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Thursday 26 March 2015

The Bomb and Sunflower!

Hello friends

I'm pleased to say no risk of the WW2 bomb in London today,
instead they brought it just a few miles from my home and detonated it!
We heard the 'boom' and was shocked just how loud it was.
I read somewhere that there is still many bombs under the streets of London
and fine if left undisturbed...!

Okay..back to craft!
Today's project is a gift box, it's a recycled box that I covered and decorated.
It features Create A Sunflower and the label shapes are Labels Thirty Eight.
Some time back I featured Create A Sunflower as Friday Die Day and there 
is a full tutorial here.

There is a new range of Create A Flower dies, just in time for Spring, they include:




Carnation

Zinnia

Orchid

and Peony

These are all available on the website (just click on the flower name) at a bargain price 
and previous Create A Flower dies are reduced too.
I will be doing tutorials on the new flowers soon, possibly videos if I enlist the 
help of Elliott (but he is rather engrossed in his new computer!)

And talking of Spring and flowers, yesterday when walking Bella I discovered so many 
bees buzzing about.  I'm so pleased Spring is here.

Also, yesterday's post showed Bella napping and I received a few enquiries
regarding my flowery bedding - it comes from Ikea and is called Rosali.

Take care friends and stop by tomorrow for Friday Die Day.

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22 comments:

  1. Mrs B26 March 2015 at 05:59

    Hi Christine. Glad that the bomb was safely detonated but I think it makes us all stop and think of all that our families and friends went through back in the wars!
    I love your package and Sunflower, and I will be looking at the Hydrangea dies as I think they are beautiful.
    Thank you for the bedding advice, another thing I will be looking at, it is so pretty.
    Have a good day, with more signs of spring : ) Take care. x

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  2. kittyedavies47@gmail.com26 March 2015 at 06:23

    Morning All.
    Thank you, glad everyone is safe. The flowers are lovely, cannot wait for the videos especially the Carnation. take care Kitty.

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  3. Stamping Bubbles26 March 2015 at 06:43

    Good morning Christine
    Glad to here everything is safe for your work. It really i scary when you think how many of these bombs there are waiting to be discovered.
    Lovely box today. I have the sunflower die and it really does make a statement on any project.
    Enjoy your day
    Lesley

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  4. Janice26 March 2015 at 06:59

    Morning Christine
    Lovely box today, you really are good at up-cycling! The flower looks almost real.
    Enjoy your day.
    Janice x

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  5. Linda26 March 2015 at 07:37

    Hi christine
    Love the box,I love sunflowers. Ithink this box would make anyone happy just to look at it never mind the contents.
    Glad the bomb was dealt with OK,in my part of the country the trawlers often bring one up in their nets,we had a large one only a few weeks ago which was exploded by the army on the beach.
    Have a good day in the city
    Love Linda in a very wet South Shields

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  6. hazel young26 March 2015 at 07:46

    Lovely box Christine, glad the bomb was sorted. Love the new flower dies don't think you can got wtong ever with flowers. xx hazel

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  7. Sandra26 March 2015 at 08:00

    Good Morning Christine,
    Phew ! Glad the bomb was detonated safely, I can understand why they don't do it in a populated area but you would think that transporting it would be a logistical nightmare in itself!
    Oh Christine your Sunflower box us just beautiful, that is a gift that keeps on giving, as you would keep that packaging forever!
    I hope your London work day whizzes by!
    Looking forward to FDD as always, I wonder what surprises you have instore for us tomorrow!
    Hugs
    Sandra
    Xxxxxx

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  8. Lucycat26 March 2015 at 08:12

    Hi Christine,
    Really pleased the bomb has been dealt with,I hope you get to your City job OK.
    Your sunflower box is really pretty,and the flower dies are too.
    Looking forward to FDD. Take care. x.

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  9. Lucycat26 March 2015 at 08:12

    Hi Christine,
    Really pleased the bomb has been dealt with,I hope you get to your City job OK.
    Your sunflower box is really pretty,and the flower dies are too.
    Looking forward to FDD. Take care. x.

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  10. Jaydee26 March 2015 at 08:24

    Hi, it frightened the life out of me when it was detonated. Our doors shook and we couldn't think what it was. Looked outside and everything. X thanks for the order.

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  11. Jean Z26 March 2015 at 08:30

    Hi Christine, I love the box and the sunflower is beautiful. I have quite a few of these flowers and love them . love Jean Z xx

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  12. lydia jordan26 March 2015 at 08:47

    Morning Christine,
    A great box, these flowers are lovely.
    Lydia
    X

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  13. ros hodgkins26 March 2015 at 08:54

    Hi, I really like your distressed box, and the sunflower looks great on top. X Ros

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  14. marg26 March 2015 at 09:08

    Hello Christine
    Glad the bomb was dealt with safely, its so old now it must be unpredictable.
    I really like the Sunflower its such
    a warming colour!
    Enjoy your day
    Take care
    Love Marg

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  15. Pat S Witney26 March 2015 at 09:13

    Hi Christine
    I'm glad that the bomb was detonated safely. But fancy taking it all the way down to where you live. I'm sure there are wide open spaces I'm between London and Gravesend. Love todays box and the flowers that adorn the top.

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  16. nattyboots26 March 2015 at 09:41

    Beautiful box and such a gorgeous Sunflower,Glad the bomb was dealt with.
    Elaine H X

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  17. utilitygirl26 March 2015 at 13:18

    Pleased to hear the bomb has been dealt with safely Christine
    Love today's gift box. Must look at the tutorial and give it a try as I have the poppy which I must have a god at.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  18. SusanP, Kent26 March 2015 at 14:59

    I heard 'they' had detonated the b**b at Cliffe on SE News and the irony did not escape me!
    Your wrapping is delightful. Love the new flower dies. Peony is my favourite, but so many petals to assemble - I'm not sure if I'm up for that.

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  19. JJ26 March 2015 at 18:04

    Gorgeous box Christine. Love the Sunflower.

    My you think you have escaped all the who ha then they bring it near you to detonate it lol! That must have been dreadful.

    Love all the new flowers

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. Patricia Howarth26 March 2015 at 20:57

    Hi Christine, I absolutely love the hydrangea dies, those teeny tiny lavender flowers are 'darling', I'm loving your altered box and the sunflower is gorgeous.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  21. Craftychris26 March 2015 at 23:04

    I am glad all was safe! Fab box today, I love the sunflower xxx

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  22. Carole Z27 March 2015 at 08:06

    This is gorgeous Christine...I don't use this die enough! Glad the bomb was dealt with safely, hugs Carole Z X

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