Poinsettia Christmas card

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red card and embossed white card. The folder used for the top was free with a magazine and the folder used for the bottom is a Crafts Too folder. The personalised Welsh sentiment is cut and layered using Go Kreate dies. I have cut two flourishes using a Cheery Lynn die and the poinsettias are cut using Marianne dies. I have embellished with red gems from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

abcchristmas - K is for keep it simple

craftingbydesigns - Get ready for Christmas

inspirationdestination - anything goes

pennys - anything goes

clearitout - Girls/Die cuts/Punches

fattastictuesday - anything goes with a twist/add texture

throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes

artisticinspirations - anything goes or twist of die cuts

cardmania - swirls and pearls

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes

craftyourpassion - anything goes

incywincydesigns - lots of layers or no layers

useyourstuff - flowers

christmascard - anything goes (Christmas)

craftyhazelnutschristmas - use something die cut or punched

avenue613 - create your own challenge (bling,die cut,embossing,flowers,square card)

creativefingers - anything goes

movingalongwiththetimes - texture

crimbo-crackers - anything goes

craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas

Bauble Christmas Card

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with purple card and white card with a personalised sentiment printed. The baubles have been cut using Marianne dies to cut mirror card and the purple card has been used for the background. I have decorated the card with peel offs and bows.

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

artisticinspirations - anything with a twist/die cuts
craftyourpassion - anything goes
dreamvalley - anything goes
crazychallenge - use ribbon or lace
thegloryofchristmas - birds or anything goes (as long as it's Christmas)
christmascard - anything goes
52christmascardthrowdown - ribbon
craftyhazelnutschristmas - use something die cut or punched
thepinkelephant - anything goes
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas

Molly Bloom Christmas card

Practicing my stamping!! Trying to get Molly Bloom to sit on the bed, I find colouring quite difficult but these images really suit one of my nieces so I will continue to practice.  The window and curtains are Memory Box dies and the sentiment is cut out with a Sizzix heart die.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

christmascard - anything goes
fashionablestamping - Old favourites
craftyhazelnutschristmas - something die cut or punched
hidinginmycraftroom - any holiday
artbymiran - anything goes
craftycatzweekly - kidz
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes Christmas

Golden Wedding Card

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with gold and white card with a personalised sentiment. I used Go Kreate circle dies to make the glasses. The corner is made with a Joy cutting die. I have embellished the card with paper flowers, bows and self adhesive pearls

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

avenue613 - anything goes/optional create your own challenge (bling,sentiment,solid colour paper,flowers,square card)

lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes

pennyblackatallsorts - dies and punches

pileiton - coffee or wine/adult beverages

scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes

pinkgem - flowers

creativecorner - anything goes

simplycreatetoo - keep it simple

simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes

Stamped flowers birthday card

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with purple and white card. The flowers are stamped and heat embossed using a Chloe stamp and Wow powder. The flourish is die cut using a Cheery Lynn die. The sentiment is printed out and cut and layered using Go Kreate dies. The card is completed with pearl embellishments.

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

pinkgem - Flowers
allsorts - Happy Birthday
sisteractcard - anything goes
seizethebirthday - anything goes birthday
suzypantssmarty - anything goes with a twist.....make it girlie
creativecorner - anything goes
lilredwagon - to die for
pennys - anything goes
cardmania - pearls and swirls
avenue613 - anything goes optional Teacher

Joy Christmas cards

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red card and white embossed card. The white card has been embossed using a Sue Wilson embossing folder. The "Joy" is cut using a Sue Wilson die and placed on a scalloped oval cut with a Go Kreate die. The Poinsettia are cut using a Marianne die. The card is embellished with gems.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

abcchristmas - J is for Joy
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes
craftyhazelnuts - use some of your favourite things (dies/embossing folders)
craftingbydesigns - sentimentally
pennys - anything goes
abc - jewels
fabnfunky - flora and fauna

Christening Invitation

                                       

A 6x6in white card matt and layered with pink card, the top has the sentiment printed on white card the bottom is white embossed card. Card is embossed using a Sue Wilson folder. Gingham ribbon is added with a pearl slider.

A pram is cut with a Marianne die in pink and the carriage is cut in mirror card for a realistic finish.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftyourpassion - anything goes
creativefingers - anything goes
glitternsparkle - use some ribbon
suzypantssmarty - anything goes with a twist/add pink
crafterscafeblog - feminine
creativefingers - anything goes
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes
thesistersofcraft - anything goes

High Top With Ribbon

I am thrilled to be a Guest Designer for Crafty Boots Challenges this month, Their challenge this month is Ribbon or Lace. This is my first opportunity to be a designer.

This is a white 8x8in card with patterned paper from a "Paper Stack". I have cut a circle with a Go Kreate die then embossed it.

I cut out a High Top with a Die-namics die in the patterned paper, yellow and white to co-ordinate with the card. I carefully thread ribbon through the holes so it looks like laces. The sentiment has been printed and cut out with a Sizzix heart die. The card had been completed with gems from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter with this card:

glitternsparkle - use some ribbon
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
creativefingers - anything goes
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes
pileiton - not cute
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes
crafterscafe - feminine
craftingbydesigns - flowers
lilredwagon - make an impression
Creativemoments - Anything goes/Teentastic

Birthday card for my fishing mad husband

An A4 white card matt and layered with bronze and white embossed card. The white card is embossed using a Embossalicious embossing folder. The topper is by HunkyDory Magnificent Men collection, Dressed for the Occasion  - Fisherman's Friend. I cut the sentiment with Sizzix heart die.

Challenges I would like to enter:

littleclairesdesigns - Outdoors

brownsugar - Father's Day

diecuttindivas - sports

thesistersofcraft - anything goes

sisteractcard - anything goes

cardz4guyz - make your mark

1st Christmas Card

A 8x8in card matt and layered on the top with with lemon card and white card. The bottom has embossed which has been embossed using a Crafts Too embossing folder. The die cuts are made using Tattered Lace Dies. The sentiment is cut out using a Go Kreate scalloped oval. The card is completed with self adhesive pearls from my stash

christmascard - no patterned papers

52christmascardthrowdown - colour challenge

ema-ginationstation = anything goes

scrap-creations1 - anything goes

craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes

melonheadzfriends - all about kids

sisteractcard - anything goes

crimbo-crackers - die cuts

Floral Heart Birthday Card

I have been die cutting for a few years now but I have never tried cutting anything other than card. I thought I would experiment with felt.

An A4 landscape card matt and layered with purple card and white embossed card. The white card is embossed using a Xcut embossing folder. I used a Tattered Lace die set for the bigger flowers and a Cheery Lynn die for the smaller flowers. I embellished the flowers with buttons and the smaller flowers with flat backed pearls. I cut a template from two Sizzix heart dies to stick the flowers to. A sentiment is die cut with a Sizzix heart die and placed behind the floral heart.

The sentiment is die cut and layered with a Sizzix flower nesting die. This is embellished with flat back pearls.

Challenges I would like to enter:

citycrafter - focus on flowers

creativecardcrew - embossing Wet or Dry

deepocean - flowers

fattastictuesday - square or rectangular with twist/add some flowers

scrap-creations - anything goes

tuesdaytaggers - sewing and buttons

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes

craftyourpassion - anything goes

getcreative - Mother's Day/Ladies

notjustcards - anything goes

aaacards - Happy Birthday

lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams - How does the garden grow?

glitternsparkle = embossing heat or dry

onestitchatatime - Special Lady

sentimentalsundays - Happy Mother's Day or Really Girly

allsorts - Diecut - more them two

papertakeweekly - in the garden

lilredwagon - dry embossing

craftygalscorner - May flowers

crafterscafe - Feminine

craftingbydesigns - Flowers

fussyandfancy - Lots of flowers

suzypantssmarty - Anything goes with a twist...add flowers

vssweetideas - Emboss it

Cute Christmas card

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red card and white embossed card. White card is embossed using a Sue Wilson embossing folder. The topper is by Hobbyhouse which is layered on a green die cut using a Xcut Xlarge nesting die. The holly flourish is a die by Cheery Lynn. The sentiment is die cut and layered using Sizzix heart dies. Finally the card is embellished with gems.

Challenges I would like to enter:

christmascard - no pattern papers

craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything goes

creativecardcrew - embossing wet or dry

craftyourpassion - anything goes

allsorts - diecuts, more than 2

throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes

avenue613 - Lets celebrate

lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes

Big Sister

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with lilac card and white embossed card. The card is embossed using an Embossalicious folder. The hearts are cut with my well used Sizzix dies. The teddy is a Me to You Tatty Teddy girl die. This die is very effective when cut out. The card is completed with self adhesive pearls.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes

craftyourpassion - anything goes

melonheadzfriends - all about kids

notjustcards

pennys - anything goes

scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes

sisteractcard - anything goes

creativecardcrew - embossing wet or dry

thesistersofcraft - anything goes

vssweetideas - Emboss it

Die Cut Boots Christmas card

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red and embossed white card using a Crafts Too embossing folder. The boots are cut using a Tattered Lace die, the flourish is a Cheery Lynn die and the poinsettia is a Marianne die, The tag die used for the Welsh sentiment was free in a magazine, The card is completed with gems.

Challenges I would like to enter:

glitternsparkle - embossing heat/dry

lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes

scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes

allsorts - die cuts, more than 2

simplycreatetoo - favourite colour combo

crimbo-crackers - die cuts

Birthday card for a Frozen fan

An A4 landscape card. Card is matt and layered with centura card. An image cut with a GoKreate circle die, the smallest in the set of three. Layered on the other two sizes. The pearl garland is from Hobbyhouse. The bow is made up with a cut out from a Cheery Lynn die. The sentiment is cut out with a Sizzix heart die. The card is completed with snowflakes (cut out with a punch) and gems.

Challenges I wish to enter:

sisteractcard - anything goes
craftingwithanattitude - anything goes
pennys - anything goes
pileiton - pile it on
craftyourpassion - anything goes
ema-ginationstation - anything goes
getcreative - for the ladies
lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes

Christmas card with staircase

An A4 landscape card. A home scene made with die cut elements. The window, curtains, cat, stocking and staircase are dies all by Memory box. The Christmas tree die is by Sue Wilson and present die is by Tattered Lace. The sentiment is on Spellbinders Nestabilites, Radiant Rectangles dies. The garland along the top and the ribbon on the staircase are from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftyribbons - anything goes with ribbon

crimbo-crackers - Christmas and die cuts

pennys - anything goes

clearitout - anything goes

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes

avenue613 - anything goes/feminine

glitternsparkle - anything goes

cardsgalore - anything goes

creativefingers - anything goes

scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year- Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda

A 8x8in easel card. The top of the card is partly embossed using a holly folder by Embossalicious and partly matt and layered with red card and white card. The wreath is made from a Sizzix die. I have cut out the matching die a few times to build up the wreath. The poinsettia are made using a Tattered Lace die. The card is embellished with green satin ribbon with the sentiment Nadolig Llawen (Merry Christmas in Welsh), this is one of the few things I have found over the years specifically for Welsh crafting. The card is also also embellished with flat backed pearls. the base of the card is matt and layered with red card and the personalised sentiment is cut out using Tonic dies. I have layered this with foam pads for depth to act as  the stopper.

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
merrymondaychristmas - embossing
notjustcards - anything goes
useyourstuff - embossing
avenue613 - anything goes
glitternsparkle - anything goes
cardsgalore - anything goes
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes or lots of layers
diecuttindivas - sketch challenge
crafts4eternity - inspired by nature
clearitoutchallenge - anything goes
creativefingers - anything goes
fussyandfancy - lots of flowers
sisteractcard - anything goes
christmascard - colour palette
fabnfunky - Christmas
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
papertakeweekly - anything goes optional extra no patterned paper
christmasblog - clean and simple

Boots Christmas card

A 8x8in white matt and layered with red card then embossed white card. The card is embossed using a Creative Expression embossing folder. The boots are stamped and heat embossed using a stamp by Chloe. I have cut holly with a Tattered Lace die to embellish boots. I have cut 2 flourishes with a Cheery Lynn die and the poinsettia is from a Marianne die. I have completed the card with gems

Challenges I would like to enter:

cardsgalore - anything goes
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2. - anything goes
creatalicious - embossing wet or dry
letscreate - seasonal flowers
liastampz- embossing (dry or heat)
12monthsofchristmaslinkup - optional theme Christmas critters
brownsugar - anything goes
simplycreatetoo - pretty woman
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes
sisteractcard - anything goes
fussyandfancy - lots of flowers
4craftychicks - anything goes
lovesrubberstamps - use at least 2 dies
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
rubysrainbow - anything goes
lilredwagon - "B" elieve it
pileiton - Mother's Day/For a lady
christmascard = colour challenge
craftyhazelnutschristmas - featuring a female or for a female
happylittlestampers-Christmas card challenge DT
pennyblackatallsorts - Dies and punches
avenue613 - anything goes optional twist feminine
addicted-to-stamps - flowers

Thank You for being there

This is a 8x8in white card. The card is matt and layered with a dusky pink card. The Sue Wilson Striplet Eternal ring die is used for the background in purple card. The dress and flowers are Stamps by Chloe which are stamped and heat embossed. The personalised sentiment is cut out using Tonic dies. I completed the card with pearls and gems.

Challenges I would like to enter:

allsorts - April showers bring May flowers
catchthebug - anything goes
brownsugar - anything goes
fussyandfancy - lots of flowers
simplycreatetoo - pretty woman
sisteractcard - anything goes
4craftychicks - anything goes
craftingbydesigns - anything goes
ema-ginationstation - anything goes
cuttlebugmania - we love to stamp
lovesrubberstamps - use at least 2 dies
retrorubber - anything goes
throughthecraftroomdoor - anything goes
sentimentalsundays - colour board inspiration
scribbleandscrapcrafts - anything goes
thepinkelephant - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
craftingmusketeers - use a die cut
thepapergirls - April showers bring May flowers
theshabbytearoom - Welcome Spring
citycrafter - inspiration photo
ladybugcrafts - your favourite colour

Celtic card

An 8x8in card folded to make an easel card. The top of the card is matt and layered with red and white card. and the bottom is matt and layered with red. I have used the Tonic Studios - Collectable Die Set- Celtic Dream - 184e for the elements. The large Celtic element on the base of the card acts as the stopper for the easel.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

4craftychicks - anything goes
ema-ginationstation - anything goes
creativecardcrew - Fancy folds
through the craft room door - anything goes
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
thepinkelephant - anything goes
glitternsparkle - easel cards
pileiton - Same pattern different ways
rubysrainbow - anything goes
brownsugar - anything goes
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes/lots of layers

My first stepper card

I have been waiting to get my hands on this die for a long time. A Crafts Too Presscut stepper card die used to cut out white card. A sheet from a Trim Craft 8x8 Tatty Teddy paper pack, A Sizzix nesting die of hearts is used for the sentiment, the flourish is cut using a Cheery Lynn die. A Tatty Teddy die is used to cut out Teddy embellishment.

It took a couple attempts but I got there in the end.

Challenges I would like to enter:

carabbiemomentsofcraft - anything goes
craftingfromtheheart - anything goes
brownsugar - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
thepinkelephant - anything goes
lilredwagon - something beginning with "B"
rubysrainbow - anything goes
pileitonchallenge - same pattern different ways

Knitted doll

Something different today. I have been busy knitting for a baby and this is for the big sister

Challenges I would like to enter:

notjustcard - anything goes

Bauble Christmas card

 A 8x8in white card matt and layered with red card and half of card has white card embossed using

a Crafts Too embossing folder. The bauble is cut using Creative Expressions dies and stamped with matching stamps. The pearl embellishment is by Hobbyhouse. The stick pins are handmade by myself and the embellishment is from Chloe's Creative Cards. The gems and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter:

christmascard - anything goes

christmascardsallyearround - ornaments

christmasblog - Twinkle Twinkle/ All sparkle and bright

craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 -anything goes

allsorts - bring on the bling

brownsugar - anything goes

Heart card

An 8x8in white card. The card is matt and layered with pink card and embossed white card. The white card is embossed using Tattered Lace embossing folders.

The pretty heart is cut out using a Tattered Lace die. The card is completed with pearls and ribbon

Challenges I would like to enter:

craftycatzweekly - Things with wings
sisteractcard - anything goes
die-cut-divas - In the garden
pennys - Use spooled items
chocolatecoffeecards - Use a die cut
creatalicious - embossing
ladybugcrafts - anything goes
memascrafts - anything goes with a twist use a die/punch
craftyourpassion - anything goes
ema-ginationstation - anything goes

Cute Christmas card

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with patterned paper from Marie Anne. The topper is by Hobby house the scalloped circle is cut using a Xcut die. The snowflakes are a Cheery Lynn die, the bird box is a Sizzix die. The sentiment is a Tonic die. The bird is from a Tattered Lace wreath die and the holly in the corners is also a Tattered Lace die

The card is completed with gems and pearls from my stash.

Challenges:

abcchristmas - "H" is for Happy Holiday
craftycreations - Seeing spots
ema-ginationstation - Anything goes
lilredwagon - Seeing spots
themaleroom - Using letters and/or numbers
creativecardcrew - Sentiment
diecuttindivas - something you find in garden
partytimetuesdays - anything goes
littlemissmuffet - round in circles
christmascard - inspiration photo
alwaysplayingwithpaper - anything goes

Poinsettia Christmas card

A 8x8in white easel card matt and layered with gold and white embossed card. Embossed using a Crafts Too embossing folder. The lattice die and flourish are by Cheery Lynn. The Merry Christmas die is by Crafts Too. The poinsettia are made using a Tattered Lace die, the rectangles on the base are cut out with Tonic dies and the oval is a Go Kreate.

The card is completed with pearl and gem embellishments.

Challenges:

craftyhazelnutschristmas - something beginning with "f" (flowers and flourish)
suzypantssmarty - Anything goes with a twist/use a punch or die
chocolatecoffeecards - Use a die cut
craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - anything Christmas
pileitonchallenge - April shower bring May flowers
papertakeweekly - Words words words
craftyourpassion - Anything goes
through the craft room door - anything goes
pinspirational = anything goes
partytimetuesdays - anything goes
papercreatorscrafts - flowers
ema-ginationstation = anything goes
creativecardcrew - Sentiment
diesruschallenge - April showers bring May flowers
craftingwhenwecan = Base a project on a song (We wish you a Merry Christmas)
creativefingers - Anything goes

Birthday card with flowers

A 8x8in white card matt and layered with pink card. A Sue Wilson Striplet Collection Eternal Ring die cut in pink. The flowers are stamped and embossed using a Daisy Stamp by Chloe. The sentiment is cut out using a Sue Wilson Scandinavian Collection - Oslo Die. The card is embellished with black self adhesive pearls and rhinestone sparklers.

Challenges:

chocolatecoffeecards -Use a die cut

suzypantssmarty - Anything goes with a twist, use a die or punch

corrosivechallengesbyjane - Floral fantasy

craftycatzweekly - It's a girl thing

creativefingers - Anything goes

sisteractcard - Anything goes

pileiton - Fancy frames and/or beautiful borders

pinkgem - Spring is in the air

catchthebug - Bingo (Flower theme, bling, 3 layers)

lisasomerville - colour splash, use black and white with a splash of colour

craftforthecraic - Die-ing for Spring

qkrstampede - Spring flowers

thestampingboutique - Spring

inthepink - make it sparkle

audsentiments - Birthday celebration

littlemissmuffet - anything goes

Red rubber inspirationals - Make a fuss

freshbreweddesigns - Birthdays

pennys - One for the girls

thepinkelephant - Anything goes

ema-ginationstation - Anything goes

hidinginmycraftroom - Freestyle

kraftyhands  -Nature's work

craftyourpassion - Anything goes

wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps - Flowers

sparklensprinklecreative - anything goes, use loose glitter, embossing powder and/or flocking

Pamper party card

Chloe is having a Pamper party so I thought this card would be ideal. An A4 card with gingham card and a Pamper party image which is embellished with flowers and gems. A panel with a personalised message and a Papermania flower

Challenges:

craftycatzweekly - Girly
sisteractcard - Anything goes
creativecorner - For a child
polkadoodle - Pink and pretty

Reindeer and sleigh Christmas card

An 8x8in white card matt and layered with gold and embossed white card, embossed using a Crafts  Too embossing folder. The reindeer and sleigh are by Tattered Lace. The sentiment is die cut.

The card is completed with gems.

Challenges:

christmascardchallenges - Travel theme

craftingwhenwecan - Base a project on a song (Rudolph the red nosed reindeer)

craftyhazelnutschristmas- Add some texture

sisteractcard - Anything goes

4craftychicks - diecuts

lilpatchofcraftyfriends - anything goes

craftycalendar- add a sentiment

craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2 - christmas

whimsyinspires - use a die

craftyourpassion - anything goes

Birthday card with Teddy

A 8x8inch card with Anna Marie gingham card. The hearts dies are by Sizzix and tag dies by Sue Wilson. The stars are cut out using a punch. The image is Wellington by Papermania

Challenges:

allsorts - Bingo (Die-cut, sentiment & gems)
sisteractcard - anything goes
diesrus - One for the boys
sparklesforum - Teddy Bears
4craftychicks - die cuts
fattastictuesday - anything goes with a die/punch
craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper - anything goes with patterned paper
papertakeweekly - anything goes
simplypapercraftsforalloccassions - anything goes/Steampunk
craftycalendar - add a sentiment
clearitout - anything goes
pennys - anything goes
craftyourpassion - anything goes
through the craft room door - anything goes