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Saturday 24 October 2015

My first Gerda

Hello chaps!  Late in the day for me, I know, but having had the washing machine plumbed and plugged in for the first time in two weeks I have had a frantic morning loading and unloading it and the tumble dryer, desperately trying to reduce the size of Mount Dirtysocks.

We've got the builders in, turning part of our garage into a functional utility area, and the estimated two week job is now about to roll into week four.  So nearly there, but not quite.  It's becoming quite frustrating!

Anyhoo, I had some very happy mail this week - I placed my first order with Gerda Steiner and with ultra fast delivery I am now the proud owner of a set of her brilliantly cute stamps.  Thank you Gerda, it might have been my first order but it won't be my last.

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How could I resist?


So this adorable little chap and the accessory stamps are all from the Gerda Steiner
Painted with Distress Inks (ReInkers)
Papers are all Maja Designs - Walking In The Forest
Hello die from Mama Elephant
Leaf dies from Lawn Fawn

I used five of the stamps from the set, the squirrel, the stump, the acorn, and two leaves.
I had to mask the squirrel's feet for the placement of the stump, I think it looks ok

This happy little chap with his guilty look really makes me smile.

Hugs to all
Squirrel xx

22 comments:

  1. Sweetie, he looks amazing; your masking is perfect. I usually have 50:50 luck with masking so may need some lessons! I love him, and he's coloured with your usual perfection in the shading. Love the stamped leaves matching the dies too. That set was made for you hun.
    xx

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  2. This is wonderful Squirrel!! Perfectly coordinated in every way xx

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  3. Well, that is ridiculously cute. Your colouring is perfect and those papers are simply yummy. Loving those leaves too. Gorgeous. Jayne xx

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  4. Awww..he is just adorable..fabulous masking and colouring and love the papers and design...so very cute.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  5. Cute! And your masking is perfect. I love his cute little cheeks! Xx

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  6. Just soooooo CUTE Squirrel, love it!

    Donna x

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  7. So cute! How is it that I've never heard of these stamps?!?!
    Helen x

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  8. Aww he's so cute, beautifully done. I have some blog candy giveaway if you would like to become a follower and enter, it's my new blog and would be great.
    Have a lovely day … {From My Kraft Desk}

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  9. Your coloring is fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing your card on facebook to give me the chance to find you! :-) You can also upload your cute design here: http://gerdasteinerdesigns.com/share-your-work/ for a weekly chance to win a $15 Coupon to my little store! Just saying! ;-) xo, Gerda

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  10. This delightful image must have been created with you in mind Squirrel, and I fully understand you just had to have him.
    What an adorable card :o)
    Jackie xx

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  11. Fabulous fun image and great fall colours

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  12. Oooh squirrel, what perfect stamps for you. Love your make :-)

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  13. loving the papers and the colour tones and the sweet image is gorgeous
    hugs Kate x

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  14. Aaaww like a gorgeous selfie!!!! This is adorable, hadn't seen these stamps before but I can feel a wee purchase in the offing

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  15. love the fab image, this is gorgeous.xxx

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  16. Such a pretty cutie Squirrel.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  17. Oh yes, this set was totally made for you and the way you combined the stamps to make a scene is totally brilliant...I adore this little guy!

    It's a wonderful design too with those pretty papers and the fab word die :-)

    Big hugs, Kat xx

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  18. Of course, this stamp was destined to be part of your stash... it was made with you in mind by the looks of it......... and then you go make a wonderful card with it! Perfectly autumnal - from the fab leaf paper ... to the falling die cut leaves too! Love it!

    Hugs
    Christine x

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  19. How brilliant is this love these great images must take a look love the colour combo as well just perfect Love and hugs Carole x

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  20. Aww I love this! So gorgeous such a fun stamp and live the paper and leaves!
    Lucy x

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