Trick or Treat

 

I have used a Tonic die set to make these fun bags for Halloween. I die cut the bag in black and orange. I printed the pictures and personalised sentiment. I have added chocolates into the completed bags.

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

allsorts #648 - add a sentiment (1/3)*

creatalicious #222 - anything goes with optional stars (1/3)

throughthecraftroomdoor #26th Oct - anything goes (1/2)*

pennys #508 - anything goes (1/3)

wordartwednesday #515 - anything goes (1/5)

kraftychicks #583 - all occasions (unlimited)*

cutitup #237 - trick or treat (1/1)*

craftycatzweekly #570 - anything goes (1/3)*

creativefingers #218 - anything goes (1/3)

craftygalscorner #224 - halloween colours (1/3)

creativecraftcottage #145 - autumn/halloween (1/5)*

daringcardmakers #29th Oct - halloween inspired

Crafters Companion Competition Win

 

I'm spoilt for choice after receiving my order using my competition win. 

Christmas Card

 

Another DL card. A quick Christmas make.

I have matt and layered my cream card with kraft card and then red and white polka dot paper. I die cut the circles with a nesting set from The Works in Kraft card and cream card. I added the die cut gingerbread girl which I cut with a Cheery Lynn die. I added a scrap on black paper behind the eyes and red card behind the hearts before attaching it to the circles. I added this to my card. I cut the banners with Sue Wilson dies and added the sentiment which was also cut with a Sue Wilson die. I added these to my card. 

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

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #82 - optional snow globe (3/10)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftysentiments #10 - anything goes (2/3)*

abcchristmas #vocabulary (unlimited)*

audsentiments #286 - use a Christmas sentiment (1/5)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #565 - anything Christmas optional add flowers (unlimited)*

Sent From The Heart

 

I have matt and layered my cream DL card with kraft card and then cream card. I die cut the sentiment with a Tonic die and the butterflies with Cheery Lynn dies. 

We all hope we don't have to make many of these cards but sometimes it has to be done especially when it means so much to the recipient.

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftysentiments #10 - anything goes (1/3)*
allsorts #647 - anything goes option vintage (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #10 - anything goes (4/4)

lilredwagon #624 - flutterby*

craftyanimals #55 - anything goes with animals (unlimited)*

kraftychicks #582 - C.A.S. (unlimited)*

Competition Win!!

 

Uncle Birthday Card

 

I have used a 6x6in Kraft Card card blank. I matt and layered it with red and then kraft card. I used a hunting image and mounted it onto red card before attaching it to the card blank. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Spellbinders die from a nesting set. I cut the next size in the nesting set in red and then added it to my card,

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftysentiments #19th Oct - anything goes (3/3)*

allsorts #647 - anything goes option vintage (2/3)*

pennys #507 - anything goes (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet  #10 - anything goes (3/4)

alessandrasangels #51 - anything goes (3/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #168 - anything goes (3/3)*

creatalicious #221 - anything goes option black and purple (3/3)

alphabet #22nd Oct - o for outdoors (1/3)*

craftyanimals #55 - anything goes with an animal (unlimited)*

Advent calendar

 

An advent calendar for my little neighbour.

I have die cut the boxes using a Crafters Companion double sided box die. I covered the boxes with polka dot card. I made a hole in each box lid and added a loop of ribbon to act as a handle. I attached the die cut  numbers which I cut using Crafters Companion dies. I attached the boxes onto white card using wet glue. I added satin ribbon around the outer edge of the completed layout of boxes.

I stamped and die cut the sentiment using a Lisa Horton set and printed the personalisation. I added these to the centre of my design and then completed my project with snowflakes which I cut with a punch.

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #513 - anything goes (4/5)*

lemonshortbread #157 - anything goes (3/3)

craftysentiments #19th Oct - anything goes (2/3)*

trimmiescraft #615 - Christmas in non traditional colours (1/2)*

allsorts #647 - anything goes option vintage (1/3)*

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

pennys #507 - anything goes (2/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #10 - anything goes (2/4)

alessandrasangels #51 - anything goes (2/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #168 - anything goes (2/3)*

creatalicious #221 - anything goes option black and purple (2/3)

abcchristmas #6th Oct - v for vocabulary (unlimited)*

scrapping4fun #203 - anything goes (4/4)*

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #82 - option snow globe (2/10)

audsentiments #286 - Christmas with sentiment (2/5)*

 

Pop Up Christmas Card

 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red glitter card and then white embossed card. I die cut the background for the word in red glitter card. I die cut the outline in kraft card and then the letters in spotty card.  I attached satin ribbon across my card and then added a satin ribbon bow. I added the bold word embellishment and added the stamped Merry.

I covered both sides of the inside with polka dot card and then added the pop up Mr & Mrs Claus which I made using a Karen Burniston die set

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #513 - anything goes (3/5)*

diesrus #179 - anything goes with die brand stocked (3/3)*

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

lemonshortbread #157 - anything goes (2/3)

craftysentiments #19th Oct - anything goes (1/3)*

throughtthecraftroomdoor #19th Oct - anything goes (1/2)*

pennys #507 - anything goes (1/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #10 - anything goes (1/4)

alessandrasangels #51 - anything goes (1/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #168 - anything goes (1/3)*

creatalicious #221 - anything goes option black and purple (1/3)

abcchristmas #6th Oct - v for vocabulary (unlimited)*

scrapping4fun #203 - anything goes (3/4)*

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #82 - optional snowglobes (1/10)

Anniversary Card

 

I have matt and layered the 8x8in white card with red card and then white embossed card on the top half of the card. I attached red satin ribbon across my card. I used an image from a Hunkydory little book and added it to red card. I rounded the corners of the red card. I attached the image to my card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Sizzix scalloped heart die and mounted it onto a red scalloped heart cut with the next size die in the nesting set. The die cut sentiment is cut with a Crafters Companion die. 

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #513 - anything goes (2/5)*

diesrus #179 - anything goes with die brand stocked (2/3)*

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

lemonshortbread #157 - anything goes (1/3)

scrapping4fun #203 - anything goes (2/3)*

Sheep Birthday Card

 

I have made this card using a Lisa Horton die. I covered my 8x8in white card with blue and green card. I die cut the elements for the sheep and embossed the body parts before assembling it. I used wiggly eyes on him. I die cut the grass and fence with Cheery Lynn dies to add to the card. I printed a personalised sentiment and cut it with a Spellbinders die and mounted it onto a blue background before adding it to my card. 

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #568 - anything goes option trick or treat (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #513 - anything goes (1/5)* Top 3

diesrus #179 - anything goes with die stocked (1/3)*

creativefingers #217 - anything goes (1/3)*

scrapping4fun #203 - anything goes (1/4)*

craftyanimals #55 - anything goes with an animal (unlimited)*

Grandparents Memory Book Pages 7&8

 

These are the final pages of my Grandparents Memory Book. I have used the Scalloped Embrace die to cut the layers for these pages. I used a Crafter Companion die to cut the sentiment and added them onto the banners cut with Sue Wilson dies. I cut the heart with a Fiskars punch.

Grandparents Memory Book Page 5&6

 

I used the dies from the Scalloped Memory Book set to matt and layer these pages. I cut the second and third layer in half to create pockets on these pages. I die cut the sentiment with a Sue Wilson die. I added the tags into the pockets . I cut the tags with a Tonic die and added the personalised details which I printed and die cut with a Presscut oval die. I added satin ribbon to the tags. The heart is cut with a Fiskars punch 

Grandparents Memory Book Page 3 & 4

 

This is another 2 pages for my Grandparents Memory Book. I love making personalised items particularly when individuals have unique names. I started to do this when my children attended Welsh language schools so they wanted cards with Welsh sentiments for teachers and friends. 

I have matt and layered my pages of the Scalloped Embrace with pink and then white card. I have die cut elements to house photos of the Grandparent with a die from the Tonic Photo and Filmstrips die set. The sentiment and rattle is cut with a Sue Wilson dies. I printed the personalised elements and die cut them with a Presscut oval die from nesting set. 

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #568 - anything goes option trick or treat (2/3)*

asyoulikeit #7th Oct - anything goes non card project and why (3/3) Memory Book because the reaction off the recipient is priceless*

Grandparents Memory Book Page 1&2

 

I have continued making this Grandparents Memory Book with the Tonic Scalloped Embrace dies. I mounted the first two pages with pink and then cut the next layer in white and then cut the white layer in half to create a pocket. I attached the pocket to the page by adding adhesive round the three edges. I added a pink layer onto the pocket. I cut the sentiment in Kraft card using a Sue Wilson die and added that to the pockets along with a die cut bow.  I cut the tags using a Tonic die. I added the printed personalised details after die cutting them with a Presscut oval die from a nesting set. I added pink ribbon to the tags. The small hearts have been cut with a punch. 

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #568 - anything goes option trick or treat (1/3)*

asyoulikeit 7th Oct - anything goes non card project and why (2/3) Memory Book because the reaction off the recipient is priceless*

Cousin 17th Birthday Card

 

I have matt and layered this card with mirror card and white card. I have used a page from a Hunkydory little book for the image of vehicles. I printed the L plates mounted them before attaching them to my card.  I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Spellbinders die from a nesting set. I mounted it onto mirror card before attaching it to my card. I completed my card with stars which I cut with a punch. 

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October (unlimited)* winner

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

paperfunday #34 - anything goes optionals halloween or purple (4/4)*

craftysentiments #12th October - anything goes (1/3)*

Niece Birthday Card

 

I have covered  this 8x8in white card with patterned paper from my stash.

I have printed an element and mounted it onto black card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a Presscut nesting set. I mounted it onto a black oval and then attached these elements to the card. I completed the card by adding some flowers. 

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

trimmiescraft #613 - anything goes (2/2)

allsorts #645 - embellish it (1/3)

Cover of Grandparents Memory Book

 

I have made this book for Grandparents of a new arrival. I have used the Tonic Studios Scalloped embrace dies. I have used white, pink and kraft card to cut these elements. I cut the small hearts with a Fiskars punch.

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

avenue613 #11 - anything goes (8/8)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #567 - anything goes optional girly (3/3)*

ikesworld #149 - anything goes (5/5)*

wordartwednesday #511 - anything goes (5/5)*
aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

crafterscafe #275 - anything goes (3/3)*

mixitup #54 - anything goes and paper piecing (5/5)*

asyoulikeit #7th Oct - favourite non card project and why Memory Book, I find making them so therapeutic and the reaction from the recipient is priceless (1/3)*

trimmiescraft #613 - anything goes (1/2)*

cutitup #236 - pink (1/1)*

Box for a Grandparents memory book

 

I have used Tonic dies to make this box. 

I made this box using white card and added kraft card panels. I die cut the detailed layers in white card to add onto the panels. I paper pieced the flowers with pink card.  I die cut the sentiment with Tonic dies and attached that to my box.

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

avenue613 #11 - anything goes (7/8)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #567 - anything goes option girly (2/3)

creativefingers #216 - anything goes (3/3)

crafterscastle #46 - anything goes (3/3)

getcreative #106 - anything goes optional twist holidays (3/3)

die-cut-divas #October - anything goes (4/4)

ikesworld #149 - anything goes (4/5)*

wordartwednesday #511 - anything goes (4/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

diesrus #178 - anything goes with die brand stocked/Tonic (3.3)

letscreate #176 - anything goes option things with wings (3/3)

taylormadecards4u #10 - anything goes option orange and black (3/3)

crafterscafe #275 - anything goes (4/5)

mixitup #54 - anything goes/paper piecing (4/5)*

lovetocraft #63 - anything goes (4/5)

paperfunday #34 - anything goes option halloween/purple (4/4)

Big sister card

 

I have matt and layered this scalloped edged 6x6in white card with lilac and then white card.

I die cut the teddies with a Tonic Studios die. I paper pieced the elements back into the die cut. I used Tonic Nuvo drops for the eyes of the teddies. I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Spellbinders die from a nesting set and mounted it onto a purple die cut. I cut the flowers with a punch and added them to the background of the card. 

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

avenue613  #11 - anything goes (6/8)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #567 - anything goes option girly (1/3)

die-cut-divas #Oct - anything goes (3/4)

ikesworld #149 - anything goes option trick or treat (3/5)*

wordartwednesday #511 - anything goes (3/5)

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

crafterscafeblog #275 - anything goes (3/5)

mixitup #54 - anything goes/paper piecing (3/5)*

cardsgalore #92 - anything goes (3/3)

lovetocraft #63 - anything goes (3/5)

paperfunday #34 - anything goes option halloween or purple (3/4)

lilredwagon #622 - girls just want to have fun (3/3)

New Baby Card

 

I have matt and layered my A4 card with pink card and then white embossed card. I used a punch to round all the corners. 

I have used a Sue Wilson shadow box dies to make the topper for this card. I used two tones of pink and white card.

I printed personalised sentiments for the card. I die cut the sentiments with Presscut dies from a nesting set and mounted the sentiments onto pink ovals before attaching to my card. 

I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops

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

avenue613 #11 - anything goes (5/8)

craftysentiments #5th October - anything goes (3/3)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #566 - anything goes option autumn shades (2/3)

creativefingers #216 - anything goes (2/3)*

crafterscastle #46 - anything goes (2/3)*

getcreative #106 - anything goes (2/3)

die-cut-divas #Oct - anything goes (2/4)*

ikesworld #149 - anything goes option trick or treat (2/5)*

wordartwednesday #511 - anything goes (2/5)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

diesrus #178 - anything goes with die brand stocked/Sue Wilson (2/3)*

letscreate #176 - anything goes option things with wings (2/3)*

taylormadecards4u #10 - anything goes optional theme orange and black (2/3)*

crafterscafe #275 - anything goes (2/5)*

mixitup #54 - anything goes/paper piecing (2/5)*

cardsgalore #92 - anything goes (2/3)*

lovetocraft #63 - anything goes (2/5)

paperfunday #34 - anything goes option halloween/purple (2/4)*

dreamvalley #256 - lots of squares (1/3)*

lilredwagon #622 - girls just want to have fun (2/3)*

lemonshortbread #156 - anything goes (3/3)*

Gift for Big Sister

 

I have made this picture for a little girl who has just become a big sister. I have been told she loves animals. 

I used Lisa Horton dies to cut the animals. I embossed the white elements of the sheep for a more authentic finish.  I used dies to cut the fence and grass and a punch to cut the flowers. I had dies which were free with a magazine in my stash to enable me to cut clouds. I printed a sentiment and cut it with a Presscut oval die and mounted it onto a larger oval. I attached green and blue card to the back of a frame. I cut the green to resemble mountains. I assembled the die cut elements onto the background. 

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

avenue613 #11 - anything goes (4/8)*

craftysentiments #5th Oct - anything goes (2/3)*

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

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #566 - anything goes option autumn colours (1/3)*

creativefingers #216 - anything goes (1/3)*

crafterscastle #46 - anything goes (1/3)*

getcreative #106 - anything goes (1/3)*

die-cut-divas #October - anything goes (1/4)*

ikesworld #149 - anything goes option trick or treat (1/5)*

wordartwednesday #511 - anything goes (1/5)*

aperfecttimetocraft #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

diesrus #178 - anything goes with die brand stocked/Cheery Lynn (1/3)*

letscreate #176 - anything goes option things with wings (1/3)*

taylormadecards4u #October - anything goes option orange and black (1/3)*

crafterscafe #275 - anything goes (1/5)*

mixitup #54 - anything goes option paper piecing (1/5)*

cardsgalore #92 - anything goes (1/3)*

lovetocraft #63 - anything goes (1/5)*

alphabet #24th September - m for motivational/encouraging sentiment (1/3)*

craftycreations #426 - anything goes (1/3)*

paperfunday #34 - anything goes option halloween/purple (1/4)*

lilredwagon #622 - girls just have to fun (1/3)*

lemonshortbread #156 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftyanimals #55 - anything goes with an animal (unlimited)*

Memory Book Final Pages

 

The final pages in my New Baby Memory Book made with Tonic Memory Book 1 dies. 

I have added a pocket to the 1st Holiday page by adding half a page to the book page attaching it by only the edges. I added the tags which I cut with a Tonic die set. I have used Stamperia paper and satin ribbon to decorate them. I printed elements to add to the tags including: Who with? When? Where? and die cut them with a Presscut oval die from a nesting set. 

Finally I printed "Handprint" and die cut it with a die from the Memory Book set to complete the final page. 

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

kraftychicks #579 - anything goes (unlimited)

avenue613 #11 - anything goes (3/8)

craftysentiments #5th Oct - anything goes (1/3)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #167 - anything goes (unlimited)

throughthecraftroomdoor #5th Oct - anything goes (1/2)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*

lemonshortbread #156 - anything goes (1/3)

New Baby Memory Book Page 19&20

 

I have continued with my Memory Book. I have used the Tonic Memory Book 1 dies and layered the pages. I cut a page and cut it diagonally so it could be used to make a pocket on these pages. I added an element that I cut with a Crafters Companion ribbon threading die with pink ribbon to the edge of both the pockets. I printed the details and die cut them with a Presscut oval die from a nesting set. I made the tags using a Tonic die and decorated them with Stamperia paper and satin ribbon

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

kraftychicks #579 - anything goes (unlimited)

avenue613 #11 - anything goes (2/8)

allsorts #644 - I love making Memory Books (3/3)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*

New Baby Memory Book Page 17 & 18

 

I have created these pages with the Tonic Memory Book 1 dies and Stamperia paper.

The tags are made with Tonic dies and completed with words I have printed and die cut with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I mounted these ovals onto a pink oval before attaching to the pages. I die cut the envelope with a Crafters Companion die set. 

I would like to enter this creation into following challenges:

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #167 - anything goes (unlimited)

kraftychicks #579 - anything goes (unlimited)

avenue613 #11 - anything goes (1/8)

allsorts #644 - I love making Memory Books (2/3)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)* Best technique winner

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*

Baby Memory Book Page 15 & 16

 

I have used dies from the Memory Book 1 set. I used Stamperia card and mirror card from Hobbycraft,

The photo frame element is cut with a Tonic die. 

 

I added ribbon to one page to fasten it and added the die cut printed details. 

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

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #167 - anything goes (unlimited)

kraftychicks #579 - anything goes (unlimited)

allsorts #644 - I love making memory books (1/3)

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*

Heart birthday card

 

This is my DT post for the challenges at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/

I have matt and layered my A4 card with pink card and then gingham card. I used a die cut heart as a template to add my floral embellishments. I used the embellishments that I bought from my local floristry supplies shop. I die cut the trellis with a Cheery Lynn die added the die cut oval and then the sentiment cut with a Tonic die. I completed the card with Tonic Nuvo drops. 

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

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #167 - anything goes (unlimited)*

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

pennys #506 - anything goes (3/3)*

kraftychicks #579 - anything goes (unlimited)*

classicdesign #10 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraftextra #October - anything goes (unlimited)*