h857VO9GQDHuztx9oG2fUtF8mckLGcvB_gwOkX3q9WUPy9l9g4Bfau3Gnsd30fWyjnRSZ14DGEt9NmpFIqVOf/s540/RRCB212_Anything%20Goes_Aug1-Aug11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrWZ9QJ9AL57dvczaxG_Q-65nQSeF2A-JwdKZjoJIJ9tBCnsHSmzX6Kt2UosutgH-xeGiM9sYj2xhqitN8ljeL6qn_JIlvYDhi1q5ZNL9h857VO9GQDHuztx9oG2fUtF8mckLGcvB_gwOkX3q9WUPy9l9g4Bfau3Gnsd30fWyjnRSZ14DGEt9NmpFIqVOf/s320/RRCB212_Anything%20Goes_Aug1-Aug11.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have had the MFT 'Martini's on Me' set since 2013 and I can clearly remember thinking 'should I spend this much money on a small set'. LOL now 10 years later and so much use, I think we can agree it was a great investment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It recently got a new lease of life, as I got these Mama Elephant 'Birthday Messages' (2021) and they have perfect sentiments for this set, including the one I used here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The cards are so simple, just stamp, colour and mount onto the card blank. I gave one of them to a friend and she loved it. I think these will be becoming a staple in my birthday card box.</div><br />What are you going to dig out of the archives? Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends August 11th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />CxClaire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-62630364462194338782023-07-18T07:30:00.002-04:002023-07-18T11:36:46.186-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #211 - Tic Tac Toe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBb5-_kolZmdGWemSpyJZMXBulibPm54fZG_CSVabkVobmE9GoVPuZHSHqYGWxeGRPU-LC4_nr42Stg8OvxOVhtlp1QQCqD9lyTl9K5yvey0fJXJ6C2mz8RQDufzUc1-NerfUusIiq_8uUjhgFzohQuio4_BiPqUdpv0xz3Xxii49Bd7qiul6sAldeApe/s2660/RRCB211_TicTacToe_July18-July28_ClaireG.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2621" data-original-width="2660" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBb5-_kolZmdGWemSpyJZMXBulibPm54fZG_CSVabkVobmE9GoVPuZHSHqYGWxeGRPU-LC4_nr42Stg8OvxOVhtlp1QQCqD9lyTl9K5yvey0fJXJ6C2mz8RQDufzUc1-NerfUusIiq_8uUjhgFzohQuio4_BiPqUdpv0xz3Xxii49Bd7qiul6sAldeApe/w400-h394/RRCB211_TicTacToe_July18-July28_ClaireG.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time we have a tic tac toe board for you.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKJhwBb6fV2axJQAFzwItqmlejiS2OP1Rgjz4-mCidfarSPRoR5Wtw5YuIK5PLSymC-CSfLZwKF7hZKBb5UYmNRwoJp2F2JrnHGWeTRPvW596OT6-HaCoNGxLYmuG-p9PpgZD4WogxOQNrnThLzUDll4jKdkgPJNzCaQbCP_DGBNyaE3-MoicGPE9KElB/s540/RRCB211_TicTacToe_July18-July28.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpKJhwBb6fV2axJQAFzwItqmlejiS2OP1Rgjz4-mCidfarSPRoR5Wtw5YuIK5PLSymC-CSfLZwKF7hZKBb5UYmNRwoJp2F2JrnHGWeTRPvW596OT6-HaCoNGxLYmuG-p9PpgZD4WogxOQNrnThLzUDll4jKdkgPJNzCaQbCP_DGBNyaE3-MoicGPE9KElB/s320/RRCB211_TicTacToe_July18-July28.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love these boards, so many ideas!</div><div><br /></div><div>I went with your choice (bling) - die cut or punch - stencil.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love stencils and I am a big fan of these 'create in quads' ones by Taylored Expressions, you layer the stencils over letter-sized paper and end up with x4 different stenciled panels. Clever.</div><div><br /></div><div>The one I used here is from the TE Quad monthly club and is called 'Pattern Party'. I decided it was the perfect background for one of my fave Monsters by 'Your Next Stamp' the set is 'Way Cool Monsters' and I have had it since 2019. I am sad to say goodbye to YNS as they are closing their doors after 14 years, they are the reason for my love of Monster stamps. I added some googly eyes to my Monster.</div><div><br /></div><div>My die-cuts are obviously my Monster and the yellow panel.</div><div><br /></div><div>I stacked the sentiments, because I wanted to use the Favorite Human stamp by Technique Tuesday, I find that this sentiment always works well with Monsters! It is from their 'Favorite Human' set and I have had it since 2017.</div><div><br /></div><div>Because the background is so busy, I didn't want the 'your choice' element to get lost, so I went with large blingy gems, so they would stand out and not get lost.</div><div><br /></div><div>A fun cheery birthday card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can't wait to see which row you decide to use, pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.</div><div><br />Challenge ends July 28th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-50959217500316955522023-07-04T12:06:00.002-04:002023-07-04T12:06:15.509-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #210 - Sketch time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFCvEnBkGArFWsP-QdHvJTpMU0RAJUuP2hscrMFnlGm0-iM43PoenW9Srd8hAfGA8T6dvNts33LaDjI32ER_t_shd8bK8jy_tkY6_1vRV_zjce__qkIy5qsBzQ-Ulkyx4tpEFizpHnYgf6MatkeRW9kx80RdWS-5Rm8ACSWCmQiEdE5TDsEYN7CkCspbgD/s2519/RRCB210_Sketch_July4-July14_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2519" data-original-width="2393" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFCvEnBkGArFWsP-QdHvJTpMU0RAJUuP2hscrMFnlGm0-iM43PoenW9Srd8hAfGA8T6dvNts33LaDjI32ER_t_shd8bK8jy_tkY6_1vRV_zjce__qkIy5qsBzQ-Ulkyx4tpEFizpHnYgf6MatkeRW9kx80RdWS-5Rm8ACSWCmQiEdE5TDsEYN7CkCspbgD/w380-h400/RRCB210_Sketch_July4-July14_ClaireG.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p><p>Happy 4th of July if you are in the USA!</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />We have a sketch for you this time.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1hqdIDeT-QoI458d75fevl5KHPoRgBABuYQZw7GJANMDDsC4KawvGZxNe7spjFmXMFUqYMaFUowQboLqirSShwzWt2NpVbaBfr6nVLGLyqxf3gKFUstHtmR1qHdxSIId9fgLJKouV0kgNndEAp5kCZUa4gp88ITykNBVi-1F-yVW9raUjuHicUUj-D8J/s540/RRCB210_Sketch_July4-July14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1hqdIDeT-QoI458d75fevl5KHPoRgBABuYQZw7GJANMDDsC4KawvGZxNe7spjFmXMFUqYMaFUowQboLqirSShwzWt2NpVbaBfr6nVLGLyqxf3gKFUstHtmR1qHdxSIId9fgLJKouV0kgNndEAp5kCZUa4gp88ITykNBVi-1F-yVW9raUjuHicUUj-D8J/s320/RRCB210_Sketch_July4-July14.jpg" width="275" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div>You know how much I love a sketch!<br /><br />I used coordinating papers to match the sketch and create a bright sunny background for my girl. All the papers are by Recollections at Michaels. I used a new to me Concord & 9th stitched cover plate die on the yellow paper for some interest.<div><br /><div>My girl is one of my fave MFT Pure Innocence girls and this one is 'Heart Bouquet' and I have had her since 2017. I added a sentiment strip by Taylored Expressions.</div><div><br />I am really happy with the matchy-matchness of my card :)<br /><br />Show us your interpretation of the sketch and pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT has made.<br /><br />Challenge ends July 14.<br /><br />Remember to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx</div></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-72988501696203467392023-06-20T07:30:00.003-04:002023-06-20T07:30:00.133-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #209 - It's Summer...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1ZgUmdGa-rV_YplamwalfwdxqUOPPh7AXt0jApOuuJKKQo8GfnvBWIUZPBYd-Q5FCSh4YLRzd4SjzL2ZtC7b2pSbP49REgsTite1H3YiZezksVbrz-P7wUVM25lsyMYJmVwLq9-mqkqngfOVNHQsw2aLFdE4wRy0eQKrB7DOLhAddZUApSkCvFYxJg/s3083/RRCB209_Its%20Summer_June20-June30_ClaireG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3083" data-original-width="2776" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1ZgUmdGa-rV_YplamwalfwdxqUOPPh7AXt0jApOuuJKKQo8GfnvBWIUZPBYd-Q5FCSh4YLRzd4SjzL2ZtC7b2pSbP49REgsTite1H3YiZezksVbrz-P7wUVM25lsyMYJmVwLq9-mqkqngfOVNHQsw2aLFdE4wRy0eQKrB7DOLhAddZUApSkCvFYxJg/w360-h400/RRCB209_Its%20Summer_June20-June30_ClaireG.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<div><br /></div><div>Later today I am going on an adventure! I am riding the train from Tampa to NYC - I hate to fly and I really wanted to give this a go. Wish me luck, I know I am nuts, but I am super excited anyway!<br /><br />Time for you to pull out those fun summer stamps for our current theme.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9RduLTbUVXET4hsLAE0LKJfPe9D-HxvHdxf2HHG8NrD0pvD8bbOZg_wSJW8QJMMM97fDhWCBaBlaGjNrJ_yF8IFpz5VUZrUWEt7kXijIyaTOZdBpclQHvBhn7-m3QDi6eZweJVCIIeO0pazfUIMA66gE6-FJh8LHrwbyapv_OovoR5aaX_B3noDo9w/s540/RRCB209_Its%20Summer_June20-June30.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9RduLTbUVXET4hsLAE0LKJfPe9D-HxvHdxf2HHG8NrD0pvD8bbOZg_wSJW8QJMMM97fDhWCBaBlaGjNrJ_yF8IFpz5VUZrUWEt7kXijIyaTOZdBpclQHvBhn7-m3QDi6eZweJVCIIeO0pazfUIMA66gE6-FJh8LHrwbyapv_OovoR5aaX_B3noDo9w/s320/RRCB209_Its%20Summer_June20-June30.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Recently while I have been working on my Retro Rubber cards, I remembered about all the awesome stamp sets I got in March 2022 from the SCT crop & create classes I did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This awesome set I used for the background is by LDRS 'Just a Note'. I stamped all the fruit using Distress Oxides. I die-cut a red circle to hold my sentiment, which is by Pink Fresh Studio from their 'So Sweet' set that I have had since 2017. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It came together so well and every time I see it I smile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What summery delights will you dig up from your archive? Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT has made.<br /><br />Challenge ends June 30th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx</div><br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-75072512186721934752023-06-07T01:00:00.005-04:002023-06-07T01:00:00.136-04:00The Library Challenge #81 - Drink, Read & Be Happy..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruYfSFYrhzm9mmIpc6fKMUIxkeIzl5VmzrwlPgxD6xruocSsfD-V7j89ONpxEPHUFTmt2mOQlVjUv3E295gbOElx1pC9kJRW5yNKa-CJoqPP13rwaf55qPAiDIRZDuPjElpXC5wcZP_x6NODz14EF-7JU_1D-sp7sp9MIJEPlSntCqxQmgh5Qq1yf_A/s2657/TheLibrary_81_Drink%20Read%20&%20Be%20Happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2657" data-original-width="2607" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjruYfSFYrhzm9mmIpc6fKMUIxkeIzl5VmzrwlPgxD6xruocSsfD-V7j89ONpxEPHUFTmt2mOQlVjUv3E295gbOElx1pC9kJRW5yNKa-CJoqPP13rwaf55qPAiDIRZDuPjElpXC5wcZP_x6NODz14EF-7JU_1D-sp7sp9MIJEPlSntCqxQmgh5Qq1yf_A/w393-h400/TheLibrary_81_Drink%20Read%20&%20Be%20Happy.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><p>Hi,</p><p>Happy Wednesday to you!</p><p>I haven't played along with a card challenge in quite a while, but I saw that <a href="http://thelibrarycraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/05/challenge-81-reading-list.html" target="_blank">The Library Challenge</a> had restarted and I loved the inspiration image.. so I made a card for it :)</p><p>Here is the challenge inspiration.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyLGDjP1lyZwwHhcYjtEkh9w_QnqXfKPYL_IaYEQLYJlSHa6zkpvb_kzP7H4GhHp-cChcIU-fXS8xi2MA1XHrdB0Fap-3VVerTkHLRP7Gtt_qcjgt0vplRhCMyKKig2fwW3OHHuemleB00aIGW5gFMwcXP3bKRkwZVhnJpuH3_Aq2gym1Kr5cQmr_KTQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="236" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyLGDjP1lyZwwHhcYjtEkh9w_QnqXfKPYL_IaYEQLYJlSHa6zkpvb_kzP7H4GhHp-cChcIU-fXS8xi2MA1XHrdB0Fap-3VVerTkHLRP7Gtt_qcjgt0vplRhCMyKKig2fwW3OHHuemleB00aIGW5gFMwcXP3bKRkwZVhnJpuH3_Aq2gym1Kr5cQmr_KTQ" width="157" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was inspired by the diagonal design, the colours and just the idea of reading.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have had these new-to-me Avery Elle stamps (Feels Like Home & Feels Like Home addition) on my desk for a while and aren't they just perfect for this challenge!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stamped the chair first, so I would know where to add my blue diagonal paper piece. After I had finished colouring my little scene, I decided to add the bottom blue strip to anchor the chair and the table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sentiment is by Unity Stamp Co and from the 'Chapter One' set and sums up how I feel after work each night, when I sit in the lanai with a drink and my book!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fab challenge, so happy it's back and that I carved out time for a play.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cx</div><br /><br /><p></p>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-30196250673744186062023-06-06T07:00:00.001-04:002023-06-06T07:00:00.134-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #208 - Sweet Summer Colour Challenge...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJJOK8yKY5z2VfdzZ82SHFJv7yQV1KQ--DP0uUE20AZoVL4j_TK_zu78Z2uyzl0CbEdWPyQB57I_EHvICjcgpDGZMQ4SPm_c0NYDlrlAo-aAnvpk1DAPVmO3syrNBVx1srOd2mh0blY9CdgaKOiseilCL7V9--aO-lYT1FSEtquUWezaBAe3mxCPLgg/s3256/RRCB208_Col-Sweet%20Summer_June6-June16_ClaireG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3256" data-original-width="2995" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJJOK8yKY5z2VfdzZ82SHFJv7yQV1KQ--DP0uUE20AZoVL4j_TK_zu78Z2uyzl0CbEdWPyQB57I_EHvICjcgpDGZMQ4SPm_c0NYDlrlAo-aAnvpk1DAPVmO3syrNBVx1srOd2mh0blY9CdgaKOiseilCL7V9--aO-lYT1FSEtquUWezaBAe3mxCPLgg/w368-h400/RRCB208_Col-Sweet%20Summer_June6-June16_ClaireG.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another awesome <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />June already!<br /><p>This time we are all about sweet summer colours - we want you to use at least 3 of the following 5 colours - yellow, pink/red, green, orange or brown.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJjqpOFzBhTDmmj9G6I1Rj-pWF_G_BH4ngmd1EVBR0wE95gdci-xmKqP4APppTHj1rO-N47YQNjk8LBRdXhnKYHVNfuO6PXyoC3LypxdvpAz0yN2tSecapqkcLp0xiL_r7PLqjMKrrhvT9E0zzmki5pdJGi2_m7KRsjmdppo_5SvASZMfv5io81effw/s540/RRCB208_Col-Sweet%20Summer_June6-June16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJjqpOFzBhTDmmj9G6I1Rj-pWF_G_BH4ngmd1EVBR0wE95gdci-xmKqP4APppTHj1rO-N47YQNjk8LBRdXhnKYHVNfuO6PXyoC3LypxdvpAz0yN2tSecapqkcLp0xiL_r7PLqjMKrrhvT9E0zzmki5pdJGi2_m7KRsjmdppo_5SvASZMfv5io81effw/s320/RRCB208_Col-Sweet%20Summer_June6-June16.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><p>These colours are so fun! I used yellow, pink AND red, green, orange and brown. LOL.. all of them in fact.</p><p>I used an MFT wave stencil with distress oxides to create the waves for my Octopus. I added a few bubbles for a little bit of added interest.</p><p>I love Octopus stamps and this one is one of my faves from the 'Mr Octopus' set by Sweet Stamp Shop (who are sadly no longer in business), I have had this set since 2017. The ice cream and lolly and sentiment are all from the Avery Elle set 'Skating By' that I have had since 2016 and I love all the small elements in this set.</p><p>He's so kooky I love him!</p><p>Will you be like me and use ALL of the colours? Can't wait to see your creations, don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.</p><br />Challenge ends June 16th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />CxClaire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-90337927467078800762023-05-23T10:30:00.002-04:002023-05-23T10:30:17.990-04:00Retro Rubber Challenge #207 - Anything Goes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEx1aVs6h_QWIUZEHp1IGlQPXo56gRulp5rIbn2Qy8Iiv6ke9QGhmXdjDGBcC6fkoz8gPf6Etce-NGHGlXojJ0fAILNx-0GAjS4bMWa7tEPyMx2tUJhzO2LUfetitAeWHccfc85zilBgz0EglrWY-HmocpT_teZIaJCvG93WGGmdFPWR79Ze4SE0D4Bg/s2726/RRCB207_Anything%20Goes_May23-June2_ClaireG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2610" data-original-width="2726" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEx1aVs6h_QWIUZEHp1IGlQPXo56gRulp5rIbn2Qy8Iiv6ke9QGhmXdjDGBcC6fkoz8gPf6Etce-NGHGlXojJ0fAILNx-0GAjS4bMWa7tEPyMx2tUJhzO2LUfetitAeWHccfc85zilBgz0EglrWY-HmocpT_teZIaJCvG93WGGmdFPWR79Ze4SE0D4Bg/w400-h383/RRCB207_Anything%20Goes_May23-June2_ClaireG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time it's everyone's fave - Anything Goes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSXFc_bxq4lQtmopx6Ixs0mpnGLHGMNTgV5UvJWbC8Amn7ODjaRbw8K1MBP-bTqtG5NLfomoqA9rJ21C93i1FEWlXeR9zGLOUbAy3Dlbl9ISnV464Bm-tVWfFL3lgV2mwgMRU0AhBZGrar1AWvL-ypWRpb1vUd5AV0OlZsrQtJiF-wWUPGx7D6Bp5Ww/s540/RRCB207_Anything%20Goes_May23-June2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSXFc_bxq4lQtmopx6Ixs0mpnGLHGMNTgV5UvJWbC8Amn7ODjaRbw8K1MBP-bTqtG5NLfomoqA9rJ21C93i1FEWlXeR9zGLOUbAy3Dlbl9ISnV464Bm-tVWfFL3lgV2mwgMRU0AhBZGrar1AWvL-ypWRpb1vUd5AV0OlZsrQtJiF-wWUPGx7D6Bp5Ww/s320/RRCB207_Anything%20Goes_May23-June2.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I know everyone loves Anything Goes!<div><br /></div><div>I had fun with this, I dug out one of my fave Lawn Fawn sets 'You are Sublime' - I have had it since 2018 and it has been a bit neglected!</div><div><br /></div><div>I love Japanese art and I saw these random wave stamps that reminded me of the art and so I bought them early last year. I stamped one here and then to anchor it, I drew 2 contrasting lines under the wave using Sakura glitter gelly roll pens.</div><div><br /></div><div>I stamped and coloured the submarine from the LF set and popped it up and added the sentiment and the bubbles also from the set. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love mini slim as a format and I think it works really well here.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you will decide to play with, pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT has made.<br /><br />Challenge ends June 2nd.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx</div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-58364651448229449522023-05-09T08:00:00.001-04:002023-05-09T08:00:00.140-04:00Retro Rubber Blog Challenge #206 - Tic Tac Toe...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrBG3q67WicRybKBsI1nlyLnkk5KpD80fnql_O_34A-7jd1lfRtO0NhcnBMhq42FNAZSk_yV_9mVDWuOsudlJjzi34cLznPecF0ukH8Iuyzbyl_Hvps5Z7jsejHCMVYGV32czt_nAjA40CCQ9x98BDOSO_9SPOrRbjJQLaWayjWlQ265Fu-gDwnSEeA/s2873/RRCB206_TicTacToe_May9-May19_ClaireG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2853" data-original-width="2873" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrBG3q67WicRybKBsI1nlyLnkk5KpD80fnql_O_34A-7jd1lfRtO0NhcnBMhq42FNAZSk_yV_9mVDWuOsudlJjzi34cLznPecF0ukH8Iuyzbyl_Hvps5Z7jsejHCMVYGV32czt_nAjA40CCQ9x98BDOSO_9SPOrRbjJQLaWayjWlQ265Fu-gDwnSEeA/w400-h398/RRCB206_TicTacToe_May9-May19_ClaireG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time we have a Tic Tac Toe board for you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIa7_3ku9THLXvMVKOHBn6_cae3g3jZGTUI9OsSh2dlKZXzbJZKrXEz46h6M8K7dZKyGm9hwVsNK9hY4ytteF6M8FRqnMtFvkZsJQNINKorvLMsf3tOizq1bPDo7bRaX_rxy1gK9Ld7Ici4tDX3lkXZ8RTSNZZGTXLTM7rRGazGMZmoCuiTppVh9HZg/s540/RRCB206_TicTacToe_May9-May19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIa7_3ku9THLXvMVKOHBn6_cae3g3jZGTUI9OsSh2dlKZXzbJZKrXEz46h6M8K7dZKyGm9hwVsNK9hY4ytteF6M8FRqnMtFvkZsJQNINKorvLMsf3tOizq1bPDo7bRaX_rxy1gK9Ld7Ici4tDX3lkXZ8RTSNZZGTXLTM7rRGazGMZmoCuiTppVh9HZg/s320/RRCB206_TicTacToe_May9-May19.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /></div>I had fun with this, this card is actually for my MIL (her birthday is today!). I went with Birthday / Flowers / Your choice (watercolour).<div><br /></div><div>Recently I have been pulling out the stamps I got as part of the 3 day SCT crop and create last March. This stamp set is called 'Beautifully You' and is actually by SCT. I used my fave Altenew watercolour brush pens and a waterbrush to colour the stamp. Super easy and really very therapeutic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a little close-up, you can see the gold ink splatter that I added.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCGuytSpMCcwPKLeKpHDHv6ET6_CwHi_kP5KC-5uBneA7q_9ZI2FFKE5EupOktjj_xgu1MxsBlbzNKZ0chF6xPUptK9j4rMjWDwWE-Cmt7T6ReGycO1HijO7fm0WGz9mHoBAy0ex9KyAJbXai7HH0IE4ioHRjNE_I2WvPuFludJwTJn7oYUjBY62RPQ/s4080/RRCB206_TicTacToe_May9-May19_ClaireG_close.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCGuytSpMCcwPKLeKpHDHv6ET6_CwHi_kP5KC-5uBneA7q_9ZI2FFKE5EupOktjj_xgu1MxsBlbzNKZ0chF6xPUptK9j4rMjWDwWE-Cmt7T6ReGycO1HijO7fm0WGz9mHoBAy0ex9KyAJbXai7HH0IE4ioHRjNE_I2WvPuFludJwTJn7oYUjBY62RPQ/s320/RRCB206_TicTacToe_May9-May19_ClaireG_close.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Which row will you choose? Don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends May 19th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-71308258040186408802023-04-25T07:30:00.001-04:002023-04-25T07:30:00.142-04:00Retro Rubber Blog Challenge #205 - Get your sketch on...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpSNM7zS9A9n4sdTNLD0FqoijgJaqkMEcE6ENaxqSBFqOIkGOQ_a7dK6MycxwpkrKVEfFLHrR4NTzJdPMwVJ_lY90Dryra1bBz-WlhHKHzTtwUQOH6Bt70cafuWHyyd39Oy-GsV7X3QlokjlLbMPsWDwTAZ2ARN0H74T2Q5ew6pogOD-CrnYB86Z29Q/s2765/RRCB205_Sketch_Apr25_May5_ClaireG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2597" data-original-width="2765" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpSNM7zS9A9n4sdTNLD0FqoijgJaqkMEcE6ENaxqSBFqOIkGOQ_a7dK6MycxwpkrKVEfFLHrR4NTzJdPMwVJ_lY90Dryra1bBz-WlhHKHzTtwUQOH6Bt70cafuWHyyd39Oy-GsV7X3QlokjlLbMPsWDwTAZ2ARN0H74T2Q5ew6pogOD-CrnYB86Z29Q/w400-h376/RRCB205_Sketch_Apr25_May5_ClaireG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hey,</p>Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time we have a fun sketch for you.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcS3xU_LlMQ0uJ3t2sxYDcrkY5lPlIdstrPNFcSdi6i7s7gUz8wHX85IXwsmPBFK0Upy6jPSVlVVFrARLV5bZ1KxsBsL2a9klF_AcKy4E8zY_7RTpCt3Rz2M2GwwhUzyK_ggJ0SRN-gcZJgbMkQZN-wILVZdANT1eHntX3y5ngp0e6NxbAGguPTjRMng/s540/RRCB205_Sketch_Apr25_May5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcS3xU_LlMQ0uJ3t2sxYDcrkY5lPlIdstrPNFcSdi6i7s7gUz8wHX85IXwsmPBFK0Upy6jPSVlVVFrARLV5bZ1KxsBsL2a9klF_AcKy4E8zY_7RTpCt3Rz2M2GwwhUzyK_ggJ0SRN-gcZJgbMkQZN-wILVZdANT1eHntX3y5ngp0e6NxbAGguPTjRMng/s320/RRCB205_Sketch_Apr25_May5.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div>I love sketches! I have seen a lot of cards recently with this folded-over corner, it showcases double-sided papers which I think is really clever.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have been cutting all my 12x12 papers to 4x5 perfect for cards and it means they are all ready to go and I am using more and more patterned papers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose a piece of paper by Recollections, I creased the top corner and folded it over, and I put a bit of foam tape under the fold, so it held its shape. I thought that a brown card blank would make all the bright colours pop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sentiments are by Pink Fresh Studio from their 'Simplest Gestures' set and I got it as part of my kit during the SCT Crop and Create in March 2022. I have recently been bringing out the sets from the crop and playing with them - it's like finding new treasures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was such a fun make, that I made another one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFMxXnvazwBblxblnejv6nal4vAeApbXUa4hXfJSJAXrPTadTILvgJEKS3DM33-bGovgz1h5JPYpqTPlykcfFbVZOSEvNOwlamOsI3ADAEqIDFiMZESUNIgjH0_VtoD9u2eQkwWL4n_4qd2QV1_fQ9JIQRFXJKu0cXreYnzRYgefOj8XU4f1nwiv5iA/s3058/RRCB205_Sketch_Apr25_May5_ClaireG_two.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2840" data-original-width="3058" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFMxXnvazwBblxblnejv6nal4vAeApbXUa4hXfJSJAXrPTadTILvgJEKS3DM33-bGovgz1h5JPYpqTPlykcfFbVZOSEvNOwlamOsI3ADAEqIDFiMZESUNIgjH0_VtoD9u2eQkwWL4n_4qd2QV1_fQ9JIQRFXJKu0cXreYnzRYgefOj8XU4f1nwiv5iA/s320/RRCB205_Sketch_Apr25_May5_ClaireG_two.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br />Show us your interpretation of the sketch and pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends May 5th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br /></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-54651568285380006822023-04-11T16:01:00.004-04:002023-04-11T16:01:29.611-04:00Retro Rubber Blog Challenge #204 - It's Spring!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNRnDNuwpVIcD7wZUZaEKE9BShBGxV_VCchhdMGSO7AtjnHylx6LWVvyWupp8B7W8LIUEqA2gqKSplfcoWULTeTiO7eZSyNPm8nFYHtizqvgQwuN7ZD90Ag79r0s4sDiwW5UeD1kc9fj7YSU1XtDZyQ7XhYYzRGFz6LhogwlVfXhqJOAXF_mEDuP7DQ/s2642/RRCB204_Inspo%20Spring_Apr11-Apr21_ClaireG.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2607" data-original-width="2642" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNRnDNuwpVIcD7wZUZaEKE9BShBGxV_VCchhdMGSO7AtjnHylx6LWVvyWupp8B7W8LIUEqA2gqKSplfcoWULTeTiO7eZSyNPm8nFYHtizqvgQwuN7ZD90Ag79r0s4sDiwW5UeD1kc9fj7YSU1XtDZyQ7XhYYzRGFz6LhogwlVfXhqJOAXF_mEDuP7DQ/w400-h395/RRCB204_Inspo%20Spring_Apr11-Apr21_ClaireG.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Hey,<br /><br />Welcome to another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge.<br /><br />This time, we are all about Spring.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTo5RRZ4f3ECytAK0wkM-2BsnfjNOUH_V8sQ4NLuuJkTLLUjfOyJfG2kAwQUj3xWrTBIM4407tI0ZMDcURBNCpjoUpMrQg-nwmAC0LH08zS-hoaSijWVtbmTRMAeZjt5EwMPAcMyaY2TbJcYA-9UQt-MjSZmEERtuCE8VrH2WxZUcpZAcm53Az_xHMA/s540/RRCB204_Inspo%20Spring_Apr11-Apr21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTo5RRZ4f3ECytAK0wkM-2BsnfjNOUH_V8sQ4NLuuJkTLLUjfOyJfG2kAwQUj3xWrTBIM4407tI0ZMDcURBNCpjoUpMrQg-nwmAC0LH08zS-hoaSijWVtbmTRMAeZjt5EwMPAcMyaY2TbJcYA-9UQt-MjSZmEERtuCE8VrH2WxZUcpZAcm53Az_xHMA/s320/RRCB204_Inspo%20Spring_Apr11-Apr21.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It was Mother's Day in Europe a few weeks ago - in fact my Momma was here in the US with me, so that was nice. I made my Momma and MIL these springy cards to celebrate them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love the flower stamp by The Stamp Market 'Floral Diamond' I have had it since 2020 and I love cutting it out with my Brother Scan n Cut.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This time I stamped it onto watercolour paper and heat embossed the outline so that I could watercolour it, for a softer look. The sentiment is by Lawn Fawn and I have had it for years, I don't even think they sell it anymore! It felt flat on plain white paper, so I embossed the white panel using one of my fave embossing folders by Creative Expressions - I think this came from the UK with me 10 years ago. It added some much-needed drama to the card and I love it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a close-up for you -</div><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XebElu61wGYng_R8Uq_Warzrr2PliCEW-GOe34bsG4YdasggqIfE3bIqrW3CzGOXYQWvVnn8-zxml2lBYxvJ31EkqHJq6ZWPSyMcoZvsaRySdIP7BTBGW8wCOblo-XTaqSW3wu70sPfkN2c8kki1ptlBAnqjf6G36uQvhss9dgqqk4trlO8G5DOV4g/s4080/RRCB204_Inspo%20Spring_Apr11-Apr21_ClaireG_Close.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XebElu61wGYng_R8Uq_Warzrr2PliCEW-GOe34bsG4YdasggqIfE3bIqrW3CzGOXYQWvVnn8-zxml2lBYxvJ31EkqHJq6ZWPSyMcoZvsaRySdIP7BTBGW8wCOblo-XTaqSW3wu70sPfkN2c8kki1ptlBAnqjf6G36uQvhss9dgqqk4trlO8G5DOV4g/s320/RRCB204_Inspo%20Spring_Apr11-Apr21_ClaireG_Close.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><br />Can't wait to see your spring makes and don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends April 21st.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br /><p></p>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-471304744818799238.post-18557951394948545912023-03-28T07:30:00.001-04:002023-03-28T07:30:00.208-04:00Retro Rubber Blog Challenge #203 - Happy Birthday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTUp-AkSQXtHr0FMkFE6eCBvJWrwRzRFmvDTMhRHL4E1LfyO0aDZX5v0rVgCNN-xsSys6AKbcAyYwraGdWCns07eqVxGwNNrKa1SKn9gu86Ekuo30zCSz4TZTklnKfuWc-rgqLXXPwxCFF9HiZ_zVOqfST7yM_uD0YahOY5JfIkZuUZr0O_vVbmy0ig/s2240/RRCB203_Birthday_Mar26-Apr7_ClaireG.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2240" data-original-width="2228" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTUp-AkSQXtHr0FMkFE6eCBvJWrwRzRFmvDTMhRHL4E1LfyO0aDZX5v0rVgCNN-xsSys6AKbcAyYwraGdWCns07eqVxGwNNrKa1SKn9gu86Ekuo30zCSz4TZTklnKfuWc-rgqLXXPwxCFF9HiZ_zVOqfST7yM_uD0YahOY5JfIkZuUZr0O_vVbmy0ig/w398-h400/RRCB203_Birthday_Mar26-Apr7_ClaireG.jpeg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><p>Hey,</p>Hello from Miami!! Well I am on the road on the way back, after a long weekend of dancing with Hubby!<div><br /></div><div>Are you ready for another fun <a href="http://retrorubberchallengeblog.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> challenge?</div><div><br />This time we are after birthday cards - easy peasy for us cardmakers.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG63LliGODGtWpFpUfS6daXjIwdGKrPp9gJ7tRqClPJF89ZEenSOApipwzHWL796fItRqJKyw4RJzM6OaqJX2VlfjXLtNM0zSuCRbVIzGouVge5em7zxyne1k6_5tFryMat2N3U9u-M_mcg3oOShXkea6nj8FeEGeHJHwUgBsjLH-P5fyK7egr5OCn7Q/s540/RRCB203_Birthday_Mar26-Apr7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG63LliGODGtWpFpUfS6daXjIwdGKrPp9gJ7tRqClPJF89ZEenSOApipwzHWL796fItRqJKyw4RJzM6OaqJX2VlfjXLtNM0zSuCRbVIzGouVge5em7zxyne1k6_5tFryMat2N3U9u-M_mcg3oOShXkea6nj8FeEGeHJHwUgBsjLH-P5fyK7egr5OCn7Q/s320/RRCB203_Birthday_Mar26-Apr7.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Birthday cards are always needed and I love making them.<div><br /></div><div>Recently I was on a mission to make a bunch of masculine cards.<br /><div><br /></div><div>I was gifted this wonderful Tim Holtz set 'Inquisitive, Dots and Arrows' in 2021 by a friend. It is the smaller set that he produces for Joann's so you also get a stencil.</div><div><br /></div><div>I used the stencil and the background stamps that came with the set to create a fun background for my dude! I used Distress Oxides for the stenciling and the stamping - did you know that Oxides stamp really well? I stamped my fave dude from the set and then he was cut out using my Brother Scan n Cut (aka big sexy).</div><div><br /></div><div>I added a small Happy Birthday stamp - this is one of x3 HB stamps that I keep in my top desk drawer, because I am always looking for a birthday stamp for a last minute make lol! So a couple of years ago I decided to pull out 3 that would suit all my needs, so I have this small one, a small scripty one and a larger more graphic one. Handy!</div><div><div><br />I can't wait to see which stamps you pull out to make your birthday card, don't forget to pop over to <a href="http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Retro Rubber</a> and get inspired by the things the DT have made.<br /><br />Challenge ends April 7th.<br /><br />Don't forget to tell us the age of your stamp, that is part of the fun of our challenge and please only enter 10 challenges including Retro Rubber.<br /><br />Cx<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Claire Granthamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00754034360515324995noreply@blogger.com1