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)*

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Ice skates Christmas card


This card is for my DT post over at https://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/




I have used such a cute image from the Winnie In Winterland collection. I have covered my 8x8in white card with spotty card from Anna Marie. I have attached a strip of embossed white card down my card and embellished it with ribbon. I have die cut a pink scalloped circle using a Xcut die to mount the image. I have die cut a pair of ice skates in pink and silver for the blades and used twine for "laces". I have embellished my card with roses and Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

artisticinspirations #168 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #138 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftyourpassion #340 - anything goes (2/3)*
justkeeponcreating #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #191- anything goes (4/8)*
creatalicious #103 - anything goes optional use a sentiment (unlimited)*
inspirationdestination #113 - anything goes (unlimited)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #46 - anything goes (3/3)*
simplypapercraftsforalloccasions #41 - anything goes (3/3)*
ribbongirls - use any image*
craftypurplefrog - magic of Christmas (unlimited)*
pennys #305 - anything goes (3/3)*
myshericrafts #195 = winter*
creativecorner = winter (1/3)*
sendasmile4kids - anything goes (3/3)*
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #Nov - optional bingo (unlimited)*
asnowflakespromise #34 - winter theme (1/3)*
craftygalscorner #99 - 3 of a kind (1/3)*
brownsugar #226 - anything goes (1/2)*
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)*
glitternsparkle #216 - blue and white (unlimited)*
thecraftyaddicts #29 - anything goes option Christmas patterned paper (1/3)*
tuesdaytaggers - layer it up*
hollyjollychristmas  #86 - christmas card (3/3)*

Monday, 28 November 2016

70th Birthday Card

I have had a nightmare with my blog in the last couple of days. I deleted photos from my phone and little did I know I would delete my photos from my blog!!

I have had to crack on with some cards today because I have birthdays coming up as well as Christmas.

This card is a little out of my comfort zone but my Mother-in-law is 70 on Sunday and this is her favourite colour and she loves butterflies.


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with a turquoise?? and white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Xcut embossing folder.  I have used Creative Expressions Gilding Polish to enhance the embossing. I have used a set by Sue Wilson to cut the frames. I have used a Presscut nesting set of ovals for the sentiment. I have cut the numbers using Tattered Lace dies. I have used Lea'bilites dies to cut the flowers, I have used an embellishment from Chloe Creative Cards to complete the flower. I have completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

artisticinspirations #168 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #138 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftyourpassion #340 - anything goes (1/3)*
justkeeponcreating #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #305 - anything goes (2/3)*
sunnydaycrafting #24 - anything goes (1 per day)*
avenue613 #191 - anything goes (3/8)*
creatalicious #103 - anything goes option use a sentiment (unlimited)*
audsentiments #169 - anything goes with a sentiment (2/5)*
inspirationdestination #113 - anything goes (unlimited)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #46 - anything goes (2/3)*
ooh-la-la-creations #218 - birthday celebrations*
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #41 - anything goes (2/3)*


Thursday, 24 November 2016

Car birthday card


My son wanted me to make a card for a colleague with a car like the recipient owns. I have covered my 8x8in card with red card then added some embossed white card and red satin ribbon and striped ribbon. I have printed a picture of the car and mounted it on red then black card and shaped the corners with a punch. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it and die cut red card with the next size in the nesting set to mount the sentiment. Finally I added stars to the embossing strip that I cut with a punch.

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

artisticinspirations #168 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #137 - anything goes (3/3)*
craftyourpassion #339 - anything goes (3/3)*
crafting-with-friends #32 - anything goes (3/3)*
creativecorner - anything goes (3/3)*
justkeeponcreating #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #305 - anything goes (1/3)*
sunnydaycrafting #24 - anything goes (1 per day)*
avenue613 #191 - anything goes (2/8)*
creatalicious #103 - anything goes option use a sentiment (unlimited)*
audsentiments #169 - anything goes with a sentiment (1/5)*
inspirationdestination #113 - anything goes (unlimited)*
ribbongirls - use any image*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #46 - anything goes (1/3)*
ooh-la-la-creations #218 - birthday celebrations*
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #141 - anything goes (1/3)*




Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Card with Winnie Winterland image



This is my DT card for the challenges over at digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and white embossed card. I have used an Embossalicous embossing folder and a brick effect folder that I had free with a magazine. I have die the door, window and curtains with Memory Box dies, the lamp with a Britannia die and the wreath with a Sweet Dixie die. I have added the adorable image from Polkadoodles. i completed my card with Tonic Nuvo Drops.

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

artisticinspirations #168 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #137 -anything goes (2/3)*
craftyourpassion #339 - anything goes (2/3)*
crafting-with-friends #32 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftycatzweekly - anything goes option use red (2/3)*
creativecorner - anything goes (2/3)*
sendasmile4kids - anything goes (2/3)*
justkeeponcreating #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)
craftypurplefrog - magic of Christmas (unlimited)*
pennys #304 - Christmas (3/3)*
createandinspire #56 - anything goes (3/3)*
abitmoretimetocraft #32 - anything goes (3/3)*
petallu #26 - anything goes (3/3)*
craftyhazelnutschristmas #308 - cute or anything goes (unlimited)*
sunnydaycrafting #24 - anything goes (1 per day)*
avenue613 #191 - anything goes (2/8)*
creatalicious #103 - anything goes optional use a sentiment (unlimited)*
avenue613 #191 - anything goes (2/8)*
myshericrafts #195 - winter*




Monday, 21 November 2016

Advent calendar






My handmade advent calendar. I have die cut boxes usingTonic dies. The calendar is to be shared by my two nieces. On the 24th there is a gingerbread house each with socks. All the other days the boxes have two gifts in. I cut the numbers using Tattered Lace dies. I found the little tree at Dunelm and bought the little pocket money items at Wilko


craftyhazelnutschristmas #308 - anything goes (unlimited)*
artisticinspirations #168 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #137 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftyourpassion #339 - anything goes (1/3)*
/brownsugar #225 - anything goes (2/2)*
crafting-with-friends - anything goes (1/3)*
craftycatzweekly #347 - anything goes option use red (1/3)*
creativecorner - anything goes (1/3)*
sendasmile4kids - anything goes 4 kids (1/3)*
winandtonic - take your pick*

Sunday, 20 November 2016

Gingerbread house Christmas card



Back to card making today. I have been busy making an advent calendar the last few days but that is finished now so back to the Christmas cards. When my niece picked up her advent calendar today she asked me to make some cards for her teachers, here is the first one





I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card, white embossed card and green and white gingham card. I have used red satin ribbon down the centre of the card. I have die cut the gingerbread house with a Xcut die. I have cut the gingerbread men using a Cheery Lynn die. I have die cut the scalloped ovals with Go Kreate dies. The white scalloped oval will include a personalised sentiment when I know the details.

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

justkeeponcreating #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)*
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #Nov - anything goes option bingo (unlimited)*
craftypurplefrog - magic of Christmas (unlimited)*
artisticinspirations #167 - anything goes (unlimited)*
asnowflakespromise #33 - anything goes (3/3)*
sunnydaycrafting #23 - anything goes (1 per day)*
pennys #304 - Christmas (2/3)*
createandinspire #56 - anything goes (2/3)*
abitmoretimetocraft #32 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftygalscorner #98 - any holiday (2/2)*
petallu #26 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftycatzweekly #347 - anything goes option red (1/3)*
craftyhazelnutschristmas #308 - anything goes/cute (unlimited)*
audsentiments #168 - anything goes with sentiment (4/5)*
brownsugar #225 - anything goes (1/2)*
thepapershelter #273 - more than one of anything (gingerbread men) (1/3)*
creatalicious #103 - anything goes option use a sentiment (unlimited)*
avenue613 #191 - anything goes (1/8)*
myshericrafts #195 - winter*




Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Cute Christmas Card



I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with blue and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I have used some patterned paper from my stash and cut a strip to add to my card. I mounted the patterned paper and the Hobbyhouse topper with blue card. I have die cut a blue scalloped circle and a white scalloped with include a personalised sentiment when I decide who the card is for. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo Drops. 

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

justkeeponcreating #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Nov - anything goes (unlimited)*
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #Nov - anything goes option bingo (unlimited)*
glitternsparkle #214 - anything goes (unlimited)*
thecraftyaddicts #28 - anything goes.Winter blues (3/3)*
craftypurplefrog - magic of Christmas (unlimited)*
artisticinspirations #167 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #135 - anything goes (3/3)*
craftyourpassion #338 - anything goes (3/3)*
asnowflakespromise #33 - anything goes option seasons (2/3)*
sunnydaycrafting #23 - anything goes (1 per day)*
wordartwednesday #256 - anything goes (5/5)*
pennys #304 - Christmas (1/3)*
createandinspire #56 - anything goes (1/3)*
abitmoretimetocraft #32 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftygalscorner #98 - any holiday (1/2)*
petallu #26 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftycatzweekly #346 - anything goes (3/3)*