Tuesday 31 July 2018

Poinsettia Christmas Card


I have covered my 8x8in card with patterned paper from my stash. I die cut the baubles using a Spellbinders nesting set. I die cut the poinsettia with Marianne dies and the holly flourishes with a Cheery Lynn die and also cut mistletoe. I die cut the sentiment in gold and white to slightly offset them when attaching them to my card. I assembled these elements on my card and completed my card with flat backed pearls.

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

avenue613 #211 - anything goes option create own designer paper (8/8)*
craftingbydesigns #25th July - anything goes (3/3)*
artisticinspirations #205 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creatalicious #144 - anything goes option under sea or fairytales (unlimited)*
craftingfromtheheart #217 - anything goes (1/3)*
ikesworld #111 - anything goes option all at sea (1/5)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #86 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativecrafters #6 - anything goes (3/3)*
notjustcards #July - anything goes (3/5)*
creativemoments #149 - anything goes option shaker card (3/3)*
lovetocraft #24 - anything goes (5/5)*
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #43 - anything goes Christmas (unlimited)*
craftyhazelnutschristmas #396 - anything goes Christmas option for man/boy (unlimited)*
crafting-with-friends #72 - anything goes (3/3)* Design Team Favourite
craftycatzweekly #427 - anything goes option use yellow (1/3)*
creativecraftcottage #109 - the most wonderful time of year (3/3)*
hidinginmycraftroom #363 - Christmas in July (1/3)*
craftysentiments #31 July - anything goes (1/3)*
createsandmakes #23 - anything goes (1/3)*
diecuttindivas #380 - anything goes (1/3)*
throughthecraftroomdoor #31 July - anything goes (1/2)*
themerrychristmas #Jul 15 - anything Christmas (2/3)*



Thursday 26 July 2018

16th Birthday Card


I have been asked to make a personalised 16th Birthday card. The friend who requested it picked the topper so I knew what I had to work with.

I went for a simple design. I matt and layered the 8x8in white card with black card and then pink/red card. I added spotty paper by Anna Marie to the top of my card and then added satin ribbon across the centre. I attached the topper from a Hunkydory book to black card before attaching it to my card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut oval die from a nesting set and then cut the next size in the nesting set in the pink card to mount the sentiment before adding it to the card.

I would like to ent3/3)
er this card into the following challenges:

avenue613 #211 - anything goes option create own designer paper (7/8)*
craftingbydesigns #25th July - anything goes (2/3)*
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited) Blog Closed
artisticinspirations #205 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creatalicious #143 - anything goes option no patterned paper (unlimited)*
abitmoretimetocraft #72 - anything goes (unlimited)*
pennys #390 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftingfromtheheart #216 - anything goes (2/3)*
ikesworld #110 - anything goes option Christmas in July (4/5)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #86 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativecrafters #6 - anything goes (2/3)*
notjustcards #July - anything goes (2/5)*
crafting-with-friends #72 - anything goes (3/3)*
craftycreations #371 - anything goes (2/2)*
creative moments #149 - anything goes option shaker card (2/3)*
lovetocraft #24 July - anything goes (4/5)
asyoulikeit #19th July - ribbon or button and why/ribbon has lots of types and lots of uses (2/3)*
craftingwithanattitude #41 - anything goes (3/3)*




Wednesday 25 July 2018

Christmas card


I am trying to be prepared with my Christmas cards this year. I remember one of my neighbours liking a card very similar to this last year so I decided to make one for her.

I have matt and layerd my 8x8in white card with red card and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I die cut the trellis design with a Tonic die and the candles with a Marianne die. I attached those to my card. I then added the holly flourish that I cut with a Cheery Lynn die and then the poinsettia that I cut with a Marianne die. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops and flat backed pearls.

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

avenue613 #211 - anything goes option create own designer paper (6/8)*
craftingbydesigns #25th July - anything goes (1/3)*
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #205 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creatalicious #143 - anything goes option no patterned paper (unlimited)*
abitmoretimetocraft #72 - anything goes (unlimited)*
pennys #390 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftingfromtheheart #216 - anything goes (2/3)*
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #43 - anything goes Christmas (unlimited)*
allsorts #476 - flowers all over (2/3)*
ikesworld #110 - anything goes option Christmas in July (3/5)*
asnowflakespromise #53 - anything goes (3/3)
cardmania #106 - anything goes (3/3)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #86 - anything goes (unlimited)*
crimbo-crackers #163 - anything goes (unlimited)
craftyhazelnutschristmas #395 - anything goes option use red (unlimited)*
creativecrafters #6 - anything goes (1/3)*
notjustcards #July - anything goes (1/5)*
scrapyland #94 - anything goes with die scrapyland sell (1/5)*
crafting-with-friends #72 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftycatzweekly #426 - anything goes n dies or punches (2/3)*
crafty-girls-creations #49 - anything goes (3/3)*
creativecraftcottage #109 - the most wonderful time of year/Christmas (2/3)*
creativefingers #150 - anything goes (3/3)*
diecuttindivas #379 - Christmas in July (1/3)*
fabnfunky #404 - Christmas in July (1/1)
hidinginmycraftroom #362 - Christmas in July (1/3)*
simplycreatetoo #140 - no patterned paper (2/3)*
craftycreations #371 - anything goes (1/2)*
craftygalscorner #170 - Christmas in July (1/3)*
creativemoments #149 - anything goes optional shaker card (1/3)*
modsquad #18-7 - Christmas in July (1/3)
themerrychristmas #July 15 - Aug 14 - anything Christmas (1/1)*
lovetocraft #24 July - anything goes (3/5)
craftingwithanattitude #41 - anything goes (2/3)*


Monday 23 July 2018

Golf Good Luck Card


A card for a keen golfer.

I have used an image from a Hunkydory book. This book has come in handy so many times when making cards for a man.

I matt and layered my 8x8in Kraft card with navy and then kraft card. I added a strip of navy card and then a strip of Creative Expressions ribbon. I attached the topper to a piece of navy card before attaching it to the card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut oval from a nesting set and then die cut ovals  in navy and kraft card with the next sizes in the nesting set to mount the sentiment. I attached this to my card before completing it with a die cut cup that I cut with a Marianne die.

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

avenue613 #211 - anything goes option create own designer paper (5/8)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #86 - anything goes (3/3)
corrosivechallengesbyjanet #July - anything goes (3/3)
wordartwednesday (344) - anything goes (3/3)
craftingbydesigns #18th July - anything goes (2/3)
asyoulikeit #19th July - favourite ribbon or buttons and why/ribbon had so many types and uses (1/3)
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #205 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #143 - anything goes optional no patterned paper (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #72 - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #389 - anything goes (1/3)
craftingfromtheheart #216 - anything goes (1/3)
crafting-with-friends #72 - anything goes (1/3)
craftycatzweekly #426 - anything goes n dies or punches (1/3)
crafty-girls-creations #49 - anything goes (2/3)
pileiton #144 - vintage/retro (unlimited) 
simplycreatetoo #140 - no patterned paper (1/3)
craftingwithanattitude #41 - anything goes (1/3)


Thursday 19 July 2018

Lion Birthday Card


This is my project for the challenge over at Moving along with the times

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with brown card then three rectangular pieces of paper with animal print that I found in my stash. I attached the lion that I die cut with a Tonic die. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut die from a nesting set and then cut the brown and tan ovals to mount the sentiment.  

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

avenue613 #211 - anything goes option create own designer paper (4/8)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #86 - anything goes (2/3)
corrosivechallengesbyjanet #July - anything goes (2/3)
wordartwednesday #344 - anything goes (2/3)
craftingbydesigns #18th July - anything goes (1/3)
diesrus #101 - birthday (1/3)


Monday 16 July 2018

Floral Christmas Card


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and then green embossed card. I embossed the green card using an Embossalicious embossing folder. I die cut the ovals using dies from a Presscut nesting set. I cut the ovals in red, green and white card. I attached these ovals to my card and then added the sentiment that I cut with a Sizzix die. I attached the wreath to my card using hot glue. I decorated the wreath with flowers, mistletoe, frosted beads and gold embellishments. Some of these embellishments are from Anna Marie designs and some are from my local artificial floral supplies. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops.

avenue613 #211 - anything goes optional create your own designer paper (3/8)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #86 - anything goes (1/3)
corrosivechallengesbyjanet #July - anything goes (1/3)
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #43 - anything goes Christmas (unlimited)
allsorts #476 - flowers all over (1/3)
asnowflakespromise #53 - anything goes (3/3)
wordartwednesday #342 - anything goes (2/5)
asyoulikeit #5th July - favourite celebration and why/Christmas special family time (2/3) 
cardsgalore #53 - anything goes (3/3)
cardmania #106 - anything goes (5/5)
craftingbydesigns #11th July - anything goes (3/3)
creativecraftcottage #109 - the most wonderful time of year/Christmas (1/3)
creativefingers #150 - anything goes (2/3)

Saturday 14 July 2018

New Home Card




I have been asked to make a personalised New Home card.

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and white spotty card and white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a brick effect folder. I die cut the various elements with Memory Box dies to resemble a house, these dies are great for this. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a nesting set from The Works and die cut the next size in the set in red card to mount the sentiment. I then added a small butterfly that I cut with a  die I had free with a magazine and then finally Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #204 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #142 - anything goes (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #71 - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #388 - anything goes (2/3)
craftingfromtheheart #214 - anything goes (3/3)
ikesworld #110 - anything goes/Christmas in July (2/5)
asnowflakespromise #53 - anything goes (2/3)
thecraftyaddicts #50 - anything goes option pets (3/3)
cardsgalore #53 - anything goes (2/3)
cardmania #106 - anything goes (4/5)
craftingbydesigns #11th July - anything goes (2/3)
creativefingers #150 - anything goes (1/3)



Thursday 12 July 2018

Birthday card for a knitter


I have been asked to make a 60th birthday card for a lady that likes to knit

I have used the Tonic jigsaw die set to create this card.

I used lilac and purple card to cut the jigsaw elements. I assembled my 8x8in white card by covering with gingham card then attaching the elements of the jigsaw. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with an element from the jigsaw die set and added that to my card.

I have used the Xcut Haberdashery set to cut the elements. I cut them using purple, mirror and kraft card. I also used wool and a button to complete my card.

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

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #204 - anything goes (unlimited)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #85 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #142 - anything goes optional hero (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #71 - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #388 - anything goes (1/3)
craftingfromtheheart #214 - anything goes (2/3)
craftycreations #370 - anything goes (2/2)
alphabetchallenge #H for Happy Birthday (2/3)
cardmania #106 - anything goes (3/5)

Wednesday 11 July 2018

Birthday card for football fan


I personalised birthday card for my youngest son who is 15 tomorrow.

I have printed a personalised sentiment and the badge of the football club he supports. I matt and layered the 8x8in white card with blue card and then the white card with the printed sentiment. I matt and layered the picture with red and blue and then attached it to my card. I completed my card with the die cut trophy and football boots

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

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #204 - anything goes (unlimited)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #85 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #142 - anything goes optional hero (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #71 - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #387 - anything goes (2/3)
craftingfromtheheart #214 - anything goes (1/3)
craftycreations #370 - anything goes (1/2)
alphabetchallenge #H for Happy Birthday (1/3)
asnowflakespromise #53 - anything goes (1/3)
wordartwednesday #342 - anything goes (1/5)
thecraftyaddicts #50 - anything goes option pets (2/3)
craftingbydesigns #11th July - anything goes (1/3)

Thursday 5 July 2018

Bauble Christmas Card


I have covered the top and bottom of my 8x8in white easel card with patterned paper and plain paper. I die cut three green baubles with Spellbinders dies and then embossed them with a Creative Expressions embossing folder. I die cut the poinsettia using Tattered Lace dies. I added satin ribbon down my card and then at the top of the baubles. I attached a green panel with ribbon across the bottom of my card to act as the stopper for my easel. I will add a personalised sentiment on the oval closer to Christmas. I added flat backed pearls to the baubles and poinsettia to complete my card.

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

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #203 - anything goes (unlimited)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #85 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #142 - anything goes (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #71 - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #387 - anything goes (1/3)
crimbo-crackers #162 - anything goes (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart #213 - anything goes (2/3)
ikesworld #110 - anything goes/Christmas in July (2/5)
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #43 - anything goes Christmas (unlimited)
thecraftyaddicts #50 - anything goes option all about pets (1/3)
asyoulikeit #5th July - favourite celebration and why/a special time for family (1/3)
cardmania #106 - anything goes (2/5)


Tuesday 3 July 2018

Bauble decoration


After watching Christmas crafting on the television I wanted to make a Christmas project.

I have used a MDF bauble and covered it with patterned paper. I die cut the sentiment in green and red card and die cut the poinsettia. I glued the sentiment together slightly offsetting them. I attached the poinsettia with other embellishments from my stash. I attached the sentiment and some ribbon to hang my bauble.

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

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59m- anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #203 - anything goes (unlimited)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #85 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #142 - anything goes (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #71 - anything goes (unlimited)
josscrapshack #240 - anything goes (2/3)
pennys #386 - anything goes (2/3)
craftygalscorner #168 - anything goes (3/3)
avenue613 #211 - anything goes option creation own designer papers (2/8)
crafting-with-friends #70 - anything goes (2/
lovetocraft #24 - anything goes (2/5)
createsandmakes #26 - anything goes (3/3)
craftyhazelnutschristmas #392 - anything goes option snowflakes (unlimited)
crimbo-crackers #161 - anything goes (unlimited)
craftingfromtheheart #213 - anything goes (1/3)
craftingbydesigns #July - anything goes (2/3)
craftycreations #369 -anything goes (2/2)
/ikesworld #110 - anything goes/xmas in july (1/5)
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #43 - anything goes Christmas (unlimited)
die-cut-divas #July - anything but a card with a die cut (1/4)


Sunday 1 July 2018

Floral Heart Card


This is my creation for my DT post over at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.

I have matt and layered my A4 card with pink and then pink and white gingham card. I distressed all the edges of my layers.

I die cut a heart shape in acetate then added the floral embellishments and pearls to the heart. I die cut the trellis with a Cheery Lynn die and added it to a white background. I die cut the white oval with a Presscut die. I added the sentiment that I die cut with Tonic die and then attached the trellis to my card.  I attached the floral heart to my card with hot glue. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops

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

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions #59 - anything goes (unlimited)
artisticinspirations #203 - anything goes (unlimited)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #85 - anything goes (unlimited)
creatalicious #142 - anything goes (unlimited)
abitmoretimetocraft #71 - anything goes (unlimited)
josscrapshack #240 - anything goes (1/3)
pennys #386 - anything goes (1/3)
classicdesignteam #27 - anything goes (1/3)
craftygalscorner #168 - anything goes (2/3)*
avenue613 #211 - anything goes option create own designer paper (1/8)
crafting-with-friends #70 - anything goes (1/3)*
lovetocraft #24 - anything goes (1/5)
pearlysparkles #30 - girlie (unlimited)
createsandmakes #26 - anything goes (2/3)
craftycreations #369 - anything goes (1/2)
cardsgalore #53 - anything goes (1/3)
cardmania #106 - anything goes (1/5)
crafty-girls-creations #49 - anything goes (1/3)