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Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Happy Mail and a sneaky sneak-peak

Hi you all. When I got home yesterday I had some happy mail waiting for me. The first packet was from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I won a voucher at Try it on Tuesday to spend, there, so ordered lots of ribbon. I now have a wonderful supply of different sorts of ribbon and jute band, seam binding and twine etc., so will be able to use them in my crafting soon. First I need a few days just to gloat over them.... Aren't they all pretty?


The second letter was from Carolyn, who makes beautiful digital and 'real' crafting, and she sent me some of her oriental stamps, which made me very happy. My 'oriental' department has always been rather non-existent, so I am looking forward to inking the stamps up and playing. Thanks a lot, Carolyn, your kindness is much appreciated. And the beautiful card is also made by her.


And this is a sneaky sneak-peek of what I have been working on the past couple of days. I will show more as it progresses!



Have a great day you all, take care, and thanks for visiting!

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21 comments:

  1. FlissWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Finally catching up Valerie! Bet you'll be drooling over that gorgeous ribbon etc bundle - lucky you to win it.
    Lovely pressie from your friend too and a very intriguing sneak peek. Can't wait to see the finished artwork.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  2. jeanie gWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Wow Val those ribbons look the business! Love the sneak peek too, WOW embossing? I've been making papier mache and burnishing with metal paste so it could be that too as it looks similar. Can't wait to see the full reveal???

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  3. AnonymousWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Love your ribbon and stamps, and your sneaky-peek is most intriguing! I would guess it will be a box or another one of your gorgeous albums? Hugs, Sarah

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  4. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Oh my!!!
    ARTFUL GOODIES :]
    Thank you for sharing... enjoy. ~xx

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  5. hazelWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Beautiful ribbons - congrats on the win. The sneak peek looks very interesting.
    xxx Hazel.

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  6. JoannaWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Drooling over those ribbons! That sneaky peek looks VERY interesting!

    x

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  7. ChristineWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Wonderful new stuff for you to play with Valerie! This new work has beautiful textures, cant't wait to see the whole thing.

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  8. YvonneWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Love all your happy mail, Valerie! Your new piece of art looking very interesting!

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  9. Suze BainWednesday, April 17, 2013

    That's a lot of ribbon Valerie - I wonder how long it will stay in neatly tied bundles! lol. A lovely gift from Carolyn too - I do love oriental 'stuff'! Your project looks fab too. Xx

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  10. NettyWednesday, April 17, 2013

    congratulations on your superb win Valerie and have to say the WIP looks fabulous, hugs Annette x

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  11. AnonymousWednesday, April 17, 2013

    You will have fun playing with all those ribbons and the stamps from your friend.
    Looking forward to the completion of your W.I.P.
    Wishes
    Lynne
    Are you still using two hotties?!

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  12. Valerie-JaelWednesday, April 17, 2013

    No, I'm going to bed alone, the hotties have been relegated to the bottomless pit (AKA hall-closet)

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  13. joannaWednesday, April 17, 2013

    What pretty coloured ribbon!! can't wait to see what you're going to make, Valerie. and the stamps are pretty cool!
    your project looks very intriguing..
    xoxo

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  14. TerryWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Lovely ribbons and trim, but I am drooling over the work in progress! Love what I am seeing!

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  15. AnonymousWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Gorgeous goodies and that sneaky sneak-peak looks good, too! Hugs, Barb

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  16. Craftymoose CraftsWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Wow, I like your ribbon choices--it will be fun to see them pop up in your art! The sneaky peek is intriguing! Looks coppery, steampunky, can't wait!

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  17. MeggymayWednesday, April 17, 2013

    Beautiful ribbons and a wonderful gift. I am in anticipation as to what you will be making, the sneeky peek looks awesome.
    Yvonne x

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  18. Mary AnnThursday, April 18, 2013

    Beautiful ribbon,great stamps,thanks for letting us take a peep....

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  19. chrissieThursday, April 18, 2013

    Can't wait to see what you make when you stop gloating over the happy mail.

    Love the look of the sneak peek and I am trying to guess what it might be but no luck so far

    Have a good day Valerie

    Love Chrissie xx

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  20. 1CardCreatorThursday, April 18, 2013

    Gorgeous ribbons and so many of them too! You really do deserve it, your work is always spot on! Beautiful card from Carolyn, I have one of those beautiful stamps too, can't wait to see what Asian themed work you do! Your sneak peak looks like you captured a great big Scorpion! I hope he does not get free of the paint you encased him in! ~Diane

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  21. Valerie-JaelThursday, April 18, 2013

    I have cemented the scorpion very securely, he will stay there for ever - I hope!

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