Summer time vibes

Our July challenge over at

WE LOVE STAMPING

has started and we have a

summer/anything goes theme.

As always we have a lovely prize on offer

so I hope you get time to play along

with us.

For my card I went with a sea theme.

I layered onto a blue card base with some

yellow card.

I then stamped the stripes using a

stamp set called Little Elephant using

an ombre ink pad from Let's Colour.

I ripped the edges of my card

and stamped a sentiment in the corner

using a stamp set called Circle Sayings.

I added some white netting around

the centre then stuck to my yellow

base card.

Next I used the Circle Sayings stamp set

to create my circle, coloured it up with

markers and punched a circle in blue

and yellow to layered it up.

I finished with some yellow gems.

I would like to enter this into

Love to Craft - anything goes

Crafts Galore encore - anything goes

The Paper Funday - anything goes/summer splash

Four Seasons - summer optional mood board

Love to Scrap - anything goes

Creative Inspiration - summer sunshine

Favourite colours

It's time for our July challenge over at

Tag-along (and ATCs).

Brenda has given us the theme of

favourite colours or you can work with

anything goes.

I usually love to work with pink and black

so that's what I went with today.

For the background I started with some distress oxide

in pink then I stencilled over that using

Simon Hurley Stella Paste in black.

That stuff is lethal and so runny!

The stencil is an old one from SU.

I then stamped the flowers on

white card in pink ink then cut them

out. The stamp set is called

Flourishing Phrases (SU).

I coloured the inner flower in black

then added to the card chopping off the access.

I finished with some pearlised enamel dots in white

and I outlined the flowers in black

to make them pop more.

The sticker sentiments were added

along with some pink and black ribbon.

I would like to enter this into

HQFSCAT - shaped card or tag

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Ally's Angels - anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes option blooms

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As I was already in a mess I used the same

products for my ATC.

I used the pink oxide for the background,

stamped some text using Gorgeous Made stamp set (SU)

then stencilled with the stella paste here and there.

I stamped another flower using

Flourishing Phrases and finished as above.

I added some white pearlised enamel dots

and finished with a sticker sentiment

and edged it all in black.

I would like to enter this into

The Little Things - anything small

ATC Around the World - monochromatic

I hope you get a chance to join us this month.

We have a lovely prize to tempt you!!

Another folio idea

Happy Monday.

I had another play around with one sheet of

12" x 12" paper and came up with this folio.

It has pockets and a waterfall so

uses up the full sheet!

I decorated the front with one of my tags,

just cutting the top off to make it fit.

I stamped lots of little inspirational

sayings on the inside and used

a few more of my ATCs along with

a handmade notebook.

This is how I decorated the back.

The closure is ribbon with some

paper beads I made from the straps.

You can watch a quick walkthrough here.

You can follow a tutorial for it here.

Items used

contact USA alphabet stamps,

Alphabest, Love this Moment,

Rectangular postage stamp punch,

paper florist dies, springtime impressions

all retired SU products.

I would like to enter this into

crafting from the Art - anything goes

Girlz creation fun art of scrap - use designer paper

Daisy Chain - not square

creative Fingers - anything goes

I have the dentist today to get a broken tooth fixed.

Don't know how it happened,

probably old age lol.

Have a good week.

Birthday wishes

I made this birthday card for a friend.

I used a blue background card

and added some embossing lines using

my embossing board.

I then stamped the flowers and sentiment

and coloured the flowers with markers.

The stamp sets are called Framed Florets

and Love What You Do (SU).

I added some doodling and a

little gold bow to the flowers

and finished with some enamel dots.

I would like to enter this into

Passion for Markers - flowers

Try it on Tuesday - in the garden

crafter's Cafe - anything option blooms

Moving Along with the times - fav tool

my embossing board

Aud Sentiments - monochrome or birthdays

Allsorts - bees, blooms and/or birds

Another hot day here.

The house is so uncomfortable and fans

just don't do it for me.

Have a nice weekend whatever you are up to!

News flash!

This card was made for my MIL for one

of her Grandsons.

Again it is so hard to make a personal card

year after year.

This boy is in his 30's and no particular

interests that I haven't already covered.

So I just used  the following items

paper - Paper Pizazz

Stamps - Beyond Stamping #2 + #5

Alphabest, Family Party, Approaching Perfection (all SU)

Markers, pearlised enamel drops and circle dies.

I would like to enter this into

Crafty Calendar - men/boys

Paper Rocks Scissors - use paper and/or scissors

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Fab 'n' Funky - beginning with B boy, birthday, balloon

Sparkles Monthly - masculine

What a gorgeous day we had here

but dare I say nearly too hot??

For me anyway lol.

Keep hydrated and here's to a peaceful

sleep tonight.

Christmas folio

I did a little Christmas version of my

one page folio.

You can watch a quick tutorial here

Items used

Paper and note cards - Su

Stamps

From our house to yours,

Beary Cute, Itty Bitty Christmas - all SU

Inks, markers, bakers twine, stickers

I would like to enter this into

Girlz & the art of letters - C for Christmas

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

a Place to Start - anything but a card/anything

Ally's Angels - anything goes

Houses and Buildings

While I was worrying about my daughter

I decided to have a play in my art journal

so forgive any crazy mess!!

My mind struggled to leave my

worries behind.

The theme over at Art Journal Journey

is Houses and Buildings.

So I started with an old book page to cover

my page then stamped in brown using 

Crackle Paint Stamp (SU).

I then inked up around the edges in black,

and added some blue and green here

and there to create a base for my houses.

I stamped the houses using 

From our House to Yours (SU),

colouring them in different colours

using my markers then going in with

a black fine liner to add more

definition.

I cut them out and set them where

I thought looked good.

Before sticking in place I stamped

some trees from the same set,

adding colour with my markers.

I added some sentiment stickers

which I cut apart to suit the space.

I finally finished with some

embossing paste (SU) and a

brick stencil.

I added some stamped hearts

 and wink of stella here and there

for good measure!

I would like to enter this into

Art Journal Journey - houses and buildings

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

a Perfect time to craft - anything goes

Make My Monday - use a stencil

A Place to Start - anything/anything but a card

Creative Artiste - anything mixed media

It has been non stop rain here this morning.

So dark and depressing!

Here's hoping for a descent weekend.

Smile!

This is my midway post for

WE LOVE STAMPING

where the theme is sports/hobbies/anything goes.

We have a fabulous prize so be sure and join us.

For my card I used bright yellow card

and some dsp from my stash.

The little girl is a stamp from 

Strawberry's Best Friends collection.

She has been coloured up with markers.

I added the SMILE and sentiment

using two stamp sets (SU) called

Love this moment and Broadway Birthday.

I embellished with two snippets of card

and one card candi in spotty red.

I have bucket loads of these things

to use up!!

I would like to enter this into

The creative Crafters - anything goes

Girlz & the Art of Letters - C for camera

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Creative moments - pastels or brights

CRAFT - cute/anything goes

Craft Rocket - birthday

A little birdie told me to!

In an effort to use up some more of my stash

I designed this little folio

using one sheet of 12" x 12" paper (SU).

I filled it with my previously made ATCs

along with some new tags and paperclip pockets

and mini notebook.

You can watch a quick walk through here

Items used

Arden Creative Studio postage stamps

Enjoy Life, Silhouette Scenes & Do the impossible (SU)

Spellbinders tag dies

Papers from SU

I would like to enter this into

The Creative Crafter - anything goes

The Outlawz - no cards

Girlz Creative Fun art of scrap - use designer papers

Triple B - B for bird

A Place to start - anything option no cards

PINspirational - green and blue

I have a busy day today with a mix of

shopping, gardening and crafting.

Have a good one whatever you are up to.

Text message!

It's my midway post for our challenge over at

Tag-along (and ATCs)

where the lovely Lynn has chosen the theme

add some text or anything goes

so long as you make a tag, an ATC or a bookmark.

I started with a black background to which

I added a white piece covered in

pink acrylic paint and then stencilled

with a dark pink using a text stencil

from Crafters Companion.

Next I added a torn piece of the pink text

paper (SU), slipping a piece of lace underneath

it for added texture.

I finished with the butterflies in pink

from AALL & CREATE and

some sticker words.

I would like to enter this into

Daisy Chain - not square

HQFSCAT - shaped card or tag

Everybody Art - monochrome

Try It On Tuesday - flying high

Alphabet Challenge - D for double - two of something

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes

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For my ATC I used a piece of card

cut to size made using my gel plate

with acrylic paint and some bubble wrap..

I added a strip of lace and then some

torn text paper in yellow (SU).

I stamped the mushroom using a set called

Happy Hedgehogs, coloured up with markers.

Next I text the little fairy from Lavinia stamps

in black.

I stencilled a circle for the moon

and finished with some sticky words.

I would like to enter this into

Allsorts - anything from the garden

Creative Fingers - anything goes

CRAFT - cute/anything goes

Little Red Wagon - O for outdoors

A Perfect time to craft - anything goes

We have a lovely prize up for grabs

so try your best to join us this month.

Hugs & Purrs

I was lucky enough to win a pack of four stamp sets,

along with some ink pads and a stamping block

from the lovely Wendy from CreateKrafts!

She sells the cutest stamps along with

cross stitch kits and dies etc.

You can check her out on Etsy HERE.

So as soon as I got them I had to make something.

This cute set is called Hugs & Purrs.

I followed the sketch over at

Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge

and used some card from my stash

along with some old SU spotty paper.

I added the little flower embellishment

and coloured the kittens with my markers.

I would like to enter this into

Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge - sketch 685

Alphabet Challenge - two of something

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Crafty Animals - include an animal

Critter Crazy - feature a critter

The Paper Funday - anything option polka dots and/or stripes

I hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Birthday crosses

I had a birthday card to make for a Priest

recently and this is what I came up with.

The background paper (SU) was wrapped

with some lace then run through my sewing machine.

Next I used a Tutti Designs die to cut

the arch in white then recut to get the crosses

in the matching paper.

I glued onto a page blue background

and layered up with the crosses and

some pearls.

I stamped the sentiment using a set called

Timeless Tulips.

Next I added some flowers cut from

some old SU papers and I coloured

them up with markers and

stuck in place.

His name was generated on my computer.

I finished by adding two gems to the top.

I would like to enter this into

Crafty Calendar - men/boys

The Paper Funday - anything option polka dots and/or stripes

Girlz & the art of letters - B for birthday

Girlz Creative fun Art of Scrap - use designer papers

Simon Says - Masculine

Creative Knockouts - die cuts/stencils/punches

Slider Box tutorial

I have a tutorial to share today.

I needed a gift box to hold some cash for

a 50th birthday this month

and I saw a tutorial for a slider box over on

Instagram. It was a much bigger box but

I loved the concept so I re-designed

to suit the size I needed.

The lady's name is Raushan_Willms.

It's a slider box.

So the one I made is just 3" x 3"

and I made it to match the pop up box

card I shared a while ago.

You can watch my tutorial here

Items used

Papers - DCWV

Stamps - Itty Bitty Birthdays (SU)

Dies - Spellbinders

Measurements needed to make one

Base card - 5" x 5" score at 1/2", 1", 4", 4 1/2" on both sides Heavy Paper for wrap - 7" x 3" Card for closure - 2" x 3" 4" x 3" - score as shown on video

I would like to enter this into

The Outlawz - no cards

The Paper Funday - anything option polkadots/stripes

Paper Rocks Scissors - use paper and/or scissors

Girlz & the art of letters - B for box

a Place to Start - anything option anything but a card

Alphabet challenge - C for circles

Hope you all have a lovely week.

I will catch up with you all later today.

Sports and hobbies

Our June challenge over at

WE LOVE STAMPING

has the theme sports and hobbies/anything goes.

We have a lovely prize up for grabs

so be sure and join us.

For my card I use mostly scraps of leftover sports paper (SU)

and then made two tags for the centre,

stamping the golfer and colouring him up

with markers.

I decorated with card candi and die cut golf balls

along with the birthday wish and golf

sentiment all from the same stamp set called

Clubhouse (SU).

I would like to enter this into

Crafty Calendar - men/boys

Hearts Quest Celebrations of love - option masculine

Craft Rocket - birthday

Sweet Stampin' - for the boys

Girlz Makes Guyz cards - no squares

Dragonfly Dreams - masculine

My daughter has had her drain removed this morning

and her temperature seems normal.

Fingers crossed she gets out but has to

go back on Wednesday for more bloods.

Now I can breathe again!!

They're our babies no matter what age they get to.

Happy Hour!

I have another card for a June birthday.

This one is for my sister-in-law.

I went with a cocktail theme as she loves a party.

She's not a big drinker but is very social.

I used wood effect paper for the bottom

which I inked up in yellow ink.

For the background I used a stamp set

called Geared up Garage and inked the oil stamp

in yellow, lime green and bright pink.

I then stamped and die cut the glasses

using a set called Sip Sip Hooray.

I stamped, coloured and cut all the little add ons

with my markers.

I splattered some pink ink in the white

space and then stamped my sentiment.

I then arranged the drinks in place

and finished with a sentiment.

All stamps are from SU.

I would like to enter this into

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Girlz Creative  Fun art of scrap - use designer paper

Let's Craft and Create - use a sentiment

Passion for Markers - summertime

Krafty Chicks - birthday

I've not been around too much these past few days.

My daughter went in for a Gallbladder removal and

something went badly wrong. She is still in hospital,

still has part of her gallbladder and is very ill.

She is getting an MRI now to see what the damage is

and they will go from there.

At my wits end!

 

Text me!

It's time for our June challenge over at

Tag-along (and ATCs)

and this time Lynn has set us the theme of

add text/anything goes.

For my tag I started with a background

made using my gel plate and acrylic paints

in blue and yellow.

I used a small flower stamp to create

a pattern.

I cut my tag shape using  the Best Trio Punch (SU)

and using Gorgeously Made text stamp (SU)

I added text along the right hand side of my tag.

Next, using HOTP feather stamp,

I stamped the feather twice and

embossed it with clear embossing powder.

Next I used the matching stencil and

stencilled the feather using TH sparkle

embossing paste.

I matted it onto some blue paper and

stamped the sentiment from the same set,

ripped the edges and added to my tag.

I finished with some pearlised enamel dots

and a mix of gold ribbon and string.

Here's a close up of my feather

showing how sparkly it is using the

TH embossing paste.

I would like to enter this into

Little Red Wagon - create your own background

Fab 'n' Funky - use stencil and/or embossing folder

I used a stencil

The Outlawz - no cards

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For my ATC I was inspired by one this one I saw on

Pinterest.

The background was made on my gel plate.

I cut my size and added some faint text using my

Gorgeously Made (SU) text stamp.

I then punched some circles in different

sizes and inked them up in different colours.

I stamped some text over the top using a

Visible Image set called background vision.

I inked around their edges and then stuck

in place.

I finished with a word sticker.

I would like to enter this into

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Try it on Tuesday - circles

I hope you get time to play along with your

Tag, ATC and/or Bookmarker

as we have an amazing prize up for grabs!