50th Birthday for a fisherman

My husband and his mates have a lot of banter between them about who is the best fisherman

One of his mates is 50 today so he wanted a card with a picture of him fishing and teasing another friend.

I printed the photographs and mounted them on green card. I matt and layered my A4 card with brown card and white embossed, I embossed with an Embossalicious embossing folder.  

I printed sentiment and fun messages onto white card and die cut them with Presscut and Xcut dies. I die cut the numbers with Marianne dies.

I completed my card with stars that I cut with a punch

wordartwednesday #302 - anything goes (unlimited)

artisticinspirations #186 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #348 - anything goes (3/3)

creatalicious #124 - anything goes option create a background (unlimited)

avenue613  #202 - anything goes option masculine card (1/8)

jwscrapshack #209 - anything goes (1/3)

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #51 - anything goes (1/3)

sparklesforum #96 - die cuts/punches (unlimited)

Stocking Christmas Card

This is my project for my DT post over at movingalongwiththetimes

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and then white card. On the top of the card I have used plain white card and on the bottom I have used embossed white, emboosed with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I added red satin ribbon through the centre. I die cut the stocking with a Sue Wilson die and paper pieced the elements. I cut the sentiment with a Crafts Too die. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

wordartwednesday #302 - anything goes (unlimited)

artisticinspirations #186 - anything goes (unlimited)*

reasonableribbon #172 - anything goes with ribbon (3/6)*

craftingfromtheheart #176 - anything goes (3/3)*

creatalicious #123 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #348 - anything goes (2/3)

sparklesforum #96 - die cuts/punches (unlimited)

Poinsettia Christmas card

I have used a white 8x8in white card. I have covered it with paper from a Trimcraft pad. I have die cut the baubles using a Spellbinders nesting set in gold and white card. I die cut the poinsettia using Marianne dies, the holly flourish with a Cheery Lynn die, the mistletoe with a Xcut die and the sentiment with a Elizabeth Craft designs. I assembled these onto my card. I then added Tonic Nuvo Glitter Accents to the mistletoe and flat backed pearl embellishments to the poinsettia. 

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

creativefingers #137 - anything goes (3/3)

artisticinspirations #186 - anything goes (unlimited)*

crafting-with-friends #51 - anything goes (3/3)*

letscreate #129 - anything goes option child's play (3/3)*

craftingfromtheheart #176 - anything goes (2/3)*

creatalicious #123 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #348 - anything goes (1/3)

comeandgetit #24th Sept - anything goes (3/3)

avenue613 #201 - anything goes optional distress it (4/8)*

sparklesforum #96 - die cuts/punches (unlimited)

New Baby Boy Card

I have made an 8x8in white easel card. I have matt and layered the top and bottom of of the card with blue card and white embossed card. I embossed the white card using a Tattered Lace embossing folder.  Where the blue and white card meet I have attached self adhesive crochet ribbon.

I have die cut the baby vest, bib and duck using Sue Wilson dies. I assembled them before adding them to my card with foam pads. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Go Kreate scalloped oval die and mounted it onto a blue scalloped oval that I cut with the next size die in the nesting set. I added some flat backed pearls where the poppers would be on the vest.

I have die cut the the bib using a Marianne die, I wanted to add the baby's name onto the bib. To have the perfect size font I decided to use my Sue Wilson "BOYFRIEND" die and snipped the letters to separate them. I attached the bib to my card using foam pads so it would act as the stopper.

I printed the baby's full name and date of baby birth and used the scalloped oval nesting set again then added them to the bottom of my card.

jwscrapshack #207 - anything goes (3/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #26th Sept - anything goes (2/2)

wordartwednesday #300 - anything goes (unlimited)

creativefingers #137 - anything goes (2/3)

artisticinspirations #186 - anything goes (unlimited)* winner

reasonableribbon #172 - anything goes with ribbon (2/6)*

crafting-with-friends #51 - anything goes (2/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #9 - anything goes (3/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #52 - anything goes (2/3)*

letscreate #129 - anything goes option child's play (2/3)*

avenue613 #201  - anything goes option distress it (2/8)*

craftingfromtheheart #176 - anything goes (1/3)*

creatalicious #122 - anything goes option leaves (unlimited)*

comeandgetit #24th Sept - anything goes (2/3)

sparklesforum #96 - die cuts/punches (unlimited)

21st Birthday Pop up box

I made this box with a pencil, ruler, rubber and bone folder. I covered all the panels with paper from Lidl and Anna Marie. I die cut various elements cut with various dies including Tattered Lace, Tonic, Sue Wilson and Brittania dies.  I embellished the box with ribbon. 

I would like to enter this project into these challenges:

jwscrapshack #207 - anything goes (2/3)*

pennys #347 - anything goes (2/3)

throughthecraftroomdoor #19th Sept - anything goes (2/2)*

wordartwednesday #300 - anything goes (unlimited)

creativefingers #137 - anything goes (1/3)

artisticinspirations #186 - anything goes (unlimited)*

crazy4challenges #404 - interactive cards

reasonableribbon #172 - anything goes with ribbon (1/6)*

crafting-with-friends #51 - anything goes (1/3)*

glitternsparkle #258 - Happy Birthday* Top 3

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #9 - anything goes (1/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #52 - anything goes (1/3)*

cutecardthursday #496 - monochrome*

comeandgetit #24th Sept - anything goes (1/3)*

unicorn #25 - birthday (unlimited)*

letscreate #129 - anything goes option child's play (1/3)*

avenue613 #201 - anything goes (1/8)*

sparklesforum #96 - die cuts/punches (unlimited)

Birthday card

I have used a 8x8in white and matt and layered it with gold and black card. I have used the Sue Wilson Eternal ring die and cut it three times in black card. I attached these to gold card and cut around them. I attached them to my card using foam pads. I have die cut the perfume bottles using Sue Wilson dies. I attached a sticky adhesive sheet to the card before cutting the background of the perfume bottles. I peeled off the backing and covered it with Tonic Nuvo glitter. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with part of the Sue Wilson Oslo die set. I cut the bigger elements of this die set in gold and black card after assembling these elements I attached it to my card with foam pads. To complete my card I added flat backed pearls.

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

jwscrapshack #207 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftycreations #350 - anything goes (2/2)
pennys #347 - anything goes (1/3)
craftingfromtheheart #175 - anything goes (2/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor #19th Sept - anything goes (1/2)
avenue613 #201 - anything goes (2/8)
wordartwednesday #300 - anything goes (unlimited)
creativefingers #137 - anything goes (2/3)
artisticinspirations #186 - anything goes (unlimited)*
crafting-with-friends #51 = anything goes (2/3)*
corrosivechallengesbyjanet #9 - anything goes (2/3)*
sparklesforum #96 - die cuts/punches (unlimited)

Anniversary card

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink card and then patterned paper and white embossed paper. I have used patterned paper from Lidl and a Creative Expressions embossing folder to emboss the white card. 

When the two different papers meet I have added pink satin ribbon.

I have printed a sentiment and die cut it with an element from the Sue Wilson Oslo die set. I cut the other elements in pink and black card and then assembled these elements.  I die cut the flourish using a Cheery Lynn die and added the flourish to my card before adding the sentiment. I completed my card with some flat backed pearls.

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

wordartwednesday #300 - anything goes (unlimited)

creatalicious #123 - anything goes option leaves (unlimited)

jwscrapshack #206 - anything goes (1/3)

craftycreations #350 - anything goes (2/3)

pennys #346 - anything goes (2/3)

craftingfromtheheart #175 - anything goes (1/3)

inspirationdestination #133 - anything goes (unlimited)

throughthecraftroomdoor #12th Sept - anything goes (2/2)

dragonflydreams #3rd Sept - patterned paper (unlimited)

craftingwithanattitude #31 - anything goes (3/3)

craftrocket #41 - something beginning with "f" /flourish (unlimited)

creativefingers #136 - anything goes (3/3) 

sparklesforum #96 - die cuts/punches (unlimited)

A Christmas decoration

I have used a MDF bauble. I have attached patterned paper with P.V.A glue. I gently filed the edges with a nail file. I have added flat backed pearls around the edge of the bauble. I then added various embellishments from my stash, including a pine cone, mistletoe, flower bud sprays, pearls strands all from Anna Marie deisgns and some ribbon. I then added a die cut sentiment. I also added ribbon to the hang the bauble. 

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

wordartwednesday #300 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #122 - anything goes optional mythical creatures (unlimited)
jwscrapshack #205 - anything goes (3/3)
craftycreations #350 - anything goes (1/3)
pennys #346 - anything goes (1/3)
craftingfromtheheart #174 - anything goes (1/3)
creativefingers #136 - anything goes (3/3)
inspirationdestination #133 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #185 - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas #350 - anything Christmas goes/add flowers or foliage (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Sept - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)
eclecticellapu #Sept - floral and fauna and/or nature (unlimited)
asnowflakespromise #44 - anything goes  (1/3)
papercreatorscrafts #61 - simply Christmas (2/3)
thecraftyaddicts #40 - anything goes (3/3)
audsentiments #188 - anything goes with sentiment (2/5)
throughthecraftroomdoor #12th Sept - anything goes (1/2)
dragonflydreams #3rd Sept - patterned paper (unlimited)

Unicorn Card

A birthday card for a little girl that love unicorns. I have used an image from a Hunky Dory Little Book. I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with purple and pink card. I added the unicorn and then added some white card that I cut by hand to look like a cloud. I used dies from a Presscut nesting set to cut two ovals and then added the number that I cut with a Marianne die. I used Go Kreate circles to cut the rings and then cut them to size  to fit into my design. I then added the ovals. I die cut the flower shape with a Xcut die from a nesting set, I will add a personalised sentiment when I have the information. I have die cut the small flowers with a Cheery Lynn die  and I cut the hearts with a punch. I attached these to the beckground of my card. I completed my card with flat backed gems.

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

wordartwednesday #298 - anything goes (unlimited)

creatalicious #122 - anything goes optional mythical creatures (unlimited) 

jwscrapshack #205 - anything goes (2/3)

lovetocraft #14 - anything goes (5/5)

craftingbydesigns #6th Sept - anything goes (3/3)

craftingwithanattitude #31 - anything goes (3/3)

craftycreations #349 - anything goes (3/3)

pennys #345 - anything goes (2/3)

craftrocket #41 - something beginning with f/flower (unlimited)

craftingfromtheheart #173 - anything goes (2/3)

creativefingers #136 - anything goes (2/3)

thecraftyaddicts #40 - anything goes option use brad or button (2/3)

inspirationdestination #133 - anything goes option recipe (unlimited)

artisticinspirations #185 - anything goes (unlimited)

Poinsettia Stained Glass Window Card

I have made an easel card and cut a rectangle aperture with a Tonic die. I then added white card that I embossed with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I die cut the poinsettia design with a Sue Wilson die in gold card. I then pieced all the elements with coloured acetate. I used red, green and yellow acetate. I matt and layered the bottom with red card and white embossed card to match the top. I die cut the sentiment with a Sue Wilson die and added it to the ovals that I cut with Presscut dies. I added the ovals to my card with foam pads so it will act as the stopper for  the easel. I have added a battery operated tea light behind my design. 

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

wordartwednesday #298 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #122 - anything goes optional mythical creatures (unlimited)*

jwscrapshack #205 - anything goes (1/3)* Top 3

lovetocraft #14 - anything goes (4/5)*

craftingbydesigns #6th Sept - anything goes (2/3)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #349 - anything goes optional sparkle (unlimited)*

craftyhazelnutschristmaschalenge2 #Sept - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - floral and fauna and/or nature (unlimited)*

diesrus #80 - die cut handmade flowers (2/3)*

crazy4challenges. #401 - anything goes

craftingwithanattitude #31 - anything goes (2/3)* Top 3

craftycreations #349 -anything goes (2/3)*

asnowflakespromise #43 - anything goes (2/3)*

pennys #345 - anything goes (1/3)*

scrapyland #73 - anything goes with a die from Scrapyland (1/5)*

craftrocket #41 - something beginning with "f"/flower (unlimited)*

craftingfromtheheart #173 - anything goes (1/3)*

christmasblog #Sept - dots and/or stripes (1/3)*

papercreatorscrafts #61 - simply Christmas (1/3)*

creativefingers #136 - anything goes (1/3)*

thecraftyaddicts #40 - anything goes option use a brand or button (1/3)*

audsentiments #188 - anything goes with sentiment (1/5)*

inspirationdestination #133 - anything goes optional recipe (unlimited)*

christmascardsallyearround #Sept - use leaves (1/5)*

artisticinspirations #185 - anything goes (unlimited)*

My first attempt at making a bauble decoration

I have used a MDF bauble. I have attached patterned paper with P.V.A glue. I gently filed the edges with a nail file. I added small white pom poms to the outside edge of the bauble and added a string of pearls using a glue gun. I die cut the building, lamp and tree with Marianne dies, Cheery Lynn die for the snowflakes and a Tattered Lace die for the poinsettia. I completed my creation with a pearl embellishment, pearl strand and ribbon 

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

wordartwednesday #298 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #122 - anything goes optional mythical creatures (unlimited)*

jwscrapshack #204 - anything goes (2/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #51 - anything goes (3/3)*

lovetocraft #14 Sept - anything goes (3/5)

craftingbydesigns #6th Sept - anything goes (1/3)

makingmemoriescrafting #9 - anything goes/colour board (3/3)

aperfecttimetocraft #Sept - open (3/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #5th Sept - anything goes (2/2)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #349 - anything Christmas option sparkle (unlimited)*

craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2  #Sept - anything Christmas goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - floral and fauna and/or nature (unlimited)

diesrus #80 -die cut handmade flowers (1/3)*

reasonableribbon #171 - anything goes with ribbon (1/6)* Top 3

useyourstuff #278 - no cards or layouts*

dragonflydreams #3rd Sept - patterned paper (unlimited)* Top 3

crazy4challenges #341 - anything goes

craftingwithanattitude #31 anything goes (1/3)*

craftycreations #349 - anything goes (1/2)*

asnowflakespromise #43 - anything goes (1/3)*

crafting-with-friends #49 - anything goes (1/3)*

artisticinspirations #185  - anything goes (unlimited)*

Personalised Silver Wedding Anniversary card

I have made an 8x8in white twisted easel card. I have matt and layered the top and bottom with silver and white card. On the top I have added a die cut valance, cut with a Cheery Lynn die on the top and the bottom. I have cut the trellis with a Cheery Lynn die and added that to the centre of the top of my card with the To both of you added on top. I cut this with a Tonic die. 

I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Sizzix scalloped heart die. I then die cut the  silver heart using the next size in the nesting set and attached the white heart to it. I attached these to my card with foam pads for them to act as a stopper for the top of my card. I die cut the numbers using Tattered Lace dies and the On Your Special Day with a Sue Wilson die. I attached these to the bottom of my card. 

I completed my card with flat backed pearls.

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

wordartwednesday #298 - anything goes (unlimited)

creatalicious #122 - anything goes optional mythical creatures (unlimited)

jwscrapshack #204 - anything goes (1/3)

abitmoretimetocraft #51 - anything goes (2/3)*

lovetocraft #14 September - anything goes (2/5)*

craftingbydesigns #Sept - anything goes (2/3)

makingmemoriescrafting #9 - anything goes or use colour board (2/3)

aperfecttimetocraft #Sept - open (2/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #5 Sept - anything goes (1/2)*

artisticinspirations #185 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Child's Christmas gift bag

I have made another gift bag for Christmas. This time I have made one suitable for a child. 

This is for my DT post over at  craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.

I have used a plain gift bag from a pack which you can pick up in The Range or Poundland. 

I covered the front and back of my bag with patterned paper from my stash. 

I die cut the Santa using a Tonic die and added him to the front of my bag, I then paper pieced all the elements of the Santa.

wordartwednesday #298 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #122 - anything goes optional mythical creatures (unlimited)
jwscrapshack #203 - anything goes (2/3)
abitmoretimetocraft #51 - anything goes (1/3)
craftyhazelnutschristmas #348 - anything goes option use something old (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 #Sep - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #344 - quick and easy (1/3)
pileiton #133 - recycle and/or for a child (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #51 - anything goes (1/3)
lovetocraft #14 - anything goes (1/5)
glitternsparkle #254 - anything goes
craftingbydesigns #Sept - anything goes (1/3)
cardz4galz #55 - get krafty (1/3)
makingmemoriescrafting #9 - anything goes or use colour board (1/3)
aperfecttimetocraft #Sept - open (1/3)
throughthecraftroomdoor #29th Aug - anything goes (2/2)*