ROUND UP OF OCTOBER 2022 AND LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR 5TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

 

Hello and welcome to the second of my monthly round-up blogs

We began October with a day dedicated to us because it was World Card-Making Day.  The winner of my Giveaway was Miriam Lowrie and I know she is already enjoying her prize.  Here are just a few of my favourite cards from the day.  Made by Allyson Matthews, Andrea Herron, Jeanette Handley and Marie Jo Davis.

Seeing the high uptake of people willing to try the October Word Prompt Challenge has been good.  Special mentions go to Christine Price and Gill Harrop who seem to have shared a card virtually daily.

Christine's love of Santangling shines through in her classy card.  

Gill has kept us entertained with her interpretation of the word prompts.  This one for foiled made me chuckle.  "Batman always foils the baddies!"

I also loved the interpretations and the artistry in these cards too.  By  Karen L Williams, Liz Cavill and Mary Blackhurst-Hill

I know many of you enjoy the fancy fold cards and here is just a snapshot of some created by 

Elaine Thomson Smith, Linda Preece, Lisa Shaw and Yvonne Rowland.

Many of you are sharing your Christmas makes, including: Elaine Wheatley, Karen Shaw, Gail Mands, Helen Bullock and Heather Thomas.  I love seeing the different techniques and styles used to make each of these cards.

I have spotted some wonderful projects during Mixed Up Monday from Tracy Shephard who has spent 16 weeks stitching this mini masterpiece.

Lynne Hollingsworth has also spent several months earning these badges.  Then stitching over 100 Girl Guide badges and 2 sashes to this blanket.  Congratulations Lynne.

I also loved this individual artwork from Rita Alexander Arancibia.  It really is a reminder that Autumn is  here.

One of the best things about Creative Minds Kind Hearts is the support that you show one another.  Papercrafters of all abilities are able to share their work and know that they will receive positive comments.  Sometimes we are our own worst critics but there is no need to be.  If you are nervous about sharing your own work or are unsure of how to upload photos to the page - then please just ask one of the Group Experts who are more than happy to help.

We are happy to welcome back as a Group Expert - the very talented Karen Watling.  She will be popping up with more of her makes, alongside: Liz Cavill, Caroline Pattenden, Angela Stinchcombe, Cathryn Walker and Tracy Shephard.  The Group Experts have been particularly busy this month in preparation for our upcoming Anniversary Event.  My personal thanks also go to Gail Mands who is always on hand to help with the Admin involved in the running our group.   Sadly, Lisa Shaw and Julie Walker have stepped down as Group Experts due to family commitments.  Thankfully, they are both still, full and active members of the main group.

In addition to the seasonal and challenge cards, it has been a joy to see some of your personal "just because" makes.  Including these little beauties from Karen Shaw, Eva Wanders, Geraldine Entwistle, Jean Craig, Janice Viggers, Karen Watling and Mary Kelly.  Thank you all for sharing your work.

Next, I would like to congratulate the very talented Janet Roberts on being included in Crafts Beautiful.  Try and read the article if you can because it is an interesting read.

Here is just one of Janet's classy cards.  Most of which are sold to raise much needed funds for charity.

I would also like to offer Yvonne Mallick belated birthday wishes for her very special day.  Just in case you missed seeing these beautiful cards, Yvonne celebrated her 70th birthday.  I hope you had a wonderful time with your friends and family.

Please also join me in congratulating Tracy Shephard on joining the design team for Debbi Moore Designs.  I am sure we will be seeing many of her DT makes in the weeks ahead.

I am also pleased to know that Julie Dawson is settled into her new home and more importantly is back crafting!   This is the first of her new makes (it was for a sad event) but at least Julie is up and running again.

Before looking forward to November, it is only right that I share a few Halloween makes from our much missed friend Moira Yakova.  She loved sharing her makes at this time of year.  We were often treated to her sweet boxes and individual cards for her grandchildren.  Our thoughts are with them as they mark Halloween without Moira this year.

Looking forward to November and another Challenge.  This time it is an One Sheet Wonder which may come in handy when you are creating your Christmas cards.  The grid can be found in the CMKH Planner and I have added a copy below too.  Many of you will know how this works but the Group Experts and myself will try to add some further inspiration in the days ahead.  I will also set up a new album for the November Challenge so that all your cards can be saved and shared.

On the 12th November, our group will be holding it's 5th Anniversary Event.  The Group Experts and a few of my Crafting Friends have been creating unique projects with full video or blog tutorials.  This means that you will have a full days workshop at your fingertips - on our dedicated YouTube channel and here on this blog.  Please let me know you are interested by signing up to the Event Page in the main group.   If you are unable to join in with the online chat on the day - you can watch the videos back in your own time.  It has taken a few hours work but I am sure you will enjoy all the ideas that we have to share. 

As always, the birthday list will be shared on the last day of this month and the new Happy Post list will be set up on the first day of November.

If you are able to - please subscribe to this blog and leave a comment below to let me know your thoughts.  As always, my thanks to all of you for being a part of Creative Minds Kind Hearts.  Here is to the next 5 years!

Be Creative - Be Kind - Be You.

Love Elisabeth xx