The lovely letter I received today

 

Rugby Fan Birthday Card

 

Thankfully crafting is easier with my smaller Gemini 

I made a personalised card for a gentleman that loves Welsh Rugby

I have covered my 8x8in white card with red holographic card. I printed a picture of the WRU emblem. I also printed the sentiments. I trimmed the picture and added it to green card. I die cut the sentiment with a Sue Wilson die and die cut green card with next size in the die set to mount the sentiments before adding them to my card. I completed my card with the various die cut embellishments.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th March - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #535 - anything goes (3/5)

classicdesign #March - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftycatzweekly #588 - anything goes optional Easter (1/3)

creativefingers #227 - anything goes (3/3)

creatalicious #231 - anything goes option fairies (3/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #29th March - anything goes (1/4)

worldwideopendesignteam #3 - anything goes (3/3)*

           

New Baby Card

 

I was asked to make a new baby card with little notice so I wanted to make something quickly.

I have matt and layered my A4 card with lilac card and then white card. I die cut the baby vest, sentiment, little duck and scalloped oval in lilac card. I die cut a smaller oval and the baby bib in white card. I added lace  and satin ribbon  before adding the die cut elements to my card. I have added Tonic Nuvo drops on the larger oval and the vest where poppers would be. 

The dies I used are:

Vest, bib and duck - Sue Wilson

Scalloped Oval - Go Kreate

Sentiment - Tonic

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th March - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #535 - anything goes (2/5)

classicdesign #March - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftycatzweekly #587 - anything goes option add sparkle or glitter (2/3)

creativefingers #227 - anything goes (2/3)

pennys #517 - anything goes (2/3)

alessandrasangels #56 - anything goes (3/3)

diesrus #189 - anything goes with die brand stocked (2/3)

creatalicious #231 - anything goes option fairies (2/3)*

lilredwagon #645 - die cuts

throughthecraftroomdoor #15th March - anything goes (2/4)

pearlysparkles #71 - one for the girls (unlimited)

worldwideopendesignteam #3 - anything goes (2/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #178 - anything goes (2/3)

unicorn #74 - dots and/or stripes (unlimited)

useyourstuff #444 - white and one other colour

Platinum Jubilee Card

I have finally started to craft again. I have been finding die cutting uncomfortable. I have bought a smaller manual machine hoping that will help. I had been asked to make a Platinum Jubilee card and thankfully I have eventually been able to make it. 

I matt and layered my card with holographic card and the texture card and then added an Union Jack. I die cut the circle with a ribbon treading die from Crafters Companion. I threaded red satin ribbon around the die cut and then added the 70 which I cut with Tattered Lace dies.

I die cut the letters with  a Xcut die and the numbers across the top of my card are cut with Marianne dies. 

I die cut the crowns using a Tonic die. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th March - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #535 - anything goes (1/5)

classicdesign #March - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)* Top Pick 

craftycatzweekly #587 - anything goes option add sparkle or glitter (1/3)*

creativefingers #227 - anything goes (1/3)*

pennys #517 - anything goes (1/3)*

alessandrasangels #56 - anything goes (2/3)*

diesrus #189 - anything with using die brand stocked (1/3)*

creatalicious #231 - anything goes optional fairies (1/3)*

lilredwagon #645 - die cuts *

throughthecraftroomdoor #15th March - anything goes (1/4)*

fabnfunky #547 - hand coloured image (1/1)*

pearlysparkles #71 - one for the girls (unlimited)*

worldwideopendesignteam #3 - anything goes (1/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #178 - anything goes (1/3)* Top 5

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #3 - anything goes (2/4)*

 

Mother's Day Card

 

I have and matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink and added white embossed card on the one side of the card. I used a Xcut embossing folder. I added satin ribbon down my card where the embossing meets the pink card. I have used a page from a Hunkydory book, mounted in onto darker pink card before attaching to my card. I have printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I added this die cut sentiment to ovals in both the pinks I have used on my card. They are cut with larger dies from the nesting set. I have then attached the mounted sentiment to my card. 

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

classicdesign #March - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

creativeinspirations #March - spring flowers

alessandrasangels #56 - anything goes (1/3)

pearlysparkles #71 - 0ne for the girls (unlimited)

alphabet #11th March - y is for your favourite colour combination/pink and white (1/3)

Heart Birthday Card

 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with black card and pink embossed card. I have die cut the heart element in black and pink card. I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Sue Wilson banner die. 

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

classicdesign #March - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 -  anything goes (unlimited)

pearlysparkles #71 - one for the girls (unlimited)

unicorn #74 - dots and/or stripes (unlimited)

Aunty Birthday Card

 

I have matt and layered my white 8x8in card with pink mirror card and then white card. I used a Crafters Companion to die cut the sentiment edge die. I cut the die into the mirror card. I used the die to use as a template to cut the white card on top of my card. I cut the die numerous times to enable me to paper piece the sentiment and floral detail in various colours. I die cut the "Just for you" sentiment with a Tonic die and added it the  shape which I cut with a die from a Spellbinders nesting set. I cut the mirror card with the next size in the nesting set to mount the sentiment before attaching it to my card. The shapes on the top of my card are cut with dies from a nesting set from "The Works" I added the Aunty which I cut with a Tonic die.

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

abitmoretimetocraft  #15th Feb - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #533 - anything goes (5/5)

classicdesign #March - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftycatzweekly #585 - anything goes option CAS (3/3)

creativefingers #226 - anything goes (2/3)

creativeinspirations #March - spring flowers

allsorts #666 -  anything goes option to distress (2/3)

pennys #516 - anything goes (3/3)

cardsgalore #97 - anything goes (3/3)

die-cut-divas #March - birthdays (3/4)

alessandrasangels #55 - anything goes (3/3)

paperfunday #39 - anything goes option use green and gold (3/4)

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #3 - anything goes (1/4)

Grandpa Birthday Card

 

This card is a little different to what I usually make. I picked up a colouring book in The Works which had all letters of the alphabet in various designs. I found the colouring very therapeutic. I usually make a Grandpa card with the theme of rugby or steam trains. I wanted to make something different. The pages in the book have a perforated edge so they are easy to remove from the book. I have coloured the image with various pens. I covered an A4 card with green embossed card which I embossed with a Xcut embossing folder. I mounted the image onto Kraft card before adding it to my card blank. I die cut the Happy Birthday with a Tonic die and added it to an oval which I cut with a Presscut die. I added this to my card. I printed the "is for Grandpa" and die cut it with a Sue Wilson banner die and then added it to bigger banners before adding it to my card. I completed my card with some stars which I cut with a punch.

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th Feb - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #533 - anything goes (4/5)

classicdesign #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

themaleroom #160 - animals (unlimited)

diesrus #188 - anything goes with die brand stocked (3/3)

craftycatzweekly #585  - anything goes option CAS (2/3)

creativefingers #226 - anything goes (1/3)

creativeinspirations #March - spring flowers

useyourstuff #442 - birthday

creatalicious #230 - anything goes option add something green (3/3)

allsorts #666 - anything goes option distress (1/3)

pennys #516 - anything goes (2/3)

cardsgalore #97 - anything goes (2/3)

die-cut-divas #March - Birthday (2/4)

crafterscafe #282 - make your own background (1/5)

lilredwagon #643 - something to do with the letter B/Banners 

tuesdaytaggers #22nd Feb - add some texture (unlimited)

alessandrasangels #55 - anything goes (2/3)

craftrocket #90 - use an animal (unlimited)

paperfunday #39 - anything goes option use green and gold (2/4)

Dad Birthday Card

 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with orange card and then gingham card. I have die cut circles and arranged then on my card with satin ribbon so they resemble medals. I added various elements to the circles which I have die cut. I printed sentiments and die cut them dies from nesting sets. I mounted both sentiments onto orange card which I cut with the next size up in the nesting set before attaching them to my card. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th Feb - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #533 - anything goes (3/5)

classicdesign #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

throughthecraftroomdoor #2nd March - anything goes (2/2)

colorthrowdown #682 - colours

creatalicious #230 - anything goes option add something green (3/3)

diesrus #188 - anything goes with die brand stocked (2/3)

craftycatzweekly #585 - anything goes optional CAS (1/3)

creativefingers #226 - anything goes (1/3)

useyourstuff #442 - birthday

pennys #516 - anything goes (2/3)

cardsgalore #97 - anything goes (1/3)

die-cut-divas #March - birthday (1/4)

alessandrasangels #55 - anything goes (1/3)

paperfunday  #39 - anything goes option use green and gold (1/4)

Monkey Personalised Card

 

I have covered my white DL card with orange and white gingham card. I have printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a Spellbinders nesting set. I have used the next size in the die set to cut orange card to mount my sentiment. I die cut the monkey with a Marianne die set. I added the die cut elements to my card blank. I completed my card with stars which I cut with a punch. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th Feb - anything goes (unlimited)

wordartwednesday #533 - anything goes (2/5)

classicdesign #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

throughthecraftroomdoor 1st March - anything goes (1/2)

colorthrowdown #682 - colour throwdown 

fabnfunky #546 - die/stencils (1/1)

themaleroom #160 - animals (unlimited)

creatalicious #230 - anything goes optional something green (2/3)

diesrus #188 - anything goes with die brand stocked (1/3)

craftrocket #90 - use an animal (unlimited)

 

Congratulations card

 

I have used a scalloped edge 6x6 white. I have used Holographic card for my background. I printed a "L plate" image and cut it in half before attached it to my card. I then used a Crafters Companion die set to complete the card

I would like to enter the following challeges:

abitmoretimetocraft #15th Feb - anything goes (unlimited)

craftycatzweekly #584 - anything goes (3/3)

wordartwednesday #533 - anything goes (1/5)

classicdesign #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

pearlysparkles #71 - one for the girls (unlimited)

Pretty Dress card

 

This is my DT post for the challenges at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white scalloped edge card with green and white embossed card. I embossed the card using a Crafts Too embossing folder. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a Sue Wilson set. I cut the elements in the set into green and silver card. I stamped and cut the dress image. I added lace and ribbon to my card blank before attaching the prepared elements. I die cut an oval with a Presscut die and attached the numbers to it which I cut with Tattered Lace dies. I die cut the key and added ribbon to it before attaching it to my card. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops. 

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

abitmoretimetocraft #15th Feb - anything goes (unlimited)

classicdesign #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

aperfecttimetocraft #3 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftinghappiness #121 - anything goes (unlimited)

pearlysparkles #71 - one for the girls (unlimited)

creatalicious #230 - anything goes optional something green (1/3)

tuesdaytaggers #22nd Feb - add some texture (unlimited)