Wednesday 23 December 2015

Nativity Christmas Card



My post today is for the challenge over at die-cut-divas




I have used a 8x8in white card and matt and layered it with gold and white embossed card. I have embossed the whit card using a Crafts Too embossing folder. I have die cut the nativity elements using Britannia dies. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut that using a scalloped oval die.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges;

animalfriends - Christmas/New Year including animal (1/3)
pictureandscrap - anything goes (unlimited)
christmascardsallyearround - keep it simple (unlimited)
countryview - create a scene (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (Christmas)
craftytime - anything goes (1/3)
justkeeponcreating - anything goes (unlimited)

Sunday 20 December 2015

Tree decoration


I have used a Spellbinders ornament die to make this decoration. I have cut the dove and peace sentiment using a Sue Wilson die

I would like to enter this creation into the following challenges:

notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)

Saturday 19 December 2015

Joy to the world



An 8x8 white card. I have matt and layered with red card and white embossed card. I have embossed the white card using a Crafts Too embossing folder. I have die cut the Joy to the World using a Sue Wilson die and backed it onto white card. I completed the card with flat backed pearls

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
brownsugar -anything goes (2/2)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (2/3)
thatscrafty - anything goes (2/3)
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (3/3)
inspirationdestination -anything goes (unlimited)
2craftygirls - anything goes (3/3)
eclecticellapu - a card to doe for/use one or more die (unlimited)
craftygalscorner - anything goes (3/3)
pennys - anything goes (3/3)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited)
sparklesforumchristmas - die cuts for Christmas
pinkgem - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyboots - Christmas (unlimited)
wheretheheartis - Christmas (2/3)

Friday 18 December 2015

Filigree poinsettia book card


Another A4 book made using the Tattered Lace Essentials die. I have used a Crafts Too embossing folder to emboss the white sheets. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it using a scalloped oval. I have cut three different size filigree poinsettia using Sue Wilson dies. I have completed the card with flat backed pearls and ribbon

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

brownsugar - anything goes (1/2)
fussyandfancy - Happy Holidays
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (1/3)
thatscrafty - anything goes (1/3)
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (2/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
2craftygirls - anything goes (2/3)
craft-deebowz - anything goes with a handmade bow
eclecticellapu - a card to die for/use one or more dies (unlimited)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3)
ribbongirls - anything goes with ribbon
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3)
ribbongirls - anything goes with ribbon
craftygalscorner - anything goes (2/3)
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
glitternsparkle - traditional or non traditional Christmas colours (3/3)
robynsfetish -add a Christmas die cut (3/3)
craftyhazelnutschristmascgallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited)
sparklesforumchristmas -die cuts for Christmas
pinkgem - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)




Thursday 17 December 2015

Personalised Retirement Card


An A4 card. I  have used the Tattered Lace Essential book die set to make this card. This recipient likes sewing so I used my Xcut haberdashery set of dies to cut the sewing items. I have used self adhesive tape measure embellishment, ribbon & buttons from my stash. I have die cut flowers in felt and decorated them with buttons. I have printed the personalised sentiment and die cut it with a scalloped oval die. I completed the card with flat backed pearls  

I would like to enter the following challenges with this card:

crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (1/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
modsquad - anything but Christmas (unlimited)
2craftygirls - anything goes (1/3)
craft-deebowz - anything goes with a handmade bow
eclecticellapu- a card to die for/use one or more die (unlimited)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (3/3)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3
ribbongirls - anything goes
craftygalscorner - anything goes (1/3
pennys - anything goes (1/3)

Tuesday 15 December 2015

Robin Christmas Card


This is a 8x8in white card matt and layered with red and then white embossed paper, I have embossed the white paper using an Embossalicious embossing folder. I have used a decoupage and die cut a Tonic Decorative Wreath for the decoupage to fit into. I have die cut poinsettia using a Tattered Lace die to add to the wreath. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it using a Sue Wilson die. I have completed the card with ribbon, flat backed pearls and Tonic Nuvo Crystal Drops

I would like to enter the following challenges with this card:

eclecticellapu -cards to die for/use one or more dies (unlimited)
glitternsparkle - traditional or non traditional colours (2/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (2/3)
robynsfetish - add a Christmas die cut (2/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas - anything goes (unlimited)
fussyandfancy - Happy Holidays
sparklesforumchristmas - die cuts for Christmas
pinkgem - anything goes Christmas (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas - anything goes (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3)
christmascard - colour challenge
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2)
movingalongwiththetimes - to a special person at Christmas (2/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3)
craftyboots - Christmas (unlimited)
our-crafty-corner - Winter/anything goes(1/3)
crazy - Christmas (1/4)
thepapergirls - Christmas (1/3)
wheretheheartis - Christmas Colours (1/3)
pileiton - anything Christmas/Winter (unlimited)
freshbreweddesigns - Christmas (1/5)
crafting-with-dragonflies - anything Christmas (1/1)
ribbongirls - anything goes
paperminutes - Winter greetings
mytimetocraft - Christmas animals
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (1/3)
hollyjollychristmas - anything goes Christmas (1/3) 


Monday 14 December 2015

Filigree poinsettia Christmas card


A 8x8in white card. I have matt and layered the card with turquoise card and white embossed card. I have embossed the white card using a Creative Expression embossing folder. I have used gilding wax on the embossing. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it. I have die cut three poinsettia using Sue Wilson dies. I have die cut two holly flourish using a Cheery Lynn die. I have also used tulle and a stick pin to embellish the card

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

eclecticellapu -cards to die for/ use one die or more (unlimited)
glitternsparkle - traditional or non-traditional colours (1/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (1/3)
robynsfetish - add a Christmas die cut (1/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited)
craftforthecraic - Christmas cheer (5/5)
fussyandfancy - happy holidays
cardmania - Christmas (5/5)
parklesforumchristmas - die cuts for Christmas 
pinkgem - anything goes Christmas (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas - anything goes (unlimited)
jwscrapshack - anything goes (3/3)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3)
christmascard - colour challenge
unicorn - winter time (1/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)
movingalongwiththetimes - to a special person at Christmas (1/3)



Sunday 13 December 2015

Personalised joy Christmas card


An 8x8in white easel card. I have matt and layered with a turquoise and then white embossed card. I have embossed the white card using an Embossalicious embossing folder. I have cut the rectangles with tonic dies. The I have printed the personalised sentiment and die cut it. I have placed it on the bottom of the card to act as the stopper. I have completed the card with flat backed gems.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
eclecticellapu -  card to die for/use one or more dies (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 -anything goes (unlimited)
fattastictuesday - anything goes with a twist......on the day of Christmas (4/4)
craftforthecraic - Christmas cheer (4/5)
creativefingers - anything goes (3/3)
fussyandfancy - Happy Holidays
cardmania - Christmas (4/5)
 sparklesforumchristmas -die cuts for Christmas
pinkgem - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)
jwscrapshack - anything goes (2/3)
comeandgetit - Christmas (3/3)
craftygalscorner - anything goes (2/2)


Saturday 12 December 2015

Personalised Mittens Christmas Card


This is a project I have made today. I don't stamp very often but Chloe always inspires me when she is on the television. This is a 8x8in  square which I have matt and layered with red card and white embossed card. I have embossed the white card using a Nordic embossing folder. I have stamped and heat embossed the mittens using a stamp by Chloe. I have covered the cuffs with cotton wool and added bows. I have printed a personalised sentiment a die cut it with a Sizzix die. The let it snow sentiment is cut using a Tonic die

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcard - anything goes (unlimited)
eclecticellapu - cards to die for/use one or more die (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited)
fattastictuesday - anything goes with a twist....on the day of Christmas (3/4)
craftforthecraic - Christmas cheer (3/5)
creativefingers - anything goes (2/3)
fussyandfancy - happy holidays
cardmania - Christmas (3/5)
diesrus - Christmas (3/3)
natalieandamy - Christmas (3/3)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3)
craftysentiments - Christmas cards (3/3)
pinkgem - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)
craftyfriends - Christmas (3/3)
craftyhazelnutschristmas - anything goes (unlimited)
jwscrapshack - anything goes (1/3)
comeandgetit - anything goes Christmas (2/3)
craftygalscorner - anything goes (1/2)






Friday 11 December 2015

Gift box for bracelet





I have been asked to make gift boxes for bracelets. I have used my score board to make this box. I have cut pieces of paper from Do Crafts Jolly Santa set to fit all sides of the box and stuck them on. I have printed the sentiment and die cut it. I have die cut a poinsettia using a Tattered Lace die. 

I would like to enter my creation into the following challenges:

inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards -anything goes (unlimited)
eclecticellapu - cards to die for/use one or more dies (unlimited)
pennys -anything goes (3/3)
creativecardcrew - holiday season (3/3)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2  - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist of Christmas (unlimited)
pinkgem -anything Christmas goes
asnowflakespromise - anything goes Christmas or Winter theme (2/3)
fattastictuesday - anything goes with a twist......on the day of Christmas/must be square or rectangular (2/4)
craftforthecraic - Christmas cheer (2/5)
creativefingers - anything goes (1/3)
fussyandfancy - happy holidays
cardmania - Christmas (2/5)
diesrus - Christmas (2/3)
natalieandamy - Christmas (2/3)
sparklesforum - anything but a card
avenue613 - anything goes optional twist bags, tags, boxes & more (1/3)

Thursday 10 December 2015

Season's Greetings card


This card is made using the Tattered Lace Essentials book die. I have cut alternate sheets in red and gold. I have embossed the red sheets with an Embossalicious dotty folder. I have die cut the Season's Greetings in red and gold and off set them. I used a die by Elizabeth Craft Design. The white oval will include a personalised sentiment. The  poinsettia are cut using Tattered Lace dies. I have decorated them with flat backed pearls. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

craftingwithanattitude -anything goes (3/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
clearitout - anything goes (3/3)
notjustcards -anything goes
craftingfromtheheart -anything goes (2/3)
crafterscafeblog - use die cuts and/or punches
eclecticellapu - cards to die for/use one or more die (unlimited)
lemonshortbread - anything goes (3/3)
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
craftysentiments - Christmas cards (2/3)
creativecardcrew - holiday season (2/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist of Christmas (unlimited)
pinkgem - anything Christmas goes
sparklesforumchristmas- die cuts Christmas 
craftforthecraic - Christmas cheer (1/5)
cardmania - Christmas (1/5)
diesrus - Christmas (1/3)
natalieandamy - Christmas (2/3)

Wednesday 9 December 2015

Floral card


My card today is for the post over at Creative Moments. I have used a two pieces of patterned paper,  I have covered my 8x8in white card with one piece and cut flowers with other piece using a Cheery Lynn die. I have embellished the flowers using buttons. I have coloured the image using Spectrum Noir pencils and then cut it out using a die from a Xcut xlarge scalloped circle nesting set. I have completed the card with flat backed pearls.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
clearitout - anything goes (2/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3)
notjustcards - anything goes
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3)
crafterscafeblog - use die cuts and/or punches
eclecticellapu - cards to die for/use one or more die (unlimited)
lemonshortbread - anything goes (2/3)
asyoulikeit - masculine or feminine/feminine much more scope (3/3)
pennys - anything goes (1/3)

Tuesday 8 December 2015

Christmas card with box and pretty paper



Another card with a gift box. This is 8x8in card,  I have covered the card with Christmas patterned paper. I have made a box and covered the box with the paper. I have cut the trellis with a Cheery Lynn die in white. I have mounted the trellis on green card. I have cut a scalloped oval in red. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut with a smaller scalloped oval

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

asnowflakespromise - anything goes winter or Christmas theme (1/3)
clearitout - anything goes (1/3)
craftysentiments - christmas cards (1/3)
fattastictuesday - anything goes with a twist...on the of Christmas/must be square or rectangular..
creativecardcrew - holiday season (1/3)
craftrocket - anything goes (3/3)
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes (3/3)
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (3/3
craftyourpassion- anything goes (1/3)
notjustcards -anything goes 
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3)
cardsgalore - anything goes (3/3
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes (3/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (3/3)
crafterscafe - use die-cuts and/or punches 
eclecticellapu - cards to die for/use one or more die (unlimited)
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (3/3)
brownsugar - anything goes (2/2)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist of Christmas (unlimited)
lemonshortbread - anything goes (1/3)
pinkgem - anything Christmas goes
craftyfriends - Christmas (2/3)
sparklesforumchristmas -die cuts for Christmas (2/3)
asyoulikeit - masculine or feminine/feminine because much more scope (2/3)
comeandgetit - anything goes Christmas (1.3)



Saturday 5 December 2015

Fox Die Cut Card


I couldn't resist this die and paper pack. My husband and sons love the outdoors and they will love these. I have made this card for my sons to give their Daddy for Christmas

The fox die is by Xcut. The larger trees are cut using a Spellbinders dies. The fence has been cut using a Memory box die. The scalloped circle is cut is cut using a die from a Xcut nesting set. I have cut a slightly smaller circle in white and embossed the top with a dotty folder

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

craftrocket - anything goes (2/3)
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes (2/3)
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (2/3)
craftygalscorner - anything goes (2/3)
papertakeweekly - anything goes (3/5)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3)
notjustcards - anything goes
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys - anything goes (3/3)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3
cardsgalore - anything goes (2/3)
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes/celebrations (2/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (2/3)
crafterscafe - use die cuts and/or punches 
suzypantssmarty - anything goes with a twist.....an outdoor scene 
eclecticellapu - cards to die for/use one or more die (unlimited)
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (2/3)
brownsugar - anything goes (1/2)
craftycatzweekly - let it snow (1/3)
4craftychicks - winter 
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist of Christmas (unlimited)
lemonshortbread - anything goes (2/3)
pinkgem - anything Christmas goes   
craftycalendar - let it snow (1/3)
craftyfriends - Christmas (1/3)
mytimetocraft - Christmas animals
sparklesforumchristmas - die cuts for Christmas (1/3)




Thursday 3 December 2015

Nanna birthday card


A birthday card for my sons to give my mother-in-law. She loves flowers and butterflies so hopefully she will like this card. 

A 8x8in white card. I have matt and layered the card with pink and white embossed card. I have embossed the card with a Xcut embossing folder. I have used 2 heart dies from a Sizzix nesting set in to cut a heart shape to attach the flowers to. I have cut flowers in felt using various dies from Tattered Lace and Lea'bilites. I have embellished the flowers with various buttons from my stash. I have printed out a personalised sentiment and cut it out with the heart die and placed it behind the floral heart. I have completed the card with flat backed pearls

I would like to enter the following challenges with this card:

asyoulikeit - favourite/feminine - so much more scope, (1/3)
craftrocket - anything goes (1/3)
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes (1/3)
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (1/3)
craftingbydesigns - anything goes (1/3)
craftygalscorner - anything goes (1/3) 
papertakeweekly - anything goes (2/5)
throughthecraftroomdoor -anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3)
notjustcards -anything goes
comeandgetit - anything goes with a sentiment (3/3)  
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3)
aaacards - anything goes
cardsgalore - anything goes (1/3)
thecraftyaddicts -anything goes/celebrations (1/3)
thesistersofcraft -anything goes(1/3)
crafterscafe -use die cuts and/or punches (1/3)
crazy4challenges - make a square card
suzypantssmarty - anything goes with a twist....use a die cut
useyourstuff - its a free week
eclecticellapu - cards to die for - use one die or more (unlimited)
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (1/3)
robynsfetish - use some yellow and brown (1/3) yellow flowers and brown buttons




Tuesday 1 December 2015

Birthday Card






This is something a bit different for me. This is my post for the challenge at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper. I have used a shaped 8x8in white card. I have trimmed the 8x8in patterned paper and covered the card. I have printed my sentiment and die cut it will dies from a Spellbinders set. The butterflies are cut using Cheery Lynn dies. I have embellished the card using ribbon and gem by Creative Expressions. I have also used stick pins I have made.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

papertakeweekly - anything goes (1/5)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
craft-deebowz - anything goes with a handmade bow
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3)
notjustcards - anything goes
comeandgetit - anything goes with a sentiment (2/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys - use something from your stash - stick pins (2/3)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3)
craftygalscorner - anything goes (2/2)
creativecorner -glitz and glam (1/3)
craftyfriends -one for the girls (3/3)