Friday 29 July 2016

On your special day card


An easel card made with a Tonic header die. I have folded the top of the card and die cut the header die into the centre of the fold. I have matt and layered the top and bottom of the card with purple and white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Sue Wilson embossing folder. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Sizzix scalloped heart die. I die cut the ornate heart in white and purple with a Spellbinders die. I die cut a large purple heart using a Sizzix die and added the sentiment which I cut with a Phil Martin die. I die cut the couple using a Cheery Lynn die. 

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

onestitchatatime - anything goes with dies (unlimited) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious - anything goes option add flowers (unlimited)
audsentiments - anything goes with a sentiment (4/5) *
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes (2/3) *
jwscrapshack - anything goes (1/3) *
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (1/3) *
scrapping4fun - anything goes (3/4) *
brownsugar - anything goes (1/2)
crafting-with-friends - anything goes (1/3)*

Thursday 28 July 2016

Wedding card





This is an 8x8in easel card. I have matt and layered the top and bottom with purple and white card.  I have die cut the valance, trellis with Cheery Lynn dies in purple card. I have also cut the trellis in navy and slightly offset the the two trellis when I stuck them down. The colours I have used are the colour scheme of the wedding. I have used a Cheery Lynn couple die for the bride and cut her off and used a Britannia die to cut the groom in a kilt, which is the dress code for the male members of the bridal party. I assembled the top of the card. I printed a sentiment for the bottom of the card and die cut it with a Sizzix die. I cut the flourish with a Cheery Lynn die. I completed the card with Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops.

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

throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2)
creative moments - anything goes (3/3) *
creativefingers - anything goes (3/3)
onestitchatatime - anything goes with dies (unlimited) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious - anything goes option add flowers (unlimited) *
audsentiments - anything goes with sentiment (3/5) *
pennys - anything goes (1/3) *
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes (1/3) *
scrapping4fun - anything goes (2/4) *
crafting-with-dragonflies - anything goes (1/1) *

Wednesday 27 July 2016

Fishing Birthday Card



I had to have a break from the Christmas cards today. I have had a request for a card for a fisherman.
The Hunky Dory Little Books are great when I am asked to make something for a specific hobby.
I have covered my 8x8in white card with tan card. I have used some ribbon from my stash before adding the image which I layered on black card. I die cut the sentiment with a Tonic die. I completed the card with buttons from my stash.

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

leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (4/5)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3) *
avenue613 - anything goes option make your own challenge (3/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
mycraftingstories - birthdays (2/3)

Tuesday 26 July 2016

Nativity Christmas Card



Every Christmas I personalise the majority of my cards. I make my cards with the space for personalisation which I add at a later date. I have matt and layered a white 8x8in card with brown pearlised card and white embossed card. I have embossed the white card with a Sue Wilson beaded fanfare embossing folder. I have die cut my nativity scene in brown pearlised card using Britannia Dies. I have cut scalloped ovals using Go Kreate dies. There will be a personalised sentiment on the white oval when I have decided on the recipient.

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

craftyfriends - use dies (3/3) *
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes *
creativecraftcottage - anything goes (3/3) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
wordartwednesday - anything goes (3/5)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3) *
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3) *
avenue613 - anything goes option make your own challenge (2/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited) *
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (3/3) *
ooh-la-la-creations - add some texture *
christmascard - anything goes *
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (3/3) *
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes/friends (3/3) *
pennys - Christmas (2/3) *
brownsugar - Christmas in July (2/2) *
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (2/3) *
creativemoments - anything goes (2/3)
melonheadzfriends - Christmas in July *
fussyandfancy - Christmas in July 
asyoulikeit - your trademark style and why (3/3) CAS I like things clean and tidy *
cardz4galz - no patterned paper (3/3) *
winterwonderland - dies and punches (2/3) *
CRAFT - Christmas (2/5) *
craftingbydesigns - Christmas in July
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas (unlimited) *
creativefingers - anything goes (2/3)
crimbo-crackers - anything goes (unlimited) *
lemonshortbread - anything goes (2/3) *
sparklesforum - Christmas in July (2/3) *
thegloryofchristmas - just punched/die cut not stamped (2/3) *
onestitchatatime - anything goes with dies (unlimited) *
crafterscafe - CAS (3/3) *
creatalicious - anything goes with option add flowers (unlimited) *
merrymondaychristmas - Christmas in July
christmascardsallyearround - anything goes (3/5) *

Monday 25 July 2016

Snow globe Christmas Card



I have made this card using the Sue Wilson Snowglobe and Cottage Snow Globe Scene die. I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with blue, silver and then white card. I have used embossed white card on the bottom, I embossed the white card using the Creative Expressions snowflake lattice folder. On the join of the white card I have used self adhesive lace ribbon from my stash. I cut the snow globe in silver. I cut the bottom of the snow globe in green and carefully used the negative pieces to fill the holly. I have cut the "Merry Christmas" sentiment in blue and silver card and slightly offset them when sticking them down

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

craftyfriends - use dies (2/3) *
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes *
cardmania - lace and/or pearls (2/5) *
creativecraftcottage - anything goes (2/3) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
wordartwednesday - anything goes (2/5)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3) *
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3) *
avenue613 - anything goes option make your own challenge (1/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited) *
craftysentiments - anything goes (2/3) *
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2) *
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (2/3) *
ooh-la-la-creations - add some texture *
christmascard - anything goes *
craftyhazelnutschristmas - use a sentiment (unlimited) *
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (2/3) *
dragonfly-dreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes/friends (2/3) *
pennys - Christmas in July (1/3) *
hidinginmycraftroom - Christmas in July (1/1)
brownsugar - Christmas in July (1/2) *
audsentiments - anything goes and a sentiment (1/5) *
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (1/3) *
Creativemoments - anything goes (1/3) *
melonheadzfriends - Christmas in July *
deepocean - Christmas in July (unlimited) *
fussyandfancy - Christmas in July *
abcchristmas - "o" is for overlay (unlimited) *
asyoulikeit - trademark style and why (2/3) CAS. I like things tidy *
cardz4galz - no patterned paper (2/3) *
cardsgalore - anything goes (3/3) *
christmasblog - use your dies/punches - add a charm (1/3) *
CRAFT - Christmas (1/5) *
craftingbydesigns - Christmas in July *
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas (unlimited) *
creativefingers - anything goes (1/3)
crimbo-crackers - anything goes (unlimited) *
getcreative - lots of blue (1/3) *
lemonshortbread - anything goes (1/3) *
makemymonday - sentimental *
sparklesforum - Christmas in July (1/3) *
thegloryofchristmas - just punched/die cut (1/3) *
onestitchatatime - anything goes with dies (unlimited)
createandinspire - anything goes (3/3) *
crafterscafe - CAS (2/3) *
creatalicious - anything goes with option add flowers (unlimited) *
merrymonday - Christmas
mytimetocraft - Christmas in July *
scrapping4fun - anything goes (1/4) *
christmascardsallyearround - anything goes (2/5) *

Saturday 23 July 2016

Heart card



I have been away, so no posts for a while but back to it now especially as I have a few requests too. Here is the first. This Tattered Lace heart is always popular. I have used a lovely soft pink coloured card. I matt and layered a white 8x8in white card with pink and then white card. The bottom of the card has been covered with white card that has been embossed with Tattered Lace embossing folders. I have embellished my card with satin ribbon and flat backed pearls

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

crafting-with-dragonflies - anything goes (1/1)
craftyfriends - use dies (1/3) *
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes *
cardmania - lace and/or pearls (1/5) *
creativecraftcottage. - anything goes (1/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
wordartwednesday - anything goes (1/5)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3) *
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3) *
avenue613.blogspot - anything goes optional twist colour challenge (1/3) *
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited) *
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited) *
craftysentiments - anything goes (1/3) *
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2) *
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (1/3) *
ooh-la-la-creations - add some texture *
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (1/3) *
dragonfly-dreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes (1/3) *
asyoulikeit - trademark style and why (1/3) CAS. I like things neat and tidy *
cardz4galz. - no patterned paper (1/3) *
createandinspire - anything goes (2/3) *
crafterscafe - CAS (1/3) *
creatalicious - anything goes with option add flowers (unlimited) *

Thursday 14 July 2016

Wedding invitation


I have been asked to make a couple of wedding invitation samples. I'm trying to make samples that are effective but are not too labour intensive. 

I have used a 6 x6in cream card. I have cut red card with the Tonic square vine base affections die set and the Mr & Mrs die in the centre.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
wordartwednesday - anything goes (4/5) *
rubysrainbow - make your own background (unlimited) *
dragonfly-dreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
pennys - anything goes (2/3) *
craftrocket - anything goes (3/3) *
pileiton - use your favourite colours (unlimited) *


Wednesday 13 July 2016

Son 13th birthday card




My son adores our new puppy. I thought using this photo was very apt, we went to the beach for the first time on the weekend and they both enjoyed every minute. 

I have used a 8x8in white card and matt and layered it with tan card and white embossed card. I have embossed the white card with an Embossalicious folder. I printed the photograph and layered it on brown card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Tonic rectangle from a nesting set.  I die cut tan card with the next size in the nesting set. The numbers and today are cut using Tattered Lace dies. I assembled my card then completed with stars that I have cut using a punch.

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

  artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3) *
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
wordartwednesday - anything goes (3/5) *
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (5/5)
avenue613 - anything goes/use birds or feathers or both (3/3) *
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes (3/3) *
rubysrainbow - make your own background (unlimited) *
dragonfly-dreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (3/3) *
pennys - anything goes (1/3)
lilredwagon - You're a star *
papercreatorscrafts - just for men (2/3)
createandinspire - anything goes (1/3) *
craftingmusketeers - babies (1/1) *
mycraftingstories - birthdays (2/3) 

Tuesday 12 July 2016

Drummer birthday card

My baby becomes a teenager today, where have all the years gone!! Here is the card I made for his grandparents to give him.


I have used a 8x8in white card and covered it with red card. I have embossed white card with an Embossalicious folder. I have highlighted the detail with gilding wax. I have used an image from a Hunky Dory little book. I have cut the 13 in tan card and red card using Marianne dies. I offset them when sticking them together. I stuck them to a scalloped circle, cut using an Xcut die. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut oval die  and die cut the next size in tan to layer the sentiment.

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

artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3) *
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
wordartwednesday - anything goes (2/5) *
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (4/5)*
avenue613 - anything goes optional twist use birds or feathers or both (2/3) *
craftycalendar - dies or punches (3/3) *
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes (2/3) *
rubysrainbow - make your own background (unlimited) *
dragonfly-dreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)  *
pennys - anything goes (2/3) *
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (2/3) *
comeandgetit - make your own background (2/3) *
craftrocket - anything goes (2/3) *
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativecorner - anything goes (2/3) *
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)*
cardsgalore - anything goes (2/3) *
craftysentiments. - anything goes (1/3) *
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2) *
allsorts - one for the boys (1/3) *
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (2/3) *
pileiton - use your favourite colours *
papercreatorscrafts - just for men (1/3)
mycraftingstories - birthdays (1/3)*

Monday 11 July 2016

Teacher thank you card


This is an A4 card. I have used a Tattered Lace Essential book die to make the front. I have cut the pages in red and white alternatively. I have embossed the white pages with an Embossalicious embossing folder. I have printed personalised sentiments and die cut them with Go Kreate scalloped oval dies. I cut the next size in the nesting set of scalloped ovals in red to layer the sentiments. I die cut the Best Wishes using a Cheery Lynn die and glued that to the bookmark and also decorated this with ribbon. I used various flowers from my stash and a handmade stick pin. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
craft-deebowz - anything goes with handmade bow (unlimited) *
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3) *
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3) *
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited) *
wordartwednesday - anything goes (1/5) *
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (3/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (3/5) *
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (3/3) *
petallu - anything goes (3/3) *
avenue613 - anything goes optional twist use birds or feathers or both (1/3) *
craftycalendar - dies or punches (2/3) *
hidinginmycraftroom - use scraps (1/1) *
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes (1/3) *
rubysrainbow - make your own background (unlimited) *
createandinspire - anything goes (3/3)
simplycreatetoo - red.white or blue (1/3) *
dragonflydreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
pennys - anything goes (1/3) *
craftycreations - clean and simple (1/2) *
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (1/3) *
comeandgetit - make your own background (1/3) *
craftrocket - anything goes (1/3) *
brownsugar - monochrome (1/2) *
audsentiments - for a girl and a sentiment (1/5) *
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
creativecorner - anything goes (1/3) *
pileiton - use your favourite colours (unlimited) *
cutitup - anything goes (1/1) *
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
cardsgalore - anything goes (1/3) *
ribbongirls - anything goes *
reasonableribbon - summer flower and ribbon (1/6) *
crafty-girls-creations - anything goes (1/3) *

Sunday 3 July 2016

Joy to the world Christmas card



Watching the television has inspired me to continue with my Christmas card. I have made a simple one today. I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and white embossed card. I have embossed the white card with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I have die cut the Sue Wilson "Joy to the World" die in red and glued it to white card. I stuck this onto my card at an angle. I completed my card with flat backed pearls.

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

notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (4/5)
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited) *
4craftychicks - anything goes *
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (2/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (2/5) *
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (2/3) *
petallu - anything goes (2/3)
avenue613 - anything goes (1/3)
comeandgetit - Christmas in July (1/3) *
dragonflydreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
christmascard - anything goes optional photo *
craftyhazelnutschristmas - vintage or anything goes (unlimited)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
pennys - anything goes (3/3) *
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (1/3) *
craftycalendar - punches and/or dies (1/3) *
hidinginmycraftroom - Christmas colours (1/1)
craftingbydesigns - anything goes (2/3)
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes (3/3)
craftyboots - Christmas in July (unlimited)
thesisterhoodofcrafters - create your own background (1/3)
rubysrainbow - hip to be square (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes (unlimited) *
createandinspire  - anything goes (2/3)
simplycreatetoo - Christmas in July (1/3)
christmascardsallyearround - anything goes (1/5) *


Saturday 2 July 2016

Rugby birthday card



The Hunky Dory pads are great for mens cards especially when they have a specific hobby. My son wanted a card made quickly for a school friend who plays rugby. I have used a 8x8in white and covered it with tan card. I used a strip of Anna Marie gingham card then added the rugby topper. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut die and die cut the next size in the set in green to layer the sentiment. I have completed my card with buttons from my stash. 

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

notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (3/5)
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3)
diecuttindivas - birthday (3/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3)
4craftychicks - anything goes *
craftysentiments - anything goes (3/3)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (1/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (1/3) *
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (1/3) *
petallu - anything goes (1/3)
dragonfly-dreams - anything goes (unlimited) *
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited) *
pennys - anything goes (2/3) *
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes (2/3)
allsorts - gingham style (2/3)
lilredwagon - button it up

Friday 1 July 2016

Gardening Birthday card



This card is for my DT post over at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper. I have covered my 8x8in white card with green card. I have used a strip of brown gingham card by Anna Marie. I have used a topper from a Hunky Dory pad and used tan card to layer it. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a oval die and I have cut the next size in the nesting set in tan to layer the sentiment. I have die cut a watering can to embellish the card. 

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

carabbiemomentsofcraft - anything goes (3/3)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (2/5)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (3/3)
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3)
diecuttindivas - Birthday (2/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3)
4craftychicks - anything goes *
craftysentiments - anything goes (2/3)
diesrus - outdoor fun (1/3)
allsorts - gingham style (1/3)