Thursday, 9 March 2017

COCO IS AHEAD OF THE GAME, PLUS A NEW STAMP GIVEAWAY....

This post might be a bit unseasonal (especially when the sun is shining like today), however Coco, one of our great teamies, has made a series of cards all in a similar way, and they are very lovely.  She has also given me some step by step photos, so you can see the method behind the makes.  So maybe you might want to start your Christmas cards early - lol, and if so then this would be the post for you!! 

Secondly we have also just brought out some brand new stamps, which you will find on special opening offer Here, and if you would like to acquire a set of these little stunners for free then please leave a comment on this post, so that we can randomly pick one of you to send them out to poste haste.  I will explore the new stuff a bit more as well in the next post, but meanwhile do leave your comment to be in with a chance of winning.

Here are Coco's cool winter makes.....







She has used an assortment of stamps here including images from CI-256, CI-257
CI-460, CI-450, and here are the steps taken to create the makes....




 












Thanks Coco, and don't forget to leave a comment folks!!

Back soon,

Jean x
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58 comments:

  1. ionabunny9 March 2017 at 12:36

    Oooh, am I first?? Had to pop over and tell you how much I love the words stamp and the ephemera. And then I get a bonus lovely makes and tutorial from Coco. How perfect! So, lovely cards Coco, and gorgeous new stamps Jean and Malcolm. Hugz

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  2. Sandma's Handmade Cards9 March 2017 at 12:40

    Wow, these cards are absolutely amazing, Coco is so talented, as are all of your DT. The new stamps look fabulous too Jean, thank you for giving us all a chance to win them and good luck to everyone.. I do hope that your stamps will be on Hochanda again soon. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

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  3. Margaret Iddon9 March 2017 at 12:57

    These are wonderful, never too early to start your Christmas Cards. Would love to win such fabulous goodies

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  4. Flo Langley9 March 2017 at 13:00

    Oooo! stunning cards Coco. Fab step by step photos.
    Flo x

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  5. cebelica9 March 2017 at 13:02

    Wow, these cards are gorgeous. Thanks a lot for sharing step by step photos too.
    Hugs! xx

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  6. Joanna Wiśniewska9 March 2017 at 13:11

    Stunning cards Coco!
    Joanna

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  7. Crafty Claire9 March 2017 at 13:23

    Beautiful cards Coco...it's never too early to start on Christmas!

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  8. rachel9 March 2017 at 13:30

    beautiful cards Coco - I love all the differences you worked into the similar scenes - great step by step too - hugs rachel x

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  9. Lisa I9 March 2017 at 14:03

    Lovely cards, shows how versatile the stamp sets can be. There are some lucky people on your Christmas card list! X

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  10. Unknown9 March 2017 at 14:14

    Gorgeous cards- love the new flower flourish stamp and the words😊

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  11. Alice (scrAPpamondo)9 March 2017 at 14:15

    Amazing cards by Coco, love her backgrounds and the fabulous scenes she has created!!

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  12. Jane9 March 2017 at 14:16

    Wow these are all gorgeous..I agree though today was just sooo warm it's hard to think of snow/Christmas. Thanks for the giveaway I would love to give a home to these stamps;0) x

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  13. Sue Abbott9 March 2017 at 14:20

    Wow! Stunning!

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  14. cuilliesocks9 March 2017 at 14:36

    Omgoodness, what wonderful cards, I adore the colours Coco has used and her composition of stamps are brilliantly designed, Kate x

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  15. Craftychris9 March 2017 at 14:50

    Absolutely wonderful Christmas cards - thank you for the inspiration. I am loving the new stamp sets too, especially the floral stamp and the background stamp - all are fabulous and so versatile! Thank you so much for the chance to win! xxx

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  16. Jannet9 March 2017 at 15:04

    Beautiful cards! It's never too early for Christmas! I love your new stamps, you could make so many different scenes with them : )

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  17. Unknown9 March 2017 at 15:09

    Christmas will be here all too soon so it's good to make an early start - love the cards and the stamps- would love to win them x

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  18. Rita9 March 2017 at 15:29

    Beautiful cards by Coco and the stamps look stunning. You can never have too many Christmas Stamps. Hugs Rita xxx

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  19. Anonymous9 March 2017 at 15:48

    Fabulous stamps and inspiring examples. Thank you for the offer to win the stamps - I am keeping my fingers crossed since I can already see so many ways to use them. Thank you!

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  20. patty9 March 2017 at 16:06

    oh I love this fabulous colorful heven, the house-stamp is brilliant and I love trees...so the new stamps are great, I love them all, thanks for show them and you work with it, love, patty

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  21. Glennis F9 March 2017 at 16:57

    The cards are beautifully made, they would be perfect as Christmas cards

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  22. Rosemary Hanson9 March 2017 at 17:18

    I make Xmas cards all year round ! Lovely cards Coco, and thanks for sharing your techniques!

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  23. Dr Sonia S V9 March 2017 at 19:20

    WOW what a lovely Tutorial ...the background creation is amazing
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  24. Monika Gulyas9 March 2017 at 20:44

    Beautiful winter scene cards! Great techniques and great photo tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Craftyfield9 March 2017 at 23:17

    OK I'm completely biased since I love Coco's style and scenic stamping but wow... these are so good!
    I have seen the new stamps and already hankering after them!

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  26. Sarah Bell9 March 2017 at 23:27

    What a fab tutorial, stunning cards, these stamps look amazing ❤

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  27. Joanne9 March 2017 at 23:36

    bonjour Coco, j'ai adoré tes cartes qui était a la télé sur hochanda. Dommage que tu peux pas aller les presenter toi meme, ce sereait très sympa. Et merci pour le pas a pas. Je suis très tenté par le kit de tampons build a scene.

    Hello Coco, I loved the cards that were shown on Hochanda. Shame you can't go and do the show, it would be great to see you. And thank you for the step by step tutorial. I am very tempted to get this set.

    xxxx Joanne

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  28. Kristiina9 March 2017 at 23:37

    Beautiful cards, you can never be too early for christmas ��!

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  29. Dortesjs9 March 2017 at 23:50

    Woooo these cards are absolutely amazing, Coco isvery good at this, love them Jean, thanks for showing..now i got to go buy new ink and stamp again lol lol lol

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  30. Cocofolies9 March 2017 at 23:56

    Oooh Thank you so much Everyone!!! You make me proud to be part of this great team that I love! The task is easy, working with such fabulous stamps and around Jean who is so kind and uber-talented herself is such an honour and a joy.
    Merci Joanne for the words in French! Merci à toutes !!!
    Coco xxx

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  31. Cocofolies9 March 2017 at 23:57

    Forgort to say Good luck Everybody for the Giveaway!! :) Hugz

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  32. jenbar10 March 2017 at 00:18

    What lovely cards! Great to see the technique broken down too. Thank you xx

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  33. Dora10 March 2017 at 00:23

    What a stunning winterscene's. Fantastic and Beautiful made. Thank you for the tutorial.

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  34. CastleKelly Crafts10 March 2017 at 00:28

    Wow, what a beautiful collection of wintery scenes, you can almost hear the 'quietness' that you get with snowfall. A very generous ' Give Away' and one that I'm sure everyone would love to win, thank you Jean. X

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  35. karens crafty corner10 March 2017 at 00:43

    Wow ...... such beautiful cards, I would love to get my hands on these stamps! Thanks for sharing :)

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  36. Nicky10 March 2017 at 01:26

    Tes cartes sont superbes Coco, merci pour le tuto ! j'ai vu les nouveaux tampons chez Nefertiti, ils sont magnifiques mais si l'on peut en gagner, je croise les doigts très fort !

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  37. jc271110 March 2017 at 01:33

    Oh wow, these are beautiful and the step by step photos are so helpful. Thank you :)

    Jackie

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  38. Jackie PN10 March 2017 at 03:22

    oh my gosh!
    Coco, your cards are stunning and oh so elegant! They have such a dreamy look to them. You truly showcased the stamps and made cards that will surely please the recipients! Bravo!
    hugs,Jackie xx

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  39. Rhian10 March 2017 at 03:30

    Beautiful cards - and although the sun is shining - not that unseasonal as we still have snow on the mountains here in north Wales!

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  40. Anonymous10 March 2017 at 04:46

    Lovely technique and winterly mood! I like those stamps, especially the gorgeous stone cottage. Many thanks for this wonderful tutorial!
    best wishes, Irmgard

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  41. Linda Williams10 March 2017 at 06:52

    Oh I love these cards and the wonderful techniques you have used. I didn't make any Christmas cards last Christmas, as I lost my crafting mojo, but I have started to sort out my craft room and just looking a some of my goodies has inspired me to get going again. Your beautiful cards have now inspired me even further. Thank you so much. Love Linda xx

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  42. Anonymous10 March 2017 at 07:04

    Some of the best stamps I have seen in ages! Just my cup of tea. Beautiful cards too!

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  43. Gerrina10 March 2017 at 09:25

    Again a beautiful release and to use in so many ways... Thanks for the chance jean!
    But over to the stunning cards; I love scene's and these are all without exception beautiful! TFS Enjoy the slowly-to-spring-changing-weather!

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  44. Elaine10 March 2017 at 10:33

    What a great set of cards - the stone cottage really suits the snowy scenes. Thanks for the chance to win some stamps - very generous of you!

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  45. Marjeta10 March 2017 at 11:09

    Gorgeous cards. I am just in ˝stamping mode˝ because I am a fresh owner of MISTI. This set would be perfect to explore my new stamping friend. Thanks for super tutorial.

    Marjeta

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  46. Willy10 March 2017 at 11:35

    Beautiful cards and tutorial!!

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  47. Mrs.B10 March 2017 at 12:09

    A fabulous collection of cards from Coco, and I loved seeing the step by step pictures too.
    Love the new stamps, Thanks for offering this generous giveaway.
    Avril x

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  48. Jeanie11 March 2017 at 03:43

    Gorgeous cards and the stamps are brilliant and thank you for sharing. Jeanie

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  49. dominique11 March 2017 at 21:06

    toutes ces cartes sont superbes !!
    bises

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  50. Sylvie12 March 2017 at 04:16

    Those cards are wonderfull...
    Living near Rennes, like Coco, we're lucky because, thanks to her, we can now find Crafty individuals stamps nextdoor !
    I've already buy two of the new stamps yesterday
    Bises

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  51. Athéna12 March 2017 at 12:18

    Coco tes cartes hivernales sont superbes, j'adore !!!!!!!!! merci pour le tuto. Bises.

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  52. Maria13 March 2017 at 04:06

    The snow scenes are magical, love them! Thank you Coco for the step by step tutorial. Fabulous stamps too.

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  53. nefertiti/Sylvie14 March 2017 at 04:51

    Ben il est passé où mon commentaire... je recommence : tes cartes sont toutes magnifiques ma Coco, tu excelles dans les scènes!!!!
    Big bisous

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  54. Gery14 March 2017 at 11:33

    Thanks for your beautiful tutorial, Coco.
    Love the great cards you made with these lovely stamps and love the colours you used for the winterskies on them.
    Groetjes Gery

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  55. Sue15 March 2017 at 10:31

    What beautiful cards and such a great step by step. Thank you Coco and Jean xx

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  56. Cocofolies15 March 2017 at 13:04

    Thanks again so much to Everyone. But the stamps made all the work, really! xxx

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  57. Shilpa Nagaonkar17 March 2017 at 05:19

    Stunning Cards, Coco, love each one of them, thanks for sharing tutorial.... loved to see how you built the layers.

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  58. Unknown17 March 2017 at 08:04

    I love the way Coco has used the torn piece of paper to create the horizon in the cards and never thought of that as a technique so I will be sure to give it a go....Thanks so much.

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