A gift bag for my niece

I have made another gift bag for Christmas using up my stash.

I have covered the bag with patterned paper and then die cut the Santa using a Tonic die and attached that to the bag.

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

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square/rectangular card (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #21st Aug - anything goes (2/2)*

pileiton #145 - new technique/oldest stash/gift bag using my stash (unlimited)*

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with brand of die scrapyland stock (3/5)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #88 - anything goes (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (5/5)*

crimbo-crackers #165 - anything goes (unlimited)

pennys #394 - anything goes (1/3)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Parchment 3D Christmas Tree

I have used a Groovi board to make this Christmas tree. The instructions are on the board which is a clever idea. After assembling the tree I added a battery operated tealight. I am pleased with my first attempt. I can't wait to try again and learn from my mistakes.

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

pileiton #145 - new technique/oldest stash (unlimited) first 3D Groovi Christmas Tree*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #399 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (5/5)* winner

crimbo-crackers #165 - anything goes (unlimited)

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square/rectangle card (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #21st Aug - anything goes (1/2)* Top 3

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (5/5)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #88 - anything goes (2/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (4/5)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes optional magical/fantasy (8/8)* top rocker 

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Sympathy card

A difficult card to make but one you make with lots of love for somebody you are thinking of.

I have matt and layered my cream DL card with tan card and then card with a simple sentiment.

I have die cut a Cheery Lynn flourish and a Cheery Lynn butterfly and attached them to my card

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

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with die brand that scrapyland stock (3/5)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

notjustcards #August - anything goes (4/5)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #88 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangular cards (unlimited|)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (6/8)*

pileiton #145 - new technique/oldest stash (unlimited) cheery lynn flourish die, one of first dies I owned*

hidinginmycraftroom #366 - die cuts (2/3)

creativefingers #151 - anything goes (3/3)*

creativecraftcottage #110 - no patterned paper (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (3/5)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

letscreate #140 - anything goes option layers (1/3)*

Boat Card for a Thank You

I made this card for a lovely couple who very kindly allowed my family to use their beautiful caravan last weekend.

The Hunkydory books came in useful again. I found this image which was perfect.

I made an 8x8in white easel card. I mounted the image onto blue card. I die cut the valance using a Cheery Lynn die. I matt and layered the top of the card with navy and then white card. I then attached the two valances and then added the image. I matt and layered the base with navy and white card to matt the top. I die cut the elements on the bottom using Spellbinders Nesting dies. I then cut the sentiment using a Cheery Lynn die. Unfortunately I didn't have a thank you die and I had run out of ink so "Best Wishes" had to do. I die cut the little boat with a die from a Sue Wilson baby set. I attached this element to the base of my card with foam pads so it will act as the stopper for the easel.

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

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with die scrapyland stock (2/5)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from afar (unlimited)* Top 3

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

hidinginmycraftroom #366 - use die cuts (1/3)

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (3/5)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangular cards (unlimited)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (5/8)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (2/5)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Cute girly card

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink card and then green and white gingham card.

I distressed and inked these layers before attaching them to my card. I attached ribbon and hessian across my card. I have die cut the ornate shape with a Joy die and attached it to my card and then added my Hobbyhouse image to it. I added flowers, buds, moss and pearl strands to my card using hot glue. I die cut the sentiment with a Cheery Lynn die and added to the white shape that I cut with a Spellbinders die. I die cut the flourishes with a Cheery Lynn die and then attached these elements to my card. I completed my card with flat backed pearls

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

throughthecraftroomdoor #15th Aug - anything goes (2/2)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (2/5)*

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with brand of die scrapyland stock (1/5)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from afar (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (1/5)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangular cards (unlimited)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (4/8)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (4/5)*

craftygalscorner #172 - add ribbon and/or bow (1/3)*

creativefingers #151 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftingbydesigns #Aug - anything goes (3/3)*

cardz4galz #78 - dies and/or punches (1/3)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Wreath Christmas Card

This is my card for the challenge over at movingalongwiththetimes

Some of my family love flowers, so I have made this card with them in mind.

I have covered my 8x8in white card with green embossed card. I used a holly embossing folder.

I die cut oval using dies from a Presscut nesting set. I added the die cut sentiment to the ovals and then attached it to my card.

I used various supplies from my local artificial floral supplier. I have bought similar elements from craft shops in the past but they are so much cheaper if you can find a similar supplier where you live.

I attached these to the wreath using hot glue and then the wreath to my card with hot glue.  I completed my card by using Tonic Nuvo drops for the "berries" on the embossed background.

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

throughthecraftroomdoor #14/8 - anything goes (1/2)*

creativecraftcottage #110 - no patterned paper (2/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #87 - anything goes (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangle card (unlimited)*

ikesworld #111 - anything goes option all at sea (4/5)*

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (1/5)* Top 3

craftyhazelnutschristmas #398 - anything Christmas option for a lady/girl (unlimited)*

themerrychristmas #15th Aug - anything Christmas (1/3)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from afar (unlimited)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes optional magical/fantasy (3/8)*

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #44 - optional add some greenery (unlimited)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (3/5)*

creativefingers #151 - anything goes (1/3)*

crimbo-crackers #165 - anything goes (unlimited)

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #44 - anything goes option add some greenery*

craftycalendar #Aug - dotty and/or stripes (2/3) dotty on embossed background*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Motorcycle Birthday Card

The image from a Hunkydory little book has helped to make a basic last minute card again.

They have been useful so many times particularly for men's cards.

I have simply matt and layered my 8x8in card with red card and then added Creative Expressions ribbon down the card. I matt and layered the image with red, green and kraft card and then attached it to my card. I printed a sentiment and die cut it with an oval die from a Presscut nesting set. I also cut red and green ovals to mount my sentiment before adding it to my card. I completed my card with some stars that I cut with a punch.

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

thecraftyaddicts #51 - anything goes/all about boys and men (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #8 - anything goes (2/3)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes optional magical/fantasy (3/8)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Pretty Box

I have used the Tonic Kaleidoscope dies to create this box. This box is very similar to a sample that was on Hochanda. I loved it so thought I would have a go. I'm very pleased with the results.

The dies are very easy to use. There are lots of videos on you tube to help you with this.

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

tuesdaythrowdown #404 - anything goes (1/1)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #7/8/18 - anything goes (1/2)*

thecraftyaddicts #51 - anything goes option for men/boys (3/3)*

pileiton #145 - new technique (unlimited)*

pdelinkyparty #31 - stitched dies (1/1)*

creativecraftcottage #110 - no patterned paper (1/3)*

hidinginmycraftroom #364 - use 3 colours (2/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #87 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftysentiments #7th Aug - anything goes (1/3)*

createsandmakes #23 - anything goes (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #8 - anything goes (1/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #73 - anything goes (unlimited)*

josscrapshack #245 - anything goes (3/3)

craftingwithanattitude #42 - anything goes (3/3)*

morgansartworld #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

classicdesignteam #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

aperfecttimetocraft #8 - anything goes (2/3)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (2/8)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (2/5)*

craftingbydesigns #Aug - anything goes (2/3)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Engagement Card

I have made this personalised engagement card for my neighbours. They got engaged while on holidays.

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with silver mirror card and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I attached ribbon across my card and that attached some lace and pearl embellishment through the centre of the ribbon. I used a nesting set of dies from The Works and firstly die cut the larger size in the silver mirror card. I die cut the flourishes with Cheery Lynn large and small dies. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with the next size in the nesting set. I attached the flourishes around the sentiment. I attached the larger flourish on the ribbon before adding the other embellishments with my glue gun. I have added flowers then pearls on string and pearl pins between the flowers.

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

creatalicious #144 - anything goes option under the sea or fairy tales (unlimited)*

ikesworld #111 - anything goes option all at sea (3/5)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #87 - anything goes (1/3)*

notjustcards #July - anything goes (5/5)*

hidinginmycraftroom #364 - use three colours (1/3)*

cardsgalore #54 - anything goes (3/3)*

thecraftyaddicts #51 - anything goes option for men/boys (2/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #73 - anything goes (unlimited)*

josscrapshack #245 - anything  goes (2/3)

craftingwithanattitude #42 - anything goes (2/3)*

scrapping4fun #121 - anything goes (1/1)

cutecardthursday #541 - anything goes

morgansartworld #8 - anything goes (2/3)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from a far (unlimited)*

classicdesignteam #8 - anything goes (2/3)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (1/8)*

lovetocraft #25  anything goes (1/5)*

craftingbydesigns #Aug - anything goes (1/3)*

craftycalendar #Aug - dots and/or stripes (1/3) dotty embossed background*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

An engagement card made by the little girl next door for her parents

From Our House To Yours Christmas Card

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with gold card and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I die cut the poinsettia design using a Sue Wilson die. I mounted the design onto gold and red card. I paper pieced the design and added flat backed pearls. I die cut the ovals using Crafts Too dies and then added the sentiment before attaching it to my card. Finally I added a die cut poinsettia that I cut with a Tattered Lace die.

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

artisticinspirations #205 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #144 - anything goes option under the sea or fairytales (unlimited)*

craftingfromtheheart #217 - anything goes (3/3)*

ikesworld #111 - anything goes option all at sea (3/5)*

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #44 - optional theme add greenery (unlimited)

alphabet #3 Aug - j for jingle bells (1/3)*

cardsgalore #54 - anything goes (2/3)*

wordartwednesday #346 - anything goes (2/5)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #397 - anything Christmas optional embossing wet/dry (unlimited)*

crimbo-crackers #164 - anything Christmas (unlimited)

cutitup #153 - Christmas with die cuts (1/1)*

abitmoretimetocraft #73 - anything goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from a far (unlimited)*

josscrapshack #245 - anything goes (1/3)

craftingwithanattitude #42 - anything goes (1/3)*

Work in progress

Todays post is work in progress. I am making an exploding box for a new baby girl

Gift Bag

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

I have never made much other than cards for Christmas but I have started a lot earlier this year so I decided to make a few other things. I am using up some of my stash that I have had for a long time too. I am making items that match family and friends Christmas colour schemes so they will look nice under their tree.

I have bought some kraft paper bags in £ shop. and covered them with paper from a Kanban set. I added a poinsettia that also came in to the set. I die cut the tag using a Sue Wilson die and added the sentiment.

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

artisticinspirations #205 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #144 - anything goes option under the sea or fairytales (unlimited)*

craftingfromtheheart #217 - anything goes (2/3)*

ikesworld #111 - anything goes option all at sea (2/5)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #86 - anything goes (unlimited)*

notjustcards #July - anything goes (4/5)* Top 3

craftyhazelnutschristmas #396 - anything Christmas option for Man/boy (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #427 - anything goes option use yellow (2/3)*

hidinginmycraftroom #363 - Christmas in July (2/3)*

craftysentiments #31 July - anything goes (2/3)*

createsandmakes #23 - anything goes (2/3)*

diecuttindivas #380 - anything goes (2/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #31 July - anything goes (2/2)*

thecraftyaddicts #51 - anything goes/all about boys and men (1/3)*

themerrychristmas #July 15 - anything goes (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #346 - anything goes (1/5)*

abitmoretimetocraft #73 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #8 - anything goes (1/3)*

classicdesignteam #8 - anything goes (1/3)*

cardsgalore #54 - anything goes (1/3)*

createandinspire #76 - anything goes (1/3)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - anything goes (unlimited)*

christmasblog #20 July - Christmas gifts (1/3)* Top 3

morgansartworld #8 - anything goes (1/3)*

scrapyland #95 - anything goes using die scrapyland stock/Sue Wilson pierced flag (1/5)*