Christmas decoration

I thought I would make something other than a Christmas card today.

I have covered this MDF heart with a napkin from Anna Marie.

I added satin ribbon to hang the heart. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Tonic die from a nesting set. I used the next size in the set to cut a dark blue rectangle to mount the sentiment before adding it to my project. I added snowflakes that I cut with a punch then completed my creation with gems on the snowflakes.

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

craftysentiments #28th July - anything goes (3/3)*

abcchristmaschallenge #July - n for no fuss (unlimited)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #500 - use ribbon/twine (unlimited)*

mixitup #39 - anything goes open technique/die cutting (4/5)*

12monthsofchristmas #67 - anything goes (5/10)*

fabnfunky #492 - Christmas (2/2)*

kraftychickS #518 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Book Christmas Card

I have made this card using a Tattered Lace die set.

I have cut 5 layers alternating red and white. With the smallest die I have cut the page from a Little Hunkydory book to fit the one side of smallest layer. I added red and gold satin ribbon down the centre of my card and attached a bow at the top. I die cut the sentiment with a Sue Wilson die and added it to the shapes cut with Spellbinders dies. I added this to my book. I die cut the poinsettia with Tattered Lace dies, after assembling them I completed them with flat backed pearls. I attached these to my card with the holly flourishes cut with a Cheery Lynn die. I die cut the stand numerous times in red and white card to make it sturdy.

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

craftysentiments #28 - anything goes (2/3)*

die-cut-divas #July - Christmas in July (4/4)*

abcchristmas #July - o for over the top (unlimited)*

doubletrouble #62 - Christmas in July/favourite tool (die cutter) 4/4*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #500 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #476 - anything goes (3/3)*

creativemoments #195 - anything goes option pink (3/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #29th July - anything goes (2/2)*

dragonflydreams #5th July - no patterned paper (unlimited)*

mixitup #39 - anything goes open technique/die cutting (3/5)*

12monthsofchristmas #67 - anything goes (4/10)*

fabnfunky #492 - Christmas (1/2)* Top 3

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #138 - Christmas (2/3)*

Ice Skate Christmas Card

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I have used my Stamps by Chloe ice skates and candy stamps with dies.

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with silver mirror card and red glitter card. I attached the skates with foam pads. I die cut the sentiment using a Sue Wilson die. The shapes I cut for the sentiment are die cut with Spellbinders dies from a nesting set. I cut the snowflakes with a punch and added them to my card. I completed my card with flat backed gems.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #20 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #235 - anything goes option add sentiment as focal point (8/8)*

craftysentiments #28th July - anything goes (1/3)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)*

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

die-cut-divas #July - Christmas in July (3/4)*

ikesworld #134 - show us xmas/anything goes (3/3)*

abcchristmas #O - over the top (unlimited)*

merrylittlechristmas #24 - anything goes (5/5)*

doubletrouble #62 - Christmas/favourite tool (die cutter) (3/4)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #500 - anything goes (unlimited)*

christmasblog #3rd July - hip to be square (3/3)

pennys #476 - anything goes (2/3)*

creativemoments #195 - anything goes/pink (2/3)* honourable mention

kraftychicks #517 - all occasions (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #28th July - anything goes (1/2)*

dragonflydreams #5 July - no patterned paper (unlimited)*

craftinghappiness #59 - anything goes (unlimited)*

qkrstampede #401 - use a stamp/anything goes (1/3)*

crafterscastle #31 - anything goes (3/3)*

mixitup #39 - anything goes open technique/stamping (2/5)*

12monthsofchristmas #67 - anything goes (3/10)

sweetstampin 25th July - Christmas in July (1/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #138 - Christmas (1/3)*

Candles Christmas Card

I have used an 8x8in white card blank. I have matt and layered it with red and gold mirror card then added white embossed card. I used a beaded fanfare embossing folder.

I die cut the following elements.

Trellis with a Tonic Trellis circle die.

Poinsettia with a Marianne die.

Candles with a Marianne die.

Sentiment with a Sue Wilson die

Die cuts that sentiment is on by Spellbinders

I added the gold shape to the bottom corner of my card. Using dies from the Tonic set,. I backed the trellis design onto plain white card then added it to my card. I attached the white circle into the centre of the trellis. I assembled the poinsettia and candles then added them to the trellis. I attached the sentiment to the white shape then added it to my card.

I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops and flat backed pearls

I would like to add this creation to the following challenges:

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)* Honorable mention

classicdesign #July - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #120 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #235 - anything goes option sentiment as focal point (7/8)* Top Rocker

wordartwednesday #448 - anything goes (3/5)*

creativecrafters #30 - anything goes (3/3)

craftysentiments 21st July  - anything goes (2/3)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)*

worldwideopendesignteam #7 - anything goes (3/3)

paperfunday #19 - anything goes option outdoors (3/3)*

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

creatalicious #191 - anything goes optional 3 of a kind/3 poinsettia (3/3)

cardztv #119 - anything goes (3/3)

diesrus #149 - Christmas in July (2/3)*

die-cut-divas #July - Christmas in July (2/4)*

ikesworld #134 - show us xmas/anything goes (2/3)*

crimbo-crackers #211 - anything goes (2/2)

abcchristmas #July - n for no fuss (unlimited)*

merrylittlechristmas #24 - anything goes (4/5)*

doubletrouble #62 - Christmas in July/favourite tool a die cutter (2/4)Top 3

craftyhazelnutschristmas #500 - anything goes (unlimited)*

daringcardmakers #24th July - three musketeers/3 poinsettia

pearlysparkles #53 - three of a kind/3 poinsettia (unlimited)*

christmasblog #3rd July - hip to be square (2/3)

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #67 -flip a coin (3 layers, square, dots, pearls, frame)

blog.dare2bartzy #July - Christmas

pennys #476 - anything goes (1/3)*

creative moments #195 - anything goes/pink (1/3)*

kraftychicks #517 - all occasions (unlimited)*

allsorts #581 - flowers all over (1/3)*

creativecraftcottage #131 - add flowers (2/5)*

artydivas #26 - anything goes Christmas (2/5)

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

dragonflydreams #5th July - no patterned paper (unlimited)*

crafterscastle #31 - anything goes (2/3)*

Bauble Christmas Card

I have made a white side stepper card.

I die cut the elements using a Crafters Companion double sided festive ornaments die.

I used red card from The Range and gold glitter card from Hobbycraft. I attached the two die cut elements together and then attached them to my card. I added red card to the side elements of my card. I die cut the sentiment with a Xcut die and added this to the side of my card. I completed my card with red gems.

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

aperfecttimetocraft #July - anything goes (unlimited)*

classicdesign #July - anything goes (unlimited)* Best technique

abitmoretimetocraft #120 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #235 - anything goes option sentiment as focal point (6/8)*

wordartwednesday #448 - anything goes (2/5)*

craftycatzweekly #515 - anything goes option fairies (2/3)*

lemonshortbread #124 - anything goes (3/3)*

creativecrafters #30 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftysentiments #21 July - anything goes (1/3)*

creativefingers #190 - anything goes (3/3)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)*

worldwideopendesignteam #7 - anything goes (2/3)

paperfunday #19 - anything goes option great outdoors (2/3)*

notjustcards #July - anything goes (3/5)

creatalicious #191 - anything goes option 3 of a kind (2/3)

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #7 - anything goes (3/3)

cardztv #119 - anything goes (2/3)

kraftychicks #516 - CAS (unlimited)*

diesrus #149 - Christmas in July (1/3)*

die-cut-divas #July - Christmas in July (1/4)

mytimetocraft #436 - Christmas in July

ikesworld #134 - show us xmas/anything goes (1/3)*

crimbo-crackers #211 - anything goes (1/2)

abcchristmas #July - n for no fuss (unlimited)*

merrylittlechristmas #24 - anything goes (3/5)*

doubletrouble #62 - Christmas in July (1/4)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #499 - Christmas anything goes option use die cut or punch (unlimited)*

craftinghappiness #58 - anything goes (unlimited)

letscreate #161 - anything goes + stars and stripes (3/3)*

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #67 - flip a coin (3 layers or less, fancy fold, dots, gems. frame)

blog.dare2bartzy #July - Christmas*

artydivas #26 - anything goes Christmas (1/5)

throughthecraftroomdoor #21st July - anything goes (1/2)*

dragonflydreams #5th July - no patterned paper (unlimited)*

Wedding Anniversary Exploding Box

I have used cream card to make the exploding box layers. The first layer is 28.5cm by 28.5cm. I scored the card at 9.5cm and 19cm on both sides resulting in 9 squares. Cut the corner off each side leaving a +.

I used the same technique for the next layer. This layer is 24cm by 24cm. I scored this layer at 8cm and 16cm on both sides. I cut the corner off each side leaving a +

I did exactly the same for the next layer measuring 18cmx18cm. I scored at 6cm and 12cm on both sides making 9 squares measuring 6x6cm. I cut the corners off again.

I made the lid using a 14cmx14cm piece of card. I scored each side at 2cm. I cut a slit in each corner of the box and stuck them together with P.V.A.

I printed personalised sentiments and wedding venue and used die cuts. I used colours that were the wedding colour scheme.

For embellishing I used the following:

Xcut -Corner Punch, Memories, I Love You, With love

Fiskars - heart punch

Presscut - Ovals

The Works - Circles, Shape on side of box, Love

Tonic - Sent from the heart, Just for you

I used ribbon and lace to embellish the box and added a teddy with hot glue.

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

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #120 - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #235 - anything goes optional sentiment as focal point (5/8)*

wordartwednesday #448 - anything goes (1/5)*

craftycatzweekly #515 - anything goes option fairies (1/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #14th July - anything goes (2/2)*

lemonshortbread #124 - anything goes (2/3)*

creativecrafters #30 - anything goes (1/3)

craftycreations #411 - anything goes (3/3)*

craftysentiments #14th July - anything goes (2/3)*

craftycalendar #July - add a ribbon (3/3)*

creativefingers #190 - anything goes (2/3)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)*

craft-deebowz #July - anything goes (1/3)*

creativemoments #July - anything goes (3/3)*

worldwideopendesignteam #7 - anything goes (1/3)

paperfunday #19 - anything goes option great outdoors (3/4)*

notjustcards #July - anything goes (2/5)

creatalicious #191 - anything goes option 3 of a kind (1/3)

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #7 - anything goes (2/3)

cardztv #119 - anything goes (1/3)*

letscreate #161 - anything goes + stars and stripes (2/3)*

dragonflydreams #5th July - no patterned paper (unlimited)*

crafterscastle #31 - anything goes (1/3)* Top 3

mixitup #39 - anything goes option open technique/die cutting (1/5)

Football Supporter Birthday Card

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with blue mirror card. I printed the football badge image and cut it out. I printed a personalised sentiment. I die cut the sentiment with an oval die from a Presscut nesting set. I mounted the sentiment onto a blue mirror oval cut with the next size in the nesting set. I attached these elements onto my card. I added the football boots that I cut with a Sweet Dixie die. I cut them in white and black. I added the white outline to my card and then paper pieced the with the black elements.

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

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*
classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #235 - anything goes optional sentiment as focal (4/8)*
throughthecraftroomdoor #14th July - anything goes (1/2)*
lemonshortbread #124 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftysentiments #14th July - anything goes (1/3)*
creativefingers #190 - anything goes (1/3)*
abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativemoments #July - anything goes (2/3)*
craftrocket #72 - for the men/boys (unlimited)*
notjustcards #July - anything goes (1/5)*
getcreative #93 - birthday (2/3)*
cardz4guyz #249 - no patterned paper (1/3)*
letscreate #161 - anything goes + stars and stripes (1/3)*
themaleroom #140 - sport (unlimited)*
dragonflydreams #5th July - no patterned paper (unlimited)

Golden Wedding Anniversary Card

I have made an 8x8in white easel card. I matt and layered the top and base with gold glitter card and white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I added stripes of the glitter card across the top and the bottom. I added lace and satin ribbon on both of these strips. I die cut the flourishes with Cheery Lynn dies and added them to the top of my card along with some floral embellishments. I printed personalised sentiments and die cut them with a Spellbinders die from a nesting set and used the next size in the nesting set to cut the gold glitter card to mount the sentiments before attaching them to my card. I die cut the 50 with a Tonic die and added it to a die cut square.

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

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*

hereisaplacetostart #July - flowers (2/8)*

avenue613 #235 - anything goes option use sentiment as centrepiece (3/8)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #7th July - anything goes (1/2)*

pennys #475 - anything goes (1/3)*

craftycreations #411 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftycalendar #July - add a ribbon (2/3)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)*

creativemoments #July - anything goes (1/3)*

paperfunday #19 - anything goes option great outdoors (2/4)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #7 - anything goes (1/3)*

creativecraftcottage #131 - add flowers (1/5)*

dragonflydreams #5th July - no patterned paper (unlimited)*

Floral Birthday Card

I was asked to make a personalised birthday card for an elderly lady.

I made an A4 card. Using a Tattered Lace die set I have made the book design. I cut the layers in cream card and floral patterned paper. I used Spellbinders dies to cut the elements that I added the sentiments too. I added a die cut sentiment on one side and a printed personalised sentiment on the other side. I added a sentiment on the bookmark that I cut with a Tonic die. I completed my card with satin ribbon and flat backed pearls.

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

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

artydivas #25 - anything goes (5/5)

abitmoretimetocraft #119 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftycatzweekly #513 - anything goes option time to relax (3/3)

hereisaplacetostart #July - flowers (1/8)

avenue613 #235 - anything goes option sentiment as focal point (2/8)*

wordartwednesday #446 - anything goes (5/5)

craftycalendar #July - add a ribbon (1/3)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)

getcreative #93 - birthdays (1/3)

Winter Scene Christmas card

I have made an 8x8in white easel card. I have matt and layered the top and bottom with silver mirror card and light blue card. On the top I have added layers of white card along with various die cuts to create and a snowy scene. I have used Marianne dies. I added domed acetate over the die cut detail on my card. I attached this to my card with red liner tape. I added a sheet of white card over the top for a neater finish,  I added a strip of card across the base of my card with foam pads to act as the stopper for the easel, I cut snowflakes with a punch and added them to the acetate with P.V.A glue.

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

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftycatzweekly #513 - anything goes option time to relax (2/3)

abitmoretimetocraft #119 - anything goes (unlimited)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #135 - Christmas (1/3)

avenue613 #235 - anything goes optional sentiment as the focal point (1/8)*

christmasblog #July - hip to be square (1/3)

wordartwednesday #446 - anything goes (4/5)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)

paperfunday #19 - anything goes option great outdoors (1/4)

merrylittlechristmas #24 - anything goes Christmas (2/5)

audsentiments #255 -  Christmas and sentiment (1/5)

abcchristmas #July - o for over the top (unlimited)

dragonflydreams #5th July - no patterned paper (unlimited)

Birthday Exploding Box

This is my Guest Designer post for the Birthday challenge over at scrapping4fun

I have made an exploding box using the dimensions that are on the tutorial page of my blog.

I have made the lid slightly deeper because the unicorn is slightly taller than the box sides.

I have matt and layered all the panels with turquoise glitter card and then white embossed card. I used a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I have die cut various sentiments to add to the panels on the biggest layer of my box. I printed personalised sentiments and die cut them with dies from a nesting set from The Works and Presscut.  I added the unicorn to the centre of the box. This unicorn is a Christmas tree decoration. Tree decorations are a perfect size for these boxes.

The best and cheapest selection of tree decorations are usually available from The Range.

I always try to look for some that can be used for other occasions so I can use them through the year.

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

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

diesrus #148 - anything goes (3/3)

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

crafterscafe #246 - anything goes (3/3)

craftinghappiness #55 - anything goes (unlimited)

artydivas #25 - anything goes (4/5)

abitmoretimetocraft #119 - anything goes (unlimited)

cardsgalore #77 - anything goes (3/3)

lemonshortbread #123 - anything goes (3/3)

craftycatzweekly #513 - anything goes option time to relax (1/3)

wordartwednesday #446 - anything goes (3/5)

scrapping4fun #170 = birthday (anything but a card 1/1)

craftycreations #411 - anything goes (1/3)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)

High Top card

I was asked to make a quick card again this morning. I think people are asking because they are not going shopping as much at the moment. 

I matt and layered my 8x8inch white card with red, black and spotty card. I added satin ribbon across my card. I mounted my topper onto black card before adding to my card. I die cut the oval with a presscut die from a nesting set and added the sentiment that I cut with a Tonic die. 

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

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

diesrus #148 - anything goes (2/3)

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

crafterscafe #246 - anything goes (2/3)

craftinghappiness #55 - anything goes (unlimited)

artydivas #25 - anything goes (3/5)

abitmoretimetocraft #119 - anything goes (unlimited)

cardsgalore #77 - anything goes (2/3)

/lemonshortbread #123 - anything goes (2/3)

wordartwednesday #446 - anything goes (2/5)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)

A Christmas card with Patterned Paper

This creation is for my DT post at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.

I have been so bored I have started making Christmas cards. Every year I say I'm going to start making Christmas cards earlier next year. I have actually stuck to my word this year!!

I have covered my 8x8in white card with patterned paper. I have used an image from my stash and attached it to a die cut, cut using a die from The Works. I then attached the image to my card. I die cut the sentiment using a Tonic die and mounted it before attaching to my card. I completed my card with snowflakes that I cut with a punch.

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

throughthecraftroomdoor #30th June - anything goes (2/2)*

pennys #474 - anything goes (3/3)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #496 - anything goes option snowflake (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftycatzweekly 512 - anything goes (3/3)

diesrus #148 - anything goes (1/3)*

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)

creativefingers #189 - anything goes (3/3)*

crafterscafe #246 - anything goes (1/3)*

craftinghappiness #55 - anything goes (unlimited)

artydivas #25 - anything goes (2/5)

abitmoretimetocraft #119 - anything goes (unlimited)

cardsgalore #77 - anything goes (1/3)

lemonshortbread #123 - anything goes (1/3)

wordartwednesday #446 - anything goes (1/5)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #July - anything goes (unlimited)

merrylittlechristmas #24 - anything goes Christmas (1/5)