Friday 30 December 2016

Birthday card for footballer



I have made this card for one of my sons school mats who plays football for one of our local clubs.

I have printed an image of the club badge and die cut it with a Tonic die. I have die cut elements to pick out the colours from the badge. The yellow has been cut with a Tonic trellis die, I placed the badge on this. I matt and layered my card with red and white card. I attached a band of red card with striped ribbon down my card. I die cut the 14 with Marianne dies and attached them to the bottom corner. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a presscut die and cut the next size in blue to mount my sentiment. I cut the trophy with a Marianne die using mirror card for a realistic look. I completed my card with die cut football boots

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

creatalicious #106 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativecraftcottage #78 - anything goes (3/3)*
petallu #28 - anything goes (3/3)*
pennys #309 - anything goes (3/3)*
inspirationdestination #118 - anything goes (unlimited)*
thecraftyaddicts #31 -anything goes (3/3)*
createsandmakes #7 - anything goes (2/3)*
creativeinspirations #265 - anything goes option sketch*
wordartwednesday #262 - anything goes (2/5)*
crazy #238 - anything goes (2/4)*
pdelinkyparty #153 - anything goes (1 per day)*
4craftychicks #331 - anything goes*
trimmiescraft #396 - anything goes (1/5)*



Wednesday 28 December 2016

50th Birthday Card

Back to crafting and blogging today after the Christmas holiday.

I had an order for a 50th birthday card so had to get back to it


I have used a 8x8in white card and cut the side of the card with the Tonic Studios Entwining Trellis Radiant Roselily die. I matt and layered the card with purple and white card, I cut the edge of the purple and white card with the edge cutting die from the Tonic Trellis die. I embossed the white card with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Go Kreate scalloped oval die, I layered it on a purple scalloped oval, cut with the next size in the nesting set. I cut the flowers from the Tonic set in purple card and added them to my card. I added flat backed pearls to embellish my card. I cut the ovals again for the inside of the card and added "50th" cut with Tattered Lace dies.

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

creatalicious #105 - anything goes optional Christmas (unlimited)*
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)*
creativecraftcottage #78 - anything goes (2/3)*
petallu #28 - anything goes (2/3)*
pennys #309 - anything goes (2/3)*
abitmoretimetocraft #34 - anything goes (2/3)*
inspirationdestination #218 - anything goes (unlimited)*
thecraftyaddicts #31 - anything goes/let it snow (2/3)*
createsandmakes #7 - anything goes (1/3)*
creativeinspirations #265 - anything goes option sketch*
wordartwednesday #262 - anything goes (1/5)*
crazy #238 - everything goes (1/4)*
pileiton #123 - celebrations (unlimited)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #48 - anything goes (2/3)*




Wednesday 21 December 2016

Friend Christmas Card



I have used the Tattered Lace essentials book die to cut the base elements for this card. I embossed the white pages with a Creative Expressions embossing folder. I attached this to a white A4 card. 

I die cut the wreath with a Xcut die several times and layered it and added the Noel sentiment, die cut with a Tonic die. I die cut the poinsettia with Tattered Lace dies. I added the poinsettia to the wreath and completed with Tonic Nuvo drops. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Go Kreate scalloped oval and layered it on a red scalloped oval, I cut this with the next size die in the nesting set. I added a die cut poinsettia to this oval. I decorated the oval with Tonic Nuvo drops. I die cut a sentiment to add to the "bookmark" then completed it with ribbon  

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

craftingfromtheheart #141 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec -anything goes (unlimited)*
creatalicious #105 - anything goes optional Christmas (unlimited)*
throughthecraftroomdoor 20 Dec - anything goes (1/2)*
craftycreations #331 - any holiday (1/2)*
creativecraftcottage #78 - anything goes (1/3)*
petallu #28 - anything goes (1/3)*
pennys #309 - anything goes (1/3)*
brownsugar #229 - red, green and white (1/2)*
abitmoretimetocraft  #34 - anything goes (1/3)*
inspirationdestination #117 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftyhazelnutschristmas #312 - cute or anything goes as long as christmas (unlimited)*
jwscrapshack #169 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftycalendar #Dec - Christmas time (2/3)*
thecraftyaddicts #31 - anything goes/let it snow (1/3)*
craftygalscorner #102 - anything goes (1/2)*
christmascard #2 - photo challenge*
winterwonderland - for someone special/happy new year (1/3)*
crafty-girls-creations #31 - anything goes (1/3)*
crafterscafe #163 - use ribbon (2/3)*
craft-deebowz #Dec - anything goes with handmade bow (2/3)*
alphabet - use something red*
pinkgem #184 - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)*
juliaspiri #27 - anything goes twist no square cards (2/3)*
wordartwednesday #262 - anything goes (2/5)*
tuesdaythrowdown #323 - anything goes (2/2)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #48 - anything goes (1/3)*

Sunday 18 December 2016

Work in progress


No completed card today but work in progress


I have been preparing wreaths. I have made the wreaths with a Xcut die. I have die cut the poinsettia with Tattered Lace dies. I will add the Noel to the centre of the wreaths. I have die cut those with a Tonic die. 

Thursday 15 December 2016

Bauble Christmas Card


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red an white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I die cut the scalloped circle with Xcut dies. The white circle includes a personalised sentiment. I die cut the bauble with Spellbinders dies. I embossed the elements of the bauble with a Creative Expressions embossing folder. I embellished my bauble with a die cut poinsettia (cut with a Marianne die), organza ribbon, a snowflake sparkly gem from Chloe.s Creative cards and finally Tonic Nuvo drops

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

avenue613 #192 - anything goes option holiday happiness (8/8)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
createsandmakes #6 - anything goes optional use red, green and gold (3/3)*
creatalicious #105 - anything goes option Christmas (unlimited)*
trimmiescraft #394 - christmas (1/5)*
crafterscafe #163 - use ribbon (1/3)*
craft-deebowz #Dec - anything goes with handmade bow (1/3)*
pinkgem #184 - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)*
papercreatorscrafts #54 - Christmas (3/3)*
tuesdaythrowdown #323 - anything goes (1/2)*
thepapernestdolls #12 - anything goes (2/2)*

Wednesday 14 December 2016

Noel Christmas Card


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I rounded the edges of the card and  the layers with a punch. I die cut the scalloped circle with a Xcut die from a nesting set. I have cut the white circle with a Tonic die. I have die cut the wreath with a Sizzix die. I cut several wreaths to build up layers for a realistic look. I die cut the poinsettia with Tattered Lace dies and the Noel with a Tonic die. I assembled the layers with double sided tape, I assembled the wreath with mini foam pads and the added the poinsettia with PVA. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops. Red on the wreath for "berries" and gold on the embossing

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

artisticinspirations #169 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #192 - anything goes optional holiday happiness (7/8)*
pdelinkyparty #150 -  all card (1 per day)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
tuesdaytaggers - celebrate (5/5)*
scrapping4fun #80 - Christmas (4/4)*
craftyourpassion #342 - anything goes (3/3)
craftingfromtheheart #140 - anything goes (/3)*
craftysentiments - anything goes (2/3)*
createsandmakes #6 - anything goes option use red,green and gold (2/3)*
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (2/2)*
glitternsparkle #218 - anything goes (2/3)*
alphabet - u for use something red*
sunnydaycrafting #27 - anything goes (1 per day)*
pinkgem #184 - anything christmas goes (unlimited)*


Tuesday 13 December 2016

Elf Christmas Card


I made this card tonight for one of my neighbours. I needed something suitable for a man.
I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with green and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with an Embossalicious embossing folder. I die cut the lattice in red using a Cheery Lynn die. I die cut the oval with a Presscut die and then added the sentiment. I die cut the elf with a Tonic die.

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

artisticinspirations #169 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #192 - anything goes optional holiday happiness (6/8)*
pdelinkyparty #150 - all cards (1 per day)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
tuesdaytaggers - celebrate (4/5)*
creativecorner - Christmastime (3/3)*
thecraftyaddicts #30 - anything goes/Christmas paper (3/3)*
craftingbydesigns - here come the holidays (3/3)*
scrapping4fun #80 - Christmas (3/4)*
craftyourpassion #342 - anything goes (2/3)
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes (1/3)*
craftysentiments - anything goes (1/3)*
createsandmakes #6 - anything goes option red,green and gold (1/3)*
througthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)*
winandtonic - take your pick (unlimited)*
glitternsparkle #218 - anything goes (1/3)*
creatalicious #104 - anything goes optional traditional Christmas colours (unlimited)*
alphabet - u for use something red*
crafting-with-friends #33 - anything goes (3/3)*
hollyjollychristmas #86 - christmas card (1/3)*
pinkgem #184 - anything christmas goes (unlimited)*

Monday 12 December 2016

Wise Men Christmas Card




I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with gold card and white embossed card. I embossed the white card with an Embossalicious embossing folder. I die cut the strip with a Sue Wilson Wise men striplet die. I die cut the image in gold and the background in white. I have cut a gold circle using a Tonic die and the white circle is also cut with a Tonic die, this will include a personalised sentiment. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

artisticinspirations #169 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #192 - anything goes option holiday happiness (5/8)*
pennys #307 - anything goes (3/3)
creativecraftcottage #77 - use die cuts (3/3)*
pdelinkyparty #150 - all cards (1 per day)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
christmascardsallyearround #Dec - anything Christmas/Holiday (5/5)*
tuesdaytaggers - celebrate (3/5)*
creativecorner - Christmas time (2/3)*
brownsugar #228 - anything goes (2/2)*
thecraftyaddicts #30 - Anything goes/Christmas paper (2/3)*
craftingbydesigns - here come the holidays (2/3)*
scrapping4fun #80 - Christmas (2/4)*
craftycreations #330 - masculine (2/2)*
craftyourpassion #342 - anything goes (1/3)
creatalicious #104 - anything goes option traditional Christmas colours (unlimited)*
pinkgem #184 - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)*

Saturday 10 December 2016

Christmas Card


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with blue and white embossed card. I have used a Creative Expression embossing folder. I have used Xcut dies to cut the scalloped circles in blue and white. I then cut a blue circle using a Go Kreate die then cut a white circle with the same die. I cut into the white circle with a scene die by Marianne. I cut yellow card to fit behind the windows of the scene, I then attached this white semi circle to the blue circle. I cut trees in white card using Spellbinders dies and attached them to the scene. I cut snowflakes using a Cheery Lynn die and added them to the scene. I die cut the banner with Sue Wilson dies, the white banner will include a personalised sentiment. I have added Tonic Nuvo drops to my card.

I would to enter this card into the following challenges:

artisticinspirations #169 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #192 - anything goes option holiday happiness (4/8)*
pennys #307 - anything goes (2/3)*
creativecraftcottage #77 - anything goes (2/3)*
pdelinkyparty #150 - anything goes (1 per day)*
diesrus #62 - Christmas/die cuts (3/3)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
christmascardsallyearround #Dec -  anything Christmas/holiday (4/5)*
tuesdaytaggers - celebrate (2/5)*
trimmiescraft #393 - winter (2/5)*
creativecorner - Christmas time (1/3)*
craftypurplefrog - use blue (unlimited)*
brownsugar #228 - anything goes (1/2)*
citycrafter #341 - the tree is up*
thecraftyaddicts #30 - anything goes/Christmas colours (1/3)*
craftingbydesigns - here come the holidays (1/3)*
scrapping4fun #80 - Christmas (1/4)*
craftycreations #330 = masculine (1/2)*
asnowflakespromise #34 - winter theme (3/3)*
creatalicious #104 - anything goes option traditional Christmas colours (unlimited)*
pinkgem #184 - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)*

Thursday 8 December 2016

Christmas scene card

This is my card for my DT post at http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/

 

I have used a 8x8in card. I have scored two pieces of 8in tall white card three times, then folded them. I added these  to the front of the card. On three pieces of white card I have added various die cuts, cut with Marianne dies, to create a scene. Behind the first row of houses I have added yellow card. I attached the embellished pieces of card to the folds at the side of the card. Between the layers I have added battery operated lights. On the front I have added a lamp (Britannia die), snowman (marianne die), sentiment (tonic die on Go Kreate oval) and robin (Dovecraft die). 

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

artisticinspirations #169 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613  #192 - anything goes option holiday happiness (3/8)*
cardmania #87 - anything goes (5/5)*
die-cut-divas #Dec - layers (4/4)*
craftyourpassion #341 - anything goes (3/3)*
throughthecrafttoomdoor - anything goes (2/2)*
pennys #307 - anything goes (1/3)*
creativecraftcottage #77 - use die cuts (1/3)*
pdelinkyparty #149 - anything goes (1 per day)*
diesrus #62 - Christmas (2/3)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
christmascardsallyearround #Dec - anything Christmas/holiday (3/5)*
sunnydaycrafting #26 -anything goes (1 per day)*
tuesdaytaggers = celebrate (1/5)*
trimmiescraft #393 -winter (1/5)*
sendasmile4kids - winter fun (1/3)*
creatalicious #104 - anything goes option traditional Christmas colours (unlimited)*
crafting-with-friends #33 - anything goes (2/3)*
creativeinspirations #264 - white Christmas*
comeandgetit - Christmas (1/3)*
holyjollychristmas - Christmas card (2/3)*
papercreatorscrafts #54 - Christmas (2/3)*
juliaspiri #27 - anything goes with twist no square cards (1/3)*
thepapernestdolls #12 - anything goes (1/2)*
merrymondaychristmas #228 - your favourite of 2016*

Tuesday 6 December 2016

Christmas Birthday Card

This is my DT post for digichoosday


I have used such a cute image from Polkadoodles and die cut it with a Xcut scalloped circle die. I then cut the next size in the nesting set in red to layer the image. I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Creative Expressions embossing folder, I have made the poinsettia with die cuts using Tattered Lace dies. I printed the sentiment using a Tonic Studios die. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

artisticinspirations #169 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #192 - anything goes option holiday happiness (2/8)*
inspirationdestination #114 - anything goes (unlimited)*
petallu #27 - anything goes (3/3)*
pdelinkyparty #149 - anything goes (1 per day)*
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #42 - anything goes (3/3)*
cardmania #87 - anything goes (4/5)*
die-cut-divas #Dec - layers or layer it (3/4)*
craftyourpassion #341 - anything goes (2/3)*
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes (1/2)*
creatalicious #104 - anything goes option traditional Christmas colours (unlimited)*






Monday 5 December 2016

Snow globe Christmas Card


While out shopping with my Mother-in-law she told me she loved snow globes so I knew what die I was going to use for her card. I used the Sue Wilson snow globe die and the treat cups that are designed to go with the snow globe. I used turquoise card and white card to matt and layer my card. I cut an aperture with the outside edge of the snow globe die out of the white layer. I then embossed the white card with a Creative Expressions embossing folder. I cut the snow globe in turquoise and the snowman scene in white and added a light blow background to the scene. I added some glitter jewels to the treat cup the using PVA I attached acetate to encapsulate the glitter before attached the treat cup over the snowman scene. I then added the turquoise snow globe to complete. I die cut the pierced flags with Sue Wilson dies, the white flag with include a personalised sentiment. I die cut silver poinsettia with Tattered Lace die and embellished them with flat backed pearls.

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

artisticinspirations #169 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #192 - anything goes option holiday happiness (1/8)*
pennys #306 - anything goes (3/3)*
brownsugar #227 - anything goes (2/2)*
abitmoretimetocraft #33 - anything goes (3/3)*
craftingbydesigns #Dec - anything goes (3/3)*
creativecraftcottage #76 - anything goes (3/3)*
inspirationdestination #114 - anything goes (unlimited)*
petallu #27 - anything goes (2/3)*
pdelinkyparty #149 - anything goes (1 per day)*
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #42 - anything goes (2/3)*
cardmania #87 - anything goes (3/5)*
die-cut-divas #Dec - layers or layer it (2/4)*
craftyourpassion #341 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftypurplefrog - magic of Christmas*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftyhazelnutschristmas #310 - vintage or anything goes Christmas (unlimited)*
christmascardsallyearround #Dec - anything Christmas/Holiday (2/5)*
jwscrapshack #167 - 321 challenge Christmas themed (1/3)*
cardsgalore #36 - anything goes (3/3)*
diesrus #62 - Christmas (1/3)*
makemymonday #36 - show me a snowman*
creatalicious #104 - anything goes option traditional Christmas colours (unlimited)*
crafting-with-friends #33 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftycalendar #Dec - Christmas time (1/3)*
papercreatorscrafts #54 - christmas (1/3)*

Saturday 3 December 2016

Parchment butterfly birthday card


This is another card for the butterfly and turquoise lover!! I have used my Groovi plates for this project. I have done several layers. The first layer included the butterfly and a circle, I used my semi circle Pergamano tool to go around the circle. I then used my Pergamano scissors to cut a picot edge, well I tried my best!. I did my white work on the butterfly then coloured it with Spectrum Noir pencils. Using the circle and sprig Groovi plates I have made the next layer. I cut a straight edge around this circle with a standard scissors. I did my white work on the leaves and then coloured them with Spectrum Noir pencils. I then die cut a scalloped circle with a Xcut die. The next layer is also made using the circle Groovi plate. The centre of the circle is plain but I have used my semi circle Pergamano tool and scissors as I did on the butterfly layer. In the centre of each of this semi circles on this layer I have embossed a small dot. I used Pergamano glue the first two layers but I used double sided tape on the back of scalloped circle because you cant see it anyway. I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with turquoise card and white embossed card, I embossed the white card with an Embossalicious folder. I shaped the corners of these layers with a Tonic punch. I have cut a turquoise scalloped oval with a Go Kreate die to mount a personalised sentiment.

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

artisticinspirations #168 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #191 = anything goes (6/8)*
pennys #306 - anything goes (2/3)*
brownsugar #227 - anything goes (1/2)*
sunnydaycrafting #25 - anything goes (1 per day)*
audsentiments #169 - anything goes (4/5)*
abitmoretimetocraft #33 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftygalscorner #100 - anything goes (2/2)*
creativecraftcottage #76 - anything goes (2/3)*
throughthecraftroomdoor #5th Dec - anything goes (2/2)*
craftingbydesigns #Dec - anything goes (2/3)*
glitternsparkle #216 - blue and white (unlimited)*
inspirationdestination #113 - anything goes (unlimited)*
ooh-la-la-creations #218 - birthday celebrations*
petallu #27 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftingmusketeers #44 - anything goes (1/1)*
tuesdaytaggers - layer it up (2/5)*
colourcrazy #27 - anything goes (1/2)*
pdelinkyparty #149 - anything goes (1 per day)*
simplypapercraftsforalloccasions #42 - anything goes (1/3)*
trimmiescraft #392 - colour combo (1/5)*
cardmania #87 - anything goes (2/5)*
citycrafter #340 - garden bliss*
die-cut-divas - layers or layer it (1/4)*
cardsgalore #36 - anything goes (2/3)*
creatalicious #104 - anything goes option traditional christmas colours (unlimited)*

Friday 2 December 2016

Work in progress

I have been doing some parchment today in preparation for a birthday card I need to make tomorrow. So my post today is work in progress


I have used Groovi boards to make these along with my Pergamano semi circle perforating tool, Pergamano scissors and Spectrum Noir pencils.................................

Thursday 1 December 2016

Santa Christmas Card

This is my DT project for the challenge over at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper



I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and gingham card from Anna Marie. I have die cut ovals with Presscut dies from a nesting set in red and white. I have die cut the sentiment using a Elizabeth Craft Designs die and attached it to the ovals. I die cut the Santa using a Tonic Studios die, I like this die for my younger recipients.

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

artisticinspirations #168 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #138 - anything goes (3/3)*
craftyourpassion #340 - anything goes (3/3)*
avenue613 #191 - anything goes (5/8)*
craftypurplefrog -magic of Christmas*
pennys #306 - anything goes (1/3)*
brownsugar #226 - anything goes (2/2)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Dec - anything goes (unlimited)*
thecraftyaddicts #29 - anything goes option Christmas patterned paper (2/3)*
sunnydaycrafting #25 - anything goes (1 per day)*
audsentiments #169 - anything goes with sentiment (3/5)*
abitmoretimetocraft #33 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftyhazelnutschristmas #309 - use a sentiment (unlimited)*
craftygalscorner #100 - anything goes (1/2)*
deepocean #143 - Santa is coming to town (unlimited)*
christmascard #50 - anything goes*
christmascardsallyearround #Dec - anything Christmas/holiday (1/5)*
winandtonic #Nov/Take your pick - Christmas (unlimited)*
throughthecraftroomdoor #Dec 5th - (1/2)*
jwscrapshack #166 - cut it up (1/3)*
craftingbydesigns #Dec - anything goes (1/3)*
creativecraftcottage #76 - anything goes (1/3)*
cardsgalore #Dec - anything goes (1/3)*
scrapping4fun #79 - Christmas (1/4)*
craftycreations #329 - Christmas (1/2)*
fabnfunky #329 -Christmas*
cardmania #87 - anything goes (1/5)*
creatalicious #104 - anything goes option traditional Christmas colours (unlimited)*