Sunday, 20 February 2011

Hello Friends and Crafters and Welcome to Crafty Individuals New Blog

Well its hard to believe (for me at least) that I have finally got around to setting up a blog for us here at Crafty Individuals.  I love reading crafty blogs and of course admiring the beautiful creations, but have had a reluctance to have a go myself.  Probably because it takes me a long time these days to get to grips with learning new stuff (must be an age thing!?!).  Anyway I'm right up for it now and very excited I have to say.  Hope you will enjoy the experience too.

My first posting of craft projects is with big thanks to Sue Abbott, over at Paper Paradise blog, who inspired me to make the following two cards using our latest stamps.  I don't always get enough time to 'play' immediately with our new stuff, but had to have a go after seeing Sue's lovely creations.

Anyway here they are, firstly a card for a man, using elements stamps CI-305, CI-304, CI-239, and CI-255 in the background.  And secondly a birthday card for a lady?, using individual stamp CI-302, elements stamps CI-304, CI-256, and CI-293 in the background.  Hope you like them.




And here are the lovely cards Sue recently made with our new stamps and stuff - my inspiration! (her blog link is to the right)






Sue currently teaches workshops at Grimsby Crafts, which has recently been taken over by a new owner - Lynn.

Back again soon,
Jean x
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38 comments:

  1. Zuzu's Blog20 February 2011 at 07:34

    *does a mexican wave* (can you do that alone? lol)
    well done Jean and hurrah..... thanks for the heads up ;)

    looking forward to seeing it progress..

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  2. Isabelle Norris20 February 2011 at 07:53

    yeahhhhh a CI blog!!!
    Well done Jean!!
    Can't wait to see more!
    hugs to you both,
    isa xx

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  3. Gillian ....20 February 2011 at 08:04

    Yay, great to see this CI blog Jean, looking forward to future posts.

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  4. Jo Capper-Sandon20 February 2011 at 08:30

    And she's off the starting blocks! Fabulous inspiration in these photos. Beautiful colours too.
    I'm so pleased you took the plunge into blogland Jean.
    Looking forward to meeting up with you and Malcolm in May :0)

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  5. nefertiti20 February 2011 at 09:31

    Bravo pour l'ouverture de ce blog!
    On va pouvoir admirer tout plein de belles réas!!!!!

    I'm very happy to see your new blog!
    Bonne soirée, bizz
    Nefertiti

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  6. Ruth Philps20 February 2011 at 10:26

    Thanks to Gillian for directing me here through facebook!!
    Love your work Sue as always....good luck for the classes it's great to have you up and running again spreading your teaching talent in the town!

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  7. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 10:35

    Glad you have a blog now. Love your stamps and having a source for inspiration is great.
    Margriet

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  8. Neil20 February 2011 at 11:38

    YAY! I love your stuff and am so glad to see you have a blog up and running!!!!!!!!

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  9. Hels Sheridan20 February 2011 at 11:42

    Hey Jean and Malcolm, great to see a Crafty Individuals blog!! Loving the inspirational art x

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  10. Suzi Smith20 February 2011 at 12:06

    yaaay... about time *wink*.... but beware it can become addictive!
    have been a bit lacksadasical but will have some lettering for you soon x

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  11. Von20 February 2011 at 13:13

    Hellooooooo and welcome to blog land :) So love your stamps and these examples are beautiful
    Von x

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  12. Katy20 February 2011 at 14:05

    Woo hoo - finally a CI blog!!! Can't wait to see much more of your beautiful work Jean (you know I am a huge fan!).

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  13. Karin20 February 2011 at 14:13

    Great to see a CI blog. I love your stamps and all of these cards.

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  14. Chris20 February 2011 at 14:24

    Way to go.... great to see CI in blogland :D
    hugs
    Chris xx

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  15. Tinkertaylor20 February 2011 at 15:21

    Glad you've joined us in blogland Jean. Fab cards to get us started.

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  16. Paper Paradise20 February 2011 at 23:16

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! AT LAST!!!!!!! What can I say? I am so very pleased you have a Crafty Individuals blog and what a great job you have made of it! It will be a brilliant source of information and inspiration for Crafty Individual lovers, myself included. Your products never cease to amaze and inspire me and I am so very honoured to be a member of your design team...... Sue x

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  17. Nancy Wethington21 February 2011 at 01:05

    Yeah! A blog with some of my favorite stamps.

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  18. Sara Sandberg21 February 2011 at 01:20

    Whoohoooo!!! The blog looks lovely! Congratulations, looking forward to seeing more!

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  19. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 03:42

    Fantastic news Jean! The blog looks great, & wonderful inspirational artwork from you & Sue! How about a monthly blog challenge too?
    Alison xx

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  20. Lucy Edmondson21 February 2011 at 07:49

    Delighted to see you have a blog now. I adore your products and am constantly looking through your gallery. Best of luck with the blogging!

    Lucy x

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  21. Mandy Chilvers21 February 2011 at 10:27

    how wonderful to see you have a blog now Jean! love the new stamps, will check back regularly to see what you have been up to and see you soon hosting on sunday postcard art again!

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  22. Elaine21 February 2011 at 13:28

    Fantastic to see a CI blog. I love, love, love your stamps and am so pleased to be able to become a follower. Looking forward to some great inspiration.

    Elaine

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  23. Netty21 February 2011 at 13:41

    Brilliant to see your new blog Jean and love the above examples. Am so looking forward to seeing more great designs. Annette
    PS: love all your alterables as well.

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  24. Sid21 February 2011 at 13:56

    So glad you have a blog now Jean ! Lot's of fab stuff will follow I am sure !!

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  25. Chris21 February 2011 at 14:34

    Woohoo! At last! Looking forward to seeing your fab artwork, Jean.

    Love to Malcolm. xx

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  26. Lynne21 February 2011 at 14:48

    Hi Jean & Malcolm. Welcome to blogland. looking forward to seeing all your beautiful creations on here. Hugs Lynne xx

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  27. Ginger21 February 2011 at 15:46

    Great news Jean. I look forward to some inspirational projects.

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  28. Unknown21 February 2011 at 23:33

    *cartwheels* through the comments ........ HURRAH n WHOOOOHOOOOOOO ! Brilliant news *claps* like a demented seal, welcome to blogland xx

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  29. judith@poppy cottage22 February 2011 at 00:25

    Great to see a CI Blog Jean, I have become a follower. I love your stamps, and thanks to Sue found your blog. Judith xx

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  30. patcrafts22 February 2011 at 11:36

    Wow, great to see a CI blog and already some fantastic creations to inspire us.
    Welcome to blog land Pat xx

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  31. Anonymous23 February 2011 at 06:16

    Great to see you in blogland - will definitely become a follower

    Bea

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  32. Lesley Edmonds24 February 2011 at 14:14

    YAY a blog for CA at last!! Welcome to blogland Jean.

    Your cards are gorgeous as are Sue's. Such great inspiration for us lovers of all things CA.

    Lesley x

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  33. Linda Jones25 February 2011 at 05:07

    Hi Jean, I received my Crafty Individuals Stamps & paper recently after taking out my subscription to Craft Stamper. I have been waiting MONTHS for a subscription gift that I think is excellent, & these certainly are! Well Done!

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  34. thekathrynwheel25 February 2011 at 13:19

    Yay! Finally you have joined us in blogland! So nice to see you here :-)

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  35. Hilda Gale2 March 2011 at 09:51

    Yay!!!! another blogger for me to -stalk oooops, I mean follow!!!! Congratulations Jean, wonderful samples as always, look forward to seeing lots more!!!!

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  36. Lynne K2 March 2011 at 16:12

    Brilliant! A CI blog at last! Looking forward to seeing all your wonderful creations!

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  37. Ellie Knol18 March 2011 at 02:37

    I only dicovered this blog now! WOW !

    I must say - I love all of your stamps, and also have a lot in my collection and I love using them!

    How do you decide to put something on your blog - from the gallery?
    Or do you like people to send you a link of their craft?

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  38. Gez Butterworth28 March 2011 at 15:10

    Belated 'welcome' to blogland from me too! I am a big Crafty Individuals stamp fan too..love seeing your articles in Craft Stamper & looking forward to following your blog. Best wishes. Gez.xx

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