Monday, 31 July 2023

Ruby Wedding Anniversary Card

 


I have made this simple anniversary card using Crafty Buddy Crystal Light Alphabet stamps. I matt and layered my DL card with red and then white and then stamped the sentiment onto the white card using red because 40yrs anniversary is Ruby Anniversary

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

wordartwednesday #605/606 - anything goes (5/10)*
allsorts #739/40 - anything but square (2/3)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #210 - anything goes (3/3)*


Sunday, 30 July 2023

Xmas Nutcracker Card


I have made this Nutcracker Christmas Card with acetate.

I cut the front of my 8x8in white card in half. I added the acetate to the back of the remaining half of the front of my card and then added the half which I cut off on the back from the card to make the inside of  the card look neat. I die cut small circles and stamped "XMAS" using the Crystal Lights Alphabet from Craft Buddy. I added this to the acetate and adding circles to the back of this too again for a neat finish.

I matt and layered the other side of  my card with gold holographic card and then white card. I stamped the images onto the white card again using Craft Buddy stamps. I also added the gold holographic card to the inside of my card.

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

abcchristmas #12th July - "O" for ornaments (unlimited)*
crafterscafe #299 - Christmas in July (2/5)*
getcreative #123 - Christmas in July (4/5)
12monthsofchristmas #102 - anything Christmas (4/10)
wordartwednesday #605-606 - anything goes (6/10)*
sparklesforumchristmas #150 - include gold (3/3)*
sweetstampin #22nd July (3/3)
starstampz #48 - Christmas in July (3/3)
sparklesforum #166 - Christmas in July (unlimited)*
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #210 - anything goes (2/3)*
dreamvalley #298 - Christmas in July (3/3)*



 



Saturday, 29 July 2023

Personalised 4th Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my A4 card with yellow, white and then spotty card. I added lace and ribbon down my landscape card. I have used a Hobby House image and mounted it onto a yellow scalloped circle which I made with an Xcut die from a nesting set. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a Crafters Companion die from a nesting set and then added mounted it. I added these two elements to my card. Finally I added the "4" sticker to a die cut before attaching it to my card.

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

allsorts #739/40 - anything but square (1/3)
creativefingers #259 - anything goes (3/3)*
classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #July - anything goes (8/8)
pennys #551 - anything goes (3/3)
throughthepurplehaze #July -  anything goes (3/3)
wordartwednesday #605-606 - anything goes (5/10)*
useyourstuff #489 - three item cluster 
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #210 - anything goes (2/3)*
cardz4galz #204 - something beginning with"P"/Pretty (1/3)*




Thursday, 27 July 2023

Trio of Nutcrackers Card

 


I have made this DL card using Craft Buddy Crystal Art Stamps. 

I matt and layered my card with holographic card and then white card with the stamped images. I coloured the images with pens and then added Magic Glue to enable me to add crystals to the designs.

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

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #July - anything goes (7/8)
abcchristmas #12th July - "o" for ornament (unlimited)*
throughthepurplehaze #July - anything goes (2/3)*
crafterscafe #299 - Christmas in July (1/5)*
getcreative #123 - Christmas in July (3/5)
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #102 - anything goes Christmas (3/10)
craftygalscorner #245 - Christmas in July (3/3)
wordartwednesday #605-606 - anything goes (4/10)*
sparklesforum #166 - Christmas in July (unlimited)*
dreamvalley #298 - Christmas in July (2/3)*
christmascardsallyearround #July - Mostly white (3/5)*



Wednesday, 26 July 2023

New Baby Card

 


I have made this creation using stamps by Craft Buddy.

I matt and layered my card with dark blue card and then white card with the stamped detail. I added crystals to the stamped image

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


avenue613 #July - anything goes (6/8)
throughthepurplehaze #July - anything goes (1/3)
wordartwednesday #605-606 - anything goes 3/10)*
pattiescreations #208 - anything goes with a stamp (3/3)


Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Purple Nutcracker Card

 


I have made this 8x8in card using Craft Buddy stamps, holographic card and dies,

I matt and layered my card with holographic card. I cut the white card to size and then stamped the Nut Cracker images into the bottom corners. I stamped the sentiment and die cut it with a die from Decorative Nesting Ovals set. I mounted this element onto the decorative oval before attaching it to my card. I coloured the images with pens and then added Magic Glue to enable me to add the crystals to my design. 

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

allsorts #738 - anything goes (2/3)*
creativefingers #259 - anything goes (2/3)*
classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)*
avenue613 #July - anything goes (5/8)
pennys #551 - anything goes (2/3)
abcchristmas #12th July - "o" for ornament (unlimited)*
dragonflydreams #July - Christmas (3/3)
getcreative #123 - Christmas in July (2/5)
craftygalscorner #245 - Christmas in July (2/3)
wordartwednesday #605-606 - anything goes (2/10)*
sparklesforumchristmas #150 - include gold (2/3)*
sweetstampin #22nd July - Christmas in July (2/3)
starstampz #48 - Christmas in July (2/3)
sparklesforum #166 - Christmas in July (unlimited)*
pattiescreations #208 - anything goes with a stamp (2/3)
lilpatchofcraftyfriends #210 - anything goes (1/3)*
dreamvalley #298 - Christmas in July (1/3)*
christmascardsallyearround #July - mostly white (2/5)*







Sunday, 23 July 2023

Nutcracker Christmas Card

 


This creation is made using the Craft Buddy stamps. 

I have matt and layered my card with holographic card from Craft Buddy and white card. I have stamped the images and sentiment onto the white card. I coloured the images with various pens and then added magic glue to attach the crystals.

I would like to enter this card into the following challengesL

allsorts #738 - summer blues (1/3)*
cardsgalore #113 - anything goes (3/3)*
creativefingers #259 - anything goes (1/3)*
classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #July - anything goes (4/8)
pennys #551 anything goes (1/3)
abcchristmas #12th July - "O" for ornaments (unlimited)*
dragonflydreams #July - Christmas (2/3)
getcreative #123 - Christmas in July (1/5)
12monthsofchristmaslinkup #102 - anything goes Christmas (1/10)
craftygalscorner #245 - Christmas in July (1/3)
wordartwednesday #605-606 - anything goes (1/10)*
sparklesforumchristmas #150 - include gold (1/3)
sweetstampin #22nd July - Christmas in July (1/3)
starstampz #48 - Christmas in July (1/3)
sparklesforum #166 - Christmas in July (unlimited)*
pattiescreations #208 - anything goes with a stamp (1/3)
christmascardsallyearround #July - mostly white (1/5)*







Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Personalised Football Supporter Card

 


I  have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with red card and then white card. I printed an image of the football team badge and die cut it with an oval die from a nesting set and then mounted it onto a red oval before attaching it to my card. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it before adding it to a red oval and then my card. I completed my card with stars which I cut with a punch. 

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

classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #July - anything goes (3/8)


Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Grandson Birthday Card

 


I have covered my 8x8in white card with blue card. I printed the image and die cut it with a circle die from a Go Kreate nesting set. I mounted that element onto a red circle which is cut with the next size up in the nesting set. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with an oval die. I assembled these die cut elements before completing my card with stars which I cut with a punch.

allsorts #726 - embossing folders/anything goes (1/3)
cardsgalore #113 - anything goes (2/3)*
creativefingers #258 - anything goes (2/3)
classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)
avenue613 #July 2023 - anything goes optional nautical (2/8)
pennys #550 - anything goes (1/3)*



Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Reindeer Tag


I have made this gift tag using dies from Craft Buddy. I die cut elements using the Circle nesting die set. I stamped the cute reindeer using a Crystal Art Stamp. After colouring the image I added the Magic Glue to enable me to attach the crystals. I added twine to the back of the tag.





 

Sunday, 2 July 2023

Reindeer DL Card

 


I have matt and layered my white DL card with red card and then white card. I have stamped the head of the Crafty Buddy Cute Reindeer onto a circle. I stamped a sentiment onto white card and cut it like a banner. I cut a slightly larger banner  in red card to mount the sentiment and then assembled these elements to my card.

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

allsorts #735 - anything goes optional summertime (1/3)
cardsgalore #113 - anything goes (1/3)*
creativefingers #258 - anything goes (1/3)
classicdesign #7 - anything goes (unlimited)
abcchristmas #14th June - L for lots of  layers (unlimited)
avenue613 #July - anything goes option nautical (1/8)
dragonflydreams #July - Christmas (1/3)



Thursday, 29 June 2023

Gold Poinsettia Card

 


I have matt and layered my 7x7in white card with gold card and then the white card which I have added a stamped design on. I have used Craft Buddy stamps and crystals to make this creation

avenue613 #June 2023 - anything goes (4/8)


Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Advent Calendar

 


I made this creation using Craft Buddy Crystal Art stamps.

I stamped the images onto white card and then coloured them with markers before adding Craft Buddy Magic Glue to enable me to add the crystals. 

I created the background with a stencil from Craft Buddy. 

I assembled the boxes and attached them to mount board. I added strips of red card onto the sides of the boxes. I stamped  the numbers onto red card and cut the card to fit the front of the boxes. I coloured the numbers and added the Craft Buddy Magic Glue to enable me to attach the crystals

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

allsorts #734 - anything goes (2/3)*
pennys #549 - anything goes (2/3)*
cardsgalore #112 - anything goes (3/3)*
creativefingers #257 - anything goes (2/3)*
classicdesign #6 - anything goes (unlimited)*
asyoulikeit #15th June - favourite non birthday/ I can create lots of different creations for numerous people at Christmas (2/3)*
abcchristmas #L for lots of layers (unlimited)* Top 3
avenue613 #June 2023 - anything goes (3/8)*
cardz4galz #202 - more than one fold (1/3)*
dragonflydreams #June - Fancy folds (1/3)*
fabnfunky #576 - four legged friends (1/2)*


Monday, 26 June 2023

Poinsettia Stamp Christmas Card

 


I have been busy making projects with the new stamps by Craft Buddy

I have used stamps from the Poinsettia Garland stamp set.

I stamped the images onto white card. I coloured them with pens and then added the Craft Buddy Magic Glue. I added crystals to the design. I matt and layered my 7x7in white card with red card and then the white card with stamped design. 

I completed my card with satin ribbon

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

allsorts #734 - anything goes/bunch of flowers (1/3)*
pennys #549 - anything goes (1/3)*
cardsgalore #112 - anything goes (2/3)*
creativefingers #257 - anything goes (1/3)*
classicdesign #6 - anything goes (unlimited)*
asyoulikeit#15th June - favourite non birthday/ I can create lots of different creations for numerous people at Christmas (1/3)*
abcchristmas #L for lots of layers (unlimited)*
avenue613 #June 2023 - anything goes (2/8)*


Monday, 5 June 2023

Forever Card

 


I have used a large Tonic die set to create this card. I
 
I have used an 8x8in white card blank. I die cut the frame element in pink mirror card. I die cut the decorative elements from the die set using kraft card and pink card.  I completed my project with some flat backed gems. 

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

allsorts #731 - use your dies (1/3)
pennys #547 - anything goes using paper (1/3)*
cardsgalore #112 - anything goes (1/3)*
creativefingers #256 - anything goes (1/3)*
useyourstuff #485 - anything goes*
classicdesign #June - anything goes (unlimited)
asyoulikeit #1st June - favourite: pastel or bright and why/bright is cheerful (1/3)
avenue613 #June 2023 - anything goes (1/8)


Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Sister Birthday Card

 


I have covered my scalloped edge 8x8in white card with holographic card from Craft Buddy

I die cut the bottle and glasses using dies from a Tonic set. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a set from Craft Buddy. I used a die set to create the element used for the sentiment.

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

allsorts #727 - April showers bring May flowers optional anything goes (3/3)*
pennys #546 - anything goes (1/3)*
cardsgalore #111 - anything goes (3/3)*


Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Daughter Birthday Card

 


I have used an 8x8in white scalloped edge card blank. I matt and layered the card with pink mirror card and then black and white spotty card. I added lace and ribbon across my card. I have used an image from a Hunkydory book, I mounted the image onto pink mirror card before attaching it to my card blank. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a Spellbinders nesting set. I added the sentiment onto a slightly larger die cut before attaching it to my card. 

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

allsorts #727 - anything goes option April showers bring May flowers (2/3)*


Sunday, 7 May 2023

40th Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with lilac card.

I used the Craft Buddy Mandala stencil set to create the design. I cut the white card to size and then attached it to my card blank. I stamped the sentiment with Craft Buddy stamps to create a Crystal Art design. 

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

allsorts #727 - anything goes option April showers bring May flowers (1/3)*
creativefingers #254 - anything goes (3/3)*


Friday, 5 May 2023

Butterfly Birthday Card

 


I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with holographic card and then white card.

I stencilled the butterfly with  a stencil set from Craft Buddy.  I cut the image out and attached it to my card.

I printed a sentiment and die cut it with a Craft Buddy die. I then matt and layered the sentiment with other dies from the nesting set.

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

fabnfunky #572 - Things with wings (unlimited)*
creativefingers #254 - anything goes (2/3)*


Thursday, 4 May 2023

Stencilled Butterfly Card

 


I have used a stencil set from Craft Buddy to make this  project.

The image is created with a set of 4 stencils.

I have used various colours of ink to create the detail. I have used Crystal Art stamps to create the detail on the edges of my design. I matt and layered my card with holographic card and then the white card with the image

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

fabnfunky #572 - things with wings (unlimited)*
throughthepurplehaze #204 - colour palette (1/3)
creativefingers #254 - anything goes (1/3)*
cardsgalore #111 - anything goes (2/3)*




Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Thinking Of You Card

 


I have made this card using the Inky Blooms Stencil Set from Craft Buddy

I have matt and layered my card with holographic card  and then white card. I attached the stencilled image to holographic card before attaching it to my card. I printed the sentiment and die cut it with a die from a Craft Buddy nesting set I added the decorative element which I cut with another die from the nesting set. 

I would like to enter this card into following challenges:

allsorts #726 - anything goes option one for the girls (3/3)*
crafterscafe #296 - Easter and/or flowers (4/5)*
makemymonday #Flowers (3/3) Top 5
cardsgalore #111 - anything goes (1/3)*




Sunday, 30 April 2023

Mandala Card

 


I have used a Craft Buddy stencil set to create the Mandala on this card. 

I added this to an 8x8in white card which I matt and layered  with holographic card, white card and then black card before adding the image.

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

creativeinspirations #April - anything goes*
allsorts #726 - anything goes option one for the girls (2/3)*


Saturday, 29 April 2023

Stencilled Flower Card

 


I have used a stencil set from Craft Buddy to create my image.

I matt and layered my scalloped edge 7x7in white card with red card, holographic card and then white card.

I die cut the elements using a nesting die set from Craft Buddy. I assembled the die cuts using foam tape. I cut the image using a die from the set. 

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

fabnfunky #571 - May flowers (unlimited)*
creativeinspirations #April - anything goes*
creativefingers #253 - anything goes (3/3)*
pennys #545 - anything goes (3/3)*
allsorts #726  - anything goes option one for the girls (1/3)*
throughthepurplehaze #April - for the girls (3/3)*
makemymonday #199 - flowers (3/3)*
useyourstuff #482 - layers*
crafterscafe #296 - Easter and/or flowers (3/5)*


Friday, 28 April 2023

Butterfly Crystal Art Card

 


I have made this card using stamps from Craft Buddy to create Crystal Art. 

I have matt and layered my 8x8in white card with gold holographic card, and kraft card. I stamped the images onto white card and then used the Magic Glue to attach the crystals. I cut this to size and added it to my card.

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

fabnfunky #571  - May flowers (unlimited)*
creativeinspirations #April - anything goes* Top 3
creativefingers #253 - anything goes (2/3)*
avenue613 #April - anything goes option stencil (6/8)
pennys #545 - anything goes (2/3)*
throughthepurplehaze #April - for the girls (2/3)*
makemymonday #199 - flowers (2/3)*
useyourstuff #482 - layers*
crafterscafe #296 - Easter and/or flowers (2/5)*



Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Floral Crystal Art Decoration

 


I am thrilled to part of the Design Team at Craft Buddy Crystal Art.

This is one of my creations I have made for the latest stamp launch.

I have used the Floral Cascade stamp set to make the elements for this project. 

I attached these elements to a wicker heart and completed my project with a sentiment.

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

fabnfunky #571 - may flowers (unlimited)*
creativeinspirations #April - anything goes*
creativefingers #253 - anything goes (1/3)*
avenue613 #April - anything goes option stencil (5/8)
classicdesign #4 - anything goes (unlimited)*
pennys #545 - anything goes (1/3)*
allsortschallenge  #725 - anything goes option animals (1/3)*
throughthepurplehaze #April - for the girls (1/3)*
makemymonday #199 - flowers (1/3)*
crafterscafe #296 - Easter and/or flowers (1/5)*




Sunday, 9 April 2023

Personalised box for badges

 


I bought the box at Dunelm. 

I decorated the outside with lace and satin ribbon. I printed the personalised details and die cut them with a Presscut die from a nesting set. I mounted the oval onto a slightly larger blue oval and then added it to the decorated box with hot glue. 

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

getcreative #120 - Springtime blues (4/5)
fabnfunky #570 - use die cuts (unlimited)*
creativeinspirations #April - anything goes*
creativefingers #252 - anything goes (1/3)*
craftycalendar #April - die cuts (3/3)*


Saturday, 8 April 2023

Crystal Art Nephew for front of baby hamper

 


My Niece asked me to make this for her to attach to a front of a hamper which she made. She gave  it to her big sister at her baby shower in preparation for her new baby Nephew.

I stamped the nephew with stamps from Craft Buddy. I created a crystal art design using various supplies from Craft Buddy. 

Thursday, 6 April 2023

Baby Shower Favours

 




I bought the box from Dunelm. I decorated the box with lace and satin ribbon. I printed the personalised element and mounted it onto blue card and completed this element with die cuts from Crafters Companion die with satin ribbon threaded through  them. I bought the shower puffs from Home Bargains. I printed a personalised sentiment and die cut it with a die from a nesting set from The Works. I added the die cut sentiment to a slightly larger blue die cut. I used a punch to create a hole on this element. I used satin ribbon to attached the sentiment to the puff.

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

avenue613 #April - anything goes optional stencil (4/8)* Top Rocker
classicdesign #4 - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday #589 - anything goes (4/5)*
getcreative #120 - Springtime blues (3/5)
fabnfunky #570 - use die cuts (unlimited)*
creativespirations #April - anything goes*






Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Name Suggestions creation for Baby Shower

 


I printed the details and attached them to a small notice board. I embellished the board with lace and satin ribbon. I used the small boxes which are from set from Dunelm. I also decorated those with lace and satin ribbon. I have added small squares of paper into one container for  the guests of the baby shower to write their suggestions. 

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

avenue613 #April - anything goes optional stencil (3/8)
classicdesign #4 - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday #589-590 - anything goes (3/5)*
creativefingers #251 - anything goes (3/3)*
pennys #543 - anything goes (3/3)*
allsorts #722/723 - anything goes option in the spring garden (3/3)*
sparklesforum #162 - CAS (unlimited)*
getcreative #120 -  Springtime blues (2/5)
cardsgalore #110 - anything goes (3/3)*



Monday, 3 April 2023

Baby Shower Guess The Date

 


I have used a large mount board which I purchased from "The Range".

I covered the board with blue and then white card. I printed the wording and added them to blue card before attaching them to the board. I used a nesting die set from "The Works" to create the date elements. I die cut the dates with a Tonic die set. 

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

avenue613 #April - anything goes optional stencil (2/8)*
classicdesign #4 - anything goes (unlimited)
wordartwednesday #589-590 - anything goes (2/5)*
creativefingers #251 - anything goes (2/3)*
pennys #543 - anything goes (2/3)*
allsorts 722/723 - anything goes option in the spring garden (2/3)*
getcreative #120 - Springtime blues (1/5)
cardsgalore #110 - anything goes (2/3)*
craftycalendar #April - die cuts (2/3)*