Thursday, 19 December 2024

New Baby Exploding Box

 


I cut the and folded the pieces of card to size. I covered each panel with patterned card on both sides.

I decorated the panels with die cuts. I printed personalised sentiments and die cut them before attaching them to my exploding box panels. I assembled the shoes which I cut with Marianne dies. I added tissue paper inside the shoes to help them keep their shape. 

I cut and folded the lid and then added patterned paper




Monday, 16 December 2024

Dad Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and then added white card with a printed sentiment on one side and the gingham card on the other side. I printed the images and cut them out to add to my card. I die cut the circles and numbers and assembled them to look like a bingo ball. I completed my card with stars which I  cut with a punch.

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday #677 - (4/5)
allsorts #811 - anything goes (2/3)


Saturday, 14 December 2024

High Top Card

 


I have been asked to make a card suitable for a teenager. I have matt and layered my 8x8in card with red and black card. I added red and white spotty paper to the top of my card. I attached satin ribbon on the edge of the spotty card. I mounted my Hunkydory image onto black card before attaching it to my creation. I die cut the sentiment with a Tonic die and the oval with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I assembled the oval and sentiment before attaching it to my card. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday #677 - anything goes (3/5)
allsorts #811 - anything goes (1/3)



Friday, 13 December 2024

Simple snowflake card

 


I have matt and layered my 6x6in card with silver and purple holographic card. 

I die cut the snowflakes with Craft Buddy dies. I added these to my card. I added gems to the snowflakes. I stamped a sentiment and cut it to size before attaching it to my card 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #December - anything goes (8/8)
pennys #586 - anything goes (3/3)
asyoulikeit #Dec - anything C|hristmassy (1/3)



Monday, 9 December 2024

Diolch/Thank you card

 


I was asked to make a Welsh language Thank You card. 

I matt and layered my 8x8in card with pink and white embossed card. I mounted my image onto light pink and dark pink card;  I added satin ribbon down my card and then added the image. I die cut the scalloped ovals with Crafts Too dies.  I added the sentiment which I cut with a Tattered Lace die. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #December 2024 (7/8)


Sunday, 8 December 2024

Candle Christmas Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in card with red card and then white embossed card. I die cut the lattice circle with a Tonic die. I added various die cuts to decorate. The poinsettia and candle are cut with Marianne dies. The holly flourish is cut with a Cheery Lynn die. I completed my card with flat backed pearls and Tonic Nuvo drops

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Dec 2024 - anything goes (5/8)
wordartwednesday #677 - anything goes (2/5)
pennys #586 - anything goes (2/3)
allsorts #810 - Christmas (1/3)



Thursday, 5 December 2024

Gingerbread Christmas Card

 


I have matt and layered my cream DL card with kraft card and then red and white spotty card. I cut the gingerbread girl with a Cheery Lynn die. I added black card and red card behind the gingerbread girl for the eyes and buttons and then added it to a die cut circle before attaching it to my card. I die cut the sentiment and added it to the banners which I cut with Sue Wilson dies.

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Dec 2024 - anything goes (4/8)
wordartwednesday #677 - anything goes (1/5)
pennys #586 - anything goes (1/3)

 


Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Sent From The Heart Card

 


I have made a clean and simple card for somebody special who may need some support

I have used a cream 5x7in card. I matt and layered it with kraft card and cream card. I added satin down my card. I die cut the sentiment using a Tonic Studios die and the butterfly with a Cheery Lynn die. I added the die cut elements to my card. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes optional monochrome (unlimited)
allsorts #809 - anything goes (3/3)
avenue613 #December 2024 - anything goes (3/8)
 

Monday, 2 December 2024

Wedding Memory Books

 I have created 2 memory books which are the same for two couples who have recently got married.


I have used the Tonic Scalloped Embrace die set to create the book and box


I have die cut the elements for the book and box. I paper pieced the elements on the box before assembling the box. I added the sentiment with foam tape. I used the Tonic Studies Scalloped Embrace Memory Book die set to create the Memory Book. I have made a spine using the Tonic Studios  spine die.

I matt and layered the cover of the book with various size dies from the set. I added the sentiment and small hearts cut the a punch


I matt and layered the pages. I created a pocket on these pages by cutting smaller size dies and gluing the three sides to allow the side without glue to create the pocket. I added the sentiments. I die cut the tags using a Tonic Studios die set. I added ribbon to each tag



I created the pockets on these pages the same way as the previous pages but in different layout.  I added the sentiments to these pages and the tags.


I matt and layered these pages and the added the sentiment



I added this die cut to the spine of the book




I matt and layered these pages and a sentiment


I added this die cut to the back of my book

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
allsorts #809 - anything goes (2/3)
avenue613  #Dec - anything goes (2/8)


Sunday, 1 December 2024

Bauble Christmas Card

 


I have used Craft Buddy dies to create this card. 

I have made an A4 card. I matt and layered it with holographic card and then white card. I cut the bauble and paper pieced it. I cut die cut Christmas trees to create corners. I stamped a sentiment and die cut before adding it to my card. I completed my card with satin ribbon bow on my bauble

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (5/5)
allsorts #809 - anything goes (1/3)
avenue613 #Dec - anything goes (1/8)


Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Church Window Christmas Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and then embossed kraft card. I added black ink onto the embossed detail. I rounded the corners with a punch. I die cut the window and flourish with Cheery Lynn dies. I die cut the candles using Marianne dies. I die cut the candles in white card and then cut the top in yellow and added that onto the candles. I die cut the sentiment with an Elizabeth Craft die. I completed my card with the die cut poinsettia which I die cut with Tattered Lace dies. I added pearl embellishments to the centre of the poinsettias 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (4/5)



Monday, 25 November 2024

Baby Girl Card

 


I have matt and layered my A4 card with lilac card and then white card. I shaped the corners of the layers with a punch before assembling them. I die cut the vest elements using a Sue Wilson die set and then attached them to my card. I added 3 flat backed pearls to the vest where the poppers would be. I added lace and satin ribbon down my card. I die cut scalloped ovals and then added the sentiment which I cut with a Tonic die and attached them to my card. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #585 - anything goes (3/3)
wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (3/5)
craftycatzweekly #683 - anything goes (3/3)
craftycalendar #November - anything goes (3/3)
allsorts #808 - ribbon or twine (2/3)
asyoulikeit #14th Nov - favourite embellishment and why/ribbon is very versatile (2/3)
avenue613 #November 2024 - anything goes (7/8)
crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)


Sunday, 24 November 2024

Advent calendars

 


I have made triangular boxes using a Crafters Companion die set. I covered the box lids with patterned paper and then added the numbers which I cut with Crafters Companion dies. I assembled the boxes into a triangle and added strips of card along the edges of the triangles to create a neat finish. I also added satin ribbon and then I attached that to 12x12in card. I printed a personalised element and die cut it before attaching it to my project. 

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
pennys #585 - anything goes (2/3)
wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (2/5)
craftycatzweekly #683 - anything goes (2/5)
craftycalendar  #November - anything goes (2/3)
allsorts #808 - ribbon or twine (1/3)
asyoulikeit #14th Nov - favourite embellishment and why/ribbon is very versatile (1/3)
avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (6/8)



Saturday, 23 November 2024

Couples Name Creation

 


I used a plaque which I bought from my local artificial floral supplier. I covered it with pink card and then added patterned card. I inked around the edges of all layers. I stamped and cut the letters using Craft Buddy stamps and dies. I coloured the letters and added crystals. I completed the plaque with pink satin ribbon

Friday, 22 November 2024

Couple Names Decoration

 


I used a plaque which I bought from my local artificial floral supplier. I covered it with pink card and then added patterned card. I inked around the edges of all layers. I stamped and cut the letters using Craft Buddy stamps and dies. I coloured the letters and added crystals. I completed the plaque with pink satin ribbon

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #242 - anything goes (3/3)
pennys #585 - anything goes (1/3)
wordartwednesday #675 - anything goes (1/5)
craftycatzweekly #683 - anything goes (1/5)
craftycalendar #November - anything goes (1/3)


Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Love Creation

 


I have decorated a plaque which I bought from my local artificial floral supplier.

I covered the plaque with patterned paper. I die cut the flowers with Craft Buddy dies. I stamped the letters using Craft Buddy stamps and I die cut the letters. I coloured the letters with pens and then attached crystals. I completed this creation with pink satin ribbon

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

creativefingers #289 - anything goes (3/3)
crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (5/8)




Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Gingerbread Gift Bag

 


I have decorated a white gift bag for Christmas gifts

I covered the bag with red holographic card and then white card. I used crystal  art stamps to make the embellishments for my gift bag. I stamped a sentiment and die cut it and added it to a decorative panel before attaching it to my bag

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

crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (4/8)



Monday, 18 November 2024

Special Day Wedding Card

 


I have created an 8x8in easel card. I matt and layered the top and base with gold holographic card, pink card and then white card
 
I die cut the trellis design on the top with a Sue Wilson die set. I die cut an oval with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I added this a pink oval cut with the next size up in nesting does. I added the sentiment to this and attached it to my card.

I die cut rectangles for the base in gold and white and then added the sentiment. I then added it to the base of my card with foam pads so it would act as a stopper for the easel. I printed the recipients names and added that to my card after die cutting with smaller oval dies from the nesting set 

I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops

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

creativefinger #289 - anything goes (2/3)
craftygalscorner #261 - use 3+ layers (3/3)
crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
cardsgalore #129 - anything goes (3/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #242 - anything goes (2/3)
avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (3/8)



Sunday, 17 November 2024

Wedding Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink holographic card, kraft card and then white card. I die cut the heart element with kraft card and then the detail in the pink card. I cute the circle in white and added the sentiment. I printed the recipients names and die cut that with a Sue Wilson banner die which I mounted before attaching it to my card. I added two flourishes which a cut with a Cheery Lyn die. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops 

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

creativefingers #289 - anything goes (1/3)
craftygalscorner #261 - use 3+ layers (2/3)
wordartwednesday #673 - anything goes (3/3)
pennys #584 - anything goes (3/3)
crafterscafe #314 - anything goes (unlimited)
cardsgalore #129 - anything goes (2/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #242 - anything goes (1/3)
avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (2/8)




Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Just for you card with box

 


I have matt and layered my white 8x8in white card with red card and then green and white gingham card. I distressed the edges of the matt and layers and added a little ink. I added hessian ribbon across my card followed by red satin ribbon. I die cut scalloped circles with Xcut dies and then added the image before attaching them to my card. I used a Cheery Lynn die to cut the flourishes. I die cut a sentiment and shapes in red and white to add to my card. I completed the card with various floral elements. I made the box using a score board and added the same embellishments as I did to the card.  

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

creativefingers #288 - anything goes (3/3)
craftygalscorner #261 - anything goes (1/3)*
wordartwednesday #673 - anything goes (4/5)*
pennys #584 - anything goes (3/3)*
avenue613 #Nov 2024 - anything goes (1/8)*



Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Daffodil Birthday


I have matt and layered my A4 card with yellow and then blue and white gingham card. I added lace down down my card and then added a strip of yellow card and ribbon. I added the Hobbyhouse image onto a yellow scalloped circle die cut which I cut with a Xcut die. I printed a sentiment and die cut it before adding it to my card. I completed my card with die cut daffodils. 

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

creativefingers #288 - anything goes (2/3)
wordartwednesday #673 - anything goes (3/5)*
pennys #584 - anything goes (2/3)*


 

Monday, 11 November 2024

New Baby Girl Card

 




I have matt and layered my card blank with lilac and white card. I added lace and satin ribbon down my card and added a bow. I die cut the sentiment with a Tonic die and added it to the scalloped oval which I die cut. I mounted the oval onto a lilac oval. I die cut the baby vest and bib with Sue Wilson dies.  I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops on the oval and also where the "poppers" would be on the vest. 

Sunday, 10 November 2024

Church Window Christmas Card

 


I have used an 8x8in white card blank. I rounded the the corners with a punch. I matt and layered the card with red card and then embossed kraft card. I added black ink to the embossed card. I die cut the various elements with dies. The window and candles are cut with Marianne dies. I die cut the poinsettia with Tattered Lace dies and I added pearl embellishments to the centre. I die cut the holly flourish with a Cheery Lynn die. I mounted the window onto cream card and then cut around the window before attaching the window to the card. I assembled the other elements onto the card. I completed my card with the sentiment which I cut with an Elizabeth Craft die cut

Saturday, 9 November 2024

Cute Christmas Card


I printed the image and coloured it with pencils. I mounted the image onto blue card. I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with blue and then white card. I added the image onto my card and then the die cut elements. I completed my card with paper flowers, berries and pine cones from my local floristry supplies.
I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a tag die and added ribbon before attaching it to my card.

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

creativefingers #288 - anything goes (1/3)
wordartwednesday #673 - anything goes (2/5)*
pennys #584 - anything goes (1/3)*


 

Friday, 8 November 2024

Thinking of you card

 


I have created a white 5x7in card. I covered it with patterned paper. I die cut the elements using Craft Buddy dies. I also used a Craft Buddy stamp for the sentiment. 

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

wordartwednesday #673 - anything goes (1/5)


Saturday, 2 November 2024

Birthday Card for a Lego fan

 


I was asked to make this for an avid Lego fan.

I printed the images and mounted them onto yellow card. I created a 7x7in white easel card. I matt and layered the top and bottom with yellow and black card. I added the images and die cut the sentiment using a Tonic Die and the name with an alphabet die set. 

Friday, 1 November 2024

Birthday Card

 


I covered my 8x8in white card blank with pink holographic card. I cut white card to size and the die cut the edge using a Crafters Companion die set. I added flowers which I die cut with a Cheerly Lynn die. I printed the recipients name and die cut it with  a die from an oval nesting set. I completed my card with flat backed pearls in the centre of the flowers. 

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

crafterscafe #313 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativefingers #288 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftygalscorner #260 - anything goes (3/3)*
pennys #583 - anything goes (3/3)*
cardsgalore #129 - anything goes (1/3)
wordartwednesday #671 - anything goes (2/5)*


Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Perfume Bottle Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card blank with Kraft card and pink holographic card. I die cut the panel elements in kraft card and white card using a Sue Wilson die set. I die cut the perfume bottles in pink holographic card and white card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with an oval die by Presscut. I mounted it on a pink oval cut with the next size oval from the die set. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo drops on the panels

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

crafterscafe #313 - anything goes (unlimited)
craftygalscorner #260 - anything goes (2/3)
pennys #583 - anything goes (1/3)
wordartwednesday #671 - anything goes (1/5)*


Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my card blank with holographic card and then white card. I die cut the decorative element with a Sue Wilson die set. I cut the design in navy card. I added that to the card and paper pieced elements into the die cut. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a nesting die from The Works. I mounted the sentiment onto a larger die cut. I completed my card by attached this element. 

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

crafterscafe #312 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativefingers #286 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftygalscorner #260 - anything goes (1/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #239 - anything goes (1/3)*
pennys #582 - anything goes (1/3)*
cardsgalore #128 - anything goes (2/3)*
allsorts #801 - anything goes (1/3)*
asyoulikeit #3rd Oct-favourite Card shape and why (square because I can add larger elements (1/3)*
scrapping4fun #240 - anything goes (2/4)
wordartwednesday #669 - anything goes (1/5)*
avenue613 #October - anything goes (1/8)* Top Rocker
craftycalendar #October - anything goes (2/3)* Random winner
craftycatzweekly #679 - anything goes (3/5)


Thursday, 3 October 2024

Thank you gift

 


I have used a MDF heart from The Works. I covered the heart with patterned paper from Craft Buddy. I inked around the outside edge. I stamped the florals elements with onto white card using Craft Buddy stamps. I coloured the images and then added magic glue to enable me to attach crystals. I printed the sentiment and die cut it before attaching it to my creation. I assembled the floral elements and then attached them 

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

crafterscafe #312 - anything goes (unlimited)*
creativefingers #285 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftygalscorner #259 - anything goes (3/3)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #238 - anything goes (2/3)*
pennys #581 - anything goes (2/3)*
cardsgalore #128 - anything goes (1/3)*
allsorts #800 - anything goes (2/3)*
scrapping4fun #240 - anything goes (1/4)
craftycalendar #October - anything goes (1/3)*
craftycatzweekly #679 - anything goes (2/5)


Monday, 30 September 2024

A thank you gift

 

I have decorated a MDF hanging plaque from The Works.

I covered the panels with red holographic card and then patterned card both from Craft Buddy.

I die cut the floral design using a Sue Wilson die. I paper pieced the flowers and leaves. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die and then mounted it onto red card and then attached it to the project

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

crafterscafe #312 - anything goes (unlimited)
creativefingers #285 - anything goes (1/3)
craftygalscorner #259 - anything goes (2/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #238 - anything goes (1/3)
pennys #581 - anything goes (1/3)
allsorts #800 - anything goes (1/3)
craftycatzweekly #679 - anything goes (1/5)




Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Christmas Gift Bag


I have decorated a kraft gift bag using embossed foil card from Craft Budy. I used aCraft Buddy crystal-art-stamps plum pudding Craft Buddy stamp set to create the crystal art embellishment. 

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

craftygalscorner #259 - anything goes (1/3)

 

Friday, 6 September 2024

Girly Birthday card


I have covered my 8x8in white card with pink card. I have used an image from a Hunkydory book. I mounted the image onto red card. I also die cut the sentiment in red card using a Tonic Studios die. I cut the small flowers with a punch and added flat backed pearls to them

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

#Sept 24 - anything goes (6/8)
crafterscafe #311 - anything goes (unlimited)
asyoulikeit #5th September - layer or not and why/layered to add more interest (1/3)
cardz4galz #233 - it's hip to be square (1/3)
creative inspirations #September - anything goes
creativefingers #284 - anything goes (1/3)
craftygalscorner #258 - anything goes (3/3)


 

Thursday, 5 September 2024

Crystal Art Christmas Decoration

 


I bought this decoration in my local floristry supplier. I used Craft Buddy gingerbread-friends stamps to create the embellishments. Use pens, magic glue and crystals I decorated the elements. 

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

avenue613 #Sept 24 - anything goes (5/8)* Top Rocker
crafterscafe #311 - anything goes (unlimited)*
movingalongwiththetimes #170 - not a card (3/5)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #237 - anything goes (3/3)*
audsentiments #317 - holiday and sentiment (2/5)
creativeinspirations #September - anything goes*
craftrocket #118 - dots and/or stripes (unlimited)*
craftygalscorner #258 - anything goes (2/3)* Top 3
scrapping4fun #239 - anything goes with stamp (3/4)* Stand out creation




Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Christmas Decoration

 


I bought this wooden decoration in my local floristry supplies. I created the decoration using Craft Buddy crystal-art gingerbread-friends stamp-set I completed the stamped elements with pens, magic glue and crystals

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

avenue613 ~Sept 2024 - anything goes (4/8)* Top Rocker
crafterscafe #311 - anything goes (unlimited)*
movingalongwiththetimes #170 - not a card (2/5)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #237 - anything goes (2/3)*
audsentiments #317 - holidays and sentiment (1/5)*
creative inspirations #Sept - anything goes*
scrapping4fun #239 - anything goes with stamp (2/4)*


Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Exploding Box

 


I have used a Crafters Companion die set to create this exploding box. Using a pencil I drew the shape by falling the inside of the die. I did this to create slighter smaller elements for a neat finish.  I printed personalised sentiments and die cut them using scalloped circles from a Xcut nesting set. 

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

avenue613 #Sept - anything goes (3/8)
cardsgalore #127 - anything goes (3/3)
crafterscafe #311 - anything goes (unlimited)




Monday, 2 September 2024

Grandson 21st Birthday

 


I have made an 8x8in white easel card. I made and layered the top and bottom with holographic card and patterned paper. I printed the sentiments onto white card. I die cut the circles, badge and number with Tonic dies. I die cut the banners with Sue Wilson dies. I die cut the rectangles using a Crafters Companion die set. 

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

wordartwednesday #663 - anything goes (5/5)*
allsorts #796 - add a sentiment (3/3)*
avenue613 #Sept - anything goes (2/8)*
cardsgalore #127 - anything goes (2/3)*
cutitup #311 - anything goes (3/3)*
crafterscafe #311 - anything goes (3/3)*
dreamvalley #321 - anything goes (4/4)
pennys #579 - anything goes (3/3)*