Thursday 28 May 2015

Poinsettia Christmas card


A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red card and embossed white card. The folder used for the top was free with a magazine and the folder used for the bottom is a Crafts Too folder. The personalised Welsh sentiment is cut and layered using Go Kreate dies. I have cut two flourishes using a Cheery Lynn die and the poinsettias are cut using Marianne dies. I have embellished with red gems from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

abcchristmas - K is for keep it simple
craftingbydesigns - Get ready for Christmas
inspirationdestination - anything goes
pennys - anything goes
clearitout - Girls/Die cuts/Punches
fattastictuesday - anything goes with a twist/add texture
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
artisticinspirations - anything goes or twist of die cuts
cardmania - swirls and pearls
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
incywincydesigns - lots of layers or no layers
useyourstuff - flowers
christmascard - anything goes (Christmas)
craftyhazelnutschristmas - use something die cut or punched
avenue613 - create your own challenge (bling,die cut,embossing,flowers,square card)
creativefingers - anything goes
crimbo-crackers - anything goes
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas



Tuesday 26 May 2015

Bauble Christmas Card


A 8x8in white card matt and layered with purple card and white card with a personalised sentiment printed. The baubles have been cut using Marianne dies to cut mirror card and the purple card has been used for the background. I have decorated the card with peel offs and bows.

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

artisticinspirations - anything with a twist/die cuts
craftyourpassion - anything goes
dreamvalley - anything goes
crazychallenge - use ribbon or lace
thegloryofchristmas - birds or anything goes (as long as it's Christmas)
christmascard - anything goes
52christmascardthrowdown - ribbon
craftyhazelnutschristmas - use something die cut or punched
thepinkelephant - anything goes
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas

Monday 25 May 2015

Molly Bloom Christmas card



Practicing my stamping!! Trying to get Molly Bloom to sit on the bed, I find colouring quite difficult but these images really suit one of my nieces so I will continue to practice.  The window and curtains are Memory Box dies and the sentiment is cut out with a Sizzix heart die.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

christmascard - anything goes
fashionablestamping - Old favourites
craftyhazelnutschristmas - something die cut or punched
hidinginmycraftroom - any holiday
artbymiran - anything goes
craftycatzweekly - kidz
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas

Golden Wedding Card






A 8x8in white card matt and layered with gold and white card with a personalised sentiment. I used Go Kreate circle dies to make the glasses. The corner is made with a Joy cutting die. I have embellished the card with paper flowers, bows and self adhesive pearls

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

avenue613 - anything goes/optional create your own challenge (bling,sentiment,solid colour paper,flowers,square card)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes
pennyblackatallsorts - dies and punches
pileiton - coffee or wine/adult beverages
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
pinkgem - flowers
creativecorner - anything goes
simplycreatetoo - keep it simple




Saturday 23 May 2015

Stamped flowers birthday card


A 8x8in white card matt and layered with purple and white card. The flowers are stamped and heat embossed using a Chloe stamp and Wow powder. The flourish is die cut using a Cheery Lynn die. The sentiment is printed out and cut and layered using Go Kreate dies. The card is completed with pearl embellishments.

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

pinkgem - Flowers
allsorts - Happy Birthday
sisteractcard - anything goes
seizethebirthday - anything goes birthday
suzypantssmarty - anything goes with a twist.....make it girlie
creativecorner - anything goes
lilredwagon - to die for
pennys - anything goes
cardmania - pearls and swirls
avenue613 - anything goes optional Teacher

Thursday 21 May 2015

Joy Christmas cards






A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red card and white embossed card. The white card has been embossed using a Sue Wilson embossing folder. The "Joy" is cut using a Sue Wilson die and placed on a scalloped oval cut with a Go Kreate die. The Poinsettia are cut using a Marianne die. The card is embellished with gems.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

abcchristmas - J is for Joy
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes
craftyhazelnuts - use some of your favourite things (dies/embossing folders)
craftingbydesigns - sentimentally
pennys - anything goes
abc - jewels
fabnfunky - flora and fauna

Tuesday 19 May 2015

Christening Invitation


                                       

A 6x6in white card matt and layered with pink card, the top has the sentiment printed on white card the bottom is white embossed card. Card is embossed using a Sue Wilson folder. Gingham ribbon is added with a pearl slider.

A pram is cut with a Marianne die in pink and the carriage is cut in mirror card for a realistic finish.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftyourpassion - anything goes
creativefingers - anything goes
glitternsparkle - use some ribbon
suzypantssmarty - anything goes with a twist/add pink
crafterscafeblog - feminine
creativefingers - anything goes
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes
thesistersofcraft - anything goes

Monday 18 May 2015

High Top With Ribbon


I am thrilled to be a Guest Designer for Crafty Boots Challenges this month, Their challenge this month is Ribbon or Lace. This is my first opportunity to be a designer.

This is a white 8x8in card with patterned paper from a "Paper Stack". I have cut a circle with a Go Kreate die then embossed it.

I cut out a High Top with a Die-namics die in the patterned paper, yellow and white to co-ordinate with the card. I carefully thread ribbon through the holes so it looks like laces. The sentiment has been printed and cut out with a Sizzix heart die. The card had been completed with gems from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

glitternsparkle - use some ribbon
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
creativefingers - anything goes
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes
pileiton - not cute
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes
crafterscafe - feminine
craftingbydesigns - flowers
lilredwagon - make an impression
Creativemoments - Anything goes/Teentastic


Saturday 16 May 2015

Birthday card for my fishing mad husband


An A4 white card matt and layered with bronze and white embossed card. The white card is embossed using a Embossalicious embossing folder. The topper is by HunkyDory Magnificent Men collection, Dressed for the Occasion  - Fisherman's Friend. I cut the sentiment with Sizzix heart die.

Challenges I would like to enter:

brownsugar - Father's Day
diecuttindivas - sports
thesistersofcraft - anything goes
sisteractcard - anything goes
cardz4guyz - make your mark

Thursday 14 May 2015

1st Christmas Card


A 8x8in card matt and layered on the top with with lemon card and white card. The bottom has embossed which has been embossed using a Crafts Too embossing folder. The die cuts are made using Tattered Lace Dies. The sentiment is cut out using a Go Kreate scalloped oval. The card is completed with self adhesive pearls from my stash

christmascard - no patterned papers
52christmascardthrowdown - colour challenge
ema-ginationstation = anything goes
scrap-creations1 - anything goes
melonheadzfriends - all about kids
sisteractcard - anything goes
crimbo-crackers - die cuts


Wednesday 13 May 2015

Floral Heart Birthday Card


I have been die cutting for a few years now but I have never tried cutting anything other than card. I thought I would experiment with felt.

An A4 landscape card matt and layered with purple card and white embossed card. The white card is embossed using a Xcut embossing folder. I used a Tattered Lace die set for the bigger flowers and a Cheery Lynn die for the smaller flowers. I embellished the flowers with buttons and the smaller flowers with flat backed pearls. I cut a template from two Sizzix heart dies to stick the flowers to. A sentiment is die cut with a Sizzix heart die and placed behind the floral heart.

The sentiment is die cut and layered with a Sizzix flower nesting die. This is embellished with flat back pearls.

Challenges I would like to enter:

citycrafter - focus on flowers
creativecardcrew - embossing Wet or Dry
deepocean - flowers
fattastictuesday - square or rectangular with twist/add some flowers
scrap-creations - anything goes
tuesdaytaggers - sewing and buttons
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
getcreative - Mother's Day/Ladies
notjustcards - anything goes
aaacards - Happy Birthday
lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams - How does the garden grow?
glitternsparkle = embossing heat or dry
onestitchatatime - Special Lady
sentimentalsundays - Happy Mother's Day or Really Girly
allsorts - Diecut - more them two
papertakeweekly - in the garden
lilredwagon - dry embossing
craftygalscorner - May flowers
crafterscafe - Feminine
craftingbydesigns - Flowers
fussyandfancy - Lots of flowers
suzypantssmarty - Anything goes with a twist...add flowers
vssweetideas - Emboss it


Tuesday 12 May 2015

Cute Christmas card


A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red card and white embossed card. White card is embossed using a Sue Wilson embossing folder. The topper is by Hobbyhouse which is layered on a green die cut using a Xcut Xlarge nesting die. The holly flourish is a die by Cheery Lynn. The sentiment is die cut and layered using Sizzix heart dies. Finally the card is embellished with gems.

Challenges I would like to enter:

christmascard - no pattern papers
creativecardcrew - embossing wet or dry
craftyourpassion - anything goes
allsorts - diecuts, more than 2
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
avenue613 - Lets celebrate
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes




Big Sister


A 8x8in white card matt and layered with lilac card and white embossed card. The card is embossed using an Embossalicious folder. The hearts are cut with my well used Sizzix dies. The teddy is a Me to You Tatty Teddy girl die. This die is very effective when cut out. The card is completed with self adhesive pearls.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
melonheadzfriends - all about kids
pennys - anything goes
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
sisteractcard - anything goes
creativecardcrew - embossing wet or dry
thesistersofcraft - anything goes
vssweetideas - Emboss it

Sunday 10 May 2015

Die Cut Boots Christmas card


A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red and embossed white card using a Crafts Too embossing folder. The boots are cut using a Tattered Lace die, the flourish is a Cheery Lynn die and the poinsettia is a Marianne die, The tag die used for the Welsh sentiment was free in a magazine, The card is completed with gems.

Challenges I would like to enter:

glitternsparkle - embossing heat/dry
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
allsorts - die cuts, more than 2
simplycreatetoo - favourite colour combo
crimbo-crackers - die cuts

Saturday 9 May 2015

Birthday card for a Frozen fan


An A4 landscape card. Card is matt and layered with centura card. An image cut with a GoKreate circle die, the smallest in the set of three. Layered on the other two sizes. The pearl garland is from Hobbyhouse. The bow is made up with a cut out from a Cheery Lynn die. The sentiment is cut out with a Sizzix heart die. The card is completed with snowflakes (cut out with a punch) and gems.

Challenges I wish to enter:

sisteractcard - anything goes
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes
pennys - anything goes
pileiton - pile it on
craftyourpassion - anything goes
ema-ginationstation - anything goes
getcreative - for the ladies
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes


Thursday 7 May 2015

Christmas card with staircase


An A4 landscape card. A home scene made with die cut elements. The window, curtains, cat, stocking and staircase are dies all by Memory box. The Christmas tree die is by Sue Wilson and present die is by Tattered Lace. The sentiment is on Spellbinders Nestabilites, Radiant Rectangles dies. The garland along the top and the ribbon on the staircase are from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftyribbons - anything goes with ribbon
crimbo-crackers - Christmas and die cuts
pennys - anything goes
clearitout - anything goes
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
avenue613 - anything goes/feminine
glitternsparkle - anything goes
cardsgalore - anything goes
creativefingers - anything goes
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes



Tuesday 5 May 2015

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda


A 8x8in easel card. The top of the card is partly embossed using a holly folder by Embossalicious and partly matt and layered with red card and white card. The wreath is made from a Sizzix die. I have cut out the matching die a few times to build up the wreath. The poinsettia are made using a Tattered Lace die. The card is embellished with green satin ribbon with the sentiment Nadolig Llawen (Merry Christmas in Welsh), this is one of the few things I have found over the years specifically for Welsh crafting. The card is also also embellished with flat backed pearls. the base of the card is matt and layered with red card and the personalised sentiment is cut out using Tonic dies. I have layered this with foam pads for depth to act as  the stopper.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
merrymondaychristmas - embossing
notjustcards - anything goes
useyourstuff - embossing
avenue613 - anything goes
glitternsparkle - anything goes
cardsgalore - anything goes
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes or lots of layers
diecuttindivas - sketch challenge
crafts4eternity - inspired by nature
clearitoutchallenge - anything goes
creativefingers - anything goes
fussyandfancy - lots of flowers
sisteractcard - anything goes
christmascard - colour palette
fabnfunky - Christmas
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
papertakeweekly - anything goes optional extra no patterned paper
christmasblog - clean and simple

Sunday 3 May 2015

Boots Christmas card


A 8x8in white matt and layered with red card then embossed white card. The card is embossed using a Creative Expression embossing folder. The boots are stamped and heat embossed using a stamp by Chloe. I have cut holly with a Tattered Lace die to embellish boots. I have cut 2 flourishes with a Cheery Lynn die and the poinsettia is from a Marianne die. I have completed the card with gems

Challenges I would like to enter:

cardsgalore - anything goes
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2. - anything goes
creatalicious - embossing wet or dry
letscreate - seasonal flowers
liastampz- embossing (dry or heat)
12monthsofchristmaslinkup - optional theme Christmas critters
brownsugar - anything goes
simplycreatetoo - pretty woman
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes
sisteractcard - anything goes
fussyandfancy - lots of flowers
4craftychicks - anything goes
lovesrubberstamps - use at least 2 dies
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
rubysrainbow - anything goes
lilredwagon - "B" elieve it
pileiton - Mother's Day/For a lady
christmascard = colour challenge
craftyhazelnutschristmas - featuring a female or for a female
happylittlestampers-Christmas card challenge DT
pennyblackatallsorts - Dies and punches
avenue613 - anything goes optional twist feminine
addicted-to-stamps - flowers










Saturday 2 May 2015

Thank You for being there




This is a 8x8in white card. The card is matt and layered with a dusky pink card. The Sue Wilson Striplet Eternal ring die is used for the background in purple card. The dress and flowers are Stamps by Chloe which are stamped and heat embossed. The personalised sentiment is cut out using Tonic dies. I completed the card with pearls and gems.

Challenges I would like to enter:

allsorts - April showers bring May flowers
catchthebug - anything goes
brownsugar - anything goes
fussyandfancy - lots of flowers
simplycreatetoo - pretty woman
sisteractcard - anything goes
4craftychicks - anything goes
craftingbydesigns - anything goes
ema-ginationstation - anything goes
cuttlebugmania - we love to stamp
lovesrubberstamps - use at least 2 dies
retrorubber - anything goes
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
sentimentalsundays - colour board inspiration
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
thepinkelephant - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
craftingmusketeers - use a die cut
thepapergirls - April showers bring May flowers
theshabbytearoom - Welcome Spring
citycrafter - inspiration photo
ladybugcrafts - your favourite colour

Friday 1 May 2015

Celtic card


An 8x8in card folded to make an easel card. The top of the card is matt and layered with red and white card. and the bottom is matt and layered with red. I have used the Tonic Studios - Collectable Die Set- Celtic Dream - 184e for the elements. The large Celtic element on the base of the card acts as the stopper for the easel.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

4craftychicks - anything goes
ema-ginationstation - anything goes
creativecardcrew - Fancy folds
through the craft room door - anything goes
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
thepinkelephant - anything goes
glitternsparkle - easel cards
pileiton - Same pattern different ways
rubysrainbow - anything goes
brownsugar - anything goes
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes/lots of layers