21st Birthday Card

 

My son wanted a personalised card for his friends 21st birthday. I was given the photos he wanted included. I matt and layered my A4 card white card with black, red and white card. I cut the photos to size and added them. I printed a personalised sentiment and added that to the card along with the numbers

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

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

wordartwednesday #657 - anything goes (4/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #7 2024 - anything goes (unlimited)

New Baby Card

 

I have made a white easel card. I matt and layered the top and base with blue card and white embossed card. I added lace and ribbon the top and base. I die cut the bib and onesie with Sue Wilson dies. I printed personalised sentiments and die cut them with Presscut oval dies and added them to slightly larger blue ovals before attaching to my card. I attached the onesie with foam pads so it can act as a stopper for the easel.

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

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

creativefingers #282 - anything goes (3/3)

wordartwednesday #657 - anything goes (3/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #July 2024 - anything goes (unlimited)

Grandparents Baby Card

I matt and layered my 7x7in card with blue and white embossed card. I added lace and ribbon across the centre of my card. I die cut the teddies using a Tonic die. I attached the outline of the teddies to my card and then paper pieced the elements. I printed a personalised sentiment which I die cut and then mounted it onto kraft card before attaching to my project.

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

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

wordartwednesday #657 - anything goes (2/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)

 

Husband 60th Birthday Card

 

I have made an 7x7in easel card. I matt and layered the top and base with kraft card. I used a page from a Hunkydory book and mounted it onto red holographic card before attaching it to my card blank. I die cut the age element using Tonic dies. I printed the personalised sentiment and used a Crafters Companion die set to create the stopper for the easel.

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

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

wordartwednesday #657 - anything goes (1/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)

Orange Flower Birthday Card

 

I have matt and layered my card blank with orange card and then white card. I created the flower design using a Sue Wilson die set. I paper pieced the flowers and coloured the leaves with pens. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I mounted the oval onto a slightly larger one and then attached it to my card

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

cardsgalore #125 - anything goes (3/3)

avenue613 #July 2024 - anything goes optional floral delight (3/8)

creativefingers #282 - anything goes (2/3)

wordartwednesday #655 - anything goes (3/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)

allsorts #789 - use circles/anything goes (2/3)

60th Birthday Gardening Card

 

I have matt and layered my 7x7in white card with green and then patterned card.

I die cut the wheel barrow, watering can and tools with Marianne dies. I cut the age elements with Tonic Studios dies. I printed a personalised sentiment and die it with an oval die from a Presscut nesting set. I added this to a larger oval before attaching it to my card. 

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

avenue613 #July - anything goes (2/8) 

creativefingers #282 - anything goes (1/3)

wordartwednesday #655 - anything goes (2/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)

allsorts #789 - use circles/anything goes (1/3)

Snowflake Decorations

 

I have used a MDF sign  to make this creation.

I covered each of the rectangles with silver holographic card and then blue holographic card. I stamped the sentiment using a stamp from a Craft Buddy set and die cut it with a Craft Buddy die set. I added die cut snowflakes, I attached an acrylic embellishment to the centre of the large snowflake design. I completed my project with fabric snowflakes.

asyoulikeit#27th June - favourite two colour combo and why - silver & blue, I think this makes a striking effect which is different to traditional Christmas colours 

cardsgalore #125 - anything goes (2/3)

avenue613 #July 2024 - anything goes (1/8)

creativefingers #281 - anything goes (2/3)

wordartwednesday #655 - anything goes (1/5)

pennys #575 - anything goes (1/3)

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)

Holographic Snowflake Card

 

I have covered my 6x6in white card with silver holographic card. I die cut the snowflakes using Craft Buddy dies. I paper pieced the elements into the snowflakes using blue holographic card; I stamped the sentiment and die cut it with an oval die and attached it to my card. I added an acrylic snowflake to the centre of the large snowflake and flat backed gems to the centre of the smaller snowflakes

asyoulikeit #27th June - favourite two colour combo and why - silver & blue, I think this makes a striking effect which is different to traditional Christmas colours (1/3)

cardsgalore #125 - anything goes (1/3)

creativefingers #281 - anything goes (1/3)

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)

Christmas Bauble Card

 

I have made this card using dies from Craft Buddy. The corners are made with Christmas tree die cuts which have been cut down the centre and then used as decorative corners. I matt and layered my A4 card with holographic card and then white card. I added the die cut embellishments and paper pieced the bauble. I added satin ribbon to the bauble. I stamped the sentiment and die cut it with nesting dies. 

Mandala Card

I die cut a circle and stamped this mandala with a Craft Buddy crystal art stamp onto it. I covered my card blank with holographic card. and then added the image. I completed the card by adding crystals to the design. 

 

Crystal Art Creation

 

These flowers are stamped with a Craft Buddy Poppy Stamp, These stamps are intended for Crystal Art. I added the completed flowers onto an mdf easel. I stamped a sentiment and then mounted it onto holographic card before attaching it the easel.

Birthday Card

I was asked to make a card this morning. My response was "When do you need it?"  I was told ASAP because the birthday is today! 

Thankfully the Hunkydory little books make it easier. I used an 8x8in white card and matt and layered it with red, black and then spotty card. I added satin ribbon across the card. I mounted the image onto black card before attaching to my card blank. I die cut the sentiment with a Tonic die and added it to an oval which I cut with a Presscut die. 

allsorts #785 - anything goes (1/3)

asyoulikeit #13th June - with or without words and why (1/3) with words to make it clear how you are thinking about the recipient 

avenue613 #June 2024 - anything goes optional for the guys (2/8)

cardsgalore #124 - anything goes (2/3)

creativefingers #280 - anything goes (1/3)

craftygalscorner #256 - anything goes (1/3)

wordartwednesday #651 - anything goes (2/5)

pennys #573 - anything goes (2/3)

aperfecttimetocraft #June - anything goes (unlimited)

 

Sapphire Wedding Anniversary Card

 

I have made an 8x8in white easel card. I matt and layered the top and base of my card with navy card and then white embossed card. I also cut the heart elements in navy and white. I printed the personalised sentiment and die cut them. I added the sentiment to the base with foam pads so it will act as a stopper for the easel. 

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

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #231 - anything goes (1/3)

avenue613 #June - anything goes optional twist: for the guys (1/8)

creativefingers #279 - anything goes (1/3)

wordartwednesday #651 - anything goes (1/5)

pennys #573 - anything goes (1/3)

lovetocraft #80 - anything goes (1/8)

asyoulike #30th - favourite type of embossing and why. I like dry embossing with folders, it is an easy and neat way to create effective elements 

pinkgem #week 11 - anything goes (1/4)

cardsgalore #124 - anything goes (1/3)

aperfecttimetocraft #6 - 2024 - anything goes (unlimited)

Calla Lily Wedding Stationery

 

I have used cream card for these elements and matt and layered them with navy card and cream paper with the text printed onto it.  I added a calla lily design with a stamp  and added crystals. I completed these elements with satin ribbon

Lily Calendar

 

I decorated this calendar with a Craft Buddy Crystal Art stamps set. I coloured the images and then attached crystals to them using Craft Buddy magic glue.

1st Birthday Card

I have used layers onto my A4 card to create a background. I have die cut the elements for the animals using Lisa Horton dies. I assembled the layers of the animals with foam pads. I personalised the card with die cut letters. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut die  

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

lilpatchofcraftyfriend #229 - anything goes (1/3)*

avenue613 #My 2024 - for the kids (1/8)* Top Rocker

creativefingers #277 - anything goes (1/3)*

wordartwednesday #647 - anything goes (1/5)*

lovetocraft #80 - anything goes (1/8)*

trimmiescraft #719 - Happy Birthday (1/1)*

pennys #571 - anything goes using paper (1/3)*

 

Birthday Card

 

I have made this card with a Tonic Studios Card Creator die set.

I love paper piecing because I find it therapeutic. This die set is perfect for paper piecing.

Traditional RSVP

 

I have matt and layered my card with navy card and then white card. I added lace and satin ribbon across the card. I added a pearl embellishment to the centre of my card. I die cut the sentiment with a Xcut die. I paper pieced the elements into the sentiment die cut adding a silver heart while doing so.

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

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #227 - anything goes (unlimited)

avenue613 #April -  anything goes option add splash of colour (3/8)

creativefingers #275 - anything goes (3/3)*

Sent from the heart

 

I matt and layered my cream DL card with kraft card and then cream card. I die cut the sentiment using a Tonic die and the butterflies using Cheery Lynn dies. 

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

#227 -  anything goes (unlimited)

avenue613 #April 2024 - anything goes option splash of colour (2/8)

creativefingers #275 - anything goes (2/3)*

Football Supporter Card

 

I was asked by my son if I would make a birthday for a friend.....quickly!

He always leaves it until the last minute.

I matt and layered a white card with red card and then with white card which I printed an image of the football badge on. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with an oval from a Presscut nesting set and I added it to blue oval before attaching to my card. 

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

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #227 - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #643 - anything goes (1/5)

avenue613 #April - anything goes option splash of colour (1/8)

creativefingers #275 - anything goes (1/3)*

Ariel Card

 

I created a 7x7inn white gatefold card. I matt and layered the front with glitter card. I stamped the images with Craft Buddy stamps. I coloured the images and then added crystals to them. I cut out the designs and attached them to my card. 

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

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #226 - anything goes (6/8)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (8/8)*

asyoulikeit #4th April - cute or floral and why / cute is more suited to the recipients of my cards (2/3)

lilredwagon #3rd April - Fun folds 

Belle Greeting Card

 

I have created this with a 7x7in white card. I cut the front of the card in half , I replaced this half with acetate. I added the spare white piece to the side to cover the adhesive on the acetate for a neat finish. 

I added holographic card to the inside and on the front. I cut white card to size and then stamped the image. I coloured the image with pens and then added crystals to the design. I stamped the sentiment onto white card and die cut it. I attached this to the front of the card, I also added a white oval on the back of the acetate for a neat finish

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

wordartwednesday #641 - anything goes (5/5)*

avenue613 #March - anything goes optional diamonds or pearls (5/8)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #226 - anything goes (5/8)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (7/8)*

scrapping4fun #234 - anything goes (4/4)

addictedtostamps #465 - die cut/stencil (1/2)*

asyoulikeit #4th April - cute or floral (1/3) Cute because they are best suited to the recipient 

Personalised Bedroom Door Sign

 

I have covered a plaque with pink holographic card and then cut white card to size. I stamped the images with Crystal Art stamps onto the white card. I coloured the images and added crystals to them. I completed the creation with satin ribbon

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

wordartwednesday #641 - anything goes (4/5)*

creativefingers #274 - anything goes (3/3)

avenue613 #March  - anything goes optional diamonds or pearls (4/8)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #226 - anything goes (4/5)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (6/8)*

craftycatzweekly #668 - anything goes (3/5)

trimmiescraft #714 - not a card (2/2)

allsorts #773/4 - anything goes (3/3)

scrapping4fun #234 - anything goes (3/4)

pennys #568 -  anything goes (3/3)

Stitch Card

 

I have made this card using new Craft Buddy stamps. 

I matt and layered my card using holographic card and then white card. I stamped onto the white card, I coloured the design and then added Craft Buddy Magic Glue to enable me to attach the crystals. 

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

wordartwednesday #641 - anything goes (3/5)*

avenue613 #March 2024 - anything goes optional diamonds or pearls (3/8)

cardsgalore #122 - anything goes (3/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #226 - anything goes (3/5)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (5/8)*

craftycatzweekly #668 - anything goes (2/5)

allsorts #773/4 - anything goes (2/3)

scrapping4fun #234 - anything  goes 2/4)

pennys #568 - anything goes (2/3)

Craft Buddy Belle Creation

 

I have decorated a MDF hanging heart with pattered paper. I have used Craft Buddy Crystal Art stamps to create the image and sentiment. I stamped onto white card and coloured them before adding Craft Buddy magic glue to enable me to attach crystals. 

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

wordartwednesday #641 - anything goes (2/5)*

creativefingers #274 - anything goes (2/3)

avenue613 #March 2024 - anything goes option diamonds or pearls (2/8)

cardsgalore #122 - anything goes (2/3)

scrapping4fun #234 - anything goes (1/4)

New baby boy creation

 

I have covered each rectangle on my project with blue glitter card and then blue card. I used a new Craft Buddy Disney stamp set to create the Stitch and floral elements. I also used a Personalise It! stamp set to create the sentiment, 

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

wordartwednesday #641 - anything goes (1/5)*

creativefingers #274 - anything goes (1/3)

avenue613 #March 2024 - anything goes option diamonds or pearls (1/8)

cardsgalore #122 - anything goes (1/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #226 - anything goes (2/5)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (4/8)* Top Pick

craftycatzweekly #668 - anything goes (1/5)

trimmiescraft #714 - not a card (1/2)

allsorts #773/4 - anything goes (1/3)

pennys #568 -anything goes (1/3)

Easter Card

 

I wanted to make simple Easter cards for children to copy as an activity.

I have covered my scalloped edge card with yellow card. I used die cut elements to create the bunny. I assembled the shapes then added the eyes and used pens to create the detail on the bunny. I printed and die cut the sentiment and then attached it to my card. 

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

wordartwednesday #639 - anything goes (2/5)

creativefingers #273 - anything goes (2/3)

avenue613 #March - anything goes (3/8)

cardsgalorec #121 - anything goes (1/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #226 - anything goes (1/5)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (3/8)*

Train Card

 

A simple and quick card. I covered my 7x7in white card with red card. I have used an image from a Hunkydory book. I mounted the image onto black card then attached it to my card blank,  I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a scalloped oval die from a nesting set and attached it to a black oval before attaching it to my card.

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

wordartwednesday #639 - anything goes (1/5)

creativefingers #273 - anything goes (1/3)

avenue613 #March - anything goes (2/8)

cardsgalore #120 - anything goes (2/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #225 - anything goes (2/5)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (2/8)*

creativeinspiration #12 - anything goes (1/2)

allsorts #771 - anything goes (1/3)

pearlysparkles #93 - anything goes (unlimited)

movingalongwiththetimes #164 - trains, planes and automobiles (1/5)* Top 5

trimmiescraft #711 - anything goes (1/2)

craftycatzweekly #667 - anything goes (1/5)

Birthday card for Dad

 

I made this card for a gentleman who loves to do jigsaws.

I used a Tonic Studios die set and die cut the jigsaw elements. I matt and layered my A4 card blank with kraft card and brown card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a Spellbinders nesting set, I added the sentiment to a kraft card element which I cut with the next size up in the nesting set. I add the "For Someone Special" into the centre of the jigsaw design which I cut with a Sue Wilson die. I completed my card with a few stars which I cut with a punch.

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

avenue613 #March - anything goes (1/8)

cardsgalore #121 - anything goes (1/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #225 - anything goes (1/5)

lovetocraft #79 - anything goes (1/8)*

60th Birthday Card

 

I have used an 7x7in white easel card. I matt and layered the base with beautiful holographic card. I matt and layered the top of my card with the holographic card and patterned card from my stash. I printed the details and die cut them with a nesting set from The Works, Sue Wilson banner dies, the fabulous at and number from Tonic Studios dies and the die cuts on the base are cut with Spellbinders dies. I added a strip of card on the base using foam pads to create a stopper for the easel. I added the same cardstock which I used on the top to the strip on the base of my card

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

classicdesign #2-2024 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #635 - anything goes (3/5)*

creativefingers #272 - anything goes (1/3)

avenue613 #Feb - anything goes option love letters (3/8)*

cardsgalore #120 - anything goes (3/3*