Pages in Memory Book

 

1st Hair Cut , 1st Steps Pages & First Shoes

 

Memory Book Page 6, 7 & 8

I have continued my new baby memory book using Tonic dies. I have made the flaps using memory book pages. I have added strips of card around the page and used magnets to hold the elements closed

I added the photograph elements and then added the sentiment which I cut with Sheena Douglass dies

I created this page and added magnets for a closure.

Memory Book Pages 3, 4 & 5

These pockets are created by half cut pages glued on three sides

The dummy and tags are cut with a Tonic die. Both the Family die cuts are cut with Crafters Companion dies.

I have added patterned paper to this page

I created the envelope with a Crafters Companion die set, I used a magnet as a closure for the envelope. I used alphabet and number dies to complete the page. 

 

Memory Book Pages 1 &2

 

I have created these pages with white card

I decorated the first page with pink card and then added another white layer which I cut with a die to create corners for a photo to added. The sentiment I added was from Crafters Companion

I created an opening flap for this page. I die cut the next size down in the die set and created a opening fastened with a magnet. I added the floral sentiment die cuts which I cut with a Crafters Companion die set.

On the inside of this element I added the sentiments which I cut with Crafters Companion dies.

Baby Memory Book

 

I have created the cover of the memory book with white and pink card and the used embossed card for the front and the back. I added personalised details which I created with  die cut letters and numbers. 

Valentine Card

 

I have covered my 6x6in scalloped card blank with red card and then added white embossed card to the one side of the card. I added ribbon down the centre of the card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Sue Wilson banner die. I added this to a slightly larger red banner and then attached them to my card

Valentines Card

 

I have made this Valentine's card using a scalloped heart Sizzix nesting die set to cut red and white card.. I used the heart die cuts to create an easel card. I used a Tonic die to cut the sentiment. I cut the letters with an Xcut die. 

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

avenue613 #Jan - anything  goes (2/8)

craftycalendar #Jan - add a die cut (2/3)

wordartwednesday #681 - anything goes (2/5)

allsorts #814 - anything goes (1/5)

Valentines Card

 

This is my first Valentines card for this year. 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with black card and then pink embossed card. I die cut the heart in pink and black layers. I added the die cut banners with the sentiment to my card. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #587 - anything goes (1/3)

avenue613 #Jan - anything goes (1/8)

craftycalendar #Jan 2025 - add a die cut (1/3)

wordartwednesday #681 - anything goes (1/5)

Snowman Christmas Card

 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white  card with silver holographic card and patterned card. I mounted a strip of  white embossed card onto silver holographic card and then added it to my card blank. I printed  personalised sentiments and die cut them with Presscut oval dies from a nesting set. I added them to a holographic oval before attaching them to my card. I die cut and assembled the snowman which I cut with a Marianne die. I die cut the scalloped circles with Xcut dies. I completed my card with pink gems

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #679 - anything goes (3/5)

allsorts #812/3 - anything goes (3/5)

Minnie Mouse Christmas Card

 

I have created a square easel card. I matt and layered the top and base with gold and then pink holographic card. I then added white card. I stamped the character and background elements using Craft Buddy stamps

 I die cut a sentiment and added it to a die cut shape. I added this element to the top of my card. I coloured the images and then added crystals. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Crafters Companion die from a nesting set. I die cut larger size elements to mount my sentiment. I attached the mounted sentiment with foam pads so it acts as a stopper for the easel. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #679 - anything goes (2/5)

allsorts #812/3 - anything goes (2/5)

Princess Christmas Card

I have created a square easel card blank. I matt and layered the top and base with holographic card and white card. I  have used Craft Buddy stamps to created the image and background. I coloured the image and added crystals to the image and background. I die cut a sentiment and the ovals and assembled those and then attached them to my card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it. I mounted the die cut and then added it to the base using 3D foam so it acts as a stopper for the easel. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #679 - anything goes (1/5)

allsorts #812/3 - anything goes (1/5)

 

New Baby Exploding Box

 

I cut the and folded the pieces of card to size. I covered each panel with patterned card on both sides.

I decorated the panels with die cuts. I printed personalised sentiments and die cut them before attaching them to my exploding box panels. I assembled the shoes which I cut with Marianne dies. I added tissue paper inside the shoes to help them keep their shape. 

I cut and folded the lid and then added patterned paper

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Dad Birthday Card

 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and then added white card with a printed sentiment on one side and the gingham card on the other side. I printed the images and cut them out to add to my card. I die cut the circles and numbers and assembled them to look like a bingo ball. I completed my card with stars which I  cut with a punch.

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #677 - (4/5)

allsorts #811 - anything goes (2/3)

High Top Card

 

I have been asked to make a card suitable for a teenager. I have matt and layered my 8x8in card with red and black card. I added red and white spotty paper to the top of my card. I attached satin ribbon on the edge of the spotty card. I mounted my Hunkydory image onto black card before attaching it to my creation. I die cut the sentiment with a Tonic die and the oval with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I assembled the oval and sentiment before attaching it to my card. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #677 - anything goes (3/5)

allsorts #811 - anything goes (1/3)

Simple snowflake card

 

I have matt and layered my 6x6in card with silver and purple holographic card. 

I die cut the snowflakes with Craft Buddy dies. I added these to my card. I added gems to the snowflakes. I stamped a sentiment and cut it to size before attaching it to my card 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #December - anything goes (8/8)

pennys #586 - anything goes (3/3)

asyoulikeit #Dec - anything C|hristmassy (1/3)

Diolch/Thank you card

 

I was asked to make a Welsh language Thank You card. 

I matt and layered my 8x8in card with pink and white embossed card. I mounted my image onto light pink and dark pink card;  I added satin ribbon down my card and then added the image. I die cut the scalloped ovals with Crafts Too dies.  I added the sentiment which I cut with a Tattered Lace die. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #December 2024 (7/8)

Candle Christmas Card

 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in card with red card and then white embossed card. I die cut the lattice circle with a Tonic die. I added various die cuts to decorate. The poinsettia and candle are cut with Marianne dies. The holly flourish is cut with a Cheery Lynn die. I completed my card with flat backed pearls and Tonic Nuvo drops

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #Dec 2024 - anything goes (5/8)

wordartwednesday #677 - anything goes (2/5)

pennys #586 - anything goes (2/3)

allsorts #810 - Christmas (1/3)

Gingerbread Christmas Card

 

I have matt and layered my cream DL card with kraft card and then red and white spotty card. I cut the gingerbread girl with a Cheery Lynn die. I added black card and red card behind the gingerbread girl for the eyes and buttons and then added it to a die cut circle before attaching it to my card. I die cut the sentiment and added it to the banners which I cut with Sue Wilson dies.

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #Dec 2024 - anything goes (4/8)

wordartwednesday #677 - anything goes (1/5)

pennys #586 - anything goes (1/3)

 

Sent From The Heart Card

 

I have made a clean and simple card for somebody special who may need some support

I have used a cream 5x7in card. I matt and layered it with kraft card and cream card. I added satin down my card. I die cut the sentiment using a Tonic Studios die and the butterfly with a Cheery Lynn die. I added the die cut elements to my card. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes optional monochrome (unlimited)*

allsorts #809 - anything goes (3/3)

avenue613 #December 2024 - anything goes (3/8)

 

Wedding Memory Books

 I have created 2 memory books which are the same for two couples who have recently got married.

I have used the Tonic Scalloped Embrace die set to create the book and box

I have die cut the elements for the book and box. I paper pieced the elements on the box before assembling the box. I added the sentiment with foam tape. I used the Tonic Studies Scalloped Embrace Memory Book die set to create the Memory Book. I have made a spine using the Tonic Studios  spine die.

I matt and layered the cover of the book with various size dies from the set. I added the sentiment and small hearts cut the a punch

I matt and layered the pages. I created a pocket on these pages by cutting smaller size dies and gluing the three sides to allow the side without glue to create the pocket. I added the sentiments. I die cut the tags using a Tonic Studios die set. I added ribbon to each tag

I created the pockets on these pages the same way as the previous pages but in different layout.  I added the sentiments to these pages and the tags.

I matt and layered these pages and the added the sentiment

I added this die cut to the spine of the book

I matt and layered these pages and a sentiment

I added this die cut to the back of my book

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

allsorts #809 - anything goes (2/3)

avenue613  #Dec - anything goes (2/8)

Bauble Christmas Card

 

I have used Craft Buddy dies to create this card. 

I have made an A4 card. I matt and layered it with holographic card and then white card. I cut the bauble and paper pieced it. I cut die cut Christmas trees to create corners. I stamped a sentiment and die cut before adding it to my card. I completed my card with satin ribbon bow on my bauble

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (5/5)

allsorts #809 - anything goes (1/3)

avenue613 #Dec - anything goes (1/8)

Church Window Christmas Card

 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and then embossed kraft card. I added black ink onto the embossed detail. I rounded the corners with a punch. I die cut the window and flourish with Cheery Lynn dies. I die cut the candles using Marianne dies. I die cut the candles in white card and then cut the top in yellow and added that onto the candles. I die cut the sentiment with an Elizabeth Craft die. I completed my card with the die cut poinsettia which I die cut with Tattered Lace dies. I added pearl embellishments to the centre of the poinsettias 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (4/5)

Baby Girl Card

 

I have matt and layered my A4 card with lilac card and then white card. I shaped the corners of the layers with a punch before assembling them. I die cut the vest elements using a Sue Wilson die set and then attached them to my card. I added 3 flat backed pearls to the vest where the poppers would be. I added lace and satin ribbon down my card. I die cut scalloped ovals and then added the sentiment which I cut with a Tonic die and attached them to my card. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*
pennys #585 - anything goes (3/3)
wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (3/5)

craftycatzweekly #683 - anything goes (3/3)

craftycalendar #November - anything goes (3/3)

allsorts #808 - ribbon or twine (2/3)

asyoulikeit #14th Nov - favourite embellishment and why/ribbon is very versatile (2/3)

avenue613 #November 2024 - anything goes (7/8)

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)

Advent calendars

 

I have made triangular boxes using a Crafters Companion die set. I covered the box lids with patterned paper and then added the numbers which I cut with Crafters Companion dies. I assembled the boxes into a triangle and added strips of card along the edges of the triangles to create a neat finish. I also added satin ribbon and then I attached that to 12x12in card. I printed a personalised element and die cut it before attaching it to my project. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #585 - anything goes (2/3)

wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (2/5)

craftycatzweekly #683 - anything goes (2/5)

craftycalendar  #November - anything goes (2/3)

allsorts #808 - ribbon or twine (1/3)

asyoulikeit #14th Nov - favourite embellishment and why/ribbon is very versatile (1/3)

avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (6/8)

Couples Name Creation

 

I used a plaque which I bought from my local artificial floral supplier. I covered it with pink card and then added patterned card. I inked around the edges of all layers. I stamped and cut the letters using Craft Buddy stamps and dies. I coloured the letters and added crystals. I completed the plaque with pink satin ribbon

Couple Names Decoration

 

I used a plaque which I bought from my local artificial floral supplier. I covered it with pink card and then added patterned card. I inked around the edges of all layers. I stamped and cut the letters using Craft Buddy stamps and dies. I coloured the letters and added crystals. I completed the plaque with pink satin ribbon

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #242 - anything goes (3/3)

pennys #585 - anything goes (1/3)

wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (1/5)

craftycatzweekly #683 - anything goes (1/5)

craftycalendar #November - anything goes (1/3)

Love Creation

 

I have decorated a plaque which I bought from my local artificial floral supplier.

I covered the plaque with patterned paper. I die cut the flowers with Craft Buddy dies. I stamped the letters using Craft Buddy stamps and I die cut the letters. I coloured the letters with pens and then attached crystals. I completed this creation with pink satin ribbon

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

creativefingers #289 - anything goes (3/3)

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)

avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (5/8)

Gingerbread Gift Bag

 

I have decorated a white gift bag for Christmas gifts

I covered the bag with red holographic card and then white card. I used crystal  art stamps to make the embellishments for my gift bag. I stamped a sentiment and die cut it and added it to a decorative panel before attaching it to my bag

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)

avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (4/8)

Special Day Wedding Card

 

I have created an 8x8in easel card. I matt and layered the top and base with gold holographic card, pink card and then white card

 

I die cut the trellis design on the top with a Sue Wilson die set. I die cut an oval with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I added this a pink oval cut with the next size up in nesting does. I added the sentiment to this and attached it to my card.

I die cut rectangles for the base in gold and white and then added the sentiment. I then added it to the base of my card with foam pads so it would act as a stopper for the easel. I printed the recipients names and added that to my card after die cutting with smaller oval dies from the nesting set 

I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops

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

creativefinger #289 - anything goes (2/3)

craftygalscorner #261 - use 3+ layers (3/3)

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)

cardsgalore #129 - anything goes (3/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #242 - anything goes (2/3)

avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (3/8)