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Friday 28 January 2011

Childhood Memories

Last week I went to LB Crafts with my sister, we had never been there before and we decided to go and see what they had in stock. We picked up a few bits and pieces and I spied this stamp called Ives River, but what attracted to me it is that it is the bridge going over the River Ouse at St. Ives in Cambridgeshire. Now as a child I used to live there and at that time it was in Huntingdonshire (which now no longer exists). Of course I couldn't resist it because it brought back so many childhood memories (and apart from that it was a bargain, half the normal price). So it seemed quite spooky when the theme at Simon Says Stamp and Show this week is precisely that - CHILDHOOD MEMORIES. If you live in, near or know of St. Ives please leave me a message and tell me what your contact with it is. The nearest blogging friend to there I know is Dawn, who is at St. Neots, which is where I was born. Do you recognise this Dawn?


Other challenges that have given me inspiration are - Paper Sundaes - Distressing, Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Vintage, Papertake Weekly - the sketch and Gingersnap Creations - Coffee and Cream.


I made my own collage backing paper with vintage images that I have downloaded. I stamped the image onto 300 gms watercolour paper and used DIs to paint the scene. I clear embossed the tickets from the TH Admit One set of stamps and then inked over it. I splashed water over that and heat dried it. The flowers are made from the tattered flowers die - grunge paper, inked with acrylic dabbers and over-stamped with an Invoke honeycomb stamp. The buttons are from my collection bought at Sandown last weekend.

Other challenges to have fun with
Sweet Stampin - Brown + one
Ink on my fingers - Buttons
Tuesday Throwdown -  Distressing
Crafts and Me - Monochrome
Frosted Designs - Monochrome

Another post from me this week and the second today - I have lost count. But I have work to do next week, so it will all quieten down here. Thanks for stopping by and a huge thankyou to those of you who have popped in to see me nearly everyday.


I have a great steampunk ATC coming up at the begining of next week for the new ATC swap over at the Stamp Man.

Take care, happy Friday. Luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox


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39 comments:

  1. Hels Sheridan28 January 2011 at 13:09

    Aw you were at LB!! I live about 20 mins away... we could have met up for coffee!!! Anyways... LOVE your card, that stamp is beautiful.. and such lovely memories too... thanks for joining in with the Sunday STamper again hun ... have a great weekend xx

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  2. Vicky28 January 2011 at 13:40

    Hi I love this card its totally fabulous I adore the colours & what a fab job with the backing papers.
    Thankyou for joining us girlies at Crafts & Me & Sweet Stampin Challenges, good luck.

    Hugs Vicky xx

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  3. Shell Shearer Swinscoe28 January 2011 at 13:49

    Stunning! as always hunnie!
    hugs shell xx

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  4. cheryl28 January 2011 at 14:03

    oh this is amazing hun just adore it so beautiful hugs cheryl xx

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  5. Juls28 January 2011 at 14:14

    beautiful, fab mix of images. Love the sepia colour tones...such a beautiful soft vintage look! Hugs Juls

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  6. Anonymous28 January 2011 at 14:41

    Hi Brenda, i dont know St Ives i am afraid as i live up North. I do love this beautiful vintage piece though and the gorgeous distressing work
    have a lovely weekend
    Hugs June

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  7. all the days of our life28 January 2011 at 14:48

    Beautiful. That image is gorgeous. Beautiful colors. Thanks for playing with us at Frosted Designs.

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  8. Lisa Jane28 January 2011 at 15:32

    Oh wow Brenda - i love this .. one of my very favourites of yours i think. beautiful monochrome colours
    Lisa;)

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  9. Margreet28 January 2011 at 15:43

    this is really beautiful Brenda....so nice to see your childhood back on a stamp....love the flowers with the buttons on it...it gives a wonderful effect....enjoy your weekend!
    xxx Margreet

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  10. li-bee-ti28 January 2011 at 15:50

    Beautiful card, Brenda! I love the corners and the flowers are stunning.
    Great take on the monochromatick theme.
    Thank you for playing with us at Frosted Designs, and I hope you'll join us again.

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  11. Becky28 January 2011 at 16:14

    This is stunning with the monochromatic theme. Love the image and flowers. Thank you for sharing this with us at Stampin Sisters in Christ.

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  12. Kathy28 January 2011 at 17:11

    I know the bridge at St Ives - there's a little chapel in the middle, often used now as a gallery. Actually, I think I heard recently that the chapel was going to be closed for renovation work for quite a while.
    Anyway, your card is lovely - and it reminded me of some lovely days out we've had there. Usually involved buying ice cream then sitting just there on the right of the picture to eat them!

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  13. Zue28 January 2011 at 18:24

    I love that stamp too...not seen it before!!
    Love your coffee colours...it has a lovely soft and sophisticated effect.

    (OK may be 6 mins. I knew I was going to use a spider, he would not appreciate flowers and all the rest was close to hand.)

    Sue xxxxx

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  14. Gem28 January 2011 at 18:51

    Brends this is so gorgeous. I love the image! :) X

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  15. Pami28 January 2011 at 19:19

    oooh Brenda, I love this. I agree with Lisa I think its one of my favourites of yours. Pami x

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  16. Netty28 January 2011 at 19:21

    A very beautiful and special card Brenda. Hope you enjoyed your visit to LB Crafts, like Hels I only live 20 mins away. Annette x

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  17. Jill28 January 2011 at 21:36

    beautiful card love the image and the soft browns thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

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  18. Lori29 January 2011 at 01:56

    Gorgeous card! I love those colors! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  19. Kathyk29 January 2011 at 04:26

    As always, another fab piece from you, loving your embellies too

    All the best

    Kathyk

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  20. Unknown29 January 2011 at 13:28

    Brenda, what a fab stamp, yes I do recognise it, the bridge has the former prison half way across. Beautiful town is St Ives & has a great market on a Monday where I get most of my card....lol.
    You have shown the stamp off beautifully, as you always do. x

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  21. Unknown29 January 2011 at 19:52

    Brenda the work on this card is amazing and so loved reading your post! you were meant to buy this stamp chum, so love your collage background it's a beautiful make throughout, hope you are ok Hugs
    Sarah x

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  22. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans29 January 2011 at 22:28

    Gorgeous creation and I love the image you have used, beautifully put together. Tracy Evans x

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  23. Lynne Forsythe29 January 2011 at 23:14

    OH MY Brenda.....what a BEAUTIFUL stamp on a BEAUTIFUL CARD!!! what timing on you finding the stamp!

    Thank you for joining along with Simon Says Stamp and Show and the teamies!!!

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  24. Suzanne B aka brookfies30 January 2011 at 07:36

    Beautiful card - love everything about it. Thanks for playing along at Gingersnaps Creations.

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  25. Lindsey30 January 2011 at 10:45

    Gorgeous card! What a great image and i love the flower centres. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin this week x

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  26. Anonymous30 January 2011 at 11:57

    Stunning card! Thanks for playing the Gingersnap Creations Coffee & Cream Challenge!

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  27. Crystal30 January 2011 at 12:28

    Gorgeous. I love the color choices and the sentimental value this has for you Thanks for playing at Frosted Designs.

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  28. Fiona30 January 2011 at 18:56

    beautiful card...love that vintage look. Thanks for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

    Fi

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  29. Pam30 January 2011 at 20:57

    This is just lovely, with a lovely story too!
    Pam

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  30. Meggymay30 January 2011 at 22:32

    Beautiful card, love the bridge stamp.

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  31. Davi31 January 2011 at 01:54

    The image is lovely and I love the dps you have used and the monochromatic theme. Thanks for sharing it with us at TT this week.

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  32. Gloria Stengel1 February 2011 at 01:39

    Wow. Just wow! The image is stunning! Your card is lovely! Thanks for playing along with us at Paper Sundaes this week!

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  33. Vanessa2 February 2011 at 02:39

    Beautiful colors here!!!! Nice job!

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  34. Rushd Lady5 February 2011 at 19:06

    Beautiful card! I have a similiar bridge stamp. I'll have to go dig it out now that you've reminded me of it! :)

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  35. Toni17 February 2011 at 20:28

    Brenda this is such a pretty card. I love all the different techniques you used ... Beautiful job

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  36. Chris22 February 2011 at 14:41

    This is a beautiful card. That image is stunning and looks wonderful in the brown tones.Fab background and embellies too.

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  37. Sandra DeFalco22 February 2011 at 15:50

    Brenda - Beautiful Creation! Congrats on being selected as a Ginger Gem!
    ☺ Sandi's Creations!

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  38. Silvia(Barnie)22 February 2011 at 20:23

    That's a fabulous card. Congrats to your Ginger Gem.

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  39. Terry22 February 2011 at 21:00

    This is beautiful, Brenda! Love it! Congratulations Ginger Gem!

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In these busy times I know how difficult it is to find the time to visit blogs so I feel very privileged you have stopped by here. I love to read your comments so thank you for leaving one. Hugs Brenda xxx