Saturday 28 May 2016

Penblwydd Hapus card





I'm so proud to be Welsh and think my sons have a real talent to be fluent Welsh speakers. These dies are great for a Welsh recipient. My sons send Welsh language cards so this sentiment die is fantastic.

I have used a white A4 card. I have cut an orange piece of card to cover the card. I cut into the orange card using a die from the Tonic Studios Celtic Dream set. I then used the square die from the set to make a bigger square. I cut a white panel to stick down the centre of the card then added the die cut square. I cut a small scalloped oval and added that to the centre with the Penblwydd Happus (Happy Birthday) cut using a Tattered Lace die.I added a daffodil cut using a Lea'bilities die. I made a small box to stick on the side of the card, I will use this for a small gift  

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

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes twist use flowers (unlimited)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (3/3)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (2/5)
avenue613 - anything goes optional create your own challenge (2/3)
fussyandfancy _ dies and/or punches
craftrocket - monochrome (2/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (2/3)
glitternsparkle - anything goes (2/3)
wednesdayscreativeinspirations - anything goes option sketch (2/3)
petallu - anything goes (2/3)
audsentiments - anything goes with a sentiment (2/5)
craftysentiments - anything goes (2/3)
modsquad - use it or lose it (2/3)




Thursday 26 May 2016

18th Birthday Card


This card is for my post for the challenge over at Moving Along With The Times. The theme is age related sentiment.

I decided to make a 18th birthday card



I have used an A4 card and folded the front of the card in half to create a landscape easel card. I have used pink and white card to matt and layer the card. I have die cut the elements using pink card. I have used a Tonic die to cut the centre. I have cut 18 today using Tattered Lace dies in white to place in the centre. I have die cut two glasses using the Britannia party glass die. I have cut the bottle using a Tattered Lace die. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a rectangular Tonic die from a nesting set and cut the next size in pink to layer it. I die cut the Happy Birthday with a Tonic die. I assembled my card. I used foam pads on the rectangles for them to act as he stopper for the easel.

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

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist use flowers (unlimited)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys - anything goes (1/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
craftycatzweekly - anything goes (2/3)
simplypapercraftsforalloccasions - anything goes (2/3)
craftingforallseasons - make it girly (1/3)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (1/5)
avenue613 - anything goes optional create your own challenge (1/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes/bling it on (1/3)
diesrus - birthdays (3/3)
fussyandfancy - dies and/or punches
allsorts - Happy Birthday (1/3)
crafting-with-friends - anything goes (1/3)
everybody-art - for girls (1/3)
crazy - your favourite colour (pink) - (1/4)
modsquad - use it or lose it/Tonic die (1/3)
craftrocket = monochrome (1/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (1/3)
craftysentiments - anything goes (1/3)
glitternsparkle - anything goes (1/3)
wednesdayscreativeinspirations - anything goes option of sketch
lilredwagon - round and round
petallu - anything goes (1/3)
audsentiments - anything goes with sentiment (1/5)



Tuesday 24 May 2016

Reindeer names Christmas card

Photo - Portrait - Jun 3, 2016, 9:26:33 PM
                                           
Photo - Portrait - Jun 3, 2016, 9:26:33 PM

I decided to make Christmas cards today. I always say I'm going to start earlier, I did start earlier this year but I haven't made many. This year is flying by!!

 I love this spotty paper from Anna Marie. She was in the show at Cardiff on the weekend she had so many beautiful projects on display.

I used a 8x8in card. I rounded the corners with a punch. I covered the card with the spotty paper. I die cut the reindeer name die by Sizzix in red card. I glued the die cut onto white card. I glued that onto the spotty background at an angle. I will add my personalised sentiment in the heart at a later date. I die cut a reindeer in brown card.

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

asnowflakespromise - anything goes/Christmas or Winter themed (1/3)
diecuttindivas - polka dot and die cut (1/3)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3)
christmascard - anything Chrismtas optional photo
craftyhazelnutschristmas - cute or anything Christmas goes (unlimited)
sendasmile4kids - bright colours 4 kids (1/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes twist use flowers (unlimited)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys - anything goes (3/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
craftycatzweekly - anything goes (1/3)
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (3/3) *
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (1/3)
craftingbydesigns - get ready for Christmas (1/5)


Thursday 19 May 2016

Girlfriend card


The order I had to make today. I love this heart by Tattered Lace and it is always popular with other people.

This is a 8x8in white card.I have matt and layered it with pink card and white card. The white card on the bottom of the card has been embossed with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I have also used the Tattered Lace narrow embossing folder to emboss white card to put across the card. This card has just the right space for ribbon, so I have added pink satin ribbon. I assembled my card and completed it with flat backed pearls.

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

eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes twist of die cut (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (3/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3)
craftingforallseasons - add some embossing (3/3)
thesisterhoodofcrafters - no designer paper (3/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (5/5)
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
creativefingers - anything goes (3/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)

 

Wednesday 18 May 2016

Daddy birthday card


A Daddy birthday card for my Husband. I have used a fishing image from a Hunky Dory pad. I have embossed blue card with the Embossalcious picnic plaid folder. I layered the image on orange card. These colours picked out colours from the image. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a circular Go Kreate die. I have cut orange stars with a punch to complete the card. 

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

avenue613 - anything goes (3/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
craftycatz - dies and punches (3/3)
creativecorner - lets celebrate (3/3)
creativecardcrew - masculine (1/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist die cut (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (2/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3)
craftingforallseasons - add some embossing (2/3)
thesisterhoodofcrafters - no designer paper (2/3)
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes/add a sentiment (3/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (4/5)
pennys - anything goes (1/3)
diesrus - birthdays (2/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (3/3)

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Birthday card for my fishing mad husband!!


A personalised birthday card for my supportive and very special husband. He absolutely loves fishing so this topper from Hunkydorys Gentleman's Journey pad is ideal. I have used gingham paper from Anna Marie to cover my 8x8in white card. I added a strip of brown card up the centre of the card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with an oval die. I assembled my card using double sided tape and completed it with a fishing embellishment from my stash.

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

avenue613 - anything goes (2/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
craftycatzweekly - dies and punches (2/3)
creativecorner - lets celebrate (2/3)
creativefingers - anything goes (2/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist use a die cut (unlimited)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (3/5)
deepocean - shabby chic or vintage (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3)
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (1/3) *
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
yourscrapbookplace - anything goes  (3/3)
open-mindedcraftingfun - use your favourite technique/die cutting (3/3)
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes/add a sentiment (2/3)
diesrus - birthdays (1/3)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
fussyandfancy - birthdays
scrap-creations1 - masculine card
audsentiments - anything goes with a sentiment (1/5)
allsorts - vintage (1/3)

Sunday 15 May 2016

Engagement Card


An engagement card I have made ready for personalisation. This is a 8x8in white easel card. I have matt and layered the top and the bottom with red and white card. I have cut two valance with a Cheery Lynn die. I have die cut a trellis in red and white using a Cheery Lynn die. I have die cut the couple in red and navy again with a Cheery Lynn die. I have cut the man off the navy couple and stuck it over the man on the red couple. I have stuck the red trellis on the card and then the white trellis on top slightly off setting them. I have decorated them with flat backed pearls. On the bottom of the card I have added a flourish cut with a Cheery Lynn die then a scalloped heart cut with a Sizzix die. The white heart will include a personalised sentiment. I will stick the white heart with foam pads so it with act as a stopper for the easel. 

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

avenue613 - anything goes (1/3)
comeandgetit - fancy folds (1/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
craftycatzweekly - dies and punches (1/3)
crafting-with-friends - anything goes (3/3)
creativecorner - lets celebrate (1/3)
creativefingers - anything goes (1/3)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (3/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2)
artisticinspiration - anything goes twist use a die cut (unlimited)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3)
craftycreations - monochromatic (2/2)
thesisterhoodofcrafters - no designers paper (2/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (2/5)
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (3/3)
cardsgalore - anything goes (3/3)
open-mindedcraftingfun - use your favourite technique/die cutting (2/3)
yourscrapbookplace - anything goes (2/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (1/3) *

Wednesday 11 May 2016

Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card


A 40th wedding anniversary card made for friends. I have used the Tattered Lace essentials book die. I have used red and white card alternatively. I have embossed the white pages with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I have attached the pages onto a A4 card. I curved the pages around a rolling pin, I then stuck them down with double sided tape in the centre and foam pads on the ends. I have cut two red scalloped ovals using a Go Kreate die from a nesting set and two flourishes with a Cheery Lynn die. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a scalloped oval, I also cut another white oval for the opposite side and added the numbers which have been cut using Tattered Lace dies. I cut the bookmark in red and white and embossed the white. I attached them to the centre of the pages and then added a congratulations sentiment. I assembled all these elements and then added flowers from my stash and handmade stick pins using Pinflair. I completed my card with Nuvo drops from Tonic and ribbon

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

creativecardcrew - anything goes (3/3)
deepocean - flowers everywhere (unlimited)
everybody-art- - flowers
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)
artisticinspirations - anything goes/twist of die cut (unlimited)
craft-deebowz - anything goes including handmade bow (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3)
craftingforallseasons - add some embossing (1/3)
craftycreations - monochromatic (1/2)
thesisterhoodofcrafters - no designer paper (1/3)
thecraftyaddicts - anything goes/add a sentiment (1/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (1/5)
asyoulikeit - favourite patterned or embossed paper and why/embossed card can look more elegant (2/3)
pennys - anything goes (1/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (2/3)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (2/3)
cardsgalore - anything goes (2/3)
alphabet - e for embossing folder 
diesrus - anniversary (2/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (2/3)
crafting-with-friends - anything goes (2/3)
creativefinger - anything goes (2/3)
cardmania - flowers (3/5)
crazychallenge - 3 layers or more (1/4)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (unlimited)
open-mindedcraftingfun - use your favourite technique/die-cutting (1/3)
scrapnchallenge - anything goes (1/1)
yourscrapbookplace - anything  goes (1/3)



Sunday 8 May 2016

Wedding Invitation



A  simple wedding invitation but it is what the customer ordered. A 4x4in white card that I have matt and layered with red card and then white card with personalised printed details. I have then attached satin ribbon and a heart embellishment.

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

inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
leinzlovtearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday - anything goes (2/5)


Saturday 7 May 2016

My Groovi project

       


I have used the butterfly wreath to do the image. I then went on to the border die (from border 1&2 set) and worked my way around my image. Inside each semi circle of the border I did a dot. I coloured the image using my Spectrum Noir pencils. Now for the harder element.............

Friday 6 May 2016

Silver Wedding Anniversary Card



A personalised silver wedding anniversary card I have had ordered. A 8s8in white easel card. I have used a Tonic header die  to cut into the top. I have matt and layered both sides of the top and the bottom with silver card and white embossed card. I have embossed the white card using a Creative Expression folder. For the top I have die cut the Spellbinders heart in silver and white and cut a personalised sentiment with a die from a Sizzix nesting set. On the bottom I have printed a sentiment and cut it with a bigger heart from the Sizzix nestin set and layered it on a bigger heart cut in silver. I have cut the flourish and couple using Cheery Lynn dies. After assembling my card I added flat backed pearls to complete it.

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

asyoulikeit-favourite pattered or embossed paper and why/embossed card can look more elegant (1/3)
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes (1/3)
craftingbydesigns - anything goes (2/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimted)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (3/3) *
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (3/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (2/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
creativecardcrew  - anything goes (2/3)
pennys - anything goes (2/3)
craftinginabeautifulmess - anything goes (3/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (1/3)
pennys - anything goes (1/3)
craftyboots - monochrome (unlimited)
glitternsparkle - shaped cards (1/3)
thepapershelter - love is in the air (1/3)
craftysentiments - anything goes (1/3)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes (1/3)
cardsgalore - anything goes (1/3)
alphabet - embossing folders
diesrus - Anniversary (1/3)
thesistersofcraft - anything goes (1/3)
crafting-with-friends - anything goes (1/3)
creativefingers - anything goes (1/3)






Thursday 5 May 2016

Auntie birthday card


I'm struggling for inspiration with this Tonic die. I have used the die to cut into the front of a white 8x8in white card. I have cut the outer edge of the die into the pink card. My printed personalised sentiment has been die cut with the inner die in the set. I have die cut the flowers in patterned paper from my stash using a Cheery Lynn die. I embellished the flowers with buttons. I completed the card with flat backed pearls.

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

craftingbydesigns - anything goes (1/3)
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
modsquad - April showers bring May flowers (1/3)
thesisterhoodofcrafters - Birthdays (2/3)
comeandgetit - make your own embellishments (2/3)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited)
 cardz4galz - include a button or 2 or more (2/3)
fussyandfancy - female birthday
crafterscafe - feminine (2/3)
cardmania - flowers (2/5)
crazy - buttons (2/4)
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (2/3) *
simplycreatetoo = ladies only (2/3)
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (2/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (1/3)
leinzlovetearbears - anything goes (unlimited)
deepocean - flowers everywhere (unlimited)
creativecardcrew - anything goes (1/3)
pennys - anything goes (1/3)
craftrocket - pink and pearlie (1/3)

Sunday 1 May 2016

Pretty Fairy Card



This card is for the challenge over at Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper. 

I have coloured the image using my Spectrum Noir pencils. I have used patterned paper paper from my stash to cover my 8x8in white card. I have used the same paper to make flowers using a Cheery Lynn die. For each flower I cut it out twice and offset them when I stuck them together. I completed the flowers by added buttons from my stash to the centre. I die cut the image using a scalloped circle die from a XCut nesting set. I assembled my card then added flat backed gems around the scalloped circle.

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

craftyfriends - all things cute (1/3)
craftinginabeautifulmess - anything goes (2/3)
comeandgetit - make your own embellishments (1/3)
eclecticellapu - anything goes (1/2)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes (1/3)
pileiton - garden creature (unlimited)
hidinginmycraftroom - freestyle
livelaughstamp - anything goes with something coloured
pattiescreations - Easter or springtime 
inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspiration - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
suzypantssmarty - anything goes with a twist/fairyland (unlimited)
creativecraftcottage - feminine (3/3)
cardz4galz -include a button or 2 or more (1/3)
fussyandfancy - female birthday
abitmoretimetocraft - anything goes (1/3) *
crafterscafe - feminine (1/3)
clearitout - nature,birds,flowers etc/greenery,leaves,ribbon,paper,etc 
scrap-creations1. - spring (2/2)
cardmania - flowers (1/5)
simplycreatetoo - ladies only (1/3)
stampsfun-creativity - buttons (1/3)
crazy - buttons (1/4)
sirstampalot - anything goes (1/3)
creativeladybirdscreations - anything goes (1/3)

Baby 1st Christmas Card

This card is for the challenge over at 2 Creative Chicks

I have made a start on my Christmas cards but time seems to be going so fast I think I need to speed up a bit with them


I have made this one for a Baby 1st Christmas. I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with blue card and then white embossed card, I rounded the corners with a punch. I embossed the white card using a Crafts Too embossing folder. I have die cut the rocking horse and gifts using Tattered Lace dies. I have die cut the scalloped circles using Xcut nesting dies. The white circle will include a personalised sentiment closer to Christmas when I decide who the card is for. I assembled my card using double sided tape on the larger elements and pva glue. I completed my card with flat backed gems.

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

inspirationdestination - anything goes (unlimited)
creativecardcrew - embossing/wet or dry (3/3)
artisticinspirations - anything goes (unlimited)
notjustcards - anything goes (unlimited)
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2)
craftyourpassion - anything goes (3/3)
melonheadzfriends - pastels (2/2)
craftinginabeautifulmess - anything goes (1/3)