Gift Box

I have made this box using the Tonic Octagon Kaleidoscope Dies. I used gold card and red mirror card and completed the box sides with flat backed pearls. I added die cut poinsettia to the top of the box that I cut with Marianne dies. I also added star sprigs that I cut with a Sue Wilson die.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #11th Sept - anything goes (1/2)*

craftingfromtheheart #219 - anything goes (1/3)*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #402 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Work in progess

My post today is work in progress.
I am making a New Baby Record Book with Tonic Memory Book dies

1st Christmas Tree Decoration

I have covered a MDF bauble shape with Anna Marie spotty paper. I attached tiny pompon around the edge of the bauble and then a heart time around the front and back of the bauble. I die cut the gingerbread girl with a Cheery Lynn die in tan card and attached a small piece of black card behind the eyes and red card behind the little hearts before attaching the gingerbread girl to the bauble. I die cut the Merry Christmas with Dovecraft dies and the 1st with Tattered Lace dies. I completed my decoration with red ribbon.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #213 - anything goes option clean and simple (8/8)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftingwithanattitude #43 - anything goes (3/3)*

craftycatzweekly #428 - anything goes option add a butterfly (3/3)*

creativefingers #152 - anything goes (3/3)*

creativecraftcottage #111 - ribbon and/or lace (3/3)*

crimbo-crackers #166 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftyhazelnutschristmas #402 - anything goes (unlimited)*

scrapyland #97 - anything goes with brand of die srapyland stock (5/5)*

thecraftyaddicts #52 - anything goes option back to school (3/3)*

scrapping4fun #123 - lace/ribbon/buttons (3/4)*

fabnfunky #406 - bingo/ diecuts/ribbon/red* Top 3

hidinginmycraftroom #369 - super scraps (2/3)*

themerrychristmas #15th Aug - anything Christmas (3/3)*

Bauble Christmas card

I have made this card prepared for personalisation.

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red and then gold embossed card. I embossed the gold card with a Crafts Too embossing folder. I rounded the corners of these layers with a punch

I have die cut the baubles using a Spellbinders nesting set. I embossed the baubles with a Sue Wilson embossing folder. I die cut the poinsettia with a Marianne die. I embellished the baubles with a ribbon and a fancy embellishments from Chloes Creative Card. I die cut the scalloped ovals with Crafts Too dies. Closer to Christmas I will print a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a scalloped oval die and put it in the place of the white oval on the card. I completed my card with a pearl embellishment on the poinsettia and Tonic Nuvo drops.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #213 - anything goes option clean and simple (7/8)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftycatzweekly #428 - anything goes option add a butterfly (2/3)*

creativefingers #152 - anything goes (2/3)*

creativecraftcottage #111 - ribbon and/or lace (2/3)*

crimbo-crackers #166 - anything goes (unlimited)

craftyhazelnutschristmas #402 - anything goes (unlimited)*

themerrychristmas #Aug 15th - anything Christmas (2/3)*

scrapyland #97 - anything goes with die scrapyland stock (4/5)*

scrapping4fun #123 - lace/ribbon/buttons (2/4)*

pdelinkyparty #Sept - cards (1/3)*

fabnfunky #406 - bingo/die cuts/ribbon/red*

hidinginmycraftroom #369 - super scraps (1/3)*

craftyfriends #92 - embossing (1/3)*

 

Personalised Anniversary card

I matt and layered my 8x8in white card with silver mirror card, navy card and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I attached ribbon across my card and that attached some lace and pearl embellishment through the centre of the ribbon. I used a nesting set of dies from The Works and firstly die cut the larger size in the silver mirror card, the next size in navy. I die cut the flourishes with Cheery Lynn large and small dies. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with the next size in the nesting set. I attached the flourishes around the sentiment. I attached the larger flourish on the ribbon before adding the other embellishments with my glue gun. I have added flowers then pearls on string and pearl pins between the flowers.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes optional pastel colours (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #213 - anything goes option clean and simple (6/8)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #396 - anything goes (3/3)*

craftingbydesigns #Sept - anything goes (3/3)*

craftingwithanattitude #43 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftycatzweekly #428 - anything goes option add a butterfly (1/3)*

creativefingers #152 - anything goes (1/3)*

crafty-girls-creations #50 - anything goes (3/3)

creativecraftcottage #111 - ribbon and/or lace (1/3)*

letscreate #141 - anything goes option best friends (3/3)*

pinkgem #226 - wedding anniversary/wedding day/engagement (unlimited)*

scrapyland #97 - anything goes with a brand of die scrapyland stock (2/3)*

thecraftyaddicts #52 - anything goes option back to school (2/3)*

scrapping4fun #123 - lace/ribbon/buttons (1/4)*

Light up Lantern

I have used a Tonic die to make this lantern.

I cut all the elements and attached red acetate to the back of the die cut sections. I assembled the lantern using red liner tape. Before attaching the base I die cut a small circle from the base. 

I have used two battery operated white tea lights. I glued them together and then attached a band of card around them using hot glue to hold them together making sure the switches are as close together as possible. I attached these battery operated tea lights to the inside of my lantern using hot glue with the switches protruding through the die cut circle on the base to allow the tea lights to be turned on and off easily.

To complete the lantern I attached a pretty embellishment on each side.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes optional pastel colours (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #213 - anything goes option clean and simple (5/8)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

pennys #396 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftingbydesigns #Sept - anything goes (2/3)*

craftingwithanattitude #43 - anything goes (1/3)*

letscreate #141 - anything goes option best friends (2/3)*

scrapyland #97 - anything goes with brand of die scrapyland stock (2/5)* Designer choice top 3

Wedding Card

I have made an 8x8in white easel card. I matt and layered the top and bottom with pink and white embossed card. I die cut the valance in pink using a Cheery Lynn die twice to add to the top of my card. I cut the lattice in pink and mounted it onto plain white card. I attached this to the top of my card using foam pads. I die cut the heart using a Tonic die. I cut the design in pink and the plain heart background in white and stuck these together before attaching it to the lattice.

I die cut the rectangles for the bottom of my card using dies from a Tonic nesting die set. I die cut the sentiment using a Sue Wilson die. I assembled these elements with glue and then attached them to the base of my card using foam pads so they will act as a stopper for easel.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes option pastel colours (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #350 - anything goes (5/5)*

lovetocraft #26 - anything goes (5/5)*

mixitup #17 - anything goes/layering (5/5)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #213 - anything goes optional clean and simple (4/8)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftingfromtheheart #218 - anything goes (3/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #4th Sept - anything goes (2/2)*

craftingbydesigns #5th Sept - anything goes (1/3)*

scrapyland #97 - anything goes using brand of die scrapyland stock (1/5)*

thecraftyaddicts #52 - anything goes option back to school (1/3)*

pennys #396 - anything goes (1/3)*

cardz4galz #79 - beautiful backgrounds (1/3)*

cardsgalore #55 - anything goes (3/3)*

creativeinspirations #Sept - anything goes*

hidinginmycraftroom #368 - pastels (3/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

letscreate #141 - anything goes optional best friends (1/3)*

pinkgem #226 - wedding anniversary/wedding day/engagement (unlimited)*

Wedding Card

I have been asked to make this wedding card ASAP.

I have made a white 8x8in easel card. I matt and layered the top and bottom with pink and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I die cut the eternal ring strip detail with a Sue Wilson die 3 times in pink card and then attached them next to each other on a piece of plain white card. I attached satin ribbon where the strips meet. I die cut the ovals using dies from a Presscut nesting set and added the "Wedding Day" that I cut with a Tonic die and then attached the ovals to the eternal ring design. I made the flowers using dies from the Sara Davies Rustic Wedding Collection. I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Tonic rectangle die and mounted it onto a pink rectangle and then attached that to my card with foam pads so it will act as a stopper for the easel. I completed my card with Tonic Nuvo Drops.

I made a box using my score board and matt and layered the panels with pink and white embossed card. I added the die cut circles that I cut with Xcut dies and then the tag which I have left blank so it can be handwritten on.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes optional pastel colours (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #350 - anything goes (4/5)*

lovetocraft #26 - anything goes (4/5)*

mixitup #17 - anything goes/layering (4/5)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

avenue613 #213 - anything goes option clean and simple (3/8)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

craftingfromtheheart #218 - anything goes (2/3)*

thepapergirls #159 - inspiration photo (2/3)*

craftysentiments #4th Sept - anything goes (1/3)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #Sept 4th - anything goes (1/2)*

pileiton #Sept - think big/big flowers (unlimited)*

creationsinpink #1 - anything in pink (3/3)*

hidinginmycraftroom #368 - pastels (2/3)*

ribbongirls #Sept - anything goes*

thesisterhoodofcrafters #22 August (3/3)*

crafty-girls-creations #50 - anything goes (2/3)

pinkgem #226 - wedding anniversary/wedding day/engagement (unlimited)*

Little girl birthday card

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink card and then white embossed card. I embossed the white card with a Tattered Lace embossing folder. I coloured a My Bestie image with Spectrum Noir pencils. I die cut the image using a rectangular die from a Tonic nesting set. I cut a pink rectangle using the next size up in the nesting set and used this to mount my image. I die cut the fence and grass with Memory Box dies and then attached them to the bottom of my card. I added the tiny flowers that I cut with a Cheery Lynn die. I attached the branch to the top of my card and used a punch to cut leaves and a Cheery Lynn die to cut the flowers that are added to the branch. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut with a Marianne tag die and attached some ribbon before adding it to my card.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes option pastel colours (unlimited)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #350 - anything goes (3/5)*

pennys #395 - anything goes (3/3)* Top 3

lovetocraft #26 - anything goes (3/5)*

craftygalscorner #173 - anything goes (3/3)*

4craftychicks #418 - anything goes*

cardsgalore #55 - anything goes (3/3)*

mixitup #17 - anything goes/layering (3/5)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything  goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #9 - anything goes (3/3)*

diecuttindivas #384 - die cutting and what makes you happy/a card for my niece just thinking about her makes me smile (3/3)*

avenue613 #213 - anything goes option clean and simple (2/8)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything goes (unlimited)*

modsquad #29th Aug - anything goes (3/3)*

mybestiesaussie #Sept - anything goes plus Spring (1/3)* 2nd runner up

mybestiesdutchgirls #Sept - anything goes (1/3)*

besties #Sept - steampunk/anything goes*

mybestiesspanish #51 - anything goes (unlimited)*

scrapbookstampsociety #148 - anything goes option monochrome (1/3)*

artisticinspirations #206 - anything goes (unlimited)*

colouringinscrapland #Sept - anything goes/easel card (1/2)*

craftingfromtheheart #218 - anything goes (1/3)*

cutencrafty #8 - anything goes (1/5)*

thepapernestdolls #Sept - anything goes (1/2)*

createsandmakes #24 - anything goes (3/3) Blog Closed

thepapergirls #159 - inspiration photo (1/3)*

josscrapshack #249 - anything goes (3/3)*

alwayshappybirthday #Sept - happy birthday (2/3)*

creationsinpink #1 - anything goes in pink (2/3)*

thesisterhoodofcrafters #22 Aug - bloomin' flowers (2/3)*

crafty-girls-creations #50 - anything goes (1/3)

Deer birthday card

I have matt and layered my white 8x8in card with tan and pink card. I covered the top of my card with white embossed card then added layers of green card that I cut with a die to create grass. I die cut a fence to add along the bottom of my card. I assembled 3 deer and then attached them to my card amongst the grass. I die cut the tree and added it to the top of my card and attached tiny flowers to it. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Xcut die. I added flowers that I cut with a punch. I completed my card with flat backed pearls.

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes optional pastel (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #28th Aug - anything goes (2/2)*

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #350 - anything goes (2/5)*

pennys #395 - anything goes (2/3)*

lovetocraft #26 - anything goes (2/5)*

craftygalscorner #173 - anything goes (2/3)*

4craftychicks #418 - anything goes*

cardsgalore #55 - anything goes (2/3)*

mixitup #17 - anything goes/layering (2/5)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything  goes (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #9 - anything goes (2/3)*

diecuttindivas #384 - die cut and what makes you happy/thinking about my beautiful niece always makes me smile (2/3)*

avenue613 #213 - anything  goes option clean and simple (1/8)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #89 - anything  goes (unlimited)*

dragonflydreams #2nd Sept - anything goes *

modsquad #29 Aug - anything goes (2/3)*

craftycreations #373 - anything goes (2/2)*

createsandmakes #24 - anything goes (2/3) Blog Closed

josscrapshack #249 - anything goes (2/3)*

alwayshappybirthday #Sept - happy birthday (1/3)*

thesisterhoodofcrafters #22nd Aug - bloomin' flowers (1/3)*

New Baby Girl Exploding Box

This is my DT post over at craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.

I finally have new plates for my die cutting machine. It has been driving nuts without them because meant very limited crafting.

I have made this following the instructions under tutorials on my blog. I have used First Edition Baby Girl patterned papers.

I dies I have used are as follows:

Shoes - Marianne

Nesting dies - From The Works

Bib - Sue Wilson

Rabbit, duck and bib - Sue Wilson

Pram - Marianne

Rocking Horse - Tattered Lace

Teddies - Tonic

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

creatalicious #146 - anything goes optional pastel colours (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #28th Aug - anything goes (1/2)*

pileiton #145 - new technique or oldest stash/these boxes are great for using up scraps (unlimited)*

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with brand of die scrapyland stock (5/5)* Honourable mention

abitmoretimetocraft #75 - anything goes (unlimited)*

wordartwednesday #350 - anything goes (1/5)*

pennys #395 - anything goes (1/3)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lovetocraft #26 - anything goes (1/5)*

hidinginmycraftroom #368 - pastels (1/3)*

craftygalscorner #173 - anything goes (1/3)*

4craftychicks #418 - anything goes*

asyoulikeit #30th Aug - favourite non card project and why/I love these boxes there is so much scope and areas for different elements (1/3)*

cardsgalore #55 - anything goes (1/3)*

catchthebug #Sept - anything goes (1/3)*

crazy4challenges #450 - using any technique

lilredwagon #461 - old or new trends*

diecuttindivas #384 - die cut and what makes you happy/a new baby (1/3)* Showcase pick

fabnfunky #405 - babies (1/1)*

aperfecttimetocraft #9 - anything goes (1/3)* spotlight winner

classicdesignteam #9 - anything goes must be DT project (1/3)*

creationsinpink #1 - anything goes in pink (1/3)*

eclecticellapu #Sept - anything goes (unlimited)*

mixitup #17 - anything goes/layering (1/5)*

modsquad #29 Aug - anything goes (1/3)*

craftycreations #373 - anything goes (1/2)*

createsandmakes #24 - anything goes (1/3)

josscrapshack #249 - anything goes (1/3)*

2sistersontheblog #19 - baby card (1/3)*

A gift bag for my niece

I have made another gift bag for Christmas using up my stash.

I have covered the bag with patterned paper and then die cut the Santa using a Tonic die and attached that to the bag.

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

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square/rectangular card (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #21st Aug - anything goes (2/2)*

pileiton #145 - new technique/oldest stash/gift bag using my stash (unlimited)*

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with brand of die scrapyland stock (3/5)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #88 - anything goes (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (5/5)*

crimbo-crackers #165 - anything goes (unlimited)

pennys #394 - anything goes (1/3)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Parchment 3D Christmas Tree

I have used a Groovi board to make this Christmas tree. The instructions are on the board which is a clever idea. After assembling the tree I added a battery operated tealight. I am pleased with my first attempt. I can't wait to try again and learn from my mistakes.

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

pileiton #145 - new technique/oldest stash (unlimited) first 3D Groovi Christmas Tree*

craftyhazelnutschristmas #399 - anything goes (unlimited)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (5/5)* winner

crimbo-crackers #165 - anything goes (unlimited)

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square/rectangle card (unlimited)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #21st Aug - anything goes (1/2)* Top 3

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (5/5)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #88 - anything goes (2/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (4/5)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes optional magical/fantasy (8/8)* top rocker 

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Sympathy card

A difficult card to make but one you make with lots of love for somebody you are thinking of.

I have matt and layered my cream DL card with tan card and then card with a simple sentiment.

I have die cut a Cheery Lynn flourish and a Cheery Lynn butterfly and attached them to my card

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

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with die brand that scrapyland stock (3/5)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

notjustcards #August - anything goes (4/5)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #88 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangular cards (unlimited|)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (6/8)*

pileiton #145 - new technique/oldest stash (unlimited) cheery lynn flourish die, one of first dies I owned*

hidinginmycraftroom #366 - die cuts (2/3)

creativefingers #151 - anything goes (3/3)*

creativecraftcottage #110 - no patterned paper (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (3/5)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

letscreate #140 - anything goes option layers (1/3)*

Boat Card for a Thank You

I made this card for a lovely couple who very kindly allowed my family to use their beautiful caravan last weekend.

The Hunkydory books came in useful again. I found this image which was perfect.

I made an 8x8in white easel card. I mounted the image onto blue card. I die cut the valance using a Cheery Lynn die. I matt and layered the top of the card with navy and then white card. I then attached the two valances and then added the image. I matt and layered the base with navy and white card to matt the top. I die cut the elements on the bottom using Spellbinders Nesting dies. I then cut the sentiment using a Cheery Lynn die. Unfortunately I didn't have a thank you die and I had run out of ink so "Best Wishes" had to do. I die cut the little boat with a die from a Sue Wilson baby set. I attached this element to the base of my card with foam pads so it will act as the stopper for the easel.

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

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with die scrapyland stock (2/5)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from afar (unlimited)* Top 3

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

hidinginmycraftroom #366 - use die cuts (1/3)

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (3/5)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangular cards (unlimited)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (5/8)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (2/5)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Cute girly card

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with pink card and then green and white gingham card.

I distressed and inked these layers before attaching them to my card. I attached ribbon and hessian across my card. I have die cut the ornate shape with a Joy die and attached it to my card and then added my Hobbyhouse image to it. I added flowers, buds, moss and pearl strands to my card using hot glue. I die cut the sentiment with a Cheery Lynn die and added to the white shape that I cut with a Spellbinders die. I die cut the flourishes with a Cheery Lynn die and then attached these elements to my card. I completed my card with flat backed pearls

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

throughthecraftroomdoor #15th Aug - anything goes (2/2)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (2/5)*

scrapyland #96 - anything goes with brand of die scrapyland stock (1/5)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from afar (unlimited)*

aperfecttimetocraft #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

wordartwednesday #348 - anything goes (1/5)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangular cards (unlimited)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (4/8)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (4/5)*

craftygalscorner #172 - add ribbon and/or bow (1/3)*

creativefingers #151 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftingbydesigns #Aug - anything goes (3/3)*

cardz4galz #78 - dies and/or punches (1/3)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Wreath Christmas Card

This is my card for the challenge over at movingalongwiththetimes

Some of my family love flowers, so I have made this card with them in mind.

I have covered my 8x8in white card with green embossed card. I used a holly embossing folder.

I die cut oval using dies from a Presscut nesting set. I added the die cut sentiment to the ovals and then attached it to my card.

I used various supplies from my local artificial floral supplier. I have bought similar elements from craft shops in the past but they are so much cheaper if you can find a similar supplier where you live.

I attached these to the wreath using hot glue and then the wreath to my card with hot glue.  I completed my card by using Tonic Nuvo drops for the "berries" on the embossed background.

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

throughthecraftroomdoor #14/8 - anything goes (1/2)*

creativecraftcottage #110 - no patterned paper (2/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #87 - anything goes (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #74 - anything goes (unlimited)*

creatalicious #145 - anything goes option no square or rectangle card (unlimited)*

ikesworld #111 - anything goes option all at sea (4/5)*

notjustcards #Aug - anything goes (1/5)* Top 3

craftyhazelnutschristmas #398 - anything Christmas option for a lady/girl (unlimited)*

themerrychristmas #15th Aug - anything Christmas (1/3)*

eclecticellapu #Aug - friends from afar (unlimited)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes optional magical/fantasy (3/8)*

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #44 - optional add some greenery (unlimited)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (3/5)*

creativefingers #151 - anything goes (1/3)*

crimbo-crackers #165 - anything goes (unlimited)

12monthsofchristmaslinkup #44 - anything goes option add some greenery*

craftycalendar #Aug - dotty and/or stripes (2/3) dotty on embossed background*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Motorcycle Birthday Card

The image from a Hunkydory little book has helped to make a basic last minute card again.

They have been useful so many times particularly for men's cards.

I have simply matt and layered my 8x8in card with red card and then added Creative Expressions ribbon down the card. I matt and layered the image with red, green and kraft card and then attached it to my card. I printed a sentiment and die cut it with an oval die from a Presscut nesting set. I also cut red and green ovals to mount my sentiment before adding it to my card. I completed my card with some stars that I cut with a punch.

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

thecraftyaddicts #51 - anything goes/all about boys and men (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #8 - anything goes (2/3)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes optional magical/fantasy (3/8)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*

Pretty Box

I have used the Tonic Kaleidoscope dies to create this box. This box is very similar to a sample that was on Hochanda. I loved it so thought I would have a go. I'm very pleased with the results.

The dies are very easy to use. There are lots of videos on you tube to help you with this.

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

tuesdaythrowdown #404 - anything goes (1/1)*

throughthecraftroomdoor #7/8/18 - anything goes (1/2)*

thecraftyaddicts #51 - anything goes option for men/boys (3/3)*

pileiton #145 - new technique (unlimited)*

pdelinkyparty #31 - stitched dies (1/1)*

creativecraftcottage #110 - no patterned paper (1/3)*

hidinginmycraftroom #364 - use 3 colours (2/3)*

lilpatchofcraftyfriends #87 - anything goes (2/3)*

craftysentiments #7th Aug - anything goes (1/3)*

createsandmakes #23 - anything goes (3/3)*

corrosivechallengesbyjanet #8 - anything goes (1/3)*

abitmoretimetocraft #73 - anything goes (unlimited)*

josscrapshack #245 - anything goes (3/3)

craftingwithanattitude #42 - anything goes (3/3)*

morgansartworld #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

classicdesignteam #8 - anything goes (3/3)*

aperfecttimetocraft #8 - anything goes (2/3)*

avenue613 #212 - anything goes option magical/fantasy (2/8)*

lovetocraft #25 - anything goes (2/5)*

craftingbydesigns #Aug - anything goes (2/3)*

daisychain #22 - anything goes (unlimited)*