Saturday 29 January 2022

Woody Personalised Birthday Card

 


I was asked to make a personalised birthday for a young lad who loves Woody from Toy Story.

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red, yellow and white card. I printed an image and mounted it onto yellow card. I also printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Go Kreate circle die. I mounted the circle onto a yellow circle before attaching it to my card. I then added the mounted picture. I completed the card with stars which I have cut with a punch. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
mixitup #57 - anything goes option foiling (8/8)
wordartwednesday #527 - anything goes (5/5)*
creativecrafters #48 - anything goes (3/3)
worldwideopendesignteam #1 - anything goes (3/3)*
allsorts #661 - anything goes option use a stencil (1/3)*
pennys #513 - anything goes (3/3)*
creativefingers #223 - anything goes (2/3)*


Wednesday 26 January 2022

Memory Book

 


I have started working on this memory book today using the Tonic Scalloped Embrace set

Tuesday 25 January 2022

Butterfly Card

 


A simple card made by adding kraft card and cream card to a 5x7in cream card blank.
I added satin ribbon across the centre of my card. I die cut the sentiment and butterflies in kraft card. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
mixitup #57 - anything goes option foiling (7/8)
wordartwednesday #527 - anything goes (4/5)*
crafterscafe #281 - CAS (8/8)
sparklesforum #148 - use ribbon. raffia or twine (unlimited)



Saturday 22 January 2022

Sympathy Card

 


A card I always hope I don't have to make but when the time comes it has to be done so the recipient knows I'm thinking of them

I have matt and layered my DL card with green card and patterned paper. I have used a Crafters Companion Edge'able die to cut the detail which includes the sentiment into cream card, I attached this element to my card. I cut the sentiment element again in pink card so I could paper piece the sentiment. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Jan - anything goes (unlimited)*
unicorn #72 = layer it up (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)*
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
mixitup #57 - anything goes option foiling (6/8)
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (8/8)
wordartwednesday #527 - anything goes (3/5)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #174 - anything goes (3/3)*
creativecrafters #48 - anything goes (2/3)
worldwideopendesignteam #1 - anything goes (2/3)*
throughthecraftroomdoor #18th Jan - anything goes (2/2)*
pennys #513 - anything goes (2/3)*
crafterscafe #281 - CAS (4/5)
creativefingers #223 - anything goes (1/3)*


Thursday 20 January 2022

10th Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with kraft card and purple and white spotty card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Go Kreate die and mounted it onto kraft card cut with a larger Go Kreate die. I added a Hobbyhouse topper and then added three die cut flowers with flat backed pearls to complete my card. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn #72 - layer it up (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 -  anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
mixitup #57 - anything goes optional foiling (5/8)
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (7/8)
wordartwednesday #527 - anything goes (2/5)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #174 - anything goes (2/3)
creativecrafters #48 - anything goes (1/3)
worldwideopendesignteam #1 - anything goes (1/3)*
throughthecraftroomdoor #18th Jan - anything goes (1/2) 
pennys #513 - anything goes (1/3)*
hereisaplacetostart #Jan - anything goes (7/8)*



Wednesday 19 January 2022

Monkey Valentine's Card


 

I have been asked to make a Valentine's card with the monkeys. 

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and white embossed card. I curved the corners on all layers with a punch. I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Sizzix scalloped heart from a nesting set and attached it to a red heart before adding it to my card. I die  cut the monkeys with Marianne dies. I cut the elements in relevant colours. I die cut the small heart using a die from the Sizzix set then added the die cut letters which I cut using a Xcut die. I cut the  very small heart with a punch. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops. 

abitmoretimetocraft #Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn #72 - layer it up (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
audsentiments #290 - anything goes + sentiment (5/5)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
mixitup #57 - anything goes option foiling (4/8)
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (6/8)
crafterscafe #281 - CAS (3/5)
diesrus #185 - anything goes with die brand stocked/Sizzix (3/3)
allsorts #659 - add a heart (2/3)
alphabetchallenge #14th Jan - u is for unequal (1/3)
wordartwednesday #527 - anything goes (1/5)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #174 - anything goes (1/3)


Monday 17 January 2022

Valentine's Day Card

 


I have been asked to make a few Valentine's cards this year. This is one I have made today.
I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and white embossed card. I die cut the heart element in red and white card stock, I assembled the heart design then attached it to my card. I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Sue Wilson banner die. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops.

abitmoretimetocraft #Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn #72 - layer it up (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
audsentiments #290 - anything goes and sentiment (4/5)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
mixitup #57 - anything goes option foiling (3/8)
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (5/8)
crafterscafe #281 - CAS (2/5)
diesrus #185 - anything goes with die brand stocked/Sue Wilson (2/3)
allsorts #659 - add a heart (1/3)
creatalicious #227 - anything goes option winter (3/3)



Sunday 16 January 2022

Girly Birthday Card


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink mirror card and black and white spotty card. I purchased some cards in The Works which were 20 for £1 picking ones I thought were suitable to use on my card handmade cards as toppers. I cut the back off the card to leave me with the detailed side. I mounted the image onto pink mirror card and then attached it to my card blank. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut oval die from a nesting set and mounted it onto a pink mirror card oval before attaching it to my card. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft  #Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
audsentiments #290 - anything goes with sentiment (3/5)
lilredwagon #636 - pick patterned paper
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
mixitup #57 - anything goes option foiling (2/8)
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (4/8)
creatalicious #227 - anything goes option winter (2/3)



 

Saturday 15 January 2022

Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white scalloped edge card with kraft card, lilac and white embossed card. I completed my card base with lace and lilac ribbon. I added the teddy bears which I cut with a Tonic die into Kraft card and then paper pieced all the elements into the teddies. I used black gems for the eyes of the teddy bears. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a nesting from The Works and used the next sizes up in the nesting set to cut lilac and kraft card. I assembled these elements together before attaching to my card

abitmoretimetocraft #Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
creativefingers #222 - anything goes (3/3)
crafterscafe #281 - CAS (1/5)
tuesdaytaggers #11th Jan - in with the new (unlimited)
sparklesforum #148 - use ribbon. raffia or twine (unlimited)
diesrus #185 - anything goes with die brand stocked/Tonic (1/3)
cutitup #243 - anything goes (1/1)
audsentiments #290 - anything goes and sentiment (2/5)
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (3/8)
mixitup #57 - anything goes option foiling (1/8)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
alessandrasangels #54 - anything goes (3/3)
thecraftingchallenge #January - anything goes option snow (3/3)
creatalicious #227 - anything goes option winter (1/3)



Thursday 13 January 2022

Gift for my friend

 




I have used a Crafters Companion die and stamp set to make this project. I have die cut the main element in white card and mounted it onto white card. I  have paper pieced the flowers with pink mirror card and the leaves with various green card. I have added a few flat backed gems and mounted it onto pink mirror card. I used the dies to create the friends using white and pink mirror card. I stamped the sentiment onto the design. I put the completed design into a box frame which I bought from Wilko.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn  #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)*
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
creativeinspirations #January - anything goes*
throughthepurplehaze #188 - anything goes (3/3)*
craftycalendar #January - anything goes (3/3)*
creativefingers #222 - anything goes (2/3)*
trimmiescraft #623 - new (die and frame) (2/2)*
tuesdaytaggers #11th Jan - in with the new (unlimited)*
dreamvalley #261 - anything new/die and frame (1/3)*
audsentiments #290 - anything goes with sentiment (1/5)*
corrosivechallengesbyjanet #1 - anything goes (2/4)*
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (2/8)*
letscreate #179 - anything goes option something new (1/3)*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
alessandrasangels #54 - anything goes (2/3)*
scrapping4fun #208 - use a song, poem or quote/anything but a card (1/1)* Top 5
thecraftingchallenge #January - anything goes option snow (2/3)*
tuesdaytaggers #11th Jan - in with the new/new die set and frame (unlimited)*
hereisaplacetostart #Jan - anything goes (6/8)*

Wednesday 12 January 2022

New Baby die cuts

 


A selection of die cuts I have prepared for a fellow crafter.

Tonic: Welcome to the world
Baby Girl
Dummy
Tattered Lace: Rocking Horse
Marianne: Pram
                    Shoes
                           Large bib
                              Large Baby
                           Nappy pin
Sue Wilson: Vest
                               Small Bib
                         Rattle
                         Bottle
                                  Small Baby
                                   Sweet Baby
                                            Welcome little one
Crafters Companion: It's s girl
Joy: 3D baby girl shoes



Tuesday 11 January 2022

60th Birthday Card

 


I made this 60th Birthday for a my son's fellow football supporter.

I have matt and layered my 8x8 white card with red card and then blue & white gingham card. I printed the sentiment and die cut them. I used a circle nesting set from The Works. The Fabulous at and numbers with dies by Tonic and the banners with a set by Sue Wilson. I printed a Cardiff City and attached it to my card. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
wordartwednesday #525 - anything goes (5/5)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)*
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
creativeinspirations #January - anything goes*
throughthepurplehaze #188 - anything goes (2/3)
creativefingers #222 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
alessandrasangels #54 - anything goes (1/3)
pearlysparkles #69 - January Blues (unlimited)*
hereisaplacetostart #Jan - anything goes (5/8)*





Monday 10 January 2022

Welsh Themed Birthday Card

 


I have been asked to make a Welsh themed Birthday card. I wish I could get larger Welsh sentiment dies. These are Tattered Lace dies which do the job but I wish a company would make bigger sentiments. 

I have matt and layered my A4 card with green, red and white embossed card. I die cut the dragon with a Sweet Dixie die and added it to the detailed circle which I cut with a Tonic die set. I die cut the sentiment using Tattered Lace dies and added it to the banners which I cut with Sue Wilson dies before attaching it to my card. I completed my card with stars which I cut with a punch and a Tonic Nuvo drop for the eye of the dragon.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
unicorn #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)*
allsorts #88 - anything goes option something new (3/3)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
creativeinspirations #January - anything goes*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*





Sunday 9 January 2022

Valentine's Card

 



I have matt and layered my 8x8in white with black card and pink embossed card. I die cut the heart elements in black and pink card. I added the banners which I cut with Sue Wilson dies. I completed my card with black Nuvo drops 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Jan - anything goes (8/8)
unicorn #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
wordartwednesday #525 - anything goes (4/5)
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)*
creativeinspirations #January - anything goes*
allsorts #658 - anything goes option something new (2/3)
throughthepurplehaze #188 - anything goes (1/3)
craftycalendar #Jan - anything goes (2/3)
craftycatzweekly #577 - anything goes option CAS (3/3)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*


Saturday 8 January 2022

Sam Fender Birthday Card

 


My son asked for a personalised card with Sam Fender on it. I printed the image and matt and layered it onto turquoise card and then black card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a Spellbinders nesting set. I used the next size up in the nesting set to cut a turquoise shape to mount the sentiment.

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card blank with turquoise card and then white embossed card. I then added the elements I have prepared for the card. I completed the card with turquoise stars which I have cut with a punch.

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

abitmoretimetocraft  #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Jan - anything goes (7/8)
unicorn #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
wordartwednesday #525 - anything goes (3/5)
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
paperfunday #37 - anything goes option winter landscapes (4/4)
creativeinspirations #January - anything goes*
allsorts #658 - anything goes option something new (1/3)
craftycalendar #Jan - anything goes (1/3)
craftycatzweekly #577 - anything goes option CAS (2/3)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
pearlysparkles #69 - January blues (unlimited) 



Friday 7 January 2022

New Baby card

 


I needed to make a quick new baby card today. I usually add personalised details to my new baby cards. Unfortunately we didn't know any and needed to complete it quickly.

I matt and layered my A4 card with lilac and white card. I used a punch on the corners of the lilac card. I die cut the element using the following dies:
Vest and  Bib - Sue Wilson
Ovals - Go Kreate
Baby Girl - Tonic

I have added lace and satin ribbon down my card and added a satin ribbon bow. I have assembled all the die cut elements and then attached them to my card. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops on the vest where the poppers would be and on the scalloped oval.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Jan - anything goes (6/8)
pennys #512 - anything goes (3/3)
unicorn #72 - lots of layers (unlimited)*
wordartwednesday #525 - anything goes (2/5)
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
paperfunday #37 - anything goes optional twist winter landscapes (3/4)
creativeinspirations #January - anything goes*
movingalongwiththetimes #138/Jan - for the girls/ladies (5/5)
craftycatzweekly #577 - anything goes option CAS (1/3)
trimmiescraft #623 - new (1/2)*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*


Thursday 6 January 2022

Sympathy card

 


I  hope I don't have to make many of these cards but I know sometimes it has to be done. An important card to make to show people that you are thinking of them. 

I have matt and layered my cream DL card with kraft card and then cream card, I have die cut the elements in kraft card using a Tonic die for the sentiment and Cheerly Lynn dies for the butterflies. I attached the die cuts to my DL card. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Jan - anything goes (5/8)
pennys #512 - anything goes (2/3)
unicorn #72 - layer it up (unlimited)*
wordartwednesday #525 - anything goes (1/5)
throughthecraftroomdoor #4th Jan - anything goes (2/2)
fabnfunky #542 - keep it simple
craftrocket #88 - use dies (unlimited)
paperfunday #37 - anything goes option winter landscapes (2/4)
creativeinspirations #Jan - anything goes*
hereisaplacetostart #Jan - anything goes (4/8)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*






Wednesday 5 January 2022

Cute Birthday Card


I have been asked to make a pretty card. I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink and then green and white gingham card, I distressed and inked the edges of the layers before attaching them to my card. I added the hessian trim and satin ribbon across the card. I added the Hobbyhouse image. I used a Spellbinders shape and Cheery Lynn sentiment to make the sentiment embellishment. I attached this to my card along with some flourishes cut with a Cheery Lynn die. I added various floral embellishments and pearls to complete my card.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #173 - anything goes (3/3)
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Jan - anything goes (4/8)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #173 - anything goes (3/3)
pennys #512 - anything goes (1/3)
unicorn  #72 - layer it up (unlimited)*
movingalongwiththetimes #138/Jan - ladies/girls (4/5)
paperfunday #37 - anything goes optional twist winter landscapes (1/4)
creative inspirations #Jan - anything goes*
hereisaplacetostart #Jan - anything goes (3/8)*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*


 

Tuesday 4 January 2022

Triple Easel Card

 


I have used various heart dies to make easel cards and used them to make a triple easel card. I cut them in red and white card. I assembled them together and finally added a small heart (cut with a punch) to act as a stopper.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Jan - anything goes (3/8)
unicorn #72 - layer it up (unlimited)* Top 5
throughthecraftroomdoor #4th Jan - anything goes (1/2)*
hereisaplacetostart #Jan - anything goes (2/8)*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*

 




Monday 3 January 2022

First Valentine's Card

 


I have made this Valentine's card using a page from a Hunkydory little book. 

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and white embossed card. I used a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I attached lace and ribbon across my card. The image has been mounted onto cardstock before attaching it to my card.  I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Spellbinders die from a nesting set, then mounted it onto a red shape cut with another die from the nesting set and added it to my card.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #December/January - anything goes (unlimited)
kraftychicks #592 - anything goes (unlimited)*
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
diesrus #184 - anything goes with die brand stocked (3/3)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #173 - anything goes (2/3)
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #January - anything goes (2/8)
cardsgalore #95 - anything goes (3/3)
creatalicious #226 - anything goes option something new (3/3)
taylormadecards4u #January - anything goes option winter vibes (3/3)
movingalongwiththetimes #138/Jan - ladies/girls (3/5)
hereisaplacetostart #Jan - anything goes (1/8)*
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*




Sunday 2 January 2022

50th Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in scalloped edge card with red card and then black & white spotty card. I printed the details and then die cut them. I die cut the circles with Xcut dies, the banners with Sue Wilson dies and the fabulous at & numbers with Tonic dies. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
kraftychicks #592 - anything goes (unlimited)*
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
diesrus #184 - anything goes with die brand stocked (2/3)*
allsorts #657 - black and white plus one (1/3)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #173 - anything goes (1/3)
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #January - anything goes (1/8)
cardsgalore #95 - anything goes (2/3)
cutitup #242 - birthday cards (1/1)
creatalicious #226 - anything goes option something new (2/3)
taylormadecards4u #Jan - anything goes option winter vibes (2/3)
movingalongwiththetimes #138/Jan - ladies/girls (2/5)
corrosivechallengesbyjanet #1 - anything goes (1/4)
lovetocraft #66 - anything goes (1/8)
craftinghappiness #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*
thecraftingchallenge #January - anything goes option snow (1/3)


Saturday 1 January 2022

High Top Card

 


This is my DT post for craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper

Yet again I have been asked to make a "quick card"
My sons always seem to wait until last minute to ask for a card. 

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card, black card and red & white spotty card. I added satin ribbon across my card before attaching the page from a Hunkydory book which I mounted onto the black card. I die cut the sentiment with a Tonic die and attached it to an oval which I cut with a Presscut die before adding it to my card.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #Dec/Jan - anything goes (unlimited)
kraftychicks #592 - anything goes (unlimited)*
classicdesign #1 - anything goes (unlimited)*
diesrus #184 - anything goes with die brand stocked (1/3)*
aperfecttimetocraft #1 - anything goes (unlimited)
cardsgalore #95 - anything goes (1/3)
creatalicious #226 - anything goes option something new (1/3)
taylormadecards4u #Jan - anything goes option winter vibes (1/3)
movingalongwiththetimes #138/Jan - ladies/girls (1/5)
craftinghappiness  #119 - anything goes (unlimited)*